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 10
▸ Crush Injuries 6
▸ Amputation 2
▸ Severe Bleeding 8
▸ Severe Lacerations 6
▸ Concussion 28
▸ Whiplash 125
▸ Contusion/Bruise 180
▸ Abrasion 94
▸ Pain/Nausea 50
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 103
- 2024 Gray Honda Suburban (LPH4200) – 150 times • 2 in last 90d here
- 2024 Gray Toyota Sedan (LHW6019) – 141 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2024 Black Toyota Sedan (LHW6494) – 130 times • 2 in last 90d here
- 2024 White Lexus Suburban (LHT8624) – 100 times • 2 in last 90d here
- 2023 Gray Toyota Suburban (LCT3025) – 84 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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Hillside and Parsons: a left turn, a girl in the crosswalk
Precinct 103: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 29, 2025
Just after 9 AM on Oct 24, at Hillside Avenue and Parsons Boulevard, a driver making a left turn hit a 16‑year‑old girl who was crossing with the signal. Police records list a front‑end impact by a sedan and a leg fracture. Source
This Week
- The same morning, at Liberty Avenue near I‑678, a driver turning left hit a 62‑year‑old man crossing with the signal; police noted inattention and failure to yield. Source
- Oct 22 on Jamaica Avenue at 170 Street, a driver in an SUV turned left and hit a 35‑year‑old woman in the crosswalk; police recorded failure to yield. Source
- Oct 20, an e‑bike rider was injured near 204‑18 Hillside Avenue; the record lists a parked sedan’s left‑side doors and the cyclist going straight. Source
The toll on these streets
Since 2022 in Precinct 103, there have been 10 deaths, 3,479 injuries, and 5,961 crashes. NYC Open Data
People walking account for 3 deaths and 807 injuries in this span. People on bikes were hurt 197 times. NYC Open Data
Police frequently record left‑turn failure to yield in recent crashes here, including the two on Oct 24 and the one on Oct 22. NYC Open Data
Injuries rise in the late afternoon. The 5 PM hour saw 253 injuries, the single highest hour on the clock. NYC Open Data
The same corners keep bleeding
Hillside Avenue. Jamaica Avenue. Sutphin Boulevard. These corridors show up again and again in the crash logs, with Hillside and Jamaica each logging deaths during the period. NYC Open Data
At Hillside Avenue and 171 Street, a driver going straight killed a 56‑year‑old man on May 31, 2024. Police recorded a head injury and death at the scene. NYC Open Data
At Jamaica Avenue, police recorded another pedestrian death in 2023, tied to a westbound sedan going straight. NYC Open Data
What will actually fix this
The pattern here is concrete: left turns into people crossing; busy afternoons; repeat corridors. Simple fixes match the facts:
- Hardened left turns and leading pedestrian intervals on Hillside Avenue and Jamaica Avenue to slow turning drivers and give walkers a head start. NYC Open Data
- Daylighting at corners like Hillside Avenue and Parsons Boulevard so drivers can see people in the crosswalk. NYC Open Data
- Rush‑hour failure‑to‑yield enforcement at known hot spots, focused on 2–6 PM when injuries crest. NYC Open Data
Citywide tools we need now
Two steps can cut speed—the one factor that decides who lives when a driver makes a mistake:
- Lower the default city speed limit to 20 MPH using the authority described in our Take Action brief.
- Pass the Stop Super Speeders Act to require speed limiters for vehicles with extreme ticket histories, as outlined here.
Council Member James F. Gennaro, Assembly Member Alicia Hyndman, and State Senator James Sanders represent this area. The question is simple: will they back and push these measures? Details
The girl in the Hillside crosswalk had the light. The turn still came. The fixes are known. Act now. /take_action/
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ How were these numbers calculated?
▸ Where are the worst trouble spots?
▸ When are people getting hurt most often?
▸ What can Precinct 103 do right now?
▸ What is CrashCount?
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons dataset, Vehicles dataset , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-29
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Alicia Hyndman
District 29
Council Member James F. Gennaro
District 24
State Senator James Sanders
District 10
▸ Other Geographies
Precinct 103 Police Precinct 103 sits in Queens, District 24, AD 29, SD 10.
It contains Queens CB12, Jamaica, South Jamaica, Hollis.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 103
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Tesla driver U-turn hits two-person e-bike▸Sep 1 - The driver of a 2023 Tesla made a U-turn on Hillside Ave and hit an eastbound e-bike. Two people on the e-bike were injured with abrasions to knee, lower leg, foot and face. Police recorded Turning Improperly and Following Too Closely.
"According to the police report, a 2023 Tesla sedan making a U-turn on Hillside Ave at 197 St struck an eastbound e-bike." The e-bike carried two people: a 35-year-old male driver and a 40-year-old female rear passenger. Both were injured and treated for abrasions to the knee, lower leg, foot and face. The report lists driver errors: Turning Improperly and Following Too Closely. Police noted impact to the e-bike’s center front end and to the Tesla’s left rear quarter panel. Vehicle positions and damage are consistent with a U-turn conflict initiated by the sedan driver.
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MTA got busy with second phase of Queens bus network redesign this weekend▸
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MTA got busy with second phase of Queens bus network redesign this weekend,
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Published 2025-09-01
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Second phase of Queens bus network redesign goes into effect▸
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Second phase of Queens bus network redesign goes into effect,
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Published 2025-08-31
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Sedan clips cyclist on Jamaica Ave▸Aug 30 - Eastbound sedan cut in. Passed too close. Failed to yield. Struck a 27‑year‑old cyclist on Jamaica Avenue. Rider hurt, bleeding, in shock. Car’s right front shows damage. The street bears it too.
A sedan and a bike traveled east on Jamaica Avenue near 145-06. The car’s right front hit the cyclist. The 27-year-old rider was injured, with arm wounds and shock. According to the police report, factors were “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” and “Passing Too Closely,” with “Driver Inattention/Distraction” also noted for involved parties. These driver errors put the cyclist in the path of the car. A 42-year-old woman drove the sedan with three passengers; their injuries were unspecified. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet, listed after the driver errors as recorded.
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Northbound Sedan and Pickup Collide Queens▸Aug 28 - The driver of a northbound sedan and the driver of an eastbound pickup collided at 177 St and 93 Ave in Queens. Both drivers were injured. A 21-year-old woman had chest pain. A 42-year-old man had shoulder trauma.
The driver of a northbound sedan and the driver of an eastbound pickup struck each other at the left front bumpers while both were going straight at 177 St and 93 Ave in Queens. A 21-year-old female driver suffered chest injuries and reported whiplash. A 42-year-old male driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and reported whiplash. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unspecified" for all involved. No specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield, Unsafe Speed, or Distraction are recorded. Both drivers were reported using lap belts. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.
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Driver Fails to Yield, Hits 65-Year-Old▸Aug 27 - A driver eastbound on Jamaica Ave hit a 65-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at 162 St. She was conscious with a knee–lower leg–foot fracture. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver.
A driver traveling east on Jamaica Ave struck a 65-year-old woman in the marked crosswalk at 162 St. She was conscious and suffered a knee-lower leg-foot fracture listed as distorted/dislocated. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" is the contributing factor. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end and it sustained no reported damage. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The record lists the vehicle as an unspecified type, traveling eastbound. Driver errors called out in the data: Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.
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Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Teen Cyclist▸Aug 25 - The driver of a sedan going south failed to yield and hit a 16-year-old bicyclist riding east at Wexford Ter and Hillside. The boy was ejected, injured across his body, conscious and complaining of whiplash. Police recorded failure to yield.
According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The driver of a sedan traveling south struck a 16-year-old bicyclist who was riding east on Wexford Ter at Hillside Ave. The cyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body and a complaint of whiplash; he was conscious at the scene. The sedan sustained center-front damage with impact at the right front bumper. The bicycle was struck on its left side. Police recorded the listed driver errors and no other contributing factors are noted.
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Left-turn sedan hits cyclist on Hillside▸Aug 23 - A left-turning sedan struck a northbound cyclist at Hillside Ave and Homelawn St. The rider went down and was injured. Signals ignored. Metal meets bone. Sirens cut the air in Jamaica.
A sedan turning left from Homelawn Street collided with a northbound bicyclist on Hillside Avenue in Queens. The cyclist, a 24-year-old man, was injured with arm trauma and a contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” Driver actions included making a left turn and disregarding traffic control. The bicyclist was also coded with “Traffic Control Disregarded” after those driver errors; helmet use was listed as “None.”
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Left-turn sedan hits woman crossing▸Aug 21 - A westbound sedan turned left on Sutphin and struck a 23-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She went down, bruised and hurting. The car’s nose took her. The driver walked away. Queens street. Usual story.
A 2007 Lincoln sedan traveling west made a left turn at Sutphin Blvd and 89 Ave and struck a 23-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian was injured and remained conscious with arm injuries and contusions. The listed contributing factors are “Unspecified” for the driver and all parties. The driver’s maneuver—making a left turn with a center-front impact—aligns with common failure-to-yield patterns, though the report does not explicitly cite Failure to Yield. No other contributing factors are listed for the pedestrian. The pedestrian suffered injuries; vehicle occupants reported no injuries.
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Box Truck, Sedan Collide; Passenger Hurt▸Aug 21 - A box truck and a sedan crashed at 205 St and Hillside Ave in Queens. A 56-year-old woman front passenger suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and complained of pain. Police recorded a center-front impact and no contributing factors.
A box truck and a sedan collided head-on at 205 St and Hillside Ave in Queens. A 56-year-old woman riding as a front passenger was injured, with knee, lower-leg and foot injuries and a complaint of pain or nausea. According to the police report, both vehicles were "Going Straight Ahead" and the point of impact was "Center Front End," with no contributing factors recorded. Both drivers are listed as licensed. The report notes other occupants with unspecified injuries but records no listed driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Distraction.
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SUV sideswipes cyclist on Liberty Ave▸Aug 21 - Northbound SUV clipped a northbound cyclist on Liberty Ave at 183rd. The bike took the hit. The rider went down, hurt and conscious. Metal wins. Flesh pays. Passing too close in Queens again.
A northbound SUV struck a northbound cyclist at Liberty Ave and 183rd St in Queens. The bicyclist sustained leg injuries and abrasions and remained conscious. According to the police report the crash involved “Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicle, Bike” and listed “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” and “Passing Too Closely.” Driver errors include Passing Too Closely, a classic sideswipe. The SUV showed right-front damage; the bike showed left-side impact, matching a close pass. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet. No pedestrians were reported hurt. The system left little room. The rider paid for it.
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Distracted driver strikes cyclist on Merrick▸Aug 20 - A cyclist riding south on Merrick took the hit. Front of a vehicle smashed the bike’s rear. The rider bled from the arm and shook. A driver was hurt too. Distraction ruled the moment. Queens pavement bore the cost.
A southbound bicyclist on Merrick Blvd at Archer Ave was hit from behind by a vehicle whose front end struck the bike’s rear. The bicyclist sustained arm injuries and bleeding; a vehicle driver was also injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The report lists driver inattention as the key error. No contributing factors are assigned to the bicyclist. The data show the bike going straight, with impact to the center back of the bicycle and the vehicle’s center front, consistent with a rear-end strike. No helmet or signal issues are cited for the cyclist in the report.
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Driver hits 62-year-old man at Queens intersection▸Aug 20 - A driver hit a 62-year-old man crossing 157 St at 107 Ave in Queens. He fell hard. Knee and lower-leg injury and abrasions. Police list him conscious and injured. The report gives no driver details.
A driver hit a 62-year-old man at 157 Street and 107 Avenue in Queens. The man suffered knee and lower-leg injury and abrasions and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the pedestrian was "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection" and "Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk." Police recorded no driver contributing factors, vehicle details, or driver actions in the report. The report documents the pedestrian's location and injuries but does not list a driver error. The impact and injuries are clearly recorded.
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Driver Turns Pickup Left, Hits Westbound SUV▸Aug 19 - The driver of a pickup turned left from 204 Street onto Jamaica Avenue and hit a westbound SUV. Two drivers were injured. Police recorded "Traffic Control Disregarded." Reported complaints included whiplash, neck pain, and shoulder trauma.
A southbound pickup driver made a left turn from 204 Street onto Jamaica Avenue and struck a westbound SUV. The driver of the pickup, a 28-year-old man, reported neck injury and whiplash. The driver of the SUV, a 54-year-old woman, reported shoulder and upper-arm trauma and whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police listed that driver error as the recorded contributing factor. The pickup struck with its left front bumper; the SUV took impact to its center front end. Both drivers were not ejected and were recorded as injured in the report.
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Permit SUV Rear-Ends Stopped Sedan▸Aug 18 - The driver of a Ford SUV rear-ended a stopped Infiniti sedan at Merrick Blvd and Jamaica Ave in Queens. The 30-year-old sedan driver suffered a back contusion and was injured. Police cited driver inattention.
The driver of a Ford SUV, traveling south on Merrick Blvd, struck the center back end of a stopped Infiniti sedan at Merrick Blvd and Jamaica Ave. The sedan’s 30-year-old driver was injured and complained of a back contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded driver inattention as the causal factor. The SUV struck the sedan at the center front to center back; each vehicle carried one occupant. The SUV driver held only a permit and was going straight ahead while the sedan was stopped in traffic. No other contributing factors are listed.
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Mercedes driver rear-ends bicyclist on Hillside▸Aug 16 - A Mercedes driver hit a southbound 20-year-old bicyclist at Hillside Ave and Parsons Blvd. The rider was ejected and suffered back injuries and shock. Police listed unsafe speed as a contributing factor.
At Hillside Ave and Parsons Blvd in Queens, a Mercedes driver traveling east hit a southbound bicyclist. The 20-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained back injuries and shock. According to the police report, the crash involved a "MERZ -CAR/SUV" traveling east and a bike traveling south, with impact to the bicycle’s "Center Back End." The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor. Driver error — unsafe speed — led the sequence that put the rider down. Police recorded the bicyclist’s injuries as internal complaint and back injury, and noted ejection and shock.
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E-bike rider hit 7-year-old off roadway▸Aug 16 - An e-bike rider hit a 7-year-old boy off the roadway near 88-19 170 St in Queens. The child was injured, suffering a knee-lower-leg-foot fracture. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Unsafe Speed.
The e-bike rider was traveling south and went straight near 88-19 170 St in Queens. He struck a 7-year-old boy who was not in the roadway. The child suffered a knee-lower-leg-foot fracture and was listed injured. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Unsafe Speed." Police recorded failure to yield by the rider and unsafe speed as driver errors. The e-bike's point of impact was the center front end. No other injuries were reported.
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Unlicensed Driver U-Turn Hits Pedestrian on Sutphin▸Aug 13 - A 61-year-old man crossed Sutphin Blvd with the signal. A northbound driver made a U-turn and hit him at the center front. He suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries and remained conscious. Police listed Turning Improperly and Unsafe Speed.
A northbound sedan driver made a U-turn at Sutphin Blvd and 94 Ave and struck a 61-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, the listed factors were "Turning Improperly" and "Unsafe Speed." The report notes the driver was unlicensed and the point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. Police recorded driver failures—an improper turning maneuver at speed by an unlicensed driver—as the contributing factors to the pedestrian's injuries.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through a stop sign in Astoria, struck a parked coffee truck, killed two men on foot, and left wreckage and grief behind.
ABC7 reported on August 12, 2025, that an 84-year-old driver sped through a stop sign at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street, crashing into a parked coffee truck and striking two men. Both pedestrians, ages 41 and 70, died. The Toyota then spun and hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Witness George Giakoumis said the car was "going at least 60+ miles an hour just right through the stop sign." The crash highlights persistent speeding and dangerous driving at this Astoria intersection. The article notes the area is "prone to speeding and racing," raising questions about street safety and enforcement.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two,
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Published 2025-08-12
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Sedan slams moped on Sutphin Boulevard▸Aug 11 - A northbound sedan hit a westbound moped at Sutphin and 94th. Two teens on the moped were hurt. The car’s nose and moped’s right front took the blow. Police cite driver distraction. The street did the rest.
A northbound sedan struck a westbound moped at Sutphin Blvd and 94 Ave in Queens. Two 16-year-olds on the moped were injured; one was the driver, one a front passenger. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was the contributing factor for both vehicles. The sedan’s center front end and the moped’s right front bumper show impact points, aligning with a crash in the intersection while both were going straight. Driver inattention is the lead error called out. Only after that does the report note the passenger lacked safety equipment. No pedestrians were reported injured.
Sep 1 - The driver of a 2023 Tesla made a U-turn on Hillside Ave and hit an eastbound e-bike. Two people on the e-bike were injured with abrasions to knee, lower leg, foot and face. Police recorded Turning Improperly and Following Too Closely.
"According to the police report, a 2023 Tesla sedan making a U-turn on Hillside Ave at 197 St struck an eastbound e-bike." The e-bike carried two people: a 35-year-old male driver and a 40-year-old female rear passenger. Both were injured and treated for abrasions to the knee, lower leg, foot and face. The report lists driver errors: Turning Improperly and Following Too Closely. Police noted impact to the e-bike’s center front end and to the Tesla’s left rear quarter panel. Vehicle positions and damage are consistent with a U-turn conflict initiated by the sedan driver.
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MTA got busy with second phase of Queens bus network redesign this weekend▸
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MTA got busy with second phase of Queens bus network redesign this weekend,
amny,
Published 2025-09-01
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Second phase of Queens bus network redesign goes into effect▸
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Second phase of Queens bus network redesign goes into effect,
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Published 2025-08-31
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Sedan clips cyclist on Jamaica Ave▸Aug 30 - Eastbound sedan cut in. Passed too close. Failed to yield. Struck a 27‑year‑old cyclist on Jamaica Avenue. Rider hurt, bleeding, in shock. Car’s right front shows damage. The street bears it too.
A sedan and a bike traveled east on Jamaica Avenue near 145-06. The car’s right front hit the cyclist. The 27-year-old rider was injured, with arm wounds and shock. According to the police report, factors were “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” and “Passing Too Closely,” with “Driver Inattention/Distraction” also noted for involved parties. These driver errors put the cyclist in the path of the car. A 42-year-old woman drove the sedan with three passengers; their injuries were unspecified. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet, listed after the driver errors as recorded.
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Northbound Sedan and Pickup Collide Queens▸Aug 28 - The driver of a northbound sedan and the driver of an eastbound pickup collided at 177 St and 93 Ave in Queens. Both drivers were injured. A 21-year-old woman had chest pain. A 42-year-old man had shoulder trauma.
The driver of a northbound sedan and the driver of an eastbound pickup struck each other at the left front bumpers while both were going straight at 177 St and 93 Ave in Queens. A 21-year-old female driver suffered chest injuries and reported whiplash. A 42-year-old male driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and reported whiplash. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unspecified" for all involved. No specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield, Unsafe Speed, or Distraction are recorded. Both drivers were reported using lap belts. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.
