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 11
▸ Crush Injuries 2
▸ Severe Bleeding 3
▸ Severe Lacerations 3
▸ Concussion 5
▸ Whiplash 90
▸ Contusion/Bruise 68
▸ Abrasion 60
▸ Pain/Nausea 26
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.
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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 105
- 2021 Me/Be Utility Vehicle (Y33PVC) – 125 times • 3 in last 90d here
- 2023 White Chevrolet Pickup (88332NA) – 61 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2022 White Me/Be Sedan (LAA9627) – 57 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2022 Black Me/Be Suburban (LDF1536) – 56 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2024 Black Toyota Pickup (KVS1262) – 48 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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Blood on the Pavement: How Many More Must Die in Precinct 105?
Precinct 105: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 17, 2025
The Toll in Precinct 105
Eleven dead. Over two thousand injured. That is the cost of traffic violence in Precinct 105 since 2022. The numbers do not flinch. In the past twelve months alone, five people died and 738 were hurt on these streets. One was a 29-year-old man, crossing with the signal, crushed by a left-turning box truck. The cause: driver inattention and an oversized vehicle. He died at the intersection, the signal still blinking. NYC Open Data
Last month, a 39-year-old man on a motorized scooter was killed on Nashville Boulevard. He was ejected and crushed. The crash report lists “unsafe speed.” Another life, gone in seconds. NYC Open Data
Recent Crashes, Unanswered Warnings
The carnage does not pause. On June 8, a 26-year-old driver died at 256th Street and Hillside Avenue. On August 30, a 64-year-old man was killed at 212th Street and 90th Avenue. The pattern is the same: cars, trucks, speed, distraction, death. The sidewalk is no refuge. The crosswalk is no shield.
What Leaders Have Done—and Not Done
Local leaders have tools. They have the power to act. The city has started to lower speed limits and expand speed cameras. But in this precinct, the deaths keep coming. The police can enforce the law. They can crack down on speeding, reckless driving, and failure to yield. They can target crash hotspots. They just need to know it matters.
A survivor described the crash: “I was all the way in the back and all of a sudden the bus hit the curb, I guess, jumped the curb, I went this way and that way and banged into the side of the bus.”
Another witness called it devastating: “It must be very devastating for the people that were on the bus.”
The horror is routine. The response cannot be.
The Next Step: Demand Action
This is not fate. It is policy. Call your council member. Call the precinct. Demand speed enforcement. Demand safer streets. Every day of silence is another day of blood on the road.
Act now. Lives depend on it.
Citations
▸ Citations
- MTA Bus Slams Curb, Injures Seven, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-11
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789587 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-17
- Bus Jumps Curb, Eight Injured In Flushing, ABC7, Published 2025-07-11
- MTA Bus Slams Curb, Injures Seven, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-11
- E-Bike Rider Killed In Police Chase, New York Post, Published 2025-07-13
- Eight Injured As MTA Bus Hits Pole, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-11
- Chain-Reaction Crash Kills Two On Belt Parkway, amny, Published 2025-07-10
Other Representatives
District 26
213-33 39th Ave., Suite 238, Bayside, NY 11361
Room 422, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 23
73-03 Bell Boulevard, Oakland Gardens, NY 11364
718-468-0137
250 Broadway, Suite 1868, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6984
District 11
134-01 20th Avenue 2nd Floor, College Point, NY 11356
Room 913, Legislative Office Building 188 State St., Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Precinct 105 Police Precinct 105 sits in Queens, District 23, AD 26, SD 11.
It contains Queens CB13, Glen Oaks-Floral Park-New Hyde Park, Bellerose, Queens Village, Cambria Heights.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 105
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Right-Turning SUV Driver Hits Queens Cyclist▸Sep 9 - A driver in an SUV turned right on Ransom Street at Braddock Avenue and hit a 26-year-old bicyclist heading north. The rider suffered hip and leg injuries. Police recorded 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion'.
At Ransom Street and Braddock Avenue in Queens, a driver in a 2024 SUV turned right and hit a 26-year-old man on a bike who was going straight north. The crash happened around midnight. Both traveled north, per the report. The rider suffered hip and upper leg injuries and was conscious at the scene. The SUV showed damage to the right front bumper. According to the police report, “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” was recorded as a contributing factor. No driver error was listed in the report.
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SUV driver hits sedan at 112 Ave▸Sep 8 - Queens crash at 112 Ave and 225 St. A driver in an SUV heading north hit a sedan traveling east, striking its left rear. One driver was hurt. Police recorded failure to yield and unsafe speed.
At 112 Ave and 225 St in Queens, a driver in an SUV traveling north went straight and hit a sedan traveling east through the intersection. The SUV's center front struck the sedan's left rear quarter panel. One driver, a 29-year-old man, was injured and reported whiplash and whole-body pain. He was conscious. Another driver and two other occupants had unspecified injuries. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Unsafe Speed" were contributing factors. Police recorded those driver errors. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed.
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SUV driver injures two pedestrians, hits parked SUV▸Sep 7 - Northbound SUV driver went straight on 237 St in Queens and crashed. Two men on foot were hurt, in shock and pain. A parked Jeep was hit. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction.
Two pedestrians were injured on 237 St in Queens when a driver in a northbound Nissan SUV, recorded as going straight ahead, crashed and struck a parked Jeep SUV. The men, ages 67 and 57, reported shock and pain with leg and back injuries. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Damage notes list right front bumper impact on the Nissan and left rear quarter damage on the parked Jeep. The crash was logged in ZIP 11411 in southeastern Queens.
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Right-turning driver hits 19-year-old cyclist▸Sep 6 - At 260 St and 74 Ave, a driver in a sedan turned right and hit a 19-year-old woman on a bike. She stayed conscious with leg abrasions. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A driver in a 2015 Hyundai sedan turned right at 260 St and 74 Ave and hit a 19-year-old woman on a bike who was traveling straight east. She suffered abrasions to the lower leg and foot and remained conscious. According to the police report, the driver was traveling south and making a right turn; the bicyclist was going straight. Impact was to the car's right front bumper and the bike's front end. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other injuries were reported.
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Three westbound drivers collide on Cross Island Parkway▸Sep 5 - Three sedans came together westbound on Cross Island Parkway at Belt. Early hour. Three drivers hurt. Front ends crumpled. Police list causes as unspecified.
Three westbound drivers in sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway at the Belt Parkway in Queens at 5:07 a.m. on September 5, 2025. A 59-year-old male driver reported a back bruise. A 28-year-old male driver reported a neck bruise. A 40-year-old male driver was injured; details were listed as unknown. According to the police report, all three drivers were going straight, and impacts marked right front quarter panels on two cars and the left front bumper on a third. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded. ZIP code 11411.
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Driver hits 18-year-old on Hempstead Avenue▸Sep 1 - A driver hit an 18-year-old woman crossing Hempstead Avenue in Queens after midnight. She suffered a head injury and a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle is listed as unspecified in the police record.
An 18-year-old woman was struck while crossing Hempstead Avenue at 218-32 in Queens around 12:30 a.m. She sustained a head injury and a contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the pedestrian was “Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk.” The vehicle is recorded as Unspecified. The report lists no driver contributing factors or citations. Police did not record driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed in the available data. The record documents a young pedestrian hurt on a city roadway but provides no further details about the driver or vehicle.
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Driver's Sedan Crumples Front on Hempstead Ave▸Aug 30 - The driver of a westbound sedan hit center-front on Hempstead Ave near the Cross Island Parkway. Two occupants were hurt. Police cited reaction to an uninvolved vehicle and limited view.
The driver of a 2013 Nissan sedan was traveling west on Hempstead Ave near the Cross Island Parkway when the vehicle suffered a center-front impact. Two occupants were hurt. The 51-year-old driver reported chest pain and shock, and an 84-year-old male occupant was also injured. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "View Obstructed/Limited." Police recorded the driver’s reaction to an uninvolved vehicle and limited sight lines as central to the crash. The report lists no pedestrians or cyclists and records damage concentrated at the center front.
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Cross Island Parkway Sedan Crash Injures Driver▸Aug 28 - Two sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway at 11:30 p.m. A 39-year-old driver suffered a neck bruise. Police marked causes as Unspecified. Another person was listed with unknown injury. Impact hit a Tesla's right-rear quarter.
Two sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway at 11:30 p.m. One driver, 39, was hurt. He had a neck contusion and was conscious. Another person was listed as an occupant with unspecified injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact. Police recorded impact to the right rear quarter panel of a 2024 Tesla sedan traveling south. The report lists the driver as licensed in New York. According to the police report, contributing factors were recorded as "Unspecified" for those listed. No pedestrians or cyclists were noted in the report.
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Driver Dozes, Crashes Into Parked BMW▸Aug 28 - A 19-year-old driver of an eastbound sedan on Jamaica Ave dozed and struck a parked BMW at 210 St. He suffered head trauma and was semiconscious. Police recorded "Fell Asleep" as the contributing factor.
The driver of a Toyota sedan traveling east on Jamaica Ave struck a parked BMW near 210 St. The 19-year-old male driver was injured, semiconscious, with head trauma and a complaint of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Fell Asleep." Police data list the moving sedan's point of impact as the right front bumper and the parked BMW's left front quarter panel. Driver errors identified in the report: Fell Asleep. Safety equipment for the driver was recorded as "None." No other persons are listed as injured in the data.
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Two sedans collide on Cross Island▸Aug 25 - Two southbound sedans hit on Cross Island Parkway at Hillside Avenue. Metal tore. Airbags blew. Two drivers hurt, one with head trauma. A front-seat passenger suffered a concussion. Night road. High speed space. People bled; cars kept coming.
Two southbound sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway at Hillside Avenue in Queens. Two drivers were injured, including head injuries, and a front-seat passenger sustained a concussion. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead and the impacts hit the front bumpers, with one car showing left rear damage. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified” for all involved. No specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed were documented in the data. Safety equipment was noted only as air bags deployed and a lap belt on one driver.
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Two SUVs Collide at 210 Place, Queens▸Aug 24 - Two SUVs collided at 210 Place and 91 Ave. A 31-year-old driver suffered neck pain. Two rear-seat children, ages 12 and 13, were hurt. An infant passenger was listed with an unspecified injury. Police logged contributing factors as unspecified.
Two SUVs crashed at 210 Place and 91 Ave. A 31-year-old driver reported neck injury and whiplash. Two rear-seat passengers, ages 12 and 13, were hurt. An infant passenger was listed with an unspecified injury. According to the police report, "Both vehicles were going straight, one northbound and one westbound, with impact to the Nissan's left front bumper and the Honda's right rear quarter panel. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'" The report records no coded driver errors beyond that. No helmet or signal issues are cited in the police data.
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Unsafe lane change injures child▸Aug 23 - Two sedans going east collided at Hempstead Ave. A hard hit. A toddler in the back seat hurt. Another driver suffered head pain. Police cite unsafe lane changing and distraction. Queens night. Screech. Metal. Fear.
Two eastbound sedans collided near 220-04 Hempstead Ave in Queens. A 2-year-old rear-seat passenger was injured, and a 34-year-old driver reported head pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Lane Changing.” The report also lists “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” These driver errors led to a center-front impact between the cars, with damage to front ends. Multiple occupants were involved; one driver and the child were recorded as injured. No pedestrians or cyclists were struck in this crash.
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Chain-reaction rear-end crash on GCP▸Aug 20 - Eastbound on the Grand Central. Cars slowed. A sedan plowed into a stopping Tesla, then an SUV took a hit. One driver was injured, partly ejected. Children rode in back seats. Following too closely and inexperience ruled the morning.
According to the police report, three eastbound vehicles on the Grand Central Parkway were involved when traffic slowed and a rear-end chain reaction followed. A Tesla slowing or stopping was struck from behind by a sedan; an SUV in the mix also sustained back-end damage. One male driver, 36, was injured and partially ejected. Other occupants, including a 7-year-old passenger, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report cites Following Too Closely, Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle, and Driver Inexperience as contributing factors. Multiple drivers are also noted individually for Driver Inexperience and Following Too Closely. No other contributing factors are listed.
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SUV lane change ends in injury▸Aug 17 - Eastbound Jeep on Grand Central Parkway changes lanes and hits. Back end crushed. Driver, 57, hurt. Night on the parkway. Metal, speed, and pain in Queens.
An eastbound 2010 Jeep SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway in Queens and struck another vehicle, with impact and damage to the Jeep’s center back end. The 57-year-old male driver was injured with neck and crush injuries. According to the police report, the Jeep was “Changing Lanes” before the crash and the point of impact was the “Center Back End.” The data lists no pedestrian or cyclist victims, but a driver was hurt. The report does not list specific contributing factors like Failure to Yield or Unsafe Lane Change, yet the maneuver and rear impact show the danger in this move. No other contributing factors are noted.
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Unlicensed Driver, Alcohol in Two-SUV Crash▸Aug 17 - Two SUVs collided northbound on Cross Island Parkway. The driver of one SUV hit the other's left front. A 71-year-old front passenger and a 72-year-old driver were injured. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement and an unlicensed driver.
The driver of one SUV hit the left front of another while both were traveling north on Cross Island Parkway. A 72-year-old man driving one SUV and a 71-year-old front-seat passenger were injured; reported injuries include back and neck complaints. According to the police report, "Alcohol Involvement" was a contributing factor. The report also lists an "Unlicensed" driver for one vehicle. Police recorded those driver failures. Damage is noted to a right rear bumper and a left front quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed in the report.
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SUV strikes boy on Springfield Boulevard▸Aug 14 - An SUV going south on Springfield Blvd hit a 13-year-old crossing near 111 Ave. The right front took the blow. The boy suffered a head injury. Sirens cut the night. Queens pavement bears the mark.
A southbound SUV on Springfield Boulevard near 111 Avenue struck a 13-year-old pedestrian. The boy sustained a head injury and was listed as injured. The SUV showed damage on the right-front quarter. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” No driver charges were recorded in the data. The record does not cite common driver failures like Failure to Yield or Driver Inattention/Distraction, and gives no signal information. The system still put a teen in the path of a heavy SUV at speed on a boulevard built for cars.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
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SUV Left Turn Rear-Ended By Sedan▸Aug 7 - The driver of a BMW SUV was making a left turn on Jamaica Ave when the driver of a Toyota sedan struck the SUV’s left rear bumper. Two drivers were injured. A 59-year-old man had neck pain; a 28-year-old woman had an arm bruise. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
According to the police report, the driver of a BMW SUV was making a left turn at Jamaica Ave and Vanderveer St when the driver of a Toyota sedan, traveling straight, struck the SUV’s left rear bumper. Two drivers were injured: a 59-year-old man complained of neck pain and whiplash; a 28-year-old woman suffered an elbow/arm contusion. Both drivers reported shock. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No specific driver errors are recorded in the data. The report notes left rear bumper damage to the SUV and center front-end damage to the sedan.
Sep 9 - A driver in an SUV turned right on Ransom Street at Braddock Avenue and hit a 26-year-old bicyclist heading north. The rider suffered hip and leg injuries. Police recorded 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion'.
