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 21
▸ Crush Injuries 5
▸ Severe Bleeding 10
▸ Severe Lacerations 13
▸ Concussion 8
▸ Whiplash 79
▸ Contusion/Bruise 107
▸ Abrasion 66
▸ Pain/Nausea 13
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 102
- 2023 Chevrolet Station Wagon (LZP2057) – 261 times • 2 in last 90d here
- 2022 Gray Ford Pickup (KXM7078) – 246 times • 2 in last 90d here
- 2023 Gray Toyota Sedan (LFB3193) – 187 times • 4 in last 90d here
- 2017 Black Infiniti Apur (5426399) – 181 times • 5 in last 90d here
- 2024 Ford Spor (3DNW82) – 177 times • 3 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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Night death on 130th Street, and a pattern Precinct 102 already knows
Precinct 102: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 29, 2025
Just before 11 PM on Oct 22, 2025, a 55‑year‑old man walking near 130th Street and 90th Avenue was hit by a driver in a sedan and died, outside the intersection, recorded as CrashID 4852154 (NYC Open Data).
He was one of 21 people killed on the streets of Precinct 102 since Jan 1, 2022 (NYC Open Data; CrashCount analysis). Pedestrians account for 13 of those deaths and people on bikes for 1, with 7 motor‑vehicle occupants also killed (CrashCount small‑area rollup).
Woodhaven, Atlantic, Jackie Robinson: the map doesn’t lie
Woodhaven Boulevard leads the list, with 4 deaths and 121 injuries tied to that corridor (CrashCount small‑area rollup; NYC Open Data). Atlantic Avenue shows 2 deaths and 156 injuries. The Jackie Robinson Parkway toll is 2 deaths and 427 injuries (same sources).
These are not quirks. They are repeated harms at the same places.
Nights are dangerous; crossings are not safe enough
In the 10 PM hour, this precinct recorded 2 deaths and 4 serious injuries. The 8 PM hour shows 2 more deaths (CrashCount hourly rollup from NYC Open Data).
Police records in this area cite failure to yield, inattention, and disregarded signals among contributing factors in injuries (CrashCount small‑area rollup). People walking took the brunt: 494 injured, 13 killed. People biking: 163 injured, 1 killed (same sources).
What local fixes look like on these corners
On Woodhaven and Atlantic, protect the turns. Harden the corners. Add leading pedestrian intervals. Daylight the crosswalks. Where speeding is routine, add raised crossings and narrow lanes. At the late‑night hours when deaths mount, target enforcement for failure to yield and red‑light running (CrashCount small‑area analysis; NYC Open Data).
Stop the worst speeders; slow the default
The repeat‑speeder problem is not abstract. City cameras flag the same plates over and over. Under a proposed state bill, the Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045C/A2299C), drivers with 11 DMV points in 18 months or 16 camera tickets in a year would be forced to use tech that won’t let them exceed the limit by more than 5 MPH (CrashCount Take Action). In the past year, city cameras issued enough tickets that, under that standard, thousands would have been prevented after vehicles crossed the 16‑ticket mark (12,228 “preventable” speeding tickets in 2025 to date; 54,160 since 2022) (CrashCount analysis of NYC camera data in this area).
Sammy’s Law gives the city power to lower speeds. A 20 MPH default on local streets is the next step, backed by the same logic: slower speeds, fewer funerals (CrashCount Take Action).
Who’s responsible to act
This is Precinct 102 in Queens. The local Council district includes District 32. The state seats include Assembly District 24 and State Senate District 14.
Our record does not show whether Council Member Joann Ariola, Assembly Member David Weprin, or State Senator Leroy Comrie have sponsored the Stop Super Speeders Act. What gives? (CrashCount site context.)
The precinct can focus enforcement at Woodhaven, Atlantic, and the Jackie Robinson ramps. The city can harden turns and lengthen walk time. Albany can pass the speed‑limiter bill. The tools sit on the table.
Take one concrete step now. Tell City Hall and Albany to slow the cars and rein in repeat speeders. Start here.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ How were these numbers calculated?
▸ Where are the worst crash locations in Precinct 102?
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▸ What can fix these hot spots?
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons table, Vehicles table , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-29
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4852154 - Persons table, Vehicles table , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-29
Other Representatives
Assembly Member David Weprin
District 24
Council Member Joann Ariola
District 32
State Senator Leroy Comrie
District 14
▸ Other Geographies
Precinct 102 Police Precinct 102 sits in Queens, District 32, AD 24, SD 14.
It contains Queens CB9, Queens CB82, Kew Gardens, Richmond Hill, South Richmond Hill, Ozone Park (North), Woodhaven, Forest Park.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 102
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Unlicensed Driver Flees Queens Fatal Crash▸Feb 5 - A man slammed his Mercedes into a stopped car on the Whitestone Expressway. The impact threw an MTA worker onto the pavement. The driver ran. The worker died. Police found the abandoned car. The driver had no license.
NY Daily News reported on February 5, 2025, that James Vennitti, 63, was arrested for a deadly hit-and-run on the Whitestone Expressway in Queens. On February 10, 2024, Vennitti allegedly rear-ended David Berney, 43, after Berney and another driver stopped in the middle lane following a minor collision. The crash threw Berney from his car, killing him at the scene. The other driver was injured. Vennitti, unlicensed, abandoned his Mercedes and fled on foot. Police arrested him a year later. A grand jury indicted Vennitti for leaving the scene of a fatal crash and driving without a license. The case highlights the lethal risk of unlicensed driving and the dangers of stopped vehicles on high-speed roads.
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Unlicensed Driver Flees Queens Fatal Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-05
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Taxi Passenger Injured in Queens Crash▸Jan 27 - A taxi passenger and driver suffered upper arm injuries and whiplash in a Queens crash. The accident involved improper lane usage by the taxi driver. Both occupants were conscious and restrained. The collision caused vehicle damage but no ejections.