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Driver Fails to Yield, Hits 65-Year-Old▸Aug 27 - A driver eastbound on Jamaica Ave hit a 65-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at 162 St. She was conscious with a knee–lower leg–foot fracture. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver.
A driver traveling east on Jamaica Ave struck a 65-year-old woman in the marked crosswalk at 162 St. She was conscious and suffered a knee-lower leg-foot fracture listed as distorted/dislocated. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" is the contributing factor. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end and it sustained no reported damage. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The record lists the vehicle as an unspecified type, traveling eastbound. Driver errors called out in the data: Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.
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Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Teen Cyclist▸Aug 25 - The driver of a sedan going south failed to yield and hit a 16-year-old bicyclist riding east at Wexford Ter and Hillside. The boy was ejected, injured across his body, conscious and complaining of whiplash. Police recorded failure to yield.
According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The driver of a sedan traveling south struck a 16-year-old bicyclist who was riding east on Wexford Ter at Hillside Ave. The cyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body and a complaint of whiplash; he was conscious at the scene. The sedan sustained center-front damage with impact at the right front bumper. The bicycle was struck on its left side. Police recorded the listed driver errors and no other contributing factors are noted.
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Left-turn sedan hits cyclist on Hillside▸Aug 23 - A left-turning sedan struck a northbound cyclist at Hillside Ave and Homelawn St. The rider went down and was injured. Signals ignored. Metal meets bone. Sirens cut the air in Jamaica.
A sedan turning left from Homelawn Street collided with a northbound bicyclist on Hillside Avenue in Queens. The cyclist, a 24-year-old man, was injured with arm trauma and a contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” Driver actions included making a left turn and disregarding traffic control. The bicyclist was also coded with “Traffic Control Disregarded” after those driver errors; helmet use was listed as “None.”
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Left-turn sedan hits woman crossing▸Aug 21 - A westbound sedan turned left on Sutphin and struck a 23-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She went down, bruised and hurting. The car’s nose took her. The driver walked away. Queens street. Usual story.
A 2007 Lincoln sedan traveling west made a left turn at Sutphin Blvd and 89 Ave and struck a 23-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian was injured and remained conscious with arm injuries and contusions. The listed contributing factors are “Unspecified” for the driver and all parties. The driver’s maneuver—making a left turn with a center-front impact—aligns with common failure-to-yield patterns, though the report does not explicitly cite Failure to Yield. No other contributing factors are listed for the pedestrian. The pedestrian suffered injuries; vehicle occupants reported no injuries.
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Box Truck, Sedan Collide; Passenger Hurt▸Aug 21 - A box truck and a sedan crashed at 205 St and Hillside Ave in Queens. A 56-year-old woman front passenger suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and complained of pain. Police recorded a center-front impact and no contributing factors.
A box truck and a sedan collided head-on at 205 St and Hillside Ave in Queens. A 56-year-old woman riding as a front passenger was injured, with knee, lower-leg and foot injuries and a complaint of pain or nausea. According to the police report, both vehicles were "Going Straight Ahead" and the point of impact was "Center Front End," with no contributing factors recorded. Both drivers are listed as licensed. The report notes other occupants with unspecified injuries but records no listed driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Distraction.
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SUV sideswipes cyclist on Liberty Ave▸Aug 21 - Northbound SUV clipped a northbound cyclist on Liberty Ave at 183rd. The bike took the hit. The rider went down, hurt and conscious. Metal wins. Flesh pays. Passing too close in Queens again.
A northbound SUV struck a northbound cyclist at Liberty Ave and 183rd St in Queens. The bicyclist sustained leg injuries and abrasions and remained conscious. According to the police report the crash involved “Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicle, Bike” and listed “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” and “Passing Too Closely.” Driver errors include Passing Too Closely, a classic sideswipe. The SUV showed right-front damage; the bike showed left-side impact, matching a close pass. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet. No pedestrians were reported hurt. The system left little room. The rider paid for it.
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Distracted driver strikes cyclist on Merrick▸Aug 20 - A cyclist riding south on Merrick took the hit. Front of a vehicle smashed the bike’s rear. The rider bled from the arm and shook. A driver was hurt too. Distraction ruled the moment. Queens pavement bore the cost.
A southbound bicyclist on Merrick Blvd at Archer Ave was hit from behind by a vehicle whose front end struck the bike’s rear. The bicyclist sustained arm injuries and bleeding; a vehicle driver was also injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The report lists driver inattention as the key error. No contributing factors are assigned to the bicyclist. The data show the bike going straight, with impact to the center back of the bicycle and the vehicle’s center front, consistent with a rear-end strike. No helmet or signal issues are cited for the cyclist in the report.
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Driver hits 62-year-old man at Queens intersection▸Aug 20 - A driver hit a 62-year-old man crossing 157 St at 107 Ave in Queens. He fell hard. Knee and lower-leg injury and abrasions. Police list him conscious and injured. The report gives no driver details.
A driver hit a 62-year-old man at 157 Street and 107 Avenue in Queens. The man suffered knee and lower-leg injury and abrasions and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the pedestrian was "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection" and "Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk." Police recorded no driver contributing factors, vehicle details, or driver actions in the report. The report documents the pedestrian's location and injuries but does not list a driver error. The impact and injuries are clearly recorded.
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Driver Turns Pickup Left, Hits Westbound SUV▸Aug 19 - The driver of a pickup turned left from 204 Street onto Jamaica Avenue and hit a westbound SUV. Two drivers were injured. Police recorded "Traffic Control Disregarded." Reported complaints included whiplash, neck pain, and shoulder trauma.
A southbound pickup driver made a left turn from 204 Street onto Jamaica Avenue and struck a westbound SUV. The driver of the pickup, a 28-year-old man, reported neck injury and whiplash. The driver of the SUV, a 54-year-old woman, reported shoulder and upper-arm trauma and whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police listed that driver error as the recorded contributing factor. The pickup struck with its left front bumper; the SUV took impact to its center front end. Both drivers were not ejected and were recorded as injured in the report.
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Permit SUV Rear-Ends Stopped Sedan▸Aug 18 - The driver of a Ford SUV rear-ended a stopped Infiniti sedan at Merrick Blvd and Jamaica Ave in Queens. The 30-year-old sedan driver suffered a back contusion and was injured. Police cited driver inattention.
The driver of a Ford SUV, traveling south on Merrick Blvd, struck the center back end of a stopped Infiniti sedan at Merrick Blvd and Jamaica Ave. The sedan’s 30-year-old driver was injured and complained of a back contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded driver inattention as the causal factor. The SUV struck the sedan at the center front to center back; each vehicle carried one occupant. The SUV driver held only a permit and was going straight ahead while the sedan was stopped in traffic. No other contributing factors are listed.
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Mercedes driver rear-ends bicyclist on Hillside▸Aug 16 - A Mercedes driver hit a southbound 20-year-old bicyclist at Hillside Ave and Parsons Blvd. The rider was ejected and suffered back injuries and shock. Police listed unsafe speed as a contributing factor.
At Hillside Ave and Parsons Blvd in Queens, a Mercedes driver traveling east hit a southbound bicyclist. The 20-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained back injuries and shock. According to the police report, the crash involved a "MERZ -CAR/SUV" traveling east and a bike traveling south, with impact to the bicycle’s "Center Back End." The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor. Driver error — unsafe speed — led the sequence that put the rider down. Police recorded the bicyclist’s injuries as internal complaint and back injury, and noted ejection and shock.
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E-bike rider hit 7-year-old off roadway▸Aug 16 - An e-bike rider hit a 7-year-old boy off the roadway near 88-19 170 St in Queens. The child was injured, suffering a knee-lower-leg-foot fracture. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Unsafe Speed.
The e-bike rider was traveling south and went straight near 88-19 170 St in Queens. He struck a 7-year-old boy who was not in the roadway. The child suffered a knee-lower-leg-foot fracture and was listed injured. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Unsafe Speed." Police recorded failure to yield by the rider and unsafe speed as driver errors. The e-bike's point of impact was the center front end. No other injuries were reported.
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Unlicensed Driver U-Turn Hits Pedestrian on Sutphin▸Aug 13 - A 61-year-old man crossed Sutphin Blvd with the signal. A northbound driver made a U-turn and hit him at the center front. He suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries and remained conscious. Police listed Turning Improperly and Unsafe Speed.
A northbound sedan driver made a U-turn at Sutphin Blvd and 94 Ave and struck a 61-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, the listed factors were "Turning Improperly" and "Unsafe Speed." The report notes the driver was unlicensed and the point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. Police recorded driver failures—an improper turning maneuver at speed by an unlicensed driver—as the contributing factors to the pedestrian's injuries.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through a stop sign in Astoria, struck a parked coffee truck, killed two men on foot, and left wreckage and grief behind.
ABC7 reported on August 12, 2025, that an 84-year-old driver sped through a stop sign at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street, crashing into a parked coffee truck and striking two men. Both pedestrians, ages 41 and 70, died. The Toyota then spun and hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Witness George Giakoumis said the car was "going at least 60+ miles an hour just right through the stop sign." The crash highlights persistent speeding and dangerous driving at this Astoria intersection. The article notes the area is "prone to speeding and racing," raising questions about street safety and enforcement.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-12
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Sedan slams moped on Sutphin Boulevard▸Aug 11 - A northbound sedan hit a westbound moped at Sutphin and 94th. Two teens on the moped were hurt. The car’s nose and moped’s right front took the blow. Police cite driver distraction. The street did the rest.
A northbound sedan struck a westbound moped at Sutphin Blvd and 94 Ave in Queens. Two 16-year-olds on the moped were injured; one was the driver, one a front passenger. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was the contributing factor for both vehicles. The sedan’s center front end and the moped’s right front bumper show impact points, aligning with a crash in the intersection while both were going straight. Driver inattention is the lead error called out. Only after that does the report note the passenger lacked safety equipment. No pedestrians were reported injured.
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Second phase of Queens bus network redesign goes into effect▸
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Second phase of Queens bus network redesign goes into effect,
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Sedan clips cyclist on Jamaica Ave▸Aug 30 - Eastbound sedan cut in. Passed too close. Failed to yield. Struck a 27‑year‑old cyclist on Jamaica Avenue. Rider hurt, bleeding, in shock. Car’s right front shows damage. The street bears it too.
A sedan and a bike traveled east on Jamaica Avenue near 145-06. The car’s right front hit the cyclist. The 27-year-old rider was injured, with arm wounds and shock. According to the police report, factors were “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” and “Passing Too Closely,” with “Driver Inattention/Distraction” also noted for involved parties. These driver errors put the cyclist in the path of the car. A 42-year-old woman drove the sedan with three passengers; their injuries were unspecified. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet, listed after the driver errors as recorded.
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Northbound Sedan and Pickup Collide Queens▸Aug 28 - The driver of a northbound sedan and the driver of an eastbound pickup collided at 177 St and 93 Ave in Queens. Both drivers were injured. A 21-year-old woman had chest pain. A 42-year-old man had shoulder trauma.
The driver of a northbound sedan and the driver of an eastbound pickup struck each other at the left front bumpers while both were going straight at 177 St and 93 Ave in Queens. A 21-year-old female driver suffered chest injuries and reported whiplash. A 42-year-old male driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and reported whiplash. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unspecified" for all involved. No specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield, Unsafe Speed, or Distraction are recorded. Both drivers were reported using lap belts. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.
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Driver Fails to Yield, Hits 65-Year-Old▸Aug 27 - A driver eastbound on Jamaica Ave hit a 65-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at 162 St. She was conscious with a knee–lower leg–foot fracture. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver.
A driver traveling east on Jamaica Ave struck a 65-year-old woman in the marked crosswalk at 162 St. She was conscious and suffered a knee-lower leg-foot fracture listed as distorted/dislocated. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" is the contributing factor. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end and it sustained no reported damage. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The record lists the vehicle as an unspecified type, traveling eastbound. Driver errors called out in the data: Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.
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Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Teen Cyclist▸Aug 25 - The driver of a sedan going south failed to yield and hit a 16-year-old bicyclist riding east at Wexford Ter and Hillside. The boy was ejected, injured across his body, conscious and complaining of whiplash. Police recorded failure to yield.
According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The driver of a sedan traveling south struck a 16-year-old bicyclist who was riding east on Wexford Ter at Hillside Ave. The cyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body and a complaint of whiplash; he was conscious at the scene. The sedan sustained center-front damage with impact at the right front bumper. The bicycle was struck on its left side. Police recorded the listed driver errors and no other contributing factors are noted.
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Left-turn sedan hits cyclist on Hillside▸Aug 23 - A left-turning sedan struck a northbound cyclist at Hillside Ave and Homelawn St. The rider went down and was injured. Signals ignored. Metal meets bone. Sirens cut the air in Jamaica.
A sedan turning left from Homelawn Street collided with a northbound bicyclist on Hillside Avenue in Queens. The cyclist, a 24-year-old man, was injured with arm trauma and a contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” Driver actions included making a left turn and disregarding traffic control. The bicyclist was also coded with “Traffic Control Disregarded” after those driver errors; helmet use was listed as “None.”
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Left-turn sedan hits woman crossing▸Aug 21 - A westbound sedan turned left on Sutphin and struck a 23-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She went down, bruised and hurting. The car’s nose took her. The driver walked away. Queens street. Usual story.
A 2007 Lincoln sedan traveling west made a left turn at Sutphin Blvd and 89 Ave and struck a 23-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian was injured and remained conscious with arm injuries and contusions. The listed contributing factors are “Unspecified” for the driver and all parties. The driver’s maneuver—making a left turn with a center-front impact—aligns with common failure-to-yield patterns, though the report does not explicitly cite Failure to Yield. No other contributing factors are listed for the pedestrian. The pedestrian suffered injuries; vehicle occupants reported no injuries.
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Box Truck, Sedan Collide; Passenger Hurt▸Aug 21 - A box truck and a sedan crashed at 205 St and Hillside Ave in Queens. A 56-year-old woman front passenger suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and complained of pain. Police recorded a center-front impact and no contributing factors.
A box truck and a sedan collided head-on at 205 St and Hillside Ave in Queens. A 56-year-old woman riding as a front passenger was injured, with knee, lower-leg and foot injuries and a complaint of pain or nausea. According to the police report, both vehicles were "Going Straight Ahead" and the point of impact was "Center Front End," with no contributing factors recorded. Both drivers are listed as licensed. The report notes other occupants with unspecified injuries but records no listed driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Distraction.
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SUV sideswipes cyclist on Liberty Ave▸Aug 21 - Northbound SUV clipped a northbound cyclist on Liberty Ave at 183rd. The bike took the hit. The rider went down, hurt and conscious. Metal wins. Flesh pays. Passing too close in Queens again.
A northbound SUV struck a northbound cyclist at Liberty Ave and 183rd St in Queens. The bicyclist sustained leg injuries and abrasions and remained conscious. According to the police report the crash involved “Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicle, Bike” and listed “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” and “Passing Too Closely.” Driver errors include Passing Too Closely, a classic sideswipe. The SUV showed right-front damage; the bike showed left-side impact, matching a close pass. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet. No pedestrians were reported hurt. The system left little room. The rider paid for it.
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Distracted driver strikes cyclist on Merrick▸Aug 20 - A cyclist riding south on Merrick took the hit. Front of a vehicle smashed the bike’s rear. The rider bled from the arm and shook. A driver was hurt too. Distraction ruled the moment. Queens pavement bore the cost.
A southbound bicyclist on Merrick Blvd at Archer Ave was hit from behind by a vehicle whose front end struck the bike’s rear. The bicyclist sustained arm injuries and bleeding; a vehicle driver was also injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The report lists driver inattention as the key error. No contributing factors are assigned to the bicyclist. The data show the bike going straight, with impact to the center back of the bicycle and the vehicle’s center front, consistent with a rear-end strike. No helmet or signal issues are cited for the cyclist in the report.
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Driver hits 62-year-old man at Queens intersection▸Aug 20 - A driver hit a 62-year-old man crossing 157 St at 107 Ave in Queens. He fell hard. Knee and lower-leg injury and abrasions. Police list him conscious and injured. The report gives no driver details.
A driver hit a 62-year-old man at 157 Street and 107 Avenue in Queens. The man suffered knee and lower-leg injury and abrasions and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the pedestrian was "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection" and "Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk." Police recorded no driver contributing factors, vehicle details, or driver actions in the report. The report documents the pedestrian's location and injuries but does not list a driver error. The impact and injuries are clearly recorded.
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Driver Turns Pickup Left, Hits Westbound SUV▸Aug 19 - The driver of a pickup turned left from 204 Street onto Jamaica Avenue and hit a westbound SUV. Two drivers were injured. Police recorded "Traffic Control Disregarded." Reported complaints included whiplash, neck pain, and shoulder trauma.
A southbound pickup driver made a left turn from 204 Street onto Jamaica Avenue and struck a westbound SUV. The driver of the pickup, a 28-year-old man, reported neck injury and whiplash. The driver of the SUV, a 54-year-old woman, reported shoulder and upper-arm trauma and whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police listed that driver error as the recorded contributing factor. The pickup struck with its left front bumper; the SUV took impact to its center front end. Both drivers were not ejected and were recorded as injured in the report.
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Permit SUV Rear-Ends Stopped Sedan▸Aug 18 - The driver of a Ford SUV rear-ended a stopped Infiniti sedan at Merrick Blvd and Jamaica Ave in Queens. The 30-year-old sedan driver suffered a back contusion and was injured. Police cited driver inattention.
The driver of a Ford SUV, traveling south on Merrick Blvd, struck the center back end of a stopped Infiniti sedan at Merrick Blvd and Jamaica Ave. The sedan’s 30-year-old driver was injured and complained of a back contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded driver inattention as the causal factor. The SUV struck the sedan at the center front to center back; each vehicle carried one occupant. The SUV driver held only a permit and was going straight ahead while the sedan was stopped in traffic. No other contributing factors are listed.
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Mercedes driver rear-ends bicyclist on Hillside▸Aug 16 - A Mercedes driver hit a southbound 20-year-old bicyclist at Hillside Ave and Parsons Blvd. The rider was ejected and suffered back injuries and shock. Police listed unsafe speed as a contributing factor.
At Hillside Ave and Parsons Blvd in Queens, a Mercedes driver traveling east hit a southbound bicyclist. The 20-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained back injuries and shock. According to the police report, the crash involved a "MERZ -CAR/SUV" traveling east and a bike traveling south, with impact to the bicycle’s "Center Back End." The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor. Driver error — unsafe speed — led the sequence that put the rider down. Police recorded the bicyclist’s injuries as internal complaint and back injury, and noted ejection and shock.
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E-bike rider hit 7-year-old off roadway▸Aug 16 - An e-bike rider hit a 7-year-old boy off the roadway near 88-19 170 St in Queens. The child was injured, suffering a knee-lower-leg-foot fracture. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Unsafe Speed.
