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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Toyota Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Mid-Block Midtown▸Oct 26 - A Toyota sedan hit a man crossing mid-block on Avenue of the Americas. His head struck the bumper. Blood pooled on the street. He lay semiconscious as traffic rolled by. The city did not stop. He was forty years old.
A 40-year-old man was struck by a Toyota sedan near 1114 Avenue of the Americas in Midtown Manhattan. According to the police report, the man crossed mid-block when the sedan hit him head-on. His head hit the bumper, causing severe bleeding and leaving him semiconscious on the pavement. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The driver, a 32-year-old man, was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper. No driver errors were specified in the data. No mention of helmet use or signaling was made in the report.
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Box Truck Strikes Woman at Atlantic and Crescent▸Oct 26 - A box truck rolled north on Atlantic. A young woman crossed. Steel met flesh. Her skull split. Blood pooled. She stayed awake. The truck bore the wound. The street held the mark.
A box truck traveling north on Atlantic Avenue struck a 23-year-old woman at the corner of Crescent Street. According to the police report, 'A box truck rolled north. A young woman crossed against the light. Steel struck skull. Her head split open. Blood pooled at the curb. She stayed awake. The truck bore the wound.' The pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations. The truck’s right front quarter panel was damaged. No driver errors were specified in the report. The data lists the pedestrian as crossing against the signal, but no contributing factors are assigned to the driver. Other occupants in the truck were not injured.
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Motorcycle Slams Sedan on Wet Merrick Boulevard▸Oct 24 - A motorcycle hit a slowing sedan on Merrick Boulevard. The unlicensed rider flew and struck the wet pavement. His leg torn open. Blood pooled on the street. The morning stayed gray. The man lay conscious, torn and still.
A motorcycle collided with the rear of a slowing sedan on Merrick Boulevard near Liberty Avenue. According to the police report, the crash happened on a slippery pavement. The unlicensed motorcycle rider, a 55-year-old man, suffered severe lacerations to his leg. The sedan carried two occupants, a 53-year-old woman driving and a 23-year-old female passenger; neither reported injuries. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as the contributing factor. The motorcycle's driver was unlicensed. The sedan was slowing or stopping when struck. No other driver errors were cited in the report.
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Speeding Ford Slams Stopped Cars on 2nd Avenue▸Oct 8 - A Ford, moving too fast, crashed into stopped cars on 2nd Avenue. Metal screamed. A 47-year-old man, trapped and broken, stayed conscious in the wreck. Another driver and a passenger suffered pain. The street fell silent after the violence.
A Ford sedan, traveling at unsafe speed, crashed into stopped and parked vehicles on 2nd Avenue near East 97th Street. According to the police report, 'A speeding Ford crushed into stopped cars. Metal shrieked. A 47-year-old man, pinned in the driver’s seat, lay conscious. His body shattered.' The crash left the 47-year-old driver with crush injuries to his entire body. A 33-year-old driver suffered neck pain. A 70-year-old front passenger was also involved. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. Multiple vehicles, including a taxi and several sedans, were struck. No evidence in the report blames the victims or lists helmet or signal use as a factor.
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Cyclist Thrown After Striking Sedan Door▸Oct 8 - A young man rode north on Bushwick Avenue. A sedan door swung open. The cyclist hit it head-on. He flew from his bike. Blood pooled on the street. His legs were torn. He lay conscious, staring at the sky.
A 22-year-old cyclist was injured on Bushwick Avenue after colliding head-on with the door of a parked sedan. According to the police report, the sedan had tinted windows. The cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered severe lacerations to his legs. The report lists 'Tinted Windows' as a contributing factor. The sedan was parked at the time of the crash. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, which is noted in the data but only after the driver error. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The crash left the cyclist conscious but badly hurt, blood on the street.
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SUV Turns, Cyclist Thrown, Face Bloodied▸Oct 8 - A Ford SUV turned on Saint Nicholas Avenue. A bike slammed its rear. The cyclist flew. His face split open on the street. Blood pooled. He was 21. He stayed conscious. He was badly hurt.
A Ford SUV made a turn near 646 Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. A 21-year-old cyclist, heading straight, struck the SUV’s rear. According to the police report, the SUV was 'Turning Improperly.' The impact ejected the cyclist. His face hit the pavement, causing severe lacerations. He remained conscious but was seriously injured. The SUV driver, a 43-year-old man, was not reported injured. The crash data lists 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. No other errors or equipment issues are cited in the report.
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SUVs Strike Road Worker on Expressway▸Oct 8 - Two SUVs crashed westbound on the Long Island Expressway. A 47-year-old man, working in the road, was hit and killed. One driver had been drinking. Another pedestrian and several occupants were hurt. The highway kept moving. The man did not.
Two sport utility vehicles collided while heading west on the Long Island Expressway. According to the police report, a 47-year-old man working in the roadway was struck and killed. Another pedestrian, a 27-year-old man, suffered fractures and dislocations. Multiple vehicle occupants, including drivers and passengers, were injured. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The crash left one man dead at the scene and others with injuries across their bodies. The data does not list any helmet or signal use as a factor. The impact of heavy vehicles and driver impairment proved fatal for the worker in the road.
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Taxi Hits Teen Girl at Central Park West▸Oct 7 - A taxi struck a 14-year-old girl at West 89th and Central Park West. Her head bled onto the curb. She stayed conscious. The driver did not stop. The car showed no damage. Failure to yield and driver inattention marked the crash.
A 14-year-old girl was hit by a taxi at the corner of West 89th Street and Central Park West in Manhattan. According to the police report, the girl suffered a head injury and severe lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. The taxi, driven by a 36-year-old woman, was heading north and did not stop after the collision. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The crash left the pedestrian injured while the driver and passengers were unhurt.
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SUV Turns Left, E-Bike Rider Struck and Bleeding▸Oct 7 - An SUV turned left on Southern Boulevard. An e-bike kept straight. The rider, 22, unlicensed, hit hard. His head split open on the pavement. Blood pooled. He lay still, unconscious, under the Bronx sun.
A crash at Southern Boulevard and East 178th Street left a 22-year-old e-bike rider severely injured. According to the police report, an SUV made a left turn while the e-bike traveled straight. The rider, unlicensed and without a helmet, was ejected and suffered a serious head injury, bleeding heavily and losing consciousness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV's right side was struck, and the e-bike's front end took the impact. The data does not indicate any error by the e-bike rider beyond lack of helmet use, which is noted only after the driver’s inattention.
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Distracted Drivers Strike Pedestrians at Bronx Corner▸Oct 6 - A sedan turned left on Westchester Avenue. Two stood at the corner, not in the street. The car hit them. A 65-year-old woman died. A 57-year-old man bled from the head. Both drivers were distracted. Others, including a child, were hurt.
A deadly crash unfolded at Westchester Avenue and Hoe Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn struck two pedestrians who stood at the corner, not in the roadway. A 65-year-old woman was killed. A 57-year-old man suffered severe head bleeding. Three other pedestrians, including a 5-year-old girl, were injured. Multiple vehicle occupants, including a 2-year-old passenger, were also hurt. The police report states, 'Both drivers were distracted.' The contributing factor listed for all involved is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other contributing factors are cited. The crash left one dead and several injured, all due to driver distraction.
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Speeding Sedan Flips on Cross Island Parkway▸Sep 26 - A sedan cut lanes fast on Cross Island Parkway. It flipped. Metal screamed. The 21-year-old driver stayed belted. The roof crushed his head. He lived. Bleeding. Awake. Others in both cars escaped with minor or no injuries.
A crash erupted on Cross Island Parkway when a sedan, driven by a 21-year-old man, changed lanes at speed and overturned. According to the police report, 'A sedan cut lanes at speed and flipped. Metal screamed. The driver, 21, stayed belted as the roof came down. His head caught the weight. He lived. Awake. Bleeding. Crushed.' The driver suffered head injuries and crush wounds but survived. Other occupants in the involved SUV and sedans, including teenagers and older adults, were not seriously hurt. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors are cited. All injured parties were inside vehicles; no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Dies in Solo Queens Crash▸Sep 26 - A Chevy SUV slammed into a parked Hyundai on 34th Avenue. The unlicensed driver, alone, died at the scene. No passengers. No skid marks. Just metal, silence, and a man who never made it home.
A fatal crash unfolded at 34th Avenue and 106th Street in Queens. According to the police report, a Chevy SUV driven by a 38-year-old man struck a parked Hyundai sedan. The driver, unlicensed and alone, died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The report notes, 'No skid marks. No passengers. Just the thud of metal and a man who never made it home.' The SUV driver was not licensed to operate a vehicle in New York. The data lists no other contributing factors. The only person killed was the SUV driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness.
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Distracted Bus Driver Crushes Pedestrian Crossing▸Sep 26 - A bus turned left on Columbia. The driver was distracted. The bumper struck a woman crossing with the light. Her body was crushed. She stayed conscious. The bus rolled on, untouched. The street swallowed her pain.
A 44-year-old woman was struck and injured by a bus at the corner of Columbia Street and Lorraine Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the bus turned left while the woman crossed with the signal. The report states, “The bumper struck her full. Her body crushed, her mind awake.” The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. The driver, a 41-year-old man, was listed as distracted at the time of the crash. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The bus sustained no damage. The pedestrian was following the signal when she was hit.
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Improper Lane Change Flips Sedan on FDR Drive▸Sep 26 - Two sedans collided on FDR Drive. One car flipped. A driver, unbelted, was thrown out and badly hurt. A child bled from the head. Metal screamed. Sirens followed. The road stayed silent. The crash left pain and blood behind.
Two sedans crashed on FDR Drive. According to the police report, one vehicle overturned after an improper lane change. A 30-year-old male driver, unbelted, was ejected from his car and suffered severe bleeding. A 5-year-old boy, riding as a front passenger, sustained a head injury and minor bleeding. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. One driver was unlicensed. The crash involved both licensed and unlicensed drivers, but the report does not specify which driver made the improper maneuver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The force of the crash left metal twisted and lives changed.
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Box Truck Strikes Cyclist at 11th Avenue Corner▸Sep 26 - A box truck turned. A cyclist rode straight. Metal hit her leg. She flew. Blood on the street. The truck did not yield. She lay awake, torn open at the knee. The truck kept moving. The city did not stop.
A cyclist, age 26, was struck and injured by a box truck at the corner of 11th Avenue and West 44th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A box truck turned. A cyclist rode straight. Metal struck her leg. She flew. Torn open at the knee, she hit pavement hard. Awake. Bleeding. The truck kept moving. It did not yield.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to her knee and lower leg and was ejected from her bike. The listed contributing factor is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the truck driver. No injuries were reported for the truck occupants. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
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Head-On Sedan Crash Injures Pedestrian, Drivers▸Sep 26 - A Nissan sedan slammed head-on near Union Turnpike. Metal twisted. Blood spilled. A pedestrian and two drivers hurt. The street stayed quiet. No cause listed. Pain and silence lingered in Queens.
A 2006 Nissan sedan struck head-on near 158-05 Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan's front end crumpled. The 57-year-old driver suffered severe head bleeding and wore no safety equipment. Another driver, age 42, was also injured, reporting pain in the abdomen and pelvis. A 31-year-old pedestrian, not at an intersection, was hurt with back pain but remained conscious. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were recorded in the data. The police report states, 'The street held its silence.'
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Distracted SUV Driver Kills Elderly Pedestrian on FDR Drive▸Sep 25 - A 79-year-old man walked with traffic on FDR Drive. An SUV struck him head-on. His head hit first. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The driver was distracted. The man died at the scene. The road stayed open. The danger remained.
A 79-year-old pedestrian was killed on FDR Drive when a 2015 Honda SUV struck him head-on. According to the police report, the man was walking along the highway with traffic when the SUV hit him. His head took the first impact, causing severe bleeding and death at the scene. The report states, 'The driver was distracted.' Driver inattention/distraction is listed as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are cited in the data. The driver and another occupant in the SUV were not reported injured. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver distraction for vulnerable road users.
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Distracted SUV Drivers Kill Woman on Saint Johns▸Sep 25 - Two SUVs sped east on Saint Johns Place. Drivers distracted. A 46-year-old woman stood in the road. One driver had no license. She was struck, crushed, killed. Blood on the street. No crosswalk. She died alone, organs torn, head split.
A 46-year-old woman was killed on Saint Johns Place when two SUVs, both traveling east, struck her as she stood in the roadway. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. One driver was unlicensed. The woman suffered fatal head and internal injuries and died at the scene, far from any crosswalk. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. One driver had only a permit, the other had no license. The police report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection, but the primary cause remains driver distraction. No mention of helmet or signal use is listed as a contributing factor.
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Motorcyclist Dies Alone on Major Deegan▸Sep 25 - A man rode north on the Major Deegan. He lost focus. The Ducati struck hard. He flew from the bike. Helmet on. His body shattered. Alone in the dark, he died before help arrived.
A 48-year-old man riding a Ducati motorcycle north on the Major Deegan Expressway died after a violent crash. According to the police report, 'He lost focus. The front struck hard. He flew from the bike. Helmet on. Body shattered. Alone in the dark, he died before the sirens came.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. Data confirms he wore a helmet, but the crash impact was overwhelming. No other vehicles or people were involved.
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Runaway SUV Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg in Queens▸Sep 22 - A driverless Ford SUV rolled down 82nd Street. It struck a 49-year-old man. His leg broke. He lay in the street, pain sharp and sudden. The SUV showed no damage. No one sat behind the wheel. Metal moved. Flesh broke.
A 1998 Ford SUV, left without a driver, rolled south near 91-29 82nd Street in Queens. The vehicle struck a 49-year-old man, breaking his leg. According to the police report, 'a driverless 1998 Ford SUV rolled south. It struck a 49-year-old man in the leg. Bone broke.' The pedestrian was not at an intersection when hit. The report lists 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' as the main contributing factor. No one was inside the SUV at the time of the crash. The vehicle showed no damage. The man suffered a serious leg injury and was left hurt in the street.
Oct 26 - A Toyota sedan hit a man crossing mid-block on Avenue of the Americas. His head struck the bumper. Blood pooled on the street. He lay semiconscious as traffic rolled by. The city did not stop. He was forty years old.
A 40-year-old man was struck by a Toyota sedan near 1114 Avenue of the Americas in Midtown Manhattan. According to the police report, the man crossed mid-block when the sedan hit him head-on. His head hit the bumper, causing severe bleeding and leaving him semiconscious on the pavement. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The driver, a 32-year-old man, was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper. No driver errors were specified in the data. No mention of helmet use or signaling was made in the report.
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Box Truck Strikes Woman at Atlantic and Crescent▸Oct 26 - A box truck rolled north on Atlantic. A young woman crossed. Steel met flesh. Her skull split. Blood pooled. She stayed awake. The truck bore the wound. The street held the mark.
A box truck traveling north on Atlantic Avenue struck a 23-year-old woman at the corner of Crescent Street. According to the police report, 'A box truck rolled north. A young woman crossed against the light. Steel struck skull. Her head split open. Blood pooled at the curb. She stayed awake. The truck bore the wound.' The pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations. The truck’s right front quarter panel was damaged. No driver errors were specified in the report. The data lists the pedestrian as crossing against the signal, but no contributing factors are assigned to the driver. Other occupants in the truck were not injured.
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Motorcycle Slams Sedan on Wet Merrick Boulevard▸Oct 24 - A motorcycle hit a slowing sedan on Merrick Boulevard. The unlicensed rider flew and struck the wet pavement. His leg torn open. Blood pooled on the street. The morning stayed gray. The man lay conscious, torn and still.
A motorcycle collided with the rear of a slowing sedan on Merrick Boulevard near Liberty Avenue. According to the police report, the crash happened on a slippery pavement. The unlicensed motorcycle rider, a 55-year-old man, suffered severe lacerations to his leg. The sedan carried two occupants, a 53-year-old woman driving and a 23-year-old female passenger; neither reported injuries. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as the contributing factor. The motorcycle's driver was unlicensed. The sedan was slowing or stopping when struck. No other driver errors were cited in the report.
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Speeding Ford Slams Stopped Cars on 2nd Avenue▸Oct 8 - A Ford, moving too fast, crashed into stopped cars on 2nd Avenue. Metal screamed. A 47-year-old man, trapped and broken, stayed conscious in the wreck. Another driver and a passenger suffered pain. The street fell silent after the violence.
A Ford sedan, traveling at unsafe speed, crashed into stopped and parked vehicles on 2nd Avenue near East 97th Street. According to the police report, 'A speeding Ford crushed into stopped cars. Metal shrieked. A 47-year-old man, pinned in the driver’s seat, lay conscious. His body shattered.' The crash left the 47-year-old driver with crush injuries to his entire body. A 33-year-old driver suffered neck pain. A 70-year-old front passenger was also involved. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. Multiple vehicles, including a taxi and several sedans, were struck. No evidence in the report blames the victims or lists helmet or signal use as a factor.
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Cyclist Thrown After Striking Sedan Door▸Oct 8 - A young man rode north on Bushwick Avenue. A sedan door swung open. The cyclist hit it head-on. He flew from his bike. Blood pooled on the street. His legs were torn. He lay conscious, staring at the sky.
A 22-year-old cyclist was injured on Bushwick Avenue after colliding head-on with the door of a parked sedan. According to the police report, the sedan had tinted windows. The cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered severe lacerations to his legs. The report lists 'Tinted Windows' as a contributing factor. The sedan was parked at the time of the crash. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, which is noted in the data but only after the driver error. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The crash left the cyclist conscious but badly hurt, blood on the street.
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SUV Turns, Cyclist Thrown, Face Bloodied▸Oct 8 - A Ford SUV turned on Saint Nicholas Avenue. A bike slammed its rear. The cyclist flew. His face split open on the street. Blood pooled. He was 21. He stayed conscious. He was badly hurt.
A Ford SUV made a turn near 646 Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. A 21-year-old cyclist, heading straight, struck the SUV’s rear. According to the police report, the SUV was 'Turning Improperly.' The impact ejected the cyclist. His face hit the pavement, causing severe lacerations. He remained conscious but was seriously injured. The SUV driver, a 43-year-old man, was not reported injured. The crash data lists 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. No other errors or equipment issues are cited in the report.
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SUVs Strike Road Worker on Expressway▸Oct 8 - Two SUVs crashed westbound on the Long Island Expressway. A 47-year-old man, working in the road, was hit and killed. One driver had been drinking. Another pedestrian and several occupants were hurt. The highway kept moving. The man did not.
Two sport utility vehicles collided while heading west on the Long Island Expressway. According to the police report, a 47-year-old man working in the roadway was struck and killed. Another pedestrian, a 27-year-old man, suffered fractures and dislocations. Multiple vehicle occupants, including drivers and passengers, were injured. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The crash left one man dead at the scene and others with injuries across their bodies. The data does not list any helmet or signal use as a factor. The impact of heavy vehicles and driver impairment proved fatal for the worker in the road.
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Taxi Hits Teen Girl at Central Park West▸Oct 7 - A taxi struck a 14-year-old girl at West 89th and Central Park West. Her head bled onto the curb. She stayed conscious. The driver did not stop. The car showed no damage. Failure to yield and driver inattention marked the crash.
A 14-year-old girl was hit by a taxi at the corner of West 89th Street and Central Park West in Manhattan. According to the police report, the girl suffered a head injury and severe lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. The taxi, driven by a 36-year-old woman, was heading north and did not stop after the collision. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The crash left the pedestrian injured while the driver and passengers were unhurt.
