A woman crossing 111th Avenue was struck by two westbound SUVs. Both drivers were distracted. Her pelvis shattered. Blood pooled on the street. She died before help could arrive. The night swallowed her last breath.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old woman was crossing 111th Avenue near 158th Street in Queens when she was struck by two westbound SUVs. The crash occurred at 21:33. The report states both drivers were inattentive or distracted at the time of the collision. The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries, including a shattered pelvis and internal bleeding, and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The victim was crossing without a signal, but this is only mentioned after the drivers' failures. The impact and aftermath are described in stark terms: 'Her pelvis shattered. Internal bleeding. She died on the street. Both drivers were distracted.' The sequence of events and the cited driver errors underscore the systemic danger faced by pedestrians on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781816, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old man, unlicensed and alone, sped down Laurelton Parkway. The Audi slammed, right side crushed. He died inside, body broken. No one else was hurt. The road fell silent, marked by reckless speed and shattered metal.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old unlicensed man was driving a 2015 Audi sedan alone on Laurelton Parkway when he changed lanes at an unsafe speed. The sedan struck with force, its right side crushed and the vehicle demolished. The report states the driver was killed, suffering injuries to his entire body. No other people were involved or injured. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor, with the driver’s lack of a valid license also noted in the data. No seatbelt use was recorded. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of excessive speed and unlicensed driving, as detailed in the official account.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781385, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man lay on Clearview Expressway. Three cars struck him. His chest crushed, life ended there. Another man behind the wheel, pinned and broken. Steel and rain, speed and error. The road did not forgive.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old man was killed on the northbound Clearview Expressway after being struck by three vehicles. The report states, 'A man lay in the road. Three cars struck. His chest crushed. He died there.' Another 56-year-old man, driving one of the vehicles, was injured and pinned, suffering chest injuries described as 'crush injuries.' The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors, along with 'Pavement Slippery.' These driver errors—specifically following too closely—are cited as direct contributors to the crash. The narrative highlights the systemic danger posed by multiple vehicles traveling straight ahead on a slick roadway, with no mention of pedestrian error as a contributing factor. The deadly sequence unfolded on a rain-slicked expressway, where human error and hazardous conditions combined with fatal results.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781815, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Astoria’s Community Board 1 calls on NYPD to halt reckless police chases after a cyclist’s death. The board says these pursuits shatter safety for pedestrians and cyclists. The letter urges policy change, citing rising injuries and a grieving family’s plea.

On December 23, 2024, Queens Community Board 1 voted to send a letter to Mayor Adams and NYPD Commissioner Tisch demanding an end to "unnecessary" police chases in Astoria. The board cited the October killing of cyclist Amanda Servedio by a suspect fleeing police on 34th Avenue. The draft letter states: "Such chases have dramatically reduced the public safety of pedestrians, cyclists, and other motorists, while we have found no discernible difference in public safety outcomes." Frank Servedio, Amanda’s father, spoke at the meeting, calling the chases senseless and deadly. The board’s action follows a surge in police pursuits under Mayor Adams, with nearly 400 chase-related crashes and at least 315 injuries this year. The board insists non-violent crimes do not justify high-speed chases through residential streets, demanding accountability and safer policies.

• Astoria to NYPD: Stop These Excessive Police Chases, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-12-23

Ten vehicles slid uncontrollably north on Hutchinson River Parkway, metal screaming in collision. A 45-year-old woman riding front right died at the scene, her body broken. Slippery pavement caused the crash, listed repeatedly as the sole factor.

According to the police report, a chain-reaction crash occurred early morning on Hutchinson River Parkway when ten cars slid northbound on black ice. The report states, "Ten cars slid north on black ice. Metal screamed." The sole contributing factor cited for every vehicle involved is "Pavement Slippery." All vehicles were traveling straight ahead before losing control. A 45-year-old woman, a front right passenger, suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene. The report notes her death repeatedly, once for each vehicle involved. No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield were listed, only the hazardous road condition. Another occupant, a 14-year-old rear passenger, was injured with back injuries and whiplash, also linked to slippery pavement. The victim’s safety equipment use is unknown. This crash highlights the systemic danger of multiple vehicles losing traction simultaneously on icy roads.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780490, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

The city slimmed McGuinness Boulevard. South of Calyer, the road calmed. Pedestrians and cyclists move safer. North of Calyer, chaos rules. Cars speed. Bike lanes clog. Crossings stay deadly. The fix works—where it exists. The rest waits. Danger lingers.

