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 4
▸ Crush Injuries 5
▸ Severe Lacerations 3
▸ Concussion 2
▸ Whiplash 41
▸ Contusion/Bruise 33
▸ Abrasion 41
▸ Pain/Nausea 11
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year‑to‑year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
Caught Speeding Recently in Precinct 100
- Vehicle (KWC3226) – 95 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2023 Infiniti Sedan (MRC2094) – 67 times • 3 in last 90d here
- 2024 Black Tesla Sedan (39DTPQ) – 63 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2025 White BMW Suburban (LKN7336) – 56 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2013 Gray Infiniti Sedan (LEY5124) – 54 times • 1 in last 90d here
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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Rockaway’s open wound: three pedestrian deaths, no margin for error
Precinct 100: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 25, 2025
The Rockaways keep taking the hit. In Precinct 100, people on foot are dying on the big roads: three pedestrian deaths since 2022, with 84 injured. SUVs and sedans do most of the damage. The toll lives on long corridors where speed feels free and space is wide.
- Beach Channel Drive.
- Cross Bay Boulevard.
- Rockaway Beach Boulevard.
Police and hospital logs show the hurt spikes at the edges of day and into the night — the 7 a.m. rush, the late afternoon push, and a hard rise at 9–10 p.m. and 2–3 a.m.
Cross Bay, two deaths, one bridge
A person walking on the North Channel Bridge was hit just after 2 a.m. The SUV was going straight north on Cross Bay Boulevard. The pedestrian died at the scene. The data lists the cause as “Unspecified.” The body went to the Medical Examiner. The road stayed open. NYC Open Data
On another night, a 27‑year‑old driver died at East 1 Road and Cross Bay. The records say unsafe speed and alcohol involvement. One car. One body. NYC Open Data
Cross Bay shows up in the precinct’s hot spots with two deaths and 28 injuries. It is a long, straight shot to pain. NYC Open Data
Rockaway Beach Boulevard: a night kill
On Rockaway Beach Boulevard at Beach 87th, a 27‑year‑old man was struck and killed at night. Two sedans were in the record. The factor noted is aggressive driving/road rage. Another life gone. NYC Open Data
The corridor racks up 58 injuries tied to crashes. It keeps its place on the precinct’s list of worst locations. NYC Open Data
Beach Channel: injuries stack up
Beach Channel Drive leads the board with 60 injuries and two serious wounds. It is the everyday site of glass, sirens, and forms. In July, two SUVs going west collided at the Jacob Riis Park driveway; the driver listed with back crush injuries. Factors: improper lane use and improper turn. NYC Open Data
Night, speed, and the bodies in the count
In this precinct, the heaviest injury hours sit at the commute — 7 to 9 a.m. and 3 to 6 p.m. — and then again after dark: 9–10 p.m., 8–9 p.m., 2–3 a.m. The roll‑up blames the big buckets we know: “other,” vulnerable user error, distraction, failure to yield. Speed is in the fatal files. The worst harm to people walking comes from sedans and SUVs, which together are tied to most deaths and injuries. NYC Open Data
A hit‑and‑run near JFK shows what’s loose
A 52‑year‑old man was crossing 155th Street at South Conduit Avenue near JFK at 2:30 a.m. A driver hit him and fled. “The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made,” police said. Detectives searched for video. NY Daily News Gothamist ABC7
What would make it stop here
- Daylight the corners on Beach Channel, Rockaway Beach Blvd, and Cross Bay. Clear the sight lines.
- Hardened left turns and leading pedestrian intervals at the Beach 80s and 90s, and the bridge mouths. Slower entries. Slower exits.
- Night focus. Targeted speed and failure‑to‑yield enforcement in the 8 p.m.–10 p.m. and 2 a.m.–3 a.m. bands.
Citywide levers that matter on these blocks
The open‑data files are full of speed. The headlines are full of bodies. A speeding car hit two men at a Queens food truck. The men died. The driver died too. CBS New York
There is a tool to slow the city. Lower the default speed limit. Use it. And stop the worst repeat offenders. The state bill on the table would force drivers with long rap sheets of tickets or points to use speed limiters that cap the car to the limit plus five. It aims at the tiny slice that does outsized harm. Take Action
Accountability, in plain sight
Wrong‑way. High speed. Late‑night flight. The record speaks. “Joseph Lee terrorized other drivers as he purposefully drove the wrong way on a busy Queens highway,” the Queens DA said. A jury convicted him. He told police he “wanted to hurt people.” He got eight years. amNY
This precinct is not a map. It is Beach Channel. It is Cross Bay. It is Rockaway Beach Boulevard. Names that keep showing up in the log.
Act. Join your neighbors. Push the city to slow the cars and rein in the repeat speeders. Start here: Take Action.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crash data (Crashes) - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-25
- Speeding Car Kills Pedestrians At Food Truck, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-13
- Wrong-way driver rams cars on expressway, amny, Published 2025-08-15
- Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-13
- Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-13
- Pedestrian Killed In JFK Hit-And-Run, ABC7, Published 2025-08-13
Other Representatives
District 23
159-53 102nd St., Howard Beach, NY 11414
Room 839, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 32
114-12 Beach Channel Drive, Suite 1, Rockaway Park, NY 11694
718-318-6411
250 Broadway, Suite 1550, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7382
District 10
142-01 Rockaway Blvd., South Ozone Park, NY 11436
Room 711, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Precinct 100 Police Precinct 100 sits in Queens, District 32, AD 23, SD 10.
It contains Queens CB14, Queens CB84, Rockaway Beach-Arverne-Edgemere, Breezy Point-Belle Harbor-Rockaway Park-Broad Channel, Jamaica Bay (East), Jacob Riis Park-Fort Tilden-Breezy Point Tip.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 100
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Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD▸
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Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD,
amny,
Published 2025-09-16
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Maniac NYC driver who mowed down teen girl after she rejected lewd advances had suspended license: docs▸
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Maniac NYC driver who mowed down teen girl after she rejected lewd advances had suspended license: docs,
New York Post,
Published 2025-09-14
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16-year-old girl dies after being hit by SUV in Queens▸
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16-year-old girl dies after being hit by SUV in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
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Driver rear-ends car on Rockaway Beach Blvd▸Sep 4 - A westbound driver hit a stopped sedan on Rockaway Beach Blvd near Beach 149 St. The woman in the stopped car was injured. Back pain. Whiplash. Shock.
Two sedans were westbound on Rockaway Beach Blvd near Beach 149 St. The driver of a 2018 Jeep went straight ahead and hit the back of a stopped 2025 Chevy sedan. The crash injured the stopped driver, a 28-year-old woman. She reported back pain and whiplash and was in shock. According to the police report, the rear vehicle had center front-end damage and the stopped car had center back-end damage. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Unsafe Speed. The rear driver, a 19-year-old man, had no injuries listed.
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Sedan strikes boy on Beach 108▸Aug 29 - A southbound sedan hit a 6‑year‑old on Beach 108th. He suffered a head injury and stayed conscious. The car showed no damage. The driver was licensed. The street failed the child, not the child.
A southbound Honda sedan traveling straight struck a 6-year-old boy outside an intersection near Beach 108th Street in Queens. He sustained a head injury and was reported conscious. According to the police report, the pedestrian was “Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk” and the location was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection.” The report lists driver contributing factors as “Unspecified,” and the vehicle showed “No Damage.” No specific driver errors were recorded, underscoring a system where a child on foot meets a moving car and loses.
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Front-End Crash Injures Passenger in Arverne▸Aug 28 - Taxi and sedan drivers collided at Beach 75 St and Beach Channel Dr. The crash also hit a parked pickup. A front-seat passenger suffered a head contusion. Police recorded driver inattention and passenger distraction.
A taxi driver heading east on Beach Channel Dr and a westbound sedan driver crashed front to front at Beach 75 St in Arverne. The collision also damaged a parked pickup. A front passenger, 45, suffered a head contusion. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight and both points of impact were at the center front. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the drivers. They also recorded passenger distraction.
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Turning sedan strikes teen cyclist▸Aug 15 - A northbound sedan turned right and hit a westbound teen on a bike in Queens. The boy went down. His leg was hurt. Police cite driver distraction. Metal wins. Flesh pays.
A sedan turning right collided with a westbound bicyclist at 33 Market St in Queens. The 15-year-old cyclist was injured in the leg. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The driver’s listed pre-crash action was Making Right Turn, while the cyclist was Going Straight Ahead. These records point to driver error: inattention during a turning movement. Only after that does the data note the bicyclist’s equipment as None; the report does not tie that to causation. No other causes are listed.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
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SUV, Motorcycle Improper Turns Injure Rider▸Aug 8 - A driver in an SUV and a motorcyclist collided on Beach 67 at Rockaway Beach Blvd after each turned improperly. The 42-year-old rider suffered an arm abrasion and was conscious. Police recorded turning improperly by both drivers.
A collision on Beach 67 Street at Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens injured the lone motorcyclist. The driver of the motorcycle, a 42-year-old man, suffered an abrasion to his elbow/arm and remained conscious. The driver of the motorcycle had been making a left turn. The driver of the SUV had been making a right turn. According to the police report, both vehicles were "Turning Improperly" before the collision. Police recorded turning improperly by the drivers as contributing factors. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet. No other injuries or contributing factors were specified.
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Distracted SUV Driver Injures Beach 116 Pedestrian▸Aug 8 - Driver turned right and hit a man in the intersection at Beach 116 and Beach Channel. Police cited distraction. The 47-year-old suffered a back injury and a bruise.
A driver in a 2017 Jeep SUV made a right turn at Beach 116 Street and Beach Channel Drive in Queens and hit a 47-year-old man crossing in the intersection. The driver hit him with the SUV’s center front end. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a back injury and a contusion. According to the police report, police recorded driver inattention and distraction by the driver as contributing factors. No other contributing factors were listed. The driver was licensed. The report lists damage at the center front end.
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Ambulance Driver Hits Child on Beach 115th Street▸Aug 7 - A driver in an ambulance hit a nine-year-old on Beach 115th Street in Queens. The boy suffered shoulder injuries and shock. Police cited pedestrian confusion. No driver error recorded.
A driver in a 2021 ambulance, heading south and going straight, hit a nine-year-old boy near Beach 115th Street in Queens. The impact was to the center front of the ambulance. The child was not at an intersection and was listed as playing in the roadway. He sustained an abrasion and an injury to his upper arm and shoulder and went into shock. According to the police report, the only contributing factor recorded was 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' No driver errors were recorded. The ambulance showed no damage. No other injuries were reported.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
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Driver Injured in Beach Channel Crash▸Aug 1 - Eastbound sedan driver crashed on Beach Channel Drive at Rockaway Beach Boulevard. Right-front hit. He was semiconscious, in pain. Police list no contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt.
Police logged a single-vehicle crash in Queens. The driver of a 2024 Acura sedan, traveling east on Beach Channel Drive at Rockaway Beach Boulevard, crashed and sustained right-front damage. The 42-year-old male driver was injured, semiconscious, and reported pain across his entire body. "According to the police report," contributing factors are recorded as Unspecified, and police recorded no driver errors or violations in the data. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured. The report lists the point of impact as the right front bumper, with matching damage, and notes the driver was licensed in New York.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
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Two Sedans Collide on Beach 69 St▸Jul 29 - Two sedans collided at Beach 69 Street and Thursby Avenue in Queens. Both drivers, women, were injured. Police listed glare and failure to yield right-of-way. Children were present in the vehicles. Morning light. Metal and pain.
"According to the police report," two drivers, both women, were injured when their sedans collided at Beach 69 Street and Thursby Avenue. One driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries; the other suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries. Police listed "Glare" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. Both drivers were recorded as going straight ahead. Damage was recorded to the center front of one sedan and the right-side doors of the other. Children were reported to be present in the vehicles. The report does not list any pedestrians or cyclists as involved.