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SUV Turns Left, E-Bike Rider Struck and Bleeding▸Oct 7 - An SUV turned left on Southern Boulevard. An e-bike kept straight. The rider, 22, unlicensed, hit hard. His head split open on the pavement. Blood pooled. He lay still, unconscious, under the Bronx sun.
A crash at Southern Boulevard and East 178th Street left a 22-year-old e-bike rider severely injured. According to the police report, an SUV made a left turn while the e-bike traveled straight. The rider, unlicensed and without a helmet, was ejected and suffered a serious head injury, bleeding heavily and losing consciousness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV's right side was struck, and the e-bike's front end took the impact. The data does not indicate any error by the e-bike rider beyond lack of helmet use, which is noted only after the driver’s inattention.
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Distracted Drivers Strike Pedestrians at Bronx Corner▸Oct 6 - A sedan turned left on Westchester Avenue. Two stood at the corner, not in the street. The car hit them. A 65-year-old woman died. A 57-year-old man bled from the head. Both drivers were distracted. Others, including a child, were hurt.
A deadly crash unfolded at Westchester Avenue and Hoe Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn struck two pedestrians who stood at the corner, not in the roadway. A 65-year-old woman was killed. A 57-year-old man suffered severe head bleeding. Three other pedestrians, including a 5-year-old girl, were injured. Multiple vehicle occupants, including a 2-year-old passenger, were also hurt. The police report states, 'Both drivers were distracted.' The contributing factor listed for all involved is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other contributing factors are cited. The crash left one dead and several injured, all due to driver distraction.
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Speeding Sedan Flips on Cross Island Parkway▸Sep 26 - A sedan cut lanes fast on Cross Island Parkway. It flipped. Metal screamed. The 21-year-old driver stayed belted. The roof crushed his head. He lived. Bleeding. Awake. Others in both cars escaped with minor or no injuries.
A crash erupted on Cross Island Parkway when a sedan, driven by a 21-year-old man, changed lanes at speed and overturned. According to the police report, 'A sedan cut lanes at speed and flipped. Metal screamed. The driver, 21, stayed belted as the roof came down. His head caught the weight. He lived. Awake. Bleeding. Crushed.' The driver suffered head injuries and crush wounds but survived. Other occupants in the involved SUV and sedans, including teenagers and older adults, were not seriously hurt. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors are cited. All injured parties were inside vehicles; no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Dies in Solo Queens Crash▸Sep 26 - A Chevy SUV slammed into a parked Hyundai on 34th Avenue. The unlicensed driver, alone, died at the scene. No passengers. No skid marks. Just metal, silence, and a man who never made it home.
A fatal crash unfolded at 34th Avenue and 106th Street in Queens. According to the police report, a Chevy SUV driven by a 38-year-old man struck a parked Hyundai sedan. The driver, unlicensed and alone, died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The report notes, 'No skid marks. No passengers. Just the thud of metal and a man who never made it home.' The SUV driver was not licensed to operate a vehicle in New York. The data lists no other contributing factors. The only person killed was the SUV driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness.
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Distracted Bus Driver Crushes Pedestrian Crossing▸Sep 26 - A bus turned left on Columbia. The driver was distracted. The bumper struck a woman crossing with the light. Her body was crushed. She stayed conscious. The bus rolled on, untouched. The street swallowed her pain.
A 44-year-old woman was struck and injured by a bus at the corner of Columbia Street and Lorraine Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the bus turned left while the woman crossed with the signal. The report states, “The bumper struck her full. Her body crushed, her mind awake.” The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. The driver, a 41-year-old man, was listed as distracted at the time of the crash. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The bus sustained no damage. The pedestrian was following the signal when she was hit.
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Improper Lane Change Flips Sedan on FDR Drive▸Sep 26 - Two sedans collided on FDR Drive. One car flipped. A driver, unbelted, was thrown out and badly hurt. A child bled from the head. Metal screamed. Sirens followed. The road stayed silent. The crash left pain and blood behind.
Two sedans crashed on FDR Drive. According to the police report, one vehicle overturned after an improper lane change. A 30-year-old male driver, unbelted, was ejected from his car and suffered severe bleeding. A 5-year-old boy, riding as a front passenger, sustained a head injury and minor bleeding. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. One driver was unlicensed. The crash involved both licensed and unlicensed drivers, but the report does not specify which driver made the improper maneuver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The force of the crash left metal twisted and lives changed.
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Box Truck Strikes Cyclist at 11th Avenue Corner▸Sep 26 - A box truck turned. A cyclist rode straight. Metal hit her leg. She flew. Blood on the street. The truck did not yield. She lay awake, torn open at the knee. The truck kept moving. The city did not stop.
A cyclist, age 26, was struck and injured by a box truck at the corner of 11th Avenue and West 44th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A box truck turned. A cyclist rode straight. Metal struck her leg. She flew. Torn open at the knee, she hit pavement hard. Awake. Bleeding. The truck kept moving. It did not yield.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to her knee and lower leg and was ejected from her bike. The listed contributing factor is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the truck driver. No injuries were reported for the truck occupants. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
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Head-On Sedan Crash Injures Pedestrian, Drivers▸Sep 26 - A Nissan sedan slammed head-on near Union Turnpike. Metal twisted. Blood spilled. A pedestrian and two drivers hurt. The street stayed quiet. No cause listed. Pain and silence lingered in Queens.
A 2006 Nissan sedan struck head-on near 158-05 Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan's front end crumpled. The 57-year-old driver suffered severe head bleeding and wore no safety equipment. Another driver, age 42, was also injured, reporting pain in the abdomen and pelvis. A 31-year-old pedestrian, not at an intersection, was hurt with back pain but remained conscious. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were recorded in the data. The police report states, 'The street held its silence.'
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Distracted SUV Driver Kills Elderly Pedestrian on FDR Drive▸Sep 25 - A 79-year-old man walked with traffic on FDR Drive. An SUV struck him head-on. His head hit first. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The driver was distracted. The man died at the scene. The road stayed open. The danger remained.
A 79-year-old pedestrian was killed on FDR Drive when a 2015 Honda SUV struck him head-on. According to the police report, the man was walking along the highway with traffic when the SUV hit him. His head took the first impact, causing severe bleeding and death at the scene. The report states, 'The driver was distracted.' Driver inattention/distraction is listed as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are cited in the data. The driver and another occupant in the SUV were not reported injured. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver distraction for vulnerable road users.
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Distracted SUV Drivers Kill Woman on Saint Johns▸Sep 25 - Two SUVs sped east on Saint Johns Place. Drivers distracted. A 46-year-old woman stood in the road. One driver had no license. She was struck, crushed, killed. Blood on the street. No crosswalk. She died alone, organs torn, head split.
A 46-year-old woman was killed on Saint Johns Place when two SUVs, both traveling east, struck her as she stood in the roadway. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. One driver was unlicensed. The woman suffered fatal head and internal injuries and died at the scene, far from any crosswalk. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. One driver had only a permit, the other had no license. The police report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection, but the primary cause remains driver distraction. No mention of helmet or signal use is listed as a contributing factor.
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Motorcyclist Dies Alone on Major Deegan▸Sep 25 - A man rode north on the Major Deegan. He lost focus. The Ducati struck hard. He flew from the bike. Helmet on. His body shattered. Alone in the dark, he died before help arrived.
A 48-year-old man riding a Ducati motorcycle north on the Major Deegan Expressway died after a violent crash. According to the police report, 'He lost focus. The front struck hard. He flew from the bike. Helmet on. Body shattered. Alone in the dark, he died before the sirens came.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. Data confirms he wore a helmet, but the crash impact was overwhelming. No other vehicles or people were involved.
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Runaway SUV Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg in Queens▸Sep 22 - A driverless Ford SUV rolled down 82nd Street. It struck a 49-year-old man. His leg broke. He lay in the street, pain sharp and sudden. The SUV showed no damage. No one sat behind the wheel. Metal moved. Flesh broke.
A 1998 Ford SUV, left without a driver, rolled south near 91-29 82nd Street in Queens. The vehicle struck a 49-year-old man, breaking his leg. According to the police report, 'a driverless 1998 Ford SUV rolled south. It struck a 49-year-old man in the leg. Bone broke.' The pedestrian was not at an intersection when hit. The report lists 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' as the main contributing factor. No one was inside the SUV at the time of the crash. The vehicle showed no damage. The man suffered a serious leg injury and was left hurt in the street.
Oct 26 - A box truck rolled north on Atlantic. A young woman crossed. Steel met flesh. Her skull split. Blood pooled. She stayed awake. The truck bore the wound. The street held the mark.
A box truck traveling north on Atlantic Avenue struck a 23-year-old woman at the corner of Crescent Street. According to the police report, 'A box truck rolled north. A young woman crossed against the light. Steel struck skull. Her head split open. Blood pooled at the curb. She stayed awake. The truck bore the wound.' The pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations. The truck’s right front quarter panel was damaged. No driver errors were specified in the report. The data lists the pedestrian as crossing against the signal, but no contributing factors are assigned to the driver. Other occupants in the truck were not injured.
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Motorcycle Slams Sedan on Wet Merrick Boulevard▸Oct 24 - A motorcycle hit a slowing sedan on Merrick Boulevard. The unlicensed rider flew and struck the wet pavement. His leg torn open. Blood pooled on the street. The morning stayed gray. The man lay conscious, torn and still.
A motorcycle collided with the rear of a slowing sedan on Merrick Boulevard near Liberty Avenue. According to the police report, the crash happened on a slippery pavement. The unlicensed motorcycle rider, a 55-year-old man, suffered severe lacerations to his leg. The sedan carried two occupants, a 53-year-old woman driving and a 23-year-old female passenger; neither reported injuries. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as the contributing factor. The motorcycle's driver was unlicensed. The sedan was slowing or stopping when struck. No other driver errors were cited in the report.
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Speeding Ford Slams Stopped Cars on 2nd Avenue▸Oct 8 - A Ford, moving too fast, crashed into stopped cars on 2nd Avenue. Metal screamed. A 47-year-old man, trapped and broken, stayed conscious in the wreck. Another driver and a passenger suffered pain. The street fell silent after the violence.
A Ford sedan, traveling at unsafe speed, crashed into stopped and parked vehicles on 2nd Avenue near East 97th Street. According to the police report, 'A speeding Ford crushed into stopped cars. Metal shrieked. A 47-year-old man, pinned in the driver’s seat, lay conscious. His body shattered.' The crash left the 47-year-old driver with crush injuries to his entire body. A 33-year-old driver suffered neck pain. A 70-year-old front passenger was also involved. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. Multiple vehicles, including a taxi and several sedans, were struck. No evidence in the report blames the victims or lists helmet or signal use as a factor.
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Cyclist Thrown After Striking Sedan Door▸Oct 8 - A young man rode north on Bushwick Avenue. A sedan door swung open. The cyclist hit it head-on. He flew from his bike. Blood pooled on the street. His legs were torn. He lay conscious, staring at the sky.
A 22-year-old cyclist was injured on Bushwick Avenue after colliding head-on with the door of a parked sedan. According to the police report, the sedan had tinted windows. The cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered severe lacerations to his legs. The report lists 'Tinted Windows' as a contributing factor. The sedan was parked at the time of the crash. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, which is noted in the data but only after the driver error. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The crash left the cyclist conscious but badly hurt, blood on the street.
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SUV Turns, Cyclist Thrown, Face Bloodied▸Oct 8 - A Ford SUV turned on Saint Nicholas Avenue. A bike slammed its rear. The cyclist flew. His face split open on the street. Blood pooled. He was 21. He stayed conscious. He was badly hurt.
A Ford SUV made a turn near 646 Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. A 21-year-old cyclist, heading straight, struck the SUV’s rear. According to the police report, the SUV was 'Turning Improperly.' The impact ejected the cyclist. His face hit the pavement, causing severe lacerations. He remained conscious but was seriously injured. The SUV driver, a 43-year-old man, was not reported injured. The crash data lists 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. No other errors or equipment issues are cited in the report.
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SUVs Strike Road Worker on Expressway▸Oct 8 - Two SUVs crashed westbound on the Long Island Expressway. A 47-year-old man, working in the road, was hit and killed. One driver had been drinking. Another pedestrian and several occupants were hurt. The highway kept moving. The man did not.
Two sport utility vehicles collided while heading west on the Long Island Expressway. According to the police report, a 47-year-old man working in the roadway was struck and killed. Another pedestrian, a 27-year-old man, suffered fractures and dislocations. Multiple vehicle occupants, including drivers and passengers, were injured. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The crash left one man dead at the scene and others with injuries across their bodies. The data does not list any helmet or signal use as a factor. The impact of heavy vehicles and driver impairment proved fatal for the worker in the road.
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Taxi Hits Teen Girl at Central Park West▸Oct 7 - A taxi struck a 14-year-old girl at West 89th and Central Park West. Her head bled onto the curb. She stayed conscious. The driver did not stop. The car showed no damage. Failure to yield and driver inattention marked the crash.
A 14-year-old girl was hit by a taxi at the corner of West 89th Street and Central Park West in Manhattan. According to the police report, the girl suffered a head injury and severe lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. The taxi, driven by a 36-year-old woman, was heading north and did not stop after the collision. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The crash left the pedestrian injured while the driver and passengers were unhurt.
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SUV Turns Left, E-Bike Rider Struck and Bleeding▸Oct 7 - An SUV turned left on Southern Boulevard. An e-bike kept straight. The rider, 22, unlicensed, hit hard. His head split open on the pavement. Blood pooled. He lay still, unconscious, under the Bronx sun.
A crash at Southern Boulevard and East 178th Street left a 22-year-old e-bike rider severely injured. According to the police report, an SUV made a left turn while the e-bike traveled straight. The rider, unlicensed and without a helmet, was ejected and suffered a serious head injury, bleeding heavily and losing consciousness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV's right side was struck, and the e-bike's front end took the impact. The data does not indicate any error by the e-bike rider beyond lack of helmet use, which is noted only after the driver’s inattention.
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Distracted Drivers Strike Pedestrians at Bronx Corner▸Oct 6 - A sedan turned left on Westchester Avenue. Two stood at the corner, not in the street. The car hit them. A 65-year-old woman died. A 57-year-old man bled from the head. Both drivers were distracted. Others, including a child, were hurt.
A deadly crash unfolded at Westchester Avenue and Hoe Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn struck two pedestrians who stood at the corner, not in the roadway. A 65-year-old woman was killed. A 57-year-old man suffered severe head bleeding. Three other pedestrians, including a 5-year-old girl, were injured. Multiple vehicle occupants, including a 2-year-old passenger, were also hurt. The police report states, 'Both drivers were distracted.' The contributing factor listed for all involved is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other contributing factors are cited. The crash left one dead and several injured, all due to driver distraction.
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Speeding Sedan Flips on Cross Island Parkway▸Sep 26 - A sedan cut lanes fast on Cross Island Parkway. It flipped. Metal screamed. The 21-year-old driver stayed belted. The roof crushed his head. He lived. Bleeding. Awake. Others in both cars escaped with minor or no injuries.
A crash erupted on Cross Island Parkway when a sedan, driven by a 21-year-old man, changed lanes at speed and overturned. According to the police report, 'A sedan cut lanes at speed and flipped. Metal screamed. The driver, 21, stayed belted as the roof came down. His head caught the weight. He lived. Awake. Bleeding. Crushed.' The driver suffered head injuries and crush wounds but survived. Other occupants in the involved SUV and sedans, including teenagers and older adults, were not seriously hurt. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors are cited. All injured parties were inside vehicles; no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Dies in Solo Queens Crash▸Sep 26 - A Chevy SUV slammed into a parked Hyundai on 34th Avenue. The unlicensed driver, alone, died at the scene. No passengers. No skid marks. Just metal, silence, and a man who never made it home.
A fatal crash unfolded at 34th Avenue and 106th Street in Queens. According to the police report, a Chevy SUV driven by a 38-year-old man struck a parked Hyundai sedan. The driver, unlicensed and alone, died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The report notes, 'No skid marks. No passengers. Just the thud of metal and a man who never made it home.' The SUV driver was not licensed to operate a vehicle in New York. The data lists no other contributing factors. The only person killed was the SUV driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness.
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Distracted Bus Driver Crushes Pedestrian Crossing▸Sep 26 - A bus turned left on Columbia. The driver was distracted. The bumper struck a woman crossing with the light. Her body was crushed. She stayed conscious. The bus rolled on, untouched. The street swallowed her pain.
A 44-year-old woman was struck and injured by a bus at the corner of Columbia Street and Lorraine Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the bus turned left while the woman crossed with the signal. The report states, “The bumper struck her full. Her body crushed, her mind awake.” The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. The driver, a 41-year-old man, was listed as distracted at the time of the crash. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The bus sustained no damage. The pedestrian was following the signal when she was hit.
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Improper Lane Change Flips Sedan on FDR Drive▸Sep 26 - Two sedans collided on FDR Drive. One car flipped. A driver, unbelted, was thrown out and badly hurt. A child bled from the head. Metal screamed. Sirens followed. The road stayed silent. The crash left pain and blood behind.
Two sedans crashed on FDR Drive. According to the police report, one vehicle overturned after an improper lane change. A 30-year-old male driver, unbelted, was ejected from his car and suffered severe bleeding. A 5-year-old boy, riding as a front passenger, sustained a head injury and minor bleeding. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. One driver was unlicensed. The crash involved both licensed and unlicensed drivers, but the report does not specify which driver made the improper maneuver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The force of the crash left metal twisted and lives changed.
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Box Truck Strikes Cyclist at 11th Avenue Corner▸Sep 26 - A box truck turned. A cyclist rode straight. Metal hit her leg. She flew. Blood on the street. The truck did not yield. She lay awake, torn open at the knee. The truck kept moving. The city did not stop.
A cyclist, age 26, was struck and injured by a box truck at the corner of 11th Avenue and West 44th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A box truck turned. A cyclist rode straight. Metal struck her leg. She flew. Torn open at the knee, she hit pavement hard. Awake. Bleeding. The truck kept moving. It did not yield.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to her knee and lower leg and was ejected from her bike. The listed contributing factor is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the truck driver. No injuries were reported for the truck occupants. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
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Head-On Sedan Crash Injures Pedestrian, Drivers▸Sep 26 - A Nissan sedan slammed head-on near Union Turnpike. Metal twisted. Blood spilled. A pedestrian and two drivers hurt. The street stayed quiet. No cause listed. Pain and silence lingered in Queens.
A 2006 Nissan sedan struck head-on near 158-05 Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan's front end crumpled. The 57-year-old driver suffered severe head bleeding and wore no safety equipment. Another driver, age 42, was also injured, reporting pain in the abdomen and pelvis. A 31-year-old pedestrian, not at an intersection, was hurt with back pain but remained conscious. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were recorded in the data. The police report states, 'The street held its silence.'
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Distracted SUV Driver Kills Elderly Pedestrian on FDR Drive▸Sep 25 - A 79-year-old man walked with traffic on FDR Drive. An SUV struck him head-on. His head hit first. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The driver was distracted. The man died at the scene. The road stayed open. The danger remained.
A 79-year-old pedestrian was killed on FDR Drive when a 2015 Honda SUV struck him head-on. According to the police report, the man was walking along the highway with traffic when the SUV hit him. His head took the first impact, causing severe bleeding and death at the scene. The report states, 'The driver was distracted.' Driver inattention/distraction is listed as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are cited in the data. The driver and another occupant in the SUV were not reported injured. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver distraction for vulnerable road users.
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Distracted SUV Drivers Kill Woman on Saint Johns▸Sep 25 - Two SUVs sped east on Saint Johns Place. Drivers distracted. A 46-year-old woman stood in the road. One driver had no license. She was struck, crushed, killed. Blood on the street. No crosswalk. She died alone, organs torn, head split.