On December 19, 2024, Streetsblog NYC reported on the partial implementation of a road diet redesign for McGuinness Boulevard in Brooklyn. The redesign, meant to 'improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists,' was only fully applied between Calyer and Meeker Avenue. The northern section kept two car lanes each way. Residents like Brett M. said, 'It would help to extend it the whole way,' and noted, 'People were speeding.' Local politicians told DOT the reduced version in the north did 'nothing' for pedestrians. The new single-lane setup in the south brought calm and safety. But north of Calyer, cars still dominate. Bike lanes fill with vehicles. Crossings remain perilous. The city’s half-measure leaves vulnerable road users exposed where the redesign stops.

• See It: The McGuinness Road Diet Works — But Only Where the City Installed It, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-12-19

A flatbed truck rolled west on the Long Island Expressway. Its right front bumper struck a 65-year-old man lying off the roadway. Blood pooled. Death came before dawn. Driver inattention, police say, left the man unseen and unspared.

A 65-year-old man was killed when a flatbed truck traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway struck him with its right front bumper, according to the police report. The incident occurred off the roadway, with the pedestrian described as 'not in roadway' and 'not at intersection.' The police report states, 'Two flatbeds passed. One did not see. The right front bumper struck his head.' The victim suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. The primary contributing factor cited in the police report is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No driver errors beyond inattention are listed. The report does not cite any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the truck driver's failure to notice the man lying off the road, resulting in a fatal collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779876, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Police chases in Astoria’s 114th Precinct have doubled crash counts. Twenty-six crashes in two years. Cyclist Amanda Servedio killed by a fleeing driver. Residents plead for change. NYPD shrugs. No answers. No reform. Streets stay deadly. Accountability missing.

This report details a surge in crashes linked to NYPD high-speed pursuits in Queens’s 114th Precinct. In the last two years, there have been 26 chase-related crashes, compared to 11 in the previous nine years. The increase began after Mayor Adams promoted John Chell to Chief of Patrol and Jeffrey Maddrey to Chief of Department. The mayor claims chases are rare and reserved for violent crime, but the driver who killed cyclist Amanda Servedio was only a suspected burglar. Residents have packed community council meetings since February 2023, demanding an end to these pursuits. Kian Betancourt, a local, told officers, “We are asking you to protect us... and just nothing, I mean, like blank face, absolutely no response whatsoever.” Officers refuse to clarify or change their policy, despite repeated warnings from the community about deadly consequences. No council bill is cited; this is a record of community opposition and official inaction.

• Crashes Soar in Astoria Precinct Where High-Speed NYPD Pursuits are Up, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-12-16

A Dodge pickup turned left on Jericho Turnpike and crushed a 78-year-old man crossing with the signal. The truck’s front end struck his head. Blood pooled on the street. He died there, under the lights, as traffic rolled on.

According to the police report, a Dodge pickup truck was making a left turn on Jericho Turnpike near 91st Avenue in Queens when it struck a 78-year-old man. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the time of the crash. The report states the truck’s front end crushed the man’s head, causing severe bleeding. He died at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The victim’s action—'Crossing With Signal'—is noted in the report, underscoring that he was following pedestrian rules when the truck turned into his path. The collision highlights the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to people in the crosswalk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779476, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 84-year-old man was struck and killed by a southbound Buick on Amboy Road. The car hit him head-on. He died under Florida plates, the sky darkening, his body broken. Police cite driver inattention. The street claimed another life.

An 84-year-old pedestrian was killed on Amboy Road near Fisher Avenue in Staten Island. According to the police report, the man stepped into the street outside the crosswalk and was struck head-on by a southbound Buick sedan with Florida plates. The report states he died at the scene, his body broken as darkness fell. Police explicitly list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash, placing responsibility on the driver’s failure to notice the pedestrian. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, confirming a direct collision. The report notes the pedestrian was 'crossing, no signal, or crosswalk,' but only after citing driver inattention. No additional victim behaviors are listed as contributing factors. The fatal crash underscores the deadly consequences of driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778585, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus struck a 60-year-old man on Slosson Terrace near Bay Street. His head was crushed, bones broken. He died on the pavement as the bus rolled on, untouched. The street swallowed the silence. No contributing factors listed.

