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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Passenger Distraction Sparks Queens Night Crash▸Jul 15 - Two sedans collided on Beach Channel Drive. Three people hurt: both drivers and a passenger. Police cite passenger distraction. Injuries to limbs and hands. All conscious. All wore belts. Metal and flesh met hard in the dark.
According to the police report, two sedans crashed at 23:05 on Beach Channel Drive in Queens. One car went straight, the other turned left. The eastbound sedan struck the left side of the westbound car. Three people were injured: a female driver, a male driver, and a female front passenger. All were conscious and wore lap belts and harnesses. Injuries included abrasions and trauma to knees, legs, feet, elbows, and hands. The report lists 'Passenger Distraction' as the key contributing factor. No blame is placed on the victims. The crash shows the danger when attention slips behind the wheel.
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Sedan Strikes E-Scooter Rider in Queens▸Jul 13 - A sedan traveling west collided with a southbound e-scooter on Beach 63 Street. The e-scooter driver, a 21-year-old woman, suffered a head injury and concussion. The sedan’s right front bumper struck the scooter’s front end, causing serious harm.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:44 on Beach 63 Street in Queens. A 21-year-old female e-scooter driver was injured, sustaining a head injury and concussion. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver from New York, was traveling west and struck the e-scooter, which was traveling south. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front bumper hitting the center front end of the e-scooter. The e-scooter driver was not ejected but was in shock and suffered serious injury severity level 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the e-scooter driver but does not specify driver errors or violations by the sedan driver. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights the danger posed to vulnerable road users by motor vehicles in mixed traffic environments.
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Park Vehicle Turns Right, Collides With Two Bicyclists▸Jul 11 - A multi-wheeled parks department vehicle making a right turn struck two westbound bicyclists on Shore Front Parkway. Both cyclists were ejected and suffered head and face injuries. Driver inattention was cited as the contributing factor in the crash.
According to the police report, at 11:08 a.m. on Shore Front Parkway, a multi-wheeled vehicle operated by the parks department was making a right turn eastbound when it collided with two westbound bicyclists. Both bicyclists, aged 60 and 61, were ejected from their bikes and sustained injuries to the head and face, respectively. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The multi-wheeled vehicle showed no damage, while both bikes had front-end damage. The injured bicyclists were conscious but suffered abrasions and contusions. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclists were noted in the report. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers involving vulnerable road users.
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Queens Sedans Crash After Driver Distraction▸Jul 11 - Two sedans collided on Rockaway Freeway. Both drivers suffered head injuries and shock. Police cite driver inattention and traffic control disregard. Impact tore metal and left both drivers hurt.
According to the police report, two sedans crashed on Rockaway Freeway in Queens at midnight. A 54-year-old unlicensed man drove east in a Dodge sedan. A 21-year-old licensed woman drove north in a Nissan sedan. The Dodge was struck on its right side doors; the Nissan took damage to its left front bumper. Both drivers suffered head injuries and shock, reporting pain and nausea. Police list driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with disregard for traffic control. The report highlights these driver errors as central to the crash. No other contributing factors are noted.
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Dump Truck Backing Hits Pedestrian in Queens▸Jul 10 - A dump truck backed unsafely on Rockaway Beach Boulevard and struck a 60-year-old man. The pedestrian suffered chest injuries. Driver inattention and unsafe backing caused the crash. Systemic risk remains high.
According to the police report, a dump truck traveling west on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens was backing up when it struck a 60-year-old male pedestrian. The impact occurred at the truck's right rear bumper, damaging the right rear quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained internal chest injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as driver errors that directly contributed to the crash. The pedestrian's actions were described as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but no fault was assigned to the victim. The driver was licensed and operating a 2012 Mack truck. This crash highlights the danger of unsafe backing and distracted driving in city streets.
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Bus Rear-Ends Bicyclist on Rockaway Beach Boulevard▸Jul 8 - A bus struck a bicyclist from behind on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens. The cyclist suffered back injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. Police cited the bus driver's failure to maintain safe distance as the primary cause of the crash.
According to the police report, at 10:30 AM on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens, a 2023 Nova bus was entering a parked position when it collided with a westbound bicyclist. The point of impact was the bus's right front bumper striking the center back end of the bike. The bicyclist, a 59-year-old female, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the bus driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the cyclist. The bicyclist was not cited with any contributing factors. The bus driver was licensed in New York and female. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in maintaining proper following distance near vulnerable road users.
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Taxi Side-Impacts Sedan During Improper Turn▸Jul 5 - A sedan making an improper U-turn was struck on its right front bumper by a southbound taxi hitting its left side doors. The sedan’s right rear passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash, conscious but seriously hurt in the Queens crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:00 AM in Queens near Beach 67 Street. A sedan traveling southwest was making a U-turn when it was struck on the right front bumper by a taxi traveling straight south. The taxi impacted the sedan’s left side doors. The report cites "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan driver. The injured party was a 35-year-old male occupant seated in the right rear passenger position of the sedan. He was conscious but suffered back injuries and whiplash. He was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The taxi driver was licensed in New York, while the sedan driver held a Florida license. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper turning maneuvers in vehicle interactions.
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Sedan Driver Injured as Bus Strikes Parked Car▸Jun 29 - A westbound MTA bus hit a parked sedan on Rockaway Beach Boulevard. The 25-year-old sedan driver suffered shoulder injuries. Police cite driver inexperience. The bus’s right doors and sedan’s front panel were damaged.
According to the police report, a westbound MTA bus struck a parked sedan on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens at 9:06. The sedan’s 25-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining contusions and upper arm shoulder injuries. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as the contributing factor. The sedan was hit on its left front quarter panel, while the bus sustained damage to its right side doors. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted. The crash highlights the risk posed by driver inexperience in city traffic.
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SUV Turning Left Strikes Eastbound Bicyclist▸Jun 27 - A 60-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a 2021 Jeep SUV making a left turn struck her on Beach 144 Street in Queens. The impact hit the bike’s left side, causing shoulder and arm injuries. Driver inattention was cited as a factor.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Beach 144 Street in Queens at 17:32. A 2021 Jeep SUV, driven by a licensed male driver traveling south and making a left turn, collided with a 60-year-old female bicyclist traveling eastbound straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end hitting the left side doors of the bicycle. The bicyclist sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries, including contusions and bruises, but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The driver’s failure to maintain attention while executing the turn directly led to the collision and the bicyclist’s injuries.
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Queens SUV Collision Injures 66-Year-Old Driver▸Jun 25 - Two SUVs collided on Beach 95 Street in Queens. A 66-year-old male driver suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor, highlighting driver error in this serious crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:15 on Beach 95 Street in Queens involving two station wagons/SUVs traveling south and east. The 66-year-old male driver, an occupant of one SUV, sustained abrasions to his face and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the collision. Vehicle damage was noted on the center front end of one SUV and the left rear bumper of the other, indicating a significant impact. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing behaviors by the injured driver. The licensed drivers were operating their vehicles straight ahead when the collision happened, underscoring the role of excessive speed in causing this crash.
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Distracted SUV Strikes Bicyclist on Rockaway Point▸Jun 23 - A distracted SUV driver made a U-turn and collided with a westbound bicyclist on Rockaway Point Boulevard. The cyclist, helmeted and conscious, suffered back contusions. The impact occurred at the center rear of the bike and front of the SUV.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Rockaway Point Boulevard in Queens. The SUV driver, traveling west and going straight ahead, was cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction. The bicyclist, also heading west, was making a U-turn when the collision happened. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the SUV. The 35-year-old male bicyclist, wearing a helmet, sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing factors related to the bicyclist. The driver’s distraction was the primary cause of the crash, highlighting the systemic danger posed by inattentive vehicle operators to vulnerable road users.
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SUVs Collide on Shore Front Parkway; Driver Hurt▸Jun 22 - Two SUVs crashed in Queens. A 40-year-old driver suffered a head abrasion. Police cite alcohol and vehicle error. Both vehicles damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, two SUVs collided at 98-20 Shore Front Parkway in Queens at 21:10. The 40-year-old male driver of a BMW SUV was injured, sustaining a head abrasion but remained conscious and restrained. The impact struck the BMW's center front and the Jeep's left rear bumper. Police list 'Other Vehicular' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors, pointing to driver error and impairment. Both vehicles were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report highlights the dangers of impaired and faulty vehicle operation.
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Distracted Driver Rear-Ends SUV in Queens▸Jun 21 - A sedan traveling east rear-ended a stopped SUV on Beach Channel Drive. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as causes. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage respectively.
According to the police report, at 8:05 AM on Beach Channel Drive in Queens, a sedan traveling east collided with the rear of a stopped SUV. The sedan's driver, a 52-year-old male, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan sustained center front end damage, while the SUV was damaged at its center back end. The report does not indicate any victim fault or pedestrian involvement, focusing solely on the sedan driver's errors leading to the collision.
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Sedan Driver Injured in Queens Collision▸Jun 14 - A 32-year-old man driving a sedan suffered a head injury and minor bleeding after a crash on Beach Channel Drive in Queens. The collision involved multiple parked vehicles and was caused by driver inattention, according to the police report.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:23 on Beach Channel Drive in Queens. The injured party was a 32-year-old male sedan driver who sustained a head injury and minor bleeding, experiencing shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The crash involved a 2019 Toyota sedan traveling east that struck two parked vehicles: a 2023 Dodge van and a 2014 Honda sedan. The Toyota sedan's point of impact was the right front bumper, damaging the center front end, while the parked vehicles sustained damage to their rear bumpers. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.
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Sedans Collide on Rockaway Freeway, Three Hurt▸Jun 3 - Two sedans slammed head-on, then struck a third. Three people injured. Police cite driver inattention and tailgating. All occupants conscious, belted. Metal twisted. Neck, head, and shoulder injuries marked the scene.
Three people were injured when two sedans collided head-on and then struck a third sedan on Rockaway Freeway in Queens. According to the police report, the crash happened at 3:43 PM and involved driver inattention and following too closely. A 38-year-old woman driving one sedan suffered head injuries and whiplash. A 33-year-old man riding as a front passenger sustained shoulder and whiplash injuries. A 57-year-old male driver had neck injuries and whiplash. All were conscious, wore lap belts, and were not ejected. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report does not attribute fault to the victims.
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Distracted Sedan Slams Cyclist on Rockaway Beach▸May 8 - A sedan driver, distracted and inattentive, struck a 58-year-old woman on a bike. She suffered back pain and shock. The bike’s front end and the sedan’s undercarriage were damaged. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens hit a westbound bicyclist at 11:25 p.m. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the cause for the crash. The 58-year-old woman on the bike was injured, suffering back pain and shock. Her bike’s front end was damaged, and the sedan’s undercarriage took the impact. The bicyclist was licensed and riding straight ahead. No contributing factors were attributed to her. The police report highlights the driver’s distraction as the key factor in this crash.
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SUVs Collide in Queens Due to Yield Failures▸Apr 15 - Two SUVs collided on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens. The female driver suffered neck injuries from the impact. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and improper turning as the cause. Both vehicles struck front bumpers, one with visible damage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:52 AM on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens. Two station wagons/SUVs collided, involving a male driver traveling south going straight ahead and a female driver traveling north who was turning improperly. The female driver was injured, sustaining neck injuries described as whiplash and classified with injury severity 3. The report highlights 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factors. The female driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Vehicle damage was noted on the right front bumper of the female driver's SUV, while the male driver's vehicle showed no damage. The collision points were the left front bumper of the male-driven SUV and the right front bumper of the female-driven SUV.
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SUV Collision Injures Child Passenger in Queens▸Mar 16 - A 5-year-old boy suffered head abrasions as an SUV struck an object or obstacle on Rockaway Freeway. The vehicle's front center end was damaged. Driver inattention and limited view contributed to the crash, according to the police report.
According to the police report, a 2016 Nissan SUV traveling east on Rockaway Freeway in Queens struck an obstacle or object, damaging the vehicle's center front end. The driver, a licensed male, was going straight ahead when the collision occurred at 14:05. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. A 5-year-old male occupant seated in the right rear passenger position was injured, sustaining head abrasions. The child was conscious and restrained with a child safety device, and the airbag deployed. The report does not indicate any fault or error by the child passenger. The crash highlights the dangers posed by limited visibility and driver distraction in vehicle operation.
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Sedans Collide in Queens After Traffic Control Ignored▸Mar 8 - Two sedans crashed on Beach 94 Street. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. One driver, unlicensed, suffered whole-body injuries. Impact was severe. Systemic danger clear. Signals ignored. Harm followed.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 8:58 AM on Beach 94 Street in Queens. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. The unlicensed male driver of a Jeep sedan, heading north, struck the left side doors of a Honda sedan traveling east. The Jeep driver sustained contusions and injuries to his entire body. The air bag deployed. Police cited 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No victim actions contributed. The crash shows the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and drive without a license.
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Bus Slams Into SUV on Rockaway Freeway▸Mar 1 - A bus hit an SUV’s left side in Queens. The SUV driver and a 12-year-old girl suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police blamed driver distraction. The crash shows the danger when large vehicles collide.
According to the police report, a bus traveling west on Rockaway Freeway struck the left side doors of a southbound Nissan SUV at Beach 87 Street in Queens. The SUV carried a 66-year-old woman driving and a 12-year-old girl in the rear seat. Both suffered head injuries; the girl also had whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained. The bus driver was licensed and going straight. Police cited driver inattention or distraction as the cause. No contributing behaviors were listed for the SUV occupants. The impact and injuries highlight the risks when driver distraction leads to crashes between large vehicles and passenger cars.
Jul 15 - Two sedans collided on Beach Channel Drive. Three people hurt: both drivers and a passenger. Police cite passenger distraction. Injuries to limbs and hands. All conscious. All wore belts. Metal and flesh met hard in the dark.
According to the police report, two sedans crashed at 23:05 on Beach Channel Drive in Queens. One car went straight, the other turned left. The eastbound sedan struck the left side of the westbound car. Three people were injured: a female driver, a male driver, and a female front passenger. All were conscious and wore lap belts and harnesses. Injuries included abrasions and trauma to knees, legs, feet, elbows, and hands. The report lists 'Passenger Distraction' as the key contributing factor. No blame is placed on the victims. The crash shows the danger when attention slips behind the wheel.
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Sedan Strikes E-Scooter Rider in Queens▸Jul 13 - A sedan traveling west collided with a southbound e-scooter on Beach 63 Street. The e-scooter driver, a 21-year-old woman, suffered a head injury and concussion. The sedan’s right front bumper struck the scooter’s front end, causing serious harm.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:44 on Beach 63 Street in Queens. A 21-year-old female e-scooter driver was injured, sustaining a head injury and concussion. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver from New York, was traveling west and struck the e-scooter, which was traveling south. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front bumper hitting the center front end of the e-scooter. The e-scooter driver was not ejected but was in shock and suffered serious injury severity level 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the e-scooter driver but does not specify driver errors or violations by the sedan driver. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights the danger posed to vulnerable road users by motor vehicles in mixed traffic environments.
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Park Vehicle Turns Right, Collides With Two Bicyclists▸Jul 11 - A multi-wheeled parks department vehicle making a right turn struck two westbound bicyclists on Shore Front Parkway. Both cyclists were ejected and suffered head and face injuries. Driver inattention was cited as the contributing factor in the crash.
According to the police report, at 11:08 a.m. on Shore Front Parkway, a multi-wheeled vehicle operated by the parks department was making a right turn eastbound when it collided with two westbound bicyclists. Both bicyclists, aged 60 and 61, were ejected from their bikes and sustained injuries to the head and face, respectively. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The multi-wheeled vehicle showed no damage, while both bikes had front-end damage. The injured bicyclists were conscious but suffered abrasions and contusions. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclists were noted in the report. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers involving vulnerable road users.
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Queens Sedans Crash After Driver Distraction▸Jul 11 - Two sedans collided on Rockaway Freeway. Both drivers suffered head injuries and shock. Police cite driver inattention and traffic control disregard. Impact tore metal and left both drivers hurt.
According to the police report, two sedans crashed on Rockaway Freeway in Queens at midnight. A 54-year-old unlicensed man drove east in a Dodge sedan. A 21-year-old licensed woman drove north in a Nissan sedan. The Dodge was struck on its right side doors; the Nissan took damage to its left front bumper. Both drivers suffered head injuries and shock, reporting pain and nausea. Police list driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with disregard for traffic control. The report highlights these driver errors as central to the crash. No other contributing factors are noted.
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Dump Truck Backing Hits Pedestrian in Queens▸Jul 10 - A dump truck backed unsafely on Rockaway Beach Boulevard and struck a 60-year-old man. The pedestrian suffered chest injuries. Driver inattention and unsafe backing caused the crash. Systemic risk remains high.
According to the police report, a dump truck traveling west on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens was backing up when it struck a 60-year-old male pedestrian. The impact occurred at the truck's right rear bumper, damaging the right rear quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained internal chest injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as driver errors that directly contributed to the crash. The pedestrian's actions were described as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but no fault was assigned to the victim. The driver was licensed and operating a 2012 Mack truck. This crash highlights the danger of unsafe backing and distracted driving in city streets.
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Bus Rear-Ends Bicyclist on Rockaway Beach Boulevard▸Jul 8 - A bus struck a bicyclist from behind on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens. The cyclist suffered back injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. Police cited the bus driver's failure to maintain safe distance as the primary cause of the crash.
According to the police report, at 10:30 AM on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens, a 2023 Nova bus was entering a parked position when it collided with a westbound bicyclist. The point of impact was the bus's right front bumper striking the center back end of the bike. The bicyclist, a 59-year-old female, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the bus driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the cyclist. The bicyclist was not cited with any contributing factors. The bus driver was licensed in New York and female. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in maintaining proper following distance near vulnerable road users.
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Taxi Side-Impacts Sedan During Improper Turn▸Jul 5 - A sedan making an improper U-turn was struck on its right front bumper by a southbound taxi hitting its left side doors. The sedan’s right rear passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash, conscious but seriously hurt in the Queens crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:00 AM in Queens near Beach 67 Street. A sedan traveling southwest was making a U-turn when it was struck on the right front bumper by a taxi traveling straight south. The taxi impacted the sedan’s left side doors. The report cites "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan driver. The injured party was a 35-year-old male occupant seated in the right rear passenger position of the sedan. He was conscious but suffered back injuries and whiplash. He was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The taxi driver was licensed in New York, while the sedan driver held a Florida license. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper turning maneuvers in vehicle interactions.
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Sedan Driver Injured as Bus Strikes Parked Car▸Jun 29 - A westbound MTA bus hit a parked sedan on Rockaway Beach Boulevard. The 25-year-old sedan driver suffered shoulder injuries. Police cite driver inexperience. The bus’s right doors and sedan’s front panel were damaged.
According to the police report, a westbound MTA bus struck a parked sedan on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens at 9:06. The sedan’s 25-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining contusions and upper arm shoulder injuries. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as the contributing factor. The sedan was hit on its left front quarter panel, while the bus sustained damage to its right side doors. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted. The crash highlights the risk posed by driver inexperience in city traffic.