The e-bike rider was traveling south and went straight near 88-19 170 St in Queens. He struck a 7-year-old boy who was not in the roadway. The child suffered a knee-lower-leg-foot fracture and was listed injured. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Unsafe Speed." Police recorded failure to yield by the rider and unsafe speed as driver errors. The e-bike's point of impact was the center front end. No other injuries were reported.
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Unlicensed Driver U-Turn Hits Pedestrian on Sutphin▸Aug 13 - A 61-year-old man crossed Sutphin Blvd with the signal. A northbound driver made a U-turn and hit him at the center front. He suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries and remained conscious. Police listed Turning Improperly and Unsafe Speed.
A northbound sedan driver made a U-turn at Sutphin Blvd and 94 Ave and struck a 61-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, the listed factors were "Turning Improperly" and "Unsafe Speed." The report notes the driver was unlicensed and the point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. Police recorded driver failures—an improper turning maneuver at speed by an unlicensed driver—as the contributing factors to the pedestrian's injuries.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through a stop sign in Astoria, struck a parked coffee truck, killed two men on foot, and left wreckage and grief behind.
ABC7 reported on August 12, 2025, that an 84-year-old driver sped through a stop sign at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street, crashing into a parked coffee truck and striking two men. Both pedestrians, ages 41 and 70, died. The Toyota then spun and hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Witness George Giakoumis said the car was "going at least 60+ miles an hour just right through the stop sign." The crash highlights persistent speeding and dangerous driving at this Astoria intersection. The article notes the area is "prone to speeding and racing," raising questions about street safety and enforcement.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-12
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Sedan slams moped on Sutphin Boulevard▸Aug 11 - A northbound sedan hit a westbound moped at Sutphin and 94th. Two teens on the moped were hurt. The car’s nose and moped’s right front took the blow. Police cite driver distraction. The street did the rest.
A northbound sedan struck a westbound moped at Sutphin Blvd and 94 Ave in Queens. Two 16-year-olds on the moped were injured; one was the driver, one a front passenger. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was the contributing factor for both vehicles. The sedan’s center front end and the moped’s right front bumper show impact points, aligning with a crash in the intersection while both were going straight. Driver inattention is the lead error called out. Only after that does the report note the passenger lacked safety equipment. No pedestrians were reported injured.
- Second phase of Queens bus network redesign goes into effect, NY1, Published 2025-08-31
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Sedan clips cyclist on Jamaica Ave▸Aug 30 - Eastbound sedan cut in. Passed too close. Failed to yield. Struck a 27‑year‑old cyclist on Jamaica Avenue. Rider hurt, bleeding, in shock. Car’s right front shows damage. The street bears it too.
A sedan and a bike traveled east on Jamaica Avenue near 145-06. The car’s right front hit the cyclist. The 27-year-old rider was injured, with arm wounds and shock. According to the police report, factors were “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” and “Passing Too Closely,” with “Driver Inattention/Distraction” also noted for involved parties. These driver errors put the cyclist in the path of the car. A 42-year-old woman drove the sedan with three passengers; their injuries were unspecified. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet, listed after the driver errors as recorded.
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Northbound Sedan and Pickup Collide Queens▸Aug 28 - The driver of a northbound sedan and the driver of an eastbound pickup collided at 177 St and 93 Ave in Queens. Both drivers were injured. A 21-year-old woman had chest pain. A 42-year-old man had shoulder trauma.
The driver of a northbound sedan and the driver of an eastbound pickup struck each other at the left front bumpers while both were going straight at 177 St and 93 Ave in Queens. A 21-year-old female driver suffered chest injuries and reported whiplash. A 42-year-old male driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and reported whiplash. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unspecified" for all involved. No specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield, Unsafe Speed, or Distraction are recorded. Both drivers were reported using lap belts. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.
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Driver Fails to Yield, Hits 65-Year-Old▸Aug 27 - A driver eastbound on Jamaica Ave hit a 65-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at 162 St. She was conscious with a knee–lower leg–foot fracture. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver.
A driver traveling east on Jamaica Ave struck a 65-year-old woman in the marked crosswalk at 162 St. She was conscious and suffered a knee-lower leg-foot fracture listed as distorted/dislocated. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" is the contributing factor. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end and it sustained no reported damage. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The record lists the vehicle as an unspecified type, traveling eastbound. Driver errors called out in the data: Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.
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Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Teen Cyclist▸Aug 25 - The driver of a sedan going south failed to yield and hit a 16-year-old bicyclist riding east at Wexford Ter and Hillside. The boy was ejected, injured across his body, conscious and complaining of whiplash. Police recorded failure to yield.
According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The driver of a sedan traveling south struck a 16-year-old bicyclist who was riding east on Wexford Ter at Hillside Ave. The cyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body and a complaint of whiplash; he was conscious at the scene. The sedan sustained center-front damage with impact at the right front bumper. The bicycle was struck on its left side. Police recorded the listed driver errors and no other contributing factors are noted.
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Left-turn sedan hits cyclist on Hillside▸Aug 23 - A left-turning sedan struck a northbound cyclist at Hillside Ave and Homelawn St. The rider went down and was injured. Signals ignored. Metal meets bone. Sirens cut the air in Jamaica.
A sedan turning left from Homelawn Street collided with a northbound bicyclist on Hillside Avenue in Queens. The cyclist, a 24-year-old man, was injured with arm trauma and a contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” Driver actions included making a left turn and disregarding traffic control. The bicyclist was also coded with “Traffic Control Disregarded” after those driver errors; helmet use was listed as “None.”
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Left-turn sedan hits woman crossing▸Aug 21 - A westbound sedan turned left on Sutphin and struck a 23-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She went down, bruised and hurting. The car’s nose took her. The driver walked away. Queens street. Usual story.
A 2007 Lincoln sedan traveling west made a left turn at Sutphin Blvd and 89 Ave and struck a 23-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian was injured and remained conscious with arm injuries and contusions. The listed contributing factors are “Unspecified” for the driver and all parties. The driver’s maneuver—making a left turn with a center-front impact—aligns with common failure-to-yield patterns, though the report does not explicitly cite Failure to Yield. No other contributing factors are listed for the pedestrian. The pedestrian suffered injuries; vehicle occupants reported no injuries.
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Box Truck, Sedan Collide; Passenger Hurt▸Aug 21 - A box truck and a sedan crashed at 205 St and Hillside Ave in Queens. A 56-year-old woman front passenger suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and complained of pain. Police recorded a center-front impact and no contributing factors.
A box truck and a sedan collided head-on at 205 St and Hillside Ave in Queens. A 56-year-old woman riding as a front passenger was injured, with knee, lower-leg and foot injuries and a complaint of pain or nausea. According to the police report, both vehicles were "Going Straight Ahead" and the point of impact was "Center Front End," with no contributing factors recorded. Both drivers are listed as licensed. The report notes other occupants with unspecified injuries but records no listed driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Distraction.
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SUV sideswipes cyclist on Liberty Ave▸Aug 21 - Northbound SUV clipped a northbound cyclist on Liberty Ave at 183rd. The bike took the hit. The rider went down, hurt and conscious. Metal wins. Flesh pays. Passing too close in Queens again.
A northbound SUV struck a northbound cyclist at Liberty Ave and 183rd St in Queens. The bicyclist sustained leg injuries and abrasions and remained conscious. According to the police report the crash involved “Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicle, Bike” and listed “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” and “Passing Too Closely.” Driver errors include Passing Too Closely, a classic sideswipe. The SUV showed right-front damage; the bike showed left-side impact, matching a close pass. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet. No pedestrians were reported hurt. The system left little room. The rider paid for it.
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Distracted driver strikes cyclist on Merrick▸Aug 20 - A cyclist riding south on Merrick took the hit. Front of a vehicle smashed the bike’s rear. The rider bled from the arm and shook. A driver was hurt too. Distraction ruled the moment. Queens pavement bore the cost.
A southbound bicyclist on Merrick Blvd at Archer Ave was hit from behind by a vehicle whose front end struck the bike’s rear. The bicyclist sustained arm injuries and bleeding; a vehicle driver was also injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The report lists driver inattention as the key error. No contributing factors are assigned to the bicyclist. The data show the bike going straight, with impact to the center back of the bicycle and the vehicle’s center front, consistent with a rear-end strike. No helmet or signal issues are cited for the cyclist in the report.
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Driver hits 62-year-old man at Queens intersection▸Aug 20 - A driver hit a 62-year-old man crossing 157 St at 107 Ave in Queens. He fell hard. Knee and lower-leg injury and abrasions. Police list him conscious and injured. The report gives no driver details.
A driver hit a 62-year-old man at 157 Street and 107 Avenue in Queens. The man suffered knee and lower-leg injury and abrasions and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the pedestrian was "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection" and "Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk." Police recorded no driver contributing factors, vehicle details, or driver actions in the report. The report documents the pedestrian's location and injuries but does not list a driver error. The impact and injuries are clearly recorded.
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Driver Turns Pickup Left, Hits Westbound SUV▸Aug 19 - The driver of a pickup turned left from 204 Street onto Jamaica Avenue and hit a westbound SUV. Two drivers were injured. Police recorded "Traffic Control Disregarded." Reported complaints included whiplash, neck pain, and shoulder trauma.
A southbound pickup driver made a left turn from 204 Street onto Jamaica Avenue and struck a westbound SUV. The driver of the pickup, a 28-year-old man, reported neck injury and whiplash. The driver of the SUV, a 54-year-old woman, reported shoulder and upper-arm trauma and whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police listed that driver error as the recorded contributing factor. The pickup struck with its left front bumper; the SUV took impact to its center front end. Both drivers were not ejected and were recorded as injured in the report.
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Permit SUV Rear-Ends Stopped Sedan▸Aug 18 - The driver of a Ford SUV rear-ended a stopped Infiniti sedan at Merrick Blvd and Jamaica Ave in Queens. The 30-year-old sedan driver suffered a back contusion and was injured. Police cited driver inattention.
The driver of a Ford SUV, traveling south on Merrick Blvd, struck the center back end of a stopped Infiniti sedan at Merrick Blvd and Jamaica Ave. The sedan’s 30-year-old driver was injured and complained of a back contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded driver inattention as the causal factor. The SUV struck the sedan at the center front to center back; each vehicle carried one occupant. The SUV driver held only a permit and was going straight ahead while the sedan was stopped in traffic. No other contributing factors are listed.
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Mercedes driver rear-ends bicyclist on Hillside▸Aug 16 - A Mercedes driver hit a southbound 20-year-old bicyclist at Hillside Ave and Parsons Blvd. The rider was ejected and suffered back injuries and shock. Police listed unsafe speed as a contributing factor.
At Hillside Ave and Parsons Blvd in Queens, a Mercedes driver traveling east hit a southbound bicyclist. The 20-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained back injuries and shock. According to the police report, the crash involved a "MERZ -CAR/SUV" traveling east and a bike traveling south, with impact to the bicycle’s "Center Back End." The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor. Driver error — unsafe speed — led the sequence that put the rider down. Police recorded the bicyclist’s injuries as internal complaint and back injury, and noted ejection and shock.
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E-bike rider hit 7-year-old off roadway▸Aug 16 - An e-bike rider hit a 7-year-old boy off the roadway near 88-19 170 St in Queens. The child was injured, suffering a knee-lower-leg-foot fracture. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Unsafe Speed.
The e-bike rider was traveling south and went straight near 88-19 170 St in Queens. He struck a 7-year-old boy who was not in the roadway. The child suffered a knee-lower-leg-foot fracture and was listed injured. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Unsafe Speed." Police recorded failure to yield by the rider and unsafe speed as driver errors. The e-bike's point of impact was the center front end. No other injuries were reported.
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Unlicensed Driver U-Turn Hits Pedestrian on Sutphin▸Aug 13 - A 61-year-old man crossed Sutphin Blvd with the signal. A northbound driver made a U-turn and hit him at the center front. He suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries and remained conscious. Police listed Turning Improperly and Unsafe Speed.
A northbound sedan driver made a U-turn at Sutphin Blvd and 94 Ave and struck a 61-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, the listed factors were "Turning Improperly" and "Unsafe Speed." The report notes the driver was unlicensed and the point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. Police recorded driver failures—an improper turning maneuver at speed by an unlicensed driver—as the contributing factors to the pedestrian's injuries.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through a stop sign in Astoria, struck a parked coffee truck, killed two men on foot, and left wreckage and grief behind.
ABC7 reported on August 12, 2025, that an 84-year-old driver sped through a stop sign at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street, crashing into a parked coffee truck and striking two men. Both pedestrians, ages 41 and 70, died. The Toyota then spun and hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Witness George Giakoumis said the car was "going at least 60+ miles an hour just right through the stop sign." The crash highlights persistent speeding and dangerous driving at this Astoria intersection. The article notes the area is "prone to speeding and racing," raising questions about street safety and enforcement.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-12
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Sedan slams moped on Sutphin Boulevard▸Aug 11 - A northbound sedan hit a westbound moped at Sutphin and 94th. Two teens on the moped were hurt. The car’s nose and moped’s right front took the blow. Police cite driver distraction. The street did the rest.
A northbound sedan struck a westbound moped at Sutphin Blvd and 94 Ave in Queens. Two 16-year-olds on the moped were injured; one was the driver, one a front passenger. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was the contributing factor for both vehicles. The sedan’s center front end and the moped’s right front bumper show impact points, aligning with a crash in the intersection while both were going straight. Driver inattention is the lead error called out. Only after that does the report note the passenger lacked safety equipment. No pedestrians were reported injured.
Aug 30 - Eastbound sedan cut in. Passed too close. Failed to yield. Struck a 27‑year‑old cyclist on Jamaica Avenue. Rider hurt, bleeding, in shock. Car’s right front shows damage. The street bears it too.
A sedan and a bike traveled east on Jamaica Avenue near 145-06. The car’s right front hit the cyclist. The 27-year-old rider was injured, with arm wounds and shock. According to the police report, factors were “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” and “Passing Too Closely,” with “Driver Inattention/Distraction” also noted for involved parties. These driver errors put the cyclist in the path of the car. A 42-year-old woman drove the sedan with three passengers; their injuries were unspecified. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet, listed after the driver errors as recorded.
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Northbound Sedan and Pickup Collide Queens▸Aug 28 - The driver of a northbound sedan and the driver of an eastbound pickup collided at 177 St and 93 Ave in Queens. Both drivers were injured. A 21-year-old woman had chest pain. A 42-year-old man had shoulder trauma.
The driver of a northbound sedan and the driver of an eastbound pickup struck each other at the left front bumpers while both were going straight at 177 St and 93 Ave in Queens. A 21-year-old female driver suffered chest injuries and reported whiplash. A 42-year-old male driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and reported whiplash. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unspecified" for all involved. No specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield, Unsafe Speed, or Distraction are recorded. Both drivers were reported using lap belts. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.
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Driver Fails to Yield, Hits 65-Year-Old▸Aug 27 - A driver eastbound on Jamaica Ave hit a 65-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at 162 St. She was conscious with a knee–lower leg–foot fracture. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver.
A driver traveling east on Jamaica Ave struck a 65-year-old woman in the marked crosswalk at 162 St. She was conscious and suffered a knee-lower leg-foot fracture listed as distorted/dislocated. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" is the contributing factor. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end and it sustained no reported damage. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The record lists the vehicle as an unspecified type, traveling eastbound. Driver errors called out in the data: Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.
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Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Teen Cyclist▸Aug 25 - The driver of a sedan going south failed to yield and hit a 16-year-old bicyclist riding east at Wexford Ter and Hillside. The boy was ejected, injured across his body, conscious and complaining of whiplash. Police recorded failure to yield.
According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The driver of a sedan traveling south struck a 16-year-old bicyclist who was riding east on Wexford Ter at Hillside Ave. The cyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body and a complaint of whiplash; he was conscious at the scene. The sedan sustained center-front damage with impact at the right front bumper. The bicycle was struck on its left side. Police recorded the listed driver errors and no other contributing factors are noted.
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Left-turn sedan hits cyclist on Hillside▸Aug 23 - A left-turning sedan struck a northbound cyclist at Hillside Ave and Homelawn St. The rider went down and was injured. Signals ignored. Metal meets bone. Sirens cut the air in Jamaica.
A sedan turning left from Homelawn Street collided with a northbound bicyclist on Hillside Avenue in Queens. The cyclist, a 24-year-old man, was injured with arm trauma and a contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” Driver actions included making a left turn and disregarding traffic control. The bicyclist was also coded with “Traffic Control Disregarded” after those driver errors; helmet use was listed as “None.”
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Left-turn sedan hits woman crossing▸Aug 21 - A westbound sedan turned left on Sutphin and struck a 23-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She went down, bruised and hurting. The car’s nose took her. The driver walked away. Queens street. Usual story.
A 2007 Lincoln sedan traveling west made a left turn at Sutphin Blvd and 89 Ave and struck a 23-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian was injured and remained conscious with arm injuries and contusions. The listed contributing factors are “Unspecified” for the driver and all parties. The driver’s maneuver—making a left turn with a center-front impact—aligns with common failure-to-yield patterns, though the report does not explicitly cite Failure to Yield. No other contributing factors are listed for the pedestrian. The pedestrian suffered injuries; vehicle occupants reported no injuries.
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Box Truck, Sedan Collide; Passenger Hurt▸Aug 21 - A box truck and a sedan crashed at 205 St and Hillside Ave in Queens. A 56-year-old woman front passenger suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and complained of pain. Police recorded a center-front impact and no contributing factors.
A box truck and a sedan collided head-on at 205 St and Hillside Ave in Queens. A 56-year-old woman riding as a front passenger was injured, with knee, lower-leg and foot injuries and a complaint of pain or nausea. According to the police report, both vehicles were "Going Straight Ahead" and the point of impact was "Center Front End," with no contributing factors recorded. Both drivers are listed as licensed. The report notes other occupants with unspecified injuries but records no listed driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Distraction.
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SUV sideswipes cyclist on Liberty Ave▸Aug 21 - Northbound SUV clipped a northbound cyclist on Liberty Ave at 183rd. The bike took the hit. The rider went down, hurt and conscious. Metal wins. Flesh pays. Passing too close in Queens again.
A northbound SUV struck a northbound cyclist at Liberty Ave and 183rd St in Queens. The bicyclist sustained leg injuries and abrasions and remained conscious. According to the police report the crash involved “Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicle, Bike” and listed “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” and “Passing Too Closely.” Driver errors include Passing Too Closely, a classic sideswipe. The SUV showed right-front damage; the bike showed left-side impact, matching a close pass. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet. No pedestrians were reported hurt. The system left little room. The rider paid for it.
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Distracted driver strikes cyclist on Merrick▸Aug 20 - A cyclist riding south on Merrick took the hit. Front of a vehicle smashed the bike’s rear. The rider bled from the arm and shook. A driver was hurt too. Distraction ruled the moment. Queens pavement bore the cost.
