About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 21
▸ Crush Injuries 13
▸ Severe Bleeding 14
▸ Severe Lacerations 5
▸ Concussion 15
▸ Whiplash 76
▸ Contusion/Bruise 150
▸ Abrasion 72
▸ Pain/Nausea 35
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 104
- 2025 Black BMW Suburban (LKJ4511) – 38 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2021 Blue Dodge Sedan (LFJ1130) – 16 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2024 White Subaru Suburban (LAA4692) – 16 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2022 White RAM Pickup (JPA2060) – 15 times • 2 in last 90d here
- 2024 Gray Nissan Sedan (LTK3292) – 14 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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Precinct 104: bikes crushed, bodies ejected, and a line on Maurice Avenue
Precinct 104: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 25, 2025
Precinct 104 covers Maspeth, Ridgewood, Glendale, and Middle Village. Since 2022, people here have been hit 4,911 times. Twenty‑one are dead. Another 2,826 are hurt. Heavy vehicles are a big share of the harm: trucks and buses figure in 29 serious pedestrian cases and three of the deaths, while SUVs and cars account for 357 pedestrian injuries and one death. The numbers come from the city’s crash database.
- Total since 2022: 4,911 crashes; 21 dead; 2,826 injured.
- Who’s struck on foot: SUVs/cars led to 357 injuries and one death; trucks to 19 pedestrian cases with three deaths.
- Peak pain: deaths spike in the late day, with the worst at 4 p.m. (NYC Open Data).
Maurice Avenue: a cyclist didn’t make it home
On February 22, 2024, a driver in a box truck going straight hit a man on a bike on Maurice Avenue. He died of head and crush injuries. He was 47. A parked SUV was listed in the record too. The city logged it as a fatal bike crash with a truck involved and a parked vehicle on the scene (CrashID 4705063).
Maurice is one of the precinct’s worst sites, with three deaths and 40 injuries tallied to that corridor since 2022 (top intersections).
80th Street: a turn, a truck, a killed cyclist
On April 19, 2025, at Juniper Blvd North and 80th Street, a box truck turned right. A man on a bike was killed. He was 54. The city record lists “traffic control disregarded” for the bicyclist and a right‑turning truck that left him with crush injuries. One person in the truck was injured. The bike was recorded as demolished. He died at the scene (CrashID 4807280).
The 80th Street location is among the top danger spots here, with three deaths since 2022 (top intersections).
High‑speed bodies on asphalt
Motorcycles keep turning the roadway into a morgue slab. On June 1, 2024, a 26‑year‑old motorcyclist hit the back of a truck on the Long Island Expressway. He was ejected and died (CrashID 4729766). On November 1, 2024, at Eliot Avenue and 69th Street, a 39‑year‑old unlicensed motorcyclist struck a Kia making a left. He was ejected and died (CrashID 4768223). On June 26, 2025, a 39‑year‑old died on the Jackie Robinson Parkway, also ejected. The record lists a 2010 Harley‑Davidson and “apparent death” at the scene (CrashID 4823332).
The clock speaks
The worst hour for deaths here is 4 p.m., with four lives lost. Five more deaths cluster between 5 and 6 p.m. Another two at 10 a.m., two at 5 p.m., two at 6 p.m., and one at 8 p.m. Harm doesn’t sleep; midnight and 2 a.m. take lives too. Injuries pile up through the afternoon, peaking at 3–5 p.m. (hourly distribution).
Trucks, turns, and service roads
- Top danger corridors since 2022 include the Long Island Expressway (one death, 203 injuries) and Jackie Robinson Parkway (one death, 182 injuries).
- Maurice Avenue accounts for three deaths.
- Contributing factors the city flags most here fall under “other,” with two deaths tied to “vulnerable road user error.” The dataset shows little admitted speeding, but the bodies and crushed frames speak loud (small‑area analysis).
Simple fixes that stop the bleed
- Daylight corners and add hardened right turns on Maurice, 80th, and Eliot so trucks can’t sweep through people in the crosswalk or the bike line.
- Give people on foot a head start with leading pedestrian intervals at the known hot spots.
- Tighten truck routing and targeted enforcement at the worst hours on the expressway service roads and Maurice.
Citywide brakes that save lives
Albany renewed 24‑hour school‑zone speed cameras through 2030. The city also has new power under Sammy’s Law to lower speeds. Advocates want 20 mph as the default. Our own newsroom has called for it. “Speed kills. You know it,” we wrote. “Lower our residential speed limit to 20 mph” (Take Action).
A tiny group of drivers do huge harm. Vehicles with 16 camera tickets in a year are twice as likely to kill or seriously injure; 30+ tickets raises the risk fifty‑fold, according to reporting advocates cite. The proposed Stop Super Speeders Act would force those drivers to use speed‑limiting tech (Streetsblog analysis and bill details linked in our action guide).
One choice today
Lower speeds. Rein in repeat offenders. Redesign the turns that kill. Start here. Start now. Act.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes (NYC Open Data) - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-25
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705063 - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-25
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807280 - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-25
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729766 - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-25
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768223 - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-25
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823332 - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-25
- Take Action: Slow the Speed, Stop the Carnage - 1.5% of drivers cause 21% of pedestrian deaths, 29 prior camera tickets case , CrashCount, Published 0001-01-01
Other Representatives
District 28
70-50 Austin St. Suite 114, Forest Hills, NY 11375
Room 626, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 32
114-12 Beach Channel Drive, Suite 1, Rockaway Park, NY 11694
718-318-6411
250 Broadway, Suite 1550, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7382
District 12
22-07 45th St. Suite 1008, Astoria, NY 11105
Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Precinct 104 Police Precinct 104 sits in Queens, District 32, AD 28, SD 12.
It contains Queens CB5, Maspeth, Ridgewood, Glendale, Middle Village, Mount Olivet & All Faiths Cemeteries, Middle Village Cemetery, St. John Cemetery, Highland Park-Cypress Hills Cemeteries (North).
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 104
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Queens eastbound rear-end crash injures two passengers▸Sep 8 - Three eastbound drivers collided on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. Rear impacts followed. Two women riding in back seats suffered whiplash. Police recorded Following Too Closely by the drivers.
Three eastbound drivers collided near 53-38 Metropolitan Ave in Queens. Police list a sedan, a pickup, and another sedan. A 42-year-old woman riding in the right rear seat reported neck whiplash. A 60-year-old woman in the left rear seat reported back whiplash. According to the police report, all drivers were going straight and the impacts included rear damage to two vehicles and front-end damage to one. Police recorded Following Too Closely by the drivers as the contributing factor across the crash. The drivers were listed as licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Unsafe speed at Forest and Catalpa injures two▸Sep 7 - Two drivers in sedans collided at Forest and Catalpa in Queens. A 24-year-old driver suffered head and crush wounds. A 75-year-old front passenger was hurt. Police recorded unsafe speed. Two parked cars were damaged.
Two drivers in sedans collided at Forest Ave and Catalpa Ave in Queens around midday. A 24-year-old male driver suffered head and crush injuries. A 75-year-old female front passenger was also hurt. The crash damaged two parked sedans. According to the police report, “Unsafe Speed” was a contributing factor. Police recorded both drivers as going straight ahead before impact. Points of impact show front-end damage to one sedan and right-side damage to the other. The record lists one driver as injured and another with unspecified injuries. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were reported.
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Driver passes too close, injures rider on Myrtle▸Sep 6 - On Myrtle at Seneca in Queens, a driver in a convertible passed too close and hit an other‑motorized rider. The rider was ejected and injured his arm. Police recorded passing too closely and following too closely.
A driver in a convertible, traveling east on Myrtle Avenue at Seneca Avenue, collided with an other motorized rider who was also heading east. The 24-year-old rider was ejected and suffered an arm abrasion; he was conscious. Two occupants in the car were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, police recorded passing too closely and following too closely by the drivers. Impact was to the car’s right rear; the rider’s vehicle showed left front impact. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Pickup driver hits scooter rider on Seneca▸Sep 3 - A pickup driver hit a 24-year-old man on a standing scooter at Seneca Avenue and Harman Street in Queens. He suffered an arm injury. Police recorded traffic control disregarded.
The driver of a pickup hit a man riding a standing scooter in the intersection of Seneca Avenue and Harman Street in Queens at about 7:45 a.m. on Sept. 3, 2025. The 24-year-old scooter rider suffered a shoulder and upper-arm injury and was reported conscious with an abrasion. According to the police report, officers recorded Traffic Control Disregarded. The pickup's right front bumper was marked as the point of impact. The scooter was listed with no damage. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash occurred in ZIP code 11385.
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Pickup driver turned left, hit woman▸Aug 30 - A pickup driver turned left from Fresh Pond Road onto Metropolitan Ave and hit a 21-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. She fell and suffered a lower-leg injury. Police cited driver inexperience and failure to yield.
The driver of a RAM pickup made a left turn from Fresh Pond Road onto Metropolitan Avenue and struck a 21-year-old pedestrian. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inexperience" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded that the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver turned. The woman suffered a lower-leg injury (knee/lower leg/foot) and was listed in shock. The driver was licensed. The pickup showed no reported damage. No other vehicle-occupant injuries were specified in the report.
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SUV strikes pedestrian on Flushing Avenue▸Aug 25 - An eastbound SUV hit a man on Flushing Avenue near 61-10. The front end took the blow. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and abrasions. He was conscious. The driver stayed. Another occupant listed, injuries unclear.
According to the police report, an eastbound 2012 Jeep SUV traveling straight struck a 42-year-old male pedestrian near 61-10 Flushing Ave in Queens. The SUV’s center front end was the point of impact and damage. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and abrasion and was conscious. The report lists injuries for two vehicle occupants as unspecified. Contributing factors are recorded as Unspecified for all parties, offering no stated cause. The data places the pedestrian “Not at Intersection” and “Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk.” The driver was licensed and remained on scene. No specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed are cited in the report.
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Permit-driver Audi hits 37-year-old pedestrian▸Aug 24 - The driver of a northbound Audi struck a 37-year-old man crossing St. Nicholas Avenue. He suffered lower-leg trauma and internal pain. Police recorded pedestrian confusion and crossing against the signal. The driver held a permit.
A driver of a northbound 2022 Audi sedan struck a 37-year-old man on St. Nicholas Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was conscious and complained of internal pain. He suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. The driver was the sole occupant and was unhurt. According to the police report, "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" was listed as the contributing factor and the pedestrian was "Crossing Against Signal." No driver errors were recorded in the data. The driver held only a permit. Point of impact and damage were the vehicle's left front quarter panel.
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Alcohol crash injures teen passengers▸Aug 24 - Eastbound SUV hit on Union Turnpike. Parked cars clipped. Teen riders hurt. Front passenger hurt. Two drivers involved. Police flag alcohol. Metal, glass, and sirens on 88th Street.
An eastbound Mercedes SUV going straight on Union Turnpike at 88th Street struck a westbound Jeep SUV and also clipped parked vehicles. A 16-year-old rear passenger, a 15-year-old rear passenger, a 50-year-old front passenger, and a 55-year-old driver were injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Alcohol Involvement.” The data list no rider or pedestrian errors. The record shows multiple vehicles with right‑front impacts and parked cars hit, marking poor driver control consistent with the cited alcohol involvement. No helmet or signal issues are noted in the report.
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Distracted Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Grand▸Aug 24 - A sedan hit a southbound cyclist on Grand Ave near the Queens Midtown Expressway. The 50-year-old man was ejected, semiconscious with head trauma and minor bleeding. Police cited driver inattention.
According to the police report, contributing factors included "Driver Inattention/Distraction." A sedan and a bicycle collided on Grand Ave at the Queens Midtown Expressway in Queens. The bicyclist, a 50-year-old man, was ejected and found semiconscious with a head injury and minor bleeding. Police data also lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" for the bicyclist after the driver factor. The sedan was traveling east; the bicycle was traveling south. Both were reported as going straight ahead. The sedan's point of impact is recorded as the left side doors, and the report records Driver Inattention/Distraction for the sedan's driver.
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Distracted driver injures woman in Queens▸Aug 23 - A sedan ran east on Cooper Ave. The front end hit. A 57-year-old driver was hurt in the chest. Shock set in. The scene sat in Queens silence. Distraction did the damage. Streets bear the weight.
A 2019 Acura sedan traveling east struck with a center front-end impact near 80-00 Cooper Ave in Queens. One 57-year-old female driver was injured with chest trauma. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data flags driver inattention and distraction for both the driver and registrant. No other road users are listed as struck, but the crash shows front-end damage and an injured occupant. This is another case where driver inattention turns motion into harm on a neighborhood street.
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Driver backs into parked SUV in Maspeth▸Aug 21 - SUV reversed and slammed a parked car on 80th Street in Queens. The back end hit. Three occupants hurt. The street bore the impact. Backing Unsafely led the crash.
A vehicle reversed southeast on 80th Street near 60-12 and struck a parked 2017 Honda SUV. Three people were injured, including a 75-year-old male driver listed in shock and two occupants with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the primary contributing factor was “Backing Unsafely.” The data shows the reversing vehicle’s point of impact at the center back end, with the parked SUV hit at the center front end. Driver error is clear: Backing Unsafely appears for all listed persons and in the vehicle’s pre-crash action as Backing. No other contributing factors are documented beyond “Unspecified.”
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Unlicensed motorcyclist hit by northbound sedan▸Aug 21 - Northbound Chevy struck a southbound motorcycle in Maspeth. The bike was demolished. The rider, 43, was injured and partially ejected. A parked Audi took a glancing hit. Police cite driver inexperience.
A northbound 2024 Chevy sedan hit a southbound 2024 JIAJU motorcycle near 59-12 61 St in Queens. The motorcycle was demolished. The 43-year-old male rider was injured and partially ejected. A parked 2007 Audi sedan was also struck on the left rear. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inexperience.” The crash data lists the motorcycle operator as unlicensed. The report shows the Chevy’s center front end as the point of impact and notes damage consistent with a frontal strike. The motorcycle rider’s helmet status appears only as a data field label and is not cited as a cause in the report.
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Pickup U-turn slams northbound moped▸Aug 18 - On Fresh Pond Road at Linden, a southbound pickup swung a U-turn into a northbound moped. The rider was ejected and hurt. Metal wins. Flesh pays.
A southbound Ford pickup making a U-turn on Fresh Pond Road at Linden Street struck a northbound moped. The moped rider, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and injured. According to the police report “pre crash: Making U Turn” for the pickup and “Going Straight Ahead” for the moped. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The pickup’s point of impact was the right front quarter panel; the moped’s was the center front end. Driver actions placed a turning truck across a through rider’s path on a busy Queens corridor. No other contributing factors were recorded in the data.
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SUV turns into cyclist on Woodward▸Aug 17 - An SUV cut left on Woodward and met a bike. Metal swung. A rider went down. She bled at the knee and stayed conscious. The driver sat belted and unhurt. Sirens filled Ridgewood air.
A westbound SUV making a left turn on Woodward Ave at Troutman St collided with a westbound bicyclist. The cyclist, a 31-year-old woman, suffered a knee and lower-leg injury and remained conscious. The SUV driver, a 48-year-old man, was uninjured. According to the police report, the sole listed factor was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The SUV’s action—turning left across the cyclist’s path—created the conflict that led to impact at the SUV’s left-side doors and the bike’s front end. The cyclist was reported with “Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist)” after the driver’s turning movement is noted. This crash underscores how a left-turning SUV can endanger a person on a bike moving straight.
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Honda Driver T-bones Toyota; Teen Hurt▸Aug 17 - A northbound Honda driver struck the right side of a southbound Toyota at 63 Ave and 82 Pl in Queens. The Toyota’s 27-year-old driver suffered neck injury and whiplash; a 14-year-old rear passenger was injured. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded and Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of a northbound Honda struck the right-side doors of a southbound Toyota at 63 Ave and 82 Pl in Queens. The Toyota’s 27-year-old driver suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. A 14-year-old left rear passenger was also injured. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded those driver errors for the crash. The Honda’s center-front end struck the Toyota’s right-side doors; vehicle damage entries list center-front and right-side-door damage consistent with that impact. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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SUV clips cyclist on Himrod Street▸Aug 14 - An SUV cut too close and hit a northbound cyclist on Himrod Street. The rider went down, hurt and in shock. Police list distraction and close passing. Queens pavement took the blow. The SUV rolled on with no damage.
