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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Motorcyclist Killed Striking Turning Audi on Ocean Parkway▸Dec 28 - A motorcycle slammed into a turning Audi on Ocean Parkway. The rider, helmeted, flew from his bike. He hit hard. He died there. The SUV’s right side buckled. The Parkway thundered on. One man gone. Metal twisted. Silence followed.
A northbound motorcycle collided with an Audi SUV making a left turn at Ocean Parkway and Avenue N in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the motorcycle struck the Audi’s right side. The 49-year-old rider, wearing a helmet, was ejected and killed by crush injuries. The Audi’s right side doors were crumpled. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for both drivers. No other injuries were specified for the SUV driver or other occupants. The crash left one man dead, the road scarred, and the city unchanged.
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Flatbed Truck Strikes Elderly Woman on Utica Avenue▸Dec 28 - A flatbed truck hit a 75-year-old woman crossing Utica Avenue at Saint Johns Place. Her head struck the pavement. Bones shattered. She died on the street. The truck kept moving. The city marked another loss.
A 75-year-old woman was killed by a northbound flatbed truck while crossing Utica Avenue at Saint Johns Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the woman was struck at the intersection. Her head hit the pavement, and she suffered fatal crush injuries. The report states, 'A 75-year-old woman, crossing against the light, was struck by a northbound flatbed truck. Her head hit the pavement. Bones crushed. She died where she fell. The truck rolled on, unmarked.' The data lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report. The victim’s actions or equipment are mentioned only as part of the police narrative, not as contributing factors.
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SUV Driver Distracted, Kills E-Biker in Brooklyn▸Dec 28 - A 70-year-old man rode his e-bike on Schenectady Avenue. An SUV hit him head-on. He flew from the saddle and struck the street. He died at the scene. Both drivers were distracted. The crash left a body and a broken bike behind.
A 70-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed when an SUV struck him head-on near Schenectady Avenue and Avenue J in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The SUV, driven by a 69-year-old woman, and the e-bike both sustained front-end damage. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors for both drivers. The e-bike rider was not using any safety equipment, but the primary causes cited are driver distraction and failure to obey traffic controls.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed by Reversing Sedan in Brooklyn▸Dec 22 - An 85-year-old man crossed Bliss Terrace at night. A sedan reversed. The bumper struck his head. He bled on the cold street. He died there. The driver failed to yield and backed unsafely. The street stayed silent after.
An 85-year-old pedestrian was killed on Bliss Terrace near 68th Street in Brooklyn when a sedan, backing east, struck him in the head. According to the police report, the man was crossing outside a crosswalk when the reversing vehicle hit him. He suffered severe bleeding and died at the scene. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver, a 42-year-old man, was licensed and alone in the car. No injuries were reported to the driver or other occupants. The crash highlights the danger when drivers back up without yielding to people on foot.
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Lexus Slams Taxi on West 61st, Driver Injured▸Dec 21 - A Lexus crashed into a taxi’s rear on West 61st. The Lexus driver, 38, was found unconscious with crush injuries. Police found drugs. The street froze under cold lights. Metal twisted. The city’s silence broke for sirens.
A southbound Lexus struck the back of a taxi on West 61st Street at West End Avenue in Manhattan. The 38-year-old Lexus driver suffered severe crush injuries and was found unconscious, according to the police report. The report states, “Drugs were found.” The crash involved two vehicles: a Lexus sedan and a Toyota taxi. Both drivers were licensed. The police report lists 'Drugs (illegal)' as a contributing factor. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The impact left the Lexus driver badly hurt. The street was left still, broken by the violence of the crash.
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BMW SUV Strikes Elderly Man on 73rd Avenue▸Dec 9 - An 82-year-old man crossed mid-block on 73rd Avenue. A BMW SUV hit him with its right front bumper. He fell, head bleeding, and never woke. The street stayed cold. The man died where he lay. The SUV kept going straight.
An 82-year-old pedestrian was killed on 73rd Avenue when a BMW SUV struck him mid-block. According to the police report, 'an 82-year-old man stepped into the street. A BMW SUV struck him with its right front bumper. He lay unconscious, head bleeding on cold asphalt. He never woke.' The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk, and the SUV was traveling straight ahead. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The impact proved fatal for the pedestrian.
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Sedan Strikes Woman in Crosswalk at Unsafe Speed▸Dec 8 - A sedan hit a woman in the crosswalk at 3rd Avenue and East 96th Street. She died on the street. Police cited unsafe speed and driver inattention. The bus behind did not strike her. The cold dark held her last breath.
A 40-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 3rd Avenue and East 96th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, a northbound sedan struck her full on as she crossed the intersection. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the sedan driver. The bus behind her did not make contact. The woman suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. The police report states, 'A woman, 40, stepped into the crosswalk against the light. A northbound sedan struck her full on. The bus behind never touched her. She died there, in the cold December dark.'
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Box Truck Fails to Yield, Cyclist Thrown Headfirst▸Dec 8 - A box truck stood still on Clinton Street. A 71-year-old woman biked past. Metal struck. She crashed headfirst. Blood pooled. She was conscious, torn open. The truck remained untouched. Failure to yield cut her down.
A crash at Clinton and Montague in Brooklyn left a 71-year-old woman injured. According to the police report, a box truck was stopped when the woman, riding her bike, passed by. Metal struck. She fell headfirst, suffering severe lacerations to her head. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The truck driver, a 25-year-old man, was not injured. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause was the truck driver's failure to yield. The truck showed no damage. The crash left the cyclist conscious but badly hurt.
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Sedan Turns Left, E-Scooter Rider Killed▸Dec 8 - A sedan turned left on West 161st. An e-scooter kept straight. The man on the scooter flew, helmet cracking on cold asphalt. Blood pooled. He died there, age forty-five. Aggressive driving marked the crash. The street stayed silent.
A sedan and an e-scooter collided at West 161st Street and Fort Washington Avenue in Manhattan. The sedan turned left while the e-scooter traveled straight. According to the police report, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' contributed to the crash. The e-scooter rider, a 45-year-old man, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. He wore a helmet, which cracked on impact. Blood pooled on the street. The man died at the scene. The sedan’s front end struck the scooter. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The police report lists aggressive driving as the primary factor. The helmet is mentioned only after the driver’s actions.
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Speeding SUV Slams Arthur Kill Road, Driver Killed▸Dec 8 - A speeding SUV tore down Arthur Kill Road. The unlicensed driver died from head wounds. His passenger survived, arm torn away. Metal twisted. Airbags burst. The night was silent. Speed left blood and ruin behind.
A crash on Arthur Kill Road left one man dead and another gravely injured. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV traveling at unsafe speed struck with force, crushing its front end. The unlicensed 44-year-old driver died from severe head wounds. His 28-year-old front passenger survived but suffered an arm amputation. Both had airbags deploy and wore lap belts. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The driver was unlicensed. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The crash left devastation in its wake.
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Suburban Turns, Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg in Brooklyn▸Dec 7 - A woman crossed with the signal at Union and 8th. A Suburban turned right. The bumper struck her knee. She fell. Her leg was crushed. Shock set in. The SUV stopped. The street stayed quiet.
A 31-year-old woman was crossing Union Street at 8th Avenue in Brooklyn with the signal when a Suburban SUV made a right turn and struck her. According to the police report, the vehicle’s right front bumper hit her knee, causing her to fall and suffer crush injuries to her leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was in shock after the crash. The SUV sustained no damage. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The woman’s injuries were severe, and the scene remained calm after the impact.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Head-On▸Dec 6 - A Cadillac SUV turned left on Ocean Avenue. Its bumper hit a 64-year-old man outside the crosswalk. He fell. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed conscious. The driver looked away. Distraction and inexperience steered the crash.
A Cadillac SUV making a left turn on Ocean Avenue near 1777 struck a 64-year-old man who was outside the crosswalk. According to the police report, 'The driver had looked away.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The crash data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV’s left front bumper hit the man, causing him to fall. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver distraction and inexperience as key failures in this crash.
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E-Scooter Hits Elderly Woman Head-On in Manhattan▸Dec 6 - An e-scooter struck an 80-year-old woman at 165 West End Avenue. She bled from the head but stayed conscious. The scooter did not stop. The street stayed silent. The woman lay hurt. The driver kept going.
An 80-year-old woman was hit head-on by an e-scooter at 165 West End Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she stepped from behind a parked car when the scooter struck her, causing severe bleeding from her head. She remained conscious after the impact. The e-scooter, traveling south and carrying two occupants, did not stop and continued straight. The report states, 'An 80-year-old woman stepped from behind a parked car. An e-scooter struck her head-on. She bled from the head. She stayed conscious. The scooter did not stop. It kept going straight.' The police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for all parties. No driver errors were officially recorded in the data. The incident left a vulnerable pedestrian injured while the scooter operator fled the scene.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Head-On▸Dec 6 - A Subaru turned left on Arden Avenue. The bumper smashed into a man’s head as he crossed with the signal. Blood spilled on the street. He lay cut and stunned. The walk signal blinked, cold and steady. The driver failed to yield.
A 47-year-old man was crossing Arden Avenue at Annadale Road with the signal when a Subaru SUV turned left and struck him in the head. According to the police report, 'The bumper struck his head. Blood pooled on cold asphalt. He lay cut and dazed.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations and shock. The driver, a 26-year-old woman, was making a left turn and failed to yield the right-of-way, as listed in the contributing factors. No injuries were reported for the driver or the vehicle registrant. The report highlights 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary driver error. The pedestrian was crossing legally at the intersection.
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Driverless SUV Crushes Road Worker on 8th Avenue▸Dec 6 - A driverless SUV rolled down slick 8th Avenue. It struck a 34-year-old man working in the street. Steel crushed his leg. He stayed conscious as the car pinned him. The SUV bore no mark. The street stayed wet. The danger was real.
A driverless SUV rolled on slippery pavement near 322 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The vehicle struck a 34-year-old man who was working in the roadway, crushing his leg and causing severe injuries. According to the police report, 'A driverless SUV rolled on slick pavement. It crushed a 34-year-old man working in the road. His leg shattered beneath the steel. He stayed awake. The car bore no mark.' The report lists 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. No other injuries were reported among witnesses or vehicle occupants. The crash highlights the lethal risk posed by uncontrolled vehicles and hazardous road conditions.
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Ford Sedan Slams Parked Car in Bronx▸Dec 6 - A Ford sedan veered off course on Reservoir Oval East. It struck a parked car. The driver, age 25, died at the scene. The street was quiet. The right side of the parked car crumpled. No warning. No escape.
A Ford sedan crashed into a parked car near 3250 Reservoir Oval East in the Bronx. The 25-year-old driver died at the scene. According to the police report, 'a Ford sedan veered into a parked car. The driver, 25, died at the scene. The right side of the parked car folded in. No screech, no chase—just a quiet street and a still body.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The impact left the parked car's right side crushed. No other injuries were reported. The crash unfolded in silence, leaving one dead and a street marked by twisted metal.
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Speeding BMW Kills Pedestrian on Bedford Avenue▸Dec 5 - A 61-year-old man crossed Bedford Avenue near midnight. A BMW sedan, moving too fast, hit him head-on. His head struck first. He died in the street. The driver sped north. No crosswalk marked the way.
A 61-year-old pedestrian was killed on Bedford Avenue late at night. According to the police report, a 2007 BMW sedan traveling north struck the man head-on as he crossed the street where there was no crosswalk or signal. The report states, “A speeding 2007 BMW struck him head-on. His head hit first. His insides tore. He died there, where no crosswalk marked the way.” The driver, a 19-year-old man, was identified as traveling at unsafe speed, which is listed as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered fatal head and internal injuries. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
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Pickup Turns Left, Kills Elderly Pedestrian▸Dec 5 - A Dodge pickup turned left at White and Lafayette. The driver struck an 83-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The bumper hit her head. She collapsed, unconscious. Internal injuries. She died on the street. The truck failed to yield.
An 83-year-old woman was killed at the corner of White Street and Lafayette Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a Dodge pickup truck, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The impact caused head trauma and internal injuries. She collapsed and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver held a permit from New Jersey. The report does not mention any actions by the victim that contributed to the crash. The deadly impact highlights the danger faced by pedestrians, even when following the signal.
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Elderly Driver Dies in Solo Expressway Crash▸Dec 5 - A Dodge sedan slammed hard on West Shore Expressway. The left front crumpled. The driver, a 73-year-old man, died at the wheel. He wore his belt. No other people were hurt. The crash ended before dawn.
A 73-year-old man driving a Dodge sedan northbound on West Shore Expressway crashed alone at 4:30 a.m. According to the police report, 'his chest met the wheel. Belted in, he died before dawn.' The vehicle’s left front bumper took the impact. The police report lists 'Physical Disability' as a contributing factor. No other vehicles or people were involved. The driver was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash resulted in the death of the driver, with no injuries to others.
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SUV Driver Distracted, Kills Elderly Pedestrian▸Dec 4 - An 81-year-old woman crossed West 92nd with the light. A southbound Ford SUV struck her head-on. She died in the street. The driver was distracted. The signal kept blinking. The city moved on.
An 81-year-old woman was killed at the corner of West 92nd Street and Columbus Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a southbound Ford SUV hit her head-on. She died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage. The driver, a 57-year-old man, was licensed and going straight ahead. The police report states, 'The driver was distracted.' No other injuries were reported. The woman was following the signal when struck.
Dec 28 - A motorcycle slammed into a turning Audi on Ocean Parkway. The rider, helmeted, flew from his bike. He hit hard. He died there. The SUV’s right side buckled. The Parkway thundered on. One man gone. Metal twisted. Silence followed.
A northbound motorcycle collided with an Audi SUV making a left turn at Ocean Parkway and Avenue N in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the motorcycle struck the Audi’s right side. The 49-year-old rider, wearing a helmet, was ejected and killed by crush injuries. The Audi’s right side doors were crumpled. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for both drivers. No other injuries were specified for the SUV driver or other occupants. The crash left one man dead, the road scarred, and the city unchanged.
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Flatbed Truck Strikes Elderly Woman on Utica Avenue▸Dec 28 - A flatbed truck hit a 75-year-old woman crossing Utica Avenue at Saint Johns Place. Her head struck the pavement. Bones shattered. She died on the street. The truck kept moving. The city marked another loss.
A 75-year-old woman was killed by a northbound flatbed truck while crossing Utica Avenue at Saint Johns Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the woman was struck at the intersection. Her head hit the pavement, and she suffered fatal crush injuries. The report states, 'A 75-year-old woman, crossing against the light, was struck by a northbound flatbed truck. Her head hit the pavement. Bones crushed. She died where she fell. The truck rolled on, unmarked.' The data lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report. The victim’s actions or equipment are mentioned only as part of the police narrative, not as contributing factors.
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SUV Driver Distracted, Kills E-Biker in Brooklyn▸Dec 28 - A 70-year-old man rode his e-bike on Schenectady Avenue. An SUV hit him head-on. He flew from the saddle and struck the street. He died at the scene. Both drivers were distracted. The crash left a body and a broken bike behind.
A 70-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed when an SUV struck him head-on near Schenectady Avenue and Avenue J in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The SUV, driven by a 69-year-old woman, and the e-bike both sustained front-end damage. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors for both drivers. The e-bike rider was not using any safety equipment, but the primary causes cited are driver distraction and failure to obey traffic controls.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed by Reversing Sedan in Brooklyn▸Dec 22 - An 85-year-old man crossed Bliss Terrace at night. A sedan reversed. The bumper struck his head. He bled on the cold street. He died there. The driver failed to yield and backed unsafely. The street stayed silent after.
An 85-year-old pedestrian was killed on Bliss Terrace near 68th Street in Brooklyn when a sedan, backing east, struck him in the head. According to the police report, the man was crossing outside a crosswalk when the reversing vehicle hit him. He suffered severe bleeding and died at the scene. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver, a 42-year-old man, was licensed and alone in the car. No injuries were reported to the driver or other occupants. The crash highlights the danger when drivers back up without yielding to people on foot.
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Lexus Slams Taxi on West 61st, Driver Injured▸Dec 21 - A Lexus crashed into a taxi’s rear on West 61st. The Lexus driver, 38, was found unconscious with crush injuries. Police found drugs. The street froze under cold lights. Metal twisted. The city’s silence broke for sirens.
A southbound Lexus struck the back of a taxi on West 61st Street at West End Avenue in Manhattan. The 38-year-old Lexus driver suffered severe crush injuries and was found unconscious, according to the police report. The report states, “Drugs were found.” The crash involved two vehicles: a Lexus sedan and a Toyota taxi. Both drivers were licensed. The police report lists 'Drugs (illegal)' as a contributing factor. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The impact left the Lexus driver badly hurt. The street was left still, broken by the violence of the crash.
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BMW SUV Strikes Elderly Man on 73rd Avenue▸Dec 9 - An 82-year-old man crossed mid-block on 73rd Avenue. A BMW SUV hit him with its right front bumper. He fell, head bleeding, and never woke. The street stayed cold. The man died where he lay. The SUV kept going straight.
An 82-year-old pedestrian was killed on 73rd Avenue when a BMW SUV struck him mid-block. According to the police report, 'an 82-year-old man stepped into the street. A BMW SUV struck him with its right front bumper. He lay unconscious, head bleeding on cold asphalt. He never woke.' The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk, and the SUV was traveling straight ahead. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The impact proved fatal for the pedestrian.
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Sedan Strikes Woman in Crosswalk at Unsafe Speed▸Dec 8 - A sedan hit a woman in the crosswalk at 3rd Avenue and East 96th Street. She died on the street. Police cited unsafe speed and driver inattention. The bus behind did not strike her. The cold dark held her last breath.
A 40-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 3rd Avenue and East 96th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, a northbound sedan struck her full on as she crossed the intersection. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the sedan driver. The bus behind her did not make contact. The woman suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. The police report states, 'A woman, 40, stepped into the crosswalk against the light. A northbound sedan struck her full on. The bus behind never touched her. She died there, in the cold December dark.'
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Box Truck Fails to Yield, Cyclist Thrown Headfirst▸Dec 8 - A box truck stood still on Clinton Street. A 71-year-old woman biked past. Metal struck. She crashed headfirst. Blood pooled. She was conscious, torn open. The truck remained untouched. Failure to yield cut her down.
A crash at Clinton and Montague in Brooklyn left a 71-year-old woman injured. According to the police report, a box truck was stopped when the woman, riding her bike, passed by. Metal struck. She fell headfirst, suffering severe lacerations to her head. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The truck driver, a 25-year-old man, was not injured. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause was the truck driver's failure to yield. The truck showed no damage. The crash left the cyclist conscious but badly hurt.