A 46-year-old woman was killed on Saint Johns Place when two SUVs, both traveling east, struck her as she stood in the roadway. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. One driver was unlicensed. The woman suffered fatal head and internal injuries and died at the scene, far from any crosswalk. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. One driver had only a permit, the other had no license. The police report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection, but the primary cause remains driver distraction. No mention of helmet or signal use is listed as a contributing factor.
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Motorcyclist Dies Alone on Major Deegan▸Sep 25 - A man rode north on the Major Deegan. He lost focus. The Ducati struck hard. He flew from the bike. Helmet on. His body shattered. Alone in the dark, he died before help arrived.
A 48-year-old man riding a Ducati motorcycle north on the Major Deegan Expressway died after a violent crash. According to the police report, 'He lost focus. The front struck hard. He flew from the bike. Helmet on. Body shattered. Alone in the dark, he died before the sirens came.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. Data confirms he wore a helmet, but the crash impact was overwhelming. No other vehicles or people were involved.
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Runaway SUV Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg in Queens▸Sep 22 - A driverless Ford SUV rolled down 82nd Street. It struck a 49-year-old man. His leg broke. He lay in the street, pain sharp and sudden. The SUV showed no damage. No one sat behind the wheel. Metal moved. Flesh broke.
A 1998 Ford SUV, left without a driver, rolled south near 91-29 82nd Street in Queens. The vehicle struck a 49-year-old man, breaking his leg. According to the police report, 'a driverless 1998 Ford SUV rolled south. It struck a 49-year-old man in the leg. Bone broke.' The pedestrian was not at an intersection when hit. The report lists 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' as the main contributing factor. No one was inside the SUV at the time of the crash. The vehicle showed no damage. The man suffered a serious leg injury and was left hurt in the street.
Oct 24 - A motorcycle hit a slowing sedan on Merrick Boulevard. The unlicensed rider flew and struck the wet pavement. His leg torn open. Blood pooled on the street. The morning stayed gray. The man lay conscious, torn and still.
A motorcycle collided with the rear of a slowing sedan on Merrick Boulevard near Liberty Avenue. According to the police report, the crash happened on a slippery pavement. The unlicensed motorcycle rider, a 55-year-old man, suffered severe lacerations to his leg. The sedan carried two occupants, a 53-year-old woman driving and a 23-year-old female passenger; neither reported injuries. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as the contributing factor. The motorcycle's driver was unlicensed. The sedan was slowing or stopping when struck. No other driver errors were cited in the report.
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Speeding Ford Slams Stopped Cars on 2nd Avenue▸Oct 8 - A Ford, moving too fast, crashed into stopped cars on 2nd Avenue. Metal screamed. A 47-year-old man, trapped and broken, stayed conscious in the wreck. Another driver and a passenger suffered pain. The street fell silent after the violence.
A Ford sedan, traveling at unsafe speed, crashed into stopped and parked vehicles on 2nd Avenue near East 97th Street. According to the police report, 'A speeding Ford crushed into stopped cars. Metal shrieked. A 47-year-old man, pinned in the driver’s seat, lay conscious. His body shattered.' The crash left the 47-year-old driver with crush injuries to his entire body. A 33-year-old driver suffered neck pain. A 70-year-old front passenger was also involved. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. Multiple vehicles, including a taxi and several sedans, were struck. No evidence in the report blames the victims or lists helmet or signal use as a factor.
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Cyclist Thrown After Striking Sedan Door▸Oct 8 - A young man rode north on Bushwick Avenue. A sedan door swung open. The cyclist hit it head-on. He flew from his bike. Blood pooled on the street. His legs were torn. He lay conscious, staring at the sky.
A 22-year-old cyclist was injured on Bushwick Avenue after colliding head-on with the door of a parked sedan. According to the police report, the sedan had tinted windows. The cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered severe lacerations to his legs. The report lists 'Tinted Windows' as a contributing factor. The sedan was parked at the time of the crash. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, which is noted in the data but only after the driver error. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The crash left the cyclist conscious but badly hurt, blood on the street.
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SUV Turns, Cyclist Thrown, Face Bloodied▸Oct 8 - A Ford SUV turned on Saint Nicholas Avenue. A bike slammed its rear. The cyclist flew. His face split open on the street. Blood pooled. He was 21. He stayed conscious. He was badly hurt.
A Ford SUV made a turn near 646 Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. A 21-year-old cyclist, heading straight, struck the SUV’s rear. According to the police report, the SUV was 'Turning Improperly.' The impact ejected the cyclist. His face hit the pavement, causing severe lacerations. He remained conscious but was seriously injured. The SUV driver, a 43-year-old man, was not reported injured. The crash data lists 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. No other errors or equipment issues are cited in the report.
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SUVs Strike Road Worker on Expressway▸Oct 8 - Two SUVs crashed westbound on the Long Island Expressway. A 47-year-old man, working in the road, was hit and killed. One driver had been drinking. Another pedestrian and several occupants were hurt. The highway kept moving. The man did not.
Two sport utility vehicles collided while heading west on the Long Island Expressway. According to the police report, a 47-year-old man working in the roadway was struck and killed. Another pedestrian, a 27-year-old man, suffered fractures and dislocations. Multiple vehicle occupants, including drivers and passengers, were injured. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The crash left one man dead at the scene and others with injuries across their bodies. The data does not list any helmet or signal use as a factor. The impact of heavy vehicles and driver impairment proved fatal for the worker in the road.
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Taxi Hits Teen Girl at Central Park West▸Oct 7 - A taxi struck a 14-year-old girl at West 89th and Central Park West. Her head bled onto the curb. She stayed conscious. The driver did not stop. The car showed no damage. Failure to yield and driver inattention marked the crash.
A 14-year-old girl was hit by a taxi at the corner of West 89th Street and Central Park West in Manhattan. According to the police report, the girl suffered a head injury and severe lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. The taxi, driven by a 36-year-old woman, was heading north and did not stop after the collision. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The crash left the pedestrian injured while the driver and passengers were unhurt.
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SUV Turns Left, E-Bike Rider Struck and Bleeding▸Oct 7 - An SUV turned left on Southern Boulevard. An e-bike kept straight. The rider, 22, unlicensed, hit hard. His head split open on the pavement. Blood pooled. He lay still, unconscious, under the Bronx sun.
A crash at Southern Boulevard and East 178th Street left a 22-year-old e-bike rider severely injured. According to the police report, an SUV made a left turn while the e-bike traveled straight. The rider, unlicensed and without a helmet, was ejected and suffered a serious head injury, bleeding heavily and losing consciousness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV's right side was struck, and the e-bike's front end took the impact. The data does not indicate any error by the e-bike rider beyond lack of helmet use, which is noted only after the driver’s inattention.
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Distracted Drivers Strike Pedestrians at Bronx Corner▸Oct 6 - A sedan turned left on Westchester Avenue. Two stood at the corner, not in the street. The car hit them. A 65-year-old woman died. A 57-year-old man bled from the head. Both drivers were distracted. Others, including a child, were hurt.
A deadly crash unfolded at Westchester Avenue and Hoe Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn struck two pedestrians who stood at the corner, not in the roadway. A 65-year-old woman was killed. A 57-year-old man suffered severe head bleeding. Three other pedestrians, including a 5-year-old girl, were injured. Multiple vehicle occupants, including a 2-year-old passenger, were also hurt. The police report states, 'Both drivers were distracted.' The contributing factor listed for all involved is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other contributing factors are cited. The crash left one dead and several injured, all due to driver distraction.
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Speeding Sedan Flips on Cross Island Parkway▸Sep 26 - A sedan cut lanes fast on Cross Island Parkway. It flipped. Metal screamed. The 21-year-old driver stayed belted. The roof crushed his head. He lived. Bleeding. Awake. Others in both cars escaped with minor or no injuries.
A crash erupted on Cross Island Parkway when a sedan, driven by a 21-year-old man, changed lanes at speed and overturned. According to the police report, 'A sedan cut lanes at speed and flipped. Metal screamed. The driver, 21, stayed belted as the roof came down. His head caught the weight. He lived. Awake. Bleeding. Crushed.' The driver suffered head injuries and crush wounds but survived. Other occupants in the involved SUV and sedans, including teenagers and older adults, were not seriously hurt. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors are cited. All injured parties were inside vehicles; no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Dies in Solo Queens Crash▸Sep 26 - A Chevy SUV slammed into a parked Hyundai on 34th Avenue. The unlicensed driver, alone, died at the scene. No passengers. No skid marks. Just metal, silence, and a man who never made it home.
A fatal crash unfolded at 34th Avenue and 106th Street in Queens. According to the police report, a Chevy SUV driven by a 38-year-old man struck a parked Hyundai sedan. The driver, unlicensed and alone, died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The report notes, 'No skid marks. No passengers. Just the thud of metal and a man who never made it home.' The SUV driver was not licensed to operate a vehicle in New York. The data lists no other contributing factors. The only person killed was the SUV driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness.
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Distracted Bus Driver Crushes Pedestrian Crossing▸Sep 26 - A bus turned left on Columbia. The driver was distracted. The bumper struck a woman crossing with the light. Her body was crushed. She stayed conscious. The bus rolled on, untouched. The street swallowed her pain.
A 44-year-old woman was struck and injured by a bus at the corner of Columbia Street and Lorraine Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the bus turned left while the woman crossed with the signal. The report states, “The bumper struck her full. Her body crushed, her mind awake.” The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. The driver, a 41-year-old man, was listed as distracted at the time of the crash. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The bus sustained no damage. The pedestrian was following the signal when she was hit.
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Improper Lane Change Flips Sedan on FDR Drive▸Sep 26 - Two sedans collided on FDR Drive. One car flipped. A driver, unbelted, was thrown out and badly hurt. A child bled from the head. Metal screamed. Sirens followed. The road stayed silent. The crash left pain and blood behind.
Two sedans crashed on FDR Drive. According to the police report, one vehicle overturned after an improper lane change. A 30-year-old male driver, unbelted, was ejected from his car and suffered severe bleeding. A 5-year-old boy, riding as a front passenger, sustained a head injury and minor bleeding. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. One driver was unlicensed. The crash involved both licensed and unlicensed drivers, but the report does not specify which driver made the improper maneuver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The force of the crash left metal twisted and lives changed.
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Box Truck Strikes Cyclist at 11th Avenue Corner▸Sep 26 - A box truck turned. A cyclist rode straight. Metal hit her leg. She flew. Blood on the street. The truck did not yield. She lay awake, torn open at the knee. The truck kept moving. The city did not stop.
A cyclist, age 26, was struck and injured by a box truck at the corner of 11th Avenue and West 44th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A box truck turned. A cyclist rode straight. Metal struck her leg. She flew. Torn open at the knee, she hit pavement hard. Awake. Bleeding. The truck kept moving. It did not yield.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to her knee and lower leg and was ejected from her bike. The listed contributing factor is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the truck driver. No injuries were reported for the truck occupants. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
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Head-On Sedan Crash Injures Pedestrian, Drivers▸Sep 26 - A Nissan sedan slammed head-on near Union Turnpike. Metal twisted. Blood spilled. A pedestrian and two drivers hurt. The street stayed quiet. No cause listed. Pain and silence lingered in Queens.
A 2006 Nissan sedan struck head-on near 158-05 Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan's front end crumpled. The 57-year-old driver suffered severe head bleeding and wore no safety equipment. Another driver, age 42, was also injured, reporting pain in the abdomen and pelvis. A 31-year-old pedestrian, not at an intersection, was hurt with back pain but remained conscious. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were recorded in the data. The police report states, 'The street held its silence.'
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Distracted SUV Driver Kills Elderly Pedestrian on FDR Drive▸Sep 25 - A 79-year-old man walked with traffic on FDR Drive. An SUV struck him head-on. His head hit first. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The driver was distracted. The man died at the scene. The road stayed open. The danger remained.
A 79-year-old pedestrian was killed on FDR Drive when a 2015 Honda SUV struck him head-on. According to the police report, the man was walking along the highway with traffic when the SUV hit him. His head took the first impact, causing severe bleeding and death at the scene. The report states, 'The driver was distracted.' Driver inattention/distraction is listed as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are cited in the data. The driver and another occupant in the SUV were not reported injured. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver distraction for vulnerable road users.
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Distracted SUV Drivers Kill Woman on Saint Johns▸Sep 25 - Two SUVs sped east on Saint Johns Place. Drivers distracted. A 46-year-old woman stood in the road. One driver had no license. She was struck, crushed, killed. Blood on the street. No crosswalk. She died alone, organs torn, head split.
A 46-year-old woman was killed on Saint Johns Place when two SUVs, both traveling east, struck her as she stood in the roadway. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. One driver was unlicensed. The woman suffered fatal head and internal injuries and died at the scene, far from any crosswalk. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. One driver had only a permit, the other had no license. The police report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection, but the primary cause remains driver distraction. No mention of helmet or signal use is listed as a contributing factor.
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Motorcyclist Dies Alone on Major Deegan▸Sep 25 - A man rode north on the Major Deegan. He lost focus. The Ducati struck hard. He flew from the bike. Helmet on. His body shattered. Alone in the dark, he died before help arrived.
A 48-year-old man riding a Ducati motorcycle north on the Major Deegan Expressway died after a violent crash. According to the police report, 'He lost focus. The front struck hard. He flew from the bike. Helmet on. Body shattered. Alone in the dark, he died before the sirens came.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. Data confirms he wore a helmet, but the crash impact was overwhelming. No other vehicles or people were involved.
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Runaway SUV Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg in Queens▸Sep 22 - A driverless Ford SUV rolled down 82nd Street. It struck a 49-year-old man. His leg broke. He lay in the street, pain sharp and sudden. The SUV showed no damage. No one sat behind the wheel. Metal moved. Flesh broke.
A 1998 Ford SUV, left without a driver, rolled south near 91-29 82nd Street in Queens. The vehicle struck a 49-year-old man, breaking his leg. According to the police report, 'a driverless 1998 Ford SUV rolled south. It struck a 49-year-old man in the leg. Bone broke.' The pedestrian was not at an intersection when hit. The report lists 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' as the main contributing factor. No one was inside the SUV at the time of the crash. The vehicle showed no damage. The man suffered a serious leg injury and was left hurt in the street.
Oct 8 - A Ford, moving too fast, crashed into stopped cars on 2nd Avenue. Metal screamed. A 47-year-old man, trapped and broken, stayed conscious in the wreck. Another driver and a passenger suffered pain. The street fell silent after the violence.
A Ford sedan, traveling at unsafe speed, crashed into stopped and parked vehicles on 2nd Avenue near East 97th Street. According to the police report, 'A speeding Ford crushed into stopped cars. Metal shrieked. A 47-year-old man, pinned in the driver’s seat, lay conscious. His body shattered.' The crash left the 47-year-old driver with crush injuries to his entire body. A 33-year-old driver suffered neck pain. A 70-year-old front passenger was also involved. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. Multiple vehicles, including a taxi and several sedans, were struck. No evidence in the report blames the victims or lists helmet or signal use as a factor.
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Cyclist Thrown After Striking Sedan Door▸Oct 8 - A young man rode north on Bushwick Avenue. A sedan door swung open. The cyclist hit it head-on. He flew from his bike. Blood pooled on the street. His legs were torn. He lay conscious, staring at the sky.
A 22-year-old cyclist was injured on Bushwick Avenue after colliding head-on with the door of a parked sedan. According to the police report, the sedan had tinted windows. The cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered severe lacerations to his legs. The report lists 'Tinted Windows' as a contributing factor. The sedan was parked at the time of the crash. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, which is noted in the data but only after the driver error. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The crash left the cyclist conscious but badly hurt, blood on the street.
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SUV Turns, Cyclist Thrown, Face Bloodied▸Oct 8 - A Ford SUV turned on Saint Nicholas Avenue. A bike slammed its rear. The cyclist flew. His face split open on the street. Blood pooled. He was 21. He stayed conscious. He was badly hurt.
A Ford SUV made a turn near 646 Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. A 21-year-old cyclist, heading straight, struck the SUV’s rear. According to the police report, the SUV was 'Turning Improperly.' The impact ejected the cyclist. His face hit the pavement, causing severe lacerations. He remained conscious but was seriously injured. The SUV driver, a 43-year-old man, was not reported injured. The crash data lists 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. No other errors or equipment issues are cited in the report.
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SUVs Strike Road Worker on Expressway▸Oct 8 - Two SUVs crashed westbound on the Long Island Expressway. A 47-year-old man, working in the road, was hit and killed. One driver had been drinking. Another pedestrian and several occupants were hurt. The highway kept moving. The man did not.
Two sport utility vehicles collided while heading west on the Long Island Expressway. According to the police report, a 47-year-old man working in the roadway was struck and killed. Another pedestrian, a 27-year-old man, suffered fractures and dislocations. Multiple vehicle occupants, including drivers and passengers, were injured. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The crash left one man dead at the scene and others with injuries across their bodies. The data does not list any helmet or signal use as a factor. The impact of heavy vehicles and driver impairment proved fatal for the worker in the road.
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Taxi Hits Teen Girl at Central Park West▸Oct 7 - A taxi struck a 14-year-old girl at West 89th and Central Park West. Her head bled onto the curb. She stayed conscious. The driver did not stop. The car showed no damage. Failure to yield and driver inattention marked the crash.
A 14-year-old girl was hit by a taxi at the corner of West 89th Street and Central Park West in Manhattan. According to the police report, the girl suffered a head injury and severe lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. The taxi, driven by a 36-year-old woman, was heading north and did not stop after the collision. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The crash left the pedestrian injured while the driver and passengers were unhurt.
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SUV Turns Left, E-Bike Rider Struck and Bleeding▸Oct 7 - An SUV turned left on Southern Boulevard. An e-bike kept straight. The rider, 22, unlicensed, hit hard. His head split open on the pavement. Blood pooled. He lay still, unconscious, under the Bronx sun.
A crash at Southern Boulevard and East 178th Street left a 22-year-old e-bike rider severely injured. According to the police report, an SUV made a left turn while the e-bike traveled straight. The rider, unlicensed and without a helmet, was ejected and suffered a serious head injury, bleeding heavily and losing consciousness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV's right side was struck, and the e-bike's front end took the impact. The data does not indicate any error by the e-bike rider beyond lack of helmet use, which is noted only after the driver’s inattention.
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Distracted Drivers Strike Pedestrians at Bronx Corner▸Oct 6 - A sedan turned left on Westchester Avenue. Two stood at the corner, not in the street. The car hit them. A 65-year-old woman died. A 57-year-old man bled from the head. Both drivers were distracted. Others, including a child, were hurt.
A deadly crash unfolded at Westchester Avenue and Hoe Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn struck two pedestrians who stood at the corner, not in the roadway. A 65-year-old woman was killed. A 57-year-old man suffered severe head bleeding. Three other pedestrians, including a 5-year-old girl, were injured. Multiple vehicle occupants, including a 2-year-old passenger, were also hurt. The police report states, 'Both drivers were distracted.' The contributing factor listed for all involved is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other contributing factors are cited. The crash left one dead and several injured, all due to driver distraction.
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Speeding Sedan Flips on Cross Island Parkway▸Sep 26 - A sedan cut lanes fast on Cross Island Parkway. It flipped. Metal screamed. The 21-year-old driver stayed belted. The roof crushed his head. He lived. Bleeding. Awake. Others in both cars escaped with minor or no injuries.