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SUV Turning Left Strikes Eastbound Bicyclist▸Jun 27 - A 60-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a 2021 Jeep SUV making a left turn struck her on Beach 144 Street in Queens. The impact hit the bike’s left side, causing shoulder and arm injuries. Driver inattention was cited as a factor.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Beach 144 Street in Queens at 17:32. A 2021 Jeep SUV, driven by a licensed male driver traveling south and making a left turn, collided with a 60-year-old female bicyclist traveling eastbound straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end hitting the left side doors of the bicycle. The bicyclist sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries, including contusions and bruises, but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The driver’s failure to maintain attention while executing the turn directly led to the collision and the bicyclist’s injuries.
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Queens SUV Collision Injures 66-Year-Old Driver▸Jun 25 - Two SUVs collided on Beach 95 Street in Queens. A 66-year-old male driver suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor, highlighting driver error in this serious crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:15 on Beach 95 Street in Queens involving two station wagons/SUVs traveling south and east. The 66-year-old male driver, an occupant of one SUV, sustained abrasions to his face and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the collision. Vehicle damage was noted on the center front end of one SUV and the left rear bumper of the other, indicating a significant impact. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing behaviors by the injured driver. The licensed drivers were operating their vehicles straight ahead when the collision happened, underscoring the role of excessive speed in causing this crash.
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Distracted SUV Strikes Bicyclist on Rockaway Point▸Jun 23 - A distracted SUV driver made a U-turn and collided with a westbound bicyclist on Rockaway Point Boulevard. The cyclist, helmeted and conscious, suffered back contusions. The impact occurred at the center rear of the bike and front of the SUV.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Rockaway Point Boulevard in Queens. The SUV driver, traveling west and going straight ahead, was cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction. The bicyclist, also heading west, was making a U-turn when the collision happened. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the SUV. The 35-year-old male bicyclist, wearing a helmet, sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing factors related to the bicyclist. The driver’s distraction was the primary cause of the crash, highlighting the systemic danger posed by inattentive vehicle operators to vulnerable road users.
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SUVs Collide on Shore Front Parkway; Driver Hurt▸Jun 22 - Two SUVs crashed in Queens. A 40-year-old driver suffered a head abrasion. Police cite alcohol and vehicle error. Both vehicles damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, two SUVs collided at 98-20 Shore Front Parkway in Queens at 21:10. The 40-year-old male driver of a BMW SUV was injured, sustaining a head abrasion but remained conscious and restrained. The impact struck the BMW's center front and the Jeep's left rear bumper. Police list 'Other Vehicular' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors, pointing to driver error and impairment. Both vehicles were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report highlights the dangers of impaired and faulty vehicle operation.
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Distracted Driver Rear-Ends SUV in Queens▸Jun 21 - A sedan traveling east rear-ended a stopped SUV on Beach Channel Drive. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as causes. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage respectively.
According to the police report, at 8:05 AM on Beach Channel Drive in Queens, a sedan traveling east collided with the rear of a stopped SUV. The sedan's driver, a 52-year-old male, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan sustained center front end damage, while the SUV was damaged at its center back end. The report does not indicate any victim fault or pedestrian involvement, focusing solely on the sedan driver's errors leading to the collision.
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Sedan Driver Injured in Queens Collision▸Jun 14 - A 32-year-old man driving a sedan suffered a head injury and minor bleeding after a crash on Beach Channel Drive in Queens. The collision involved multiple parked vehicles and was caused by driver inattention, according to the police report.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:23 on Beach Channel Drive in Queens. The injured party was a 32-year-old male sedan driver who sustained a head injury and minor bleeding, experiencing shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The crash involved a 2019 Toyota sedan traveling east that struck two parked vehicles: a 2023 Dodge van and a 2014 Honda sedan. The Toyota sedan's point of impact was the right front bumper, damaging the center front end, while the parked vehicles sustained damage to their rear bumpers. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.
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Sedans Collide on Rockaway Freeway, Three Hurt▸Jun 3 - Two sedans slammed head-on, then struck a third. Three people injured. Police cite driver inattention and tailgating. All occupants conscious, belted. Metal twisted. Neck, head, and shoulder injuries marked the scene.
Three people were injured when two sedans collided head-on and then struck a third sedan on Rockaway Freeway in Queens. According to the police report, the crash happened at 3:43 PM and involved driver inattention and following too closely. A 38-year-old woman driving one sedan suffered head injuries and whiplash. A 33-year-old man riding as a front passenger sustained shoulder and whiplash injuries. A 57-year-old male driver had neck injuries and whiplash. All were conscious, wore lap belts, and were not ejected. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report does not attribute fault to the victims.
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Distracted Sedan Slams Cyclist on Rockaway Beach▸May 8 - A sedan driver, distracted and inattentive, struck a 58-year-old woman on a bike. She suffered back pain and shock. The bike’s front end and the sedan’s undercarriage were damaged. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens hit a westbound bicyclist at 11:25 p.m. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the cause for the crash. The 58-year-old woman on the bike was injured, suffering back pain and shock. Her bike’s front end was damaged, and the sedan’s undercarriage took the impact. The bicyclist was licensed and riding straight ahead. No contributing factors were attributed to her. The police report highlights the driver’s distraction as the key factor in this crash.
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SUVs Collide in Queens Due to Yield Failures▸Apr 15 - Two SUVs collided on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens. The female driver suffered neck injuries from the impact. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and improper turning as the cause. Both vehicles struck front bumpers, one with visible damage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:52 AM on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens. Two station wagons/SUVs collided, involving a male driver traveling south going straight ahead and a female driver traveling north who was turning improperly. The female driver was injured, sustaining neck injuries described as whiplash and classified with injury severity 3. The report highlights 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factors. The female driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Vehicle damage was noted on the right front bumper of the female driver's SUV, while the male driver's vehicle showed no damage. The collision points were the left front bumper of the male-driven SUV and the right front bumper of the female-driven SUV.
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SUV Collision Injures Child Passenger in Queens▸Mar 16 - A 5-year-old boy suffered head abrasions as an SUV struck an object or obstacle on Rockaway Freeway. The vehicle's front center end was damaged. Driver inattention and limited view contributed to the crash, according to the police report.
According to the police report, a 2016 Nissan SUV traveling east on Rockaway Freeway in Queens struck an obstacle or object, damaging the vehicle's center front end. The driver, a licensed male, was going straight ahead when the collision occurred at 14:05. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. A 5-year-old male occupant seated in the right rear passenger position was injured, sustaining head abrasions. The child was conscious and restrained with a child safety device, and the airbag deployed. The report does not indicate any fault or error by the child passenger. The crash highlights the dangers posed by limited visibility and driver distraction in vehicle operation.
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Sedans Collide in Queens After Traffic Control Ignored▸Mar 8 - Two sedans crashed on Beach 94 Street. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. One driver, unlicensed, suffered whole-body injuries. Impact was severe. Systemic danger clear. Signals ignored. Harm followed.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 8:58 AM on Beach 94 Street in Queens. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. The unlicensed male driver of a Jeep sedan, heading north, struck the left side doors of a Honda sedan traveling east. The Jeep driver sustained contusions and injuries to his entire body. The air bag deployed. Police cited 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No victim actions contributed. The crash shows the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and drive without a license.
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Bus Slams Into SUV on Rockaway Freeway▸Mar 1 - A bus hit an SUV’s left side in Queens. The SUV driver and a 12-year-old girl suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police blamed driver distraction. The crash shows the danger when large vehicles collide.
According to the police report, a bus traveling west on Rockaway Freeway struck the left side doors of a southbound Nissan SUV at Beach 87 Street in Queens. The SUV carried a 66-year-old woman driving and a 12-year-old girl in the rear seat. Both suffered head injuries; the girl also had whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained. The bus driver was licensed and going straight. Police cited driver inattention or distraction as the cause. No contributing behaviors were listed for the SUV occupants. The impact and injuries highlight the risks when driver distraction leads to crashes between large vehicles and passenger cars.
Jul 13 - A sedan traveling west collided with a southbound e-scooter on Beach 63 Street. The e-scooter driver, a 21-year-old woman, suffered a head injury and concussion. The sedan’s right front bumper struck the scooter’s front end, causing serious harm.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:44 on Beach 63 Street in Queens. A 21-year-old female e-scooter driver was injured, sustaining a head injury and concussion. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver from New York, was traveling west and struck the e-scooter, which was traveling south. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front bumper hitting the center front end of the e-scooter. The e-scooter driver was not ejected but was in shock and suffered serious injury severity level 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the e-scooter driver but does not specify driver errors or violations by the sedan driver. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights the danger posed to vulnerable road users by motor vehicles in mixed traffic environments.
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Park Vehicle Turns Right, Collides With Two Bicyclists▸Jul 11 - A multi-wheeled parks department vehicle making a right turn struck two westbound bicyclists on Shore Front Parkway. Both cyclists were ejected and suffered head and face injuries. Driver inattention was cited as the contributing factor in the crash.
According to the police report, at 11:08 a.m. on Shore Front Parkway, a multi-wheeled vehicle operated by the parks department was making a right turn eastbound when it collided with two westbound bicyclists. Both bicyclists, aged 60 and 61, were ejected from their bikes and sustained injuries to the head and face, respectively. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The multi-wheeled vehicle showed no damage, while both bikes had front-end damage. The injured bicyclists were conscious but suffered abrasions and contusions. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclists were noted in the report. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers involving vulnerable road users.
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Queens Sedans Crash After Driver Distraction▸Jul 11 - Two sedans collided on Rockaway Freeway. Both drivers suffered head injuries and shock. Police cite driver inattention and traffic control disregard. Impact tore metal and left both drivers hurt.
According to the police report, two sedans crashed on Rockaway Freeway in Queens at midnight. A 54-year-old unlicensed man drove east in a Dodge sedan. A 21-year-old licensed woman drove north in a Nissan sedan. The Dodge was struck on its right side doors; the Nissan took damage to its left front bumper. Both drivers suffered head injuries and shock, reporting pain and nausea. Police list driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with disregard for traffic control. The report highlights these driver errors as central to the crash. No other contributing factors are noted.
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Dump Truck Backing Hits Pedestrian in Queens▸Jul 10 - A dump truck backed unsafely on Rockaway Beach Boulevard and struck a 60-year-old man. The pedestrian suffered chest injuries. Driver inattention and unsafe backing caused the crash. Systemic risk remains high.
According to the police report, a dump truck traveling west on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens was backing up when it struck a 60-year-old male pedestrian. The impact occurred at the truck's right rear bumper, damaging the right rear quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained internal chest injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as driver errors that directly contributed to the crash. The pedestrian's actions were described as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but no fault was assigned to the victim. The driver was licensed and operating a 2012 Mack truck. This crash highlights the danger of unsafe backing and distracted driving in city streets.
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Bus Rear-Ends Bicyclist on Rockaway Beach Boulevard▸Jul 8 - A bus struck a bicyclist from behind on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens. The cyclist suffered back injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. Police cited the bus driver's failure to maintain safe distance as the primary cause of the crash.
According to the police report, at 10:30 AM on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens, a 2023 Nova bus was entering a parked position when it collided with a westbound bicyclist. The point of impact was the bus's right front bumper striking the center back end of the bike. The bicyclist, a 59-year-old female, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the bus driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the cyclist. The bicyclist was not cited with any contributing factors. The bus driver was licensed in New York and female. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in maintaining proper following distance near vulnerable road users.
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Taxi Side-Impacts Sedan During Improper Turn▸Jul 5 - A sedan making an improper U-turn was struck on its right front bumper by a southbound taxi hitting its left side doors. The sedan’s right rear passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash, conscious but seriously hurt in the Queens crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:00 AM in Queens near Beach 67 Street. A sedan traveling southwest was making a U-turn when it was struck on the right front bumper by a taxi traveling straight south. The taxi impacted the sedan’s left side doors. The report cites "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan driver. The injured party was a 35-year-old male occupant seated in the right rear passenger position of the sedan. He was conscious but suffered back injuries and whiplash. He was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The taxi driver was licensed in New York, while the sedan driver held a Florida license. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper turning maneuvers in vehicle interactions.
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Sedan Driver Injured as Bus Strikes Parked Car▸Jun 29 - A westbound MTA bus hit a parked sedan on Rockaway Beach Boulevard. The 25-year-old sedan driver suffered shoulder injuries. Police cite driver inexperience. The bus’s right doors and sedan’s front panel were damaged.
According to the police report, a westbound MTA bus struck a parked sedan on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens at 9:06. The sedan’s 25-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining contusions and upper arm shoulder injuries. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as the contributing factor. The sedan was hit on its left front quarter panel, while the bus sustained damage to its right side doors. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted. The crash highlights the risk posed by driver inexperience in city traffic.
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SUV Turning Left Strikes Eastbound Bicyclist▸Jun 27 - A 60-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a 2021 Jeep SUV making a left turn struck her on Beach 144 Street in Queens. The impact hit the bike’s left side, causing shoulder and arm injuries. Driver inattention was cited as a factor.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Beach 144 Street in Queens at 17:32. A 2021 Jeep SUV, driven by a licensed male driver traveling south and making a left turn, collided with a 60-year-old female bicyclist traveling eastbound straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end hitting the left side doors of the bicycle. The bicyclist sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries, including contusions and bruises, but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The driver’s failure to maintain attention while executing the turn directly led to the collision and the bicyclist’s injuries.
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Queens SUV Collision Injures 66-Year-Old Driver▸Jun 25 - Two SUVs collided on Beach 95 Street in Queens. A 66-year-old male driver suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor, highlighting driver error in this serious crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:15 on Beach 95 Street in Queens involving two station wagons/SUVs traveling south and east. The 66-year-old male driver, an occupant of one SUV, sustained abrasions to his face and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the collision. Vehicle damage was noted on the center front end of one SUV and the left rear bumper of the other, indicating a significant impact. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing behaviors by the injured driver. The licensed drivers were operating their vehicles straight ahead when the collision happened, underscoring the role of excessive speed in causing this crash.
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Distracted SUV Strikes Bicyclist on Rockaway Point▸Jun 23 - A distracted SUV driver made a U-turn and collided with a westbound bicyclist on Rockaway Point Boulevard. The cyclist, helmeted and conscious, suffered back contusions. The impact occurred at the center rear of the bike and front of the SUV.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Rockaway Point Boulevard in Queens. The SUV driver, traveling west and going straight ahead, was cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction. The bicyclist, also heading west, was making a U-turn when the collision happened. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the SUV. The 35-year-old male bicyclist, wearing a helmet, sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing factors related to the bicyclist. The driver’s distraction was the primary cause of the crash, highlighting the systemic danger posed by inattentive vehicle operators to vulnerable road users.
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SUVs Collide on Shore Front Parkway; Driver Hurt▸Jun 22 - Two SUVs crashed in Queens. A 40-year-old driver suffered a head abrasion. Police cite alcohol and vehicle error. Both vehicles damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, two SUVs collided at 98-20 Shore Front Parkway in Queens at 21:10. The 40-year-old male driver of a BMW SUV was injured, sustaining a head abrasion but remained conscious and restrained. The impact struck the BMW's center front and the Jeep's left rear bumper. Police list 'Other Vehicular' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors, pointing to driver error and impairment. Both vehicles were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report highlights the dangers of impaired and faulty vehicle operation.
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Distracted Driver Rear-Ends SUV in Queens▸Jun 21 - A sedan traveling east rear-ended a stopped SUV on Beach Channel Drive. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as causes. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage respectively.
According to the police report, at 8:05 AM on Beach Channel Drive in Queens, a sedan traveling east collided with the rear of a stopped SUV. The sedan's driver, a 52-year-old male, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan sustained center front end damage, while the SUV was damaged at its center back end. The report does not indicate any victim fault or pedestrian involvement, focusing solely on the sedan driver's errors leading to the collision.
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Sedan Driver Injured in Queens Collision▸Jun 14 - A 32-year-old man driving a sedan suffered a head injury and minor bleeding after a crash on Beach Channel Drive in Queens. The collision involved multiple parked vehicles and was caused by driver inattention, according to the police report.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:23 on Beach Channel Drive in Queens. The injured party was a 32-year-old male sedan driver who sustained a head injury and minor bleeding, experiencing shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The crash involved a 2019 Toyota sedan traveling east that struck two parked vehicles: a 2023 Dodge van and a 2014 Honda sedan. The Toyota sedan's point of impact was the right front bumper, damaging the center front end, while the parked vehicles sustained damage to their rear bumpers. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.
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Sedans Collide on Rockaway Freeway, Three Hurt▸Jun 3 - Two sedans slammed head-on, then struck a third. Three people injured. Police cite driver inattention and tailgating. All occupants conscious, belted. Metal twisted. Neck, head, and shoulder injuries marked the scene.
Three people were injured when two sedans collided head-on and then struck a third sedan on Rockaway Freeway in Queens. According to the police report, the crash happened at 3:43 PM and involved driver inattention and following too closely. A 38-year-old woman driving one sedan suffered head injuries and whiplash. A 33-year-old man riding as a front passenger sustained shoulder and whiplash injuries. A 57-year-old male driver had neck injuries and whiplash. All were conscious, wore lap belts, and were not ejected. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report does not attribute fault to the victims.
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Distracted Sedan Slams Cyclist on Rockaway Beach▸May 8 - A sedan driver, distracted and inattentive, struck a 58-year-old woman on a bike. She suffered back pain and shock. The bike’s front end and the sedan’s undercarriage were damaged. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens hit a westbound bicyclist at 11:25 p.m. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the cause for the crash. The 58-year-old woman on the bike was injured, suffering back pain and shock. Her bike’s front end was damaged, and the sedan’s undercarriage took the impact. The bicyclist was licensed and riding straight ahead. No contributing factors were attributed to her. The police report highlights the driver’s distraction as the key factor in this crash.
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SUVs Collide in Queens Due to Yield Failures▸Apr 15 - Two SUVs collided on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens. The female driver suffered neck injuries from the impact. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and improper turning as the cause. Both vehicles struck front bumpers, one with visible damage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:52 AM on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens. Two station wagons/SUVs collided, involving a male driver traveling south going straight ahead and a female driver traveling north who was turning improperly. The female driver was injured, sustaining neck injuries described as whiplash and classified with injury severity 3. The report highlights 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factors. The female driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Vehicle damage was noted on the right front bumper of the female driver's SUV, while the male driver's vehicle showed no damage. The collision points were the left front bumper of the male-driven SUV and the right front bumper of the female-driven SUV.
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SUV Collision Injures Child Passenger in Queens▸Mar 16 - A 5-year-old boy suffered head abrasions as an SUV struck an object or obstacle on Rockaway Freeway. The vehicle's front center end was damaged. Driver inattention and limited view contributed to the crash, according to the police report.