A 60-year-old man was killed when a bus struck him on Slosson Terrace near Bay Street in Staten Island, according to the police report. The narrative states, 'A bus struck a 60-year-old man in the roadway. Head crushed. Bones broken. He died there, on the pavement. The bus rolled on, untouched.' The report lists the pedestrian as being in the roadway, not at an intersection, and describes his action as 'Other Actions in Roadway.' Both contributing factors for the driver and pedestrian are marked as 'Unspecified.' The point of impact was the center front end of the bus, which continued on without damage. The police report does not cite any specific driver errors or violations, but the fatal impact underscores the systemic danger faced by pedestrians in the roadway, especially when large vehicles are involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778126, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Steel met flesh on Mason Avenue. A 64-year-old woman stepped into the street. An SUV turned left, failed to yield, struck her down. She died in the cold air, her body broken. Driver inattention and failure to yield sealed her fate.

A 64-year-old woman was killed near 242 Mason Avenue in Staten Island when a westbound SUV, making a left turn, struck her as she crossed the street. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted at the time of the crash. The report states, 'Steel met flesh. She dropped, broken. The driver did not yield.' The impact occurred at the left front quarter panel of the SUV, causing fatal crush injuries to the pedestrian's entire body. The woman was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, as noted in the report, but the primary contributing factors remain 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The driver was licensed and operating a 2023 SUV. The collision underscores the lethal consequences of driver error on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777953, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Chevy pickup turned left on Seddon Street. A woman, 47, crossing at the intersection, was crushed beneath its wheels. The driver failed to yield. She died under the streetlamp, her life ended by a moment’s inattention.

According to the police report, a Chevy pickup truck was making a left turn at the corner of Seddon Street and St Raymond Avenue in the Bronx when it struck a 47-year-old woman crossing the intersection. The report states the driver 'did not yield,' and lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was crushed beneath the vehicle and died at the scene. The incident occurred at 23:41. The police report does not cite any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors. The deadly impact and fatal outcome were directly linked to driver actions and the systemic danger posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to people in the crosswalk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776866, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Steel twisted on Kings Highway. Two sedans collided head-on at speed. Fire erupted. A 57-year-old unlicensed man died, trapped and burned in his Ford. By the time help arrived, the car was ash. Brooklyn night, one life erased.

According to the police report, two sedans collided head-on at speed at Kings Highway and Avenue M in Brooklyn. The report states, 'Steel crumpled. Fire bloomed.' A 57-year-old unlicensed man, driving a Ford sedan, was killed—burned to death while strapped in his seat. The Ford was described as 'ash by the time help came.' The crash occurred at 21:45. The police report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The deceased was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The data shows the man was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The other vehicle, a Toyota sedan, was also demolished. The report does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The deadly outcome traces directly to unsafe speed and the presence of an unlicensed driver behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776867, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver veered south on Van Wyck Expressway, slamming head-on into a man standing near a parked flatbed. The impact crushed his body. He died there, under the cold morning sky, another life ended by driver inattention.

A 41-year-old man was killed on the Van Wyck Expressway when a southbound SUV struck him head-on as he stood near a parked flatbed, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 11:35 a.m. The report states the SUV driver was 'distracted' and that 'alcohol was involved.' The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'other actions in roadway,' but the police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The SUV's right front bumper delivered the fatal blow, crushing the man's body. The police narrative describes the victim's death as immediate, with his body 'crumpled beneath the wheels.' No contributing factors are attributed to the pedestrian. The data underscores the lethal consequences of driver distraction and impairment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776236, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

DOT will close the Dyckman Street bike lane gap. Four blocks get a two-way protected lane. Pedestrian islands shrink crossings. Forty parking spots vanish. The street saw 28 crash injuries since 2019. Cyclists and walkers get space. Cars lose ground.