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Driver of Sedan Injured in Rear-End Crash▸Jul 25 - The driver of a sedan was hurt after rear-ending another sedan at Beach 69 Street and De Costa Avenue. He suffered elbow and arm injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at Beach 69 Street and De Costa Avenue in Queens. The 21-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, logged as elbow/lower arm/hand injuries and shock. A 58-year-old female driver in the other sedan was involved and not injured. Police recorded “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Following Too Closely” as contributing factors. The point of impact was center front end of the injured driver’s vehicle into the center back end of the other vehicle. The report notes air bag deployment and lap belt use. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Sedan Rear-Ended on Beach Channel Drive▸Jul 10 - The driver of a sedan on Beach Channel Drive took a center back end hit. Two occupants were injured. The 37-year-old driver suffered back pain and whiplash. A 25-year-old rear passenger suffered whole-body pain and whiplash. Police cited 'Other Vehicular' factors.
According to the police report, the sedan on Beach Channel Drive at Beach 95 Street sustained center back end damage. Two vehicle occupants were injured: a 37-year-old man in the driver seat with back injury and whiplash, and a 25-year-old woman in the right rear passenger position with whole‑body injury and whiplash. Police recorded 'Other Vehicular' contributing factors. The sedan was traveling west and was recorded as going straight ahead; the vehicle's center back end was the point of impact. The report lists no pedestrians or cyclists and notes no helmet or signal issues.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
- Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD, amny, Published 2025-09-16
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Maniac NYC driver who mowed down teen girl after she rejected lewd advances had suspended license: docs▸
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Maniac NYC driver who mowed down teen girl after she rejected lewd advances had suspended license: docs,
New York Post,
Published 2025-09-14
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16-year-old girl dies after being hit by SUV in Queens▸
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16-year-old girl dies after being hit by SUV in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
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Driver rear-ends car on Rockaway Beach Blvd▸Sep 4 - A westbound driver hit a stopped sedan on Rockaway Beach Blvd near Beach 149 St. The woman in the stopped car was injured. Back pain. Whiplash. Shock.
Two sedans were westbound on Rockaway Beach Blvd near Beach 149 St. The driver of a 2018 Jeep went straight ahead and hit the back of a stopped 2025 Chevy sedan. The crash injured the stopped driver, a 28-year-old woman. She reported back pain and whiplash and was in shock. According to the police report, the rear vehicle had center front-end damage and the stopped car had center back-end damage. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Unsafe Speed. The rear driver, a 19-year-old man, had no injuries listed.
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Sedan strikes boy on Beach 108▸Aug 29 - A southbound sedan hit a 6‑year‑old on Beach 108th. He suffered a head injury and stayed conscious. The car showed no damage. The driver was licensed. The street failed the child, not the child.
A southbound Honda sedan traveling straight struck a 6-year-old boy outside an intersection near Beach 108th Street in Queens. He sustained a head injury and was reported conscious. According to the police report, the pedestrian was “Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk” and the location was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection.” The report lists driver contributing factors as “Unspecified,” and the vehicle showed “No Damage.” No specific driver errors were recorded, underscoring a system where a child on foot meets a moving car and loses.
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Front-End Crash Injures Passenger in Arverne▸Aug 28 - Taxi and sedan drivers collided at Beach 75 St and Beach Channel Dr. The crash also hit a parked pickup. A front-seat passenger suffered a head contusion. Police recorded driver inattention and passenger distraction.
A taxi driver heading east on Beach Channel Dr and a westbound sedan driver crashed front to front at Beach 75 St in Arverne. The collision also damaged a parked pickup. A front passenger, 45, suffered a head contusion. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight and both points of impact were at the center front. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the drivers. They also recorded passenger distraction.
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Turning sedan strikes teen cyclist▸Aug 15 - A northbound sedan turned right and hit a westbound teen on a bike in Queens. The boy went down. His leg was hurt. Police cite driver distraction. Metal wins. Flesh pays.
A sedan turning right collided with a westbound bicyclist at 33 Market St in Queens. The 15-year-old cyclist was injured in the leg. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The driver’s listed pre-crash action was Making Right Turn, while the cyclist was Going Straight Ahead. These records point to driver error: inattention during a turning movement. Only after that does the data note the bicyclist’s equipment as None; the report does not tie that to causation. No other causes are listed.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
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SUV, Motorcycle Improper Turns Injure Rider▸Aug 8 - A driver in an SUV and a motorcyclist collided on Beach 67 at Rockaway Beach Blvd after each turned improperly. The 42-year-old rider suffered an arm abrasion and was conscious. Police recorded turning improperly by both drivers.
A collision on Beach 67 Street at Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens injured the lone motorcyclist. The driver of the motorcycle, a 42-year-old man, suffered an abrasion to his elbow/arm and remained conscious. The driver of the motorcycle had been making a left turn. The driver of the SUV had been making a right turn. According to the police report, both vehicles were "Turning Improperly" before the collision. Police recorded turning improperly by the drivers as contributing factors. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet. No other injuries or contributing factors were specified.
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Distracted SUV Driver Injures Beach 116 Pedestrian▸Aug 8 - Driver turned right and hit a man in the intersection at Beach 116 and Beach Channel. Police cited distraction. The 47-year-old suffered a back injury and a bruise.
A driver in a 2017 Jeep SUV made a right turn at Beach 116 Street and Beach Channel Drive in Queens and hit a 47-year-old man crossing in the intersection. The driver hit him with the SUV’s center front end. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a back injury and a contusion. According to the police report, police recorded driver inattention and distraction by the driver as contributing factors. No other contributing factors were listed. The driver was licensed. The report lists damage at the center front end.
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Ambulance Driver Hits Child on Beach 115th Street▸Aug 7 - A driver in an ambulance hit a nine-year-old on Beach 115th Street in Queens. The boy suffered shoulder injuries and shock. Police cited pedestrian confusion. No driver error recorded.
A driver in a 2021 ambulance, heading south and going straight, hit a nine-year-old boy near Beach 115th Street in Queens. The impact was to the center front of the ambulance. The child was not at an intersection and was listed as playing in the roadway. He sustained an abrasion and an injury to his upper arm and shoulder and went into shock. According to the police report, the only contributing factor recorded was 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' No driver errors were recorded. The ambulance showed no damage. No other injuries were reported.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
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Driver Injured in Beach Channel Crash▸Aug 1 - Eastbound sedan driver crashed on Beach Channel Drive at Rockaway Beach Boulevard. Right-front hit. He was semiconscious, in pain. Police list no contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt.
Police logged a single-vehicle crash in Queens. The driver of a 2024 Acura sedan, traveling east on Beach Channel Drive at Rockaway Beach Boulevard, crashed and sustained right-front damage. The 42-year-old male driver was injured, semiconscious, and reported pain across his entire body. "According to the police report," contributing factors are recorded as Unspecified, and police recorded no driver errors or violations in the data. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured. The report lists the point of impact as the right front bumper, with matching damage, and notes the driver was licensed in New York.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
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Two Sedans Collide on Beach 69 St▸Jul 29 - Two sedans collided at Beach 69 Street and Thursby Avenue in Queens. Both drivers, women, were injured. Police listed glare and failure to yield right-of-way. Children were present in the vehicles. Morning light. Metal and pain.
"According to the police report," two drivers, both women, were injured when their sedans collided at Beach 69 Street and Thursby Avenue. One driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries; the other suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries. Police listed "Glare" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. Both drivers were recorded as going straight ahead. Damage was recorded to the center front of one sedan and the right-side doors of the other. Children were reported to be present in the vehicles. The report does not list any pedestrians or cyclists as involved.
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Driver of Sedan Injured in Rear-End Crash▸Jul 25 - The driver of a sedan was hurt after rear-ending another sedan at Beach 69 Street and De Costa Avenue. He suffered elbow and arm injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at Beach 69 Street and De Costa Avenue in Queens. The 21-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, logged as elbow/lower arm/hand injuries and shock. A 58-year-old female driver in the other sedan was involved and not injured. Police recorded “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Following Too Closely” as contributing factors. The point of impact was center front end of the injured driver’s vehicle into the center back end of the other vehicle. The report notes air bag deployment and lap belt use. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Sedan Rear-Ended on Beach Channel Drive▸Jul 10 - The driver of a sedan on Beach Channel Drive took a center back end hit. Two occupants were injured. The 37-year-old driver suffered back pain and whiplash. A 25-year-old rear passenger suffered whole-body pain and whiplash. Police cited 'Other Vehicular' factors.
According to the police report, the sedan on Beach Channel Drive at Beach 95 Street sustained center back end damage. Two vehicle occupants were injured: a 37-year-old man in the driver seat with back injury and whiplash, and a 25-year-old woman in the right rear passenger position with whole‑body injury and whiplash. Police recorded 'Other Vehicular' contributing factors. The sedan was traveling west and was recorded as going straight ahead; the vehicle's center back end was the point of impact. The report lists no pedestrians or cyclists and notes no helmet or signal issues.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
- Maniac NYC driver who mowed down teen girl after she rejected lewd advances had suspended license: docs, New York Post, Published 2025-09-14
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16-year-old girl dies after being hit by SUV in Queens▸
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16-year-old girl dies after being hit by SUV in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
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Driver rear-ends car on Rockaway Beach Blvd▸Sep 4 - A westbound driver hit a stopped sedan on Rockaway Beach Blvd near Beach 149 St. The woman in the stopped car was injured. Back pain. Whiplash. Shock.
Two sedans were westbound on Rockaway Beach Blvd near Beach 149 St. The driver of a 2018 Jeep went straight ahead and hit the back of a stopped 2025 Chevy sedan. The crash injured the stopped driver, a 28-year-old woman. She reported back pain and whiplash and was in shock. According to the police report, the rear vehicle had center front-end damage and the stopped car had center back-end damage. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Unsafe Speed. The rear driver, a 19-year-old man, had no injuries listed.
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Sedan strikes boy on Beach 108▸Aug 29 - A southbound sedan hit a 6‑year‑old on Beach 108th. He suffered a head injury and stayed conscious. The car showed no damage. The driver was licensed. The street failed the child, not the child.
A southbound Honda sedan traveling straight struck a 6-year-old boy outside an intersection near Beach 108th Street in Queens. He sustained a head injury and was reported conscious. According to the police report, the pedestrian was “Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk” and the location was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection.” The report lists driver contributing factors as “Unspecified,” and the vehicle showed “No Damage.” No specific driver errors were recorded, underscoring a system where a child on foot meets a moving car and loses.
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Front-End Crash Injures Passenger in Arverne▸Aug 28 - Taxi and sedan drivers collided at Beach 75 St and Beach Channel Dr. The crash also hit a parked pickup. A front-seat passenger suffered a head contusion. Police recorded driver inattention and passenger distraction.
A taxi driver heading east on Beach Channel Dr and a westbound sedan driver crashed front to front at Beach 75 St in Arverne. The collision also damaged a parked pickup. A front passenger, 45, suffered a head contusion. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight and both points of impact were at the center front. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the drivers. They also recorded passenger distraction.
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Turning sedan strikes teen cyclist▸Aug 15 - A northbound sedan turned right and hit a westbound teen on a bike in Queens. The boy went down. His leg was hurt. Police cite driver distraction. Metal wins. Flesh pays.
A sedan turning right collided with a westbound bicyclist at 33 Market St in Queens. The 15-year-old cyclist was injured in the leg. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The driver’s listed pre-crash action was Making Right Turn, while the cyclist was Going Straight Ahead. These records point to driver error: inattention during a turning movement. Only after that does the data note the bicyclist’s equipment as None; the report does not tie that to causation. No other causes are listed.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
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SUV, Motorcycle Improper Turns Injure Rider▸Aug 8 - A driver in an SUV and a motorcyclist collided on Beach 67 at Rockaway Beach Blvd after each turned improperly. The 42-year-old rider suffered an arm abrasion and was conscious. Police recorded turning improperly by both drivers.
A collision on Beach 67 Street at Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens injured the lone motorcyclist. The driver of the motorcycle, a 42-year-old man, suffered an abrasion to his elbow/arm and remained conscious. The driver of the motorcycle had been making a left turn. The driver of the SUV had been making a right turn. According to the police report, both vehicles were "Turning Improperly" before the collision. Police recorded turning improperly by the drivers as contributing factors. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet. No other injuries or contributing factors were specified.
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Distracted SUV Driver Injures Beach 116 Pedestrian▸Aug 8 - Driver turned right and hit a man in the intersection at Beach 116 and Beach Channel. Police cited distraction. The 47-year-old suffered a back injury and a bruise.