According to the police report, a 2016 Nissan SUV traveling east on Rockaway Freeway in Queens struck an obstacle or object, damaging the vehicle's center front end. The driver, a licensed male, was going straight ahead when the collision occurred at 14:05. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. A 5-year-old male occupant seated in the right rear passenger position was injured, sustaining head abrasions. The child was conscious and restrained with a child safety device, and the airbag deployed. The report does not indicate any fault or error by the child passenger. The crash highlights the dangers posed by limited visibility and driver distraction in vehicle operation.
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Sedans Collide in Queens After Traffic Control Ignored▸Mar 8 - Two sedans crashed on Beach 94 Street. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. One driver, unlicensed, suffered whole-body injuries. Impact was severe. Systemic danger clear. Signals ignored. Harm followed.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 8:58 AM on Beach 94 Street in Queens. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. The unlicensed male driver of a Jeep sedan, heading north, struck the left side doors of a Honda sedan traveling east. The Jeep driver sustained contusions and injuries to his entire body. The air bag deployed. Police cited 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No victim actions contributed. The crash shows the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and drive without a license.
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Bus Slams Into SUV on Rockaway Freeway▸Mar 1 - A bus hit an SUV’s left side in Queens. The SUV driver and a 12-year-old girl suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police blamed driver distraction. The crash shows the danger when large vehicles collide.
According to the police report, a bus traveling west on Rockaway Freeway struck the left side doors of a southbound Nissan SUV at Beach 87 Street in Queens. The SUV carried a 66-year-old woman driving and a 12-year-old girl in the rear seat. Both suffered head injuries; the girl also had whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained. The bus driver was licensed and going straight. Police cited driver inattention or distraction as the cause. No contributing behaviors were listed for the SUV occupants. The impact and injuries highlight the risks when driver distraction leads to crashes between large vehicles and passenger cars.
Jul 11 - A multi-wheeled parks department vehicle making a right turn struck two westbound bicyclists on Shore Front Parkway. Both cyclists were ejected and suffered head and face injuries. Driver inattention was cited as the contributing factor in the crash.
According to the police report, at 11:08 a.m. on Shore Front Parkway, a multi-wheeled vehicle operated by the parks department was making a right turn eastbound when it collided with two westbound bicyclists. Both bicyclists, aged 60 and 61, were ejected from their bikes and sustained injuries to the head and face, respectively. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The multi-wheeled vehicle showed no damage, while both bikes had front-end damage. The injured bicyclists were conscious but suffered abrasions and contusions. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclists were noted in the report. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers involving vulnerable road users.
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Queens Sedans Crash After Driver Distraction▸Jul 11 - Two sedans collided on Rockaway Freeway. Both drivers suffered head injuries and shock. Police cite driver inattention and traffic control disregard. Impact tore metal and left both drivers hurt.
According to the police report, two sedans crashed on Rockaway Freeway in Queens at midnight. A 54-year-old unlicensed man drove east in a Dodge sedan. A 21-year-old licensed woman drove north in a Nissan sedan. The Dodge was struck on its right side doors; the Nissan took damage to its left front bumper. Both drivers suffered head injuries and shock, reporting pain and nausea. Police list driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with disregard for traffic control. The report highlights these driver errors as central to the crash. No other contributing factors are noted.
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Dump Truck Backing Hits Pedestrian in Queens▸Jul 10 - A dump truck backed unsafely on Rockaway Beach Boulevard and struck a 60-year-old man. The pedestrian suffered chest injuries. Driver inattention and unsafe backing caused the crash. Systemic risk remains high.
According to the police report, a dump truck traveling west on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens was backing up when it struck a 60-year-old male pedestrian. The impact occurred at the truck's right rear bumper, damaging the right rear quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained internal chest injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as driver errors that directly contributed to the crash. The pedestrian's actions were described as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but no fault was assigned to the victim. The driver was licensed and operating a 2012 Mack truck. This crash highlights the danger of unsafe backing and distracted driving in city streets.
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Bus Rear-Ends Bicyclist on Rockaway Beach Boulevard▸Jul 8 - A bus struck a bicyclist from behind on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens. The cyclist suffered back injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. Police cited the bus driver's failure to maintain safe distance as the primary cause of the crash.
According to the police report, at 10:30 AM on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens, a 2023 Nova bus was entering a parked position when it collided with a westbound bicyclist. The point of impact was the bus's right front bumper striking the center back end of the bike. The bicyclist, a 59-year-old female, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the bus driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the cyclist. The bicyclist was not cited with any contributing factors. The bus driver was licensed in New York and female. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in maintaining proper following distance near vulnerable road users.
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Taxi Side-Impacts Sedan During Improper Turn▸Jul 5 - A sedan making an improper U-turn was struck on its right front bumper by a southbound taxi hitting its left side doors. The sedan’s right rear passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash, conscious but seriously hurt in the Queens crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:00 AM in Queens near Beach 67 Street. A sedan traveling southwest was making a U-turn when it was struck on the right front bumper by a taxi traveling straight south. The taxi impacted the sedan’s left side doors. The report cites "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan driver. The injured party was a 35-year-old male occupant seated in the right rear passenger position of the sedan. He was conscious but suffered back injuries and whiplash. He was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The taxi driver was licensed in New York, while the sedan driver held a Florida license. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper turning maneuvers in vehicle interactions.
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Sedan Driver Injured as Bus Strikes Parked Car▸Jun 29 - A westbound MTA bus hit a parked sedan on Rockaway Beach Boulevard. The 25-year-old sedan driver suffered shoulder injuries. Police cite driver inexperience. The bus’s right doors and sedan’s front panel were damaged.
According to the police report, a westbound MTA bus struck a parked sedan on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens at 9:06. The sedan’s 25-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining contusions and upper arm shoulder injuries. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as the contributing factor. The sedan was hit on its left front quarter panel, while the bus sustained damage to its right side doors. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted. The crash highlights the risk posed by driver inexperience in city traffic.
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SUV Turning Left Strikes Eastbound Bicyclist▸Jun 27 - A 60-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a 2021 Jeep SUV making a left turn struck her on Beach 144 Street in Queens. The impact hit the bike’s left side, causing shoulder and arm injuries. Driver inattention was cited as a factor.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Beach 144 Street in Queens at 17:32. A 2021 Jeep SUV, driven by a licensed male driver traveling south and making a left turn, collided with a 60-year-old female bicyclist traveling eastbound straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end hitting the left side doors of the bicycle. The bicyclist sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries, including contusions and bruises, but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The driver’s failure to maintain attention while executing the turn directly led to the collision and the bicyclist’s injuries.
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Queens SUV Collision Injures 66-Year-Old Driver▸Jun 25 - Two SUVs collided on Beach 95 Street in Queens. A 66-year-old male driver suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor, highlighting driver error in this serious crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:15 on Beach 95 Street in Queens involving two station wagons/SUVs traveling south and east. The 66-year-old male driver, an occupant of one SUV, sustained abrasions to his face and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the collision. Vehicle damage was noted on the center front end of one SUV and the left rear bumper of the other, indicating a significant impact. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing behaviors by the injured driver. The licensed drivers were operating their vehicles straight ahead when the collision happened, underscoring the role of excessive speed in causing this crash.
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Distracted SUV Strikes Bicyclist on Rockaway Point▸Jun 23 - A distracted SUV driver made a U-turn and collided with a westbound bicyclist on Rockaway Point Boulevard. The cyclist, helmeted and conscious, suffered back contusions. The impact occurred at the center rear of the bike and front of the SUV.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Rockaway Point Boulevard in Queens. The SUV driver, traveling west and going straight ahead, was cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction. The bicyclist, also heading west, was making a U-turn when the collision happened. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the SUV. The 35-year-old male bicyclist, wearing a helmet, sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing factors related to the bicyclist. The driver’s distraction was the primary cause of the crash, highlighting the systemic danger posed by inattentive vehicle operators to vulnerable road users.
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SUVs Collide on Shore Front Parkway; Driver Hurt▸Jun 22 - Two SUVs crashed in Queens. A 40-year-old driver suffered a head abrasion. Police cite alcohol and vehicle error. Both vehicles damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, two SUVs collided at 98-20 Shore Front Parkway in Queens at 21:10. The 40-year-old male driver of a BMW SUV was injured, sustaining a head abrasion but remained conscious and restrained. The impact struck the BMW's center front and the Jeep's left rear bumper. Police list 'Other Vehicular' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors, pointing to driver error and impairment. Both vehicles were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report highlights the dangers of impaired and faulty vehicle operation.
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Distracted Driver Rear-Ends SUV in Queens▸Jun 21 - A sedan traveling east rear-ended a stopped SUV on Beach Channel Drive. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as causes. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage respectively.
According to the police report, at 8:05 AM on Beach Channel Drive in Queens, a sedan traveling east collided with the rear of a stopped SUV. The sedan's driver, a 52-year-old male, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan sustained center front end damage, while the SUV was damaged at its center back end. The report does not indicate any victim fault or pedestrian involvement, focusing solely on the sedan driver's errors leading to the collision.
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Sedan Driver Injured in Queens Collision▸Jun 14 - A 32-year-old man driving a sedan suffered a head injury and minor bleeding after a crash on Beach Channel Drive in Queens. The collision involved multiple parked vehicles and was caused by driver inattention, according to the police report.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:23 on Beach Channel Drive in Queens. The injured party was a 32-year-old male sedan driver who sustained a head injury and minor bleeding, experiencing shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The crash involved a 2019 Toyota sedan traveling east that struck two parked vehicles: a 2023 Dodge van and a 2014 Honda sedan. The Toyota sedan's point of impact was the right front bumper, damaging the center front end, while the parked vehicles sustained damage to their rear bumpers. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.
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Sedans Collide on Rockaway Freeway, Three Hurt▸Jun 3 - Two sedans slammed head-on, then struck a third. Three people injured. Police cite driver inattention and tailgating. All occupants conscious, belted. Metal twisted. Neck, head, and shoulder injuries marked the scene.
Three people were injured when two sedans collided head-on and then struck a third sedan on Rockaway Freeway in Queens. According to the police report, the crash happened at 3:43 PM and involved driver inattention and following too closely. A 38-year-old woman driving one sedan suffered head injuries and whiplash. A 33-year-old man riding as a front passenger sustained shoulder and whiplash injuries. A 57-year-old male driver had neck injuries and whiplash. All were conscious, wore lap belts, and were not ejected. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report does not attribute fault to the victims.
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Distracted Sedan Slams Cyclist on Rockaway Beach▸May 8 - A sedan driver, distracted and inattentive, struck a 58-year-old woman on a bike. She suffered back pain and shock. The bike’s front end and the sedan’s undercarriage were damaged. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens hit a westbound bicyclist at 11:25 p.m. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the cause for the crash. The 58-year-old woman on the bike was injured, suffering back pain and shock. Her bike’s front end was damaged, and the sedan’s undercarriage took the impact. The bicyclist was licensed and riding straight ahead. No contributing factors were attributed to her. The police report highlights the driver’s distraction as the key factor in this crash.
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SUVs Collide in Queens Due to Yield Failures▸Apr 15 - Two SUVs collided on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens. The female driver suffered neck injuries from the impact. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and improper turning as the cause. Both vehicles struck front bumpers, one with visible damage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:52 AM on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens. Two station wagons/SUVs collided, involving a male driver traveling south going straight ahead and a female driver traveling north who was turning improperly. The female driver was injured, sustaining neck injuries described as whiplash and classified with injury severity 3. The report highlights 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factors. The female driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Vehicle damage was noted on the right front bumper of the female driver's SUV, while the male driver's vehicle showed no damage. The collision points were the left front bumper of the male-driven SUV and the right front bumper of the female-driven SUV.
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SUV Collision Injures Child Passenger in Queens▸Mar 16 - A 5-year-old boy suffered head abrasions as an SUV struck an object or obstacle on Rockaway Freeway. The vehicle's front center end was damaged. Driver inattention and limited view contributed to the crash, according to the police report.
According to the police report, a 2016 Nissan SUV traveling east on Rockaway Freeway in Queens struck an obstacle or object, damaging the vehicle's center front end. The driver, a licensed male, was going straight ahead when the collision occurred at 14:05. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. A 5-year-old male occupant seated in the right rear passenger position was injured, sustaining head abrasions. The child was conscious and restrained with a child safety device, and the airbag deployed. The report does not indicate any fault or error by the child passenger. The crash highlights the dangers posed by limited visibility and driver distraction in vehicle operation.
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Sedans Collide in Queens After Traffic Control Ignored▸Mar 8 - Two sedans crashed on Beach 94 Street. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. One driver, unlicensed, suffered whole-body injuries. Impact was severe. Systemic danger clear. Signals ignored. Harm followed.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 8:58 AM on Beach 94 Street in Queens. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. The unlicensed male driver of a Jeep sedan, heading north, struck the left side doors of a Honda sedan traveling east. The Jeep driver sustained contusions and injuries to his entire body. The air bag deployed. Police cited 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No victim actions contributed. The crash shows the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and drive without a license.
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Bus Slams Into SUV on Rockaway Freeway▸Mar 1 - A bus hit an SUV’s left side in Queens. The SUV driver and a 12-year-old girl suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police blamed driver distraction. The crash shows the danger when large vehicles collide.
According to the police report, a bus traveling west on Rockaway Freeway struck the left side doors of a southbound Nissan SUV at Beach 87 Street in Queens. The SUV carried a 66-year-old woman driving and a 12-year-old girl in the rear seat. Both suffered head injuries; the girl also had whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained. The bus driver was licensed and going straight. Police cited driver inattention or distraction as the cause. No contributing behaviors were listed for the SUV occupants. The impact and injuries highlight the risks when driver distraction leads to crashes between large vehicles and passenger cars.
Jul 11 - Two sedans collided on Rockaway Freeway. Both drivers suffered head injuries and shock. Police cite driver inattention and traffic control disregard. Impact tore metal and left both drivers hurt.
According to the police report, two sedans crashed on Rockaway Freeway in Queens at midnight. A 54-year-old unlicensed man drove east in a Dodge sedan. A 21-year-old licensed woman drove north in a Nissan sedan. The Dodge was struck on its right side doors; the Nissan took damage to its left front bumper. Both drivers suffered head injuries and shock, reporting pain and nausea. Police list driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with disregard for traffic control. The report highlights these driver errors as central to the crash. No other contributing factors are noted.
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Dump Truck Backing Hits Pedestrian in Queens▸Jul 10 - A dump truck backed unsafely on Rockaway Beach Boulevard and struck a 60-year-old man. The pedestrian suffered chest injuries. Driver inattention and unsafe backing caused the crash. Systemic risk remains high.
According to the police report, a dump truck traveling west on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens was backing up when it struck a 60-year-old male pedestrian. The impact occurred at the truck's right rear bumper, damaging the right rear quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained internal chest injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as driver errors that directly contributed to the crash. The pedestrian's actions were described as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but no fault was assigned to the victim. The driver was licensed and operating a 2012 Mack truck. This crash highlights the danger of unsafe backing and distracted driving in city streets.
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Bus Rear-Ends Bicyclist on Rockaway Beach Boulevard▸Jul 8 - A bus struck a bicyclist from behind on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens. The cyclist suffered back injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. Police cited the bus driver's failure to maintain safe distance as the primary cause of the crash.
According to the police report, at 10:30 AM on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens, a 2023 Nova bus was entering a parked position when it collided with a westbound bicyclist. The point of impact was the bus's right front bumper striking the center back end of the bike. The bicyclist, a 59-year-old female, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the bus driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the cyclist. The bicyclist was not cited with any contributing factors. The bus driver was licensed in New York and female. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in maintaining proper following distance near vulnerable road users.
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Taxi Side-Impacts Sedan During Improper Turn▸Jul 5 - A sedan making an improper U-turn was struck on its right front bumper by a southbound taxi hitting its left side doors. The sedan’s right rear passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash, conscious but seriously hurt in the Queens crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:00 AM in Queens near Beach 67 Street. A sedan traveling southwest was making a U-turn when it was struck on the right front bumper by a taxi traveling straight south. The taxi impacted the sedan’s left side doors. The report cites "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan driver. The injured party was a 35-year-old male occupant seated in the right rear passenger position of the sedan. He was conscious but suffered back injuries and whiplash. He was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The taxi driver was licensed in New York, while the sedan driver held a Florida license. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper turning maneuvers in vehicle interactions.
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Sedan Driver Injured as Bus Strikes Parked Car▸Jun 29 - A westbound MTA bus hit a parked sedan on Rockaway Beach Boulevard. The 25-year-old sedan driver suffered shoulder injuries. Police cite driver inexperience. The bus’s right doors and sedan’s front panel were damaged.
According to the police report, a westbound MTA bus struck a parked sedan on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens at 9:06. The sedan’s 25-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining contusions and upper arm shoulder injuries. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as the contributing factor. The sedan was hit on its left front quarter panel, while the bus sustained damage to its right side doors. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted. The crash highlights the risk posed by driver inexperience in city traffic.
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SUV Turning Left Strikes Eastbound Bicyclist▸Jun 27 - A 60-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a 2021 Jeep SUV making a left turn struck her on Beach 144 Street in Queens. The impact hit the bike’s left side, causing shoulder and arm injuries. Driver inattention was cited as a factor.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Beach 144 Street in Queens at 17:32. A 2021 Jeep SUV, driven by a licensed male driver traveling south and making a left turn, collided with a 60-year-old female bicyclist traveling eastbound straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end hitting the left side doors of the bicycle. The bicyclist sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries, including contusions and bruises, but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The driver’s failure to maintain attention while executing the turn directly led to the collision and the bicyclist’s injuries.
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Queens SUV Collision Injures 66-Year-Old Driver▸Jun 25 - Two SUVs collided on Beach 95 Street in Queens. A 66-year-old male driver suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor, highlighting driver error in this serious crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:15 on Beach 95 Street in Queens involving two station wagons/SUVs traveling south and east. The 66-year-old male driver, an occupant of one SUV, sustained abrasions to his face and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the collision. Vehicle damage was noted on the center front end of one SUV and the left rear bumper of the other, indicating a significant impact. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing behaviors by the injured driver. The licensed drivers were operating their vehicles straight ahead when the collision happened, underscoring the role of excessive speed in causing this crash.
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Distracted SUV Strikes Bicyclist on Rockaway Point▸Jun 23 - A distracted SUV driver made a U-turn and collided with a westbound bicyclist on Rockaway Point Boulevard. The cyclist, helmeted and conscious, suffered back contusions. The impact occurred at the center rear of the bike and front of the SUV.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Rockaway Point Boulevard in Queens. The SUV driver, traveling west and going straight ahead, was cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction. The bicyclist, also heading west, was making a U-turn when the collision happened. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the SUV. The 35-year-old male bicyclist, wearing a helmet, sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing factors related to the bicyclist. The driver’s distraction was the primary cause of the crash, highlighting the systemic danger posed by inattentive vehicle operators to vulnerable road users.