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Sedan Turns Left, E-Scooter Rider Killed▸Dec 8 - A sedan turned left on West 161st. An e-scooter kept straight. The man on the scooter flew, helmet cracking on cold asphalt. Blood pooled. He died there, age forty-five. Aggressive driving marked the crash. The street stayed silent.
A sedan and an e-scooter collided at West 161st Street and Fort Washington Avenue in Manhattan. The sedan turned left while the e-scooter traveled straight. According to the police report, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' contributed to the crash. The e-scooter rider, a 45-year-old man, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. He wore a helmet, which cracked on impact. Blood pooled on the street. The man died at the scene. The sedan’s front end struck the scooter. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The police report lists aggressive driving as the primary factor. The helmet is mentioned only after the driver’s actions.
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Speeding SUV Slams Arthur Kill Road, Driver Killed▸Dec 8 - A speeding SUV tore down Arthur Kill Road. The unlicensed driver died from head wounds. His passenger survived, arm torn away. Metal twisted. Airbags burst. The night was silent. Speed left blood and ruin behind.
A crash on Arthur Kill Road left one man dead and another gravely injured. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV traveling at unsafe speed struck with force, crushing its front end. The unlicensed 44-year-old driver died from severe head wounds. His 28-year-old front passenger survived but suffered an arm amputation. Both had airbags deploy and wore lap belts. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The driver was unlicensed. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The crash left devastation in its wake.
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Suburban Turns, Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg in Brooklyn▸Dec 7 - A woman crossed with the signal at Union and 8th. A Suburban turned right. The bumper struck her knee. She fell. Her leg was crushed. Shock set in. The SUV stopped. The street stayed quiet.
A 31-year-old woman was crossing Union Street at 8th Avenue in Brooklyn with the signal when a Suburban SUV made a right turn and struck her. According to the police report, the vehicle’s right front bumper hit her knee, causing her to fall and suffer crush injuries to her leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was in shock after the crash. The SUV sustained no damage. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The woman’s injuries were severe, and the scene remained calm after the impact.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Head-On▸Dec 6 - A Cadillac SUV turned left on Ocean Avenue. Its bumper hit a 64-year-old man outside the crosswalk. He fell. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed conscious. The driver looked away. Distraction and inexperience steered the crash.
A Cadillac SUV making a left turn on Ocean Avenue near 1777 struck a 64-year-old man who was outside the crosswalk. According to the police report, 'The driver had looked away.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The crash data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV’s left front bumper hit the man, causing him to fall. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver distraction and inexperience as key failures in this crash.
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E-Scooter Hits Elderly Woman Head-On in Manhattan▸Dec 6 - An e-scooter struck an 80-year-old woman at 165 West End Avenue. She bled from the head but stayed conscious. The scooter did not stop. The street stayed silent. The woman lay hurt. The driver kept going.
An 80-year-old woman was hit head-on by an e-scooter at 165 West End Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she stepped from behind a parked car when the scooter struck her, causing severe bleeding from her head. She remained conscious after the impact. The e-scooter, traveling south and carrying two occupants, did not stop and continued straight. The report states, 'An 80-year-old woman stepped from behind a parked car. An e-scooter struck her head-on. She bled from the head. She stayed conscious. The scooter did not stop. It kept going straight.' The police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for all parties. No driver errors were officially recorded in the data. The incident left a vulnerable pedestrian injured while the scooter operator fled the scene.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Head-On▸Dec 6 - A Subaru turned left on Arden Avenue. The bumper smashed into a man’s head as he crossed with the signal. Blood spilled on the street. He lay cut and stunned. The walk signal blinked, cold and steady. The driver failed to yield.
A 47-year-old man was crossing Arden Avenue at Annadale Road with the signal when a Subaru SUV turned left and struck him in the head. According to the police report, 'The bumper struck his head. Blood pooled on cold asphalt. He lay cut and dazed.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations and shock. The driver, a 26-year-old woman, was making a left turn and failed to yield the right-of-way, as listed in the contributing factors. No injuries were reported for the driver or the vehicle registrant. The report highlights 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary driver error. The pedestrian was crossing legally at the intersection.
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Driverless SUV Crushes Road Worker on 8th Avenue▸Dec 6 - A driverless SUV rolled down slick 8th Avenue. It struck a 34-year-old man working in the street. Steel crushed his leg. He stayed conscious as the car pinned him. The SUV bore no mark. The street stayed wet. The danger was real.
A driverless SUV rolled on slippery pavement near 322 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The vehicle struck a 34-year-old man who was working in the roadway, crushing his leg and causing severe injuries. According to the police report, 'A driverless SUV rolled on slick pavement. It crushed a 34-year-old man working in the road. His leg shattered beneath the steel. He stayed awake. The car bore no mark.' The report lists 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. No other injuries were reported among witnesses or vehicle occupants. The crash highlights the lethal risk posed by uncontrolled vehicles and hazardous road conditions.
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Ford Sedan Slams Parked Car in Bronx▸Dec 6 - A Ford sedan veered off course on Reservoir Oval East. It struck a parked car. The driver, age 25, died at the scene. The street was quiet. The right side of the parked car crumpled. No warning. No escape.
A Ford sedan crashed into a parked car near 3250 Reservoir Oval East in the Bronx. The 25-year-old driver died at the scene. According to the police report, 'a Ford sedan veered into a parked car. The driver, 25, died at the scene. The right side of the parked car folded in. No screech, no chase—just a quiet street and a still body.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The impact left the parked car's right side crushed. No other injuries were reported. The crash unfolded in silence, leaving one dead and a street marked by twisted metal.
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Speeding BMW Kills Pedestrian on Bedford Avenue▸Dec 5 - A 61-year-old man crossed Bedford Avenue near midnight. A BMW sedan, moving too fast, hit him head-on. His head struck first. He died in the street. The driver sped north. No crosswalk marked the way.
A 61-year-old pedestrian was killed on Bedford Avenue late at night. According to the police report, a 2007 BMW sedan traveling north struck the man head-on as he crossed the street where there was no crosswalk or signal. The report states, “A speeding 2007 BMW struck him head-on. His head hit first. His insides tore. He died there, where no crosswalk marked the way.” The driver, a 19-year-old man, was identified as traveling at unsafe speed, which is listed as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered fatal head and internal injuries. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
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Pickup Turns Left, Kills Elderly Pedestrian▸Dec 5 - A Dodge pickup turned left at White and Lafayette. The driver struck an 83-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The bumper hit her head. She collapsed, unconscious. Internal injuries. She died on the street. The truck failed to yield.
An 83-year-old woman was killed at the corner of White Street and Lafayette Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a Dodge pickup truck, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The impact caused head trauma and internal injuries. She collapsed and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver held a permit from New Jersey. The report does not mention any actions by the victim that contributed to the crash. The deadly impact highlights the danger faced by pedestrians, even when following the signal.
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Elderly Driver Dies in Solo Expressway Crash▸Dec 5 - A Dodge sedan slammed hard on West Shore Expressway. The left front crumpled. The driver, a 73-year-old man, died at the wheel. He wore his belt. No other people were hurt. The crash ended before dawn.
A 73-year-old man driving a Dodge sedan northbound on West Shore Expressway crashed alone at 4:30 a.m. According to the police report, 'his chest met the wheel. Belted in, he died before dawn.' The vehicle’s left front bumper took the impact. The police report lists 'Physical Disability' as a contributing factor. No other vehicles or people were involved. The driver was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash resulted in the death of the driver, with no injuries to others.
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SUV Driver Distracted, Kills Elderly Pedestrian▸Dec 4 - An 81-year-old woman crossed West 92nd with the light. A southbound Ford SUV struck her head-on. She died in the street. The driver was distracted. The signal kept blinking. The city moved on.
An 81-year-old woman was killed at the corner of West 92nd Street and Columbus Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a southbound Ford SUV hit her head-on. She died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage. The driver, a 57-year-old man, was licensed and going straight ahead. The police report states, 'The driver was distracted.' No other injuries were reported. The woman was following the signal when struck.
Dec 28 - A flatbed truck hit a 75-year-old woman crossing Utica Avenue at Saint Johns Place. Her head struck the pavement. Bones shattered. She died on the street. The truck kept moving. The city marked another loss.
A 75-year-old woman was killed by a northbound flatbed truck while crossing Utica Avenue at Saint Johns Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the woman was struck at the intersection. Her head hit the pavement, and she suffered fatal crush injuries. The report states, 'A 75-year-old woman, crossing against the light, was struck by a northbound flatbed truck. Her head hit the pavement. Bones crushed. She died where she fell. The truck rolled on, unmarked.' The data lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report. The victim’s actions or equipment are mentioned only as part of the police narrative, not as contributing factors.
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SUV Driver Distracted, Kills E-Biker in Brooklyn▸Dec 28 - A 70-year-old man rode his e-bike on Schenectady Avenue. An SUV hit him head-on. He flew from the saddle and struck the street. He died at the scene. Both drivers were distracted. The crash left a body and a broken bike behind.
A 70-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed when an SUV struck him head-on near Schenectady Avenue and Avenue J in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The SUV, driven by a 69-year-old woman, and the e-bike both sustained front-end damage. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors for both drivers. The e-bike rider was not using any safety equipment, but the primary causes cited are driver distraction and failure to obey traffic controls.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed by Reversing Sedan in Brooklyn▸Dec 22 - An 85-year-old man crossed Bliss Terrace at night. A sedan reversed. The bumper struck his head. He bled on the cold street. He died there. The driver failed to yield and backed unsafely. The street stayed silent after.
An 85-year-old pedestrian was killed on Bliss Terrace near 68th Street in Brooklyn when a sedan, backing east, struck him in the head. According to the police report, the man was crossing outside a crosswalk when the reversing vehicle hit him. He suffered severe bleeding and died at the scene. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver, a 42-year-old man, was licensed and alone in the car. No injuries were reported to the driver or other occupants. The crash highlights the danger when drivers back up without yielding to people on foot.
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Lexus Slams Taxi on West 61st, Driver Injured▸Dec 21 - A Lexus crashed into a taxi’s rear on West 61st. The Lexus driver, 38, was found unconscious with crush injuries. Police found drugs. The street froze under cold lights. Metal twisted. The city’s silence broke for sirens.
A southbound Lexus struck the back of a taxi on West 61st Street at West End Avenue in Manhattan. The 38-year-old Lexus driver suffered severe crush injuries and was found unconscious, according to the police report. The report states, “Drugs were found.” The crash involved two vehicles: a Lexus sedan and a Toyota taxi. Both drivers were licensed. The police report lists 'Drugs (illegal)' as a contributing factor. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The impact left the Lexus driver badly hurt. The street was left still, broken by the violence of the crash.
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BMW SUV Strikes Elderly Man on 73rd Avenue▸Dec 9 - An 82-year-old man crossed mid-block on 73rd Avenue. A BMW SUV hit him with its right front bumper. He fell, head bleeding, and never woke. The street stayed cold. The man died where he lay. The SUV kept going straight.
An 82-year-old pedestrian was killed on 73rd Avenue when a BMW SUV struck him mid-block. According to the police report, 'an 82-year-old man stepped into the street. A BMW SUV struck him with its right front bumper. He lay unconscious, head bleeding on cold asphalt. He never woke.' The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk, and the SUV was traveling straight ahead. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The impact proved fatal for the pedestrian.
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Sedan Strikes Woman in Crosswalk at Unsafe Speed▸Dec 8 - A sedan hit a woman in the crosswalk at 3rd Avenue and East 96th Street. She died on the street. Police cited unsafe speed and driver inattention. The bus behind did not strike her. The cold dark held her last breath.
A 40-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 3rd Avenue and East 96th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, a northbound sedan struck her full on as she crossed the intersection. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the sedan driver. The bus behind her did not make contact. The woman suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. The police report states, 'A woman, 40, stepped into the crosswalk against the light. A northbound sedan struck her full on. The bus behind never touched her. She died there, in the cold December dark.'
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Box Truck Fails to Yield, Cyclist Thrown Headfirst▸Dec 8 - A box truck stood still on Clinton Street. A 71-year-old woman biked past. Metal struck. She crashed headfirst. Blood pooled. She was conscious, torn open. The truck remained untouched. Failure to yield cut her down.
A crash at Clinton and Montague in Brooklyn left a 71-year-old woman injured. According to the police report, a box truck was stopped when the woman, riding her bike, passed by. Metal struck. She fell headfirst, suffering severe lacerations to her head. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The truck driver, a 25-year-old man, was not injured. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause was the truck driver's failure to yield. The truck showed no damage. The crash left the cyclist conscious but badly hurt.
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Sedan Turns Left, E-Scooter Rider Killed▸Dec 8 - A sedan turned left on West 161st. An e-scooter kept straight. The man on the scooter flew, helmet cracking on cold asphalt. Blood pooled. He died there, age forty-five. Aggressive driving marked the crash. The street stayed silent.
A sedan and an e-scooter collided at West 161st Street and Fort Washington Avenue in Manhattan. The sedan turned left while the e-scooter traveled straight. According to the police report, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' contributed to the crash. The e-scooter rider, a 45-year-old man, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. He wore a helmet, which cracked on impact. Blood pooled on the street. The man died at the scene. The sedan’s front end struck the scooter. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The police report lists aggressive driving as the primary factor. The helmet is mentioned only after the driver’s actions.
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Speeding SUV Slams Arthur Kill Road, Driver Killed▸Dec 8 - A speeding SUV tore down Arthur Kill Road. The unlicensed driver died from head wounds. His passenger survived, arm torn away. Metal twisted. Airbags burst. The night was silent. Speed left blood and ruin behind.
A crash on Arthur Kill Road left one man dead and another gravely injured. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV traveling at unsafe speed struck with force, crushing its front end. The unlicensed 44-year-old driver died from severe head wounds. His 28-year-old front passenger survived but suffered an arm amputation. Both had airbags deploy and wore lap belts. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The driver was unlicensed. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The crash left devastation in its wake.
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Suburban Turns, Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg in Brooklyn▸Dec 7 - A woman crossed with the signal at Union and 8th. A Suburban turned right. The bumper struck her knee. She fell. Her leg was crushed. Shock set in. The SUV stopped. The street stayed quiet.
A 31-year-old woman was crossing Union Street at 8th Avenue in Brooklyn with the signal when a Suburban SUV made a right turn and struck her. According to the police report, the vehicle’s right front bumper hit her knee, causing her to fall and suffer crush injuries to her leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was in shock after the crash. The SUV sustained no damage. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The woman’s injuries were severe, and the scene remained calm after the impact.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Head-On▸Dec 6 - A Cadillac SUV turned left on Ocean Avenue. Its bumper hit a 64-year-old man outside the crosswalk. He fell. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed conscious. The driver looked away. Distraction and inexperience steered the crash.
A Cadillac SUV making a left turn on Ocean Avenue near 1777 struck a 64-year-old man who was outside the crosswalk. According to the police report, 'The driver had looked away.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The crash data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV’s left front bumper hit the man, causing him to fall. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver distraction and inexperience as key failures in this crash.
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E-Scooter Hits Elderly Woman Head-On in Manhattan▸Dec 6 - An e-scooter struck an 80-year-old woman at 165 West End Avenue. She bled from the head but stayed conscious. The scooter did not stop. The street stayed silent. The woman lay hurt. The driver kept going.
An 80-year-old woman was hit head-on by an e-scooter at 165 West End Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she stepped from behind a parked car when the scooter struck her, causing severe bleeding from her head. She remained conscious after the impact. The e-scooter, traveling south and carrying two occupants, did not stop and continued straight. The report states, 'An 80-year-old woman stepped from behind a parked car. An e-scooter struck her head-on. She bled from the head. She stayed conscious. The scooter did not stop. It kept going straight.' The police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for all parties. No driver errors were officially recorded in the data. The incident left a vulnerable pedestrian injured while the scooter operator fled the scene.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Head-On▸Dec 6 - A Subaru turned left on Arden Avenue. The bumper smashed into a man’s head as he crossed with the signal. Blood spilled on the street. He lay cut and stunned. The walk signal blinked, cold and steady. The driver failed to yield.
A 47-year-old man was crossing Arden Avenue at Annadale Road with the signal when a Subaru SUV turned left and struck him in the head. According to the police report, 'The bumper struck his head. Blood pooled on cold asphalt. He lay cut and dazed.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations and shock. The driver, a 26-year-old woman, was making a left turn and failed to yield the right-of-way, as listed in the contributing factors. No injuries were reported for the driver or the vehicle registrant. The report highlights 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary driver error. The pedestrian was crossing legally at the intersection.
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Driverless SUV Crushes Road Worker on 8th Avenue▸Dec 6 - A driverless SUV rolled down slick 8th Avenue. It struck a 34-year-old man working in the street. Steel crushed his leg. He stayed conscious as the car pinned him. The SUV bore no mark. The street stayed wet. The danger was real.
A driverless SUV rolled on slippery pavement near 322 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The vehicle struck a 34-year-old man who was working in the roadway, crushing his leg and causing severe injuries. According to the police report, 'A driverless SUV rolled on slick pavement. It crushed a 34-year-old man working in the road. His leg shattered beneath the steel. He stayed awake. The car bore no mark.' The report lists 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. No other injuries were reported among witnesses or vehicle occupants. The crash highlights the lethal risk posed by uncontrolled vehicles and hazardous road conditions.
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Ford Sedan Slams Parked Car in Bronx▸Dec 6 - A Ford sedan veered off course on Reservoir Oval East. It struck a parked car. The driver, age 25, died at the scene. The street was quiet. The right side of the parked car crumpled. No warning. No escape.
A Ford sedan crashed into a parked car near 3250 Reservoir Oval East in the Bronx. The 25-year-old driver died at the scene. According to the police report, 'a Ford sedan veered into a parked car. The driver, 25, died at the scene. The right side of the parked car folded in. No screech, no chase—just a quiet street and a still body.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The impact left the parked car's right side crushed. No other injuries were reported. The crash unfolded in silence, leaving one dead and a street marked by twisted metal.
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Speeding BMW Kills Pedestrian on Bedford Avenue▸Dec 5 - A 61-year-old man crossed Bedford Avenue near midnight. A BMW sedan, moving too fast, hit him head-on. His head struck first. He died in the street. The driver sped north. No crosswalk marked the way.
A 61-year-old pedestrian was killed on Bedford Avenue late at night. According to the police report, a 2007 BMW sedan traveling north struck the man head-on as he crossed the street where there was no crosswalk or signal. The report states, “A speeding 2007 BMW struck him head-on. His head hit first. His insides tore. He died there, where no crosswalk marked the way.” The driver, a 19-year-old man, was identified as traveling at unsafe speed, which is listed as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered fatal head and internal injuries. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
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Pickup Turns Left, Kills Elderly Pedestrian▸Dec 5 - A Dodge pickup turned left at White and Lafayette. The driver struck an 83-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The bumper hit her head. She collapsed, unconscious. Internal injuries. She died on the street. The truck failed to yield.