A southbound bicyclist on Merrick Blvd at Archer Ave was hit from behind by a vehicle whose front end struck the bike’s rear. The bicyclist sustained arm injuries and bleeding; a vehicle driver was also injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The report lists driver inattention as the key error. No contributing factors are assigned to the bicyclist. The data show the bike going straight, with impact to the center back of the bicycle and the vehicle’s center front, consistent with a rear-end strike. No helmet or signal issues are cited for the cyclist in the report.
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Driver hits 62-year-old man at Queens intersection▸Aug 20 - A driver hit a 62-year-old man crossing 157 St at 107 Ave in Queens. He fell hard. Knee and lower-leg injury and abrasions. Police list him conscious and injured. The report gives no driver details.
A driver hit a 62-year-old man at 157 Street and 107 Avenue in Queens. The man suffered knee and lower-leg injury and abrasions and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the pedestrian was "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection" and "Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk." Police recorded no driver contributing factors, vehicle details, or driver actions in the report. The report documents the pedestrian's location and injuries but does not list a driver error. The impact and injuries are clearly recorded.
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Driver Turns Pickup Left, Hits Westbound SUV▸Aug 19 - The driver of a pickup turned left from 204 Street onto Jamaica Avenue and hit a westbound SUV. Two drivers were injured. Police recorded "Traffic Control Disregarded." Reported complaints included whiplash, neck pain, and shoulder trauma.
A southbound pickup driver made a left turn from 204 Street onto Jamaica Avenue and struck a westbound SUV. The driver of the pickup, a 28-year-old man, reported neck injury and whiplash. The driver of the SUV, a 54-year-old woman, reported shoulder and upper-arm trauma and whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police listed that driver error as the recorded contributing factor. The pickup struck with its left front bumper; the SUV took impact to its center front end. Both drivers were not ejected and were recorded as injured in the report.
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Permit SUV Rear-Ends Stopped Sedan▸Aug 18 - The driver of a Ford SUV rear-ended a stopped Infiniti sedan at Merrick Blvd and Jamaica Ave in Queens. The 30-year-old sedan driver suffered a back contusion and was injured. Police cited driver inattention.
The driver of a Ford SUV, traveling south on Merrick Blvd, struck the center back end of a stopped Infiniti sedan at Merrick Blvd and Jamaica Ave. The sedan’s 30-year-old driver was injured and complained of a back contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded driver inattention as the causal factor. The SUV struck the sedan at the center front to center back; each vehicle carried one occupant. The SUV driver held only a permit and was going straight ahead while the sedan was stopped in traffic. No other contributing factors are listed.
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Mercedes driver rear-ends bicyclist on Hillside▸Aug 16 - A Mercedes driver hit a southbound 20-year-old bicyclist at Hillside Ave and Parsons Blvd. The rider was ejected and suffered back injuries and shock. Police listed unsafe speed as a contributing factor.
At Hillside Ave and Parsons Blvd in Queens, a Mercedes driver traveling east hit a southbound bicyclist. The 20-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained back injuries and shock. According to the police report, the crash involved a "MERZ -CAR/SUV" traveling east and a bike traveling south, with impact to the bicycle’s "Center Back End." The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor. Driver error — unsafe speed — led the sequence that put the rider down. Police recorded the bicyclist’s injuries as internal complaint and back injury, and noted ejection and shock.
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E-bike rider hit 7-year-old off roadway▸Aug 16 - An e-bike rider hit a 7-year-old boy off the roadway near 88-19 170 St in Queens. The child was injured, suffering a knee-lower-leg-foot fracture. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Unsafe Speed.
The e-bike rider was traveling south and went straight near 88-19 170 St in Queens. He struck a 7-year-old boy who was not in the roadway. The child suffered a knee-lower-leg-foot fracture and was listed injured. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Unsafe Speed." Police recorded failure to yield by the rider and unsafe speed as driver errors. The e-bike's point of impact was the center front end. No other injuries were reported.
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Unlicensed Driver U-Turn Hits Pedestrian on Sutphin▸Aug 13 - A 61-year-old man crossed Sutphin Blvd with the signal. A northbound driver made a U-turn and hit him at the center front. He suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries and remained conscious. Police listed Turning Improperly and Unsafe Speed.
A northbound sedan driver made a U-turn at Sutphin Blvd and 94 Ave and struck a 61-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, the listed factors were "Turning Improperly" and "Unsafe Speed." The report notes the driver was unlicensed and the point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. Police recorded driver failures—an improper turning maneuver at speed by an unlicensed driver—as the contributing factors to the pedestrian's injuries.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through a stop sign in Astoria, struck a parked coffee truck, killed two men on foot, and left wreckage and grief behind.
ABC7 reported on August 12, 2025, that an 84-year-old driver sped through a stop sign at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street, crashing into a parked coffee truck and striking two men. Both pedestrians, ages 41 and 70, died. The Toyota then spun and hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Witness George Giakoumis said the car was "going at least 60+ miles an hour just right through the stop sign." The crash highlights persistent speeding and dangerous driving at this Astoria intersection. The article notes the area is "prone to speeding and racing," raising questions about street safety and enforcement.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-12
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Sedan slams moped on Sutphin Boulevard▸Aug 11 - A northbound sedan hit a westbound moped at Sutphin and 94th. Two teens on the moped were hurt. The car’s nose and moped’s right front took the blow. Police cite driver distraction. The street did the rest.
A northbound sedan struck a westbound moped at Sutphin Blvd and 94 Ave in Queens. Two 16-year-olds on the moped were injured; one was the driver, one a front passenger. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was the contributing factor for both vehicles. The sedan’s center front end and the moped’s right front bumper show impact points, aligning with a crash in the intersection while both were going straight. Driver inattention is the lead error called out. Only after that does the report note the passenger lacked safety equipment. No pedestrians were reported injured.
Aug 28 - The driver of a northbound sedan and the driver of an eastbound pickup collided at 177 St and 93 Ave in Queens. Both drivers were injured. A 21-year-old woman had chest pain. A 42-year-old man had shoulder trauma.
The driver of a northbound sedan and the driver of an eastbound pickup struck each other at the left front bumpers while both were going straight at 177 St and 93 Ave in Queens. A 21-year-old female driver suffered chest injuries and reported whiplash. A 42-year-old male driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and reported whiplash. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unspecified" for all involved. No specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield, Unsafe Speed, or Distraction are recorded. Both drivers were reported using lap belts. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.
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Driver Fails to Yield, Hits 65-Year-Old▸Aug 27 - A driver eastbound on Jamaica Ave hit a 65-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at 162 St. She was conscious with a knee–lower leg–foot fracture. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver.
A driver traveling east on Jamaica Ave struck a 65-year-old woman in the marked crosswalk at 162 St. She was conscious and suffered a knee-lower leg-foot fracture listed as distorted/dislocated. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" is the contributing factor. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end and it sustained no reported damage. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The record lists the vehicle as an unspecified type, traveling eastbound. Driver errors called out in the data: Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.
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Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Teen Cyclist▸Aug 25 - The driver of a sedan going south failed to yield and hit a 16-year-old bicyclist riding east at Wexford Ter and Hillside. The boy was ejected, injured across his body, conscious and complaining of whiplash. Police recorded failure to yield.
According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The driver of a sedan traveling south struck a 16-year-old bicyclist who was riding east on Wexford Ter at Hillside Ave. The cyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body and a complaint of whiplash; he was conscious at the scene. The sedan sustained center-front damage with impact at the right front bumper. The bicycle was struck on its left side. Police recorded the listed driver errors and no other contributing factors are noted.
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Left-turn sedan hits cyclist on Hillside▸Aug 23 - A left-turning sedan struck a northbound cyclist at Hillside Ave and Homelawn St. The rider went down and was injured. Signals ignored. Metal meets bone. Sirens cut the air in Jamaica.
A sedan turning left from Homelawn Street collided with a northbound bicyclist on Hillside Avenue in Queens. The cyclist, a 24-year-old man, was injured with arm trauma and a contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” Driver actions included making a left turn and disregarding traffic control. The bicyclist was also coded with “Traffic Control Disregarded” after those driver errors; helmet use was listed as “None.”
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Left-turn sedan hits woman crossing▸Aug 21 - A westbound sedan turned left on Sutphin and struck a 23-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She went down, bruised and hurting. The car’s nose took her. The driver walked away. Queens street. Usual story.
A 2007 Lincoln sedan traveling west made a left turn at Sutphin Blvd and 89 Ave and struck a 23-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian was injured and remained conscious with arm injuries and contusions. The listed contributing factors are “Unspecified” for the driver and all parties. The driver’s maneuver—making a left turn with a center-front impact—aligns with common failure-to-yield patterns, though the report does not explicitly cite Failure to Yield. No other contributing factors are listed for the pedestrian. The pedestrian suffered injuries; vehicle occupants reported no injuries.
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Box Truck, Sedan Collide; Passenger Hurt▸Aug 21 - A box truck and a sedan crashed at 205 St and Hillside Ave in Queens. A 56-year-old woman front passenger suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and complained of pain. Police recorded a center-front impact and no contributing factors.
A box truck and a sedan collided head-on at 205 St and Hillside Ave in Queens. A 56-year-old woman riding as a front passenger was injured, with knee, lower-leg and foot injuries and a complaint of pain or nausea. According to the police report, both vehicles were "Going Straight Ahead" and the point of impact was "Center Front End," with no contributing factors recorded. Both drivers are listed as licensed. The report notes other occupants with unspecified injuries but records no listed driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Distraction.
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SUV sideswipes cyclist on Liberty Ave▸Aug 21 - Northbound SUV clipped a northbound cyclist on Liberty Ave at 183rd. The bike took the hit. The rider went down, hurt and conscious. Metal wins. Flesh pays. Passing too close in Queens again.
A northbound SUV struck a northbound cyclist at Liberty Ave and 183rd St in Queens. The bicyclist sustained leg injuries and abrasions and remained conscious. According to the police report the crash involved “Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicle, Bike” and listed “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” and “Passing Too Closely.” Driver errors include Passing Too Closely, a classic sideswipe. The SUV showed right-front damage; the bike showed left-side impact, matching a close pass. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet. No pedestrians were reported hurt. The system left little room. The rider paid for it.
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Distracted driver strikes cyclist on Merrick▸Aug 20 - A cyclist riding south on Merrick took the hit. Front of a vehicle smashed the bike’s rear. The rider bled from the arm and shook. A driver was hurt too. Distraction ruled the moment. Queens pavement bore the cost.
A southbound bicyclist on Merrick Blvd at Archer Ave was hit from behind by a vehicle whose front end struck the bike’s rear. The bicyclist sustained arm injuries and bleeding; a vehicle driver was also injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The report lists driver inattention as the key error. No contributing factors are assigned to the bicyclist. The data show the bike going straight, with impact to the center back of the bicycle and the vehicle’s center front, consistent with a rear-end strike. No helmet or signal issues are cited for the cyclist in the report.
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Driver hits 62-year-old man at Queens intersection▸Aug 20 - A driver hit a 62-year-old man crossing 157 St at 107 Ave in Queens. He fell hard. Knee and lower-leg injury and abrasions. Police list him conscious and injured. The report gives no driver details.
A driver hit a 62-year-old man at 157 Street and 107 Avenue in Queens. The man suffered knee and lower-leg injury and abrasions and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the pedestrian was "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection" and "Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk." Police recorded no driver contributing factors, vehicle details, or driver actions in the report. The report documents the pedestrian's location and injuries but does not list a driver error. The impact and injuries are clearly recorded.
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Driver Turns Pickup Left, Hits Westbound SUV▸Aug 19 - The driver of a pickup turned left from 204 Street onto Jamaica Avenue and hit a westbound SUV. Two drivers were injured. Police recorded "Traffic Control Disregarded." Reported complaints included whiplash, neck pain, and shoulder trauma.
A southbound pickup driver made a left turn from 204 Street onto Jamaica Avenue and struck a westbound SUV. The driver of the pickup, a 28-year-old man, reported neck injury and whiplash. The driver of the SUV, a 54-year-old woman, reported shoulder and upper-arm trauma and whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police listed that driver error as the recorded contributing factor. The pickup struck with its left front bumper; the SUV took impact to its center front end. Both drivers were not ejected and were recorded as injured in the report.
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Permit SUV Rear-Ends Stopped Sedan▸Aug 18 - The driver of a Ford SUV rear-ended a stopped Infiniti sedan at Merrick Blvd and Jamaica Ave in Queens. The 30-year-old sedan driver suffered a back contusion and was injured. Police cited driver inattention.
The driver of a Ford SUV, traveling south on Merrick Blvd, struck the center back end of a stopped Infiniti sedan at Merrick Blvd and Jamaica Ave. The sedan’s 30-year-old driver was injured and complained of a back contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded driver inattention as the causal factor. The SUV struck the sedan at the center front to center back; each vehicle carried one occupant. The SUV driver held only a permit and was going straight ahead while the sedan was stopped in traffic. No other contributing factors are listed.
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Mercedes driver rear-ends bicyclist on Hillside▸Aug 16 - A Mercedes driver hit a southbound 20-year-old bicyclist at Hillside Ave and Parsons Blvd. The rider was ejected and suffered back injuries and shock. Police listed unsafe speed as a contributing factor.
At Hillside Ave and Parsons Blvd in Queens, a Mercedes driver traveling east hit a southbound bicyclist. The 20-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained back injuries and shock. According to the police report, the crash involved a "MERZ -CAR/SUV" traveling east and a bike traveling south, with impact to the bicycle’s "Center Back End." The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor. Driver error — unsafe speed — led the sequence that put the rider down. Police recorded the bicyclist’s injuries as internal complaint and back injury, and noted ejection and shock.
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E-bike rider hit 7-year-old off roadway▸Aug 16 - An e-bike rider hit a 7-year-old boy off the roadway near 88-19 170 St in Queens. The child was injured, suffering a knee-lower-leg-foot fracture. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Unsafe Speed.
The e-bike rider was traveling south and went straight near 88-19 170 St in Queens. He struck a 7-year-old boy who was not in the roadway. The child suffered a knee-lower-leg-foot fracture and was listed injured. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Unsafe Speed." Police recorded failure to yield by the rider and unsafe speed as driver errors. The e-bike's point of impact was the center front end. No other injuries were reported.
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Unlicensed Driver U-Turn Hits Pedestrian on Sutphin▸Aug 13 - A 61-year-old man crossed Sutphin Blvd with the signal. A northbound driver made a U-turn and hit him at the center front. He suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries and remained conscious. Police listed Turning Improperly and Unsafe Speed.
A northbound sedan driver made a U-turn at Sutphin Blvd and 94 Ave and struck a 61-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, the listed factors were "Turning Improperly" and "Unsafe Speed." The report notes the driver was unlicensed and the point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. Police recorded driver failures—an improper turning maneuver at speed by an unlicensed driver—as the contributing factors to the pedestrian's injuries.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through a stop sign in Astoria, struck a parked coffee truck, killed two men on foot, and left wreckage and grief behind.
ABC7 reported on August 12, 2025, that an 84-year-old driver sped through a stop sign at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street, crashing into a parked coffee truck and striking two men. Both pedestrians, ages 41 and 70, died. The Toyota then spun and hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Witness George Giakoumis said the car was "going at least 60+ miles an hour just right through the stop sign." The crash highlights persistent speeding and dangerous driving at this Astoria intersection. The article notes the area is "prone to speeding and racing," raising questions about street safety and enforcement.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-12
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Sedan slams moped on Sutphin Boulevard▸Aug 11 - A northbound sedan hit a westbound moped at Sutphin and 94th. Two teens on the moped were hurt. The car’s nose and moped’s right front took the blow. Police cite driver distraction. The street did the rest.
A northbound sedan struck a westbound moped at Sutphin Blvd and 94 Ave in Queens. Two 16-year-olds on the moped were injured; one was the driver, one a front passenger. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was the contributing factor for both vehicles. The sedan’s center front end and the moped’s right front bumper show impact points, aligning with a crash in the intersection while both were going straight. Driver inattention is the lead error called out. Only after that does the report note the passenger lacked safety equipment. No pedestrians were reported injured.
Aug 27 - A driver eastbound on Jamaica Ave hit a 65-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at 162 St. She was conscious with a knee–lower leg–foot fracture. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver.
A driver traveling east on Jamaica Ave struck a 65-year-old woman in the marked crosswalk at 162 St. She was conscious and suffered a knee-lower leg-foot fracture listed as distorted/dislocated. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" is the contributing factor. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end and it sustained no reported damage. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The record lists the vehicle as an unspecified type, traveling eastbound. Driver errors called out in the data: Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.
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Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Teen Cyclist▸Aug 25 - The driver of a sedan going south failed to yield and hit a 16-year-old bicyclist riding east at Wexford Ter and Hillside. The boy was ejected, injured across his body, conscious and complaining of whiplash. Police recorded failure to yield.
According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The driver of a sedan traveling south struck a 16-year-old bicyclist who was riding east on Wexford Ter at Hillside Ave. The cyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body and a complaint of whiplash; he was conscious at the scene. The sedan sustained center-front damage with impact at the right front bumper. The bicycle was struck on its left side. Police recorded the listed driver errors and no other contributing factors are noted.
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Left-turn sedan hits cyclist on Hillside▸Aug 23 - A left-turning sedan struck a northbound cyclist at Hillside Ave and Homelawn St. The rider went down and was injured. Signals ignored. Metal meets bone. Sirens cut the air in Jamaica.
A sedan turning left from Homelawn Street collided with a northbound bicyclist on Hillside Avenue in Queens. The cyclist, a 24-year-old man, was injured with arm trauma and a contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” Driver actions included making a left turn and disregarding traffic control. The bicyclist was also coded with “Traffic Control Disregarded” after those driver errors; helmet use was listed as “None.”
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Left-turn sedan hits woman crossing▸Aug 21 - A westbound sedan turned left on Sutphin and struck a 23-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She went down, bruised and hurting. The car’s nose took her. The driver walked away. Queens street. Usual story.
A 2007 Lincoln sedan traveling west made a left turn at Sutphin Blvd and 89 Ave and struck a 23-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian was injured and remained conscious with arm injuries and contusions. The listed contributing factors are “Unspecified” for the driver and all parties. The driver’s maneuver—making a left turn with a center-front impact—aligns with common failure-to-yield patterns, though the report does not explicitly cite Failure to Yield. No other contributing factors are listed for the pedestrian. The pedestrian suffered injuries; vehicle occupants reported no injuries.
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Box Truck, Sedan Collide; Passenger Hurt▸Aug 21 - A box truck and a sedan crashed at 205 St and Hillside Ave in Queens. A 56-year-old woman front passenger suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and complained of pain. Police recorded a center-front impact and no contributing factors.
