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 25
▸ Crush Injuries 15
▸ Amputation 2
▸ Severe Bleeding 17
▸ Severe Lacerations 8
▸ Concussion 18
▸ Whiplash 90
▸ Contusion/Bruise 209
▸ Abrasion 92
▸ Pain/Nausea 43
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) – 40 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2024 White Subaru Suburban (LAA4692) – 20 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2021 Blue Dodge Sedan (LFJ1130) – 15 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2022 White RAM Pickup (JPA2060) – 15 times • 2 in last 90d here
- 2019 Me/Be Sedan (LFV0188) – 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: Late afternoon on Onderdonk and Palmetto
Precinct 104: Jan 1, 2022 - Nov 1, 2025
A bicyclist and a driver met at Onderdonk Avenue and Palmetto Street in the late afternoon. Police recorded the cyclist injured and the driver going straight on Oct 27 (CrashID 4853232).
This Week
- Two people walking were hurt just after dawn on Oct 23; police list a truck among the vehicles involved here (CrashID 4852810).
- On Oct 16, at Maurice Avenue and Borden Avenue, a truck driver started from parking and a person walking was killed here (CrashID 4850347).
The ledger in 104
Since 2022, Precinct 104 has logged 24 deaths, 3,681 injuries, and 6,539 crashes (NYC Open Data). This year to date, crashes fell from 1,382 to 1,246, but deaths doubled from 3 to 6, and serious injuries rose from 11 to 20 (same source).
Trucks loom large in the worst outcomes for people on foot. In this precinct’s records, trucks were involved in 5 pedestrian deaths since 2022 (NYC Open Data).
Corners that keep breaking people
One stretch stands out: 80 Street has seen 3 deaths and 22 injuries since 2022 (precinct rollup from NYC Open Data). City records also tie severe harm to the Long Island Expressway and Jackie Robinson Parkway corridors in this command (same source).
The hour matters. The 4 PM hour is the deadliest in these logs, with 4 deaths recorded there since 2022 (NYC Open Data).
What police wrote down
Police cited a driver’s failure to yield when the cyclist went down at Onderdonk and Palmetto on Oct 27 here. On Oct 11, 2023, at 60 Road and Fresh Pond Road, a driver making a right turn killed a 75‑year‑old woman; officers recorded failure to yield in that case too (CrashID 4669744). On Apr 19, 2025, a cyclist was killed on Juniper Blvd North; police listed “traffic control disregarded” by those involved (CrashID 4807280).
Make the dangerous moves hard to do
The fixes are known and local. Hardened right turns and daylighting at 80 Street and other recurring sites. Leading pedestrian intervals and protected crossings along truck routes like Maurice Avenue. Targeted truck enforcement at the afternoon peak.
Then make the citywide changes that stop the worst harm. Lower speeds save lives. Mandate speed limiters for repeat camera violators. Those actions are laid out now in our citywide call to action here.
Who answers for 104
Your electeds for this command are Council Member Joann Ariola, Assembly Member Andrew Hevesi, and State Senator Michael Gianaris. The record here does not document their positions on speed limit reductions or on the Stop Super Speeders bill; their phones do. The state can pass the speed‑limiter bill. The city can set safer speeds. Ask them to do it. Start here.
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons dataset, Vehicles dataset , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-01
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Andrew Hevesi
District 28
Council Member Joann Ariola
District 32
State Senator Michael Gianaris
District 12
▸ 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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Box Truck Turns, Crushes Cyclist in Queens▸Apr 19 - A box truck turned right on Juniper Blvd North, crushing a cyclist. The rider, helmeted, died from crush injuries. Six truck occupants survived. The driver was injured. Traffic control was disregarded.
A box truck struck and killed a bicyclist while turning right at Juniper Blvd North and 80th Street in Queens. According to the police report, 'a box truck turned right and crushed a bicyclist. The bike was demolished. The rider, ejected and helmeted, died from crush injuries. Six truck occupants survived. One man, the driver, was injured.' The police listed 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. The cyclist wore a helmet, but the primary cause was the truck driver's failure to obey traffic controls.
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Fire Truck Kills Cyclist Near Queens Park▸Apr 19 - A fire truck turned onto Juniper Blvd North. It struck a cyclist. The crash happened by the park. The man died at the scene. No arrests. The investigation continues. The street stayed quiet. The loss is final.
According to NY Daily News (April 19, 2025), an FDNY fire truck collided with a cyclist near 80th St. and Juniper Blvd North in Middle Village, Queens. The article states, "An FDNY fire truck fatally struck a cyclist Saturday afternoon in Queens, police said." The cyclist, an unidentified man, was pronounced dead at the scene. Police have not made any arrests. It remains unclear if the fire truck was responding to an emergency call. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The crash highlights risks at intersections and the dangers faced by cyclists near large vehicles, especially in busy city corridors.
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Fire Truck Kills Cyclist Near Queens Park,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-19
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Distracted Drivers Collide on Jackie Robinson Parkway▸Apr 17 - Two cars crashed on Jackie Robinson Parkway. One driver suffered neck pain. Police cite driver inattention. Both vehicles damaged. Shock and injury followed. System failed to protect.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided on Jackie Robinson Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, both drivers were female and licensed. One driver, age 41, suffered a neck injury and shock. The other driver, age 27, was not physically injured. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan struck the rear of the SUV. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes seat belt use but does not list it as a contributing factor. Systemic danger remains when distraction goes unchecked.
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Driver Fails to Yield, Injures Elderly Pedestrian▸Apr 14 - A driver struck a 70-year-old woman in a marked Queens crosswalk. She suffered a head injury. Police cite failure to yield. The street remains dangerous for those on foot.
A 70-year-old woman was hit while crossing at 74-17 Grand Ave in Queens. She was in a marked crosswalk with no signal. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians at city intersections.
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Sedan Strikes E-Scooter on Fairview Ave▸Apr 14 - A sedan hit an e-scooter on Fairview Ave in Queens. The scooter rider suffered a head injury. Police cited confusion as a factor. Metal met flesh. The street stayed hard.
A sedan traveling south on Fairview Ave collided with an eastbound e-scooter at Bleecker St in Queens. The 38-year-old woman riding the e-scooter was injured, sustaining a head contusion. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. No driver errors were cited for the sedan. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left the e-scooter rider hurt and the sedan damaged at the right front bumper.
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Sedan Collision on Flushing Ave Injures Three▸Apr 13 - A sedan struck on Flushing Ave. Three passengers suffered neck injuries. The crash left whiplash and pain. Police list no clear cause. Streets stay dangerous.
Three passengers were injured in a crash involving a sedan on Flushing Ave near Metropolitan Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan was hit on its left side while going straight. Three men, aged 22, 30, and 35, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are identified in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash highlights the ongoing risk for vehicle occupants on city streets.
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SUV Speeding on Cooper Avenue Injures Driver▸Apr 12 - SUV struck at unsafe speed on Cooper Avenue. Driver suffered leg fracture and dislocation. Impact hit left front bumper. Streets in Queens saw another injury under the weight of speed.
A station wagon/SUV traveling south on Cooper Avenue crashed while making a left turn. The driver, a 30-year-old woman, suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg, according to the police report. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The vehicle's left front bumper took the impact, damaging the center front end. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of speed on city streets.
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SUV and Sedan Strike Boy on Forest Ave▸Apr 8 - A speeding SUV and sedan crashed on Forest Ave. A 14-year-old boy, not in the roadway, suffered a broken leg. A young driver’s shoulder torn. Blood on concrete. Sirens cut the air.
A sedan and an SUV collided at Forest Ave and Stephen St in Queens. According to the police report, a 14-year-old boy, not in the roadway, suffered a fractured leg. A 23-year-old driver was injured in the shoulder. The crash involved unsafe speed and steering failure as contributing factors. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a primary cause. No evidence blames the victims. The scene left blood on the concrete and sirens in the air.
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SUVs Collide at Grove Street, Driver Injured▸Apr 6 - Two SUVs crashed at Grove Street and 60 Place. One driver suffered a back contusion. Police cite traffic control disregard and failure to yield. Metal struck metal. Pain followed.
Two sport utility vehicles collided at the intersection of Grove Street and 60 Place in Queens. One driver, a 53-year-old woman, was injured with a back contusion. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The impact damaged the right front bumper of one SUV and the right rear bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured driver was conscious at the scene.
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Motorcycle Slams SUV on Jackie Robinson Parkway▸Apr 5 - A motorcycle struck an SUV on Jackie Robinson Parkway. One man suffered leg injuries. Both vehicles were moving straight. No driver errors listed. The crash left a mark.
A motorcycle and an SUV collided on Jackie Robinson Parkway. One man, age 29, was injured in the crash, suffering abrasions and leg injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The injured man was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data. The impact hit the SUV's left front bumper and the motorcycle's right side. No further details were provided by police.
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Motorcyclist Killed In Queens Collision Blaze▸Apr 5 - A BMW and motorcycle collided on Woodhaven Boulevard. Both vehicles burned. The motorcyclist died at the scene. The BMW driver survived. No arrests. Police are investigating. Another life lost on a wide, fast Queens road.
According to NY Daily News (April 5, 2025), a fatal crash occurred at 60th Drive and Woodhaven Blvd. in Rego Park, Queens. A BMW SUV and a motorcycle, both heading south, collided around 9:22 a.m. Both vehicles caught fire. Police said, 'only the car driver survived the collision.' EMS pronounced the motorcycle rider dead at the scene. The BMW driver was hospitalized in stable condition. No arrests have been made, and police continue to investigate. The crash highlights the persistent dangers on major Queens thoroughfares, where high speeds and heavy traffic put vulnerable road users at risk.
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Motorcyclist Killed In Queens Collision Blaze,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-05
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Queens Drivers Mount Sidewalks, Hit Pedestrians▸Apr 4 - Two cars left the street in Queens. One hit children and a man on a sidewalk. Another plowed into women waiting at a bus shelter. Broken bones, head wounds, fear. No one died. Streets turned dangerous in a blink.
CBS New York reported on April 4, 2025, that two separate crashes in Queens left multiple pedestrians injured. In Astoria, a 35-year-old driver 'lost control of her vehicle and went onto the sidewalk, running over two girls, ages 7 and 14.' Police charged her with reckless driving and driving without a license. Later, in South Ozone Park, a 79-year-old driver swerved, sideswiped a bus, then 'jumped the curb and struck four women who were standing at a bus shelter.' All victims survived, but injuries ranged from broken bones to head trauma. The incidents highlight ongoing dangers for pedestrians and raise questions about driver screening and street design.
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Queens Drivers Mount Sidewalks, Hit Pedestrians,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-04-04
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian in Myrtle Avenue Crosswalk▸Apr 3 - SUV hit a man crossing Myrtle Avenue. He took a blow to the head. Police cite driver inattention. Passengers unhurt. The street stayed busy. The danger was clear.
A 28-year-old man was struck by an SUV while crossing Myrtle Avenue at 69 Place in Queens. He suffered a head injury and a contusion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The driver and three occupants in the SUV were not injured. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.
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E-Bike Rider Killed At Queens Intersection▸Apr 3 - Two cars struck Jorman Esparza-Olivares at a busy Rego Park crossing. He suffered head and body trauma. Medics rushed him to Elmhurst. He died six days later. Both drivers stayed. No charges. The intersection remains dangerous.
NY Daily News reported on April 3, 2025, that Jorman Esparza-Olivares, 23, was killed after being struck by two drivers while riding his e-bike north on 63rd Drive at Queens Blvd. The crash occurred just before 5:30 p.m. on March 19. According to police, 'It wasn't clear if any of the men involved in the crash ran a red light.' Esparza-Olivares suffered severe injuries and died six days later at Elmhurst Medical Center. Both drivers, operating a Ford SUV and a Mercedes Benz, remained at the scene and were not immediately charged. The incident highlights persistent risks for cyclists at major intersections and raises questions about traffic controls and driver awareness on Queens Blvd.
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E-Bike Rider Killed At Queens Intersection,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-03
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E-Bike Rider Ejected, Leg Broken on Vermont Place▸Apr 1 - E-bike slammed left front, rider thrown, leg shattered. Police cite reaction to another vehicle. Helmet worn. Streets in Queens run red again.
A 45-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a fractured leg after a crash on Vermont Place near Cypress Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' The e-bike struck with its left front bumper. The rider was conscious but injured, with a dislocated and broken lower leg. Police noted the use of a helmet. No other injuries were reported. The report highlights the danger when drivers react suddenly to other vehicles, putting vulnerable road users at risk.
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E-Bike Rider Thrown After Striking Parked Sedan▸Mar 29 - A 58-year-old man on an e-bike slammed into a parked sedan on 80th Street. He flew from his seat, arm crushed against steel. Blood marked the door. The helmet offered no shield. The street stayed quiet, danger lingering.
According to the police report, a 58-year-old man riding an e-bike was traveling north on 80th Street near 67th Drive in Queens when he struck the left side doors of a parked sedan. The impact ejected the rider, who suffered crush injuries to his arm. The report states the contributing factor as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The sedan was unoccupied and legally parked at the time of the crash. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet, but the report notes that it did not prevent injury. The sequence of events underscores the persistent danger posed by inattentive operation, even in the absence of moving vehicles. The police report makes no mention of any errors or contributing behaviors by the injured e-bike rider beyond the cited inattention.
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Sedan Strikes E-Scooter on Woodhaven Blvd▸Mar 29 - A sedan collided with an e-scooter on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in the crash.
At 12:58 PM on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens, a sedan traveling straight struck an e-scooter also moving straight southbound, according to the police report. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old man, sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. The sedan's center front end impacted the e-scooter's center back end, causing injury to the vulnerable road user. No victim behaviors such as helmet use or crossing signals were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and failure to yield in collisions involving motorized scooters.
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Multi-Vehicle Crash on Long Island Expressway▸Mar 29 - Three vehicles collided head-on and rear-end on the Long Island Expressway. Two occupants suffered whiplash and upper arm injuries. Unsafe speed by at least one driver was cited as a contributing factor. Both injured parties were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a collision involving a sedan and two SUVs occurred on the Long Island Expressway at 12:33 AM. The sedan, traveling east, struck the center front end of an SUV, which sustained damage to its left front bumper. Another SUV was impacted at its left rear bumper. Two occupants in the sedan—a 40-year-old male driver and a 41-year-old female front passenger—were injured, suffering whiplash and upper arm injuries. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report explicitly cites "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor for both injured occupants, indicating driver error as a key cause. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behavior. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed on high-speed roadways.
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Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash▸Mar 28 - A speeding Mercedes ran a red in Queens. The driver, high and drunk, struck a young airport worker headed to his job. The worker died. Two passengers survived. The driver, a probationary firefighter, now faces manslaughter charges.
NY Daily News reported on March 28, 2025, that Michael Pena, a probationary FDNY firefighter, was fired after being charged with vehicular manslaughter in a Queens crash. Prosecutors said Pena drove 83 mph in a 25 mph zone, ran a red light, and struck Justin Diaz, 23, who had the right-of-way. Pena's blood-alcohol content was 0.156%, nearly double the legal limit, and he tested positive for cocaine and marijuana. The article states, 'Pena was driving nearly 60 mph above the speed limit after a night of drinking at a bar.' Surveillance footage confirmed the sequence. Two passengers in Pena's car were hospitalized. The crash highlights ongoing risks from impaired and reckless driving, even among public servants.
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Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-28
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Queens SUVs Collide During U-Turn on Forest Ave▸Mar 25 - Two SUVs collided on Forest Avenue in Queens when one driver made a U-turn and failed to yield right-of-way. The female driver with a permit was injured, suffering pain and shock. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:40 AM on Forest Avenue in Queens. A male driver in a 2018 Toyota SUV was making a U-turn when he failed to yield right-of-way, colliding with a northbound 2019 Alfa SUV driven by a female with a learner's permit. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the Toyota and the right front bumper of the Alfa. The female driver was injured, reporting pain and nausea and experiencing shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both vehicles had a single occupant and sustained front-end damage.
Apr 19 - A box truck turned right on Juniper Blvd North, crushing a cyclist. The rider, helmeted, died from crush injuries. Six truck occupants survived. The driver was injured. Traffic control was disregarded.
A box truck struck and killed a bicyclist while turning right at Juniper Blvd North and 80th Street in Queens. According to the police report, 'a box truck turned right and crushed a bicyclist. The bike was demolished. The rider, ejected and helmeted, died from crush injuries. Six truck occupants survived. One man, the driver, was injured.' The police listed 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. The cyclist wore a helmet, but the primary cause was the truck driver's failure to obey traffic controls.
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Fire Truck Kills Cyclist Near Queens Park▸Apr 19 - A fire truck turned onto Juniper Blvd North. It struck a cyclist. The crash happened by the park. The man died at the scene. No arrests. The investigation continues. The street stayed quiet. The loss is final.
According to NY Daily News (April 19, 2025), an FDNY fire truck collided with a cyclist near 80th St. and Juniper Blvd North in Middle Village, Queens. The article states, "An FDNY fire truck fatally struck a cyclist Saturday afternoon in Queens, police said." The cyclist, an unidentified man, was pronounced dead at the scene. Police have not made any arrests. It remains unclear if the fire truck was responding to an emergency call. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The crash highlights risks at intersections and the dangers faced by cyclists near large vehicles, especially in busy city corridors.
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Fire Truck Kills Cyclist Near Queens Park,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-19
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Distracted Drivers Collide on Jackie Robinson Parkway▸Apr 17 - Two cars crashed on Jackie Robinson Parkway. One driver suffered neck pain. Police cite driver inattention. Both vehicles damaged. Shock and injury followed. System failed to protect.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided on Jackie Robinson Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, both drivers were female and licensed. One driver, age 41, suffered a neck injury and shock. The other driver, age 27, was not physically injured. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan struck the rear of the SUV. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes seat belt use but does not list it as a contributing factor. Systemic danger remains when distraction goes unchecked.
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Driver Fails to Yield, Injures Elderly Pedestrian▸Apr 14 - A driver struck a 70-year-old woman in a marked Queens crosswalk. She suffered a head injury. Police cite failure to yield. The street remains dangerous for those on foot.
A 70-year-old woman was hit while crossing at 74-17 Grand Ave in Queens. She was in a marked crosswalk with no signal. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians at city intersections.
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Sedan Strikes E-Scooter on Fairview Ave▸Apr 14 - A sedan hit an e-scooter on Fairview Ave in Queens. The scooter rider suffered a head injury. Police cited confusion as a factor. Metal met flesh. The street stayed hard.
A sedan traveling south on Fairview Ave collided with an eastbound e-scooter at Bleecker St in Queens. The 38-year-old woman riding the e-scooter was injured, sustaining a head contusion. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. No driver errors were cited for the sedan. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left the e-scooter rider hurt and the sedan damaged at the right front bumper.
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Sedan Collision on Flushing Ave Injures Three▸Apr 13 - A sedan struck on Flushing Ave. Three passengers suffered neck injuries. The crash left whiplash and pain. Police list no clear cause. Streets stay dangerous.
Three passengers were injured in a crash involving a sedan on Flushing Ave near Metropolitan Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan was hit on its left side while going straight. Three men, aged 22, 30, and 35, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are identified in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash highlights the ongoing risk for vehicle occupants on city streets.