A northbound SUV struck a northbound bicyclist near 1718 Himrod St in Queens. The cyclist suffered back pain and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Passing Too Closely.” These driver errors put the rider on the ground. Vehicle data show a left front bumper impact to the SUV and a rear impact to the bike. The SUV had no reported damage; the cyclist was injured. The report also notes the cyclist wore a helmet, but that detail comes after the driver’s failures listed by police.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
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BMW turning left hits woman pedestrian▸Aug 11 - A BMW turned left on Cypress and struck a woman in the crosswalk. She crossed with the signal. The car’s nose took her down. She was hurt and conscious. Failure to yield in broad daylight on Palmetto’s corner.
A BMW sedan making a left at Cypress Ave and Palmetto St struck a pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The woman suffered a back injury and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, consistent with a left-turn hit. The data also lists “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,” but the pedestrian was in the crosswalk with the signal. Driver errors led. This was in Queens, within the 104th Precinct, at 12:50 p.m.
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Dump Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on LIE▸Aug 11 - A westbound dump truck rear-ended a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Two women in the sedan were injured; a 29-year-old front passenger suffered crush injuries and the 42-year-old driver suffered back injuries.
A westbound dump truck struck the center back end of a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. Two sedan occupants were injured: a 29-year-old front passenger with crush injuries and a 42-year-old driver with back injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Traffic Control Disregarded,” “Unsafe Lane Changing,” and “Oversized Vehicle.” The sedan showed left rear bumper damage; the truck had center front-end damage consistent with a rear impact. Police listed the driver errors above. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported; the sedan passengers bore the harm.
Sep 8 - Three eastbound drivers collided on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. Rear impacts followed. Two women riding in back seats suffered whiplash. Police recorded Following Too Closely by the drivers.
Three eastbound drivers collided near 53-38 Metropolitan Ave in Queens. Police list a sedan, a pickup, and another sedan. A 42-year-old woman riding in the right rear seat reported neck whiplash. A 60-year-old woman in the left rear seat reported back whiplash. According to the police report, all drivers were going straight and the impacts included rear damage to two vehicles and front-end damage to one. Police recorded Following Too Closely by the drivers as the contributing factor across the crash. The drivers were listed as licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Unsafe speed at Forest and Catalpa injures two▸Sep 7 - Two drivers in sedans collided at Forest and Catalpa in Queens. A 24-year-old driver suffered head and crush wounds. A 75-year-old front passenger was hurt. Police recorded unsafe speed. Two parked cars were damaged.
Two drivers in sedans collided at Forest Ave and Catalpa Ave in Queens around midday. A 24-year-old male driver suffered head and crush injuries. A 75-year-old female front passenger was also hurt. The crash damaged two parked sedans. According to the police report, “Unsafe Speed” was a contributing factor. Police recorded both drivers as going straight ahead before impact. Points of impact show front-end damage to one sedan and right-side damage to the other. The record lists one driver as injured and another with unspecified injuries. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were reported.
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Driver passes too close, injures rider on Myrtle▸Sep 6 - On Myrtle at Seneca in Queens, a driver in a convertible passed too close and hit an other‑motorized rider. The rider was ejected and injured his arm. Police recorded passing too closely and following too closely.
A driver in a convertible, traveling east on Myrtle Avenue at Seneca Avenue, collided with an other motorized rider who was also heading east. The 24-year-old rider was ejected and suffered an arm abrasion; he was conscious. Two occupants in the car were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, police recorded passing too closely and following too closely by the drivers. Impact was to the car’s right rear; the rider’s vehicle showed left front impact. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Pickup driver hits scooter rider on Seneca▸Sep 3 - A pickup driver hit a 24-year-old man on a standing scooter at Seneca Avenue and Harman Street in Queens. He suffered an arm injury. Police recorded traffic control disregarded.
The driver of a pickup hit a man riding a standing scooter in the intersection of Seneca Avenue and Harman Street in Queens at about 7:45 a.m. on Sept. 3, 2025. The 24-year-old scooter rider suffered a shoulder and upper-arm injury and was reported conscious with an abrasion. According to the police report, officers recorded Traffic Control Disregarded. The pickup's right front bumper was marked as the point of impact. The scooter was listed with no damage. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash occurred in ZIP code 11385.
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Pickup driver turned left, hit woman▸Aug 30 - A pickup driver turned left from Fresh Pond Road onto Metropolitan Ave and hit a 21-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. She fell and suffered a lower-leg injury. Police cited driver inexperience and failure to yield.
The driver of a RAM pickup made a left turn from Fresh Pond Road onto Metropolitan Avenue and struck a 21-year-old pedestrian. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inexperience" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded that the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver turned. The woman suffered a lower-leg injury (knee/lower leg/foot) and was listed in shock. The driver was licensed. The pickup showed no reported damage. No other vehicle-occupant injuries were specified in the report.
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SUV strikes pedestrian on Flushing Avenue▸Aug 25 - An eastbound SUV hit a man on Flushing Avenue near 61-10. The front end took the blow. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and abrasions. He was conscious. The driver stayed. Another occupant listed, injuries unclear.
According to the police report, an eastbound 2012 Jeep SUV traveling straight struck a 42-year-old male pedestrian near 61-10 Flushing Ave in Queens. The SUV’s center front end was the point of impact and damage. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and abrasion and was conscious. The report lists injuries for two vehicle occupants as unspecified. Contributing factors are recorded as Unspecified for all parties, offering no stated cause. The data places the pedestrian “Not at Intersection” and “Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk.” The driver was licensed and remained on scene. No specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed are cited in the report.
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Permit-driver Audi hits 37-year-old pedestrian▸Aug 24 - The driver of a northbound Audi struck a 37-year-old man crossing St. Nicholas Avenue. He suffered lower-leg trauma and internal pain. Police recorded pedestrian confusion and crossing against the signal. The driver held a permit.
A driver of a northbound 2022 Audi sedan struck a 37-year-old man on St. Nicholas Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was conscious and complained of internal pain. He suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. The driver was the sole occupant and was unhurt. According to the police report, "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" was listed as the contributing factor and the pedestrian was "Crossing Against Signal." No driver errors were recorded in the data. The driver held only a permit. Point of impact and damage were the vehicle's left front quarter panel.
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Alcohol crash injures teen passengers▸Aug 24 - Eastbound SUV hit on Union Turnpike. Parked cars clipped. Teen riders hurt. Front passenger hurt. Two drivers involved. Police flag alcohol. Metal, glass, and sirens on 88th Street.
An eastbound Mercedes SUV going straight on Union Turnpike at 88th Street struck a westbound Jeep SUV and also clipped parked vehicles. A 16-year-old rear passenger, a 15-year-old rear passenger, a 50-year-old front passenger, and a 55-year-old driver were injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Alcohol Involvement.” The data list no rider or pedestrian errors. The record shows multiple vehicles with right‑front impacts and parked cars hit, marking poor driver control consistent with the cited alcohol involvement. No helmet or signal issues are noted in the report.
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Distracted Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Grand▸Aug 24 - A sedan hit a southbound cyclist on Grand Ave near the Queens Midtown Expressway. The 50-year-old man was ejected, semiconscious with head trauma and minor bleeding. Police cited driver inattention.
According to the police report, contributing factors included "Driver Inattention/Distraction." A sedan and a bicycle collided on Grand Ave at the Queens Midtown Expressway in Queens. The bicyclist, a 50-year-old man, was ejected and found semiconscious with a head injury and minor bleeding. Police data also lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" for the bicyclist after the driver factor. The sedan was traveling east; the bicycle was traveling south. Both were reported as going straight ahead. The sedan's point of impact is recorded as the left side doors, and the report records Driver Inattention/Distraction for the sedan's driver.
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Distracted driver injures woman in Queens▸Aug 23 - A sedan ran east on Cooper Ave. The front end hit. A 57-year-old driver was hurt in the chest. Shock set in. The scene sat in Queens silence. Distraction did the damage. Streets bear the weight.
A 2019 Acura sedan traveling east struck with a center front-end impact near 80-00 Cooper Ave in Queens. One 57-year-old female driver was injured with chest trauma. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data flags driver inattention and distraction for both the driver and registrant. No other road users are listed as struck, but the crash shows front-end damage and an injured occupant. This is another case where driver inattention turns motion into harm on a neighborhood street.
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Driver backs into parked SUV in Maspeth▸Aug 21 - SUV reversed and slammed a parked car on 80th Street in Queens. The back end hit. Three occupants hurt. The street bore the impact. Backing Unsafely led the crash.
A vehicle reversed southeast on 80th Street near 60-12 and struck a parked 2017 Honda SUV. Three people were injured, including a 75-year-old male driver listed in shock and two occupants with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the primary contributing factor was “Backing Unsafely.” The data shows the reversing vehicle’s point of impact at the center back end, with the parked SUV hit at the center front end. Driver error is clear: Backing Unsafely appears for all listed persons and in the vehicle’s pre-crash action as Backing. No other contributing factors are documented beyond “Unspecified.”
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Unlicensed motorcyclist hit by northbound sedan▸Aug 21 - Northbound Chevy struck a southbound motorcycle in Maspeth. The bike was demolished. The rider, 43, was injured and partially ejected. A parked Audi took a glancing hit. Police cite driver inexperience.
A northbound 2024 Chevy sedan hit a southbound 2024 JIAJU motorcycle near 59-12 61 St in Queens. The motorcycle was demolished. The 43-year-old male rider was injured and partially ejected. A parked 2007 Audi sedan was also struck on the left rear. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inexperience.” The crash data lists the motorcycle operator as unlicensed. The report shows the Chevy’s center front end as the point of impact and notes damage consistent with a frontal strike. The motorcycle rider’s helmet status appears only as a data field label and is not cited as a cause in the report.
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Pickup U-turn slams northbound moped▸Aug 18 - On Fresh Pond Road at Linden, a southbound pickup swung a U-turn into a northbound moped. The rider was ejected and hurt. Metal wins. Flesh pays.
A southbound Ford pickup making a U-turn on Fresh Pond Road at Linden Street struck a northbound moped. The moped rider, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and injured. According to the police report “pre crash: Making U Turn” for the pickup and “Going Straight Ahead” for the moped. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The pickup’s point of impact was the right front quarter panel; the moped’s was the center front end. Driver actions placed a turning truck across a through rider’s path on a busy Queens corridor. No other contributing factors were recorded in the data.
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SUV turns into cyclist on Woodward▸Aug 17 - An SUV cut left on Woodward and met a bike. Metal swung. A rider went down. She bled at the knee and stayed conscious. The driver sat belted and unhurt. Sirens filled Ridgewood air.
A westbound SUV making a left turn on Woodward Ave at Troutman St collided with a westbound bicyclist. The cyclist, a 31-year-old woman, suffered a knee and lower-leg injury and remained conscious. The SUV driver, a 48-year-old man, was uninjured. According to the police report, the sole listed factor was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The SUV’s action—turning left across the cyclist’s path—created the conflict that led to impact at the SUV’s left-side doors and the bike’s front end. The cyclist was reported with “Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist)” after the driver’s turning movement is noted. This crash underscores how a left-turning SUV can endanger a person on a bike moving straight.
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Honda Driver T-bones Toyota; Teen Hurt▸Aug 17 - A northbound Honda driver struck the right side of a southbound Toyota at 63 Ave and 82 Pl in Queens. The Toyota’s 27-year-old driver suffered neck injury and whiplash; a 14-year-old rear passenger was injured. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded and Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of a northbound Honda struck the right-side doors of a southbound Toyota at 63 Ave and 82 Pl in Queens. The Toyota’s 27-year-old driver suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. A 14-year-old left rear passenger was also injured. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded those driver errors for the crash. The Honda’s center-front end struck the Toyota’s right-side doors; vehicle damage entries list center-front and right-side-door damage consistent with that impact. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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SUV clips cyclist on Himrod Street▸Aug 14 - An SUV cut too close and hit a northbound cyclist on Himrod Street. The rider went down, hurt and in shock. Police list distraction and close passing. Queens pavement took the blow. The SUV rolled on with no damage.
A northbound SUV struck a northbound bicyclist near 1718 Himrod St in Queens. The cyclist suffered back pain and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Passing Too Closely.” These driver errors put the rider on the ground. Vehicle data show a left front bumper impact to the SUV and a rear impact to the bike. The SUV had no reported damage; the cyclist was injured. The report also notes the cyclist wore a helmet, but that detail comes after the driver’s failures listed by police.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
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BMW turning left hits woman pedestrian▸Aug 11 - A BMW turned left on Cypress and struck a woman in the crosswalk. She crossed with the signal. The car’s nose took her down. She was hurt and conscious. Failure to yield in broad daylight on Palmetto’s corner.
A BMW sedan making a left at Cypress Ave and Palmetto St struck a pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The woman suffered a back injury and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, consistent with a left-turn hit. The data also lists “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,” but the pedestrian was in the crosswalk with the signal. Driver errors led. This was in Queens, within the 104th Precinct, at 12:50 p.m.
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Dump Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on LIE▸Aug 11 - A westbound dump truck rear-ended a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Two women in the sedan were injured; a 29-year-old front passenger suffered crush injuries and the 42-year-old driver suffered back injuries.
A westbound dump truck struck the center back end of a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. Two sedan occupants were injured: a 29-year-old front passenger with crush injuries and a 42-year-old driver with back injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Traffic Control Disregarded,” “Unsafe Lane Changing,” and “Oversized Vehicle.” The sedan showed left rear bumper damage; the truck had center front-end damage consistent with a rear impact. Police listed the driver errors above. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported; the sedan passengers bore the harm.
Sep 7 - Two drivers in sedans collided at Forest and Catalpa in Queens. A 24-year-old driver suffered head and crush wounds. A 75-year-old front passenger was hurt. Police recorded unsafe speed. Two parked cars were damaged.
Two drivers in sedans collided at Forest Ave and Catalpa Ave in Queens around midday. A 24-year-old male driver suffered head and crush injuries. A 75-year-old female front passenger was also hurt. The crash damaged two parked sedans. According to the police report, “Unsafe Speed” was a contributing factor. Police recorded both drivers as going straight ahead before impact. Points of impact show front-end damage to one sedan and right-side damage to the other. The record lists one driver as injured and another with unspecified injuries. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were reported.
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Driver passes too close, injures rider on Myrtle▸Sep 6 - On Myrtle at Seneca in Queens, a driver in a convertible passed too close and hit an other‑motorized rider. The rider was ejected and injured his arm. Police recorded passing too closely and following too closely.
A driver in a convertible, traveling east on Myrtle Avenue at Seneca Avenue, collided with an other motorized rider who was also heading east. The 24-year-old rider was ejected and suffered an arm abrasion; he was conscious. Two occupants in the car were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, police recorded passing too closely and following too closely by the drivers. Impact was to the car’s right rear; the rider’s vehicle showed left front impact. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Pickup driver hits scooter rider on Seneca▸Sep 3 - A pickup driver hit a 24-year-old man on a standing scooter at Seneca Avenue and Harman Street in Queens. He suffered an arm injury. Police recorded traffic control disregarded.
The driver of a pickup hit a man riding a standing scooter in the intersection of Seneca Avenue and Harman Street in Queens at about 7:45 a.m. on Sept. 3, 2025. The 24-year-old scooter rider suffered a shoulder and upper-arm injury and was reported conscious with an abrasion. According to the police report, officers recorded Traffic Control Disregarded. The pickup's right front bumper was marked as the point of impact. The scooter was listed with no damage. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash occurred in ZIP code 11385.
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Pickup driver turned left, hit woman▸Aug 30 - A pickup driver turned left from Fresh Pond Road onto Metropolitan Ave and hit a 21-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. She fell and suffered a lower-leg injury. Police cited driver inexperience and failure to yield.
The driver of a RAM pickup made a left turn from Fresh Pond Road onto Metropolitan Avenue and struck a 21-year-old pedestrian. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inexperience" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded that the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver turned. The woman suffered a lower-leg injury (knee/lower leg/foot) and was listed in shock. The driver was licensed. The pickup showed no reported damage. No other vehicle-occupant injuries were specified in the report.
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SUV strikes pedestrian on Flushing Avenue▸Aug 25 - An eastbound SUV hit a man on Flushing Avenue near 61-10. The front end took the blow. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and abrasions. He was conscious. The driver stayed. Another occupant listed, injuries unclear.
According to the police report, an eastbound 2012 Jeep SUV traveling straight struck a 42-year-old male pedestrian near 61-10 Flushing Ave in Queens. The SUV’s center front end was the point of impact and damage. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and abrasion and was conscious. The report lists injuries for two vehicle occupants as unspecified. Contributing factors are recorded as Unspecified for all parties, offering no stated cause. The data places the pedestrian “Not at Intersection” and “Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk.” The driver was licensed and remained on scene. No specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed are cited in the report.