At Ransom Street and Braddock Avenue in Queens, a driver in a 2024 SUV turned right and hit a 26-year-old man on a bike who was going straight north. The crash happened around midnight. Both traveled north, per the report. The rider suffered hip and upper leg injuries and was conscious at the scene. The SUV showed damage to the right front bumper. According to the police report, “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” was recorded as a contributing factor. No driver error was listed in the report.
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SUV driver hits sedan at 112 Ave▸Sep 8 - Queens crash at 112 Ave and 225 St. A driver in an SUV heading north hit a sedan traveling east, striking its left rear. One driver was hurt. Police recorded failure to yield and unsafe speed.
At 112 Ave and 225 St in Queens, a driver in an SUV traveling north went straight and hit a sedan traveling east through the intersection. The SUV's center front struck the sedan's left rear quarter panel. One driver, a 29-year-old man, was injured and reported whiplash and whole-body pain. He was conscious. Another driver and two other occupants had unspecified injuries. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Unsafe Speed" were contributing factors. Police recorded those driver errors. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed.
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SUV driver injures two pedestrians, hits parked SUV▸Sep 7 - Northbound SUV driver went straight on 237 St in Queens and crashed. Two men on foot were hurt, in shock and pain. A parked Jeep was hit. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction.
Two pedestrians were injured on 237 St in Queens when a driver in a northbound Nissan SUV, recorded as going straight ahead, crashed and struck a parked Jeep SUV. The men, ages 67 and 57, reported shock and pain with leg and back injuries. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Damage notes list right front bumper impact on the Nissan and left rear quarter damage on the parked Jeep. The crash was logged in ZIP 11411 in southeastern Queens.
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Right-turning driver hits 19-year-old cyclist▸Sep 6 - At 260 St and 74 Ave, a driver in a sedan turned right and hit a 19-year-old woman on a bike. She stayed conscious with leg abrasions. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A driver in a 2015 Hyundai sedan turned right at 260 St and 74 Ave and hit a 19-year-old woman on a bike who was traveling straight east. She suffered abrasions to the lower leg and foot and remained conscious. According to the police report, the driver was traveling south and making a right turn; the bicyclist was going straight. Impact was to the car's right front bumper and the bike's front end. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other injuries were reported.
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Three westbound drivers collide on Cross Island Parkway▸Sep 5 - Three sedans came together westbound on Cross Island Parkway at Belt. Early hour. Three drivers hurt. Front ends crumpled. Police list causes as unspecified.
Three westbound drivers in sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway at the Belt Parkway in Queens at 5:07 a.m. on September 5, 2025. A 59-year-old male driver reported a back bruise. A 28-year-old male driver reported a neck bruise. A 40-year-old male driver was injured; details were listed as unknown. According to the police report, all three drivers were going straight, and impacts marked right front quarter panels on two cars and the left front bumper on a third. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded. ZIP code 11411.
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Driver hits 18-year-old on Hempstead Avenue▸Sep 1 - A driver hit an 18-year-old woman crossing Hempstead Avenue in Queens after midnight. She suffered a head injury and a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle is listed as unspecified in the police record.
An 18-year-old woman was struck while crossing Hempstead Avenue at 218-32 in Queens around 12:30 a.m. She sustained a head injury and a contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the pedestrian was “Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk.” The vehicle is recorded as Unspecified. The report lists no driver contributing factors or citations. Police did not record driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed in the available data. The record documents a young pedestrian hurt on a city roadway but provides no further details about the driver or vehicle.
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Driver's Sedan Crumples Front on Hempstead Ave▸Aug 30 - The driver of a westbound sedan hit center-front on Hempstead Ave near the Cross Island Parkway. Two occupants were hurt. Police cited reaction to an uninvolved vehicle and limited view.
The driver of a 2013 Nissan sedan was traveling west on Hempstead Ave near the Cross Island Parkway when the vehicle suffered a center-front impact. Two occupants were hurt. The 51-year-old driver reported chest pain and shock, and an 84-year-old male occupant was also injured. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "View Obstructed/Limited." Police recorded the driver’s reaction to an uninvolved vehicle and limited sight lines as central to the crash. The report lists no pedestrians or cyclists and records damage concentrated at the center front.
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Cross Island Parkway Sedan Crash Injures Driver▸Aug 28 - Two sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway at 11:30 p.m. A 39-year-old driver suffered a neck bruise. Police marked causes as Unspecified. Another person was listed with unknown injury. Impact hit a Tesla's right-rear quarter.
Two sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway at 11:30 p.m. One driver, 39, was hurt. He had a neck contusion and was conscious. Another person was listed as an occupant with unspecified injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact. Police recorded impact to the right rear quarter panel of a 2024 Tesla sedan traveling south. The report lists the driver as licensed in New York. According to the police report, contributing factors were recorded as "Unspecified" for those listed. No pedestrians or cyclists were noted in the report.
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Driver Dozes, Crashes Into Parked BMW▸Aug 28 - A 19-year-old driver of an eastbound sedan on Jamaica Ave dozed and struck a parked BMW at 210 St. He suffered head trauma and was semiconscious. Police recorded "Fell Asleep" as the contributing factor.
The driver of a Toyota sedan traveling east on Jamaica Ave struck a parked BMW near 210 St. The 19-year-old male driver was injured, semiconscious, with head trauma and a complaint of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Fell Asleep." Police data list the moving sedan's point of impact as the right front bumper and the parked BMW's left front quarter panel. Driver errors identified in the report: Fell Asleep. Safety equipment for the driver was recorded as "None." No other persons are listed as injured in the data.
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Two sedans collide on Cross Island▸Aug 25 - Two southbound sedans hit on Cross Island Parkway at Hillside Avenue. Metal tore. Airbags blew. Two drivers hurt, one with head trauma. A front-seat passenger suffered a concussion. Night road. High speed space. People bled; cars kept coming.
Two southbound sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway at Hillside Avenue in Queens. Two drivers were injured, including head injuries, and a front-seat passenger sustained a concussion. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead and the impacts hit the front bumpers, with one car showing left rear damage. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified” for all involved. No specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed were documented in the data. Safety equipment was noted only as air bags deployed and a lap belt on one driver.
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Two SUVs Collide at 210 Place, Queens▸Aug 24 - Two SUVs collided at 210 Place and 91 Ave. A 31-year-old driver suffered neck pain. Two rear-seat children, ages 12 and 13, were hurt. An infant passenger was listed with an unspecified injury. Police logged contributing factors as unspecified.
Two SUVs crashed at 210 Place and 91 Ave. A 31-year-old driver reported neck injury and whiplash. Two rear-seat passengers, ages 12 and 13, were hurt. An infant passenger was listed with an unspecified injury. According to the police report, "Both vehicles were going straight, one northbound and one westbound, with impact to the Nissan's left front bumper and the Honda's right rear quarter panel. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'" The report records no coded driver errors beyond that. No helmet or signal issues are cited in the police data.
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Unsafe lane change injures child▸Aug 23 - Two sedans going east collided at Hempstead Ave. A hard hit. A toddler in the back seat hurt. Another driver suffered head pain. Police cite unsafe lane changing and distraction. Queens night. Screech. Metal. Fear.
Two eastbound sedans collided near 220-04 Hempstead Ave in Queens. A 2-year-old rear-seat passenger was injured, and a 34-year-old driver reported head pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Lane Changing.” The report also lists “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” These driver errors led to a center-front impact between the cars, with damage to front ends. Multiple occupants were involved; one driver and the child were recorded as injured. No pedestrians or cyclists were struck in this crash.
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Chain-reaction rear-end crash on GCP▸Aug 20 - Eastbound on the Grand Central. Cars slowed. A sedan plowed into a stopping Tesla, then an SUV took a hit. One driver was injured, partly ejected. Children rode in back seats. Following too closely and inexperience ruled the morning.
According to the police report, three eastbound vehicles on the Grand Central Parkway were involved when traffic slowed and a rear-end chain reaction followed. A Tesla slowing or stopping was struck from behind by a sedan; an SUV in the mix also sustained back-end damage. One male driver, 36, was injured and partially ejected. Other occupants, including a 7-year-old passenger, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report cites Following Too Closely, Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle, and Driver Inexperience as contributing factors. Multiple drivers are also noted individually for Driver Inexperience and Following Too Closely. No other contributing factors are listed.
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SUV lane change ends in injury▸Aug 17 - Eastbound Jeep on Grand Central Parkway changes lanes and hits. Back end crushed. Driver, 57, hurt. Night on the parkway. Metal, speed, and pain in Queens.
An eastbound 2010 Jeep SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway in Queens and struck another vehicle, with impact and damage to the Jeep’s center back end. The 57-year-old male driver was injured with neck and crush injuries. According to the police report, the Jeep was “Changing Lanes” before the crash and the point of impact was the “Center Back End.” The data lists no pedestrian or cyclist victims, but a driver was hurt. The report does not list specific contributing factors like Failure to Yield or Unsafe Lane Change, yet the maneuver and rear impact show the danger in this move. No other contributing factors are noted.
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Unlicensed Driver, Alcohol in Two-SUV Crash▸Aug 17 - Two SUVs collided northbound on Cross Island Parkway. The driver of one SUV hit the other's left front. A 71-year-old front passenger and a 72-year-old driver were injured. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement and an unlicensed driver.
The driver of one SUV hit the left front of another while both were traveling north on Cross Island Parkway. A 72-year-old man driving one SUV and a 71-year-old front-seat passenger were injured; reported injuries include back and neck complaints. According to the police report, "Alcohol Involvement" was a contributing factor. The report also lists an "Unlicensed" driver for one vehicle. Police recorded those driver failures. Damage is noted to a right rear bumper and a left front quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed in the report.
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SUV strikes boy on Springfield Boulevard▸Aug 14 - An SUV going south on Springfield Blvd hit a 13-year-old crossing near 111 Ave. The right front took the blow. The boy suffered a head injury. Sirens cut the night. Queens pavement bears the mark.
A southbound SUV on Springfield Boulevard near 111 Avenue struck a 13-year-old pedestrian. The boy sustained a head injury and was listed as injured. The SUV showed damage on the right-front quarter. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” No driver charges were recorded in the data. The record does not cite common driver failures like Failure to Yield or Driver Inattention/Distraction, and gives no signal information. The system still put a teen in the path of a heavy SUV at speed on a boulevard built for cars.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
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SUV Left Turn Rear-Ended By Sedan▸Aug 7 - The driver of a BMW SUV was making a left turn on Jamaica Ave when the driver of a Toyota sedan struck the SUV’s left rear bumper. Two drivers were injured. A 59-year-old man had neck pain; a 28-year-old woman had an arm bruise. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
According to the police report, the driver of a BMW SUV was making a left turn at Jamaica Ave and Vanderveer St when the driver of a Toyota sedan, traveling straight, struck the SUV’s left rear bumper. Two drivers were injured: a 59-year-old man complained of neck pain and whiplash; a 28-year-old woman suffered an elbow/arm contusion. Both drivers reported shock. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No specific driver errors are recorded in the data. The report notes left rear bumper damage to the SUV and center front-end damage to the sedan.
Sep 8 - Queens crash at 112 Ave and 225 St. A driver in an SUV heading north hit a sedan traveling east, striking its left rear. One driver was hurt. Police recorded failure to yield and unsafe speed.
At 112 Ave and 225 St in Queens, a driver in an SUV traveling north went straight and hit a sedan traveling east through the intersection. The SUV's center front struck the sedan's left rear quarter panel. One driver, a 29-year-old man, was injured and reported whiplash and whole-body pain. He was conscious. Another driver and two other occupants had unspecified injuries. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Unsafe Speed" were contributing factors. Police recorded those driver errors. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed.
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SUV driver injures two pedestrians, hits parked SUV▸Sep 7 - Northbound SUV driver went straight on 237 St in Queens and crashed. Two men on foot were hurt, in shock and pain. A parked Jeep was hit. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction.
Two pedestrians were injured on 237 St in Queens when a driver in a northbound Nissan SUV, recorded as going straight ahead, crashed and struck a parked Jeep SUV. The men, ages 67 and 57, reported shock and pain with leg and back injuries. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Damage notes list right front bumper impact on the Nissan and left rear quarter damage on the parked Jeep. The crash was logged in ZIP 11411 in southeastern Queens.
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Right-turning driver hits 19-year-old cyclist▸Sep 6 - At 260 St and 74 Ave, a driver in a sedan turned right and hit a 19-year-old woman on a bike. She stayed conscious with leg abrasions. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A driver in a 2015 Hyundai sedan turned right at 260 St and 74 Ave and hit a 19-year-old woman on a bike who was traveling straight east. She suffered abrasions to the lower leg and foot and remained conscious. According to the police report, the driver was traveling south and making a right turn; the bicyclist was going straight. Impact was to the car's right front bumper and the bike's front end. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other injuries were reported.
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Three westbound drivers collide on Cross Island Parkway▸Sep 5 - Three sedans came together westbound on Cross Island Parkway at Belt. Early hour. Three drivers hurt. Front ends crumpled. Police list causes as unspecified.
Three westbound drivers in sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway at the Belt Parkway in Queens at 5:07 a.m. on September 5, 2025. A 59-year-old male driver reported a back bruise. A 28-year-old male driver reported a neck bruise. A 40-year-old male driver was injured; details were listed as unknown. According to the police report, all three drivers were going straight, and impacts marked right front quarter panels on two cars and the left front bumper on a third. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded. ZIP code 11411.
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Driver hits 18-year-old on Hempstead Avenue▸Sep 1 - A driver hit an 18-year-old woman crossing Hempstead Avenue in Queens after midnight. She suffered a head injury and a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle is listed as unspecified in the police record.
An 18-year-old woman was struck while crossing Hempstead Avenue at 218-32 in Queens around 12:30 a.m. She sustained a head injury and a contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the pedestrian was “Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk.” The vehicle is recorded as Unspecified. The report lists no driver contributing factors or citations. Police did not record driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed in the available data. The record documents a young pedestrian hurt on a city roadway but provides no further details about the driver or vehicle.
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Driver's Sedan Crumples Front on Hempstead Ave▸Aug 30 - The driver of a westbound sedan hit center-front on Hempstead Ave near the Cross Island Parkway. Two occupants were hurt. Police cited reaction to an uninvolved vehicle and limited view.
The driver of a 2013 Nissan sedan was traveling west on Hempstead Ave near the Cross Island Parkway when the vehicle suffered a center-front impact. Two occupants were hurt. The 51-year-old driver reported chest pain and shock, and an 84-year-old male occupant was also injured. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "View Obstructed/Limited." Police recorded the driver’s reaction to an uninvolved vehicle and limited sight lines as central to the crash. The report lists no pedestrians or cyclists and records damage concentrated at the center front.
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Cross Island Parkway Sedan Crash Injures Driver▸Aug 28 - Two sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway at 11:30 p.m. A 39-year-old driver suffered a neck bruise. Police marked causes as Unspecified. Another person was listed with unknown injury. Impact hit a Tesla's right-rear quarter.