A driver in a 2017 Jeep SUV made a right turn at Beach 116 Street and Beach Channel Drive in Queens and hit a 47-year-old man crossing in the intersection. The driver hit him with the SUV’s center front end. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a back injury and a contusion. According to the police report, police recorded driver inattention and distraction by the driver as contributing factors. No other contributing factors were listed. The driver was licensed. The report lists damage at the center front end.
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Ambulance Driver Hits Child on Beach 115th Street▸Aug 7 - A driver in an ambulance hit a nine-year-old on Beach 115th Street in Queens. The boy suffered shoulder injuries and shock. Police cited pedestrian confusion. No driver error recorded.
A driver in a 2021 ambulance, heading south and going straight, hit a nine-year-old boy near Beach 115th Street in Queens. The impact was to the center front of the ambulance. The child was not at an intersection and was listed as playing in the roadway. He sustained an abrasion and an injury to his upper arm and shoulder and went into shock. According to the police report, the only contributing factor recorded was 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' No driver errors were recorded. The ambulance showed no damage. No other injuries were reported.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
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Driver Injured in Beach Channel Crash▸Aug 1 - Eastbound sedan driver crashed on Beach Channel Drive at Rockaway Beach Boulevard. Right-front hit. He was semiconscious, in pain. Police list no contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt.
Police logged a single-vehicle crash in Queens. The driver of a 2024 Acura sedan, traveling east on Beach Channel Drive at Rockaway Beach Boulevard, crashed and sustained right-front damage. The 42-year-old male driver was injured, semiconscious, and reported pain across his entire body. "According to the police report," contributing factors are recorded as Unspecified, and police recorded no driver errors or violations in the data. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured. The report lists the point of impact as the right front bumper, with matching damage, and notes the driver was licensed in New York.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
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Two Sedans Collide on Beach 69 St▸Jul 29 - Two sedans collided at Beach 69 Street and Thursby Avenue in Queens. Both drivers, women, were injured. Police listed glare and failure to yield right-of-way. Children were present in the vehicles. Morning light. Metal and pain.
"According to the police report," two drivers, both women, were injured when their sedans collided at Beach 69 Street and Thursby Avenue. One driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries; the other suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries. Police listed "Glare" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. Both drivers were recorded as going straight ahead. Damage was recorded to the center front of one sedan and the right-side doors of the other. Children were reported to be present in the vehicles. The report does not list any pedestrians or cyclists as involved.
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Driver of Sedan Injured in Rear-End Crash▸Jul 25 - The driver of a sedan was hurt after rear-ending another sedan at Beach 69 Street and De Costa Avenue. He suffered elbow and arm injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at Beach 69 Street and De Costa Avenue in Queens. The 21-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, logged as elbow/lower arm/hand injuries and shock. A 58-year-old female driver in the other sedan was involved and not injured. Police recorded “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Following Too Closely” as contributing factors. The point of impact was center front end of the injured driver’s vehicle into the center back end of the other vehicle. The report notes air bag deployment and lap belt use. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Sedan Rear-Ended on Beach Channel Drive▸Jul 10 - The driver of a sedan on Beach Channel Drive took a center back end hit. Two occupants were injured. The 37-year-old driver suffered back pain and whiplash. A 25-year-old rear passenger suffered whole-body pain and whiplash. Police cited 'Other Vehicular' factors.
According to the police report, the sedan on Beach Channel Drive at Beach 95 Street sustained center back end damage. Two vehicle occupants were injured: a 37-year-old man in the driver seat with back injury and whiplash, and a 25-year-old woman in the right rear passenger position with whole‑body injury and whiplash. Police recorded 'Other Vehicular' contributing factors. The sedan was traveling west and was recorded as going straight ahead; the vehicle's center back end was the point of impact. The report lists no pedestrians or cyclists and notes no helmet or signal issues.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
- 16-year-old girl dies after being hit by SUV in Queens, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-13
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Driver rear-ends car on Rockaway Beach Blvd▸Sep 4 - A westbound driver hit a stopped sedan on Rockaway Beach Blvd near Beach 149 St. The woman in the stopped car was injured. Back pain. Whiplash. Shock.
Two sedans were westbound on Rockaway Beach Blvd near Beach 149 St. The driver of a 2018 Jeep went straight ahead and hit the back of a stopped 2025 Chevy sedan. The crash injured the stopped driver, a 28-year-old woman. She reported back pain and whiplash and was in shock. According to the police report, the rear vehicle had center front-end damage and the stopped car had center back-end damage. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Unsafe Speed. The rear driver, a 19-year-old man, had no injuries listed.
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Sedan strikes boy on Beach 108▸Aug 29 - A southbound sedan hit a 6‑year‑old on Beach 108th. He suffered a head injury and stayed conscious. The car showed no damage. The driver was licensed. The street failed the child, not the child.
A southbound Honda sedan traveling straight struck a 6-year-old boy outside an intersection near Beach 108th Street in Queens. He sustained a head injury and was reported conscious. According to the police report, the pedestrian was “Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk” and the location was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection.” The report lists driver contributing factors as “Unspecified,” and the vehicle showed “No Damage.” No specific driver errors were recorded, underscoring a system where a child on foot meets a moving car and loses.
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Front-End Crash Injures Passenger in Arverne▸Aug 28 - Taxi and sedan drivers collided at Beach 75 St and Beach Channel Dr. The crash also hit a parked pickup. A front-seat passenger suffered a head contusion. Police recorded driver inattention and passenger distraction.
A taxi driver heading east on Beach Channel Dr and a westbound sedan driver crashed front to front at Beach 75 St in Arverne. The collision also damaged a parked pickup. A front passenger, 45, suffered a head contusion. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight and both points of impact were at the center front. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the drivers. They also recorded passenger distraction.
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Turning sedan strikes teen cyclist▸Aug 15 - A northbound sedan turned right and hit a westbound teen on a bike in Queens. The boy went down. His leg was hurt. Police cite driver distraction. Metal wins. Flesh pays.
A sedan turning right collided with a westbound bicyclist at 33 Market St in Queens. The 15-year-old cyclist was injured in the leg. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The driver’s listed pre-crash action was Making Right Turn, while the cyclist was Going Straight Ahead. These records point to driver error: inattention during a turning movement. Only after that does the data note the bicyclist’s equipment as None; the report does not tie that to causation. No other causes are listed.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
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SUV, Motorcycle Improper Turns Injure Rider▸Aug 8 - A driver in an SUV and a motorcyclist collided on Beach 67 at Rockaway Beach Blvd after each turned improperly. The 42-year-old rider suffered an arm abrasion and was conscious. Police recorded turning improperly by both drivers.
A collision on Beach 67 Street at Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens injured the lone motorcyclist. The driver of the motorcycle, a 42-year-old man, suffered an abrasion to his elbow/arm and remained conscious. The driver of the motorcycle had been making a left turn. The driver of the SUV had been making a right turn. According to the police report, both vehicles were "Turning Improperly" before the collision. Police recorded turning improperly by the drivers as contributing factors. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet. No other injuries or contributing factors were specified.
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Distracted SUV Driver Injures Beach 116 Pedestrian▸Aug 8 - Driver turned right and hit a man in the intersection at Beach 116 and Beach Channel. Police cited distraction. The 47-year-old suffered a back injury and a bruise.
A driver in a 2017 Jeep SUV made a right turn at Beach 116 Street and Beach Channel Drive in Queens and hit a 47-year-old man crossing in the intersection. The driver hit him with the SUV’s center front end. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a back injury and a contusion. According to the police report, police recorded driver inattention and distraction by the driver as contributing factors. No other contributing factors were listed. The driver was licensed. The report lists damage at the center front end.
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Ambulance Driver Hits Child on Beach 115th Street▸Aug 7 - A driver in an ambulance hit a nine-year-old on Beach 115th Street in Queens. The boy suffered shoulder injuries and shock. Police cited pedestrian confusion. No driver error recorded.
A driver in a 2021 ambulance, heading south and going straight, hit a nine-year-old boy near Beach 115th Street in Queens. The impact was to the center front of the ambulance. The child was not at an intersection and was listed as playing in the roadway. He sustained an abrasion and an injury to his upper arm and shoulder and went into shock. According to the police report, the only contributing factor recorded was 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' No driver errors were recorded. The ambulance showed no damage. No other injuries were reported.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
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Driver Injured in Beach Channel Crash▸Aug 1 - Eastbound sedan driver crashed on Beach Channel Drive at Rockaway Beach Boulevard. Right-front hit. He was semiconscious, in pain. Police list no contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt.
Police logged a single-vehicle crash in Queens. The driver of a 2024 Acura sedan, traveling east on Beach Channel Drive at Rockaway Beach Boulevard, crashed and sustained right-front damage. The 42-year-old male driver was injured, semiconscious, and reported pain across his entire body. "According to the police report," contributing factors are recorded as Unspecified, and police recorded no driver errors or violations in the data. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured. The report lists the point of impact as the right front bumper, with matching damage, and notes the driver was licensed in New York.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
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Two Sedans Collide on Beach 69 St▸Jul 29 - Two sedans collided at Beach 69 Street and Thursby Avenue in Queens. Both drivers, women, were injured. Police listed glare and failure to yield right-of-way. Children were present in the vehicles. Morning light. Metal and pain.
"According to the police report," two drivers, both women, were injured when their sedans collided at Beach 69 Street and Thursby Avenue. One driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries; the other suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries. Police listed "Glare" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. Both drivers were recorded as going straight ahead. Damage was recorded to the center front of one sedan and the right-side doors of the other. Children were reported to be present in the vehicles. The report does not list any pedestrians or cyclists as involved.
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Driver of Sedan Injured in Rear-End Crash▸Jul 25 - The driver of a sedan was hurt after rear-ending another sedan at Beach 69 Street and De Costa Avenue. He suffered elbow and arm injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at Beach 69 Street and De Costa Avenue in Queens. The 21-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, logged as elbow/lower arm/hand injuries and shock. A 58-year-old female driver in the other sedan was involved and not injured. Police recorded “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Following Too Closely” as contributing factors. The point of impact was center front end of the injured driver’s vehicle into the center back end of the other vehicle. The report notes air bag deployment and lap belt use. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Sedan Rear-Ended on Beach Channel Drive▸Jul 10 - The driver of a sedan on Beach Channel Drive took a center back end hit. Two occupants were injured. The 37-year-old driver suffered back pain and whiplash. A 25-year-old rear passenger suffered whole-body pain and whiplash. Police cited 'Other Vehicular' factors.
According to the police report, the sedan on Beach Channel Drive at Beach 95 Street sustained center back end damage. Two vehicle occupants were injured: a 37-year-old man in the driver seat with back injury and whiplash, and a 25-year-old woman in the right rear passenger position with whole‑body injury and whiplash. Police recorded 'Other Vehicular' contributing factors. The sedan was traveling west and was recorded as going straight ahead; the vehicle's center back end was the point of impact. The report lists no pedestrians or cyclists and notes no helmet or signal issues.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
Sep 4 - A westbound driver hit a stopped sedan on Rockaway Beach Blvd near Beach 149 St. The woman in the stopped car was injured. Back pain. Whiplash. Shock.
Two sedans were westbound on Rockaway Beach Blvd near Beach 149 St. The driver of a 2018 Jeep went straight ahead and hit the back of a stopped 2025 Chevy sedan. The crash injured the stopped driver, a 28-year-old woman. She reported back pain and whiplash and was in shock. According to the police report, the rear vehicle had center front-end damage and the stopped car had center back-end damage. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Unsafe Speed. The rear driver, a 19-year-old man, had no injuries listed.
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Sedan strikes boy on Beach 108▸Aug 29 - A southbound sedan hit a 6‑year‑old on Beach 108th. He suffered a head injury and stayed conscious. The car showed no damage. The driver was licensed. The street failed the child, not the child.
A southbound Honda sedan traveling straight struck a 6-year-old boy outside an intersection near Beach 108th Street in Queens. He sustained a head injury and was reported conscious. According to the police report, the pedestrian was “Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk” and the location was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection.” The report lists driver contributing factors as “Unspecified,” and the vehicle showed “No Damage.” No specific driver errors were recorded, underscoring a system where a child on foot meets a moving car and loses.