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Permit-driver Audi hits 37-year-old pedestrian▸Aug 24 - The driver of a northbound Audi struck a 37-year-old man crossing St. Nicholas Avenue. He suffered lower-leg trauma and internal pain. Police recorded pedestrian confusion and crossing against the signal. The driver held a permit.
A driver of a northbound 2022 Audi sedan struck a 37-year-old man on St. Nicholas Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was conscious and complained of internal pain. He suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. The driver was the sole occupant and was unhurt. According to the police report, "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" was listed as the contributing factor and the pedestrian was "Crossing Against Signal." No driver errors were recorded in the data. The driver held only a permit. Point of impact and damage were the vehicle's left front quarter panel.
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Alcohol crash injures teen passengers▸Aug 24 - Eastbound SUV hit on Union Turnpike. Parked cars clipped. Teen riders hurt. Front passenger hurt. Two drivers involved. Police flag alcohol. Metal, glass, and sirens on 88th Street.
An eastbound Mercedes SUV going straight on Union Turnpike at 88th Street struck a westbound Jeep SUV and also clipped parked vehicles. A 16-year-old rear passenger, a 15-year-old rear passenger, a 50-year-old front passenger, and a 55-year-old driver were injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Alcohol Involvement.” The data list no rider or pedestrian errors. The record shows multiple vehicles with right‑front impacts and parked cars hit, marking poor driver control consistent with the cited alcohol involvement. No helmet or signal issues are noted in the report.
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Distracted Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Grand▸Aug 24 - A sedan hit a southbound cyclist on Grand Ave near the Queens Midtown Expressway. The 50-year-old man was ejected, semiconscious with head trauma and minor bleeding. Police cited driver inattention.
According to the police report, contributing factors included "Driver Inattention/Distraction." A sedan and a bicycle collided on Grand Ave at the Queens Midtown Expressway in Queens. The bicyclist, a 50-year-old man, was ejected and found semiconscious with a head injury and minor bleeding. Police data also lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" for the bicyclist after the driver factor. The sedan was traveling east; the bicycle was traveling south. Both were reported as going straight ahead. The sedan's point of impact is recorded as the left side doors, and the report records Driver Inattention/Distraction for the sedan's driver.
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Distracted driver injures woman in Queens▸Aug 23 - A sedan ran east on Cooper Ave. The front end hit. A 57-year-old driver was hurt in the chest. Shock set in. The scene sat in Queens silence. Distraction did the damage. Streets bear the weight.
A 2019 Acura sedan traveling east struck with a center front-end impact near 80-00 Cooper Ave in Queens. One 57-year-old female driver was injured with chest trauma. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data flags driver inattention and distraction for both the driver and registrant. No other road users are listed as struck, but the crash shows front-end damage and an injured occupant. This is another case where driver inattention turns motion into harm on a neighborhood street.
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Driver backs into parked SUV in Maspeth▸Aug 21 - SUV reversed and slammed a parked car on 80th Street in Queens. The back end hit. Three occupants hurt. The street bore the impact. Backing Unsafely led the crash.
A vehicle reversed southeast on 80th Street near 60-12 and struck a parked 2017 Honda SUV. Three people were injured, including a 75-year-old male driver listed in shock and two occupants with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the primary contributing factor was “Backing Unsafely.” The data shows the reversing vehicle’s point of impact at the center back end, with the parked SUV hit at the center front end. Driver error is clear: Backing Unsafely appears for all listed persons and in the vehicle’s pre-crash action as Backing. No other contributing factors are documented beyond “Unspecified.”
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Unlicensed motorcyclist hit by northbound sedan▸Aug 21 - Northbound Chevy struck a southbound motorcycle in Maspeth. The bike was demolished. The rider, 43, was injured and partially ejected. A parked Audi took a glancing hit. Police cite driver inexperience.
A northbound 2024 Chevy sedan hit a southbound 2024 JIAJU motorcycle near 59-12 61 St in Queens. The motorcycle was demolished. The 43-year-old male rider was injured and partially ejected. A parked 2007 Audi sedan was also struck on the left rear. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inexperience.” The crash data lists the motorcycle operator as unlicensed. The report shows the Chevy’s center front end as the point of impact and notes damage consistent with a frontal strike. The motorcycle rider’s helmet status appears only as a data field label and is not cited as a cause in the report.
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Pickup U-turn slams northbound moped▸Aug 18 - On Fresh Pond Road at Linden, a southbound pickup swung a U-turn into a northbound moped. The rider was ejected and hurt. Metal wins. Flesh pays.
A southbound Ford pickup making a U-turn on Fresh Pond Road at Linden Street struck a northbound moped. The moped rider, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and injured. According to the police report “pre crash: Making U Turn” for the pickup and “Going Straight Ahead” for the moped. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The pickup’s point of impact was the right front quarter panel; the moped’s was the center front end. Driver actions placed a turning truck across a through rider’s path on a busy Queens corridor. No other contributing factors were recorded in the data.
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SUV turns into cyclist on Woodward▸Aug 17 - An SUV cut left on Woodward and met a bike. Metal swung. A rider went down. She bled at the knee and stayed conscious. The driver sat belted and unhurt. Sirens filled Ridgewood air.
A westbound SUV making a left turn on Woodward Ave at Troutman St collided with a westbound bicyclist. The cyclist, a 31-year-old woman, suffered a knee and lower-leg injury and remained conscious. The SUV driver, a 48-year-old man, was uninjured. According to the police report, the sole listed factor was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The SUV’s action—turning left across the cyclist’s path—created the conflict that led to impact at the SUV’s left-side doors and the bike’s front end. The cyclist was reported with “Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist)” after the driver’s turning movement is noted. This crash underscores how a left-turning SUV can endanger a person on a bike moving straight.
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Honda Driver T-bones Toyota; Teen Hurt▸Aug 17 - A northbound Honda driver struck the right side of a southbound Toyota at 63 Ave and 82 Pl in Queens. The Toyota’s 27-year-old driver suffered neck injury and whiplash; a 14-year-old rear passenger was injured. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded and Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of a northbound Honda struck the right-side doors of a southbound Toyota at 63 Ave and 82 Pl in Queens. The Toyota’s 27-year-old driver suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. A 14-year-old left rear passenger was also injured. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded those driver errors for the crash. The Honda’s center-front end struck the Toyota’s right-side doors; vehicle damage entries list center-front and right-side-door damage consistent with that impact. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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SUV clips cyclist on Himrod Street▸Aug 14 - An SUV cut too close and hit a northbound cyclist on Himrod Street. The rider went down, hurt and in shock. Police list distraction and close passing. Queens pavement took the blow. The SUV rolled on with no damage.
A northbound SUV struck a northbound bicyclist near 1718 Himrod St in Queens. The cyclist suffered back pain and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Passing Too Closely.” These driver errors put the rider on the ground. Vehicle data show a left front bumper impact to the SUV and a rear impact to the bike. The SUV had no reported damage; the cyclist was injured. The report also notes the cyclist wore a helmet, but that detail comes after the driver’s failures listed by police.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
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BMW turning left hits woman pedestrian▸Aug 11 - A BMW turned left on Cypress and struck a woman in the crosswalk. She crossed with the signal. The car’s nose took her down. She was hurt and conscious. Failure to yield in broad daylight on Palmetto’s corner.
A BMW sedan making a left at Cypress Ave and Palmetto St struck a pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The woman suffered a back injury and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, consistent with a left-turn hit. The data also lists “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,” but the pedestrian was in the crosswalk with the signal. Driver errors led. This was in Queens, within the 104th Precinct, at 12:50 p.m.
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Dump Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on LIE▸Aug 11 - A westbound dump truck rear-ended a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Two women in the sedan were injured; a 29-year-old front passenger suffered crush injuries and the 42-year-old driver suffered back injuries.
A westbound dump truck struck the center back end of a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. Two sedan occupants were injured: a 29-year-old front passenger with crush injuries and a 42-year-old driver with back injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Traffic Control Disregarded,” “Unsafe Lane Changing,” and “Oversized Vehicle.” The sedan showed left rear bumper damage; the truck had center front-end damage consistent with a rear impact. Police listed the driver errors above. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported; the sedan passengers bore the harm.
Sep 6 - On Myrtle at Seneca in Queens, a driver in a convertible passed too close and hit an other‑motorized rider. The rider was ejected and injured his arm. Police recorded passing too closely and following too closely.
A driver in a convertible, traveling east on Myrtle Avenue at Seneca Avenue, collided with an other motorized rider who was also heading east. The 24-year-old rider was ejected and suffered an arm abrasion; he was conscious. Two occupants in the car were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, police recorded passing too closely and following too closely by the drivers. Impact was to the car’s right rear; the rider’s vehicle showed left front impact. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Pickup driver hits scooter rider on Seneca▸Sep 3 - A pickup driver hit a 24-year-old man on a standing scooter at Seneca Avenue and Harman Street in Queens. He suffered an arm injury. Police recorded traffic control disregarded.
The driver of a pickup hit a man riding a standing scooter in the intersection of Seneca Avenue and Harman Street in Queens at about 7:45 a.m. on Sept. 3, 2025. The 24-year-old scooter rider suffered a shoulder and upper-arm injury and was reported conscious with an abrasion. According to the police report, officers recorded Traffic Control Disregarded. The pickup's right front bumper was marked as the point of impact. The scooter was listed with no damage. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash occurred in ZIP code 11385.
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Pickup driver turned left, hit woman▸Aug 30 - A pickup driver turned left from Fresh Pond Road onto Metropolitan Ave and hit a 21-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. She fell and suffered a lower-leg injury. Police cited driver inexperience and failure to yield.
The driver of a RAM pickup made a left turn from Fresh Pond Road onto Metropolitan Avenue and struck a 21-year-old pedestrian. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inexperience" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded that the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver turned. The woman suffered a lower-leg injury (knee/lower leg/foot) and was listed in shock. The driver was licensed. The pickup showed no reported damage. No other vehicle-occupant injuries were specified in the report.
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SUV strikes pedestrian on Flushing Avenue▸Aug 25 - An eastbound SUV hit a man on Flushing Avenue near 61-10. The front end took the blow. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and abrasions. He was conscious. The driver stayed. Another occupant listed, injuries unclear.
According to the police report, an eastbound 2012 Jeep SUV traveling straight struck a 42-year-old male pedestrian near 61-10 Flushing Ave in Queens. The SUV’s center front end was the point of impact and damage. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and abrasion and was conscious. The report lists injuries for two vehicle occupants as unspecified. Contributing factors are recorded as Unspecified for all parties, offering no stated cause. The data places the pedestrian “Not at Intersection” and “Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk.” The driver was licensed and remained on scene. No specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed are cited in the report.
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Permit-driver Audi hits 37-year-old pedestrian▸Aug 24 - The driver of a northbound Audi struck a 37-year-old man crossing St. Nicholas Avenue. He suffered lower-leg trauma and internal pain. Police recorded pedestrian confusion and crossing against the signal. The driver held a permit.
A driver of a northbound 2022 Audi sedan struck a 37-year-old man on St. Nicholas Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was conscious and complained of internal pain. He suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. The driver was the sole occupant and was unhurt. According to the police report, "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" was listed as the contributing factor and the pedestrian was "Crossing Against Signal." No driver errors were recorded in the data. The driver held only a permit. Point of impact and damage were the vehicle's left front quarter panel.
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Alcohol crash injures teen passengers▸Aug 24 - Eastbound SUV hit on Union Turnpike. Parked cars clipped. Teen riders hurt. Front passenger hurt. Two drivers involved. Police flag alcohol. Metal, glass, and sirens on 88th Street.
An eastbound Mercedes SUV going straight on Union Turnpike at 88th Street struck a westbound Jeep SUV and also clipped parked vehicles. A 16-year-old rear passenger, a 15-year-old rear passenger, a 50-year-old front passenger, and a 55-year-old driver were injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Alcohol Involvement.” The data list no rider or pedestrian errors. The record shows multiple vehicles with right‑front impacts and parked cars hit, marking poor driver control consistent with the cited alcohol involvement. No helmet or signal issues are noted in the report.
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Distracted Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Grand▸Aug 24 - A sedan hit a southbound cyclist on Grand Ave near the Queens Midtown Expressway. The 50-year-old man was ejected, semiconscious with head trauma and minor bleeding. Police cited driver inattention.
According to the police report, contributing factors included "Driver Inattention/Distraction." A sedan and a bicycle collided on Grand Ave at the Queens Midtown Expressway in Queens. The bicyclist, a 50-year-old man, was ejected and found semiconscious with a head injury and minor bleeding. Police data also lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" for the bicyclist after the driver factor. The sedan was traveling east; the bicycle was traveling south. Both were reported as going straight ahead. The sedan's point of impact is recorded as the left side doors, and the report records Driver Inattention/Distraction for the sedan's driver.
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Distracted driver injures woman in Queens▸Aug 23 - A sedan ran east on Cooper Ave. The front end hit. A 57-year-old driver was hurt in the chest. Shock set in. The scene sat in Queens silence. Distraction did the damage. Streets bear the weight.
A 2019 Acura sedan traveling east struck with a center front-end impact near 80-00 Cooper Ave in Queens. One 57-year-old female driver was injured with chest trauma. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data flags driver inattention and distraction for both the driver and registrant. No other road users are listed as struck, but the crash shows front-end damage and an injured occupant. This is another case where driver inattention turns motion into harm on a neighborhood street.
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Driver backs into parked SUV in Maspeth▸Aug 21 - SUV reversed and slammed a parked car on 80th Street in Queens. The back end hit. Three occupants hurt. The street bore the impact. Backing Unsafely led the crash.
A vehicle reversed southeast on 80th Street near 60-12 and struck a parked 2017 Honda SUV. Three people were injured, including a 75-year-old male driver listed in shock and two occupants with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the primary contributing factor was “Backing Unsafely.” The data shows the reversing vehicle’s point of impact at the center back end, with the parked SUV hit at the center front end. Driver error is clear: Backing Unsafely appears for all listed persons and in the vehicle’s pre-crash action as Backing. No other contributing factors are documented beyond “Unspecified.”
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Unlicensed motorcyclist hit by northbound sedan▸Aug 21 - Northbound Chevy struck a southbound motorcycle in Maspeth. The bike was demolished. The rider, 43, was injured and partially ejected. A parked Audi took a glancing hit. Police cite driver inexperience.
A northbound 2024 Chevy sedan hit a southbound 2024 JIAJU motorcycle near 59-12 61 St in Queens. The motorcycle was demolished. The 43-year-old male rider was injured and partially ejected. A parked 2007 Audi sedan was also struck on the left rear. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inexperience.” The crash data lists the motorcycle operator as unlicensed. The report shows the Chevy’s center front end as the point of impact and notes damage consistent with a frontal strike. The motorcycle rider’s helmet status appears only as a data field label and is not cited as a cause in the report.
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Pickup U-turn slams northbound moped▸Aug 18 - On Fresh Pond Road at Linden, a southbound pickup swung a U-turn into a northbound moped. The rider was ejected and hurt. Metal wins. Flesh pays.
A southbound Ford pickup making a U-turn on Fresh Pond Road at Linden Street struck a northbound moped. The moped rider, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and injured. According to the police report “pre crash: Making U Turn” for the pickup and “Going Straight Ahead” for the moped. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The pickup’s point of impact was the right front quarter panel; the moped’s was the center front end. Driver actions placed a turning truck across a through rider’s path on a busy Queens corridor. No other contributing factors were recorded in the data.
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SUV turns into cyclist on Woodward▸Aug 17 - An SUV cut left on Woodward and met a bike. Metal swung. A rider went down. She bled at the knee and stayed conscious. The driver sat belted and unhurt. Sirens filled Ridgewood air.
A westbound SUV making a left turn on Woodward Ave at Troutman St collided with a westbound bicyclist. The cyclist, a 31-year-old woman, suffered a knee and lower-leg injury and remained conscious. The SUV driver, a 48-year-old man, was uninjured. According to the police report, the sole listed factor was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The SUV’s action—turning left across the cyclist’s path—created the conflict that led to impact at the SUV’s left-side doors and the bike’s front end. The cyclist was reported with “Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist)” after the driver’s turning movement is noted. This crash underscores how a left-turning SUV can endanger a person on a bike moving straight.
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Honda Driver T-bones Toyota; Teen Hurt▸Aug 17 - A northbound Honda driver struck the right side of a southbound Toyota at 63 Ave and 82 Pl in Queens. The Toyota’s 27-year-old driver suffered neck injury and whiplash; a 14-year-old rear passenger was injured. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded and Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of a northbound Honda struck the right-side doors of a southbound Toyota at 63 Ave and 82 Pl in Queens. The Toyota’s 27-year-old driver suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. A 14-year-old left rear passenger was also injured. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded those driver errors for the crash. The Honda’s center-front end struck the Toyota’s right-side doors; vehicle damage entries list center-front and right-side-door damage consistent with that impact. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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SUV clips cyclist on Himrod Street▸Aug 14 - An SUV cut too close and hit a northbound cyclist on Himrod Street. The rider went down, hurt and in shock. Police list distraction and close passing. Queens pavement took the blow. The SUV rolled on with no damage.