Two sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway at 11:30 p.m. One driver, 39, was hurt. He had a neck contusion and was conscious. Another person was listed as an occupant with unspecified injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact. Police recorded impact to the right rear quarter panel of a 2024 Tesla sedan traveling south. The report lists the driver as licensed in New York. According to the police report, contributing factors were recorded as "Unspecified" for those listed. No pedestrians or cyclists were noted in the report.
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Driver Dozes, Crashes Into Parked BMW▸Aug 28 - A 19-year-old driver of an eastbound sedan on Jamaica Ave dozed and struck a parked BMW at 210 St. He suffered head trauma and was semiconscious. Police recorded "Fell Asleep" as the contributing factor.
The driver of a Toyota sedan traveling east on Jamaica Ave struck a parked BMW near 210 St. The 19-year-old male driver was injured, semiconscious, with head trauma and a complaint of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Fell Asleep." Police data list the moving sedan's point of impact as the right front bumper and the parked BMW's left front quarter panel. Driver errors identified in the report: Fell Asleep. Safety equipment for the driver was recorded as "None." No other persons are listed as injured in the data.
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Two sedans collide on Cross Island▸Aug 25 - Two southbound sedans hit on Cross Island Parkway at Hillside Avenue. Metal tore. Airbags blew. Two drivers hurt, one with head trauma. A front-seat passenger suffered a concussion. Night road. High speed space. People bled; cars kept coming.
Two southbound sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway at Hillside Avenue in Queens. Two drivers were injured, including head injuries, and a front-seat passenger sustained a concussion. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead and the impacts hit the front bumpers, with one car showing left rear damage. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified” for all involved. No specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed were documented in the data. Safety equipment was noted only as air bags deployed and a lap belt on one driver.
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Two SUVs Collide at 210 Place, Queens▸Aug 24 - Two SUVs collided at 210 Place and 91 Ave. A 31-year-old driver suffered neck pain. Two rear-seat children, ages 12 and 13, were hurt. An infant passenger was listed with an unspecified injury. Police logged contributing factors as unspecified.
Two SUVs crashed at 210 Place and 91 Ave. A 31-year-old driver reported neck injury and whiplash. Two rear-seat passengers, ages 12 and 13, were hurt. An infant passenger was listed with an unspecified injury. According to the police report, "Both vehicles were going straight, one northbound and one westbound, with impact to the Nissan's left front bumper and the Honda's right rear quarter panel. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'" The report records no coded driver errors beyond that. No helmet or signal issues are cited in the police data.
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Unsafe lane change injures child▸Aug 23 - Two sedans going east collided at Hempstead Ave. A hard hit. A toddler in the back seat hurt. Another driver suffered head pain. Police cite unsafe lane changing and distraction. Queens night. Screech. Metal. Fear.
Two eastbound sedans collided near 220-04 Hempstead Ave in Queens. A 2-year-old rear-seat passenger was injured, and a 34-year-old driver reported head pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Lane Changing.” The report also lists “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” These driver errors led to a center-front impact between the cars, with damage to front ends. Multiple occupants were involved; one driver and the child were recorded as injured. No pedestrians or cyclists were struck in this crash.
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Chain-reaction rear-end crash on GCP▸Aug 20 - Eastbound on the Grand Central. Cars slowed. A sedan plowed into a stopping Tesla, then an SUV took a hit. One driver was injured, partly ejected. Children rode in back seats. Following too closely and inexperience ruled the morning.
According to the police report, three eastbound vehicles on the Grand Central Parkway were involved when traffic slowed and a rear-end chain reaction followed. A Tesla slowing or stopping was struck from behind by a sedan; an SUV in the mix also sustained back-end damage. One male driver, 36, was injured and partially ejected. Other occupants, including a 7-year-old passenger, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report cites Following Too Closely, Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle, and Driver Inexperience as contributing factors. Multiple drivers are also noted individually for Driver Inexperience and Following Too Closely. No other contributing factors are listed.
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SUV lane change ends in injury▸Aug 17 - Eastbound Jeep on Grand Central Parkway changes lanes and hits. Back end crushed. Driver, 57, hurt. Night on the parkway. Metal, speed, and pain in Queens.
An eastbound 2010 Jeep SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway in Queens and struck another vehicle, with impact and damage to the Jeep’s center back end. The 57-year-old male driver was injured with neck and crush injuries. According to the police report, the Jeep was “Changing Lanes” before the crash and the point of impact was the “Center Back End.” The data lists no pedestrian or cyclist victims, but a driver was hurt. The report does not list specific contributing factors like Failure to Yield or Unsafe Lane Change, yet the maneuver and rear impact show the danger in this move. No other contributing factors are noted.
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Unlicensed Driver, Alcohol in Two-SUV Crash▸Aug 17 - Two SUVs collided northbound on Cross Island Parkway. The driver of one SUV hit the other's left front. A 71-year-old front passenger and a 72-year-old driver were injured. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement and an unlicensed driver.
The driver of one SUV hit the left front of another while both were traveling north on Cross Island Parkway. A 72-year-old man driving one SUV and a 71-year-old front-seat passenger were injured; reported injuries include back and neck complaints. According to the police report, "Alcohol Involvement" was a contributing factor. The report also lists an "Unlicensed" driver for one vehicle. Police recorded those driver failures. Damage is noted to a right rear bumper and a left front quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed in the report.
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SUV strikes boy on Springfield Boulevard▸Aug 14 - An SUV going south on Springfield Blvd hit a 13-year-old crossing near 111 Ave. The right front took the blow. The boy suffered a head injury. Sirens cut the night. Queens pavement bears the mark.
A southbound SUV on Springfield Boulevard near 111 Avenue struck a 13-year-old pedestrian. The boy sustained a head injury and was listed as injured. The SUV showed damage on the right-front quarter. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” No driver charges were recorded in the data. The record does not cite common driver failures like Failure to Yield or Driver Inattention/Distraction, and gives no signal information. The system still put a teen in the path of a heavy SUV at speed on a boulevard built for cars.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
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SUV Left Turn Rear-Ended By Sedan▸Aug 7 - The driver of a BMW SUV was making a left turn on Jamaica Ave when the driver of a Toyota sedan struck the SUV’s left rear bumper. Two drivers were injured. A 59-year-old man had neck pain; a 28-year-old woman had an arm bruise. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
According to the police report, the driver of a BMW SUV was making a left turn at Jamaica Ave and Vanderveer St when the driver of a Toyota sedan, traveling straight, struck the SUV’s left rear bumper. Two drivers were injured: a 59-year-old man complained of neck pain and whiplash; a 28-year-old woman suffered an elbow/arm contusion. Both drivers reported shock. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No specific driver errors are recorded in the data. The report notes left rear bumper damage to the SUV and center front-end damage to the sedan.
Sep 7 - Northbound SUV driver went straight on 237 St in Queens and crashed. Two men on foot were hurt, in shock and pain. A parked Jeep was hit. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction.
Two pedestrians were injured on 237 St in Queens when a driver in a northbound Nissan SUV, recorded as going straight ahead, crashed and struck a parked Jeep SUV. The men, ages 67 and 57, reported shock and pain with leg and back injuries. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Damage notes list right front bumper impact on the Nissan and left rear quarter damage on the parked Jeep. The crash was logged in ZIP 11411 in southeastern Queens.
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Right-turning driver hits 19-year-old cyclist▸Sep 6 - At 260 St and 74 Ave, a driver in a sedan turned right and hit a 19-year-old woman on a bike. She stayed conscious with leg abrasions. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A driver in a 2015 Hyundai sedan turned right at 260 St and 74 Ave and hit a 19-year-old woman on a bike who was traveling straight east. She suffered abrasions to the lower leg and foot and remained conscious. According to the police report, the driver was traveling south and making a right turn; the bicyclist was going straight. Impact was to the car's right front bumper and the bike's front end. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other injuries were reported.
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Three westbound drivers collide on Cross Island Parkway▸Sep 5 - Three sedans came together westbound on Cross Island Parkway at Belt. Early hour. Three drivers hurt. Front ends crumpled. Police list causes as unspecified.
Three westbound drivers in sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway at the Belt Parkway in Queens at 5:07 a.m. on September 5, 2025. A 59-year-old male driver reported a back bruise. A 28-year-old male driver reported a neck bruise. A 40-year-old male driver was injured; details were listed as unknown. According to the police report, all three drivers were going straight, and impacts marked right front quarter panels on two cars and the left front bumper on a third. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded. ZIP code 11411.
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Driver hits 18-year-old on Hempstead Avenue▸Sep 1 - A driver hit an 18-year-old woman crossing Hempstead Avenue in Queens after midnight. She suffered a head injury and a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle is listed as unspecified in the police record.
An 18-year-old woman was struck while crossing Hempstead Avenue at 218-32 in Queens around 12:30 a.m. She sustained a head injury and a contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the pedestrian was “Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk.” The vehicle is recorded as Unspecified. The report lists no driver contributing factors or citations. Police did not record driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed in the available data. The record documents a young pedestrian hurt on a city roadway but provides no further details about the driver or vehicle.
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Driver's Sedan Crumples Front on Hempstead Ave▸Aug 30 - The driver of a westbound sedan hit center-front on Hempstead Ave near the Cross Island Parkway. Two occupants were hurt. Police cited reaction to an uninvolved vehicle and limited view.
The driver of a 2013 Nissan sedan was traveling west on Hempstead Ave near the Cross Island Parkway when the vehicle suffered a center-front impact. Two occupants were hurt. The 51-year-old driver reported chest pain and shock, and an 84-year-old male occupant was also injured. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "View Obstructed/Limited." Police recorded the driver’s reaction to an uninvolved vehicle and limited sight lines as central to the crash. The report lists no pedestrians or cyclists and records damage concentrated at the center front.
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Cross Island Parkway Sedan Crash Injures Driver▸Aug 28 - Two sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway at 11:30 p.m. A 39-year-old driver suffered a neck bruise. Police marked causes as Unspecified. Another person was listed with unknown injury. Impact hit a Tesla's right-rear quarter.
Two sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway at 11:30 p.m. One driver, 39, was hurt. He had a neck contusion and was conscious. Another person was listed as an occupant with unspecified injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact. Police recorded impact to the right rear quarter panel of a 2024 Tesla sedan traveling south. The report lists the driver as licensed in New York. According to the police report, contributing factors were recorded as "Unspecified" for those listed. No pedestrians or cyclists were noted in the report.
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Driver Dozes, Crashes Into Parked BMW▸Aug 28 - A 19-year-old driver of an eastbound sedan on Jamaica Ave dozed and struck a parked BMW at 210 St. He suffered head trauma and was semiconscious. Police recorded "Fell Asleep" as the contributing factor.
The driver of a Toyota sedan traveling east on Jamaica Ave struck a parked BMW near 210 St. The 19-year-old male driver was injured, semiconscious, with head trauma and a complaint of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Fell Asleep." Police data list the moving sedan's point of impact as the right front bumper and the parked BMW's left front quarter panel. Driver errors identified in the report: Fell Asleep. Safety equipment for the driver was recorded as "None." No other persons are listed as injured in the data.
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Two sedans collide on Cross Island▸Aug 25 - Two southbound sedans hit on Cross Island Parkway at Hillside Avenue. Metal tore. Airbags blew. Two drivers hurt, one with head trauma. A front-seat passenger suffered a concussion. Night road. High speed space. People bled; cars kept coming.
Two southbound sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway at Hillside Avenue in Queens. Two drivers were injured, including head injuries, and a front-seat passenger sustained a concussion. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead and the impacts hit the front bumpers, with one car showing left rear damage. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified” for all involved. No specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed were documented in the data. Safety equipment was noted only as air bags deployed and a lap belt on one driver.
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Two SUVs Collide at 210 Place, Queens▸Aug 24 - Two SUVs collided at 210 Place and 91 Ave. A 31-year-old driver suffered neck pain. Two rear-seat children, ages 12 and 13, were hurt. An infant passenger was listed with an unspecified injury. Police logged contributing factors as unspecified.
Two SUVs crashed at 210 Place and 91 Ave. A 31-year-old driver reported neck injury and whiplash. Two rear-seat passengers, ages 12 and 13, were hurt. An infant passenger was listed with an unspecified injury. According to the police report, "Both vehicles were going straight, one northbound and one westbound, with impact to the Nissan's left front bumper and the Honda's right rear quarter panel. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'" The report records no coded driver errors beyond that. No helmet or signal issues are cited in the police data.
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Unsafe lane change injures child▸Aug 23 - Two sedans going east collided at Hempstead Ave. A hard hit. A toddler in the back seat hurt. Another driver suffered head pain. Police cite unsafe lane changing and distraction. Queens night. Screech. Metal. Fear.
Two eastbound sedans collided near 220-04 Hempstead Ave in Queens. A 2-year-old rear-seat passenger was injured, and a 34-year-old driver reported head pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Lane Changing.” The report also lists “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” These driver errors led to a center-front impact between the cars, with damage to front ends. Multiple occupants were involved; one driver and the child were recorded as injured. No pedestrians or cyclists were struck in this crash.
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Chain-reaction rear-end crash on GCP▸Aug 20 - Eastbound on the Grand Central. Cars slowed. A sedan plowed into a stopping Tesla, then an SUV took a hit. One driver was injured, partly ejected. Children rode in back seats. Following too closely and inexperience ruled the morning.
According to the police report, three eastbound vehicles on the Grand Central Parkway were involved when traffic slowed and a rear-end chain reaction followed. A Tesla slowing or stopping was struck from behind by a sedan; an SUV in the mix also sustained back-end damage. One male driver, 36, was injured and partially ejected. Other occupants, including a 7-year-old passenger, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report cites Following Too Closely, Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle, and Driver Inexperience as contributing factors. Multiple drivers are also noted individually for Driver Inexperience and Following Too Closely. No other contributing factors are listed.
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SUV lane change ends in injury▸Aug 17 - Eastbound Jeep on Grand Central Parkway changes lanes and hits. Back end crushed. Driver, 57, hurt. Night on the parkway. Metal, speed, and pain in Queens.
An eastbound 2010 Jeep SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway in Queens and struck another vehicle, with impact and damage to the Jeep’s center back end. The 57-year-old male driver was injured with neck and crush injuries. According to the police report, the Jeep was “Changing Lanes” before the crash and the point of impact was the “Center Back End.” The data lists no pedestrian or cyclist victims, but a driver was hurt. The report does not list specific contributing factors like Failure to Yield or Unsafe Lane Change, yet the maneuver and rear impact show the danger in this move. No other contributing factors are noted.
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Unlicensed Driver, Alcohol in Two-SUV Crash▸Aug 17 - Two SUVs collided northbound on Cross Island Parkway. The driver of one SUV hit the other's left front. A 71-year-old front passenger and a 72-year-old driver were injured. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement and an unlicensed driver.
The driver of one SUV hit the left front of another while both were traveling north on Cross Island Parkway. A 72-year-old man driving one SUV and a 71-year-old front-seat passenger were injured; reported injuries include back and neck complaints. According to the police report, "Alcohol Involvement" was a contributing factor. The report also lists an "Unlicensed" driver for one vehicle. Police recorded those driver failures. Damage is noted to a right rear bumper and a left front quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed in the report.