According to the police report, a crash occurred at 17:05 in Queens near 104-32 94 Avenue involving a taxi. The taxi driver contributed to the crash through 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' a critical driver error cited in the report. The taxi was initially parked before the crash. Two occupants were injured: a 40-year-old male driver and a 34-year-old female passenger. Both suffered upper arm injuries and whiplash, were conscious, and properly restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The driver was seated in the middle front seat, and the passenger was in the left rear seat. The taxi sustained unspecified damage, and no occupants were ejected. The report highlights driver error as the primary cause, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
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SUV Slams Sedan Side, Passenger Injured▸Jan 25 - SUV hit sedan’s right side on Atlantic Avenue. Rear passenger suffered neck whiplash. Police cite driver inattention. Streets in Queens left another vulnerable rider hurt.
According to the police report, a Jeep SUV traveling west on Atlantic Avenue in Queens struck the right side of a southbound Nissan sedan at 16:41. The impact injured a 58-year-old woman seated in the sedan’s right rear seat. She suffered a neck injury, described as whiplash, and was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. No victim actions contributed to the crash, according to the police report.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 24 - A 58-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle’s right front bumper struck him, causing contusions and shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:01 AM in Queens on 101 Avenue near 102 Street. A female driver operating a 2012 SUV was making a left turn when she failed to yield right-of-way to a 58-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash, emphasizing driver error. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver failure to yield at intersections.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Queens Intersection▸Jan 23 - A 62-year-old woman crossing 86th Road in Queens was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver’s inattention caused impact to the pedestrian’s lower leg and foot. The victim suffered abrasions but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling northwest on 86th Road in Queens struck a 62-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The driver was making a left turn when the collision occurred, with the point of impact on the vehicle’s left front bumper. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. She remained conscious after the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating a 2017 Honda sedan with two occupants. This crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving during turning maneuvers in busy urban intersections.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash▸Jan 22 - A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.
According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-22
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Unlicensed Moped Driver Injures Two Passengers▸Jan 17 - A moped traveling south on 91 Ave struck another vehicle’s center back end. The unlicensed driver and a 15-year-old passenger suffered whiplash and injuries to face and lower leg. Both remained conscious but were seriously hurt in the collision.
According to the police report, a 2023 ZHEN moped, driven by a 19-year-old unlicensed male, was traveling south on 91 Ave when it collided with the center back end of another vehicle. The moped's left front bumper sustained damage. The driver, wearing a helmet, suffered whiplash and facial injuries, classified as injury severity 3. A 15-year-old female passenger seated on the left rear of the moped also sustained whiplash and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity 3. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any contributing factors from the driver or victim, but the driver’s unlicensed status is a critical factor. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
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Motorcycle Slams Ford on Lefferts Boulevard▸Jan 15 - A 19-year-old motorcyclist collided with a Ford’s front on Lefferts Boulevard near 84th Avenue. His arm bled through torn fabric. The bike’s rear folded in. Driver inexperience and following too closely left no time to stop.
A 19-year-old motorcycle driver was injured when he struck the front of a Ford vehicle on Lefferts Boulevard near 84th Avenue in Queens at 11:00 a.m., according to the police report. The report states the motorcyclist suffered severe bleeding to his arm and was conscious at the scene. The crash narrative describes the motorcycle’s rear folding in from the impact. Police cite 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The report also notes 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a factor. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, according to the police report. The collision’s point of impact was the motorcycle’s center back end and the Ford’s center front end. The data highlights driver error and systemic danger as central to this crash.
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Two SUVs Crash Ignoring Traffic Controls in Queens▸Jan 8 - Two SUVs slammed together on 111 Street. Both drivers blew past traffic controls. A 68-year-old man took neck injuries and whiplash. Metal twisted. Danger rose from driver disregard.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided at 20:39 on 111 Street near 95 Avenue in Queens. Both drivers, a 68-year-old man from New York and a woman from Pennsylvania, went straight ahead and disregarded traffic controls. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The male driver suffered neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious at the scene. The impact struck the left front bumper of his SUV and the center front end of the other. Both vehicles sustained damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Sedan Left Turn Hits Eastbound Bicyclist▸Jan 7 - A sedan making a left turn collided with an eastbound bicyclist on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg bruises. Police cited driver failure to yield and inattention as key factors in the crash.
At 18:23 on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens, a sedan traveling westbound made a left turn and struck an eastbound bicyclist, according to the police report. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male, sustained contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. The impact occurred at the center front end of both vehicles, with damage to the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s center front end. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report. The collision highlights driver errors in yielding and attentiveness during left turns as central causes of injury to vulnerable road users.
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Van Turns Wrong, Passenger Ejected in Queens▸Jan 5 - Van turned wrong, slammed into parked SUV. Woman in back seat thrown partway out. She suffered back injuries, shock, pain. Intersection danger, driver error, real harm.
According to the police report, a van making a right turn near 112-20 Atlantic Ave in Queens struck the left front bumper of a parked SUV at 13:55. The van driver committed the error of "Turning Improperly." A 47-year-old woman, seated in the right rear passenger seat of the SUV, was partially ejected and suffered back injuries. She was in shock and complained of pain or nausea. The report lists no contributing factors from the victim. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage. This crash shows the danger of improper turning, with serious injury to a passenger.
Feb 5 - A man slammed his Mercedes into a stopped car on the Whitestone Expressway. The impact threw an MTA worker onto the pavement. The driver ran. The worker died. Police found the abandoned car. The driver had no license.
NY Daily News reported on February 5, 2025, that James Vennitti, 63, was arrested for a deadly hit-and-run on the Whitestone Expressway in Queens. On February 10, 2024, Vennitti allegedly rear-ended David Berney, 43, after Berney and another driver stopped in the middle lane following a minor collision. The crash threw Berney from his car, killing him at the scene. The other driver was injured. Vennitti, unlicensed, abandoned his Mercedes and fled on foot. Police arrested him a year later. A grand jury indicted Vennitti for leaving the scene of a fatal crash and driving without a license. The case highlights the lethal risk of unlicensed driving and the dangers of stopped vehicles on high-speed roads.
