Apr 3 - Two cars struck Jorman Esparza-Olivares at a busy Rego Park crossing. He suffered head and body trauma. Medics rushed him to Elmhurst. He died six days later. Both drivers stayed. No charges. The intersection remains dangerous.

NY Daily News reported on April 3, 2025, that Jorman Esparza-Olivares, 23, was killed after being struck by two drivers while riding his e-bike north on 63rd Drive at Queens Blvd. The crash occurred just before 5:30 p.m. on March 19. According to police, 'It wasn't clear if any of the men involved in the crash ran a red light.' Esparza-Olivares suffered severe injuries and died six days later at Elmhurst Medical Center. Both drivers, operating a Ford SUV and a Mercedes Benz, remained at the scene and were not immediately charged. The incident highlights persistent risks for cyclists at major intersections and raises questions about traffic controls and driver awareness on Queens Blvd.

• E-Bike Rider Killed At Queens Intersection, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-03

Apr 1 - Two sedans crashed on 90 Ave. A passenger suffered whiplash. A driver complained of back pain. Both cars showed no visible damage. Police listed no clear cause.

Two sedans collided at 90 Ave and 138 St in Queens. According to the police report, a 35-year-old male passenger suffered whiplash and a 50-year-old male driver reported back pain. Both were conscious after the crash. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were going straight ahead and showed no visible damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803074 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Apr 1 - Two sedans crashed at Liberty Avenue and 170th Street. One driver, age 65, suffered neck injuries. The impact left her in shock. No clear cause listed. Streets stay dangerous.

A crash involving two sedans occurred at Liberty Avenue and 170th Street in Queens. According to the police report, a 65-year-old woman driving east suffered neck injuries and shock. The other driver, a 45-year-old man, was not reported injured. Both vehicles were traveling east; one was going straight, the other making a left turn. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are named. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802639 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 30 - A 3-year-old boy suffered a head injury after being struck by an SUV in Queens. The child was crossing outside a crosswalk when the vehicle traveling north hit him with its right front bumper. The boy was conscious but sustained a concussion.

According to the police report, a 3-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2020 Honda SUV traveling north on 93 Avenue in Queens around 11 p.m. The child was crossing the street outside of a crosswalk or signal when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion, remaining conscious at the scene. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. This incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing outside designated areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802384 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 29 - Two sedans traveling north on Jamaica Avenue collided late evening. The left front bumper of one struck the right rear quarter panel of the other. The driver of one vehicle suffered neck contusions from the impact, remaining conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling northbound on Jamaica Avenue when they collided. The point of impact was the left front bumper of one sedan striking the right rear quarter panel of the other. The driver of the first vehicle, a 28-year-old male occupant, sustained neck injuries described as contusions and bruises. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision caused damage to the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right rear quarter panel of the other, indicating a side-rear impact scenario.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801989 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 28 - A speeding Mercedes ran a red in Queens. The driver, high and drunk, struck a young airport worker headed to his job. The worker died. Two passengers survived. The driver, a probationary firefighter, now faces manslaughter charges.

NY Daily News reported on March 28, 2025, that Michael Pena, a probationary FDNY firefighter, was fired after being charged with vehicular manslaughter in a Queens crash. Prosecutors said Pena drove 83 mph in a 25 mph zone, ran a red light, and struck Justin Diaz, 23, who had the right-of-way. Pena's blood-alcohol content was 0.156%, nearly double the legal limit, and he tested positive for cocaine and marijuana. The article states, 'Pena was driving nearly 60 mph above the speed limit after a night of drinking at a bar.' Surveillance footage confirmed the sequence. Two passengers in Pena's car were hospitalized. The crash highlights ongoing risks from impaired and reckless driving, even among public servants.

• Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-28

Mar 24 - An unlicensed female driver sped eastbound on 149 St in Queens, colliding with a turning SUV. The impact struck her right front bumper and left side doors of the other vehicle. She suffered head injuries and shock, restrained only by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:30 AM on 149 St near 95 Ave in Queens. The unlicensed female driver of a 2013 SUV, traveling eastbound and going straight ahead, collided with a 2024 SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the unlicensed driver’s vehicle and the left side doors of the other SUV. Contributing factors cited include unsafe speed and driver inattention/distraction by the unlicensed driver. The driver was injured with head trauma and experienced shock, restrained only by a lap belt. The report also notes view obstruction and limited visibility as contributing factors. The licensed male driver of the turning SUV was not reported injured. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed driving combined with unsafe speed and distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801329 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 23 - Two sedans collided on 106 Avenue in Queens at 4:50 a.m. The driver of one vehicle suffered serious injuries, including full-body trauma and semiconsciousness. Police cited unsafe speed and traffic control disregard as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:50 a.m. on 106 Avenue in Queens. Two sedans, one traveling east and the other north, collided with impact on the right side doors of the eastbound vehicle and the left front bumper of the northbound vehicle. The 64-year-old male driver of the eastbound sedan was injured with full-body trauma and was semiconscious at the scene. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead before the collision. The crash caused significant damage to the right rear quarter panel of the eastbound sedan and the center front end of the northbound sedan. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800797 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 18 - A 24-year-old woman crossing with the signal on 162 Street at Hillside Avenue was hit and injured. She suffered bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She stayed conscious. No driver errors listed.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at 162 Street and Hillside Avenue in Queens at 8:40 AM. She sustained contusions to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious after the impact. The vehicle type is unspecified, and the report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. No actions by the pedestrian contributed to the crash. The incident highlights the persistent risk to pedestrians, even when crossing lawfully at signalized intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799503 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 15 - Two sedans crashed at 6 a.m. on Queens 173 St. The male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe lane changing as causes. Both vehicles struck each other’s left front bumpers, causing damage and injury.

At 6:00 a.m. on Queens 173 St near 105 Ave, two sedans collided, according to the police report. The male driver, age 65, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. Police identified 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. One vehicle, a 2013 Chevrolet sedan driven by a female, was making a right turn when the collision occurred. The other, a 2005 Lexus sedan driven by the injured male, was traveling straight north. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers and quarter panels. The report highlights driver errors as the cause, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799231 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 15 - A minivan struck a 78-year-old woman crossing Northern Boulevard. The driver fled. She died at the hospital. Police have not released her name. No arrests. The street stayed open. The city moved on.

According to NY Daily News (published March 15, 2025), a 78-year-old woman was killed crossing Northern Blvd. near Parsons Blvd. in Flushing around 9:30 p.m. Friday. Police said, "A 78-year-old woman was fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver as she crossed a Queens street." The dark-colored minivan was traveling west when it hit her mid-block. The driver did not stop. No arrests have been made. The victim was taken to New York Presbyterian-Queens Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Her name has not been released. The crash highlights ongoing dangers for pedestrians on major city corridors and the persistent issue of drivers fleeing fatal scenes.

• Elderly Woman Killed In Queens Hit-Run, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-15

Mar 14 - A 39-year-old woman suffered bruises and arm injuries while crossing with the signal at a Queens intersection. The crash involved a vehicle but no driver errors or contributing factors were reported. The pedestrian remained conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 179 St and 90 Ave in Queens. She was crossing with the pedestrian signal when struck by a vehicle, a VOLK car registered in Massachusetts. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was conscious after the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No information about the driver’s actions or vehicle movement before the crash was provided. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when following crossing signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799226 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 13 - A car hit a man and a child in Flushing. The man lay trapped under the vehicle. Both went to the hospital. The man’s injuries were critical. The driver stayed at the scene. Police are still investigating.

ABC7 reported on March 13, 2025, that a car struck two pedestrians at 32nd Avenue and 138th Street in Queens. Police found an adult man pinned under the vehicle and a child, aged 8 to 10, also injured. Both were hospitalized, with the man in critical condition. The article states, 'Police responded...and found an adult man pinned under a vehicle.' The driver remained at the scene, and the investigation continues. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians at city intersections. No charges or details on driver actions were released at the time of reporting.