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SUVs Collide on Shore Front Parkway; Driver Hurt▸Jun 22 - Two SUVs crashed in Queens. A 40-year-old driver suffered a head abrasion. Police cite alcohol and vehicle error. Both vehicles damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, two SUVs collided at 98-20 Shore Front Parkway in Queens at 21:10. The 40-year-old male driver of a BMW SUV was injured, sustaining a head abrasion but remained conscious and restrained. The impact struck the BMW's center front and the Jeep's left rear bumper. Police list 'Other Vehicular' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors, pointing to driver error and impairment. Both vehicles were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report highlights the dangers of impaired and faulty vehicle operation.
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Distracted Driver Rear-Ends SUV in Queens▸Jun 21 - A sedan traveling east rear-ended a stopped SUV on Beach Channel Drive. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as causes. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage respectively.
According to the police report, at 8:05 AM on Beach Channel Drive in Queens, a sedan traveling east collided with the rear of a stopped SUV. The sedan's driver, a 52-year-old male, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan sustained center front end damage, while the SUV was damaged at its center back end. The report does not indicate any victim fault or pedestrian involvement, focusing solely on the sedan driver's errors leading to the collision.
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Sedan Driver Injured in Queens Collision▸Jun 14 - A 32-year-old man driving a sedan suffered a head injury and minor bleeding after a crash on Beach Channel Drive in Queens. The collision involved multiple parked vehicles and was caused by driver inattention, according to the police report.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:23 on Beach Channel Drive in Queens. The injured party was a 32-year-old male sedan driver who sustained a head injury and minor bleeding, experiencing shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The crash involved a 2019 Toyota sedan traveling east that struck two parked vehicles: a 2023 Dodge van and a 2014 Honda sedan. The Toyota sedan's point of impact was the right front bumper, damaging the center front end, while the parked vehicles sustained damage to their rear bumpers. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.
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Sedans Collide on Rockaway Freeway, Three Hurt▸Jun 3 - Two sedans slammed head-on, then struck a third. Three people injured. Police cite driver inattention and tailgating. All occupants conscious, belted. Metal twisted. Neck, head, and shoulder injuries marked the scene.
Three people were injured when two sedans collided head-on and then struck a third sedan on Rockaway Freeway in Queens. According to the police report, the crash happened at 3:43 PM and involved driver inattention and following too closely. A 38-year-old woman driving one sedan suffered head injuries and whiplash. A 33-year-old man riding as a front passenger sustained shoulder and whiplash injuries. A 57-year-old male driver had neck injuries and whiplash. All were conscious, wore lap belts, and were not ejected. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report does not attribute fault to the victims.
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Distracted Sedan Slams Cyclist on Rockaway Beach▸May 8 - A sedan driver, distracted and inattentive, struck a 58-year-old woman on a bike. She suffered back pain and shock. The bike’s front end and the sedan’s undercarriage were damaged. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens hit a westbound bicyclist at 11:25 p.m. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the cause for the crash. The 58-year-old woman on the bike was injured, suffering back pain and shock. Her bike’s front end was damaged, and the sedan’s undercarriage took the impact. The bicyclist was licensed and riding straight ahead. No contributing factors were attributed to her. The police report highlights the driver’s distraction as the key factor in this crash.
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SUVs Collide in Queens Due to Yield Failures▸Apr 15 - Two SUVs collided on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens. The female driver suffered neck injuries from the impact. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and improper turning as the cause. Both vehicles struck front bumpers, one with visible damage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:52 AM on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens. Two station wagons/SUVs collided, involving a male driver traveling south going straight ahead and a female driver traveling north who was turning improperly. The female driver was injured, sustaining neck injuries described as whiplash and classified with injury severity 3. The report highlights 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factors. The female driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Vehicle damage was noted on the right front bumper of the female driver's SUV, while the male driver's vehicle showed no damage. The collision points were the left front bumper of the male-driven SUV and the right front bumper of the female-driven SUV.
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SUV Collision Injures Child Passenger in Queens▸Mar 16 - A 5-year-old boy suffered head abrasions as an SUV struck an object or obstacle on Rockaway Freeway. The vehicle's front center end was damaged. Driver inattention and limited view contributed to the crash, according to the police report.
According to the police report, a 2016 Nissan SUV traveling east on Rockaway Freeway in Queens struck an obstacle or object, damaging the vehicle's center front end. The driver, a licensed male, was going straight ahead when the collision occurred at 14:05. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. A 5-year-old male occupant seated in the right rear passenger position was injured, sustaining head abrasions. The child was conscious and restrained with a child safety device, and the airbag deployed. The report does not indicate any fault or error by the child passenger. The crash highlights the dangers posed by limited visibility and driver distraction in vehicle operation.
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Sedans Collide in Queens After Traffic Control Ignored▸Mar 8 - Two sedans crashed on Beach 94 Street. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. One driver, unlicensed, suffered whole-body injuries. Impact was severe. Systemic danger clear. Signals ignored. Harm followed.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 8:58 AM on Beach 94 Street in Queens. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. The unlicensed male driver of a Jeep sedan, heading north, struck the left side doors of a Honda sedan traveling east. The Jeep driver sustained contusions and injuries to his entire body. The air bag deployed. Police cited 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No victim actions contributed. The crash shows the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and drive without a license.
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Bus Slams Into SUV on Rockaway Freeway▸Mar 1 - A bus hit an SUV’s left side in Queens. The SUV driver and a 12-year-old girl suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police blamed driver distraction. The crash shows the danger when large vehicles collide.
According to the police report, a bus traveling west on Rockaway Freeway struck the left side doors of a southbound Nissan SUV at Beach 87 Street in Queens. The SUV carried a 66-year-old woman driving and a 12-year-old girl in the rear seat. Both suffered head injuries; the girl also had whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained. The bus driver was licensed and going straight. Police cited driver inattention or distraction as the cause. No contributing behaviors were listed for the SUV occupants. The impact and injuries highlight the risks when driver distraction leads to crashes between large vehicles and passenger cars.
Jul 10 - A dump truck backed unsafely on Rockaway Beach Boulevard and struck a 60-year-old man. The pedestrian suffered chest injuries. Driver inattention and unsafe backing caused the crash. Systemic risk remains high.
According to the police report, a dump truck traveling west on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens was backing up when it struck a 60-year-old male pedestrian. The impact occurred at the truck's right rear bumper, damaging the right rear quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained internal chest injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as driver errors that directly contributed to the crash. The pedestrian's actions were described as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but no fault was assigned to the victim. The driver was licensed and operating a 2012 Mack truck. This crash highlights the danger of unsafe backing and distracted driving in city streets.
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Bus Rear-Ends Bicyclist on Rockaway Beach Boulevard▸Jul 8 - A bus struck a bicyclist from behind on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens. The cyclist suffered back injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. Police cited the bus driver's failure to maintain safe distance as the primary cause of the crash.
According to the police report, at 10:30 AM on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens, a 2023 Nova bus was entering a parked position when it collided with a westbound bicyclist. The point of impact was the bus's right front bumper striking the center back end of the bike. The bicyclist, a 59-year-old female, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the bus driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the cyclist. The bicyclist was not cited with any contributing factors. The bus driver was licensed in New York and female. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in maintaining proper following distance near vulnerable road users.
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Taxi Side-Impacts Sedan During Improper Turn▸Jul 5 - A sedan making an improper U-turn was struck on its right front bumper by a southbound taxi hitting its left side doors. The sedan’s right rear passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash, conscious but seriously hurt in the Queens crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:00 AM in Queens near Beach 67 Street. A sedan traveling southwest was making a U-turn when it was struck on the right front bumper by a taxi traveling straight south. The taxi impacted the sedan’s left side doors. The report cites "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan driver. The injured party was a 35-year-old male occupant seated in the right rear passenger position of the sedan. He was conscious but suffered back injuries and whiplash. He was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The taxi driver was licensed in New York, while the sedan driver held a Florida license. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper turning maneuvers in vehicle interactions.
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Sedan Driver Injured as Bus Strikes Parked Car▸Jun 29 - A westbound MTA bus hit a parked sedan on Rockaway Beach Boulevard. The 25-year-old sedan driver suffered shoulder injuries. Police cite driver inexperience. The bus’s right doors and sedan’s front panel were damaged.
According to the police report, a westbound MTA bus struck a parked sedan on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens at 9:06. The sedan’s 25-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining contusions and upper arm shoulder injuries. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as the contributing factor. The sedan was hit on its left front quarter panel, while the bus sustained damage to its right side doors. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted. The crash highlights the risk posed by driver inexperience in city traffic.
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SUV Turning Left Strikes Eastbound Bicyclist▸Jun 27 - A 60-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a 2021 Jeep SUV making a left turn struck her on Beach 144 Street in Queens. The impact hit the bike’s left side, causing shoulder and arm injuries. Driver inattention was cited as a factor.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Beach 144 Street in Queens at 17:32. A 2021 Jeep SUV, driven by a licensed male driver traveling south and making a left turn, collided with a 60-year-old female bicyclist traveling eastbound straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end hitting the left side doors of the bicycle. The bicyclist sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries, including contusions and bruises, but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The driver’s failure to maintain attention while executing the turn directly led to the collision and the bicyclist’s injuries.
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Queens SUV Collision Injures 66-Year-Old Driver▸Jun 25 - Two SUVs collided on Beach 95 Street in Queens. A 66-year-old male driver suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor, highlighting driver error in this serious crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:15 on Beach 95 Street in Queens involving two station wagons/SUVs traveling south and east. The 66-year-old male driver, an occupant of one SUV, sustained abrasions to his face and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the collision. Vehicle damage was noted on the center front end of one SUV and the left rear bumper of the other, indicating a significant impact. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing behaviors by the injured driver. The licensed drivers were operating their vehicles straight ahead when the collision happened, underscoring the role of excessive speed in causing this crash.
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Distracted SUV Strikes Bicyclist on Rockaway Point▸Jun 23 - A distracted SUV driver made a U-turn and collided with a westbound bicyclist on Rockaway Point Boulevard. The cyclist, helmeted and conscious, suffered back contusions. The impact occurred at the center rear of the bike and front of the SUV.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Rockaway Point Boulevard in Queens. The SUV driver, traveling west and going straight ahead, was cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction. The bicyclist, also heading west, was making a U-turn when the collision happened. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the SUV. The 35-year-old male bicyclist, wearing a helmet, sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing factors related to the bicyclist. The driver’s distraction was the primary cause of the crash, highlighting the systemic danger posed by inattentive vehicle operators to vulnerable road users.
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SUVs Collide on Shore Front Parkway; Driver Hurt▸Jun 22 - Two SUVs crashed in Queens. A 40-year-old driver suffered a head abrasion. Police cite alcohol and vehicle error. Both vehicles damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, two SUVs collided at 98-20 Shore Front Parkway in Queens at 21:10. The 40-year-old male driver of a BMW SUV was injured, sustaining a head abrasion but remained conscious and restrained. The impact struck the BMW's center front and the Jeep's left rear bumper. Police list 'Other Vehicular' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors, pointing to driver error and impairment. Both vehicles were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report highlights the dangers of impaired and faulty vehicle operation.
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Distracted Driver Rear-Ends SUV in Queens▸Jun 21 - A sedan traveling east rear-ended a stopped SUV on Beach Channel Drive. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as causes. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage respectively.
According to the police report, at 8:05 AM on Beach Channel Drive in Queens, a sedan traveling east collided with the rear of a stopped SUV. The sedan's driver, a 52-year-old male, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan sustained center front end damage, while the SUV was damaged at its center back end. The report does not indicate any victim fault or pedestrian involvement, focusing solely on the sedan driver's errors leading to the collision.
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Sedan Driver Injured in Queens Collision▸Jun 14 - A 32-year-old man driving a sedan suffered a head injury and minor bleeding after a crash on Beach Channel Drive in Queens. The collision involved multiple parked vehicles and was caused by driver inattention, according to the police report.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:23 on Beach Channel Drive in Queens. The injured party was a 32-year-old male sedan driver who sustained a head injury and minor bleeding, experiencing shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The crash involved a 2019 Toyota sedan traveling east that struck two parked vehicles: a 2023 Dodge van and a 2014 Honda sedan. The Toyota sedan's point of impact was the right front bumper, damaging the center front end, while the parked vehicles sustained damage to their rear bumpers. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.
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Sedans Collide on Rockaway Freeway, Three Hurt▸Jun 3 - Two sedans slammed head-on, then struck a third. Three people injured. Police cite driver inattention and tailgating. All occupants conscious, belted. Metal twisted. Neck, head, and shoulder injuries marked the scene.
Three people were injured when two sedans collided head-on and then struck a third sedan on Rockaway Freeway in Queens. According to the police report, the crash happened at 3:43 PM and involved driver inattention and following too closely. A 38-year-old woman driving one sedan suffered head injuries and whiplash. A 33-year-old man riding as a front passenger sustained shoulder and whiplash injuries. A 57-year-old male driver had neck injuries and whiplash. All were conscious, wore lap belts, and were not ejected. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report does not attribute fault to the victims.
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Distracted Sedan Slams Cyclist on Rockaway Beach▸May 8 - A sedan driver, distracted and inattentive, struck a 58-year-old woman on a bike. She suffered back pain and shock. The bike’s front end and the sedan’s undercarriage were damaged. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens hit a westbound bicyclist at 11:25 p.m. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the cause for the crash. The 58-year-old woman on the bike was injured, suffering back pain and shock. Her bike’s front end was damaged, and the sedan’s undercarriage took the impact. The bicyclist was licensed and riding straight ahead. No contributing factors were attributed to her. The police report highlights the driver’s distraction as the key factor in this crash.
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SUVs Collide in Queens Due to Yield Failures▸Apr 15 - Two SUVs collided on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens. The female driver suffered neck injuries from the impact. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and improper turning as the cause. Both vehicles struck front bumpers, one with visible damage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:52 AM on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens. Two station wagons/SUVs collided, involving a male driver traveling south going straight ahead and a female driver traveling north who was turning improperly. The female driver was injured, sustaining neck injuries described as whiplash and classified with injury severity 3. The report highlights 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factors. The female driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Vehicle damage was noted on the right front bumper of the female driver's SUV, while the male driver's vehicle showed no damage. The collision points were the left front bumper of the male-driven SUV and the right front bumper of the female-driven SUV.
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SUV Collision Injures Child Passenger in Queens▸Mar 16 - A 5-year-old boy suffered head abrasions as an SUV struck an object or obstacle on Rockaway Freeway. The vehicle's front center end was damaged. Driver inattention and limited view contributed to the crash, according to the police report.
According to the police report, a 2016 Nissan SUV traveling east on Rockaway Freeway in Queens struck an obstacle or object, damaging the vehicle's center front end. The driver, a licensed male, was going straight ahead when the collision occurred at 14:05. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. A 5-year-old male occupant seated in the right rear passenger position was injured, sustaining head abrasions. The child was conscious and restrained with a child safety device, and the airbag deployed. The report does not indicate any fault or error by the child passenger. The crash highlights the dangers posed by limited visibility and driver distraction in vehicle operation.
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Sedans Collide in Queens After Traffic Control Ignored▸Mar 8 - Two sedans crashed on Beach 94 Street. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. One driver, unlicensed, suffered whole-body injuries. Impact was severe. Systemic danger clear. Signals ignored. Harm followed.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 8:58 AM on Beach 94 Street in Queens. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. The unlicensed male driver of a Jeep sedan, heading north, struck the left side doors of a Honda sedan traveling east. The Jeep driver sustained contusions and injuries to his entire body. The air bag deployed. Police cited 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No victim actions contributed. The crash shows the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and drive without a license.
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Bus Slams Into SUV on Rockaway Freeway▸Mar 1 - A bus hit an SUV’s left side in Queens. The SUV driver and a 12-year-old girl suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police blamed driver distraction. The crash shows the danger when large vehicles collide.
According to the police report, a bus traveling west on Rockaway Freeway struck the left side doors of a southbound Nissan SUV at Beach 87 Street in Queens. The SUV carried a 66-year-old woman driving and a 12-year-old girl in the rear seat. Both suffered head injuries; the girl also had whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained. The bus driver was licensed and going straight. Police cited driver inattention or distraction as the cause. No contributing behaviors were listed for the SUV occupants. The impact and injuries highlight the risks when driver distraction leads to crashes between large vehicles and passenger cars.
Jul 8 - A bus struck a bicyclist from behind on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens. The cyclist suffered back injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. Police cited the bus driver's failure to maintain safe distance as the primary cause of the crash.
According to the police report, at 10:30 AM on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens, a 2023 Nova bus was entering a parked position when it collided with a westbound bicyclist. The point of impact was the bus's right front bumper striking the center back end of the bike. The bicyclist, a 59-year-old female, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the bus driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the cyclist. The bicyclist was not cited with any contributing factors. The bus driver was licensed in New York and female. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in maintaining proper following distance near vulnerable road users.
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Taxi Side-Impacts Sedan During Improper Turn▸Jul 5 - A sedan making an improper U-turn was struck on its right front bumper by a southbound taxi hitting its left side doors. The sedan’s right rear passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash, conscious but seriously hurt in the Queens crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:00 AM in Queens near Beach 67 Street. A sedan traveling southwest was making a U-turn when it was struck on the right front bumper by a taxi traveling straight south. The taxi impacted the sedan’s left side doors. The report cites "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan driver. The injured party was a 35-year-old male occupant seated in the right rear passenger position of the sedan. He was conscious but suffered back injuries and whiplash. He was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The taxi driver was licensed in New York, while the sedan driver held a Florida license. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper turning maneuvers in vehicle interactions.
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Sedan Driver Injured as Bus Strikes Parked Car▸Jun 29 - A westbound MTA bus hit a parked sedan on Rockaway Beach Boulevard. The 25-year-old sedan driver suffered shoulder injuries. Police cite driver inexperience. The bus’s right doors and sedan’s front panel were damaged.
According to the police report, a westbound MTA bus struck a parked sedan on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens at 9:06. The sedan’s 25-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining contusions and upper arm shoulder injuries. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as the contributing factor. The sedan was hit on its left front quarter panel, while the bus sustained damage to its right side doors. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted. The crash highlights the risk posed by driver inexperience in city traffic.
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SUV Turning Left Strikes Eastbound Bicyclist▸Jun 27 - A 60-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a 2021 Jeep SUV making a left turn struck her on Beach 144 Street in Queens. The impact hit the bike’s left side, causing shoulder and arm injuries. Driver inattention was cited as a factor.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Beach 144 Street in Queens at 17:32. A 2021 Jeep SUV, driven by a licensed male driver traveling south and making a left turn, collided with a 60-year-old female bicyclist traveling eastbound straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end hitting the left side doors of the bicycle. The bicyclist sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries, including contusions and bruises, but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The driver’s failure to maintain attention while executing the turn directly led to the collision and the bicyclist’s injuries.