A crash erupted on Cross Island Parkway when a sedan, driven by a 21-year-old man, changed lanes at speed and overturned. According to the police report, 'A sedan cut lanes at speed and flipped. Metal screamed. The driver, 21, stayed belted as the roof came down. His head caught the weight. He lived. Awake. Bleeding. Crushed.' The driver suffered head injuries and crush wounds but survived. Other occupants in the involved SUV and sedans, including teenagers and older adults, were not seriously hurt. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors are cited. All injured parties were inside vehicles; no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Dies in Solo Queens Crash▸Sep 26 - A Chevy SUV slammed into a parked Hyundai on 34th Avenue. The unlicensed driver, alone, died at the scene. No passengers. No skid marks. Just metal, silence, and a man who never made it home.
A fatal crash unfolded at 34th Avenue and 106th Street in Queens. According to the police report, a Chevy SUV driven by a 38-year-old man struck a parked Hyundai sedan. The driver, unlicensed and alone, died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The report notes, 'No skid marks. No passengers. Just the thud of metal and a man who never made it home.' The SUV driver was not licensed to operate a vehicle in New York. The data lists no other contributing factors. The only person killed was the SUV driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness.
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Distracted Bus Driver Crushes Pedestrian Crossing▸Sep 26 - A bus turned left on Columbia. The driver was distracted. The bumper struck a woman crossing with the light. Her body was crushed. She stayed conscious. The bus rolled on, untouched. The street swallowed her pain.
A 44-year-old woman was struck and injured by a bus at the corner of Columbia Street and Lorraine Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the bus turned left while the woman crossed with the signal. The report states, “The bumper struck her full. Her body crushed, her mind awake.” The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. The driver, a 41-year-old man, was listed as distracted at the time of the crash. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The bus sustained no damage. The pedestrian was following the signal when she was hit.
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Improper Lane Change Flips Sedan on FDR Drive▸Sep 26 - Two sedans collided on FDR Drive. One car flipped. A driver, unbelted, was thrown out and badly hurt. A child bled from the head. Metal screamed. Sirens followed. The road stayed silent. The crash left pain and blood behind.
Two sedans crashed on FDR Drive. According to the police report, one vehicle overturned after an improper lane change. A 30-year-old male driver, unbelted, was ejected from his car and suffered severe bleeding. A 5-year-old boy, riding as a front passenger, sustained a head injury and minor bleeding. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. One driver was unlicensed. The crash involved both licensed and unlicensed drivers, but the report does not specify which driver made the improper maneuver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The force of the crash left metal twisted and lives changed.
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Box Truck Strikes Cyclist at 11th Avenue Corner▸Sep 26 - A box truck turned. A cyclist rode straight. Metal hit her leg. She flew. Blood on the street. The truck did not yield. She lay awake, torn open at the knee. The truck kept moving. The city did not stop.
A cyclist, age 26, was struck and injured by a box truck at the corner of 11th Avenue and West 44th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A box truck turned. A cyclist rode straight. Metal struck her leg. She flew. Torn open at the knee, she hit pavement hard. Awake. Bleeding. The truck kept moving. It did not yield.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to her knee and lower leg and was ejected from her bike. The listed contributing factor is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the truck driver. No injuries were reported for the truck occupants. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
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Head-On Sedan Crash Injures Pedestrian, Drivers▸Sep 26 - A Nissan sedan slammed head-on near Union Turnpike. Metal twisted. Blood spilled. A pedestrian and two drivers hurt. The street stayed quiet. No cause listed. Pain and silence lingered in Queens.
A 2006 Nissan sedan struck head-on near 158-05 Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan's front end crumpled. The 57-year-old driver suffered severe head bleeding and wore no safety equipment. Another driver, age 42, was also injured, reporting pain in the abdomen and pelvis. A 31-year-old pedestrian, not at an intersection, was hurt with back pain but remained conscious. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were recorded in the data. The police report states, 'The street held its silence.'
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Distracted SUV Driver Kills Elderly Pedestrian on FDR Drive▸Sep 25 - A 79-year-old man walked with traffic on FDR Drive. An SUV struck him head-on. His head hit first. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The driver was distracted. The man died at the scene. The road stayed open. The danger remained.
A 79-year-old pedestrian was killed on FDR Drive when a 2015 Honda SUV struck him head-on. According to the police report, the man was walking along the highway with traffic when the SUV hit him. His head took the first impact, causing severe bleeding and death at the scene. The report states, 'The driver was distracted.' Driver inattention/distraction is listed as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are cited in the data. The driver and another occupant in the SUV were not reported injured. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver distraction for vulnerable road users.
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Distracted SUV Drivers Kill Woman on Saint Johns▸Sep 25 - Two SUVs sped east on Saint Johns Place. Drivers distracted. A 46-year-old woman stood in the road. One driver had no license. She was struck, crushed, killed. Blood on the street. No crosswalk. She died alone, organs torn, head split.
A 46-year-old woman was killed on Saint Johns Place when two SUVs, both traveling east, struck her as she stood in the roadway. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. One driver was unlicensed. The woman suffered fatal head and internal injuries and died at the scene, far from any crosswalk. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. One driver had only a permit, the other had no license. The police report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection, but the primary cause remains driver distraction. No mention of helmet or signal use is listed as a contributing factor.
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Motorcyclist Dies Alone on Major Deegan▸Sep 25 - A man rode north on the Major Deegan. He lost focus. The Ducati struck hard. He flew from the bike. Helmet on. His body shattered. Alone in the dark, he died before help arrived.
A 48-year-old man riding a Ducati motorcycle north on the Major Deegan Expressway died after a violent crash. According to the police report, 'He lost focus. The front struck hard. He flew from the bike. Helmet on. Body shattered. Alone in the dark, he died before the sirens came.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. Data confirms he wore a helmet, but the crash impact was overwhelming. No other vehicles or people were involved.
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Runaway SUV Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg in Queens▸Sep 22 - A driverless Ford SUV rolled down 82nd Street. It struck a 49-year-old man. His leg broke. He lay in the street, pain sharp and sudden. The SUV showed no damage. No one sat behind the wheel. Metal moved. Flesh broke.
A 1998 Ford SUV, left without a driver, rolled south near 91-29 82nd Street in Queens. The vehicle struck a 49-year-old man, breaking his leg. According to the police report, 'a driverless 1998 Ford SUV rolled south. It struck a 49-year-old man in the leg. Bone broke.' The pedestrian was not at an intersection when hit. The report lists 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' as the main contributing factor. No one was inside the SUV at the time of the crash. The vehicle showed no damage. The man suffered a serious leg injury and was left hurt in the street.
Oct 8 - A young man rode north on Bushwick Avenue. A sedan door swung open. The cyclist hit it head-on. He flew from his bike. Blood pooled on the street. His legs were torn. He lay conscious, staring at the sky.
A 22-year-old cyclist was injured on Bushwick Avenue after colliding head-on with the door of a parked sedan. According to the police report, the sedan had tinted windows. The cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered severe lacerations to his legs. The report lists 'Tinted Windows' as a contributing factor. The sedan was parked at the time of the crash. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, which is noted in the data but only after the driver error. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The crash left the cyclist conscious but badly hurt, blood on the street.
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SUV Turns, Cyclist Thrown, Face Bloodied▸Oct 8 - A Ford SUV turned on Saint Nicholas Avenue. A bike slammed its rear. The cyclist flew. His face split open on the street. Blood pooled. He was 21. He stayed conscious. He was badly hurt.
A Ford SUV made a turn near 646 Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. A 21-year-old cyclist, heading straight, struck the SUV’s rear. According to the police report, the SUV was 'Turning Improperly.' The impact ejected the cyclist. His face hit the pavement, causing severe lacerations. He remained conscious but was seriously injured. The SUV driver, a 43-year-old man, was not reported injured. The crash data lists 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. No other errors or equipment issues are cited in the report.
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SUVs Strike Road Worker on Expressway▸Oct 8 - Two SUVs crashed westbound on the Long Island Expressway. A 47-year-old man, working in the road, was hit and killed. One driver had been drinking. Another pedestrian and several occupants were hurt. The highway kept moving. The man did not.
Two sport utility vehicles collided while heading west on the Long Island Expressway. According to the police report, a 47-year-old man working in the roadway was struck and killed. Another pedestrian, a 27-year-old man, suffered fractures and dislocations. Multiple vehicle occupants, including drivers and passengers, were injured. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The crash left one man dead at the scene and others with injuries across their bodies. The data does not list any helmet or signal use as a factor. The impact of heavy vehicles and driver impairment proved fatal for the worker in the road.
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Taxi Hits Teen Girl at Central Park West▸Oct 7 - A taxi struck a 14-year-old girl at West 89th and Central Park West. Her head bled onto the curb. She stayed conscious. The driver did not stop. The car showed no damage. Failure to yield and driver inattention marked the crash.
A 14-year-old girl was hit by a taxi at the corner of West 89th Street and Central Park West in Manhattan. According to the police report, the girl suffered a head injury and severe lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. The taxi, driven by a 36-year-old woman, was heading north and did not stop after the collision. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The crash left the pedestrian injured while the driver and passengers were unhurt.
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SUV Turns Left, E-Bike Rider Struck and Bleeding▸Oct 7 - An SUV turned left on Southern Boulevard. An e-bike kept straight. The rider, 22, unlicensed, hit hard. His head split open on the pavement. Blood pooled. He lay still, unconscious, under the Bronx sun.
A crash at Southern Boulevard and East 178th Street left a 22-year-old e-bike rider severely injured. According to the police report, an SUV made a left turn while the e-bike traveled straight. The rider, unlicensed and without a helmet, was ejected and suffered a serious head injury, bleeding heavily and losing consciousness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV's right side was struck, and the e-bike's front end took the impact. The data does not indicate any error by the e-bike rider beyond lack of helmet use, which is noted only after the driver’s inattention.
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Distracted Drivers Strike Pedestrians at Bronx Corner▸Oct 6 - A sedan turned left on Westchester Avenue. Two stood at the corner, not in the street. The car hit them. A 65-year-old woman died. A 57-year-old man bled from the head. Both drivers were distracted. Others, including a child, were hurt.
A deadly crash unfolded at Westchester Avenue and Hoe Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn struck two pedestrians who stood at the corner, not in the roadway. A 65-year-old woman was killed. A 57-year-old man suffered severe head bleeding. Three other pedestrians, including a 5-year-old girl, were injured. Multiple vehicle occupants, including a 2-year-old passenger, were also hurt. The police report states, 'Both drivers were distracted.' The contributing factor listed for all involved is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other contributing factors are cited. The crash left one dead and several injured, all due to driver distraction.
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Speeding Sedan Flips on Cross Island Parkway▸Sep 26 - A sedan cut lanes fast on Cross Island Parkway. It flipped. Metal screamed. The 21-year-old driver stayed belted. The roof crushed his head. He lived. Bleeding. Awake. Others in both cars escaped with minor or no injuries.
A crash erupted on Cross Island Parkway when a sedan, driven by a 21-year-old man, changed lanes at speed and overturned. According to the police report, 'A sedan cut lanes at speed and flipped. Metal screamed. The driver, 21, stayed belted as the roof came down. His head caught the weight. He lived. Awake. Bleeding. Crushed.' The driver suffered head injuries and crush wounds but survived. Other occupants in the involved SUV and sedans, including teenagers and older adults, were not seriously hurt. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors are cited. All injured parties were inside vehicles; no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Dies in Solo Queens Crash▸Sep 26 - A Chevy SUV slammed into a parked Hyundai on 34th Avenue. The unlicensed driver, alone, died at the scene. No passengers. No skid marks. Just metal, silence, and a man who never made it home.
A fatal crash unfolded at 34th Avenue and 106th Street in Queens. According to the police report, a Chevy SUV driven by a 38-year-old man struck a parked Hyundai sedan. The driver, unlicensed and alone, died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The report notes, 'No skid marks. No passengers. Just the thud of metal and a man who never made it home.' The SUV driver was not licensed to operate a vehicle in New York. The data lists no other contributing factors. The only person killed was the SUV driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness.
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Distracted Bus Driver Crushes Pedestrian Crossing▸Sep 26 - A bus turned left on Columbia. The driver was distracted. The bumper struck a woman crossing with the light. Her body was crushed. She stayed conscious. The bus rolled on, untouched. The street swallowed her pain.
A 44-year-old woman was struck and injured by a bus at the corner of Columbia Street and Lorraine Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the bus turned left while the woman crossed with the signal. The report states, “The bumper struck her full. Her body crushed, her mind awake.” The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. The driver, a 41-year-old man, was listed as distracted at the time of the crash. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The bus sustained no damage. The pedestrian was following the signal when she was hit.
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Improper Lane Change Flips Sedan on FDR Drive▸Sep 26 - Two sedans collided on FDR Drive. One car flipped. A driver, unbelted, was thrown out and badly hurt. A child bled from the head. Metal screamed. Sirens followed. The road stayed silent. The crash left pain and blood behind.
Two sedans crashed on FDR Drive. According to the police report, one vehicle overturned after an improper lane change. A 30-year-old male driver, unbelted, was ejected from his car and suffered severe bleeding. A 5-year-old boy, riding as a front passenger, sustained a head injury and minor bleeding. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. One driver was unlicensed. The crash involved both licensed and unlicensed drivers, but the report does not specify which driver made the improper maneuver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The force of the crash left metal twisted and lives changed.
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Box Truck Strikes Cyclist at 11th Avenue Corner▸Sep 26 - A box truck turned. A cyclist rode straight. Metal hit her leg. She flew. Blood on the street. The truck did not yield. She lay awake, torn open at the knee. The truck kept moving. The city did not stop.
A cyclist, age 26, was struck and injured by a box truck at the corner of 11th Avenue and West 44th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A box truck turned. A cyclist rode straight. Metal struck her leg. She flew. Torn open at the knee, she hit pavement hard. Awake. Bleeding. The truck kept moving. It did not yield.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to her knee and lower leg and was ejected from her bike. The listed contributing factor is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the truck driver. No injuries were reported for the truck occupants. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
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Head-On Sedan Crash Injures Pedestrian, Drivers▸Sep 26 - A Nissan sedan slammed head-on near Union Turnpike. Metal twisted. Blood spilled. A pedestrian and two drivers hurt. The street stayed quiet. No cause listed. Pain and silence lingered in Queens.
A 2006 Nissan sedan struck head-on near 158-05 Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan's front end crumpled. The 57-year-old driver suffered severe head bleeding and wore no safety equipment. Another driver, age 42, was also injured, reporting pain in the abdomen and pelvis. A 31-year-old pedestrian, not at an intersection, was hurt with back pain but remained conscious. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were recorded in the data. The police report states, 'The street held its silence.'
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Distracted SUV Driver Kills Elderly Pedestrian on FDR Drive▸Sep 25 - A 79-year-old man walked with traffic on FDR Drive. An SUV struck him head-on. His head hit first. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The driver was distracted. The man died at the scene. The road stayed open. The danger remained.
A 79-year-old pedestrian was killed on FDR Drive when a 2015 Honda SUV struck him head-on. According to the police report, the man was walking along the highway with traffic when the SUV hit him. His head took the first impact, causing severe bleeding and death at the scene. The report states, 'The driver was distracted.' Driver inattention/distraction is listed as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are cited in the data. The driver and another occupant in the SUV were not reported injured. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver distraction for vulnerable road users.
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Distracted SUV Drivers Kill Woman on Saint Johns▸Sep 25 - Two SUVs sped east on Saint Johns Place. Drivers distracted. A 46-year-old woman stood in the road. One driver had no license. She was struck, crushed, killed. Blood on the street. No crosswalk. She died alone, organs torn, head split.
A 46-year-old woman was killed on Saint Johns Place when two SUVs, both traveling east, struck her as she stood in the roadway. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. One driver was unlicensed. The woman suffered fatal head and internal injuries and died at the scene, far from any crosswalk. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. One driver had only a permit, the other had no license. The police report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection, but the primary cause remains driver distraction. No mention of helmet or signal use is listed as a contributing factor.
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Motorcyclist Dies Alone on Major Deegan▸Sep 25 - A man rode north on the Major Deegan. He lost focus. The Ducati struck hard. He flew from the bike. Helmet on. His body shattered. Alone in the dark, he died before help arrived.
A 48-year-old man riding a Ducati motorcycle north on the Major Deegan Expressway died after a violent crash. According to the police report, 'He lost focus. The front struck hard. He flew from the bike. Helmet on. Body shattered. Alone in the dark, he died before the sirens came.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. Data confirms he wore a helmet, but the crash impact was overwhelming. No other vehicles or people were involved.
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Runaway SUV Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg in Queens▸Sep 22 - A driverless Ford SUV rolled down 82nd Street. It struck a 49-year-old man. His leg broke. He lay in the street, pain sharp and sudden. The SUV showed no damage. No one sat behind the wheel. Metal moved. Flesh broke.
A 1998 Ford SUV, left without a driver, rolled south near 91-29 82nd Street in Queens. The vehicle struck a 49-year-old man, breaking his leg. According to the police report, 'a driverless 1998 Ford SUV rolled south. It struck a 49-year-old man in the leg. Bone broke.' The pedestrian was not at an intersection when hit. The report lists 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' as the main contributing factor. No one was inside the SUV at the time of the crash. The vehicle showed no damage. The man suffered a serious leg injury and was left hurt in the street.
Oct 8 - A Ford SUV turned on Saint Nicholas Avenue. A bike slammed its rear. The cyclist flew. His face split open on the street. Blood pooled. He was 21. He stayed conscious. He was badly hurt.
A Ford SUV made a turn near 646 Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. A 21-year-old cyclist, heading straight, struck the SUV’s rear. According to the police report, the SUV was 'Turning Improperly.' The impact ejected the cyclist. His face hit the pavement, causing severe lacerations. He remained conscious but was seriously injured. The SUV driver, a 43-year-old man, was not reported injured. The crash data lists 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. No other errors or equipment issues are cited in the report.
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SUVs Strike Road Worker on Expressway▸Oct 8 - Two SUVs crashed westbound on the Long Island Expressway. A 47-year-old man, working in the road, was hit and killed. One driver had been drinking. Another pedestrian and several occupants were hurt. The highway kept moving. The man did not.
Two sport utility vehicles collided while heading west on the Long Island Expressway. According to the police report, a 47-year-old man working in the roadway was struck and killed. Another pedestrian, a 27-year-old man, suffered fractures and dislocations. Multiple vehicle occupants, including drivers and passengers, were injured. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The crash left one man dead at the scene and others with injuries across their bodies. The data does not list any helmet or signal use as a factor. The impact of heavy vehicles and driver impairment proved fatal for the worker in the road.
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Taxi Hits Teen Girl at Central Park West▸Oct 7 - A taxi struck a 14-year-old girl at West 89th and Central Park West. Her head bled onto the curb. She stayed conscious. The driver did not stop. The car showed no damage. Failure to yield and driver inattention marked the crash.
A 14-year-old girl was hit by a taxi at the corner of West 89th Street and Central Park West in Manhattan. According to the police report, the girl suffered a head injury and severe lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. The taxi, driven by a 36-year-old woman, was heading north and did not stop after the collision. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The crash left the pedestrian injured while the driver and passengers were unhurt.
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SUV Turns Left, E-Bike Rider Struck and Bleeding▸Oct 7 - An SUV turned left on Southern Boulevard. An e-bike kept straight. The rider, 22, unlicensed, hit hard. His head split open on the pavement. Blood pooled. He lay still, unconscious, under the Bronx sun.