- Unlicensed Driver Flees Queens Fatal Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-02-05
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Taxi Passenger Injured in Queens Crash▸Jan 27 - A taxi passenger and driver suffered upper arm injuries and whiplash in a Queens crash. The accident involved improper lane usage by the taxi driver. Both occupants were conscious and restrained. The collision caused vehicle damage but no ejections.
According to the police report, a crash occurred at 17:05 in Queens near 104-32 94 Avenue involving a taxi. The taxi driver contributed to the crash through 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' a critical driver error cited in the report. The taxi was initially parked before the crash. Two occupants were injured: a 40-year-old male driver and a 34-year-old female passenger. Both suffered upper arm injuries and whiplash, were conscious, and properly restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The driver was seated in the middle front seat, and the passenger was in the left rear seat. The taxi sustained unspecified damage, and no occupants were ejected. The report highlights driver error as the primary cause, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
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SUV Slams Sedan Side, Passenger Injured▸Jan 25 - SUV hit sedan’s right side on Atlantic Avenue. Rear passenger suffered neck whiplash. Police cite driver inattention. Streets in Queens left another vulnerable rider hurt.
According to the police report, a Jeep SUV traveling west on Atlantic Avenue in Queens struck the right side of a southbound Nissan sedan at 16:41. The impact injured a 58-year-old woman seated in the sedan’s right rear seat. She suffered a neck injury, described as whiplash, and was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. No victim actions contributed to the crash, according to the police report.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 24 - A 58-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle’s right front bumper struck him, causing contusions and shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:01 AM in Queens on 101 Avenue near 102 Street. A female driver operating a 2012 SUV was making a left turn when she failed to yield right-of-way to a 58-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash, emphasizing driver error. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver failure to yield at intersections.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Queens Intersection▸Jan 23 - A 62-year-old woman crossing 86th Road in Queens was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver’s inattention caused impact to the pedestrian’s lower leg and foot. The victim suffered abrasions but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling northwest on 86th Road in Queens struck a 62-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The driver was making a left turn when the collision occurred, with the point of impact on the vehicle’s left front bumper. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. She remained conscious after the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating a 2017 Honda sedan with two occupants. This crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving during turning maneuvers in busy urban intersections.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash▸Jan 22 - A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.
According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-22
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Unlicensed Moped Driver Injures Two Passengers▸Jan 17 - A moped traveling south on 91 Ave struck another vehicle’s center back end. The unlicensed driver and a 15-year-old passenger suffered whiplash and injuries to face and lower leg. Both remained conscious but were seriously hurt in the collision.
According to the police report, a 2023 ZHEN moped, driven by a 19-year-old unlicensed male, was traveling south on 91 Ave when it collided with the center back end of another vehicle. The moped's left front bumper sustained damage. The driver, wearing a helmet, suffered whiplash and facial injuries, classified as injury severity 3. A 15-year-old female passenger seated on the left rear of the moped also sustained whiplash and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity 3. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any contributing factors from the driver or victim, but the driver’s unlicensed status is a critical factor. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
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Motorcycle Slams Ford on Lefferts Boulevard▸Jan 15 - A 19-year-old motorcyclist collided with a Ford’s front on Lefferts Boulevard near 84th Avenue. His arm bled through torn fabric. The bike’s rear folded in. Driver inexperience and following too closely left no time to stop.
A 19-year-old motorcycle driver was injured when he struck the front of a Ford vehicle on Lefferts Boulevard near 84th Avenue in Queens at 11:00 a.m., according to the police report. The report states the motorcyclist suffered severe bleeding to his arm and was conscious at the scene. The crash narrative describes the motorcycle’s rear folding in from the impact. Police cite 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The report also notes 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a factor. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, according to the police report. The collision’s point of impact was the motorcycle’s center back end and the Ford’s center front end. The data highlights driver error and systemic danger as central to this crash.
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Two SUVs Crash Ignoring Traffic Controls in Queens▸Jan 8 - Two SUVs slammed together on 111 Street. Both drivers blew past traffic controls. A 68-year-old man took neck injuries and whiplash. Metal twisted. Danger rose from driver disregard.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided at 20:39 on 111 Street near 95 Avenue in Queens. Both drivers, a 68-year-old man from New York and a woman from Pennsylvania, went straight ahead and disregarded traffic controls. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The male driver suffered neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious at the scene. The impact struck the left front bumper of his SUV and the center front end of the other. Both vehicles sustained damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Sedan Left Turn Hits Eastbound Bicyclist▸Jan 7 - A sedan making a left turn collided with an eastbound bicyclist on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg bruises. Police cited driver failure to yield and inattention as key factors in the crash.
At 18:23 on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens, a sedan traveling westbound made a left turn and struck an eastbound bicyclist, according to the police report. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male, sustained contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. The impact occurred at the center front end of both vehicles, with damage to the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s center front end. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report. The collision highlights driver errors in yielding and attentiveness during left turns as central causes of injury to vulnerable road users.
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Van Turns Wrong, Passenger Ejected in Queens▸Jan 5 - Van turned wrong, slammed into parked SUV. Woman in back seat thrown partway out. She suffered back injuries, shock, pain. Intersection danger, driver error, real harm.
According to the police report, a van making a right turn near 112-20 Atlantic Ave in Queens struck the left front bumper of a parked SUV at 13:55. The van driver committed the error of "Turning Improperly." A 47-year-old woman, seated in the right rear passenger seat of the SUV, was partially ejected and suffered back injuries. She was in shock and complained of pain or nausea. The report lists no contributing factors from the victim. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage. This crash shows the danger of improper turning, with serious injury to a passenger.
Jan 27 - A taxi passenger and driver suffered upper arm injuries and whiplash in a Queens crash. The accident involved improper lane usage by the taxi driver. Both occupants were conscious and restrained. The collision caused vehicle damage but no ejections.
According to the police report, a crash occurred at 17:05 in Queens near 104-32 94 Avenue involving a taxi. The taxi driver contributed to the crash through 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' a critical driver error cited in the report. The taxi was initially parked before the crash. Two occupants were injured: a 40-year-old male driver and a 34-year-old female passenger. Both suffered upper arm injuries and whiplash, were conscious, and properly restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The driver was seated in the middle front seat, and the passenger was in the left rear seat. The taxi sustained unspecified damage, and no occupants were ejected. The report highlights driver error as the primary cause, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
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SUV Slams Sedan Side, Passenger Injured▸Jan 25 - SUV hit sedan’s right side on Atlantic Avenue. Rear passenger suffered neck whiplash. Police cite driver inattention. Streets in Queens left another vulnerable rider hurt.