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Queens SUV Collision Injures 66-Year-Old Driver▸Jun 25 - Two SUVs collided on Beach 95 Street in Queens. A 66-year-old male driver suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor, highlighting driver error in this serious crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:15 on Beach 95 Street in Queens involving two station wagons/SUVs traveling south and east. The 66-year-old male driver, an occupant of one SUV, sustained abrasions to his face and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the collision. Vehicle damage was noted on the center front end of one SUV and the left rear bumper of the other, indicating a significant impact. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing behaviors by the injured driver. The licensed drivers were operating their vehicles straight ahead when the collision happened, underscoring the role of excessive speed in causing this crash.
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Distracted SUV Strikes Bicyclist on Rockaway Point▸Jun 23 - A distracted SUV driver made a U-turn and collided with a westbound bicyclist on Rockaway Point Boulevard. The cyclist, helmeted and conscious, suffered back contusions. The impact occurred at the center rear of the bike and front of the SUV.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Rockaway Point Boulevard in Queens. The SUV driver, traveling west and going straight ahead, was cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction. The bicyclist, also heading west, was making a U-turn when the collision happened. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the SUV. The 35-year-old male bicyclist, wearing a helmet, sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing factors related to the bicyclist. The driver’s distraction was the primary cause of the crash, highlighting the systemic danger posed by inattentive vehicle operators to vulnerable road users.
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SUVs Collide on Shore Front Parkway; Driver Hurt▸Jun 22 - Two SUVs crashed in Queens. A 40-year-old driver suffered a head abrasion. Police cite alcohol and vehicle error. Both vehicles damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, two SUVs collided at 98-20 Shore Front Parkway in Queens at 21:10. The 40-year-old male driver of a BMW SUV was injured, sustaining a head abrasion but remained conscious and restrained. The impact struck the BMW's center front and the Jeep's left rear bumper. Police list 'Other Vehicular' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors, pointing to driver error and impairment. Both vehicles were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report highlights the dangers of impaired and faulty vehicle operation.
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Distracted Driver Rear-Ends SUV in Queens▸Jun 21 - A sedan traveling east rear-ended a stopped SUV on Beach Channel Drive. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as causes. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage respectively.
According to the police report, at 8:05 AM on Beach Channel Drive in Queens, a sedan traveling east collided with the rear of a stopped SUV. The sedan's driver, a 52-year-old male, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan sustained center front end damage, while the SUV was damaged at its center back end. The report does not indicate any victim fault or pedestrian involvement, focusing solely on the sedan driver's errors leading to the collision.
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Sedan Driver Injured in Queens Collision▸Jun 14 - A 32-year-old man driving a sedan suffered a head injury and minor bleeding after a crash on Beach Channel Drive in Queens. The collision involved multiple parked vehicles and was caused by driver inattention, according to the police report.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:23 on Beach Channel Drive in Queens. The injured party was a 32-year-old male sedan driver who sustained a head injury and minor bleeding, experiencing shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The crash involved a 2019 Toyota sedan traveling east that struck two parked vehicles: a 2023 Dodge van and a 2014 Honda sedan. The Toyota sedan's point of impact was the right front bumper, damaging the center front end, while the parked vehicles sustained damage to their rear bumpers. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.
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Sedans Collide on Rockaway Freeway, Three Hurt▸Jun 3 - Two sedans slammed head-on, then struck a third. Three people injured. Police cite driver inattention and tailgating. All occupants conscious, belted. Metal twisted. Neck, head, and shoulder injuries marked the scene.
Three people were injured when two sedans collided head-on and then struck a third sedan on Rockaway Freeway in Queens. According to the police report, the crash happened at 3:43 PM and involved driver inattention and following too closely. A 38-year-old woman driving one sedan suffered head injuries and whiplash. A 33-year-old man riding as a front passenger sustained shoulder and whiplash injuries. A 57-year-old male driver had neck injuries and whiplash. All were conscious, wore lap belts, and were not ejected. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report does not attribute fault to the victims.
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Distracted Sedan Slams Cyclist on Rockaway Beach▸May 8 - A sedan driver, distracted and inattentive, struck a 58-year-old woman on a bike. She suffered back pain and shock. The bike’s front end and the sedan’s undercarriage were damaged. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens hit a westbound bicyclist at 11:25 p.m. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the cause for the crash. The 58-year-old woman on the bike was injured, suffering back pain and shock. Her bike’s front end was damaged, and the sedan’s undercarriage took the impact. The bicyclist was licensed and riding straight ahead. No contributing factors were attributed to her. The police report highlights the driver’s distraction as the key factor in this crash.
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SUVs Collide in Queens Due to Yield Failures▸Apr 15 - Two SUVs collided on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens. The female driver suffered neck injuries from the impact. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and improper turning as the cause. Both vehicles struck front bumpers, one with visible damage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:52 AM on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens. Two station wagons/SUVs collided, involving a male driver traveling south going straight ahead and a female driver traveling north who was turning improperly. The female driver was injured, sustaining neck injuries described as whiplash and classified with injury severity 3. The report highlights 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factors. The female driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Vehicle damage was noted on the right front bumper of the female driver's SUV, while the male driver's vehicle showed no damage. The collision points were the left front bumper of the male-driven SUV and the right front bumper of the female-driven SUV.
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SUV Collision Injures Child Passenger in Queens▸Mar 16 - A 5-year-old boy suffered head abrasions as an SUV struck an object or obstacle on Rockaway Freeway. The vehicle's front center end was damaged. Driver inattention and limited view contributed to the crash, according to the police report.
According to the police report, a 2016 Nissan SUV traveling east on Rockaway Freeway in Queens struck an obstacle or object, damaging the vehicle's center front end. The driver, a licensed male, was going straight ahead when the collision occurred at 14:05. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. A 5-year-old male occupant seated in the right rear passenger position was injured, sustaining head abrasions. The child was conscious and restrained with a child safety device, and the airbag deployed. The report does not indicate any fault or error by the child passenger. The crash highlights the dangers posed by limited visibility and driver distraction in vehicle operation.
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Sedans Collide in Queens After Traffic Control Ignored▸Mar 8 - Two sedans crashed on Beach 94 Street. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. One driver, unlicensed, suffered whole-body injuries. Impact was severe. Systemic danger clear. Signals ignored. Harm followed.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 8:58 AM on Beach 94 Street in Queens. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. The unlicensed male driver of a Jeep sedan, heading north, struck the left side doors of a Honda sedan traveling east. The Jeep driver sustained contusions and injuries to his entire body. The air bag deployed. Police cited 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No victim actions contributed. The crash shows the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and drive without a license.
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Bus Slams Into SUV on Rockaway Freeway▸Mar 1 - A bus hit an SUV’s left side in Queens. The SUV driver and a 12-year-old girl suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police blamed driver distraction. The crash shows the danger when large vehicles collide.
According to the police report, a bus traveling west on Rockaway Freeway struck the left side doors of a southbound Nissan SUV at Beach 87 Street in Queens. The SUV carried a 66-year-old woman driving and a 12-year-old girl in the rear seat. Both suffered head injuries; the girl also had whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained. The bus driver was licensed and going straight. Police cited driver inattention or distraction as the cause. No contributing behaviors were listed for the SUV occupants. The impact and injuries highlight the risks when driver distraction leads to crashes between large vehicles and passenger cars.
Jul 5 - A sedan making an improper U-turn was struck on its right front bumper by a southbound taxi hitting its left side doors. The sedan’s right rear passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash, conscious but seriously hurt in the Queens crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:00 AM in Queens near Beach 67 Street. A sedan traveling southwest was making a U-turn when it was struck on the right front bumper by a taxi traveling straight south. The taxi impacted the sedan’s left side doors. The report cites "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan driver. The injured party was a 35-year-old male occupant seated in the right rear passenger position of the sedan. He was conscious but suffered back injuries and whiplash. He was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The taxi driver was licensed in New York, while the sedan driver held a Florida license. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper turning maneuvers in vehicle interactions.
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Sedan Driver Injured as Bus Strikes Parked Car▸Jun 29 - A westbound MTA bus hit a parked sedan on Rockaway Beach Boulevard. The 25-year-old sedan driver suffered shoulder injuries. Police cite driver inexperience. The bus’s right doors and sedan’s front panel were damaged.
According to the police report, a westbound MTA bus struck a parked sedan on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens at 9:06. The sedan’s 25-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining contusions and upper arm shoulder injuries. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as the contributing factor. The sedan was hit on its left front quarter panel, while the bus sustained damage to its right side doors. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted. The crash highlights the risk posed by driver inexperience in city traffic.
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SUV Turning Left Strikes Eastbound Bicyclist▸Jun 27 - A 60-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a 2021 Jeep SUV making a left turn struck her on Beach 144 Street in Queens. The impact hit the bike’s left side, causing shoulder and arm injuries. Driver inattention was cited as a factor.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Beach 144 Street in Queens at 17:32. A 2021 Jeep SUV, driven by a licensed male driver traveling south and making a left turn, collided with a 60-year-old female bicyclist traveling eastbound straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end hitting the left side doors of the bicycle. The bicyclist sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries, including contusions and bruises, but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The driver’s failure to maintain attention while executing the turn directly led to the collision and the bicyclist’s injuries.
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Queens SUV Collision Injures 66-Year-Old Driver▸Jun 25 - Two SUVs collided on Beach 95 Street in Queens. A 66-year-old male driver suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor, highlighting driver error in this serious crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:15 on Beach 95 Street in Queens involving two station wagons/SUVs traveling south and east. The 66-year-old male driver, an occupant of one SUV, sustained abrasions to his face and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the collision. Vehicle damage was noted on the center front end of one SUV and the left rear bumper of the other, indicating a significant impact. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing behaviors by the injured driver. The licensed drivers were operating their vehicles straight ahead when the collision happened, underscoring the role of excessive speed in causing this crash.
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Distracted SUV Strikes Bicyclist on Rockaway Point▸Jun 23 - A distracted SUV driver made a U-turn and collided with a westbound bicyclist on Rockaway Point Boulevard. The cyclist, helmeted and conscious, suffered back contusions. The impact occurred at the center rear of the bike and front of the SUV.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Rockaway Point Boulevard in Queens. The SUV driver, traveling west and going straight ahead, was cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction. The bicyclist, also heading west, was making a U-turn when the collision happened. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the SUV. The 35-year-old male bicyclist, wearing a helmet, sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing factors related to the bicyclist. The driver’s distraction was the primary cause of the crash, highlighting the systemic danger posed by inattentive vehicle operators to vulnerable road users.
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SUVs Collide on Shore Front Parkway; Driver Hurt▸Jun 22 - Two SUVs crashed in Queens. A 40-year-old driver suffered a head abrasion. Police cite alcohol and vehicle error. Both vehicles damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, two SUVs collided at 98-20 Shore Front Parkway in Queens at 21:10. The 40-year-old male driver of a BMW SUV was injured, sustaining a head abrasion but remained conscious and restrained. The impact struck the BMW's center front and the Jeep's left rear bumper. Police list 'Other Vehicular' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors, pointing to driver error and impairment. Both vehicles were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report highlights the dangers of impaired and faulty vehicle operation.
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Distracted Driver Rear-Ends SUV in Queens▸Jun 21 - A sedan traveling east rear-ended a stopped SUV on Beach Channel Drive. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as causes. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage respectively.
According to the police report, at 8:05 AM on Beach Channel Drive in Queens, a sedan traveling east collided with the rear of a stopped SUV. The sedan's driver, a 52-year-old male, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan sustained center front end damage, while the SUV was damaged at its center back end. The report does not indicate any victim fault or pedestrian involvement, focusing solely on the sedan driver's errors leading to the collision.
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Sedan Driver Injured in Queens Collision▸Jun 14 - A 32-year-old man driving a sedan suffered a head injury and minor bleeding after a crash on Beach Channel Drive in Queens. The collision involved multiple parked vehicles and was caused by driver inattention, according to the police report.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:23 on Beach Channel Drive in Queens. The injured party was a 32-year-old male sedan driver who sustained a head injury and minor bleeding, experiencing shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The crash involved a 2019 Toyota sedan traveling east that struck two parked vehicles: a 2023 Dodge van and a 2014 Honda sedan. The Toyota sedan's point of impact was the right front bumper, damaging the center front end, while the parked vehicles sustained damage to their rear bumpers. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.
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Sedans Collide on Rockaway Freeway, Three Hurt▸Jun 3 - Two sedans slammed head-on, then struck a third. Three people injured. Police cite driver inattention and tailgating. All occupants conscious, belted. Metal twisted. Neck, head, and shoulder injuries marked the scene.
Three people were injured when two sedans collided head-on and then struck a third sedan on Rockaway Freeway in Queens. According to the police report, the crash happened at 3:43 PM and involved driver inattention and following too closely. A 38-year-old woman driving one sedan suffered head injuries and whiplash. A 33-year-old man riding as a front passenger sustained shoulder and whiplash injuries. A 57-year-old male driver had neck injuries and whiplash. All were conscious, wore lap belts, and were not ejected. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report does not attribute fault to the victims.
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Distracted Sedan Slams Cyclist on Rockaway Beach▸May 8 - A sedan driver, distracted and inattentive, struck a 58-year-old woman on a bike. She suffered back pain and shock. The bike’s front end and the sedan’s undercarriage were damaged. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens hit a westbound bicyclist at 11:25 p.m. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the cause for the crash. The 58-year-old woman on the bike was injured, suffering back pain and shock. Her bike’s front end was damaged, and the sedan’s undercarriage took the impact. The bicyclist was licensed and riding straight ahead. No contributing factors were attributed to her. The police report highlights the driver’s distraction as the key factor in this crash.
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SUVs Collide in Queens Due to Yield Failures▸Apr 15 - Two SUVs collided on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens. The female driver suffered neck injuries from the impact. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and improper turning as the cause. Both vehicles struck front bumpers, one with visible damage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:52 AM on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens. Two station wagons/SUVs collided, involving a male driver traveling south going straight ahead and a female driver traveling north who was turning improperly. The female driver was injured, sustaining neck injuries described as whiplash and classified with injury severity 3. The report highlights 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factors. The female driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Vehicle damage was noted on the right front bumper of the female driver's SUV, while the male driver's vehicle showed no damage. The collision points were the left front bumper of the male-driven SUV and the right front bumper of the female-driven SUV.
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SUV Collision Injures Child Passenger in Queens▸Mar 16 - A 5-year-old boy suffered head abrasions as an SUV struck an object or obstacle on Rockaway Freeway. The vehicle's front center end was damaged. Driver inattention and limited view contributed to the crash, according to the police report.
According to the police report, a 2016 Nissan SUV traveling east on Rockaway Freeway in Queens struck an obstacle or object, damaging the vehicle's center front end. The driver, a licensed male, was going straight ahead when the collision occurred at 14:05. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. A 5-year-old male occupant seated in the right rear passenger position was injured, sustaining head abrasions. The child was conscious and restrained with a child safety device, and the airbag deployed. The report does not indicate any fault or error by the child passenger. The crash highlights the dangers posed by limited visibility and driver distraction in vehicle operation.
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Sedans Collide in Queens After Traffic Control Ignored▸Mar 8 - Two sedans crashed on Beach 94 Street. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. One driver, unlicensed, suffered whole-body injuries. Impact was severe. Systemic danger clear. Signals ignored. Harm followed.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 8:58 AM on Beach 94 Street in Queens. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. The unlicensed male driver of a Jeep sedan, heading north, struck the left side doors of a Honda sedan traveling east. The Jeep driver sustained contusions and injuries to his entire body. The air bag deployed. Police cited 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No victim actions contributed. The crash shows the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and drive without a license.
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Bus Slams Into SUV on Rockaway Freeway▸Mar 1 - A bus hit an SUV’s left side in Queens. The SUV driver and a 12-year-old girl suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police blamed driver distraction. The crash shows the danger when large vehicles collide.
According to the police report, a bus traveling west on Rockaway Freeway struck the left side doors of a southbound Nissan SUV at Beach 87 Street in Queens. The SUV carried a 66-year-old woman driving and a 12-year-old girl in the rear seat. Both suffered head injuries; the girl also had whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained. The bus driver was licensed and going straight. Police cited driver inattention or distraction as the cause. No contributing behaviors were listed for the SUV occupants. The impact and injuries highlight the risks when driver distraction leads to crashes between large vehicles and passenger cars.
Jun 29 - A westbound MTA bus hit a parked sedan on Rockaway Beach Boulevard. The 25-year-old sedan driver suffered shoulder injuries. Police cite driver inexperience. The bus’s right doors and sedan’s front panel were damaged.
According to the police report, a westbound MTA bus struck a parked sedan on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens at 9:06. The sedan’s 25-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining contusions and upper arm shoulder injuries. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as the contributing factor. The sedan was hit on its left front quarter panel, while the bus sustained damage to its right side doors. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted. The crash highlights the risk posed by driver inexperience in city traffic.
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SUV Turning Left Strikes Eastbound Bicyclist▸Jun 27 - A 60-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a 2021 Jeep SUV making a left turn struck her on Beach 144 Street in Queens. The impact hit the bike’s left side, causing shoulder and arm injuries. Driver inattention was cited as a factor.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Beach 144 Street in Queens at 17:32. A 2021 Jeep SUV, driven by a licensed male driver traveling south and making a left turn, collided with a 60-year-old female bicyclist traveling eastbound straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end hitting the left side doors of the bicycle. The bicyclist sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries, including contusions and bruises, but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The driver’s failure to maintain attention while executing the turn directly led to the collision and the bicyclist’s injuries.
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Queens SUV Collision Injures 66-Year-Old Driver▸Jun 25 - Two SUVs collided on Beach 95 Street in Queens. A 66-year-old male driver suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor, highlighting driver error in this serious crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:15 on Beach 95 Street in Queens involving two station wagons/SUVs traveling south and east. The 66-year-old male driver, an occupant of one SUV, sustained abrasions to his face and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the collision. Vehicle damage was noted on the center front end of one SUV and the left rear bumper of the other, indicating a significant impact. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing behaviors by the injured driver. The licensed drivers were operating their vehicles straight ahead when the collision happened, underscoring the role of excessive speed in causing this crash.
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Distracted SUV Strikes Bicyclist on Rockaway Point▸Jun 23 - A distracted SUV driver made a U-turn and collided with a westbound bicyclist on Rockaway Point Boulevard. The cyclist, helmeted and conscious, suffered back contusions. The impact occurred at the center rear of the bike and front of the SUV.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Rockaway Point Boulevard in Queens. The SUV driver, traveling west and going straight ahead, was cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction. The bicyclist, also heading west, was making a U-turn when the collision happened. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the SUV. The 35-year-old male bicyclist, wearing a helmet, sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing factors related to the bicyclist. The driver’s distraction was the primary cause of the crash, highlighting the systemic danger posed by inattentive vehicle operators to vulnerable road users.