A box truck and a sedan collided head-on at 205 St and Hillside Ave in Queens. A 56-year-old woman riding as a front passenger was injured, with knee, lower-leg and foot injuries and a complaint of pain or nausea. According to the police report, both vehicles were "Going Straight Ahead" and the point of impact was "Center Front End," with no contributing factors recorded. Both drivers are listed as licensed. The report notes other occupants with unspecified injuries but records no listed driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Distraction.
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SUV sideswipes cyclist on Liberty Ave▸Aug 21 - Northbound SUV clipped a northbound cyclist on Liberty Ave at 183rd. The bike took the hit. The rider went down, hurt and conscious. Metal wins. Flesh pays. Passing too close in Queens again.
A northbound SUV struck a northbound cyclist at Liberty Ave and 183rd St in Queens. The bicyclist sustained leg injuries and abrasions and remained conscious. According to the police report the crash involved “Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicle, Bike” and listed “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” and “Passing Too Closely.” Driver errors include Passing Too Closely, a classic sideswipe. The SUV showed right-front damage; the bike showed left-side impact, matching a close pass. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet. No pedestrians were reported hurt. The system left little room. The rider paid for it.
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Distracted driver strikes cyclist on Merrick▸Aug 20 - A cyclist riding south on Merrick took the hit. Front of a vehicle smashed the bike’s rear. The rider bled from the arm and shook. A driver was hurt too. Distraction ruled the moment. Queens pavement bore the cost.
A southbound bicyclist on Merrick Blvd at Archer Ave was hit from behind by a vehicle whose front end struck the bike’s rear. The bicyclist sustained arm injuries and bleeding; a vehicle driver was also injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The report lists driver inattention as the key error. No contributing factors are assigned to the bicyclist. The data show the bike going straight, with impact to the center back of the bicycle and the vehicle’s center front, consistent with a rear-end strike. No helmet or signal issues are cited for the cyclist in the report.
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Driver hits 62-year-old man at Queens intersection▸Aug 20 - A driver hit a 62-year-old man crossing 157 St at 107 Ave in Queens. He fell hard. Knee and lower-leg injury and abrasions. Police list him conscious and injured. The report gives no driver details.
A driver hit a 62-year-old man at 157 Street and 107 Avenue in Queens. The man suffered knee and lower-leg injury and abrasions and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the pedestrian was "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection" and "Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk." Police recorded no driver contributing factors, vehicle details, or driver actions in the report. The report documents the pedestrian's location and injuries but does not list a driver error. The impact and injuries are clearly recorded.
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Driver Turns Pickup Left, Hits Westbound SUV▸Aug 19 - The driver of a pickup turned left from 204 Street onto Jamaica Avenue and hit a westbound SUV. Two drivers were injured. Police recorded "Traffic Control Disregarded." Reported complaints included whiplash, neck pain, and shoulder trauma.
A southbound pickup driver made a left turn from 204 Street onto Jamaica Avenue and struck a westbound SUV. The driver of the pickup, a 28-year-old man, reported neck injury and whiplash. The driver of the SUV, a 54-year-old woman, reported shoulder and upper-arm trauma and whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police listed that driver error as the recorded contributing factor. The pickup struck with its left front bumper; the SUV took impact to its center front end. Both drivers were not ejected and were recorded as injured in the report.
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Permit SUV Rear-Ends Stopped Sedan▸Aug 18 - The driver of a Ford SUV rear-ended a stopped Infiniti sedan at Merrick Blvd and Jamaica Ave in Queens. The 30-year-old sedan driver suffered a back contusion and was injured. Police cited driver inattention.
The driver of a Ford SUV, traveling south on Merrick Blvd, struck the center back end of a stopped Infiniti sedan at Merrick Blvd and Jamaica Ave. The sedan’s 30-year-old driver was injured and complained of a back contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded driver inattention as the causal factor. The SUV struck the sedan at the center front to center back; each vehicle carried one occupant. The SUV driver held only a permit and was going straight ahead while the sedan was stopped in traffic. No other contributing factors are listed.
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Mercedes driver rear-ends bicyclist on Hillside▸Aug 16 - A Mercedes driver hit a southbound 20-year-old bicyclist at Hillside Ave and Parsons Blvd. The rider was ejected and suffered back injuries and shock. Police listed unsafe speed as a contributing factor.
At Hillside Ave and Parsons Blvd in Queens, a Mercedes driver traveling east hit a southbound bicyclist. The 20-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained back injuries and shock. According to the police report, the crash involved a "MERZ -CAR/SUV" traveling east and a bike traveling south, with impact to the bicycle’s "Center Back End." The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor. Driver error — unsafe speed — led the sequence that put the rider down. Police recorded the bicyclist’s injuries as internal complaint and back injury, and noted ejection and shock.
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E-bike rider hit 7-year-old off roadway▸Aug 16 - An e-bike rider hit a 7-year-old boy off the roadway near 88-19 170 St in Queens. The child was injured, suffering a knee-lower-leg-foot fracture. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Unsafe Speed.
The e-bike rider was traveling south and went straight near 88-19 170 St in Queens. He struck a 7-year-old boy who was not in the roadway. The child suffered a knee-lower-leg-foot fracture and was listed injured. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Unsafe Speed." Police recorded failure to yield by the rider and unsafe speed as driver errors. The e-bike's point of impact was the center front end. No other injuries were reported.
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Unlicensed Driver U-Turn Hits Pedestrian on Sutphin▸Aug 13 - A 61-year-old man crossed Sutphin Blvd with the signal. A northbound driver made a U-turn and hit him at the center front. He suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries and remained conscious. Police listed Turning Improperly and Unsafe Speed.
A northbound sedan driver made a U-turn at Sutphin Blvd and 94 Ave and struck a 61-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, the listed factors were "Turning Improperly" and "Unsafe Speed." The report notes the driver was unlicensed and the point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. Police recorded driver failures—an improper turning maneuver at speed by an unlicensed driver—as the contributing factors to the pedestrian's injuries.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through a stop sign in Astoria, struck a parked coffee truck, killed two men on foot, and left wreckage and grief behind.
ABC7 reported on August 12, 2025, that an 84-year-old driver sped through a stop sign at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street, crashing into a parked coffee truck and striking two men. Both pedestrians, ages 41 and 70, died. The Toyota then spun and hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Witness George Giakoumis said the car was "going at least 60+ miles an hour just right through the stop sign." The crash highlights persistent speeding and dangerous driving at this Astoria intersection. The article notes the area is "prone to speeding and racing," raising questions about street safety and enforcement.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-12
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Sedan slams moped on Sutphin Boulevard▸Aug 11 - A northbound sedan hit a westbound moped at Sutphin and 94th. Two teens on the moped were hurt. The car’s nose and moped’s right front took the blow. Police cite driver distraction. The street did the rest.
A northbound sedan struck a westbound moped at Sutphin Blvd and 94 Ave in Queens. Two 16-year-olds on the moped were injured; one was the driver, one a front passenger. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was the contributing factor for both vehicles. The sedan’s center front end and the moped’s right front bumper show impact points, aligning with a crash in the intersection while both were going straight. Driver inattention is the lead error called out. Only after that does the report note the passenger lacked safety equipment. No pedestrians were reported injured.
Aug 25 - The driver of a sedan going south failed to yield and hit a 16-year-old bicyclist riding east at Wexford Ter and Hillside. The boy was ejected, injured across his body, conscious and complaining of whiplash. Police recorded failure to yield.
According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The driver of a sedan traveling south struck a 16-year-old bicyclist who was riding east on Wexford Ter at Hillside Ave. The cyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body and a complaint of whiplash; he was conscious at the scene. The sedan sustained center-front damage with impact at the right front bumper. The bicycle was struck on its left side. Police recorded the listed driver errors and no other contributing factors are noted.
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Left-turn sedan hits cyclist on Hillside▸Aug 23 - A left-turning sedan struck a northbound cyclist at Hillside Ave and Homelawn St. The rider went down and was injured. Signals ignored. Metal meets bone. Sirens cut the air in Jamaica.
A sedan turning left from Homelawn Street collided with a northbound bicyclist on Hillside Avenue in Queens. The cyclist, a 24-year-old man, was injured with arm trauma and a contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” Driver actions included making a left turn and disregarding traffic control. The bicyclist was also coded with “Traffic Control Disregarded” after those driver errors; helmet use was listed as “None.”
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Left-turn sedan hits woman crossing▸Aug 21 - A westbound sedan turned left on Sutphin and struck a 23-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She went down, bruised and hurting. The car’s nose took her. The driver walked away. Queens street. Usual story.
A 2007 Lincoln sedan traveling west made a left turn at Sutphin Blvd and 89 Ave and struck a 23-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian was injured and remained conscious with arm injuries and contusions. The listed contributing factors are “Unspecified” for the driver and all parties. The driver’s maneuver—making a left turn with a center-front impact—aligns with common failure-to-yield patterns, though the report does not explicitly cite Failure to Yield. No other contributing factors are listed for the pedestrian. The pedestrian suffered injuries; vehicle occupants reported no injuries.
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Box Truck, Sedan Collide; Passenger Hurt▸Aug 21 - A box truck and a sedan crashed at 205 St and Hillside Ave in Queens. A 56-year-old woman front passenger suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and complained of pain. Police recorded a center-front impact and no contributing factors.
A box truck and a sedan collided head-on at 205 St and Hillside Ave in Queens. A 56-year-old woman riding as a front passenger was injured, with knee, lower-leg and foot injuries and a complaint of pain or nausea. According to the police report, both vehicles were "Going Straight Ahead" and the point of impact was "Center Front End," with no contributing factors recorded. Both drivers are listed as licensed. The report notes other occupants with unspecified injuries but records no listed driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Distraction.
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SUV sideswipes cyclist on Liberty Ave▸Aug 21 - Northbound SUV clipped a northbound cyclist on Liberty Ave at 183rd. The bike took the hit. The rider went down, hurt and conscious. Metal wins. Flesh pays. Passing too close in Queens again.
A northbound SUV struck a northbound cyclist at Liberty Ave and 183rd St in Queens. The bicyclist sustained leg injuries and abrasions and remained conscious. According to the police report the crash involved “Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicle, Bike” and listed “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” and “Passing Too Closely.” Driver errors include Passing Too Closely, a classic sideswipe. The SUV showed right-front damage; the bike showed left-side impact, matching a close pass. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet. No pedestrians were reported hurt. The system left little room. The rider paid for it.
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Distracted driver strikes cyclist on Merrick▸Aug 20 - A cyclist riding south on Merrick took the hit. Front of a vehicle smashed the bike’s rear. The rider bled from the arm and shook. A driver was hurt too. Distraction ruled the moment. Queens pavement bore the cost.
A southbound bicyclist on Merrick Blvd at Archer Ave was hit from behind by a vehicle whose front end struck the bike’s rear. The bicyclist sustained arm injuries and bleeding; a vehicle driver was also injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The report lists driver inattention as the key error. No contributing factors are assigned to the bicyclist. The data show the bike going straight, with impact to the center back of the bicycle and the vehicle’s center front, consistent with a rear-end strike. No helmet or signal issues are cited for the cyclist in the report.
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Driver hits 62-year-old man at Queens intersection▸Aug 20 - A driver hit a 62-year-old man crossing 157 St at 107 Ave in Queens. He fell hard. Knee and lower-leg injury and abrasions. Police list him conscious and injured. The report gives no driver details.
A driver hit a 62-year-old man at 157 Street and 107 Avenue in Queens. The man suffered knee and lower-leg injury and abrasions and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the pedestrian was "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection" and "Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk." Police recorded no driver contributing factors, vehicle details, or driver actions in the report. The report documents the pedestrian's location and injuries but does not list a driver error. The impact and injuries are clearly recorded.
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Driver Turns Pickup Left, Hits Westbound SUV▸Aug 19 - The driver of a pickup turned left from 204 Street onto Jamaica Avenue and hit a westbound SUV. Two drivers were injured. Police recorded "Traffic Control Disregarded." Reported complaints included whiplash, neck pain, and shoulder trauma.
A southbound pickup driver made a left turn from 204 Street onto Jamaica Avenue and struck a westbound SUV. The driver of the pickup, a 28-year-old man, reported neck injury and whiplash. The driver of the SUV, a 54-year-old woman, reported shoulder and upper-arm trauma and whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police listed that driver error as the recorded contributing factor. The pickup struck with its left front bumper; the SUV took impact to its center front end. Both drivers were not ejected and were recorded as injured in the report.
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Permit SUV Rear-Ends Stopped Sedan▸Aug 18 - The driver of a Ford SUV rear-ended a stopped Infiniti sedan at Merrick Blvd and Jamaica Ave in Queens. The 30-year-old sedan driver suffered a back contusion and was injured. Police cited driver inattention.
The driver of a Ford SUV, traveling south on Merrick Blvd, struck the center back end of a stopped Infiniti sedan at Merrick Blvd and Jamaica Ave. The sedan’s 30-year-old driver was injured and complained of a back contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded driver inattention as the causal factor. The SUV struck the sedan at the center front to center back; each vehicle carried one occupant. The SUV driver held only a permit and was going straight ahead while the sedan was stopped in traffic. No other contributing factors are listed.
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Mercedes driver rear-ends bicyclist on Hillside▸Aug 16 - A Mercedes driver hit a southbound 20-year-old bicyclist at Hillside Ave and Parsons Blvd. The rider was ejected and suffered back injuries and shock. Police listed unsafe speed as a contributing factor.
At Hillside Ave and Parsons Blvd in Queens, a Mercedes driver traveling east hit a southbound bicyclist. The 20-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained back injuries and shock. According to the police report, the crash involved a "MERZ -CAR/SUV" traveling east and a bike traveling south, with impact to the bicycle’s "Center Back End." The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor. Driver error — unsafe speed — led the sequence that put the rider down. Police recorded the bicyclist’s injuries as internal complaint and back injury, and noted ejection and shock.
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E-bike rider hit 7-year-old off roadway▸Aug 16 - An e-bike rider hit a 7-year-old boy off the roadway near 88-19 170 St in Queens. The child was injured, suffering a knee-lower-leg-foot fracture. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Unsafe Speed.
The e-bike rider was traveling south and went straight near 88-19 170 St in Queens. He struck a 7-year-old boy who was not in the roadway. The child suffered a knee-lower-leg-foot fracture and was listed injured. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Unsafe Speed." Police recorded failure to yield by the rider and unsafe speed as driver errors. The e-bike's point of impact was the center front end. No other injuries were reported.
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Unlicensed Driver U-Turn Hits Pedestrian on Sutphin▸Aug 13 - A 61-year-old man crossed Sutphin Blvd with the signal. A northbound driver made a U-turn and hit him at the center front. He suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries and remained conscious. Police listed Turning Improperly and Unsafe Speed.
A northbound sedan driver made a U-turn at Sutphin Blvd and 94 Ave and struck a 61-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, the listed factors were "Turning Improperly" and "Unsafe Speed." The report notes the driver was unlicensed and the point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. Police recorded driver failures—an improper turning maneuver at speed by an unlicensed driver—as the contributing factors to the pedestrian's injuries.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through a stop sign in Astoria, struck a parked coffee truck, killed two men on foot, and left wreckage and grief behind.
ABC7 reported on August 12, 2025, that an 84-year-old driver sped through a stop sign at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street, crashing into a parked coffee truck and striking two men. Both pedestrians, ages 41 and 70, died. The Toyota then spun and hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Witness George Giakoumis said the car was "going at least 60+ miles an hour just right through the stop sign." The crash highlights persistent speeding and dangerous driving at this Astoria intersection. The article notes the area is "prone to speeding and racing," raising questions about street safety and enforcement.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-12
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Sedan slams moped on Sutphin Boulevard▸Aug 11 - A northbound sedan hit a westbound moped at Sutphin and 94th. Two teens on the moped were hurt. The car’s nose and moped’s right front took the blow. Police cite driver distraction. The street did the rest.
A northbound sedan struck a westbound moped at Sutphin Blvd and 94 Ave in Queens. Two 16-year-olds on the moped were injured; one was the driver, one a front passenger. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was the contributing factor for both vehicles. The sedan’s center front end and the moped’s right front bumper show impact points, aligning with a crash in the intersection while both were going straight. Driver inattention is the lead error called out. Only after that does the report note the passenger lacked safety equipment. No pedestrians were reported injured.
Aug 23 - A left-turning sedan struck a northbound cyclist at Hillside Ave and Homelawn St. The rider went down and was injured. Signals ignored. Metal meets bone. Sirens cut the air in Jamaica.
A sedan turning left from Homelawn Street collided with a northbound bicyclist on Hillside Avenue in Queens. The cyclist, a 24-year-old man, was injured with arm trauma and a contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” Driver actions included making a left turn and disregarding traffic control. The bicyclist was also coded with “Traffic Control Disregarded” after those driver errors; helmet use was listed as “None.”
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Left-turn sedan hits woman crossing▸Aug 21 - A westbound sedan turned left on Sutphin and struck a 23-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She went down, bruised and hurting. The car’s nose took her. The driver walked away. Queens street. Usual story.
A 2007 Lincoln sedan traveling west made a left turn at Sutphin Blvd and 89 Ave and struck a 23-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian was injured and remained conscious with arm injuries and contusions. The listed contributing factors are “Unspecified” for the driver and all parties. The driver’s maneuver—making a left turn with a center-front impact—aligns with common failure-to-yield patterns, though the report does not explicitly cite Failure to Yield. No other contributing factors are listed for the pedestrian. The pedestrian suffered injuries; vehicle occupants reported no injuries.
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Box Truck, Sedan Collide; Passenger Hurt▸Aug 21 - A box truck and a sedan crashed at 205 St and Hillside Ave in Queens. A 56-year-old woman front passenger suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and complained of pain. Police recorded a center-front impact and no contributing factors.
A box truck and a sedan collided head-on at 205 St and Hillside Ave in Queens. A 56-year-old woman riding as a front passenger was injured, with knee, lower-leg and foot injuries and a complaint of pain or nausea. According to the police report, both vehicles were "Going Straight Ahead" and the point of impact was "Center Front End," with no contributing factors recorded. Both drivers are listed as licensed. The report notes other occupants with unspecified injuries but records no listed driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Distraction.
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SUV sideswipes cyclist on Liberty Ave▸Aug 21 - Northbound SUV clipped a northbound cyclist on Liberty Ave at 183rd. The bike took the hit. The rider went down, hurt and conscious. Metal wins. Flesh pays. Passing too close in Queens again.
A northbound SUV struck a northbound cyclist at Liberty Ave and 183rd St in Queens. The bicyclist sustained leg injuries and abrasions and remained conscious. According to the police report the crash involved “Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicle, Bike” and listed “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” and “Passing Too Closely.” Driver errors include Passing Too Closely, a classic sideswipe. The SUV showed right-front damage; the bike showed left-side impact, matching a close pass. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet. No pedestrians were reported hurt. The system left little room. The rider paid for it.