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SUV strikes boy on Springfield Boulevard▸Aug 14 - An SUV going south on Springfield Blvd hit a 13-year-old crossing near 111 Ave. The right front took the blow. The boy suffered a head injury. Sirens cut the night. Queens pavement bears the mark.
A southbound SUV on Springfield Boulevard near 111 Avenue struck a 13-year-old pedestrian. The boy sustained a head injury and was listed as injured. The SUV showed damage on the right-front quarter. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” No driver charges were recorded in the data. The record does not cite common driver failures like Failure to Yield or Driver Inattention/Distraction, and gives no signal information. The system still put a teen in the path of a heavy SUV at speed on a boulevard built for cars.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
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SUV Left Turn Rear-Ended By Sedan▸Aug 7 - The driver of a BMW SUV was making a left turn on Jamaica Ave when the driver of a Toyota sedan struck the SUV’s left rear bumper. Two drivers were injured. A 59-year-old man had neck pain; a 28-year-old woman had an arm bruise. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
According to the police report, the driver of a BMW SUV was making a left turn at Jamaica Ave and Vanderveer St when the driver of a Toyota sedan, traveling straight, struck the SUV’s left rear bumper. Two drivers were injured: a 59-year-old man complained of neck pain and whiplash; a 28-year-old woman suffered an elbow/arm contusion. Both drivers reported shock. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No specific driver errors are recorded in the data. The report notes left rear bumper damage to the SUV and center front-end damage to the sedan.
Sep 6 - At 260 St and 74 Ave, a driver in a sedan turned right and hit a 19-year-old woman on a bike. She stayed conscious with leg abrasions. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A driver in a 2015 Hyundai sedan turned right at 260 St and 74 Ave and hit a 19-year-old woman on a bike who was traveling straight east. She suffered abrasions to the lower leg and foot and remained conscious. According to the police report, the driver was traveling south and making a right turn; the bicyclist was going straight. Impact was to the car's right front bumper and the bike's front end. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other injuries were reported.
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Three westbound drivers collide on Cross Island Parkway▸Sep 5 - Three sedans came together westbound on Cross Island Parkway at Belt. Early hour. Three drivers hurt. Front ends crumpled. Police list causes as unspecified.
Three westbound drivers in sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway at the Belt Parkway in Queens at 5:07 a.m. on September 5, 2025. A 59-year-old male driver reported a back bruise. A 28-year-old male driver reported a neck bruise. A 40-year-old male driver was injured; details were listed as unknown. According to the police report, all three drivers were going straight, and impacts marked right front quarter panels on two cars and the left front bumper on a third. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded. ZIP code 11411.
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Driver hits 18-year-old on Hempstead Avenue▸Sep 1 - A driver hit an 18-year-old woman crossing Hempstead Avenue in Queens after midnight. She suffered a head injury and a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle is listed as unspecified in the police record.
An 18-year-old woman was struck while crossing Hempstead Avenue at 218-32 in Queens around 12:30 a.m. She sustained a head injury and a contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the pedestrian was “Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk.” The vehicle is recorded as Unspecified. The report lists no driver contributing factors or citations. Police did not record driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed in the available data. The record documents a young pedestrian hurt on a city roadway but provides no further details about the driver or vehicle.
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Driver's Sedan Crumples Front on Hempstead Ave▸Aug 30 - The driver of a westbound sedan hit center-front on Hempstead Ave near the Cross Island Parkway. Two occupants were hurt. Police cited reaction to an uninvolved vehicle and limited view.
The driver of a 2013 Nissan sedan was traveling west on Hempstead Ave near the Cross Island Parkway when the vehicle suffered a center-front impact. Two occupants were hurt. The 51-year-old driver reported chest pain and shock, and an 84-year-old male occupant was also injured. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "View Obstructed/Limited." Police recorded the driver’s reaction to an uninvolved vehicle and limited sight lines as central to the crash. The report lists no pedestrians or cyclists and records damage concentrated at the center front.
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Cross Island Parkway Sedan Crash Injures Driver▸Aug 28 - Two sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway at 11:30 p.m. A 39-year-old driver suffered a neck bruise. Police marked causes as Unspecified. Another person was listed with unknown injury. Impact hit a Tesla's right-rear quarter.
Two sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway at 11:30 p.m. One driver, 39, was hurt. He had a neck contusion and was conscious. Another person was listed as an occupant with unspecified injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact. Police recorded impact to the right rear quarter panel of a 2024 Tesla sedan traveling south. The report lists the driver as licensed in New York. According to the police report, contributing factors were recorded as "Unspecified" for those listed. No pedestrians or cyclists were noted in the report.
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Driver Dozes, Crashes Into Parked BMW▸Aug 28 - A 19-year-old driver of an eastbound sedan on Jamaica Ave dozed and struck a parked BMW at 210 St. He suffered head trauma and was semiconscious. Police recorded "Fell Asleep" as the contributing factor.
The driver of a Toyota sedan traveling east on Jamaica Ave struck a parked BMW near 210 St. The 19-year-old male driver was injured, semiconscious, with head trauma and a complaint of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Fell Asleep." Police data list the moving sedan's point of impact as the right front bumper and the parked BMW's left front quarter panel. Driver errors identified in the report: Fell Asleep. Safety equipment for the driver was recorded as "None." No other persons are listed as injured in the data.
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Two sedans collide on Cross Island▸Aug 25 - Two southbound sedans hit on Cross Island Parkway at Hillside Avenue. Metal tore. Airbags blew. Two drivers hurt, one with head trauma. A front-seat passenger suffered a concussion. Night road. High speed space. People bled; cars kept coming.
Two southbound sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway at Hillside Avenue in Queens. Two drivers were injured, including head injuries, and a front-seat passenger sustained a concussion. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead and the impacts hit the front bumpers, with one car showing left rear damage. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified” for all involved. No specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed were documented in the data. Safety equipment was noted only as air bags deployed and a lap belt on one driver.
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Two SUVs Collide at 210 Place, Queens▸Aug 24 - Two SUVs collided at 210 Place and 91 Ave. A 31-year-old driver suffered neck pain. Two rear-seat children, ages 12 and 13, were hurt. An infant passenger was listed with an unspecified injury. Police logged contributing factors as unspecified.
Two SUVs crashed at 210 Place and 91 Ave. A 31-year-old driver reported neck injury and whiplash. Two rear-seat passengers, ages 12 and 13, were hurt. An infant passenger was listed with an unspecified injury. According to the police report, "Both vehicles were going straight, one northbound and one westbound, with impact to the Nissan's left front bumper and the Honda's right rear quarter panel. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'" The report records no coded driver errors beyond that. No helmet or signal issues are cited in the police data.
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Unsafe lane change injures child▸Aug 23 - Two sedans going east collided at Hempstead Ave. A hard hit. A toddler in the back seat hurt. Another driver suffered head pain. Police cite unsafe lane changing and distraction. Queens night. Screech. Metal. Fear.
Two eastbound sedans collided near 220-04 Hempstead Ave in Queens. A 2-year-old rear-seat passenger was injured, and a 34-year-old driver reported head pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Lane Changing.” The report also lists “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” These driver errors led to a center-front impact between the cars, with damage to front ends. Multiple occupants were involved; one driver and the child were recorded as injured. No pedestrians or cyclists were struck in this crash.
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Chain-reaction rear-end crash on GCP▸Aug 20 - Eastbound on the Grand Central. Cars slowed. A sedan plowed into a stopping Tesla, then an SUV took a hit. One driver was injured, partly ejected. Children rode in back seats. Following too closely and inexperience ruled the morning.
According to the police report, three eastbound vehicles on the Grand Central Parkway were involved when traffic slowed and a rear-end chain reaction followed. A Tesla slowing or stopping was struck from behind by a sedan; an SUV in the mix also sustained back-end damage. One male driver, 36, was injured and partially ejected. Other occupants, including a 7-year-old passenger, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report cites Following Too Closely, Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle, and Driver Inexperience as contributing factors. Multiple drivers are also noted individually for Driver Inexperience and Following Too Closely. No other contributing factors are listed.
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SUV lane change ends in injury▸Aug 17 - Eastbound Jeep on Grand Central Parkway changes lanes and hits. Back end crushed. Driver, 57, hurt. Night on the parkway. Metal, speed, and pain in Queens.
An eastbound 2010 Jeep SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway in Queens and struck another vehicle, with impact and damage to the Jeep’s center back end. The 57-year-old male driver was injured with neck and crush injuries. According to the police report, the Jeep was “Changing Lanes” before the crash and the point of impact was the “Center Back End.” The data lists no pedestrian or cyclist victims, but a driver was hurt. The report does not list specific contributing factors like Failure to Yield or Unsafe Lane Change, yet the maneuver and rear impact show the danger in this move. No other contributing factors are noted.
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Unlicensed Driver, Alcohol in Two-SUV Crash▸Aug 17 - Two SUVs collided northbound on Cross Island Parkway. The driver of one SUV hit the other's left front. A 71-year-old front passenger and a 72-year-old driver were injured. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement and an unlicensed driver.
The driver of one SUV hit the left front of another while both were traveling north on Cross Island Parkway. A 72-year-old man driving one SUV and a 71-year-old front-seat passenger were injured; reported injuries include back and neck complaints. According to the police report, "Alcohol Involvement" was a contributing factor. The report also lists an "Unlicensed" driver for one vehicle. Police recorded those driver failures. Damage is noted to a right rear bumper and a left front quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed in the report.
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SUV strikes boy on Springfield Boulevard▸Aug 14 - An SUV going south on Springfield Blvd hit a 13-year-old crossing near 111 Ave. The right front took the blow. The boy suffered a head injury. Sirens cut the night. Queens pavement bears the mark.
A southbound SUV on Springfield Boulevard near 111 Avenue struck a 13-year-old pedestrian. The boy sustained a head injury and was listed as injured. The SUV showed damage on the right-front quarter. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” No driver charges were recorded in the data. The record does not cite common driver failures like Failure to Yield or Driver Inattention/Distraction, and gives no signal information. The system still put a teen in the path of a heavy SUV at speed on a boulevard built for cars.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
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SUV Left Turn Rear-Ended By Sedan▸Aug 7 - The driver of a BMW SUV was making a left turn on Jamaica Ave when the driver of a Toyota sedan struck the SUV’s left rear bumper. Two drivers were injured. A 59-year-old man had neck pain; a 28-year-old woman had an arm bruise. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
According to the police report, the driver of a BMW SUV was making a left turn at Jamaica Ave and Vanderveer St when the driver of a Toyota sedan, traveling straight, struck the SUV’s left rear bumper. Two drivers were injured: a 59-year-old man complained of neck pain and whiplash; a 28-year-old woman suffered an elbow/arm contusion. Both drivers reported shock. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No specific driver errors are recorded in the data. The report notes left rear bumper damage to the SUV and center front-end damage to the sedan.
Sep 5 - Three sedans came together westbound on Cross Island Parkway at Belt. Early hour. Three drivers hurt. Front ends crumpled. Police list causes as unspecified.
Three westbound drivers in sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway at the Belt Parkway in Queens at 5:07 a.m. on September 5, 2025. A 59-year-old male driver reported a back bruise. A 28-year-old male driver reported a neck bruise. A 40-year-old male driver was injured; details were listed as unknown. According to the police report, all three drivers were going straight, and impacts marked right front quarter panels on two cars and the left front bumper on a third. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded. ZIP code 11411.
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Driver hits 18-year-old on Hempstead Avenue▸Sep 1 - A driver hit an 18-year-old woman crossing Hempstead Avenue in Queens after midnight. She suffered a head injury and a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle is listed as unspecified in the police record.
An 18-year-old woman was struck while crossing Hempstead Avenue at 218-32 in Queens around 12:30 a.m. She sustained a head injury and a contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the pedestrian was “Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk.” The vehicle is recorded as Unspecified. The report lists no driver contributing factors or citations. Police did not record driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed in the available data. The record documents a young pedestrian hurt on a city roadway but provides no further details about the driver or vehicle.
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Driver's Sedan Crumples Front on Hempstead Ave▸Aug 30 - The driver of a westbound sedan hit center-front on Hempstead Ave near the Cross Island Parkway. Two occupants were hurt. Police cited reaction to an uninvolved vehicle and limited view.
The driver of a 2013 Nissan sedan was traveling west on Hempstead Ave near the Cross Island Parkway when the vehicle suffered a center-front impact. Two occupants were hurt. The 51-year-old driver reported chest pain and shock, and an 84-year-old male occupant was also injured. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "View Obstructed/Limited." Police recorded the driver’s reaction to an uninvolved vehicle and limited sight lines as central to the crash. The report lists no pedestrians or cyclists and records damage concentrated at the center front.
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Cross Island Parkway Sedan Crash Injures Driver▸Aug 28 - Two sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway at 11:30 p.m. A 39-year-old driver suffered a neck bruise. Police marked causes as Unspecified. Another person was listed with unknown injury. Impact hit a Tesla's right-rear quarter.
Two sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway at 11:30 p.m. One driver, 39, was hurt. He had a neck contusion and was conscious. Another person was listed as an occupant with unspecified injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact. Police recorded impact to the right rear quarter panel of a 2024 Tesla sedan traveling south. The report lists the driver as licensed in New York. According to the police report, contributing factors were recorded as "Unspecified" for those listed. No pedestrians or cyclists were noted in the report.
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Driver Dozes, Crashes Into Parked BMW▸Aug 28 - A 19-year-old driver of an eastbound sedan on Jamaica Ave dozed and struck a parked BMW at 210 St. He suffered head trauma and was semiconscious. Police recorded "Fell Asleep" as the contributing factor.
The driver of a Toyota sedan traveling east on Jamaica Ave struck a parked BMW near 210 St. The 19-year-old male driver was injured, semiconscious, with head trauma and a complaint of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Fell Asleep." Police data list the moving sedan's point of impact as the right front bumper and the parked BMW's left front quarter panel. Driver errors identified in the report: Fell Asleep. Safety equipment for the driver was recorded as "None." No other persons are listed as injured in the data.
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Two sedans collide on Cross Island▸Aug 25 - Two southbound sedans hit on Cross Island Parkway at Hillside Avenue. Metal tore. Airbags blew. Two drivers hurt, one with head trauma. A front-seat passenger suffered a concussion. Night road. High speed space. People bled; cars kept coming.
Two southbound sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway at Hillside Avenue in Queens. Two drivers were injured, including head injuries, and a front-seat passenger sustained a concussion. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead and the impacts hit the front bumpers, with one car showing left rear damage. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified” for all involved. No specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed were documented in the data. Safety equipment was noted only as air bags deployed and a lap belt on one driver.
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Two SUVs Collide at 210 Place, Queens▸Aug 24 - Two SUVs collided at 210 Place and 91 Ave. A 31-year-old driver suffered neck pain. Two rear-seat children, ages 12 and 13, were hurt. An infant passenger was listed with an unspecified injury. Police logged contributing factors as unspecified.