A northbound SUV struck a northbound bicyclist near 1718 Himrod St in Queens. The cyclist suffered back pain and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Passing Too Closely.” These driver errors put the rider on the ground. Vehicle data show a left front bumper impact to the SUV and a rear impact to the bike. The SUV had no reported damage; the cyclist was injured. The report also notes the cyclist wore a helmet, but that detail comes after the driver’s failures listed by police.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
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BMW turning left hits woman pedestrian▸Aug 11 - A BMW turned left on Cypress and struck a woman in the crosswalk. She crossed with the signal. The car’s nose took her down. She was hurt and conscious. Failure to yield in broad daylight on Palmetto’s corner.
A BMW sedan making a left at Cypress Ave and Palmetto St struck a pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The woman suffered a back injury and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, consistent with a left-turn hit. The data also lists “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,” but the pedestrian was in the crosswalk with the signal. Driver errors led. This was in Queens, within the 104th Precinct, at 12:50 p.m.
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Dump Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on LIE▸Aug 11 - A westbound dump truck rear-ended a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Two women in the sedan were injured; a 29-year-old front passenger suffered crush injuries and the 42-year-old driver suffered back injuries.
A westbound dump truck struck the center back end of a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. Two sedan occupants were injured: a 29-year-old front passenger with crush injuries and a 42-year-old driver with back injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Traffic Control Disregarded,” “Unsafe Lane Changing,” and “Oversized Vehicle.” The sedan showed left rear bumper damage; the truck had center front-end damage consistent with a rear impact. Police listed the driver errors above. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported; the sedan passengers bore the harm.
Sep 3 - A pickup driver hit a 24-year-old man on a standing scooter at Seneca Avenue and Harman Street in Queens. He suffered an arm injury. Police recorded traffic control disregarded.
The driver of a pickup hit a man riding a standing scooter in the intersection of Seneca Avenue and Harman Street in Queens at about 7:45 a.m. on Sept. 3, 2025. The 24-year-old scooter rider suffered a shoulder and upper-arm injury and was reported conscious with an abrasion. According to the police report, officers recorded Traffic Control Disregarded. The pickup's right front bumper was marked as the point of impact. The scooter was listed with no damage. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash occurred in ZIP code 11385.
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Pickup driver turned left, hit woman▸Aug 30 - A pickup driver turned left from Fresh Pond Road onto Metropolitan Ave and hit a 21-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. She fell and suffered a lower-leg injury. Police cited driver inexperience and failure to yield.
The driver of a RAM pickup made a left turn from Fresh Pond Road onto Metropolitan Avenue and struck a 21-year-old pedestrian. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inexperience" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded that the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver turned. The woman suffered a lower-leg injury (knee/lower leg/foot) and was listed in shock. The driver was licensed. The pickup showed no reported damage. No other vehicle-occupant injuries were specified in the report.
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SUV strikes pedestrian on Flushing Avenue▸Aug 25 - An eastbound SUV hit a man on Flushing Avenue near 61-10. The front end took the blow. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and abrasions. He was conscious. The driver stayed. Another occupant listed, injuries unclear.
According to the police report, an eastbound 2012 Jeep SUV traveling straight struck a 42-year-old male pedestrian near 61-10 Flushing Ave in Queens. The SUV’s center front end was the point of impact and damage. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and abrasion and was conscious. The report lists injuries for two vehicle occupants as unspecified. Contributing factors are recorded as Unspecified for all parties, offering no stated cause. The data places the pedestrian “Not at Intersection” and “Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk.” The driver was licensed and remained on scene. No specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed are cited in the report.
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Permit-driver Audi hits 37-year-old pedestrian▸Aug 24 - The driver of a northbound Audi struck a 37-year-old man crossing St. Nicholas Avenue. He suffered lower-leg trauma and internal pain. Police recorded pedestrian confusion and crossing against the signal. The driver held a permit.
A driver of a northbound 2022 Audi sedan struck a 37-year-old man on St. Nicholas Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was conscious and complained of internal pain. He suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. The driver was the sole occupant and was unhurt. According to the police report, "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" was listed as the contributing factor and the pedestrian was "Crossing Against Signal." No driver errors were recorded in the data. The driver held only a permit. Point of impact and damage were the vehicle's left front quarter panel.
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Alcohol crash injures teen passengers▸Aug 24 - Eastbound SUV hit on Union Turnpike. Parked cars clipped. Teen riders hurt. Front passenger hurt. Two drivers involved. Police flag alcohol. Metal, glass, and sirens on 88th Street.
An eastbound Mercedes SUV going straight on Union Turnpike at 88th Street struck a westbound Jeep SUV and also clipped parked vehicles. A 16-year-old rear passenger, a 15-year-old rear passenger, a 50-year-old front passenger, and a 55-year-old driver were injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Alcohol Involvement.” The data list no rider or pedestrian errors. The record shows multiple vehicles with right‑front impacts and parked cars hit, marking poor driver control consistent with the cited alcohol involvement. No helmet or signal issues are noted in the report.
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Distracted Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Grand▸Aug 24 - A sedan hit a southbound cyclist on Grand Ave near the Queens Midtown Expressway. The 50-year-old man was ejected, semiconscious with head trauma and minor bleeding. Police cited driver inattention.
According to the police report, contributing factors included "Driver Inattention/Distraction." A sedan and a bicycle collided on Grand Ave at the Queens Midtown Expressway in Queens. The bicyclist, a 50-year-old man, was ejected and found semiconscious with a head injury and minor bleeding. Police data also lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" for the bicyclist after the driver factor. The sedan was traveling east; the bicycle was traveling south. Both were reported as going straight ahead. The sedan's point of impact is recorded as the left side doors, and the report records Driver Inattention/Distraction for the sedan's driver.
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Distracted driver injures woman in Queens▸Aug 23 - A sedan ran east on Cooper Ave. The front end hit. A 57-year-old driver was hurt in the chest. Shock set in. The scene sat in Queens silence. Distraction did the damage. Streets bear the weight.
A 2019 Acura sedan traveling east struck with a center front-end impact near 80-00 Cooper Ave in Queens. One 57-year-old female driver was injured with chest trauma. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data flags driver inattention and distraction for both the driver and registrant. No other road users are listed as struck, but the crash shows front-end damage and an injured occupant. This is another case where driver inattention turns motion into harm on a neighborhood street.
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Driver backs into parked SUV in Maspeth▸Aug 21 - SUV reversed and slammed a parked car on 80th Street in Queens. The back end hit. Three occupants hurt. The street bore the impact. Backing Unsafely led the crash.
A vehicle reversed southeast on 80th Street near 60-12 and struck a parked 2017 Honda SUV. Three people were injured, including a 75-year-old male driver listed in shock and two occupants with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the primary contributing factor was “Backing Unsafely.” The data shows the reversing vehicle’s point of impact at the center back end, with the parked SUV hit at the center front end. Driver error is clear: Backing Unsafely appears for all listed persons and in the vehicle’s pre-crash action as Backing. No other contributing factors are documented beyond “Unspecified.”
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Unlicensed motorcyclist hit by northbound sedan▸Aug 21 - Northbound Chevy struck a southbound motorcycle in Maspeth. The bike was demolished. The rider, 43, was injured and partially ejected. A parked Audi took a glancing hit. Police cite driver inexperience.
A northbound 2024 Chevy sedan hit a southbound 2024 JIAJU motorcycle near 59-12 61 St in Queens. The motorcycle was demolished. The 43-year-old male rider was injured and partially ejected. A parked 2007 Audi sedan was also struck on the left rear. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inexperience.” The crash data lists the motorcycle operator as unlicensed. The report shows the Chevy’s center front end as the point of impact and notes damage consistent with a frontal strike. The motorcycle rider’s helmet status appears only as a data field label and is not cited as a cause in the report.
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Pickup U-turn slams northbound moped▸Aug 18 - On Fresh Pond Road at Linden, a southbound pickup swung a U-turn into a northbound moped. The rider was ejected and hurt. Metal wins. Flesh pays.
A southbound Ford pickup making a U-turn on Fresh Pond Road at Linden Street struck a northbound moped. The moped rider, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and injured. According to the police report “pre crash: Making U Turn” for the pickup and “Going Straight Ahead” for the moped. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The pickup’s point of impact was the right front quarter panel; the moped’s was the center front end. Driver actions placed a turning truck across a through rider’s path on a busy Queens corridor. No other contributing factors were recorded in the data.
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SUV turns into cyclist on Woodward▸Aug 17 - An SUV cut left on Woodward and met a bike. Metal swung. A rider went down. She bled at the knee and stayed conscious. The driver sat belted and unhurt. Sirens filled Ridgewood air.
A westbound SUV making a left turn on Woodward Ave at Troutman St collided with a westbound bicyclist. The cyclist, a 31-year-old woman, suffered a knee and lower-leg injury and remained conscious. The SUV driver, a 48-year-old man, was uninjured. According to the police report, the sole listed factor was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The SUV’s action—turning left across the cyclist’s path—created the conflict that led to impact at the SUV’s left-side doors and the bike’s front end. The cyclist was reported with “Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist)” after the driver’s turning movement is noted. This crash underscores how a left-turning SUV can endanger a person on a bike moving straight.
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Honda Driver T-bones Toyota; Teen Hurt▸Aug 17 - A northbound Honda driver struck the right side of a southbound Toyota at 63 Ave and 82 Pl in Queens. The Toyota’s 27-year-old driver suffered neck injury and whiplash; a 14-year-old rear passenger was injured. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded and Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of a northbound Honda struck the right-side doors of a southbound Toyota at 63 Ave and 82 Pl in Queens. The Toyota’s 27-year-old driver suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. A 14-year-old left rear passenger was also injured. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded those driver errors for the crash. The Honda’s center-front end struck the Toyota’s right-side doors; vehicle damage entries list center-front and right-side-door damage consistent with that impact. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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SUV clips cyclist on Himrod Street▸Aug 14 - An SUV cut too close and hit a northbound cyclist on Himrod Street. The rider went down, hurt and in shock. Police list distraction and close passing. Queens pavement took the blow. The SUV rolled on with no damage.
A northbound SUV struck a northbound bicyclist near 1718 Himrod St in Queens. The cyclist suffered back pain and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Passing Too Closely.” These driver errors put the rider on the ground. Vehicle data show a left front bumper impact to the SUV and a rear impact to the bike. The SUV had no reported damage; the cyclist was injured. The report also notes the cyclist wore a helmet, but that detail comes after the driver’s failures listed by police.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
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BMW turning left hits woman pedestrian▸Aug 11 - A BMW turned left on Cypress and struck a woman in the crosswalk. She crossed with the signal. The car’s nose took her down. She was hurt and conscious. Failure to yield in broad daylight on Palmetto’s corner.
A BMW sedan making a left at Cypress Ave and Palmetto St struck a pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The woman suffered a back injury and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, consistent with a left-turn hit. The data also lists “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,” but the pedestrian was in the crosswalk with the signal. Driver errors led. This was in Queens, within the 104th Precinct, at 12:50 p.m.
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Dump Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on LIE▸Aug 11 - A westbound dump truck rear-ended a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Two women in the sedan were injured; a 29-year-old front passenger suffered crush injuries and the 42-year-old driver suffered back injuries.
A westbound dump truck struck the center back end of a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. Two sedan occupants were injured: a 29-year-old front passenger with crush injuries and a 42-year-old driver with back injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Traffic Control Disregarded,” “Unsafe Lane Changing,” and “Oversized Vehicle.” The sedan showed left rear bumper damage; the truck had center front-end damage consistent with a rear impact. Police listed the driver errors above. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported; the sedan passengers bore the harm.
Aug 30 - A pickup driver turned left from Fresh Pond Road onto Metropolitan Ave and hit a 21-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. She fell and suffered a lower-leg injury. Police cited driver inexperience and failure to yield.
The driver of a RAM pickup made a left turn from Fresh Pond Road onto Metropolitan Avenue and struck a 21-year-old pedestrian. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inexperience" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded that the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver turned. The woman suffered a lower-leg injury (knee/lower leg/foot) and was listed in shock. The driver was licensed. The pickup showed no reported damage. No other vehicle-occupant injuries were specified in the report.
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SUV strikes pedestrian on Flushing Avenue▸Aug 25 - An eastbound SUV hit a man on Flushing Avenue near 61-10. The front end took the blow. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and abrasions. He was conscious. The driver stayed. Another occupant listed, injuries unclear.
According to the police report, an eastbound 2012 Jeep SUV traveling straight struck a 42-year-old male pedestrian near 61-10 Flushing Ave in Queens. The SUV’s center front end was the point of impact and damage. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and abrasion and was conscious. The report lists injuries for two vehicle occupants as unspecified. Contributing factors are recorded as Unspecified for all parties, offering no stated cause. The data places the pedestrian “Not at Intersection” and “Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk.” The driver was licensed and remained on scene. No specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed are cited in the report.
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Permit-driver Audi hits 37-year-old pedestrian▸Aug 24 - The driver of a northbound Audi struck a 37-year-old man crossing St. Nicholas Avenue. He suffered lower-leg trauma and internal pain. Police recorded pedestrian confusion and crossing against the signal. The driver held a permit.
A driver of a northbound 2022 Audi sedan struck a 37-year-old man on St. Nicholas Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was conscious and complained of internal pain. He suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. The driver was the sole occupant and was unhurt. According to the police report, "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" was listed as the contributing factor and the pedestrian was "Crossing Against Signal." No driver errors were recorded in the data. The driver held only a permit. Point of impact and damage were the vehicle's left front quarter panel.
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Alcohol crash injures teen passengers▸Aug 24 - Eastbound SUV hit on Union Turnpike. Parked cars clipped. Teen riders hurt. Front passenger hurt. Two drivers involved. Police flag alcohol. Metal, glass, and sirens on 88th Street.
An eastbound Mercedes SUV going straight on Union Turnpike at 88th Street struck a westbound Jeep SUV and also clipped parked vehicles. A 16-year-old rear passenger, a 15-year-old rear passenger, a 50-year-old front passenger, and a 55-year-old driver were injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Alcohol Involvement.” The data list no rider or pedestrian errors. The record shows multiple vehicles with right‑front impacts and parked cars hit, marking poor driver control consistent with the cited alcohol involvement. No helmet or signal issues are noted in the report.
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Distracted Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Grand▸Aug 24 - A sedan hit a southbound cyclist on Grand Ave near the Queens Midtown Expressway. The 50-year-old man was ejected, semiconscious with head trauma and minor bleeding. Police cited driver inattention.
According to the police report, contributing factors included "Driver Inattention/Distraction." A sedan and a bicycle collided on Grand Ave at the Queens Midtown Expressway in Queens. The bicyclist, a 50-year-old man, was ejected and found semiconscious with a head injury and minor bleeding. Police data also lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" for the bicyclist after the driver factor. The sedan was traveling east; the bicycle was traveling south. Both were reported as going straight ahead. The sedan's point of impact is recorded as the left side doors, and the report records Driver Inattention/Distraction for the sedan's driver.
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Distracted driver injures woman in Queens▸Aug 23 - A sedan ran east on Cooper Ave. The front end hit. A 57-year-old driver was hurt in the chest. Shock set in. The scene sat in Queens silence. Distraction did the damage. Streets bear the weight.
A 2019 Acura sedan traveling east struck with a center front-end impact near 80-00 Cooper Ave in Queens. One 57-year-old female driver was injured with chest trauma. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data flags driver inattention and distraction for both the driver and registrant. No other road users are listed as struck, but the crash shows front-end damage and an injured occupant. This is another case where driver inattention turns motion into harm on a neighborhood street.
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Driver backs into parked SUV in Maspeth▸Aug 21 - SUV reversed and slammed a parked car on 80th Street in Queens. The back end hit. Three occupants hurt. The street bore the impact. Backing Unsafely led the crash.
A vehicle reversed southeast on 80th Street near 60-12 and struck a parked 2017 Honda SUV. Three people were injured, including a 75-year-old male driver listed in shock and two occupants with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the primary contributing factor was “Backing Unsafely.” The data shows the reversing vehicle’s point of impact at the center back end, with the parked SUV hit at the center front end. Driver error is clear: Backing Unsafely appears for all listed persons and in the vehicle’s pre-crash action as Backing. No other contributing factors are documented beyond “Unspecified.”
