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.
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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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Speeding Sedans Crush Road Worker On Parkway▸Apr 26 - A man worked on Grand Central Parkway. Sedans sped past. Metal struck flesh. He was crushed beneath the weight. The sun rose over the asphalt. He died there, as cars tore by. Unsafe speed ruled the morning.
A 36-year-old man working on Grand Central Parkway was struck and killed by sedans moving at unsafe speed. According to the police report, 'A 36-year-old man working in the road was crushed beneath speeding sedans. One car was demolished. His body bore the full weight. He died there, on the asphalt, with the morning sun overhead.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The man was not at an intersection and was working in the roadway when the crash occurred. The force of the collision demolished a sedan. The crash left a worker dead, all because of speed.
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Motorscooter Ejects Passenger on Kent Avenue▸Apr 23 - A motorscooter sped north on Kent Avenue. The unlicensed driver lost control. The passenger flew off. Her helmet smashed the pavement. Blood pooled. Her head split. She stayed awake. Unsafe speed drove the crash. Both riders were hurt.
A motorscooter crashed near 570 Kent Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the unlicensed driver lost control at unsafe speed. The woman riding as passenger was ejected. Her helmet struck the pavement. She suffered severe head lacerations but remained conscious. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The driver was unlicensed. Helmets were worn, but the force of the crash overwhelmed any protection. No other vehicles or bystanders were involved.
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Police Chase SUV Crash Bleeds Pedestrian▸Apr 19 - Ten vehicles smashed. A sedan fleeing police tore through East 31st Street. Metal screamed. Four pedestrians hit. One man bled from the head, sprawled on the pavement. Unsafe speed drove the carnage. The city’s danger left bodies and wreckage behind.
A violent crash erupted on East 31st Street near Madison Avenue in Manhattan. At least ten vehicles were involved. Four pedestrians were struck. According to the police report, 'A 35-year-old man lay bleeding from the head, struck outside the crosswalk. Ten vehicles mangled, one fleeing police. Metal screamed. SUVs crushed. The pavement drank his blood. The speed was not safe.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. A sedan was fleeing police at the time of the crash. One pedestrian suffered severe head bleeding. Other pedestrians and vehicle occupants were also injured. The data shows no contributing factors from the pedestrians. The crash underscores the deadly risk of speeding vehicles in crowded city streets.
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Sedan Slams Moped, Rider Ejected on Boston Road▸Apr 19 - A sedan hit a moped head-on. The rider flew from his seat. He crashed to the ground. Blood pooled. His head split open. He tried to speak, but the words broke. The bleeding would not stop.
A sedan and a moped collided head-on on Boston Road near Suburban Place in the Bronx. The moped rider, a 42-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a severe head injury with heavy bleeding. According to the police report, 'A moped struck head-on by a sedan. The rider, 42, flew from the seat. He landed hard. Blood pooled. His head split. He spoke, but the words were broken. The bleeding would not stop.' The sedan carried a 65-year-old male driver and a 53-year-old female passenger; neither was reported injured. The data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The crash left the moped rider gravely hurt, his injuries described in stark detail by police.
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BMW Passenger Killed in High-Speed Truck Crash▸Apr 19 - A BMW tore down the Cross Bronx Expressway. It slammed into a slowing truck. Metal buckled. A young man in the passenger seat died from head wounds. The driver bled. The truck rolled on. Speed and steel left a body behind.
A violent crash struck the Cross Bronx Expressway. A BMW sedan hit the rear of a slowing tractor-trailer. According to the police report, 'A BMW crushed itself beneath a slowing truck’s rear. The sedan’s front folded. A 22-year-old man, belted in the passenger seat, died from head injuries.' The 19-year-old BMW driver, unlicensed, suffered minor head bleeding. The truck driver was not reported injured. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The BMW was demolished. The truck’s left rear bumper took the hit. One passenger died. Another bled. Both were inside the BMW.
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Chevy Sedan Flips After Hitting Parked Truck▸Apr 17 - A Chevy sedan crashed into a parked Ford pickup on Navy Pier Court. The car flipped. The 21-year-old driver crawled out, head bleeding. Alcohol was involved. The street was still. Metal bent. One man hurt. The night left its mark.
A Chevy sedan struck a parked Ford pickup on Navy Pier Court in Staten Island. The sedan overturned from the force. According to the police report, 'Alcohol was involved.' The 21-year-old driver, alone in the car, suffered severe head lacerations. The crash happened just after midnight. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The parked Ford pickup was empty and no other injuries were reported. No helmet or signal use was listed as a factor. The crash left the driver bleeding and the sedan overturned.
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E-Bike Rider Dies After Striking Stopped SUV▸Apr 16 - A 45-year-old man on an e-bike crashed into a stopped Ford SUV on McDonald Avenue. He flew off, struck his head, and died in the street. Alcohol and inattention marked the crash. The SUV driver was unhurt. Brooklyn lost another life.
A 45-year-old man riding an e-bike south on McDonald Avenue near Avenue I in Brooklyn struck the rear of a stopped Ford SUV. According to the police report, the cyclist was helmetless and under the influence of alcohol. He was ejected from the bike, hit his head on the pavement, and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV driver, a 38-year-old woman, was not injured. Helmet use is mentioned only after these driver errors. The crash happened at night, ending in fatal injury for the vulnerable road user.
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Drunk Driver Strikes Woman Crossing Atlantic▸Apr 16 - A sedan sped west on Atlantic Avenue. A woman crossed with the signal. The car hit her head-on. Her body folded beneath the front end. She died at the scene. Alcohol and disregard for signals fueled the crash.
A 31-year-old woman was killed while crossing Atlantic Avenue at Clinton Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a westbound sedan struck her head-on, folding her beneath the car. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. Two sedans were involved, both driven by men. The drivers and other occupants were not seriously hurt. The woman suffered fatal injuries to her entire body. According to the police report, alcohol and failure to obey traffic signals led to this deadly impact.
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Sedan U-Turn Hits E-Bike Head-On▸Apr 16 - A sedan swung north on Bailey Avenue. An e-bike rolled south. They crashed head-on. The rider, 56, flew from his seat. His head struck pavement. Blood pooled. He lay still, unconscious, beneath the streetlight. Driver inattention marked the scene.
A sedan making a U-turn struck a southbound e-bike head-on at 3300 Bailey Avenue in the Bronx. The 56-year-old e-bike rider was ejected, hit his head, and was found unconscious with severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The sedan driver and passenger were uninjured. The report notes the e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, but the primary factor listed was driver inattention. The impact left the vulnerable rider alone and gravely hurt, while the sedan showed no damage.
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Cyclist Ejected After Hitting Parked SUV▸Apr 16 - A cyclist struck a parked SUV on West 64th. His body flew forward. Blood pooled on the street. Five sat inside the car. One looked away. The cyclist’s arm was torn, pain sharp and sudden. The street fell silent.
A 36-year-old cyclist crashed into a parked SUV on West 64th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A cyclist hit a parked SUV. His body flew forward. No helmet. Arm torn and bleeding on the asphalt. Five sat inside the car. One looked away.' The cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. The SUV held five occupants, none reported injured. Police listed 'Passenger Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were noted in the data. The report states the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the listed driver-related factor.
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Sedan Hits Solid Object on Belt Parkway▸Apr 16 - A sedan slammed into something solid on Belt Parkway. Metal twisted. The lone driver, belted, suffered deep cuts to his face. Blood pooled in the dark. He stayed upright, breathing through pain. Unsafe speed shattered the quiet night.
A 2003 Honda sedan, heading west on Belt Parkway, struck a solid object at speed. The only occupant, a 35-year-old man, was injured with severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was listed as the contributing factor. The car’s center front end took the brunt of the impact, folding metal and leaving the driver bloodied but conscious. The report notes the driver wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other people were involved. The crash left the driver alone, wounded, and silent in the night.
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Moped Rider Thrown After Hitting Parked Sedan▸Apr 15 - A moped slammed into a parked car on East 149th Street. The rider, 28, flew off, no helmet. Blood pooled. His leg split open. He stayed awake. The sedan never moved. The Bronx street bore the wound.
A 28-year-old moped rider crashed into a parked Honda sedan on East 149th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A moped slammed into a parked Honda. The rider, 28, flew off, no helmet. Blood pooled. His leg torn open. He stayed awake.' The moped driver was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan was parked and did not move during the crash. The report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but only after citing driver inattention as the primary cause.
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Head-On Collision Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Apr 11 - Two cars slammed head-on before dawn. Metal buckled. Glass burst. Both drivers, men aged 52 and 79, died alone in their seats. No survivors. The road fell silent. Distraction behind the wheel left no escape.
Two vehicles, a 2001 Infiniti SUV and a 2007 Nissan sedan, collided head-on on Belt Parkway just before 1 a.m. Both drivers, a 52-year-old man and a 79-year-old man, were killed. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were demolished. Both drivers wore seat belts. No passengers or bystanders were involved. The crash left both men dead at the scene. Systemic danger from driver distraction played a fatal role.
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BMW SUV Crushes Teen Cyclist in Queens▸Apr 10 - A BMW SUV slammed into a 16-year-old on an e-bike at 21st Street and 21st Avenue. The SUV’s front caved. The bike shattered. The teen was thrown, bleeding from the pelvis. He died in the street under the city’s glare.
A 16-year-old riding an e-bike was killed when a BMW SUV struck him at the corner of 21st Street and 21st Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV’s front end crumpled and the bike was demolished. The teen was ejected, suffered severe bleeding from the pelvis, and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor in the crash. The SUV driver, an 18-year-old man with a permit, was traveling south. The cyclist was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment, as noted in the report, but this is stated only after the driver’s failure to yield. No other injuries were reported.
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Taxi Runs Light, Scooter Rider Ejected▸Apr 10 - A taxi ignored the signal on East 77th. A scooter slammed its side. The rider, twenty-three, flew and hit the pavement headfirst. Blood pooled. He lay semiconscious, broken. The city moved on. The danger stayed.
A crash at East 77th Street and 2nd Avenue left a 23-year-old scooter rider severely injured. According to the police report, a taxi disregarded traffic control and cut across the intersection. The scooter struck the taxi’s side. The rider was ejected, hit his head, and suffered severe bleeding. The report states he was semiconscious at the scene. The taxi driver and passengers were not seriously hurt. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. The data does not mention helmet use or signal issues. The crash shows the cost when drivers ignore signals and put vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
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E-Bike Slams Woman at Midtown Crosswalk▸Mar 31 - An e-bike struck an 18-year-old woman in the face at West 43rd and 7th. Blood pooled on the crosswalk. She stayed conscious. The rider held a permit. The city’s rush hour did not slow the violence.
An 18-year-old woman was hit in the face by an e-bike at the corner of West 43rd Street and 7th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'An e-bike hit an 18-year-old woman in the face. Blood poured at the crosswalk. She stayed conscious. The rider held a permit. The front bumper struck.' The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding and facial injuries. The e-bike’s left front bumper made contact, damaging the center front end. The crash happened during evening rush at a busy Midtown intersection. No specific driver errors are listed in the data. The report notes all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
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Concrete Mixer Slams Parked SUV on 28th Street▸Mar 31 - A concrete mixer turned right on 28th Street. It struck a parked Ford SUV. Inside, a 65-year-old man sat still. The impact crushed the left doors. He died there, alone, in the midday sun. No driver errors listed.
A concrete mixer made a right turn on 28th Street and struck a parked Ford SUV. According to the police report, the mixer hit the left side doors of the SUV, where a 65-year-old man sat inside. He died at the scene. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The man was not wearing a seatbelt, as noted in the data, but no other factors are cited. No other injuries were reported. The crash shows the deadly force of heavy vehicles, even when victims are stationary and inside their cars.
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Turning SUV Slams Cyclist on Colonial Road▸Mar 30 - An SUV turned left. The driver failed to yield. The vehicle struck a southbound cyclist. The man flew from his bike. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed awake. The SUV’s bumper bent. The street fell silent.
A 36-year-old cyclist was hit by a turning SUV on Colonial Road near 71st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver failed to yield the right-of-way while making a left turn and struck the southbound cyclist. The impact ejected the cyclist, causing a head injury with severe bleeding. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet. The SUV’s left front bumper was damaged. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver. The cyclist remained conscious after the crash.
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SUV Undercarriage Torn by Road Debris▸Mar 26 - A Ford SUV hit debris on Flatbush Avenue. The undercarriage ripped open. The driver, 29, was crushed and partly ejected. He hung from the door, lap belt tight, eyes open. Night swallowed the scene. Pavement failed him.
A Ford SUV traveling northwest on Flatbush Avenue struck road debris. The undercarriage tore apart. According to the police report, the 29-year-old driver was partially ejected and suffered severe back injuries. He was found conscious, crushed, and hanging half-out the door, his lap belt and harness still fastened. The report lists 'Obstruction/Debris' and 'Pavement Defective' as contributing factors. No mention of driver error appears in the data. The crash left the driver injured, with the vehicle's undercarriage destroyed. The scene was marked by broken pavement and the failure of city infrastructure.
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Speeding Sedan Slams Parked SUVs in Queens▸Mar 26 - A sedan tore down 145th Avenue. It smashed into two parked SUVs. The driver, a 31-year-old woman, took the blow to her face. She wore no seatbelt. The street was silent. The crash was not.
A 31-year-old woman driving a sedan crashed into two parked SUVs near 249-15 145th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan struck the stationary vehicles at speed. The driver suffered facial injuries and remained conscious at the scene. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The report notes the driver was not wearing a seatbelt, but only after citing driver errors. No other people were injured. The parked SUVs were unoccupied. The night was quiet until metal met metal.
Apr 26 - A man worked on Grand Central Parkway. Sedans sped past. Metal struck flesh. He was crushed beneath the weight. The sun rose over the asphalt. He died there, as cars tore by. Unsafe speed ruled the morning.
A 36-year-old man working on Grand Central Parkway was struck and killed by sedans moving at unsafe speed. According to the police report, 'A 36-year-old man working in the road was crushed beneath speeding sedans. One car was demolished. His body bore the full weight. He died there, on the asphalt, with the morning sun overhead.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The man was not at an intersection and was working in the roadway when the crash occurred. The force of the collision demolished a sedan. The crash left a worker dead, all because of speed.
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Motorscooter Ejects Passenger on Kent Avenue▸Apr 23 - A motorscooter sped north on Kent Avenue. The unlicensed driver lost control. The passenger flew off. Her helmet smashed the pavement. Blood pooled. Her head split. She stayed awake. Unsafe speed drove the crash. Both riders were hurt.
A motorscooter crashed near 570 Kent Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the unlicensed driver lost control at unsafe speed. The woman riding as passenger was ejected. Her helmet struck the pavement. She suffered severe head lacerations but remained conscious. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The driver was unlicensed. Helmets were worn, but the force of the crash overwhelmed any protection. No other vehicles or bystanders were involved.
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Police Chase SUV Crash Bleeds Pedestrian▸Apr 19 - Ten vehicles smashed. A sedan fleeing police tore through East 31st Street. Metal screamed. Four pedestrians hit. One man bled from the head, sprawled on the pavement. Unsafe speed drove the carnage. The city’s danger left bodies and wreckage behind.
A violent crash erupted on East 31st Street near Madison Avenue in Manhattan. At least ten vehicles were involved. Four pedestrians were struck. According to the police report, 'A 35-year-old man lay bleeding from the head, struck outside the crosswalk. Ten vehicles mangled, one fleeing police. Metal screamed. SUVs crushed. The pavement drank his blood. The speed was not safe.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. A sedan was fleeing police at the time of the crash. One pedestrian suffered severe head bleeding. Other pedestrians and vehicle occupants were also injured. The data shows no contributing factors from the pedestrians. The crash underscores the deadly risk of speeding vehicles in crowded city streets.
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Sedan Slams Moped, Rider Ejected on Boston Road▸Apr 19 - A sedan hit a moped head-on. The rider flew from his seat. He crashed to the ground. Blood pooled. His head split open. He tried to speak, but the words broke. The bleeding would not stop.
A sedan and a moped collided head-on on Boston Road near Suburban Place in the Bronx. The moped rider, a 42-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a severe head injury with heavy bleeding. According to the police report, 'A moped struck head-on by a sedan. The rider, 42, flew from the seat. He landed hard. Blood pooled. His head split. He spoke, but the words were broken. The bleeding would not stop.' The sedan carried a 65-year-old male driver and a 53-year-old female passenger; neither was reported injured. The data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The crash left the moped rider gravely hurt, his injuries described in stark detail by police.
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BMW Passenger Killed in High-Speed Truck Crash▸Apr 19 - A BMW tore down the Cross Bronx Expressway. It slammed into a slowing truck. Metal buckled. A young man in the passenger seat died from head wounds. The driver bled. The truck rolled on. Speed and steel left a body behind.
A violent crash struck the Cross Bronx Expressway. A BMW sedan hit the rear of a slowing tractor-trailer. According to the police report, 'A BMW crushed itself beneath a slowing truck’s rear. The sedan’s front folded. A 22-year-old man, belted in the passenger seat, died from head injuries.' The 19-year-old BMW driver, unlicensed, suffered minor head bleeding. The truck driver was not reported injured. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The BMW was demolished. The truck’s left rear bumper took the hit. One passenger died. Another bled. Both were inside the BMW.
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Chevy Sedan Flips After Hitting Parked Truck▸Apr 17 - A Chevy sedan crashed into a parked Ford pickup on Navy Pier Court. The car flipped. The 21-year-old driver crawled out, head bleeding. Alcohol was involved. The street was still. Metal bent. One man hurt. The night left its mark.
A Chevy sedan struck a parked Ford pickup on Navy Pier Court in Staten Island. The sedan overturned from the force. According to the police report, 'Alcohol was involved.' The 21-year-old driver, alone in the car, suffered severe head lacerations. The crash happened just after midnight. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The parked Ford pickup was empty and no other injuries were reported. No helmet or signal use was listed as a factor. The crash left the driver bleeding and the sedan overturned.
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E-Bike Rider Dies After Striking Stopped SUV▸Apr 16 - A 45-year-old man on an e-bike crashed into a stopped Ford SUV on McDonald Avenue. He flew off, struck his head, and died in the street. Alcohol and inattention marked the crash. The SUV driver was unhurt. Brooklyn lost another life.
A 45-year-old man riding an e-bike south on McDonald Avenue near Avenue I in Brooklyn struck the rear of a stopped Ford SUV. According to the police report, the cyclist was helmetless and under the influence of alcohol. He was ejected from the bike, hit his head on the pavement, and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV driver, a 38-year-old woman, was not injured. Helmet use is mentioned only after these driver errors. The crash happened at night, ending in fatal injury for the vulnerable road user.
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Drunk Driver Strikes Woman Crossing Atlantic▸Apr 16 - A sedan sped west on Atlantic Avenue. A woman crossed with the signal. The car hit her head-on. Her body folded beneath the front end. She died at the scene. Alcohol and disregard for signals fueled the crash.