Two SUVs crashed at 210 Place and 91 Ave. A 31-year-old driver reported neck injury and whiplash. Two rear-seat passengers, ages 12 and 13, were hurt. An infant passenger was listed with an unspecified injury. According to the police report, "Both vehicles were going straight, one northbound and one westbound, with impact to the Nissan's left front bumper and the Honda's right rear quarter panel. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'" The report records no coded driver errors beyond that. No helmet or signal issues are cited in the police data.
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Unsafe lane change injures child▸Aug 23 - Two sedans going east collided at Hempstead Ave. A hard hit. A toddler in the back seat hurt. Another driver suffered head pain. Police cite unsafe lane changing and distraction. Queens night. Screech. Metal. Fear.
Two eastbound sedans collided near 220-04 Hempstead Ave in Queens. A 2-year-old rear-seat passenger was injured, and a 34-year-old driver reported head pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Lane Changing.” The report also lists “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” These driver errors led to a center-front impact between the cars, with damage to front ends. Multiple occupants were involved; one driver and the child were recorded as injured. No pedestrians or cyclists were struck in this crash.
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Chain-reaction rear-end crash on GCP▸Aug 20 - Eastbound on the Grand Central. Cars slowed. A sedan plowed into a stopping Tesla, then an SUV took a hit. One driver was injured, partly ejected. Children rode in back seats. Following too closely and inexperience ruled the morning.
According to the police report, three eastbound vehicles on the Grand Central Parkway were involved when traffic slowed and a rear-end chain reaction followed. A Tesla slowing or stopping was struck from behind by a sedan; an SUV in the mix also sustained back-end damage. One male driver, 36, was injured and partially ejected. Other occupants, including a 7-year-old passenger, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report cites Following Too Closely, Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle, and Driver Inexperience as contributing factors. Multiple drivers are also noted individually for Driver Inexperience and Following Too Closely. No other contributing factors are listed.
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SUV lane change ends in injury▸Aug 17 - Eastbound Jeep on Grand Central Parkway changes lanes and hits. Back end crushed. Driver, 57, hurt. Night on the parkway. Metal, speed, and pain in Queens.
An eastbound 2010 Jeep SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway in Queens and struck another vehicle, with impact and damage to the Jeep’s center back end. The 57-year-old male driver was injured with neck and crush injuries. According to the police report, the Jeep was “Changing Lanes” before the crash and the point of impact was the “Center Back End.” The data lists no pedestrian or cyclist victims, but a driver was hurt. The report does not list specific contributing factors like Failure to Yield or Unsafe Lane Change, yet the maneuver and rear impact show the danger in this move. No other contributing factors are noted.
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Unlicensed Driver, Alcohol in Two-SUV Crash▸Aug 17 - Two SUVs collided northbound on Cross Island Parkway. The driver of one SUV hit the other's left front. A 71-year-old front passenger and a 72-year-old driver were injured. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement and an unlicensed driver.
The driver of one SUV hit the left front of another while both were traveling north on Cross Island Parkway. A 72-year-old man driving one SUV and a 71-year-old front-seat passenger were injured; reported injuries include back and neck complaints. According to the police report, "Alcohol Involvement" was a contributing factor. The report also lists an "Unlicensed" driver for one vehicle. Police recorded those driver failures. Damage is noted to a right rear bumper and a left front quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed in the report.
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SUV strikes boy on Springfield Boulevard▸Aug 14 - An SUV going south on Springfield Blvd hit a 13-year-old crossing near 111 Ave. The right front took the blow. The boy suffered a head injury. Sirens cut the night. Queens pavement bears the mark.
A southbound SUV on Springfield Boulevard near 111 Avenue struck a 13-year-old pedestrian. The boy sustained a head injury and was listed as injured. The SUV showed damage on the right-front quarter. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” No driver charges were recorded in the data. The record does not cite common driver failures like Failure to Yield or Driver Inattention/Distraction, and gives no signal information. The system still put a teen in the path of a heavy SUV at speed on a boulevard built for cars.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
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SUV Left Turn Rear-Ended By Sedan▸Aug 7 - The driver of a BMW SUV was making a left turn on Jamaica Ave when the driver of a Toyota sedan struck the SUV’s left rear bumper. Two drivers were injured. A 59-year-old man had neck pain; a 28-year-old woman had an arm bruise. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
According to the police report, the driver of a BMW SUV was making a left turn at Jamaica Ave and Vanderveer St when the driver of a Toyota sedan, traveling straight, struck the SUV’s left rear bumper. Two drivers were injured: a 59-year-old man complained of neck pain and whiplash; a 28-year-old woman suffered an elbow/arm contusion. Both drivers reported shock. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No specific driver errors are recorded in the data. The report notes left rear bumper damage to the SUV and center front-end damage to the sedan.
Sep 1 - A driver hit an 18-year-old woman crossing Hempstead Avenue in Queens after midnight. She suffered a head injury and a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle is listed as unspecified in the police record.
An 18-year-old woman was struck while crossing Hempstead Avenue at 218-32 in Queens around 12:30 a.m. She sustained a head injury and a contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the pedestrian was “Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk.” The vehicle is recorded as Unspecified. The report lists no driver contributing factors or citations. Police did not record driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed in the available data. The record documents a young pedestrian hurt on a city roadway but provides no further details about the driver or vehicle.
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Driver's Sedan Crumples Front on Hempstead Ave▸Aug 30 - The driver of a westbound sedan hit center-front on Hempstead Ave near the Cross Island Parkway. Two occupants were hurt. Police cited reaction to an uninvolved vehicle and limited view.
The driver of a 2013 Nissan sedan was traveling west on Hempstead Ave near the Cross Island Parkway when the vehicle suffered a center-front impact. Two occupants were hurt. The 51-year-old driver reported chest pain and shock, and an 84-year-old male occupant was also injured. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "View Obstructed/Limited." Police recorded the driver’s reaction to an uninvolved vehicle and limited sight lines as central to the crash. The report lists no pedestrians or cyclists and records damage concentrated at the center front.
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Cross Island Parkway Sedan Crash Injures Driver▸Aug 28 - Two sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway at 11:30 p.m. A 39-year-old driver suffered a neck bruise. Police marked causes as Unspecified. Another person was listed with unknown injury. Impact hit a Tesla's right-rear quarter.
Two sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway at 11:30 p.m. One driver, 39, was hurt. He had a neck contusion and was conscious. Another person was listed as an occupant with unspecified injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact. Police recorded impact to the right rear quarter panel of a 2024 Tesla sedan traveling south. The report lists the driver as licensed in New York. According to the police report, contributing factors were recorded as "Unspecified" for those listed. No pedestrians or cyclists were noted in the report.
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Driver Dozes, Crashes Into Parked BMW▸Aug 28 - A 19-year-old driver of an eastbound sedan on Jamaica Ave dozed and struck a parked BMW at 210 St. He suffered head trauma and was semiconscious. Police recorded "Fell Asleep" as the contributing factor.
The driver of a Toyota sedan traveling east on Jamaica Ave struck a parked BMW near 210 St. The 19-year-old male driver was injured, semiconscious, with head trauma and a complaint of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Fell Asleep." Police data list the moving sedan's point of impact as the right front bumper and the parked BMW's left front quarter panel. Driver errors identified in the report: Fell Asleep. Safety equipment for the driver was recorded as "None." No other persons are listed as injured in the data.
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Two sedans collide on Cross Island▸Aug 25 - Two southbound sedans hit on Cross Island Parkway at Hillside Avenue. Metal tore. Airbags blew. Two drivers hurt, one with head trauma. A front-seat passenger suffered a concussion. Night road. High speed space. People bled; cars kept coming.
Two southbound sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway at Hillside Avenue in Queens. Two drivers were injured, including head injuries, and a front-seat passenger sustained a concussion. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead and the impacts hit the front bumpers, with one car showing left rear damage. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified” for all involved. No specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed were documented in the data. Safety equipment was noted only as air bags deployed and a lap belt on one driver.
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Two SUVs Collide at 210 Place, Queens▸Aug 24 - Two SUVs collided at 210 Place and 91 Ave. A 31-year-old driver suffered neck pain. Two rear-seat children, ages 12 and 13, were hurt. An infant passenger was listed with an unspecified injury. Police logged contributing factors as unspecified.
Two SUVs crashed at 210 Place and 91 Ave. A 31-year-old driver reported neck injury and whiplash. Two rear-seat passengers, ages 12 and 13, were hurt. An infant passenger was listed with an unspecified injury. According to the police report, "Both vehicles were going straight, one northbound and one westbound, with impact to the Nissan's left front bumper and the Honda's right rear quarter panel. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'" The report records no coded driver errors beyond that. No helmet or signal issues are cited in the police data.
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Unsafe lane change injures child▸Aug 23 - Two sedans going east collided at Hempstead Ave. A hard hit. A toddler in the back seat hurt. Another driver suffered head pain. Police cite unsafe lane changing and distraction. Queens night. Screech. Metal. Fear.
Two eastbound sedans collided near 220-04 Hempstead Ave in Queens. A 2-year-old rear-seat passenger was injured, and a 34-year-old driver reported head pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Lane Changing.” The report also lists “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” These driver errors led to a center-front impact between the cars, with damage to front ends. Multiple occupants were involved; one driver and the child were recorded as injured. No pedestrians or cyclists were struck in this crash.
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Chain-reaction rear-end crash on GCP▸Aug 20 - Eastbound on the Grand Central. Cars slowed. A sedan plowed into a stopping Tesla, then an SUV took a hit. One driver was injured, partly ejected. Children rode in back seats. Following too closely and inexperience ruled the morning.
According to the police report, three eastbound vehicles on the Grand Central Parkway were involved when traffic slowed and a rear-end chain reaction followed. A Tesla slowing or stopping was struck from behind by a sedan; an SUV in the mix also sustained back-end damage. One male driver, 36, was injured and partially ejected. Other occupants, including a 7-year-old passenger, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report cites Following Too Closely, Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle, and Driver Inexperience as contributing factors. Multiple drivers are also noted individually for Driver Inexperience and Following Too Closely. No other contributing factors are listed.
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SUV lane change ends in injury▸Aug 17 - Eastbound Jeep on Grand Central Parkway changes lanes and hits. Back end crushed. Driver, 57, hurt. Night on the parkway. Metal, speed, and pain in Queens.
An eastbound 2010 Jeep SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway in Queens and struck another vehicle, with impact and damage to the Jeep’s center back end. The 57-year-old male driver was injured with neck and crush injuries. According to the police report, the Jeep was “Changing Lanes” before the crash and the point of impact was the “Center Back End.” The data lists no pedestrian or cyclist victims, but a driver was hurt. The report does not list specific contributing factors like Failure to Yield or Unsafe Lane Change, yet the maneuver and rear impact show the danger in this move. No other contributing factors are noted.
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Unlicensed Driver, Alcohol in Two-SUV Crash▸Aug 17 - Two SUVs collided northbound on Cross Island Parkway. The driver of one SUV hit the other's left front. A 71-year-old front passenger and a 72-year-old driver were injured. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement and an unlicensed driver.
The driver of one SUV hit the left front of another while both were traveling north on Cross Island Parkway. A 72-year-old man driving one SUV and a 71-year-old front-seat passenger were injured; reported injuries include back and neck complaints. According to the police report, "Alcohol Involvement" was a contributing factor. The report also lists an "Unlicensed" driver for one vehicle. Police recorded those driver failures. Damage is noted to a right rear bumper and a left front quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed in the report.
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SUV strikes boy on Springfield Boulevard▸Aug 14 - An SUV going south on Springfield Blvd hit a 13-year-old crossing near 111 Ave. The right front took the blow. The boy suffered a head injury. Sirens cut the night. Queens pavement bears the mark.
A southbound SUV on Springfield Boulevard near 111 Avenue struck a 13-year-old pedestrian. The boy sustained a head injury and was listed as injured. The SUV showed damage on the right-front quarter. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” No driver charges were recorded in the data. The record does not cite common driver failures like Failure to Yield or Driver Inattention/Distraction, and gives no signal information. The system still put a teen in the path of a heavy SUV at speed on a boulevard built for cars.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
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SUV Left Turn Rear-Ended By Sedan▸Aug 7 - The driver of a BMW SUV was making a left turn on Jamaica Ave when the driver of a Toyota sedan struck the SUV’s left rear bumper. Two drivers were injured. A 59-year-old man had neck pain; a 28-year-old woman had an arm bruise. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
According to the police report, the driver of a BMW SUV was making a left turn at Jamaica Ave and Vanderveer St when the driver of a Toyota sedan, traveling straight, struck the SUV’s left rear bumper. Two drivers were injured: a 59-year-old man complained of neck pain and whiplash; a 28-year-old woman suffered an elbow/arm contusion. Both drivers reported shock. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No specific driver errors are recorded in the data. The report notes left rear bumper damage to the SUV and center front-end damage to the sedan.
Aug 30 - The driver of a westbound sedan hit center-front on Hempstead Ave near the Cross Island Parkway. Two occupants were hurt. Police cited reaction to an uninvolved vehicle and limited view.
The driver of a 2013 Nissan sedan was traveling west on Hempstead Ave near the Cross Island Parkway when the vehicle suffered a center-front impact. Two occupants were hurt. The 51-year-old driver reported chest pain and shock, and an 84-year-old male occupant was also injured. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "View Obstructed/Limited." Police recorded the driver’s reaction to an uninvolved vehicle and limited sight lines as central to the crash. The report lists no pedestrians or cyclists and records damage concentrated at the center front.
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Cross Island Parkway Sedan Crash Injures Driver▸Aug 28 - Two sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway at 11:30 p.m. A 39-year-old driver suffered a neck bruise. Police marked causes as Unspecified. Another person was listed with unknown injury. Impact hit a Tesla's right-rear quarter.
Two sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway at 11:30 p.m. One driver, 39, was hurt. He had a neck contusion and was conscious. Another person was listed as an occupant with unspecified injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact. Police recorded impact to the right rear quarter panel of a 2024 Tesla sedan traveling south. The report lists the driver as licensed in New York. According to the police report, contributing factors were recorded as "Unspecified" for those listed. No pedestrians or cyclists were noted in the report.
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Driver Dozes, Crashes Into Parked BMW▸Aug 28 - A 19-year-old driver of an eastbound sedan on Jamaica Ave dozed and struck a parked BMW at 210 St. He suffered head trauma and was semiconscious. Police recorded "Fell Asleep" as the contributing factor.
The driver of a Toyota sedan traveling east on Jamaica Ave struck a parked BMW near 210 St. The 19-year-old male driver was injured, semiconscious, with head trauma and a complaint of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Fell Asleep." Police data list the moving sedan's point of impact as the right front bumper and the parked BMW's left front quarter panel. Driver errors identified in the report: Fell Asleep. Safety equipment for the driver was recorded as "None." No other persons are listed as injured in the data.
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Two sedans collide on Cross Island▸Aug 25 - Two southbound sedans hit on Cross Island Parkway at Hillside Avenue. Metal tore. Airbags blew. Two drivers hurt, one with head trauma. A front-seat passenger suffered a concussion. Night road. High speed space. People bled; cars kept coming.