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Unlicensed motorcyclist hit by northbound sedan▸Aug 21 - Northbound Chevy struck a southbound motorcycle in Maspeth. The bike was demolished. The rider, 43, was injured and partially ejected. A parked Audi took a glancing hit. Police cite driver inexperience.
A northbound 2024 Chevy sedan hit a southbound 2024 JIAJU motorcycle near 59-12 61 St in Queens. The motorcycle was demolished. The 43-year-old male rider was injured and partially ejected. A parked 2007 Audi sedan was also struck on the left rear. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inexperience.” The crash data lists the motorcycle operator as unlicensed. The report shows the Chevy’s center front end as the point of impact and notes damage consistent with a frontal strike. The motorcycle rider’s helmet status appears only as a data field label and is not cited as a cause in the report.
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Pickup U-turn slams northbound moped▸Aug 18 - On Fresh Pond Road at Linden, a southbound pickup swung a U-turn into a northbound moped. The rider was ejected and hurt. Metal wins. Flesh pays.
A southbound Ford pickup making a U-turn on Fresh Pond Road at Linden Street struck a northbound moped. The moped rider, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and injured. According to the police report “pre crash: Making U Turn” for the pickup and “Going Straight Ahead” for the moped. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The pickup’s point of impact was the right front quarter panel; the moped’s was the center front end. Driver actions placed a turning truck across a through rider’s path on a busy Queens corridor. No other contributing factors were recorded in the data.
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SUV turns into cyclist on Woodward▸Aug 17 - An SUV cut left on Woodward and met a bike. Metal swung. A rider went down. She bled at the knee and stayed conscious. The driver sat belted and unhurt. Sirens filled Ridgewood air.
A westbound SUV making a left turn on Woodward Ave at Troutman St collided with a westbound bicyclist. The cyclist, a 31-year-old woman, suffered a knee and lower-leg injury and remained conscious. The SUV driver, a 48-year-old man, was uninjured. According to the police report, the sole listed factor was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The SUV’s action—turning left across the cyclist’s path—created the conflict that led to impact at the SUV’s left-side doors and the bike’s front end. The cyclist was reported with “Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist)” after the driver’s turning movement is noted. This crash underscores how a left-turning SUV can endanger a person on a bike moving straight.
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Honda Driver T-bones Toyota; Teen Hurt▸Aug 17 - A northbound Honda driver struck the right side of a southbound Toyota at 63 Ave and 82 Pl in Queens. The Toyota’s 27-year-old driver suffered neck injury and whiplash; a 14-year-old rear passenger was injured. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded and Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of a northbound Honda struck the right-side doors of a southbound Toyota at 63 Ave and 82 Pl in Queens. The Toyota’s 27-year-old driver suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. A 14-year-old left rear passenger was also injured. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded those driver errors for the crash. The Honda’s center-front end struck the Toyota’s right-side doors; vehicle damage entries list center-front and right-side-door damage consistent with that impact. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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SUV clips cyclist on Himrod Street▸Aug 14 - An SUV cut too close and hit a northbound cyclist on Himrod Street. The rider went down, hurt and in shock. Police list distraction and close passing. Queens pavement took the blow. The SUV rolled on with no damage.
A northbound SUV struck a northbound bicyclist near 1718 Himrod St in Queens. The cyclist suffered back pain and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Passing Too Closely.” These driver errors put the rider on the ground. Vehicle data show a left front bumper impact to the SUV and a rear impact to the bike. The SUV had no reported damage; the cyclist was injured. The report also notes the cyclist wore a helmet, but that detail comes after the driver’s failures listed by police.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
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BMW turning left hits woman pedestrian▸Aug 11 - A BMW turned left on Cypress and struck a woman in the crosswalk. She crossed with the signal. The car’s nose took her down. She was hurt and conscious. Failure to yield in broad daylight on Palmetto’s corner.
A BMW sedan making a left at Cypress Ave and Palmetto St struck a pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The woman suffered a back injury and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, consistent with a left-turn hit. The data also lists “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,” but the pedestrian was in the crosswalk with the signal. Driver errors led. This was in Queens, within the 104th Precinct, at 12:50 p.m.
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Dump Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on LIE▸Aug 11 - A westbound dump truck rear-ended a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Two women in the sedan were injured; a 29-year-old front passenger suffered crush injuries and the 42-year-old driver suffered back injuries.
A westbound dump truck struck the center back end of a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. Two sedan occupants were injured: a 29-year-old front passenger with crush injuries and a 42-year-old driver with back injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Traffic Control Disregarded,” “Unsafe Lane Changing,” and “Oversized Vehicle.” The sedan showed left rear bumper damage; the truck had center front-end damage consistent with a rear impact. Police listed the driver errors above. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported; the sedan passengers bore the harm.
Aug 25 - An eastbound SUV hit a man on Flushing Avenue near 61-10. The front end took the blow. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and abrasions. He was conscious. The driver stayed. Another occupant listed, injuries unclear.
According to the police report, an eastbound 2012 Jeep SUV traveling straight struck a 42-year-old male pedestrian near 61-10 Flushing Ave in Queens. The SUV’s center front end was the point of impact and damage. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and abrasion and was conscious. The report lists injuries for two vehicle occupants as unspecified. Contributing factors are recorded as Unspecified for all parties, offering no stated cause. The data places the pedestrian “Not at Intersection” and “Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk.” The driver was licensed and remained on scene. No specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed are cited in the report.
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Permit-driver Audi hits 37-year-old pedestrian▸Aug 24 - The driver of a northbound Audi struck a 37-year-old man crossing St. Nicholas Avenue. He suffered lower-leg trauma and internal pain. Police recorded pedestrian confusion and crossing against the signal. The driver held a permit.
A driver of a northbound 2022 Audi sedan struck a 37-year-old man on St. Nicholas Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was conscious and complained of internal pain. He suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. The driver was the sole occupant and was unhurt. According to the police report, "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" was listed as the contributing factor and the pedestrian was "Crossing Against Signal." No driver errors were recorded in the data. The driver held only a permit. Point of impact and damage were the vehicle's left front quarter panel.
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Alcohol crash injures teen passengers▸Aug 24 - Eastbound SUV hit on Union Turnpike. Parked cars clipped. Teen riders hurt. Front passenger hurt. Two drivers involved. Police flag alcohol. Metal, glass, and sirens on 88th Street.
An eastbound Mercedes SUV going straight on Union Turnpike at 88th Street struck a westbound Jeep SUV and also clipped parked vehicles. A 16-year-old rear passenger, a 15-year-old rear passenger, a 50-year-old front passenger, and a 55-year-old driver were injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Alcohol Involvement.” The data list no rider or pedestrian errors. The record shows multiple vehicles with right‑front impacts and parked cars hit, marking poor driver control consistent with the cited alcohol involvement. No helmet or signal issues are noted in the report.
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Distracted Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Grand▸Aug 24 - A sedan hit a southbound cyclist on Grand Ave near the Queens Midtown Expressway. The 50-year-old man was ejected, semiconscious with head trauma and minor bleeding. Police cited driver inattention.
According to the police report, contributing factors included "Driver Inattention/Distraction." A sedan and a bicycle collided on Grand Ave at the Queens Midtown Expressway in Queens. The bicyclist, a 50-year-old man, was ejected and found semiconscious with a head injury and minor bleeding. Police data also lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" for the bicyclist after the driver factor. The sedan was traveling east; the bicycle was traveling south. Both were reported as going straight ahead. The sedan's point of impact is recorded as the left side doors, and the report records Driver Inattention/Distraction for the sedan's driver.
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Distracted driver injures woman in Queens▸Aug 23 - A sedan ran east on Cooper Ave. The front end hit. A 57-year-old driver was hurt in the chest. Shock set in. The scene sat in Queens silence. Distraction did the damage. Streets bear the weight.
A 2019 Acura sedan traveling east struck with a center front-end impact near 80-00 Cooper Ave in Queens. One 57-year-old female driver was injured with chest trauma. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data flags driver inattention and distraction for both the driver and registrant. No other road users are listed as struck, but the crash shows front-end damage and an injured occupant. This is another case where driver inattention turns motion into harm on a neighborhood street.
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Driver backs into parked SUV in Maspeth▸Aug 21 - SUV reversed and slammed a parked car on 80th Street in Queens. The back end hit. Three occupants hurt. The street bore the impact. Backing Unsafely led the crash.
A vehicle reversed southeast on 80th Street near 60-12 and struck a parked 2017 Honda SUV. Three people were injured, including a 75-year-old male driver listed in shock and two occupants with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the primary contributing factor was “Backing Unsafely.” The data shows the reversing vehicle’s point of impact at the center back end, with the parked SUV hit at the center front end. Driver error is clear: Backing Unsafely appears for all listed persons and in the vehicle’s pre-crash action as Backing. No other contributing factors are documented beyond “Unspecified.”
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Unlicensed motorcyclist hit by northbound sedan▸Aug 21 - Northbound Chevy struck a southbound motorcycle in Maspeth. The bike was demolished. The rider, 43, was injured and partially ejected. A parked Audi took a glancing hit. Police cite driver inexperience.
A northbound 2024 Chevy sedan hit a southbound 2024 JIAJU motorcycle near 59-12 61 St in Queens. The motorcycle was demolished. The 43-year-old male rider was injured and partially ejected. A parked 2007 Audi sedan was also struck on the left rear. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inexperience.” The crash data lists the motorcycle operator as unlicensed. The report shows the Chevy’s center front end as the point of impact and notes damage consistent with a frontal strike. The motorcycle rider’s helmet status appears only as a data field label and is not cited as a cause in the report.
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Pickup U-turn slams northbound moped▸Aug 18 - On Fresh Pond Road at Linden, a southbound pickup swung a U-turn into a northbound moped. The rider was ejected and hurt. Metal wins. Flesh pays.
A southbound Ford pickup making a U-turn on Fresh Pond Road at Linden Street struck a northbound moped. The moped rider, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and injured. According to the police report “pre crash: Making U Turn” for the pickup and “Going Straight Ahead” for the moped. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The pickup’s point of impact was the right front quarter panel; the moped’s was the center front end. Driver actions placed a turning truck across a through rider’s path on a busy Queens corridor. No other contributing factors were recorded in the data.
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SUV turns into cyclist on Woodward▸Aug 17 - An SUV cut left on Woodward and met a bike. Metal swung. A rider went down. She bled at the knee and stayed conscious. The driver sat belted and unhurt. Sirens filled Ridgewood air.
A westbound SUV making a left turn on Woodward Ave at Troutman St collided with a westbound bicyclist. The cyclist, a 31-year-old woman, suffered a knee and lower-leg injury and remained conscious. The SUV driver, a 48-year-old man, was uninjured. According to the police report, the sole listed factor was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The SUV’s action—turning left across the cyclist’s path—created the conflict that led to impact at the SUV’s left-side doors and the bike’s front end. The cyclist was reported with “Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist)” after the driver’s turning movement is noted. This crash underscores how a left-turning SUV can endanger a person on a bike moving straight.
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Honda Driver T-bones Toyota; Teen Hurt▸Aug 17 - A northbound Honda driver struck the right side of a southbound Toyota at 63 Ave and 82 Pl in Queens. The Toyota’s 27-year-old driver suffered neck injury and whiplash; a 14-year-old rear passenger was injured. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded and Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of a northbound Honda struck the right-side doors of a southbound Toyota at 63 Ave and 82 Pl in Queens. The Toyota’s 27-year-old driver suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. A 14-year-old left rear passenger was also injured. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded those driver errors for the crash. The Honda’s center-front end struck the Toyota’s right-side doors; vehicle damage entries list center-front and right-side-door damage consistent with that impact. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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SUV clips cyclist on Himrod Street▸Aug 14 - An SUV cut too close and hit a northbound cyclist on Himrod Street. The rider went down, hurt and in shock. Police list distraction and close passing. Queens pavement took the blow. The SUV rolled on with no damage.
A northbound SUV struck a northbound bicyclist near 1718 Himrod St in Queens. The cyclist suffered back pain and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Passing Too Closely.” These driver errors put the rider on the ground. Vehicle data show a left front bumper impact to the SUV and a rear impact to the bike. The SUV had no reported damage; the cyclist was injured. The report also notes the cyclist wore a helmet, but that detail comes after the driver’s failures listed by police.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
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BMW turning left hits woman pedestrian▸Aug 11 - A BMW turned left on Cypress and struck a woman in the crosswalk. She crossed with the signal. The car’s nose took her down. She was hurt and conscious. Failure to yield in broad daylight on Palmetto’s corner.
A BMW sedan making a left at Cypress Ave and Palmetto St struck a pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The woman suffered a back injury and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, consistent with a left-turn hit. The data also lists “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,” but the pedestrian was in the crosswalk with the signal. Driver errors led. This was in Queens, within the 104th Precinct, at 12:50 p.m.
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Dump Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on LIE▸Aug 11 - A westbound dump truck rear-ended a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Two women in the sedan were injured; a 29-year-old front passenger suffered crush injuries and the 42-year-old driver suffered back injuries.
A westbound dump truck struck the center back end of a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. Two sedan occupants were injured: a 29-year-old front passenger with crush injuries and a 42-year-old driver with back injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Traffic Control Disregarded,” “Unsafe Lane Changing,” and “Oversized Vehicle.” The sedan showed left rear bumper damage; the truck had center front-end damage consistent with a rear impact. Police listed the driver errors above. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported; the sedan passengers bore the harm.
Aug 24 - The driver of a northbound Audi struck a 37-year-old man crossing St. Nicholas Avenue. He suffered lower-leg trauma and internal pain. Police recorded pedestrian confusion and crossing against the signal. The driver held a permit.
A driver of a northbound 2022 Audi sedan struck a 37-year-old man on St. Nicholas Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was conscious and complained of internal pain. He suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. The driver was the sole occupant and was unhurt. According to the police report, "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" was listed as the contributing factor and the pedestrian was "Crossing Against Signal." No driver errors were recorded in the data. The driver held only a permit. Point of impact and damage were the vehicle's left front quarter panel.
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Alcohol crash injures teen passengers▸Aug 24 - Eastbound SUV hit on Union Turnpike. Parked cars clipped. Teen riders hurt. Front passenger hurt. Two drivers involved. Police flag alcohol. Metal, glass, and sirens on 88th Street.
An eastbound Mercedes SUV going straight on Union Turnpike at 88th Street struck a westbound Jeep SUV and also clipped parked vehicles. A 16-year-old rear passenger, a 15-year-old rear passenger, a 50-year-old front passenger, and a 55-year-old driver were injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Alcohol Involvement.” The data list no rider or pedestrian errors. The record shows multiple vehicles with right‑front impacts and parked cars hit, marking poor driver control consistent with the cited alcohol involvement. No helmet or signal issues are noted in the report.
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Distracted Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Grand▸Aug 24 - A sedan hit a southbound cyclist on Grand Ave near the Queens Midtown Expressway. The 50-year-old man was ejected, semiconscious with head trauma and minor bleeding. Police cited driver inattention.
According to the police report, contributing factors included "Driver Inattention/Distraction." A sedan and a bicycle collided on Grand Ave at the Queens Midtown Expressway in Queens. The bicyclist, a 50-year-old man, was ejected and found semiconscious with a head injury and minor bleeding. Police data also lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" for the bicyclist after the driver factor. The sedan was traveling east; the bicycle was traveling south. Both were reported as going straight ahead. The sedan's point of impact is recorded as the left side doors, and the report records Driver Inattention/Distraction for the sedan's driver.
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Distracted driver injures woman in Queens▸Aug 23 - A sedan ran east on Cooper Ave. The front end hit. A 57-year-old driver was hurt in the chest. Shock set in. The scene sat in Queens silence. Distraction did the damage. Streets bear the weight.
A 2019 Acura sedan traveling east struck with a center front-end impact near 80-00 Cooper Ave in Queens. One 57-year-old female driver was injured with chest trauma. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data flags driver inattention and distraction for both the driver and registrant. No other road users are listed as struck, but the crash shows front-end damage and an injured occupant. This is another case where driver inattention turns motion into harm on a neighborhood street.
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Driver backs into parked SUV in Maspeth▸Aug 21 - SUV reversed and slammed a parked car on 80th Street in Queens. The back end hit. Three occupants hurt. The street bore the impact. Backing Unsafely led the crash.
A vehicle reversed southeast on 80th Street near 60-12 and struck a parked 2017 Honda SUV. Three people were injured, including a 75-year-old male driver listed in shock and two occupants with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the primary contributing factor was “Backing Unsafely.” The data shows the reversing vehicle’s point of impact at the center back end, with the parked SUV hit at the center front end. Driver error is clear: Backing Unsafely appears for all listed persons and in the vehicle’s pre-crash action as Backing. No other contributing factors are documented beyond “Unspecified.”