An 83-year-old woman was killed at the corner of White Street and Lafayette Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a Dodge pickup truck, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The impact caused head trauma and internal injuries. She collapsed and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver held a permit from New Jersey. The report does not mention any actions by the victim that contributed to the crash. The deadly impact highlights the danger faced by pedestrians, even when following the signal.
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Elderly Driver Dies in Solo Expressway Crash▸Dec 5 - A Dodge sedan slammed hard on West Shore Expressway. The left front crumpled. The driver, a 73-year-old man, died at the wheel. He wore his belt. No other people were hurt. The crash ended before dawn.
A 73-year-old man driving a Dodge sedan northbound on West Shore Expressway crashed alone at 4:30 a.m. According to the police report, 'his chest met the wheel. Belted in, he died before dawn.' The vehicle’s left front bumper took the impact. The police report lists 'Physical Disability' as a contributing factor. No other vehicles or people were involved. The driver was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash resulted in the death of the driver, with no injuries to others.
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SUV Driver Distracted, Kills Elderly Pedestrian▸Dec 4 - An 81-year-old woman crossed West 92nd with the light. A southbound Ford SUV struck her head-on. She died in the street. The driver was distracted. The signal kept blinking. The city moved on.
An 81-year-old woman was killed at the corner of West 92nd Street and Columbus Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a southbound Ford SUV hit her head-on. She died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage. The driver, a 57-year-old man, was licensed and going straight ahead. The police report states, 'The driver was distracted.' No other injuries were reported. The woman was following the signal when struck.
Dec 28 - A 70-year-old man rode his e-bike on Schenectady Avenue. An SUV hit him head-on. He flew from the saddle and struck the street. He died at the scene. Both drivers were distracted. The crash left a body and a broken bike behind.
A 70-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed when an SUV struck him head-on near Schenectady Avenue and Avenue J in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The SUV, driven by a 69-year-old woman, and the e-bike both sustained front-end damage. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors for both drivers. The e-bike rider was not using any safety equipment, but the primary causes cited are driver distraction and failure to obey traffic controls.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed by Reversing Sedan in Brooklyn▸Dec 22 - An 85-year-old man crossed Bliss Terrace at night. A sedan reversed. The bumper struck his head. He bled on the cold street. He died there. The driver failed to yield and backed unsafely. The street stayed silent after.
An 85-year-old pedestrian was killed on Bliss Terrace near 68th Street in Brooklyn when a sedan, backing east, struck him in the head. According to the police report, the man was crossing outside a crosswalk when the reversing vehicle hit him. He suffered severe bleeding and died at the scene. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver, a 42-year-old man, was licensed and alone in the car. No injuries were reported to the driver or other occupants. The crash highlights the danger when drivers back up without yielding to people on foot.
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Lexus Slams Taxi on West 61st, Driver Injured▸Dec 21 - A Lexus crashed into a taxi’s rear on West 61st. The Lexus driver, 38, was found unconscious with crush injuries. Police found drugs. The street froze under cold lights. Metal twisted. The city’s silence broke for sirens.
A southbound Lexus struck the back of a taxi on West 61st Street at West End Avenue in Manhattan. The 38-year-old Lexus driver suffered severe crush injuries and was found unconscious, according to the police report. The report states, “Drugs were found.” The crash involved two vehicles: a Lexus sedan and a Toyota taxi. Both drivers were licensed. The police report lists 'Drugs (illegal)' as a contributing factor. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The impact left the Lexus driver badly hurt. The street was left still, broken by the violence of the crash.
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BMW SUV Strikes Elderly Man on 73rd Avenue▸Dec 9 - An 82-year-old man crossed mid-block on 73rd Avenue. A BMW SUV hit him with its right front bumper. He fell, head bleeding, and never woke. The street stayed cold. The man died where he lay. The SUV kept going straight.
An 82-year-old pedestrian was killed on 73rd Avenue when a BMW SUV struck him mid-block. According to the police report, 'an 82-year-old man stepped into the street. A BMW SUV struck him with its right front bumper. He lay unconscious, head bleeding on cold asphalt. He never woke.' The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk, and the SUV was traveling straight ahead. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The impact proved fatal for the pedestrian.
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Sedan Strikes Woman in Crosswalk at Unsafe Speed▸Dec 8 - A sedan hit a woman in the crosswalk at 3rd Avenue and East 96th Street. She died on the street. Police cited unsafe speed and driver inattention. The bus behind did not strike her. The cold dark held her last breath.
A 40-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 3rd Avenue and East 96th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, a northbound sedan struck her full on as she crossed the intersection. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the sedan driver. The bus behind her did not make contact. The woman suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. The police report states, 'A woman, 40, stepped into the crosswalk against the light. A northbound sedan struck her full on. The bus behind never touched her. She died there, in the cold December dark.'
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Box Truck Fails to Yield, Cyclist Thrown Headfirst▸Dec 8 - A box truck stood still on Clinton Street. A 71-year-old woman biked past. Metal struck. She crashed headfirst. Blood pooled. She was conscious, torn open. The truck remained untouched. Failure to yield cut her down.
A crash at Clinton and Montague in Brooklyn left a 71-year-old woman injured. According to the police report, a box truck was stopped when the woman, riding her bike, passed by. Metal struck. She fell headfirst, suffering severe lacerations to her head. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The truck driver, a 25-year-old man, was not injured. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause was the truck driver's failure to yield. The truck showed no damage. The crash left the cyclist conscious but badly hurt.
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Sedan Turns Left, E-Scooter Rider Killed▸Dec 8 - A sedan turned left on West 161st. An e-scooter kept straight. The man on the scooter flew, helmet cracking on cold asphalt. Blood pooled. He died there, age forty-five. Aggressive driving marked the crash. The street stayed silent.
A sedan and an e-scooter collided at West 161st Street and Fort Washington Avenue in Manhattan. The sedan turned left while the e-scooter traveled straight. According to the police report, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' contributed to the crash. The e-scooter rider, a 45-year-old man, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. He wore a helmet, which cracked on impact. Blood pooled on the street. The man died at the scene. The sedan’s front end struck the scooter. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The police report lists aggressive driving as the primary factor. The helmet is mentioned only after the driver’s actions.
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Speeding SUV Slams Arthur Kill Road, Driver Killed▸Dec 8 - A speeding SUV tore down Arthur Kill Road. The unlicensed driver died from head wounds. His passenger survived, arm torn away. Metal twisted. Airbags burst. The night was silent. Speed left blood and ruin behind.
A crash on Arthur Kill Road left one man dead and another gravely injured. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV traveling at unsafe speed struck with force, crushing its front end. The unlicensed 44-year-old driver died from severe head wounds. His 28-year-old front passenger survived but suffered an arm amputation. Both had airbags deploy and wore lap belts. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The driver was unlicensed. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The crash left devastation in its wake.
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Suburban Turns, Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg in Brooklyn▸Dec 7 - A woman crossed with the signal at Union and 8th. A Suburban turned right. The bumper struck her knee. She fell. Her leg was crushed. Shock set in. The SUV stopped. The street stayed quiet.
A 31-year-old woman was crossing Union Street at 8th Avenue in Brooklyn with the signal when a Suburban SUV made a right turn and struck her. According to the police report, the vehicle’s right front bumper hit her knee, causing her to fall and suffer crush injuries to her leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was in shock after the crash. The SUV sustained no damage. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The woman’s injuries were severe, and the scene remained calm after the impact.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Head-On▸Dec 6 - A Cadillac SUV turned left on Ocean Avenue. Its bumper hit a 64-year-old man outside the crosswalk. He fell. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed conscious. The driver looked away. Distraction and inexperience steered the crash.
A Cadillac SUV making a left turn on Ocean Avenue near 1777 struck a 64-year-old man who was outside the crosswalk. According to the police report, 'The driver had looked away.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The crash data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV’s left front bumper hit the man, causing him to fall. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver distraction and inexperience as key failures in this crash.
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E-Scooter Hits Elderly Woman Head-On in Manhattan▸Dec 6 - An e-scooter struck an 80-year-old woman at 165 West End Avenue. She bled from the head but stayed conscious. The scooter did not stop. The street stayed silent. The woman lay hurt. The driver kept going.
An 80-year-old woman was hit head-on by an e-scooter at 165 West End Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she stepped from behind a parked car when the scooter struck her, causing severe bleeding from her head. She remained conscious after the impact. The e-scooter, traveling south and carrying two occupants, did not stop and continued straight. The report states, 'An 80-year-old woman stepped from behind a parked car. An e-scooter struck her head-on. She bled from the head. She stayed conscious. The scooter did not stop. It kept going straight.' The police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for all parties. No driver errors were officially recorded in the data. The incident left a vulnerable pedestrian injured while the scooter operator fled the scene.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Head-On▸Dec 6 - A Subaru turned left on Arden Avenue. The bumper smashed into a man’s head as he crossed with the signal. Blood spilled on the street. He lay cut and stunned. The walk signal blinked, cold and steady. The driver failed to yield.
A 47-year-old man was crossing Arden Avenue at Annadale Road with the signal when a Subaru SUV turned left and struck him in the head. According to the police report, 'The bumper struck his head. Blood pooled on cold asphalt. He lay cut and dazed.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations and shock. The driver, a 26-year-old woman, was making a left turn and failed to yield the right-of-way, as listed in the contributing factors. No injuries were reported for the driver or the vehicle registrant. The report highlights 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary driver error. The pedestrian was crossing legally at the intersection.
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Driverless SUV Crushes Road Worker on 8th Avenue▸Dec 6 - A driverless SUV rolled down slick 8th Avenue. It struck a 34-year-old man working in the street. Steel crushed his leg. He stayed conscious as the car pinned him. The SUV bore no mark. The street stayed wet. The danger was real.
A driverless SUV rolled on slippery pavement near 322 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The vehicle struck a 34-year-old man who was working in the roadway, crushing his leg and causing severe injuries. According to the police report, 'A driverless SUV rolled on slick pavement. It crushed a 34-year-old man working in the road. His leg shattered beneath the steel. He stayed awake. The car bore no mark.' The report lists 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. No other injuries were reported among witnesses or vehicle occupants. The crash highlights the lethal risk posed by uncontrolled vehicles and hazardous road conditions.
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Ford Sedan Slams Parked Car in Bronx▸Dec 6 - A Ford sedan veered off course on Reservoir Oval East. It struck a parked car. The driver, age 25, died at the scene. The street was quiet. The right side of the parked car crumpled. No warning. No escape.
A Ford sedan crashed into a parked car near 3250 Reservoir Oval East in the Bronx. The 25-year-old driver died at the scene. According to the police report, 'a Ford sedan veered into a parked car. The driver, 25, died at the scene. The right side of the parked car folded in. No screech, no chase—just a quiet street and a still body.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The impact left the parked car's right side crushed. No other injuries were reported. The crash unfolded in silence, leaving one dead and a street marked by twisted metal.
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Speeding BMW Kills Pedestrian on Bedford Avenue▸Dec 5 - A 61-year-old man crossed Bedford Avenue near midnight. A BMW sedan, moving too fast, hit him head-on. His head struck first. He died in the street. The driver sped north. No crosswalk marked the way.
A 61-year-old pedestrian was killed on Bedford Avenue late at night. According to the police report, a 2007 BMW sedan traveling north struck the man head-on as he crossed the street where there was no crosswalk or signal. The report states, “A speeding 2007 BMW struck him head-on. His head hit first. His insides tore. He died there, where no crosswalk marked the way.” The driver, a 19-year-old man, was identified as traveling at unsafe speed, which is listed as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered fatal head and internal injuries. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
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Pickup Turns Left, Kills Elderly Pedestrian▸Dec 5 - A Dodge pickup turned left at White and Lafayette. The driver struck an 83-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The bumper hit her head. She collapsed, unconscious. Internal injuries. She died on the street. The truck failed to yield.
An 83-year-old woman was killed at the corner of White Street and Lafayette Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a Dodge pickup truck, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The impact caused head trauma and internal injuries. She collapsed and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver held a permit from New Jersey. The report does not mention any actions by the victim that contributed to the crash. The deadly impact highlights the danger faced by pedestrians, even when following the signal.
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Elderly Driver Dies in Solo Expressway Crash▸Dec 5 - A Dodge sedan slammed hard on West Shore Expressway. The left front crumpled. The driver, a 73-year-old man, died at the wheel. He wore his belt. No other people were hurt. The crash ended before dawn.
A 73-year-old man driving a Dodge sedan northbound on West Shore Expressway crashed alone at 4:30 a.m. According to the police report, 'his chest met the wheel. Belted in, he died before dawn.' The vehicle’s left front bumper took the impact. The police report lists 'Physical Disability' as a contributing factor. No other vehicles or people were involved. The driver was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash resulted in the death of the driver, with no injuries to others.
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SUV Driver Distracted, Kills Elderly Pedestrian▸Dec 4 - An 81-year-old woman crossed West 92nd with the light. A southbound Ford SUV struck her head-on. She died in the street. The driver was distracted. The signal kept blinking. The city moved on.
An 81-year-old woman was killed at the corner of West 92nd Street and Columbus Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a southbound Ford SUV hit her head-on. She died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage. The driver, a 57-year-old man, was licensed and going straight ahead. The police report states, 'The driver was distracted.' No other injuries were reported. The woman was following the signal when struck.
Dec 22 - An 85-year-old man crossed Bliss Terrace at night. A sedan reversed. The bumper struck his head. He bled on the cold street. He died there. The driver failed to yield and backed unsafely. The street stayed silent after.
An 85-year-old pedestrian was killed on Bliss Terrace near 68th Street in Brooklyn when a sedan, backing east, struck him in the head. According to the police report, the man was crossing outside a crosswalk when the reversing vehicle hit him. He suffered severe bleeding and died at the scene. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver, a 42-year-old man, was licensed and alone in the car. No injuries were reported to the driver or other occupants. The crash highlights the danger when drivers back up without yielding to people on foot.
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Lexus Slams Taxi on West 61st, Driver Injured▸Dec 21 - A Lexus crashed into a taxi’s rear on West 61st. The Lexus driver, 38, was found unconscious with crush injuries. Police found drugs. The street froze under cold lights. Metal twisted. The city’s silence broke for sirens.
A southbound Lexus struck the back of a taxi on West 61st Street at West End Avenue in Manhattan. The 38-year-old Lexus driver suffered severe crush injuries and was found unconscious, according to the police report. The report states, “Drugs were found.” The crash involved two vehicles: a Lexus sedan and a Toyota taxi. Both drivers were licensed. The police report lists 'Drugs (illegal)' as a contributing factor. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The impact left the Lexus driver badly hurt. The street was left still, broken by the violence of the crash.
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BMW SUV Strikes Elderly Man on 73rd Avenue▸Dec 9 - An 82-year-old man crossed mid-block on 73rd Avenue. A BMW SUV hit him with its right front bumper. He fell, head bleeding, and never woke. The street stayed cold. The man died where he lay. The SUV kept going straight.
An 82-year-old pedestrian was killed on 73rd Avenue when a BMW SUV struck him mid-block. According to the police report, 'an 82-year-old man stepped into the street. A BMW SUV struck him with its right front bumper. He lay unconscious, head bleeding on cold asphalt. He never woke.' The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk, and the SUV was traveling straight ahead. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The impact proved fatal for the pedestrian.
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Sedan Strikes Woman in Crosswalk at Unsafe Speed▸Dec 8 - A sedan hit a woman in the crosswalk at 3rd Avenue and East 96th Street. She died on the street. Police cited unsafe speed and driver inattention. The bus behind did not strike her. The cold dark held her last breath.
A 40-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 3rd Avenue and East 96th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, a northbound sedan struck her full on as she crossed the intersection. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the sedan driver. The bus behind her did not make contact. The woman suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. The police report states, 'A woman, 40, stepped into the crosswalk against the light. A northbound sedan struck her full on. The bus behind never touched her. She died there, in the cold December dark.'
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Box Truck Fails to Yield, Cyclist Thrown Headfirst▸Dec 8 - A box truck stood still on Clinton Street. A 71-year-old woman biked past. Metal struck. She crashed headfirst. Blood pooled. She was conscious, torn open. The truck remained untouched. Failure to yield cut her down.
A crash at Clinton and Montague in Brooklyn left a 71-year-old woman injured. According to the police report, a box truck was stopped when the woman, riding her bike, passed by. Metal struck. She fell headfirst, suffering severe lacerations to her head. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The truck driver, a 25-year-old man, was not injured. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause was the truck driver's failure to yield. The truck showed no damage. The crash left the cyclist conscious but badly hurt.
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Sedan Turns Left, E-Scooter Rider Killed▸Dec 8 - A sedan turned left on West 161st. An e-scooter kept straight. The man on the scooter flew, helmet cracking on cold asphalt. Blood pooled. He died there, age forty-five. Aggressive driving marked the crash. The street stayed silent.
A sedan and an e-scooter collided at West 161st Street and Fort Washington Avenue in Manhattan. The sedan turned left while the e-scooter traveled straight. According to the police report, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' contributed to the crash. The e-scooter rider, a 45-year-old man, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. He wore a helmet, which cracked on impact. Blood pooled on the street. The man died at the scene. The sedan’s front end struck the scooter. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The police report lists aggressive driving as the primary factor. The helmet is mentioned only after the driver’s actions.
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Speeding SUV Slams Arthur Kill Road, Driver Killed▸Dec 8 - A speeding SUV tore down Arthur Kill Road. The unlicensed driver died from head wounds. His passenger survived, arm torn away. Metal twisted. Airbags burst. The night was silent. Speed left blood and ruin behind.
A crash on Arthur Kill Road left one man dead and another gravely injured. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV traveling at unsafe speed struck with force, crushing its front end. The unlicensed 44-year-old driver died from severe head wounds. His 28-year-old front passenger survived but suffered an arm amputation. Both had airbags deploy and wore lap belts. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The driver was unlicensed. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The crash left devastation in its wake.
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Suburban Turns, Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg in Brooklyn▸Dec 7 - A woman crossed with the signal at Union and 8th. A Suburban turned right. The bumper struck her knee. She fell. Her leg was crushed. Shock set in. The SUV stopped. The street stayed quiet.
A 31-year-old woman was crossing Union Street at 8th Avenue in Brooklyn with the signal when a Suburban SUV made a right turn and struck her. According to the police report, the vehicle’s right front bumper hit her knee, causing her to fall and suffer crush injuries to her leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was in shock after the crash. The SUV sustained no damage. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The woman’s injuries were severe, and the scene remained calm after the impact.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Head-On▸Dec 6 - A Cadillac SUV turned left on Ocean Avenue. Its bumper hit a 64-year-old man outside the crosswalk. He fell. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed conscious. The driver looked away. Distraction and inexperience steered the crash.