According to the police report, a Jeep SUV traveling west on Atlantic Avenue in Queens struck the right side of a southbound Nissan sedan at 16:41. The impact injured a 58-year-old woman seated in the sedan’s right rear seat. She suffered a neck injury, described as whiplash, and was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. No victim actions contributed to the crash, according to the police report.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 24 - A 58-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle’s right front bumper struck him, causing contusions and shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:01 AM in Queens on 101 Avenue near 102 Street. A female driver operating a 2012 SUV was making a left turn when she failed to yield right-of-way to a 58-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash, emphasizing driver error. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver failure to yield at intersections.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Queens Intersection▸Jan 23 - A 62-year-old woman crossing 86th Road in Queens was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver’s inattention caused impact to the pedestrian’s lower leg and foot. The victim suffered abrasions but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling northwest on 86th Road in Queens struck a 62-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The driver was making a left turn when the collision occurred, with the point of impact on the vehicle’s left front bumper. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. She remained conscious after the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating a 2017 Honda sedan with two occupants. This crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving during turning maneuvers in busy urban intersections.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash▸Jan 22 - A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.
According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-22
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Unlicensed Moped Driver Injures Two Passengers▸Jan 17 - A moped traveling south on 91 Ave struck another vehicle’s center back end. The unlicensed driver and a 15-year-old passenger suffered whiplash and injuries to face and lower leg. Both remained conscious but were seriously hurt in the collision.
According to the police report, a 2023 ZHEN moped, driven by a 19-year-old unlicensed male, was traveling south on 91 Ave when it collided with the center back end of another vehicle. The moped's left front bumper sustained damage. The driver, wearing a helmet, suffered whiplash and facial injuries, classified as injury severity 3. A 15-year-old female passenger seated on the left rear of the moped also sustained whiplash and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity 3. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any contributing factors from the driver or victim, but the driver’s unlicensed status is a critical factor. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
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Motorcycle Slams Ford on Lefferts Boulevard▸Jan 15 - A 19-year-old motorcyclist collided with a Ford’s front on Lefferts Boulevard near 84th Avenue. His arm bled through torn fabric. The bike’s rear folded in. Driver inexperience and following too closely left no time to stop.
A 19-year-old motorcycle driver was injured when he struck the front of a Ford vehicle on Lefferts Boulevard near 84th Avenue in Queens at 11:00 a.m., according to the police report. The report states the motorcyclist suffered severe bleeding to his arm and was conscious at the scene. The crash narrative describes the motorcycle’s rear folding in from the impact. Police cite 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The report also notes 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a factor. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, according to the police report. The collision’s point of impact was the motorcycle’s center back end and the Ford’s center front end. The data highlights driver error and systemic danger as central to this crash.
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Two SUVs Crash Ignoring Traffic Controls in Queens▸Jan 8 - Two SUVs slammed together on 111 Street. Both drivers blew past traffic controls. A 68-year-old man took neck injuries and whiplash. Metal twisted. Danger rose from driver disregard.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided at 20:39 on 111 Street near 95 Avenue in Queens. Both drivers, a 68-year-old man from New York and a woman from Pennsylvania, went straight ahead and disregarded traffic controls. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The male driver suffered neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious at the scene. The impact struck the left front bumper of his SUV and the center front end of the other. Both vehicles sustained damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Sedan Left Turn Hits Eastbound Bicyclist▸Jan 7 - A sedan making a left turn collided with an eastbound bicyclist on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg bruises. Police cited driver failure to yield and inattention as key factors in the crash.
At 18:23 on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens, a sedan traveling westbound made a left turn and struck an eastbound bicyclist, according to the police report. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male, sustained contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. The impact occurred at the center front end of both vehicles, with damage to the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s center front end. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report. The collision highlights driver errors in yielding and attentiveness during left turns as central causes of injury to vulnerable road users.
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Van Turns Wrong, Passenger Ejected in Queens▸Jan 5 - Van turned wrong, slammed into parked SUV. Woman in back seat thrown partway out. She suffered back injuries, shock, pain. Intersection danger, driver error, real harm.
According to the police report, a van making a right turn near 112-20 Atlantic Ave in Queens struck the left front bumper of a parked SUV at 13:55. The van driver committed the error of "Turning Improperly." A 47-year-old woman, seated in the right rear passenger seat of the SUV, was partially ejected and suffered back injuries. She was in shock and complained of pain or nausea. The report lists no contributing factors from the victim. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage. This crash shows the danger of improper turning, with serious injury to a passenger.
Jan 25 - SUV hit sedan’s right side on Atlantic Avenue. Rear passenger suffered neck whiplash. Police cite driver inattention. Streets in Queens left another vulnerable rider hurt.
According to the police report, a Jeep SUV traveling west on Atlantic Avenue in Queens struck the right side of a southbound Nissan sedan at 16:41. The impact injured a 58-year-old woman seated in the sedan’s right rear seat. She suffered a neck injury, described as whiplash, and was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. No victim actions contributed to the crash, according to the police report.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 24 - A 58-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle’s right front bumper struck him, causing contusions and shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:01 AM in Queens on 101 Avenue near 102 Street. A female driver operating a 2012 SUV was making a left turn when she failed to yield right-of-way to a 58-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash, emphasizing driver error. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver failure to yield at intersections.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Queens Intersection▸Jan 23 - A 62-year-old woman crossing 86th Road in Queens was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver’s inattention caused impact to the pedestrian’s lower leg and foot. The victim suffered abrasions but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling northwest on 86th Road in Queens struck a 62-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The driver was making a left turn when the collision occurred, with the point of impact on the vehicle’s left front bumper. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. She remained conscious after the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating a 2017 Honda sedan with two occupants. This crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving during turning maneuvers in busy urban intersections.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash▸Jan 22 - A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.