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Front-End Crash Injures Passenger in Arverne▸Aug 28 - Taxi and sedan drivers collided at Beach 75 St and Beach Channel Dr. The crash also hit a parked pickup. A front-seat passenger suffered a head contusion. Police recorded driver inattention and passenger distraction.
A taxi driver heading east on Beach Channel Dr and a westbound sedan driver crashed front to front at Beach 75 St in Arverne. The collision also damaged a parked pickup. A front passenger, 45, suffered a head contusion. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight and both points of impact were at the center front. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the drivers. They also recorded passenger distraction.
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Turning sedan strikes teen cyclist▸Aug 15 - A northbound sedan turned right and hit a westbound teen on a bike in Queens. The boy went down. His leg was hurt. Police cite driver distraction. Metal wins. Flesh pays.
A sedan turning right collided with a westbound bicyclist at 33 Market St in Queens. The 15-year-old cyclist was injured in the leg. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The driver’s listed pre-crash action was Making Right Turn, while the cyclist was Going Straight Ahead. These records point to driver error: inattention during a turning movement. Only after that does the data note the bicyclist’s equipment as None; the report does not tie that to causation. No other causes are listed.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
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SUV, Motorcycle Improper Turns Injure Rider▸Aug 8 - A driver in an SUV and a motorcyclist collided on Beach 67 at Rockaway Beach Blvd after each turned improperly. The 42-year-old rider suffered an arm abrasion and was conscious. Police recorded turning improperly by both drivers.
A collision on Beach 67 Street at Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens injured the lone motorcyclist. The driver of the motorcycle, a 42-year-old man, suffered an abrasion to his elbow/arm and remained conscious. The driver of the motorcycle had been making a left turn. The driver of the SUV had been making a right turn. According to the police report, both vehicles were "Turning Improperly" before the collision. Police recorded turning improperly by the drivers as contributing factors. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet. No other injuries or contributing factors were specified.
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Distracted SUV Driver Injures Beach 116 Pedestrian▸Aug 8 - Driver turned right and hit a man in the intersection at Beach 116 and Beach Channel. Police cited distraction. The 47-year-old suffered a back injury and a bruise.
A driver in a 2017 Jeep SUV made a right turn at Beach 116 Street and Beach Channel Drive in Queens and hit a 47-year-old man crossing in the intersection. The driver hit him with the SUV’s center front end. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a back injury and a contusion. According to the police report, police recorded driver inattention and distraction by the driver as contributing factors. No other contributing factors were listed. The driver was licensed. The report lists damage at the center front end.
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Ambulance Driver Hits Child on Beach 115th Street▸Aug 7 - A driver in an ambulance hit a nine-year-old on Beach 115th Street in Queens. The boy suffered shoulder injuries and shock. Police cited pedestrian confusion. No driver error recorded.
A driver in a 2021 ambulance, heading south and going straight, hit a nine-year-old boy near Beach 115th Street in Queens. The impact was to the center front of the ambulance. The child was not at an intersection and was listed as playing in the roadway. He sustained an abrasion and an injury to his upper arm and shoulder and went into shock. According to the police report, the only contributing factor recorded was 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' No driver errors were recorded. The ambulance showed no damage. No other injuries were reported.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
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Driver Injured in Beach Channel Crash▸Aug 1 - Eastbound sedan driver crashed on Beach Channel Drive at Rockaway Beach Boulevard. Right-front hit. He was semiconscious, in pain. Police list no contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt.
Police logged a single-vehicle crash in Queens. The driver of a 2024 Acura sedan, traveling east on Beach Channel Drive at Rockaway Beach Boulevard, crashed and sustained right-front damage. The 42-year-old male driver was injured, semiconscious, and reported pain across his entire body. "According to the police report," contributing factors are recorded as Unspecified, and police recorded no driver errors or violations in the data. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured. The report lists the point of impact as the right front bumper, with matching damage, and notes the driver was licensed in New York.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
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Two Sedans Collide on Beach 69 St▸Jul 29 - Two sedans collided at Beach 69 Street and Thursby Avenue in Queens. Both drivers, women, were injured. Police listed glare and failure to yield right-of-way. Children were present in the vehicles. Morning light. Metal and pain.
"According to the police report," two drivers, both women, were injured when their sedans collided at Beach 69 Street and Thursby Avenue. One driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries; the other suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries. Police listed "Glare" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. Both drivers were recorded as going straight ahead. Damage was recorded to the center front of one sedan and the right-side doors of the other. Children were reported to be present in the vehicles. The report does not list any pedestrians or cyclists as involved.
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Driver of Sedan Injured in Rear-End Crash▸Jul 25 - The driver of a sedan was hurt after rear-ending another sedan at Beach 69 Street and De Costa Avenue. He suffered elbow and arm injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at Beach 69 Street and De Costa Avenue in Queens. The 21-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, logged as elbow/lower arm/hand injuries and shock. A 58-year-old female driver in the other sedan was involved and not injured. Police recorded “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Following Too Closely” as contributing factors. The point of impact was center front end of the injured driver’s vehicle into the center back end of the other vehicle. The report notes air bag deployment and lap belt use. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Sedan Rear-Ended on Beach Channel Drive▸Jul 10 - The driver of a sedan on Beach Channel Drive took a center back end hit. Two occupants were injured. The 37-year-old driver suffered back pain and whiplash. A 25-year-old rear passenger suffered whole-body pain and whiplash. Police cited 'Other Vehicular' factors.
According to the police report, the sedan on Beach Channel Drive at Beach 95 Street sustained center back end damage. Two vehicle occupants were injured: a 37-year-old man in the driver seat with back injury and whiplash, and a 25-year-old woman in the right rear passenger position with whole‑body injury and whiplash. Police recorded 'Other Vehicular' contributing factors. The sedan was traveling west and was recorded as going straight ahead; the vehicle's center back end was the point of impact. The report lists no pedestrians or cyclists and notes no helmet or signal issues.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
Aug 29 - A southbound sedan hit a 6‑year‑old on Beach 108th. He suffered a head injury and stayed conscious. The car showed no damage. The driver was licensed. The street failed the child, not the child.
A southbound Honda sedan traveling straight struck a 6-year-old boy outside an intersection near Beach 108th Street in Queens. He sustained a head injury and was reported conscious. According to the police report, the pedestrian was “Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk” and the location was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection.” The report lists driver contributing factors as “Unspecified,” and the vehicle showed “No Damage.” No specific driver errors were recorded, underscoring a system where a child on foot meets a moving car and loses.
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Front-End Crash Injures Passenger in Arverne▸Aug 28 - Taxi and sedan drivers collided at Beach 75 St and Beach Channel Dr. The crash also hit a parked pickup. A front-seat passenger suffered a head contusion. Police recorded driver inattention and passenger distraction.
A taxi driver heading east on Beach Channel Dr and a westbound sedan driver crashed front to front at Beach 75 St in Arverne. The collision also damaged a parked pickup. A front passenger, 45, suffered a head contusion. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight and both points of impact were at the center front. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the drivers. They also recorded passenger distraction.
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Turning sedan strikes teen cyclist▸Aug 15 - A northbound sedan turned right and hit a westbound teen on a bike in Queens. The boy went down. His leg was hurt. Police cite driver distraction. Metal wins. Flesh pays.
A sedan turning right collided with a westbound bicyclist at 33 Market St in Queens. The 15-year-old cyclist was injured in the leg. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The driver’s listed pre-crash action was Making Right Turn, while the cyclist was Going Straight Ahead. These records point to driver error: inattention during a turning movement. Only after that does the data note the bicyclist’s equipment as None; the report does not tie that to causation. No other causes are listed.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
8
SUV, Motorcycle Improper Turns Injure Rider▸Aug 8 - A driver in an SUV and a motorcyclist collided on Beach 67 at Rockaway Beach Blvd after each turned improperly. The 42-year-old rider suffered an arm abrasion and was conscious. Police recorded turning improperly by both drivers.
A collision on Beach 67 Street at Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens injured the lone motorcyclist. The driver of the motorcycle, a 42-year-old man, suffered an abrasion to his elbow/arm and remained conscious. The driver of the motorcycle had been making a left turn. The driver of the SUV had been making a right turn. According to the police report, both vehicles were "Turning Improperly" before the collision. Police recorded turning improperly by the drivers as contributing factors. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet. No other injuries or contributing factors were specified.
8
Distracted SUV Driver Injures Beach 116 Pedestrian▸Aug 8 - Driver turned right and hit a man in the intersection at Beach 116 and Beach Channel. Police cited distraction. The 47-year-old suffered a back injury and a bruise.
A driver in a 2017 Jeep SUV made a right turn at Beach 116 Street and Beach Channel Drive in Queens and hit a 47-year-old man crossing in the intersection. The driver hit him with the SUV’s center front end. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a back injury and a contusion. According to the police report, police recorded driver inattention and distraction by the driver as contributing factors. No other contributing factors were listed. The driver was licensed. The report lists damage at the center front end.
7
Ambulance Driver Hits Child on Beach 115th Street▸Aug 7 - A driver in an ambulance hit a nine-year-old on Beach 115th Street in Queens. The boy suffered shoulder injuries and shock. Police cited pedestrian confusion. No driver error recorded.
A driver in a 2021 ambulance, heading south and going straight, hit a nine-year-old boy near Beach 115th Street in Queens. The impact was to the center front of the ambulance. The child was not at an intersection and was listed as playing in the roadway. He sustained an abrasion and an injury to his upper arm and shoulder and went into shock. According to the police report, the only contributing factor recorded was 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' No driver errors were recorded. The ambulance showed no damage. No other injuries were reported.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Driver Injured in Beach Channel Crash▸Aug 1 - Eastbound sedan driver crashed on Beach Channel Drive at Rockaway Beach Boulevard. Right-front hit. He was semiconscious, in pain. Police list no contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt.
Police logged a single-vehicle crash in Queens. The driver of a 2024 Acura sedan, traveling east on Beach Channel Drive at Rockaway Beach Boulevard, crashed and sustained right-front damage. The 42-year-old male driver was injured, semiconscious, and reported pain across his entire body. "According to the police report," contributing factors are recorded as Unspecified, and police recorded no driver errors or violations in the data. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured. The report lists the point of impact as the right front bumper, with matching damage, and notes the driver was licensed in New York.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
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Two Sedans Collide on Beach 69 St▸Jul 29 - Two sedans collided at Beach 69 Street and Thursby Avenue in Queens. Both drivers, women, were injured. Police listed glare and failure to yield right-of-way. Children were present in the vehicles. Morning light. Metal and pain.
"According to the police report," two drivers, both women, were injured when their sedans collided at Beach 69 Street and Thursby Avenue. One driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries; the other suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries. Police listed "Glare" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. Both drivers were recorded as going straight ahead. Damage was recorded to the center front of one sedan and the right-side doors of the other. Children were reported to be present in the vehicles. The report does not list any pedestrians or cyclists as involved.
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Driver of Sedan Injured in Rear-End Crash▸Jul 25 - The driver of a sedan was hurt after rear-ending another sedan at Beach 69 Street and De Costa Avenue. He suffered elbow and arm injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at Beach 69 Street and De Costa Avenue in Queens. The 21-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, logged as elbow/lower arm/hand injuries and shock. A 58-year-old female driver in the other sedan was involved and not injured. Police recorded “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Following Too Closely” as contributing factors. The point of impact was center front end of the injured driver’s vehicle into the center back end of the other vehicle. The report notes air bag deployment and lap belt use. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Sedan Rear-Ended on Beach Channel Drive▸Jul 10 - The driver of a sedan on Beach Channel Drive took a center back end hit. Two occupants were injured. The 37-year-old driver suffered back pain and whiplash. A 25-year-old rear passenger suffered whole-body pain and whiplash. Police cited 'Other Vehicular' factors.
According to the police report, the sedan on Beach Channel Drive at Beach 95 Street sustained center back end damage. Two vehicle occupants were injured: a 37-year-old man in the driver seat with back injury and whiplash, and a 25-year-old woman in the right rear passenger position with whole‑body injury and whiplash. Police recorded 'Other Vehicular' contributing factors. The sedan was traveling west and was recorded as going straight ahead; the vehicle's center back end was the point of impact. The report lists no pedestrians or cyclists and notes no helmet or signal issues.