A Cadillac SUV making a left turn on Ocean Avenue near 1777 struck a 64-year-old man who was outside the crosswalk. According to the police report, 'The driver had looked away.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The crash data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV’s left front bumper hit the man, causing him to fall. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver distraction and inexperience as key failures in this crash.
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E-Scooter Hits Elderly Woman Head-On in Manhattan▸Dec 6 - An e-scooter struck an 80-year-old woman at 165 West End Avenue. She bled from the head but stayed conscious. The scooter did not stop. The street stayed silent. The woman lay hurt. The driver kept going.
An 80-year-old woman was hit head-on by an e-scooter at 165 West End Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she stepped from behind a parked car when the scooter struck her, causing severe bleeding from her head. She remained conscious after the impact. The e-scooter, traveling south and carrying two occupants, did not stop and continued straight. The report states, 'An 80-year-old woman stepped from behind a parked car. An e-scooter struck her head-on. She bled from the head. She stayed conscious. The scooter did not stop. It kept going straight.' The police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for all parties. No driver errors were officially recorded in the data. The incident left a vulnerable pedestrian injured while the scooter operator fled the scene.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Head-On▸Dec 6 - A Subaru turned left on Arden Avenue. The bumper smashed into a man’s head as he crossed with the signal. Blood spilled on the street. He lay cut and stunned. The walk signal blinked, cold and steady. The driver failed to yield.
A 47-year-old man was crossing Arden Avenue at Annadale Road with the signal when a Subaru SUV turned left and struck him in the head. According to the police report, 'The bumper struck his head. Blood pooled on cold asphalt. He lay cut and dazed.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations and shock. The driver, a 26-year-old woman, was making a left turn and failed to yield the right-of-way, as listed in the contributing factors. No injuries were reported for the driver or the vehicle registrant. The report highlights 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary driver error. The pedestrian was crossing legally at the intersection.
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Driverless SUV Crushes Road Worker on 8th Avenue▸Dec 6 - A driverless SUV rolled down slick 8th Avenue. It struck a 34-year-old man working in the street. Steel crushed his leg. He stayed conscious as the car pinned him. The SUV bore no mark. The street stayed wet. The danger was real.
A driverless SUV rolled on slippery pavement near 322 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The vehicle struck a 34-year-old man who was working in the roadway, crushing his leg and causing severe injuries. According to the police report, 'A driverless SUV rolled on slick pavement. It crushed a 34-year-old man working in the road. His leg shattered beneath the steel. He stayed awake. The car bore no mark.' The report lists 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. No other injuries were reported among witnesses or vehicle occupants. The crash highlights the lethal risk posed by uncontrolled vehicles and hazardous road conditions.
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Ford Sedan Slams Parked Car in Bronx▸Dec 6 - A Ford sedan veered off course on Reservoir Oval East. It struck a parked car. The driver, age 25, died at the scene. The street was quiet. The right side of the parked car crumpled. No warning. No escape.
A Ford sedan crashed into a parked car near 3250 Reservoir Oval East in the Bronx. The 25-year-old driver died at the scene. According to the police report, 'a Ford sedan veered into a parked car. The driver, 25, died at the scene. The right side of the parked car folded in. No screech, no chase—just a quiet street and a still body.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The impact left the parked car's right side crushed. No other injuries were reported. The crash unfolded in silence, leaving one dead and a street marked by twisted metal.
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Speeding BMW Kills Pedestrian on Bedford Avenue▸Dec 5 - A 61-year-old man crossed Bedford Avenue near midnight. A BMW sedan, moving too fast, hit him head-on. His head struck first. He died in the street. The driver sped north. No crosswalk marked the way.
A 61-year-old pedestrian was killed on Bedford Avenue late at night. According to the police report, a 2007 BMW sedan traveling north struck the man head-on as he crossed the street where there was no crosswalk or signal. The report states, “A speeding 2007 BMW struck him head-on. His head hit first. His insides tore. He died there, where no crosswalk marked the way.” The driver, a 19-year-old man, was identified as traveling at unsafe speed, which is listed as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered fatal head and internal injuries. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
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Pickup Turns Left, Kills Elderly Pedestrian▸Dec 5 - A Dodge pickup turned left at White and Lafayette. The driver struck an 83-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The bumper hit her head. She collapsed, unconscious. Internal injuries. She died on the street. The truck failed to yield.
An 83-year-old woman was killed at the corner of White Street and Lafayette Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a Dodge pickup truck, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The impact caused head trauma and internal injuries. She collapsed and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver held a permit from New Jersey. The report does not mention any actions by the victim that contributed to the crash. The deadly impact highlights the danger faced by pedestrians, even when following the signal.
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Elderly Driver Dies in Solo Expressway Crash▸Dec 5 - A Dodge sedan slammed hard on West Shore Expressway. The left front crumpled. The driver, a 73-year-old man, died at the wheel. He wore his belt. No other people were hurt. The crash ended before dawn.
A 73-year-old man driving a Dodge sedan northbound on West Shore Expressway crashed alone at 4:30 a.m. According to the police report, 'his chest met the wheel. Belted in, he died before dawn.' The vehicle’s left front bumper took the impact. The police report lists 'Physical Disability' as a contributing factor. No other vehicles or people were involved. The driver was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash resulted in the death of the driver, with no injuries to others.
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SUV Driver Distracted, Kills Elderly Pedestrian▸Dec 4 - An 81-year-old woman crossed West 92nd with the light. A southbound Ford SUV struck her head-on. She died in the street. The driver was distracted. The signal kept blinking. The city moved on.
An 81-year-old woman was killed at the corner of West 92nd Street and Columbus Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a southbound Ford SUV hit her head-on. She died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage. The driver, a 57-year-old man, was licensed and going straight ahead. The police report states, 'The driver was distracted.' No other injuries were reported. The woman was following the signal when struck.
Dec 21 - A Lexus crashed into a taxi’s rear on West 61st. The Lexus driver, 38, was found unconscious with crush injuries. Police found drugs. The street froze under cold lights. Metal twisted. The city’s silence broke for sirens.
A southbound Lexus struck the back of a taxi on West 61st Street at West End Avenue in Manhattan. The 38-year-old Lexus driver suffered severe crush injuries and was found unconscious, according to the police report. The report states, “Drugs were found.” The crash involved two vehicles: a Lexus sedan and a Toyota taxi. Both drivers were licensed. The police report lists 'Drugs (illegal)' as a contributing factor. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The impact left the Lexus driver badly hurt. The street was left still, broken by the violence of the crash.
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BMW SUV Strikes Elderly Man on 73rd Avenue▸Dec 9 - An 82-year-old man crossed mid-block on 73rd Avenue. A BMW SUV hit him with its right front bumper. He fell, head bleeding, and never woke. The street stayed cold. The man died where he lay. The SUV kept going straight.
An 82-year-old pedestrian was killed on 73rd Avenue when a BMW SUV struck him mid-block. According to the police report, 'an 82-year-old man stepped into the street. A BMW SUV struck him with its right front bumper. He lay unconscious, head bleeding on cold asphalt. He never woke.' The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk, and the SUV was traveling straight ahead. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The impact proved fatal for the pedestrian.
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Sedan Strikes Woman in Crosswalk at Unsafe Speed▸Dec 8 - A sedan hit a woman in the crosswalk at 3rd Avenue and East 96th Street. She died on the street. Police cited unsafe speed and driver inattention. The bus behind did not strike her. The cold dark held her last breath.
A 40-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 3rd Avenue and East 96th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, a northbound sedan struck her full on as she crossed the intersection. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the sedan driver. The bus behind her did not make contact. The woman suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. The police report states, 'A woman, 40, stepped into the crosswalk against the light. A northbound sedan struck her full on. The bus behind never touched her. She died there, in the cold December dark.'
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Box Truck Fails to Yield, Cyclist Thrown Headfirst▸Dec 8 - A box truck stood still on Clinton Street. A 71-year-old woman biked past. Metal struck. She crashed headfirst. Blood pooled. She was conscious, torn open. The truck remained untouched. Failure to yield cut her down.
A crash at Clinton and Montague in Brooklyn left a 71-year-old woman injured. According to the police report, a box truck was stopped when the woman, riding her bike, passed by. Metal struck. She fell headfirst, suffering severe lacerations to her head. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The truck driver, a 25-year-old man, was not injured. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause was the truck driver's failure to yield. The truck showed no damage. The crash left the cyclist conscious but badly hurt.
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Sedan Turns Left, E-Scooter Rider Killed▸Dec 8 - A sedan turned left on West 161st. An e-scooter kept straight. The man on the scooter flew, helmet cracking on cold asphalt. Blood pooled. He died there, age forty-five. Aggressive driving marked the crash. The street stayed silent.
A sedan and an e-scooter collided at West 161st Street and Fort Washington Avenue in Manhattan. The sedan turned left while the e-scooter traveled straight. According to the police report, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' contributed to the crash. The e-scooter rider, a 45-year-old man, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. He wore a helmet, which cracked on impact. Blood pooled on the street. The man died at the scene. The sedan’s front end struck the scooter. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The police report lists aggressive driving as the primary factor. The helmet is mentioned only after the driver’s actions.
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Speeding SUV Slams Arthur Kill Road, Driver Killed▸Dec 8 - A speeding SUV tore down Arthur Kill Road. The unlicensed driver died from head wounds. His passenger survived, arm torn away. Metal twisted. Airbags burst. The night was silent. Speed left blood and ruin behind.
A crash on Arthur Kill Road left one man dead and another gravely injured. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV traveling at unsafe speed struck with force, crushing its front end. The unlicensed 44-year-old driver died from severe head wounds. His 28-year-old front passenger survived but suffered an arm amputation. Both had airbags deploy and wore lap belts. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The driver was unlicensed. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The crash left devastation in its wake.
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Suburban Turns, Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg in Brooklyn▸Dec 7 - A woman crossed with the signal at Union and 8th. A Suburban turned right. The bumper struck her knee. She fell. Her leg was crushed. Shock set in. The SUV stopped. The street stayed quiet.
A 31-year-old woman was crossing Union Street at 8th Avenue in Brooklyn with the signal when a Suburban SUV made a right turn and struck her. According to the police report, the vehicle’s right front bumper hit her knee, causing her to fall and suffer crush injuries to her leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was in shock after the crash. The SUV sustained no damage. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The woman’s injuries were severe, and the scene remained calm after the impact.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Head-On▸Dec 6 - A Cadillac SUV turned left on Ocean Avenue. Its bumper hit a 64-year-old man outside the crosswalk. He fell. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed conscious. The driver looked away. Distraction and inexperience steered the crash.
A Cadillac SUV making a left turn on Ocean Avenue near 1777 struck a 64-year-old man who was outside the crosswalk. According to the police report, 'The driver had looked away.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The crash data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV’s left front bumper hit the man, causing him to fall. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver distraction and inexperience as key failures in this crash.
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E-Scooter Hits Elderly Woman Head-On in Manhattan▸Dec 6 - An e-scooter struck an 80-year-old woman at 165 West End Avenue. She bled from the head but stayed conscious. The scooter did not stop. The street stayed silent. The woman lay hurt. The driver kept going.
An 80-year-old woman was hit head-on by an e-scooter at 165 West End Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she stepped from behind a parked car when the scooter struck her, causing severe bleeding from her head. She remained conscious after the impact. The e-scooter, traveling south and carrying two occupants, did not stop and continued straight. The report states, 'An 80-year-old woman stepped from behind a parked car. An e-scooter struck her head-on. She bled from the head. She stayed conscious. The scooter did not stop. It kept going straight.' The police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for all parties. No driver errors were officially recorded in the data. The incident left a vulnerable pedestrian injured while the scooter operator fled the scene.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Head-On▸Dec 6 - A Subaru turned left on Arden Avenue. The bumper smashed into a man’s head as he crossed with the signal. Blood spilled on the street. He lay cut and stunned. The walk signal blinked, cold and steady. The driver failed to yield.
A 47-year-old man was crossing Arden Avenue at Annadale Road with the signal when a Subaru SUV turned left and struck him in the head. According to the police report, 'The bumper struck his head. Blood pooled on cold asphalt. He lay cut and dazed.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations and shock. The driver, a 26-year-old woman, was making a left turn and failed to yield the right-of-way, as listed in the contributing factors. No injuries were reported for the driver or the vehicle registrant. The report highlights 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary driver error. The pedestrian was crossing legally at the intersection.
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Driverless SUV Crushes Road Worker on 8th Avenue▸Dec 6 - A driverless SUV rolled down slick 8th Avenue. It struck a 34-year-old man working in the street. Steel crushed his leg. He stayed conscious as the car pinned him. The SUV bore no mark. The street stayed wet. The danger was real.
A driverless SUV rolled on slippery pavement near 322 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The vehicle struck a 34-year-old man who was working in the roadway, crushing his leg and causing severe injuries. According to the police report, 'A driverless SUV rolled on slick pavement. It crushed a 34-year-old man working in the road. His leg shattered beneath the steel. He stayed awake. The car bore no mark.' The report lists 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. No other injuries were reported among witnesses or vehicle occupants. The crash highlights the lethal risk posed by uncontrolled vehicles and hazardous road conditions.
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Ford Sedan Slams Parked Car in Bronx▸Dec 6 - A Ford sedan veered off course on Reservoir Oval East. It struck a parked car. The driver, age 25, died at the scene. The street was quiet. The right side of the parked car crumpled. No warning. No escape.
A Ford sedan crashed into a parked car near 3250 Reservoir Oval East in the Bronx. The 25-year-old driver died at the scene. According to the police report, 'a Ford sedan veered into a parked car. The driver, 25, died at the scene. The right side of the parked car folded in. No screech, no chase—just a quiet street and a still body.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The impact left the parked car's right side crushed. No other injuries were reported. The crash unfolded in silence, leaving one dead and a street marked by twisted metal.
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Speeding BMW Kills Pedestrian on Bedford Avenue▸Dec 5 - A 61-year-old man crossed Bedford Avenue near midnight. A BMW sedan, moving too fast, hit him head-on. His head struck first. He died in the street. The driver sped north. No crosswalk marked the way.
A 61-year-old pedestrian was killed on Bedford Avenue late at night. According to the police report, a 2007 BMW sedan traveling north struck the man head-on as he crossed the street where there was no crosswalk or signal. The report states, “A speeding 2007 BMW struck him head-on. His head hit first. His insides tore. He died there, where no crosswalk marked the way.” The driver, a 19-year-old man, was identified as traveling at unsafe speed, which is listed as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered fatal head and internal injuries. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
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Pickup Turns Left, Kills Elderly Pedestrian▸Dec 5 - A Dodge pickup turned left at White and Lafayette. The driver struck an 83-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The bumper hit her head. She collapsed, unconscious. Internal injuries. She died on the street. The truck failed to yield.
An 83-year-old woman was killed at the corner of White Street and Lafayette Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a Dodge pickup truck, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The impact caused head trauma and internal injuries. She collapsed and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver held a permit from New Jersey. The report does not mention any actions by the victim that contributed to the crash. The deadly impact highlights the danger faced by pedestrians, even when following the signal.
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Elderly Driver Dies in Solo Expressway Crash▸Dec 5 - A Dodge sedan slammed hard on West Shore Expressway. The left front crumpled. The driver, a 73-year-old man, died at the wheel. He wore his belt. No other people were hurt. The crash ended before dawn.
A 73-year-old man driving a Dodge sedan northbound on West Shore Expressway crashed alone at 4:30 a.m. According to the police report, 'his chest met the wheel. Belted in, he died before dawn.' The vehicle’s left front bumper took the impact. The police report lists 'Physical Disability' as a contributing factor. No other vehicles or people were involved. The driver was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash resulted in the death of the driver, with no injuries to others.
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SUV Driver Distracted, Kills Elderly Pedestrian▸Dec 4 - An 81-year-old woman crossed West 92nd with the light. A southbound Ford SUV struck her head-on. She died in the street. The driver was distracted. The signal kept blinking. The city moved on.
An 81-year-old woman was killed at the corner of West 92nd Street and Columbus Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a southbound Ford SUV hit her head-on. She died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage. The driver, a 57-year-old man, was licensed and going straight ahead. The police report states, 'The driver was distracted.' No other injuries were reported. The woman was following the signal when struck.
Dec 9 - An 82-year-old man crossed mid-block on 73rd Avenue. A BMW SUV hit him with its right front bumper. He fell, head bleeding, and never woke. The street stayed cold. The man died where he lay. The SUV kept going straight.
An 82-year-old pedestrian was killed on 73rd Avenue when a BMW SUV struck him mid-block. According to the police report, 'an 82-year-old man stepped into the street. A BMW SUV struck him with its right front bumper. He lay unconscious, head bleeding on cold asphalt. He never woke.' The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk, and the SUV was traveling straight ahead. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The impact proved fatal for the pedestrian.
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Sedan Strikes Woman in Crosswalk at Unsafe Speed▸Dec 8 - A sedan hit a woman in the crosswalk at 3rd Avenue and East 96th Street. She died on the street. Police cited unsafe speed and driver inattention. The bus behind did not strike her. The cold dark held her last breath.
A 40-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 3rd Avenue and East 96th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, a northbound sedan struck her full on as she crossed the intersection. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the sedan driver. The bus behind her did not make contact. The woman suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. The police report states, 'A woman, 40, stepped into the crosswalk against the light. A northbound sedan struck her full on. The bus behind never touched her. She died there, in the cold December dark.'
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Box Truck Fails to Yield, Cyclist Thrown Headfirst▸Dec 8 - A box truck stood still on Clinton Street. A 71-year-old woman biked past. Metal struck. She crashed headfirst. Blood pooled. She was conscious, torn open. The truck remained untouched. Failure to yield cut her down.
A crash at Clinton and Montague in Brooklyn left a 71-year-old woman injured. According to the police report, a box truck was stopped when the woman, riding her bike, passed by. Metal struck. She fell headfirst, suffering severe lacerations to her head. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The truck driver, a 25-year-old man, was not injured. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause was the truck driver's failure to yield. The truck showed no damage. The crash left the cyclist conscious but badly hurt.
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Sedan Turns Left, E-Scooter Rider Killed▸Dec 8 - A sedan turned left on West 161st. An e-scooter kept straight. The man on the scooter flew, helmet cracking on cold asphalt. Blood pooled. He died there, age forty-five. Aggressive driving marked the crash. The street stayed silent.