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SUV Speeding on Cooper Avenue Injures Driver▸Apr 12 - SUV struck at unsafe speed on Cooper Avenue. Driver suffered leg fracture and dislocation. Impact hit left front bumper. Streets in Queens saw another injury under the weight of speed.
A station wagon/SUV traveling south on Cooper Avenue crashed while making a left turn. The driver, a 30-year-old woman, suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg, according to the police report. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The vehicle's left front bumper took the impact, damaging the center front end. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of speed on city streets.
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SUV and Sedan Strike Boy on Forest Ave▸Apr 8 - A speeding SUV and sedan crashed on Forest Ave. A 14-year-old boy, not in the roadway, suffered a broken leg. A young driver’s shoulder torn. Blood on concrete. Sirens cut the air.
A sedan and an SUV collided at Forest Ave and Stephen St in Queens. According to the police report, a 14-year-old boy, not in the roadway, suffered a fractured leg. A 23-year-old driver was injured in the shoulder. The crash involved unsafe speed and steering failure as contributing factors. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a primary cause. No evidence blames the victims. The scene left blood on the concrete and sirens in the air.
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SUVs Collide at Grove Street, Driver Injured▸Apr 6 - Two SUVs crashed at Grove Street and 60 Place. One driver suffered a back contusion. Police cite traffic control disregard and failure to yield. Metal struck metal. Pain followed.
Two sport utility vehicles collided at the intersection of Grove Street and 60 Place in Queens. One driver, a 53-year-old woman, was injured with a back contusion. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The impact damaged the right front bumper of one SUV and the right rear bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured driver was conscious at the scene.
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Motorcycle Slams SUV on Jackie Robinson Parkway▸Apr 5 - A motorcycle struck an SUV on Jackie Robinson Parkway. One man suffered leg injuries. Both vehicles were moving straight. No driver errors listed. The crash left a mark.
A motorcycle and an SUV collided on Jackie Robinson Parkway. One man, age 29, was injured in the crash, suffering abrasions and leg injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The injured man was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data. The impact hit the SUV's left front bumper and the motorcycle's right side. No further details were provided by police.
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Motorcyclist Killed In Queens Collision Blaze▸Apr 5 - A BMW and motorcycle collided on Woodhaven Boulevard. Both vehicles burned. The motorcyclist died at the scene. The BMW driver survived. No arrests. Police are investigating. Another life lost on a wide, fast Queens road.
According to NY Daily News (April 5, 2025), a fatal crash occurred at 60th Drive and Woodhaven Blvd. in Rego Park, Queens. A BMW SUV and a motorcycle, both heading south, collided around 9:22 a.m. Both vehicles caught fire. Police said, 'only the car driver survived the collision.' EMS pronounced the motorcycle rider dead at the scene. The BMW driver was hospitalized in stable condition. No arrests have been made, and police continue to investigate. The crash highlights the persistent dangers on major Queens thoroughfares, where high speeds and heavy traffic put vulnerable road users at risk.
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Motorcyclist Killed In Queens Collision Blaze,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-05
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Queens Drivers Mount Sidewalks, Hit Pedestrians▸Apr 4 - Two cars left the street in Queens. One hit children and a man on a sidewalk. Another plowed into women waiting at a bus shelter. Broken bones, head wounds, fear. No one died. Streets turned dangerous in a blink.
CBS New York reported on April 4, 2025, that two separate crashes in Queens left multiple pedestrians injured. In Astoria, a 35-year-old driver 'lost control of her vehicle and went onto the sidewalk, running over two girls, ages 7 and 14.' Police charged her with reckless driving and driving without a license. Later, in South Ozone Park, a 79-year-old driver swerved, sideswiped a bus, then 'jumped the curb and struck four women who were standing at a bus shelter.' All victims survived, but injuries ranged from broken bones to head trauma. The incidents highlight ongoing dangers for pedestrians and raise questions about driver screening and street design.
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Queens Drivers Mount Sidewalks, Hit Pedestrians,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-04-04
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian in Myrtle Avenue Crosswalk▸Apr 3 - SUV hit a man crossing Myrtle Avenue. He took a blow to the head. Police cite driver inattention. Passengers unhurt. The street stayed busy. The danger was clear.
A 28-year-old man was struck by an SUV while crossing Myrtle Avenue at 69 Place in Queens. He suffered a head injury and a contusion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The driver and three occupants in the SUV were not injured. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.
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E-Bike Rider Killed At Queens Intersection▸Apr 3 - Two cars struck Jorman Esparza-Olivares at a busy Rego Park crossing. He suffered head and body trauma. Medics rushed him to Elmhurst. He died six days later. Both drivers stayed. No charges. The intersection remains dangerous.
NY Daily News reported on April 3, 2025, that Jorman Esparza-Olivares, 23, was killed after being struck by two drivers while riding his e-bike north on 63rd Drive at Queens Blvd. The crash occurred just before 5:30 p.m. on March 19. According to police, 'It wasn't clear if any of the men involved in the crash ran a red light.' Esparza-Olivares suffered severe injuries and died six days later at Elmhurst Medical Center. Both drivers, operating a Ford SUV and a Mercedes Benz, remained at the scene and were not immediately charged. The incident highlights persistent risks for cyclists at major intersections and raises questions about traffic controls and driver awareness on Queens Blvd.
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E-Bike Rider Killed At Queens Intersection,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-03
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E-Bike Rider Ejected, Leg Broken on Vermont Place▸Apr 1 - E-bike slammed left front, rider thrown, leg shattered. Police cite reaction to another vehicle. Helmet worn. Streets in Queens run red again.
A 45-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a fractured leg after a crash on Vermont Place near Cypress Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' The e-bike struck with its left front bumper. The rider was conscious but injured, with a dislocated and broken lower leg. Police noted the use of a helmet. No other injuries were reported. The report highlights the danger when drivers react suddenly to other vehicles, putting vulnerable road users at risk.
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E-Bike Rider Thrown After Striking Parked Sedan▸Mar 29 - A 58-year-old man on an e-bike slammed into a parked sedan on 80th Street. He flew from his seat, arm crushed against steel. Blood marked the door. The helmet offered no shield. The street stayed quiet, danger lingering.
According to the police report, a 58-year-old man riding an e-bike was traveling north on 80th Street near 67th Drive in Queens when he struck the left side doors of a parked sedan. The impact ejected the rider, who suffered crush injuries to his arm. The report states the contributing factor as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The sedan was unoccupied and legally parked at the time of the crash. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet, but the report notes that it did not prevent injury. The sequence of events underscores the persistent danger posed by inattentive operation, even in the absence of moving vehicles. The police report makes no mention of any errors or contributing behaviors by the injured e-bike rider beyond the cited inattention.
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Sedan Strikes E-Scooter on Woodhaven Blvd▸Mar 29 - A sedan collided with an e-scooter on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in the crash.
At 12:58 PM on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens, a sedan traveling straight struck an e-scooter also moving straight southbound, according to the police report. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old man, sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. The sedan's center front end impacted the e-scooter's center back end, causing injury to the vulnerable road user. No victim behaviors such as helmet use or crossing signals were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and failure to yield in collisions involving motorized scooters.
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Multi-Vehicle Crash on Long Island Expressway▸Mar 29 - Three vehicles collided head-on and rear-end on the Long Island Expressway. Two occupants suffered whiplash and upper arm injuries. Unsafe speed by at least one driver was cited as a contributing factor. Both injured parties were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a collision involving a sedan and two SUVs occurred on the Long Island Expressway at 12:33 AM. The sedan, traveling east, struck the center front end of an SUV, which sustained damage to its left front bumper. Another SUV was impacted at its left rear bumper. Two occupants in the sedan—a 40-year-old male driver and a 41-year-old female front passenger—were injured, suffering whiplash and upper arm injuries. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report explicitly cites "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor for both injured occupants, indicating driver error as a key cause. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behavior. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed on high-speed roadways.
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Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash▸Mar 28 - A speeding Mercedes ran a red in Queens. The driver, high and drunk, struck a young airport worker headed to his job. The worker died. Two passengers survived. The driver, a probationary firefighter, now faces manslaughter charges.
NY Daily News reported on March 28, 2025, that Michael Pena, a probationary FDNY firefighter, was fired after being charged with vehicular manslaughter in a Queens crash. Prosecutors said Pena drove 83 mph in a 25 mph zone, ran a red light, and struck Justin Diaz, 23, who had the right-of-way. Pena's blood-alcohol content was 0.156%, nearly double the legal limit, and he tested positive for cocaine and marijuana. The article states, 'Pena was driving nearly 60 mph above the speed limit after a night of drinking at a bar.' Surveillance footage confirmed the sequence. Two passengers in Pena's car were hospitalized. The crash highlights ongoing risks from impaired and reckless driving, even among public servants.
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Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-28
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Queens SUVs Collide During U-Turn on Forest Ave▸Mar 25 - Two SUVs collided on Forest Avenue in Queens when one driver made a U-turn and failed to yield right-of-way. The female driver with a permit was injured, suffering pain and shock. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:40 AM on Forest Avenue in Queens. A male driver in a 2018 Toyota SUV was making a U-turn when he failed to yield right-of-way, colliding with a northbound 2019 Alfa SUV driven by a female with a learner's permit. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the Toyota and the right front bumper of the Alfa. The female driver was injured, reporting pain and nausea and experiencing shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both vehicles had a single occupant and sustained front-end damage.
Apr 19 - A fire truck turned onto Juniper Blvd North. It struck a cyclist. The crash happened by the park. The man died at the scene. No arrests. The investigation continues. The street stayed quiet. The loss is final.
According to NY Daily News (April 19, 2025), an FDNY fire truck collided with a cyclist near 80th St. and Juniper Blvd North in Middle Village, Queens. The article states, "An FDNY fire truck fatally struck a cyclist Saturday afternoon in Queens, police said." The cyclist, an unidentified man, was pronounced dead at the scene. Police have not made any arrests. It remains unclear if the fire truck was responding to an emergency call. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The crash highlights risks at intersections and the dangers faced by cyclists near large vehicles, especially in busy city corridors.
- Fire Truck Kills Cyclist Near Queens Park, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-19
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Distracted Drivers Collide on Jackie Robinson Parkway▸Apr 17 - Two cars crashed on Jackie Robinson Parkway. One driver suffered neck pain. Police cite driver inattention. Both vehicles damaged. Shock and injury followed. System failed to protect.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided on Jackie Robinson Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, both drivers were female and licensed. One driver, age 41, suffered a neck injury and shock. The other driver, age 27, was not physically injured. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan struck the rear of the SUV. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes seat belt use but does not list it as a contributing factor. Systemic danger remains when distraction goes unchecked.
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Driver Fails to Yield, Injures Elderly Pedestrian▸Apr 14 - A driver struck a 70-year-old woman in a marked Queens crosswalk. She suffered a head injury. Police cite failure to yield. The street remains dangerous for those on foot.
A 70-year-old woman was hit while crossing at 74-17 Grand Ave in Queens. She was in a marked crosswalk with no signal. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians at city intersections.
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Sedan Strikes E-Scooter on Fairview Ave▸Apr 14 - A sedan hit an e-scooter on Fairview Ave in Queens. The scooter rider suffered a head injury. Police cited confusion as a factor. Metal met flesh. The street stayed hard.
A sedan traveling south on Fairview Ave collided with an eastbound e-scooter at Bleecker St in Queens. The 38-year-old woman riding the e-scooter was injured, sustaining a head contusion. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. No driver errors were cited for the sedan. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left the e-scooter rider hurt and the sedan damaged at the right front bumper.
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Sedan Collision on Flushing Ave Injures Three▸Apr 13 - A sedan struck on Flushing Ave. Three passengers suffered neck injuries. The crash left whiplash and pain. Police list no clear cause. Streets stay dangerous.
Three passengers were injured in a crash involving a sedan on Flushing Ave near Metropolitan Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan was hit on its left side while going straight. Three men, aged 22, 30, and 35, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are identified in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash highlights the ongoing risk for vehicle occupants on city streets.
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SUV Speeding on Cooper Avenue Injures Driver▸Apr 12 - SUV struck at unsafe speed on Cooper Avenue. Driver suffered leg fracture and dislocation. Impact hit left front bumper. Streets in Queens saw another injury under the weight of speed.
A station wagon/SUV traveling south on Cooper Avenue crashed while making a left turn. The driver, a 30-year-old woman, suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg, according to the police report. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The vehicle's left front bumper took the impact, damaging the center front end. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of speed on city streets.
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SUV and Sedan Strike Boy on Forest Ave▸Apr 8 - A speeding SUV and sedan crashed on Forest Ave. A 14-year-old boy, not in the roadway, suffered a broken leg. A young driver’s shoulder torn. Blood on concrete. Sirens cut the air.
A sedan and an SUV collided at Forest Ave and Stephen St in Queens. According to the police report, a 14-year-old boy, not in the roadway, suffered a fractured leg. A 23-year-old driver was injured in the shoulder. The crash involved unsafe speed and steering failure as contributing factors. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a primary cause. No evidence blames the victims. The scene left blood on the concrete and sirens in the air.
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SUVs Collide at Grove Street, Driver Injured▸Apr 6 - Two SUVs crashed at Grove Street and 60 Place. One driver suffered a back contusion. Police cite traffic control disregard and failure to yield. Metal struck metal. Pain followed.
Two sport utility vehicles collided at the intersection of Grove Street and 60 Place in Queens. One driver, a 53-year-old woman, was injured with a back contusion. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The impact damaged the right front bumper of one SUV and the right rear bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured driver was conscious at the scene.
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Motorcycle Slams SUV on Jackie Robinson Parkway▸Apr 5 - A motorcycle struck an SUV on Jackie Robinson Parkway. One man suffered leg injuries. Both vehicles were moving straight. No driver errors listed. The crash left a mark.
A motorcycle and an SUV collided on Jackie Robinson Parkway. One man, age 29, was injured in the crash, suffering abrasions and leg injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The injured man was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data. The impact hit the SUV's left front bumper and the motorcycle's right side. No further details were provided by police.
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Motorcyclist Killed In Queens Collision Blaze▸Apr 5 - A BMW and motorcycle collided on Woodhaven Boulevard. Both vehicles burned. The motorcyclist died at the scene. The BMW driver survived. No arrests. Police are investigating. Another life lost on a wide, fast Queens road.
According to NY Daily News (April 5, 2025), a fatal crash occurred at 60th Drive and Woodhaven Blvd. in Rego Park, Queens. A BMW SUV and a motorcycle, both heading south, collided around 9:22 a.m. Both vehicles caught fire. Police said, 'only the car driver survived the collision.' EMS pronounced the motorcycle rider dead at the scene. The BMW driver was hospitalized in stable condition. No arrests have been made, and police continue to investigate. The crash highlights the persistent dangers on major Queens thoroughfares, where high speeds and heavy traffic put vulnerable road users at risk.
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Motorcyclist Killed In Queens Collision Blaze,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-05
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Queens Drivers Mount Sidewalks, Hit Pedestrians▸Apr 4 - Two cars left the street in Queens. One hit children and a man on a sidewalk. Another plowed into women waiting at a bus shelter. Broken bones, head wounds, fear. No one died. Streets turned dangerous in a blink.
CBS New York reported on April 4, 2025, that two separate crashes in Queens left multiple pedestrians injured. In Astoria, a 35-year-old driver 'lost control of her vehicle and went onto the sidewalk, running over two girls, ages 7 and 14.' Police charged her with reckless driving and driving without a license. Later, in South Ozone Park, a 79-year-old driver swerved, sideswiped a bus, then 'jumped the curb and struck four women who were standing at a bus shelter.' All victims survived, but injuries ranged from broken bones to head trauma. The incidents highlight ongoing dangers for pedestrians and raise questions about driver screening and street design.
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Queens Drivers Mount Sidewalks, Hit Pedestrians,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-04-04
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian in Myrtle Avenue Crosswalk▸Apr 3 - SUV hit a man crossing Myrtle Avenue. He took a blow to the head. Police cite driver inattention. Passengers unhurt. The street stayed busy. The danger was clear.
A 28-year-old man was struck by an SUV while crossing Myrtle Avenue at 69 Place in Queens. He suffered a head injury and a contusion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The driver and three occupants in the SUV were not injured. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.
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E-Bike Rider Killed At Queens Intersection▸Apr 3 - Two cars struck Jorman Esparza-Olivares at a busy Rego Park crossing. He suffered head and body trauma. Medics rushed him to Elmhurst. He died six days later. Both drivers stayed. No charges. The intersection remains dangerous.
NY Daily News reported on April 3, 2025, that Jorman Esparza-Olivares, 23, was killed after being struck by two drivers while riding his e-bike north on 63rd Drive at Queens Blvd. The crash occurred just before 5:30 p.m. on March 19. According to police, 'It wasn't clear if any of the men involved in the crash ran a red light.' Esparza-Olivares suffered severe injuries and died six days later at Elmhurst Medical Center. Both drivers, operating a Ford SUV and a Mercedes Benz, remained at the scene and were not immediately charged. The incident highlights persistent risks for cyclists at major intersections and raises questions about traffic controls and driver awareness on Queens Blvd.
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E-Bike Rider Killed At Queens Intersection,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-03
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E-Bike Rider Ejected, Leg Broken on Vermont Place▸Apr 1 - E-bike slammed left front, rider thrown, leg shattered. Police cite reaction to another vehicle. Helmet worn. Streets in Queens run red again.
A 45-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a fractured leg after a crash on Vermont Place near Cypress Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' The e-bike struck with its left front bumper. The rider was conscious but injured, with a dislocated and broken lower leg. Police noted the use of a helmet. No other injuries were reported. The report highlights the danger when drivers react suddenly to other vehicles, putting vulnerable road users at risk.
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E-Bike Rider Thrown After Striking Parked Sedan▸Mar 29 - A 58-year-old man on an e-bike slammed into a parked sedan on 80th Street. He flew from his seat, arm crushed against steel. Blood marked the door. The helmet offered no shield. The street stayed quiet, danger lingering.
According to the police report, a 58-year-old man riding an e-bike was traveling north on 80th Street near 67th Drive in Queens when he struck the left side doors of a parked sedan. The impact ejected the rider, who suffered crush injuries to his arm. The report states the contributing factor as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The sedan was unoccupied and legally parked at the time of the crash. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet, but the report notes that it did not prevent injury. The sequence of events underscores the persistent danger posed by inattentive operation, even in the absence of moving vehicles. The police report makes no mention of any errors or contributing behaviors by the injured e-bike rider beyond the cited inattention.
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Sedan Strikes E-Scooter on Woodhaven Blvd▸Mar 29 - A sedan collided with an e-scooter on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in the crash.
At 12:58 PM on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens, a sedan traveling straight struck an e-scooter also moving straight southbound, according to the police report. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old man, sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. The sedan's center front end impacted the e-scooter's center back end, causing injury to the vulnerable road user. No victim behaviors such as helmet use or crossing signals were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and failure to yield in collisions involving motorized scooters.