A 31-year-old woman was killed while crossing Atlantic Avenue at Clinton Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a westbound sedan struck her head-on, folding her beneath the car. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. Two sedans were involved, both driven by men. The drivers and other occupants were not seriously hurt. The woman suffered fatal injuries to her entire body. According to the police report, alcohol and failure to obey traffic signals led to this deadly impact.
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Sedan U-Turn Hits E-Bike Head-On▸Apr 16 - A sedan swung north on Bailey Avenue. An e-bike rolled south. They crashed head-on. The rider, 56, flew from his seat. His head struck pavement. Blood pooled. He lay still, unconscious, beneath the streetlight. Driver inattention marked the scene.
A sedan making a U-turn struck a southbound e-bike head-on at 3300 Bailey Avenue in the Bronx. The 56-year-old e-bike rider was ejected, hit his head, and was found unconscious with severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The sedan driver and passenger were uninjured. The report notes the e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, but the primary factor listed was driver inattention. The impact left the vulnerable rider alone and gravely hurt, while the sedan showed no damage.
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Cyclist Ejected After Hitting Parked SUV▸Apr 16 - A cyclist struck a parked SUV on West 64th. His body flew forward. Blood pooled on the street. Five sat inside the car. One looked away. The cyclist’s arm was torn, pain sharp and sudden. The street fell silent.
A 36-year-old cyclist crashed into a parked SUV on West 64th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A cyclist hit a parked SUV. His body flew forward. No helmet. Arm torn and bleeding on the asphalt. Five sat inside the car. One looked away.' The cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. The SUV held five occupants, none reported injured. Police listed 'Passenger Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were noted in the data. The report states the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the listed driver-related factor.
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Sedan Hits Solid Object on Belt Parkway▸Apr 16 - A sedan slammed into something solid on Belt Parkway. Metal twisted. The lone driver, belted, suffered deep cuts to his face. Blood pooled in the dark. He stayed upright, breathing through pain. Unsafe speed shattered the quiet night.
A 2003 Honda sedan, heading west on Belt Parkway, struck a solid object at speed. The only occupant, a 35-year-old man, was injured with severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was listed as the contributing factor. The car’s center front end took the brunt of the impact, folding metal and leaving the driver bloodied but conscious. The report notes the driver wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other people were involved. The crash left the driver alone, wounded, and silent in the night.
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Moped Rider Thrown After Hitting Parked Sedan▸Apr 15 - A moped slammed into a parked car on East 149th Street. The rider, 28, flew off, no helmet. Blood pooled. His leg split open. He stayed awake. The sedan never moved. The Bronx street bore the wound.
A 28-year-old moped rider crashed into a parked Honda sedan on East 149th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A moped slammed into a parked Honda. The rider, 28, flew off, no helmet. Blood pooled. His leg torn open. He stayed awake.' The moped driver was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan was parked and did not move during the crash. The report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but only after citing driver inattention as the primary cause.
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Head-On Collision Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Apr 11 - Two cars slammed head-on before dawn. Metal buckled. Glass burst. Both drivers, men aged 52 and 79, died alone in their seats. No survivors. The road fell silent. Distraction behind the wheel left no escape.
Two vehicles, a 2001 Infiniti SUV and a 2007 Nissan sedan, collided head-on on Belt Parkway just before 1 a.m. Both drivers, a 52-year-old man and a 79-year-old man, were killed. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were demolished. Both drivers wore seat belts. No passengers or bystanders were involved. The crash left both men dead at the scene. Systemic danger from driver distraction played a fatal role.
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BMW SUV Crushes Teen Cyclist in Queens▸Apr 10 - A BMW SUV slammed into a 16-year-old on an e-bike at 21st Street and 21st Avenue. The SUV’s front caved. The bike shattered. The teen was thrown, bleeding from the pelvis. He died in the street under the city’s glare.
A 16-year-old riding an e-bike was killed when a BMW SUV struck him at the corner of 21st Street and 21st Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV’s front end crumpled and the bike was demolished. The teen was ejected, suffered severe bleeding from the pelvis, and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor in the crash. The SUV driver, an 18-year-old man with a permit, was traveling south. The cyclist was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment, as noted in the report, but this is stated only after the driver’s failure to yield. No other injuries were reported.
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Taxi Runs Light, Scooter Rider Ejected▸Apr 10 - A taxi ignored the signal on East 77th. A scooter slammed its side. The rider, twenty-three, flew and hit the pavement headfirst. Blood pooled. He lay semiconscious, broken. The city moved on. The danger stayed.
A crash at East 77th Street and 2nd Avenue left a 23-year-old scooter rider severely injured. According to the police report, a taxi disregarded traffic control and cut across the intersection. The scooter struck the taxi’s side. The rider was ejected, hit his head, and suffered severe bleeding. The report states he was semiconscious at the scene. The taxi driver and passengers were not seriously hurt. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. The data does not mention helmet use or signal issues. The crash shows the cost when drivers ignore signals and put vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
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E-Bike Slams Woman at Midtown Crosswalk▸Mar 31 - An e-bike struck an 18-year-old woman in the face at West 43rd and 7th. Blood pooled on the crosswalk. She stayed conscious. The rider held a permit. The city’s rush hour did not slow the violence.
An 18-year-old woman was hit in the face by an e-bike at the corner of West 43rd Street and 7th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'An e-bike hit an 18-year-old woman in the face. Blood poured at the crosswalk. She stayed conscious. The rider held a permit. The front bumper struck.' The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding and facial injuries. The e-bike’s left front bumper made contact, damaging the center front end. The crash happened during evening rush at a busy Midtown intersection. No specific driver errors are listed in the data. The report notes all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
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Concrete Mixer Slams Parked SUV on 28th Street▸Mar 31 - A concrete mixer turned right on 28th Street. It struck a parked Ford SUV. Inside, a 65-year-old man sat still. The impact crushed the left doors. He died there, alone, in the midday sun. No driver errors listed.
A concrete mixer made a right turn on 28th Street and struck a parked Ford SUV. According to the police report, the mixer hit the left side doors of the SUV, where a 65-year-old man sat inside. He died at the scene. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The man was not wearing a seatbelt, as noted in the data, but no other factors are cited. No other injuries were reported. The crash shows the deadly force of heavy vehicles, even when victims are stationary and inside their cars.
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Turning SUV Slams Cyclist on Colonial Road▸Mar 30 - An SUV turned left. The driver failed to yield. The vehicle struck a southbound cyclist. The man flew from his bike. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed awake. The SUV’s bumper bent. The street fell silent.
A 36-year-old cyclist was hit by a turning SUV on Colonial Road near 71st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver failed to yield the right-of-way while making a left turn and struck the southbound cyclist. The impact ejected the cyclist, causing a head injury with severe bleeding. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet. The SUV’s left front bumper was damaged. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver. The cyclist remained conscious after the crash.
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SUV Undercarriage Torn by Road Debris▸Mar 26 - A Ford SUV hit debris on Flatbush Avenue. The undercarriage ripped open. The driver, 29, was crushed and partly ejected. He hung from the door, lap belt tight, eyes open. Night swallowed the scene. Pavement failed him.
A Ford SUV traveling northwest on Flatbush Avenue struck road debris. The undercarriage tore apart. According to the police report, the 29-year-old driver was partially ejected and suffered severe back injuries. He was found conscious, crushed, and hanging half-out the door, his lap belt and harness still fastened. The report lists 'Obstruction/Debris' and 'Pavement Defective' as contributing factors. No mention of driver error appears in the data. The crash left the driver injured, with the vehicle's undercarriage destroyed. The scene was marked by broken pavement and the failure of city infrastructure.
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Speeding Sedan Slams Parked SUVs in Queens▸Mar 26 - A sedan tore down 145th Avenue. It smashed into two parked SUVs. The driver, a 31-year-old woman, took the blow to her face. She wore no seatbelt. The street was silent. The crash was not.
A 31-year-old woman driving a sedan crashed into two parked SUVs near 249-15 145th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan struck the stationary vehicles at speed. The driver suffered facial injuries and remained conscious at the scene. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The report notes the driver was not wearing a seatbelt, but only after citing driver errors. No other people were injured. The parked SUVs were unoccupied. The night was quiet until metal met metal.
Apr 23 - A motorscooter sped north on Kent Avenue. The unlicensed driver lost control. The passenger flew off. Her helmet smashed the pavement. Blood pooled. Her head split. She stayed awake. Unsafe speed drove the crash. Both riders were hurt.
A motorscooter crashed near 570 Kent Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the unlicensed driver lost control at unsafe speed. The woman riding as passenger was ejected. Her helmet struck the pavement. She suffered severe head lacerations but remained conscious. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The driver was unlicensed. Helmets were worn, but the force of the crash overwhelmed any protection. No other vehicles or bystanders were involved.
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Police Chase SUV Crash Bleeds Pedestrian▸Apr 19 - Ten vehicles smashed. A sedan fleeing police tore through East 31st Street. Metal screamed. Four pedestrians hit. One man bled from the head, sprawled on the pavement. Unsafe speed drove the carnage. The city’s danger left bodies and wreckage behind.
A violent crash erupted on East 31st Street near Madison Avenue in Manhattan. At least ten vehicles were involved. Four pedestrians were struck. According to the police report, 'A 35-year-old man lay bleeding from the head, struck outside the crosswalk. Ten vehicles mangled, one fleeing police. Metal screamed. SUVs crushed. The pavement drank his blood. The speed was not safe.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. A sedan was fleeing police at the time of the crash. One pedestrian suffered severe head bleeding. Other pedestrians and vehicle occupants were also injured. The data shows no contributing factors from the pedestrians. The crash underscores the deadly risk of speeding vehicles in crowded city streets.
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Sedan Slams Moped, Rider Ejected on Boston Road▸Apr 19 - A sedan hit a moped head-on. The rider flew from his seat. He crashed to the ground. Blood pooled. His head split open. He tried to speak, but the words broke. The bleeding would not stop.
A sedan and a moped collided head-on on Boston Road near Suburban Place in the Bronx. The moped rider, a 42-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a severe head injury with heavy bleeding. According to the police report, 'A moped struck head-on by a sedan. The rider, 42, flew from the seat. He landed hard. Blood pooled. His head split. He spoke, but the words were broken. The bleeding would not stop.' The sedan carried a 65-year-old male driver and a 53-year-old female passenger; neither was reported injured. The data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The crash left the moped rider gravely hurt, his injuries described in stark detail by police.
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BMW Passenger Killed in High-Speed Truck Crash▸Apr 19 - A BMW tore down the Cross Bronx Expressway. It slammed into a slowing truck. Metal buckled. A young man in the passenger seat died from head wounds. The driver bled. The truck rolled on. Speed and steel left a body behind.
A violent crash struck the Cross Bronx Expressway. A BMW sedan hit the rear of a slowing tractor-trailer. According to the police report, 'A BMW crushed itself beneath a slowing truck’s rear. The sedan’s front folded. A 22-year-old man, belted in the passenger seat, died from head injuries.' The 19-year-old BMW driver, unlicensed, suffered minor head bleeding. The truck driver was not reported injured. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The BMW was demolished. The truck’s left rear bumper took the hit. One passenger died. Another bled. Both were inside the BMW.
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Chevy Sedan Flips After Hitting Parked Truck▸Apr 17 - A Chevy sedan crashed into a parked Ford pickup on Navy Pier Court. The car flipped. The 21-year-old driver crawled out, head bleeding. Alcohol was involved. The street was still. Metal bent. One man hurt. The night left its mark.
A Chevy sedan struck a parked Ford pickup on Navy Pier Court in Staten Island. The sedan overturned from the force. According to the police report, 'Alcohol was involved.' The 21-year-old driver, alone in the car, suffered severe head lacerations. The crash happened just after midnight. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The parked Ford pickup was empty and no other injuries were reported. No helmet or signal use was listed as a factor. The crash left the driver bleeding and the sedan overturned.
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E-Bike Rider Dies After Striking Stopped SUV▸Apr 16 - A 45-year-old man on an e-bike crashed into a stopped Ford SUV on McDonald Avenue. He flew off, struck his head, and died in the street. Alcohol and inattention marked the crash. The SUV driver was unhurt. Brooklyn lost another life.
A 45-year-old man riding an e-bike south on McDonald Avenue near Avenue I in Brooklyn struck the rear of a stopped Ford SUV. According to the police report, the cyclist was helmetless and under the influence of alcohol. He was ejected from the bike, hit his head on the pavement, and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV driver, a 38-year-old woman, was not injured. Helmet use is mentioned only after these driver errors. The crash happened at night, ending in fatal injury for the vulnerable road user.
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Drunk Driver Strikes Woman Crossing Atlantic▸Apr 16 - A sedan sped west on Atlantic Avenue. A woman crossed with the signal. The car hit her head-on. Her body folded beneath the front end. She died at the scene. Alcohol and disregard for signals fueled the crash.
A 31-year-old woman was killed while crossing Atlantic Avenue at Clinton Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a westbound sedan struck her head-on, folding her beneath the car. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. Two sedans were involved, both driven by men. The drivers and other occupants were not seriously hurt. The woman suffered fatal injuries to her entire body. According to the police report, alcohol and failure to obey traffic signals led to this deadly impact.
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Sedan U-Turn Hits E-Bike Head-On▸Apr 16 - A sedan swung north on Bailey Avenue. An e-bike rolled south. They crashed head-on. The rider, 56, flew from his seat. His head struck pavement. Blood pooled. He lay still, unconscious, beneath the streetlight. Driver inattention marked the scene.
A sedan making a U-turn struck a southbound e-bike head-on at 3300 Bailey Avenue in the Bronx. The 56-year-old e-bike rider was ejected, hit his head, and was found unconscious with severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The sedan driver and passenger were uninjured. The report notes the e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, but the primary factor listed was driver inattention. The impact left the vulnerable rider alone and gravely hurt, while the sedan showed no damage.
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Cyclist Ejected After Hitting Parked SUV▸Apr 16 - A cyclist struck a parked SUV on West 64th. His body flew forward. Blood pooled on the street. Five sat inside the car. One looked away. The cyclist’s arm was torn, pain sharp and sudden. The street fell silent.
A 36-year-old cyclist crashed into a parked SUV on West 64th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A cyclist hit a parked SUV. His body flew forward. No helmet. Arm torn and bleeding on the asphalt. Five sat inside the car. One looked away.' The cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. The SUV held five occupants, none reported injured. Police listed 'Passenger Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were noted in the data. The report states the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the listed driver-related factor.
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Sedan Hits Solid Object on Belt Parkway▸Apr 16 - A sedan slammed into something solid on Belt Parkway. Metal twisted. The lone driver, belted, suffered deep cuts to his face. Blood pooled in the dark. He stayed upright, breathing through pain. Unsafe speed shattered the quiet night.
A 2003 Honda sedan, heading west on Belt Parkway, struck a solid object at speed. The only occupant, a 35-year-old man, was injured with severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was listed as the contributing factor. The car’s center front end took the brunt of the impact, folding metal and leaving the driver bloodied but conscious. The report notes the driver wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other people were involved. The crash left the driver alone, wounded, and silent in the night.
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Moped Rider Thrown After Hitting Parked Sedan▸Apr 15 - A moped slammed into a parked car on East 149th Street. The rider, 28, flew off, no helmet. Blood pooled. His leg split open. He stayed awake. The sedan never moved. The Bronx street bore the wound.
A 28-year-old moped rider crashed into a parked Honda sedan on East 149th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A moped slammed into a parked Honda. The rider, 28, flew off, no helmet. Blood pooled. His leg torn open. He stayed awake.' The moped driver was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan was parked and did not move during the crash. The report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but only after citing driver inattention as the primary cause.
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Head-On Collision Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Apr 11 - Two cars slammed head-on before dawn. Metal buckled. Glass burst. Both drivers, men aged 52 and 79, died alone in their seats. No survivors. The road fell silent. Distraction behind the wheel left no escape.
Two vehicles, a 2001 Infiniti SUV and a 2007 Nissan sedan, collided head-on on Belt Parkway just before 1 a.m. Both drivers, a 52-year-old man and a 79-year-old man, were killed. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were demolished. Both drivers wore seat belts. No passengers or bystanders were involved. The crash left both men dead at the scene. Systemic danger from driver distraction played a fatal role.
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BMW SUV Crushes Teen Cyclist in Queens▸Apr 10 - A BMW SUV slammed into a 16-year-old on an e-bike at 21st Street and 21st Avenue. The SUV’s front caved. The bike shattered. The teen was thrown, bleeding from the pelvis. He died in the street under the city’s glare.
A 16-year-old riding an e-bike was killed when a BMW SUV struck him at the corner of 21st Street and 21st Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV’s front end crumpled and the bike was demolished. The teen was ejected, suffered severe bleeding from the pelvis, and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor in the crash. The SUV driver, an 18-year-old man with a permit, was traveling south. The cyclist was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment, as noted in the report, but this is stated only after the driver’s failure to yield. No other injuries were reported.
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Taxi Runs Light, Scooter Rider Ejected▸Apr 10 - A taxi ignored the signal on East 77th. A scooter slammed its side. The rider, twenty-three, flew and hit the pavement headfirst. Blood pooled. He lay semiconscious, broken. The city moved on. The danger stayed.
A crash at East 77th Street and 2nd Avenue left a 23-year-old scooter rider severely injured. According to the police report, a taxi disregarded traffic control and cut across the intersection. The scooter struck the taxi’s side. The rider was ejected, hit his head, and suffered severe bleeding. The report states he was semiconscious at the scene. The taxi driver and passengers were not seriously hurt. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. The data does not mention helmet use or signal issues. The crash shows the cost when drivers ignore signals and put vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
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E-Bike Slams Woman at Midtown Crosswalk▸Mar 31 - An e-bike struck an 18-year-old woman in the face at West 43rd and 7th. Blood pooled on the crosswalk. She stayed conscious. The rider held a permit. The city’s rush hour did not slow the violence.
An 18-year-old woman was hit in the face by an e-bike at the corner of West 43rd Street and 7th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'An e-bike hit an 18-year-old woman in the face. Blood poured at the crosswalk. She stayed conscious. The rider held a permit. The front bumper struck.' The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding and facial injuries. The e-bike’s left front bumper made contact, damaging the center front end. The crash happened during evening rush at a busy Midtown intersection. No specific driver errors are listed in the data. The report notes all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
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Concrete Mixer Slams Parked SUV on 28th Street▸Mar 31 - A concrete mixer turned right on 28th Street. It struck a parked Ford SUV. Inside, a 65-year-old man sat still. The impact crushed the left doors. He died there, alone, in the midday sun. No driver errors listed.
A concrete mixer made a right turn on 28th Street and struck a parked Ford SUV. According to the police report, the mixer hit the left side doors of the SUV, where a 65-year-old man sat inside. He died at the scene. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The man was not wearing a seatbelt, as noted in the data, but no other factors are cited. No other injuries were reported. The crash shows the deadly force of heavy vehicles, even when victims are stationary and inside their cars.