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SUVs Collide on Shore Front Parkway; Driver Hurt▸Jun 22 - Two SUVs crashed in Queens. A 40-year-old driver suffered a head abrasion. Police cite alcohol and vehicle error. Both vehicles damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, two SUVs collided at 98-20 Shore Front Parkway in Queens at 21:10. The 40-year-old male driver of a BMW SUV was injured, sustaining a head abrasion but remained conscious and restrained. The impact struck the BMW's center front and the Jeep's left rear bumper. Police list 'Other Vehicular' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors, pointing to driver error and impairment. Both vehicles were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report highlights the dangers of impaired and faulty vehicle operation.
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Distracted Driver Rear-Ends SUV in Queens▸Jun 21 - A sedan traveling east rear-ended a stopped SUV on Beach Channel Drive. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as causes. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage respectively.
According to the police report, at 8:05 AM on Beach Channel Drive in Queens, a sedan traveling east collided with the rear of a stopped SUV. The sedan's driver, a 52-year-old male, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan sustained center front end damage, while the SUV was damaged at its center back end. The report does not indicate any victim fault or pedestrian involvement, focusing solely on the sedan driver's errors leading to the collision.
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Sedan Driver Injured in Queens Collision▸Jun 14 - A 32-year-old man driving a sedan suffered a head injury and minor bleeding after a crash on Beach Channel Drive in Queens. The collision involved multiple parked vehicles and was caused by driver inattention, according to the police report.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:23 on Beach Channel Drive in Queens. The injured party was a 32-year-old male sedan driver who sustained a head injury and minor bleeding, experiencing shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The crash involved a 2019 Toyota sedan traveling east that struck two parked vehicles: a 2023 Dodge van and a 2014 Honda sedan. The Toyota sedan's point of impact was the right front bumper, damaging the center front end, while the parked vehicles sustained damage to their rear bumpers. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.
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Sedans Collide on Rockaway Freeway, Three Hurt▸Jun 3 - Two sedans slammed head-on, then struck a third. Three people injured. Police cite driver inattention and tailgating. All occupants conscious, belted. Metal twisted. Neck, head, and shoulder injuries marked the scene.
Three people were injured when two sedans collided head-on and then struck a third sedan on Rockaway Freeway in Queens. According to the police report, the crash happened at 3:43 PM and involved driver inattention and following too closely. A 38-year-old woman driving one sedan suffered head injuries and whiplash. A 33-year-old man riding as a front passenger sustained shoulder and whiplash injuries. A 57-year-old male driver had neck injuries and whiplash. All were conscious, wore lap belts, and were not ejected. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report does not attribute fault to the victims.
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Distracted Sedan Slams Cyclist on Rockaway Beach▸May 8 - A sedan driver, distracted and inattentive, struck a 58-year-old woman on a bike. She suffered back pain and shock. The bike’s front end and the sedan’s undercarriage were damaged. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens hit a westbound bicyclist at 11:25 p.m. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the cause for the crash. The 58-year-old woman on the bike was injured, suffering back pain and shock. Her bike’s front end was damaged, and the sedan’s undercarriage took the impact. The bicyclist was licensed and riding straight ahead. No contributing factors were attributed to her. The police report highlights the driver’s distraction as the key factor in this crash.
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SUVs Collide in Queens Due to Yield Failures▸Apr 15 - Two SUVs collided on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens. The female driver suffered neck injuries from the impact. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and improper turning as the cause. Both vehicles struck front bumpers, one with visible damage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:52 AM on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens. Two station wagons/SUVs collided, involving a male driver traveling south going straight ahead and a female driver traveling north who was turning improperly. The female driver was injured, sustaining neck injuries described as whiplash and classified with injury severity 3. The report highlights 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factors. The female driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Vehicle damage was noted on the right front bumper of the female driver's SUV, while the male driver's vehicle showed no damage. The collision points were the left front bumper of the male-driven SUV and the right front bumper of the female-driven SUV.
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SUV Collision Injures Child Passenger in Queens▸Mar 16 - A 5-year-old boy suffered head abrasions as an SUV struck an object or obstacle on Rockaway Freeway. The vehicle's front center end was damaged. Driver inattention and limited view contributed to the crash, according to the police report.
According to the police report, a 2016 Nissan SUV traveling east on Rockaway Freeway in Queens struck an obstacle or object, damaging the vehicle's center front end. The driver, a licensed male, was going straight ahead when the collision occurred at 14:05. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. A 5-year-old male occupant seated in the right rear passenger position was injured, sustaining head abrasions. The child was conscious and restrained with a child safety device, and the airbag deployed. The report does not indicate any fault or error by the child passenger. The crash highlights the dangers posed by limited visibility and driver distraction in vehicle operation.
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Sedans Collide in Queens After Traffic Control Ignored▸Mar 8 - Two sedans crashed on Beach 94 Street. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. One driver, unlicensed, suffered whole-body injuries. Impact was severe. Systemic danger clear. Signals ignored. Harm followed.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 8:58 AM on Beach 94 Street in Queens. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. The unlicensed male driver of a Jeep sedan, heading north, struck the left side doors of a Honda sedan traveling east. The Jeep driver sustained contusions and injuries to his entire body. The air bag deployed. Police cited 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No victim actions contributed. The crash shows the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and drive without a license.
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Bus Slams Into SUV on Rockaway Freeway▸Mar 1 - A bus hit an SUV’s left side in Queens. The SUV driver and a 12-year-old girl suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police blamed driver distraction. The crash shows the danger when large vehicles collide.
According to the police report, a bus traveling west on Rockaway Freeway struck the left side doors of a southbound Nissan SUV at Beach 87 Street in Queens. The SUV carried a 66-year-old woman driving and a 12-year-old girl in the rear seat. Both suffered head injuries; the girl also had whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained. The bus driver was licensed and going straight. Police cited driver inattention or distraction as the cause. No contributing behaviors were listed for the SUV occupants. The impact and injuries highlight the risks when driver distraction leads to crashes between large vehicles and passenger cars.
Jun 27 - A 60-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a 2021 Jeep SUV making a left turn struck her on Beach 144 Street in Queens. The impact hit the bike’s left side, causing shoulder and arm injuries. Driver inattention was cited as a factor.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Beach 144 Street in Queens at 17:32. A 2021 Jeep SUV, driven by a licensed male driver traveling south and making a left turn, collided with a 60-year-old female bicyclist traveling eastbound straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end hitting the left side doors of the bicycle. The bicyclist sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries, including contusions and bruises, but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The driver’s failure to maintain attention while executing the turn directly led to the collision and the bicyclist’s injuries.
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Queens SUV Collision Injures 66-Year-Old Driver▸Jun 25 - Two SUVs collided on Beach 95 Street in Queens. A 66-year-old male driver suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor, highlighting driver error in this serious crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:15 on Beach 95 Street in Queens involving two station wagons/SUVs traveling south and east. The 66-year-old male driver, an occupant of one SUV, sustained abrasions to his face and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the collision. Vehicle damage was noted on the center front end of one SUV and the left rear bumper of the other, indicating a significant impact. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing behaviors by the injured driver. The licensed drivers were operating their vehicles straight ahead when the collision happened, underscoring the role of excessive speed in causing this crash.
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Distracted SUV Strikes Bicyclist on Rockaway Point▸Jun 23 - A distracted SUV driver made a U-turn and collided with a westbound bicyclist on Rockaway Point Boulevard. The cyclist, helmeted and conscious, suffered back contusions. The impact occurred at the center rear of the bike and front of the SUV.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Rockaway Point Boulevard in Queens. The SUV driver, traveling west and going straight ahead, was cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction. The bicyclist, also heading west, was making a U-turn when the collision happened. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the SUV. The 35-year-old male bicyclist, wearing a helmet, sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing factors related to the bicyclist. The driver’s distraction was the primary cause of the crash, highlighting the systemic danger posed by inattentive vehicle operators to vulnerable road users.
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SUVs Collide on Shore Front Parkway; Driver Hurt▸Jun 22 - Two SUVs crashed in Queens. A 40-year-old driver suffered a head abrasion. Police cite alcohol and vehicle error. Both vehicles damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, two SUVs collided at 98-20 Shore Front Parkway in Queens at 21:10. The 40-year-old male driver of a BMW SUV was injured, sustaining a head abrasion but remained conscious and restrained. The impact struck the BMW's center front and the Jeep's left rear bumper. Police list 'Other Vehicular' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors, pointing to driver error and impairment. Both vehicles were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report highlights the dangers of impaired and faulty vehicle operation.
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Distracted Driver Rear-Ends SUV in Queens▸Jun 21 - A sedan traveling east rear-ended a stopped SUV on Beach Channel Drive. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as causes. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage respectively.
According to the police report, at 8:05 AM on Beach Channel Drive in Queens, a sedan traveling east collided with the rear of a stopped SUV. The sedan's driver, a 52-year-old male, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan sustained center front end damage, while the SUV was damaged at its center back end. The report does not indicate any victim fault or pedestrian involvement, focusing solely on the sedan driver's errors leading to the collision.
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Sedan Driver Injured in Queens Collision▸Jun 14 - A 32-year-old man driving a sedan suffered a head injury and minor bleeding after a crash on Beach Channel Drive in Queens. The collision involved multiple parked vehicles and was caused by driver inattention, according to the police report.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:23 on Beach Channel Drive in Queens. The injured party was a 32-year-old male sedan driver who sustained a head injury and minor bleeding, experiencing shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The crash involved a 2019 Toyota sedan traveling east that struck two parked vehicles: a 2023 Dodge van and a 2014 Honda sedan. The Toyota sedan's point of impact was the right front bumper, damaging the center front end, while the parked vehicles sustained damage to their rear bumpers. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.
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Sedans Collide on Rockaway Freeway, Three Hurt▸Jun 3 - Two sedans slammed head-on, then struck a third. Three people injured. Police cite driver inattention and tailgating. All occupants conscious, belted. Metal twisted. Neck, head, and shoulder injuries marked the scene.
Three people were injured when two sedans collided head-on and then struck a third sedan on Rockaway Freeway in Queens. According to the police report, the crash happened at 3:43 PM and involved driver inattention and following too closely. A 38-year-old woman driving one sedan suffered head injuries and whiplash. A 33-year-old man riding as a front passenger sustained shoulder and whiplash injuries. A 57-year-old male driver had neck injuries and whiplash. All were conscious, wore lap belts, and were not ejected. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report does not attribute fault to the victims.
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Distracted Sedan Slams Cyclist on Rockaway Beach▸May 8 - A sedan driver, distracted and inattentive, struck a 58-year-old woman on a bike. She suffered back pain and shock. The bike’s front end and the sedan’s undercarriage were damaged. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens hit a westbound bicyclist at 11:25 p.m. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the cause for the crash. The 58-year-old woman on the bike was injured, suffering back pain and shock. Her bike’s front end was damaged, and the sedan’s undercarriage took the impact. The bicyclist was licensed and riding straight ahead. No contributing factors were attributed to her. The police report highlights the driver’s distraction as the key factor in this crash.
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SUVs Collide in Queens Due to Yield Failures▸Apr 15 - Two SUVs collided on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens. The female driver suffered neck injuries from the impact. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and improper turning as the cause. Both vehicles struck front bumpers, one with visible damage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:52 AM on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens. Two station wagons/SUVs collided, involving a male driver traveling south going straight ahead and a female driver traveling north who was turning improperly. The female driver was injured, sustaining neck injuries described as whiplash and classified with injury severity 3. The report highlights 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factors. The female driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Vehicle damage was noted on the right front bumper of the female driver's SUV, while the male driver's vehicle showed no damage. The collision points were the left front bumper of the male-driven SUV and the right front bumper of the female-driven SUV.
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SUV Collision Injures Child Passenger in Queens▸Mar 16 - A 5-year-old boy suffered head abrasions as an SUV struck an object or obstacle on Rockaway Freeway. The vehicle's front center end was damaged. Driver inattention and limited view contributed to the crash, according to the police report.
According to the police report, a 2016 Nissan SUV traveling east on Rockaway Freeway in Queens struck an obstacle or object, damaging the vehicle's center front end. The driver, a licensed male, was going straight ahead when the collision occurred at 14:05. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. A 5-year-old male occupant seated in the right rear passenger position was injured, sustaining head abrasions. The child was conscious and restrained with a child safety device, and the airbag deployed. The report does not indicate any fault or error by the child passenger. The crash highlights the dangers posed by limited visibility and driver distraction in vehicle operation.
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Sedans Collide in Queens After Traffic Control Ignored▸Mar 8 - Two sedans crashed on Beach 94 Street. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. One driver, unlicensed, suffered whole-body injuries. Impact was severe. Systemic danger clear. Signals ignored. Harm followed.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 8:58 AM on Beach 94 Street in Queens. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. The unlicensed male driver of a Jeep sedan, heading north, struck the left side doors of a Honda sedan traveling east. The Jeep driver sustained contusions and injuries to his entire body. The air bag deployed. Police cited 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No victim actions contributed. The crash shows the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and drive without a license.
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Bus Slams Into SUV on Rockaway Freeway▸Mar 1 - A bus hit an SUV’s left side in Queens. The SUV driver and a 12-year-old girl suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police blamed driver distraction. The crash shows the danger when large vehicles collide.
According to the police report, a bus traveling west on Rockaway Freeway struck the left side doors of a southbound Nissan SUV at Beach 87 Street in Queens. The SUV carried a 66-year-old woman driving and a 12-year-old girl in the rear seat. Both suffered head injuries; the girl also had whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained. The bus driver was licensed and going straight. Police cited driver inattention or distraction as the cause. No contributing behaviors were listed for the SUV occupants. The impact and injuries highlight the risks when driver distraction leads to crashes between large vehicles and passenger cars.
Jun 25 - Two SUVs collided on Beach 95 Street in Queens. A 66-year-old male driver suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor, highlighting driver error in this serious crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:15 on Beach 95 Street in Queens involving two station wagons/SUVs traveling south and east. The 66-year-old male driver, an occupant of one SUV, sustained abrasions to his face and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the collision. Vehicle damage was noted on the center front end of one SUV and the left rear bumper of the other, indicating a significant impact. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing behaviors by the injured driver. The licensed drivers were operating their vehicles straight ahead when the collision happened, underscoring the role of excessive speed in causing this crash.
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Distracted SUV Strikes Bicyclist on Rockaway Point▸Jun 23 - A distracted SUV driver made a U-turn and collided with a westbound bicyclist on Rockaway Point Boulevard. The cyclist, helmeted and conscious, suffered back contusions. The impact occurred at the center rear of the bike and front of the SUV.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Rockaway Point Boulevard in Queens. The SUV driver, traveling west and going straight ahead, was cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction. The bicyclist, also heading west, was making a U-turn when the collision happened. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the SUV. The 35-year-old male bicyclist, wearing a helmet, sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing factors related to the bicyclist. The driver’s distraction was the primary cause of the crash, highlighting the systemic danger posed by inattentive vehicle operators to vulnerable road users.
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SUVs Collide on Shore Front Parkway; Driver Hurt▸Jun 22 - Two SUVs crashed in Queens. A 40-year-old driver suffered a head abrasion. Police cite alcohol and vehicle error. Both vehicles damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, two SUVs collided at 98-20 Shore Front Parkway in Queens at 21:10. The 40-year-old male driver of a BMW SUV was injured, sustaining a head abrasion but remained conscious and restrained. The impact struck the BMW's center front and the Jeep's left rear bumper. Police list 'Other Vehicular' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors, pointing to driver error and impairment. Both vehicles were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report highlights the dangers of impaired and faulty vehicle operation.
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Distracted Driver Rear-Ends SUV in Queens▸Jun 21 - A sedan traveling east rear-ended a stopped SUV on Beach Channel Drive. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as causes. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage respectively.
According to the police report, at 8:05 AM on Beach Channel Drive in Queens, a sedan traveling east collided with the rear of a stopped SUV. The sedan's driver, a 52-year-old male, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan sustained center front end damage, while the SUV was damaged at its center back end. The report does not indicate any victim fault or pedestrian involvement, focusing solely on the sedan driver's errors leading to the collision.
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Sedan Driver Injured in Queens Collision▸Jun 14 - A 32-year-old man driving a sedan suffered a head injury and minor bleeding after a crash on Beach Channel Drive in Queens. The collision involved multiple parked vehicles and was caused by driver inattention, according to the police report.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:23 on Beach Channel Drive in Queens. The injured party was a 32-year-old male sedan driver who sustained a head injury and minor bleeding, experiencing shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The crash involved a 2019 Toyota sedan traveling east that struck two parked vehicles: a 2023 Dodge van and a 2014 Honda sedan. The Toyota sedan's point of impact was the right front bumper, damaging the center front end, while the parked vehicles sustained damage to their rear bumpers. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.
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Sedans Collide on Rockaway Freeway, Three Hurt▸Jun 3 - Two sedans slammed head-on, then struck a third. Three people injured. Police cite driver inattention and tailgating. All occupants conscious, belted. Metal twisted. Neck, head, and shoulder injuries marked the scene.
Three people were injured when two sedans collided head-on and then struck a third sedan on Rockaway Freeway in Queens. According to the police report, the crash happened at 3:43 PM and involved driver inattention and following too closely. A 38-year-old woman driving one sedan suffered head injuries and whiplash. A 33-year-old man riding as a front passenger sustained shoulder and whiplash injuries. A 57-year-old male driver had neck injuries and whiplash. All were conscious, wore lap belts, and were not ejected. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report does not attribute fault to the victims.
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Distracted Sedan Slams Cyclist on Rockaway Beach▸May 8 - A sedan driver, distracted and inattentive, struck a 58-year-old woman on a bike. She suffered back pain and shock. The bike’s front end and the sedan’s undercarriage were damaged. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens hit a westbound bicyclist at 11:25 p.m. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the cause for the crash. The 58-year-old woman on the bike was injured, suffering back pain and shock. Her bike’s front end was damaged, and the sedan’s undercarriage took the impact. The bicyclist was licensed and riding straight ahead. No contributing factors were attributed to her. The police report highlights the driver’s distraction as the key factor in this crash.
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SUVs Collide in Queens Due to Yield Failures▸Apr 15 - Two SUVs collided on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens. The female driver suffered neck injuries from the impact. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and improper turning as the cause. Both vehicles struck front bumpers, one with visible damage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:52 AM on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens. Two station wagons/SUVs collided, involving a male driver traveling south going straight ahead and a female driver traveling north who was turning improperly. The female driver was injured, sustaining neck injuries described as whiplash and classified with injury severity 3. The report highlights 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factors. The female driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Vehicle damage was noted on the right front bumper of the female driver's SUV, while the male driver's vehicle showed no damage. The collision points were the left front bumper of the male-driven SUV and the right front bumper of the female-driven SUV.
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SUV Collision Injures Child Passenger in Queens▸Mar 16 - A 5-year-old boy suffered head abrasions as an SUV struck an object or obstacle on Rockaway Freeway. The vehicle's front center end was damaged. Driver inattention and limited view contributed to the crash, according to the police report.