A sedan and an e-scooter collided at West 161st Street and Fort Washington Avenue in Manhattan. The sedan turned left while the e-scooter traveled straight. According to the police report, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' contributed to the crash. The e-scooter rider, a 45-year-old man, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. He wore a helmet, which cracked on impact. Blood pooled on the street. The man died at the scene. The sedan’s front end struck the scooter. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The police report lists aggressive driving as the primary factor. The helmet is mentioned only after the driver’s actions.
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Speeding SUV Slams Arthur Kill Road, Driver Killed▸Dec 8 - A speeding SUV tore down Arthur Kill Road. The unlicensed driver died from head wounds. His passenger survived, arm torn away. Metal twisted. Airbags burst. The night was silent. Speed left blood and ruin behind.
A crash on Arthur Kill Road left one man dead and another gravely injured. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV traveling at unsafe speed struck with force, crushing its front end. The unlicensed 44-year-old driver died from severe head wounds. His 28-year-old front passenger survived but suffered an arm amputation. Both had airbags deploy and wore lap belts. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The driver was unlicensed. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The crash left devastation in its wake.
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Suburban Turns, Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg in Brooklyn▸Dec 7 - A woman crossed with the signal at Union and 8th. A Suburban turned right. The bumper struck her knee. She fell. Her leg was crushed. Shock set in. The SUV stopped. The street stayed quiet.
A 31-year-old woman was crossing Union Street at 8th Avenue in Brooklyn with the signal when a Suburban SUV made a right turn and struck her. According to the police report, the vehicle’s right front bumper hit her knee, causing her to fall and suffer crush injuries to her leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was in shock after the crash. The SUV sustained no damage. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The woman’s injuries were severe, and the scene remained calm after the impact.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Head-On▸Dec 6 - A Cadillac SUV turned left on Ocean Avenue. Its bumper hit a 64-year-old man outside the crosswalk. He fell. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed conscious. The driver looked away. Distraction and inexperience steered the crash.
A Cadillac SUV making a left turn on Ocean Avenue near 1777 struck a 64-year-old man who was outside the crosswalk. According to the police report, 'The driver had looked away.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The crash data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV’s left front bumper hit the man, causing him to fall. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver distraction and inexperience as key failures in this crash.
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E-Scooter Hits Elderly Woman Head-On in Manhattan▸Dec 6 - An e-scooter struck an 80-year-old woman at 165 West End Avenue. She bled from the head but stayed conscious. The scooter did not stop. The street stayed silent. The woman lay hurt. The driver kept going.
An 80-year-old woman was hit head-on by an e-scooter at 165 West End Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she stepped from behind a parked car when the scooter struck her, causing severe bleeding from her head. She remained conscious after the impact. The e-scooter, traveling south and carrying two occupants, did not stop and continued straight. The report states, 'An 80-year-old woman stepped from behind a parked car. An e-scooter struck her head-on. She bled from the head. She stayed conscious. The scooter did not stop. It kept going straight.' The police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for all parties. No driver errors were officially recorded in the data. The incident left a vulnerable pedestrian injured while the scooter operator fled the scene.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Head-On▸Dec 6 - A Subaru turned left on Arden Avenue. The bumper smashed into a man’s head as he crossed with the signal. Blood spilled on the street. He lay cut and stunned. The walk signal blinked, cold and steady. The driver failed to yield.
A 47-year-old man was crossing Arden Avenue at Annadale Road with the signal when a Subaru SUV turned left and struck him in the head. According to the police report, 'The bumper struck his head. Blood pooled on cold asphalt. He lay cut and dazed.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations and shock. The driver, a 26-year-old woman, was making a left turn and failed to yield the right-of-way, as listed in the contributing factors. No injuries were reported for the driver or the vehicle registrant. The report highlights 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary driver error. The pedestrian was crossing legally at the intersection.
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Driverless SUV Crushes Road Worker on 8th Avenue▸Dec 6 - A driverless SUV rolled down slick 8th Avenue. It struck a 34-year-old man working in the street. Steel crushed his leg. He stayed conscious as the car pinned him. The SUV bore no mark. The street stayed wet. The danger was real.
A driverless SUV rolled on slippery pavement near 322 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The vehicle struck a 34-year-old man who was working in the roadway, crushing his leg and causing severe injuries. According to the police report, 'A driverless SUV rolled on slick pavement. It crushed a 34-year-old man working in the road. His leg shattered beneath the steel. He stayed awake. The car bore no mark.' The report lists 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. No other injuries were reported among witnesses or vehicle occupants. The crash highlights the lethal risk posed by uncontrolled vehicles and hazardous road conditions.
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Ford Sedan Slams Parked Car in Bronx▸Dec 6 - A Ford sedan veered off course on Reservoir Oval East. It struck a parked car. The driver, age 25, died at the scene. The street was quiet. The right side of the parked car crumpled. No warning. No escape.
A Ford sedan crashed into a parked car near 3250 Reservoir Oval East in the Bronx. The 25-year-old driver died at the scene. According to the police report, 'a Ford sedan veered into a parked car. The driver, 25, died at the scene. The right side of the parked car folded in. No screech, no chase—just a quiet street and a still body.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The impact left the parked car's right side crushed. No other injuries were reported. The crash unfolded in silence, leaving one dead and a street marked by twisted metal.
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Speeding BMW Kills Pedestrian on Bedford Avenue▸Dec 5 - A 61-year-old man crossed Bedford Avenue near midnight. A BMW sedan, moving too fast, hit him head-on. His head struck first. He died in the street. The driver sped north. No crosswalk marked the way.
A 61-year-old pedestrian was killed on Bedford Avenue late at night. According to the police report, a 2007 BMW sedan traveling north struck the man head-on as he crossed the street where there was no crosswalk or signal. The report states, “A speeding 2007 BMW struck him head-on. His head hit first. His insides tore. He died there, where no crosswalk marked the way.” The driver, a 19-year-old man, was identified as traveling at unsafe speed, which is listed as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered fatal head and internal injuries. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
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Pickup Turns Left, Kills Elderly Pedestrian▸Dec 5 - A Dodge pickup turned left at White and Lafayette. The driver struck an 83-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The bumper hit her head. She collapsed, unconscious. Internal injuries. She died on the street. The truck failed to yield.
An 83-year-old woman was killed at the corner of White Street and Lafayette Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a Dodge pickup truck, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The impact caused head trauma and internal injuries. She collapsed and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver held a permit from New Jersey. The report does not mention any actions by the victim that contributed to the crash. The deadly impact highlights the danger faced by pedestrians, even when following the signal.
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Elderly Driver Dies in Solo Expressway Crash▸Dec 5 - A Dodge sedan slammed hard on West Shore Expressway. The left front crumpled. The driver, a 73-year-old man, died at the wheel. He wore his belt. No other people were hurt. The crash ended before dawn.
A 73-year-old man driving a Dodge sedan northbound on West Shore Expressway crashed alone at 4:30 a.m. According to the police report, 'his chest met the wheel. Belted in, he died before dawn.' The vehicle’s left front bumper took the impact. The police report lists 'Physical Disability' as a contributing factor. No other vehicles or people were involved. The driver was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash resulted in the death of the driver, with no injuries to others.
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SUV Driver Distracted, Kills Elderly Pedestrian▸Dec 4 - An 81-year-old woman crossed West 92nd with the light. A southbound Ford SUV struck her head-on. She died in the street. The driver was distracted. The signal kept blinking. The city moved on.
An 81-year-old woman was killed at the corner of West 92nd Street and Columbus Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a southbound Ford SUV hit her head-on. She died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage. The driver, a 57-year-old man, was licensed and going straight ahead. The police report states, 'The driver was distracted.' No other injuries were reported. The woman was following the signal when struck.
Dec 8 - A sedan hit a woman in the crosswalk at 3rd Avenue and East 96th Street. She died on the street. Police cited unsafe speed and driver inattention. The bus behind did not strike her. The cold dark held her last breath.
A 40-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 3rd Avenue and East 96th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, a northbound sedan struck her full on as she crossed the intersection. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the sedan driver. The bus behind her did not make contact. The woman suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. The police report states, 'A woman, 40, stepped into the crosswalk against the light. A northbound sedan struck her full on. The bus behind never touched her. She died there, in the cold December dark.'
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Box Truck Fails to Yield, Cyclist Thrown Headfirst▸Dec 8 - A box truck stood still on Clinton Street. A 71-year-old woman biked past. Metal struck. She crashed headfirst. Blood pooled. She was conscious, torn open. The truck remained untouched. Failure to yield cut her down.
A crash at Clinton and Montague in Brooklyn left a 71-year-old woman injured. According to the police report, a box truck was stopped when the woman, riding her bike, passed by. Metal struck. She fell headfirst, suffering severe lacerations to her head. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The truck driver, a 25-year-old man, was not injured. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause was the truck driver's failure to yield. The truck showed no damage. The crash left the cyclist conscious but badly hurt.
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Sedan Turns Left, E-Scooter Rider Killed▸Dec 8 - A sedan turned left on West 161st. An e-scooter kept straight. The man on the scooter flew, helmet cracking on cold asphalt. Blood pooled. He died there, age forty-five. Aggressive driving marked the crash. The street stayed silent.
A sedan and an e-scooter collided at West 161st Street and Fort Washington Avenue in Manhattan. The sedan turned left while the e-scooter traveled straight. According to the police report, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' contributed to the crash. The e-scooter rider, a 45-year-old man, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. He wore a helmet, which cracked on impact. Blood pooled on the street. The man died at the scene. The sedan’s front end struck the scooter. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The police report lists aggressive driving as the primary factor. The helmet is mentioned only after the driver’s actions.
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Speeding SUV Slams Arthur Kill Road, Driver Killed▸Dec 8 - A speeding SUV tore down Arthur Kill Road. The unlicensed driver died from head wounds. His passenger survived, arm torn away. Metal twisted. Airbags burst. The night was silent. Speed left blood and ruin behind.
A crash on Arthur Kill Road left one man dead and another gravely injured. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV traveling at unsafe speed struck with force, crushing its front end. The unlicensed 44-year-old driver died from severe head wounds. His 28-year-old front passenger survived but suffered an arm amputation. Both had airbags deploy and wore lap belts. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The driver was unlicensed. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The crash left devastation in its wake.
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Suburban Turns, Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg in Brooklyn▸Dec 7 - A woman crossed with the signal at Union and 8th. A Suburban turned right. The bumper struck her knee. She fell. Her leg was crushed. Shock set in. The SUV stopped. The street stayed quiet.
A 31-year-old woman was crossing Union Street at 8th Avenue in Brooklyn with the signal when a Suburban SUV made a right turn and struck her. According to the police report, the vehicle’s right front bumper hit her knee, causing her to fall and suffer crush injuries to her leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was in shock after the crash. The SUV sustained no damage. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The woman’s injuries were severe, and the scene remained calm after the impact.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Head-On▸Dec 6 - A Cadillac SUV turned left on Ocean Avenue. Its bumper hit a 64-year-old man outside the crosswalk. He fell. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed conscious. The driver looked away. Distraction and inexperience steered the crash.
A Cadillac SUV making a left turn on Ocean Avenue near 1777 struck a 64-year-old man who was outside the crosswalk. According to the police report, 'The driver had looked away.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The crash data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV’s left front bumper hit the man, causing him to fall. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver distraction and inexperience as key failures in this crash.
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E-Scooter Hits Elderly Woman Head-On in Manhattan▸Dec 6 - An e-scooter struck an 80-year-old woman at 165 West End Avenue. She bled from the head but stayed conscious. The scooter did not stop. The street stayed silent. The woman lay hurt. The driver kept going.
An 80-year-old woman was hit head-on by an e-scooter at 165 West End Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she stepped from behind a parked car when the scooter struck her, causing severe bleeding from her head. She remained conscious after the impact. The e-scooter, traveling south and carrying two occupants, did not stop and continued straight. The report states, 'An 80-year-old woman stepped from behind a parked car. An e-scooter struck her head-on. She bled from the head. She stayed conscious. The scooter did not stop. It kept going straight.' The police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for all parties. No driver errors were officially recorded in the data. The incident left a vulnerable pedestrian injured while the scooter operator fled the scene.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Head-On▸Dec 6 - A Subaru turned left on Arden Avenue. The bumper smashed into a man’s head as he crossed with the signal. Blood spilled on the street. He lay cut and stunned. The walk signal blinked, cold and steady. The driver failed to yield.
A 47-year-old man was crossing Arden Avenue at Annadale Road with the signal when a Subaru SUV turned left and struck him in the head. According to the police report, 'The bumper struck his head. Blood pooled on cold asphalt. He lay cut and dazed.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations and shock. The driver, a 26-year-old woman, was making a left turn and failed to yield the right-of-way, as listed in the contributing factors. No injuries were reported for the driver or the vehicle registrant. The report highlights 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary driver error. The pedestrian was crossing legally at the intersection.
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Driverless SUV Crushes Road Worker on 8th Avenue▸Dec 6 - A driverless SUV rolled down slick 8th Avenue. It struck a 34-year-old man working in the street. Steel crushed his leg. He stayed conscious as the car pinned him. The SUV bore no mark. The street stayed wet. The danger was real.
A driverless SUV rolled on slippery pavement near 322 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The vehicle struck a 34-year-old man who was working in the roadway, crushing his leg and causing severe injuries. According to the police report, 'A driverless SUV rolled on slick pavement. It crushed a 34-year-old man working in the road. His leg shattered beneath the steel. He stayed awake. The car bore no mark.' The report lists 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. No other injuries were reported among witnesses or vehicle occupants. The crash highlights the lethal risk posed by uncontrolled vehicles and hazardous road conditions.
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Ford Sedan Slams Parked Car in Bronx▸Dec 6 - A Ford sedan veered off course on Reservoir Oval East. It struck a parked car. The driver, age 25, died at the scene. The street was quiet. The right side of the parked car crumpled. No warning. No escape.
A Ford sedan crashed into a parked car near 3250 Reservoir Oval East in the Bronx. The 25-year-old driver died at the scene. According to the police report, 'a Ford sedan veered into a parked car. The driver, 25, died at the scene. The right side of the parked car folded in. No screech, no chase—just a quiet street and a still body.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The impact left the parked car's right side crushed. No other injuries were reported. The crash unfolded in silence, leaving one dead and a street marked by twisted metal.
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Speeding BMW Kills Pedestrian on Bedford Avenue▸Dec 5 - A 61-year-old man crossed Bedford Avenue near midnight. A BMW sedan, moving too fast, hit him head-on. His head struck first. He died in the street. The driver sped north. No crosswalk marked the way.
A 61-year-old pedestrian was killed on Bedford Avenue late at night. According to the police report, a 2007 BMW sedan traveling north struck the man head-on as he crossed the street where there was no crosswalk or signal. The report states, “A speeding 2007 BMW struck him head-on. His head hit first. His insides tore. He died there, where no crosswalk marked the way.” The driver, a 19-year-old man, was identified as traveling at unsafe speed, which is listed as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered fatal head and internal injuries. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
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Pickup Turns Left, Kills Elderly Pedestrian▸Dec 5 - A Dodge pickup turned left at White and Lafayette. The driver struck an 83-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The bumper hit her head. She collapsed, unconscious. Internal injuries. She died on the street. The truck failed to yield.
An 83-year-old woman was killed at the corner of White Street and Lafayette Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a Dodge pickup truck, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The impact caused head trauma and internal injuries. She collapsed and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver held a permit from New Jersey. The report does not mention any actions by the victim that contributed to the crash. The deadly impact highlights the danger faced by pedestrians, even when following the signal.
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Elderly Driver Dies in Solo Expressway Crash▸Dec 5 - A Dodge sedan slammed hard on West Shore Expressway. The left front crumpled. The driver, a 73-year-old man, died at the wheel. He wore his belt. No other people were hurt. The crash ended before dawn.
A 73-year-old man driving a Dodge sedan northbound on West Shore Expressway crashed alone at 4:30 a.m. According to the police report, 'his chest met the wheel. Belted in, he died before dawn.' The vehicle’s left front bumper took the impact. The police report lists 'Physical Disability' as a contributing factor. No other vehicles or people were involved. The driver was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash resulted in the death of the driver, with no injuries to others.
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SUV Driver Distracted, Kills Elderly Pedestrian▸Dec 4 - An 81-year-old woman crossed West 92nd with the light. A southbound Ford SUV struck her head-on. She died in the street. The driver was distracted. The signal kept blinking. The city moved on.
An 81-year-old woman was killed at the corner of West 92nd Street and Columbus Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a southbound Ford SUV hit her head-on. She died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage. The driver, a 57-year-old man, was licensed and going straight ahead. The police report states, 'The driver was distracted.' No other injuries were reported. The woman was following the signal when struck.
Dec 8 - A box truck stood still on Clinton Street. A 71-year-old woman biked past. Metal struck. She crashed headfirst. Blood pooled. She was conscious, torn open. The truck remained untouched. Failure to yield cut her down.
A crash at Clinton and Montague in Brooklyn left a 71-year-old woman injured. According to the police report, a box truck was stopped when the woman, riding her bike, passed by. Metal struck. She fell headfirst, suffering severe lacerations to her head. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The truck driver, a 25-year-old man, was not injured. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause was the truck driver's failure to yield. The truck showed no damage. The crash left the cyclist conscious but badly hurt.
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Sedan Turns Left, E-Scooter Rider Killed▸Dec 8 - A sedan turned left on West 161st. An e-scooter kept straight. The man on the scooter flew, helmet cracking on cold asphalt. Blood pooled. He died there, age forty-five. Aggressive driving marked the crash. The street stayed silent.
A sedan and an e-scooter collided at West 161st Street and Fort Washington Avenue in Manhattan. The sedan turned left while the e-scooter traveled straight. According to the police report, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' contributed to the crash. The e-scooter rider, a 45-year-old man, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. He wore a helmet, which cracked on impact. Blood pooled on the street. The man died at the scene. The sedan’s front end struck the scooter. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The police report lists aggressive driving as the primary factor. The helmet is mentioned only after the driver’s actions.
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Speeding SUV Slams Arthur Kill Road, Driver Killed▸Dec 8 - A speeding SUV tore down Arthur Kill Road. The unlicensed driver died from head wounds. His passenger survived, arm torn away. Metal twisted. Airbags burst. The night was silent. Speed left blood and ruin behind.
A crash on Arthur Kill Road left one man dead and another gravely injured. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV traveling at unsafe speed struck with force, crushing its front end. The unlicensed 44-year-old driver died from severe head wounds. His 28-year-old front passenger survived but suffered an arm amputation. Both had airbags deploy and wore lap belts. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The driver was unlicensed. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The crash left devastation in its wake.
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Suburban Turns, Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg in Brooklyn▸Dec 7 - A woman crossed with the signal at Union and 8th. A Suburban turned right. The bumper struck her knee. She fell. Her leg was crushed. Shock set in. The SUV stopped. The street stayed quiet.