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Turning SUV Slams Cyclist on Colonial Road▸Mar 30 - An SUV turned left. The driver failed to yield. The vehicle struck a southbound cyclist. The man flew from his bike. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed awake. The SUV’s bumper bent. The street fell silent.
A 36-year-old cyclist was hit by a turning SUV on Colonial Road near 71st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver failed to yield the right-of-way while making a left turn and struck the southbound cyclist. The impact ejected the cyclist, causing a head injury with severe bleeding. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet. The SUV’s left front bumper was damaged. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver. The cyclist remained conscious after the crash.
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SUV Undercarriage Torn by Road Debris▸Mar 26 - A Ford SUV hit debris on Flatbush Avenue. The undercarriage ripped open. The driver, 29, was crushed and partly ejected. He hung from the door, lap belt tight, eyes open. Night swallowed the scene. Pavement failed him.
A Ford SUV traveling northwest on Flatbush Avenue struck road debris. The undercarriage tore apart. According to the police report, the 29-year-old driver was partially ejected and suffered severe back injuries. He was found conscious, crushed, and hanging half-out the door, his lap belt and harness still fastened. The report lists 'Obstruction/Debris' and 'Pavement Defective' as contributing factors. No mention of driver error appears in the data. The crash left the driver injured, with the vehicle's undercarriage destroyed. The scene was marked by broken pavement and the failure of city infrastructure.
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Speeding Sedan Slams Parked SUVs in Queens▸Mar 26 - A sedan tore down 145th Avenue. It smashed into two parked SUVs. The driver, a 31-year-old woman, took the blow to her face. She wore no seatbelt. The street was silent. The crash was not.
A 31-year-old woman driving a sedan crashed into two parked SUVs near 249-15 145th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan struck the stationary vehicles at speed. The driver suffered facial injuries and remained conscious at the scene. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The report notes the driver was not wearing a seatbelt, but only after citing driver errors. No other people were injured. The parked SUVs were unoccupied. The night was quiet until metal met metal.
Apr 19 - Ten vehicles smashed. A sedan fleeing police tore through East 31st Street. Metal screamed. Four pedestrians hit. One man bled from the head, sprawled on the pavement. Unsafe speed drove the carnage. The city’s danger left bodies and wreckage behind.
A violent crash erupted on East 31st Street near Madison Avenue in Manhattan. At least ten vehicles were involved. Four pedestrians were struck. According to the police report, 'A 35-year-old man lay bleeding from the head, struck outside the crosswalk. Ten vehicles mangled, one fleeing police. Metal screamed. SUVs crushed. The pavement drank his blood. The speed was not safe.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. A sedan was fleeing police at the time of the crash. One pedestrian suffered severe head bleeding. Other pedestrians and vehicle occupants were also injured. The data shows no contributing factors from the pedestrians. The crash underscores the deadly risk of speeding vehicles in crowded city streets.
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Sedan Slams Moped, Rider Ejected on Boston Road▸Apr 19 - A sedan hit a moped head-on. The rider flew from his seat. He crashed to the ground. Blood pooled. His head split open. He tried to speak, but the words broke. The bleeding would not stop.
A sedan and a moped collided head-on on Boston Road near Suburban Place in the Bronx. The moped rider, a 42-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a severe head injury with heavy bleeding. According to the police report, 'A moped struck head-on by a sedan. The rider, 42, flew from the seat. He landed hard. Blood pooled. His head split. He spoke, but the words were broken. The bleeding would not stop.' The sedan carried a 65-year-old male driver and a 53-year-old female passenger; neither was reported injured. The data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The crash left the moped rider gravely hurt, his injuries described in stark detail by police.
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BMW Passenger Killed in High-Speed Truck Crash▸Apr 19 - A BMW tore down the Cross Bronx Expressway. It slammed into a slowing truck. Metal buckled. A young man in the passenger seat died from head wounds. The driver bled. The truck rolled on. Speed and steel left a body behind.
A violent crash struck the Cross Bronx Expressway. A BMW sedan hit the rear of a slowing tractor-trailer. According to the police report, 'A BMW crushed itself beneath a slowing truck’s rear. The sedan’s front folded. A 22-year-old man, belted in the passenger seat, died from head injuries.' The 19-year-old BMW driver, unlicensed, suffered minor head bleeding. The truck driver was not reported injured. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The BMW was demolished. The truck’s left rear bumper took the hit. One passenger died. Another bled. Both were inside the BMW.
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Chevy Sedan Flips After Hitting Parked Truck▸Apr 17 - A Chevy sedan crashed into a parked Ford pickup on Navy Pier Court. The car flipped. The 21-year-old driver crawled out, head bleeding. Alcohol was involved. The street was still. Metal bent. One man hurt. The night left its mark.
A Chevy sedan struck a parked Ford pickup on Navy Pier Court in Staten Island. The sedan overturned from the force. According to the police report, 'Alcohol was involved.' The 21-year-old driver, alone in the car, suffered severe head lacerations. The crash happened just after midnight. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The parked Ford pickup was empty and no other injuries were reported. No helmet or signal use was listed as a factor. The crash left the driver bleeding and the sedan overturned.
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E-Bike Rider Dies After Striking Stopped SUV▸Apr 16 - A 45-year-old man on an e-bike crashed into a stopped Ford SUV on McDonald Avenue. He flew off, struck his head, and died in the street. Alcohol and inattention marked the crash. The SUV driver was unhurt. Brooklyn lost another life.
A 45-year-old man riding an e-bike south on McDonald Avenue near Avenue I in Brooklyn struck the rear of a stopped Ford SUV. According to the police report, the cyclist was helmetless and under the influence of alcohol. He was ejected from the bike, hit his head on the pavement, and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV driver, a 38-year-old woman, was not injured. Helmet use is mentioned only after these driver errors. The crash happened at night, ending in fatal injury for the vulnerable road user.
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Drunk Driver Strikes Woman Crossing Atlantic▸Apr 16 - A sedan sped west on Atlantic Avenue. A woman crossed with the signal. The car hit her head-on. Her body folded beneath the front end. She died at the scene. Alcohol and disregard for signals fueled the crash.
A 31-year-old woman was killed while crossing Atlantic Avenue at Clinton Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a westbound sedan struck her head-on, folding her beneath the car. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. Two sedans were involved, both driven by men. The drivers and other occupants were not seriously hurt. The woman suffered fatal injuries to her entire body. According to the police report, alcohol and failure to obey traffic signals led to this deadly impact.
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Sedan U-Turn Hits E-Bike Head-On▸Apr 16 - A sedan swung north on Bailey Avenue. An e-bike rolled south. They crashed head-on. The rider, 56, flew from his seat. His head struck pavement. Blood pooled. He lay still, unconscious, beneath the streetlight. Driver inattention marked the scene.
A sedan making a U-turn struck a southbound e-bike head-on at 3300 Bailey Avenue in the Bronx. The 56-year-old e-bike rider was ejected, hit his head, and was found unconscious with severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The sedan driver and passenger were uninjured. The report notes the e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, but the primary factor listed was driver inattention. The impact left the vulnerable rider alone and gravely hurt, while the sedan showed no damage.
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Cyclist Ejected After Hitting Parked SUV▸Apr 16 - A cyclist struck a parked SUV on West 64th. His body flew forward. Blood pooled on the street. Five sat inside the car. One looked away. The cyclist’s arm was torn, pain sharp and sudden. The street fell silent.
A 36-year-old cyclist crashed into a parked SUV on West 64th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A cyclist hit a parked SUV. His body flew forward. No helmet. Arm torn and bleeding on the asphalt. Five sat inside the car. One looked away.' The cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. The SUV held five occupants, none reported injured. Police listed 'Passenger Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were noted in the data. The report states the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the listed driver-related factor.
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Sedan Hits Solid Object on Belt Parkway▸Apr 16 - A sedan slammed into something solid on Belt Parkway. Metal twisted. The lone driver, belted, suffered deep cuts to his face. Blood pooled in the dark. He stayed upright, breathing through pain. Unsafe speed shattered the quiet night.
A 2003 Honda sedan, heading west on Belt Parkway, struck a solid object at speed. The only occupant, a 35-year-old man, was injured with severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was listed as the contributing factor. The car’s center front end took the brunt of the impact, folding metal and leaving the driver bloodied but conscious. The report notes the driver wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other people were involved. The crash left the driver alone, wounded, and silent in the night.
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Moped Rider Thrown After Hitting Parked Sedan▸Apr 15 - A moped slammed into a parked car on East 149th Street. The rider, 28, flew off, no helmet. Blood pooled. His leg split open. He stayed awake. The sedan never moved. The Bronx street bore the wound.
A 28-year-old moped rider crashed into a parked Honda sedan on East 149th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A moped slammed into a parked Honda. The rider, 28, flew off, no helmet. Blood pooled. His leg torn open. He stayed awake.' The moped driver was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan was parked and did not move during the crash. The report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but only after citing driver inattention as the primary cause.
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Head-On Collision Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Apr 11 - Two cars slammed head-on before dawn. Metal buckled. Glass burst. Both drivers, men aged 52 and 79, died alone in their seats. No survivors. The road fell silent. Distraction behind the wheel left no escape.
Two vehicles, a 2001 Infiniti SUV and a 2007 Nissan sedan, collided head-on on Belt Parkway just before 1 a.m. Both drivers, a 52-year-old man and a 79-year-old man, were killed. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were demolished. Both drivers wore seat belts. No passengers or bystanders were involved. The crash left both men dead at the scene. Systemic danger from driver distraction played a fatal role.
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BMW SUV Crushes Teen Cyclist in Queens▸Apr 10 - A BMW SUV slammed into a 16-year-old on an e-bike at 21st Street and 21st Avenue. The SUV’s front caved. The bike shattered. The teen was thrown, bleeding from the pelvis. He died in the street under the city’s glare.
A 16-year-old riding an e-bike was killed when a BMW SUV struck him at the corner of 21st Street and 21st Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV’s front end crumpled and the bike was demolished. The teen was ejected, suffered severe bleeding from the pelvis, and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor in the crash. The SUV driver, an 18-year-old man with a permit, was traveling south. The cyclist was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment, as noted in the report, but this is stated only after the driver’s failure to yield. No other injuries were reported.
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Taxi Runs Light, Scooter Rider Ejected▸Apr 10 - A taxi ignored the signal on East 77th. A scooter slammed its side. The rider, twenty-three, flew and hit the pavement headfirst. Blood pooled. He lay semiconscious, broken. The city moved on. The danger stayed.
A crash at East 77th Street and 2nd Avenue left a 23-year-old scooter rider severely injured. According to the police report, a taxi disregarded traffic control and cut across the intersection. The scooter struck the taxi’s side. The rider was ejected, hit his head, and suffered severe bleeding. The report states he was semiconscious at the scene. The taxi driver and passengers were not seriously hurt. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. The data does not mention helmet use or signal issues. The crash shows the cost when drivers ignore signals and put vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
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E-Bike Slams Woman at Midtown Crosswalk▸Mar 31 - An e-bike struck an 18-year-old woman in the face at West 43rd and 7th. Blood pooled on the crosswalk. She stayed conscious. The rider held a permit. The city’s rush hour did not slow the violence.
An 18-year-old woman was hit in the face by an e-bike at the corner of West 43rd Street and 7th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'An e-bike hit an 18-year-old woman in the face. Blood poured at the crosswalk. She stayed conscious. The rider held a permit. The front bumper struck.' The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding and facial injuries. The e-bike’s left front bumper made contact, damaging the center front end. The crash happened during evening rush at a busy Midtown intersection. No specific driver errors are listed in the data. The report notes all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
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Concrete Mixer Slams Parked SUV on 28th Street▸Mar 31 - A concrete mixer turned right on 28th Street. It struck a parked Ford SUV. Inside, a 65-year-old man sat still. The impact crushed the left doors. He died there, alone, in the midday sun. No driver errors listed.
A concrete mixer made a right turn on 28th Street and struck a parked Ford SUV. According to the police report, the mixer hit the left side doors of the SUV, where a 65-year-old man sat inside. He died at the scene. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The man was not wearing a seatbelt, as noted in the data, but no other factors are cited. No other injuries were reported. The crash shows the deadly force of heavy vehicles, even when victims are stationary and inside their cars.
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Turning SUV Slams Cyclist on Colonial Road▸Mar 30 - An SUV turned left. The driver failed to yield. The vehicle struck a southbound cyclist. The man flew from his bike. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed awake. The SUV’s bumper bent. The street fell silent.
A 36-year-old cyclist was hit by a turning SUV on Colonial Road near 71st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver failed to yield the right-of-way while making a left turn and struck the southbound cyclist. The impact ejected the cyclist, causing a head injury with severe bleeding. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet. The SUV’s left front bumper was damaged. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver. The cyclist remained conscious after the crash.
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SUV Undercarriage Torn by Road Debris▸Mar 26 - A Ford SUV hit debris on Flatbush Avenue. The undercarriage ripped open. The driver, 29, was crushed and partly ejected. He hung from the door, lap belt tight, eyes open. Night swallowed the scene. Pavement failed him.
A Ford SUV traveling northwest on Flatbush Avenue struck road debris. The undercarriage tore apart. According to the police report, the 29-year-old driver was partially ejected and suffered severe back injuries. He was found conscious, crushed, and hanging half-out the door, his lap belt and harness still fastened. The report lists 'Obstruction/Debris' and 'Pavement Defective' as contributing factors. No mention of driver error appears in the data. The crash left the driver injured, with the vehicle's undercarriage destroyed. The scene was marked by broken pavement and the failure of city infrastructure.
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Speeding Sedan Slams Parked SUVs in Queens▸Mar 26 - A sedan tore down 145th Avenue. It smashed into two parked SUVs. The driver, a 31-year-old woman, took the blow to her face. She wore no seatbelt. The street was silent. The crash was not.
A 31-year-old woman driving a sedan crashed into two parked SUVs near 249-15 145th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan struck the stationary vehicles at speed. The driver suffered facial injuries and remained conscious at the scene. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The report notes the driver was not wearing a seatbelt, but only after citing driver errors. No other people were injured. The parked SUVs were unoccupied. The night was quiet until metal met metal.
Apr 19 - A sedan hit a moped head-on. The rider flew from his seat. He crashed to the ground. Blood pooled. His head split open. He tried to speak, but the words broke. The bleeding would not stop.
A sedan and a moped collided head-on on Boston Road near Suburban Place in the Bronx. The moped rider, a 42-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a severe head injury with heavy bleeding. According to the police report, 'A moped struck head-on by a sedan. The rider, 42, flew from the seat. He landed hard. Blood pooled. His head split. He spoke, but the words were broken. The bleeding would not stop.' The sedan carried a 65-year-old male driver and a 53-year-old female passenger; neither was reported injured. The data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The crash left the moped rider gravely hurt, his injuries described in stark detail by police.
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BMW Passenger Killed in High-Speed Truck Crash▸Apr 19 - A BMW tore down the Cross Bronx Expressway. It slammed into a slowing truck. Metal buckled. A young man in the passenger seat died from head wounds. The driver bled. The truck rolled on. Speed and steel left a body behind.
A violent crash struck the Cross Bronx Expressway. A BMW sedan hit the rear of a slowing tractor-trailer. According to the police report, 'A BMW crushed itself beneath a slowing truck’s rear. The sedan’s front folded. A 22-year-old man, belted in the passenger seat, died from head injuries.' The 19-year-old BMW driver, unlicensed, suffered minor head bleeding. The truck driver was not reported injured. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The BMW was demolished. The truck’s left rear bumper took the hit. One passenger died. Another bled. Both were inside the BMW.
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Chevy Sedan Flips After Hitting Parked Truck▸Apr 17 - A Chevy sedan crashed into a parked Ford pickup on Navy Pier Court. The car flipped. The 21-year-old driver crawled out, head bleeding. Alcohol was involved. The street was still. Metal bent. One man hurt. The night left its mark.
A Chevy sedan struck a parked Ford pickup on Navy Pier Court in Staten Island. The sedan overturned from the force. According to the police report, 'Alcohol was involved.' The 21-year-old driver, alone in the car, suffered severe head lacerations. The crash happened just after midnight. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The parked Ford pickup was empty and no other injuries were reported. No helmet or signal use was listed as a factor. The crash left the driver bleeding and the sedan overturned.
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E-Bike Rider Dies After Striking Stopped SUV▸Apr 16 - A 45-year-old man on an e-bike crashed into a stopped Ford SUV on McDonald Avenue. He flew off, struck his head, and died in the street. Alcohol and inattention marked the crash. The SUV driver was unhurt. Brooklyn lost another life.
A 45-year-old man riding an e-bike south on McDonald Avenue near Avenue I in Brooklyn struck the rear of a stopped Ford SUV. According to the police report, the cyclist was helmetless and under the influence of alcohol. He was ejected from the bike, hit his head on the pavement, and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV driver, a 38-year-old woman, was not injured. Helmet use is mentioned only after these driver errors. The crash happened at night, ending in fatal injury for the vulnerable road user.
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Drunk Driver Strikes Woman Crossing Atlantic▸Apr 16 - A sedan sped west on Atlantic Avenue. A woman crossed with the signal. The car hit her head-on. Her body folded beneath the front end. She died at the scene. Alcohol and disregard for signals fueled the crash.
A 31-year-old woman was killed while crossing Atlantic Avenue at Clinton Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a westbound sedan struck her head-on, folding her beneath the car. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. Two sedans were involved, both driven by men. The drivers and other occupants were not seriously hurt. The woman suffered fatal injuries to her entire body. According to the police report, alcohol and failure to obey traffic signals led to this deadly impact.
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Sedan U-Turn Hits E-Bike Head-On▸Apr 16 - A sedan swung north on Bailey Avenue. An e-bike rolled south. They crashed head-on. The rider, 56, flew from his seat. His head struck pavement. Blood pooled. He lay still, unconscious, beneath the streetlight. Driver inattention marked the scene.
A sedan making a U-turn struck a southbound e-bike head-on at 3300 Bailey Avenue in the Bronx. The 56-year-old e-bike rider was ejected, hit his head, and was found unconscious with severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The sedan driver and passenger were uninjured. The report notes the e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, but the primary factor listed was driver inattention. The impact left the vulnerable rider alone and gravely hurt, while the sedan showed no damage.
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Cyclist Ejected After Hitting Parked SUV▸Apr 16 - A cyclist struck a parked SUV on West 64th. His body flew forward. Blood pooled on the street. Five sat inside the car. One looked away. The cyclist’s arm was torn, pain sharp and sudden. The street fell silent.
A 36-year-old cyclist crashed into a parked SUV on West 64th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A cyclist hit a parked SUV. His body flew forward. No helmet. Arm torn and bleeding on the asphalt. Five sat inside the car. One looked away.' The cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. The SUV held five occupants, none reported injured. Police listed 'Passenger Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were noted in the data. The report states the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the listed driver-related factor.