9
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
Aug 28 - Taxi and sedan drivers collided at Beach 75 St and Beach Channel Dr. The crash also hit a parked pickup. A front-seat passenger suffered a head contusion. Police recorded driver inattention and passenger distraction.
A taxi driver heading east on Beach Channel Dr and a westbound sedan driver crashed front to front at Beach 75 St in Arverne. The collision also damaged a parked pickup. A front passenger, 45, suffered a head contusion. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight and both points of impact were at the center front. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the drivers. They also recorded passenger distraction.
15
Turning sedan strikes teen cyclist▸Aug 15 - A northbound sedan turned right and hit a westbound teen on a bike in Queens. The boy went down. His leg was hurt. Police cite driver distraction. Metal wins. Flesh pays.
A sedan turning right collided with a westbound bicyclist at 33 Market St in Queens. The 15-year-old cyclist was injured in the leg. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The driver’s listed pre-crash action was Making Right Turn, while the cyclist was Going Straight Ahead. These records point to driver error: inattention during a turning movement. Only after that does the data note the bicyclist’s equipment as None; the report does not tie that to causation. No other causes are listed.
13
Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
8
SUV, Motorcycle Improper Turns Injure Rider▸Aug 8 - A driver in an SUV and a motorcyclist collided on Beach 67 at Rockaway Beach Blvd after each turned improperly. The 42-year-old rider suffered an arm abrasion and was conscious. Police recorded turning improperly by both drivers.
A collision on Beach 67 Street at Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens injured the lone motorcyclist. The driver of the motorcycle, a 42-year-old man, suffered an abrasion to his elbow/arm and remained conscious. The driver of the motorcycle had been making a left turn. The driver of the SUV had been making a right turn. According to the police report, both vehicles were "Turning Improperly" before the collision. Police recorded turning improperly by the drivers as contributing factors. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet. No other injuries or contributing factors were specified.
8
Distracted SUV Driver Injures Beach 116 Pedestrian▸Aug 8 - Driver turned right and hit a man in the intersection at Beach 116 and Beach Channel. Police cited distraction. The 47-year-old suffered a back injury and a bruise.
A driver in a 2017 Jeep SUV made a right turn at Beach 116 Street and Beach Channel Drive in Queens and hit a 47-year-old man crossing in the intersection. The driver hit him with the SUV’s center front end. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a back injury and a contusion. According to the police report, police recorded driver inattention and distraction by the driver as contributing factors. No other contributing factors were listed. The driver was licensed. The report lists damage at the center front end.
7
Ambulance Driver Hits Child on Beach 115th Street▸Aug 7 - A driver in an ambulance hit a nine-year-old on Beach 115th Street in Queens. The boy suffered shoulder injuries and shock. Police cited pedestrian confusion. No driver error recorded.
A driver in a 2021 ambulance, heading south and going straight, hit a nine-year-old boy near Beach 115th Street in Queens. The impact was to the center front of the ambulance. The child was not at an intersection and was listed as playing in the roadway. He sustained an abrasion and an injury to his upper arm and shoulder and went into shock. According to the police report, the only contributing factor recorded was 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' No driver errors were recorded. The ambulance showed no damage. No other injuries were reported.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Driver Injured in Beach Channel Crash▸Aug 1 - Eastbound sedan driver crashed on Beach Channel Drive at Rockaway Beach Boulevard. Right-front hit. He was semiconscious, in pain. Police list no contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt.
Police logged a single-vehicle crash in Queens. The driver of a 2024 Acura sedan, traveling east on Beach Channel Drive at Rockaway Beach Boulevard, crashed and sustained right-front damage. The 42-year-old male driver was injured, semiconscious, and reported pain across his entire body. "According to the police report," contributing factors are recorded as Unspecified, and police recorded no driver errors or violations in the data. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured. The report lists the point of impact as the right front bumper, with matching damage, and notes the driver was licensed in New York.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
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Two Sedans Collide on Beach 69 St▸Jul 29 - Two sedans collided at Beach 69 Street and Thursby Avenue in Queens. Both drivers, women, were injured. Police listed glare and failure to yield right-of-way. Children were present in the vehicles. Morning light. Metal and pain.
"According to the police report," two drivers, both women, were injured when their sedans collided at Beach 69 Street and Thursby Avenue. One driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries; the other suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries. Police listed "Glare" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. Both drivers were recorded as going straight ahead. Damage was recorded to the center front of one sedan and the right-side doors of the other. Children were reported to be present in the vehicles. The report does not list any pedestrians or cyclists as involved.
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Driver of Sedan Injured in Rear-End Crash▸Jul 25 - The driver of a sedan was hurt after rear-ending another sedan at Beach 69 Street and De Costa Avenue. He suffered elbow and arm injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at Beach 69 Street and De Costa Avenue in Queens. The 21-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, logged as elbow/lower arm/hand injuries and shock. A 58-year-old female driver in the other sedan was involved and not injured. Police recorded “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Following Too Closely” as contributing factors. The point of impact was center front end of the injured driver’s vehicle into the center back end of the other vehicle. The report notes air bag deployment and lap belt use. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Sedan Rear-Ended on Beach Channel Drive▸Jul 10 - The driver of a sedan on Beach Channel Drive took a center back end hit. Two occupants were injured. The 37-year-old driver suffered back pain and whiplash. A 25-year-old rear passenger suffered whole-body pain and whiplash. Police cited 'Other Vehicular' factors.
According to the police report, the sedan on Beach Channel Drive at Beach 95 Street sustained center back end damage. Two vehicle occupants were injured: a 37-year-old man in the driver seat with back injury and whiplash, and a 25-year-old woman in the right rear passenger position with whole‑body injury and whiplash. Police recorded 'Other Vehicular' contributing factors. The sedan was traveling west and was recorded as going straight ahead; the vehicle's center back end was the point of impact. The report lists no pedestrians or cyclists and notes no helmet or signal issues.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
Aug 15 - A northbound sedan turned right and hit a westbound teen on a bike in Queens. The boy went down. His leg was hurt. Police cite driver distraction. Metal wins. Flesh pays.
A sedan turning right collided with a westbound bicyclist at 33 Market St in Queens. The 15-year-old cyclist was injured in the leg. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The driver’s listed pre-crash action was Making Right Turn, while the cyclist was Going Straight Ahead. These records point to driver error: inattention during a turning movement. Only after that does the data note the bicyclist’s equipment as None; the report does not tie that to causation. No other causes are listed.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
8
SUV, Motorcycle Improper Turns Injure Rider▸Aug 8 - A driver in an SUV and a motorcyclist collided on Beach 67 at Rockaway Beach Blvd after each turned improperly. The 42-year-old rider suffered an arm abrasion and was conscious. Police recorded turning improperly by both drivers.
A collision on Beach 67 Street at Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens injured the lone motorcyclist. The driver of the motorcycle, a 42-year-old man, suffered an abrasion to his elbow/arm and remained conscious. The driver of the motorcycle had been making a left turn. The driver of the SUV had been making a right turn. According to the police report, both vehicles were "Turning Improperly" before the collision. Police recorded turning improperly by the drivers as contributing factors. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet. No other injuries or contributing factors were specified.
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Distracted SUV Driver Injures Beach 116 Pedestrian▸Aug 8 - Driver turned right and hit a man in the intersection at Beach 116 and Beach Channel. Police cited distraction. The 47-year-old suffered a back injury and a bruise.
A driver in a 2017 Jeep SUV made a right turn at Beach 116 Street and Beach Channel Drive in Queens and hit a 47-year-old man crossing in the intersection. The driver hit him with the SUV’s center front end. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a back injury and a contusion. According to the police report, police recorded driver inattention and distraction by the driver as contributing factors. No other contributing factors were listed. The driver was licensed. The report lists damage at the center front end.
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Ambulance Driver Hits Child on Beach 115th Street▸Aug 7 - A driver in an ambulance hit a nine-year-old on Beach 115th Street in Queens. The boy suffered shoulder injuries and shock. Police cited pedestrian confusion. No driver error recorded.
A driver in a 2021 ambulance, heading south and going straight, hit a nine-year-old boy near Beach 115th Street in Queens. The impact was to the center front of the ambulance. The child was not at an intersection and was listed as playing in the roadway. He sustained an abrasion and an injury to his upper arm and shoulder and went into shock. According to the police report, the only contributing factor recorded was 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' No driver errors were recorded. The ambulance showed no damage. No other injuries were reported.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Driver Injured in Beach Channel Crash▸Aug 1 - Eastbound sedan driver crashed on Beach Channel Drive at Rockaway Beach Boulevard. Right-front hit. He was semiconscious, in pain. Police list no contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt.
Police logged a single-vehicle crash in Queens. The driver of a 2024 Acura sedan, traveling east on Beach Channel Drive at Rockaway Beach Boulevard, crashed and sustained right-front damage. The 42-year-old male driver was injured, semiconscious, and reported pain across his entire body. "According to the police report," contributing factors are recorded as Unspecified, and police recorded no driver errors or violations in the data. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured. The report lists the point of impact as the right front bumper, with matching damage, and notes the driver was licensed in New York.
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
29
Two Sedans Collide on Beach 69 St▸Jul 29 - Two sedans collided at Beach 69 Street and Thursby Avenue in Queens. Both drivers, women, were injured. Police listed glare and failure to yield right-of-way. Children were present in the vehicles. Morning light. Metal and pain.
"According to the police report," two drivers, both women, were injured when their sedans collided at Beach 69 Street and Thursby Avenue. One driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries; the other suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries. Police listed "Glare" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. Both drivers were recorded as going straight ahead. Damage was recorded to the center front of one sedan and the right-side doors of the other. Children were reported to be present in the vehicles. The report does not list any pedestrians or cyclists as involved.
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Driver of Sedan Injured in Rear-End Crash▸Jul 25 - The driver of a sedan was hurt after rear-ending another sedan at Beach 69 Street and De Costa Avenue. He suffered elbow and arm injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at Beach 69 Street and De Costa Avenue in Queens. The 21-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, logged as elbow/lower arm/hand injuries and shock. A 58-year-old female driver in the other sedan was involved and not injured. Police recorded “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Following Too Closely” as contributing factors. The point of impact was center front end of the injured driver’s vehicle into the center back end of the other vehicle. The report notes air bag deployment and lap belt use. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
10
Sedan Rear-Ended on Beach Channel Drive▸Jul 10 - The driver of a sedan on Beach Channel Drive took a center back end hit. Two occupants were injured. The 37-year-old driver suffered back pain and whiplash. A 25-year-old rear passenger suffered whole-body pain and whiplash. Police cited 'Other Vehicular' factors.
According to the police report, the sedan on Beach Channel Drive at Beach 95 Street sustained center back end damage. Two vehicle occupants were injured: a 37-year-old man in the driver seat with back injury and whiplash, and a 25-year-old woman in the right rear passenger position with whole‑body injury and whiplash. Police recorded 'Other Vehicular' contributing factors. The sedan was traveling west and was recorded as going straight ahead; the vehicle's center back end was the point of impact. The report lists no pedestrians or cyclists and notes no helmet or signal issues.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
- Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
8
SUV, Motorcycle Improper Turns Injure Rider▸Aug 8 - A driver in an SUV and a motorcyclist collided on Beach 67 at Rockaway Beach Blvd after each turned improperly. The 42-year-old rider suffered an arm abrasion and was conscious. Police recorded turning improperly by both drivers.
A collision on Beach 67 Street at Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens injured the lone motorcyclist. The driver of the motorcycle, a 42-year-old man, suffered an abrasion to his elbow/arm and remained conscious. The driver of the motorcycle had been making a left turn. The driver of the SUV had been making a right turn. According to the police report, both vehicles were "Turning Improperly" before the collision. Police recorded turning improperly by the drivers as contributing factors. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet. No other injuries or contributing factors were specified.
8
Distracted SUV Driver Injures Beach 116 Pedestrian▸Aug 8 - Driver turned right and hit a man in the intersection at Beach 116 and Beach Channel. Police cited distraction. The 47-year-old suffered a back injury and a bruise.
A driver in a 2017 Jeep SUV made a right turn at Beach 116 Street and Beach Channel Drive in Queens and hit a 47-year-old man crossing in the intersection. The driver hit him with the SUV’s center front end. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a back injury and a contusion. According to the police report, police recorded driver inattention and distraction by the driver as contributing factors. No other contributing factors were listed. The driver was licensed. The report lists damage at the center front end.