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Multi-Vehicle Crash on Long Island Expressway▸Mar 29 - Three vehicles collided head-on and rear-end on the Long Island Expressway. Two occupants suffered whiplash and upper arm injuries. Unsafe speed by at least one driver was cited as a contributing factor. Both injured parties were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a collision involving a sedan and two SUVs occurred on the Long Island Expressway at 12:33 AM. The sedan, traveling east, struck the center front end of an SUV, which sustained damage to its left front bumper. Another SUV was impacted at its left rear bumper. Two occupants in the sedan—a 40-year-old male driver and a 41-year-old female front passenger—were injured, suffering whiplash and upper arm injuries. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report explicitly cites "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor for both injured occupants, indicating driver error as a key cause. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behavior. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed on high-speed roadways.
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Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash▸Mar 28 - A speeding Mercedes ran a red in Queens. The driver, high and drunk, struck a young airport worker headed to his job. The worker died. Two passengers survived. The driver, a probationary firefighter, now faces manslaughter charges.
NY Daily News reported on March 28, 2025, that Michael Pena, a probationary FDNY firefighter, was fired after being charged with vehicular manslaughter in a Queens crash. Prosecutors said Pena drove 83 mph in a 25 mph zone, ran a red light, and struck Justin Diaz, 23, who had the right-of-way. Pena's blood-alcohol content was 0.156%, nearly double the legal limit, and he tested positive for cocaine and marijuana. The article states, 'Pena was driving nearly 60 mph above the speed limit after a night of drinking at a bar.' Surveillance footage confirmed the sequence. Two passengers in Pena's car were hospitalized. The crash highlights ongoing risks from impaired and reckless driving, even among public servants.
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Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-28
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Queens SUVs Collide During U-Turn on Forest Ave▸Mar 25 - Two SUVs collided on Forest Avenue in Queens when one driver made a U-turn and failed to yield right-of-way. The female driver with a permit was injured, suffering pain and shock. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:40 AM on Forest Avenue in Queens. A male driver in a 2018 Toyota SUV was making a U-turn when he failed to yield right-of-way, colliding with a northbound 2019 Alfa SUV driven by a female with a learner's permit. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the Toyota and the right front bumper of the Alfa. The female driver was injured, reporting pain and nausea and experiencing shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both vehicles had a single occupant and sustained front-end damage.
Apr 17 - Two cars crashed on Jackie Robinson Parkway. One driver suffered neck pain. Police cite driver inattention. Both vehicles damaged. Shock and injury followed. System failed to protect.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided on Jackie Robinson Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, both drivers were female and licensed. One driver, age 41, suffered a neck injury and shock. The other driver, age 27, was not physically injured. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan struck the rear of the SUV. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes seat belt use but does not list it as a contributing factor. Systemic danger remains when distraction goes unchecked.
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Driver Fails to Yield, Injures Elderly Pedestrian▸Apr 14 - A driver struck a 70-year-old woman in a marked Queens crosswalk. She suffered a head injury. Police cite failure to yield. The street remains dangerous for those on foot.
A 70-year-old woman was hit while crossing at 74-17 Grand Ave in Queens. She was in a marked crosswalk with no signal. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians at city intersections.
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Sedan Strikes E-Scooter on Fairview Ave▸Apr 14 - A sedan hit an e-scooter on Fairview Ave in Queens. The scooter rider suffered a head injury. Police cited confusion as a factor. Metal met flesh. The street stayed hard.
A sedan traveling south on Fairview Ave collided with an eastbound e-scooter at Bleecker St in Queens. The 38-year-old woman riding the e-scooter was injured, sustaining a head contusion. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. No driver errors were cited for the sedan. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left the e-scooter rider hurt and the sedan damaged at the right front bumper.
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Sedan Collision on Flushing Ave Injures Three▸Apr 13 - A sedan struck on Flushing Ave. Three passengers suffered neck injuries. The crash left whiplash and pain. Police list no clear cause. Streets stay dangerous.
Three passengers were injured in a crash involving a sedan on Flushing Ave near Metropolitan Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan was hit on its left side while going straight. Three men, aged 22, 30, and 35, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are identified in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash highlights the ongoing risk for vehicle occupants on city streets.
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SUV Speeding on Cooper Avenue Injures Driver▸Apr 12 - SUV struck at unsafe speed on Cooper Avenue. Driver suffered leg fracture and dislocation. Impact hit left front bumper. Streets in Queens saw another injury under the weight of speed.
A station wagon/SUV traveling south on Cooper Avenue crashed while making a left turn. The driver, a 30-year-old woman, suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg, according to the police report. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The vehicle's left front bumper took the impact, damaging the center front end. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of speed on city streets.
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SUV and Sedan Strike Boy on Forest Ave▸Apr 8 - A speeding SUV and sedan crashed on Forest Ave. A 14-year-old boy, not in the roadway, suffered a broken leg. A young driver’s shoulder torn. Blood on concrete. Sirens cut the air.
A sedan and an SUV collided at Forest Ave and Stephen St in Queens. According to the police report, a 14-year-old boy, not in the roadway, suffered a fractured leg. A 23-year-old driver was injured in the shoulder. The crash involved unsafe speed and steering failure as contributing factors. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a primary cause. No evidence blames the victims. The scene left blood on the concrete and sirens in the air.
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SUVs Collide at Grove Street, Driver Injured▸Apr 6 - Two SUVs crashed at Grove Street and 60 Place. One driver suffered a back contusion. Police cite traffic control disregard and failure to yield. Metal struck metal. Pain followed.
Two sport utility vehicles collided at the intersection of Grove Street and 60 Place in Queens. One driver, a 53-year-old woman, was injured with a back contusion. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The impact damaged the right front bumper of one SUV and the right rear bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured driver was conscious at the scene.
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Motorcycle Slams SUV on Jackie Robinson Parkway▸Apr 5 - A motorcycle struck an SUV on Jackie Robinson Parkway. One man suffered leg injuries. Both vehicles were moving straight. No driver errors listed. The crash left a mark.
A motorcycle and an SUV collided on Jackie Robinson Parkway. One man, age 29, was injured in the crash, suffering abrasions and leg injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The injured man was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data. The impact hit the SUV's left front bumper and the motorcycle's right side. No further details were provided by police.
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Motorcyclist Killed In Queens Collision Blaze▸Apr 5 - A BMW and motorcycle collided on Woodhaven Boulevard. Both vehicles burned. The motorcyclist died at the scene. The BMW driver survived. No arrests. Police are investigating. Another life lost on a wide, fast Queens road.
According to NY Daily News (April 5, 2025), a fatal crash occurred at 60th Drive and Woodhaven Blvd. in Rego Park, Queens. A BMW SUV and a motorcycle, both heading south, collided around 9:22 a.m. Both vehicles caught fire. Police said, 'only the car driver survived the collision.' EMS pronounced the motorcycle rider dead at the scene. The BMW driver was hospitalized in stable condition. No arrests have been made, and police continue to investigate. The crash highlights the persistent dangers on major Queens thoroughfares, where high speeds and heavy traffic put vulnerable road users at risk.
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Motorcyclist Killed In Queens Collision Blaze,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-05
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Queens Drivers Mount Sidewalks, Hit Pedestrians▸Apr 4 - Two cars left the street in Queens. One hit children and a man on a sidewalk. Another plowed into women waiting at a bus shelter. Broken bones, head wounds, fear. No one died. Streets turned dangerous in a blink.
CBS New York reported on April 4, 2025, that two separate crashes in Queens left multiple pedestrians injured. In Astoria, a 35-year-old driver 'lost control of her vehicle and went onto the sidewalk, running over two girls, ages 7 and 14.' Police charged her with reckless driving and driving without a license. Later, in South Ozone Park, a 79-year-old driver swerved, sideswiped a bus, then 'jumped the curb and struck four women who were standing at a bus shelter.' All victims survived, but injuries ranged from broken bones to head trauma. The incidents highlight ongoing dangers for pedestrians and raise questions about driver screening and street design.
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Queens Drivers Mount Sidewalks, Hit Pedestrians,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-04-04
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian in Myrtle Avenue Crosswalk▸Apr 3 - SUV hit a man crossing Myrtle Avenue. He took a blow to the head. Police cite driver inattention. Passengers unhurt. The street stayed busy. The danger was clear.
A 28-year-old man was struck by an SUV while crossing Myrtle Avenue at 69 Place in Queens. He suffered a head injury and a contusion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The driver and three occupants in the SUV were not injured. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.
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E-Bike Rider Killed At Queens Intersection▸Apr 3 - Two cars struck Jorman Esparza-Olivares at a busy Rego Park crossing. He suffered head and body trauma. Medics rushed him to Elmhurst. He died six days later. Both drivers stayed. No charges. The intersection remains dangerous.
NY Daily News reported on April 3, 2025, that Jorman Esparza-Olivares, 23, was killed after being struck by two drivers while riding his e-bike north on 63rd Drive at Queens Blvd. The crash occurred just before 5:30 p.m. on March 19. According to police, 'It wasn't clear if any of the men involved in the crash ran a red light.' Esparza-Olivares suffered severe injuries and died six days later at Elmhurst Medical Center. Both drivers, operating a Ford SUV and a Mercedes Benz, remained at the scene and were not immediately charged. The incident highlights persistent risks for cyclists at major intersections and raises questions about traffic controls and driver awareness on Queens Blvd.
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E-Bike Rider Killed At Queens Intersection,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-03
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E-Bike Rider Ejected, Leg Broken on Vermont Place▸Apr 1 - E-bike slammed left front, rider thrown, leg shattered. Police cite reaction to another vehicle. Helmet worn. Streets in Queens run red again.
A 45-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a fractured leg after a crash on Vermont Place near Cypress Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' The e-bike struck with its left front bumper. The rider was conscious but injured, with a dislocated and broken lower leg. Police noted the use of a helmet. No other injuries were reported. The report highlights the danger when drivers react suddenly to other vehicles, putting vulnerable road users at risk.
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E-Bike Rider Thrown After Striking Parked Sedan▸Mar 29 - A 58-year-old man on an e-bike slammed into a parked sedan on 80th Street. He flew from his seat, arm crushed against steel. Blood marked the door. The helmet offered no shield. The street stayed quiet, danger lingering.
According to the police report, a 58-year-old man riding an e-bike was traveling north on 80th Street near 67th Drive in Queens when he struck the left side doors of a parked sedan. The impact ejected the rider, who suffered crush injuries to his arm. The report states the contributing factor as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The sedan was unoccupied and legally parked at the time of the crash. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet, but the report notes that it did not prevent injury. The sequence of events underscores the persistent danger posed by inattentive operation, even in the absence of moving vehicles. The police report makes no mention of any errors or contributing behaviors by the injured e-bike rider beyond the cited inattention.
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Sedan Strikes E-Scooter on Woodhaven Blvd▸Mar 29 - A sedan collided with an e-scooter on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in the crash.
At 12:58 PM on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens, a sedan traveling straight struck an e-scooter also moving straight southbound, according to the police report. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old man, sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. The sedan's center front end impacted the e-scooter's center back end, causing injury to the vulnerable road user. No victim behaviors such as helmet use or crossing signals were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and failure to yield in collisions involving motorized scooters.
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Multi-Vehicle Crash on Long Island Expressway▸Mar 29 - Three vehicles collided head-on and rear-end on the Long Island Expressway. Two occupants suffered whiplash and upper arm injuries. Unsafe speed by at least one driver was cited as a contributing factor. Both injured parties were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a collision involving a sedan and two SUVs occurred on the Long Island Expressway at 12:33 AM. The sedan, traveling east, struck the center front end of an SUV, which sustained damage to its left front bumper. Another SUV was impacted at its left rear bumper. Two occupants in the sedan—a 40-year-old male driver and a 41-year-old female front passenger—were injured, suffering whiplash and upper arm injuries. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report explicitly cites "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor for both injured occupants, indicating driver error as a key cause. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behavior. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed on high-speed roadways.
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Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash▸Mar 28 - A speeding Mercedes ran a red in Queens. The driver, high and drunk, struck a young airport worker headed to his job. The worker died. Two passengers survived. The driver, a probationary firefighter, now faces manslaughter charges.
NY Daily News reported on March 28, 2025, that Michael Pena, a probationary FDNY firefighter, was fired after being charged with vehicular manslaughter in a Queens crash. Prosecutors said Pena drove 83 mph in a 25 mph zone, ran a red light, and struck Justin Diaz, 23, who had the right-of-way. Pena's blood-alcohol content was 0.156%, nearly double the legal limit, and he tested positive for cocaine and marijuana. The article states, 'Pena was driving nearly 60 mph above the speed limit after a night of drinking at a bar.' Surveillance footage confirmed the sequence. Two passengers in Pena's car were hospitalized. The crash highlights ongoing risks from impaired and reckless driving, even among public servants.
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Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-28
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Queens SUVs Collide During U-Turn on Forest Ave▸Mar 25 - Two SUVs collided on Forest Avenue in Queens when one driver made a U-turn and failed to yield right-of-way. The female driver with a permit was injured, suffering pain and shock. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:40 AM on Forest Avenue in Queens. A male driver in a 2018 Toyota SUV was making a U-turn when he failed to yield right-of-way, colliding with a northbound 2019 Alfa SUV driven by a female with a learner's permit. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the Toyota and the right front bumper of the Alfa. The female driver was injured, reporting pain and nausea and experiencing shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both vehicles had a single occupant and sustained front-end damage.
Apr 14 - A driver struck a 70-year-old woman in a marked Queens crosswalk. She suffered a head injury. Police cite failure to yield. The street remains dangerous for those on foot.
A 70-year-old woman was hit while crossing at 74-17 Grand Ave in Queens. She was in a marked crosswalk with no signal. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians at city intersections.
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Sedan Strikes E-Scooter on Fairview Ave▸Apr 14 - A sedan hit an e-scooter on Fairview Ave in Queens. The scooter rider suffered a head injury. Police cited confusion as a factor. Metal met flesh. The street stayed hard.
A sedan traveling south on Fairview Ave collided with an eastbound e-scooter at Bleecker St in Queens. The 38-year-old woman riding the e-scooter was injured, sustaining a head contusion. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. No driver errors were cited for the sedan. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left the e-scooter rider hurt and the sedan damaged at the right front bumper.
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Sedan Collision on Flushing Ave Injures Three▸Apr 13 - A sedan struck on Flushing Ave. Three passengers suffered neck injuries. The crash left whiplash and pain. Police list no clear cause. Streets stay dangerous.
Three passengers were injured in a crash involving a sedan on Flushing Ave near Metropolitan Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan was hit on its left side while going straight. Three men, aged 22, 30, and 35, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are identified in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash highlights the ongoing risk for vehicle occupants on city streets.
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SUV Speeding on Cooper Avenue Injures Driver▸Apr 12 - SUV struck at unsafe speed on Cooper Avenue. Driver suffered leg fracture and dislocation. Impact hit left front bumper. Streets in Queens saw another injury under the weight of speed.
A station wagon/SUV traveling south on Cooper Avenue crashed while making a left turn. The driver, a 30-year-old woman, suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg, according to the police report. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The vehicle's left front bumper took the impact, damaging the center front end. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of speed on city streets.
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SUV and Sedan Strike Boy on Forest Ave▸Apr 8 - A speeding SUV and sedan crashed on Forest Ave. A 14-year-old boy, not in the roadway, suffered a broken leg. A young driver’s shoulder torn. Blood on concrete. Sirens cut the air.
A sedan and an SUV collided at Forest Ave and Stephen St in Queens. According to the police report, a 14-year-old boy, not in the roadway, suffered a fractured leg. A 23-year-old driver was injured in the shoulder. The crash involved unsafe speed and steering failure as contributing factors. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a primary cause. No evidence blames the victims. The scene left blood on the concrete and sirens in the air.
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SUVs Collide at Grove Street, Driver Injured▸Apr 6 - Two SUVs crashed at Grove Street and 60 Place. One driver suffered a back contusion. Police cite traffic control disregard and failure to yield. Metal struck metal. Pain followed.
Two sport utility vehicles collided at the intersection of Grove Street and 60 Place in Queens. One driver, a 53-year-old woman, was injured with a back contusion. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The impact damaged the right front bumper of one SUV and the right rear bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured driver was conscious at the scene.
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Motorcycle Slams SUV on Jackie Robinson Parkway▸Apr 5 - A motorcycle struck an SUV on Jackie Robinson Parkway. One man suffered leg injuries. Both vehicles were moving straight. No driver errors listed. The crash left a mark.
A motorcycle and an SUV collided on Jackie Robinson Parkway. One man, age 29, was injured in the crash, suffering abrasions and leg injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The injured man was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data. The impact hit the SUV's left front bumper and the motorcycle's right side. No further details were provided by police.
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Motorcyclist Killed In Queens Collision Blaze▸Apr 5 - A BMW and motorcycle collided on Woodhaven Boulevard. Both vehicles burned. The motorcyclist died at the scene. The BMW driver survived. No arrests. Police are investigating. Another life lost on a wide, fast Queens road.
According to NY Daily News (April 5, 2025), a fatal crash occurred at 60th Drive and Woodhaven Blvd. in Rego Park, Queens. A BMW SUV and a motorcycle, both heading south, collided around 9:22 a.m. Both vehicles caught fire. Police said, 'only the car driver survived the collision.' EMS pronounced the motorcycle rider dead at the scene. The BMW driver was hospitalized in stable condition. No arrests have been made, and police continue to investigate. The crash highlights the persistent dangers on major Queens thoroughfares, where high speeds and heavy traffic put vulnerable road users at risk.
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Motorcyclist Killed In Queens Collision Blaze,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-05
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Queens Drivers Mount Sidewalks, Hit Pedestrians▸Apr 4 - Two cars left the street in Queens. One hit children and a man on a sidewalk. Another plowed into women waiting at a bus shelter. Broken bones, head wounds, fear. No one died. Streets turned dangerous in a blink.
CBS New York reported on April 4, 2025, that two separate crashes in Queens left multiple pedestrians injured. In Astoria, a 35-year-old driver 'lost control of her vehicle and went onto the sidewalk, running over two girls, ages 7 and 14.' Police charged her with reckless driving and driving without a license. Later, in South Ozone Park, a 79-year-old driver swerved, sideswiped a bus, then 'jumped the curb and struck four women who were standing at a bus shelter.' All victims survived, but injuries ranged from broken bones to head trauma. The incidents highlight ongoing dangers for pedestrians and raise questions about driver screening and street design.
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Queens Drivers Mount Sidewalks, Hit Pedestrians,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-04-04
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian in Myrtle Avenue Crosswalk▸Apr 3 - SUV hit a man crossing Myrtle Avenue. He took a blow to the head. Police cite driver inattention. Passengers unhurt. The street stayed busy. The danger was clear.
A 28-year-old man was struck by an SUV while crossing Myrtle Avenue at 69 Place in Queens. He suffered a head injury and a contusion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The driver and three occupants in the SUV were not injured. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.
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E-Bike Rider Killed At Queens Intersection▸Apr 3 - Two cars struck Jorman Esparza-Olivares at a busy Rego Park crossing. He suffered head and body trauma. Medics rushed him to Elmhurst. He died six days later. Both drivers stayed. No charges. The intersection remains dangerous.
NY Daily News reported on April 3, 2025, that Jorman Esparza-Olivares, 23, was killed after being struck by two drivers while riding his e-bike north on 63rd Drive at Queens Blvd. The crash occurred just before 5:30 p.m. on March 19. According to police, 'It wasn't clear if any of the men involved in the crash ran a red light.' Esparza-Olivares suffered severe injuries and died six days later at Elmhurst Medical Center. Both drivers, operating a Ford SUV and a Mercedes Benz, remained at the scene and were not immediately charged. The incident highlights persistent risks for cyclists at major intersections and raises questions about traffic controls and driver awareness on Queens Blvd.