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Sedan Hits Solid Object on Belt Parkway▸Apr 16 - A sedan slammed into something solid on Belt Parkway. Metal twisted. The lone driver, belted, suffered deep cuts to his face. Blood pooled in the dark. He stayed upright, breathing through pain. Unsafe speed shattered the quiet night.
A 2003 Honda sedan, heading west on Belt Parkway, struck a solid object at speed. The only occupant, a 35-year-old man, was injured with severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was listed as the contributing factor. The car’s center front end took the brunt of the impact, folding metal and leaving the driver bloodied but conscious. The report notes the driver wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other people were involved. The crash left the driver alone, wounded, and silent in the night.
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Moped Rider Thrown After Hitting Parked Sedan▸Apr 15 - A moped slammed into a parked car on East 149th Street. The rider, 28, flew off, no helmet. Blood pooled. His leg split open. He stayed awake. The sedan never moved. The Bronx street bore the wound.
A 28-year-old moped rider crashed into a parked Honda sedan on East 149th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A moped slammed into a parked Honda. The rider, 28, flew off, no helmet. Blood pooled. His leg torn open. He stayed awake.' The moped driver was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan was parked and did not move during the crash. The report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but only after citing driver inattention as the primary cause.
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Head-On Collision Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Apr 11 - Two cars slammed head-on before dawn. Metal buckled. Glass burst. Both drivers, men aged 52 and 79, died alone in their seats. No survivors. The road fell silent. Distraction behind the wheel left no escape.
Two vehicles, a 2001 Infiniti SUV and a 2007 Nissan sedan, collided head-on on Belt Parkway just before 1 a.m. Both drivers, a 52-year-old man and a 79-year-old man, were killed. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were demolished. Both drivers wore seat belts. No passengers or bystanders were involved. The crash left both men dead at the scene. Systemic danger from driver distraction played a fatal role.
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BMW SUV Crushes Teen Cyclist in Queens▸Apr 10 - A BMW SUV slammed into a 16-year-old on an e-bike at 21st Street and 21st Avenue. The SUV’s front caved. The bike shattered. The teen was thrown, bleeding from the pelvis. He died in the street under the city’s glare.
A 16-year-old riding an e-bike was killed when a BMW SUV struck him at the corner of 21st Street and 21st Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV’s front end crumpled and the bike was demolished. The teen was ejected, suffered severe bleeding from the pelvis, and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor in the crash. The SUV driver, an 18-year-old man with a permit, was traveling south. The cyclist was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment, as noted in the report, but this is stated only after the driver’s failure to yield. No other injuries were reported.
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Taxi Runs Light, Scooter Rider Ejected▸Apr 10 - A taxi ignored the signal on East 77th. A scooter slammed its side. The rider, twenty-three, flew and hit the pavement headfirst. Blood pooled. He lay semiconscious, broken. The city moved on. The danger stayed.
A crash at East 77th Street and 2nd Avenue left a 23-year-old scooter rider severely injured. According to the police report, a taxi disregarded traffic control and cut across the intersection. The scooter struck the taxi’s side. The rider was ejected, hit his head, and suffered severe bleeding. The report states he was semiconscious at the scene. The taxi driver and passengers were not seriously hurt. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. The data does not mention helmet use or signal issues. The crash shows the cost when drivers ignore signals and put vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
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E-Bike Slams Woman at Midtown Crosswalk▸Mar 31 - An e-bike struck an 18-year-old woman in the face at West 43rd and 7th. Blood pooled on the crosswalk. She stayed conscious. The rider held a permit. The city’s rush hour did not slow the violence.
An 18-year-old woman was hit in the face by an e-bike at the corner of West 43rd Street and 7th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'An e-bike hit an 18-year-old woman in the face. Blood poured at the crosswalk. She stayed conscious. The rider held a permit. The front bumper struck.' The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding and facial injuries. The e-bike’s left front bumper made contact, damaging the center front end. The crash happened during evening rush at a busy Midtown intersection. No specific driver errors are listed in the data. The report notes all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
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Concrete Mixer Slams Parked SUV on 28th Street▸Mar 31 - A concrete mixer turned right on 28th Street. It struck a parked Ford SUV. Inside, a 65-year-old man sat still. The impact crushed the left doors. He died there, alone, in the midday sun. No driver errors listed.
A concrete mixer made a right turn on 28th Street and struck a parked Ford SUV. According to the police report, the mixer hit the left side doors of the SUV, where a 65-year-old man sat inside. He died at the scene. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The man was not wearing a seatbelt, as noted in the data, but no other factors are cited. No other injuries were reported. The crash shows the deadly force of heavy vehicles, even when victims are stationary and inside their cars.
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Turning SUV Slams Cyclist on Colonial Road▸Mar 30 - An SUV turned left. The driver failed to yield. The vehicle struck a southbound cyclist. The man flew from his bike. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed awake. The SUV’s bumper bent. The street fell silent.
A 36-year-old cyclist was hit by a turning SUV on Colonial Road near 71st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver failed to yield the right-of-way while making a left turn and struck the southbound cyclist. The impact ejected the cyclist, causing a head injury with severe bleeding. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet. The SUV’s left front bumper was damaged. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver. The cyclist remained conscious after the crash.
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SUV Undercarriage Torn by Road Debris▸Mar 26 - A Ford SUV hit debris on Flatbush Avenue. The undercarriage ripped open. The driver, 29, was crushed and partly ejected. He hung from the door, lap belt tight, eyes open. Night swallowed the scene. Pavement failed him.
A Ford SUV traveling northwest on Flatbush Avenue struck road debris. The undercarriage tore apart. According to the police report, the 29-year-old driver was partially ejected and suffered severe back injuries. He was found conscious, crushed, and hanging half-out the door, his lap belt and harness still fastened. The report lists 'Obstruction/Debris' and 'Pavement Defective' as contributing factors. No mention of driver error appears in the data. The crash left the driver injured, with the vehicle's undercarriage destroyed. The scene was marked by broken pavement and the failure of city infrastructure.
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Speeding Sedan Slams Parked SUVs in Queens▸Mar 26 - A sedan tore down 145th Avenue. It smashed into two parked SUVs. The driver, a 31-year-old woman, took the blow to her face. She wore no seatbelt. The street was silent. The crash was not.
A 31-year-old woman driving a sedan crashed into two parked SUVs near 249-15 145th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan struck the stationary vehicles at speed. The driver suffered facial injuries and remained conscious at the scene. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The report notes the driver was not wearing a seatbelt, but only after citing driver errors. No other people were injured. The parked SUVs were unoccupied. The night was quiet until metal met metal.
Apr 19 - A BMW tore down the Cross Bronx Expressway. It slammed into a slowing truck. Metal buckled. A young man in the passenger seat died from head wounds. The driver bled. The truck rolled on. Speed and steel left a body behind.
A violent crash struck the Cross Bronx Expressway. A BMW sedan hit the rear of a slowing tractor-trailer. According to the police report, 'A BMW crushed itself beneath a slowing truck’s rear. The sedan’s front folded. A 22-year-old man, belted in the passenger seat, died from head injuries.' The 19-year-old BMW driver, unlicensed, suffered minor head bleeding. The truck driver was not reported injured. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The BMW was demolished. The truck’s left rear bumper took the hit. One passenger died. Another bled. Both were inside the BMW.
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Chevy Sedan Flips After Hitting Parked Truck▸Apr 17 - A Chevy sedan crashed into a parked Ford pickup on Navy Pier Court. The car flipped. The 21-year-old driver crawled out, head bleeding. Alcohol was involved. The street was still. Metal bent. One man hurt. The night left its mark.
A Chevy sedan struck a parked Ford pickup on Navy Pier Court in Staten Island. The sedan overturned from the force. According to the police report, 'Alcohol was involved.' The 21-year-old driver, alone in the car, suffered severe head lacerations. The crash happened just after midnight. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The parked Ford pickup was empty and no other injuries were reported. No helmet or signal use was listed as a factor. The crash left the driver bleeding and the sedan overturned.
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E-Bike Rider Dies After Striking Stopped SUV▸Apr 16 - A 45-year-old man on an e-bike crashed into a stopped Ford SUV on McDonald Avenue. He flew off, struck his head, and died in the street. Alcohol and inattention marked the crash. The SUV driver was unhurt. Brooklyn lost another life.
A 45-year-old man riding an e-bike south on McDonald Avenue near Avenue I in Brooklyn struck the rear of a stopped Ford SUV. According to the police report, the cyclist was helmetless and under the influence of alcohol. He was ejected from the bike, hit his head on the pavement, and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV driver, a 38-year-old woman, was not injured. Helmet use is mentioned only after these driver errors. The crash happened at night, ending in fatal injury for the vulnerable road user.
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Drunk Driver Strikes Woman Crossing Atlantic▸Apr 16 - A sedan sped west on Atlantic Avenue. A woman crossed with the signal. The car hit her head-on. Her body folded beneath the front end. She died at the scene. Alcohol and disregard for signals fueled the crash.
A 31-year-old woman was killed while crossing Atlantic Avenue at Clinton Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a westbound sedan struck her head-on, folding her beneath the car. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. Two sedans were involved, both driven by men. The drivers and other occupants were not seriously hurt. The woman suffered fatal injuries to her entire body. According to the police report, alcohol and failure to obey traffic signals led to this deadly impact.
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Sedan U-Turn Hits E-Bike Head-On▸Apr 16 - A sedan swung north on Bailey Avenue. An e-bike rolled south. They crashed head-on. The rider, 56, flew from his seat. His head struck pavement. Blood pooled. He lay still, unconscious, beneath the streetlight. Driver inattention marked the scene.
A sedan making a U-turn struck a southbound e-bike head-on at 3300 Bailey Avenue in the Bronx. The 56-year-old e-bike rider was ejected, hit his head, and was found unconscious with severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The sedan driver and passenger were uninjured. The report notes the e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, but the primary factor listed was driver inattention. The impact left the vulnerable rider alone and gravely hurt, while the sedan showed no damage.
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Cyclist Ejected After Hitting Parked SUV▸Apr 16 - A cyclist struck a parked SUV on West 64th. His body flew forward. Blood pooled on the street. Five sat inside the car. One looked away. The cyclist’s arm was torn, pain sharp and sudden. The street fell silent.
A 36-year-old cyclist crashed into a parked SUV on West 64th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A cyclist hit a parked SUV. His body flew forward. No helmet. Arm torn and bleeding on the asphalt. Five sat inside the car. One looked away.' The cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. The SUV held five occupants, none reported injured. Police listed 'Passenger Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were noted in the data. The report states the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the listed driver-related factor.
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Sedan Hits Solid Object on Belt Parkway▸Apr 16 - A sedan slammed into something solid on Belt Parkway. Metal twisted. The lone driver, belted, suffered deep cuts to his face. Blood pooled in the dark. He stayed upright, breathing through pain. Unsafe speed shattered the quiet night.
A 2003 Honda sedan, heading west on Belt Parkway, struck a solid object at speed. The only occupant, a 35-year-old man, was injured with severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was listed as the contributing factor. The car’s center front end took the brunt of the impact, folding metal and leaving the driver bloodied but conscious. The report notes the driver wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other people were involved. The crash left the driver alone, wounded, and silent in the night.
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Moped Rider Thrown After Hitting Parked Sedan▸Apr 15 - A moped slammed into a parked car on East 149th Street. The rider, 28, flew off, no helmet. Blood pooled. His leg split open. He stayed awake. The sedan never moved. The Bronx street bore the wound.
A 28-year-old moped rider crashed into a parked Honda sedan on East 149th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A moped slammed into a parked Honda. The rider, 28, flew off, no helmet. Blood pooled. His leg torn open. He stayed awake.' The moped driver was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan was parked and did not move during the crash. The report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but only after citing driver inattention as the primary cause.
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Head-On Collision Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Apr 11 - Two cars slammed head-on before dawn. Metal buckled. Glass burst. Both drivers, men aged 52 and 79, died alone in their seats. No survivors. The road fell silent. Distraction behind the wheel left no escape.
Two vehicles, a 2001 Infiniti SUV and a 2007 Nissan sedan, collided head-on on Belt Parkway just before 1 a.m. Both drivers, a 52-year-old man and a 79-year-old man, were killed. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were demolished. Both drivers wore seat belts. No passengers or bystanders were involved. The crash left both men dead at the scene. Systemic danger from driver distraction played a fatal role.
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BMW SUV Crushes Teen Cyclist in Queens▸Apr 10 - A BMW SUV slammed into a 16-year-old on an e-bike at 21st Street and 21st Avenue. The SUV’s front caved. The bike shattered. The teen was thrown, bleeding from the pelvis. He died in the street under the city’s glare.
A 16-year-old riding an e-bike was killed when a BMW SUV struck him at the corner of 21st Street and 21st Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV’s front end crumpled and the bike was demolished. The teen was ejected, suffered severe bleeding from the pelvis, and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor in the crash. The SUV driver, an 18-year-old man with a permit, was traveling south. The cyclist was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment, as noted in the report, but this is stated only after the driver’s failure to yield. No other injuries were reported.
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Taxi Runs Light, Scooter Rider Ejected▸Apr 10 - A taxi ignored the signal on East 77th. A scooter slammed its side. The rider, twenty-three, flew and hit the pavement headfirst. Blood pooled. He lay semiconscious, broken. The city moved on. The danger stayed.
A crash at East 77th Street and 2nd Avenue left a 23-year-old scooter rider severely injured. According to the police report, a taxi disregarded traffic control and cut across the intersection. The scooter struck the taxi’s side. The rider was ejected, hit his head, and suffered severe bleeding. The report states he was semiconscious at the scene. The taxi driver and passengers were not seriously hurt. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. The data does not mention helmet use or signal issues. The crash shows the cost when drivers ignore signals and put vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
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E-Bike Slams Woman at Midtown Crosswalk▸Mar 31 - An e-bike struck an 18-year-old woman in the face at West 43rd and 7th. Blood pooled on the crosswalk. She stayed conscious. The rider held a permit. The city’s rush hour did not slow the violence.
An 18-year-old woman was hit in the face by an e-bike at the corner of West 43rd Street and 7th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'An e-bike hit an 18-year-old woman in the face. Blood poured at the crosswalk. She stayed conscious. The rider held a permit. The front bumper struck.' The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding and facial injuries. The e-bike’s left front bumper made contact, damaging the center front end. The crash happened during evening rush at a busy Midtown intersection. No specific driver errors are listed in the data. The report notes all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
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Concrete Mixer Slams Parked SUV on 28th Street▸Mar 31 - A concrete mixer turned right on 28th Street. It struck a parked Ford SUV. Inside, a 65-year-old man sat still. The impact crushed the left doors. He died there, alone, in the midday sun. No driver errors listed.
A concrete mixer made a right turn on 28th Street and struck a parked Ford SUV. According to the police report, the mixer hit the left side doors of the SUV, where a 65-year-old man sat inside. He died at the scene. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The man was not wearing a seatbelt, as noted in the data, but no other factors are cited. No other injuries were reported. The crash shows the deadly force of heavy vehicles, even when victims are stationary and inside their cars.
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Turning SUV Slams Cyclist on Colonial Road▸Mar 30 - An SUV turned left. The driver failed to yield. The vehicle struck a southbound cyclist. The man flew from his bike. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed awake. The SUV’s bumper bent. The street fell silent.
A 36-year-old cyclist was hit by a turning SUV on Colonial Road near 71st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver failed to yield the right-of-way while making a left turn and struck the southbound cyclist. The impact ejected the cyclist, causing a head injury with severe bleeding. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet. The SUV’s left front bumper was damaged. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver. The cyclist remained conscious after the crash.
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SUV Undercarriage Torn by Road Debris▸Mar 26 - A Ford SUV hit debris on Flatbush Avenue. The undercarriage ripped open. The driver, 29, was crushed and partly ejected. He hung from the door, lap belt tight, eyes open. Night swallowed the scene. Pavement failed him.
A Ford SUV traveling northwest on Flatbush Avenue struck road debris. The undercarriage tore apart. According to the police report, the 29-year-old driver was partially ejected and suffered severe back injuries. He was found conscious, crushed, and hanging half-out the door, his lap belt and harness still fastened. The report lists 'Obstruction/Debris' and 'Pavement Defective' as contributing factors. No mention of driver error appears in the data. The crash left the driver injured, with the vehicle's undercarriage destroyed. The scene was marked by broken pavement and the failure of city infrastructure.
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Speeding Sedan Slams Parked SUVs in Queens▸Mar 26 - A sedan tore down 145th Avenue. It smashed into two parked SUVs. The driver, a 31-year-old woman, took the blow to her face. She wore no seatbelt. The street was silent. The crash was not.
A 31-year-old woman driving a sedan crashed into two parked SUVs near 249-15 145th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan struck the stationary vehicles at speed. The driver suffered facial injuries and remained conscious at the scene. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The report notes the driver was not wearing a seatbelt, but only after citing driver errors. No other people were injured. The parked SUVs were unoccupied. The night was quiet until metal met metal.
Apr 17 - A Chevy sedan crashed into a parked Ford pickup on Navy Pier Court. The car flipped. The 21-year-old driver crawled out, head bleeding. Alcohol was involved. The street was still. Metal bent. One man hurt. The night left its mark.
A Chevy sedan struck a parked Ford pickup on Navy Pier Court in Staten Island. The sedan overturned from the force. According to the police report, 'Alcohol was involved.' The 21-year-old driver, alone in the car, suffered severe head lacerations. The crash happened just after midnight. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The parked Ford pickup was empty and no other injuries were reported. No helmet or signal use was listed as a factor. The crash left the driver bleeding and the sedan overturned.
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E-Bike Rider Dies After Striking Stopped SUV▸Apr 16 - A 45-year-old man on an e-bike crashed into a stopped Ford SUV on McDonald Avenue. He flew off, struck his head, and died in the street. Alcohol and inattention marked the crash. The SUV driver was unhurt. Brooklyn lost another life.
A 45-year-old man riding an e-bike south on McDonald Avenue near Avenue I in Brooklyn struck the rear of a stopped Ford SUV. According to the police report, the cyclist was helmetless and under the influence of alcohol. He was ejected from the bike, hit his head on the pavement, and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV driver, a 38-year-old woman, was not injured. Helmet use is mentioned only after these driver errors. The crash happened at night, ending in fatal injury for the vulnerable road user.
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Drunk Driver Strikes Woman Crossing Atlantic▸Apr 16 - A sedan sped west on Atlantic Avenue. A woman crossed with the signal. The car hit her head-on. Her body folded beneath the front end. She died at the scene. Alcohol and disregard for signals fueled the crash.