• Man And Child Struck In Queens Crash, ABC7, Published 2025-03-13

Mar 11 - A 60-year-old male driver suffered injuries after his SUV struck a parked SUV on 104 Avenue in Queens. The impact damaged the right front bumper of the moving vehicle and the left side doors of the parked SUV. Illness contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:30 on 104 Avenue in Queens. A 60-year-old male driver, operating a 2022 Toyota SUV traveling westbound, collided with a parked 2019 Alfa SUV. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the moving vehicle and the left side doors of the parked vehicle. The driver was injured and incoherent at the scene. The report lists 'Illness' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating a medical condition impaired the driver's ability to operate the vehicle safely. The driver was licensed in New York. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The collision caused damage to both vehicles, highlighting the dangers posed by sudden driver incapacitation on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798227 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 8 - A 61-year-old man was injured crossing with the signal at a Queens intersection. The sedan, making a right turn, failed to yield right-of-way and struck the pedestrian. The victim suffered lower leg injuries but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest on 143 Street in Queens was making a right turn when it struck a 61-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the center front end. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This crash highlights driver errors, specifically failure to yield and distraction, as central causes of harm to a lawful pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797560 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 7 - A sedan traveling west on Jamaica Avenue struck a 39-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal. The impact caused abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The driver’s inattention was cited as the primary factor in the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling westbound on Jamaica Avenue in Queens struck a 39-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, indicating a direct collision with the pedestrian. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior were noted. The driver’s failure to maintain attention while proceeding straight ahead created the conditions for this injury-causing crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797554 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 7 - A 16-year-old bicyclist suffered a head contusion after an SUV struck him on 105 Ave in Queens. The SUV hit the bike’s front center, damaging its front end and the SUV’s right side doors. The teen was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 105 Ave in Queens at 13:20. A licensed male driver in an SUV traveling west went straight ahead and struck a 16-year-old male bicyclist traveling north, also going straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV’s right side doors and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist sustained a head injury described as a contusion or bruise and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the crash, but the collision’s nature indicates a failure to avoid impact while both parties proceeded straight. The bicyclist was not ejected and was not wearing safety equipment. The driver’s actions resulted in significant vehicle damage and injury to the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797547 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 6 - A bus traveling east on 177th Street collided with a 23-year-old female bicyclist. The impact on the bus’s right side doors injured the cyclist’s hip and upper leg. Driver inattention caused the crash, leaving the bicyclist bruised but conscious.

According to the police report, a bus and a bicycle were both traveling east on 177th Street in Queens when the collision occurred at 15:15. The bus struck the bicyclist on its right side doors, impacting the cyclist’s left front quarter panel. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old female, sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, described as contusions and bruises. She was conscious and not ejected from her bike. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. There are no listed contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s actions or safety equipment. The bus driver’s failure to maintain attention directly led to the collision, highlighting systemic dangers faced by vulnerable road users in Queens.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796892 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 6 - A 44-year-old man crossing with the signal on 165th Street in Queens was struck by a sedan traveling east. The impact caused knee and lower leg injuries, leaving the pedestrian in shock and pain. The driver’s failure to yield created a dangerous collision.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on 165th Street near Jamaica Avenue in Queens at 10:40 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2025 sedan traveling east struck him with its center front end, damaging the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the driver’s failure to yield to a pedestrian crossing with the signal as the critical error leading to the collision. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797562 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 4 - A drunk, speeding firefighter ran a red light in Queens. He slammed into Justin Diaz’s car. Diaz died. He was 23. His family buried him with his new degree. The firefighter faces charges. The street remains unchanged.

According to the NY Daily News (2025-03-04), Justin Diaz, 23, was killed when an off-duty FDNY firefighter, Michael Pena, sped through a red light at 83 mph in a 25 mph zone and struck Diaz’s BMW at 107th St. and Northern Blvd. Diaz was heading to work at LaGuardia Airport. Prosecutors say Pena was drunk, high on cocaine and marijuana, and refused a breath test. His blood-alcohol content was 0.156 percent. Surveillance footage confirmed Diaz had the right-of-way. The article notes, 'The victim had the right-of-way, and Pena ran a steady red light, prosecutors say.' Pena was charged with vehicular manslaughter and DWI. His license was suspended. The case highlights ongoing dangers for New York City road users and questions about bail and accountability for reckless drivers.

• Firefighter Runs Red, Kills Airport Worker, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-04