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Distracted driver strikes cyclist on Merrick▸Aug 20 - A cyclist riding south on Merrick took the hit. Front of a vehicle smashed the bike’s rear. The rider bled from the arm and shook. A driver was hurt too. Distraction ruled the moment. Queens pavement bore the cost.
A southbound bicyclist on Merrick Blvd at Archer Ave was hit from behind by a vehicle whose front end struck the bike’s rear. The bicyclist sustained arm injuries and bleeding; a vehicle driver was also injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The report lists driver inattention as the key error. No contributing factors are assigned to the bicyclist. The data show the bike going straight, with impact to the center back of the bicycle and the vehicle’s center front, consistent with a rear-end strike. No helmet or signal issues are cited for the cyclist in the report.
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Driver hits 62-year-old man at Queens intersection▸Aug 20 - A driver hit a 62-year-old man crossing 157 St at 107 Ave in Queens. He fell hard. Knee and lower-leg injury and abrasions. Police list him conscious and injured. The report gives no driver details.
A driver hit a 62-year-old man at 157 Street and 107 Avenue in Queens. The man suffered knee and lower-leg injury and abrasions and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the pedestrian was "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection" and "Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk." Police recorded no driver contributing factors, vehicle details, or driver actions in the report. The report documents the pedestrian's location and injuries but does not list a driver error. The impact and injuries are clearly recorded.
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Driver Turns Pickup Left, Hits Westbound SUV▸Aug 19 - The driver of a pickup turned left from 204 Street onto Jamaica Avenue and hit a westbound SUV. Two drivers were injured. Police recorded "Traffic Control Disregarded." Reported complaints included whiplash, neck pain, and shoulder trauma.
A southbound pickup driver made a left turn from 204 Street onto Jamaica Avenue and struck a westbound SUV. The driver of the pickup, a 28-year-old man, reported neck injury and whiplash. The driver of the SUV, a 54-year-old woman, reported shoulder and upper-arm trauma and whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police listed that driver error as the recorded contributing factor. The pickup struck with its left front bumper; the SUV took impact to its center front end. Both drivers were not ejected and were recorded as injured in the report.
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Permit SUV Rear-Ends Stopped Sedan▸Aug 18 - The driver of a Ford SUV rear-ended a stopped Infiniti sedan at Merrick Blvd and Jamaica Ave in Queens. The 30-year-old sedan driver suffered a back contusion and was injured. Police cited driver inattention.
The driver of a Ford SUV, traveling south on Merrick Blvd, struck the center back end of a stopped Infiniti sedan at Merrick Blvd and Jamaica Ave. The sedan’s 30-year-old driver was injured and complained of a back contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded driver inattention as the causal factor. The SUV struck the sedan at the center front to center back; each vehicle carried one occupant. The SUV driver held only a permit and was going straight ahead while the sedan was stopped in traffic. No other contributing factors are listed.
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Mercedes driver rear-ends bicyclist on Hillside▸Aug 16 - A Mercedes driver hit a southbound 20-year-old bicyclist at Hillside Ave and Parsons Blvd. The rider was ejected and suffered back injuries and shock. Police listed unsafe speed as a contributing factor.
At Hillside Ave and Parsons Blvd in Queens, a Mercedes driver traveling east hit a southbound bicyclist. The 20-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained back injuries and shock. According to the police report, the crash involved a "MERZ -CAR/SUV" traveling east and a bike traveling south, with impact to the bicycle’s "Center Back End." The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor. Driver error — unsafe speed — led the sequence that put the rider down. Police recorded the bicyclist’s injuries as internal complaint and back injury, and noted ejection and shock.
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E-bike rider hit 7-year-old off roadway▸Aug 16 - An e-bike rider hit a 7-year-old boy off the roadway near 88-19 170 St in Queens. The child was injured, suffering a knee-lower-leg-foot fracture. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Unsafe Speed.
The e-bike rider was traveling south and went straight near 88-19 170 St in Queens. He struck a 7-year-old boy who was not in the roadway. The child suffered a knee-lower-leg-foot fracture and was listed injured. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Unsafe Speed." Police recorded failure to yield by the rider and unsafe speed as driver errors. The e-bike's point of impact was the center front end. No other injuries were reported.
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Unlicensed Driver U-Turn Hits Pedestrian on Sutphin▸Aug 13 - A 61-year-old man crossed Sutphin Blvd with the signal. A northbound driver made a U-turn and hit him at the center front. He suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries and remained conscious. Police listed Turning Improperly and Unsafe Speed.
A northbound sedan driver made a U-turn at Sutphin Blvd and 94 Ave and struck a 61-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, the listed factors were "Turning Improperly" and "Unsafe Speed." The report notes the driver was unlicensed and the point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. Police recorded driver failures—an improper turning maneuver at speed by an unlicensed driver—as the contributing factors to the pedestrian's injuries.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through a stop sign in Astoria, struck a parked coffee truck, killed two men on foot, and left wreckage and grief behind.
ABC7 reported on August 12, 2025, that an 84-year-old driver sped through a stop sign at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street, crashing into a parked coffee truck and striking two men. Both pedestrians, ages 41 and 70, died. The Toyota then spun and hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Witness George Giakoumis said the car was "going at least 60+ miles an hour just right through the stop sign." The crash highlights persistent speeding and dangerous driving at this Astoria intersection. The article notes the area is "prone to speeding and racing," raising questions about street safety and enforcement.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-12
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Sedan slams moped on Sutphin Boulevard▸Aug 11 - A northbound sedan hit a westbound moped at Sutphin and 94th. Two teens on the moped were hurt. The car’s nose and moped’s right front took the blow. Police cite driver distraction. The street did the rest.
A northbound sedan struck a westbound moped at Sutphin Blvd and 94 Ave in Queens. Two 16-year-olds on the moped were injured; one was the driver, one a front passenger. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was the contributing factor for both vehicles. The sedan’s center front end and the moped’s right front bumper show impact points, aligning with a crash in the intersection while both were going straight. Driver inattention is the lead error called out. Only after that does the report note the passenger lacked safety equipment. No pedestrians were reported injured.
Aug 21 - A westbound sedan turned left on Sutphin and struck a 23-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She went down, bruised and hurting. The car’s nose took her. The driver walked away. Queens street. Usual story.
A 2007 Lincoln sedan traveling west made a left turn at Sutphin Blvd and 89 Ave and struck a 23-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian was injured and remained conscious with arm injuries and contusions. The listed contributing factors are “Unspecified” for the driver and all parties. The driver’s maneuver—making a left turn with a center-front impact—aligns with common failure-to-yield patterns, though the report does not explicitly cite Failure to Yield. No other contributing factors are listed for the pedestrian. The pedestrian suffered injuries; vehicle occupants reported no injuries.
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Box Truck, Sedan Collide; Passenger Hurt▸Aug 21 - A box truck and a sedan crashed at 205 St and Hillside Ave in Queens. A 56-year-old woman front passenger suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and complained of pain. Police recorded a center-front impact and no contributing factors.
A box truck and a sedan collided head-on at 205 St and Hillside Ave in Queens. A 56-year-old woman riding as a front passenger was injured, with knee, lower-leg and foot injuries and a complaint of pain or nausea. According to the police report, both vehicles were "Going Straight Ahead" and the point of impact was "Center Front End," with no contributing factors recorded. Both drivers are listed as licensed. The report notes other occupants with unspecified injuries but records no listed driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Distraction.
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SUV sideswipes cyclist on Liberty Ave▸Aug 21 - Northbound SUV clipped a northbound cyclist on Liberty Ave at 183rd. The bike took the hit. The rider went down, hurt and conscious. Metal wins. Flesh pays. Passing too close in Queens again.
A northbound SUV struck a northbound cyclist at Liberty Ave and 183rd St in Queens. The bicyclist sustained leg injuries and abrasions and remained conscious. According to the police report the crash involved “Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicle, Bike” and listed “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” and “Passing Too Closely.” Driver errors include Passing Too Closely, a classic sideswipe. The SUV showed right-front damage; the bike showed left-side impact, matching a close pass. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet. No pedestrians were reported hurt. The system left little room. The rider paid for it.
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Distracted driver strikes cyclist on Merrick▸Aug 20 - A cyclist riding south on Merrick took the hit. Front of a vehicle smashed the bike’s rear. The rider bled from the arm and shook. A driver was hurt too. Distraction ruled the moment. Queens pavement bore the cost.
A southbound bicyclist on Merrick Blvd at Archer Ave was hit from behind by a vehicle whose front end struck the bike’s rear. The bicyclist sustained arm injuries and bleeding; a vehicle driver was also injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The report lists driver inattention as the key error. No contributing factors are assigned to the bicyclist. The data show the bike going straight, with impact to the center back of the bicycle and the vehicle’s center front, consistent with a rear-end strike. No helmet or signal issues are cited for the cyclist in the report.
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Driver hits 62-year-old man at Queens intersection▸Aug 20 - A driver hit a 62-year-old man crossing 157 St at 107 Ave in Queens. He fell hard. Knee and lower-leg injury and abrasions. Police list him conscious and injured. The report gives no driver details.
A driver hit a 62-year-old man at 157 Street and 107 Avenue in Queens. The man suffered knee and lower-leg injury and abrasions and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the pedestrian was "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection" and "Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk." Police recorded no driver contributing factors, vehicle details, or driver actions in the report. The report documents the pedestrian's location and injuries but does not list a driver error. The impact and injuries are clearly recorded.
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Driver Turns Pickup Left, Hits Westbound SUV▸Aug 19 - The driver of a pickup turned left from 204 Street onto Jamaica Avenue and hit a westbound SUV. Two drivers were injured. Police recorded "Traffic Control Disregarded." Reported complaints included whiplash, neck pain, and shoulder trauma.
A southbound pickup driver made a left turn from 204 Street onto Jamaica Avenue and struck a westbound SUV. The driver of the pickup, a 28-year-old man, reported neck injury and whiplash. The driver of the SUV, a 54-year-old woman, reported shoulder and upper-arm trauma and whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police listed that driver error as the recorded contributing factor. The pickup struck with its left front bumper; the SUV took impact to its center front end. Both drivers were not ejected and were recorded as injured in the report.
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Permit SUV Rear-Ends Stopped Sedan▸Aug 18 - The driver of a Ford SUV rear-ended a stopped Infiniti sedan at Merrick Blvd and Jamaica Ave in Queens. The 30-year-old sedan driver suffered a back contusion and was injured. Police cited driver inattention.
The driver of a Ford SUV, traveling south on Merrick Blvd, struck the center back end of a stopped Infiniti sedan at Merrick Blvd and Jamaica Ave. The sedan’s 30-year-old driver was injured and complained of a back contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded driver inattention as the causal factor. The SUV struck the sedan at the center front to center back; each vehicle carried one occupant. The SUV driver held only a permit and was going straight ahead while the sedan was stopped in traffic. No other contributing factors are listed.
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Mercedes driver rear-ends bicyclist on Hillside▸Aug 16 - A Mercedes driver hit a southbound 20-year-old bicyclist at Hillside Ave and Parsons Blvd. The rider was ejected and suffered back injuries and shock. Police listed unsafe speed as a contributing factor.
At Hillside Ave and Parsons Blvd in Queens, a Mercedes driver traveling east hit a southbound bicyclist. The 20-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained back injuries and shock. According to the police report, the crash involved a "MERZ -CAR/SUV" traveling east and a bike traveling south, with impact to the bicycle’s "Center Back End." The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor. Driver error — unsafe speed — led the sequence that put the rider down. Police recorded the bicyclist’s injuries as internal complaint and back injury, and noted ejection and shock.
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E-bike rider hit 7-year-old off roadway▸Aug 16 - An e-bike rider hit a 7-year-old boy off the roadway near 88-19 170 St in Queens. The child was injured, suffering a knee-lower-leg-foot fracture. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Unsafe Speed.
The e-bike rider was traveling south and went straight near 88-19 170 St in Queens. He struck a 7-year-old boy who was not in the roadway. The child suffered a knee-lower-leg-foot fracture and was listed injured. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Unsafe Speed." Police recorded failure to yield by the rider and unsafe speed as driver errors. The e-bike's point of impact was the center front end. No other injuries were reported.
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Unlicensed Driver U-Turn Hits Pedestrian on Sutphin▸Aug 13 - A 61-year-old man crossed Sutphin Blvd with the signal. A northbound driver made a U-turn and hit him at the center front. He suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries and remained conscious. Police listed Turning Improperly and Unsafe Speed.
A northbound sedan driver made a U-turn at Sutphin Blvd and 94 Ave and struck a 61-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, the listed factors were "Turning Improperly" and "Unsafe Speed." The report notes the driver was unlicensed and the point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. Police recorded driver failures—an improper turning maneuver at speed by an unlicensed driver—as the contributing factors to the pedestrian's injuries.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through a stop sign in Astoria, struck a parked coffee truck, killed two men on foot, and left wreckage and grief behind.
ABC7 reported on August 12, 2025, that an 84-year-old driver sped through a stop sign at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street, crashing into a parked coffee truck and striking two men. Both pedestrians, ages 41 and 70, died. The Toyota then spun and hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Witness George Giakoumis said the car was "going at least 60+ miles an hour just right through the stop sign." The crash highlights persistent speeding and dangerous driving at this Astoria intersection. The article notes the area is "prone to speeding and racing," raising questions about street safety and enforcement.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-12
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Sedan slams moped on Sutphin Boulevard▸Aug 11 - A northbound sedan hit a westbound moped at Sutphin and 94th. Two teens on the moped were hurt. The car’s nose and moped’s right front took the blow. Police cite driver distraction. The street did the rest.
A northbound sedan struck a westbound moped at Sutphin Blvd and 94 Ave in Queens. Two 16-year-olds on the moped were injured; one was the driver, one a front passenger. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was the contributing factor for both vehicles. The sedan’s center front end and the moped’s right front bumper show impact points, aligning with a crash in the intersection while both were going straight. Driver inattention is the lead error called out. Only after that does the report note the passenger lacked safety equipment. No pedestrians were reported injured.
Aug 21 - A box truck and a sedan crashed at 205 St and Hillside Ave in Queens. A 56-year-old woman front passenger suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and complained of pain. Police recorded a center-front impact and no contributing factors.
A box truck and a sedan collided head-on at 205 St and Hillside Ave in Queens. A 56-year-old woman riding as a front passenger was injured, with knee, lower-leg and foot injuries and a complaint of pain or nausea. According to the police report, both vehicles were "Going Straight Ahead" and the point of impact was "Center Front End," with no contributing factors recorded. Both drivers are listed as licensed. The report notes other occupants with unspecified injuries but records no listed driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Distraction.
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SUV sideswipes cyclist on Liberty Ave▸Aug 21 - Northbound SUV clipped a northbound cyclist on Liberty Ave at 183rd. The bike took the hit. The rider went down, hurt and conscious. Metal wins. Flesh pays. Passing too close in Queens again.
A northbound SUV struck a northbound cyclist at Liberty Ave and 183rd St in Queens. The bicyclist sustained leg injuries and abrasions and remained conscious. According to the police report the crash involved “Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicle, Bike” and listed “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” and “Passing Too Closely.” Driver errors include Passing Too Closely, a classic sideswipe. The SUV showed right-front damage; the bike showed left-side impact, matching a close pass. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet. No pedestrians were reported hurt. The system left little room. The rider paid for it.
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Distracted driver strikes cyclist on Merrick▸Aug 20 - A cyclist riding south on Merrick took the hit. Front of a vehicle smashed the bike’s rear. The rider bled from the arm and shook. A driver was hurt too. Distraction ruled the moment. Queens pavement bore the cost.
A southbound bicyclist on Merrick Blvd at Archer Ave was hit from behind by a vehicle whose front end struck the bike’s rear. The bicyclist sustained arm injuries and bleeding; a vehicle driver was also injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The report lists driver inattention as the key error. No contributing factors are assigned to the bicyclist. The data show the bike going straight, with impact to the center back of the bicycle and the vehicle’s center front, consistent with a rear-end strike. No helmet or signal issues are cited for the cyclist in the report.
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Driver hits 62-year-old man at Queens intersection▸Aug 20 - A driver hit a 62-year-old man crossing 157 St at 107 Ave in Queens. He fell hard. Knee and lower-leg injury and abrasions. Police list him conscious and injured. The report gives no driver details.
A driver hit a 62-year-old man at 157 Street and 107 Avenue in Queens. The man suffered knee and lower-leg injury and abrasions and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the pedestrian was "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection" and "Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk." Police recorded no driver contributing factors, vehicle details, or driver actions in the report. The report documents the pedestrian's location and injuries but does not list a driver error. The impact and injuries are clearly recorded.
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Driver Turns Pickup Left, Hits Westbound SUV▸Aug 19 - The driver of a pickup turned left from 204 Street onto Jamaica Avenue and hit a westbound SUV. Two drivers were injured. Police recorded "Traffic Control Disregarded." Reported complaints included whiplash, neck pain, and shoulder trauma.
A southbound pickup driver made a left turn from 204 Street onto Jamaica Avenue and struck a westbound SUV. The driver of the pickup, a 28-year-old man, reported neck injury and whiplash. The driver of the SUV, a 54-year-old woman, reported shoulder and upper-arm trauma and whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police listed that driver error as the recorded contributing factor. The pickup struck with its left front bumper; the SUV took impact to its center front end. Both drivers were not ejected and were recorded as injured in the report.
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Permit SUV Rear-Ends Stopped Sedan▸Aug 18 - The driver of a Ford SUV rear-ended a stopped Infiniti sedan at Merrick Blvd and Jamaica Ave in Queens. The 30-year-old sedan driver suffered a back contusion and was injured. Police cited driver inattention.
The driver of a Ford SUV, traveling south on Merrick Blvd, struck the center back end of a stopped Infiniti sedan at Merrick Blvd and Jamaica Ave. The sedan’s 30-year-old driver was injured and complained of a back contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded driver inattention as the causal factor. The SUV struck the sedan at the center front to center back; each vehicle carried one occupant. The SUV driver held only a permit and was going straight ahead while the sedan was stopped in traffic. No other contributing factors are listed.
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Mercedes driver rear-ends bicyclist on Hillside▸Aug 16 - A Mercedes driver hit a southbound 20-year-old bicyclist at Hillside Ave and Parsons Blvd. The rider was ejected and suffered back injuries and shock. Police listed unsafe speed as a contributing factor.
At Hillside Ave and Parsons Blvd in Queens, a Mercedes driver traveling east hit a southbound bicyclist. The 20-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained back injuries and shock. According to the police report, the crash involved a "MERZ -CAR/SUV" traveling east and a bike traveling south, with impact to the bicycle’s "Center Back End." The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor. Driver error — unsafe speed — led the sequence that put the rider down. Police recorded the bicyclist’s injuries as internal complaint and back injury, and noted ejection and shock.