A 31-year-old woman was killed while crossing Atlantic Avenue at Clinton Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a westbound sedan struck her head-on, folding her beneath the car. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. Two sedans were involved, both driven by men. The drivers and other occupants were not seriously hurt. The woman suffered fatal injuries to her entire body. According to the police report, alcohol and failure to obey traffic signals led to this deadly impact.
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Sedan U-Turn Hits E-Bike Head-On▸Apr 16 - A sedan swung north on Bailey Avenue. An e-bike rolled south. They crashed head-on. The rider, 56, flew from his seat. His head struck pavement. Blood pooled. He lay still, unconscious, beneath the streetlight. Driver inattention marked the scene.
A sedan making a U-turn struck a southbound e-bike head-on at 3300 Bailey Avenue in the Bronx. The 56-year-old e-bike rider was ejected, hit his head, and was found unconscious with severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The sedan driver and passenger were uninjured. The report notes the e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, but the primary factor listed was driver inattention. The impact left the vulnerable rider alone and gravely hurt, while the sedan showed no damage.
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Cyclist Ejected After Hitting Parked SUV▸Apr 16 - A cyclist struck a parked SUV on West 64th. His body flew forward. Blood pooled on the street. Five sat inside the car. One looked away. The cyclist’s arm was torn, pain sharp and sudden. The street fell silent.
A 36-year-old cyclist crashed into a parked SUV on West 64th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A cyclist hit a parked SUV. His body flew forward. No helmet. Arm torn and bleeding on the asphalt. Five sat inside the car. One looked away.' The cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. The SUV held five occupants, none reported injured. Police listed 'Passenger Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were noted in the data. The report states the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the listed driver-related factor.
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Sedan Hits Solid Object on Belt Parkway▸Apr 16 - A sedan slammed into something solid on Belt Parkway. Metal twisted. The lone driver, belted, suffered deep cuts to his face. Blood pooled in the dark. He stayed upright, breathing through pain. Unsafe speed shattered the quiet night.
A 2003 Honda sedan, heading west on Belt Parkway, struck a solid object at speed. The only occupant, a 35-year-old man, was injured with severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was listed as the contributing factor. The car’s center front end took the brunt of the impact, folding metal and leaving the driver bloodied but conscious. The report notes the driver wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other people were involved. The crash left the driver alone, wounded, and silent in the night.
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Moped Rider Thrown After Hitting Parked Sedan▸Apr 15 - A moped slammed into a parked car on East 149th Street. The rider, 28, flew off, no helmet. Blood pooled. His leg split open. He stayed awake. The sedan never moved. The Bronx street bore the wound.
A 28-year-old moped rider crashed into a parked Honda sedan on East 149th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A moped slammed into a parked Honda. The rider, 28, flew off, no helmet. Blood pooled. His leg torn open. He stayed awake.' The moped driver was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan was parked and did not move during the crash. The report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but only after citing driver inattention as the primary cause.
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Head-On Collision Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Apr 11 - Two cars slammed head-on before dawn. Metal buckled. Glass burst. Both drivers, men aged 52 and 79, died alone in their seats. No survivors. The road fell silent. Distraction behind the wheel left no escape.
Two vehicles, a 2001 Infiniti SUV and a 2007 Nissan sedan, collided head-on on Belt Parkway just before 1 a.m. Both drivers, a 52-year-old man and a 79-year-old man, were killed. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were demolished. Both drivers wore seat belts. No passengers or bystanders were involved. The crash left both men dead at the scene. Systemic danger from driver distraction played a fatal role.
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BMW SUV Crushes Teen Cyclist in Queens▸Apr 10 - A BMW SUV slammed into a 16-year-old on an e-bike at 21st Street and 21st Avenue. The SUV’s front caved. The bike shattered. The teen was thrown, bleeding from the pelvis. He died in the street under the city’s glare.
A 16-year-old riding an e-bike was killed when a BMW SUV struck him at the corner of 21st Street and 21st Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV’s front end crumpled and the bike was demolished. The teen was ejected, suffered severe bleeding from the pelvis, and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor in the crash. The SUV driver, an 18-year-old man with a permit, was traveling south. The cyclist was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment, as noted in the report, but this is stated only after the driver’s failure to yield. No other injuries were reported.
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Taxi Runs Light, Scooter Rider Ejected▸Apr 10 - A taxi ignored the signal on East 77th. A scooter slammed its side. The rider, twenty-three, flew and hit the pavement headfirst. Blood pooled. He lay semiconscious, broken. The city moved on. The danger stayed.
A crash at East 77th Street and 2nd Avenue left a 23-year-old scooter rider severely injured. According to the police report, a taxi disregarded traffic control and cut across the intersection. The scooter struck the taxi’s side. The rider was ejected, hit his head, and suffered severe bleeding. The report states he was semiconscious at the scene. The taxi driver and passengers were not seriously hurt. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. The data does not mention helmet use or signal issues. The crash shows the cost when drivers ignore signals and put vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
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E-Bike Slams Woman at Midtown Crosswalk▸Mar 31 - An e-bike struck an 18-year-old woman in the face at West 43rd and 7th. Blood pooled on the crosswalk. She stayed conscious. The rider held a permit. The city’s rush hour did not slow the violence.
An 18-year-old woman was hit in the face by an e-bike at the corner of West 43rd Street and 7th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'An e-bike hit an 18-year-old woman in the face. Blood poured at the crosswalk. She stayed conscious. The rider held a permit. The front bumper struck.' The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding and facial injuries. The e-bike’s left front bumper made contact, damaging the center front end. The crash happened during evening rush at a busy Midtown intersection. No specific driver errors are listed in the data. The report notes all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
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Concrete Mixer Slams Parked SUV on 28th Street▸Mar 31 - A concrete mixer turned right on 28th Street. It struck a parked Ford SUV. Inside, a 65-year-old man sat still. The impact crushed the left doors. He died there, alone, in the midday sun. No driver errors listed.
A concrete mixer made a right turn on 28th Street and struck a parked Ford SUV. According to the police report, the mixer hit the left side doors of the SUV, where a 65-year-old man sat inside. He died at the scene. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The man was not wearing a seatbelt, as noted in the data, but no other factors are cited. No other injuries were reported. The crash shows the deadly force of heavy vehicles, even when victims are stationary and inside their cars.
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Turning SUV Slams Cyclist on Colonial Road▸Mar 30 - An SUV turned left. The driver failed to yield. The vehicle struck a southbound cyclist. The man flew from his bike. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed awake. The SUV’s bumper bent. The street fell silent.
A 36-year-old cyclist was hit by a turning SUV on Colonial Road near 71st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver failed to yield the right-of-way while making a left turn and struck the southbound cyclist. The impact ejected the cyclist, causing a head injury with severe bleeding. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet. The SUV’s left front bumper was damaged. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver. The cyclist remained conscious after the crash.
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SUV Undercarriage Torn by Road Debris▸Mar 26 - A Ford SUV hit debris on Flatbush Avenue. The undercarriage ripped open. The driver, 29, was crushed and partly ejected. He hung from the door, lap belt tight, eyes open. Night swallowed the scene. Pavement failed him.
A Ford SUV traveling northwest on Flatbush Avenue struck road debris. The undercarriage tore apart. According to the police report, the 29-year-old driver was partially ejected and suffered severe back injuries. He was found conscious, crushed, and hanging half-out the door, his lap belt and harness still fastened. The report lists 'Obstruction/Debris' and 'Pavement Defective' as contributing factors. No mention of driver error appears in the data. The crash left the driver injured, with the vehicle's undercarriage destroyed. The scene was marked by broken pavement and the failure of city infrastructure.
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Speeding Sedan Slams Parked SUVs in Queens▸Mar 26 - A sedan tore down 145th Avenue. It smashed into two parked SUVs. The driver, a 31-year-old woman, took the blow to her face. She wore no seatbelt. The street was silent. The crash was not.
A 31-year-old woman driving a sedan crashed into two parked SUVs near 249-15 145th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan struck the stationary vehicles at speed. The driver suffered facial injuries and remained conscious at the scene. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The report notes the driver was not wearing a seatbelt, but only after citing driver errors. No other people were injured. The parked SUVs were unoccupied. The night was quiet until metal met metal.
Apr 16 - A 45-year-old man on an e-bike crashed into a stopped Ford SUV on McDonald Avenue. He flew off, struck his head, and died in the street. Alcohol and inattention marked the crash. The SUV driver was unhurt. Brooklyn lost another life.
A 45-year-old man riding an e-bike south on McDonald Avenue near Avenue I in Brooklyn struck the rear of a stopped Ford SUV. According to the police report, the cyclist was helmetless and under the influence of alcohol. He was ejected from the bike, hit his head on the pavement, and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV driver, a 38-year-old woman, was not injured. Helmet use is mentioned only after these driver errors. The crash happened at night, ending in fatal injury for the vulnerable road user.
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Drunk Driver Strikes Woman Crossing Atlantic▸Apr 16 - A sedan sped west on Atlantic Avenue. A woman crossed with the signal. The car hit her head-on. Her body folded beneath the front end. She died at the scene. Alcohol and disregard for signals fueled the crash.
A 31-year-old woman was killed while crossing Atlantic Avenue at Clinton Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a westbound sedan struck her head-on, folding her beneath the car. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. Two sedans were involved, both driven by men. The drivers and other occupants were not seriously hurt. The woman suffered fatal injuries to her entire body. According to the police report, alcohol and failure to obey traffic signals led to this deadly impact.
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Sedan U-Turn Hits E-Bike Head-On▸Apr 16 - A sedan swung north on Bailey Avenue. An e-bike rolled south. They crashed head-on. The rider, 56, flew from his seat. His head struck pavement. Blood pooled. He lay still, unconscious, beneath the streetlight. Driver inattention marked the scene.
A sedan making a U-turn struck a southbound e-bike head-on at 3300 Bailey Avenue in the Bronx. The 56-year-old e-bike rider was ejected, hit his head, and was found unconscious with severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The sedan driver and passenger were uninjured. The report notes the e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, but the primary factor listed was driver inattention. The impact left the vulnerable rider alone and gravely hurt, while the sedan showed no damage.
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Cyclist Ejected After Hitting Parked SUV▸Apr 16 - A cyclist struck a parked SUV on West 64th. His body flew forward. Blood pooled on the street. Five sat inside the car. One looked away. The cyclist’s arm was torn, pain sharp and sudden. The street fell silent.
A 36-year-old cyclist crashed into a parked SUV on West 64th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A cyclist hit a parked SUV. His body flew forward. No helmet. Arm torn and bleeding on the asphalt. Five sat inside the car. One looked away.' The cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. The SUV held five occupants, none reported injured. Police listed 'Passenger Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were noted in the data. The report states the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the listed driver-related factor.
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Sedan Hits Solid Object on Belt Parkway▸Apr 16 - A sedan slammed into something solid on Belt Parkway. Metal twisted. The lone driver, belted, suffered deep cuts to his face. Blood pooled in the dark. He stayed upright, breathing through pain. Unsafe speed shattered the quiet night.
A 2003 Honda sedan, heading west on Belt Parkway, struck a solid object at speed. The only occupant, a 35-year-old man, was injured with severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was listed as the contributing factor. The car’s center front end took the brunt of the impact, folding metal and leaving the driver bloodied but conscious. The report notes the driver wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other people were involved. The crash left the driver alone, wounded, and silent in the night.
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Moped Rider Thrown After Hitting Parked Sedan▸Apr 15 - A moped slammed into a parked car on East 149th Street. The rider, 28, flew off, no helmet. Blood pooled. His leg split open. He stayed awake. The sedan never moved. The Bronx street bore the wound.
A 28-year-old moped rider crashed into a parked Honda sedan on East 149th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A moped slammed into a parked Honda. The rider, 28, flew off, no helmet. Blood pooled. His leg torn open. He stayed awake.' The moped driver was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan was parked and did not move during the crash. The report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but only after citing driver inattention as the primary cause.
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Head-On Collision Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Apr 11 - Two cars slammed head-on before dawn. Metal buckled. Glass burst. Both drivers, men aged 52 and 79, died alone in their seats. No survivors. The road fell silent. Distraction behind the wheel left no escape.
Two vehicles, a 2001 Infiniti SUV and a 2007 Nissan sedan, collided head-on on Belt Parkway just before 1 a.m. Both drivers, a 52-year-old man and a 79-year-old man, were killed. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were demolished. Both drivers wore seat belts. No passengers or bystanders were involved. The crash left both men dead at the scene. Systemic danger from driver distraction played a fatal role.
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BMW SUV Crushes Teen Cyclist in Queens▸Apr 10 - A BMW SUV slammed into a 16-year-old on an e-bike at 21st Street and 21st Avenue. The SUV’s front caved. The bike shattered. The teen was thrown, bleeding from the pelvis. He died in the street under the city’s glare.
A 16-year-old riding an e-bike was killed when a BMW SUV struck him at the corner of 21st Street and 21st Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV’s front end crumpled and the bike was demolished. The teen was ejected, suffered severe bleeding from the pelvis, and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor in the crash. The SUV driver, an 18-year-old man with a permit, was traveling south. The cyclist was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment, as noted in the report, but this is stated only after the driver’s failure to yield. No other injuries were reported.
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Taxi Runs Light, Scooter Rider Ejected▸Apr 10 - A taxi ignored the signal on East 77th. A scooter slammed its side. The rider, twenty-three, flew and hit the pavement headfirst. Blood pooled. He lay semiconscious, broken. The city moved on. The danger stayed.
A crash at East 77th Street and 2nd Avenue left a 23-year-old scooter rider severely injured. According to the police report, a taxi disregarded traffic control and cut across the intersection. The scooter struck the taxi’s side. The rider was ejected, hit his head, and suffered severe bleeding. The report states he was semiconscious at the scene. The taxi driver and passengers were not seriously hurt. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. The data does not mention helmet use or signal issues. The crash shows the cost when drivers ignore signals and put vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
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E-Bike Slams Woman at Midtown Crosswalk▸Mar 31 - An e-bike struck an 18-year-old woman in the face at West 43rd and 7th. Blood pooled on the crosswalk. She stayed conscious. The rider held a permit. The city’s rush hour did not slow the violence.
An 18-year-old woman was hit in the face by an e-bike at the corner of West 43rd Street and 7th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'An e-bike hit an 18-year-old woman in the face. Blood poured at the crosswalk. She stayed conscious. The rider held a permit. The front bumper struck.' The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding and facial injuries. The e-bike’s left front bumper made contact, damaging the center front end. The crash happened during evening rush at a busy Midtown intersection. No specific driver errors are listed in the data. The report notes all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
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Concrete Mixer Slams Parked SUV on 28th Street▸Mar 31 - A concrete mixer turned right on 28th Street. It struck a parked Ford SUV. Inside, a 65-year-old man sat still. The impact crushed the left doors. He died there, alone, in the midday sun. No driver errors listed.
A concrete mixer made a right turn on 28th Street and struck a parked Ford SUV. According to the police report, the mixer hit the left side doors of the SUV, where a 65-year-old man sat inside. He died at the scene. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The man was not wearing a seatbelt, as noted in the data, but no other factors are cited. No other injuries were reported. The crash shows the deadly force of heavy vehicles, even when victims are stationary and inside their cars.
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Turning SUV Slams Cyclist on Colonial Road▸Mar 30 - An SUV turned left. The driver failed to yield. The vehicle struck a southbound cyclist. The man flew from his bike. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed awake. The SUV’s bumper bent. The street fell silent.
A 36-year-old cyclist was hit by a turning SUV on Colonial Road near 71st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver failed to yield the right-of-way while making a left turn and struck the southbound cyclist. The impact ejected the cyclist, causing a head injury with severe bleeding. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet. The SUV’s left front bumper was damaged. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver. The cyclist remained conscious after the crash.
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SUV Undercarriage Torn by Road Debris▸Mar 26 - A Ford SUV hit debris on Flatbush Avenue. The undercarriage ripped open. The driver, 29, was crushed and partly ejected. He hung from the door, lap belt tight, eyes open. Night swallowed the scene. Pavement failed him.
A Ford SUV traveling northwest on Flatbush Avenue struck road debris. The undercarriage tore apart. According to the police report, the 29-year-old driver was partially ejected and suffered severe back injuries. He was found conscious, crushed, and hanging half-out the door, his lap belt and harness still fastened. The report lists 'Obstruction/Debris' and 'Pavement Defective' as contributing factors. No mention of driver error appears in the data. The crash left the driver injured, with the vehicle's undercarriage destroyed. The scene was marked by broken pavement and the failure of city infrastructure.
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Speeding Sedan Slams Parked SUVs in Queens▸Mar 26 - A sedan tore down 145th Avenue. It smashed into two parked SUVs. The driver, a 31-year-old woman, took the blow to her face. She wore no seatbelt. The street was silent. The crash was not.
A 31-year-old woman driving a sedan crashed into two parked SUVs near 249-15 145th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan struck the stationary vehicles at speed. The driver suffered facial injuries and remained conscious at the scene. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The report notes the driver was not wearing a seatbelt, but only after citing driver errors. No other people were injured. The parked SUVs were unoccupied. The night was quiet until metal met metal.
Apr 16 - A sedan sped west on Atlantic Avenue. A woman crossed with the signal. The car hit her head-on. Her body folded beneath the front end. She died at the scene. Alcohol and disregard for signals fueled the crash.
A 31-year-old woman was killed while crossing Atlantic Avenue at Clinton Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a westbound sedan struck her head-on, folding her beneath the car. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. Two sedans were involved, both driven by men. The drivers and other occupants were not seriously hurt. The woman suffered fatal injuries to her entire body. According to the police report, alcohol and failure to obey traffic signals led to this deadly impact.
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Sedan U-Turn Hits E-Bike Head-On▸Apr 16 - A sedan swung north on Bailey Avenue. An e-bike rolled south. They crashed head-on. The rider, 56, flew from his seat. His head struck pavement. Blood pooled. He lay still, unconscious, beneath the streetlight. Driver inattention marked the scene.
A sedan making a U-turn struck a southbound e-bike head-on at 3300 Bailey Avenue in the Bronx. The 56-year-old e-bike rider was ejected, hit his head, and was found unconscious with severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The sedan driver and passenger were uninjured. The report notes the e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, but the primary factor listed was driver inattention. The impact left the vulnerable rider alone and gravely hurt, while the sedan showed no damage.
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Cyclist Ejected After Hitting Parked SUV▸Apr 16 - A cyclist struck a parked SUV on West 64th. His body flew forward. Blood pooled on the street. Five sat inside the car. One looked away. The cyclist’s arm was torn, pain sharp and sudden. The street fell silent.
A 36-year-old cyclist crashed into a parked SUV on West 64th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A cyclist hit a parked SUV. His body flew forward. No helmet. Arm torn and bleeding on the asphalt. Five sat inside the car. One looked away.' The cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. The SUV held five occupants, none reported injured. Police listed 'Passenger Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were noted in the data. The report states the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the listed driver-related factor.