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Unlicensed motorcyclist hit by northbound sedan▸Aug 21 - Northbound Chevy struck a southbound motorcycle in Maspeth. The bike was demolished. The rider, 43, was injured and partially ejected. A parked Audi took a glancing hit. Police cite driver inexperience.
A northbound 2024 Chevy sedan hit a southbound 2024 JIAJU motorcycle near 59-12 61 St in Queens. The motorcycle was demolished. The 43-year-old male rider was injured and partially ejected. A parked 2007 Audi sedan was also struck on the left rear. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inexperience.” The crash data lists the motorcycle operator as unlicensed. The report shows the Chevy’s center front end as the point of impact and notes damage consistent with a frontal strike. The motorcycle rider’s helmet status appears only as a data field label and is not cited as a cause in the report.
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Pickup U-turn slams northbound moped▸Aug 18 - On Fresh Pond Road at Linden, a southbound pickup swung a U-turn into a northbound moped. The rider was ejected and hurt. Metal wins. Flesh pays.
A southbound Ford pickup making a U-turn on Fresh Pond Road at Linden Street struck a northbound moped. The moped rider, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and injured. According to the police report “pre crash: Making U Turn” for the pickup and “Going Straight Ahead” for the moped. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The pickup’s point of impact was the right front quarter panel; the moped’s was the center front end. Driver actions placed a turning truck across a through rider’s path on a busy Queens corridor. No other contributing factors were recorded in the data.
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SUV turns into cyclist on Woodward▸Aug 17 - An SUV cut left on Woodward and met a bike. Metal swung. A rider went down. She bled at the knee and stayed conscious. The driver sat belted and unhurt. Sirens filled Ridgewood air.
A westbound SUV making a left turn on Woodward Ave at Troutman St collided with a westbound bicyclist. The cyclist, a 31-year-old woman, suffered a knee and lower-leg injury and remained conscious. The SUV driver, a 48-year-old man, was uninjured. According to the police report, the sole listed factor was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The SUV’s action—turning left across the cyclist’s path—created the conflict that led to impact at the SUV’s left-side doors and the bike’s front end. The cyclist was reported with “Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist)” after the driver’s turning movement is noted. This crash underscores how a left-turning SUV can endanger a person on a bike moving straight.
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Honda Driver T-bones Toyota; Teen Hurt▸Aug 17 - A northbound Honda driver struck the right side of a southbound Toyota at 63 Ave and 82 Pl in Queens. The Toyota’s 27-year-old driver suffered neck injury and whiplash; a 14-year-old rear passenger was injured. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded and Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of a northbound Honda struck the right-side doors of a southbound Toyota at 63 Ave and 82 Pl in Queens. The Toyota’s 27-year-old driver suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. A 14-year-old left rear passenger was also injured. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded those driver errors for the crash. The Honda’s center-front end struck the Toyota’s right-side doors; vehicle damage entries list center-front and right-side-door damage consistent with that impact. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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SUV clips cyclist on Himrod Street▸Aug 14 - An SUV cut too close and hit a northbound cyclist on Himrod Street. The rider went down, hurt and in shock. Police list distraction and close passing. Queens pavement took the blow. The SUV rolled on with no damage.
A northbound SUV struck a northbound bicyclist near 1718 Himrod St in Queens. The cyclist suffered back pain and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Passing Too Closely.” These driver errors put the rider on the ground. Vehicle data show a left front bumper impact to the SUV and a rear impact to the bike. The SUV had no reported damage; the cyclist was injured. The report also notes the cyclist wore a helmet, but that detail comes after the driver’s failures listed by police.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
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BMW turning left hits woman pedestrian▸Aug 11 - A BMW turned left on Cypress and struck a woman in the crosswalk. She crossed with the signal. The car’s nose took her down. She was hurt and conscious. Failure to yield in broad daylight on Palmetto’s corner.
A BMW sedan making a left at Cypress Ave and Palmetto St struck a pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The woman suffered a back injury and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, consistent with a left-turn hit. The data also lists “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,” but the pedestrian was in the crosswalk with the signal. Driver errors led. This was in Queens, within the 104th Precinct, at 12:50 p.m.
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Dump Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on LIE▸Aug 11 - A westbound dump truck rear-ended a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Two women in the sedan were injured; a 29-year-old front passenger suffered crush injuries and the 42-year-old driver suffered back injuries.
A westbound dump truck struck the center back end of a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. Two sedan occupants were injured: a 29-year-old front passenger with crush injuries and a 42-year-old driver with back injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Traffic Control Disregarded,” “Unsafe Lane Changing,” and “Oversized Vehicle.” The sedan showed left rear bumper damage; the truck had center front-end damage consistent with a rear impact. Police listed the driver errors above. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported; the sedan passengers bore the harm.
Aug 24 - Eastbound SUV hit on Union Turnpike. Parked cars clipped. Teen riders hurt. Front passenger hurt. Two drivers involved. Police flag alcohol. Metal, glass, and sirens on 88th Street.
An eastbound Mercedes SUV going straight on Union Turnpike at 88th Street struck a westbound Jeep SUV and also clipped parked vehicles. A 16-year-old rear passenger, a 15-year-old rear passenger, a 50-year-old front passenger, and a 55-year-old driver were injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Alcohol Involvement.” The data list no rider or pedestrian errors. The record shows multiple vehicles with right‑front impacts and parked cars hit, marking poor driver control consistent with the cited alcohol involvement. No helmet or signal issues are noted in the report.
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Distracted Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Grand▸Aug 24 - A sedan hit a southbound cyclist on Grand Ave near the Queens Midtown Expressway. The 50-year-old man was ejected, semiconscious with head trauma and minor bleeding. Police cited driver inattention.
According to the police report, contributing factors included "Driver Inattention/Distraction." A sedan and a bicycle collided on Grand Ave at the Queens Midtown Expressway in Queens. The bicyclist, a 50-year-old man, was ejected and found semiconscious with a head injury and minor bleeding. Police data also lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" for the bicyclist after the driver factor. The sedan was traveling east; the bicycle was traveling south. Both were reported as going straight ahead. The sedan's point of impact is recorded as the left side doors, and the report records Driver Inattention/Distraction for the sedan's driver.
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Distracted driver injures woman in Queens▸Aug 23 - A sedan ran east on Cooper Ave. The front end hit. A 57-year-old driver was hurt in the chest. Shock set in. The scene sat in Queens silence. Distraction did the damage. Streets bear the weight.
A 2019 Acura sedan traveling east struck with a center front-end impact near 80-00 Cooper Ave in Queens. One 57-year-old female driver was injured with chest trauma. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data flags driver inattention and distraction for both the driver and registrant. No other road users are listed as struck, but the crash shows front-end damage and an injured occupant. This is another case where driver inattention turns motion into harm on a neighborhood street.
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Driver backs into parked SUV in Maspeth▸Aug 21 - SUV reversed and slammed a parked car on 80th Street in Queens. The back end hit. Three occupants hurt. The street bore the impact. Backing Unsafely led the crash.
A vehicle reversed southeast on 80th Street near 60-12 and struck a parked 2017 Honda SUV. Three people were injured, including a 75-year-old male driver listed in shock and two occupants with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the primary contributing factor was “Backing Unsafely.” The data shows the reversing vehicle’s point of impact at the center back end, with the parked SUV hit at the center front end. Driver error is clear: Backing Unsafely appears for all listed persons and in the vehicle’s pre-crash action as Backing. No other contributing factors are documented beyond “Unspecified.”
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Unlicensed motorcyclist hit by northbound sedan▸Aug 21 - Northbound Chevy struck a southbound motorcycle in Maspeth. The bike was demolished. The rider, 43, was injured and partially ejected. A parked Audi took a glancing hit. Police cite driver inexperience.
A northbound 2024 Chevy sedan hit a southbound 2024 JIAJU motorcycle near 59-12 61 St in Queens. The motorcycle was demolished. The 43-year-old male rider was injured and partially ejected. A parked 2007 Audi sedan was also struck on the left rear. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inexperience.” The crash data lists the motorcycle operator as unlicensed. The report shows the Chevy’s center front end as the point of impact and notes damage consistent with a frontal strike. The motorcycle rider’s helmet status appears only as a data field label and is not cited as a cause in the report.
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Pickup U-turn slams northbound moped▸Aug 18 - On Fresh Pond Road at Linden, a southbound pickup swung a U-turn into a northbound moped. The rider was ejected and hurt. Metal wins. Flesh pays.
A southbound Ford pickup making a U-turn on Fresh Pond Road at Linden Street struck a northbound moped. The moped rider, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and injured. According to the police report “pre crash: Making U Turn” for the pickup and “Going Straight Ahead” for the moped. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The pickup’s point of impact was the right front quarter panel; the moped’s was the center front end. Driver actions placed a turning truck across a through rider’s path on a busy Queens corridor. No other contributing factors were recorded in the data.
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SUV turns into cyclist on Woodward▸Aug 17 - An SUV cut left on Woodward and met a bike. Metal swung. A rider went down. She bled at the knee and stayed conscious. The driver sat belted and unhurt. Sirens filled Ridgewood air.
A westbound SUV making a left turn on Woodward Ave at Troutman St collided with a westbound bicyclist. The cyclist, a 31-year-old woman, suffered a knee and lower-leg injury and remained conscious. The SUV driver, a 48-year-old man, was uninjured. According to the police report, the sole listed factor was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The SUV’s action—turning left across the cyclist’s path—created the conflict that led to impact at the SUV’s left-side doors and the bike’s front end. The cyclist was reported with “Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist)” after the driver’s turning movement is noted. This crash underscores how a left-turning SUV can endanger a person on a bike moving straight.
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Honda Driver T-bones Toyota; Teen Hurt▸Aug 17 - A northbound Honda driver struck the right side of a southbound Toyota at 63 Ave and 82 Pl in Queens. The Toyota’s 27-year-old driver suffered neck injury and whiplash; a 14-year-old rear passenger was injured. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded and Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of a northbound Honda struck the right-side doors of a southbound Toyota at 63 Ave and 82 Pl in Queens. The Toyota’s 27-year-old driver suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. A 14-year-old left rear passenger was also injured. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded those driver errors for the crash. The Honda’s center-front end struck the Toyota’s right-side doors; vehicle damage entries list center-front and right-side-door damage consistent with that impact. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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SUV clips cyclist on Himrod Street▸Aug 14 - An SUV cut too close and hit a northbound cyclist on Himrod Street. The rider went down, hurt and in shock. Police list distraction and close passing. Queens pavement took the blow. The SUV rolled on with no damage.
A northbound SUV struck a northbound bicyclist near 1718 Himrod St in Queens. The cyclist suffered back pain and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Passing Too Closely.” These driver errors put the rider on the ground. Vehicle data show a left front bumper impact to the SUV and a rear impact to the bike. The SUV had no reported damage; the cyclist was injured. The report also notes the cyclist wore a helmet, but that detail comes after the driver’s failures listed by police.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
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BMW turning left hits woman pedestrian▸Aug 11 - A BMW turned left on Cypress and struck a woman in the crosswalk. She crossed with the signal. The car’s nose took her down. She was hurt and conscious. Failure to yield in broad daylight on Palmetto’s corner.
A BMW sedan making a left at Cypress Ave and Palmetto St struck a pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The woman suffered a back injury and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, consistent with a left-turn hit. The data also lists “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,” but the pedestrian was in the crosswalk with the signal. Driver errors led. This was in Queens, within the 104th Precinct, at 12:50 p.m.
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Dump Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on LIE▸Aug 11 - A westbound dump truck rear-ended a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Two women in the sedan were injured; a 29-year-old front passenger suffered crush injuries and the 42-year-old driver suffered back injuries.
A westbound dump truck struck the center back end of a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. Two sedan occupants were injured: a 29-year-old front passenger with crush injuries and a 42-year-old driver with back injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Traffic Control Disregarded,” “Unsafe Lane Changing,” and “Oversized Vehicle.” The sedan showed left rear bumper damage; the truck had center front-end damage consistent with a rear impact. Police listed the driver errors above. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported; the sedan passengers bore the harm.
Aug 24 - A sedan hit a southbound cyclist on Grand Ave near the Queens Midtown Expressway. The 50-year-old man was ejected, semiconscious with head trauma and minor bleeding. Police cited driver inattention.
According to the police report, contributing factors included "Driver Inattention/Distraction." A sedan and a bicycle collided on Grand Ave at the Queens Midtown Expressway in Queens. The bicyclist, a 50-year-old man, was ejected and found semiconscious with a head injury and minor bleeding. Police data also lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" for the bicyclist after the driver factor. The sedan was traveling east; the bicycle was traveling south. Both were reported as going straight ahead. The sedan's point of impact is recorded as the left side doors, and the report records Driver Inattention/Distraction for the sedan's driver.
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Distracted driver injures woman in Queens▸Aug 23 - A sedan ran east on Cooper Ave. The front end hit. A 57-year-old driver was hurt in the chest. Shock set in. The scene sat in Queens silence. Distraction did the damage. Streets bear the weight.
A 2019 Acura sedan traveling east struck with a center front-end impact near 80-00 Cooper Ave in Queens. One 57-year-old female driver was injured with chest trauma. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data flags driver inattention and distraction for both the driver and registrant. No other road users are listed as struck, but the crash shows front-end damage and an injured occupant. This is another case where driver inattention turns motion into harm on a neighborhood street.
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Driver backs into parked SUV in Maspeth▸Aug 21 - SUV reversed and slammed a parked car on 80th Street in Queens. The back end hit. Three occupants hurt. The street bore the impact. Backing Unsafely led the crash.
A vehicle reversed southeast on 80th Street near 60-12 and struck a parked 2017 Honda SUV. Three people were injured, including a 75-year-old male driver listed in shock and two occupants with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the primary contributing factor was “Backing Unsafely.” The data shows the reversing vehicle’s point of impact at the center back end, with the parked SUV hit at the center front end. Driver error is clear: Backing Unsafely appears for all listed persons and in the vehicle’s pre-crash action as Backing. No other contributing factors are documented beyond “Unspecified.”
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Unlicensed motorcyclist hit by northbound sedan▸Aug 21 - Northbound Chevy struck a southbound motorcycle in Maspeth. The bike was demolished. The rider, 43, was injured and partially ejected. A parked Audi took a glancing hit. Police cite driver inexperience.
A northbound 2024 Chevy sedan hit a southbound 2024 JIAJU motorcycle near 59-12 61 St in Queens. The motorcycle was demolished. The 43-year-old male rider was injured and partially ejected. A parked 2007 Audi sedan was also struck on the left rear. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inexperience.” The crash data lists the motorcycle operator as unlicensed. The report shows the Chevy’s center front end as the point of impact and notes damage consistent with a frontal strike. The motorcycle rider’s helmet status appears only as a data field label and is not cited as a cause in the report.
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Pickup U-turn slams northbound moped▸Aug 18 - On Fresh Pond Road at Linden, a southbound pickup swung a U-turn into a northbound moped. The rider was ejected and hurt. Metal wins. Flesh pays.
A southbound Ford pickup making a U-turn on Fresh Pond Road at Linden Street struck a northbound moped. The moped rider, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and injured. According to the police report “pre crash: Making U Turn” for the pickup and “Going Straight Ahead” for the moped. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The pickup’s point of impact was the right front quarter panel; the moped’s was the center front end. Driver actions placed a turning truck across a through rider’s path on a busy Queens corridor. No other contributing factors were recorded in the data.
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SUV turns into cyclist on Woodward▸Aug 17 - An SUV cut left on Woodward and met a bike. Metal swung. A rider went down. She bled at the knee and stayed conscious. The driver sat belted and unhurt. Sirens filled Ridgewood air.
A westbound SUV making a left turn on Woodward Ave at Troutman St collided with a westbound bicyclist. The cyclist, a 31-year-old woman, suffered a knee and lower-leg injury and remained conscious. The SUV driver, a 48-year-old man, was uninjured. According to the police report, the sole listed factor was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The SUV’s action—turning left across the cyclist’s path—created the conflict that led to impact at the SUV’s left-side doors and the bike’s front end. The cyclist was reported with “Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist)” after the driver’s turning movement is noted. This crash underscores how a left-turning SUV can endanger a person on a bike moving straight.