7
Ambulance Driver Hits Child on Beach 115th Street▸Aug 7 - A driver in an ambulance hit a nine-year-old on Beach 115th Street in Queens. The boy suffered shoulder injuries and shock. Police cited pedestrian confusion. No driver error recorded.
A driver in a 2021 ambulance, heading south and going straight, hit a nine-year-old boy near Beach 115th Street in Queens. The impact was to the center front of the ambulance. The child was not at an intersection and was listed as playing in the roadway. He sustained an abrasion and an injury to his upper arm and shoulder and went into shock. According to the police report, the only contributing factor recorded was 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' No driver errors were recorded. The ambulance showed no damage. No other injuries were reported.
3
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Driver Injured in Beach Channel Crash▸Aug 1 - Eastbound sedan driver crashed on Beach Channel Drive at Rockaway Beach Boulevard. Right-front hit. He was semiconscious, in pain. Police list no contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt.
Police logged a single-vehicle crash in Queens. The driver of a 2024 Acura sedan, traveling east on Beach Channel Drive at Rockaway Beach Boulevard, crashed and sustained right-front damage. The 42-year-old male driver was injured, semiconscious, and reported pain across his entire body. "According to the police report," contributing factors are recorded as Unspecified, and police recorded no driver errors or violations in the data. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured. The report lists the point of impact as the right front bumper, with matching damage, and notes the driver was licensed in New York.
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
29
Two Sedans Collide on Beach 69 St▸Jul 29 - Two sedans collided at Beach 69 Street and Thursby Avenue in Queens. Both drivers, women, were injured. Police listed glare and failure to yield right-of-way. Children were present in the vehicles. Morning light. Metal and pain.
"According to the police report," two drivers, both women, were injured when their sedans collided at Beach 69 Street and Thursby Avenue. One driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries; the other suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries. Police listed "Glare" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. Both drivers were recorded as going straight ahead. Damage was recorded to the center front of one sedan and the right-side doors of the other. Children were reported to be present in the vehicles. The report does not list any pedestrians or cyclists as involved.
25
Driver of Sedan Injured in Rear-End Crash▸Jul 25 - The driver of a sedan was hurt after rear-ending another sedan at Beach 69 Street and De Costa Avenue. He suffered elbow and arm injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at Beach 69 Street and De Costa Avenue in Queens. The 21-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, logged as elbow/lower arm/hand injuries and shock. A 58-year-old female driver in the other sedan was involved and not injured. Police recorded “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Following Too Closely” as contributing factors. The point of impact was center front end of the injured driver’s vehicle into the center back end of the other vehicle. The report notes air bag deployment and lap belt use. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
10
Sedan Rear-Ended on Beach Channel Drive▸Jul 10 - The driver of a sedan on Beach Channel Drive took a center back end hit. Two occupants were injured. The 37-year-old driver suffered back pain and whiplash. A 25-year-old rear passenger suffered whole-body pain and whiplash. Police cited 'Other Vehicular' factors.
According to the police report, the sedan on Beach Channel Drive at Beach 95 Street sustained center back end damage. Two vehicle occupants were injured: a 37-year-old man in the driver seat with back injury and whiplash, and a 25-year-old woman in the right rear passenger position with whole‑body injury and whiplash. Police recorded 'Other Vehicular' contributing factors. The sedan was traveling west and was recorded as going straight ahead; the vehicle's center back end was the point of impact. The report lists no pedestrians or cyclists and notes no helmet or signal issues.
9
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
-
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
- Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two, New York Post, Published 2025-08-12
11
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
8
SUV, Motorcycle Improper Turns Injure Rider▸Aug 8 - A driver in an SUV and a motorcyclist collided on Beach 67 at Rockaway Beach Blvd after each turned improperly. The 42-year-old rider suffered an arm abrasion and was conscious. Police recorded turning improperly by both drivers.
A collision on Beach 67 Street at Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens injured the lone motorcyclist. The driver of the motorcycle, a 42-year-old man, suffered an abrasion to his elbow/arm and remained conscious. The driver of the motorcycle had been making a left turn. The driver of the SUV had been making a right turn. According to the police report, both vehicles were "Turning Improperly" before the collision. Police recorded turning improperly by the drivers as contributing factors. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet. No other injuries or contributing factors were specified.
8
Distracted SUV Driver Injures Beach 116 Pedestrian▸Aug 8 - Driver turned right and hit a man in the intersection at Beach 116 and Beach Channel. Police cited distraction. The 47-year-old suffered a back injury and a bruise.
A driver in a 2017 Jeep SUV made a right turn at Beach 116 Street and Beach Channel Drive in Queens and hit a 47-year-old man crossing in the intersection. The driver hit him with the SUV’s center front end. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a back injury and a contusion. According to the police report, police recorded driver inattention and distraction by the driver as contributing factors. No other contributing factors were listed. The driver was licensed. The report lists damage at the center front end.
7
Ambulance Driver Hits Child on Beach 115th Street▸Aug 7 - A driver in an ambulance hit a nine-year-old on Beach 115th Street in Queens. The boy suffered shoulder injuries and shock. Police cited pedestrian confusion. No driver error recorded.
A driver in a 2021 ambulance, heading south and going straight, hit a nine-year-old boy near Beach 115th Street in Queens. The impact was to the center front of the ambulance. The child was not at an intersection and was listed as playing in the roadway. He sustained an abrasion and an injury to his upper arm and shoulder and went into shock. According to the police report, the only contributing factor recorded was 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' No driver errors were recorded. The ambulance showed no damage. No other injuries were reported.
3
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Driver Injured in Beach Channel Crash▸Aug 1 - Eastbound sedan driver crashed on Beach Channel Drive at Rockaway Beach Boulevard. Right-front hit. He was semiconscious, in pain. Police list no contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt.
Police logged a single-vehicle crash in Queens. The driver of a 2024 Acura sedan, traveling east on Beach Channel Drive at Rockaway Beach Boulevard, crashed and sustained right-front damage. The 42-year-old male driver was injured, semiconscious, and reported pain across his entire body. "According to the police report," contributing factors are recorded as Unspecified, and police recorded no driver errors or violations in the data. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured. The report lists the point of impact as the right front bumper, with matching damage, and notes the driver was licensed in New York.
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
29
Two Sedans Collide on Beach 69 St▸Jul 29 - Two sedans collided at Beach 69 Street and Thursby Avenue in Queens. Both drivers, women, were injured. Police listed glare and failure to yield right-of-way. Children were present in the vehicles. Morning light. Metal and pain.
"According to the police report," two drivers, both women, were injured when their sedans collided at Beach 69 Street and Thursby Avenue. One driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries; the other suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries. Police listed "Glare" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. Both drivers were recorded as going straight ahead. Damage was recorded to the center front of one sedan and the right-side doors of the other. Children were reported to be present in the vehicles. The report does not list any pedestrians or cyclists as involved.
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Driver of Sedan Injured in Rear-End Crash▸Jul 25 - The driver of a sedan was hurt after rear-ending another sedan at Beach 69 Street and De Costa Avenue. He suffered elbow and arm injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at Beach 69 Street and De Costa Avenue in Queens. The 21-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, logged as elbow/lower arm/hand injuries and shock. A 58-year-old female driver in the other sedan was involved and not injured. Police recorded “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Following Too Closely” as contributing factors. The point of impact was center front end of the injured driver’s vehicle into the center back end of the other vehicle. The report notes air bag deployment and lap belt use. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
10
Sedan Rear-Ended on Beach Channel Drive▸Jul 10 - The driver of a sedan on Beach Channel Drive took a center back end hit. Two occupants were injured. The 37-year-old driver suffered back pain and whiplash. A 25-year-old rear passenger suffered whole-body pain and whiplash. Police cited 'Other Vehicular' factors.
According to the police report, the sedan on Beach Channel Drive at Beach 95 Street sustained center back end damage. Two vehicle occupants were injured: a 37-year-old man in the driver seat with back injury and whiplash, and a 25-year-old woman in the right rear passenger position with whole‑body injury and whiplash. Police recorded 'Other Vehicular' contributing factors. The sedan was traveling west and was recorded as going straight ahead; the vehicle's center back end was the point of impact. The report lists no pedestrians or cyclists and notes no helmet or signal issues.
9
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
- Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-11
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SUV, Motorcycle Improper Turns Injure Rider▸Aug 8 - A driver in an SUV and a motorcyclist collided on Beach 67 at Rockaway Beach Blvd after each turned improperly. The 42-year-old rider suffered an arm abrasion and was conscious. Police recorded turning improperly by both drivers.
A collision on Beach 67 Street at Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens injured the lone motorcyclist. The driver of the motorcycle, a 42-year-old man, suffered an abrasion to his elbow/arm and remained conscious. The driver of the motorcycle had been making a left turn. The driver of the SUV had been making a right turn. According to the police report, both vehicles were "Turning Improperly" before the collision. Police recorded turning improperly by the drivers as contributing factors. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet. No other injuries or contributing factors were specified.
8
Distracted SUV Driver Injures Beach 116 Pedestrian▸Aug 8 - Driver turned right and hit a man in the intersection at Beach 116 and Beach Channel. Police cited distraction. The 47-year-old suffered a back injury and a bruise.
A driver in a 2017 Jeep SUV made a right turn at Beach 116 Street and Beach Channel Drive in Queens and hit a 47-year-old man crossing in the intersection. The driver hit him with the SUV’s center front end. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a back injury and a contusion. According to the police report, police recorded driver inattention and distraction by the driver as contributing factors. No other contributing factors were listed. The driver was licensed. The report lists damage at the center front end.
7
Ambulance Driver Hits Child on Beach 115th Street▸Aug 7 - A driver in an ambulance hit a nine-year-old on Beach 115th Street in Queens. The boy suffered shoulder injuries and shock. Police cited pedestrian confusion. No driver error recorded.
A driver in a 2021 ambulance, heading south and going straight, hit a nine-year-old boy near Beach 115th Street in Queens. The impact was to the center front of the ambulance. The child was not at an intersection and was listed as playing in the roadway. He sustained an abrasion and an injury to his upper arm and shoulder and went into shock. According to the police report, the only contributing factor recorded was 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' No driver errors were recorded. The ambulance showed no damage. No other injuries were reported.
3
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Driver Injured in Beach Channel Crash▸Aug 1 - Eastbound sedan driver crashed on Beach Channel Drive at Rockaway Beach Boulevard. Right-front hit. He was semiconscious, in pain. Police list no contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt.
Police logged a single-vehicle crash in Queens. The driver of a 2024 Acura sedan, traveling east on Beach Channel Drive at Rockaway Beach Boulevard, crashed and sustained right-front damage. The 42-year-old male driver was injured, semiconscious, and reported pain across his entire body. "According to the police report," contributing factors are recorded as Unspecified, and police recorded no driver errors or violations in the data. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured. The report lists the point of impact as the right front bumper, with matching damage, and notes the driver was licensed in New York.
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
29
Two Sedans Collide on Beach 69 St▸Jul 29 - Two sedans collided at Beach 69 Street and Thursby Avenue in Queens. Both drivers, women, were injured. Police listed glare and failure to yield right-of-way. Children were present in the vehicles. Morning light. Metal and pain.
"According to the police report," two drivers, both women, were injured when their sedans collided at Beach 69 Street and Thursby Avenue. One driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries; the other suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries. Police listed "Glare" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. Both drivers were recorded as going straight ahead. Damage was recorded to the center front of one sedan and the right-side doors of the other. Children were reported to be present in the vehicles. The report does not list any pedestrians or cyclists as involved.
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Driver of Sedan Injured in Rear-End Crash▸Jul 25 - The driver of a sedan was hurt after rear-ending another sedan at Beach 69 Street and De Costa Avenue. He suffered elbow and arm injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at Beach 69 Street and De Costa Avenue in Queens. The 21-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, logged as elbow/lower arm/hand injuries and shock. A 58-year-old female driver in the other sedan was involved and not injured. Police recorded “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Following Too Closely” as contributing factors. The point of impact was center front end of the injured driver’s vehicle into the center back end of the other vehicle. The report notes air bag deployment and lap belt use. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
10
Sedan Rear-Ended on Beach Channel Drive▸Jul 10 - The driver of a sedan on Beach Channel Drive took a center back end hit. Two occupants were injured. The 37-year-old driver suffered back pain and whiplash. A 25-year-old rear passenger suffered whole-body pain and whiplash. Police cited 'Other Vehicular' factors.