According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-22
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Unlicensed Moped Driver Injures Two Passengers▸Jan 17 - A moped traveling south on 91 Ave struck another vehicle’s center back end. The unlicensed driver and a 15-year-old passenger suffered whiplash and injuries to face and lower leg. Both remained conscious but were seriously hurt in the collision.
According to the police report, a 2023 ZHEN moped, driven by a 19-year-old unlicensed male, was traveling south on 91 Ave when it collided with the center back end of another vehicle. The moped's left front bumper sustained damage. The driver, wearing a helmet, suffered whiplash and facial injuries, classified as injury severity 3. A 15-year-old female passenger seated on the left rear of the moped also sustained whiplash and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity 3. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any contributing factors from the driver or victim, but the driver’s unlicensed status is a critical factor. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
15
Motorcycle Slams Ford on Lefferts Boulevard▸Jan 15 - A 19-year-old motorcyclist collided with a Ford’s front on Lefferts Boulevard near 84th Avenue. His arm bled through torn fabric. The bike’s rear folded in. Driver inexperience and following too closely left no time to stop.
A 19-year-old motorcycle driver was injured when he struck the front of a Ford vehicle on Lefferts Boulevard near 84th Avenue in Queens at 11:00 a.m., according to the police report. The report states the motorcyclist suffered severe bleeding to his arm and was conscious at the scene. The crash narrative describes the motorcycle’s rear folding in from the impact. Police cite 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The report also notes 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a factor. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, according to the police report. The collision’s point of impact was the motorcycle’s center back end and the Ford’s center front end. The data highlights driver error and systemic danger as central to this crash.
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Two SUVs Crash Ignoring Traffic Controls in Queens▸Jan 8 - Two SUVs slammed together on 111 Street. Both drivers blew past traffic controls. A 68-year-old man took neck injuries and whiplash. Metal twisted. Danger rose from driver disregard.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided at 20:39 on 111 Street near 95 Avenue in Queens. Both drivers, a 68-year-old man from New York and a woman from Pennsylvania, went straight ahead and disregarded traffic controls. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The male driver suffered neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious at the scene. The impact struck the left front bumper of his SUV and the center front end of the other. Both vehicles sustained damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Sedan Left Turn Hits Eastbound Bicyclist▸Jan 7 - A sedan making a left turn collided with an eastbound bicyclist on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg bruises. Police cited driver failure to yield and inattention as key factors in the crash.
At 18:23 on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens, a sedan traveling westbound made a left turn and struck an eastbound bicyclist, according to the police report. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male, sustained contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. The impact occurred at the center front end of both vehicles, with damage to the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s center front end. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report. The collision highlights driver errors in yielding and attentiveness during left turns as central causes of injury to vulnerable road users.
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Van Turns Wrong, Passenger Ejected in Queens▸Jan 5 - Van turned wrong, slammed into parked SUV. Woman in back seat thrown partway out. She suffered back injuries, shock, pain. Intersection danger, driver error, real harm.
According to the police report, a van making a right turn near 112-20 Atlantic Ave in Queens struck the left front bumper of a parked SUV at 13:55. The van driver committed the error of "Turning Improperly." A 47-year-old woman, seated in the right rear passenger seat of the SUV, was partially ejected and suffered back injuries. She was in shock and complained of pain or nausea. The report lists no contributing factors from the victim. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage. This crash shows the danger of improper turning, with serious injury to a passenger.
Jan 24 - A 58-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle’s right front bumper struck him, causing contusions and shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:01 AM in Queens on 101 Avenue near 102 Street. A female driver operating a 2012 SUV was making a left turn when she failed to yield right-of-way to a 58-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash, emphasizing driver error. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver failure to yield at intersections.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Queens Intersection▸Jan 23 - A 62-year-old woman crossing 86th Road in Queens was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver’s inattention caused impact to the pedestrian’s lower leg and foot. The victim suffered abrasions but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling northwest on 86th Road in Queens struck a 62-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The driver was making a left turn when the collision occurred, with the point of impact on the vehicle’s left front bumper. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. She remained conscious after the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating a 2017 Honda sedan with two occupants. This crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving during turning maneuvers in busy urban intersections.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash▸Jan 22 - A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.
According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-22
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Unlicensed Moped Driver Injures Two Passengers▸Jan 17 - A moped traveling south on 91 Ave struck another vehicle’s center back end. The unlicensed driver and a 15-year-old passenger suffered whiplash and injuries to face and lower leg. Both remained conscious but were seriously hurt in the collision.
According to the police report, a 2023 ZHEN moped, driven by a 19-year-old unlicensed male, was traveling south on 91 Ave when it collided with the center back end of another vehicle. The moped's left front bumper sustained damage. The driver, wearing a helmet, suffered whiplash and facial injuries, classified as injury severity 3. A 15-year-old female passenger seated on the left rear of the moped also sustained whiplash and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity 3. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any contributing factors from the driver or victim, but the driver’s unlicensed status is a critical factor. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
15
Motorcycle Slams Ford on Lefferts Boulevard▸Jan 15 - A 19-year-old motorcyclist collided with a Ford’s front on Lefferts Boulevard near 84th Avenue. His arm bled through torn fabric. The bike’s rear folded in. Driver inexperience and following too closely left no time to stop.
A 19-year-old motorcycle driver was injured when he struck the front of a Ford vehicle on Lefferts Boulevard near 84th Avenue in Queens at 11:00 a.m., according to the police report. The report states the motorcyclist suffered severe bleeding to his arm and was conscious at the scene. The crash narrative describes the motorcycle’s rear folding in from the impact. Police cite 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The report also notes 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a factor. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, according to the police report. The collision’s point of impact was the motorcycle’s center back end and the Ford’s center front end. The data highlights driver error and systemic danger as central to this crash.