A 31-year-old woman was crossing Union Street at 8th Avenue in Brooklyn with the signal when a Suburban SUV made a right turn and struck her. According to the police report, the vehicle’s right front bumper hit her knee, causing her to fall and suffer crush injuries to her leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was in shock after the crash. The SUV sustained no damage. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The woman’s injuries were severe, and the scene remained calm after the impact.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Head-On▸Dec 6 - A Cadillac SUV turned left on Ocean Avenue. Its bumper hit a 64-year-old man outside the crosswalk. He fell. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed conscious. The driver looked away. Distraction and inexperience steered the crash.
A Cadillac SUV making a left turn on Ocean Avenue near 1777 struck a 64-year-old man who was outside the crosswalk. According to the police report, 'The driver had looked away.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The crash data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV’s left front bumper hit the man, causing him to fall. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver distraction and inexperience as key failures in this crash.
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E-Scooter Hits Elderly Woman Head-On in Manhattan▸Dec 6 - An e-scooter struck an 80-year-old woman at 165 West End Avenue. She bled from the head but stayed conscious. The scooter did not stop. The street stayed silent. The woman lay hurt. The driver kept going.
An 80-year-old woman was hit head-on by an e-scooter at 165 West End Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she stepped from behind a parked car when the scooter struck her, causing severe bleeding from her head. She remained conscious after the impact. The e-scooter, traveling south and carrying two occupants, did not stop and continued straight. The report states, 'An 80-year-old woman stepped from behind a parked car. An e-scooter struck her head-on. She bled from the head. She stayed conscious. The scooter did not stop. It kept going straight.' The police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for all parties. No driver errors were officially recorded in the data. The incident left a vulnerable pedestrian injured while the scooter operator fled the scene.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Head-On▸Dec 6 - A Subaru turned left on Arden Avenue. The bumper smashed into a man’s head as he crossed with the signal. Blood spilled on the street. He lay cut and stunned. The walk signal blinked, cold and steady. The driver failed to yield.
A 47-year-old man was crossing Arden Avenue at Annadale Road with the signal when a Subaru SUV turned left and struck him in the head. According to the police report, 'The bumper struck his head. Blood pooled on cold asphalt. He lay cut and dazed.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations and shock. The driver, a 26-year-old woman, was making a left turn and failed to yield the right-of-way, as listed in the contributing factors. No injuries were reported for the driver or the vehicle registrant. The report highlights 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary driver error. The pedestrian was crossing legally at the intersection.
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Driverless SUV Crushes Road Worker on 8th Avenue▸Dec 6 - A driverless SUV rolled down slick 8th Avenue. It struck a 34-year-old man working in the street. Steel crushed his leg. He stayed conscious as the car pinned him. The SUV bore no mark. The street stayed wet. The danger was real.
A driverless SUV rolled on slippery pavement near 322 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The vehicle struck a 34-year-old man who was working in the roadway, crushing his leg and causing severe injuries. According to the police report, 'A driverless SUV rolled on slick pavement. It crushed a 34-year-old man working in the road. His leg shattered beneath the steel. He stayed awake. The car bore no mark.' The report lists 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. No other injuries were reported among witnesses or vehicle occupants. The crash highlights the lethal risk posed by uncontrolled vehicles and hazardous road conditions.
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Ford Sedan Slams Parked Car in Bronx▸Dec 6 - A Ford sedan veered off course on Reservoir Oval East. It struck a parked car. The driver, age 25, died at the scene. The street was quiet. The right side of the parked car crumpled. No warning. No escape.
A Ford sedan crashed into a parked car near 3250 Reservoir Oval East in the Bronx. The 25-year-old driver died at the scene. According to the police report, 'a Ford sedan veered into a parked car. The driver, 25, died at the scene. The right side of the parked car folded in. No screech, no chase—just a quiet street and a still body.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The impact left the parked car's right side crushed. No other injuries were reported. The crash unfolded in silence, leaving one dead and a street marked by twisted metal.
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Speeding BMW Kills Pedestrian on Bedford Avenue▸Dec 5 - A 61-year-old man crossed Bedford Avenue near midnight. A BMW sedan, moving too fast, hit him head-on. His head struck first. He died in the street. The driver sped north. No crosswalk marked the way.
A 61-year-old pedestrian was killed on Bedford Avenue late at night. According to the police report, a 2007 BMW sedan traveling north struck the man head-on as he crossed the street where there was no crosswalk or signal. The report states, “A speeding 2007 BMW struck him head-on. His head hit first. His insides tore. He died there, where no crosswalk marked the way.” The driver, a 19-year-old man, was identified as traveling at unsafe speed, which is listed as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered fatal head and internal injuries. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
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Pickup Turns Left, Kills Elderly Pedestrian▸Dec 5 - A Dodge pickup turned left at White and Lafayette. The driver struck an 83-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The bumper hit her head. She collapsed, unconscious. Internal injuries. She died on the street. The truck failed to yield.
An 83-year-old woman was killed at the corner of White Street and Lafayette Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a Dodge pickup truck, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The impact caused head trauma and internal injuries. She collapsed and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver held a permit from New Jersey. The report does not mention any actions by the victim that contributed to the crash. The deadly impact highlights the danger faced by pedestrians, even when following the signal.
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Elderly Driver Dies in Solo Expressway Crash▸Dec 5 - A Dodge sedan slammed hard on West Shore Expressway. The left front crumpled. The driver, a 73-year-old man, died at the wheel. He wore his belt. No other people were hurt. The crash ended before dawn.
A 73-year-old man driving a Dodge sedan northbound on West Shore Expressway crashed alone at 4:30 a.m. According to the police report, 'his chest met the wheel. Belted in, he died before dawn.' The vehicle’s left front bumper took the impact. The police report lists 'Physical Disability' as a contributing factor. No other vehicles or people were involved. The driver was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash resulted in the death of the driver, with no injuries to others.
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SUV Driver Distracted, Kills Elderly Pedestrian▸Dec 4 - An 81-year-old woman crossed West 92nd with the light. A southbound Ford SUV struck her head-on. She died in the street. The driver was distracted. The signal kept blinking. The city moved on.
An 81-year-old woman was killed at the corner of West 92nd Street and Columbus Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a southbound Ford SUV hit her head-on. She died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage. The driver, a 57-year-old man, was licensed and going straight ahead. The police report states, 'The driver was distracted.' No other injuries were reported. The woman was following the signal when struck.
Dec 8 - A sedan turned left on West 161st. An e-scooter kept straight. The man on the scooter flew, helmet cracking on cold asphalt. Blood pooled. He died there, age forty-five. Aggressive driving marked the crash. The street stayed silent.
A sedan and an e-scooter collided at West 161st Street and Fort Washington Avenue in Manhattan. The sedan turned left while the e-scooter traveled straight. According to the police report, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' contributed to the crash. The e-scooter rider, a 45-year-old man, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. He wore a helmet, which cracked on impact. Blood pooled on the street. The man died at the scene. The sedan’s front end struck the scooter. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The police report lists aggressive driving as the primary factor. The helmet is mentioned only after the driver’s actions.
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Speeding SUV Slams Arthur Kill Road, Driver Killed▸Dec 8 - A speeding SUV tore down Arthur Kill Road. The unlicensed driver died from head wounds. His passenger survived, arm torn away. Metal twisted. Airbags burst. The night was silent. Speed left blood and ruin behind.
A crash on Arthur Kill Road left one man dead and another gravely injured. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV traveling at unsafe speed struck with force, crushing its front end. The unlicensed 44-year-old driver died from severe head wounds. His 28-year-old front passenger survived but suffered an arm amputation. Both had airbags deploy and wore lap belts. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The driver was unlicensed. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The crash left devastation in its wake.
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Suburban Turns, Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg in Brooklyn▸Dec 7 - A woman crossed with the signal at Union and 8th. A Suburban turned right. The bumper struck her knee. She fell. Her leg was crushed. Shock set in. The SUV stopped. The street stayed quiet.
A 31-year-old woman was crossing Union Street at 8th Avenue in Brooklyn with the signal when a Suburban SUV made a right turn and struck her. According to the police report, the vehicle’s right front bumper hit her knee, causing her to fall and suffer crush injuries to her leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was in shock after the crash. The SUV sustained no damage. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The woman’s injuries were severe, and the scene remained calm after the impact.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Head-On▸Dec 6 - A Cadillac SUV turned left on Ocean Avenue. Its bumper hit a 64-year-old man outside the crosswalk. He fell. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed conscious. The driver looked away. Distraction and inexperience steered the crash.
A Cadillac SUV making a left turn on Ocean Avenue near 1777 struck a 64-year-old man who was outside the crosswalk. According to the police report, 'The driver had looked away.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The crash data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV’s left front bumper hit the man, causing him to fall. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver distraction and inexperience as key failures in this crash.
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E-Scooter Hits Elderly Woman Head-On in Manhattan▸Dec 6 - An e-scooter struck an 80-year-old woman at 165 West End Avenue. She bled from the head but stayed conscious. The scooter did not stop. The street stayed silent. The woman lay hurt. The driver kept going.
An 80-year-old woman was hit head-on by an e-scooter at 165 West End Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she stepped from behind a parked car when the scooter struck her, causing severe bleeding from her head. She remained conscious after the impact. The e-scooter, traveling south and carrying two occupants, did not stop and continued straight. The report states, 'An 80-year-old woman stepped from behind a parked car. An e-scooter struck her head-on. She bled from the head. She stayed conscious. The scooter did not stop. It kept going straight.' The police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for all parties. No driver errors were officially recorded in the data. The incident left a vulnerable pedestrian injured while the scooter operator fled the scene.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Head-On▸Dec 6 - A Subaru turned left on Arden Avenue. The bumper smashed into a man’s head as he crossed with the signal. Blood spilled on the street. He lay cut and stunned. The walk signal blinked, cold and steady. The driver failed to yield.
A 47-year-old man was crossing Arden Avenue at Annadale Road with the signal when a Subaru SUV turned left and struck him in the head. According to the police report, 'The bumper struck his head. Blood pooled on cold asphalt. He lay cut and dazed.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations and shock. The driver, a 26-year-old woman, was making a left turn and failed to yield the right-of-way, as listed in the contributing factors. No injuries were reported for the driver or the vehicle registrant. The report highlights 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary driver error. The pedestrian was crossing legally at the intersection.
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Driverless SUV Crushes Road Worker on 8th Avenue▸Dec 6 - A driverless SUV rolled down slick 8th Avenue. It struck a 34-year-old man working in the street. Steel crushed his leg. He stayed conscious as the car pinned him. The SUV bore no mark. The street stayed wet. The danger was real.
A driverless SUV rolled on slippery pavement near 322 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The vehicle struck a 34-year-old man who was working in the roadway, crushing his leg and causing severe injuries. According to the police report, 'A driverless SUV rolled on slick pavement. It crushed a 34-year-old man working in the road. His leg shattered beneath the steel. He stayed awake. The car bore no mark.' The report lists 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. No other injuries were reported among witnesses or vehicle occupants. The crash highlights the lethal risk posed by uncontrolled vehicles and hazardous road conditions.
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Ford Sedan Slams Parked Car in Bronx▸Dec 6 - A Ford sedan veered off course on Reservoir Oval East. It struck a parked car. The driver, age 25, died at the scene. The street was quiet. The right side of the parked car crumpled. No warning. No escape.
A Ford sedan crashed into a parked car near 3250 Reservoir Oval East in the Bronx. The 25-year-old driver died at the scene. According to the police report, 'a Ford sedan veered into a parked car. The driver, 25, died at the scene. The right side of the parked car folded in. No screech, no chase—just a quiet street and a still body.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The impact left the parked car's right side crushed. No other injuries were reported. The crash unfolded in silence, leaving one dead and a street marked by twisted metal.
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Speeding BMW Kills Pedestrian on Bedford Avenue▸Dec 5 - A 61-year-old man crossed Bedford Avenue near midnight. A BMW sedan, moving too fast, hit him head-on. His head struck first. He died in the street. The driver sped north. No crosswalk marked the way.
A 61-year-old pedestrian was killed on Bedford Avenue late at night. According to the police report, a 2007 BMW sedan traveling north struck the man head-on as he crossed the street where there was no crosswalk or signal. The report states, “A speeding 2007 BMW struck him head-on. His head hit first. His insides tore. He died there, where no crosswalk marked the way.” The driver, a 19-year-old man, was identified as traveling at unsafe speed, which is listed as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered fatal head and internal injuries. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
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Pickup Turns Left, Kills Elderly Pedestrian▸Dec 5 - A Dodge pickup turned left at White and Lafayette. The driver struck an 83-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The bumper hit her head. She collapsed, unconscious. Internal injuries. She died on the street. The truck failed to yield.
An 83-year-old woman was killed at the corner of White Street and Lafayette Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a Dodge pickup truck, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The impact caused head trauma and internal injuries. She collapsed and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver held a permit from New Jersey. The report does not mention any actions by the victim that contributed to the crash. The deadly impact highlights the danger faced by pedestrians, even when following the signal.
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Elderly Driver Dies in Solo Expressway Crash▸Dec 5 - A Dodge sedan slammed hard on West Shore Expressway. The left front crumpled. The driver, a 73-year-old man, died at the wheel. He wore his belt. No other people were hurt. The crash ended before dawn.
A 73-year-old man driving a Dodge sedan northbound on West Shore Expressway crashed alone at 4:30 a.m. According to the police report, 'his chest met the wheel. Belted in, he died before dawn.' The vehicle’s left front bumper took the impact. The police report lists 'Physical Disability' as a contributing factor. No other vehicles or people were involved. The driver was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash resulted in the death of the driver, with no injuries to others.
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SUV Driver Distracted, Kills Elderly Pedestrian▸Dec 4 - An 81-year-old woman crossed West 92nd with the light. A southbound Ford SUV struck her head-on. She died in the street. The driver was distracted. The signal kept blinking. The city moved on.
An 81-year-old woman was killed at the corner of West 92nd Street and Columbus Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a southbound Ford SUV hit her head-on. She died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage. The driver, a 57-year-old man, was licensed and going straight ahead. The police report states, 'The driver was distracted.' No other injuries were reported. The woman was following the signal when struck.
Dec 8 - A speeding SUV tore down Arthur Kill Road. The unlicensed driver died from head wounds. His passenger survived, arm torn away. Metal twisted. Airbags burst. The night was silent. Speed left blood and ruin behind.
A crash on Arthur Kill Road left one man dead and another gravely injured. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV traveling at unsafe speed struck with force, crushing its front end. The unlicensed 44-year-old driver died from severe head wounds. His 28-year-old front passenger survived but suffered an arm amputation. Both had airbags deploy and wore lap belts. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The driver was unlicensed. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The crash left devastation in its wake.
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Suburban Turns, Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg in Brooklyn▸Dec 7 - A woman crossed with the signal at Union and 8th. A Suburban turned right. The bumper struck her knee. She fell. Her leg was crushed. Shock set in. The SUV stopped. The street stayed quiet.
A 31-year-old woman was crossing Union Street at 8th Avenue in Brooklyn with the signal when a Suburban SUV made a right turn and struck her. According to the police report, the vehicle’s right front bumper hit her knee, causing her to fall and suffer crush injuries to her leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was in shock after the crash. The SUV sustained no damage. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The woman’s injuries were severe, and the scene remained calm after the impact.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Head-On▸Dec 6 - A Cadillac SUV turned left on Ocean Avenue. Its bumper hit a 64-year-old man outside the crosswalk. He fell. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed conscious. The driver looked away. Distraction and inexperience steered the crash.
A Cadillac SUV making a left turn on Ocean Avenue near 1777 struck a 64-year-old man who was outside the crosswalk. According to the police report, 'The driver had looked away.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The crash data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV’s left front bumper hit the man, causing him to fall. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver distraction and inexperience as key failures in this crash.
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E-Scooter Hits Elderly Woman Head-On in Manhattan▸Dec 6 - An e-scooter struck an 80-year-old woman at 165 West End Avenue. She bled from the head but stayed conscious. The scooter did not stop. The street stayed silent. The woman lay hurt. The driver kept going.
An 80-year-old woman was hit head-on by an e-scooter at 165 West End Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she stepped from behind a parked car when the scooter struck her, causing severe bleeding from her head. She remained conscious after the impact. The e-scooter, traveling south and carrying two occupants, did not stop and continued straight. The report states, 'An 80-year-old woman stepped from behind a parked car. An e-scooter struck her head-on. She bled from the head. She stayed conscious. The scooter did not stop. It kept going straight.' The police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for all parties. No driver errors were officially recorded in the data. The incident left a vulnerable pedestrian injured while the scooter operator fled the scene.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Head-On▸Dec 6 - A Subaru turned left on Arden Avenue. The bumper smashed into a man’s head as he crossed with the signal. Blood spilled on the street. He lay cut and stunned. The walk signal blinked, cold and steady. The driver failed to yield.
A 47-year-old man was crossing Arden Avenue at Annadale Road with the signal when a Subaru SUV turned left and struck him in the head. According to the police report, 'The bumper struck his head. Blood pooled on cold asphalt. He lay cut and dazed.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations and shock. The driver, a 26-year-old woman, was making a left turn and failed to yield the right-of-way, as listed in the contributing factors. No injuries were reported for the driver or the vehicle registrant. The report highlights 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary driver error. The pedestrian was crossing legally at the intersection.
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Driverless SUV Crushes Road Worker on 8th Avenue▸Dec 6 - A driverless SUV rolled down slick 8th Avenue. It struck a 34-year-old man working in the street. Steel crushed his leg. He stayed conscious as the car pinned him. The SUV bore no mark. The street stayed wet. The danger was real.
A driverless SUV rolled on slippery pavement near 322 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The vehicle struck a 34-year-old man who was working in the roadway, crushing his leg and causing severe injuries. According to the police report, 'A driverless SUV rolled on slick pavement. It crushed a 34-year-old man working in the road. His leg shattered beneath the steel. He stayed awake. The car bore no mark.' The report lists 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. No other injuries were reported among witnesses or vehicle occupants. The crash highlights the lethal risk posed by uncontrolled vehicles and hazardous road conditions.
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Ford Sedan Slams Parked Car in Bronx▸Dec 6 - A Ford sedan veered off course on Reservoir Oval East. It struck a parked car. The driver, age 25, died at the scene. The street was quiet. The right side of the parked car crumpled. No warning. No escape.
A Ford sedan crashed into a parked car near 3250 Reservoir Oval East in the Bronx. The 25-year-old driver died at the scene. According to the police report, 'a Ford sedan veered into a parked car. The driver, 25, died at the scene. The right side of the parked car folded in. No screech, no chase—just a quiet street and a still body.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The impact left the parked car's right side crushed. No other injuries were reported. The crash unfolded in silence, leaving one dead and a street marked by twisted metal.