A crash at Southern Boulevard and East 178th Street left a 22-year-old e-bike rider severely injured. According to the police report, an SUV made a left turn while the e-bike traveled straight. The rider, unlicensed and without a helmet, was ejected and suffered a serious head injury, bleeding heavily and losing consciousness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV's right side was struck, and the e-bike's front end took the impact. The data does not indicate any error by the e-bike rider beyond lack of helmet use, which is noted only after the driver’s inattention.
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Distracted Drivers Strike Pedestrians at Bronx Corner▸Oct 6 - A sedan turned left on Westchester Avenue. Two stood at the corner, not in the street. The car hit them. A 65-year-old woman died. A 57-year-old man bled from the head. Both drivers were distracted. Others, including a child, were hurt.
A deadly crash unfolded at Westchester Avenue and Hoe Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn struck two pedestrians who stood at the corner, not in the roadway. A 65-year-old woman was killed. A 57-year-old man suffered severe head bleeding. Three other pedestrians, including a 5-year-old girl, were injured. Multiple vehicle occupants, including a 2-year-old passenger, were also hurt. The police report states, 'Both drivers were distracted.' The contributing factor listed for all involved is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other contributing factors are cited. The crash left one dead and several injured, all due to driver distraction.
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Speeding Sedan Flips on Cross Island Parkway▸Sep 26 - A sedan cut lanes fast on Cross Island Parkway. It flipped. Metal screamed. The 21-year-old driver stayed belted. The roof crushed his head. He lived. Bleeding. Awake. Others in both cars escaped with minor or no injuries.
A crash erupted on Cross Island Parkway when a sedan, driven by a 21-year-old man, changed lanes at speed and overturned. According to the police report, 'A sedan cut lanes at speed and flipped. Metal screamed. The driver, 21, stayed belted as the roof came down. His head caught the weight. He lived. Awake. Bleeding. Crushed.' The driver suffered head injuries and crush wounds but survived. Other occupants in the involved SUV and sedans, including teenagers and older adults, were not seriously hurt. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors are cited. All injured parties were inside vehicles; no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Dies in Solo Queens Crash▸Sep 26 - A Chevy SUV slammed into a parked Hyundai on 34th Avenue. The unlicensed driver, alone, died at the scene. No passengers. No skid marks. Just metal, silence, and a man who never made it home.
A fatal crash unfolded at 34th Avenue and 106th Street in Queens. According to the police report, a Chevy SUV driven by a 38-year-old man struck a parked Hyundai sedan. The driver, unlicensed and alone, died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The report notes, 'No skid marks. No passengers. Just the thud of metal and a man who never made it home.' The SUV driver was not licensed to operate a vehicle in New York. The data lists no other contributing factors. The only person killed was the SUV driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness.
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Distracted Bus Driver Crushes Pedestrian Crossing▸Sep 26 - A bus turned left on Columbia. The driver was distracted. The bumper struck a woman crossing with the light. Her body was crushed. She stayed conscious. The bus rolled on, untouched. The street swallowed her pain.
A 44-year-old woman was struck and injured by a bus at the corner of Columbia Street and Lorraine Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the bus turned left while the woman crossed with the signal. The report states, “The bumper struck her full. Her body crushed, her mind awake.” The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. The driver, a 41-year-old man, was listed as distracted at the time of the crash. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The bus sustained no damage. The pedestrian was following the signal when she was hit.
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Improper Lane Change Flips Sedan on FDR Drive▸Sep 26 - Two sedans collided on FDR Drive. One car flipped. A driver, unbelted, was thrown out and badly hurt. A child bled from the head. Metal screamed. Sirens followed. The road stayed silent. The crash left pain and blood behind.
Two sedans crashed on FDR Drive. According to the police report, one vehicle overturned after an improper lane change. A 30-year-old male driver, unbelted, was ejected from his car and suffered severe bleeding. A 5-year-old boy, riding as a front passenger, sustained a head injury and minor bleeding. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. One driver was unlicensed. The crash involved both licensed and unlicensed drivers, but the report does not specify which driver made the improper maneuver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The force of the crash left metal twisted and lives changed.
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Box Truck Strikes Cyclist at 11th Avenue Corner▸Sep 26 - A box truck turned. A cyclist rode straight. Metal hit her leg. She flew. Blood on the street. The truck did not yield. She lay awake, torn open at the knee. The truck kept moving. The city did not stop.
A cyclist, age 26, was struck and injured by a box truck at the corner of 11th Avenue and West 44th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A box truck turned. A cyclist rode straight. Metal struck her leg. She flew. Torn open at the knee, she hit pavement hard. Awake. Bleeding. The truck kept moving. It did not yield.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to her knee and lower leg and was ejected from her bike. The listed contributing factor is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the truck driver. No injuries were reported for the truck occupants. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
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Head-On Sedan Crash Injures Pedestrian, Drivers▸Sep 26 - A Nissan sedan slammed head-on near Union Turnpike. Metal twisted. Blood spilled. A pedestrian and two drivers hurt. The street stayed quiet. No cause listed. Pain and silence lingered in Queens.
A 2006 Nissan sedan struck head-on near 158-05 Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan's front end crumpled. The 57-year-old driver suffered severe head bleeding and wore no safety equipment. Another driver, age 42, was also injured, reporting pain in the abdomen and pelvis. A 31-year-old pedestrian, not at an intersection, was hurt with back pain but remained conscious. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were recorded in the data. The police report states, 'The street held its silence.'
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Distracted SUV Driver Kills Elderly Pedestrian on FDR Drive▸Sep 25 - A 79-year-old man walked with traffic on FDR Drive. An SUV struck him head-on. His head hit first. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The driver was distracted. The man died at the scene. The road stayed open. The danger remained.
A 79-year-old pedestrian was killed on FDR Drive when a 2015 Honda SUV struck him head-on. According to the police report, the man was walking along the highway with traffic when the SUV hit him. His head took the first impact, causing severe bleeding and death at the scene. The report states, 'The driver was distracted.' Driver inattention/distraction is listed as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are cited in the data. The driver and another occupant in the SUV were not reported injured. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver distraction for vulnerable road users.
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Distracted SUV Drivers Kill Woman on Saint Johns▸Sep 25 - Two SUVs sped east on Saint Johns Place. Drivers distracted. A 46-year-old woman stood in the road. One driver had no license. She was struck, crushed, killed. Blood on the street. No crosswalk. She died alone, organs torn, head split.
A 46-year-old woman was killed on Saint Johns Place when two SUVs, both traveling east, struck her as she stood in the roadway. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. One driver was unlicensed. The woman suffered fatal head and internal injuries and died at the scene, far from any crosswalk. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. One driver had only a permit, the other had no license. The police report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection, but the primary cause remains driver distraction. No mention of helmet or signal use is listed as a contributing factor.
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Motorcyclist Dies Alone on Major Deegan▸Sep 25 - A man rode north on the Major Deegan. He lost focus. The Ducati struck hard. He flew from the bike. Helmet on. His body shattered. Alone in the dark, he died before help arrived.
A 48-year-old man riding a Ducati motorcycle north on the Major Deegan Expressway died after a violent crash. According to the police report, 'He lost focus. The front struck hard. He flew from the bike. Helmet on. Body shattered. Alone in the dark, he died before the sirens came.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. Data confirms he wore a helmet, but the crash impact was overwhelming. No other vehicles or people were involved.
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Runaway SUV Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg in Queens▸Sep 22 - A driverless Ford SUV rolled down 82nd Street. It struck a 49-year-old man. His leg broke. He lay in the street, pain sharp and sudden. The SUV showed no damage. No one sat behind the wheel. Metal moved. Flesh broke.
A 1998 Ford SUV, left without a driver, rolled south near 91-29 82nd Street in Queens. The vehicle struck a 49-year-old man, breaking his leg. According to the police report, 'a driverless 1998 Ford SUV rolled south. It struck a 49-year-old man in the leg. Bone broke.' The pedestrian was not at an intersection when hit. The report lists 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' as the main contributing factor. No one was inside the SUV at the time of the crash. The vehicle showed no damage. The man suffered a serious leg injury and was left hurt in the street.
Oct 8 - Two SUVs crashed westbound on the Long Island Expressway. A 47-year-old man, working in the road, was hit and killed. One driver had been drinking. Another pedestrian and several occupants were hurt. The highway kept moving. The man did not.
Two sport utility vehicles collided while heading west on the Long Island Expressway. According to the police report, a 47-year-old man working in the roadway was struck and killed. Another pedestrian, a 27-year-old man, suffered fractures and dislocations. Multiple vehicle occupants, including drivers and passengers, were injured. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The crash left one man dead at the scene and others with injuries across their bodies. The data does not list any helmet or signal use as a factor. The impact of heavy vehicles and driver impairment proved fatal for the worker in the road.
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Taxi Hits Teen Girl at Central Park West▸Oct 7 - A taxi struck a 14-year-old girl at West 89th and Central Park West. Her head bled onto the curb. She stayed conscious. The driver did not stop. The car showed no damage. Failure to yield and driver inattention marked the crash.
A 14-year-old girl was hit by a taxi at the corner of West 89th Street and Central Park West in Manhattan. According to the police report, the girl suffered a head injury and severe lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. The taxi, driven by a 36-year-old woman, was heading north and did not stop after the collision. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The crash left the pedestrian injured while the driver and passengers were unhurt.
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SUV Turns Left, E-Bike Rider Struck and Bleeding▸Oct 7 - An SUV turned left on Southern Boulevard. An e-bike kept straight. The rider, 22, unlicensed, hit hard. His head split open on the pavement. Blood pooled. He lay still, unconscious, under the Bronx sun.
A crash at Southern Boulevard and East 178th Street left a 22-year-old e-bike rider severely injured. According to the police report, an SUV made a left turn while the e-bike traveled straight. The rider, unlicensed and without a helmet, was ejected and suffered a serious head injury, bleeding heavily and losing consciousness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV's right side was struck, and the e-bike's front end took the impact. The data does not indicate any error by the e-bike rider beyond lack of helmet use, which is noted only after the driver’s inattention.
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Distracted Drivers Strike Pedestrians at Bronx Corner▸Oct 6 - A sedan turned left on Westchester Avenue. Two stood at the corner, not in the street. The car hit them. A 65-year-old woman died. A 57-year-old man bled from the head. Both drivers were distracted. Others, including a child, were hurt.
A deadly crash unfolded at Westchester Avenue and Hoe Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn struck two pedestrians who stood at the corner, not in the roadway. A 65-year-old woman was killed. A 57-year-old man suffered severe head bleeding. Three other pedestrians, including a 5-year-old girl, were injured. Multiple vehicle occupants, including a 2-year-old passenger, were also hurt. The police report states, 'Both drivers were distracted.' The contributing factor listed for all involved is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other contributing factors are cited. The crash left one dead and several injured, all due to driver distraction.
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Speeding Sedan Flips on Cross Island Parkway▸Sep 26 - A sedan cut lanes fast on Cross Island Parkway. It flipped. Metal screamed. The 21-year-old driver stayed belted. The roof crushed his head. He lived. Bleeding. Awake. Others in both cars escaped with minor or no injuries.
A crash erupted on Cross Island Parkway when a sedan, driven by a 21-year-old man, changed lanes at speed and overturned. According to the police report, 'A sedan cut lanes at speed and flipped. Metal screamed. The driver, 21, stayed belted as the roof came down. His head caught the weight. He lived. Awake. Bleeding. Crushed.' The driver suffered head injuries and crush wounds but survived. Other occupants in the involved SUV and sedans, including teenagers and older adults, were not seriously hurt. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors are cited. All injured parties were inside vehicles; no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Dies in Solo Queens Crash▸Sep 26 - A Chevy SUV slammed into a parked Hyundai on 34th Avenue. The unlicensed driver, alone, died at the scene. No passengers. No skid marks. Just metal, silence, and a man who never made it home.
A fatal crash unfolded at 34th Avenue and 106th Street in Queens. According to the police report, a Chevy SUV driven by a 38-year-old man struck a parked Hyundai sedan. The driver, unlicensed and alone, died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The report notes, 'No skid marks. No passengers. Just the thud of metal and a man who never made it home.' The SUV driver was not licensed to operate a vehicle in New York. The data lists no other contributing factors. The only person killed was the SUV driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness.
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Distracted Bus Driver Crushes Pedestrian Crossing▸Sep 26 - A bus turned left on Columbia. The driver was distracted. The bumper struck a woman crossing with the light. Her body was crushed. She stayed conscious. The bus rolled on, untouched. The street swallowed her pain.
A 44-year-old woman was struck and injured by a bus at the corner of Columbia Street and Lorraine Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the bus turned left while the woman crossed with the signal. The report states, “The bumper struck her full. Her body crushed, her mind awake.” The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. The driver, a 41-year-old man, was listed as distracted at the time of the crash. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The bus sustained no damage. The pedestrian was following the signal when she was hit.
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Improper Lane Change Flips Sedan on FDR Drive▸Sep 26 - Two sedans collided on FDR Drive. One car flipped. A driver, unbelted, was thrown out and badly hurt. A child bled from the head. Metal screamed. Sirens followed. The road stayed silent. The crash left pain and blood behind.
Two sedans crashed on FDR Drive. According to the police report, one vehicle overturned after an improper lane change. A 30-year-old male driver, unbelted, was ejected from his car and suffered severe bleeding. A 5-year-old boy, riding as a front passenger, sustained a head injury and minor bleeding. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. One driver was unlicensed. The crash involved both licensed and unlicensed drivers, but the report does not specify which driver made the improper maneuver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The force of the crash left metal twisted and lives changed.
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Box Truck Strikes Cyclist at 11th Avenue Corner▸Sep 26 - A box truck turned. A cyclist rode straight. Metal hit her leg. She flew. Blood on the street. The truck did not yield. She lay awake, torn open at the knee. The truck kept moving. The city did not stop.
A cyclist, age 26, was struck and injured by a box truck at the corner of 11th Avenue and West 44th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A box truck turned. A cyclist rode straight. Metal struck her leg. She flew. Torn open at the knee, she hit pavement hard. Awake. Bleeding. The truck kept moving. It did not yield.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to her knee and lower leg and was ejected from her bike. The listed contributing factor is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the truck driver. No injuries were reported for the truck occupants. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
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Head-On Sedan Crash Injures Pedestrian, Drivers▸Sep 26 - A Nissan sedan slammed head-on near Union Turnpike. Metal twisted. Blood spilled. A pedestrian and two drivers hurt. The street stayed quiet. No cause listed. Pain and silence lingered in Queens.
A 2006 Nissan sedan struck head-on near 158-05 Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan's front end crumpled. The 57-year-old driver suffered severe head bleeding and wore no safety equipment. Another driver, age 42, was also injured, reporting pain in the abdomen and pelvis. A 31-year-old pedestrian, not at an intersection, was hurt with back pain but remained conscious. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were recorded in the data. The police report states, 'The street held its silence.'
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Distracted SUV Driver Kills Elderly Pedestrian on FDR Drive▸Sep 25 - A 79-year-old man walked with traffic on FDR Drive. An SUV struck him head-on. His head hit first. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The driver was distracted. The man died at the scene. The road stayed open. The danger remained.
A 79-year-old pedestrian was killed on FDR Drive when a 2015 Honda SUV struck him head-on. According to the police report, the man was walking along the highway with traffic when the SUV hit him. His head took the first impact, causing severe bleeding and death at the scene. The report states, 'The driver was distracted.' Driver inattention/distraction is listed as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are cited in the data. The driver and another occupant in the SUV were not reported injured. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver distraction for vulnerable road users.
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Distracted SUV Drivers Kill Woman on Saint Johns▸Sep 25 - Two SUVs sped east on Saint Johns Place. Drivers distracted. A 46-year-old woman stood in the road. One driver had no license. She was struck, crushed, killed. Blood on the street. No crosswalk. She died alone, organs torn, head split.
A 46-year-old woman was killed on Saint Johns Place when two SUVs, both traveling east, struck her as she stood in the roadway. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. One driver was unlicensed. The woman suffered fatal head and internal injuries and died at the scene, far from any crosswalk. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. One driver had only a permit, the other had no license. The police report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection, but the primary cause remains driver distraction. No mention of helmet or signal use is listed as a contributing factor.
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Motorcyclist Dies Alone on Major Deegan▸Sep 25 - A man rode north on the Major Deegan. He lost focus. The Ducati struck hard. He flew from the bike. Helmet on. His body shattered. Alone in the dark, he died before help arrived.
A 48-year-old man riding a Ducati motorcycle north on the Major Deegan Expressway died after a violent crash. According to the police report, 'He lost focus. The front struck hard. He flew from the bike. Helmet on. Body shattered. Alone in the dark, he died before the sirens came.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. Data confirms he wore a helmet, but the crash impact was overwhelming. No other vehicles or people were involved.
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Runaway SUV Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg in Queens▸Sep 22 - A driverless Ford SUV rolled down 82nd Street. It struck a 49-year-old man. His leg broke. He lay in the street, pain sharp and sudden. The SUV showed no damage. No one sat behind the wheel. Metal moved. Flesh broke.
A 1998 Ford SUV, left without a driver, rolled south near 91-29 82nd Street in Queens. The vehicle struck a 49-year-old man, breaking his leg. According to the police report, 'a driverless 1998 Ford SUV rolled south. It struck a 49-year-old man in the leg. Bone broke.' The pedestrian was not at an intersection when hit. The report lists 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' as the main contributing factor. No one was inside the SUV at the time of the crash. The vehicle showed no damage. The man suffered a serious leg injury and was left hurt in the street.
Oct 7 - A taxi struck a 14-year-old girl at West 89th and Central Park West. Her head bled onto the curb. She stayed conscious. The driver did not stop. The car showed no damage. Failure to yield and driver inattention marked the crash.
A 14-year-old girl was hit by a taxi at the corner of West 89th Street and Central Park West in Manhattan. According to the police report, the girl suffered a head injury and severe lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. The taxi, driven by a 36-year-old woman, was heading north and did not stop after the collision. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The crash left the pedestrian injured while the driver and passengers were unhurt.
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SUV Turns Left, E-Bike Rider Struck and Bleeding▸Oct 7 - An SUV turned left on Southern Boulevard. An e-bike kept straight. The rider, 22, unlicensed, hit hard. His head split open on the pavement. Blood pooled. He lay still, unconscious, under the Bronx sun.
A crash at Southern Boulevard and East 178th Street left a 22-year-old e-bike rider severely injured. According to the police report, an SUV made a left turn while the e-bike traveled straight. The rider, unlicensed and without a helmet, was ejected and suffered a serious head injury, bleeding heavily and losing consciousness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV's right side was struck, and the e-bike's front end took the impact. The data does not indicate any error by the e-bike rider beyond lack of helmet use, which is noted only after the driver’s inattention.
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Distracted Drivers Strike Pedestrians at Bronx Corner▸Oct 6 - A sedan turned left on Westchester Avenue. Two stood at the corner, not in the street. The car hit them. A 65-year-old woman died. A 57-year-old man bled from the head. Both drivers were distracted. Others, including a child, were hurt.
A deadly crash unfolded at Westchester Avenue and Hoe Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn struck two pedestrians who stood at the corner, not in the roadway. A 65-year-old woman was killed. A 57-year-old man suffered severe head bleeding. Three other pedestrians, including a 5-year-old girl, were injured. Multiple vehicle occupants, including a 2-year-old passenger, were also hurt. The police report states, 'Both drivers were distracted.' The contributing factor listed for all involved is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other contributing factors are cited. The crash left one dead and several injured, all due to driver distraction.
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Speeding Sedan Flips on Cross Island Parkway▸Sep 26 - A sedan cut lanes fast on Cross Island Parkway. It flipped. Metal screamed. The 21-year-old driver stayed belted. The roof crushed his head. He lived. Bleeding. Awake. Others in both cars escaped with minor or no injuries.