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E-bike rider hit 7-year-old off roadway▸Aug 16 - An e-bike rider hit a 7-year-old boy off the roadway near 88-19 170 St in Queens. The child was injured, suffering a knee-lower-leg-foot fracture. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Unsafe Speed.
The e-bike rider was traveling south and went straight near 88-19 170 St in Queens. He struck a 7-year-old boy who was not in the roadway. The child suffered a knee-lower-leg-foot fracture and was listed injured. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Unsafe Speed." Police recorded failure to yield by the rider and unsafe speed as driver errors. The e-bike's point of impact was the center front end. No other injuries were reported.
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Unlicensed Driver U-Turn Hits Pedestrian on Sutphin▸Aug 13 - A 61-year-old man crossed Sutphin Blvd with the signal. A northbound driver made a U-turn and hit him at the center front. He suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries and remained conscious. Police listed Turning Improperly and Unsafe Speed.
A northbound sedan driver made a U-turn at Sutphin Blvd and 94 Ave and struck a 61-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, the listed factors were "Turning Improperly" and "Unsafe Speed." The report notes the driver was unlicensed and the point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. Police recorded driver failures—an improper turning maneuver at speed by an unlicensed driver—as the contributing factors to the pedestrian's injuries.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through a stop sign in Astoria, struck a parked coffee truck, killed two men on foot, and left wreckage and grief behind.
ABC7 reported on August 12, 2025, that an 84-year-old driver sped through a stop sign at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street, crashing into a parked coffee truck and striking two men. Both pedestrians, ages 41 and 70, died. The Toyota then spun and hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Witness George Giakoumis said the car was "going at least 60+ miles an hour just right through the stop sign." The crash highlights persistent speeding and dangerous driving at this Astoria intersection. The article notes the area is "prone to speeding and racing," raising questions about street safety and enforcement.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-12
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Sedan slams moped on Sutphin Boulevard▸Aug 11 - A northbound sedan hit a westbound moped at Sutphin and 94th. Two teens on the moped were hurt. The car’s nose and moped’s right front took the blow. Police cite driver distraction. The street did the rest.
A northbound sedan struck a westbound moped at Sutphin Blvd and 94 Ave in Queens. Two 16-year-olds on the moped were injured; one was the driver, one a front passenger. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was the contributing factor for both vehicles. The sedan’s center front end and the moped’s right front bumper show impact points, aligning with a crash in the intersection while both were going straight. Driver inattention is the lead error called out. Only after that does the report note the passenger lacked safety equipment. No pedestrians were reported injured.
Aug 21 - Northbound SUV clipped a northbound cyclist on Liberty Ave at 183rd. The bike took the hit. The rider went down, hurt and conscious. Metal wins. Flesh pays. Passing too close in Queens again.
A northbound SUV struck a northbound cyclist at Liberty Ave and 183rd St in Queens. The bicyclist sustained leg injuries and abrasions and remained conscious. According to the police report the crash involved “Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicle, Bike” and listed “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” and “Passing Too Closely.” Driver errors include Passing Too Closely, a classic sideswipe. The SUV showed right-front damage; the bike showed left-side impact, matching a close pass. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet. No pedestrians were reported hurt. The system left little room. The rider paid for it.
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Distracted driver strikes cyclist on Merrick▸Aug 20 - A cyclist riding south on Merrick took the hit. Front of a vehicle smashed the bike’s rear. The rider bled from the arm and shook. A driver was hurt too. Distraction ruled the moment. Queens pavement bore the cost.
A southbound bicyclist on Merrick Blvd at Archer Ave was hit from behind by a vehicle whose front end struck the bike’s rear. The bicyclist sustained arm injuries and bleeding; a vehicle driver was also injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The report lists driver inattention as the key error. No contributing factors are assigned to the bicyclist. The data show the bike going straight, with impact to the center back of the bicycle and the vehicle’s center front, consistent with a rear-end strike. No helmet or signal issues are cited for the cyclist in the report.
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Driver hits 62-year-old man at Queens intersection▸Aug 20 - A driver hit a 62-year-old man crossing 157 St at 107 Ave in Queens. He fell hard. Knee and lower-leg injury and abrasions. Police list him conscious and injured. The report gives no driver details.
A driver hit a 62-year-old man at 157 Street and 107 Avenue in Queens. The man suffered knee and lower-leg injury and abrasions and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the pedestrian was "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection" and "Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk." Police recorded no driver contributing factors, vehicle details, or driver actions in the report. The report documents the pedestrian's location and injuries but does not list a driver error. The impact and injuries are clearly recorded.
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Driver Turns Pickup Left, Hits Westbound SUV▸Aug 19 - The driver of a pickup turned left from 204 Street onto Jamaica Avenue and hit a westbound SUV. Two drivers were injured. Police recorded "Traffic Control Disregarded." Reported complaints included whiplash, neck pain, and shoulder trauma.
A southbound pickup driver made a left turn from 204 Street onto Jamaica Avenue and struck a westbound SUV. The driver of the pickup, a 28-year-old man, reported neck injury and whiplash. The driver of the SUV, a 54-year-old woman, reported shoulder and upper-arm trauma and whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police listed that driver error as the recorded contributing factor. The pickup struck with its left front bumper; the SUV took impact to its center front end. Both drivers were not ejected and were recorded as injured in the report.
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Permit SUV Rear-Ends Stopped Sedan▸Aug 18 - The driver of a Ford SUV rear-ended a stopped Infiniti sedan at Merrick Blvd and Jamaica Ave in Queens. The 30-year-old sedan driver suffered a back contusion and was injured. Police cited driver inattention.
The driver of a Ford SUV, traveling south on Merrick Blvd, struck the center back end of a stopped Infiniti sedan at Merrick Blvd and Jamaica Ave. The sedan’s 30-year-old driver was injured and complained of a back contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded driver inattention as the causal factor. The SUV struck the sedan at the center front to center back; each vehicle carried one occupant. The SUV driver held only a permit and was going straight ahead while the sedan was stopped in traffic. No other contributing factors are listed.
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Mercedes driver rear-ends bicyclist on Hillside▸Aug 16 - A Mercedes driver hit a southbound 20-year-old bicyclist at Hillside Ave and Parsons Blvd. The rider was ejected and suffered back injuries and shock. Police listed unsafe speed as a contributing factor.
At Hillside Ave and Parsons Blvd in Queens, a Mercedes driver traveling east hit a southbound bicyclist. The 20-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained back injuries and shock. According to the police report, the crash involved a "MERZ -CAR/SUV" traveling east and a bike traveling south, with impact to the bicycle’s "Center Back End." The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor. Driver error — unsafe speed — led the sequence that put the rider down. Police recorded the bicyclist’s injuries as internal complaint and back injury, and noted ejection and shock.
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E-bike rider hit 7-year-old off roadway▸Aug 16 - An e-bike rider hit a 7-year-old boy off the roadway near 88-19 170 St in Queens. The child was injured, suffering a knee-lower-leg-foot fracture. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Unsafe Speed.
The e-bike rider was traveling south and went straight near 88-19 170 St in Queens. He struck a 7-year-old boy who was not in the roadway. The child suffered a knee-lower-leg-foot fracture and was listed injured. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Unsafe Speed." Police recorded failure to yield by the rider and unsafe speed as driver errors. The e-bike's point of impact was the center front end. No other injuries were reported.
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Unlicensed Driver U-Turn Hits Pedestrian on Sutphin▸Aug 13 - A 61-year-old man crossed Sutphin Blvd with the signal. A northbound driver made a U-turn and hit him at the center front. He suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries and remained conscious. Police listed Turning Improperly and Unsafe Speed.
A northbound sedan driver made a U-turn at Sutphin Blvd and 94 Ave and struck a 61-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, the listed factors were "Turning Improperly" and "Unsafe Speed." The report notes the driver was unlicensed and the point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. Police recorded driver failures—an improper turning maneuver at speed by an unlicensed driver—as the contributing factors to the pedestrian's injuries.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through a stop sign in Astoria, struck a parked coffee truck, killed two men on foot, and left wreckage and grief behind.
ABC7 reported on August 12, 2025, that an 84-year-old driver sped through a stop sign at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street, crashing into a parked coffee truck and striking two men. Both pedestrians, ages 41 and 70, died. The Toyota then spun and hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Witness George Giakoumis said the car was "going at least 60+ miles an hour just right through the stop sign." The crash highlights persistent speeding and dangerous driving at this Astoria intersection. The article notes the area is "prone to speeding and racing," raising questions about street safety and enforcement.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-12
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Sedan slams moped on Sutphin Boulevard▸Aug 11 - A northbound sedan hit a westbound moped at Sutphin and 94th. Two teens on the moped were hurt. The car’s nose and moped’s right front took the blow. Police cite driver distraction. The street did the rest.
A northbound sedan struck a westbound moped at Sutphin Blvd and 94 Ave in Queens. Two 16-year-olds on the moped were injured; one was the driver, one a front passenger. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was the contributing factor for both vehicles. The sedan’s center front end and the moped’s right front bumper show impact points, aligning with a crash in the intersection while both were going straight. Driver inattention is the lead error called out. Only after that does the report note the passenger lacked safety equipment. No pedestrians were reported injured.
Aug 20 - A cyclist riding south on Merrick took the hit. Front of a vehicle smashed the bike’s rear. The rider bled from the arm and shook. A driver was hurt too. Distraction ruled the moment. Queens pavement bore the cost.
A southbound bicyclist on Merrick Blvd at Archer Ave was hit from behind by a vehicle whose front end struck the bike’s rear. The bicyclist sustained arm injuries and bleeding; a vehicle driver was also injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The report lists driver inattention as the key error. No contributing factors are assigned to the bicyclist. The data show the bike going straight, with impact to the center back of the bicycle and the vehicle’s center front, consistent with a rear-end strike. No helmet or signal issues are cited for the cyclist in the report.
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Driver hits 62-year-old man at Queens intersection▸Aug 20 - A driver hit a 62-year-old man crossing 157 St at 107 Ave in Queens. He fell hard. Knee and lower-leg injury and abrasions. Police list him conscious and injured. The report gives no driver details.
A driver hit a 62-year-old man at 157 Street and 107 Avenue in Queens. The man suffered knee and lower-leg injury and abrasions and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the pedestrian was "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection" and "Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk." Police recorded no driver contributing factors, vehicle details, or driver actions in the report. The report documents the pedestrian's location and injuries but does not list a driver error. The impact and injuries are clearly recorded.
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Driver Turns Pickup Left, Hits Westbound SUV▸Aug 19 - The driver of a pickup turned left from 204 Street onto Jamaica Avenue and hit a westbound SUV. Two drivers were injured. Police recorded "Traffic Control Disregarded." Reported complaints included whiplash, neck pain, and shoulder trauma.
A southbound pickup driver made a left turn from 204 Street onto Jamaica Avenue and struck a westbound SUV. The driver of the pickup, a 28-year-old man, reported neck injury and whiplash. The driver of the SUV, a 54-year-old woman, reported shoulder and upper-arm trauma and whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police listed that driver error as the recorded contributing factor. The pickup struck with its left front bumper; the SUV took impact to its center front end. Both drivers were not ejected and were recorded as injured in the report.
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Permit SUV Rear-Ends Stopped Sedan▸Aug 18 - The driver of a Ford SUV rear-ended a stopped Infiniti sedan at Merrick Blvd and Jamaica Ave in Queens. The 30-year-old sedan driver suffered a back contusion and was injured. Police cited driver inattention.
The driver of a Ford SUV, traveling south on Merrick Blvd, struck the center back end of a stopped Infiniti sedan at Merrick Blvd and Jamaica Ave. The sedan’s 30-year-old driver was injured and complained of a back contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded driver inattention as the causal factor. The SUV struck the sedan at the center front to center back; each vehicle carried one occupant. The SUV driver held only a permit and was going straight ahead while the sedan was stopped in traffic. No other contributing factors are listed.
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Mercedes driver rear-ends bicyclist on Hillside▸Aug 16 - A Mercedes driver hit a southbound 20-year-old bicyclist at Hillside Ave and Parsons Blvd. The rider was ejected and suffered back injuries and shock. Police listed unsafe speed as a contributing factor.
At Hillside Ave and Parsons Blvd in Queens, a Mercedes driver traveling east hit a southbound bicyclist. The 20-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained back injuries and shock. According to the police report, the crash involved a "MERZ -CAR/SUV" traveling east and a bike traveling south, with impact to the bicycle’s "Center Back End." The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor. Driver error — unsafe speed — led the sequence that put the rider down. Police recorded the bicyclist’s injuries as internal complaint and back injury, and noted ejection and shock.
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E-bike rider hit 7-year-old off roadway▸Aug 16 - An e-bike rider hit a 7-year-old boy off the roadway near 88-19 170 St in Queens. The child was injured, suffering a knee-lower-leg-foot fracture. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Unsafe Speed.
The e-bike rider was traveling south and went straight near 88-19 170 St in Queens. He struck a 7-year-old boy who was not in the roadway. The child suffered a knee-lower-leg-foot fracture and was listed injured. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Unsafe Speed." Police recorded failure to yield by the rider and unsafe speed as driver errors. The e-bike's point of impact was the center front end. No other injuries were reported.
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Unlicensed Driver U-Turn Hits Pedestrian on Sutphin▸Aug 13 - A 61-year-old man crossed Sutphin Blvd with the signal. A northbound driver made a U-turn and hit him at the center front. He suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries and remained conscious. Police listed Turning Improperly and Unsafe Speed.
A northbound sedan driver made a U-turn at Sutphin Blvd and 94 Ave and struck a 61-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, the listed factors were "Turning Improperly" and "Unsafe Speed." The report notes the driver was unlicensed and the point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. Police recorded driver failures—an improper turning maneuver at speed by an unlicensed driver—as the contributing factors to the pedestrian's injuries.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through a stop sign in Astoria, struck a parked coffee truck, killed two men on foot, and left wreckage and grief behind.
ABC7 reported on August 12, 2025, that an 84-year-old driver sped through a stop sign at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street, crashing into a parked coffee truck and striking two men. Both pedestrians, ages 41 and 70, died. The Toyota then spun and hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Witness George Giakoumis said the car was "going at least 60+ miles an hour just right through the stop sign." The crash highlights persistent speeding and dangerous driving at this Astoria intersection. The article notes the area is "prone to speeding and racing," raising questions about street safety and enforcement.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-12
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Sedan slams moped on Sutphin Boulevard▸Aug 11 - A northbound sedan hit a westbound moped at Sutphin and 94th. Two teens on the moped were hurt. The car’s nose and moped’s right front took the blow. Police cite driver distraction. The street did the rest.
A northbound sedan struck a westbound moped at Sutphin Blvd and 94 Ave in Queens. Two 16-year-olds on the moped were injured; one was the driver, one a front passenger. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was the contributing factor for both vehicles. The sedan’s center front end and the moped’s right front bumper show impact points, aligning with a crash in the intersection while both were going straight. Driver inattention is the lead error called out. Only after that does the report note the passenger lacked safety equipment. No pedestrians were reported injured.
Aug 20 - A driver hit a 62-year-old man crossing 157 St at 107 Ave in Queens. He fell hard. Knee and lower-leg injury and abrasions. Police list him conscious and injured. The report gives no driver details.
A driver hit a 62-year-old man at 157 Street and 107 Avenue in Queens. The man suffered knee and lower-leg injury and abrasions and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the pedestrian was "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection" and "Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk." Police recorded no driver contributing factors, vehicle details, or driver actions in the report. The report documents the pedestrian's location and injuries but does not list a driver error. The impact and injuries are clearly recorded.
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Driver Turns Pickup Left, Hits Westbound SUV▸Aug 19 - The driver of a pickup turned left from 204 Street onto Jamaica Avenue and hit a westbound SUV. Two drivers were injured. Police recorded "Traffic Control Disregarded." Reported complaints included whiplash, neck pain, and shoulder trauma.
A southbound pickup driver made a left turn from 204 Street onto Jamaica Avenue and struck a westbound SUV. The driver of the pickup, a 28-year-old man, reported neck injury and whiplash. The driver of the SUV, a 54-year-old woman, reported shoulder and upper-arm trauma and whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police listed that driver error as the recorded contributing factor. The pickup struck with its left front bumper; the SUV took impact to its center front end. Both drivers were not ejected and were recorded as injured in the report.
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Permit SUV Rear-Ends Stopped Sedan▸Aug 18 - The driver of a Ford SUV rear-ended a stopped Infiniti sedan at Merrick Blvd and Jamaica Ave in Queens. The 30-year-old sedan driver suffered a back contusion and was injured. Police cited driver inattention.
The driver of a Ford SUV, traveling south on Merrick Blvd, struck the center back end of a stopped Infiniti sedan at Merrick Blvd and Jamaica Ave. The sedan’s 30-year-old driver was injured and complained of a back contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded driver inattention as the causal factor. The SUV struck the sedan at the center front to center back; each vehicle carried one occupant. The SUV driver held only a permit and was going straight ahead while the sedan was stopped in traffic. No other contributing factors are listed.
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Mercedes driver rear-ends bicyclist on Hillside▸Aug 16 - A Mercedes driver hit a southbound 20-year-old bicyclist at Hillside Ave and Parsons Blvd. The rider was ejected and suffered back injuries and shock. Police listed unsafe speed as a contributing factor.
At Hillside Ave and Parsons Blvd in Queens, a Mercedes driver traveling east hit a southbound bicyclist. The 20-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained back injuries and shock. According to the police report, the crash involved a "MERZ -CAR/SUV" traveling east and a bike traveling south, with impact to the bicycle’s "Center Back End." The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor. Driver error — unsafe speed — led the sequence that put the rider down. Police recorded the bicyclist’s injuries as internal complaint and back injury, and noted ejection and shock.
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E-bike rider hit 7-year-old off roadway▸Aug 16 - An e-bike rider hit a 7-year-old boy off the roadway near 88-19 170 St in Queens. The child was injured, suffering a knee-lower-leg-foot fracture. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Unsafe Speed.
The e-bike rider was traveling south and went straight near 88-19 170 St in Queens. He struck a 7-year-old boy who was not in the roadway. The child suffered a knee-lower-leg-foot fracture and was listed injured. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Unsafe Speed." Police recorded failure to yield by the rider and unsafe speed as driver errors. The e-bike's point of impact was the center front end. No other injuries were reported.
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Unlicensed Driver U-Turn Hits Pedestrian on Sutphin▸Aug 13 - A 61-year-old man crossed Sutphin Blvd with the signal. A northbound driver made a U-turn and hit him at the center front. He suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries and remained conscious. Police listed Turning Improperly and Unsafe Speed.
A northbound sedan driver made a U-turn at Sutphin Blvd and 94 Ave and struck a 61-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, the listed factors were "Turning Improperly" and "Unsafe Speed." The report notes the driver was unlicensed and the point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. Police recorded driver failures—an improper turning maneuver at speed by an unlicensed driver—as the contributing factors to the pedestrian's injuries.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through a stop sign in Astoria, struck a parked coffee truck, killed two men on foot, and left wreckage and grief behind.