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Speeding BMW Kills Pedestrian on Bedford Avenue▸Dec 5 - A 61-year-old man crossed Bedford Avenue near midnight. A BMW sedan, moving too fast, hit him head-on. His head struck first. He died in the street. The driver sped north. No crosswalk marked the way.
A 61-year-old pedestrian was killed on Bedford Avenue late at night. According to the police report, a 2007 BMW sedan traveling north struck the man head-on as he crossed the street where there was no crosswalk or signal. The report states, “A speeding 2007 BMW struck him head-on. His head hit first. His insides tore. He died there, where no crosswalk marked the way.” The driver, a 19-year-old man, was identified as traveling at unsafe speed, which is listed as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered fatal head and internal injuries. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
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Pickup Turns Left, Kills Elderly Pedestrian▸Dec 5 - A Dodge pickup turned left at White and Lafayette. The driver struck an 83-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The bumper hit her head. She collapsed, unconscious. Internal injuries. She died on the street. The truck failed to yield.
An 83-year-old woman was killed at the corner of White Street and Lafayette Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a Dodge pickup truck, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The impact caused head trauma and internal injuries. She collapsed and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver held a permit from New Jersey. The report does not mention any actions by the victim that contributed to the crash. The deadly impact highlights the danger faced by pedestrians, even when following the signal.
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Elderly Driver Dies in Solo Expressway Crash▸Dec 5 - A Dodge sedan slammed hard on West Shore Expressway. The left front crumpled. The driver, a 73-year-old man, died at the wheel. He wore his belt. No other people were hurt. The crash ended before dawn.
A 73-year-old man driving a Dodge sedan northbound on West Shore Expressway crashed alone at 4:30 a.m. According to the police report, 'his chest met the wheel. Belted in, he died before dawn.' The vehicle’s left front bumper took the impact. The police report lists 'Physical Disability' as a contributing factor. No other vehicles or people were involved. The driver was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash resulted in the death of the driver, with no injuries to others.
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SUV Driver Distracted, Kills Elderly Pedestrian▸Dec 4 - An 81-year-old woman crossed West 92nd with the light. A southbound Ford SUV struck her head-on. She died in the street. The driver was distracted. The signal kept blinking. The city moved on.
An 81-year-old woman was killed at the corner of West 92nd Street and Columbus Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a southbound Ford SUV hit her head-on. She died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage. The driver, a 57-year-old man, was licensed and going straight ahead. The police report states, 'The driver was distracted.' No other injuries were reported. The woman was following the signal when struck.
Dec 7 - A woman crossed with the signal at Union and 8th. A Suburban turned right. The bumper struck her knee. She fell. Her leg was crushed. Shock set in. The SUV stopped. The street stayed quiet.
A 31-year-old woman was crossing Union Street at 8th Avenue in Brooklyn with the signal when a Suburban SUV made a right turn and struck her. According to the police report, the vehicle’s right front bumper hit her knee, causing her to fall and suffer crush injuries to her leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was in shock after the crash. The SUV sustained no damage. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The woman’s injuries were severe, and the scene remained calm after the impact.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Head-On▸Dec 6 - A Cadillac SUV turned left on Ocean Avenue. Its bumper hit a 64-year-old man outside the crosswalk. He fell. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed conscious. The driver looked away. Distraction and inexperience steered the crash.
A Cadillac SUV making a left turn on Ocean Avenue near 1777 struck a 64-year-old man who was outside the crosswalk. According to the police report, 'The driver had looked away.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The crash data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV’s left front bumper hit the man, causing him to fall. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver distraction and inexperience as key failures in this crash.
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E-Scooter Hits Elderly Woman Head-On in Manhattan▸Dec 6 - An e-scooter struck an 80-year-old woman at 165 West End Avenue. She bled from the head but stayed conscious. The scooter did not stop. The street stayed silent. The woman lay hurt. The driver kept going.
An 80-year-old woman was hit head-on by an e-scooter at 165 West End Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she stepped from behind a parked car when the scooter struck her, causing severe bleeding from her head. She remained conscious after the impact. The e-scooter, traveling south and carrying two occupants, did not stop and continued straight. The report states, 'An 80-year-old woman stepped from behind a parked car. An e-scooter struck her head-on. She bled from the head. She stayed conscious. The scooter did not stop. It kept going straight.' The police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for all parties. No driver errors were officially recorded in the data. The incident left a vulnerable pedestrian injured while the scooter operator fled the scene.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Head-On▸Dec 6 - A Subaru turned left on Arden Avenue. The bumper smashed into a man’s head as he crossed with the signal. Blood spilled on the street. He lay cut and stunned. The walk signal blinked, cold and steady. The driver failed to yield.
A 47-year-old man was crossing Arden Avenue at Annadale Road with the signal when a Subaru SUV turned left and struck him in the head. According to the police report, 'The bumper struck his head. Blood pooled on cold asphalt. He lay cut and dazed.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations and shock. The driver, a 26-year-old woman, was making a left turn and failed to yield the right-of-way, as listed in the contributing factors. No injuries were reported for the driver or the vehicle registrant. The report highlights 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary driver error. The pedestrian was crossing legally at the intersection.
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Driverless SUV Crushes Road Worker on 8th Avenue▸Dec 6 - A driverless SUV rolled down slick 8th Avenue. It struck a 34-year-old man working in the street. Steel crushed his leg. He stayed conscious as the car pinned him. The SUV bore no mark. The street stayed wet. The danger was real.
A driverless SUV rolled on slippery pavement near 322 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The vehicle struck a 34-year-old man who was working in the roadway, crushing his leg and causing severe injuries. According to the police report, 'A driverless SUV rolled on slick pavement. It crushed a 34-year-old man working in the road. His leg shattered beneath the steel. He stayed awake. The car bore no mark.' The report lists 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. No other injuries were reported among witnesses or vehicle occupants. The crash highlights the lethal risk posed by uncontrolled vehicles and hazardous road conditions.
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Ford Sedan Slams Parked Car in Bronx▸Dec 6 - A Ford sedan veered off course on Reservoir Oval East. It struck a parked car. The driver, age 25, died at the scene. The street was quiet. The right side of the parked car crumpled. No warning. No escape.
A Ford sedan crashed into a parked car near 3250 Reservoir Oval East in the Bronx. The 25-year-old driver died at the scene. According to the police report, 'a Ford sedan veered into a parked car. The driver, 25, died at the scene. The right side of the parked car folded in. No screech, no chase—just a quiet street and a still body.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The impact left the parked car's right side crushed. No other injuries were reported. The crash unfolded in silence, leaving one dead and a street marked by twisted metal.
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Speeding BMW Kills Pedestrian on Bedford Avenue▸Dec 5 - A 61-year-old man crossed Bedford Avenue near midnight. A BMW sedan, moving too fast, hit him head-on. His head struck first. He died in the street. The driver sped north. No crosswalk marked the way.
A 61-year-old pedestrian was killed on Bedford Avenue late at night. According to the police report, a 2007 BMW sedan traveling north struck the man head-on as he crossed the street where there was no crosswalk or signal. The report states, “A speeding 2007 BMW struck him head-on. His head hit first. His insides tore. He died there, where no crosswalk marked the way.” The driver, a 19-year-old man, was identified as traveling at unsafe speed, which is listed as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered fatal head and internal injuries. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
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Pickup Turns Left, Kills Elderly Pedestrian▸Dec 5 - A Dodge pickup turned left at White and Lafayette. The driver struck an 83-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The bumper hit her head. She collapsed, unconscious. Internal injuries. She died on the street. The truck failed to yield.
An 83-year-old woman was killed at the corner of White Street and Lafayette Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a Dodge pickup truck, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The impact caused head trauma and internal injuries. She collapsed and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver held a permit from New Jersey. The report does not mention any actions by the victim that contributed to the crash. The deadly impact highlights the danger faced by pedestrians, even when following the signal.
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Elderly Driver Dies in Solo Expressway Crash▸Dec 5 - A Dodge sedan slammed hard on West Shore Expressway. The left front crumpled. The driver, a 73-year-old man, died at the wheel. He wore his belt. No other people were hurt. The crash ended before dawn.
A 73-year-old man driving a Dodge sedan northbound on West Shore Expressway crashed alone at 4:30 a.m. According to the police report, 'his chest met the wheel. Belted in, he died before dawn.' The vehicle’s left front bumper took the impact. The police report lists 'Physical Disability' as a contributing factor. No other vehicles or people were involved. The driver was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash resulted in the death of the driver, with no injuries to others.
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SUV Driver Distracted, Kills Elderly Pedestrian▸Dec 4 - An 81-year-old woman crossed West 92nd with the light. A southbound Ford SUV struck her head-on. She died in the street. The driver was distracted. The signal kept blinking. The city moved on.
An 81-year-old woman was killed at the corner of West 92nd Street and Columbus Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a southbound Ford SUV hit her head-on. She died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage. The driver, a 57-year-old man, was licensed and going straight ahead. The police report states, 'The driver was distracted.' No other injuries were reported. The woman was following the signal when struck.
Dec 6 - A Cadillac SUV turned left on Ocean Avenue. Its bumper hit a 64-year-old man outside the crosswalk. He fell. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed conscious. The driver looked away. Distraction and inexperience steered the crash.
A Cadillac SUV making a left turn on Ocean Avenue near 1777 struck a 64-year-old man who was outside the crosswalk. According to the police report, 'The driver had looked away.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The crash data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV’s left front bumper hit the man, causing him to fall. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver distraction and inexperience as key failures in this crash.
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E-Scooter Hits Elderly Woman Head-On in Manhattan▸Dec 6 - An e-scooter struck an 80-year-old woman at 165 West End Avenue. She bled from the head but stayed conscious. The scooter did not stop. The street stayed silent. The woman lay hurt. The driver kept going.
An 80-year-old woman was hit head-on by an e-scooter at 165 West End Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she stepped from behind a parked car when the scooter struck her, causing severe bleeding from her head. She remained conscious after the impact. The e-scooter, traveling south and carrying two occupants, did not stop and continued straight. The report states, 'An 80-year-old woman stepped from behind a parked car. An e-scooter struck her head-on. She bled from the head. She stayed conscious. The scooter did not stop. It kept going straight.' The police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for all parties. No driver errors were officially recorded in the data. The incident left a vulnerable pedestrian injured while the scooter operator fled the scene.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Head-On▸Dec 6 - A Subaru turned left on Arden Avenue. The bumper smashed into a man’s head as he crossed with the signal. Blood spilled on the street. He lay cut and stunned. The walk signal blinked, cold and steady. The driver failed to yield.
A 47-year-old man was crossing Arden Avenue at Annadale Road with the signal when a Subaru SUV turned left and struck him in the head. According to the police report, 'The bumper struck his head. Blood pooled on cold asphalt. He lay cut and dazed.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations and shock. The driver, a 26-year-old woman, was making a left turn and failed to yield the right-of-way, as listed in the contributing factors. No injuries were reported for the driver or the vehicle registrant. The report highlights 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary driver error. The pedestrian was crossing legally at the intersection.
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Driverless SUV Crushes Road Worker on 8th Avenue▸Dec 6 - A driverless SUV rolled down slick 8th Avenue. It struck a 34-year-old man working in the street. Steel crushed his leg. He stayed conscious as the car pinned him. The SUV bore no mark. The street stayed wet. The danger was real.
A driverless SUV rolled on slippery pavement near 322 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The vehicle struck a 34-year-old man who was working in the roadway, crushing his leg and causing severe injuries. According to the police report, 'A driverless SUV rolled on slick pavement. It crushed a 34-year-old man working in the road. His leg shattered beneath the steel. He stayed awake. The car bore no mark.' The report lists 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. No other injuries were reported among witnesses or vehicle occupants. The crash highlights the lethal risk posed by uncontrolled vehicles and hazardous road conditions.
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Ford Sedan Slams Parked Car in Bronx▸Dec 6 - A Ford sedan veered off course on Reservoir Oval East. It struck a parked car. The driver, age 25, died at the scene. The street was quiet. The right side of the parked car crumpled. No warning. No escape.
A Ford sedan crashed into a parked car near 3250 Reservoir Oval East in the Bronx. The 25-year-old driver died at the scene. According to the police report, 'a Ford sedan veered into a parked car. The driver, 25, died at the scene. The right side of the parked car folded in. No screech, no chase—just a quiet street and a still body.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The impact left the parked car's right side crushed. No other injuries were reported. The crash unfolded in silence, leaving one dead and a street marked by twisted metal.
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Speeding BMW Kills Pedestrian on Bedford Avenue▸Dec 5 - A 61-year-old man crossed Bedford Avenue near midnight. A BMW sedan, moving too fast, hit him head-on. His head struck first. He died in the street. The driver sped north. No crosswalk marked the way.
A 61-year-old pedestrian was killed on Bedford Avenue late at night. According to the police report, a 2007 BMW sedan traveling north struck the man head-on as he crossed the street where there was no crosswalk or signal. The report states, “A speeding 2007 BMW struck him head-on. His head hit first. His insides tore. He died there, where no crosswalk marked the way.” The driver, a 19-year-old man, was identified as traveling at unsafe speed, which is listed as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered fatal head and internal injuries. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
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Pickup Turns Left, Kills Elderly Pedestrian▸Dec 5 - A Dodge pickup turned left at White and Lafayette. The driver struck an 83-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The bumper hit her head. She collapsed, unconscious. Internal injuries. She died on the street. The truck failed to yield.
An 83-year-old woman was killed at the corner of White Street and Lafayette Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a Dodge pickup truck, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The impact caused head trauma and internal injuries. She collapsed and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver held a permit from New Jersey. The report does not mention any actions by the victim that contributed to the crash. The deadly impact highlights the danger faced by pedestrians, even when following the signal.
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Elderly Driver Dies in Solo Expressway Crash▸Dec 5 - A Dodge sedan slammed hard on West Shore Expressway. The left front crumpled. The driver, a 73-year-old man, died at the wheel. He wore his belt. No other people were hurt. The crash ended before dawn.
A 73-year-old man driving a Dodge sedan northbound on West Shore Expressway crashed alone at 4:30 a.m. According to the police report, 'his chest met the wheel. Belted in, he died before dawn.' The vehicle’s left front bumper took the impact. The police report lists 'Physical Disability' as a contributing factor. No other vehicles or people were involved. The driver was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash resulted in the death of the driver, with no injuries to others.
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SUV Driver Distracted, Kills Elderly Pedestrian▸Dec 4 - An 81-year-old woman crossed West 92nd with the light. A southbound Ford SUV struck her head-on. She died in the street. The driver was distracted. The signal kept blinking. The city moved on.
An 81-year-old woman was killed at the corner of West 92nd Street and Columbus Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a southbound Ford SUV hit her head-on. She died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage. The driver, a 57-year-old man, was licensed and going straight ahead. The police report states, 'The driver was distracted.' No other injuries were reported. The woman was following the signal when struck.
Dec 6 - An e-scooter struck an 80-year-old woman at 165 West End Avenue. She bled from the head but stayed conscious. The scooter did not stop. The street stayed silent. The woman lay hurt. The driver kept going.
An 80-year-old woman was hit head-on by an e-scooter at 165 West End Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she stepped from behind a parked car when the scooter struck her, causing severe bleeding from her head. She remained conscious after the impact. The e-scooter, traveling south and carrying two occupants, did not stop and continued straight. The report states, 'An 80-year-old woman stepped from behind a parked car. An e-scooter struck her head-on. She bled from the head. She stayed conscious. The scooter did not stop. It kept going straight.' The police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for all parties. No driver errors were officially recorded in the data. The incident left a vulnerable pedestrian injured while the scooter operator fled the scene.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Head-On▸Dec 6 - A Subaru turned left on Arden Avenue. The bumper smashed into a man’s head as he crossed with the signal. Blood spilled on the street. He lay cut and stunned. The walk signal blinked, cold and steady. The driver failed to yield.
A 47-year-old man was crossing Arden Avenue at Annadale Road with the signal when a Subaru SUV turned left and struck him in the head. According to the police report, 'The bumper struck his head. Blood pooled on cold asphalt. He lay cut and dazed.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations and shock. The driver, a 26-year-old woman, was making a left turn and failed to yield the right-of-way, as listed in the contributing factors. No injuries were reported for the driver or the vehicle registrant. The report highlights 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary driver error. The pedestrian was crossing legally at the intersection.
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Driverless SUV Crushes Road Worker on 8th Avenue▸Dec 6 - A driverless SUV rolled down slick 8th Avenue. It struck a 34-year-old man working in the street. Steel crushed his leg. He stayed conscious as the car pinned him. The SUV bore no mark. The street stayed wet. The danger was real.
A driverless SUV rolled on slippery pavement near 322 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The vehicle struck a 34-year-old man who was working in the roadway, crushing his leg and causing severe injuries. According to the police report, 'A driverless SUV rolled on slick pavement. It crushed a 34-year-old man working in the road. His leg shattered beneath the steel. He stayed awake. The car bore no mark.' The report lists 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. No other injuries were reported among witnesses or vehicle occupants. The crash highlights the lethal risk posed by uncontrolled vehicles and hazardous road conditions.
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Ford Sedan Slams Parked Car in Bronx▸Dec 6 - A Ford sedan veered off course on Reservoir Oval East. It struck a parked car. The driver, age 25, died at the scene. The street was quiet. The right side of the parked car crumpled. No warning. No escape.
A Ford sedan crashed into a parked car near 3250 Reservoir Oval East in the Bronx. The 25-year-old driver died at the scene. According to the police report, 'a Ford sedan veered into a parked car. The driver, 25, died at the scene. The right side of the parked car folded in. No screech, no chase—just a quiet street and a still body.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The impact left the parked car's right side crushed. No other injuries were reported. The crash unfolded in silence, leaving one dead and a street marked by twisted metal.
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Speeding BMW Kills Pedestrian on Bedford Avenue▸Dec 5 - A 61-year-old man crossed Bedford Avenue near midnight. A BMW sedan, moving too fast, hit him head-on. His head struck first. He died in the street. The driver sped north. No crosswalk marked the way.
A 61-year-old pedestrian was killed on Bedford Avenue late at night. According to the police report, a 2007 BMW sedan traveling north struck the man head-on as he crossed the street where there was no crosswalk or signal. The report states, “A speeding 2007 BMW struck him head-on. His head hit first. His insides tore. He died there, where no crosswalk marked the way.” The driver, a 19-year-old man, was identified as traveling at unsafe speed, which is listed as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered fatal head and internal injuries. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
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Pickup Turns Left, Kills Elderly Pedestrian▸Dec 5 - A Dodge pickup turned left at White and Lafayette. The driver struck an 83-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The bumper hit her head. She collapsed, unconscious. Internal injuries. She died on the street. The truck failed to yield.