A crash erupted on Cross Island Parkway when a sedan, driven by a 21-year-old man, changed lanes at speed and overturned. According to the police report, 'A sedan cut lanes at speed and flipped. Metal screamed. The driver, 21, stayed belted as the roof came down. His head caught the weight. He lived. Awake. Bleeding. Crushed.' The driver suffered head injuries and crush wounds but survived. Other occupants in the involved SUV and sedans, including teenagers and older adults, were not seriously hurt. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors are cited. All injured parties were inside vehicles; no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Dies in Solo Queens Crash▸Sep 26 - A Chevy SUV slammed into a parked Hyundai on 34th Avenue. The unlicensed driver, alone, died at the scene. No passengers. No skid marks. Just metal, silence, and a man who never made it home.
A fatal crash unfolded at 34th Avenue and 106th Street in Queens. According to the police report, a Chevy SUV driven by a 38-year-old man struck a parked Hyundai sedan. The driver, unlicensed and alone, died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The report notes, 'No skid marks. No passengers. Just the thud of metal and a man who never made it home.' The SUV driver was not licensed to operate a vehicle in New York. The data lists no other contributing factors. The only person killed was the SUV driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness.
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Distracted Bus Driver Crushes Pedestrian Crossing▸Sep 26 - A bus turned left on Columbia. The driver was distracted. The bumper struck a woman crossing with the light. Her body was crushed. She stayed conscious. The bus rolled on, untouched. The street swallowed her pain.
A 44-year-old woman was struck and injured by a bus at the corner of Columbia Street and Lorraine Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the bus turned left while the woman crossed with the signal. The report states, “The bumper struck her full. Her body crushed, her mind awake.” The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. The driver, a 41-year-old man, was listed as distracted at the time of the crash. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The bus sustained no damage. The pedestrian was following the signal when she was hit.
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Improper Lane Change Flips Sedan on FDR Drive▸Sep 26 - Two sedans collided on FDR Drive. One car flipped. A driver, unbelted, was thrown out and badly hurt. A child bled from the head. Metal screamed. Sirens followed. The road stayed silent. The crash left pain and blood behind.
Two sedans crashed on FDR Drive. According to the police report, one vehicle overturned after an improper lane change. A 30-year-old male driver, unbelted, was ejected from his car and suffered severe bleeding. A 5-year-old boy, riding as a front passenger, sustained a head injury and minor bleeding. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. One driver was unlicensed. The crash involved both licensed and unlicensed drivers, but the report does not specify which driver made the improper maneuver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The force of the crash left metal twisted and lives changed.
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Box Truck Strikes Cyclist at 11th Avenue Corner▸Sep 26 - A box truck turned. A cyclist rode straight. Metal hit her leg. She flew. Blood on the street. The truck did not yield. She lay awake, torn open at the knee. The truck kept moving. The city did not stop.
A cyclist, age 26, was struck and injured by a box truck at the corner of 11th Avenue and West 44th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A box truck turned. A cyclist rode straight. Metal struck her leg. She flew. Torn open at the knee, she hit pavement hard. Awake. Bleeding. The truck kept moving. It did not yield.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to her knee and lower leg and was ejected from her bike. The listed contributing factor is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the truck driver. No injuries were reported for the truck occupants. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
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Head-On Sedan Crash Injures Pedestrian, Drivers▸Sep 26 - A Nissan sedan slammed head-on near Union Turnpike. Metal twisted. Blood spilled. A pedestrian and two drivers hurt. The street stayed quiet. No cause listed. Pain and silence lingered in Queens.
A 2006 Nissan sedan struck head-on near 158-05 Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan's front end crumpled. The 57-year-old driver suffered severe head bleeding and wore no safety equipment. Another driver, age 42, was also injured, reporting pain in the abdomen and pelvis. A 31-year-old pedestrian, not at an intersection, was hurt with back pain but remained conscious. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were recorded in the data. The police report states, 'The street held its silence.'
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Distracted SUV Driver Kills Elderly Pedestrian on FDR Drive▸Sep 25 - A 79-year-old man walked with traffic on FDR Drive. An SUV struck him head-on. His head hit first. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The driver was distracted. The man died at the scene. The road stayed open. The danger remained.
A 79-year-old pedestrian was killed on FDR Drive when a 2015 Honda SUV struck him head-on. According to the police report, the man was walking along the highway with traffic when the SUV hit him. His head took the first impact, causing severe bleeding and death at the scene. The report states, 'The driver was distracted.' Driver inattention/distraction is listed as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are cited in the data. The driver and another occupant in the SUV were not reported injured. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver distraction for vulnerable road users.
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Distracted SUV Drivers Kill Woman on Saint Johns▸Sep 25 - Two SUVs sped east on Saint Johns Place. Drivers distracted. A 46-year-old woman stood in the road. One driver had no license. She was struck, crushed, killed. Blood on the street. No crosswalk. She died alone, organs torn, head split.
A 46-year-old woman was killed on Saint Johns Place when two SUVs, both traveling east, struck her as she stood in the roadway. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. One driver was unlicensed. The woman suffered fatal head and internal injuries and died at the scene, far from any crosswalk. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. One driver had only a permit, the other had no license. The police report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection, but the primary cause remains driver distraction. No mention of helmet or signal use is listed as a contributing factor.
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Motorcyclist Dies Alone on Major Deegan▸Sep 25 - A man rode north on the Major Deegan. He lost focus. The Ducati struck hard. He flew from the bike. Helmet on. His body shattered. Alone in the dark, he died before help arrived.
A 48-year-old man riding a Ducati motorcycle north on the Major Deegan Expressway died after a violent crash. According to the police report, 'He lost focus. The front struck hard. He flew from the bike. Helmet on. Body shattered. Alone in the dark, he died before the sirens came.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. Data confirms he wore a helmet, but the crash impact was overwhelming. No other vehicles or people were involved.
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Runaway SUV Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg in Queens▸Sep 22 - A driverless Ford SUV rolled down 82nd Street. It struck a 49-year-old man. His leg broke. He lay in the street, pain sharp and sudden. The SUV showed no damage. No one sat behind the wheel. Metal moved. Flesh broke.
A 1998 Ford SUV, left without a driver, rolled south near 91-29 82nd Street in Queens. The vehicle struck a 49-year-old man, breaking his leg. According to the police report, 'a driverless 1998 Ford SUV rolled south. It struck a 49-year-old man in the leg. Bone broke.' The pedestrian was not at an intersection when hit. The report lists 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' as the main contributing factor. No one was inside the SUV at the time of the crash. The vehicle showed no damage. The man suffered a serious leg injury and was left hurt in the street.
Oct 7 - An SUV turned left on Southern Boulevard. An e-bike kept straight. The rider, 22, unlicensed, hit hard. His head split open on the pavement. Blood pooled. He lay still, unconscious, under the Bronx sun.
A crash at Southern Boulevard and East 178th Street left a 22-year-old e-bike rider severely injured. According to the police report, an SUV made a left turn while the e-bike traveled straight. The rider, unlicensed and without a helmet, was ejected and suffered a serious head injury, bleeding heavily and losing consciousness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV's right side was struck, and the e-bike's front end took the impact. The data does not indicate any error by the e-bike rider beyond lack of helmet use, which is noted only after the driver’s inattention.
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Distracted Drivers Strike Pedestrians at Bronx Corner▸Oct 6 - A sedan turned left on Westchester Avenue. Two stood at the corner, not in the street. The car hit them. A 65-year-old woman died. A 57-year-old man bled from the head. Both drivers were distracted. Others, including a child, were hurt.
A deadly crash unfolded at Westchester Avenue and Hoe Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn struck two pedestrians who stood at the corner, not in the roadway. A 65-year-old woman was killed. A 57-year-old man suffered severe head bleeding. Three other pedestrians, including a 5-year-old girl, were injured. Multiple vehicle occupants, including a 2-year-old passenger, were also hurt. The police report states, 'Both drivers were distracted.' The contributing factor listed for all involved is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other contributing factors are cited. The crash left one dead and several injured, all due to driver distraction.
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Speeding Sedan Flips on Cross Island Parkway▸Sep 26 - A sedan cut lanes fast on Cross Island Parkway. It flipped. Metal screamed. The 21-year-old driver stayed belted. The roof crushed his head. He lived. Bleeding. Awake. Others in both cars escaped with minor or no injuries.
A crash erupted on Cross Island Parkway when a sedan, driven by a 21-year-old man, changed lanes at speed and overturned. According to the police report, 'A sedan cut lanes at speed and flipped. Metal screamed. The driver, 21, stayed belted as the roof came down. His head caught the weight. He lived. Awake. Bleeding. Crushed.' The driver suffered head injuries and crush wounds but survived. Other occupants in the involved SUV and sedans, including teenagers and older adults, were not seriously hurt. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors are cited. All injured parties were inside vehicles; no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Dies in Solo Queens Crash▸Sep 26 - A Chevy SUV slammed into a parked Hyundai on 34th Avenue. The unlicensed driver, alone, died at the scene. No passengers. No skid marks. Just metal, silence, and a man who never made it home.
A fatal crash unfolded at 34th Avenue and 106th Street in Queens. According to the police report, a Chevy SUV driven by a 38-year-old man struck a parked Hyundai sedan. The driver, unlicensed and alone, died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The report notes, 'No skid marks. No passengers. Just the thud of metal and a man who never made it home.' The SUV driver was not licensed to operate a vehicle in New York. The data lists no other contributing factors. The only person killed was the SUV driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness.
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Distracted Bus Driver Crushes Pedestrian Crossing▸Sep 26 - A bus turned left on Columbia. The driver was distracted. The bumper struck a woman crossing with the light. Her body was crushed. She stayed conscious. The bus rolled on, untouched. The street swallowed her pain.
A 44-year-old woman was struck and injured by a bus at the corner of Columbia Street and Lorraine Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the bus turned left while the woman crossed with the signal. The report states, “The bumper struck her full. Her body crushed, her mind awake.” The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. The driver, a 41-year-old man, was listed as distracted at the time of the crash. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The bus sustained no damage. The pedestrian was following the signal when she was hit.
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Improper Lane Change Flips Sedan on FDR Drive▸Sep 26 - Two sedans collided on FDR Drive. One car flipped. A driver, unbelted, was thrown out and badly hurt. A child bled from the head. Metal screamed. Sirens followed. The road stayed silent. The crash left pain and blood behind.
Two sedans crashed on FDR Drive. According to the police report, one vehicle overturned after an improper lane change. A 30-year-old male driver, unbelted, was ejected from his car and suffered severe bleeding. A 5-year-old boy, riding as a front passenger, sustained a head injury and minor bleeding. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. One driver was unlicensed. The crash involved both licensed and unlicensed drivers, but the report does not specify which driver made the improper maneuver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The force of the crash left metal twisted and lives changed.
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Box Truck Strikes Cyclist at 11th Avenue Corner▸Sep 26 - A box truck turned. A cyclist rode straight. Metal hit her leg. She flew. Blood on the street. The truck did not yield. She lay awake, torn open at the knee. The truck kept moving. The city did not stop.
A cyclist, age 26, was struck and injured by a box truck at the corner of 11th Avenue and West 44th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A box truck turned. A cyclist rode straight. Metal struck her leg. She flew. Torn open at the knee, she hit pavement hard. Awake. Bleeding. The truck kept moving. It did not yield.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to her knee and lower leg and was ejected from her bike. The listed contributing factor is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the truck driver. No injuries were reported for the truck occupants. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
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Head-On Sedan Crash Injures Pedestrian, Drivers▸Sep 26 - A Nissan sedan slammed head-on near Union Turnpike. Metal twisted. Blood spilled. A pedestrian and two drivers hurt. The street stayed quiet. No cause listed. Pain and silence lingered in Queens.
A 2006 Nissan sedan struck head-on near 158-05 Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan's front end crumpled. The 57-year-old driver suffered severe head bleeding and wore no safety equipment. Another driver, age 42, was also injured, reporting pain in the abdomen and pelvis. A 31-year-old pedestrian, not at an intersection, was hurt with back pain but remained conscious. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were recorded in the data. The police report states, 'The street held its silence.'
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Distracted SUV Driver Kills Elderly Pedestrian on FDR Drive▸Sep 25 - A 79-year-old man walked with traffic on FDR Drive. An SUV struck him head-on. His head hit first. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The driver was distracted. The man died at the scene. The road stayed open. The danger remained.
A 79-year-old pedestrian was killed on FDR Drive when a 2015 Honda SUV struck him head-on. According to the police report, the man was walking along the highway with traffic when the SUV hit him. His head took the first impact, causing severe bleeding and death at the scene. The report states, 'The driver was distracted.' Driver inattention/distraction is listed as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are cited in the data. The driver and another occupant in the SUV were not reported injured. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver distraction for vulnerable road users.
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Distracted SUV Drivers Kill Woman on Saint Johns▸Sep 25 - Two SUVs sped east on Saint Johns Place. Drivers distracted. A 46-year-old woman stood in the road. One driver had no license. She was struck, crushed, killed. Blood on the street. No crosswalk. She died alone, organs torn, head split.
A 46-year-old woman was killed on Saint Johns Place when two SUVs, both traveling east, struck her as she stood in the roadway. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. One driver was unlicensed. The woman suffered fatal head and internal injuries and died at the scene, far from any crosswalk. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. One driver had only a permit, the other had no license. The police report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection, but the primary cause remains driver distraction. No mention of helmet or signal use is listed as a contributing factor.
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Motorcyclist Dies Alone on Major Deegan▸Sep 25 - A man rode north on the Major Deegan. He lost focus. The Ducati struck hard. He flew from the bike. Helmet on. His body shattered. Alone in the dark, he died before help arrived.
A 48-year-old man riding a Ducati motorcycle north on the Major Deegan Expressway died after a violent crash. According to the police report, 'He lost focus. The front struck hard. He flew from the bike. Helmet on. Body shattered. Alone in the dark, he died before the sirens came.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. Data confirms he wore a helmet, but the crash impact was overwhelming. No other vehicles or people were involved.
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Runaway SUV Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg in Queens▸Sep 22 - A driverless Ford SUV rolled down 82nd Street. It struck a 49-year-old man. His leg broke. He lay in the street, pain sharp and sudden. The SUV showed no damage. No one sat behind the wheel. Metal moved. Flesh broke.
A 1998 Ford SUV, left without a driver, rolled south near 91-29 82nd Street in Queens. The vehicle struck a 49-year-old man, breaking his leg. According to the police report, 'a driverless 1998 Ford SUV rolled south. It struck a 49-year-old man in the leg. Bone broke.' The pedestrian was not at an intersection when hit. The report lists 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' as the main contributing factor. No one was inside the SUV at the time of the crash. The vehicle showed no damage. The man suffered a serious leg injury and was left hurt in the street.
Oct 6 - A sedan turned left on Westchester Avenue. Two stood at the corner, not in the street. The car hit them. A 65-year-old woman died. A 57-year-old man bled from the head. Both drivers were distracted. Others, including a child, were hurt.
A deadly crash unfolded at Westchester Avenue and Hoe Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn struck two pedestrians who stood at the corner, not in the roadway. A 65-year-old woman was killed. A 57-year-old man suffered severe head bleeding. Three other pedestrians, including a 5-year-old girl, were injured. Multiple vehicle occupants, including a 2-year-old passenger, were also hurt. The police report states, 'Both drivers were distracted.' The contributing factor listed for all involved is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other contributing factors are cited. The crash left one dead and several injured, all due to driver distraction.
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Speeding Sedan Flips on Cross Island Parkway▸Sep 26 - A sedan cut lanes fast on Cross Island Parkway. It flipped. Metal screamed. The 21-year-old driver stayed belted. The roof crushed his head. He lived. Bleeding. Awake. Others in both cars escaped with minor or no injuries.
A crash erupted on Cross Island Parkway when a sedan, driven by a 21-year-old man, changed lanes at speed and overturned. According to the police report, 'A sedan cut lanes at speed and flipped. Metal screamed. The driver, 21, stayed belted as the roof came down. His head caught the weight. He lived. Awake. Bleeding. Crushed.' The driver suffered head injuries and crush wounds but survived. Other occupants in the involved SUV and sedans, including teenagers and older adults, were not seriously hurt. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors are cited. All injured parties were inside vehicles; no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Dies in Solo Queens Crash▸Sep 26 - A Chevy SUV slammed into a parked Hyundai on 34th Avenue. The unlicensed driver, alone, died at the scene. No passengers. No skid marks. Just metal, silence, and a man who never made it home.
A fatal crash unfolded at 34th Avenue and 106th Street in Queens. According to the police report, a Chevy SUV driven by a 38-year-old man struck a parked Hyundai sedan. The driver, unlicensed and alone, died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The report notes, 'No skid marks. No passengers. Just the thud of metal and a man who never made it home.' The SUV driver was not licensed to operate a vehicle in New York. The data lists no other contributing factors. The only person killed was the SUV driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness.
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Distracted Bus Driver Crushes Pedestrian Crossing▸Sep 26 - A bus turned left on Columbia. The driver was distracted. The bumper struck a woman crossing with the light. Her body was crushed. She stayed conscious. The bus rolled on, untouched. The street swallowed her pain.
A 44-year-old woman was struck and injured by a bus at the corner of Columbia Street and Lorraine Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the bus turned left while the woman crossed with the signal. The report states, “The bumper struck her full. Her body crushed, her mind awake.” The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. The driver, a 41-year-old man, was listed as distracted at the time of the crash. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The bus sustained no damage. The pedestrian was following the signal when she was hit.
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Improper Lane Change Flips Sedan on FDR Drive▸Sep 26 - Two sedans collided on FDR Drive. One car flipped. A driver, unbelted, was thrown out and badly hurt. A child bled from the head. Metal screamed. Sirens followed. The road stayed silent. The crash left pain and blood behind.
Two sedans crashed on FDR Drive. According to the police report, one vehicle overturned after an improper lane change. A 30-year-old male driver, unbelted, was ejected from his car and suffered severe bleeding. A 5-year-old boy, riding as a front passenger, sustained a head injury and minor bleeding. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. One driver was unlicensed. The crash involved both licensed and unlicensed drivers, but the report does not specify which driver made the improper maneuver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The force of the crash left metal twisted and lives changed.
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Box Truck Strikes Cyclist at 11th Avenue Corner▸Sep 26 - A box truck turned. A cyclist rode straight. Metal hit her leg. She flew. Blood on the street. The truck did not yield. She lay awake, torn open at the knee. The truck kept moving. The city did not stop.
A cyclist, age 26, was struck and injured by a box truck at the corner of 11th Avenue and West 44th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A box truck turned. A cyclist rode straight. Metal struck her leg. She flew. Torn open at the knee, she hit pavement hard. Awake. Bleeding. The truck kept moving. It did not yield.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to her knee and lower leg and was ejected from her bike. The listed contributing factor is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the truck driver. No injuries were reported for the truck occupants. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
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Head-On Sedan Crash Injures Pedestrian, Drivers▸Sep 26 - A Nissan sedan slammed head-on near Union Turnpike. Metal twisted. Blood spilled. A pedestrian and two drivers hurt. The street stayed quiet. No cause listed. Pain and silence lingered in Queens.
A 2006 Nissan sedan struck head-on near 158-05 Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan's front end crumpled. The 57-year-old driver suffered severe head bleeding and wore no safety equipment. Another driver, age 42, was also injured, reporting pain in the abdomen and pelvis. A 31-year-old pedestrian, not at an intersection, was hurt with back pain but remained conscious. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were recorded in the data. The police report states, 'The street held its silence.'