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E-Bike Rider Killed At Queens Intersection,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-03
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E-Bike Rider Ejected, Leg Broken on Vermont Place▸Apr 1 - E-bike slammed left front, rider thrown, leg shattered. Police cite reaction to another vehicle. Helmet worn. Streets in Queens run red again.
A 45-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a fractured leg after a crash on Vermont Place near Cypress Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' The e-bike struck with its left front bumper. The rider was conscious but injured, with a dislocated and broken lower leg. Police noted the use of a helmet. No other injuries were reported. The report highlights the danger when drivers react suddenly to other vehicles, putting vulnerable road users at risk.
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E-Bike Rider Thrown After Striking Parked Sedan▸Mar 29 - A 58-year-old man on an e-bike slammed into a parked sedan on 80th Street. He flew from his seat, arm crushed against steel. Blood marked the door. The helmet offered no shield. The street stayed quiet, danger lingering.
According to the police report, a 58-year-old man riding an e-bike was traveling north on 80th Street near 67th Drive in Queens when he struck the left side doors of a parked sedan. The impact ejected the rider, who suffered crush injuries to his arm. The report states the contributing factor as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The sedan was unoccupied and legally parked at the time of the crash. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet, but the report notes that it did not prevent injury. The sequence of events underscores the persistent danger posed by inattentive operation, even in the absence of moving vehicles. The police report makes no mention of any errors or contributing behaviors by the injured e-bike rider beyond the cited inattention.
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Sedan Strikes E-Scooter on Woodhaven Blvd▸Mar 29 - A sedan collided with an e-scooter on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in the crash.
At 12:58 PM on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens, a sedan traveling straight struck an e-scooter also moving straight southbound, according to the police report. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old man, sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. The sedan's center front end impacted the e-scooter's center back end, causing injury to the vulnerable road user. No victim behaviors such as helmet use or crossing signals were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and failure to yield in collisions involving motorized scooters.
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Multi-Vehicle Crash on Long Island Expressway▸Mar 29 - Three vehicles collided head-on and rear-end on the Long Island Expressway. Two occupants suffered whiplash and upper arm injuries. Unsafe speed by at least one driver was cited as a contributing factor. Both injured parties were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a collision involving a sedan and two SUVs occurred on the Long Island Expressway at 12:33 AM. The sedan, traveling east, struck the center front end of an SUV, which sustained damage to its left front bumper. Another SUV was impacted at its left rear bumper. Two occupants in the sedan—a 40-year-old male driver and a 41-year-old female front passenger—were injured, suffering whiplash and upper arm injuries. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report explicitly cites "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor for both injured occupants, indicating driver error as a key cause. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behavior. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed on high-speed roadways.
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Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash▸Mar 28 - A speeding Mercedes ran a red in Queens. The driver, high and drunk, struck a young airport worker headed to his job. The worker died. Two passengers survived. The driver, a probationary firefighter, now faces manslaughter charges.
NY Daily News reported on March 28, 2025, that Michael Pena, a probationary FDNY firefighter, was fired after being charged with vehicular manslaughter in a Queens crash. Prosecutors said Pena drove 83 mph in a 25 mph zone, ran a red light, and struck Justin Diaz, 23, who had the right-of-way. Pena's blood-alcohol content was 0.156%, nearly double the legal limit, and he tested positive for cocaine and marijuana. The article states, 'Pena was driving nearly 60 mph above the speed limit after a night of drinking at a bar.' Surveillance footage confirmed the sequence. Two passengers in Pena's car were hospitalized. The crash highlights ongoing risks from impaired and reckless driving, even among public servants.
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Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-28
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Queens SUVs Collide During U-Turn on Forest Ave▸Mar 25 - Two SUVs collided on Forest Avenue in Queens when one driver made a U-turn and failed to yield right-of-way. The female driver with a permit was injured, suffering pain and shock. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:40 AM on Forest Avenue in Queens. A male driver in a 2018 Toyota SUV was making a U-turn when he failed to yield right-of-way, colliding with a northbound 2019 Alfa SUV driven by a female with a learner's permit. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the Toyota and the right front bumper of the Alfa. The female driver was injured, reporting pain and nausea and experiencing shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both vehicles had a single occupant and sustained front-end damage.
Apr 14 - A sedan hit an e-scooter on Fairview Ave in Queens. The scooter rider suffered a head injury. Police cited confusion as a factor. Metal met flesh. The street stayed hard.
A sedan traveling south on Fairview Ave collided with an eastbound e-scooter at Bleecker St in Queens. The 38-year-old woman riding the e-scooter was injured, sustaining a head contusion. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. No driver errors were cited for the sedan. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left the e-scooter rider hurt and the sedan damaged at the right front bumper.
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Sedan Collision on Flushing Ave Injures Three▸Apr 13 - A sedan struck on Flushing Ave. Three passengers suffered neck injuries. The crash left whiplash and pain. Police list no clear cause. Streets stay dangerous.
Three passengers were injured in a crash involving a sedan on Flushing Ave near Metropolitan Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan was hit on its left side while going straight. Three men, aged 22, 30, and 35, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are identified in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash highlights the ongoing risk for vehicle occupants on city streets.
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SUV Speeding on Cooper Avenue Injures Driver▸Apr 12 - SUV struck at unsafe speed on Cooper Avenue. Driver suffered leg fracture and dislocation. Impact hit left front bumper. Streets in Queens saw another injury under the weight of speed.
A station wagon/SUV traveling south on Cooper Avenue crashed while making a left turn. The driver, a 30-year-old woman, suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg, according to the police report. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The vehicle's left front bumper took the impact, damaging the center front end. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of speed on city streets.
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SUV and Sedan Strike Boy on Forest Ave▸Apr 8 - A speeding SUV and sedan crashed on Forest Ave. A 14-year-old boy, not in the roadway, suffered a broken leg. A young driver’s shoulder torn. Blood on concrete. Sirens cut the air.
A sedan and an SUV collided at Forest Ave and Stephen St in Queens. According to the police report, a 14-year-old boy, not in the roadway, suffered a fractured leg. A 23-year-old driver was injured in the shoulder. The crash involved unsafe speed and steering failure as contributing factors. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a primary cause. No evidence blames the victims. The scene left blood on the concrete and sirens in the air.
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SUVs Collide at Grove Street, Driver Injured▸Apr 6 - Two SUVs crashed at Grove Street and 60 Place. One driver suffered a back contusion. Police cite traffic control disregard and failure to yield. Metal struck metal. Pain followed.
Two sport utility vehicles collided at the intersection of Grove Street and 60 Place in Queens. One driver, a 53-year-old woman, was injured with a back contusion. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The impact damaged the right front bumper of one SUV and the right rear bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured driver was conscious at the scene.
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Motorcycle Slams SUV on Jackie Robinson Parkway▸Apr 5 - A motorcycle struck an SUV on Jackie Robinson Parkway. One man suffered leg injuries. Both vehicles were moving straight. No driver errors listed. The crash left a mark.
A motorcycle and an SUV collided on Jackie Robinson Parkway. One man, age 29, was injured in the crash, suffering abrasions and leg injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The injured man was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data. The impact hit the SUV's left front bumper and the motorcycle's right side. No further details were provided by police.
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Motorcyclist Killed In Queens Collision Blaze▸Apr 5 - A BMW and motorcycle collided on Woodhaven Boulevard. Both vehicles burned. The motorcyclist died at the scene. The BMW driver survived. No arrests. Police are investigating. Another life lost on a wide, fast Queens road.
According to NY Daily News (April 5, 2025), a fatal crash occurred at 60th Drive and Woodhaven Blvd. in Rego Park, Queens. A BMW SUV and a motorcycle, both heading south, collided around 9:22 a.m. Both vehicles caught fire. Police said, 'only the car driver survived the collision.' EMS pronounced the motorcycle rider dead at the scene. The BMW driver was hospitalized in stable condition. No arrests have been made, and police continue to investigate. The crash highlights the persistent dangers on major Queens thoroughfares, where high speeds and heavy traffic put vulnerable road users at risk.
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Motorcyclist Killed In Queens Collision Blaze,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-05
4
Queens Drivers Mount Sidewalks, Hit Pedestrians▸Apr 4 - Two cars left the street in Queens. One hit children and a man on a sidewalk. Another plowed into women waiting at a bus shelter. Broken bones, head wounds, fear. No one died. Streets turned dangerous in a blink.
CBS New York reported on April 4, 2025, that two separate crashes in Queens left multiple pedestrians injured. In Astoria, a 35-year-old driver 'lost control of her vehicle and went onto the sidewalk, running over two girls, ages 7 and 14.' Police charged her with reckless driving and driving without a license. Later, in South Ozone Park, a 79-year-old driver swerved, sideswiped a bus, then 'jumped the curb and struck four women who were standing at a bus shelter.' All victims survived, but injuries ranged from broken bones to head trauma. The incidents highlight ongoing dangers for pedestrians and raise questions about driver screening and street design.
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Queens Drivers Mount Sidewalks, Hit Pedestrians,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-04-04
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian in Myrtle Avenue Crosswalk▸Apr 3 - SUV hit a man crossing Myrtle Avenue. He took a blow to the head. Police cite driver inattention. Passengers unhurt. The street stayed busy. The danger was clear.
A 28-year-old man was struck by an SUV while crossing Myrtle Avenue at 69 Place in Queens. He suffered a head injury and a contusion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The driver and three occupants in the SUV were not injured. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.
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E-Bike Rider Killed At Queens Intersection▸Apr 3 - Two cars struck Jorman Esparza-Olivares at a busy Rego Park crossing. He suffered head and body trauma. Medics rushed him to Elmhurst. He died six days later. Both drivers stayed. No charges. The intersection remains dangerous.
NY Daily News reported on April 3, 2025, that Jorman Esparza-Olivares, 23, was killed after being struck by two drivers while riding his e-bike north on 63rd Drive at Queens Blvd. The crash occurred just before 5:30 p.m. on March 19. According to police, 'It wasn't clear if any of the men involved in the crash ran a red light.' Esparza-Olivares suffered severe injuries and died six days later at Elmhurst Medical Center. Both drivers, operating a Ford SUV and a Mercedes Benz, remained at the scene and were not immediately charged. The incident highlights persistent risks for cyclists at major intersections and raises questions about traffic controls and driver awareness on Queens Blvd.
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E-Bike Rider Killed At Queens Intersection,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-03
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E-Bike Rider Ejected, Leg Broken on Vermont Place▸Apr 1 - E-bike slammed left front, rider thrown, leg shattered. Police cite reaction to another vehicle. Helmet worn. Streets in Queens run red again.
A 45-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a fractured leg after a crash on Vermont Place near Cypress Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' The e-bike struck with its left front bumper. The rider was conscious but injured, with a dislocated and broken lower leg. Police noted the use of a helmet. No other injuries were reported. The report highlights the danger when drivers react suddenly to other vehicles, putting vulnerable road users at risk.
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E-Bike Rider Thrown After Striking Parked Sedan▸Mar 29 - A 58-year-old man on an e-bike slammed into a parked sedan on 80th Street. He flew from his seat, arm crushed against steel. Blood marked the door. The helmet offered no shield. The street stayed quiet, danger lingering.
According to the police report, a 58-year-old man riding an e-bike was traveling north on 80th Street near 67th Drive in Queens when he struck the left side doors of a parked sedan. The impact ejected the rider, who suffered crush injuries to his arm. The report states the contributing factor as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The sedan was unoccupied and legally parked at the time of the crash. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet, but the report notes that it did not prevent injury. The sequence of events underscores the persistent danger posed by inattentive operation, even in the absence of moving vehicles. The police report makes no mention of any errors or contributing behaviors by the injured e-bike rider beyond the cited inattention.
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Sedan Strikes E-Scooter on Woodhaven Blvd▸Mar 29 - A sedan collided with an e-scooter on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in the crash.
At 12:58 PM on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens, a sedan traveling straight struck an e-scooter also moving straight southbound, according to the police report. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old man, sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. The sedan's center front end impacted the e-scooter's center back end, causing injury to the vulnerable road user. No victim behaviors such as helmet use or crossing signals were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and failure to yield in collisions involving motorized scooters.
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Multi-Vehicle Crash on Long Island Expressway▸Mar 29 - Three vehicles collided head-on and rear-end on the Long Island Expressway. Two occupants suffered whiplash and upper arm injuries. Unsafe speed by at least one driver was cited as a contributing factor. Both injured parties were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a collision involving a sedan and two SUVs occurred on the Long Island Expressway at 12:33 AM. The sedan, traveling east, struck the center front end of an SUV, which sustained damage to its left front bumper. Another SUV was impacted at its left rear bumper. Two occupants in the sedan—a 40-year-old male driver and a 41-year-old female front passenger—were injured, suffering whiplash and upper arm injuries. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report explicitly cites "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor for both injured occupants, indicating driver error as a key cause. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behavior. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed on high-speed roadways.
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Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash▸Mar 28 - A speeding Mercedes ran a red in Queens. The driver, high and drunk, struck a young airport worker headed to his job. The worker died. Two passengers survived. The driver, a probationary firefighter, now faces manslaughter charges.
NY Daily News reported on March 28, 2025, that Michael Pena, a probationary FDNY firefighter, was fired after being charged with vehicular manslaughter in a Queens crash. Prosecutors said Pena drove 83 mph in a 25 mph zone, ran a red light, and struck Justin Diaz, 23, who had the right-of-way. Pena's blood-alcohol content was 0.156%, nearly double the legal limit, and he tested positive for cocaine and marijuana. The article states, 'Pena was driving nearly 60 mph above the speed limit after a night of drinking at a bar.' Surveillance footage confirmed the sequence. Two passengers in Pena's car were hospitalized. The crash highlights ongoing risks from impaired and reckless driving, even among public servants.
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Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-28
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Queens SUVs Collide During U-Turn on Forest Ave▸Mar 25 - Two SUVs collided on Forest Avenue in Queens when one driver made a U-turn and failed to yield right-of-way. The female driver with a permit was injured, suffering pain and shock. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:40 AM on Forest Avenue in Queens. A male driver in a 2018 Toyota SUV was making a U-turn when he failed to yield right-of-way, colliding with a northbound 2019 Alfa SUV driven by a female with a learner's permit. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the Toyota and the right front bumper of the Alfa. The female driver was injured, reporting pain and nausea and experiencing shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both vehicles had a single occupant and sustained front-end damage.
Apr 13 - A sedan struck on Flushing Ave. Three passengers suffered neck injuries. The crash left whiplash and pain. Police list no clear cause. Streets stay dangerous.
Three passengers were injured in a crash involving a sedan on Flushing Ave near Metropolitan Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan was hit on its left side while going straight. Three men, aged 22, 30, and 35, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are identified in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash highlights the ongoing risk for vehicle occupants on city streets.
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SUV Speeding on Cooper Avenue Injures Driver▸Apr 12 - SUV struck at unsafe speed on Cooper Avenue. Driver suffered leg fracture and dislocation. Impact hit left front bumper. Streets in Queens saw another injury under the weight of speed.
A station wagon/SUV traveling south on Cooper Avenue crashed while making a left turn. The driver, a 30-year-old woman, suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg, according to the police report. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The vehicle's left front bumper took the impact, damaging the center front end. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of speed on city streets.
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SUV and Sedan Strike Boy on Forest Ave▸Apr 8 - A speeding SUV and sedan crashed on Forest Ave. A 14-year-old boy, not in the roadway, suffered a broken leg. A young driver’s shoulder torn. Blood on concrete. Sirens cut the air.
A sedan and an SUV collided at Forest Ave and Stephen St in Queens. According to the police report, a 14-year-old boy, not in the roadway, suffered a fractured leg. A 23-year-old driver was injured in the shoulder. The crash involved unsafe speed and steering failure as contributing factors. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a primary cause. No evidence blames the victims. The scene left blood on the concrete and sirens in the air.
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SUVs Collide at Grove Street, Driver Injured▸Apr 6 - Two SUVs crashed at Grove Street and 60 Place. One driver suffered a back contusion. Police cite traffic control disregard and failure to yield. Metal struck metal. Pain followed.
Two sport utility vehicles collided at the intersection of Grove Street and 60 Place in Queens. One driver, a 53-year-old woman, was injured with a back contusion. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The impact damaged the right front bumper of one SUV and the right rear bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured driver was conscious at the scene.
5
Motorcycle Slams SUV on Jackie Robinson Parkway▸Apr 5 - A motorcycle struck an SUV on Jackie Robinson Parkway. One man suffered leg injuries. Both vehicles were moving straight. No driver errors listed. The crash left a mark.
A motorcycle and an SUV collided on Jackie Robinson Parkway. One man, age 29, was injured in the crash, suffering abrasions and leg injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The injured man was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data. The impact hit the SUV's left front bumper and the motorcycle's right side. No further details were provided by police.
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Motorcyclist Killed In Queens Collision Blaze▸Apr 5 - A BMW and motorcycle collided on Woodhaven Boulevard. Both vehicles burned. The motorcyclist died at the scene. The BMW driver survived. No arrests. Police are investigating. Another life lost on a wide, fast Queens road.
According to NY Daily News (April 5, 2025), a fatal crash occurred at 60th Drive and Woodhaven Blvd. in Rego Park, Queens. A BMW SUV and a motorcycle, both heading south, collided around 9:22 a.m. Both vehicles caught fire. Police said, 'only the car driver survived the collision.' EMS pronounced the motorcycle rider dead at the scene. The BMW driver was hospitalized in stable condition. No arrests have been made, and police continue to investigate. The crash highlights the persistent dangers on major Queens thoroughfares, where high speeds and heavy traffic put vulnerable road users at risk.
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Motorcyclist Killed In Queens Collision Blaze,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-05
4
Queens Drivers Mount Sidewalks, Hit Pedestrians▸Apr 4 - Two cars left the street in Queens. One hit children and a man on a sidewalk. Another plowed into women waiting at a bus shelter. Broken bones, head wounds, fear. No one died. Streets turned dangerous in a blink.
CBS New York reported on April 4, 2025, that two separate crashes in Queens left multiple pedestrians injured. In Astoria, a 35-year-old driver 'lost control of her vehicle and went onto the sidewalk, running over two girls, ages 7 and 14.' Police charged her with reckless driving and driving without a license. Later, in South Ozone Park, a 79-year-old driver swerved, sideswiped a bus, then 'jumped the curb and struck four women who were standing at a bus shelter.' All victims survived, but injuries ranged from broken bones to head trauma. The incidents highlight ongoing dangers for pedestrians and raise questions about driver screening and street design.
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Queens Drivers Mount Sidewalks, Hit Pedestrians,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-04-04
3
SUV Strikes Pedestrian in Myrtle Avenue Crosswalk▸Apr 3 - SUV hit a man crossing Myrtle Avenue. He took a blow to the head. Police cite driver inattention. Passengers unhurt. The street stayed busy. The danger was clear.
A 28-year-old man was struck by an SUV while crossing Myrtle Avenue at 69 Place in Queens. He suffered a head injury and a contusion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The driver and three occupants in the SUV were not injured. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.