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Sedan Hits Solid Object on Belt Parkway▸Apr 16 - A sedan slammed into something solid on Belt Parkway. Metal twisted. The lone driver, belted, suffered deep cuts to his face. Blood pooled in the dark. He stayed upright, breathing through pain. Unsafe speed shattered the quiet night.
A 2003 Honda sedan, heading west on Belt Parkway, struck a solid object at speed. The only occupant, a 35-year-old man, was injured with severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was listed as the contributing factor. The car’s center front end took the brunt of the impact, folding metal and leaving the driver bloodied but conscious. The report notes the driver wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other people were involved. The crash left the driver alone, wounded, and silent in the night.
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Moped Rider Thrown After Hitting Parked Sedan▸Apr 15 - A moped slammed into a parked car on East 149th Street. The rider, 28, flew off, no helmet. Blood pooled. His leg split open. He stayed awake. The sedan never moved. The Bronx street bore the wound.
A 28-year-old moped rider crashed into a parked Honda sedan on East 149th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A moped slammed into a parked Honda. The rider, 28, flew off, no helmet. Blood pooled. His leg torn open. He stayed awake.' The moped driver was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan was parked and did not move during the crash. The report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but only after citing driver inattention as the primary cause.
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Head-On Collision Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Apr 11 - Two cars slammed head-on before dawn. Metal buckled. Glass burst. Both drivers, men aged 52 and 79, died alone in their seats. No survivors. The road fell silent. Distraction behind the wheel left no escape.
Two vehicles, a 2001 Infiniti SUV and a 2007 Nissan sedan, collided head-on on Belt Parkway just before 1 a.m. Both drivers, a 52-year-old man and a 79-year-old man, were killed. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were demolished. Both drivers wore seat belts. No passengers or bystanders were involved. The crash left both men dead at the scene. Systemic danger from driver distraction played a fatal role.
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BMW SUV Crushes Teen Cyclist in Queens▸Apr 10 - A BMW SUV slammed into a 16-year-old on an e-bike at 21st Street and 21st Avenue. The SUV’s front caved. The bike shattered. The teen was thrown, bleeding from the pelvis. He died in the street under the city’s glare.
A 16-year-old riding an e-bike was killed when a BMW SUV struck him at the corner of 21st Street and 21st Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV’s front end crumpled and the bike was demolished. The teen was ejected, suffered severe bleeding from the pelvis, and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor in the crash. The SUV driver, an 18-year-old man with a permit, was traveling south. The cyclist was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment, as noted in the report, but this is stated only after the driver’s failure to yield. No other injuries were reported.
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Taxi Runs Light, Scooter Rider Ejected▸Apr 10 - A taxi ignored the signal on East 77th. A scooter slammed its side. The rider, twenty-three, flew and hit the pavement headfirst. Blood pooled. He lay semiconscious, broken. The city moved on. The danger stayed.
A crash at East 77th Street and 2nd Avenue left a 23-year-old scooter rider severely injured. According to the police report, a taxi disregarded traffic control and cut across the intersection. The scooter struck the taxi’s side. The rider was ejected, hit his head, and suffered severe bleeding. The report states he was semiconscious at the scene. The taxi driver and passengers were not seriously hurt. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. The data does not mention helmet use or signal issues. The crash shows the cost when drivers ignore signals and put vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
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E-Bike Slams Woman at Midtown Crosswalk▸Mar 31 - An e-bike struck an 18-year-old woman in the face at West 43rd and 7th. Blood pooled on the crosswalk. She stayed conscious. The rider held a permit. The city’s rush hour did not slow the violence.
An 18-year-old woman was hit in the face by an e-bike at the corner of West 43rd Street and 7th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'An e-bike hit an 18-year-old woman in the face. Blood poured at the crosswalk. She stayed conscious. The rider held a permit. The front bumper struck.' The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding and facial injuries. The e-bike’s left front bumper made contact, damaging the center front end. The crash happened during evening rush at a busy Midtown intersection. No specific driver errors are listed in the data. The report notes all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
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Concrete Mixer Slams Parked SUV on 28th Street▸Mar 31 - A concrete mixer turned right on 28th Street. It struck a parked Ford SUV. Inside, a 65-year-old man sat still. The impact crushed the left doors. He died there, alone, in the midday sun. No driver errors listed.
A concrete mixer made a right turn on 28th Street and struck a parked Ford SUV. According to the police report, the mixer hit the left side doors of the SUV, where a 65-year-old man sat inside. He died at the scene. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The man was not wearing a seatbelt, as noted in the data, but no other factors are cited. No other injuries were reported. The crash shows the deadly force of heavy vehicles, even when victims are stationary and inside their cars.
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Turning SUV Slams Cyclist on Colonial Road▸Mar 30 - An SUV turned left. The driver failed to yield. The vehicle struck a southbound cyclist. The man flew from his bike. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed awake. The SUV’s bumper bent. The street fell silent.
A 36-year-old cyclist was hit by a turning SUV on Colonial Road near 71st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver failed to yield the right-of-way while making a left turn and struck the southbound cyclist. The impact ejected the cyclist, causing a head injury with severe bleeding. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet. The SUV’s left front bumper was damaged. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver. The cyclist remained conscious after the crash.
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SUV Undercarriage Torn by Road Debris▸Mar 26 - A Ford SUV hit debris on Flatbush Avenue. The undercarriage ripped open. The driver, 29, was crushed and partly ejected. He hung from the door, lap belt tight, eyes open. Night swallowed the scene. Pavement failed him.
A Ford SUV traveling northwest on Flatbush Avenue struck road debris. The undercarriage tore apart. According to the police report, the 29-year-old driver was partially ejected and suffered severe back injuries. He was found conscious, crushed, and hanging half-out the door, his lap belt and harness still fastened. The report lists 'Obstruction/Debris' and 'Pavement Defective' as contributing factors. No mention of driver error appears in the data. The crash left the driver injured, with the vehicle's undercarriage destroyed. The scene was marked by broken pavement and the failure of city infrastructure.
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Speeding Sedan Slams Parked SUVs in Queens▸Mar 26 - A sedan tore down 145th Avenue. It smashed into two parked SUVs. The driver, a 31-year-old woman, took the blow to her face. She wore no seatbelt. The street was silent. The crash was not.
A 31-year-old woman driving a sedan crashed into two parked SUVs near 249-15 145th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan struck the stationary vehicles at speed. The driver suffered facial injuries and remained conscious at the scene. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The report notes the driver was not wearing a seatbelt, but only after citing driver errors. No other people were injured. The parked SUVs were unoccupied. The night was quiet until metal met metal.
Apr 16 - A sedan swung north on Bailey Avenue. An e-bike rolled south. They crashed head-on. The rider, 56, flew from his seat. His head struck pavement. Blood pooled. He lay still, unconscious, beneath the streetlight. Driver inattention marked the scene.
A sedan making a U-turn struck a southbound e-bike head-on at 3300 Bailey Avenue in the Bronx. The 56-year-old e-bike rider was ejected, hit his head, and was found unconscious with severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The sedan driver and passenger were uninjured. The report notes the e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, but the primary factor listed was driver inattention. The impact left the vulnerable rider alone and gravely hurt, while the sedan showed no damage.
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Cyclist Ejected After Hitting Parked SUV▸Apr 16 - A cyclist struck a parked SUV on West 64th. His body flew forward. Blood pooled on the street. Five sat inside the car. One looked away. The cyclist’s arm was torn, pain sharp and sudden. The street fell silent.
A 36-year-old cyclist crashed into a parked SUV on West 64th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A cyclist hit a parked SUV. His body flew forward. No helmet. Arm torn and bleeding on the asphalt. Five sat inside the car. One looked away.' The cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. The SUV held five occupants, none reported injured. Police listed 'Passenger Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were noted in the data. The report states the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the listed driver-related factor.
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Sedan Hits Solid Object on Belt Parkway▸Apr 16 - A sedan slammed into something solid on Belt Parkway. Metal twisted. The lone driver, belted, suffered deep cuts to his face. Blood pooled in the dark. He stayed upright, breathing through pain. Unsafe speed shattered the quiet night.
A 2003 Honda sedan, heading west on Belt Parkway, struck a solid object at speed. The only occupant, a 35-year-old man, was injured with severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was listed as the contributing factor. The car’s center front end took the brunt of the impact, folding metal and leaving the driver bloodied but conscious. The report notes the driver wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other people were involved. The crash left the driver alone, wounded, and silent in the night.
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Moped Rider Thrown After Hitting Parked Sedan▸Apr 15 - A moped slammed into a parked car on East 149th Street. The rider, 28, flew off, no helmet. Blood pooled. His leg split open. He stayed awake. The sedan never moved. The Bronx street bore the wound.
A 28-year-old moped rider crashed into a parked Honda sedan on East 149th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A moped slammed into a parked Honda. The rider, 28, flew off, no helmet. Blood pooled. His leg torn open. He stayed awake.' The moped driver was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan was parked and did not move during the crash. The report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but only after citing driver inattention as the primary cause.
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Head-On Collision Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Apr 11 - Two cars slammed head-on before dawn. Metal buckled. Glass burst. Both drivers, men aged 52 and 79, died alone in their seats. No survivors. The road fell silent. Distraction behind the wheel left no escape.
Two vehicles, a 2001 Infiniti SUV and a 2007 Nissan sedan, collided head-on on Belt Parkway just before 1 a.m. Both drivers, a 52-year-old man and a 79-year-old man, were killed. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were demolished. Both drivers wore seat belts. No passengers or bystanders were involved. The crash left both men dead at the scene. Systemic danger from driver distraction played a fatal role.
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BMW SUV Crushes Teen Cyclist in Queens▸Apr 10 - A BMW SUV slammed into a 16-year-old on an e-bike at 21st Street and 21st Avenue. The SUV’s front caved. The bike shattered. The teen was thrown, bleeding from the pelvis. He died in the street under the city’s glare.
A 16-year-old riding an e-bike was killed when a BMW SUV struck him at the corner of 21st Street and 21st Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV’s front end crumpled and the bike was demolished. The teen was ejected, suffered severe bleeding from the pelvis, and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor in the crash. The SUV driver, an 18-year-old man with a permit, was traveling south. The cyclist was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment, as noted in the report, but this is stated only after the driver’s failure to yield. No other injuries were reported.
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Taxi Runs Light, Scooter Rider Ejected▸Apr 10 - A taxi ignored the signal on East 77th. A scooter slammed its side. The rider, twenty-three, flew and hit the pavement headfirst. Blood pooled. He lay semiconscious, broken. The city moved on. The danger stayed.
A crash at East 77th Street and 2nd Avenue left a 23-year-old scooter rider severely injured. According to the police report, a taxi disregarded traffic control and cut across the intersection. The scooter struck the taxi’s side. The rider was ejected, hit his head, and suffered severe bleeding. The report states he was semiconscious at the scene. The taxi driver and passengers were not seriously hurt. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. The data does not mention helmet use or signal issues. The crash shows the cost when drivers ignore signals and put vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
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E-Bike Slams Woman at Midtown Crosswalk▸Mar 31 - An e-bike struck an 18-year-old woman in the face at West 43rd and 7th. Blood pooled on the crosswalk. She stayed conscious. The rider held a permit. The city’s rush hour did not slow the violence.
An 18-year-old woman was hit in the face by an e-bike at the corner of West 43rd Street and 7th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'An e-bike hit an 18-year-old woman in the face. Blood poured at the crosswalk. She stayed conscious. The rider held a permit. The front bumper struck.' The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding and facial injuries. The e-bike’s left front bumper made contact, damaging the center front end. The crash happened during evening rush at a busy Midtown intersection. No specific driver errors are listed in the data. The report notes all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
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Concrete Mixer Slams Parked SUV on 28th Street▸Mar 31 - A concrete mixer turned right on 28th Street. It struck a parked Ford SUV. Inside, a 65-year-old man sat still. The impact crushed the left doors. He died there, alone, in the midday sun. No driver errors listed.
A concrete mixer made a right turn on 28th Street and struck a parked Ford SUV. According to the police report, the mixer hit the left side doors of the SUV, where a 65-year-old man sat inside. He died at the scene. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The man was not wearing a seatbelt, as noted in the data, but no other factors are cited. No other injuries were reported. The crash shows the deadly force of heavy vehicles, even when victims are stationary and inside their cars.
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Turning SUV Slams Cyclist on Colonial Road▸Mar 30 - An SUV turned left. The driver failed to yield. The vehicle struck a southbound cyclist. The man flew from his bike. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed awake. The SUV’s bumper bent. The street fell silent.
A 36-year-old cyclist was hit by a turning SUV on Colonial Road near 71st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver failed to yield the right-of-way while making a left turn and struck the southbound cyclist. The impact ejected the cyclist, causing a head injury with severe bleeding. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet. The SUV’s left front bumper was damaged. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver. The cyclist remained conscious after the crash.
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SUV Undercarriage Torn by Road Debris▸Mar 26 - A Ford SUV hit debris on Flatbush Avenue. The undercarriage ripped open. The driver, 29, was crushed and partly ejected. He hung from the door, lap belt tight, eyes open. Night swallowed the scene. Pavement failed him.
A Ford SUV traveling northwest on Flatbush Avenue struck road debris. The undercarriage tore apart. According to the police report, the 29-year-old driver was partially ejected and suffered severe back injuries. He was found conscious, crushed, and hanging half-out the door, his lap belt and harness still fastened. The report lists 'Obstruction/Debris' and 'Pavement Defective' as contributing factors. No mention of driver error appears in the data. The crash left the driver injured, with the vehicle's undercarriage destroyed. The scene was marked by broken pavement and the failure of city infrastructure.
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Speeding Sedan Slams Parked SUVs in Queens▸Mar 26 - A sedan tore down 145th Avenue. It smashed into two parked SUVs. The driver, a 31-year-old woman, took the blow to her face. She wore no seatbelt. The street was silent. The crash was not.
A 31-year-old woman driving a sedan crashed into two parked SUVs near 249-15 145th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan struck the stationary vehicles at speed. The driver suffered facial injuries and remained conscious at the scene. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The report notes the driver was not wearing a seatbelt, but only after citing driver errors. No other people were injured. The parked SUVs were unoccupied. The night was quiet until metal met metal.
Apr 16 - A cyclist struck a parked SUV on West 64th. His body flew forward. Blood pooled on the street. Five sat inside the car. One looked away. The cyclist’s arm was torn, pain sharp and sudden. The street fell silent.
A 36-year-old cyclist crashed into a parked SUV on West 64th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A cyclist hit a parked SUV. His body flew forward. No helmet. Arm torn and bleeding on the asphalt. Five sat inside the car. One looked away.' The cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. The SUV held five occupants, none reported injured. Police listed 'Passenger Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were noted in the data. The report states the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the listed driver-related factor.
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Sedan Hits Solid Object on Belt Parkway▸Apr 16 - A sedan slammed into something solid on Belt Parkway. Metal twisted. The lone driver, belted, suffered deep cuts to his face. Blood pooled in the dark. He stayed upright, breathing through pain. Unsafe speed shattered the quiet night.
A 2003 Honda sedan, heading west on Belt Parkway, struck a solid object at speed. The only occupant, a 35-year-old man, was injured with severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was listed as the contributing factor. The car’s center front end took the brunt of the impact, folding metal and leaving the driver bloodied but conscious. The report notes the driver wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other people were involved. The crash left the driver alone, wounded, and silent in the night.
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Moped Rider Thrown After Hitting Parked Sedan▸Apr 15 - A moped slammed into a parked car on East 149th Street. The rider, 28, flew off, no helmet. Blood pooled. His leg split open. He stayed awake. The sedan never moved. The Bronx street bore the wound.
A 28-year-old moped rider crashed into a parked Honda sedan on East 149th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A moped slammed into a parked Honda. The rider, 28, flew off, no helmet. Blood pooled. His leg torn open. He stayed awake.' The moped driver was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan was parked and did not move during the crash. The report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but only after citing driver inattention as the primary cause.
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Head-On Collision Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Apr 11 - Two cars slammed head-on before dawn. Metal buckled. Glass burst. Both drivers, men aged 52 and 79, died alone in their seats. No survivors. The road fell silent. Distraction behind the wheel left no escape.
Two vehicles, a 2001 Infiniti SUV and a 2007 Nissan sedan, collided head-on on Belt Parkway just before 1 a.m. Both drivers, a 52-year-old man and a 79-year-old man, were killed. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were demolished. Both drivers wore seat belts. No passengers or bystanders were involved. The crash left both men dead at the scene. Systemic danger from driver distraction played a fatal role.
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BMW SUV Crushes Teen Cyclist in Queens▸Apr 10 - A BMW SUV slammed into a 16-year-old on an e-bike at 21st Street and 21st Avenue. The SUV’s front caved. The bike shattered. The teen was thrown, bleeding from the pelvis. He died in the street under the city’s glare.
A 16-year-old riding an e-bike was killed when a BMW SUV struck him at the corner of 21st Street and 21st Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV’s front end crumpled and the bike was demolished. The teen was ejected, suffered severe bleeding from the pelvis, and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor in the crash. The SUV driver, an 18-year-old man with a permit, was traveling south. The cyclist was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment, as noted in the report, but this is stated only after the driver’s failure to yield. No other injuries were reported.
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Taxi Runs Light, Scooter Rider Ejected▸Apr 10 - A taxi ignored the signal on East 77th. A scooter slammed its side. The rider, twenty-three, flew and hit the pavement headfirst. Blood pooled. He lay semiconscious, broken. The city moved on. The danger stayed.
A crash at East 77th Street and 2nd Avenue left a 23-year-old scooter rider severely injured. According to the police report, a taxi disregarded traffic control and cut across the intersection. The scooter struck the taxi’s side. The rider was ejected, hit his head, and suffered severe bleeding. The report states he was semiconscious at the scene. The taxi driver and passengers were not seriously hurt. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. The data does not mention helmet use or signal issues. The crash shows the cost when drivers ignore signals and put vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
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E-Bike Slams Woman at Midtown Crosswalk▸Mar 31 - An e-bike struck an 18-year-old woman in the face at West 43rd and 7th. Blood pooled on the crosswalk. She stayed conscious. The rider held a permit. The city’s rush hour did not slow the violence.
An 18-year-old woman was hit in the face by an e-bike at the corner of West 43rd Street and 7th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'An e-bike hit an 18-year-old woman in the face. Blood poured at the crosswalk. She stayed conscious. The rider held a permit. The front bumper struck.' The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding and facial injuries. The e-bike’s left front bumper made contact, damaging the center front end. The crash happened during evening rush at a busy Midtown intersection. No specific driver errors are listed in the data. The report notes all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
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Concrete Mixer Slams Parked SUV on 28th Street▸Mar 31 - A concrete mixer turned right on 28th Street. It struck a parked Ford SUV. Inside, a 65-year-old man sat still. The impact crushed the left doors. He died there, alone, in the midday sun. No driver errors listed.