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Distracted SUV Driver Kills Elderly Pedestrian on FDR Drive▸Sep 25 - A 79-year-old man walked with traffic on FDR Drive. An SUV struck him head-on. His head hit first. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The driver was distracted. The man died at the scene. The road stayed open. The danger remained.
A 79-year-old pedestrian was killed on FDR Drive when a 2015 Honda SUV struck him head-on. According to the police report, the man was walking along the highway with traffic when the SUV hit him. His head took the first impact, causing severe bleeding and death at the scene. The report states, 'The driver was distracted.' Driver inattention/distraction is listed as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are cited in the data. The driver and another occupant in the SUV were not reported injured. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver distraction for vulnerable road users.
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Distracted SUV Drivers Kill Woman on Saint Johns▸Sep 25 - Two SUVs sped east on Saint Johns Place. Drivers distracted. A 46-year-old woman stood in the road. One driver had no license. She was struck, crushed, killed. Blood on the street. No crosswalk. She died alone, organs torn, head split.
A 46-year-old woman was killed on Saint Johns Place when two SUVs, both traveling east, struck her as she stood in the roadway. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. One driver was unlicensed. The woman suffered fatal head and internal injuries and died at the scene, far from any crosswalk. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. One driver had only a permit, the other had no license. The police report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection, but the primary cause remains driver distraction. No mention of helmet or signal use is listed as a contributing factor.
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Motorcyclist Dies Alone on Major Deegan▸Sep 25 - A man rode north on the Major Deegan. He lost focus. The Ducati struck hard. He flew from the bike. Helmet on. His body shattered. Alone in the dark, he died before help arrived.
A 48-year-old man riding a Ducati motorcycle north on the Major Deegan Expressway died after a violent crash. According to the police report, 'He lost focus. The front struck hard. He flew from the bike. Helmet on. Body shattered. Alone in the dark, he died before the sirens came.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. Data confirms he wore a helmet, but the crash impact was overwhelming. No other vehicles or people were involved.
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Runaway SUV Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg in Queens▸Sep 22 - A driverless Ford SUV rolled down 82nd Street. It struck a 49-year-old man. His leg broke. He lay in the street, pain sharp and sudden. The SUV showed no damage. No one sat behind the wheel. Metal moved. Flesh broke.
A 1998 Ford SUV, left without a driver, rolled south near 91-29 82nd Street in Queens. The vehicle struck a 49-year-old man, breaking his leg. According to the police report, 'a driverless 1998 Ford SUV rolled south. It struck a 49-year-old man in the leg. Bone broke.' The pedestrian was not at an intersection when hit. The report lists 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' as the main contributing factor. No one was inside the SUV at the time of the crash. The vehicle showed no damage. The man suffered a serious leg injury and was left hurt in the street.
Sep 26 - A sedan cut lanes fast on Cross Island Parkway. It flipped. Metal screamed. The 21-year-old driver stayed belted. The roof crushed his head. He lived. Bleeding. Awake. Others in both cars escaped with minor or no injuries.
A crash erupted on Cross Island Parkway when a sedan, driven by a 21-year-old man, changed lanes at speed and overturned. According to the police report, 'A sedan cut lanes at speed and flipped. Metal screamed. The driver, 21, stayed belted as the roof came down. His head caught the weight. He lived. Awake. Bleeding. Crushed.' The driver suffered head injuries and crush wounds but survived. Other occupants in the involved SUV and sedans, including teenagers and older adults, were not seriously hurt. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors are cited. All injured parties were inside vehicles; no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Dies in Solo Queens Crash▸Sep 26 - A Chevy SUV slammed into a parked Hyundai on 34th Avenue. The unlicensed driver, alone, died at the scene. No passengers. No skid marks. Just metal, silence, and a man who never made it home.
A fatal crash unfolded at 34th Avenue and 106th Street in Queens. According to the police report, a Chevy SUV driven by a 38-year-old man struck a parked Hyundai sedan. The driver, unlicensed and alone, died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The report notes, 'No skid marks. No passengers. Just the thud of metal and a man who never made it home.' The SUV driver was not licensed to operate a vehicle in New York. The data lists no other contributing factors. The only person killed was the SUV driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness.
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Distracted Bus Driver Crushes Pedestrian Crossing▸Sep 26 - A bus turned left on Columbia. The driver was distracted. The bumper struck a woman crossing with the light. Her body was crushed. She stayed conscious. The bus rolled on, untouched. The street swallowed her pain.
A 44-year-old woman was struck and injured by a bus at the corner of Columbia Street and Lorraine Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the bus turned left while the woman crossed with the signal. The report states, “The bumper struck her full. Her body crushed, her mind awake.” The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. The driver, a 41-year-old man, was listed as distracted at the time of the crash. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The bus sustained no damage. The pedestrian was following the signal when she was hit.
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Improper Lane Change Flips Sedan on FDR Drive▸Sep 26 - Two sedans collided on FDR Drive. One car flipped. A driver, unbelted, was thrown out and badly hurt. A child bled from the head. Metal screamed. Sirens followed. The road stayed silent. The crash left pain and blood behind.
Two sedans crashed on FDR Drive. According to the police report, one vehicle overturned after an improper lane change. A 30-year-old male driver, unbelted, was ejected from his car and suffered severe bleeding. A 5-year-old boy, riding as a front passenger, sustained a head injury and minor bleeding. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. One driver was unlicensed. The crash involved both licensed and unlicensed drivers, but the report does not specify which driver made the improper maneuver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The force of the crash left metal twisted and lives changed.
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Box Truck Strikes Cyclist at 11th Avenue Corner▸Sep 26 - A box truck turned. A cyclist rode straight. Metal hit her leg. She flew. Blood on the street. The truck did not yield. She lay awake, torn open at the knee. The truck kept moving. The city did not stop.
A cyclist, age 26, was struck and injured by a box truck at the corner of 11th Avenue and West 44th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A box truck turned. A cyclist rode straight. Metal struck her leg. She flew. Torn open at the knee, she hit pavement hard. Awake. Bleeding. The truck kept moving. It did not yield.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to her knee and lower leg and was ejected from her bike. The listed contributing factor is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the truck driver. No injuries were reported for the truck occupants. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
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Head-On Sedan Crash Injures Pedestrian, Drivers▸Sep 26 - A Nissan sedan slammed head-on near Union Turnpike. Metal twisted. Blood spilled. A pedestrian and two drivers hurt. The street stayed quiet. No cause listed. Pain and silence lingered in Queens.
A 2006 Nissan sedan struck head-on near 158-05 Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan's front end crumpled. The 57-year-old driver suffered severe head bleeding and wore no safety equipment. Another driver, age 42, was also injured, reporting pain in the abdomen and pelvis. A 31-year-old pedestrian, not at an intersection, was hurt with back pain but remained conscious. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were recorded in the data. The police report states, 'The street held its silence.'
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Distracted SUV Driver Kills Elderly Pedestrian on FDR Drive▸Sep 25 - A 79-year-old man walked with traffic on FDR Drive. An SUV struck him head-on. His head hit first. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The driver was distracted. The man died at the scene. The road stayed open. The danger remained.
A 79-year-old pedestrian was killed on FDR Drive when a 2015 Honda SUV struck him head-on. According to the police report, the man was walking along the highway with traffic when the SUV hit him. His head took the first impact, causing severe bleeding and death at the scene. The report states, 'The driver was distracted.' Driver inattention/distraction is listed as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are cited in the data. The driver and another occupant in the SUV were not reported injured. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver distraction for vulnerable road users.
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Distracted SUV Drivers Kill Woman on Saint Johns▸Sep 25 - Two SUVs sped east on Saint Johns Place. Drivers distracted. A 46-year-old woman stood in the road. One driver had no license. She was struck, crushed, killed. Blood on the street. No crosswalk. She died alone, organs torn, head split.
A 46-year-old woman was killed on Saint Johns Place when two SUVs, both traveling east, struck her as she stood in the roadway. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. One driver was unlicensed. The woman suffered fatal head and internal injuries and died at the scene, far from any crosswalk. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. One driver had only a permit, the other had no license. The police report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection, but the primary cause remains driver distraction. No mention of helmet or signal use is listed as a contributing factor.
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Motorcyclist Dies Alone on Major Deegan▸Sep 25 - A man rode north on the Major Deegan. He lost focus. The Ducati struck hard. He flew from the bike. Helmet on. His body shattered. Alone in the dark, he died before help arrived.
A 48-year-old man riding a Ducati motorcycle north on the Major Deegan Expressway died after a violent crash. According to the police report, 'He lost focus. The front struck hard. He flew from the bike. Helmet on. Body shattered. Alone in the dark, he died before the sirens came.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. Data confirms he wore a helmet, but the crash impact was overwhelming. No other vehicles or people were involved.
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Runaway SUV Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg in Queens▸Sep 22 - A driverless Ford SUV rolled down 82nd Street. It struck a 49-year-old man. His leg broke. He lay in the street, pain sharp and sudden. The SUV showed no damage. No one sat behind the wheel. Metal moved. Flesh broke.
A 1998 Ford SUV, left without a driver, rolled south near 91-29 82nd Street in Queens. The vehicle struck a 49-year-old man, breaking his leg. According to the police report, 'a driverless 1998 Ford SUV rolled south. It struck a 49-year-old man in the leg. Bone broke.' The pedestrian was not at an intersection when hit. The report lists 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' as the main contributing factor. No one was inside the SUV at the time of the crash. The vehicle showed no damage. The man suffered a serious leg injury and was left hurt in the street.
Sep 26 - A Chevy SUV slammed into a parked Hyundai on 34th Avenue. The unlicensed driver, alone, died at the scene. No passengers. No skid marks. Just metal, silence, and a man who never made it home.
A fatal crash unfolded at 34th Avenue and 106th Street in Queens. According to the police report, a Chevy SUV driven by a 38-year-old man struck a parked Hyundai sedan. The driver, unlicensed and alone, died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The report notes, 'No skid marks. No passengers. Just the thud of metal and a man who never made it home.' The SUV driver was not licensed to operate a vehicle in New York. The data lists no other contributing factors. The only person killed was the SUV driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness.
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Distracted Bus Driver Crushes Pedestrian Crossing▸Sep 26 - A bus turned left on Columbia. The driver was distracted. The bumper struck a woman crossing with the light. Her body was crushed. She stayed conscious. The bus rolled on, untouched. The street swallowed her pain.
A 44-year-old woman was struck and injured by a bus at the corner of Columbia Street and Lorraine Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the bus turned left while the woman crossed with the signal. The report states, “The bumper struck her full. Her body crushed, her mind awake.” The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. The driver, a 41-year-old man, was listed as distracted at the time of the crash. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The bus sustained no damage. The pedestrian was following the signal when she was hit.
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Improper Lane Change Flips Sedan on FDR Drive▸Sep 26 - Two sedans collided on FDR Drive. One car flipped. A driver, unbelted, was thrown out and badly hurt. A child bled from the head. Metal screamed. Sirens followed. The road stayed silent. The crash left pain and blood behind.
Two sedans crashed on FDR Drive. According to the police report, one vehicle overturned after an improper lane change. A 30-year-old male driver, unbelted, was ejected from his car and suffered severe bleeding. A 5-year-old boy, riding as a front passenger, sustained a head injury and minor bleeding. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. One driver was unlicensed. The crash involved both licensed and unlicensed drivers, but the report does not specify which driver made the improper maneuver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The force of the crash left metal twisted and lives changed.
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Box Truck Strikes Cyclist at 11th Avenue Corner▸Sep 26 - A box truck turned. A cyclist rode straight. Metal hit her leg. She flew. Blood on the street. The truck did not yield. She lay awake, torn open at the knee. The truck kept moving. The city did not stop.
A cyclist, age 26, was struck and injured by a box truck at the corner of 11th Avenue and West 44th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A box truck turned. A cyclist rode straight. Metal struck her leg. She flew. Torn open at the knee, she hit pavement hard. Awake. Bleeding. The truck kept moving. It did not yield.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to her knee and lower leg and was ejected from her bike. The listed contributing factor is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the truck driver. No injuries were reported for the truck occupants. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
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Head-On Sedan Crash Injures Pedestrian, Drivers▸Sep 26 - A Nissan sedan slammed head-on near Union Turnpike. Metal twisted. Blood spilled. A pedestrian and two drivers hurt. The street stayed quiet. No cause listed. Pain and silence lingered in Queens.
A 2006 Nissan sedan struck head-on near 158-05 Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan's front end crumpled. The 57-year-old driver suffered severe head bleeding and wore no safety equipment. Another driver, age 42, was also injured, reporting pain in the abdomen and pelvis. A 31-year-old pedestrian, not at an intersection, was hurt with back pain but remained conscious. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were recorded in the data. The police report states, 'The street held its silence.'
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Distracted SUV Driver Kills Elderly Pedestrian on FDR Drive▸Sep 25 - A 79-year-old man walked with traffic on FDR Drive. An SUV struck him head-on. His head hit first. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The driver was distracted. The man died at the scene. The road stayed open. The danger remained.
A 79-year-old pedestrian was killed on FDR Drive when a 2015 Honda SUV struck him head-on. According to the police report, the man was walking along the highway with traffic when the SUV hit him. His head took the first impact, causing severe bleeding and death at the scene. The report states, 'The driver was distracted.' Driver inattention/distraction is listed as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are cited in the data. The driver and another occupant in the SUV were not reported injured. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver distraction for vulnerable road users.
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Distracted SUV Drivers Kill Woman on Saint Johns▸Sep 25 - Two SUVs sped east on Saint Johns Place. Drivers distracted. A 46-year-old woman stood in the road. One driver had no license. She was struck, crushed, killed. Blood on the street. No crosswalk. She died alone, organs torn, head split.
A 46-year-old woman was killed on Saint Johns Place when two SUVs, both traveling east, struck her as she stood in the roadway. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. One driver was unlicensed. The woman suffered fatal head and internal injuries and died at the scene, far from any crosswalk. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. One driver had only a permit, the other had no license. The police report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection, but the primary cause remains driver distraction. No mention of helmet or signal use is listed as a contributing factor.
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Motorcyclist Dies Alone on Major Deegan▸Sep 25 - A man rode north on the Major Deegan. He lost focus. The Ducati struck hard. He flew from the bike. Helmet on. His body shattered. Alone in the dark, he died before help arrived.
A 48-year-old man riding a Ducati motorcycle north on the Major Deegan Expressway died after a violent crash. According to the police report, 'He lost focus. The front struck hard. He flew from the bike. Helmet on. Body shattered. Alone in the dark, he died before the sirens came.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. Data confirms he wore a helmet, but the crash impact was overwhelming. No other vehicles or people were involved.
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Runaway SUV Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg in Queens▸Sep 22 - A driverless Ford SUV rolled down 82nd Street. It struck a 49-year-old man. His leg broke. He lay in the street, pain sharp and sudden. The SUV showed no damage. No one sat behind the wheel. Metal moved. Flesh broke.
A 1998 Ford SUV, left without a driver, rolled south near 91-29 82nd Street in Queens. The vehicle struck a 49-year-old man, breaking his leg. According to the police report, 'a driverless 1998 Ford SUV rolled south. It struck a 49-year-old man in the leg. Bone broke.' The pedestrian was not at an intersection when hit. The report lists 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' as the main contributing factor. No one was inside the SUV at the time of the crash. The vehicle showed no damage. The man suffered a serious leg injury and was left hurt in the street.
Sep 26 - A bus turned left on Columbia. The driver was distracted. The bumper struck a woman crossing with the light. Her body was crushed. She stayed conscious. The bus rolled on, untouched. The street swallowed her pain.
A 44-year-old woman was struck and injured by a bus at the corner of Columbia Street and Lorraine Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the bus turned left while the woman crossed with the signal. The report states, “The bumper struck her full. Her body crushed, her mind awake.” The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. The driver, a 41-year-old man, was listed as distracted at the time of the crash. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The bus sustained no damage. The pedestrian was following the signal when she was hit.
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Improper Lane Change Flips Sedan on FDR Drive▸Sep 26 - Two sedans collided on FDR Drive. One car flipped. A driver, unbelted, was thrown out and badly hurt. A child bled from the head. Metal screamed. Sirens followed. The road stayed silent. The crash left pain and blood behind.
Two sedans crashed on FDR Drive. According to the police report, one vehicle overturned after an improper lane change. A 30-year-old male driver, unbelted, was ejected from his car and suffered severe bleeding. A 5-year-old boy, riding as a front passenger, sustained a head injury and minor bleeding. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. One driver was unlicensed. The crash involved both licensed and unlicensed drivers, but the report does not specify which driver made the improper maneuver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The force of the crash left metal twisted and lives changed.
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Box Truck Strikes Cyclist at 11th Avenue Corner▸Sep 26 - A box truck turned. A cyclist rode straight. Metal hit her leg. She flew. Blood on the street. The truck did not yield. She lay awake, torn open at the knee. The truck kept moving. The city did not stop.
A cyclist, age 26, was struck and injured by a box truck at the corner of 11th Avenue and West 44th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A box truck turned. A cyclist rode straight. Metal struck her leg. She flew. Torn open at the knee, she hit pavement hard. Awake. Bleeding. The truck kept moving. It did not yield.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to her knee and lower leg and was ejected from her bike. The listed contributing factor is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the truck driver. No injuries were reported for the truck occupants. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
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Head-On Sedan Crash Injures Pedestrian, Drivers▸Sep 26 - A Nissan sedan slammed head-on near Union Turnpike. Metal twisted. Blood spilled. A pedestrian and two drivers hurt. The street stayed quiet. No cause listed. Pain and silence lingered in Queens.
A 2006 Nissan sedan struck head-on near 158-05 Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan's front end crumpled. The 57-year-old driver suffered severe head bleeding and wore no safety equipment. Another driver, age 42, was also injured, reporting pain in the abdomen and pelvis. A 31-year-old pedestrian, not at an intersection, was hurt with back pain but remained conscious. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were recorded in the data. The police report states, 'The street held its silence.'
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Distracted SUV Driver Kills Elderly Pedestrian on FDR Drive▸Sep 25 - A 79-year-old man walked with traffic on FDR Drive. An SUV struck him head-on. His head hit first. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The driver was distracted. The man died at the scene. The road stayed open. The danger remained.
A 79-year-old pedestrian was killed on FDR Drive when a 2015 Honda SUV struck him head-on. According to the police report, the man was walking along the highway with traffic when the SUV hit him. His head took the first impact, causing severe bleeding and death at the scene. The report states, 'The driver was distracted.' Driver inattention/distraction is listed as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are cited in the data. The driver and another occupant in the SUV were not reported injured. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver distraction for vulnerable road users.
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Distracted SUV Drivers Kill Woman on Saint Johns▸Sep 25 - Two SUVs sped east on Saint Johns Place. Drivers distracted. A 46-year-old woman stood in the road. One driver had no license. She was struck, crushed, killed. Blood on the street. No crosswalk. She died alone, organs torn, head split.
A 46-year-old woman was killed on Saint Johns Place when two SUVs, both traveling east, struck her as she stood in the roadway. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. One driver was unlicensed. The woman suffered fatal head and internal injuries and died at the scene, far from any crosswalk. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. One driver had only a permit, the other had no license. The police report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection, but the primary cause remains driver distraction. No mention of helmet or signal use is listed as a contributing factor.
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Motorcyclist Dies Alone on Major Deegan▸Sep 25 - A man rode north on the Major Deegan. He lost focus. The Ducati struck hard. He flew from the bike. Helmet on. His body shattered. Alone in the dark, he died before help arrived.