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Honda Driver T-bones Toyota; Teen Hurt▸Aug 17 - A northbound Honda driver struck the right side of a southbound Toyota at 63 Ave and 82 Pl in Queens. The Toyota’s 27-year-old driver suffered neck injury and whiplash; a 14-year-old rear passenger was injured. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded and Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of a northbound Honda struck the right-side doors of a southbound Toyota at 63 Ave and 82 Pl in Queens. The Toyota’s 27-year-old driver suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. A 14-year-old left rear passenger was also injured. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded those driver errors for the crash. The Honda’s center-front end struck the Toyota’s right-side doors; vehicle damage entries list center-front and right-side-door damage consistent with that impact. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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SUV clips cyclist on Himrod Street▸Aug 14 - An SUV cut too close and hit a northbound cyclist on Himrod Street. The rider went down, hurt and in shock. Police list distraction and close passing. Queens pavement took the blow. The SUV rolled on with no damage.
A northbound SUV struck a northbound bicyclist near 1718 Himrod St in Queens. The cyclist suffered back pain and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Passing Too Closely.” These driver errors put the rider on the ground. Vehicle data show a left front bumper impact to the SUV and a rear impact to the bike. The SUV had no reported damage; the cyclist was injured. The report also notes the cyclist wore a helmet, but that detail comes after the driver’s failures listed by police.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
BMW turning left hits woman pedestrian▸Aug 11 - A BMW turned left on Cypress and struck a woman in the crosswalk. She crossed with the signal. The car’s nose took her down. She was hurt and conscious. Failure to yield in broad daylight on Palmetto’s corner.
A BMW sedan making a left at Cypress Ave and Palmetto St struck a pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The woman suffered a back injury and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, consistent with a left-turn hit. The data also lists “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,” but the pedestrian was in the crosswalk with the signal. Driver errors led. This was in Queens, within the 104th Precinct, at 12:50 p.m.
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Dump Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on LIE▸Aug 11 - A westbound dump truck rear-ended a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Two women in the sedan were injured; a 29-year-old front passenger suffered crush injuries and the 42-year-old driver suffered back injuries.
A westbound dump truck struck the center back end of a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. Two sedan occupants were injured: a 29-year-old front passenger with crush injuries and a 42-year-old driver with back injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Traffic Control Disregarded,” “Unsafe Lane Changing,” and “Oversized Vehicle.” The sedan showed left rear bumper damage; the truck had center front-end damage consistent with a rear impact. Police listed the driver errors above. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported; the sedan passengers bore the harm.
Aug 23 - A sedan ran east on Cooper Ave. The front end hit. A 57-year-old driver was hurt in the chest. Shock set in. The scene sat in Queens silence. Distraction did the damage. Streets bear the weight.
A 2019 Acura sedan traveling east struck with a center front-end impact near 80-00 Cooper Ave in Queens. One 57-year-old female driver was injured with chest trauma. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data flags driver inattention and distraction for both the driver and registrant. No other road users are listed as struck, but the crash shows front-end damage and an injured occupant. This is another case where driver inattention turns motion into harm on a neighborhood street.
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Driver backs into parked SUV in Maspeth▸Aug 21 - SUV reversed and slammed a parked car on 80th Street in Queens. The back end hit. Three occupants hurt. The street bore the impact. Backing Unsafely led the crash.
A vehicle reversed southeast on 80th Street near 60-12 and struck a parked 2017 Honda SUV. Three people were injured, including a 75-year-old male driver listed in shock and two occupants with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the primary contributing factor was “Backing Unsafely.” The data shows the reversing vehicle’s point of impact at the center back end, with the parked SUV hit at the center front end. Driver error is clear: Backing Unsafely appears for all listed persons and in the vehicle’s pre-crash action as Backing. No other contributing factors are documented beyond “Unspecified.”
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Unlicensed motorcyclist hit by northbound sedan▸Aug 21 - Northbound Chevy struck a southbound motorcycle in Maspeth. The bike was demolished. The rider, 43, was injured and partially ejected. A parked Audi took a glancing hit. Police cite driver inexperience.
A northbound 2024 Chevy sedan hit a southbound 2024 JIAJU motorcycle near 59-12 61 St in Queens. The motorcycle was demolished. The 43-year-old male rider was injured and partially ejected. A parked 2007 Audi sedan was also struck on the left rear. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inexperience.” The crash data lists the motorcycle operator as unlicensed. The report shows the Chevy’s center front end as the point of impact and notes damage consistent with a frontal strike. The motorcycle rider’s helmet status appears only as a data field label and is not cited as a cause in the report.
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Pickup U-turn slams northbound moped▸Aug 18 - On Fresh Pond Road at Linden, a southbound pickup swung a U-turn into a northbound moped. The rider was ejected and hurt. Metal wins. Flesh pays.
A southbound Ford pickup making a U-turn on Fresh Pond Road at Linden Street struck a northbound moped. The moped rider, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and injured. According to the police report “pre crash: Making U Turn” for the pickup and “Going Straight Ahead” for the moped. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The pickup’s point of impact was the right front quarter panel; the moped’s was the center front end. Driver actions placed a turning truck across a through rider’s path on a busy Queens corridor. No other contributing factors were recorded in the data.
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SUV turns into cyclist on Woodward▸Aug 17 - An SUV cut left on Woodward and met a bike. Metal swung. A rider went down. She bled at the knee and stayed conscious. The driver sat belted and unhurt. Sirens filled Ridgewood air.
A westbound SUV making a left turn on Woodward Ave at Troutman St collided with a westbound bicyclist. The cyclist, a 31-year-old woman, suffered a knee and lower-leg injury and remained conscious. The SUV driver, a 48-year-old man, was uninjured. According to the police report, the sole listed factor was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The SUV’s action—turning left across the cyclist’s path—created the conflict that led to impact at the SUV’s left-side doors and the bike’s front end. The cyclist was reported with “Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist)” after the driver’s turning movement is noted. This crash underscores how a left-turning SUV can endanger a person on a bike moving straight.
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Honda Driver T-bones Toyota; Teen Hurt▸Aug 17 - A northbound Honda driver struck the right side of a southbound Toyota at 63 Ave and 82 Pl in Queens. The Toyota’s 27-year-old driver suffered neck injury and whiplash; a 14-year-old rear passenger was injured. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded and Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of a northbound Honda struck the right-side doors of a southbound Toyota at 63 Ave and 82 Pl in Queens. The Toyota’s 27-year-old driver suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. A 14-year-old left rear passenger was also injured. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded those driver errors for the crash. The Honda’s center-front end struck the Toyota’s right-side doors; vehicle damage entries list center-front and right-side-door damage consistent with that impact. The report lists no other contributing factors.
14
SUV clips cyclist on Himrod Street▸Aug 14 - An SUV cut too close and hit a northbound cyclist on Himrod Street. The rider went down, hurt and in shock. Police list distraction and close passing. Queens pavement took the blow. The SUV rolled on with no damage.
A northbound SUV struck a northbound bicyclist near 1718 Himrod St in Queens. The cyclist suffered back pain and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Passing Too Closely.” These driver errors put the rider on the ground. Vehicle data show a left front bumper impact to the SUV and a rear impact to the bike. The SUV had no reported damage; the cyclist was injured. The report also notes the cyclist wore a helmet, but that detail comes after the driver’s failures listed by police.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
BMW turning left hits woman pedestrian▸Aug 11 - A BMW turned left on Cypress and struck a woman in the crosswalk. She crossed with the signal. The car’s nose took her down. She was hurt and conscious. Failure to yield in broad daylight on Palmetto’s corner.
A BMW sedan making a left at Cypress Ave and Palmetto St struck a pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The woman suffered a back injury and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, consistent with a left-turn hit. The data also lists “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,” but the pedestrian was in the crosswalk with the signal. Driver errors led. This was in Queens, within the 104th Precinct, at 12:50 p.m.
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Dump Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on LIE▸Aug 11 - A westbound dump truck rear-ended a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Two women in the sedan were injured; a 29-year-old front passenger suffered crush injuries and the 42-year-old driver suffered back injuries.
A westbound dump truck struck the center back end of a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. Two sedan occupants were injured: a 29-year-old front passenger with crush injuries and a 42-year-old driver with back injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Traffic Control Disregarded,” “Unsafe Lane Changing,” and “Oversized Vehicle.” The sedan showed left rear bumper damage; the truck had center front-end damage consistent with a rear impact. Police listed the driver errors above. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported; the sedan passengers bore the harm.
Aug 21 - SUV reversed and slammed a parked car on 80th Street in Queens. The back end hit. Three occupants hurt. The street bore the impact. Backing Unsafely led the crash.
A vehicle reversed southeast on 80th Street near 60-12 and struck a parked 2017 Honda SUV. Three people were injured, including a 75-year-old male driver listed in shock and two occupants with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the primary contributing factor was “Backing Unsafely.” The data shows the reversing vehicle’s point of impact at the center back end, with the parked SUV hit at the center front end. Driver error is clear: Backing Unsafely appears for all listed persons and in the vehicle’s pre-crash action as Backing. No other contributing factors are documented beyond “Unspecified.”
21
Unlicensed motorcyclist hit by northbound sedan▸Aug 21 - Northbound Chevy struck a southbound motorcycle in Maspeth. The bike was demolished. The rider, 43, was injured and partially ejected. A parked Audi took a glancing hit. Police cite driver inexperience.
A northbound 2024 Chevy sedan hit a southbound 2024 JIAJU motorcycle near 59-12 61 St in Queens. The motorcycle was demolished. The 43-year-old male rider was injured and partially ejected. A parked 2007 Audi sedan was also struck on the left rear. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inexperience.” The crash data lists the motorcycle operator as unlicensed. The report shows the Chevy’s center front end as the point of impact and notes damage consistent with a frontal strike. The motorcycle rider’s helmet status appears only as a data field label and is not cited as a cause in the report.
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Pickup U-turn slams northbound moped▸Aug 18 - On Fresh Pond Road at Linden, a southbound pickup swung a U-turn into a northbound moped. The rider was ejected and hurt. Metal wins. Flesh pays.
A southbound Ford pickup making a U-turn on Fresh Pond Road at Linden Street struck a northbound moped. The moped rider, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and injured. According to the police report “pre crash: Making U Turn” for the pickup and “Going Straight Ahead” for the moped. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The pickup’s point of impact was the right front quarter panel; the moped’s was the center front end. Driver actions placed a turning truck across a through rider’s path on a busy Queens corridor. No other contributing factors were recorded in the data.
17
SUV turns into cyclist on Woodward▸Aug 17 - An SUV cut left on Woodward and met a bike. Metal swung. A rider went down. She bled at the knee and stayed conscious. The driver sat belted and unhurt. Sirens filled Ridgewood air.
A westbound SUV making a left turn on Woodward Ave at Troutman St collided with a westbound bicyclist. The cyclist, a 31-year-old woman, suffered a knee and lower-leg injury and remained conscious. The SUV driver, a 48-year-old man, was uninjured. According to the police report, the sole listed factor was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The SUV’s action—turning left across the cyclist’s path—created the conflict that led to impact at the SUV’s left-side doors and the bike’s front end. The cyclist was reported with “Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist)” after the driver’s turning movement is noted. This crash underscores how a left-turning SUV can endanger a person on a bike moving straight.
17
Honda Driver T-bones Toyota; Teen Hurt▸Aug 17 - A northbound Honda driver struck the right side of a southbound Toyota at 63 Ave and 82 Pl in Queens. The Toyota’s 27-year-old driver suffered neck injury and whiplash; a 14-year-old rear passenger was injured. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded and Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of a northbound Honda struck the right-side doors of a southbound Toyota at 63 Ave and 82 Pl in Queens. The Toyota’s 27-year-old driver suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. A 14-year-old left rear passenger was also injured. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded those driver errors for the crash. The Honda’s center-front end struck the Toyota’s right-side doors; vehicle damage entries list center-front and right-side-door damage consistent with that impact. The report lists no other contributing factors.
14
SUV clips cyclist on Himrod Street▸Aug 14 - An SUV cut too close and hit a northbound cyclist on Himrod Street. The rider went down, hurt and in shock. Police list distraction and close passing. Queens pavement took the blow. The SUV rolled on with no damage.
A northbound SUV struck a northbound bicyclist near 1718 Himrod St in Queens. The cyclist suffered back pain and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Passing Too Closely.” These driver errors put the rider on the ground. Vehicle data show a left front bumper impact to the SUV and a rear impact to the bike. The SUV had no reported damage; the cyclist was injured. The report also notes the cyclist wore a helmet, but that detail comes after the driver’s failures listed by police.
13
Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
BMW turning left hits woman pedestrian▸Aug 11 - A BMW turned left on Cypress and struck a woman in the crosswalk. She crossed with the signal. The car’s nose took her down. She was hurt and conscious. Failure to yield in broad daylight on Palmetto’s corner.
A BMW sedan making a left at Cypress Ave and Palmetto St struck a pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The woman suffered a back injury and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, consistent with a left-turn hit. The data also lists “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,” but the pedestrian was in the crosswalk with the signal. Driver errors led. This was in Queens, within the 104th Precinct, at 12:50 p.m.
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Dump Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on LIE▸Aug 11 - A westbound dump truck rear-ended a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Two women in the sedan were injured; a 29-year-old front passenger suffered crush injuries and the 42-year-old driver suffered back injuries.
A westbound dump truck struck the center back end of a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. Two sedan occupants were injured: a 29-year-old front passenger with crush injuries and a 42-year-old driver with back injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Traffic Control Disregarded,” “Unsafe Lane Changing,” and “Oversized Vehicle.” The sedan showed left rear bumper damage; the truck had center front-end damage consistent with a rear impact. Police listed the driver errors above. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported; the sedan passengers bore the harm.
Aug 21 - Northbound Chevy struck a southbound motorcycle in Maspeth. The bike was demolished. The rider, 43, was injured and partially ejected. A parked Audi took a glancing hit. Police cite driver inexperience.
A northbound 2024 Chevy sedan hit a southbound 2024 JIAJU motorcycle near 59-12 61 St in Queens. The motorcycle was demolished. The 43-year-old male rider was injured and partially ejected. A parked 2007 Audi sedan was also struck on the left rear. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inexperience.” The crash data lists the motorcycle operator as unlicensed. The report shows the Chevy’s center front end as the point of impact and notes damage consistent with a frontal strike. The motorcycle rider’s helmet status appears only as a data field label and is not cited as a cause in the report.
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Pickup U-turn slams northbound moped▸Aug 18 - On Fresh Pond Road at Linden, a southbound pickup swung a U-turn into a northbound moped. The rider was ejected and hurt. Metal wins. Flesh pays.
A southbound Ford pickup making a U-turn on Fresh Pond Road at Linden Street struck a northbound moped. The moped rider, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and injured. According to the police report “pre crash: Making U Turn” for the pickup and “Going Straight Ahead” for the moped. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The pickup’s point of impact was the right front quarter panel; the moped’s was the center front end. Driver actions placed a turning truck across a through rider’s path on a busy Queens corridor. No other contributing factors were recorded in the data.
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SUV turns into cyclist on Woodward▸Aug 17 - An SUV cut left on Woodward and met a bike. Metal swung. A rider went down. She bled at the knee and stayed conscious. The driver sat belted and unhurt. Sirens filled Ridgewood air.
A westbound SUV making a left turn on Woodward Ave at Troutman St collided with a westbound bicyclist. The cyclist, a 31-year-old woman, suffered a knee and lower-leg injury and remained conscious. The SUV driver, a 48-year-old man, was uninjured. According to the police report, the sole listed factor was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The SUV’s action—turning left across the cyclist’s path—created the conflict that led to impact at the SUV’s left-side doors and the bike’s front end. The cyclist was reported with “Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist)” after the driver’s turning movement is noted. This crash underscores how a left-turning SUV can endanger a person on a bike moving straight.
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Honda Driver T-bones Toyota; Teen Hurt▸Aug 17 - A northbound Honda driver struck the right side of a southbound Toyota at 63 Ave and 82 Pl in Queens. The Toyota’s 27-year-old driver suffered neck injury and whiplash; a 14-year-old rear passenger was injured. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded and Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of a northbound Honda struck the right-side doors of a southbound Toyota at 63 Ave and 82 Pl in Queens. The Toyota’s 27-year-old driver suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. A 14-year-old left rear passenger was also injured. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded those driver errors for the crash. The Honda’s center-front end struck the Toyota’s right-side doors; vehicle damage entries list center-front and right-side-door damage consistent with that impact. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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SUV clips cyclist on Himrod Street▸Aug 14 - An SUV cut too close and hit a northbound cyclist on Himrod Street. The rider went down, hurt and in shock. Police list distraction and close passing. Queens pavement took the blow. The SUV rolled on with no damage.