Two southbound sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway at Hillside Avenue in Queens. Two drivers were injured, including head injuries, and a front-seat passenger sustained a concussion. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead and the impacts hit the front bumpers, with one car showing left rear damage. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified” for all involved. No specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed were documented in the data. Safety equipment was noted only as air bags deployed and a lap belt on one driver.
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Two SUVs Collide at 210 Place, Queens▸Aug 24 - Two SUVs collided at 210 Place and 91 Ave. A 31-year-old driver suffered neck pain. Two rear-seat children, ages 12 and 13, were hurt. An infant passenger was listed with an unspecified injury. Police logged contributing factors as unspecified.
Two SUVs crashed at 210 Place and 91 Ave. A 31-year-old driver reported neck injury and whiplash. Two rear-seat passengers, ages 12 and 13, were hurt. An infant passenger was listed with an unspecified injury. According to the police report, "Both vehicles were going straight, one northbound and one westbound, with impact to the Nissan's left front bumper and the Honda's right rear quarter panel. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'" The report records no coded driver errors beyond that. No helmet or signal issues are cited in the police data.
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Unsafe lane change injures child▸Aug 23 - Two sedans going east collided at Hempstead Ave. A hard hit. A toddler in the back seat hurt. Another driver suffered head pain. Police cite unsafe lane changing and distraction. Queens night. Screech. Metal. Fear.
Two eastbound sedans collided near 220-04 Hempstead Ave in Queens. A 2-year-old rear-seat passenger was injured, and a 34-year-old driver reported head pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Lane Changing.” The report also lists “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” These driver errors led to a center-front impact between the cars, with damage to front ends. Multiple occupants were involved; one driver and the child were recorded as injured. No pedestrians or cyclists were struck in this crash.
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Chain-reaction rear-end crash on GCP▸Aug 20 - Eastbound on the Grand Central. Cars slowed. A sedan plowed into a stopping Tesla, then an SUV took a hit. One driver was injured, partly ejected. Children rode in back seats. Following too closely and inexperience ruled the morning.
According to the police report, three eastbound vehicles on the Grand Central Parkway were involved when traffic slowed and a rear-end chain reaction followed. A Tesla slowing or stopping was struck from behind by a sedan; an SUV in the mix also sustained back-end damage. One male driver, 36, was injured and partially ejected. Other occupants, including a 7-year-old passenger, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report cites Following Too Closely, Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle, and Driver Inexperience as contributing factors. Multiple drivers are also noted individually for Driver Inexperience and Following Too Closely. No other contributing factors are listed.
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SUV lane change ends in injury▸Aug 17 - Eastbound Jeep on Grand Central Parkway changes lanes and hits. Back end crushed. Driver, 57, hurt. Night on the parkway. Metal, speed, and pain in Queens.
An eastbound 2010 Jeep SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway in Queens and struck another vehicle, with impact and damage to the Jeep’s center back end. The 57-year-old male driver was injured with neck and crush injuries. According to the police report, the Jeep was “Changing Lanes” before the crash and the point of impact was the “Center Back End.” The data lists no pedestrian or cyclist victims, but a driver was hurt. The report does not list specific contributing factors like Failure to Yield or Unsafe Lane Change, yet the maneuver and rear impact show the danger in this move. No other contributing factors are noted.
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Unlicensed Driver, Alcohol in Two-SUV Crash▸Aug 17 - Two SUVs collided northbound on Cross Island Parkway. The driver of one SUV hit the other's left front. A 71-year-old front passenger and a 72-year-old driver were injured. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement and an unlicensed driver.
The driver of one SUV hit the left front of another while both were traveling north on Cross Island Parkway. A 72-year-old man driving one SUV and a 71-year-old front-seat passenger were injured; reported injuries include back and neck complaints. According to the police report, "Alcohol Involvement" was a contributing factor. The report also lists an "Unlicensed" driver for one vehicle. Police recorded those driver failures. Damage is noted to a right rear bumper and a left front quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed in the report.
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SUV strikes boy on Springfield Boulevard▸Aug 14 - An SUV going south on Springfield Blvd hit a 13-year-old crossing near 111 Ave. The right front took the blow. The boy suffered a head injury. Sirens cut the night. Queens pavement bears the mark.
A southbound SUV on Springfield Boulevard near 111 Avenue struck a 13-year-old pedestrian. The boy sustained a head injury and was listed as injured. The SUV showed damage on the right-front quarter. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” No driver charges were recorded in the data. The record does not cite common driver failures like Failure to Yield or Driver Inattention/Distraction, and gives no signal information. The system still put a teen in the path of a heavy SUV at speed on a boulevard built for cars.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
7
SUV Left Turn Rear-Ended By Sedan▸Aug 7 - The driver of a BMW SUV was making a left turn on Jamaica Ave when the driver of a Toyota sedan struck the SUV’s left rear bumper. Two drivers were injured. A 59-year-old man had neck pain; a 28-year-old woman had an arm bruise. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
According to the police report, the driver of a BMW SUV was making a left turn at Jamaica Ave and Vanderveer St when the driver of a Toyota sedan, traveling straight, struck the SUV’s left rear bumper. Two drivers were injured: a 59-year-old man complained of neck pain and whiplash; a 28-year-old woman suffered an elbow/arm contusion. Both drivers reported shock. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No specific driver errors are recorded in the data. The report notes left rear bumper damage to the SUV and center front-end damage to the sedan.
Aug 28 - Two sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway at 11:30 p.m. A 39-year-old driver suffered a neck bruise. Police marked causes as Unspecified. Another person was listed with unknown injury. Impact hit a Tesla's right-rear quarter.
Two sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway at 11:30 p.m. One driver, 39, was hurt. He had a neck contusion and was conscious. Another person was listed as an occupant with unspecified injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact. Police recorded impact to the right rear quarter panel of a 2024 Tesla sedan traveling south. The report lists the driver as licensed in New York. According to the police report, contributing factors were recorded as "Unspecified" for those listed. No pedestrians or cyclists were noted in the report.
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Driver Dozes, Crashes Into Parked BMW▸Aug 28 - A 19-year-old driver of an eastbound sedan on Jamaica Ave dozed and struck a parked BMW at 210 St. He suffered head trauma and was semiconscious. Police recorded "Fell Asleep" as the contributing factor.
The driver of a Toyota sedan traveling east on Jamaica Ave struck a parked BMW near 210 St. The 19-year-old male driver was injured, semiconscious, with head trauma and a complaint of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Fell Asleep." Police data list the moving sedan's point of impact as the right front bumper and the parked BMW's left front quarter panel. Driver errors identified in the report: Fell Asleep. Safety equipment for the driver was recorded as "None." No other persons are listed as injured in the data.
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Two sedans collide on Cross Island▸Aug 25 - Two southbound sedans hit on Cross Island Parkway at Hillside Avenue. Metal tore. Airbags blew. Two drivers hurt, one with head trauma. A front-seat passenger suffered a concussion. Night road. High speed space. People bled; cars kept coming.
Two southbound sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway at Hillside Avenue in Queens. Two drivers were injured, including head injuries, and a front-seat passenger sustained a concussion. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead and the impacts hit the front bumpers, with one car showing left rear damage. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified” for all involved. No specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed were documented in the data. Safety equipment was noted only as air bags deployed and a lap belt on one driver.
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Two SUVs Collide at 210 Place, Queens▸Aug 24 - Two SUVs collided at 210 Place and 91 Ave. A 31-year-old driver suffered neck pain. Two rear-seat children, ages 12 and 13, were hurt. An infant passenger was listed with an unspecified injury. Police logged contributing factors as unspecified.
Two SUVs crashed at 210 Place and 91 Ave. A 31-year-old driver reported neck injury and whiplash. Two rear-seat passengers, ages 12 and 13, were hurt. An infant passenger was listed with an unspecified injury. According to the police report, "Both vehicles were going straight, one northbound and one westbound, with impact to the Nissan's left front bumper and the Honda's right rear quarter panel. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'" The report records no coded driver errors beyond that. No helmet or signal issues are cited in the police data.
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Unsafe lane change injures child▸Aug 23 - Two sedans going east collided at Hempstead Ave. A hard hit. A toddler in the back seat hurt. Another driver suffered head pain. Police cite unsafe lane changing and distraction. Queens night. Screech. Metal. Fear.
Two eastbound sedans collided near 220-04 Hempstead Ave in Queens. A 2-year-old rear-seat passenger was injured, and a 34-year-old driver reported head pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Lane Changing.” The report also lists “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” These driver errors led to a center-front impact between the cars, with damage to front ends. Multiple occupants were involved; one driver and the child were recorded as injured. No pedestrians or cyclists were struck in this crash.
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Chain-reaction rear-end crash on GCP▸Aug 20 - Eastbound on the Grand Central. Cars slowed. A sedan plowed into a stopping Tesla, then an SUV took a hit. One driver was injured, partly ejected. Children rode in back seats. Following too closely and inexperience ruled the morning.
According to the police report, three eastbound vehicles on the Grand Central Parkway were involved when traffic slowed and a rear-end chain reaction followed. A Tesla slowing or stopping was struck from behind by a sedan; an SUV in the mix also sustained back-end damage. One male driver, 36, was injured and partially ejected. Other occupants, including a 7-year-old passenger, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report cites Following Too Closely, Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle, and Driver Inexperience as contributing factors. Multiple drivers are also noted individually for Driver Inexperience and Following Too Closely. No other contributing factors are listed.
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SUV lane change ends in injury▸Aug 17 - Eastbound Jeep on Grand Central Parkway changes lanes and hits. Back end crushed. Driver, 57, hurt. Night on the parkway. Metal, speed, and pain in Queens.
An eastbound 2010 Jeep SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway in Queens and struck another vehicle, with impact and damage to the Jeep’s center back end. The 57-year-old male driver was injured with neck and crush injuries. According to the police report, the Jeep was “Changing Lanes” before the crash and the point of impact was the “Center Back End.” The data lists no pedestrian or cyclist victims, but a driver was hurt. The report does not list specific contributing factors like Failure to Yield or Unsafe Lane Change, yet the maneuver and rear impact show the danger in this move. No other contributing factors are noted.
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Unlicensed Driver, Alcohol in Two-SUV Crash▸Aug 17 - Two SUVs collided northbound on Cross Island Parkway. The driver of one SUV hit the other's left front. A 71-year-old front passenger and a 72-year-old driver were injured. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement and an unlicensed driver.
The driver of one SUV hit the left front of another while both were traveling north on Cross Island Parkway. A 72-year-old man driving one SUV and a 71-year-old front-seat passenger were injured; reported injuries include back and neck complaints. According to the police report, "Alcohol Involvement" was a contributing factor. The report also lists an "Unlicensed" driver for one vehicle. Police recorded those driver failures. Damage is noted to a right rear bumper and a left front quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed in the report.
14
SUV strikes boy on Springfield Boulevard▸Aug 14 - An SUV going south on Springfield Blvd hit a 13-year-old crossing near 111 Ave. The right front took the blow. The boy suffered a head injury. Sirens cut the night. Queens pavement bears the mark.
A southbound SUV on Springfield Boulevard near 111 Avenue struck a 13-year-old pedestrian. The boy sustained a head injury and was listed as injured. The SUV showed damage on the right-front quarter. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” No driver charges were recorded in the data. The record does not cite common driver failures like Failure to Yield or Driver Inattention/Distraction, and gives no signal information. The system still put a teen in the path of a heavy SUV at speed on a boulevard built for cars.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
7
SUV Left Turn Rear-Ended By Sedan▸Aug 7 - The driver of a BMW SUV was making a left turn on Jamaica Ave when the driver of a Toyota sedan struck the SUV’s left rear bumper. Two drivers were injured. A 59-year-old man had neck pain; a 28-year-old woman had an arm bruise. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
According to the police report, the driver of a BMW SUV was making a left turn at Jamaica Ave and Vanderveer St when the driver of a Toyota sedan, traveling straight, struck the SUV’s left rear bumper. Two drivers were injured: a 59-year-old man complained of neck pain and whiplash; a 28-year-old woman suffered an elbow/arm contusion. Both drivers reported shock. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No specific driver errors are recorded in the data. The report notes left rear bumper damage to the SUV and center front-end damage to the sedan.
Aug 28 - A 19-year-old driver of an eastbound sedan on Jamaica Ave dozed and struck a parked BMW at 210 St. He suffered head trauma and was semiconscious. Police recorded "Fell Asleep" as the contributing factor.
The driver of a Toyota sedan traveling east on Jamaica Ave struck a parked BMW near 210 St. The 19-year-old male driver was injured, semiconscious, with head trauma and a complaint of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Fell Asleep." Police data list the moving sedan's point of impact as the right front bumper and the parked BMW's left front quarter panel. Driver errors identified in the report: Fell Asleep. Safety equipment for the driver was recorded as "None." No other persons are listed as injured in the data.
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Two sedans collide on Cross Island▸Aug 25 - Two southbound sedans hit on Cross Island Parkway at Hillside Avenue. Metal tore. Airbags blew. Two drivers hurt, one with head trauma. A front-seat passenger suffered a concussion. Night road. High speed space. People bled; cars kept coming.
Two southbound sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway at Hillside Avenue in Queens. Two drivers were injured, including head injuries, and a front-seat passenger sustained a concussion. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead and the impacts hit the front bumpers, with one car showing left rear damage. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified” for all involved. No specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed were documented in the data. Safety equipment was noted only as air bags deployed and a lap belt on one driver.
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Two SUVs Collide at 210 Place, Queens▸Aug 24 - Two SUVs collided at 210 Place and 91 Ave. A 31-year-old driver suffered neck pain. Two rear-seat children, ages 12 and 13, were hurt. An infant passenger was listed with an unspecified injury. Police logged contributing factors as unspecified.
Two SUVs crashed at 210 Place and 91 Ave. A 31-year-old driver reported neck injury and whiplash. Two rear-seat passengers, ages 12 and 13, were hurt. An infant passenger was listed with an unspecified injury. According to the police report, "Both vehicles were going straight, one northbound and one westbound, with impact to the Nissan's left front bumper and the Honda's right rear quarter panel. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'" The report records no coded driver errors beyond that. No helmet or signal issues are cited in the police data.
23
Unsafe lane change injures child▸Aug 23 - Two sedans going east collided at Hempstead Ave. A hard hit. A toddler in the back seat hurt. Another driver suffered head pain. Police cite unsafe lane changing and distraction. Queens night. Screech. Metal. Fear.
Two eastbound sedans collided near 220-04 Hempstead Ave in Queens. A 2-year-old rear-seat passenger was injured, and a 34-year-old driver reported head pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Lane Changing.” The report also lists “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” These driver errors led to a center-front impact between the cars, with damage to front ends. Multiple occupants were involved; one driver and the child were recorded as injured. No pedestrians or cyclists were struck in this crash.
20
Chain-reaction rear-end crash on GCP▸Aug 20 - Eastbound on the Grand Central. Cars slowed. A sedan plowed into a stopping Tesla, then an SUV took a hit. One driver was injured, partly ejected. Children rode in back seats. Following too closely and inexperience ruled the morning.