A 48-year-old man riding a Ducati motorcycle north on the Major Deegan Expressway died after a violent crash. According to the police report, 'He lost focus. The front struck hard. He flew from the bike. Helmet on. Body shattered. Alone in the dark, he died before the sirens came.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. Data confirms he wore a helmet, but the crash impact was overwhelming. No other vehicles or people were involved.
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Runaway SUV Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg in Queens▸Sep 22 - A driverless Ford SUV rolled down 82nd Street. It struck a 49-year-old man. His leg broke. He lay in the street, pain sharp and sudden. The SUV showed no damage. No one sat behind the wheel. Metal moved. Flesh broke.
A 1998 Ford SUV, left without a driver, rolled south near 91-29 82nd Street in Queens. The vehicle struck a 49-year-old man, breaking his leg. According to the police report, 'a driverless 1998 Ford SUV rolled south. It struck a 49-year-old man in the leg. Bone broke.' The pedestrian was not at an intersection when hit. The report lists 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' as the main contributing factor. No one was inside the SUV at the time of the crash. The vehicle showed no damage. The man suffered a serious leg injury and was left hurt in the street.
Sep 26 - Two sedans collided on FDR Drive. One car flipped. A driver, unbelted, was thrown out and badly hurt. A child bled from the head. Metal screamed. Sirens followed. The road stayed silent. The crash left pain and blood behind.
Two sedans crashed on FDR Drive. According to the police report, one vehicle overturned after an improper lane change. A 30-year-old male driver, unbelted, was ejected from his car and suffered severe bleeding. A 5-year-old boy, riding as a front passenger, sustained a head injury and minor bleeding. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. One driver was unlicensed. The crash involved both licensed and unlicensed drivers, but the report does not specify which driver made the improper maneuver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The force of the crash left metal twisted and lives changed.
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Box Truck Strikes Cyclist at 11th Avenue Corner▸Sep 26 - A box truck turned. A cyclist rode straight. Metal hit her leg. She flew. Blood on the street. The truck did not yield. She lay awake, torn open at the knee. The truck kept moving. The city did not stop.
A cyclist, age 26, was struck and injured by a box truck at the corner of 11th Avenue and West 44th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A box truck turned. A cyclist rode straight. Metal struck her leg. She flew. Torn open at the knee, she hit pavement hard. Awake. Bleeding. The truck kept moving. It did not yield.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to her knee and lower leg and was ejected from her bike. The listed contributing factor is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the truck driver. No injuries were reported for the truck occupants. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
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Head-On Sedan Crash Injures Pedestrian, Drivers▸Sep 26 - A Nissan sedan slammed head-on near Union Turnpike. Metal twisted. Blood spilled. A pedestrian and two drivers hurt. The street stayed quiet. No cause listed. Pain and silence lingered in Queens.
A 2006 Nissan sedan struck head-on near 158-05 Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan's front end crumpled. The 57-year-old driver suffered severe head bleeding and wore no safety equipment. Another driver, age 42, was also injured, reporting pain in the abdomen and pelvis. A 31-year-old pedestrian, not at an intersection, was hurt with back pain but remained conscious. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were recorded in the data. The police report states, 'The street held its silence.'
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Distracted SUV Driver Kills Elderly Pedestrian on FDR Drive▸Sep 25 - A 79-year-old man walked with traffic on FDR Drive. An SUV struck him head-on. His head hit first. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The driver was distracted. The man died at the scene. The road stayed open. The danger remained.
A 79-year-old pedestrian was killed on FDR Drive when a 2015 Honda SUV struck him head-on. According to the police report, the man was walking along the highway with traffic when the SUV hit him. His head took the first impact, causing severe bleeding and death at the scene. The report states, 'The driver was distracted.' Driver inattention/distraction is listed as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are cited in the data. The driver and another occupant in the SUV were not reported injured. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver distraction for vulnerable road users.
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Distracted SUV Drivers Kill Woman on Saint Johns▸Sep 25 - Two SUVs sped east on Saint Johns Place. Drivers distracted. A 46-year-old woman stood in the road. One driver had no license. She was struck, crushed, killed. Blood on the street. No crosswalk. She died alone, organs torn, head split.
A 46-year-old woman was killed on Saint Johns Place when two SUVs, both traveling east, struck her as she stood in the roadway. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. One driver was unlicensed. The woman suffered fatal head and internal injuries and died at the scene, far from any crosswalk. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. One driver had only a permit, the other had no license. The police report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection, but the primary cause remains driver distraction. No mention of helmet or signal use is listed as a contributing factor.
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Motorcyclist Dies Alone on Major Deegan▸Sep 25 - A man rode north on the Major Deegan. He lost focus. The Ducati struck hard. He flew from the bike. Helmet on. His body shattered. Alone in the dark, he died before help arrived.
A 48-year-old man riding a Ducati motorcycle north on the Major Deegan Expressway died after a violent crash. According to the police report, 'He lost focus. The front struck hard. He flew from the bike. Helmet on. Body shattered. Alone in the dark, he died before the sirens came.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. Data confirms he wore a helmet, but the crash impact was overwhelming. No other vehicles or people were involved.
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Runaway SUV Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg in Queens▸Sep 22 - A driverless Ford SUV rolled down 82nd Street. It struck a 49-year-old man. His leg broke. He lay in the street, pain sharp and sudden. The SUV showed no damage. No one sat behind the wheel. Metal moved. Flesh broke.
A 1998 Ford SUV, left without a driver, rolled south near 91-29 82nd Street in Queens. The vehicle struck a 49-year-old man, breaking his leg. According to the police report, 'a driverless 1998 Ford SUV rolled south. It struck a 49-year-old man in the leg. Bone broke.' The pedestrian was not at an intersection when hit. The report lists 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' as the main contributing factor. No one was inside the SUV at the time of the crash. The vehicle showed no damage. The man suffered a serious leg injury and was left hurt in the street.
Sep 26 - A box truck turned. A cyclist rode straight. Metal hit her leg. She flew. Blood on the street. The truck did not yield. She lay awake, torn open at the knee. The truck kept moving. The city did not stop.
A cyclist, age 26, was struck and injured by a box truck at the corner of 11th Avenue and West 44th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A box truck turned. A cyclist rode straight. Metal struck her leg. She flew. Torn open at the knee, she hit pavement hard. Awake. Bleeding. The truck kept moving. It did not yield.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to her knee and lower leg and was ejected from her bike. The listed contributing factor is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the truck driver. No injuries were reported for the truck occupants. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
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Head-On Sedan Crash Injures Pedestrian, Drivers▸Sep 26 - A Nissan sedan slammed head-on near Union Turnpike. Metal twisted. Blood spilled. A pedestrian and two drivers hurt. The street stayed quiet. No cause listed. Pain and silence lingered in Queens.
A 2006 Nissan sedan struck head-on near 158-05 Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan's front end crumpled. The 57-year-old driver suffered severe head bleeding and wore no safety equipment. Another driver, age 42, was also injured, reporting pain in the abdomen and pelvis. A 31-year-old pedestrian, not at an intersection, was hurt with back pain but remained conscious. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were recorded in the data. The police report states, 'The street held its silence.'
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Distracted SUV Driver Kills Elderly Pedestrian on FDR Drive▸Sep 25 - A 79-year-old man walked with traffic on FDR Drive. An SUV struck him head-on. His head hit first. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The driver was distracted. The man died at the scene. The road stayed open. The danger remained.
A 79-year-old pedestrian was killed on FDR Drive when a 2015 Honda SUV struck him head-on. According to the police report, the man was walking along the highway with traffic when the SUV hit him. His head took the first impact, causing severe bleeding and death at the scene. The report states, 'The driver was distracted.' Driver inattention/distraction is listed as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are cited in the data. The driver and another occupant in the SUV were not reported injured. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver distraction for vulnerable road users.
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Distracted SUV Drivers Kill Woman on Saint Johns▸Sep 25 - Two SUVs sped east on Saint Johns Place. Drivers distracted. A 46-year-old woman stood in the road. One driver had no license. She was struck, crushed, killed. Blood on the street. No crosswalk. She died alone, organs torn, head split.
A 46-year-old woman was killed on Saint Johns Place when two SUVs, both traveling east, struck her as she stood in the roadway. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. One driver was unlicensed. The woman suffered fatal head and internal injuries and died at the scene, far from any crosswalk. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. One driver had only a permit, the other had no license. The police report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection, but the primary cause remains driver distraction. No mention of helmet or signal use is listed as a contributing factor.
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Motorcyclist Dies Alone on Major Deegan▸Sep 25 - A man rode north on the Major Deegan. He lost focus. The Ducati struck hard. He flew from the bike. Helmet on. His body shattered. Alone in the dark, he died before help arrived.
A 48-year-old man riding a Ducati motorcycle north on the Major Deegan Expressway died after a violent crash. According to the police report, 'He lost focus. The front struck hard. He flew from the bike. Helmet on. Body shattered. Alone in the dark, he died before the sirens came.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. Data confirms he wore a helmet, but the crash impact was overwhelming. No other vehicles or people were involved.
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Runaway SUV Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg in Queens▸Sep 22 - A driverless Ford SUV rolled down 82nd Street. It struck a 49-year-old man. His leg broke. He lay in the street, pain sharp and sudden. The SUV showed no damage. No one sat behind the wheel. Metal moved. Flesh broke.
A 1998 Ford SUV, left without a driver, rolled south near 91-29 82nd Street in Queens. The vehicle struck a 49-year-old man, breaking his leg. According to the police report, 'a driverless 1998 Ford SUV rolled south. It struck a 49-year-old man in the leg. Bone broke.' The pedestrian was not at an intersection when hit. The report lists 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' as the main contributing factor. No one was inside the SUV at the time of the crash. The vehicle showed no damage. The man suffered a serious leg injury and was left hurt in the street.
Sep 26 - A Nissan sedan slammed head-on near Union Turnpike. Metal twisted. Blood spilled. A pedestrian and two drivers hurt. The street stayed quiet. No cause listed. Pain and silence lingered in Queens.
A 2006 Nissan sedan struck head-on near 158-05 Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan's front end crumpled. The 57-year-old driver suffered severe head bleeding and wore no safety equipment. Another driver, age 42, was also injured, reporting pain in the abdomen and pelvis. A 31-year-old pedestrian, not at an intersection, was hurt with back pain but remained conscious. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were recorded in the data. The police report states, 'The street held its silence.'
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Distracted SUV Driver Kills Elderly Pedestrian on FDR Drive▸Sep 25 - A 79-year-old man walked with traffic on FDR Drive. An SUV struck him head-on. His head hit first. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The driver was distracted. The man died at the scene. The road stayed open. The danger remained.
A 79-year-old pedestrian was killed on FDR Drive when a 2015 Honda SUV struck him head-on. According to the police report, the man was walking along the highway with traffic when the SUV hit him. His head took the first impact, causing severe bleeding and death at the scene. The report states, 'The driver was distracted.' Driver inattention/distraction is listed as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are cited in the data. The driver and another occupant in the SUV were not reported injured. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver distraction for vulnerable road users.
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Distracted SUV Drivers Kill Woman on Saint Johns▸Sep 25 - Two SUVs sped east on Saint Johns Place. Drivers distracted. A 46-year-old woman stood in the road. One driver had no license. She was struck, crushed, killed. Blood on the street. No crosswalk. She died alone, organs torn, head split.
A 46-year-old woman was killed on Saint Johns Place when two SUVs, both traveling east, struck her as she stood in the roadway. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. One driver was unlicensed. The woman suffered fatal head and internal injuries and died at the scene, far from any crosswalk. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. One driver had only a permit, the other had no license. The police report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection, but the primary cause remains driver distraction. No mention of helmet or signal use is listed as a contributing factor.
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Motorcyclist Dies Alone on Major Deegan▸Sep 25 - A man rode north on the Major Deegan. He lost focus. The Ducati struck hard. He flew from the bike. Helmet on. His body shattered. Alone in the dark, he died before help arrived.
A 48-year-old man riding a Ducati motorcycle north on the Major Deegan Expressway died after a violent crash. According to the police report, 'He lost focus. The front struck hard. He flew from the bike. Helmet on. Body shattered. Alone in the dark, he died before the sirens came.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. Data confirms he wore a helmet, but the crash impact was overwhelming. No other vehicles or people were involved.
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Runaway SUV Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg in Queens▸Sep 22 - A driverless Ford SUV rolled down 82nd Street. It struck a 49-year-old man. His leg broke. He lay in the street, pain sharp and sudden. The SUV showed no damage. No one sat behind the wheel. Metal moved. Flesh broke.
A 1998 Ford SUV, left without a driver, rolled south near 91-29 82nd Street in Queens. The vehicle struck a 49-year-old man, breaking his leg. According to the police report, 'a driverless 1998 Ford SUV rolled south. It struck a 49-year-old man in the leg. Bone broke.' The pedestrian was not at an intersection when hit. The report lists 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' as the main contributing factor. No one was inside the SUV at the time of the crash. The vehicle showed no damage. The man suffered a serious leg injury and was left hurt in the street.
Sep 25 - A 79-year-old man walked with traffic on FDR Drive. An SUV struck him head-on. His head hit first. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The driver was distracted. The man died at the scene. The road stayed open. The danger remained.
A 79-year-old pedestrian was killed on FDR Drive when a 2015 Honda SUV struck him head-on. According to the police report, the man was walking along the highway with traffic when the SUV hit him. His head took the first impact, causing severe bleeding and death at the scene. The report states, 'The driver was distracted.' Driver inattention/distraction is listed as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are cited in the data. The driver and another occupant in the SUV were not reported injured. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver distraction for vulnerable road users.
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Distracted SUV Drivers Kill Woman on Saint Johns▸Sep 25 - Two SUVs sped east on Saint Johns Place. Drivers distracted. A 46-year-old woman stood in the road. One driver had no license. She was struck, crushed, killed. Blood on the street. No crosswalk. She died alone, organs torn, head split.
A 46-year-old woman was killed on Saint Johns Place when two SUVs, both traveling east, struck her as she stood in the roadway. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. One driver was unlicensed. The woman suffered fatal head and internal injuries and died at the scene, far from any crosswalk. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. One driver had only a permit, the other had no license. The police report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection, but the primary cause remains driver distraction. No mention of helmet or signal use is listed as a contributing factor.
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Motorcyclist Dies Alone on Major Deegan▸Sep 25 - A man rode north on the Major Deegan. He lost focus. The Ducati struck hard. He flew from the bike. Helmet on. His body shattered. Alone in the dark, he died before help arrived.
A 48-year-old man riding a Ducati motorcycle north on the Major Deegan Expressway died after a violent crash. According to the police report, 'He lost focus. The front struck hard. He flew from the bike. Helmet on. Body shattered. Alone in the dark, he died before the sirens came.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. Data confirms he wore a helmet, but the crash impact was overwhelming. No other vehicles or people were involved.
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Runaway SUV Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg in Queens▸Sep 22 - A driverless Ford SUV rolled down 82nd Street. It struck a 49-year-old man. His leg broke. He lay in the street, pain sharp and sudden. The SUV showed no damage. No one sat behind the wheel. Metal moved. Flesh broke.
A 1998 Ford SUV, left without a driver, rolled south near 91-29 82nd Street in Queens. The vehicle struck a 49-year-old man, breaking his leg. According to the police report, 'a driverless 1998 Ford SUV rolled south. It struck a 49-year-old man in the leg. Bone broke.' The pedestrian was not at an intersection when hit. The report lists 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' as the main contributing factor. No one was inside the SUV at the time of the crash. The vehicle showed no damage. The man suffered a serious leg injury and was left hurt in the street.
Sep 25 - Two SUVs sped east on Saint Johns Place. Drivers distracted. A 46-year-old woman stood in the road. One driver had no license. She was struck, crushed, killed. Blood on the street. No crosswalk. She died alone, organs torn, head split.
A 46-year-old woman was killed on Saint Johns Place when two SUVs, both traveling east, struck her as she stood in the roadway. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. One driver was unlicensed. The woman suffered fatal head and internal injuries and died at the scene, far from any crosswalk. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. One driver had only a permit, the other had no license. The police report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection, but the primary cause remains driver distraction. No mention of helmet or signal use is listed as a contributing factor.
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Motorcyclist Dies Alone on Major Deegan▸Sep 25 - A man rode north on the Major Deegan. He lost focus. The Ducati struck hard. He flew from the bike. Helmet on. His body shattered. Alone in the dark, he died before help arrived.
A 48-year-old man riding a Ducati motorcycle north on the Major Deegan Expressway died after a violent crash. According to the police report, 'He lost focus. The front struck hard. He flew from the bike. Helmet on. Body shattered. Alone in the dark, he died before the sirens came.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. Data confirms he wore a helmet, but the crash impact was overwhelming. No other vehicles or people were involved.
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Runaway SUV Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg in Queens▸Sep 22 - A driverless Ford SUV rolled down 82nd Street. It struck a 49-year-old man. His leg broke. He lay in the street, pain sharp and sudden. The SUV showed no damage. No one sat behind the wheel. Metal moved. Flesh broke.
A 1998 Ford SUV, left without a driver, rolled south near 91-29 82nd Street in Queens. The vehicle struck a 49-year-old man, breaking his leg. According to the police report, 'a driverless 1998 Ford SUV rolled south. It struck a 49-year-old man in the leg. Bone broke.' The pedestrian was not at an intersection when hit. The report lists 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' as the main contributing factor. No one was inside the SUV at the time of the crash. The vehicle showed no damage. The man suffered a serious leg injury and was left hurt in the street.
Sep 25 - A man rode north on the Major Deegan. He lost focus. The Ducati struck hard. He flew from the bike. Helmet on. His body shattered. Alone in the dark, he died before help arrived.
A 48-year-old man riding a Ducati motorcycle north on the Major Deegan Expressway died after a violent crash. According to the police report, 'He lost focus. The front struck hard. He flew from the bike. Helmet on. Body shattered. Alone in the dark, he died before the sirens came.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. Data confirms he wore a helmet, but the crash impact was overwhelming. No other vehicles or people were involved.
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Runaway SUV Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg in Queens▸Sep 22 - A driverless Ford SUV rolled down 82nd Street. It struck a 49-year-old man. His leg broke. He lay in the street, pain sharp and sudden. The SUV showed no damage. No one sat behind the wheel. Metal moved. Flesh broke.
A 1998 Ford SUV, left without a driver, rolled south near 91-29 82nd Street in Queens. The vehicle struck a 49-year-old man, breaking his leg. According to the police report, 'a driverless 1998 Ford SUV rolled south. It struck a 49-year-old man in the leg. Bone broke.' The pedestrian was not at an intersection when hit. The report lists 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' as the main contributing factor. No one was inside the SUV at the time of the crash. The vehicle showed no damage. The man suffered a serious leg injury and was left hurt in the street.
Sep 22 - A driverless Ford SUV rolled down 82nd Street. It struck a 49-year-old man. His leg broke. He lay in the street, pain sharp and sudden. The SUV showed no damage. No one sat behind the wheel. Metal moved. Flesh broke.
A 1998 Ford SUV, left without a driver, rolled south near 91-29 82nd Street in Queens. The vehicle struck a 49-year-old man, breaking his leg. According to the police report, 'a driverless 1998 Ford SUV rolled south. It struck a 49-year-old man in the leg. Bone broke.' The pedestrian was not at an intersection when hit. The report lists 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' as the main contributing factor. No one was inside the SUV at the time of the crash. The vehicle showed no damage. The man suffered a serious leg injury and was left hurt in the street.