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Two SUVs Crash Ignoring Traffic Controls in Queens▸Jan 8 - Two SUVs slammed together on 111 Street. Both drivers blew past traffic controls. A 68-year-old man took neck injuries and whiplash. Metal twisted. Danger rose from driver disregard.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided at 20:39 on 111 Street near 95 Avenue in Queens. Both drivers, a 68-year-old man from New York and a woman from Pennsylvania, went straight ahead and disregarded traffic controls. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The male driver suffered neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious at the scene. The impact struck the left front bumper of his SUV and the center front end of the other. Both vehicles sustained damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Sedan Left Turn Hits Eastbound Bicyclist▸Jan 7 - A sedan making a left turn collided with an eastbound bicyclist on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg bruises. Police cited driver failure to yield and inattention as key factors in the crash.
At 18:23 on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens, a sedan traveling westbound made a left turn and struck an eastbound bicyclist, according to the police report. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male, sustained contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. The impact occurred at the center front end of both vehicles, with damage to the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s center front end. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report. The collision highlights driver errors in yielding and attentiveness during left turns as central causes of injury to vulnerable road users.
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Van Turns Wrong, Passenger Ejected in Queens▸Jan 5 - Van turned wrong, slammed into parked SUV. Woman in back seat thrown partway out. She suffered back injuries, shock, pain. Intersection danger, driver error, real harm.
According to the police report, a van making a right turn near 112-20 Atlantic Ave in Queens struck the left front bumper of a parked SUV at 13:55. The van driver committed the error of "Turning Improperly." A 47-year-old woman, seated in the right rear passenger seat of the SUV, was partially ejected and suffered back injuries. She was in shock and complained of pain or nausea. The report lists no contributing factors from the victim. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage. This crash shows the danger of improper turning, with serious injury to a passenger.
Jan 23 - A 62-year-old woman crossing 86th Road in Queens was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver’s inattention caused impact to the pedestrian’s lower leg and foot. The victim suffered abrasions but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling northwest on 86th Road in Queens struck a 62-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The driver was making a left turn when the collision occurred, with the point of impact on the vehicle’s left front bumper. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. She remained conscious after the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating a 2017 Honda sedan with two occupants. This crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving during turning maneuvers in busy urban intersections.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash▸Jan 22 - A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.
According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-22
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Unlicensed Moped Driver Injures Two Passengers▸Jan 17 - A moped traveling south on 91 Ave struck another vehicle’s center back end. The unlicensed driver and a 15-year-old passenger suffered whiplash and injuries to face and lower leg. Both remained conscious but were seriously hurt in the collision.
According to the police report, a 2023 ZHEN moped, driven by a 19-year-old unlicensed male, was traveling south on 91 Ave when it collided with the center back end of another vehicle. The moped's left front bumper sustained damage. The driver, wearing a helmet, suffered whiplash and facial injuries, classified as injury severity 3. A 15-year-old female passenger seated on the left rear of the moped also sustained whiplash and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity 3. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any contributing factors from the driver or victim, but the driver’s unlicensed status is a critical factor. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
15
Motorcycle Slams Ford on Lefferts Boulevard▸Jan 15 - A 19-year-old motorcyclist collided with a Ford’s front on Lefferts Boulevard near 84th Avenue. His arm bled through torn fabric. The bike’s rear folded in. Driver inexperience and following too closely left no time to stop.
A 19-year-old motorcycle driver was injured when he struck the front of a Ford vehicle on Lefferts Boulevard near 84th Avenue in Queens at 11:00 a.m., according to the police report. The report states the motorcyclist suffered severe bleeding to his arm and was conscious at the scene. The crash narrative describes the motorcycle’s rear folding in from the impact. Police cite 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The report also notes 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a factor. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, according to the police report. The collision’s point of impact was the motorcycle’s center back end and the Ford’s center front end. The data highlights driver error and systemic danger as central to this crash.
8
Two SUVs Crash Ignoring Traffic Controls in Queens▸Jan 8 - Two SUVs slammed together on 111 Street. Both drivers blew past traffic controls. A 68-year-old man took neck injuries and whiplash. Metal twisted. Danger rose from driver disregard.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided at 20:39 on 111 Street near 95 Avenue in Queens. Both drivers, a 68-year-old man from New York and a woman from Pennsylvania, went straight ahead and disregarded traffic controls. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The male driver suffered neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious at the scene. The impact struck the left front bumper of his SUV and the center front end of the other. Both vehicles sustained damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
7
Sedan Left Turn Hits Eastbound Bicyclist▸Jan 7 - A sedan making a left turn collided with an eastbound bicyclist on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg bruises. Police cited driver failure to yield and inattention as key factors in the crash.
At 18:23 on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens, a sedan traveling westbound made a left turn and struck an eastbound bicyclist, according to the police report. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male, sustained contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. The impact occurred at the center front end of both vehicles, with damage to the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s center front end. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report. The collision highlights driver errors in yielding and attentiveness during left turns as central causes of injury to vulnerable road users.
5
Van Turns Wrong, Passenger Ejected in Queens▸Jan 5 - Van turned wrong, slammed into parked SUV. Woman in back seat thrown partway out. She suffered back injuries, shock, pain. Intersection danger, driver error, real harm.
According to the police report, a van making a right turn near 112-20 Atlantic Ave in Queens struck the left front bumper of a parked SUV at 13:55. The van driver committed the error of "Turning Improperly." A 47-year-old woman, seated in the right rear passenger seat of the SUV, was partially ejected and suffered back injuries. She was in shock and complained of pain or nausea. The report lists no contributing factors from the victim. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage. This crash shows the danger of improper turning, with serious injury to a passenger.
Jan 22 - A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.
According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.
- Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-01-22
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Unlicensed Moped Driver Injures Two Passengers▸Jan 17 - A moped traveling south on 91 Ave struck another vehicle’s center back end. The unlicensed driver and a 15-year-old passenger suffered whiplash and injuries to face and lower leg. Both remained conscious but were seriously hurt in the collision.