An 83-year-old woman was killed at the corner of White Street and Lafayette Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a Dodge pickup truck, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The impact caused head trauma and internal injuries. She collapsed and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver held a permit from New Jersey. The report does not mention any actions by the victim that contributed to the crash. The deadly impact highlights the danger faced by pedestrians, even when following the signal.
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Elderly Driver Dies in Solo Expressway Crash▸Dec 5 - A Dodge sedan slammed hard on West Shore Expressway. The left front crumpled. The driver, a 73-year-old man, died at the wheel. He wore his belt. No other people were hurt. The crash ended before dawn.
A 73-year-old man driving a Dodge sedan northbound on West Shore Expressway crashed alone at 4:30 a.m. According to the police report, 'his chest met the wheel. Belted in, he died before dawn.' The vehicle’s left front bumper took the impact. The police report lists 'Physical Disability' as a contributing factor. No other vehicles or people were involved. The driver was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash resulted in the death of the driver, with no injuries to others.
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SUV Driver Distracted, Kills Elderly Pedestrian▸Dec 4 - An 81-year-old woman crossed West 92nd with the light. A southbound Ford SUV struck her head-on. She died in the street. The driver was distracted. The signal kept blinking. The city moved on.
An 81-year-old woman was killed at the corner of West 92nd Street and Columbus Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a southbound Ford SUV hit her head-on. She died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage. The driver, a 57-year-old man, was licensed and going straight ahead. The police report states, 'The driver was distracted.' No other injuries were reported. The woman was following the signal when struck.
Dec 6 - A Subaru turned left on Arden Avenue. The bumper smashed into a man’s head as he crossed with the signal. Blood spilled on the street. He lay cut and stunned. The walk signal blinked, cold and steady. The driver failed to yield.
A 47-year-old man was crossing Arden Avenue at Annadale Road with the signal when a Subaru SUV turned left and struck him in the head. According to the police report, 'The bumper struck his head. Blood pooled on cold asphalt. He lay cut and dazed.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations and shock. The driver, a 26-year-old woman, was making a left turn and failed to yield the right-of-way, as listed in the contributing factors. No injuries were reported for the driver or the vehicle registrant. The report highlights 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary driver error. The pedestrian was crossing legally at the intersection.
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Driverless SUV Crushes Road Worker on 8th Avenue▸Dec 6 - A driverless SUV rolled down slick 8th Avenue. It struck a 34-year-old man working in the street. Steel crushed his leg. He stayed conscious as the car pinned him. The SUV bore no mark. The street stayed wet. The danger was real.
A driverless SUV rolled on slippery pavement near 322 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The vehicle struck a 34-year-old man who was working in the roadway, crushing his leg and causing severe injuries. According to the police report, 'A driverless SUV rolled on slick pavement. It crushed a 34-year-old man working in the road. His leg shattered beneath the steel. He stayed awake. The car bore no mark.' The report lists 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. No other injuries were reported among witnesses or vehicle occupants. The crash highlights the lethal risk posed by uncontrolled vehicles and hazardous road conditions.
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Ford Sedan Slams Parked Car in Bronx▸Dec 6 - A Ford sedan veered off course on Reservoir Oval East. It struck a parked car. The driver, age 25, died at the scene. The street was quiet. The right side of the parked car crumpled. No warning. No escape.
A Ford sedan crashed into a parked car near 3250 Reservoir Oval East in the Bronx. The 25-year-old driver died at the scene. According to the police report, 'a Ford sedan veered into a parked car. The driver, 25, died at the scene. The right side of the parked car folded in. No screech, no chase—just a quiet street and a still body.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The impact left the parked car's right side crushed. No other injuries were reported. The crash unfolded in silence, leaving one dead and a street marked by twisted metal.
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Speeding BMW Kills Pedestrian on Bedford Avenue▸Dec 5 - A 61-year-old man crossed Bedford Avenue near midnight. A BMW sedan, moving too fast, hit him head-on. His head struck first. He died in the street. The driver sped north. No crosswalk marked the way.
A 61-year-old pedestrian was killed on Bedford Avenue late at night. According to the police report, a 2007 BMW sedan traveling north struck the man head-on as he crossed the street where there was no crosswalk or signal. The report states, “A speeding 2007 BMW struck him head-on. His head hit first. His insides tore. He died there, where no crosswalk marked the way.” The driver, a 19-year-old man, was identified as traveling at unsafe speed, which is listed as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered fatal head and internal injuries. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
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Pickup Turns Left, Kills Elderly Pedestrian▸Dec 5 - A Dodge pickup turned left at White and Lafayette. The driver struck an 83-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The bumper hit her head. She collapsed, unconscious. Internal injuries. She died on the street. The truck failed to yield.
An 83-year-old woman was killed at the corner of White Street and Lafayette Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a Dodge pickup truck, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The impact caused head trauma and internal injuries. She collapsed and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver held a permit from New Jersey. The report does not mention any actions by the victim that contributed to the crash. The deadly impact highlights the danger faced by pedestrians, even when following the signal.
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Elderly Driver Dies in Solo Expressway Crash▸Dec 5 - A Dodge sedan slammed hard on West Shore Expressway. The left front crumpled. The driver, a 73-year-old man, died at the wheel. He wore his belt. No other people were hurt. The crash ended before dawn.
A 73-year-old man driving a Dodge sedan northbound on West Shore Expressway crashed alone at 4:30 a.m. According to the police report, 'his chest met the wheel. Belted in, he died before dawn.' The vehicle’s left front bumper took the impact. The police report lists 'Physical Disability' as a contributing factor. No other vehicles or people were involved. The driver was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash resulted in the death of the driver, with no injuries to others.
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SUV Driver Distracted, Kills Elderly Pedestrian▸Dec 4 - An 81-year-old woman crossed West 92nd with the light. A southbound Ford SUV struck her head-on. She died in the street. The driver was distracted. The signal kept blinking. The city moved on.
An 81-year-old woman was killed at the corner of West 92nd Street and Columbus Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a southbound Ford SUV hit her head-on. She died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage. The driver, a 57-year-old man, was licensed and going straight ahead. The police report states, 'The driver was distracted.' No other injuries were reported. The woman was following the signal when struck.
Dec 6 - A driverless SUV rolled down slick 8th Avenue. It struck a 34-year-old man working in the street. Steel crushed his leg. He stayed conscious as the car pinned him. The SUV bore no mark. The street stayed wet. The danger was real.
A driverless SUV rolled on slippery pavement near 322 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The vehicle struck a 34-year-old man who was working in the roadway, crushing his leg and causing severe injuries. According to the police report, 'A driverless SUV rolled on slick pavement. It crushed a 34-year-old man working in the road. His leg shattered beneath the steel. He stayed awake. The car bore no mark.' The report lists 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. No other injuries were reported among witnesses or vehicle occupants. The crash highlights the lethal risk posed by uncontrolled vehicles and hazardous road conditions.
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Ford Sedan Slams Parked Car in Bronx▸Dec 6 - A Ford sedan veered off course on Reservoir Oval East. It struck a parked car. The driver, age 25, died at the scene. The street was quiet. The right side of the parked car crumpled. No warning. No escape.
A Ford sedan crashed into a parked car near 3250 Reservoir Oval East in the Bronx. The 25-year-old driver died at the scene. According to the police report, 'a Ford sedan veered into a parked car. The driver, 25, died at the scene. The right side of the parked car folded in. No screech, no chase—just a quiet street and a still body.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The impact left the parked car's right side crushed. No other injuries were reported. The crash unfolded in silence, leaving one dead and a street marked by twisted metal.
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Speeding BMW Kills Pedestrian on Bedford Avenue▸Dec 5 - A 61-year-old man crossed Bedford Avenue near midnight. A BMW sedan, moving too fast, hit him head-on. His head struck first. He died in the street. The driver sped north. No crosswalk marked the way.
A 61-year-old pedestrian was killed on Bedford Avenue late at night. According to the police report, a 2007 BMW sedan traveling north struck the man head-on as he crossed the street where there was no crosswalk or signal. The report states, “A speeding 2007 BMW struck him head-on. His head hit first. His insides tore. He died there, where no crosswalk marked the way.” The driver, a 19-year-old man, was identified as traveling at unsafe speed, which is listed as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered fatal head and internal injuries. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
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Pickup Turns Left, Kills Elderly Pedestrian▸Dec 5 - A Dodge pickup turned left at White and Lafayette. The driver struck an 83-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The bumper hit her head. She collapsed, unconscious. Internal injuries. She died on the street. The truck failed to yield.
An 83-year-old woman was killed at the corner of White Street and Lafayette Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a Dodge pickup truck, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The impact caused head trauma and internal injuries. She collapsed and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver held a permit from New Jersey. The report does not mention any actions by the victim that contributed to the crash. The deadly impact highlights the danger faced by pedestrians, even when following the signal.
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Elderly Driver Dies in Solo Expressway Crash▸Dec 5 - A Dodge sedan slammed hard on West Shore Expressway. The left front crumpled. The driver, a 73-year-old man, died at the wheel. He wore his belt. No other people were hurt. The crash ended before dawn.
A 73-year-old man driving a Dodge sedan northbound on West Shore Expressway crashed alone at 4:30 a.m. According to the police report, 'his chest met the wheel. Belted in, he died before dawn.' The vehicle’s left front bumper took the impact. The police report lists 'Physical Disability' as a contributing factor. No other vehicles or people were involved. The driver was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash resulted in the death of the driver, with no injuries to others.
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SUV Driver Distracted, Kills Elderly Pedestrian▸Dec 4 - An 81-year-old woman crossed West 92nd with the light. A southbound Ford SUV struck her head-on. She died in the street. The driver was distracted. The signal kept blinking. The city moved on.
An 81-year-old woman was killed at the corner of West 92nd Street and Columbus Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a southbound Ford SUV hit her head-on. She died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage. The driver, a 57-year-old man, was licensed and going straight ahead. The police report states, 'The driver was distracted.' No other injuries were reported. The woman was following the signal when struck.
Dec 6 - A Ford sedan veered off course on Reservoir Oval East. It struck a parked car. The driver, age 25, died at the scene. The street was quiet. The right side of the parked car crumpled. No warning. No escape.
A Ford sedan crashed into a parked car near 3250 Reservoir Oval East in the Bronx. The 25-year-old driver died at the scene. According to the police report, 'a Ford sedan veered into a parked car. The driver, 25, died at the scene. The right side of the parked car folded in. No screech, no chase—just a quiet street and a still body.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The impact left the parked car's right side crushed. No other injuries were reported. The crash unfolded in silence, leaving one dead and a street marked by twisted metal.
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Speeding BMW Kills Pedestrian on Bedford Avenue▸Dec 5 - A 61-year-old man crossed Bedford Avenue near midnight. A BMW sedan, moving too fast, hit him head-on. His head struck first. He died in the street. The driver sped north. No crosswalk marked the way.
A 61-year-old pedestrian was killed on Bedford Avenue late at night. According to the police report, a 2007 BMW sedan traveling north struck the man head-on as he crossed the street where there was no crosswalk or signal. The report states, “A speeding 2007 BMW struck him head-on. His head hit first. His insides tore. He died there, where no crosswalk marked the way.” The driver, a 19-year-old man, was identified as traveling at unsafe speed, which is listed as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered fatal head and internal injuries. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
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Pickup Turns Left, Kills Elderly Pedestrian▸Dec 5 - A Dodge pickup turned left at White and Lafayette. The driver struck an 83-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The bumper hit her head. She collapsed, unconscious. Internal injuries. She died on the street. The truck failed to yield.
An 83-year-old woman was killed at the corner of White Street and Lafayette Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a Dodge pickup truck, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The impact caused head trauma and internal injuries. She collapsed and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver held a permit from New Jersey. The report does not mention any actions by the victim that contributed to the crash. The deadly impact highlights the danger faced by pedestrians, even when following the signal.
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Elderly Driver Dies in Solo Expressway Crash▸Dec 5 - A Dodge sedan slammed hard on West Shore Expressway. The left front crumpled. The driver, a 73-year-old man, died at the wheel. He wore his belt. No other people were hurt. The crash ended before dawn.
A 73-year-old man driving a Dodge sedan northbound on West Shore Expressway crashed alone at 4:30 a.m. According to the police report, 'his chest met the wheel. Belted in, he died before dawn.' The vehicle’s left front bumper took the impact. The police report lists 'Physical Disability' as a contributing factor. No other vehicles or people were involved. The driver was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash resulted in the death of the driver, with no injuries to others.
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SUV Driver Distracted, Kills Elderly Pedestrian▸Dec 4 - An 81-year-old woman crossed West 92nd with the light. A southbound Ford SUV struck her head-on. She died in the street. The driver was distracted. The signal kept blinking. The city moved on.
An 81-year-old woman was killed at the corner of West 92nd Street and Columbus Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a southbound Ford SUV hit her head-on. She died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage. The driver, a 57-year-old man, was licensed and going straight ahead. The police report states, 'The driver was distracted.' No other injuries were reported. The woman was following the signal when struck.
Dec 5 - A 61-year-old man crossed Bedford Avenue near midnight. A BMW sedan, moving too fast, hit him head-on. His head struck first. He died in the street. The driver sped north. No crosswalk marked the way.
A 61-year-old pedestrian was killed on Bedford Avenue late at night. According to the police report, a 2007 BMW sedan traveling north struck the man head-on as he crossed the street where there was no crosswalk or signal. The report states, “A speeding 2007 BMW struck him head-on. His head hit first. His insides tore. He died there, where no crosswalk marked the way.” The driver, a 19-year-old man, was identified as traveling at unsafe speed, which is listed as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered fatal head and internal injuries. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
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Pickup Turns Left, Kills Elderly Pedestrian▸Dec 5 - A Dodge pickup turned left at White and Lafayette. The driver struck an 83-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The bumper hit her head. She collapsed, unconscious. Internal injuries. She died on the street. The truck failed to yield.
An 83-year-old woman was killed at the corner of White Street and Lafayette Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a Dodge pickup truck, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The impact caused head trauma and internal injuries. She collapsed and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver held a permit from New Jersey. The report does not mention any actions by the victim that contributed to the crash. The deadly impact highlights the danger faced by pedestrians, even when following the signal.
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Elderly Driver Dies in Solo Expressway Crash▸Dec 5 - A Dodge sedan slammed hard on West Shore Expressway. The left front crumpled. The driver, a 73-year-old man, died at the wheel. He wore his belt. No other people were hurt. The crash ended before dawn.
A 73-year-old man driving a Dodge sedan northbound on West Shore Expressway crashed alone at 4:30 a.m. According to the police report, 'his chest met the wheel. Belted in, he died before dawn.' The vehicle’s left front bumper took the impact. The police report lists 'Physical Disability' as a contributing factor. No other vehicles or people were involved. The driver was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash resulted in the death of the driver, with no injuries to others.
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SUV Driver Distracted, Kills Elderly Pedestrian▸Dec 4 - An 81-year-old woman crossed West 92nd with the light. A southbound Ford SUV struck her head-on. She died in the street. The driver was distracted. The signal kept blinking. The city moved on.
An 81-year-old woman was killed at the corner of West 92nd Street and Columbus Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a southbound Ford SUV hit her head-on. She died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage. The driver, a 57-year-old man, was licensed and going straight ahead. The police report states, 'The driver was distracted.' No other injuries were reported. The woman was following the signal when struck.
Dec 5 - A Dodge pickup turned left at White and Lafayette. The driver struck an 83-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The bumper hit her head. She collapsed, unconscious. Internal injuries. She died on the street. The truck failed to yield.
An 83-year-old woman was killed at the corner of White Street and Lafayette Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a Dodge pickup truck, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The impact caused head trauma and internal injuries. She collapsed and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver held a permit from New Jersey. The report does not mention any actions by the victim that contributed to the crash. The deadly impact highlights the danger faced by pedestrians, even when following the signal.
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Elderly Driver Dies in Solo Expressway Crash▸Dec 5 - A Dodge sedan slammed hard on West Shore Expressway. The left front crumpled. The driver, a 73-year-old man, died at the wheel. He wore his belt. No other people were hurt. The crash ended before dawn.
A 73-year-old man driving a Dodge sedan northbound on West Shore Expressway crashed alone at 4:30 a.m. According to the police report, 'his chest met the wheel. Belted in, he died before dawn.' The vehicle’s left front bumper took the impact. The police report lists 'Physical Disability' as a contributing factor. No other vehicles or people were involved. The driver was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash resulted in the death of the driver, with no injuries to others.
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SUV Driver Distracted, Kills Elderly Pedestrian▸Dec 4 - An 81-year-old woman crossed West 92nd with the light. A southbound Ford SUV struck her head-on. She died in the street. The driver was distracted. The signal kept blinking. The city moved on.
An 81-year-old woman was killed at the corner of West 92nd Street and Columbus Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a southbound Ford SUV hit her head-on. She died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage. The driver, a 57-year-old man, was licensed and going straight ahead. The police report states, 'The driver was distracted.' No other injuries were reported. The woman was following the signal when struck.
Dec 5 - A Dodge sedan slammed hard on West Shore Expressway. The left front crumpled. The driver, a 73-year-old man, died at the wheel. He wore his belt. No other people were hurt. The crash ended before dawn.
A 73-year-old man driving a Dodge sedan northbound on West Shore Expressway crashed alone at 4:30 a.m. According to the police report, 'his chest met the wheel. Belted in, he died before dawn.' The vehicle’s left front bumper took the impact. The police report lists 'Physical Disability' as a contributing factor. No other vehicles or people were involved. The driver was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash resulted in the death of the driver, with no injuries to others.
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SUV Driver Distracted, Kills Elderly Pedestrian▸Dec 4 - An 81-year-old woman crossed West 92nd with the light. A southbound Ford SUV struck her head-on. She died in the street. The driver was distracted. The signal kept blinking. The city moved on.
An 81-year-old woman was killed at the corner of West 92nd Street and Columbus Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a southbound Ford SUV hit her head-on. She died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage. The driver, a 57-year-old man, was licensed and going straight ahead. The police report states, 'The driver was distracted.' No other injuries were reported. The woman was following the signal when struck.
Dec 4 - An 81-year-old woman crossed West 92nd with the light. A southbound Ford SUV struck her head-on. She died in the street. The driver was distracted. The signal kept blinking. The city moved on.
An 81-year-old woman was killed at the corner of West 92nd Street and Columbus Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a southbound Ford SUV hit her head-on. She died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage. The driver, a 57-year-old man, was licensed and going straight ahead. The police report states, 'The driver was distracted.' No other injuries were reported. The woman was following the signal when struck.