According to the police report, a 2016 Nissan SUV traveling east on Rockaway Freeway in Queens struck an obstacle or object, damaging the vehicle's center front end. The driver, a licensed male, was going straight ahead when the collision occurred at 14:05. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. A 5-year-old male occupant seated in the right rear passenger position was injured, sustaining head abrasions. The child was conscious and restrained with a child safety device, and the airbag deployed. The report does not indicate any fault or error by the child passenger. The crash highlights the dangers posed by limited visibility and driver distraction in vehicle operation.
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Sedans Collide in Queens After Traffic Control Ignored▸Mar 8 - Two sedans crashed on Beach 94 Street. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. One driver, unlicensed, suffered whole-body injuries. Impact was severe. Systemic danger clear. Signals ignored. Harm followed.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 8:58 AM on Beach 94 Street in Queens. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. The unlicensed male driver of a Jeep sedan, heading north, struck the left side doors of a Honda sedan traveling east. The Jeep driver sustained contusions and injuries to his entire body. The air bag deployed. Police cited 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No victim actions contributed. The crash shows the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and drive without a license.
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Bus Slams Into SUV on Rockaway Freeway▸Mar 1 - A bus hit an SUV’s left side in Queens. The SUV driver and a 12-year-old girl suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police blamed driver distraction. The crash shows the danger when large vehicles collide.
According to the police report, a bus traveling west on Rockaway Freeway struck the left side doors of a southbound Nissan SUV at Beach 87 Street in Queens. The SUV carried a 66-year-old woman driving and a 12-year-old girl in the rear seat. Both suffered head injuries; the girl also had whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained. The bus driver was licensed and going straight. Police cited driver inattention or distraction as the cause. No contributing behaviors were listed for the SUV occupants. The impact and injuries highlight the risks when driver distraction leads to crashes between large vehicles and passenger cars.
Jun 23 - A distracted SUV driver made a U-turn and collided with a westbound bicyclist on Rockaway Point Boulevard. The cyclist, helmeted and conscious, suffered back contusions. The impact occurred at the center rear of the bike and front of the SUV.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Rockaway Point Boulevard in Queens. The SUV driver, traveling west and going straight ahead, was cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction. The bicyclist, also heading west, was making a U-turn when the collision happened. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the SUV. The 35-year-old male bicyclist, wearing a helmet, sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing factors related to the bicyclist. The driver’s distraction was the primary cause of the crash, highlighting the systemic danger posed by inattentive vehicle operators to vulnerable road users.
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SUVs Collide on Shore Front Parkway; Driver Hurt▸Jun 22 - Two SUVs crashed in Queens. A 40-year-old driver suffered a head abrasion. Police cite alcohol and vehicle error. Both vehicles damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, two SUVs collided at 98-20 Shore Front Parkway in Queens at 21:10. The 40-year-old male driver of a BMW SUV was injured, sustaining a head abrasion but remained conscious and restrained. The impact struck the BMW's center front and the Jeep's left rear bumper. Police list 'Other Vehicular' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors, pointing to driver error and impairment. Both vehicles were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report highlights the dangers of impaired and faulty vehicle operation.
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Distracted Driver Rear-Ends SUV in Queens▸Jun 21 - A sedan traveling east rear-ended a stopped SUV on Beach Channel Drive. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as causes. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage respectively.
According to the police report, at 8:05 AM on Beach Channel Drive in Queens, a sedan traveling east collided with the rear of a stopped SUV. The sedan's driver, a 52-year-old male, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan sustained center front end damage, while the SUV was damaged at its center back end. The report does not indicate any victim fault or pedestrian involvement, focusing solely on the sedan driver's errors leading to the collision.
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Sedan Driver Injured in Queens Collision▸Jun 14 - A 32-year-old man driving a sedan suffered a head injury and minor bleeding after a crash on Beach Channel Drive in Queens. The collision involved multiple parked vehicles and was caused by driver inattention, according to the police report.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:23 on Beach Channel Drive in Queens. The injured party was a 32-year-old male sedan driver who sustained a head injury and minor bleeding, experiencing shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The crash involved a 2019 Toyota sedan traveling east that struck two parked vehicles: a 2023 Dodge van and a 2014 Honda sedan. The Toyota sedan's point of impact was the right front bumper, damaging the center front end, while the parked vehicles sustained damage to their rear bumpers. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.
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Sedans Collide on Rockaway Freeway, Three Hurt▸Jun 3 - Two sedans slammed head-on, then struck a third. Three people injured. Police cite driver inattention and tailgating. All occupants conscious, belted. Metal twisted. Neck, head, and shoulder injuries marked the scene.
Three people were injured when two sedans collided head-on and then struck a third sedan on Rockaway Freeway in Queens. According to the police report, the crash happened at 3:43 PM and involved driver inattention and following too closely. A 38-year-old woman driving one sedan suffered head injuries and whiplash. A 33-year-old man riding as a front passenger sustained shoulder and whiplash injuries. A 57-year-old male driver had neck injuries and whiplash. All were conscious, wore lap belts, and were not ejected. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report does not attribute fault to the victims.
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Distracted Sedan Slams Cyclist on Rockaway Beach▸May 8 - A sedan driver, distracted and inattentive, struck a 58-year-old woman on a bike. She suffered back pain and shock. The bike’s front end and the sedan’s undercarriage were damaged. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens hit a westbound bicyclist at 11:25 p.m. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the cause for the crash. The 58-year-old woman on the bike was injured, suffering back pain and shock. Her bike’s front end was damaged, and the sedan’s undercarriage took the impact. The bicyclist was licensed and riding straight ahead. No contributing factors were attributed to her. The police report highlights the driver’s distraction as the key factor in this crash.
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SUVs Collide in Queens Due to Yield Failures▸Apr 15 - Two SUVs collided on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens. The female driver suffered neck injuries from the impact. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and improper turning as the cause. Both vehicles struck front bumpers, one with visible damage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:52 AM on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens. Two station wagons/SUVs collided, involving a male driver traveling south going straight ahead and a female driver traveling north who was turning improperly. The female driver was injured, sustaining neck injuries described as whiplash and classified with injury severity 3. The report highlights 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factors. The female driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Vehicle damage was noted on the right front bumper of the female driver's SUV, while the male driver's vehicle showed no damage. The collision points were the left front bumper of the male-driven SUV and the right front bumper of the female-driven SUV.
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SUV Collision Injures Child Passenger in Queens▸Mar 16 - A 5-year-old boy suffered head abrasions as an SUV struck an object or obstacle on Rockaway Freeway. The vehicle's front center end was damaged. Driver inattention and limited view contributed to the crash, according to the police report.
According to the police report, a 2016 Nissan SUV traveling east on Rockaway Freeway in Queens struck an obstacle or object, damaging the vehicle's center front end. The driver, a licensed male, was going straight ahead when the collision occurred at 14:05. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. A 5-year-old male occupant seated in the right rear passenger position was injured, sustaining head abrasions. The child was conscious and restrained with a child safety device, and the airbag deployed. The report does not indicate any fault or error by the child passenger. The crash highlights the dangers posed by limited visibility and driver distraction in vehicle operation.
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Sedans Collide in Queens After Traffic Control Ignored▸Mar 8 - Two sedans crashed on Beach 94 Street. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. One driver, unlicensed, suffered whole-body injuries. Impact was severe. Systemic danger clear. Signals ignored. Harm followed.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 8:58 AM on Beach 94 Street in Queens. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. The unlicensed male driver of a Jeep sedan, heading north, struck the left side doors of a Honda sedan traveling east. The Jeep driver sustained contusions and injuries to his entire body. The air bag deployed. Police cited 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No victim actions contributed. The crash shows the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and drive without a license.
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Bus Slams Into SUV on Rockaway Freeway▸Mar 1 - A bus hit an SUV’s left side in Queens. The SUV driver and a 12-year-old girl suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police blamed driver distraction. The crash shows the danger when large vehicles collide.
According to the police report, a bus traveling west on Rockaway Freeway struck the left side doors of a southbound Nissan SUV at Beach 87 Street in Queens. The SUV carried a 66-year-old woman driving and a 12-year-old girl in the rear seat. Both suffered head injuries; the girl also had whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained. The bus driver was licensed and going straight. Police cited driver inattention or distraction as the cause. No contributing behaviors were listed for the SUV occupants. The impact and injuries highlight the risks when driver distraction leads to crashes between large vehicles and passenger cars.
Jun 22 - Two SUVs crashed in Queens. A 40-year-old driver suffered a head abrasion. Police cite alcohol and vehicle error. Both vehicles damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, two SUVs collided at 98-20 Shore Front Parkway in Queens at 21:10. The 40-year-old male driver of a BMW SUV was injured, sustaining a head abrasion but remained conscious and restrained. The impact struck the BMW's center front and the Jeep's left rear bumper. Police list 'Other Vehicular' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors, pointing to driver error and impairment. Both vehicles were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report highlights the dangers of impaired and faulty vehicle operation.
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Distracted Driver Rear-Ends SUV in Queens▸Jun 21 - A sedan traveling east rear-ended a stopped SUV on Beach Channel Drive. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as causes. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage respectively.
According to the police report, at 8:05 AM on Beach Channel Drive in Queens, a sedan traveling east collided with the rear of a stopped SUV. The sedan's driver, a 52-year-old male, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan sustained center front end damage, while the SUV was damaged at its center back end. The report does not indicate any victim fault or pedestrian involvement, focusing solely on the sedan driver's errors leading to the collision.
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Sedan Driver Injured in Queens Collision▸Jun 14 - A 32-year-old man driving a sedan suffered a head injury and minor bleeding after a crash on Beach Channel Drive in Queens. The collision involved multiple parked vehicles and was caused by driver inattention, according to the police report.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:23 on Beach Channel Drive in Queens. The injured party was a 32-year-old male sedan driver who sustained a head injury and minor bleeding, experiencing shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The crash involved a 2019 Toyota sedan traveling east that struck two parked vehicles: a 2023 Dodge van and a 2014 Honda sedan. The Toyota sedan's point of impact was the right front bumper, damaging the center front end, while the parked vehicles sustained damage to their rear bumpers. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.
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Sedans Collide on Rockaway Freeway, Three Hurt▸Jun 3 - Two sedans slammed head-on, then struck a third. Three people injured. Police cite driver inattention and tailgating. All occupants conscious, belted. Metal twisted. Neck, head, and shoulder injuries marked the scene.
Three people were injured when two sedans collided head-on and then struck a third sedan on Rockaway Freeway in Queens. According to the police report, the crash happened at 3:43 PM and involved driver inattention and following too closely. A 38-year-old woman driving one sedan suffered head injuries and whiplash. A 33-year-old man riding as a front passenger sustained shoulder and whiplash injuries. A 57-year-old male driver had neck injuries and whiplash. All were conscious, wore lap belts, and were not ejected. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report does not attribute fault to the victims.
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Distracted Sedan Slams Cyclist on Rockaway Beach▸May 8 - A sedan driver, distracted and inattentive, struck a 58-year-old woman on a bike. She suffered back pain and shock. The bike’s front end and the sedan’s undercarriage were damaged. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens hit a westbound bicyclist at 11:25 p.m. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the cause for the crash. The 58-year-old woman on the bike was injured, suffering back pain and shock. Her bike’s front end was damaged, and the sedan’s undercarriage took the impact. The bicyclist was licensed and riding straight ahead. No contributing factors were attributed to her. The police report highlights the driver’s distraction as the key factor in this crash.
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SUVs Collide in Queens Due to Yield Failures▸Apr 15 - Two SUVs collided on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens. The female driver suffered neck injuries from the impact. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and improper turning as the cause. Both vehicles struck front bumpers, one with visible damage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:52 AM on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens. Two station wagons/SUVs collided, involving a male driver traveling south going straight ahead and a female driver traveling north who was turning improperly. The female driver was injured, sustaining neck injuries described as whiplash and classified with injury severity 3. The report highlights 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factors. The female driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Vehicle damage was noted on the right front bumper of the female driver's SUV, while the male driver's vehicle showed no damage. The collision points were the left front bumper of the male-driven SUV and the right front bumper of the female-driven SUV.
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SUV Collision Injures Child Passenger in Queens▸Mar 16 - A 5-year-old boy suffered head abrasions as an SUV struck an object or obstacle on Rockaway Freeway. The vehicle's front center end was damaged. Driver inattention and limited view contributed to the crash, according to the police report.
According to the police report, a 2016 Nissan SUV traveling east on Rockaway Freeway in Queens struck an obstacle or object, damaging the vehicle's center front end. The driver, a licensed male, was going straight ahead when the collision occurred at 14:05. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. A 5-year-old male occupant seated in the right rear passenger position was injured, sustaining head abrasions. The child was conscious and restrained with a child safety device, and the airbag deployed. The report does not indicate any fault or error by the child passenger. The crash highlights the dangers posed by limited visibility and driver distraction in vehicle operation.
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Sedans Collide in Queens After Traffic Control Ignored▸Mar 8 - Two sedans crashed on Beach 94 Street. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. One driver, unlicensed, suffered whole-body injuries. Impact was severe. Systemic danger clear. Signals ignored. Harm followed.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 8:58 AM on Beach 94 Street in Queens. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. The unlicensed male driver of a Jeep sedan, heading north, struck the left side doors of a Honda sedan traveling east. The Jeep driver sustained contusions and injuries to his entire body. The air bag deployed. Police cited 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No victim actions contributed. The crash shows the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and drive without a license.
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Bus Slams Into SUV on Rockaway Freeway▸Mar 1 - A bus hit an SUV’s left side in Queens. The SUV driver and a 12-year-old girl suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police blamed driver distraction. The crash shows the danger when large vehicles collide.
According to the police report, a bus traveling west on Rockaway Freeway struck the left side doors of a southbound Nissan SUV at Beach 87 Street in Queens. The SUV carried a 66-year-old woman driving and a 12-year-old girl in the rear seat. Both suffered head injuries; the girl also had whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained. The bus driver was licensed and going straight. Police cited driver inattention or distraction as the cause. No contributing behaviors were listed for the SUV occupants. The impact and injuries highlight the risks when driver distraction leads to crashes between large vehicles and passenger cars.
Jun 21 - A sedan traveling east rear-ended a stopped SUV on Beach Channel Drive. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as causes. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage respectively.
According to the police report, at 8:05 AM on Beach Channel Drive in Queens, a sedan traveling east collided with the rear of a stopped SUV. The sedan's driver, a 52-year-old male, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan sustained center front end damage, while the SUV was damaged at its center back end. The report does not indicate any victim fault or pedestrian involvement, focusing solely on the sedan driver's errors leading to the collision.
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Sedan Driver Injured in Queens Collision▸Jun 14 - A 32-year-old man driving a sedan suffered a head injury and minor bleeding after a crash on Beach Channel Drive in Queens. The collision involved multiple parked vehicles and was caused by driver inattention, according to the police report.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:23 on Beach Channel Drive in Queens. The injured party was a 32-year-old male sedan driver who sustained a head injury and minor bleeding, experiencing shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The crash involved a 2019 Toyota sedan traveling east that struck two parked vehicles: a 2023 Dodge van and a 2014 Honda sedan. The Toyota sedan's point of impact was the right front bumper, damaging the center front end, while the parked vehicles sustained damage to their rear bumpers. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.
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Sedans Collide on Rockaway Freeway, Three Hurt▸Jun 3 - Two sedans slammed head-on, then struck a third. Three people injured. Police cite driver inattention and tailgating. All occupants conscious, belted. Metal twisted. Neck, head, and shoulder injuries marked the scene.
Three people were injured when two sedans collided head-on and then struck a third sedan on Rockaway Freeway in Queens. According to the police report, the crash happened at 3:43 PM and involved driver inattention and following too closely. A 38-year-old woman driving one sedan suffered head injuries and whiplash. A 33-year-old man riding as a front passenger sustained shoulder and whiplash injuries. A 57-year-old male driver had neck injuries and whiplash. All were conscious, wore lap belts, and were not ejected. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report does not attribute fault to the victims.
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Distracted Sedan Slams Cyclist on Rockaway Beach▸May 8 - A sedan driver, distracted and inattentive, struck a 58-year-old woman on a bike. She suffered back pain and shock. The bike’s front end and the sedan’s undercarriage were damaged. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens hit a westbound bicyclist at 11:25 p.m. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the cause for the crash. The 58-year-old woman on the bike was injured, suffering back pain and shock. Her bike’s front end was damaged, and the sedan’s undercarriage took the impact. The bicyclist was licensed and riding straight ahead. No contributing factors were attributed to her. The police report highlights the driver’s distraction as the key factor in this crash.
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SUVs Collide in Queens Due to Yield Failures▸Apr 15 - Two SUVs collided on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens. The female driver suffered neck injuries from the impact. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and improper turning as the cause. Both vehicles struck front bumpers, one with visible damage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:52 AM on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens. Two station wagons/SUVs collided, involving a male driver traveling south going straight ahead and a female driver traveling north who was turning improperly. The female driver was injured, sustaining neck injuries described as whiplash and classified with injury severity 3. The report highlights 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factors. The female driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Vehicle damage was noted on the right front bumper of the female driver's SUV, while the male driver's vehicle showed no damage. The collision points were the left front bumper of the male-driven SUV and the right front bumper of the female-driven SUV.
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SUV Collision Injures Child Passenger in Queens▸Mar 16 - A 5-year-old boy suffered head abrasions as an SUV struck an object or obstacle on Rockaway Freeway. The vehicle's front center end was damaged. Driver inattention and limited view contributed to the crash, according to the police report.
According to the police report, a 2016 Nissan SUV traveling east on Rockaway Freeway in Queens struck an obstacle or object, damaging the vehicle's center front end. The driver, a licensed male, was going straight ahead when the collision occurred at 14:05. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. A 5-year-old male occupant seated in the right rear passenger position was injured, sustaining head abrasions. The child was conscious and restrained with a child safety device, and the airbag deployed. The report does not indicate any fault or error by the child passenger. The crash highlights the dangers posed by limited visibility and driver distraction in vehicle operation.
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Sedans Collide in Queens After Traffic Control Ignored▸Mar 8 - Two sedans crashed on Beach 94 Street. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. One driver, unlicensed, suffered whole-body injuries. Impact was severe. Systemic danger clear. Signals ignored. Harm followed.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 8:58 AM on Beach 94 Street in Queens. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. The unlicensed male driver of a Jeep sedan, heading north, struck the left side doors of a Honda sedan traveling east. The Jeep driver sustained contusions and injuries to his entire body. The air bag deployed. Police cited 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No victim actions contributed. The crash shows the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and drive without a license.
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Bus Slams Into SUV on Rockaway Freeway▸Mar 1 - A bus hit an SUV’s left side in Queens. The SUV driver and a 12-year-old girl suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police blamed driver distraction. The crash shows the danger when large vehicles collide.