According to the police report, a 2023 ZHEN moped, driven by a 19-year-old unlicensed male, was traveling south on 91 Ave when it collided with the center back end of another vehicle. The moped's left front bumper sustained damage. The driver, wearing a helmet, suffered whiplash and facial injuries, classified as injury severity 3. A 15-year-old female passenger seated on the left rear of the moped also sustained whiplash and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity 3. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any contributing factors from the driver or victim, but the driver’s unlicensed status is a critical factor. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
15
Motorcycle Slams Ford on Lefferts Boulevard▸Jan 15 - A 19-year-old motorcyclist collided with a Ford’s front on Lefferts Boulevard near 84th Avenue. His arm bled through torn fabric. The bike’s rear folded in. Driver inexperience and following too closely left no time to stop.
A 19-year-old motorcycle driver was injured when he struck the front of a Ford vehicle on Lefferts Boulevard near 84th Avenue in Queens at 11:00 a.m., according to the police report. The report states the motorcyclist suffered severe bleeding to his arm and was conscious at the scene. The crash narrative describes the motorcycle’s rear folding in from the impact. Police cite 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The report also notes 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a factor. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, according to the police report. The collision’s point of impact was the motorcycle’s center back end and the Ford’s center front end. The data highlights driver error and systemic danger as central to this crash.
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Two SUVs Crash Ignoring Traffic Controls in Queens▸Jan 8 - Two SUVs slammed together on 111 Street. Both drivers blew past traffic controls. A 68-year-old man took neck injuries and whiplash. Metal twisted. Danger rose from driver disregard.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided at 20:39 on 111 Street near 95 Avenue in Queens. Both drivers, a 68-year-old man from New York and a woman from Pennsylvania, went straight ahead and disregarded traffic controls. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The male driver suffered neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious at the scene. The impact struck the left front bumper of his SUV and the center front end of the other. Both vehicles sustained damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
7
Sedan Left Turn Hits Eastbound Bicyclist▸Jan 7 - A sedan making a left turn collided with an eastbound bicyclist on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg bruises. Police cited driver failure to yield and inattention as key factors in the crash.
At 18:23 on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens, a sedan traveling westbound made a left turn and struck an eastbound bicyclist, according to the police report. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male, sustained contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. The impact occurred at the center front end of both vehicles, with damage to the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s center front end. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report. The collision highlights driver errors in yielding and attentiveness during left turns as central causes of injury to vulnerable road users.
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Van Turns Wrong, Passenger Ejected in Queens▸Jan 5 - Van turned wrong, slammed into parked SUV. Woman in back seat thrown partway out. She suffered back injuries, shock, pain. Intersection danger, driver error, real harm.
According to the police report, a van making a right turn near 112-20 Atlantic Ave in Queens struck the left front bumper of a parked SUV at 13:55. The van driver committed the error of "Turning Improperly." A 47-year-old woman, seated in the right rear passenger seat of the SUV, was partially ejected and suffered back injuries. She was in shock and complained of pain or nausea. The report lists no contributing factors from the victim. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage. This crash shows the danger of improper turning, with serious injury to a passenger.
Jan 17 - A moped traveling south on 91 Ave struck another vehicle’s center back end. The unlicensed driver and a 15-year-old passenger suffered whiplash and injuries to face and lower leg. Both remained conscious but were seriously hurt in the collision.
According to the police report, a 2023 ZHEN moped, driven by a 19-year-old unlicensed male, was traveling south on 91 Ave when it collided with the center back end of another vehicle. The moped's left front bumper sustained damage. The driver, wearing a helmet, suffered whiplash and facial injuries, classified as injury severity 3. A 15-year-old female passenger seated on the left rear of the moped also sustained whiplash and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity 3. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any contributing factors from the driver or victim, but the driver’s unlicensed status is a critical factor. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
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Motorcycle Slams Ford on Lefferts Boulevard▸Jan 15 - A 19-year-old motorcyclist collided with a Ford’s front on Lefferts Boulevard near 84th Avenue. His arm bled through torn fabric. The bike’s rear folded in. Driver inexperience and following too closely left no time to stop.
A 19-year-old motorcycle driver was injured when he struck the front of a Ford vehicle on Lefferts Boulevard near 84th Avenue in Queens at 11:00 a.m., according to the police report. The report states the motorcyclist suffered severe bleeding to his arm and was conscious at the scene. The crash narrative describes the motorcycle’s rear folding in from the impact. Police cite 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The report also notes 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a factor. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, according to the police report. The collision’s point of impact was the motorcycle’s center back end and the Ford’s center front end. The data highlights driver error and systemic danger as central to this crash.
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Two SUVs Crash Ignoring Traffic Controls in Queens▸Jan 8 - Two SUVs slammed together on 111 Street. Both drivers blew past traffic controls. A 68-year-old man took neck injuries and whiplash. Metal twisted. Danger rose from driver disregard.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided at 20:39 on 111 Street near 95 Avenue in Queens. Both drivers, a 68-year-old man from New York and a woman from Pennsylvania, went straight ahead and disregarded traffic controls. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The male driver suffered neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious at the scene. The impact struck the left front bumper of his SUV and the center front end of the other. Both vehicles sustained damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Sedan Left Turn Hits Eastbound Bicyclist▸Jan 7 - A sedan making a left turn collided with an eastbound bicyclist on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg bruises. Police cited driver failure to yield and inattention as key factors in the crash.
At 18:23 on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens, a sedan traveling westbound made a left turn and struck an eastbound bicyclist, according to the police report. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male, sustained contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. The impact occurred at the center front end of both vehicles, with damage to the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s center front end. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report. The collision highlights driver errors in yielding and attentiveness during left turns as central causes of injury to vulnerable road users.
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Van Turns Wrong, Passenger Ejected in Queens▸Jan 5 - Van turned wrong, slammed into parked SUV. Woman in back seat thrown partway out. She suffered back injuries, shock, pain. Intersection danger, driver error, real harm.
According to the police report, a van making a right turn near 112-20 Atlantic Ave in Queens struck the left front bumper of a parked SUV at 13:55. The van driver committed the error of "Turning Improperly." A 47-year-old woman, seated in the right rear passenger seat of the SUV, was partially ejected and suffered back injuries. She was in shock and complained of pain or nausea. The report lists no contributing factors from the victim. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage. This crash shows the danger of improper turning, with serious injury to a passenger.