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E-Bike Rider Killed At Queens Intersection▸Apr 3 - Two cars struck Jorman Esparza-Olivares at a busy Rego Park crossing. He suffered head and body trauma. Medics rushed him to Elmhurst. He died six days later. Both drivers stayed. No charges. The intersection remains dangerous.
NY Daily News reported on April 3, 2025, that Jorman Esparza-Olivares, 23, was killed after being struck by two drivers while riding his e-bike north on 63rd Drive at Queens Blvd. The crash occurred just before 5:30 p.m. on March 19. According to police, 'It wasn't clear if any of the men involved in the crash ran a red light.' Esparza-Olivares suffered severe injuries and died six days later at Elmhurst Medical Center. Both drivers, operating a Ford SUV and a Mercedes Benz, remained at the scene and were not immediately charged. The incident highlights persistent risks for cyclists at major intersections and raises questions about traffic controls and driver awareness on Queens Blvd.
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E-Bike Rider Killed At Queens Intersection,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-03
1
E-Bike Rider Ejected, Leg Broken on Vermont Place▸Apr 1 - E-bike slammed left front, rider thrown, leg shattered. Police cite reaction to another vehicle. Helmet worn. Streets in Queens run red again.
A 45-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a fractured leg after a crash on Vermont Place near Cypress Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' The e-bike struck with its left front bumper. The rider was conscious but injured, with a dislocated and broken lower leg. Police noted the use of a helmet. No other injuries were reported. The report highlights the danger when drivers react suddenly to other vehicles, putting vulnerable road users at risk.
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E-Bike Rider Thrown After Striking Parked Sedan▸Mar 29 - A 58-year-old man on an e-bike slammed into a parked sedan on 80th Street. He flew from his seat, arm crushed against steel. Blood marked the door. The helmet offered no shield. The street stayed quiet, danger lingering.
According to the police report, a 58-year-old man riding an e-bike was traveling north on 80th Street near 67th Drive in Queens when he struck the left side doors of a parked sedan. The impact ejected the rider, who suffered crush injuries to his arm. The report states the contributing factor as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The sedan was unoccupied and legally parked at the time of the crash. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet, but the report notes that it did not prevent injury. The sequence of events underscores the persistent danger posed by inattentive operation, even in the absence of moving vehicles. The police report makes no mention of any errors or contributing behaviors by the injured e-bike rider beyond the cited inattention.
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Sedan Strikes E-Scooter on Woodhaven Blvd▸Mar 29 - A sedan collided with an e-scooter on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in the crash.
At 12:58 PM on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens, a sedan traveling straight struck an e-scooter also moving straight southbound, according to the police report. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old man, sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. The sedan's center front end impacted the e-scooter's center back end, causing injury to the vulnerable road user. No victim behaviors such as helmet use or crossing signals were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and failure to yield in collisions involving motorized scooters.
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Multi-Vehicle Crash on Long Island Expressway▸Mar 29 - Three vehicles collided head-on and rear-end on the Long Island Expressway. Two occupants suffered whiplash and upper arm injuries. Unsafe speed by at least one driver was cited as a contributing factor. Both injured parties were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a collision involving a sedan and two SUVs occurred on the Long Island Expressway at 12:33 AM. The sedan, traveling east, struck the center front end of an SUV, which sustained damage to its left front bumper. Another SUV was impacted at its left rear bumper. Two occupants in the sedan—a 40-year-old male driver and a 41-year-old female front passenger—were injured, suffering whiplash and upper arm injuries. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report explicitly cites "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor for both injured occupants, indicating driver error as a key cause. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behavior. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed on high-speed roadways.
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Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash▸Mar 28 - A speeding Mercedes ran a red in Queens. The driver, high and drunk, struck a young airport worker headed to his job. The worker died. Two passengers survived. The driver, a probationary firefighter, now faces manslaughter charges.
NY Daily News reported on March 28, 2025, that Michael Pena, a probationary FDNY firefighter, was fired after being charged with vehicular manslaughter in a Queens crash. Prosecutors said Pena drove 83 mph in a 25 mph zone, ran a red light, and struck Justin Diaz, 23, who had the right-of-way. Pena's blood-alcohol content was 0.156%, nearly double the legal limit, and he tested positive for cocaine and marijuana. The article states, 'Pena was driving nearly 60 mph above the speed limit after a night of drinking at a bar.' Surveillance footage confirmed the sequence. Two passengers in Pena's car were hospitalized. The crash highlights ongoing risks from impaired and reckless driving, even among public servants.
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Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-28
25
Queens SUVs Collide During U-Turn on Forest Ave▸Mar 25 - Two SUVs collided on Forest Avenue in Queens when one driver made a U-turn and failed to yield right-of-way. The female driver with a permit was injured, suffering pain and shock. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:40 AM on Forest Avenue in Queens. A male driver in a 2018 Toyota SUV was making a U-turn when he failed to yield right-of-way, colliding with a northbound 2019 Alfa SUV driven by a female with a learner's permit. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the Toyota and the right front bumper of the Alfa. The female driver was injured, reporting pain and nausea and experiencing shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both vehicles had a single occupant and sustained front-end damage.
Apr 12 - SUV struck at unsafe speed on Cooper Avenue. Driver suffered leg fracture and dislocation. Impact hit left front bumper. Streets in Queens saw another injury under the weight of speed.
A station wagon/SUV traveling south on Cooper Avenue crashed while making a left turn. The driver, a 30-year-old woman, suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg, according to the police report. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The vehicle's left front bumper took the impact, damaging the center front end. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of speed on city streets.
8
SUV and Sedan Strike Boy on Forest Ave▸Apr 8 - A speeding SUV and sedan crashed on Forest Ave. A 14-year-old boy, not in the roadway, suffered a broken leg. A young driver’s shoulder torn. Blood on concrete. Sirens cut the air.
A sedan and an SUV collided at Forest Ave and Stephen St in Queens. According to the police report, a 14-year-old boy, not in the roadway, suffered a fractured leg. A 23-year-old driver was injured in the shoulder. The crash involved unsafe speed and steering failure as contributing factors. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a primary cause. No evidence blames the victims. The scene left blood on the concrete and sirens in the air.
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SUVs Collide at Grove Street, Driver Injured▸Apr 6 - Two SUVs crashed at Grove Street and 60 Place. One driver suffered a back contusion. Police cite traffic control disregard and failure to yield. Metal struck metal. Pain followed.
Two sport utility vehicles collided at the intersection of Grove Street and 60 Place in Queens. One driver, a 53-year-old woman, was injured with a back contusion. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The impact damaged the right front bumper of one SUV and the right rear bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured driver was conscious at the scene.
5
Motorcycle Slams SUV on Jackie Robinson Parkway▸Apr 5 - A motorcycle struck an SUV on Jackie Robinson Parkway. One man suffered leg injuries. Both vehicles were moving straight. No driver errors listed. The crash left a mark.
A motorcycle and an SUV collided on Jackie Robinson Parkway. One man, age 29, was injured in the crash, suffering abrasions and leg injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The injured man was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data. The impact hit the SUV's left front bumper and the motorcycle's right side. No further details were provided by police.
5
Motorcyclist Killed In Queens Collision Blaze▸Apr 5 - A BMW and motorcycle collided on Woodhaven Boulevard. Both vehicles burned. The motorcyclist died at the scene. The BMW driver survived. No arrests. Police are investigating. Another life lost on a wide, fast Queens road.
According to NY Daily News (April 5, 2025), a fatal crash occurred at 60th Drive and Woodhaven Blvd. in Rego Park, Queens. A BMW SUV and a motorcycle, both heading south, collided around 9:22 a.m. Both vehicles caught fire. Police said, 'only the car driver survived the collision.' EMS pronounced the motorcycle rider dead at the scene. The BMW driver was hospitalized in stable condition. No arrests have been made, and police continue to investigate. The crash highlights the persistent dangers on major Queens thoroughfares, where high speeds and heavy traffic put vulnerable road users at risk.
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Motorcyclist Killed In Queens Collision Blaze,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-05
4
Queens Drivers Mount Sidewalks, Hit Pedestrians▸Apr 4 - Two cars left the street in Queens. One hit children and a man on a sidewalk. Another plowed into women waiting at a bus shelter. Broken bones, head wounds, fear. No one died. Streets turned dangerous in a blink.
CBS New York reported on April 4, 2025, that two separate crashes in Queens left multiple pedestrians injured. In Astoria, a 35-year-old driver 'lost control of her vehicle and went onto the sidewalk, running over two girls, ages 7 and 14.' Police charged her with reckless driving and driving without a license. Later, in South Ozone Park, a 79-year-old driver swerved, sideswiped a bus, then 'jumped the curb and struck four women who were standing at a bus shelter.' All victims survived, but injuries ranged from broken bones to head trauma. The incidents highlight ongoing dangers for pedestrians and raise questions about driver screening and street design.
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Queens Drivers Mount Sidewalks, Hit Pedestrians,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-04-04
3
SUV Strikes Pedestrian in Myrtle Avenue Crosswalk▸Apr 3 - SUV hit a man crossing Myrtle Avenue. He took a blow to the head. Police cite driver inattention. Passengers unhurt. The street stayed busy. The danger was clear.
A 28-year-old man was struck by an SUV while crossing Myrtle Avenue at 69 Place in Queens. He suffered a head injury and a contusion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The driver and three occupants in the SUV were not injured. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.
3
E-Bike Rider Killed At Queens Intersection▸Apr 3 - Two cars struck Jorman Esparza-Olivares at a busy Rego Park crossing. He suffered head and body trauma. Medics rushed him to Elmhurst. He died six days later. Both drivers stayed. No charges. The intersection remains dangerous.
NY Daily News reported on April 3, 2025, that Jorman Esparza-Olivares, 23, was killed after being struck by two drivers while riding his e-bike north on 63rd Drive at Queens Blvd. The crash occurred just before 5:30 p.m. on March 19. According to police, 'It wasn't clear if any of the men involved in the crash ran a red light.' Esparza-Olivares suffered severe injuries and died six days later at Elmhurst Medical Center. Both drivers, operating a Ford SUV and a Mercedes Benz, remained at the scene and were not immediately charged. The incident highlights persistent risks for cyclists at major intersections and raises questions about traffic controls and driver awareness on Queens Blvd.
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E-Bike Rider Killed At Queens Intersection,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-03
1
E-Bike Rider Ejected, Leg Broken on Vermont Place▸Apr 1 - E-bike slammed left front, rider thrown, leg shattered. Police cite reaction to another vehicle. Helmet worn. Streets in Queens run red again.
A 45-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a fractured leg after a crash on Vermont Place near Cypress Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' The e-bike struck with its left front bumper. The rider was conscious but injured, with a dislocated and broken lower leg. Police noted the use of a helmet. No other injuries were reported. The report highlights the danger when drivers react suddenly to other vehicles, putting vulnerable road users at risk.
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E-Bike Rider Thrown After Striking Parked Sedan▸Mar 29 - A 58-year-old man on an e-bike slammed into a parked sedan on 80th Street. He flew from his seat, arm crushed against steel. Blood marked the door. The helmet offered no shield. The street stayed quiet, danger lingering.
According to the police report, a 58-year-old man riding an e-bike was traveling north on 80th Street near 67th Drive in Queens when he struck the left side doors of a parked sedan. The impact ejected the rider, who suffered crush injuries to his arm. The report states the contributing factor as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The sedan was unoccupied and legally parked at the time of the crash. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet, but the report notes that it did not prevent injury. The sequence of events underscores the persistent danger posed by inattentive operation, even in the absence of moving vehicles. The police report makes no mention of any errors or contributing behaviors by the injured e-bike rider beyond the cited inattention.
29
Sedan Strikes E-Scooter on Woodhaven Blvd▸Mar 29 - A sedan collided with an e-scooter on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in the crash.
At 12:58 PM on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens, a sedan traveling straight struck an e-scooter also moving straight southbound, according to the police report. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old man, sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. The sedan's center front end impacted the e-scooter's center back end, causing injury to the vulnerable road user. No victim behaviors such as helmet use or crossing signals were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and failure to yield in collisions involving motorized scooters.
29
Multi-Vehicle Crash on Long Island Expressway▸Mar 29 - Three vehicles collided head-on and rear-end on the Long Island Expressway. Two occupants suffered whiplash and upper arm injuries. Unsafe speed by at least one driver was cited as a contributing factor. Both injured parties were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a collision involving a sedan and two SUVs occurred on the Long Island Expressway at 12:33 AM. The sedan, traveling east, struck the center front end of an SUV, which sustained damage to its left front bumper. Another SUV was impacted at its left rear bumper. Two occupants in the sedan—a 40-year-old male driver and a 41-year-old female front passenger—were injured, suffering whiplash and upper arm injuries. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report explicitly cites "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor for both injured occupants, indicating driver error as a key cause. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behavior. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed on high-speed roadways.
28
Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash▸Mar 28 - A speeding Mercedes ran a red in Queens. The driver, high and drunk, struck a young airport worker headed to his job. The worker died. Two passengers survived. The driver, a probationary firefighter, now faces manslaughter charges.
NY Daily News reported on March 28, 2025, that Michael Pena, a probationary FDNY firefighter, was fired after being charged with vehicular manslaughter in a Queens crash. Prosecutors said Pena drove 83 mph in a 25 mph zone, ran a red light, and struck Justin Diaz, 23, who had the right-of-way. Pena's blood-alcohol content was 0.156%, nearly double the legal limit, and he tested positive for cocaine and marijuana. The article states, 'Pena was driving nearly 60 mph above the speed limit after a night of drinking at a bar.' Surveillance footage confirmed the sequence. Two passengers in Pena's car were hospitalized. The crash highlights ongoing risks from impaired and reckless driving, even among public servants.
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Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-28
25
Queens SUVs Collide During U-Turn on Forest Ave▸Mar 25 - Two SUVs collided on Forest Avenue in Queens when one driver made a U-turn and failed to yield right-of-way. The female driver with a permit was injured, suffering pain and shock. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:40 AM on Forest Avenue in Queens. A male driver in a 2018 Toyota SUV was making a U-turn when he failed to yield right-of-way, colliding with a northbound 2019 Alfa SUV driven by a female with a learner's permit. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the Toyota and the right front bumper of the Alfa. The female driver was injured, reporting pain and nausea and experiencing shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both vehicles had a single occupant and sustained front-end damage.
Apr 8 - A speeding SUV and sedan crashed on Forest Ave. A 14-year-old boy, not in the roadway, suffered a broken leg. A young driver’s shoulder torn. Blood on concrete. Sirens cut the air.
A sedan and an SUV collided at Forest Ave and Stephen St in Queens. According to the police report, a 14-year-old boy, not in the roadway, suffered a fractured leg. A 23-year-old driver was injured in the shoulder. The crash involved unsafe speed and steering failure as contributing factors. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a primary cause. No evidence blames the victims. The scene left blood on the concrete and sirens in the air.
6
SUVs Collide at Grove Street, Driver Injured▸Apr 6 - Two SUVs crashed at Grove Street and 60 Place. One driver suffered a back contusion. Police cite traffic control disregard and failure to yield. Metal struck metal. Pain followed.
Two sport utility vehicles collided at the intersection of Grove Street and 60 Place in Queens. One driver, a 53-year-old woman, was injured with a back contusion. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The impact damaged the right front bumper of one SUV and the right rear bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured driver was conscious at the scene.
5
Motorcycle Slams SUV on Jackie Robinson Parkway▸Apr 5 - A motorcycle struck an SUV on Jackie Robinson Parkway. One man suffered leg injuries. Both vehicles were moving straight. No driver errors listed. The crash left a mark.
A motorcycle and an SUV collided on Jackie Robinson Parkway. One man, age 29, was injured in the crash, suffering abrasions and leg injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The injured man was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data. The impact hit the SUV's left front bumper and the motorcycle's right side. No further details were provided by police.
5
Motorcyclist Killed In Queens Collision Blaze▸Apr 5 - A BMW and motorcycle collided on Woodhaven Boulevard. Both vehicles burned. The motorcyclist died at the scene. The BMW driver survived. No arrests. Police are investigating. Another life lost on a wide, fast Queens road.
According to NY Daily News (April 5, 2025), a fatal crash occurred at 60th Drive and Woodhaven Blvd. in Rego Park, Queens. A BMW SUV and a motorcycle, both heading south, collided around 9:22 a.m. Both vehicles caught fire. Police said, 'only the car driver survived the collision.' EMS pronounced the motorcycle rider dead at the scene. The BMW driver was hospitalized in stable condition. No arrests have been made, and police continue to investigate. The crash highlights the persistent dangers on major Queens thoroughfares, where high speeds and heavy traffic put vulnerable road users at risk.
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Motorcyclist Killed In Queens Collision Blaze,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-05
4
Queens Drivers Mount Sidewalks, Hit Pedestrians▸Apr 4 - Two cars left the street in Queens. One hit children and a man on a sidewalk. Another plowed into women waiting at a bus shelter. Broken bones, head wounds, fear. No one died. Streets turned dangerous in a blink.
CBS New York reported on April 4, 2025, that two separate crashes in Queens left multiple pedestrians injured. In Astoria, a 35-year-old driver 'lost control of her vehicle and went onto the sidewalk, running over two girls, ages 7 and 14.' Police charged her with reckless driving and driving without a license. Later, in South Ozone Park, a 79-year-old driver swerved, sideswiped a bus, then 'jumped the curb and struck four women who were standing at a bus shelter.' All victims survived, but injuries ranged from broken bones to head trauma. The incidents highlight ongoing dangers for pedestrians and raise questions about driver screening and street design.
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Queens Drivers Mount Sidewalks, Hit Pedestrians,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-04-04
3
SUV Strikes Pedestrian in Myrtle Avenue Crosswalk▸Apr 3 - SUV hit a man crossing Myrtle Avenue. He took a blow to the head. Police cite driver inattention. Passengers unhurt. The street stayed busy. The danger was clear.
A 28-year-old man was struck by an SUV while crossing Myrtle Avenue at 69 Place in Queens. He suffered a head injury and a contusion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The driver and three occupants in the SUV were not injured. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.
3
E-Bike Rider Killed At Queens Intersection▸Apr 3 - Two cars struck Jorman Esparza-Olivares at a busy Rego Park crossing. He suffered head and body trauma. Medics rushed him to Elmhurst. He died six days later. Both drivers stayed. No charges. The intersection remains dangerous.
NY Daily News reported on April 3, 2025, that Jorman Esparza-Olivares, 23, was killed after being struck by two drivers while riding his e-bike north on 63rd Drive at Queens Blvd. The crash occurred just before 5:30 p.m. on March 19. According to police, 'It wasn't clear if any of the men involved in the crash ran a red light.' Esparza-Olivares suffered severe injuries and died six days later at Elmhurst Medical Center. Both drivers, operating a Ford SUV and a Mercedes Benz, remained at the scene and were not immediately charged. The incident highlights persistent risks for cyclists at major intersections and raises questions about traffic controls and driver awareness on Queens Blvd.
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E-Bike Rider Killed At Queens Intersection,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-03
1
E-Bike Rider Ejected, Leg Broken on Vermont Place▸Apr 1 - E-bike slammed left front, rider thrown, leg shattered. Police cite reaction to another vehicle. Helmet worn. Streets in Queens run red again.