According to the police report, the sedan on Beach Channel Drive at Beach 95 Street sustained center back end damage. Two vehicle occupants were injured: a 37-year-old man in the driver seat with back injury and whiplash, and a 25-year-old woman in the right rear passenger position with whole‑body injury and whiplash. Police recorded 'Other Vehicular' contributing factors. The sedan was traveling west and was recorded as going straight ahead; the vehicle's center back end was the point of impact. The report lists no pedestrians or cyclists and notes no helmet or signal issues.
9
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
-
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
Aug 8 - A driver in an SUV and a motorcyclist collided on Beach 67 at Rockaway Beach Blvd after each turned improperly. The 42-year-old rider suffered an arm abrasion and was conscious. Police recorded turning improperly by both drivers.
A collision on Beach 67 Street at Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens injured the lone motorcyclist. The driver of the motorcycle, a 42-year-old man, suffered an abrasion to his elbow/arm and remained conscious. The driver of the motorcycle had been making a left turn. The driver of the SUV had been making a right turn. According to the police report, both vehicles were "Turning Improperly" before the collision. Police recorded turning improperly by the drivers as contributing factors. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet. No other injuries or contributing factors were specified.
8
Distracted SUV Driver Injures Beach 116 Pedestrian▸Aug 8 - Driver turned right and hit a man in the intersection at Beach 116 and Beach Channel. Police cited distraction. The 47-year-old suffered a back injury and a bruise.
A driver in a 2017 Jeep SUV made a right turn at Beach 116 Street and Beach Channel Drive in Queens and hit a 47-year-old man crossing in the intersection. The driver hit him with the SUV’s center front end. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a back injury and a contusion. According to the police report, police recorded driver inattention and distraction by the driver as contributing factors. No other contributing factors were listed. The driver was licensed. The report lists damage at the center front end.
7
Ambulance Driver Hits Child on Beach 115th Street▸Aug 7 - A driver in an ambulance hit a nine-year-old on Beach 115th Street in Queens. The boy suffered shoulder injuries and shock. Police cited pedestrian confusion. No driver error recorded.
A driver in a 2021 ambulance, heading south and going straight, hit a nine-year-old boy near Beach 115th Street in Queens. The impact was to the center front of the ambulance. The child was not at an intersection and was listed as playing in the roadway. He sustained an abrasion and an injury to his upper arm and shoulder and went into shock. According to the police report, the only contributing factor recorded was 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' No driver errors were recorded. The ambulance showed no damage. No other injuries were reported.
3
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Driver Injured in Beach Channel Crash▸Aug 1 - Eastbound sedan driver crashed on Beach Channel Drive at Rockaway Beach Boulevard. Right-front hit. He was semiconscious, in pain. Police list no contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt.
Police logged a single-vehicle crash in Queens. The driver of a 2024 Acura sedan, traveling east on Beach Channel Drive at Rockaway Beach Boulevard, crashed and sustained right-front damage. The 42-year-old male driver was injured, semiconscious, and reported pain across his entire body. "According to the police report," contributing factors are recorded as Unspecified, and police recorded no driver errors or violations in the data. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured. The report lists the point of impact as the right front bumper, with matching damage, and notes the driver was licensed in New York.
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
-
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
29
Two Sedans Collide on Beach 69 St▸Jul 29 - Two sedans collided at Beach 69 Street and Thursby Avenue in Queens. Both drivers, women, were injured. Police listed glare and failure to yield right-of-way. Children were present in the vehicles. Morning light. Metal and pain.
"According to the police report," two drivers, both women, were injured when their sedans collided at Beach 69 Street and Thursby Avenue. One driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries; the other suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries. Police listed "Glare" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. Both drivers were recorded as going straight ahead. Damage was recorded to the center front of one sedan and the right-side doors of the other. Children were reported to be present in the vehicles. The report does not list any pedestrians or cyclists as involved.
25
Driver of Sedan Injured in Rear-End Crash▸Jul 25 - The driver of a sedan was hurt after rear-ending another sedan at Beach 69 Street and De Costa Avenue. He suffered elbow and arm injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at Beach 69 Street and De Costa Avenue in Queens. The 21-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, logged as elbow/lower arm/hand injuries and shock. A 58-year-old female driver in the other sedan was involved and not injured. Police recorded “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Following Too Closely” as contributing factors. The point of impact was center front end of the injured driver’s vehicle into the center back end of the other vehicle. The report notes air bag deployment and lap belt use. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
10
Sedan Rear-Ended on Beach Channel Drive▸Jul 10 - The driver of a sedan on Beach Channel Drive took a center back end hit. Two occupants were injured. The 37-year-old driver suffered back pain and whiplash. A 25-year-old rear passenger suffered whole-body pain and whiplash. Police cited 'Other Vehicular' factors.
According to the police report, the sedan on Beach Channel Drive at Beach 95 Street sustained center back end damage. Two vehicle occupants were injured: a 37-year-old man in the driver seat with back injury and whiplash, and a 25-year-old woman in the right rear passenger position with whole‑body injury and whiplash. Police recorded 'Other Vehicular' contributing factors. The sedan was traveling west and was recorded as going straight ahead; the vehicle's center back end was the point of impact. The report lists no pedestrians or cyclists and notes no helmet or signal issues.
9
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
-
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
Aug 8 - Driver turned right and hit a man in the intersection at Beach 116 and Beach Channel. Police cited distraction. The 47-year-old suffered a back injury and a bruise.
A driver in a 2017 Jeep SUV made a right turn at Beach 116 Street and Beach Channel Drive in Queens and hit a 47-year-old man crossing in the intersection. The driver hit him with the SUV’s center front end. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a back injury and a contusion. According to the police report, police recorded driver inattention and distraction by the driver as contributing factors. No other contributing factors were listed. The driver was licensed. The report lists damage at the center front end.
7
Ambulance Driver Hits Child on Beach 115th Street▸Aug 7 - A driver in an ambulance hit a nine-year-old on Beach 115th Street in Queens. The boy suffered shoulder injuries and shock. Police cited pedestrian confusion. No driver error recorded.
A driver in a 2021 ambulance, heading south and going straight, hit a nine-year-old boy near Beach 115th Street in Queens. The impact was to the center front of the ambulance. The child was not at an intersection and was listed as playing in the roadway. He sustained an abrasion and an injury to his upper arm and shoulder and went into shock. According to the police report, the only contributing factor recorded was 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' No driver errors were recorded. The ambulance showed no damage. No other injuries were reported.
3
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Driver Injured in Beach Channel Crash▸Aug 1 - Eastbound sedan driver crashed on Beach Channel Drive at Rockaway Beach Boulevard. Right-front hit. He was semiconscious, in pain. Police list no contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt.
Police logged a single-vehicle crash in Queens. The driver of a 2024 Acura sedan, traveling east on Beach Channel Drive at Rockaway Beach Boulevard, crashed and sustained right-front damage. The 42-year-old male driver was injured, semiconscious, and reported pain across his entire body. "According to the police report," contributing factors are recorded as Unspecified, and police recorded no driver errors or violations in the data. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured. The report lists the point of impact as the right front bumper, with matching damage, and notes the driver was licensed in New York.
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
-
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
29
Two Sedans Collide on Beach 69 St▸Jul 29 - Two sedans collided at Beach 69 Street and Thursby Avenue in Queens. Both drivers, women, were injured. Police listed glare and failure to yield right-of-way. Children were present in the vehicles. Morning light. Metal and pain.
"According to the police report," two drivers, both women, were injured when their sedans collided at Beach 69 Street and Thursby Avenue. One driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries; the other suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries. Police listed "Glare" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. Both drivers were recorded as going straight ahead. Damage was recorded to the center front of one sedan and the right-side doors of the other. Children were reported to be present in the vehicles. The report does not list any pedestrians or cyclists as involved.
25
Driver of Sedan Injured in Rear-End Crash▸Jul 25 - The driver of a sedan was hurt after rear-ending another sedan at Beach 69 Street and De Costa Avenue. He suffered elbow and arm injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at Beach 69 Street and De Costa Avenue in Queens. The 21-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, logged as elbow/lower arm/hand injuries and shock. A 58-year-old female driver in the other sedan was involved and not injured. Police recorded “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Following Too Closely” as contributing factors. The point of impact was center front end of the injured driver’s vehicle into the center back end of the other vehicle. The report notes air bag deployment and lap belt use. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
10
Sedan Rear-Ended on Beach Channel Drive▸Jul 10 - The driver of a sedan on Beach Channel Drive took a center back end hit. Two occupants were injured. The 37-year-old driver suffered back pain and whiplash. A 25-year-old rear passenger suffered whole-body pain and whiplash. Police cited 'Other Vehicular' factors.
According to the police report, the sedan on Beach Channel Drive at Beach 95 Street sustained center back end damage. Two vehicle occupants were injured: a 37-year-old man in the driver seat with back injury and whiplash, and a 25-year-old woman in the right rear passenger position with whole‑body injury and whiplash. Police recorded 'Other Vehicular' contributing factors. The sedan was traveling west and was recorded as going straight ahead; the vehicle's center back end was the point of impact. The report lists no pedestrians or cyclists and notes no helmet or signal issues.
9
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
-
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
Aug 7 - A driver in an ambulance hit a nine-year-old on Beach 115th Street in Queens. The boy suffered shoulder injuries and shock. Police cited pedestrian confusion. No driver error recorded.
A driver in a 2021 ambulance, heading south and going straight, hit a nine-year-old boy near Beach 115th Street in Queens. The impact was to the center front of the ambulance. The child was not at an intersection and was listed as playing in the roadway. He sustained an abrasion and an injury to his upper arm and shoulder and went into shock. According to the police report, the only contributing factor recorded was 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' No driver errors were recorded. The ambulance showed no damage. No other injuries were reported.
3
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Driver Injured in Beach Channel Crash▸Aug 1 - Eastbound sedan driver crashed on Beach Channel Drive at Rockaway Beach Boulevard. Right-front hit. He was semiconscious, in pain. Police list no contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt.
Police logged a single-vehicle crash in Queens. The driver of a 2024 Acura sedan, traveling east on Beach Channel Drive at Rockaway Beach Boulevard, crashed and sustained right-front damage. The 42-year-old male driver was injured, semiconscious, and reported pain across his entire body. "According to the police report," contributing factors are recorded as Unspecified, and police recorded no driver errors or violations in the data. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured. The report lists the point of impact as the right front bumper, with matching damage, and notes the driver was licensed in New York.
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
29
Two Sedans Collide on Beach 69 St▸Jul 29 - Two sedans collided at Beach 69 Street and Thursby Avenue in Queens. Both drivers, women, were injured. Police listed glare and failure to yield right-of-way. Children were present in the vehicles. Morning light. Metal and pain.
"According to the police report," two drivers, both women, were injured when their sedans collided at Beach 69 Street and Thursby Avenue. One driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries; the other suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries. Police listed "Glare" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. Both drivers were recorded as going straight ahead. Damage was recorded to the center front of one sedan and the right-side doors of the other. Children were reported to be present in the vehicles. The report does not list any pedestrians or cyclists as involved.
25
Driver of Sedan Injured in Rear-End Crash▸Jul 25 - The driver of a sedan was hurt after rear-ending another sedan at Beach 69 Street and De Costa Avenue. He suffered elbow and arm injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at Beach 69 Street and De Costa Avenue in Queens. The 21-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, logged as elbow/lower arm/hand injuries and shock. A 58-year-old female driver in the other sedan was involved and not injured. Police recorded “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Following Too Closely” as contributing factors. The point of impact was center front end of the injured driver’s vehicle into the center back end of the other vehicle. The report notes air bag deployment and lap belt use. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
10
Sedan Rear-Ended on Beach Channel Drive▸Jul 10 - The driver of a sedan on Beach Channel Drive took a center back end hit. Two occupants were injured. The 37-year-old driver suffered back pain and whiplash. A 25-year-old rear passenger suffered whole-body pain and whiplash. Police cited 'Other Vehicular' factors.