Jan 15 - A 19-year-old motorcyclist collided with a Ford’s front on Lefferts Boulevard near 84th Avenue. His arm bled through torn fabric. The bike’s rear folded in. Driver inexperience and following too closely left no time to stop.
A 19-year-old motorcycle driver was injured when he struck the front of a Ford vehicle on Lefferts Boulevard near 84th Avenue in Queens at 11:00 a.m., according to the police report. The report states the motorcyclist suffered severe bleeding to his arm and was conscious at the scene. The crash narrative describes the motorcycle’s rear folding in from the impact. Police cite 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The report also notes 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a factor. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, according to the police report. The collision’s point of impact was the motorcycle’s center back end and the Ford’s center front end. The data highlights driver error and systemic danger as central to this crash.
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Two SUVs Crash Ignoring Traffic Controls in Queens▸Jan 8 - Two SUVs slammed together on 111 Street. Both drivers blew past traffic controls. A 68-year-old man took neck injuries and whiplash. Metal twisted. Danger rose from driver disregard.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided at 20:39 on 111 Street near 95 Avenue in Queens. Both drivers, a 68-year-old man from New York and a woman from Pennsylvania, went straight ahead and disregarded traffic controls. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The male driver suffered neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious at the scene. The impact struck the left front bumper of his SUV and the center front end of the other. Both vehicles sustained damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Sedan Left Turn Hits Eastbound Bicyclist▸Jan 7 - A sedan making a left turn collided with an eastbound bicyclist on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg bruises. Police cited driver failure to yield and inattention as key factors in the crash.
At 18:23 on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens, a sedan traveling westbound made a left turn and struck an eastbound bicyclist, according to the police report. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male, sustained contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. The impact occurred at the center front end of both vehicles, with damage to the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s center front end. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report. The collision highlights driver errors in yielding and attentiveness during left turns as central causes of injury to vulnerable road users.
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Van Turns Wrong, Passenger Ejected in Queens▸Jan 5 - Van turned wrong, slammed into parked SUV. Woman in back seat thrown partway out. She suffered back injuries, shock, pain. Intersection danger, driver error, real harm.
According to the police report, a van making a right turn near 112-20 Atlantic Ave in Queens struck the left front bumper of a parked SUV at 13:55. The van driver committed the error of "Turning Improperly." A 47-year-old woman, seated in the right rear passenger seat of the SUV, was partially ejected and suffered back injuries. She was in shock and complained of pain or nausea. The report lists no contributing factors from the victim. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage. This crash shows the danger of improper turning, with serious injury to a passenger.
Jan 8 - Two SUVs slammed together on 111 Street. Both drivers blew past traffic controls. A 68-year-old man took neck injuries and whiplash. Metal twisted. Danger rose from driver disregard.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided at 20:39 on 111 Street near 95 Avenue in Queens. Both drivers, a 68-year-old man from New York and a woman from Pennsylvania, went straight ahead and disregarded traffic controls. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The male driver suffered neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious at the scene. The impact struck the left front bumper of his SUV and the center front end of the other. Both vehicles sustained damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Sedan Left Turn Hits Eastbound Bicyclist▸Jan 7 - A sedan making a left turn collided with an eastbound bicyclist on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg bruises. Police cited driver failure to yield and inattention as key factors in the crash.
At 18:23 on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens, a sedan traveling westbound made a left turn and struck an eastbound bicyclist, according to the police report. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male, sustained contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. The impact occurred at the center front end of both vehicles, with damage to the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s center front end. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report. The collision highlights driver errors in yielding and attentiveness during left turns as central causes of injury to vulnerable road users.
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Van Turns Wrong, Passenger Ejected in Queens▸Jan 5 - Van turned wrong, slammed into parked SUV. Woman in back seat thrown partway out. She suffered back injuries, shock, pain. Intersection danger, driver error, real harm.
According to the police report, a van making a right turn near 112-20 Atlantic Ave in Queens struck the left front bumper of a parked SUV at 13:55. The van driver committed the error of "Turning Improperly." A 47-year-old woman, seated in the right rear passenger seat of the SUV, was partially ejected and suffered back injuries. She was in shock and complained of pain or nausea. The report lists no contributing factors from the victim. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage. This crash shows the danger of improper turning, with serious injury to a passenger.
Jan 7 - A sedan making a left turn collided with an eastbound bicyclist on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg bruises. Police cited driver failure to yield and inattention as key factors in the crash.
At 18:23 on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens, a sedan traveling westbound made a left turn and struck an eastbound bicyclist, according to the police report. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male, sustained contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. The impact occurred at the center front end of both vehicles, with damage to the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s center front end. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report. The collision highlights driver errors in yielding and attentiveness during left turns as central causes of injury to vulnerable road users.
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Van Turns Wrong, Passenger Ejected in Queens▸Jan 5 - Van turned wrong, slammed into parked SUV. Woman in back seat thrown partway out. She suffered back injuries, shock, pain. Intersection danger, driver error, real harm.
According to the police report, a van making a right turn near 112-20 Atlantic Ave in Queens struck the left front bumper of a parked SUV at 13:55. The van driver committed the error of "Turning Improperly." A 47-year-old woman, seated in the right rear passenger seat of the SUV, was partially ejected and suffered back injuries. She was in shock and complained of pain or nausea. The report lists no contributing factors from the victim. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage. This crash shows the danger of improper turning, with serious injury to a passenger.
Jan 5 - Van turned wrong, slammed into parked SUV. Woman in back seat thrown partway out. She suffered back injuries, shock, pain. Intersection danger, driver error, real harm.
According to the police report, a van making a right turn near 112-20 Atlantic Ave in Queens struck the left front bumper of a parked SUV at 13:55. The van driver committed the error of "Turning Improperly." A 47-year-old woman, seated in the right rear passenger seat of the SUV, was partially ejected and suffered back injuries. She was in shock and complained of pain or nausea. The report lists no contributing factors from the victim. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage. This crash shows the danger of improper turning, with serious injury to a passenger.