A 45-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a fractured leg after a crash on Vermont Place near Cypress Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' The e-bike struck with its left front bumper. The rider was conscious but injured, with a dislocated and broken lower leg. Police noted the use of a helmet. No other injuries were reported. The report highlights the danger when drivers react suddenly to other vehicles, putting vulnerable road users at risk.
29
E-Bike Rider Thrown After Striking Parked Sedan▸Mar 29 - A 58-year-old man on an e-bike slammed into a parked sedan on 80th Street. He flew from his seat, arm crushed against steel. Blood marked the door. The helmet offered no shield. The street stayed quiet, danger lingering.
According to the police report, a 58-year-old man riding an e-bike was traveling north on 80th Street near 67th Drive in Queens when he struck the left side doors of a parked sedan. The impact ejected the rider, who suffered crush injuries to his arm. The report states the contributing factor as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The sedan was unoccupied and legally parked at the time of the crash. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet, but the report notes that it did not prevent injury. The sequence of events underscores the persistent danger posed by inattentive operation, even in the absence of moving vehicles. The police report makes no mention of any errors or contributing behaviors by the injured e-bike rider beyond the cited inattention.
29
Sedan Strikes E-Scooter on Woodhaven Blvd▸Mar 29 - A sedan collided with an e-scooter on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in the crash.
At 12:58 PM on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens, a sedan traveling straight struck an e-scooter also moving straight southbound, according to the police report. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old man, sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. The sedan's center front end impacted the e-scooter's center back end, causing injury to the vulnerable road user. No victim behaviors such as helmet use or crossing signals were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and failure to yield in collisions involving motorized scooters.
29
Multi-Vehicle Crash on Long Island Expressway▸Mar 29 - Three vehicles collided head-on and rear-end on the Long Island Expressway. Two occupants suffered whiplash and upper arm injuries. Unsafe speed by at least one driver was cited as a contributing factor. Both injured parties were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a collision involving a sedan and two SUVs occurred on the Long Island Expressway at 12:33 AM. The sedan, traveling east, struck the center front end of an SUV, which sustained damage to its left front bumper. Another SUV was impacted at its left rear bumper. Two occupants in the sedan—a 40-year-old male driver and a 41-year-old female front passenger—were injured, suffering whiplash and upper arm injuries. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report explicitly cites "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor for both injured occupants, indicating driver error as a key cause. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behavior. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed on high-speed roadways.
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Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash▸Mar 28 - A speeding Mercedes ran a red in Queens. The driver, high and drunk, struck a young airport worker headed to his job. The worker died. Two passengers survived. The driver, a probationary firefighter, now faces manslaughter charges.
NY Daily News reported on March 28, 2025, that Michael Pena, a probationary FDNY firefighter, was fired after being charged with vehicular manslaughter in a Queens crash. Prosecutors said Pena drove 83 mph in a 25 mph zone, ran a red light, and struck Justin Diaz, 23, who had the right-of-way. Pena's blood-alcohol content was 0.156%, nearly double the legal limit, and he tested positive for cocaine and marijuana. The article states, 'Pena was driving nearly 60 mph above the speed limit after a night of drinking at a bar.' Surveillance footage confirmed the sequence. Two passengers in Pena's car were hospitalized. The crash highlights ongoing risks from impaired and reckless driving, even among public servants.
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Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-28
25
Queens SUVs Collide During U-Turn on Forest Ave▸Mar 25 - Two SUVs collided on Forest Avenue in Queens when one driver made a U-turn and failed to yield right-of-way. The female driver with a permit was injured, suffering pain and shock. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:40 AM on Forest Avenue in Queens. A male driver in a 2018 Toyota SUV was making a U-turn when he failed to yield right-of-way, colliding with a northbound 2019 Alfa SUV driven by a female with a learner's permit. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the Toyota and the right front bumper of the Alfa. The female driver was injured, reporting pain and nausea and experiencing shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both vehicles had a single occupant and sustained front-end damage.
Apr 6 - Two SUVs crashed at Grove Street and 60 Place. One driver suffered a back contusion. Police cite traffic control disregard and failure to yield. Metal struck metal. Pain followed.
Two sport utility vehicles collided at the intersection of Grove Street and 60 Place in Queens. One driver, a 53-year-old woman, was injured with a back contusion. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The impact damaged the right front bumper of one SUV and the right rear bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured driver was conscious at the scene.
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Motorcycle Slams SUV on Jackie Robinson Parkway▸Apr 5 - A motorcycle struck an SUV on Jackie Robinson Parkway. One man suffered leg injuries. Both vehicles were moving straight. No driver errors listed. The crash left a mark.
A motorcycle and an SUV collided on Jackie Robinson Parkway. One man, age 29, was injured in the crash, suffering abrasions and leg injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The injured man was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data. The impact hit the SUV's left front bumper and the motorcycle's right side. No further details were provided by police.
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Motorcyclist Killed In Queens Collision Blaze▸Apr 5 - A BMW and motorcycle collided on Woodhaven Boulevard. Both vehicles burned. The motorcyclist died at the scene. The BMW driver survived. No arrests. Police are investigating. Another life lost on a wide, fast Queens road.
According to NY Daily News (April 5, 2025), a fatal crash occurred at 60th Drive and Woodhaven Blvd. in Rego Park, Queens. A BMW SUV and a motorcycle, both heading south, collided around 9:22 a.m. Both vehicles caught fire. Police said, 'only the car driver survived the collision.' EMS pronounced the motorcycle rider dead at the scene. The BMW driver was hospitalized in stable condition. No arrests have been made, and police continue to investigate. The crash highlights the persistent dangers on major Queens thoroughfares, where high speeds and heavy traffic put vulnerable road users at risk.
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Motorcyclist Killed In Queens Collision Blaze,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-05
4
Queens Drivers Mount Sidewalks, Hit Pedestrians▸Apr 4 - Two cars left the street in Queens. One hit children and a man on a sidewalk. Another plowed into women waiting at a bus shelter. Broken bones, head wounds, fear. No one died. Streets turned dangerous in a blink.
CBS New York reported on April 4, 2025, that two separate crashes in Queens left multiple pedestrians injured. In Astoria, a 35-year-old driver 'lost control of her vehicle and went onto the sidewalk, running over two girls, ages 7 and 14.' Police charged her with reckless driving and driving without a license. Later, in South Ozone Park, a 79-year-old driver swerved, sideswiped a bus, then 'jumped the curb and struck four women who were standing at a bus shelter.' All victims survived, but injuries ranged from broken bones to head trauma. The incidents highlight ongoing dangers for pedestrians and raise questions about driver screening and street design.
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Queens Drivers Mount Sidewalks, Hit Pedestrians,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-04-04
3
SUV Strikes Pedestrian in Myrtle Avenue Crosswalk▸Apr 3 - SUV hit a man crossing Myrtle Avenue. He took a blow to the head. Police cite driver inattention. Passengers unhurt. The street stayed busy. The danger was clear.
A 28-year-old man was struck by an SUV while crossing Myrtle Avenue at 69 Place in Queens. He suffered a head injury and a contusion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The driver and three occupants in the SUV were not injured. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.
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E-Bike Rider Killed At Queens Intersection▸Apr 3 - Two cars struck Jorman Esparza-Olivares at a busy Rego Park crossing. He suffered head and body trauma. Medics rushed him to Elmhurst. He died six days later. Both drivers stayed. No charges. The intersection remains dangerous.
NY Daily News reported on April 3, 2025, that Jorman Esparza-Olivares, 23, was killed after being struck by two drivers while riding his e-bike north on 63rd Drive at Queens Blvd. The crash occurred just before 5:30 p.m. on March 19. According to police, 'It wasn't clear if any of the men involved in the crash ran a red light.' Esparza-Olivares suffered severe injuries and died six days later at Elmhurst Medical Center. Both drivers, operating a Ford SUV and a Mercedes Benz, remained at the scene and were not immediately charged. The incident highlights persistent risks for cyclists at major intersections and raises questions about traffic controls and driver awareness on Queens Blvd.
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E-Bike Rider Killed At Queens Intersection,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-03
1
E-Bike Rider Ejected, Leg Broken on Vermont Place▸Apr 1 - E-bike slammed left front, rider thrown, leg shattered. Police cite reaction to another vehicle. Helmet worn. Streets in Queens run red again.
A 45-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a fractured leg after a crash on Vermont Place near Cypress Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' The e-bike struck with its left front bumper. The rider was conscious but injured, with a dislocated and broken lower leg. Police noted the use of a helmet. No other injuries were reported. The report highlights the danger when drivers react suddenly to other vehicles, putting vulnerable road users at risk.
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E-Bike Rider Thrown After Striking Parked Sedan▸Mar 29 - A 58-year-old man on an e-bike slammed into a parked sedan on 80th Street. He flew from his seat, arm crushed against steel. Blood marked the door. The helmet offered no shield. The street stayed quiet, danger lingering.
According to the police report, a 58-year-old man riding an e-bike was traveling north on 80th Street near 67th Drive in Queens when he struck the left side doors of a parked sedan. The impact ejected the rider, who suffered crush injuries to his arm. The report states the contributing factor as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The sedan was unoccupied and legally parked at the time of the crash. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet, but the report notes that it did not prevent injury. The sequence of events underscores the persistent danger posed by inattentive operation, even in the absence of moving vehicles. The police report makes no mention of any errors or contributing behaviors by the injured e-bike rider beyond the cited inattention.
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Sedan Strikes E-Scooter on Woodhaven Blvd▸Mar 29 - A sedan collided with an e-scooter on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in the crash.
At 12:58 PM on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens, a sedan traveling straight struck an e-scooter also moving straight southbound, according to the police report. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old man, sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. The sedan's center front end impacted the e-scooter's center back end, causing injury to the vulnerable road user. No victim behaviors such as helmet use or crossing signals were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and failure to yield in collisions involving motorized scooters.
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Multi-Vehicle Crash on Long Island Expressway▸Mar 29 - Three vehicles collided head-on and rear-end on the Long Island Expressway. Two occupants suffered whiplash and upper arm injuries. Unsafe speed by at least one driver was cited as a contributing factor. Both injured parties were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a collision involving a sedan and two SUVs occurred on the Long Island Expressway at 12:33 AM. The sedan, traveling east, struck the center front end of an SUV, which sustained damage to its left front bumper. Another SUV was impacted at its left rear bumper. Two occupants in the sedan—a 40-year-old male driver and a 41-year-old female front passenger—were injured, suffering whiplash and upper arm injuries. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report explicitly cites "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor for both injured occupants, indicating driver error as a key cause. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behavior. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed on high-speed roadways.
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Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash▸Mar 28 - A speeding Mercedes ran a red in Queens. The driver, high and drunk, struck a young airport worker headed to his job. The worker died. Two passengers survived. The driver, a probationary firefighter, now faces manslaughter charges.
NY Daily News reported on March 28, 2025, that Michael Pena, a probationary FDNY firefighter, was fired after being charged with vehicular manslaughter in a Queens crash. Prosecutors said Pena drove 83 mph in a 25 mph zone, ran a red light, and struck Justin Diaz, 23, who had the right-of-way. Pena's blood-alcohol content was 0.156%, nearly double the legal limit, and he tested positive for cocaine and marijuana. The article states, 'Pena was driving nearly 60 mph above the speed limit after a night of drinking at a bar.' Surveillance footage confirmed the sequence. Two passengers in Pena's car were hospitalized. The crash highlights ongoing risks from impaired and reckless driving, even among public servants.
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Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-28
25
Queens SUVs Collide During U-Turn on Forest Ave▸Mar 25 - Two SUVs collided on Forest Avenue in Queens when one driver made a U-turn and failed to yield right-of-way. The female driver with a permit was injured, suffering pain and shock. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:40 AM on Forest Avenue in Queens. A male driver in a 2018 Toyota SUV was making a U-turn when he failed to yield right-of-way, colliding with a northbound 2019 Alfa SUV driven by a female with a learner's permit. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the Toyota and the right front bumper of the Alfa. The female driver was injured, reporting pain and nausea and experiencing shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both vehicles had a single occupant and sustained front-end damage.
Apr 5 - A motorcycle struck an SUV on Jackie Robinson Parkway. One man suffered leg injuries. Both vehicles were moving straight. No driver errors listed. The crash left a mark.
A motorcycle and an SUV collided on Jackie Robinson Parkway. One man, age 29, was injured in the crash, suffering abrasions and leg injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The injured man was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data. The impact hit the SUV's left front bumper and the motorcycle's right side. No further details were provided by police.
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Motorcyclist Killed In Queens Collision Blaze▸Apr 5 - A BMW and motorcycle collided on Woodhaven Boulevard. Both vehicles burned. The motorcyclist died at the scene. The BMW driver survived. No arrests. Police are investigating. Another life lost on a wide, fast Queens road.
According to NY Daily News (April 5, 2025), a fatal crash occurred at 60th Drive and Woodhaven Blvd. in Rego Park, Queens. A BMW SUV and a motorcycle, both heading south, collided around 9:22 a.m. Both vehicles caught fire. Police said, 'only the car driver survived the collision.' EMS pronounced the motorcycle rider dead at the scene. The BMW driver was hospitalized in stable condition. No arrests have been made, and police continue to investigate. The crash highlights the persistent dangers on major Queens thoroughfares, where high speeds and heavy traffic put vulnerable road users at risk.
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Motorcyclist Killed In Queens Collision Blaze,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-05
4
Queens Drivers Mount Sidewalks, Hit Pedestrians▸Apr 4 - Two cars left the street in Queens. One hit children and a man on a sidewalk. Another plowed into women waiting at a bus shelter. Broken bones, head wounds, fear. No one died. Streets turned dangerous in a blink.
CBS New York reported on April 4, 2025, that two separate crashes in Queens left multiple pedestrians injured. In Astoria, a 35-year-old driver 'lost control of her vehicle and went onto the sidewalk, running over two girls, ages 7 and 14.' Police charged her with reckless driving and driving without a license. Later, in South Ozone Park, a 79-year-old driver swerved, sideswiped a bus, then 'jumped the curb and struck four women who were standing at a bus shelter.' All victims survived, but injuries ranged from broken bones to head trauma. The incidents highlight ongoing dangers for pedestrians and raise questions about driver screening and street design.
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Queens Drivers Mount Sidewalks, Hit Pedestrians,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-04-04
3
SUV Strikes Pedestrian in Myrtle Avenue Crosswalk▸Apr 3 - SUV hit a man crossing Myrtle Avenue. He took a blow to the head. Police cite driver inattention. Passengers unhurt. The street stayed busy. The danger was clear.
A 28-year-old man was struck by an SUV while crossing Myrtle Avenue at 69 Place in Queens. He suffered a head injury and a contusion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The driver and three occupants in the SUV were not injured. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.
3
E-Bike Rider Killed At Queens Intersection▸Apr 3 - Two cars struck Jorman Esparza-Olivares at a busy Rego Park crossing. He suffered head and body trauma. Medics rushed him to Elmhurst. He died six days later. Both drivers stayed. No charges. The intersection remains dangerous.
NY Daily News reported on April 3, 2025, that Jorman Esparza-Olivares, 23, was killed after being struck by two drivers while riding his e-bike north on 63rd Drive at Queens Blvd. The crash occurred just before 5:30 p.m. on March 19. According to police, 'It wasn't clear if any of the men involved in the crash ran a red light.' Esparza-Olivares suffered severe injuries and died six days later at Elmhurst Medical Center. Both drivers, operating a Ford SUV and a Mercedes Benz, remained at the scene and were not immediately charged. The incident highlights persistent risks for cyclists at major intersections and raises questions about traffic controls and driver awareness on Queens Blvd.
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E-Bike Rider Killed At Queens Intersection,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-03
1
E-Bike Rider Ejected, Leg Broken on Vermont Place▸Apr 1 - E-bike slammed left front, rider thrown, leg shattered. Police cite reaction to another vehicle. Helmet worn. Streets in Queens run red again.
A 45-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a fractured leg after a crash on Vermont Place near Cypress Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' The e-bike struck with its left front bumper. The rider was conscious but injured, with a dislocated and broken lower leg. Police noted the use of a helmet. No other injuries were reported. The report highlights the danger when drivers react suddenly to other vehicles, putting vulnerable road users at risk.
29
E-Bike Rider Thrown After Striking Parked Sedan▸Mar 29 - A 58-year-old man on an e-bike slammed into a parked sedan on 80th Street. He flew from his seat, arm crushed against steel. Blood marked the door. The helmet offered no shield. The street stayed quiet, danger lingering.
According to the police report, a 58-year-old man riding an e-bike was traveling north on 80th Street near 67th Drive in Queens when he struck the left side doors of a parked sedan. The impact ejected the rider, who suffered crush injuries to his arm. The report states the contributing factor as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The sedan was unoccupied and legally parked at the time of the crash. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet, but the report notes that it did not prevent injury. The sequence of events underscores the persistent danger posed by inattentive operation, even in the absence of moving vehicles. The police report makes no mention of any errors or contributing behaviors by the injured e-bike rider beyond the cited inattention.
29
Sedan Strikes E-Scooter on Woodhaven Blvd▸Mar 29 - A sedan collided with an e-scooter on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in the crash.
At 12:58 PM on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens, a sedan traveling straight struck an e-scooter also moving straight southbound, according to the police report. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old man, sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. The sedan's center front end impacted the e-scooter's center back end, causing injury to the vulnerable road user. No victim behaviors such as helmet use or crossing signals were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and failure to yield in collisions involving motorized scooters.
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Multi-Vehicle Crash on Long Island Expressway▸Mar 29 - Three vehicles collided head-on and rear-end on the Long Island Expressway. Two occupants suffered whiplash and upper arm injuries. Unsafe speed by at least one driver was cited as a contributing factor. Both injured parties were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a collision involving a sedan and two SUVs occurred on the Long Island Expressway at 12:33 AM. The sedan, traveling east, struck the center front end of an SUV, which sustained damage to its left front bumper. Another SUV was impacted at its left rear bumper. Two occupants in the sedan—a 40-year-old male driver and a 41-year-old female front passenger—were injured, suffering whiplash and upper arm injuries. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report explicitly cites "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor for both injured occupants, indicating driver error as a key cause. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behavior. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed on high-speed roadways.
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Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash▸Mar 28 - A speeding Mercedes ran a red in Queens. The driver, high and drunk, struck a young airport worker headed to his job. The worker died. Two passengers survived. The driver, a probationary firefighter, now faces manslaughter charges.
NY Daily News reported on March 28, 2025, that Michael Pena, a probationary FDNY firefighter, was fired after being charged with vehicular manslaughter in a Queens crash. Prosecutors said Pena drove 83 mph in a 25 mph zone, ran a red light, and struck Justin Diaz, 23, who had the right-of-way. Pena's blood-alcohol content was 0.156%, nearly double the legal limit, and he tested positive for cocaine and marijuana. The article states, 'Pena was driving nearly 60 mph above the speed limit after a night of drinking at a bar.' Surveillance footage confirmed the sequence. Two passengers in Pena's car were hospitalized. The crash highlights ongoing risks from impaired and reckless driving, even among public servants.