According to the police report, three eastbound vehicles on the Grand Central Parkway were involved when traffic slowed and a rear-end chain reaction followed. A Tesla slowing or stopping was struck from behind by a sedan; an SUV in the mix also sustained back-end damage. One male driver, 36, was injured and partially ejected. Other occupants, including a 7-year-old passenger, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report cites Following Too Closely, Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle, and Driver Inexperience as contributing factors. Multiple drivers are also noted individually for Driver Inexperience and Following Too Closely. No other contributing factors are listed.
17
SUV lane change ends in injury▸Aug 17 - Eastbound Jeep on Grand Central Parkway changes lanes and hits. Back end crushed. Driver, 57, hurt. Night on the parkway. Metal, speed, and pain in Queens.
An eastbound 2010 Jeep SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway in Queens and struck another vehicle, with impact and damage to the Jeep’s center back end. The 57-year-old male driver was injured with neck and crush injuries. According to the police report, the Jeep was “Changing Lanes” before the crash and the point of impact was the “Center Back End.” The data lists no pedestrian or cyclist victims, but a driver was hurt. The report does not list specific contributing factors like Failure to Yield or Unsafe Lane Change, yet the maneuver and rear impact show the danger in this move. No other contributing factors are noted.
17
Unlicensed Driver, Alcohol in Two-SUV Crash▸Aug 17 - Two SUVs collided northbound on Cross Island Parkway. The driver of one SUV hit the other's left front. A 71-year-old front passenger and a 72-year-old driver were injured. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement and an unlicensed driver.
The driver of one SUV hit the left front of another while both were traveling north on Cross Island Parkway. A 72-year-old man driving one SUV and a 71-year-old front-seat passenger were injured; reported injuries include back and neck complaints. According to the police report, "Alcohol Involvement" was a contributing factor. The report also lists an "Unlicensed" driver for one vehicle. Police recorded those driver failures. Damage is noted to a right rear bumper and a left front quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed in the report.
14
SUV strikes boy on Springfield Boulevard▸Aug 14 - An SUV going south on Springfield Blvd hit a 13-year-old crossing near 111 Ave. The right front took the blow. The boy suffered a head injury. Sirens cut the night. Queens pavement bears the mark.
A southbound SUV on Springfield Boulevard near 111 Avenue struck a 13-year-old pedestrian. The boy sustained a head injury and was listed as injured. The SUV showed damage on the right-front quarter. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” No driver charges were recorded in the data. The record does not cite common driver failures like Failure to Yield or Driver Inattention/Distraction, and gives no signal information. The system still put a teen in the path of a heavy SUV at speed on a boulevard built for cars.
13
Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
7
SUV Left Turn Rear-Ended By Sedan▸Aug 7 - The driver of a BMW SUV was making a left turn on Jamaica Ave when the driver of a Toyota sedan struck the SUV’s left rear bumper. Two drivers were injured. A 59-year-old man had neck pain; a 28-year-old woman had an arm bruise. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
According to the police report, the driver of a BMW SUV was making a left turn at Jamaica Ave and Vanderveer St when the driver of a Toyota sedan, traveling straight, struck the SUV’s left rear bumper. Two drivers were injured: a 59-year-old man complained of neck pain and whiplash; a 28-year-old woman suffered an elbow/arm contusion. Both drivers reported shock. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No specific driver errors are recorded in the data. The report notes left rear bumper damage to the SUV and center front-end damage to the sedan.
Aug 25 - Two southbound sedans hit on Cross Island Parkway at Hillside Avenue. Metal tore. Airbags blew. Two drivers hurt, one with head trauma. A front-seat passenger suffered a concussion. Night road. High speed space. People bled; cars kept coming.
Two southbound sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway at Hillside Avenue in Queens. Two drivers were injured, including head injuries, and a front-seat passenger sustained a concussion. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead and the impacts hit the front bumpers, with one car showing left rear damage. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified” for all involved. No specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed were documented in the data. Safety equipment was noted only as air bags deployed and a lap belt on one driver.
24
Two SUVs Collide at 210 Place, Queens▸Aug 24 - Two SUVs collided at 210 Place and 91 Ave. A 31-year-old driver suffered neck pain. Two rear-seat children, ages 12 and 13, were hurt. An infant passenger was listed with an unspecified injury. Police logged contributing factors as unspecified.
Two SUVs crashed at 210 Place and 91 Ave. A 31-year-old driver reported neck injury and whiplash. Two rear-seat passengers, ages 12 and 13, were hurt. An infant passenger was listed with an unspecified injury. According to the police report, "Both vehicles were going straight, one northbound and one westbound, with impact to the Nissan's left front bumper and the Honda's right rear quarter panel. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'" The report records no coded driver errors beyond that. No helmet or signal issues are cited in the police data.
23
Unsafe lane change injures child▸Aug 23 - Two sedans going east collided at Hempstead Ave. A hard hit. A toddler in the back seat hurt. Another driver suffered head pain. Police cite unsafe lane changing and distraction. Queens night. Screech. Metal. Fear.
Two eastbound sedans collided near 220-04 Hempstead Ave in Queens. A 2-year-old rear-seat passenger was injured, and a 34-year-old driver reported head pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Lane Changing.” The report also lists “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” These driver errors led to a center-front impact between the cars, with damage to front ends. Multiple occupants were involved; one driver and the child were recorded as injured. No pedestrians or cyclists were struck in this crash.
20
Chain-reaction rear-end crash on GCP▸Aug 20 - Eastbound on the Grand Central. Cars slowed. A sedan plowed into a stopping Tesla, then an SUV took a hit. One driver was injured, partly ejected. Children rode in back seats. Following too closely and inexperience ruled the morning.
According to the police report, three eastbound vehicles on the Grand Central Parkway were involved when traffic slowed and a rear-end chain reaction followed. A Tesla slowing or stopping was struck from behind by a sedan; an SUV in the mix also sustained back-end damage. One male driver, 36, was injured and partially ejected. Other occupants, including a 7-year-old passenger, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report cites Following Too Closely, Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle, and Driver Inexperience as contributing factors. Multiple drivers are also noted individually for Driver Inexperience and Following Too Closely. No other contributing factors are listed.
17
SUV lane change ends in injury▸Aug 17 - Eastbound Jeep on Grand Central Parkway changes lanes and hits. Back end crushed. Driver, 57, hurt. Night on the parkway. Metal, speed, and pain in Queens.
An eastbound 2010 Jeep SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway in Queens and struck another vehicle, with impact and damage to the Jeep’s center back end. The 57-year-old male driver was injured with neck and crush injuries. According to the police report, the Jeep was “Changing Lanes” before the crash and the point of impact was the “Center Back End.” The data lists no pedestrian or cyclist victims, but a driver was hurt. The report does not list specific contributing factors like Failure to Yield or Unsafe Lane Change, yet the maneuver and rear impact show the danger in this move. No other contributing factors are noted.
17
Unlicensed Driver, Alcohol in Two-SUV Crash▸Aug 17 - Two SUVs collided northbound on Cross Island Parkway. The driver of one SUV hit the other's left front. A 71-year-old front passenger and a 72-year-old driver were injured. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement and an unlicensed driver.
The driver of one SUV hit the left front of another while both were traveling north on Cross Island Parkway. A 72-year-old man driving one SUV and a 71-year-old front-seat passenger were injured; reported injuries include back and neck complaints. According to the police report, "Alcohol Involvement" was a contributing factor. The report also lists an "Unlicensed" driver for one vehicle. Police recorded those driver failures. Damage is noted to a right rear bumper and a left front quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed in the report.
14
SUV strikes boy on Springfield Boulevard▸Aug 14 - An SUV going south on Springfield Blvd hit a 13-year-old crossing near 111 Ave. The right front took the blow. The boy suffered a head injury. Sirens cut the night. Queens pavement bears the mark.
A southbound SUV on Springfield Boulevard near 111 Avenue struck a 13-year-old pedestrian. The boy sustained a head injury and was listed as injured. The SUV showed damage on the right-front quarter. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” No driver charges were recorded in the data. The record does not cite common driver failures like Failure to Yield or Driver Inattention/Distraction, and gives no signal information. The system still put a teen in the path of a heavy SUV at speed on a boulevard built for cars.
13
Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
7
SUV Left Turn Rear-Ended By Sedan▸Aug 7 - The driver of a BMW SUV was making a left turn on Jamaica Ave when the driver of a Toyota sedan struck the SUV’s left rear bumper. Two drivers were injured. A 59-year-old man had neck pain; a 28-year-old woman had an arm bruise. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
According to the police report, the driver of a BMW SUV was making a left turn at Jamaica Ave and Vanderveer St when the driver of a Toyota sedan, traveling straight, struck the SUV’s left rear bumper. Two drivers were injured: a 59-year-old man complained of neck pain and whiplash; a 28-year-old woman suffered an elbow/arm contusion. Both drivers reported shock. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No specific driver errors are recorded in the data. The report notes left rear bumper damage to the SUV and center front-end damage to the sedan.
Aug 24 - Two SUVs collided at 210 Place and 91 Ave. A 31-year-old driver suffered neck pain. Two rear-seat children, ages 12 and 13, were hurt. An infant passenger was listed with an unspecified injury. Police logged contributing factors as unspecified.
Two SUVs crashed at 210 Place and 91 Ave. A 31-year-old driver reported neck injury and whiplash. Two rear-seat passengers, ages 12 and 13, were hurt. An infant passenger was listed with an unspecified injury. According to the police report, "Both vehicles were going straight, one northbound and one westbound, with impact to the Nissan's left front bumper and the Honda's right rear quarter panel. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'" The report records no coded driver errors beyond that. No helmet or signal issues are cited in the police data.
23
Unsafe lane change injures child▸Aug 23 - Two sedans going east collided at Hempstead Ave. A hard hit. A toddler in the back seat hurt. Another driver suffered head pain. Police cite unsafe lane changing and distraction. Queens night. Screech. Metal. Fear.
Two eastbound sedans collided near 220-04 Hempstead Ave in Queens. A 2-year-old rear-seat passenger was injured, and a 34-year-old driver reported head pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Lane Changing.” The report also lists “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” These driver errors led to a center-front impact between the cars, with damage to front ends. Multiple occupants were involved; one driver and the child were recorded as injured. No pedestrians or cyclists were struck in this crash.
20
Chain-reaction rear-end crash on GCP▸Aug 20 - Eastbound on the Grand Central. Cars slowed. A sedan plowed into a stopping Tesla, then an SUV took a hit. One driver was injured, partly ejected. Children rode in back seats. Following too closely and inexperience ruled the morning.
According to the police report, three eastbound vehicles on the Grand Central Parkway were involved when traffic slowed and a rear-end chain reaction followed. A Tesla slowing or stopping was struck from behind by a sedan; an SUV in the mix also sustained back-end damage. One male driver, 36, was injured and partially ejected. Other occupants, including a 7-year-old passenger, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report cites Following Too Closely, Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle, and Driver Inexperience as contributing factors. Multiple drivers are also noted individually for Driver Inexperience and Following Too Closely. No other contributing factors are listed.
17
SUV lane change ends in injury▸Aug 17 - Eastbound Jeep on Grand Central Parkway changes lanes and hits. Back end crushed. Driver, 57, hurt. Night on the parkway. Metal, speed, and pain in Queens.
An eastbound 2010 Jeep SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway in Queens and struck another vehicle, with impact and damage to the Jeep’s center back end. The 57-year-old male driver was injured with neck and crush injuries. According to the police report, the Jeep was “Changing Lanes” before the crash and the point of impact was the “Center Back End.” The data lists no pedestrian or cyclist victims, but a driver was hurt. The report does not list specific contributing factors like Failure to Yield or Unsafe Lane Change, yet the maneuver and rear impact show the danger in this move. No other contributing factors are noted.
17
Unlicensed Driver, Alcohol in Two-SUV Crash▸Aug 17 - Two SUVs collided northbound on Cross Island Parkway. The driver of one SUV hit the other's left front. A 71-year-old front passenger and a 72-year-old driver were injured. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement and an unlicensed driver.
The driver of one SUV hit the left front of another while both were traveling north on Cross Island Parkway. A 72-year-old man driving one SUV and a 71-year-old front-seat passenger were injured; reported injuries include back and neck complaints. According to the police report, "Alcohol Involvement" was a contributing factor. The report also lists an "Unlicensed" driver for one vehicle. Police recorded those driver failures. Damage is noted to a right rear bumper and a left front quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed in the report.
14
SUV strikes boy on Springfield Boulevard▸Aug 14 - An SUV going south on Springfield Blvd hit a 13-year-old crossing near 111 Ave. The right front took the blow. The boy suffered a head injury. Sirens cut the night. Queens pavement bears the mark.
A southbound SUV on Springfield Boulevard near 111 Avenue struck a 13-year-old pedestrian. The boy sustained a head injury and was listed as injured. The SUV showed damage on the right-front quarter. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” No driver charges were recorded in the data. The record does not cite common driver failures like Failure to Yield or Driver Inattention/Distraction, and gives no signal information. The system still put a teen in the path of a heavy SUV at speed on a boulevard built for cars.
13
Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
7
SUV Left Turn Rear-Ended By Sedan▸Aug 7 - The driver of a BMW SUV was making a left turn on Jamaica Ave when the driver of a Toyota sedan struck the SUV’s left rear bumper. Two drivers were injured. A 59-year-old man had neck pain; a 28-year-old woman had an arm bruise. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
According to the police report, the driver of a BMW SUV was making a left turn at Jamaica Ave and Vanderveer St when the driver of a Toyota sedan, traveling straight, struck the SUV’s left rear bumper. Two drivers were injured: a 59-year-old man complained of neck pain and whiplash; a 28-year-old woman suffered an elbow/arm contusion. Both drivers reported shock. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No specific driver errors are recorded in the data. The report notes left rear bumper damage to the SUV and center front-end damage to the sedan.
Aug 23 - Two sedans going east collided at Hempstead Ave. A hard hit. A toddler in the back seat hurt. Another driver suffered head pain. Police cite unsafe lane changing and distraction. Queens night. Screech. Metal. Fear.
Two eastbound sedans collided near 220-04 Hempstead Ave in Queens. A 2-year-old rear-seat passenger was injured, and a 34-year-old driver reported head pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Lane Changing.” The report also lists “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” These driver errors led to a center-front impact between the cars, with damage to front ends. Multiple occupants were involved; one driver and the child were recorded as injured. No pedestrians or cyclists were struck in this crash.
20
Chain-reaction rear-end crash on GCP▸Aug 20 - Eastbound on the Grand Central. Cars slowed. A sedan plowed into a stopping Tesla, then an SUV took a hit. One driver was injured, partly ejected. Children rode in back seats. Following too closely and inexperience ruled the morning.
According to the police report, three eastbound vehicles on the Grand Central Parkway were involved when traffic slowed and a rear-end chain reaction followed. A Tesla slowing or stopping was struck from behind by a sedan; an SUV in the mix also sustained back-end damage. One male driver, 36, was injured and partially ejected. Other occupants, including a 7-year-old passenger, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report cites Following Too Closely, Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle, and Driver Inexperience as contributing factors. Multiple drivers are also noted individually for Driver Inexperience and Following Too Closely. No other contributing factors are listed.