A concrete mixer made a right turn on 28th Street and struck a parked Ford SUV. According to the police report, the mixer hit the left side doors of the SUV, where a 65-year-old man sat inside. He died at the scene. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The man was not wearing a seatbelt, as noted in the data, but no other factors are cited. No other injuries were reported. The crash shows the deadly force of heavy vehicles, even when victims are stationary and inside their cars.
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Turning SUV Slams Cyclist on Colonial Road▸Mar 30 - An SUV turned left. The driver failed to yield. The vehicle struck a southbound cyclist. The man flew from his bike. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed awake. The SUV’s bumper bent. The street fell silent.
A 36-year-old cyclist was hit by a turning SUV on Colonial Road near 71st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver failed to yield the right-of-way while making a left turn and struck the southbound cyclist. The impact ejected the cyclist, causing a head injury with severe bleeding. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet. The SUV’s left front bumper was damaged. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver. The cyclist remained conscious after the crash.
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SUV Undercarriage Torn by Road Debris▸Mar 26 - A Ford SUV hit debris on Flatbush Avenue. The undercarriage ripped open. The driver, 29, was crushed and partly ejected. He hung from the door, lap belt tight, eyes open. Night swallowed the scene. Pavement failed him.
A Ford SUV traveling northwest on Flatbush Avenue struck road debris. The undercarriage tore apart. According to the police report, the 29-year-old driver was partially ejected and suffered severe back injuries. He was found conscious, crushed, and hanging half-out the door, his lap belt and harness still fastened. The report lists 'Obstruction/Debris' and 'Pavement Defective' as contributing factors. No mention of driver error appears in the data. The crash left the driver injured, with the vehicle's undercarriage destroyed. The scene was marked by broken pavement and the failure of city infrastructure.
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Speeding Sedan Slams Parked SUVs in Queens▸Mar 26 - A sedan tore down 145th Avenue. It smashed into two parked SUVs. The driver, a 31-year-old woman, took the blow to her face. She wore no seatbelt. The street was silent. The crash was not.
A 31-year-old woman driving a sedan crashed into two parked SUVs near 249-15 145th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan struck the stationary vehicles at speed. The driver suffered facial injuries and remained conscious at the scene. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The report notes the driver was not wearing a seatbelt, but only after citing driver errors. No other people were injured. The parked SUVs were unoccupied. The night was quiet until metal met metal.
Apr 16 - A sedan slammed into something solid on Belt Parkway. Metal twisted. The lone driver, belted, suffered deep cuts to his face. Blood pooled in the dark. He stayed upright, breathing through pain. Unsafe speed shattered the quiet night.
A 2003 Honda sedan, heading west on Belt Parkway, struck a solid object at speed. The only occupant, a 35-year-old man, was injured with severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was listed as the contributing factor. The car’s center front end took the brunt of the impact, folding metal and leaving the driver bloodied but conscious. The report notes the driver wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other people were involved. The crash left the driver alone, wounded, and silent in the night.
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Moped Rider Thrown After Hitting Parked Sedan▸Apr 15 - A moped slammed into a parked car on East 149th Street. The rider, 28, flew off, no helmet. Blood pooled. His leg split open. He stayed awake. The sedan never moved. The Bronx street bore the wound.
A 28-year-old moped rider crashed into a parked Honda sedan on East 149th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A moped slammed into a parked Honda. The rider, 28, flew off, no helmet. Blood pooled. His leg torn open. He stayed awake.' The moped driver was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan was parked and did not move during the crash. The report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but only after citing driver inattention as the primary cause.
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Head-On Collision Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Apr 11 - Two cars slammed head-on before dawn. Metal buckled. Glass burst. Both drivers, men aged 52 and 79, died alone in their seats. No survivors. The road fell silent. Distraction behind the wheel left no escape.
Two vehicles, a 2001 Infiniti SUV and a 2007 Nissan sedan, collided head-on on Belt Parkway just before 1 a.m. Both drivers, a 52-year-old man and a 79-year-old man, were killed. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were demolished. Both drivers wore seat belts. No passengers or bystanders were involved. The crash left both men dead at the scene. Systemic danger from driver distraction played a fatal role.
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BMW SUV Crushes Teen Cyclist in Queens▸Apr 10 - A BMW SUV slammed into a 16-year-old on an e-bike at 21st Street and 21st Avenue. The SUV’s front caved. The bike shattered. The teen was thrown, bleeding from the pelvis. He died in the street under the city’s glare.
A 16-year-old riding an e-bike was killed when a BMW SUV struck him at the corner of 21st Street and 21st Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV’s front end crumpled and the bike was demolished. The teen was ejected, suffered severe bleeding from the pelvis, and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor in the crash. The SUV driver, an 18-year-old man with a permit, was traveling south. The cyclist was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment, as noted in the report, but this is stated only after the driver’s failure to yield. No other injuries were reported.
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Taxi Runs Light, Scooter Rider Ejected▸Apr 10 - A taxi ignored the signal on East 77th. A scooter slammed its side. The rider, twenty-three, flew and hit the pavement headfirst. Blood pooled. He lay semiconscious, broken. The city moved on. The danger stayed.
A crash at East 77th Street and 2nd Avenue left a 23-year-old scooter rider severely injured. According to the police report, a taxi disregarded traffic control and cut across the intersection. The scooter struck the taxi’s side. The rider was ejected, hit his head, and suffered severe bleeding. The report states he was semiconscious at the scene. The taxi driver and passengers were not seriously hurt. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. The data does not mention helmet use or signal issues. The crash shows the cost when drivers ignore signals and put vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
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E-Bike Slams Woman at Midtown Crosswalk▸Mar 31 - An e-bike struck an 18-year-old woman in the face at West 43rd and 7th. Blood pooled on the crosswalk. She stayed conscious. The rider held a permit. The city’s rush hour did not slow the violence.
An 18-year-old woman was hit in the face by an e-bike at the corner of West 43rd Street and 7th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'An e-bike hit an 18-year-old woman in the face. Blood poured at the crosswalk. She stayed conscious. The rider held a permit. The front bumper struck.' The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding and facial injuries. The e-bike’s left front bumper made contact, damaging the center front end. The crash happened during evening rush at a busy Midtown intersection. No specific driver errors are listed in the data. The report notes all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
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Concrete Mixer Slams Parked SUV on 28th Street▸Mar 31 - A concrete mixer turned right on 28th Street. It struck a parked Ford SUV. Inside, a 65-year-old man sat still. The impact crushed the left doors. He died there, alone, in the midday sun. No driver errors listed.
A concrete mixer made a right turn on 28th Street and struck a parked Ford SUV. According to the police report, the mixer hit the left side doors of the SUV, where a 65-year-old man sat inside. He died at the scene. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The man was not wearing a seatbelt, as noted in the data, but no other factors are cited. No other injuries were reported. The crash shows the deadly force of heavy vehicles, even when victims are stationary and inside their cars.
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Turning SUV Slams Cyclist on Colonial Road▸Mar 30 - An SUV turned left. The driver failed to yield. The vehicle struck a southbound cyclist. The man flew from his bike. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed awake. The SUV’s bumper bent. The street fell silent.
A 36-year-old cyclist was hit by a turning SUV on Colonial Road near 71st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver failed to yield the right-of-way while making a left turn and struck the southbound cyclist. The impact ejected the cyclist, causing a head injury with severe bleeding. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet. The SUV’s left front bumper was damaged. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver. The cyclist remained conscious after the crash.
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SUV Undercarriage Torn by Road Debris▸Mar 26 - A Ford SUV hit debris on Flatbush Avenue. The undercarriage ripped open. The driver, 29, was crushed and partly ejected. He hung from the door, lap belt tight, eyes open. Night swallowed the scene. Pavement failed him.
A Ford SUV traveling northwest on Flatbush Avenue struck road debris. The undercarriage tore apart. According to the police report, the 29-year-old driver was partially ejected and suffered severe back injuries. He was found conscious, crushed, and hanging half-out the door, his lap belt and harness still fastened. The report lists 'Obstruction/Debris' and 'Pavement Defective' as contributing factors. No mention of driver error appears in the data. The crash left the driver injured, with the vehicle's undercarriage destroyed. The scene was marked by broken pavement and the failure of city infrastructure.
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Speeding Sedan Slams Parked SUVs in Queens▸Mar 26 - A sedan tore down 145th Avenue. It smashed into two parked SUVs. The driver, a 31-year-old woman, took the blow to her face. She wore no seatbelt. The street was silent. The crash was not.
A 31-year-old woman driving a sedan crashed into two parked SUVs near 249-15 145th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan struck the stationary vehicles at speed. The driver suffered facial injuries and remained conscious at the scene. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The report notes the driver was not wearing a seatbelt, but only after citing driver errors. No other people were injured. The parked SUVs were unoccupied. The night was quiet until metal met metal.
Apr 15 - A moped slammed into a parked car on East 149th Street. The rider, 28, flew off, no helmet. Blood pooled. His leg split open. He stayed awake. The sedan never moved. The Bronx street bore the wound.
A 28-year-old moped rider crashed into a parked Honda sedan on East 149th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A moped slammed into a parked Honda. The rider, 28, flew off, no helmet. Blood pooled. His leg torn open. He stayed awake.' The moped driver was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan was parked and did not move during the crash. The report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but only after citing driver inattention as the primary cause.
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Head-On Collision Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Apr 11 - Two cars slammed head-on before dawn. Metal buckled. Glass burst. Both drivers, men aged 52 and 79, died alone in their seats. No survivors. The road fell silent. Distraction behind the wheel left no escape.
Two vehicles, a 2001 Infiniti SUV and a 2007 Nissan sedan, collided head-on on Belt Parkway just before 1 a.m. Both drivers, a 52-year-old man and a 79-year-old man, were killed. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were demolished. Both drivers wore seat belts. No passengers or bystanders were involved. The crash left both men dead at the scene. Systemic danger from driver distraction played a fatal role.
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BMW SUV Crushes Teen Cyclist in Queens▸Apr 10 - A BMW SUV slammed into a 16-year-old on an e-bike at 21st Street and 21st Avenue. The SUV’s front caved. The bike shattered. The teen was thrown, bleeding from the pelvis. He died in the street under the city’s glare.
A 16-year-old riding an e-bike was killed when a BMW SUV struck him at the corner of 21st Street and 21st Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV’s front end crumpled and the bike was demolished. The teen was ejected, suffered severe bleeding from the pelvis, and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor in the crash. The SUV driver, an 18-year-old man with a permit, was traveling south. The cyclist was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment, as noted in the report, but this is stated only after the driver’s failure to yield. No other injuries were reported.
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Taxi Runs Light, Scooter Rider Ejected▸Apr 10 - A taxi ignored the signal on East 77th. A scooter slammed its side. The rider, twenty-three, flew and hit the pavement headfirst. Blood pooled. He lay semiconscious, broken. The city moved on. The danger stayed.
A crash at East 77th Street and 2nd Avenue left a 23-year-old scooter rider severely injured. According to the police report, a taxi disregarded traffic control and cut across the intersection. The scooter struck the taxi’s side. The rider was ejected, hit his head, and suffered severe bleeding. The report states he was semiconscious at the scene. The taxi driver and passengers were not seriously hurt. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. The data does not mention helmet use or signal issues. The crash shows the cost when drivers ignore signals and put vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
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E-Bike Slams Woman at Midtown Crosswalk▸Mar 31 - An e-bike struck an 18-year-old woman in the face at West 43rd and 7th. Blood pooled on the crosswalk. She stayed conscious. The rider held a permit. The city’s rush hour did not slow the violence.
An 18-year-old woman was hit in the face by an e-bike at the corner of West 43rd Street and 7th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'An e-bike hit an 18-year-old woman in the face. Blood poured at the crosswalk. She stayed conscious. The rider held a permit. The front bumper struck.' The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding and facial injuries. The e-bike’s left front bumper made contact, damaging the center front end. The crash happened during evening rush at a busy Midtown intersection. No specific driver errors are listed in the data. The report notes all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
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Concrete Mixer Slams Parked SUV on 28th Street▸Mar 31 - A concrete mixer turned right on 28th Street. It struck a parked Ford SUV. Inside, a 65-year-old man sat still. The impact crushed the left doors. He died there, alone, in the midday sun. No driver errors listed.
A concrete mixer made a right turn on 28th Street and struck a parked Ford SUV. According to the police report, the mixer hit the left side doors of the SUV, where a 65-year-old man sat inside. He died at the scene. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The man was not wearing a seatbelt, as noted in the data, but no other factors are cited. No other injuries were reported. The crash shows the deadly force of heavy vehicles, even when victims are stationary and inside their cars.
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Turning SUV Slams Cyclist on Colonial Road▸Mar 30 - An SUV turned left. The driver failed to yield. The vehicle struck a southbound cyclist. The man flew from his bike. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed awake. The SUV’s bumper bent. The street fell silent.
A 36-year-old cyclist was hit by a turning SUV on Colonial Road near 71st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver failed to yield the right-of-way while making a left turn and struck the southbound cyclist. The impact ejected the cyclist, causing a head injury with severe bleeding. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet. The SUV’s left front bumper was damaged. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver. The cyclist remained conscious after the crash.
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SUV Undercarriage Torn by Road Debris▸Mar 26 - A Ford SUV hit debris on Flatbush Avenue. The undercarriage ripped open. The driver, 29, was crushed and partly ejected. He hung from the door, lap belt tight, eyes open. Night swallowed the scene. Pavement failed him.
A Ford SUV traveling northwest on Flatbush Avenue struck road debris. The undercarriage tore apart. According to the police report, the 29-year-old driver was partially ejected and suffered severe back injuries. He was found conscious, crushed, and hanging half-out the door, his lap belt and harness still fastened. The report lists 'Obstruction/Debris' and 'Pavement Defective' as contributing factors. No mention of driver error appears in the data. The crash left the driver injured, with the vehicle's undercarriage destroyed. The scene was marked by broken pavement and the failure of city infrastructure.
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Speeding Sedan Slams Parked SUVs in Queens▸Mar 26 - A sedan tore down 145th Avenue. It smashed into two parked SUVs. The driver, a 31-year-old woman, took the blow to her face. She wore no seatbelt. The street was silent. The crash was not.
A 31-year-old woman driving a sedan crashed into two parked SUVs near 249-15 145th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan struck the stationary vehicles at speed. The driver suffered facial injuries and remained conscious at the scene. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The report notes the driver was not wearing a seatbelt, but only after citing driver errors. No other people were injured. The parked SUVs were unoccupied. The night was quiet until metal met metal.
Apr 11 - Two cars slammed head-on before dawn. Metal buckled. Glass burst. Both drivers, men aged 52 and 79, died alone in their seats. No survivors. The road fell silent. Distraction behind the wheel left no escape.
Two vehicles, a 2001 Infiniti SUV and a 2007 Nissan sedan, collided head-on on Belt Parkway just before 1 a.m. Both drivers, a 52-year-old man and a 79-year-old man, were killed. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were demolished. Both drivers wore seat belts. No passengers or bystanders were involved. The crash left both men dead at the scene. Systemic danger from driver distraction played a fatal role.
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BMW SUV Crushes Teen Cyclist in Queens▸Apr 10 - A BMW SUV slammed into a 16-year-old on an e-bike at 21st Street and 21st Avenue. The SUV’s front caved. The bike shattered. The teen was thrown, bleeding from the pelvis. He died in the street under the city’s glare.
A 16-year-old riding an e-bike was killed when a BMW SUV struck him at the corner of 21st Street and 21st Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV’s front end crumpled and the bike was demolished. The teen was ejected, suffered severe bleeding from the pelvis, and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor in the crash. The SUV driver, an 18-year-old man with a permit, was traveling south. The cyclist was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment, as noted in the report, but this is stated only after the driver’s failure to yield. No other injuries were reported.
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Taxi Runs Light, Scooter Rider Ejected▸Apr 10 - A taxi ignored the signal on East 77th. A scooter slammed its side. The rider, twenty-three, flew and hit the pavement headfirst. Blood pooled. He lay semiconscious, broken. The city moved on. The danger stayed.
A crash at East 77th Street and 2nd Avenue left a 23-year-old scooter rider severely injured. According to the police report, a taxi disregarded traffic control and cut across the intersection. The scooter struck the taxi’s side. The rider was ejected, hit his head, and suffered severe bleeding. The report states he was semiconscious at the scene. The taxi driver and passengers were not seriously hurt. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. The data does not mention helmet use or signal issues. The crash shows the cost when drivers ignore signals and put vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
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E-Bike Slams Woman at Midtown Crosswalk▸Mar 31 - An e-bike struck an 18-year-old woman in the face at West 43rd and 7th. Blood pooled on the crosswalk. She stayed conscious. The rider held a permit. The city’s rush hour did not slow the violence.
An 18-year-old woman was hit in the face by an e-bike at the corner of West 43rd Street and 7th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'An e-bike hit an 18-year-old woman in the face. Blood poured at the crosswalk. She stayed conscious. The rider held a permit. The front bumper struck.' The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding and facial injuries. The e-bike’s left front bumper made contact, damaging the center front end. The crash happened during evening rush at a busy Midtown intersection. No specific driver errors are listed in the data. The report notes all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
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Concrete Mixer Slams Parked SUV on 28th Street▸Mar 31 - A concrete mixer turned right on 28th Street. It struck a parked Ford SUV. Inside, a 65-year-old man sat still. The impact crushed the left doors. He died there, alone, in the midday sun. No driver errors listed.
A concrete mixer made a right turn on 28th Street and struck a parked Ford SUV. According to the police report, the mixer hit the left side doors of the SUV, where a 65-year-old man sat inside. He died at the scene. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The man was not wearing a seatbelt, as noted in the data, but no other factors are cited. No other injuries were reported. The crash shows the deadly force of heavy vehicles, even when victims are stationary and inside their cars.
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Turning SUV Slams Cyclist on Colonial Road▸Mar 30 - An SUV turned left. The driver failed to yield. The vehicle struck a southbound cyclist. The man flew from his bike. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed awake. The SUV’s bumper bent. The street fell silent.
A 36-year-old cyclist was hit by a turning SUV on Colonial Road near 71st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver failed to yield the right-of-way while making a left turn and struck the southbound cyclist. The impact ejected the cyclist, causing a head injury with severe bleeding. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet. The SUV’s left front bumper was damaged. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver. The cyclist remained conscious after the crash.
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SUV Undercarriage Torn by Road Debris▸Mar 26 - A Ford SUV hit debris on Flatbush Avenue. The undercarriage ripped open. The driver, 29, was crushed and partly ejected. He hung from the door, lap belt tight, eyes open. Night swallowed the scene. Pavement failed him.