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Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-28
25
Queens SUVs Collide During U-Turn on Forest Ave▸Mar 25 - Two SUVs collided on Forest Avenue in Queens when one driver made a U-turn and failed to yield right-of-way. The female driver with a permit was injured, suffering pain and shock. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:40 AM on Forest Avenue in Queens. A male driver in a 2018 Toyota SUV was making a U-turn when he failed to yield right-of-way, colliding with a northbound 2019 Alfa SUV driven by a female with a learner's permit. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the Toyota and the right front bumper of the Alfa. The female driver was injured, reporting pain and nausea and experiencing shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both vehicles had a single occupant and sustained front-end damage.
Apr 5 - A BMW and motorcycle collided on Woodhaven Boulevard. Both vehicles burned. The motorcyclist died at the scene. The BMW driver survived. No arrests. Police are investigating. Another life lost on a wide, fast Queens road.
According to NY Daily News (April 5, 2025), a fatal crash occurred at 60th Drive and Woodhaven Blvd. in Rego Park, Queens. A BMW SUV and a motorcycle, both heading south, collided around 9:22 a.m. Both vehicles caught fire. Police said, 'only the car driver survived the collision.' EMS pronounced the motorcycle rider dead at the scene. The BMW driver was hospitalized in stable condition. No arrests have been made, and police continue to investigate. The crash highlights the persistent dangers on major Queens thoroughfares, where high speeds and heavy traffic put vulnerable road users at risk.
- Motorcyclist Killed In Queens Collision Blaze, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-05
4
Queens Drivers Mount Sidewalks, Hit Pedestrians▸Apr 4 - Two cars left the street in Queens. One hit children and a man on a sidewalk. Another plowed into women waiting at a bus shelter. Broken bones, head wounds, fear. No one died. Streets turned dangerous in a blink.
CBS New York reported on April 4, 2025, that two separate crashes in Queens left multiple pedestrians injured. In Astoria, a 35-year-old driver 'lost control of her vehicle and went onto the sidewalk, running over two girls, ages 7 and 14.' Police charged her with reckless driving and driving without a license. Later, in South Ozone Park, a 79-year-old driver swerved, sideswiped a bus, then 'jumped the curb and struck four women who were standing at a bus shelter.' All victims survived, but injuries ranged from broken bones to head trauma. The incidents highlight ongoing dangers for pedestrians and raise questions about driver screening and street design.
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Queens Drivers Mount Sidewalks, Hit Pedestrians,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-04-04
3
SUV Strikes Pedestrian in Myrtle Avenue Crosswalk▸Apr 3 - SUV hit a man crossing Myrtle Avenue. He took a blow to the head. Police cite driver inattention. Passengers unhurt. The street stayed busy. The danger was clear.
A 28-year-old man was struck by an SUV while crossing Myrtle Avenue at 69 Place in Queens. He suffered a head injury and a contusion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The driver and three occupants in the SUV were not injured. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.
3
E-Bike Rider Killed At Queens Intersection▸Apr 3 - Two cars struck Jorman Esparza-Olivares at a busy Rego Park crossing. He suffered head and body trauma. Medics rushed him to Elmhurst. He died six days later. Both drivers stayed. No charges. The intersection remains dangerous.
NY Daily News reported on April 3, 2025, that Jorman Esparza-Olivares, 23, was killed after being struck by two drivers while riding his e-bike north on 63rd Drive at Queens Blvd. The crash occurred just before 5:30 p.m. on March 19. According to police, 'It wasn't clear if any of the men involved in the crash ran a red light.' Esparza-Olivares suffered severe injuries and died six days later at Elmhurst Medical Center. Both drivers, operating a Ford SUV and a Mercedes Benz, remained at the scene and were not immediately charged. The incident highlights persistent risks for cyclists at major intersections and raises questions about traffic controls and driver awareness on Queens Blvd.
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E-Bike Rider Killed At Queens Intersection,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-03
1
E-Bike Rider Ejected, Leg Broken on Vermont Place▸Apr 1 - E-bike slammed left front, rider thrown, leg shattered. Police cite reaction to another vehicle. Helmet worn. Streets in Queens run red again.
A 45-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a fractured leg after a crash on Vermont Place near Cypress Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' The e-bike struck with its left front bumper. The rider was conscious but injured, with a dislocated and broken lower leg. Police noted the use of a helmet. No other injuries were reported. The report highlights the danger when drivers react suddenly to other vehicles, putting vulnerable road users at risk.
29
E-Bike Rider Thrown After Striking Parked Sedan▸Mar 29 - A 58-year-old man on an e-bike slammed into a parked sedan on 80th Street. He flew from his seat, arm crushed against steel. Blood marked the door. The helmet offered no shield. The street stayed quiet, danger lingering.
According to the police report, a 58-year-old man riding an e-bike was traveling north on 80th Street near 67th Drive in Queens when he struck the left side doors of a parked sedan. The impact ejected the rider, who suffered crush injuries to his arm. The report states the contributing factor as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The sedan was unoccupied and legally parked at the time of the crash. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet, but the report notes that it did not prevent injury. The sequence of events underscores the persistent danger posed by inattentive operation, even in the absence of moving vehicles. The police report makes no mention of any errors or contributing behaviors by the injured e-bike rider beyond the cited inattention.
29
Sedan Strikes E-Scooter on Woodhaven Blvd▸Mar 29 - A sedan collided with an e-scooter on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in the crash.
At 12:58 PM on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens, a sedan traveling straight struck an e-scooter also moving straight southbound, according to the police report. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old man, sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. The sedan's center front end impacted the e-scooter's center back end, causing injury to the vulnerable road user. No victim behaviors such as helmet use or crossing signals were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and failure to yield in collisions involving motorized scooters.
29
Multi-Vehicle Crash on Long Island Expressway▸Mar 29 - Three vehicles collided head-on and rear-end on the Long Island Expressway. Two occupants suffered whiplash and upper arm injuries. Unsafe speed by at least one driver was cited as a contributing factor. Both injured parties were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a collision involving a sedan and two SUVs occurred on the Long Island Expressway at 12:33 AM. The sedan, traveling east, struck the center front end of an SUV, which sustained damage to its left front bumper. Another SUV was impacted at its left rear bumper. Two occupants in the sedan—a 40-year-old male driver and a 41-year-old female front passenger—were injured, suffering whiplash and upper arm injuries. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report explicitly cites "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor for both injured occupants, indicating driver error as a key cause. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behavior. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed on high-speed roadways.
28
Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash▸Mar 28 - A speeding Mercedes ran a red in Queens. The driver, high and drunk, struck a young airport worker headed to his job. The worker died. Two passengers survived. The driver, a probationary firefighter, now faces manslaughter charges.
NY Daily News reported on March 28, 2025, that Michael Pena, a probationary FDNY firefighter, was fired after being charged with vehicular manslaughter in a Queens crash. Prosecutors said Pena drove 83 mph in a 25 mph zone, ran a red light, and struck Justin Diaz, 23, who had the right-of-way. Pena's blood-alcohol content was 0.156%, nearly double the legal limit, and he tested positive for cocaine and marijuana. The article states, 'Pena was driving nearly 60 mph above the speed limit after a night of drinking at a bar.' Surveillance footage confirmed the sequence. Two passengers in Pena's car were hospitalized. The crash highlights ongoing risks from impaired and reckless driving, even among public servants.
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Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-28
25
Queens SUVs Collide During U-Turn on Forest Ave▸Mar 25 - Two SUVs collided on Forest Avenue in Queens when one driver made a U-turn and failed to yield right-of-way. The female driver with a permit was injured, suffering pain and shock. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:40 AM on Forest Avenue in Queens. A male driver in a 2018 Toyota SUV was making a U-turn when he failed to yield right-of-way, colliding with a northbound 2019 Alfa SUV driven by a female with a learner's permit. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the Toyota and the right front bumper of the Alfa. The female driver was injured, reporting pain and nausea and experiencing shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both vehicles had a single occupant and sustained front-end damage.
Apr 4 - Two cars left the street in Queens. One hit children and a man on a sidewalk. Another plowed into women waiting at a bus shelter. Broken bones, head wounds, fear. No one died. Streets turned dangerous in a blink.
CBS New York reported on April 4, 2025, that two separate crashes in Queens left multiple pedestrians injured. In Astoria, a 35-year-old driver 'lost control of her vehicle and went onto the sidewalk, running over two girls, ages 7 and 14.' Police charged her with reckless driving and driving without a license. Later, in South Ozone Park, a 79-year-old driver swerved, sideswiped a bus, then 'jumped the curb and struck four women who were standing at a bus shelter.' All victims survived, but injuries ranged from broken bones to head trauma. The incidents highlight ongoing dangers for pedestrians and raise questions about driver screening and street design.
- Queens Drivers Mount Sidewalks, Hit Pedestrians, CBS New York, Published 2025-04-04
3
SUV Strikes Pedestrian in Myrtle Avenue Crosswalk▸Apr 3 - SUV hit a man crossing Myrtle Avenue. He took a blow to the head. Police cite driver inattention. Passengers unhurt. The street stayed busy. The danger was clear.
A 28-year-old man was struck by an SUV while crossing Myrtle Avenue at 69 Place in Queens. He suffered a head injury and a contusion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The driver and three occupants in the SUV were not injured. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.
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E-Bike Rider Killed At Queens Intersection▸Apr 3 - Two cars struck Jorman Esparza-Olivares at a busy Rego Park crossing. He suffered head and body trauma. Medics rushed him to Elmhurst. He died six days later. Both drivers stayed. No charges. The intersection remains dangerous.
NY Daily News reported on April 3, 2025, that Jorman Esparza-Olivares, 23, was killed after being struck by two drivers while riding his e-bike north on 63rd Drive at Queens Blvd. The crash occurred just before 5:30 p.m. on March 19. According to police, 'It wasn't clear if any of the men involved in the crash ran a red light.' Esparza-Olivares suffered severe injuries and died six days later at Elmhurst Medical Center. Both drivers, operating a Ford SUV and a Mercedes Benz, remained at the scene and were not immediately charged. The incident highlights persistent risks for cyclists at major intersections and raises questions about traffic controls and driver awareness on Queens Blvd.
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E-Bike Rider Killed At Queens Intersection,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-03
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E-Bike Rider Ejected, Leg Broken on Vermont Place▸Apr 1 - E-bike slammed left front, rider thrown, leg shattered. Police cite reaction to another vehicle. Helmet worn. Streets in Queens run red again.
A 45-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a fractured leg after a crash on Vermont Place near Cypress Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' The e-bike struck with its left front bumper. The rider was conscious but injured, with a dislocated and broken lower leg. Police noted the use of a helmet. No other injuries were reported. The report highlights the danger when drivers react suddenly to other vehicles, putting vulnerable road users at risk.
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E-Bike Rider Thrown After Striking Parked Sedan▸Mar 29 - A 58-year-old man on an e-bike slammed into a parked sedan on 80th Street. He flew from his seat, arm crushed against steel. Blood marked the door. The helmet offered no shield. The street stayed quiet, danger lingering.
According to the police report, a 58-year-old man riding an e-bike was traveling north on 80th Street near 67th Drive in Queens when he struck the left side doors of a parked sedan. The impact ejected the rider, who suffered crush injuries to his arm. The report states the contributing factor as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The sedan was unoccupied and legally parked at the time of the crash. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet, but the report notes that it did not prevent injury. The sequence of events underscores the persistent danger posed by inattentive operation, even in the absence of moving vehicles. The police report makes no mention of any errors or contributing behaviors by the injured e-bike rider beyond the cited inattention.
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Sedan Strikes E-Scooter on Woodhaven Blvd▸Mar 29 - A sedan collided with an e-scooter on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in the crash.
At 12:58 PM on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens, a sedan traveling straight struck an e-scooter also moving straight southbound, according to the police report. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old man, sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. The sedan's center front end impacted the e-scooter's center back end, causing injury to the vulnerable road user. No victim behaviors such as helmet use or crossing signals were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and failure to yield in collisions involving motorized scooters.
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Multi-Vehicle Crash on Long Island Expressway▸Mar 29 - Three vehicles collided head-on and rear-end on the Long Island Expressway. Two occupants suffered whiplash and upper arm injuries. Unsafe speed by at least one driver was cited as a contributing factor. Both injured parties were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a collision involving a sedan and two SUVs occurred on the Long Island Expressway at 12:33 AM. The sedan, traveling east, struck the center front end of an SUV, which sustained damage to its left front bumper. Another SUV was impacted at its left rear bumper. Two occupants in the sedan—a 40-year-old male driver and a 41-year-old female front passenger—were injured, suffering whiplash and upper arm injuries. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report explicitly cites "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor for both injured occupants, indicating driver error as a key cause. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behavior. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed on high-speed roadways.
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Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash▸Mar 28 - A speeding Mercedes ran a red in Queens. The driver, high and drunk, struck a young airport worker headed to his job. The worker died. Two passengers survived. The driver, a probationary firefighter, now faces manslaughter charges.
NY Daily News reported on March 28, 2025, that Michael Pena, a probationary FDNY firefighter, was fired after being charged with vehicular manslaughter in a Queens crash. Prosecutors said Pena drove 83 mph in a 25 mph zone, ran a red light, and struck Justin Diaz, 23, who had the right-of-way. Pena's blood-alcohol content was 0.156%, nearly double the legal limit, and he tested positive for cocaine and marijuana. The article states, 'Pena was driving nearly 60 mph above the speed limit after a night of drinking at a bar.' Surveillance footage confirmed the sequence. Two passengers in Pena's car were hospitalized. The crash highlights ongoing risks from impaired and reckless driving, even among public servants.
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Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-28
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Queens SUVs Collide During U-Turn on Forest Ave▸Mar 25 - Two SUVs collided on Forest Avenue in Queens when one driver made a U-turn and failed to yield right-of-way. The female driver with a permit was injured, suffering pain and shock. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:40 AM on Forest Avenue in Queens. A male driver in a 2018 Toyota SUV was making a U-turn when he failed to yield right-of-way, colliding with a northbound 2019 Alfa SUV driven by a female with a learner's permit. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the Toyota and the right front bumper of the Alfa. The female driver was injured, reporting pain and nausea and experiencing shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both vehicles had a single occupant and sustained front-end damage.
Apr 3 - SUV hit a man crossing Myrtle Avenue. He took a blow to the head. Police cite driver inattention. Passengers unhurt. The street stayed busy. The danger was clear.
A 28-year-old man was struck by an SUV while crossing Myrtle Avenue at 69 Place in Queens. He suffered a head injury and a contusion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The driver and three occupants in the SUV were not injured. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.
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E-Bike Rider Killed At Queens Intersection▸Apr 3 - Two cars struck Jorman Esparza-Olivares at a busy Rego Park crossing. He suffered head and body trauma. Medics rushed him to Elmhurst. He died six days later. Both drivers stayed. No charges. The intersection remains dangerous.
NY Daily News reported on April 3, 2025, that Jorman Esparza-Olivares, 23, was killed after being struck by two drivers while riding his e-bike north on 63rd Drive at Queens Blvd. The crash occurred just before 5:30 p.m. on March 19. According to police, 'It wasn't clear if any of the men involved in the crash ran a red light.' Esparza-Olivares suffered severe injuries and died six days later at Elmhurst Medical Center. Both drivers, operating a Ford SUV and a Mercedes Benz, remained at the scene and were not immediately charged. The incident highlights persistent risks for cyclists at major intersections and raises questions about traffic controls and driver awareness on Queens Blvd.
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E-Bike Rider Killed At Queens Intersection,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-03
1
E-Bike Rider Ejected, Leg Broken on Vermont Place▸Apr 1 - E-bike slammed left front, rider thrown, leg shattered. Police cite reaction to another vehicle. Helmet worn. Streets in Queens run red again.
A 45-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a fractured leg after a crash on Vermont Place near Cypress Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' The e-bike struck with its left front bumper. The rider was conscious but injured, with a dislocated and broken lower leg. Police noted the use of a helmet. No other injuries were reported. The report highlights the danger when drivers react suddenly to other vehicles, putting vulnerable road users at risk.
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E-Bike Rider Thrown After Striking Parked Sedan▸Mar 29 - A 58-year-old man on an e-bike slammed into a parked sedan on 80th Street. He flew from his seat, arm crushed against steel. Blood marked the door. The helmet offered no shield. The street stayed quiet, danger lingering.
According to the police report, a 58-year-old man riding an e-bike was traveling north on 80th Street near 67th Drive in Queens when he struck the left side doors of a parked sedan. The impact ejected the rider, who suffered crush injuries to his arm. The report states the contributing factor as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The sedan was unoccupied and legally parked at the time of the crash. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet, but the report notes that it did not prevent injury. The sequence of events underscores the persistent danger posed by inattentive operation, even in the absence of moving vehicles. The police report makes no mention of any errors or contributing behaviors by the injured e-bike rider beyond the cited inattention.
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Sedan Strikes E-Scooter on Woodhaven Blvd▸Mar 29 - A sedan collided with an e-scooter on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in the crash.
At 12:58 PM on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens, a sedan traveling straight struck an e-scooter also moving straight southbound, according to the police report. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old man, sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. The sedan's center front end impacted the e-scooter's center back end, causing injury to the vulnerable road user. No victim behaviors such as helmet use or crossing signals were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and failure to yield in collisions involving motorized scooters.
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Multi-Vehicle Crash on Long Island Expressway▸Mar 29 - Three vehicles collided head-on and rear-end on the Long Island Expressway. Two occupants suffered whiplash and upper arm injuries. Unsafe speed by at least one driver was cited as a contributing factor. Both injured parties were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a collision involving a sedan and two SUVs occurred on the Long Island Expressway at 12:33 AM. The sedan, traveling east, struck the center front end of an SUV, which sustained damage to its left front bumper. Another SUV was impacted at its left rear bumper. Two occupants in the sedan—a 40-year-old male driver and a 41-year-old female front passenger—were injured, suffering whiplash and upper arm injuries. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report explicitly cites "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor for both injured occupants, indicating driver error as a key cause. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behavior. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed on high-speed roadways.
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Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash▸Mar 28 - A speeding Mercedes ran a red in Queens. The driver, high and drunk, struck a young airport worker headed to his job. The worker died. Two passengers survived. The driver, a probationary firefighter, now faces manslaughter charges.
NY Daily News reported on March 28, 2025, that Michael Pena, a probationary FDNY firefighter, was fired after being charged with vehicular manslaughter in a Queens crash. Prosecutors said Pena drove 83 mph in a 25 mph zone, ran a red light, and struck Justin Diaz, 23, who had the right-of-way. Pena's blood-alcohol content was 0.156%, nearly double the legal limit, and he tested positive for cocaine and marijuana. The article states, 'Pena was driving nearly 60 mph above the speed limit after a night of drinking at a bar.' Surveillance footage confirmed the sequence. Two passengers in Pena's car were hospitalized. The crash highlights ongoing risks from impaired and reckless driving, even among public servants.
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Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-28
25
Queens SUVs Collide During U-Turn on Forest Ave▸Mar 25 - Two SUVs collided on Forest Avenue in Queens when one driver made a U-turn and failed to yield right-of-way. The female driver with a permit was injured, suffering pain and shock. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:40 AM on Forest Avenue in Queens. A male driver in a 2018 Toyota SUV was making a U-turn when he failed to yield right-of-way, colliding with a northbound 2019 Alfa SUV driven by a female with a learner's permit. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the Toyota and the right front bumper of the Alfa. The female driver was injured, reporting pain and nausea and experiencing shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both vehicles had a single occupant and sustained front-end damage.