On December 3, 2024, the Department of Transportation announced a plan to close the protected bike lane gap on Dyckman Street in uptown Manhattan. The project, not tied to a council bill but a DOT action, will install a two-way protected bike path from Quisqueya Plaza to the waterfront, connecting East and West sides. DOT officials described the plan as making the road 'safer for all users than the current unprotected bike lanes, where drivers often intrude and double park.' The redesign removes 40 free parking spaces, drawing pushback from Community Board 12 members. DOT’s Preston Johnson and Shawn Macias stressed the safety benefits, especially daylighting at intersections to improve visibility for pedestrians. The area saw 28 crash injuries, including six cyclists, from 2019 to 2023. Pedestrian islands will shorten crossings from 44 to 25 feet. The changes are set for spring 2025.

• River to River! DOT Will Close Dyckman Protected Bike Lane Gap, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-12-03

Astoria families packed the 114th Precinct meeting. They demanded answers for reckless police chases that killed a cyclist. Residents called out cops for endangering lives on quiet streets. Police offered policy, not solutions. The community wants action, not excuses.

On December 2, 2024, Astoria residents gathered at the 114th Precinct Community Council meeting to protest police vehicle chases. The meeting followed the death of Amanda Servedio, a cyclist killed by a suspect fleeing police. Her family’s statement read: 'We believe Amanda would still be alive if not for the deadly actions of this department and this precinct in particular.' From January through September 2024, officers from the 114th Precinct engaged in 38 high-speed chases—sixth highest in the city. Residents, including Amy and Michael Murtha, criticized the sharp rise in pursuits and the focus on moped riders instead of dangerous drivers. Deputy Inspector Seth Lynch cited department policy but gave no solutions. The community pressed for accountability and demanded police stop risking lives for minor crimes. The meeting showed deep frustration with police priorities and a call for real change to protect vulnerable road users.

• Astoria Residents are Fighting Car Culture One Cop at a Time, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-12-02

A young man on an e-bike was crushed beneath two southbound cars on Webster Avenue. Slick pavement, harsh lights. His body broken, the bike destroyed. Three vehicles kept moving. He did not.

A 24-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed on Webster Avenue near East 233rd Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the crash occurred when the e-bike rider was struck and crushed beneath two southbound vehicles—a 2018 Audi sedan and a 2023 Honda SUV. The report describes the pavement as 'slippery' and the lighting as 'harsh.' The police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, as well as the hazardous road surface. The e-bike was demolished, and the cyclist suffered fatal crush injuries to his entire body. The police report notes that all involved vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No contributing factors are attributed to the victim. The report underscores the lethal consequences of driver inattention and dangerous road conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775744, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep swung right on Avenue L. The front end hit a 73-year-old woman crossing with the light. She fell, crushed and killed in the crosswalk. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed silent, the danger plain.

According to the police report, a Jeep SUV made a right turn at the corner of East 12th Street and Avenue L in Brooklyn. The vehicle's center front end struck a 73-year-old woman who was crossing the intersection with the signal. The report states she was in the crosswalk and had the light. She suffered fatal head and crush injuries and died at the scene. The SUV sustained no damage. The police report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for both the driver and the pedestrian, but the narrative confirms the driver turned into the crosswalk while the woman crossed with the light. The driver’s action—making a right turn into a marked crosswalk occupied by a pedestrian—created the lethal impact. The victim’s behavior is noted only to confirm she was crossing with the signal, as reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775450, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep, westbound on Bruckner, struck a 64-year-old man in the intersection. The SUV’s right front bumper broke his head. He died beneath the streetlamps. Police cite driver inattention. The city’s streets claim another life.

A 64-year-old man was killed at the corner of Bruckner Blvd and Castle Hill Ave when a westbound Jeep SUV struck him with its right front bumper, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 20:03. The pedestrian died at the scene, suffering fatal head injuries. The police report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the collision. The vehicle, a 2022 Jeep registered in New Jersey, was traveling straight ahead when it struck the man in the intersection. The report also notes the pedestrian was 'crossing against the signal,' but this detail follows the primary fault of driver inattention. The deadly impact underscores the ongoing danger posed by inattentive drivers on New York City streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775096, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15