A Ford SUV traveling northwest on Flatbush Avenue struck road debris. The undercarriage tore apart. According to the police report, the 29-year-old driver was partially ejected and suffered severe back injuries. He was found conscious, crushed, and hanging half-out the door, his lap belt and harness still fastened. The report lists 'Obstruction/Debris' and 'Pavement Defective' as contributing factors. No mention of driver error appears in the data. The crash left the driver injured, with the vehicle's undercarriage destroyed. The scene was marked by broken pavement and the failure of city infrastructure.
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Speeding Sedan Slams Parked SUVs in Queens▸Mar 26 - A sedan tore down 145th Avenue. It smashed into two parked SUVs. The driver, a 31-year-old woman, took the blow to her face. She wore no seatbelt. The street was silent. The crash was not.
A 31-year-old woman driving a sedan crashed into two parked SUVs near 249-15 145th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan struck the stationary vehicles at speed. The driver suffered facial injuries and remained conscious at the scene. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The report notes the driver was not wearing a seatbelt, but only after citing driver errors. No other people were injured. The parked SUVs were unoccupied. The night was quiet until metal met metal.
Apr 10 - A BMW SUV slammed into a 16-year-old on an e-bike at 21st Street and 21st Avenue. The SUV’s front caved. The bike shattered. The teen was thrown, bleeding from the pelvis. He died in the street under the city’s glare.
A 16-year-old riding an e-bike was killed when a BMW SUV struck him at the corner of 21st Street and 21st Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV’s front end crumpled and the bike was demolished. The teen was ejected, suffered severe bleeding from the pelvis, and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor in the crash. The SUV driver, an 18-year-old man with a permit, was traveling south. The cyclist was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment, as noted in the report, but this is stated only after the driver’s failure to yield. No other injuries were reported.
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Taxi Runs Light, Scooter Rider Ejected▸Apr 10 - A taxi ignored the signal on East 77th. A scooter slammed its side. The rider, twenty-three, flew and hit the pavement headfirst. Blood pooled. He lay semiconscious, broken. The city moved on. The danger stayed.
A crash at East 77th Street and 2nd Avenue left a 23-year-old scooter rider severely injured. According to the police report, a taxi disregarded traffic control and cut across the intersection. The scooter struck the taxi’s side. The rider was ejected, hit his head, and suffered severe bleeding. The report states he was semiconscious at the scene. The taxi driver and passengers were not seriously hurt. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. The data does not mention helmet use or signal issues. The crash shows the cost when drivers ignore signals and put vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
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E-Bike Slams Woman at Midtown Crosswalk▸Mar 31 - An e-bike struck an 18-year-old woman in the face at West 43rd and 7th. Blood pooled on the crosswalk. She stayed conscious. The rider held a permit. The city’s rush hour did not slow the violence.
An 18-year-old woman was hit in the face by an e-bike at the corner of West 43rd Street and 7th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'An e-bike hit an 18-year-old woman in the face. Blood poured at the crosswalk. She stayed conscious. The rider held a permit. The front bumper struck.' The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding and facial injuries. The e-bike’s left front bumper made contact, damaging the center front end. The crash happened during evening rush at a busy Midtown intersection. No specific driver errors are listed in the data. The report notes all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
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Concrete Mixer Slams Parked SUV on 28th Street▸Mar 31 - A concrete mixer turned right on 28th Street. It struck a parked Ford SUV. Inside, a 65-year-old man sat still. The impact crushed the left doors. He died there, alone, in the midday sun. No driver errors listed.
A concrete mixer made a right turn on 28th Street and struck a parked Ford SUV. According to the police report, the mixer hit the left side doors of the SUV, where a 65-year-old man sat inside. He died at the scene. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The man was not wearing a seatbelt, as noted in the data, but no other factors are cited. No other injuries were reported. The crash shows the deadly force of heavy vehicles, even when victims are stationary and inside their cars.
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Turning SUV Slams Cyclist on Colonial Road▸Mar 30 - An SUV turned left. The driver failed to yield. The vehicle struck a southbound cyclist. The man flew from his bike. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed awake. The SUV’s bumper bent. The street fell silent.
A 36-year-old cyclist was hit by a turning SUV on Colonial Road near 71st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver failed to yield the right-of-way while making a left turn and struck the southbound cyclist. The impact ejected the cyclist, causing a head injury with severe bleeding. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet. The SUV’s left front bumper was damaged. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver. The cyclist remained conscious after the crash.
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SUV Undercarriage Torn by Road Debris▸Mar 26 - A Ford SUV hit debris on Flatbush Avenue. The undercarriage ripped open. The driver, 29, was crushed and partly ejected. He hung from the door, lap belt tight, eyes open. Night swallowed the scene. Pavement failed him.
A Ford SUV traveling northwest on Flatbush Avenue struck road debris. The undercarriage tore apart. According to the police report, the 29-year-old driver was partially ejected and suffered severe back injuries. He was found conscious, crushed, and hanging half-out the door, his lap belt and harness still fastened. The report lists 'Obstruction/Debris' and 'Pavement Defective' as contributing factors. No mention of driver error appears in the data. The crash left the driver injured, with the vehicle's undercarriage destroyed. The scene was marked by broken pavement and the failure of city infrastructure.
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Speeding Sedan Slams Parked SUVs in Queens▸Mar 26 - A sedan tore down 145th Avenue. It smashed into two parked SUVs. The driver, a 31-year-old woman, took the blow to her face. She wore no seatbelt. The street was silent. The crash was not.
A 31-year-old woman driving a sedan crashed into two parked SUVs near 249-15 145th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan struck the stationary vehicles at speed. The driver suffered facial injuries and remained conscious at the scene. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The report notes the driver was not wearing a seatbelt, but only after citing driver errors. No other people were injured. The parked SUVs were unoccupied. The night was quiet until metal met metal.
Apr 10 - A taxi ignored the signal on East 77th. A scooter slammed its side. The rider, twenty-three, flew and hit the pavement headfirst. Blood pooled. He lay semiconscious, broken. The city moved on. The danger stayed.
A crash at East 77th Street and 2nd Avenue left a 23-year-old scooter rider severely injured. According to the police report, a taxi disregarded traffic control and cut across the intersection. The scooter struck the taxi’s side. The rider was ejected, hit his head, and suffered severe bleeding. The report states he was semiconscious at the scene. The taxi driver and passengers were not seriously hurt. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. The data does not mention helmet use or signal issues. The crash shows the cost when drivers ignore signals and put vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
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E-Bike Slams Woman at Midtown Crosswalk▸Mar 31 - An e-bike struck an 18-year-old woman in the face at West 43rd and 7th. Blood pooled on the crosswalk. She stayed conscious. The rider held a permit. The city’s rush hour did not slow the violence.
An 18-year-old woman was hit in the face by an e-bike at the corner of West 43rd Street and 7th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'An e-bike hit an 18-year-old woman in the face. Blood poured at the crosswalk. She stayed conscious. The rider held a permit. The front bumper struck.' The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding and facial injuries. The e-bike’s left front bumper made contact, damaging the center front end. The crash happened during evening rush at a busy Midtown intersection. No specific driver errors are listed in the data. The report notes all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
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Concrete Mixer Slams Parked SUV on 28th Street▸Mar 31 - A concrete mixer turned right on 28th Street. It struck a parked Ford SUV. Inside, a 65-year-old man sat still. The impact crushed the left doors. He died there, alone, in the midday sun. No driver errors listed.
A concrete mixer made a right turn on 28th Street and struck a parked Ford SUV. According to the police report, the mixer hit the left side doors of the SUV, where a 65-year-old man sat inside. He died at the scene. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The man was not wearing a seatbelt, as noted in the data, but no other factors are cited. No other injuries were reported. The crash shows the deadly force of heavy vehicles, even when victims are stationary and inside their cars.
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Turning SUV Slams Cyclist on Colonial Road▸Mar 30 - An SUV turned left. The driver failed to yield. The vehicle struck a southbound cyclist. The man flew from his bike. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed awake. The SUV’s bumper bent. The street fell silent.
A 36-year-old cyclist was hit by a turning SUV on Colonial Road near 71st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver failed to yield the right-of-way while making a left turn and struck the southbound cyclist. The impact ejected the cyclist, causing a head injury with severe bleeding. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet. The SUV’s left front bumper was damaged. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver. The cyclist remained conscious after the crash.
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SUV Undercarriage Torn by Road Debris▸Mar 26 - A Ford SUV hit debris on Flatbush Avenue. The undercarriage ripped open. The driver, 29, was crushed and partly ejected. He hung from the door, lap belt tight, eyes open. Night swallowed the scene. Pavement failed him.
A Ford SUV traveling northwest on Flatbush Avenue struck road debris. The undercarriage tore apart. According to the police report, the 29-year-old driver was partially ejected and suffered severe back injuries. He was found conscious, crushed, and hanging half-out the door, his lap belt and harness still fastened. The report lists 'Obstruction/Debris' and 'Pavement Defective' as contributing factors. No mention of driver error appears in the data. The crash left the driver injured, with the vehicle's undercarriage destroyed. The scene was marked by broken pavement and the failure of city infrastructure.
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Speeding Sedan Slams Parked SUVs in Queens▸Mar 26 - A sedan tore down 145th Avenue. It smashed into two parked SUVs. The driver, a 31-year-old woman, took the blow to her face. She wore no seatbelt. The street was silent. The crash was not.
A 31-year-old woman driving a sedan crashed into two parked SUVs near 249-15 145th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan struck the stationary vehicles at speed. The driver suffered facial injuries and remained conscious at the scene. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The report notes the driver was not wearing a seatbelt, but only after citing driver errors. No other people were injured. The parked SUVs were unoccupied. The night was quiet until metal met metal.
Mar 31 - An e-bike struck an 18-year-old woman in the face at West 43rd and 7th. Blood pooled on the crosswalk. She stayed conscious. The rider held a permit. The city’s rush hour did not slow the violence.
An 18-year-old woman was hit in the face by an e-bike at the corner of West 43rd Street and 7th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'An e-bike hit an 18-year-old woman in the face. Blood poured at the crosswalk. She stayed conscious. The rider held a permit. The front bumper struck.' The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding and facial injuries. The e-bike’s left front bumper made contact, damaging the center front end. The crash happened during evening rush at a busy Midtown intersection. No specific driver errors are listed in the data. The report notes all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
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Concrete Mixer Slams Parked SUV on 28th Street▸Mar 31 - A concrete mixer turned right on 28th Street. It struck a parked Ford SUV. Inside, a 65-year-old man sat still. The impact crushed the left doors. He died there, alone, in the midday sun. No driver errors listed.
A concrete mixer made a right turn on 28th Street and struck a parked Ford SUV. According to the police report, the mixer hit the left side doors of the SUV, where a 65-year-old man sat inside. He died at the scene. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The man was not wearing a seatbelt, as noted in the data, but no other factors are cited. No other injuries were reported. The crash shows the deadly force of heavy vehicles, even when victims are stationary and inside their cars.
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Turning SUV Slams Cyclist on Colonial Road▸Mar 30 - An SUV turned left. The driver failed to yield. The vehicle struck a southbound cyclist. The man flew from his bike. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed awake. The SUV’s bumper bent. The street fell silent.
A 36-year-old cyclist was hit by a turning SUV on Colonial Road near 71st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver failed to yield the right-of-way while making a left turn and struck the southbound cyclist. The impact ejected the cyclist, causing a head injury with severe bleeding. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet. The SUV’s left front bumper was damaged. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver. The cyclist remained conscious after the crash.
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SUV Undercarriage Torn by Road Debris▸Mar 26 - A Ford SUV hit debris on Flatbush Avenue. The undercarriage ripped open. The driver, 29, was crushed and partly ejected. He hung from the door, lap belt tight, eyes open. Night swallowed the scene. Pavement failed him.
A Ford SUV traveling northwest on Flatbush Avenue struck road debris. The undercarriage tore apart. According to the police report, the 29-year-old driver was partially ejected and suffered severe back injuries. He was found conscious, crushed, and hanging half-out the door, his lap belt and harness still fastened. The report lists 'Obstruction/Debris' and 'Pavement Defective' as contributing factors. No mention of driver error appears in the data. The crash left the driver injured, with the vehicle's undercarriage destroyed. The scene was marked by broken pavement and the failure of city infrastructure.
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Speeding Sedan Slams Parked SUVs in Queens▸Mar 26 - A sedan tore down 145th Avenue. It smashed into two parked SUVs. The driver, a 31-year-old woman, took the blow to her face. She wore no seatbelt. The street was silent. The crash was not.
A 31-year-old woman driving a sedan crashed into two parked SUVs near 249-15 145th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan struck the stationary vehicles at speed. The driver suffered facial injuries and remained conscious at the scene. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The report notes the driver was not wearing a seatbelt, but only after citing driver errors. No other people were injured. The parked SUVs were unoccupied. The night was quiet until metal met metal.
Mar 31 - A concrete mixer turned right on 28th Street. It struck a parked Ford SUV. Inside, a 65-year-old man sat still. The impact crushed the left doors. He died there, alone, in the midday sun. No driver errors listed.
A concrete mixer made a right turn on 28th Street and struck a parked Ford SUV. According to the police report, the mixer hit the left side doors of the SUV, where a 65-year-old man sat inside. He died at the scene. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The man was not wearing a seatbelt, as noted in the data, but no other factors are cited. No other injuries were reported. The crash shows the deadly force of heavy vehicles, even when victims are stationary and inside their cars.
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Turning SUV Slams Cyclist on Colonial Road▸Mar 30 - An SUV turned left. The driver failed to yield. The vehicle struck a southbound cyclist. The man flew from his bike. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed awake. The SUV’s bumper bent. The street fell silent.
A 36-year-old cyclist was hit by a turning SUV on Colonial Road near 71st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver failed to yield the right-of-way while making a left turn and struck the southbound cyclist. The impact ejected the cyclist, causing a head injury with severe bleeding. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet. The SUV’s left front bumper was damaged. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver. The cyclist remained conscious after the crash.
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SUV Undercarriage Torn by Road Debris▸Mar 26 - A Ford SUV hit debris on Flatbush Avenue. The undercarriage ripped open. The driver, 29, was crushed and partly ejected. He hung from the door, lap belt tight, eyes open. Night swallowed the scene. Pavement failed him.
A Ford SUV traveling northwest on Flatbush Avenue struck road debris. The undercarriage tore apart. According to the police report, the 29-year-old driver was partially ejected and suffered severe back injuries. He was found conscious, crushed, and hanging half-out the door, his lap belt and harness still fastened. The report lists 'Obstruction/Debris' and 'Pavement Defective' as contributing factors. No mention of driver error appears in the data. The crash left the driver injured, with the vehicle's undercarriage destroyed. The scene was marked by broken pavement and the failure of city infrastructure.
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Speeding Sedan Slams Parked SUVs in Queens▸Mar 26 - A sedan tore down 145th Avenue. It smashed into two parked SUVs. The driver, a 31-year-old woman, took the blow to her face. She wore no seatbelt. The street was silent. The crash was not.
A 31-year-old woman driving a sedan crashed into two parked SUVs near 249-15 145th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan struck the stationary vehicles at speed. The driver suffered facial injuries and remained conscious at the scene. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The report notes the driver was not wearing a seatbelt, but only after citing driver errors. No other people were injured. The parked SUVs were unoccupied. The night was quiet until metal met metal.
Mar 30 - An SUV turned left. The driver failed to yield. The vehicle struck a southbound cyclist. The man flew from his bike. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed awake. The SUV’s bumper bent. The street fell silent.
A 36-year-old cyclist was hit by a turning SUV on Colonial Road near 71st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver failed to yield the right-of-way while making a left turn and struck the southbound cyclist. The impact ejected the cyclist, causing a head injury with severe bleeding. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet. The SUV’s left front bumper was damaged. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver. The cyclist remained conscious after the crash.
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SUV Undercarriage Torn by Road Debris▸Mar 26 - A Ford SUV hit debris on Flatbush Avenue. The undercarriage ripped open. The driver, 29, was crushed and partly ejected. He hung from the door, lap belt tight, eyes open. Night swallowed the scene. Pavement failed him.
A Ford SUV traveling northwest on Flatbush Avenue struck road debris. The undercarriage tore apart. According to the police report, the 29-year-old driver was partially ejected and suffered severe back injuries. He was found conscious, crushed, and hanging half-out the door, his lap belt and harness still fastened. The report lists 'Obstruction/Debris' and 'Pavement Defective' as contributing factors. No mention of driver error appears in the data. The crash left the driver injured, with the vehicle's undercarriage destroyed. The scene was marked by broken pavement and the failure of city infrastructure.
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Speeding Sedan Slams Parked SUVs in Queens▸Mar 26 - A sedan tore down 145th Avenue. It smashed into two parked SUVs. The driver, a 31-year-old woman, took the blow to her face. She wore no seatbelt. The street was silent. The crash was not.
A 31-year-old woman driving a sedan crashed into two parked SUVs near 249-15 145th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan struck the stationary vehicles at speed. The driver suffered facial injuries and remained conscious at the scene. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The report notes the driver was not wearing a seatbelt, but only after citing driver errors. No other people were injured. The parked SUVs were unoccupied. The night was quiet until metal met metal.
Mar 26 - A Ford SUV hit debris on Flatbush Avenue. The undercarriage ripped open. The driver, 29, was crushed and partly ejected. He hung from the door, lap belt tight, eyes open. Night swallowed the scene. Pavement failed him.
A Ford SUV traveling northwest on Flatbush Avenue struck road debris. The undercarriage tore apart. According to the police report, the 29-year-old driver was partially ejected and suffered severe back injuries. He was found conscious, crushed, and hanging half-out the door, his lap belt and harness still fastened. The report lists 'Obstruction/Debris' and 'Pavement Defective' as contributing factors. No mention of driver error appears in the data. The crash left the driver injured, with the vehicle's undercarriage destroyed. The scene was marked by broken pavement and the failure of city infrastructure.
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Speeding Sedan Slams Parked SUVs in Queens▸Mar 26 - A sedan tore down 145th Avenue. It smashed into two parked SUVs. The driver, a 31-year-old woman, took the blow to her face. She wore no seatbelt. The street was silent. The crash was not.
A 31-year-old woman driving a sedan crashed into two parked SUVs near 249-15 145th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan struck the stationary vehicles at speed. The driver suffered facial injuries and remained conscious at the scene. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The report notes the driver was not wearing a seatbelt, but only after citing driver errors. No other people were injured. The parked SUVs were unoccupied. The night was quiet until metal met metal.
Mar 26 - A sedan tore down 145th Avenue. It smashed into two parked SUVs. The driver, a 31-year-old woman, took the blow to her face. She wore no seatbelt. The street was silent. The crash was not.
A 31-year-old woman driving a sedan crashed into two parked SUVs near 249-15 145th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan struck the stationary vehicles at speed. The driver suffered facial injuries and remained conscious at the scene. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The report notes the driver was not wearing a seatbelt, but only after citing driver errors. No other people were injured. The parked SUVs were unoccupied. The night was quiet until metal met metal.