A northbound SUV struck a northbound bicyclist near 1718 Himrod St in Queens. The cyclist suffered back pain and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Passing Too Closely.” These driver errors put the rider on the ground. Vehicle data show a left front bumper impact to the SUV and a rear impact to the bike. The SUV had no reported damage; the cyclist was injured. The report also notes the cyclist wore a helmet, but that detail comes after the driver’s failures listed by police.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
BMW turning left hits woman pedestrian▸Aug 11 - A BMW turned left on Cypress and struck a woman in the crosswalk. She crossed with the signal. The car’s nose took her down. She was hurt and conscious. Failure to yield in broad daylight on Palmetto’s corner.
A BMW sedan making a left at Cypress Ave and Palmetto St struck a pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The woman suffered a back injury and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, consistent with a left-turn hit. The data also lists “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,” but the pedestrian was in the crosswalk with the signal. Driver errors led. This was in Queens, within the 104th Precinct, at 12:50 p.m.
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Dump Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on LIE▸Aug 11 - A westbound dump truck rear-ended a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Two women in the sedan were injured; a 29-year-old front passenger suffered crush injuries and the 42-year-old driver suffered back injuries.
A westbound dump truck struck the center back end of a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. Two sedan occupants were injured: a 29-year-old front passenger with crush injuries and a 42-year-old driver with back injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Traffic Control Disregarded,” “Unsafe Lane Changing,” and “Oversized Vehicle.” The sedan showed left rear bumper damage; the truck had center front-end damage consistent with a rear impact. Police listed the driver errors above. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported; the sedan passengers bore the harm.
Aug 18 - On Fresh Pond Road at Linden, a southbound pickup swung a U-turn into a northbound moped. The rider was ejected and hurt. Metal wins. Flesh pays.
A southbound Ford pickup making a U-turn on Fresh Pond Road at Linden Street struck a northbound moped. The moped rider, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and injured. According to the police report “pre crash: Making U Turn” for the pickup and “Going Straight Ahead” for the moped. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The pickup’s point of impact was the right front quarter panel; the moped’s was the center front end. Driver actions placed a turning truck across a through rider’s path on a busy Queens corridor. No other contributing factors were recorded in the data.
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SUV turns into cyclist on Woodward▸Aug 17 - An SUV cut left on Woodward and met a bike. Metal swung. A rider went down. She bled at the knee and stayed conscious. The driver sat belted and unhurt. Sirens filled Ridgewood air.
A westbound SUV making a left turn on Woodward Ave at Troutman St collided with a westbound bicyclist. The cyclist, a 31-year-old woman, suffered a knee and lower-leg injury and remained conscious. The SUV driver, a 48-year-old man, was uninjured. According to the police report, the sole listed factor was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The SUV’s action—turning left across the cyclist’s path—created the conflict that led to impact at the SUV’s left-side doors and the bike’s front end. The cyclist was reported with “Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist)” after the driver’s turning movement is noted. This crash underscores how a left-turning SUV can endanger a person on a bike moving straight.
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Honda Driver T-bones Toyota; Teen Hurt▸Aug 17 - A northbound Honda driver struck the right side of a southbound Toyota at 63 Ave and 82 Pl in Queens. The Toyota’s 27-year-old driver suffered neck injury and whiplash; a 14-year-old rear passenger was injured. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded and Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of a northbound Honda struck the right-side doors of a southbound Toyota at 63 Ave and 82 Pl in Queens. The Toyota’s 27-year-old driver suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. A 14-year-old left rear passenger was also injured. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded those driver errors for the crash. The Honda’s center-front end struck the Toyota’s right-side doors; vehicle damage entries list center-front and right-side-door damage consistent with that impact. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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SUV clips cyclist on Himrod Street▸Aug 14 - An SUV cut too close and hit a northbound cyclist on Himrod Street. The rider went down, hurt and in shock. Police list distraction and close passing. Queens pavement took the blow. The SUV rolled on with no damage.
A northbound SUV struck a northbound bicyclist near 1718 Himrod St in Queens. The cyclist suffered back pain and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Passing Too Closely.” These driver errors put the rider on the ground. Vehicle data show a left front bumper impact to the SUV and a rear impact to the bike. The SUV had no reported damage; the cyclist was injured. The report also notes the cyclist wore a helmet, but that detail comes after the driver’s failures listed by police.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
BMW turning left hits woman pedestrian▸Aug 11 - A BMW turned left on Cypress and struck a woman in the crosswalk. She crossed with the signal. The car’s nose took her down. She was hurt and conscious. Failure to yield in broad daylight on Palmetto’s corner.
A BMW sedan making a left at Cypress Ave and Palmetto St struck a pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The woman suffered a back injury and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, consistent with a left-turn hit. The data also lists “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,” but the pedestrian was in the crosswalk with the signal. Driver errors led. This was in Queens, within the 104th Precinct, at 12:50 p.m.
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Dump Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on LIE▸Aug 11 - A westbound dump truck rear-ended a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Two women in the sedan were injured; a 29-year-old front passenger suffered crush injuries and the 42-year-old driver suffered back injuries.
A westbound dump truck struck the center back end of a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. Two sedan occupants were injured: a 29-year-old front passenger with crush injuries and a 42-year-old driver with back injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Traffic Control Disregarded,” “Unsafe Lane Changing,” and “Oversized Vehicle.” The sedan showed left rear bumper damage; the truck had center front-end damage consistent with a rear impact. Police listed the driver errors above. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported; the sedan passengers bore the harm.
Aug 17 - An SUV cut left on Woodward and met a bike. Metal swung. A rider went down. She bled at the knee and stayed conscious. The driver sat belted and unhurt. Sirens filled Ridgewood air.
A westbound SUV making a left turn on Woodward Ave at Troutman St collided with a westbound bicyclist. The cyclist, a 31-year-old woman, suffered a knee and lower-leg injury and remained conscious. The SUV driver, a 48-year-old man, was uninjured. According to the police report, the sole listed factor was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The SUV’s action—turning left across the cyclist’s path—created the conflict that led to impact at the SUV’s left-side doors and the bike’s front end. The cyclist was reported with “Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist)” after the driver’s turning movement is noted. This crash underscores how a left-turning SUV can endanger a person on a bike moving straight.
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Honda Driver T-bones Toyota; Teen Hurt▸Aug 17 - A northbound Honda driver struck the right side of a southbound Toyota at 63 Ave and 82 Pl in Queens. The Toyota’s 27-year-old driver suffered neck injury and whiplash; a 14-year-old rear passenger was injured. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded and Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of a northbound Honda struck the right-side doors of a southbound Toyota at 63 Ave and 82 Pl in Queens. The Toyota’s 27-year-old driver suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. A 14-year-old left rear passenger was also injured. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded those driver errors for the crash. The Honda’s center-front end struck the Toyota’s right-side doors; vehicle damage entries list center-front and right-side-door damage consistent with that impact. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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SUV clips cyclist on Himrod Street▸Aug 14 - An SUV cut too close and hit a northbound cyclist on Himrod Street. The rider went down, hurt and in shock. Police list distraction and close passing. Queens pavement took the blow. The SUV rolled on with no damage.
A northbound SUV struck a northbound bicyclist near 1718 Himrod St in Queens. The cyclist suffered back pain and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Passing Too Closely.” These driver errors put the rider on the ground. Vehicle data show a left front bumper impact to the SUV and a rear impact to the bike. The SUV had no reported damage; the cyclist was injured. The report also notes the cyclist wore a helmet, but that detail comes after the driver’s failures listed by police.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
BMW turning left hits woman pedestrian▸Aug 11 - A BMW turned left on Cypress and struck a woman in the crosswalk. She crossed with the signal. The car’s nose took her down. She was hurt and conscious. Failure to yield in broad daylight on Palmetto’s corner.
A BMW sedan making a left at Cypress Ave and Palmetto St struck a pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The woman suffered a back injury and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, consistent with a left-turn hit. The data also lists “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,” but the pedestrian was in the crosswalk with the signal. Driver errors led. This was in Queens, within the 104th Precinct, at 12:50 p.m.
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Dump Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on LIE▸Aug 11 - A westbound dump truck rear-ended a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Two women in the sedan were injured; a 29-year-old front passenger suffered crush injuries and the 42-year-old driver suffered back injuries.
A westbound dump truck struck the center back end of a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. Two sedan occupants were injured: a 29-year-old front passenger with crush injuries and a 42-year-old driver with back injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Traffic Control Disregarded,” “Unsafe Lane Changing,” and “Oversized Vehicle.” The sedan showed left rear bumper damage; the truck had center front-end damage consistent with a rear impact. Police listed the driver errors above. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported; the sedan passengers bore the harm.
Aug 17 - A northbound Honda driver struck the right side of a southbound Toyota at 63 Ave and 82 Pl in Queens. The Toyota’s 27-year-old driver suffered neck injury and whiplash; a 14-year-old rear passenger was injured. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded and Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of a northbound Honda struck the right-side doors of a southbound Toyota at 63 Ave and 82 Pl in Queens. The Toyota’s 27-year-old driver suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. A 14-year-old left rear passenger was also injured. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded those driver errors for the crash. The Honda’s center-front end struck the Toyota’s right-side doors; vehicle damage entries list center-front and right-side-door damage consistent with that impact. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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SUV clips cyclist on Himrod Street▸Aug 14 - An SUV cut too close and hit a northbound cyclist on Himrod Street. The rider went down, hurt and in shock. Police list distraction and close passing. Queens pavement took the blow. The SUV rolled on with no damage.
A northbound SUV struck a northbound bicyclist near 1718 Himrod St in Queens. The cyclist suffered back pain and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Passing Too Closely.” These driver errors put the rider on the ground. Vehicle data show a left front bumper impact to the SUV and a rear impact to the bike. The SUV had no reported damage; the cyclist was injured. The report also notes the cyclist wore a helmet, but that detail comes after the driver’s failures listed by police.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
BMW turning left hits woman pedestrian▸Aug 11 - A BMW turned left on Cypress and struck a woman in the crosswalk. She crossed with the signal. The car’s nose took her down. She was hurt and conscious. Failure to yield in broad daylight on Palmetto’s corner.
A BMW sedan making a left at Cypress Ave and Palmetto St struck a pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The woman suffered a back injury and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, consistent with a left-turn hit. The data also lists “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,” but the pedestrian was in the crosswalk with the signal. Driver errors led. This was in Queens, within the 104th Precinct, at 12:50 p.m.
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Dump Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on LIE▸Aug 11 - A westbound dump truck rear-ended a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Two women in the sedan were injured; a 29-year-old front passenger suffered crush injuries and the 42-year-old driver suffered back injuries.
A westbound dump truck struck the center back end of a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. Two sedan occupants were injured: a 29-year-old front passenger with crush injuries and a 42-year-old driver with back injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Traffic Control Disregarded,” “Unsafe Lane Changing,” and “Oversized Vehicle.” The sedan showed left rear bumper damage; the truck had center front-end damage consistent with a rear impact. Police listed the driver errors above. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported; the sedan passengers bore the harm.
Aug 14 - An SUV cut too close and hit a northbound cyclist on Himrod Street. The rider went down, hurt and in shock. Police list distraction and close passing. Queens pavement took the blow. The SUV rolled on with no damage.
A northbound SUV struck a northbound bicyclist near 1718 Himrod St in Queens. The cyclist suffered back pain and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Passing Too Closely.” These driver errors put the rider on the ground. Vehicle data show a left front bumper impact to the SUV and a rear impact to the bike. The SUV had no reported damage; the cyclist was injured. The report also notes the cyclist wore a helmet, but that detail comes after the driver’s failures listed by police.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
BMW turning left hits woman pedestrian▸Aug 11 - A BMW turned left on Cypress and struck a woman in the crosswalk. She crossed with the signal. The car’s nose took her down. She was hurt and conscious. Failure to yield in broad daylight on Palmetto’s corner.
A BMW sedan making a left at Cypress Ave and Palmetto St struck a pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The woman suffered a back injury and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, consistent with a left-turn hit. The data also lists “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,” but the pedestrian was in the crosswalk with the signal. Driver errors led. This was in Queens, within the 104th Precinct, at 12:50 p.m.
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Dump Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on LIE▸Aug 11 - A westbound dump truck rear-ended a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Two women in the sedan were injured; a 29-year-old front passenger suffered crush injuries and the 42-year-old driver suffered back injuries.
A westbound dump truck struck the center back end of a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. Two sedan occupants were injured: a 29-year-old front passenger with crush injuries and a 42-year-old driver with back injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Traffic Control Disregarded,” “Unsafe Lane Changing,” and “Oversized Vehicle.” The sedan showed left rear bumper damage; the truck had center front-end damage consistent with a rear impact. Police listed the driver errors above. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported; the sedan passengers bore the harm.
Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
- Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-13
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
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BMW turning left hits woman pedestrian▸Aug 11 - A BMW turned left on Cypress and struck a woman in the crosswalk. She crossed with the signal. The car’s nose took her down. She was hurt and conscious. Failure to yield in broad daylight on Palmetto’s corner.
A BMW sedan making a left at Cypress Ave and Palmetto St struck a pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The woman suffered a back injury and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, consistent with a left-turn hit. The data also lists “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,” but the pedestrian was in the crosswalk with the signal. Driver errors led. This was in Queens, within the 104th Precinct, at 12:50 p.m.
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Dump Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on LIE▸Aug 11 - A westbound dump truck rear-ended a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Two women in the sedan were injured; a 29-year-old front passenger suffered crush injuries and the 42-year-old driver suffered back injuries.
A westbound dump truck struck the center back end of a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. Two sedan occupants were injured: a 29-year-old front passenger with crush injuries and a 42-year-old driver with back injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Traffic Control Disregarded,” “Unsafe Lane Changing,” and “Oversized Vehicle.” The sedan showed left rear bumper damage; the truck had center front-end damage consistent with a rear impact. Police listed the driver errors above. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported; the sedan passengers bore the harm.
Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
- Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two, New York Post, Published 2025-08-12
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BMW turning left hits woman pedestrian▸Aug 11 - A BMW turned left on Cypress and struck a woman in the crosswalk. She crossed with the signal. The car’s nose took her down. She was hurt and conscious. Failure to yield in broad daylight on Palmetto’s corner.
A BMW sedan making a left at Cypress Ave and Palmetto St struck a pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The woman suffered a back injury and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, consistent with a left-turn hit. The data also lists “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,” but the pedestrian was in the crosswalk with the signal. Driver errors led. This was in Queens, within the 104th Precinct, at 12:50 p.m.
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Dump Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on LIE▸Aug 11 - A westbound dump truck rear-ended a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Two women in the sedan were injured; a 29-year-old front passenger suffered crush injuries and the 42-year-old driver suffered back injuries.
A westbound dump truck struck the center back end of a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. Two sedan occupants were injured: a 29-year-old front passenger with crush injuries and a 42-year-old driver with back injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Traffic Control Disregarded,” “Unsafe Lane Changing,” and “Oversized Vehicle.” The sedan showed left rear bumper damage; the truck had center front-end damage consistent with a rear impact. Police listed the driver errors above. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported; the sedan passengers bore the harm.
Aug 11 - A BMW turned left on Cypress and struck a woman in the crosswalk. She crossed with the signal. The car’s nose took her down. She was hurt and conscious. Failure to yield in broad daylight on Palmetto’s corner.
A BMW sedan making a left at Cypress Ave and Palmetto St struck a pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The woman suffered a back injury and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, consistent with a left-turn hit. The data also lists “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,” but the pedestrian was in the crosswalk with the signal. Driver errors led. This was in Queens, within the 104th Precinct, at 12:50 p.m.
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Dump Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on LIE▸Aug 11 - A westbound dump truck rear-ended a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Two women in the sedan were injured; a 29-year-old front passenger suffered crush injuries and the 42-year-old driver suffered back injuries.
A westbound dump truck struck the center back end of a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. Two sedan occupants were injured: a 29-year-old front passenger with crush injuries and a 42-year-old driver with back injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Traffic Control Disregarded,” “Unsafe Lane Changing,” and “Oversized Vehicle.” The sedan showed left rear bumper damage; the truck had center front-end damage consistent with a rear impact. Police listed the driver errors above. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported; the sedan passengers bore the harm.
Aug 11 - A westbound dump truck rear-ended a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Two women in the sedan were injured; a 29-year-old front passenger suffered crush injuries and the 42-year-old driver suffered back injuries.
A westbound dump truck struck the center back end of a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. Two sedan occupants were injured: a 29-year-old front passenger with crush injuries and a 42-year-old driver with back injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Traffic Control Disregarded,” “Unsafe Lane Changing,” and “Oversized Vehicle.” The sedan showed left rear bumper damage; the truck had center front-end damage consistent with a rear impact. Police listed the driver errors above. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported; the sedan passengers bore the harm.