ABC7 reported on August 12, 2025, that an 84-year-old driver sped through a stop sign at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street, crashing into a parked coffee truck and striking two men. Both pedestrians, ages 41 and 70, died. The Toyota then spun and hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Witness George Giakoumis said the car was "going at least 60+ miles an hour just right through the stop sign." The crash highlights persistent speeding and dangerous driving at this Astoria intersection. The article notes the area is "prone to speeding and racing," raising questions about street safety and enforcement.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-12
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Sedan slams moped on Sutphin Boulevard▸Aug 11 - A northbound sedan hit a westbound moped at Sutphin and 94th. Two teens on the moped were hurt. The car’s nose and moped’s right front took the blow. Police cite driver distraction. The street did the rest.
A northbound sedan struck a westbound moped at Sutphin Blvd and 94 Ave in Queens. Two 16-year-olds on the moped were injured; one was the driver, one a front passenger. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was the contributing factor for both vehicles. The sedan’s center front end and the moped’s right front bumper show impact points, aligning with a crash in the intersection while both were going straight. Driver inattention is the lead error called out. Only after that does the report note the passenger lacked safety equipment. No pedestrians were reported injured.
Aug 19 - The driver of a pickup turned left from 204 Street onto Jamaica Avenue and hit a westbound SUV. Two drivers were injured. Police recorded "Traffic Control Disregarded." Reported complaints included whiplash, neck pain, and shoulder trauma.
A southbound pickup driver made a left turn from 204 Street onto Jamaica Avenue and struck a westbound SUV. The driver of the pickup, a 28-year-old man, reported neck injury and whiplash. The driver of the SUV, a 54-year-old woman, reported shoulder and upper-arm trauma and whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police listed that driver error as the recorded contributing factor. The pickup struck with its left front bumper; the SUV took impact to its center front end. Both drivers were not ejected and were recorded as injured in the report.
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Permit SUV Rear-Ends Stopped Sedan▸Aug 18 - The driver of a Ford SUV rear-ended a stopped Infiniti sedan at Merrick Blvd and Jamaica Ave in Queens. The 30-year-old sedan driver suffered a back contusion and was injured. Police cited driver inattention.
The driver of a Ford SUV, traveling south on Merrick Blvd, struck the center back end of a stopped Infiniti sedan at Merrick Blvd and Jamaica Ave. The sedan’s 30-year-old driver was injured and complained of a back contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded driver inattention as the causal factor. The SUV struck the sedan at the center front to center back; each vehicle carried one occupant. The SUV driver held only a permit and was going straight ahead while the sedan was stopped in traffic. No other contributing factors are listed.
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Mercedes driver rear-ends bicyclist on Hillside▸Aug 16 - A Mercedes driver hit a southbound 20-year-old bicyclist at Hillside Ave and Parsons Blvd. The rider was ejected and suffered back injuries and shock. Police listed unsafe speed as a contributing factor.
At Hillside Ave and Parsons Blvd in Queens, a Mercedes driver traveling east hit a southbound bicyclist. The 20-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained back injuries and shock. According to the police report, the crash involved a "MERZ -CAR/SUV" traveling east and a bike traveling south, with impact to the bicycle’s "Center Back End." The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor. Driver error — unsafe speed — led the sequence that put the rider down. Police recorded the bicyclist’s injuries as internal complaint and back injury, and noted ejection and shock.
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E-bike rider hit 7-year-old off roadway▸Aug 16 - An e-bike rider hit a 7-year-old boy off the roadway near 88-19 170 St in Queens. The child was injured, suffering a knee-lower-leg-foot fracture. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Unsafe Speed.
The e-bike rider was traveling south and went straight near 88-19 170 St in Queens. He struck a 7-year-old boy who was not in the roadway. The child suffered a knee-lower-leg-foot fracture and was listed injured. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Unsafe Speed." Police recorded failure to yield by the rider and unsafe speed as driver errors. The e-bike's point of impact was the center front end. No other injuries were reported.
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Unlicensed Driver U-Turn Hits Pedestrian on Sutphin▸Aug 13 - A 61-year-old man crossed Sutphin Blvd with the signal. A northbound driver made a U-turn and hit him at the center front. He suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries and remained conscious. Police listed Turning Improperly and Unsafe Speed.
A northbound sedan driver made a U-turn at Sutphin Blvd and 94 Ave and struck a 61-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, the listed factors were "Turning Improperly" and "Unsafe Speed." The report notes the driver was unlicensed and the point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. Police recorded driver failures—an improper turning maneuver at speed by an unlicensed driver—as the contributing factors to the pedestrian's injuries.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through a stop sign in Astoria, struck a parked coffee truck, killed two men on foot, and left wreckage and grief behind.
ABC7 reported on August 12, 2025, that an 84-year-old driver sped through a stop sign at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street, crashing into a parked coffee truck and striking two men. Both pedestrians, ages 41 and 70, died. The Toyota then spun and hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Witness George Giakoumis said the car was "going at least 60+ miles an hour just right through the stop sign." The crash highlights persistent speeding and dangerous driving at this Astoria intersection. The article notes the area is "prone to speeding and racing," raising questions about street safety and enforcement.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-12
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Sedan slams moped on Sutphin Boulevard▸Aug 11 - A northbound sedan hit a westbound moped at Sutphin and 94th. Two teens on the moped were hurt. The car’s nose and moped’s right front took the blow. Police cite driver distraction. The street did the rest.
A northbound sedan struck a westbound moped at Sutphin Blvd and 94 Ave in Queens. Two 16-year-olds on the moped were injured; one was the driver, one a front passenger. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was the contributing factor for both vehicles. The sedan’s center front end and the moped’s right front bumper show impact points, aligning with a crash in the intersection while both were going straight. Driver inattention is the lead error called out. Only after that does the report note the passenger lacked safety equipment. No pedestrians were reported injured.
Aug 18 - The driver of a Ford SUV rear-ended a stopped Infiniti sedan at Merrick Blvd and Jamaica Ave in Queens. The 30-year-old sedan driver suffered a back contusion and was injured. Police cited driver inattention.
The driver of a Ford SUV, traveling south on Merrick Blvd, struck the center back end of a stopped Infiniti sedan at Merrick Blvd and Jamaica Ave. The sedan’s 30-year-old driver was injured and complained of a back contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded driver inattention as the causal factor. The SUV struck the sedan at the center front to center back; each vehicle carried one occupant. The SUV driver held only a permit and was going straight ahead while the sedan was stopped in traffic. No other contributing factors are listed.
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Mercedes driver rear-ends bicyclist on Hillside▸Aug 16 - A Mercedes driver hit a southbound 20-year-old bicyclist at Hillside Ave and Parsons Blvd. The rider was ejected and suffered back injuries and shock. Police listed unsafe speed as a contributing factor.
At Hillside Ave and Parsons Blvd in Queens, a Mercedes driver traveling east hit a southbound bicyclist. The 20-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained back injuries and shock. According to the police report, the crash involved a "MERZ -CAR/SUV" traveling east and a bike traveling south, with impact to the bicycle’s "Center Back End." The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor. Driver error — unsafe speed — led the sequence that put the rider down. Police recorded the bicyclist’s injuries as internal complaint and back injury, and noted ejection and shock.
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E-bike rider hit 7-year-old off roadway▸Aug 16 - An e-bike rider hit a 7-year-old boy off the roadway near 88-19 170 St in Queens. The child was injured, suffering a knee-lower-leg-foot fracture. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Unsafe Speed.
The e-bike rider was traveling south and went straight near 88-19 170 St in Queens. He struck a 7-year-old boy who was not in the roadway. The child suffered a knee-lower-leg-foot fracture and was listed injured. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Unsafe Speed." Police recorded failure to yield by the rider and unsafe speed as driver errors. The e-bike's point of impact was the center front end. No other injuries were reported.
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Unlicensed Driver U-Turn Hits Pedestrian on Sutphin▸Aug 13 - A 61-year-old man crossed Sutphin Blvd with the signal. A northbound driver made a U-turn and hit him at the center front. He suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries and remained conscious. Police listed Turning Improperly and Unsafe Speed.
A northbound sedan driver made a U-turn at Sutphin Blvd and 94 Ave and struck a 61-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, the listed factors were "Turning Improperly" and "Unsafe Speed." The report notes the driver was unlicensed and the point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. Police recorded driver failures—an improper turning maneuver at speed by an unlicensed driver—as the contributing factors to the pedestrian's injuries.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through a stop sign in Astoria, struck a parked coffee truck, killed two men on foot, and left wreckage and grief behind.
ABC7 reported on August 12, 2025, that an 84-year-old driver sped through a stop sign at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street, crashing into a parked coffee truck and striking two men. Both pedestrians, ages 41 and 70, died. The Toyota then spun and hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Witness George Giakoumis said the car was "going at least 60+ miles an hour just right through the stop sign." The crash highlights persistent speeding and dangerous driving at this Astoria intersection. The article notes the area is "prone to speeding and racing," raising questions about street safety and enforcement.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Sedan slams moped on Sutphin Boulevard▸Aug 11 - A northbound sedan hit a westbound moped at Sutphin and 94th. Two teens on the moped were hurt. The car’s nose and moped’s right front took the blow. Police cite driver distraction. The street did the rest.
A northbound sedan struck a westbound moped at Sutphin Blvd and 94 Ave in Queens. Two 16-year-olds on the moped were injured; one was the driver, one a front passenger. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was the contributing factor for both vehicles. The sedan’s center front end and the moped’s right front bumper show impact points, aligning with a crash in the intersection while both were going straight. Driver inattention is the lead error called out. Only after that does the report note the passenger lacked safety equipment. No pedestrians were reported injured.
Aug 16 - A Mercedes driver hit a southbound 20-year-old bicyclist at Hillside Ave and Parsons Blvd. The rider was ejected and suffered back injuries and shock. Police listed unsafe speed as a contributing factor.
At Hillside Ave and Parsons Blvd in Queens, a Mercedes driver traveling east hit a southbound bicyclist. The 20-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained back injuries and shock. According to the police report, the crash involved a "MERZ -CAR/SUV" traveling east and a bike traveling south, with impact to the bicycle’s "Center Back End." The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor. Driver error — unsafe speed — led the sequence that put the rider down. Police recorded the bicyclist’s injuries as internal complaint and back injury, and noted ejection and shock.
16
E-bike rider hit 7-year-old off roadway▸Aug 16 - An e-bike rider hit a 7-year-old boy off the roadway near 88-19 170 St in Queens. The child was injured, suffering a knee-lower-leg-foot fracture. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Unsafe Speed.
The e-bike rider was traveling south and went straight near 88-19 170 St in Queens. He struck a 7-year-old boy who was not in the roadway. The child suffered a knee-lower-leg-foot fracture and was listed injured. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Unsafe Speed." Police recorded failure to yield by the rider and unsafe speed as driver errors. The e-bike's point of impact was the center front end. No other injuries were reported.
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Unlicensed Driver U-Turn Hits Pedestrian on Sutphin▸Aug 13 - A 61-year-old man crossed Sutphin Blvd with the signal. A northbound driver made a U-turn and hit him at the center front. He suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries and remained conscious. Police listed Turning Improperly and Unsafe Speed.
A northbound sedan driver made a U-turn at Sutphin Blvd and 94 Ave and struck a 61-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, the listed factors were "Turning Improperly" and "Unsafe Speed." The report notes the driver was unlicensed and the point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. Police recorded driver failures—an improper turning maneuver at speed by an unlicensed driver—as the contributing factors to the pedestrian's injuries.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through a stop sign in Astoria, struck a parked coffee truck, killed two men on foot, and left wreckage and grief behind.
ABC7 reported on August 12, 2025, that an 84-year-old driver sped through a stop sign at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street, crashing into a parked coffee truck and striking two men. Both pedestrians, ages 41 and 70, died. The Toyota then spun and hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Witness George Giakoumis said the car was "going at least 60+ miles an hour just right through the stop sign." The crash highlights persistent speeding and dangerous driving at this Astoria intersection. The article notes the area is "prone to speeding and racing," raising questions about street safety and enforcement.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Sedan slams moped on Sutphin Boulevard▸Aug 11 - A northbound sedan hit a westbound moped at Sutphin and 94th. Two teens on the moped were hurt. The car’s nose and moped’s right front took the blow. Police cite driver distraction. The street did the rest.
A northbound sedan struck a westbound moped at Sutphin Blvd and 94 Ave in Queens. Two 16-year-olds on the moped were injured; one was the driver, one a front passenger. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was the contributing factor for both vehicles. The sedan’s center front end and the moped’s right front bumper show impact points, aligning with a crash in the intersection while both were going straight. Driver inattention is the lead error called out. Only after that does the report note the passenger lacked safety equipment. No pedestrians were reported injured.
Aug 16 - An e-bike rider hit a 7-year-old boy off the roadway near 88-19 170 St in Queens. The child was injured, suffering a knee-lower-leg-foot fracture. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Unsafe Speed.
The e-bike rider was traveling south and went straight near 88-19 170 St in Queens. He struck a 7-year-old boy who was not in the roadway. The child suffered a knee-lower-leg-foot fracture and was listed injured. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Unsafe Speed." Police recorded failure to yield by the rider and unsafe speed as driver errors. The e-bike's point of impact was the center front end. No other injuries were reported.
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Unlicensed Driver U-Turn Hits Pedestrian on Sutphin▸Aug 13 - A 61-year-old man crossed Sutphin Blvd with the signal. A northbound driver made a U-turn and hit him at the center front. He suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries and remained conscious. Police listed Turning Improperly and Unsafe Speed.
A northbound sedan driver made a U-turn at Sutphin Blvd and 94 Ave and struck a 61-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, the listed factors were "Turning Improperly" and "Unsafe Speed." The report notes the driver was unlicensed and the point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. Police recorded driver failures—an improper turning maneuver at speed by an unlicensed driver—as the contributing factors to the pedestrian's injuries.
12
Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through a stop sign in Astoria, struck a parked coffee truck, killed two men on foot, and left wreckage and grief behind.
ABC7 reported on August 12, 2025, that an 84-year-old driver sped through a stop sign at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street, crashing into a parked coffee truck and striking two men. Both pedestrians, ages 41 and 70, died. The Toyota then spun and hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Witness George Giakoumis said the car was "going at least 60+ miles an hour just right through the stop sign." The crash highlights persistent speeding and dangerous driving at this Astoria intersection. The article notes the area is "prone to speeding and racing," raising questions about street safety and enforcement.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Sedan slams moped on Sutphin Boulevard▸Aug 11 - A northbound sedan hit a westbound moped at Sutphin and 94th. Two teens on the moped were hurt. The car’s nose and moped’s right front took the blow. Police cite driver distraction. The street did the rest.
A northbound sedan struck a westbound moped at Sutphin Blvd and 94 Ave in Queens. Two 16-year-olds on the moped were injured; one was the driver, one a front passenger. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was the contributing factor for both vehicles. The sedan’s center front end and the moped’s right front bumper show impact points, aligning with a crash in the intersection while both were going straight. Driver inattention is the lead error called out. Only after that does the report note the passenger lacked safety equipment. No pedestrians were reported injured.
Aug 13 - A 61-year-old man crossed Sutphin Blvd with the signal. A northbound driver made a U-turn and hit him at the center front. He suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries and remained conscious. Police listed Turning Improperly and Unsafe Speed.
A northbound sedan driver made a U-turn at Sutphin Blvd and 94 Ave and struck a 61-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, the listed factors were "Turning Improperly" and "Unsafe Speed." The report notes the driver was unlicensed and the point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. Police recorded driver failures—an improper turning maneuver at speed by an unlicensed driver—as the contributing factors to the pedestrian's injuries.
12
Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through a stop sign in Astoria, struck a parked coffee truck, killed two men on foot, and left wreckage and grief behind.
ABC7 reported on August 12, 2025, that an 84-year-old driver sped through a stop sign at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street, crashing into a parked coffee truck and striking two men. Both pedestrians, ages 41 and 70, died. The Toyota then spun and hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Witness George Giakoumis said the car was "going at least 60+ miles an hour just right through the stop sign." The crash highlights persistent speeding and dangerous driving at this Astoria intersection. The article notes the area is "prone to speeding and racing," raising questions about street safety and enforcement.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Sedan slams moped on Sutphin Boulevard▸Aug 11 - A northbound sedan hit a westbound moped at Sutphin and 94th. Two teens on the moped were hurt. The car’s nose and moped’s right front took the blow. Police cite driver distraction. The street did the rest.
A northbound sedan struck a westbound moped at Sutphin Blvd and 94 Ave in Queens. Two 16-year-olds on the moped were injured; one was the driver, one a front passenger. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was the contributing factor for both vehicles. The sedan’s center front end and the moped’s right front bumper show impact points, aligning with a crash in the intersection while both were going straight. Driver inattention is the lead error called out. Only after that does the report note the passenger lacked safety equipment. No pedestrians were reported injured.
Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through a stop sign in Astoria, struck a parked coffee truck, killed two men on foot, and left wreckage and grief behind.
ABC7 reported on August 12, 2025, that an 84-year-old driver sped through a stop sign at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street, crashing into a parked coffee truck and striking two men. Both pedestrians, ages 41 and 70, died. The Toyota then spun and hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Witness George Giakoumis said the car was "going at least 60+ miles an hour just right through the stop sign." The crash highlights persistent speeding and dangerous driving at this Astoria intersection. The article notes the area is "prone to speeding and racing," raising questions about street safety and enforcement.
- Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two, ABC7, Published 2025-08-12
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Sedan slams moped on Sutphin Boulevard▸Aug 11 - A northbound sedan hit a westbound moped at Sutphin and 94th. Two teens on the moped were hurt. The car’s nose and moped’s right front took the blow. Police cite driver distraction. The street did the rest.
A northbound sedan struck a westbound moped at Sutphin Blvd and 94 Ave in Queens. Two 16-year-olds on the moped were injured; one was the driver, one a front passenger. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was the contributing factor for both vehicles. The sedan’s center front end and the moped’s right front bumper show impact points, aligning with a crash in the intersection while both were going straight. Driver inattention is the lead error called out. Only after that does the report note the passenger lacked safety equipment. No pedestrians were reported injured.
Aug 11 - A northbound sedan hit a westbound moped at Sutphin and 94th. Two teens on the moped were hurt. The car’s nose and moped’s right front took the blow. Police cite driver distraction. The street did the rest.
A northbound sedan struck a westbound moped at Sutphin Blvd and 94 Ave in Queens. Two 16-year-olds on the moped were injured; one was the driver, one a front passenger. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was the contributing factor for both vehicles. The sedan’s center front end and the moped’s right front bumper show impact points, aligning with a crash in the intersection while both were going straight. Driver inattention is the lead error called out. Only after that does the report note the passenger lacked safety equipment. No pedestrians were reported injured.