According to the police report, a bus traveling west on Rockaway Freeway struck the left side doors of a southbound Nissan SUV at Beach 87 Street in Queens. The SUV carried a 66-year-old woman driving and a 12-year-old girl in the rear seat. Both suffered head injuries; the girl also had whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained. The bus driver was licensed and going straight. Police cited driver inattention or distraction as the cause. No contributing behaviors were listed for the SUV occupants. The impact and injuries highlight the risks when driver distraction leads to crashes between large vehicles and passenger cars.
Jun 14 - A 32-year-old man driving a sedan suffered a head injury and minor bleeding after a crash on Beach Channel Drive in Queens. The collision involved multiple parked vehicles and was caused by driver inattention, according to the police report.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:23 on Beach Channel Drive in Queens. The injured party was a 32-year-old male sedan driver who sustained a head injury and minor bleeding, experiencing shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The crash involved a 2019 Toyota sedan traveling east that struck two parked vehicles: a 2023 Dodge van and a 2014 Honda sedan. The Toyota sedan's point of impact was the right front bumper, damaging the center front end, while the parked vehicles sustained damage to their rear bumpers. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.
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Sedans Collide on Rockaway Freeway, Three Hurt▸Jun 3 - Two sedans slammed head-on, then struck a third. Three people injured. Police cite driver inattention and tailgating. All occupants conscious, belted. Metal twisted. Neck, head, and shoulder injuries marked the scene.
Three people were injured when two sedans collided head-on and then struck a third sedan on Rockaway Freeway in Queens. According to the police report, the crash happened at 3:43 PM and involved driver inattention and following too closely. A 38-year-old woman driving one sedan suffered head injuries and whiplash. A 33-year-old man riding as a front passenger sustained shoulder and whiplash injuries. A 57-year-old male driver had neck injuries and whiplash. All were conscious, wore lap belts, and were not ejected. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report does not attribute fault to the victims.
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Distracted Sedan Slams Cyclist on Rockaway Beach▸May 8 - A sedan driver, distracted and inattentive, struck a 58-year-old woman on a bike. She suffered back pain and shock. The bike’s front end and the sedan’s undercarriage were damaged. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens hit a westbound bicyclist at 11:25 p.m. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the cause for the crash. The 58-year-old woman on the bike was injured, suffering back pain and shock. Her bike’s front end was damaged, and the sedan’s undercarriage took the impact. The bicyclist was licensed and riding straight ahead. No contributing factors were attributed to her. The police report highlights the driver’s distraction as the key factor in this crash.
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SUVs Collide in Queens Due to Yield Failures▸Apr 15 - Two SUVs collided on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens. The female driver suffered neck injuries from the impact. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and improper turning as the cause. Both vehicles struck front bumpers, one with visible damage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:52 AM on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens. Two station wagons/SUVs collided, involving a male driver traveling south going straight ahead and a female driver traveling north who was turning improperly. The female driver was injured, sustaining neck injuries described as whiplash and classified with injury severity 3. The report highlights 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factors. The female driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Vehicle damage was noted on the right front bumper of the female driver's SUV, while the male driver's vehicle showed no damage. The collision points were the left front bumper of the male-driven SUV and the right front bumper of the female-driven SUV.
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SUV Collision Injures Child Passenger in Queens▸Mar 16 - A 5-year-old boy suffered head abrasions as an SUV struck an object or obstacle on Rockaway Freeway. The vehicle's front center end was damaged. Driver inattention and limited view contributed to the crash, according to the police report.
According to the police report, a 2016 Nissan SUV traveling east on Rockaway Freeway in Queens struck an obstacle or object, damaging the vehicle's center front end. The driver, a licensed male, was going straight ahead when the collision occurred at 14:05. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. A 5-year-old male occupant seated in the right rear passenger position was injured, sustaining head abrasions. The child was conscious and restrained with a child safety device, and the airbag deployed. The report does not indicate any fault or error by the child passenger. The crash highlights the dangers posed by limited visibility and driver distraction in vehicle operation.
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Sedans Collide in Queens After Traffic Control Ignored▸Mar 8 - Two sedans crashed on Beach 94 Street. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. One driver, unlicensed, suffered whole-body injuries. Impact was severe. Systemic danger clear. Signals ignored. Harm followed.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 8:58 AM on Beach 94 Street in Queens. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. The unlicensed male driver of a Jeep sedan, heading north, struck the left side doors of a Honda sedan traveling east. The Jeep driver sustained contusions and injuries to his entire body. The air bag deployed. Police cited 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No victim actions contributed. The crash shows the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and drive without a license.
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Bus Slams Into SUV on Rockaway Freeway▸Mar 1 - A bus hit an SUV’s left side in Queens. The SUV driver and a 12-year-old girl suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police blamed driver distraction. The crash shows the danger when large vehicles collide.
According to the police report, a bus traveling west on Rockaway Freeway struck the left side doors of a southbound Nissan SUV at Beach 87 Street in Queens. The SUV carried a 66-year-old woman driving and a 12-year-old girl in the rear seat. Both suffered head injuries; the girl also had whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained. The bus driver was licensed and going straight. Police cited driver inattention or distraction as the cause. No contributing behaviors were listed for the SUV occupants. The impact and injuries highlight the risks when driver distraction leads to crashes between large vehicles and passenger cars.
Jun 3 - Two sedans slammed head-on, then struck a third. Three people injured. Police cite driver inattention and tailgating. All occupants conscious, belted. Metal twisted. Neck, head, and shoulder injuries marked the scene.
Three people were injured when two sedans collided head-on and then struck a third sedan on Rockaway Freeway in Queens. According to the police report, the crash happened at 3:43 PM and involved driver inattention and following too closely. A 38-year-old woman driving one sedan suffered head injuries and whiplash. A 33-year-old man riding as a front passenger sustained shoulder and whiplash injuries. A 57-year-old male driver had neck injuries and whiplash. All were conscious, wore lap belts, and were not ejected. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report does not attribute fault to the victims.
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Distracted Sedan Slams Cyclist on Rockaway Beach▸May 8 - A sedan driver, distracted and inattentive, struck a 58-year-old woman on a bike. She suffered back pain and shock. The bike’s front end and the sedan’s undercarriage were damaged. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens hit a westbound bicyclist at 11:25 p.m. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the cause for the crash. The 58-year-old woman on the bike was injured, suffering back pain and shock. Her bike’s front end was damaged, and the sedan’s undercarriage took the impact. The bicyclist was licensed and riding straight ahead. No contributing factors were attributed to her. The police report highlights the driver’s distraction as the key factor in this crash.
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SUVs Collide in Queens Due to Yield Failures▸Apr 15 - Two SUVs collided on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens. The female driver suffered neck injuries from the impact. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and improper turning as the cause. Both vehicles struck front bumpers, one with visible damage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:52 AM on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens. Two station wagons/SUVs collided, involving a male driver traveling south going straight ahead and a female driver traveling north who was turning improperly. The female driver was injured, sustaining neck injuries described as whiplash and classified with injury severity 3. The report highlights 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factors. The female driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Vehicle damage was noted on the right front bumper of the female driver's SUV, while the male driver's vehicle showed no damage. The collision points were the left front bumper of the male-driven SUV and the right front bumper of the female-driven SUV.
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SUV Collision Injures Child Passenger in Queens▸Mar 16 - A 5-year-old boy suffered head abrasions as an SUV struck an object or obstacle on Rockaway Freeway. The vehicle's front center end was damaged. Driver inattention and limited view contributed to the crash, according to the police report.
According to the police report, a 2016 Nissan SUV traveling east on Rockaway Freeway in Queens struck an obstacle or object, damaging the vehicle's center front end. The driver, a licensed male, was going straight ahead when the collision occurred at 14:05. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. A 5-year-old male occupant seated in the right rear passenger position was injured, sustaining head abrasions. The child was conscious and restrained with a child safety device, and the airbag deployed. The report does not indicate any fault or error by the child passenger. The crash highlights the dangers posed by limited visibility and driver distraction in vehicle operation.
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Sedans Collide in Queens After Traffic Control Ignored▸Mar 8 - Two sedans crashed on Beach 94 Street. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. One driver, unlicensed, suffered whole-body injuries. Impact was severe. Systemic danger clear. Signals ignored. Harm followed.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 8:58 AM on Beach 94 Street in Queens. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. The unlicensed male driver of a Jeep sedan, heading north, struck the left side doors of a Honda sedan traveling east. The Jeep driver sustained contusions and injuries to his entire body. The air bag deployed. Police cited 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No victim actions contributed. The crash shows the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and drive without a license.
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Bus Slams Into SUV on Rockaway Freeway▸Mar 1 - A bus hit an SUV’s left side in Queens. The SUV driver and a 12-year-old girl suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police blamed driver distraction. The crash shows the danger when large vehicles collide.
According to the police report, a bus traveling west on Rockaway Freeway struck the left side doors of a southbound Nissan SUV at Beach 87 Street in Queens. The SUV carried a 66-year-old woman driving and a 12-year-old girl in the rear seat. Both suffered head injuries; the girl also had whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained. The bus driver was licensed and going straight. Police cited driver inattention or distraction as the cause. No contributing behaviors were listed for the SUV occupants. The impact and injuries highlight the risks when driver distraction leads to crashes between large vehicles and passenger cars.
May 8 - A sedan driver, distracted and inattentive, struck a 58-year-old woman on a bike. She suffered back pain and shock. The bike’s front end and the sedan’s undercarriage were damaged. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens hit a westbound bicyclist at 11:25 p.m. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the cause for the crash. The 58-year-old woman on the bike was injured, suffering back pain and shock. Her bike’s front end was damaged, and the sedan’s undercarriage took the impact. The bicyclist was licensed and riding straight ahead. No contributing factors were attributed to her. The police report highlights the driver’s distraction as the key factor in this crash.
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SUVs Collide in Queens Due to Yield Failures▸Apr 15 - Two SUVs collided on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens. The female driver suffered neck injuries from the impact. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and improper turning as the cause. Both vehicles struck front bumpers, one with visible damage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:52 AM on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens. Two station wagons/SUVs collided, involving a male driver traveling south going straight ahead and a female driver traveling north who was turning improperly. The female driver was injured, sustaining neck injuries described as whiplash and classified with injury severity 3. The report highlights 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factors. The female driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Vehicle damage was noted on the right front bumper of the female driver's SUV, while the male driver's vehicle showed no damage. The collision points were the left front bumper of the male-driven SUV and the right front bumper of the female-driven SUV.
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SUV Collision Injures Child Passenger in Queens▸Mar 16 - A 5-year-old boy suffered head abrasions as an SUV struck an object or obstacle on Rockaway Freeway. The vehicle's front center end was damaged. Driver inattention and limited view contributed to the crash, according to the police report.
According to the police report, a 2016 Nissan SUV traveling east on Rockaway Freeway in Queens struck an obstacle or object, damaging the vehicle's center front end. The driver, a licensed male, was going straight ahead when the collision occurred at 14:05. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. A 5-year-old male occupant seated in the right rear passenger position was injured, sustaining head abrasions. The child was conscious and restrained with a child safety device, and the airbag deployed. The report does not indicate any fault or error by the child passenger. The crash highlights the dangers posed by limited visibility and driver distraction in vehicle operation.
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Sedans Collide in Queens After Traffic Control Ignored▸Mar 8 - Two sedans crashed on Beach 94 Street. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. One driver, unlicensed, suffered whole-body injuries. Impact was severe. Systemic danger clear. Signals ignored. Harm followed.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 8:58 AM on Beach 94 Street in Queens. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. The unlicensed male driver of a Jeep sedan, heading north, struck the left side doors of a Honda sedan traveling east. The Jeep driver sustained contusions and injuries to his entire body. The air bag deployed. Police cited 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No victim actions contributed. The crash shows the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and drive without a license.
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Bus Slams Into SUV on Rockaway Freeway▸Mar 1 - A bus hit an SUV’s left side in Queens. The SUV driver and a 12-year-old girl suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police blamed driver distraction. The crash shows the danger when large vehicles collide.
According to the police report, a bus traveling west on Rockaway Freeway struck the left side doors of a southbound Nissan SUV at Beach 87 Street in Queens. The SUV carried a 66-year-old woman driving and a 12-year-old girl in the rear seat. Both suffered head injuries; the girl also had whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained. The bus driver was licensed and going straight. Police cited driver inattention or distraction as the cause. No contributing behaviors were listed for the SUV occupants. The impact and injuries highlight the risks when driver distraction leads to crashes between large vehicles and passenger cars.
Apr 15 - Two SUVs collided on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens. The female driver suffered neck injuries from the impact. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and improper turning as the cause. Both vehicles struck front bumpers, one with visible damage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:52 AM on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens. Two station wagons/SUVs collided, involving a male driver traveling south going straight ahead and a female driver traveling north who was turning improperly. The female driver was injured, sustaining neck injuries described as whiplash and classified with injury severity 3. The report highlights 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factors. The female driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Vehicle damage was noted on the right front bumper of the female driver's SUV, while the male driver's vehicle showed no damage. The collision points were the left front bumper of the male-driven SUV and the right front bumper of the female-driven SUV.
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SUV Collision Injures Child Passenger in Queens▸Mar 16 - A 5-year-old boy suffered head abrasions as an SUV struck an object or obstacle on Rockaway Freeway. The vehicle's front center end was damaged. Driver inattention and limited view contributed to the crash, according to the police report.
According to the police report, a 2016 Nissan SUV traveling east on Rockaway Freeway in Queens struck an obstacle or object, damaging the vehicle's center front end. The driver, a licensed male, was going straight ahead when the collision occurred at 14:05. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. A 5-year-old male occupant seated in the right rear passenger position was injured, sustaining head abrasions. The child was conscious and restrained with a child safety device, and the airbag deployed. The report does not indicate any fault or error by the child passenger. The crash highlights the dangers posed by limited visibility and driver distraction in vehicle operation.
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Sedans Collide in Queens After Traffic Control Ignored▸Mar 8 - Two sedans crashed on Beach 94 Street. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. One driver, unlicensed, suffered whole-body injuries. Impact was severe. Systemic danger clear. Signals ignored. Harm followed.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 8:58 AM on Beach 94 Street in Queens. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. The unlicensed male driver of a Jeep sedan, heading north, struck the left side doors of a Honda sedan traveling east. The Jeep driver sustained contusions and injuries to his entire body. The air bag deployed. Police cited 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No victim actions contributed. The crash shows the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and drive without a license.
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Bus Slams Into SUV on Rockaway Freeway▸Mar 1 - A bus hit an SUV’s left side in Queens. The SUV driver and a 12-year-old girl suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police blamed driver distraction. The crash shows the danger when large vehicles collide.
According to the police report, a bus traveling west on Rockaway Freeway struck the left side doors of a southbound Nissan SUV at Beach 87 Street in Queens. The SUV carried a 66-year-old woman driving and a 12-year-old girl in the rear seat. Both suffered head injuries; the girl also had whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained. The bus driver was licensed and going straight. Police cited driver inattention or distraction as the cause. No contributing behaviors were listed for the SUV occupants. The impact and injuries highlight the risks when driver distraction leads to crashes between large vehicles and passenger cars.
Mar 16 - A 5-year-old boy suffered head abrasions as an SUV struck an object or obstacle on Rockaway Freeway. The vehicle's front center end was damaged. Driver inattention and limited view contributed to the crash, according to the police report.
According to the police report, a 2016 Nissan SUV traveling east on Rockaway Freeway in Queens struck an obstacle or object, damaging the vehicle's center front end. The driver, a licensed male, was going straight ahead when the collision occurred at 14:05. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. A 5-year-old male occupant seated in the right rear passenger position was injured, sustaining head abrasions. The child was conscious and restrained with a child safety device, and the airbag deployed. The report does not indicate any fault or error by the child passenger. The crash highlights the dangers posed by limited visibility and driver distraction in vehicle operation.
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Sedans Collide in Queens After Traffic Control Ignored▸Mar 8 - Two sedans crashed on Beach 94 Street. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. One driver, unlicensed, suffered whole-body injuries. Impact was severe. Systemic danger clear. Signals ignored. Harm followed.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 8:58 AM on Beach 94 Street in Queens. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. The unlicensed male driver of a Jeep sedan, heading north, struck the left side doors of a Honda sedan traveling east. The Jeep driver sustained contusions and injuries to his entire body. The air bag deployed. Police cited 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No victim actions contributed. The crash shows the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and drive without a license.
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Bus Slams Into SUV on Rockaway Freeway▸Mar 1 - A bus hit an SUV’s left side in Queens. The SUV driver and a 12-year-old girl suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police blamed driver distraction. The crash shows the danger when large vehicles collide.
According to the police report, a bus traveling west on Rockaway Freeway struck the left side doors of a southbound Nissan SUV at Beach 87 Street in Queens. The SUV carried a 66-year-old woman driving and a 12-year-old girl in the rear seat. Both suffered head injuries; the girl also had whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained. The bus driver was licensed and going straight. Police cited driver inattention or distraction as the cause. No contributing behaviors were listed for the SUV occupants. The impact and injuries highlight the risks when driver distraction leads to crashes between large vehicles and passenger cars.
Mar 8 - Two sedans crashed on Beach 94 Street. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. One driver, unlicensed, suffered whole-body injuries. Impact was severe. Systemic danger clear. Signals ignored. Harm followed.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 8:58 AM on Beach 94 Street in Queens. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. The unlicensed male driver of a Jeep sedan, heading north, struck the left side doors of a Honda sedan traveling east. The Jeep driver sustained contusions and injuries to his entire body. The air bag deployed. Police cited 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No victim actions contributed. The crash shows the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and drive without a license.
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Bus Slams Into SUV on Rockaway Freeway▸Mar 1 - A bus hit an SUV’s left side in Queens. The SUV driver and a 12-year-old girl suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police blamed driver distraction. The crash shows the danger when large vehicles collide.
According to the police report, a bus traveling west on Rockaway Freeway struck the left side doors of a southbound Nissan SUV at Beach 87 Street in Queens. The SUV carried a 66-year-old woman driving and a 12-year-old girl in the rear seat. Both suffered head injuries; the girl also had whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained. The bus driver was licensed and going straight. Police cited driver inattention or distraction as the cause. No contributing behaviors were listed for the SUV occupants. The impact and injuries highlight the risks when driver distraction leads to crashes between large vehicles and passenger cars.
Mar 1 - A bus hit an SUV’s left side in Queens. The SUV driver and a 12-year-old girl suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police blamed driver distraction. The crash shows the danger when large vehicles collide.
According to the police report, a bus traveling west on Rockaway Freeway struck the left side doors of a southbound Nissan SUV at Beach 87 Street in Queens. The SUV carried a 66-year-old woman driving and a 12-year-old girl in the rear seat. Both suffered head injuries; the girl also had whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained. The bus driver was licensed and going straight. Police cited driver inattention or distraction as the cause. No contributing behaviors were listed for the SUV occupants. The impact and injuries highlight the risks when driver distraction leads to crashes between large vehicles and passenger cars.