According to the police report, the sedan on Beach Channel Drive at Beach 95 Street sustained center back end damage. Two vehicle occupants were injured: a 37-year-old man in the driver seat with back injury and whiplash, and a 25-year-old woman in the right rear passenger position with whole‑body injury and whiplash. Police recorded 'Other Vehicular' contributing factors. The sedan was traveling west and was recorded as going straight ahead; the vehicle's center back end was the point of impact. The report lists no pedestrians or cyclists and notes no helmet or signal issues.
9
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
- Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-03
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Driver Injured in Beach Channel Crash▸Aug 1 - Eastbound sedan driver crashed on Beach Channel Drive at Rockaway Beach Boulevard. Right-front hit. He was semiconscious, in pain. Police list no contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt.
Police logged a single-vehicle crash in Queens. The driver of a 2024 Acura sedan, traveling east on Beach Channel Drive at Rockaway Beach Boulevard, crashed and sustained right-front damage. The 42-year-old male driver was injured, semiconscious, and reported pain across his entire body. "According to the police report," contributing factors are recorded as Unspecified, and police recorded no driver errors or violations in the data. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured. The report lists the point of impact as the right front bumper, with matching damage, and notes the driver was licensed in New York.
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
29
Two Sedans Collide on Beach 69 St▸Jul 29 - Two sedans collided at Beach 69 Street and Thursby Avenue in Queens. Both drivers, women, were injured. Police listed glare and failure to yield right-of-way. Children were present in the vehicles. Morning light. Metal and pain.
"According to the police report," two drivers, both women, were injured when their sedans collided at Beach 69 Street and Thursby Avenue. One driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries; the other suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries. Police listed "Glare" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. Both drivers were recorded as going straight ahead. Damage was recorded to the center front of one sedan and the right-side doors of the other. Children were reported to be present in the vehicles. The report does not list any pedestrians or cyclists as involved.
25
Driver of Sedan Injured in Rear-End Crash▸Jul 25 - The driver of a sedan was hurt after rear-ending another sedan at Beach 69 Street and De Costa Avenue. He suffered elbow and arm injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at Beach 69 Street and De Costa Avenue in Queens. The 21-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, logged as elbow/lower arm/hand injuries and shock. A 58-year-old female driver in the other sedan was involved and not injured. Police recorded “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Following Too Closely” as contributing factors. The point of impact was center front end of the injured driver’s vehicle into the center back end of the other vehicle. The report notes air bag deployment and lap belt use. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
10
Sedan Rear-Ended on Beach Channel Drive▸Jul 10 - The driver of a sedan on Beach Channel Drive took a center back end hit. Two occupants were injured. The 37-year-old driver suffered back pain and whiplash. A 25-year-old rear passenger suffered whole-body pain and whiplash. Police cited 'Other Vehicular' factors.
According to the police report, the sedan on Beach Channel Drive at Beach 95 Street sustained center back end damage. Two vehicle occupants were injured: a 37-year-old man in the driver seat with back injury and whiplash, and a 25-year-old woman in the right rear passenger position with whole‑body injury and whiplash. Police recorded 'Other Vehicular' contributing factors. The sedan was traveling west and was recorded as going straight ahead; the vehicle's center back end was the point of impact. The report lists no pedestrians or cyclists and notes no helmet or signal issues.
9
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
Aug 1 - Eastbound sedan driver crashed on Beach Channel Drive at Rockaway Beach Boulevard. Right-front hit. He was semiconscious, in pain. Police list no contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt.
Police logged a single-vehicle crash in Queens. The driver of a 2024 Acura sedan, traveling east on Beach Channel Drive at Rockaway Beach Boulevard, crashed and sustained right-front damage. The 42-year-old male driver was injured, semiconscious, and reported pain across his entire body. "According to the police report," contributing factors are recorded as Unspecified, and police recorded no driver errors or violations in the data. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured. The report lists the point of impact as the right front bumper, with matching damage, and notes the driver was licensed in New York.
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
29
Two Sedans Collide on Beach 69 St▸Jul 29 - Two sedans collided at Beach 69 Street and Thursby Avenue in Queens. Both drivers, women, were injured. Police listed glare and failure to yield right-of-way. Children were present in the vehicles. Morning light. Metal and pain.
"According to the police report," two drivers, both women, were injured when their sedans collided at Beach 69 Street and Thursby Avenue. One driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries; the other suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries. Police listed "Glare" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. Both drivers were recorded as going straight ahead. Damage was recorded to the center front of one sedan and the right-side doors of the other. Children were reported to be present in the vehicles. The report does not list any pedestrians or cyclists as involved.
25
Driver of Sedan Injured in Rear-End Crash▸Jul 25 - The driver of a sedan was hurt after rear-ending another sedan at Beach 69 Street and De Costa Avenue. He suffered elbow and arm injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at Beach 69 Street and De Costa Avenue in Queens. The 21-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, logged as elbow/lower arm/hand injuries and shock. A 58-year-old female driver in the other sedan was involved and not injured. Police recorded “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Following Too Closely” as contributing factors. The point of impact was center front end of the injured driver’s vehicle into the center back end of the other vehicle. The report notes air bag deployment and lap belt use. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
10
Sedan Rear-Ended on Beach Channel Drive▸Jul 10 - The driver of a sedan on Beach Channel Drive took a center back end hit. Two occupants were injured. The 37-year-old driver suffered back pain and whiplash. A 25-year-old rear passenger suffered whole-body pain and whiplash. Police cited 'Other Vehicular' factors.
According to the police report, the sedan on Beach Channel Drive at Beach 95 Street sustained center back end damage. Two vehicle occupants were injured: a 37-year-old man in the driver seat with back injury and whiplash, and a 25-year-old woman in the right rear passenger position with whole‑body injury and whiplash. Police recorded 'Other Vehicular' contributing factors. The sedan was traveling west and was recorded as going straight ahead; the vehicle's center back end was the point of impact. The report lists no pedestrians or cyclists and notes no helmet or signal issues.
9
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
-
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
- Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street, New York Post, Published 2025-08-01
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Two Sedans Collide on Beach 69 St▸Jul 29 - Two sedans collided at Beach 69 Street and Thursby Avenue in Queens. Both drivers, women, were injured. Police listed glare and failure to yield right-of-way. Children were present in the vehicles. Morning light. Metal and pain.
"According to the police report," two drivers, both women, were injured when their sedans collided at Beach 69 Street and Thursby Avenue. One driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries; the other suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries. Police listed "Glare" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. Both drivers were recorded as going straight ahead. Damage was recorded to the center front of one sedan and the right-side doors of the other. Children were reported to be present in the vehicles. The report does not list any pedestrians or cyclists as involved.
25
Driver of Sedan Injured in Rear-End Crash▸Jul 25 - The driver of a sedan was hurt after rear-ending another sedan at Beach 69 Street and De Costa Avenue. He suffered elbow and arm injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at Beach 69 Street and De Costa Avenue in Queens. The 21-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, logged as elbow/lower arm/hand injuries and shock. A 58-year-old female driver in the other sedan was involved and not injured. Police recorded “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Following Too Closely” as contributing factors. The point of impact was center front end of the injured driver’s vehicle into the center back end of the other vehicle. The report notes air bag deployment and lap belt use. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
10
Sedan Rear-Ended on Beach Channel Drive▸Jul 10 - The driver of a sedan on Beach Channel Drive took a center back end hit. Two occupants were injured. The 37-year-old driver suffered back pain and whiplash. A 25-year-old rear passenger suffered whole-body pain and whiplash. Police cited 'Other Vehicular' factors.
According to the police report, the sedan on Beach Channel Drive at Beach 95 Street sustained center back end damage. Two vehicle occupants were injured: a 37-year-old man in the driver seat with back injury and whiplash, and a 25-year-old woman in the right rear passenger position with whole‑body injury and whiplash. Police recorded 'Other Vehicular' contributing factors. The sedan was traveling west and was recorded as going straight ahead; the vehicle's center back end was the point of impact. The report lists no pedestrians or cyclists and notes no helmet or signal issues.
9
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
-
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
Jul 29 - Two sedans collided at Beach 69 Street and Thursby Avenue in Queens. Both drivers, women, were injured. Police listed glare and failure to yield right-of-way. Children were present in the vehicles. Morning light. Metal and pain.
"According to the police report," two drivers, both women, were injured when their sedans collided at Beach 69 Street and Thursby Avenue. One driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries; the other suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries. Police listed "Glare" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. Both drivers were recorded as going straight ahead. Damage was recorded to the center front of one sedan and the right-side doors of the other. Children were reported to be present in the vehicles. The report does not list any pedestrians or cyclists as involved.
25
Driver of Sedan Injured in Rear-End Crash▸Jul 25 - The driver of a sedan was hurt after rear-ending another sedan at Beach 69 Street and De Costa Avenue. He suffered elbow and arm injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at Beach 69 Street and De Costa Avenue in Queens. The 21-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, logged as elbow/lower arm/hand injuries and shock. A 58-year-old female driver in the other sedan was involved and not injured. Police recorded “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Following Too Closely” as contributing factors. The point of impact was center front end of the injured driver’s vehicle into the center back end of the other vehicle. The report notes air bag deployment and lap belt use. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
10
Sedan Rear-Ended on Beach Channel Drive▸Jul 10 - The driver of a sedan on Beach Channel Drive took a center back end hit. Two occupants were injured. The 37-year-old driver suffered back pain and whiplash. A 25-year-old rear passenger suffered whole-body pain and whiplash. Police cited 'Other Vehicular' factors.
According to the police report, the sedan on Beach Channel Drive at Beach 95 Street sustained center back end damage. Two vehicle occupants were injured: a 37-year-old man in the driver seat with back injury and whiplash, and a 25-year-old woman in the right rear passenger position with whole‑body injury and whiplash. Police recorded 'Other Vehicular' contributing factors. The sedan was traveling west and was recorded as going straight ahead; the vehicle's center back end was the point of impact. The report lists no pedestrians or cyclists and notes no helmet or signal issues.
9
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
-
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
Jul 25 - The driver of a sedan was hurt after rear-ending another sedan at Beach 69 Street and De Costa Avenue. He suffered elbow and arm injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at Beach 69 Street and De Costa Avenue in Queens. The 21-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, logged as elbow/lower arm/hand injuries and shock. A 58-year-old female driver in the other sedan was involved and not injured. Police recorded “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Following Too Closely” as contributing factors. The point of impact was center front end of the injured driver’s vehicle into the center back end of the other vehicle. The report notes air bag deployment and lap belt use. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
10
Sedan Rear-Ended on Beach Channel Drive▸Jul 10 - The driver of a sedan on Beach Channel Drive took a center back end hit. Two occupants were injured. The 37-year-old driver suffered back pain and whiplash. A 25-year-old rear passenger suffered whole-body pain and whiplash. Police cited 'Other Vehicular' factors.
According to the police report, the sedan on Beach Channel Drive at Beach 95 Street sustained center back end damage. Two vehicle occupants were injured: a 37-year-old man in the driver seat with back injury and whiplash, and a 25-year-old woman in the right rear passenger position with whole‑body injury and whiplash. Police recorded 'Other Vehicular' contributing factors. The sedan was traveling west and was recorded as going straight ahead; the vehicle's center back end was the point of impact. The report lists no pedestrians or cyclists and notes no helmet or signal issues.
9
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
Jul 10 - The driver of a sedan on Beach Channel Drive took a center back end hit. Two occupants were injured. The 37-year-old driver suffered back pain and whiplash. A 25-year-old rear passenger suffered whole-body pain and whiplash. Police cited 'Other Vehicular' factors.
According to the police report, the sedan on Beach Channel Drive at Beach 95 Street sustained center back end damage. Two vehicle occupants were injured: a 37-year-old man in the driver seat with back injury and whiplash, and a 25-year-old woman in the right rear passenger position with whole‑body injury and whiplash. Police recorded 'Other Vehicular' contributing factors. The sedan was traveling west and was recorded as going straight ahead; the vehicle's center back end was the point of impact. The report lists no pedestrians or cyclists and notes no helmet or signal issues.
9
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
- E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens, New York Post, Published 2025-07-09