Apr 3 - Two cars struck Jorman Esparza-Olivares at a busy Rego Park crossing. He suffered head and body trauma. Medics rushed him to Elmhurst. He died six days later. Both drivers stayed. No charges. The intersection remains dangerous.
NY Daily News reported on April 3, 2025, that Jorman Esparza-Olivares, 23, was killed after being struck by two drivers while riding his e-bike north on 63rd Drive at Queens Blvd. The crash occurred just before 5:30 p.m. on March 19. According to police, 'It wasn't clear if any of the men involved in the crash ran a red light.' Esparza-Olivares suffered severe injuries and died six days later at Elmhurst Medical Center. Both drivers, operating a Ford SUV and a Mercedes Benz, remained at the scene and were not immediately charged. The incident highlights persistent risks for cyclists at major intersections and raises questions about traffic controls and driver awareness on Queens Blvd.
- E-Bike Rider Killed At Queens Intersection, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-03
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E-Bike Rider Ejected, Leg Broken on Vermont Place▸Apr 1 - E-bike slammed left front, rider thrown, leg shattered. Police cite reaction to another vehicle. Helmet worn. Streets in Queens run red again.
A 45-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a fractured leg after a crash on Vermont Place near Cypress Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' The e-bike struck with its left front bumper. The rider was conscious but injured, with a dislocated and broken lower leg. Police noted the use of a helmet. No other injuries were reported. The report highlights the danger when drivers react suddenly to other vehicles, putting vulnerable road users at risk.
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E-Bike Rider Thrown After Striking Parked Sedan▸Mar 29 - A 58-year-old man on an e-bike slammed into a parked sedan on 80th Street. He flew from his seat, arm crushed against steel. Blood marked the door. The helmet offered no shield. The street stayed quiet, danger lingering.
According to the police report, a 58-year-old man riding an e-bike was traveling north on 80th Street near 67th Drive in Queens when he struck the left side doors of a parked sedan. The impact ejected the rider, who suffered crush injuries to his arm. The report states the contributing factor as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The sedan was unoccupied and legally parked at the time of the crash. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet, but the report notes that it did not prevent injury. The sequence of events underscores the persistent danger posed by inattentive operation, even in the absence of moving vehicles. The police report makes no mention of any errors or contributing behaviors by the injured e-bike rider beyond the cited inattention.
29
Sedan Strikes E-Scooter on Woodhaven Blvd▸Mar 29 - A sedan collided with an e-scooter on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in the crash.
At 12:58 PM on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens, a sedan traveling straight struck an e-scooter also moving straight southbound, according to the police report. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old man, sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. The sedan's center front end impacted the e-scooter's center back end, causing injury to the vulnerable road user. No victim behaviors such as helmet use or crossing signals were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and failure to yield in collisions involving motorized scooters.
29
Multi-Vehicle Crash on Long Island Expressway▸Mar 29 - Three vehicles collided head-on and rear-end on the Long Island Expressway. Two occupants suffered whiplash and upper arm injuries. Unsafe speed by at least one driver was cited as a contributing factor. Both injured parties were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a collision involving a sedan and two SUVs occurred on the Long Island Expressway at 12:33 AM. The sedan, traveling east, struck the center front end of an SUV, which sustained damage to its left front bumper. Another SUV was impacted at its left rear bumper. Two occupants in the sedan—a 40-year-old male driver and a 41-year-old female front passenger—were injured, suffering whiplash and upper arm injuries. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report explicitly cites "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor for both injured occupants, indicating driver error as a key cause. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behavior. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed on high-speed roadways.
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Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash▸Mar 28 - A speeding Mercedes ran a red in Queens. The driver, high and drunk, struck a young airport worker headed to his job. The worker died. Two passengers survived. The driver, a probationary firefighter, now faces manslaughter charges.
NY Daily News reported on March 28, 2025, that Michael Pena, a probationary FDNY firefighter, was fired after being charged with vehicular manslaughter in a Queens crash. Prosecutors said Pena drove 83 mph in a 25 mph zone, ran a red light, and struck Justin Diaz, 23, who had the right-of-way. Pena's blood-alcohol content was 0.156%, nearly double the legal limit, and he tested positive for cocaine and marijuana. The article states, 'Pena was driving nearly 60 mph above the speed limit after a night of drinking at a bar.' Surveillance footage confirmed the sequence. Two passengers in Pena's car were hospitalized. The crash highlights ongoing risks from impaired and reckless driving, even among public servants.
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Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-28
25
Queens SUVs Collide During U-Turn on Forest Ave▸Mar 25 - Two SUVs collided on Forest Avenue in Queens when one driver made a U-turn and failed to yield right-of-way. The female driver with a permit was injured, suffering pain and shock. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:40 AM on Forest Avenue in Queens. A male driver in a 2018 Toyota SUV was making a U-turn when he failed to yield right-of-way, colliding with a northbound 2019 Alfa SUV driven by a female with a learner's permit. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the Toyota and the right front bumper of the Alfa. The female driver was injured, reporting pain and nausea and experiencing shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both vehicles had a single occupant and sustained front-end damage.
Apr 1 - E-bike slammed left front, rider thrown, leg shattered. Police cite reaction to another vehicle. Helmet worn. Streets in Queens run red again.
A 45-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a fractured leg after a crash on Vermont Place near Cypress Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' The e-bike struck with its left front bumper. The rider was conscious but injured, with a dislocated and broken lower leg. Police noted the use of a helmet. No other injuries were reported. The report highlights the danger when drivers react suddenly to other vehicles, putting vulnerable road users at risk.
29
E-Bike Rider Thrown After Striking Parked Sedan▸Mar 29 - A 58-year-old man on an e-bike slammed into a parked sedan on 80th Street. He flew from his seat, arm crushed against steel. Blood marked the door. The helmet offered no shield. The street stayed quiet, danger lingering.
According to the police report, a 58-year-old man riding an e-bike was traveling north on 80th Street near 67th Drive in Queens when he struck the left side doors of a parked sedan. The impact ejected the rider, who suffered crush injuries to his arm. The report states the contributing factor as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The sedan was unoccupied and legally parked at the time of the crash. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet, but the report notes that it did not prevent injury. The sequence of events underscores the persistent danger posed by inattentive operation, even in the absence of moving vehicles. The police report makes no mention of any errors or contributing behaviors by the injured e-bike rider beyond the cited inattention.
29
Sedan Strikes E-Scooter on Woodhaven Blvd▸Mar 29 - A sedan collided with an e-scooter on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in the crash.
At 12:58 PM on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens, a sedan traveling straight struck an e-scooter also moving straight southbound, according to the police report. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old man, sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. The sedan's center front end impacted the e-scooter's center back end, causing injury to the vulnerable road user. No victim behaviors such as helmet use or crossing signals were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and failure to yield in collisions involving motorized scooters.
29
Multi-Vehicle Crash on Long Island Expressway▸Mar 29 - Three vehicles collided head-on and rear-end on the Long Island Expressway. Two occupants suffered whiplash and upper arm injuries. Unsafe speed by at least one driver was cited as a contributing factor. Both injured parties were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a collision involving a sedan and two SUVs occurred on the Long Island Expressway at 12:33 AM. The sedan, traveling east, struck the center front end of an SUV, which sustained damage to its left front bumper. Another SUV was impacted at its left rear bumper. Two occupants in the sedan—a 40-year-old male driver and a 41-year-old female front passenger—were injured, suffering whiplash and upper arm injuries. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report explicitly cites "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor for both injured occupants, indicating driver error as a key cause. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behavior. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed on high-speed roadways.
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Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash▸Mar 28 - A speeding Mercedes ran a red in Queens. The driver, high and drunk, struck a young airport worker headed to his job. The worker died. Two passengers survived. The driver, a probationary firefighter, now faces manslaughter charges.
NY Daily News reported on March 28, 2025, that Michael Pena, a probationary FDNY firefighter, was fired after being charged with vehicular manslaughter in a Queens crash. Prosecutors said Pena drove 83 mph in a 25 mph zone, ran a red light, and struck Justin Diaz, 23, who had the right-of-way. Pena's blood-alcohol content was 0.156%, nearly double the legal limit, and he tested positive for cocaine and marijuana. The article states, 'Pena was driving nearly 60 mph above the speed limit after a night of drinking at a bar.' Surveillance footage confirmed the sequence. Two passengers in Pena's car were hospitalized. The crash highlights ongoing risks from impaired and reckless driving, even among public servants.
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Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-28
25
Queens SUVs Collide During U-Turn on Forest Ave▸Mar 25 - Two SUVs collided on Forest Avenue in Queens when one driver made a U-turn and failed to yield right-of-way. The female driver with a permit was injured, suffering pain and shock. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:40 AM on Forest Avenue in Queens. A male driver in a 2018 Toyota SUV was making a U-turn when he failed to yield right-of-way, colliding with a northbound 2019 Alfa SUV driven by a female with a learner's permit. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the Toyota and the right front bumper of the Alfa. The female driver was injured, reporting pain and nausea and experiencing shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both vehicles had a single occupant and sustained front-end damage.
Mar 29 - A 58-year-old man on an e-bike slammed into a parked sedan on 80th Street. He flew from his seat, arm crushed against steel. Blood marked the door. The helmet offered no shield. The street stayed quiet, danger lingering.
According to the police report, a 58-year-old man riding an e-bike was traveling north on 80th Street near 67th Drive in Queens when he struck the left side doors of a parked sedan. The impact ejected the rider, who suffered crush injuries to his arm. The report states the contributing factor as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The sedan was unoccupied and legally parked at the time of the crash. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet, but the report notes that it did not prevent injury. The sequence of events underscores the persistent danger posed by inattentive operation, even in the absence of moving vehicles. The police report makes no mention of any errors or contributing behaviors by the injured e-bike rider beyond the cited inattention.
29
Sedan Strikes E-Scooter on Woodhaven Blvd▸Mar 29 - A sedan collided with an e-scooter on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in the crash.
At 12:58 PM on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens, a sedan traveling straight struck an e-scooter also moving straight southbound, according to the police report. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old man, sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. The sedan's center front end impacted the e-scooter's center back end, causing injury to the vulnerable road user. No victim behaviors such as helmet use or crossing signals were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and failure to yield in collisions involving motorized scooters.
29
Multi-Vehicle Crash on Long Island Expressway▸Mar 29 - Three vehicles collided head-on and rear-end on the Long Island Expressway. Two occupants suffered whiplash and upper arm injuries. Unsafe speed by at least one driver was cited as a contributing factor. Both injured parties were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a collision involving a sedan and two SUVs occurred on the Long Island Expressway at 12:33 AM. The sedan, traveling east, struck the center front end of an SUV, which sustained damage to its left front bumper. Another SUV was impacted at its left rear bumper. Two occupants in the sedan—a 40-year-old male driver and a 41-year-old female front passenger—were injured, suffering whiplash and upper arm injuries. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report explicitly cites "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor for both injured occupants, indicating driver error as a key cause. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behavior. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed on high-speed roadways.
28
Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash▸Mar 28 - A speeding Mercedes ran a red in Queens. The driver, high and drunk, struck a young airport worker headed to his job. The worker died. Two passengers survived. The driver, a probationary firefighter, now faces manslaughter charges.
NY Daily News reported on March 28, 2025, that Michael Pena, a probationary FDNY firefighter, was fired after being charged with vehicular manslaughter in a Queens crash. Prosecutors said Pena drove 83 mph in a 25 mph zone, ran a red light, and struck Justin Diaz, 23, who had the right-of-way. Pena's blood-alcohol content was 0.156%, nearly double the legal limit, and he tested positive for cocaine and marijuana. The article states, 'Pena was driving nearly 60 mph above the speed limit after a night of drinking at a bar.' Surveillance footage confirmed the sequence. Two passengers in Pena's car were hospitalized. The crash highlights ongoing risks from impaired and reckless driving, even among public servants.
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Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-28
25
Queens SUVs Collide During U-Turn on Forest Ave▸Mar 25 - Two SUVs collided on Forest Avenue in Queens when one driver made a U-turn and failed to yield right-of-way. The female driver with a permit was injured, suffering pain and shock. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:40 AM on Forest Avenue in Queens. A male driver in a 2018 Toyota SUV was making a U-turn when he failed to yield right-of-way, colliding with a northbound 2019 Alfa SUV driven by a female with a learner's permit. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the Toyota and the right front bumper of the Alfa. The female driver was injured, reporting pain and nausea and experiencing shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both vehicles had a single occupant and sustained front-end damage.
Mar 29 - A sedan collided with an e-scooter on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in the crash.
At 12:58 PM on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens, a sedan traveling straight struck an e-scooter also moving straight southbound, according to the police report. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old man, sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. The sedan's center front end impacted the e-scooter's center back end, causing injury to the vulnerable road user. No victim behaviors such as helmet use or crossing signals were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and failure to yield in collisions involving motorized scooters.
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Multi-Vehicle Crash on Long Island Expressway▸Mar 29 - Three vehicles collided head-on and rear-end on the Long Island Expressway. Two occupants suffered whiplash and upper arm injuries. Unsafe speed by at least one driver was cited as a contributing factor. Both injured parties were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a collision involving a sedan and two SUVs occurred on the Long Island Expressway at 12:33 AM. The sedan, traveling east, struck the center front end of an SUV, which sustained damage to its left front bumper. Another SUV was impacted at its left rear bumper. Two occupants in the sedan—a 40-year-old male driver and a 41-year-old female front passenger—were injured, suffering whiplash and upper arm injuries. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report explicitly cites "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor for both injured occupants, indicating driver error as a key cause. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behavior. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed on high-speed roadways.
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Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash▸Mar 28 - A speeding Mercedes ran a red in Queens. The driver, high and drunk, struck a young airport worker headed to his job. The worker died. Two passengers survived. The driver, a probationary firefighter, now faces manslaughter charges.
NY Daily News reported on March 28, 2025, that Michael Pena, a probationary FDNY firefighter, was fired after being charged with vehicular manslaughter in a Queens crash. Prosecutors said Pena drove 83 mph in a 25 mph zone, ran a red light, and struck Justin Diaz, 23, who had the right-of-way. Pena's blood-alcohol content was 0.156%, nearly double the legal limit, and he tested positive for cocaine and marijuana. The article states, 'Pena was driving nearly 60 mph above the speed limit after a night of drinking at a bar.' Surveillance footage confirmed the sequence. Two passengers in Pena's car were hospitalized. The crash highlights ongoing risks from impaired and reckless driving, even among public servants.
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Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-28
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Queens SUVs Collide During U-Turn on Forest Ave▸Mar 25 - Two SUVs collided on Forest Avenue in Queens when one driver made a U-turn and failed to yield right-of-way. The female driver with a permit was injured, suffering pain and shock. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:40 AM on Forest Avenue in Queens. A male driver in a 2018 Toyota SUV was making a U-turn when he failed to yield right-of-way, colliding with a northbound 2019 Alfa SUV driven by a female with a learner's permit. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the Toyota and the right front bumper of the Alfa. The female driver was injured, reporting pain and nausea and experiencing shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both vehicles had a single occupant and sustained front-end damage.
Mar 29 - Three vehicles collided head-on and rear-end on the Long Island Expressway. Two occupants suffered whiplash and upper arm injuries. Unsafe speed by at least one driver was cited as a contributing factor. Both injured parties were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a collision involving a sedan and two SUVs occurred on the Long Island Expressway at 12:33 AM. The sedan, traveling east, struck the center front end of an SUV, which sustained damage to its left front bumper. Another SUV was impacted at its left rear bumper. Two occupants in the sedan—a 40-year-old male driver and a 41-year-old female front passenger—were injured, suffering whiplash and upper arm injuries. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report explicitly cites "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor for both injured occupants, indicating driver error as a key cause. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behavior. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed on high-speed roadways.
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Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash▸Mar 28 - A speeding Mercedes ran a red in Queens. The driver, high and drunk, struck a young airport worker headed to his job. The worker died. Two passengers survived. The driver, a probationary firefighter, now faces manslaughter charges.
NY Daily News reported on March 28, 2025, that Michael Pena, a probationary FDNY firefighter, was fired after being charged with vehicular manslaughter in a Queens crash. Prosecutors said Pena drove 83 mph in a 25 mph zone, ran a red light, and struck Justin Diaz, 23, who had the right-of-way. Pena's blood-alcohol content was 0.156%, nearly double the legal limit, and he tested positive for cocaine and marijuana. The article states, 'Pena was driving nearly 60 mph above the speed limit after a night of drinking at a bar.' Surveillance footage confirmed the sequence. Two passengers in Pena's car were hospitalized. The crash highlights ongoing risks from impaired and reckless driving, even among public servants.
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Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-28
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Queens SUVs Collide During U-Turn on Forest Ave▸Mar 25 - Two SUVs collided on Forest Avenue in Queens when one driver made a U-turn and failed to yield right-of-way. The female driver with a permit was injured, suffering pain and shock. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:40 AM on Forest Avenue in Queens. A male driver in a 2018 Toyota SUV was making a U-turn when he failed to yield right-of-way, colliding with a northbound 2019 Alfa SUV driven by a female with a learner's permit. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the Toyota and the right front bumper of the Alfa. The female driver was injured, reporting pain and nausea and experiencing shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both vehicles had a single occupant and sustained front-end damage.
Mar 28 - A speeding Mercedes ran a red in Queens. The driver, high and drunk, struck a young airport worker headed to his job. The worker died. Two passengers survived. The driver, a probationary firefighter, now faces manslaughter charges.
NY Daily News reported on March 28, 2025, that Michael Pena, a probationary FDNY firefighter, was fired after being charged with vehicular manslaughter in a Queens crash. Prosecutors said Pena drove 83 mph in a 25 mph zone, ran a red light, and struck Justin Diaz, 23, who had the right-of-way. Pena's blood-alcohol content was 0.156%, nearly double the legal limit, and he tested positive for cocaine and marijuana. The article states, 'Pena was driving nearly 60 mph above the speed limit after a night of drinking at a bar.' Surveillance footage confirmed the sequence. Two passengers in Pena's car were hospitalized. The crash highlights ongoing risks from impaired and reckless driving, even among public servants.
- Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-28
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Queens SUVs Collide During U-Turn on Forest Ave▸Mar 25 - Two SUVs collided on Forest Avenue in Queens when one driver made a U-turn and failed to yield right-of-way. The female driver with a permit was injured, suffering pain and shock. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:40 AM on Forest Avenue in Queens. A male driver in a 2018 Toyota SUV was making a U-turn when he failed to yield right-of-way, colliding with a northbound 2019 Alfa SUV driven by a female with a learner's permit. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the Toyota and the right front bumper of the Alfa. The female driver was injured, reporting pain and nausea and experiencing shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both vehicles had a single occupant and sustained front-end damage.
Mar 25 - Two SUVs collided on Forest Avenue in Queens when one driver made a U-turn and failed to yield right-of-way. The female driver with a permit was injured, suffering pain and shock. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:40 AM on Forest Avenue in Queens. A male driver in a 2018 Toyota SUV was making a U-turn when he failed to yield right-of-way, colliding with a northbound 2019 Alfa SUV driven by a female with a learner's permit. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the Toyota and the right front bumper of the Alfa. The female driver was injured, reporting pain and nausea and experiencing shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both vehicles had a single occupant and sustained front-end damage.