17
SUV lane change ends in injury▸Aug 17 - Eastbound Jeep on Grand Central Parkway changes lanes and hits. Back end crushed. Driver, 57, hurt. Night on the parkway. Metal, speed, and pain in Queens.
An eastbound 2010 Jeep SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway in Queens and struck another vehicle, with impact and damage to the Jeep’s center back end. The 57-year-old male driver was injured with neck and crush injuries. According to the police report, the Jeep was “Changing Lanes” before the crash and the point of impact was the “Center Back End.” The data lists no pedestrian or cyclist victims, but a driver was hurt. The report does not list specific contributing factors like Failure to Yield or Unsafe Lane Change, yet the maneuver and rear impact show the danger in this move. No other contributing factors are noted.
17
Unlicensed Driver, Alcohol in Two-SUV Crash▸Aug 17 - Two SUVs collided northbound on Cross Island Parkway. The driver of one SUV hit the other's left front. A 71-year-old front passenger and a 72-year-old driver were injured. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement and an unlicensed driver.
The driver of one SUV hit the left front of another while both were traveling north on Cross Island Parkway. A 72-year-old man driving one SUV and a 71-year-old front-seat passenger were injured; reported injuries include back and neck complaints. According to the police report, "Alcohol Involvement" was a contributing factor. The report also lists an "Unlicensed" driver for one vehicle. Police recorded those driver failures. Damage is noted to a right rear bumper and a left front quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed in the report.
14
SUV strikes boy on Springfield Boulevard▸Aug 14 - An SUV going south on Springfield Blvd hit a 13-year-old crossing near 111 Ave. The right front took the blow. The boy suffered a head injury. Sirens cut the night. Queens pavement bears the mark.
A southbound SUV on Springfield Boulevard near 111 Avenue struck a 13-year-old pedestrian. The boy sustained a head injury and was listed as injured. The SUV showed damage on the right-front quarter. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” No driver charges were recorded in the data. The record does not cite common driver failures like Failure to Yield or Driver Inattention/Distraction, and gives no signal information. The system still put a teen in the path of a heavy SUV at speed on a boulevard built for cars.
13
Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
7
SUV Left Turn Rear-Ended By Sedan▸Aug 7 - The driver of a BMW SUV was making a left turn on Jamaica Ave when the driver of a Toyota sedan struck the SUV’s left rear bumper. Two drivers were injured. A 59-year-old man had neck pain; a 28-year-old woman had an arm bruise. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
According to the police report, the driver of a BMW SUV was making a left turn at Jamaica Ave and Vanderveer St when the driver of a Toyota sedan, traveling straight, struck the SUV’s left rear bumper. Two drivers were injured: a 59-year-old man complained of neck pain and whiplash; a 28-year-old woman suffered an elbow/arm contusion. Both drivers reported shock. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No specific driver errors are recorded in the data. The report notes left rear bumper damage to the SUV and center front-end damage to the sedan.
Aug 20 - Eastbound on the Grand Central. Cars slowed. A sedan plowed into a stopping Tesla, then an SUV took a hit. One driver was injured, partly ejected. Children rode in back seats. Following too closely and inexperience ruled the morning.
According to the police report, three eastbound vehicles on the Grand Central Parkway were involved when traffic slowed and a rear-end chain reaction followed. A Tesla slowing or stopping was struck from behind by a sedan; an SUV in the mix also sustained back-end damage. One male driver, 36, was injured and partially ejected. Other occupants, including a 7-year-old passenger, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report cites Following Too Closely, Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle, and Driver Inexperience as contributing factors. Multiple drivers are also noted individually for Driver Inexperience and Following Too Closely. No other contributing factors are listed.
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SUV lane change ends in injury▸Aug 17 - Eastbound Jeep on Grand Central Parkway changes lanes and hits. Back end crushed. Driver, 57, hurt. Night on the parkway. Metal, speed, and pain in Queens.
An eastbound 2010 Jeep SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway in Queens and struck another vehicle, with impact and damage to the Jeep’s center back end. The 57-year-old male driver was injured with neck and crush injuries. According to the police report, the Jeep was “Changing Lanes” before the crash and the point of impact was the “Center Back End.” The data lists no pedestrian or cyclist victims, but a driver was hurt. The report does not list specific contributing factors like Failure to Yield or Unsafe Lane Change, yet the maneuver and rear impact show the danger in this move. No other contributing factors are noted.
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Unlicensed Driver, Alcohol in Two-SUV Crash▸Aug 17 - Two SUVs collided northbound on Cross Island Parkway. The driver of one SUV hit the other's left front. A 71-year-old front passenger and a 72-year-old driver were injured. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement and an unlicensed driver.
The driver of one SUV hit the left front of another while both were traveling north on Cross Island Parkway. A 72-year-old man driving one SUV and a 71-year-old front-seat passenger were injured; reported injuries include back and neck complaints. According to the police report, "Alcohol Involvement" was a contributing factor. The report also lists an "Unlicensed" driver for one vehicle. Police recorded those driver failures. Damage is noted to a right rear bumper and a left front quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed in the report.
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SUV strikes boy on Springfield Boulevard▸Aug 14 - An SUV going south on Springfield Blvd hit a 13-year-old crossing near 111 Ave. The right front took the blow. The boy suffered a head injury. Sirens cut the night. Queens pavement bears the mark.
A southbound SUV on Springfield Boulevard near 111 Avenue struck a 13-year-old pedestrian. The boy sustained a head injury and was listed as injured. The SUV showed damage on the right-front quarter. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” No driver charges were recorded in the data. The record does not cite common driver failures like Failure to Yield or Driver Inattention/Distraction, and gives no signal information. The system still put a teen in the path of a heavy SUV at speed on a boulevard built for cars.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
7
SUV Left Turn Rear-Ended By Sedan▸Aug 7 - The driver of a BMW SUV was making a left turn on Jamaica Ave when the driver of a Toyota sedan struck the SUV’s left rear bumper. Two drivers were injured. A 59-year-old man had neck pain; a 28-year-old woman had an arm bruise. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
According to the police report, the driver of a BMW SUV was making a left turn at Jamaica Ave and Vanderveer St when the driver of a Toyota sedan, traveling straight, struck the SUV’s left rear bumper. Two drivers were injured: a 59-year-old man complained of neck pain and whiplash; a 28-year-old woman suffered an elbow/arm contusion. Both drivers reported shock. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No specific driver errors are recorded in the data. The report notes left rear bumper damage to the SUV and center front-end damage to the sedan.
Aug 17 - Eastbound Jeep on Grand Central Parkway changes lanes and hits. Back end crushed. Driver, 57, hurt. Night on the parkway. Metal, speed, and pain in Queens.
An eastbound 2010 Jeep SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway in Queens and struck another vehicle, with impact and damage to the Jeep’s center back end. The 57-year-old male driver was injured with neck and crush injuries. According to the police report, the Jeep was “Changing Lanes” before the crash and the point of impact was the “Center Back End.” The data lists no pedestrian or cyclist victims, but a driver was hurt. The report does not list specific contributing factors like Failure to Yield or Unsafe Lane Change, yet the maneuver and rear impact show the danger in this move. No other contributing factors are noted.
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Unlicensed Driver, Alcohol in Two-SUV Crash▸Aug 17 - Two SUVs collided northbound on Cross Island Parkway. The driver of one SUV hit the other's left front. A 71-year-old front passenger and a 72-year-old driver were injured. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement and an unlicensed driver.
The driver of one SUV hit the left front of another while both were traveling north on Cross Island Parkway. A 72-year-old man driving one SUV and a 71-year-old front-seat passenger were injured; reported injuries include back and neck complaints. According to the police report, "Alcohol Involvement" was a contributing factor. The report also lists an "Unlicensed" driver for one vehicle. Police recorded those driver failures. Damage is noted to a right rear bumper and a left front quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed in the report.
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SUV strikes boy on Springfield Boulevard▸Aug 14 - An SUV going south on Springfield Blvd hit a 13-year-old crossing near 111 Ave. The right front took the blow. The boy suffered a head injury. Sirens cut the night. Queens pavement bears the mark.
A southbound SUV on Springfield Boulevard near 111 Avenue struck a 13-year-old pedestrian. The boy sustained a head injury and was listed as injured. The SUV showed damage on the right-front quarter. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” No driver charges were recorded in the data. The record does not cite common driver failures like Failure to Yield or Driver Inattention/Distraction, and gives no signal information. The system still put a teen in the path of a heavy SUV at speed on a boulevard built for cars.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
7
SUV Left Turn Rear-Ended By Sedan▸Aug 7 - The driver of a BMW SUV was making a left turn on Jamaica Ave when the driver of a Toyota sedan struck the SUV’s left rear bumper. Two drivers were injured. A 59-year-old man had neck pain; a 28-year-old woman had an arm bruise. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
According to the police report, the driver of a BMW SUV was making a left turn at Jamaica Ave and Vanderveer St when the driver of a Toyota sedan, traveling straight, struck the SUV’s left rear bumper. Two drivers were injured: a 59-year-old man complained of neck pain and whiplash; a 28-year-old woman suffered an elbow/arm contusion. Both drivers reported shock. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No specific driver errors are recorded in the data. The report notes left rear bumper damage to the SUV and center front-end damage to the sedan.
Aug 17 - Two SUVs collided northbound on Cross Island Parkway. The driver of one SUV hit the other's left front. A 71-year-old front passenger and a 72-year-old driver were injured. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement and an unlicensed driver.
The driver of one SUV hit the left front of another while both were traveling north on Cross Island Parkway. A 72-year-old man driving one SUV and a 71-year-old front-seat passenger were injured; reported injuries include back and neck complaints. According to the police report, "Alcohol Involvement" was a contributing factor. The report also lists an "Unlicensed" driver for one vehicle. Police recorded those driver failures. Damage is noted to a right rear bumper and a left front quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed in the report.
14
SUV strikes boy on Springfield Boulevard▸Aug 14 - An SUV going south on Springfield Blvd hit a 13-year-old crossing near 111 Ave. The right front took the blow. The boy suffered a head injury. Sirens cut the night. Queens pavement bears the mark.
A southbound SUV on Springfield Boulevard near 111 Avenue struck a 13-year-old pedestrian. The boy sustained a head injury and was listed as injured. The SUV showed damage on the right-front quarter. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” No driver charges were recorded in the data. The record does not cite common driver failures like Failure to Yield or Driver Inattention/Distraction, and gives no signal information. The system still put a teen in the path of a heavy SUV at speed on a boulevard built for cars.
13
Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
7
SUV Left Turn Rear-Ended By Sedan▸Aug 7 - The driver of a BMW SUV was making a left turn on Jamaica Ave when the driver of a Toyota sedan struck the SUV’s left rear bumper. Two drivers were injured. A 59-year-old man had neck pain; a 28-year-old woman had an arm bruise. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
According to the police report, the driver of a BMW SUV was making a left turn at Jamaica Ave and Vanderveer St when the driver of a Toyota sedan, traveling straight, struck the SUV’s left rear bumper. Two drivers were injured: a 59-year-old man complained of neck pain and whiplash; a 28-year-old woman suffered an elbow/arm contusion. Both drivers reported shock. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No specific driver errors are recorded in the data. The report notes left rear bumper damage to the SUV and center front-end damage to the sedan.
Aug 14 - An SUV going south on Springfield Blvd hit a 13-year-old crossing near 111 Ave. The right front took the blow. The boy suffered a head injury. Sirens cut the night. Queens pavement bears the mark.
A southbound SUV on Springfield Boulevard near 111 Avenue struck a 13-year-old pedestrian. The boy sustained a head injury and was listed as injured. The SUV showed damage on the right-front quarter. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” No driver charges were recorded in the data. The record does not cite common driver failures like Failure to Yield or Driver Inattention/Distraction, and gives no signal information. The system still put a teen in the path of a heavy SUV at speed on a boulevard built for cars.
13
Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
7
SUV Left Turn Rear-Ended By Sedan▸Aug 7 - The driver of a BMW SUV was making a left turn on Jamaica Ave when the driver of a Toyota sedan struck the SUV’s left rear bumper. Two drivers were injured. A 59-year-old man had neck pain; a 28-year-old woman had an arm bruise. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
According to the police report, the driver of a BMW SUV was making a left turn at Jamaica Ave and Vanderveer St when the driver of a Toyota sedan, traveling straight, struck the SUV’s left rear bumper. Two drivers were injured: a 59-year-old man complained of neck pain and whiplash; a 28-year-old woman suffered an elbow/arm contusion. Both drivers reported shock. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No specific driver errors are recorded in the data. The report notes left rear bumper damage to the SUV and center front-end damage to the sedan.
Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
- Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
7
SUV Left Turn Rear-Ended By Sedan▸Aug 7 - The driver of a BMW SUV was making a left turn on Jamaica Ave when the driver of a Toyota sedan struck the SUV’s left rear bumper. Two drivers were injured. A 59-year-old man had neck pain; a 28-year-old woman had an arm bruise. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
According to the police report, the driver of a BMW SUV was making a left turn at Jamaica Ave and Vanderveer St when the driver of a Toyota sedan, traveling straight, struck the SUV’s left rear bumper. Two drivers were injured: a 59-year-old man complained of neck pain and whiplash; a 28-year-old woman suffered an elbow/arm contusion. Both drivers reported shock. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No specific driver errors are recorded in the data. The report notes left rear bumper damage to the SUV and center front-end damage to the sedan.
Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
- Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two, New York Post, Published 2025-08-12
11
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
7
SUV Left Turn Rear-Ended By Sedan▸Aug 7 - The driver of a BMW SUV was making a left turn on Jamaica Ave when the driver of a Toyota sedan struck the SUV’s left rear bumper. Two drivers were injured. A 59-year-old man had neck pain; a 28-year-old woman had an arm bruise. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
According to the police report, the driver of a BMW SUV was making a left turn at Jamaica Ave and Vanderveer St when the driver of a Toyota sedan, traveling straight, struck the SUV’s left rear bumper. Two drivers were injured: a 59-year-old man complained of neck pain and whiplash; a 28-year-old woman suffered an elbow/arm contusion. Both drivers reported shock. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No specific driver errors are recorded in the data. The report notes left rear bumper damage to the SUV and center front-end damage to the sedan.
Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
- Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-11
7
SUV Left Turn Rear-Ended By Sedan▸Aug 7 - The driver of a BMW SUV was making a left turn on Jamaica Ave when the driver of a Toyota sedan struck the SUV’s left rear bumper. Two drivers were injured. A 59-year-old man had neck pain; a 28-year-old woman had an arm bruise. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
According to the police report, the driver of a BMW SUV was making a left turn at Jamaica Ave and Vanderveer St when the driver of a Toyota sedan, traveling straight, struck the SUV’s left rear bumper. Two drivers were injured: a 59-year-old man complained of neck pain and whiplash; a 28-year-old woman suffered an elbow/arm contusion. Both drivers reported shock. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No specific driver errors are recorded in the data. The report notes left rear bumper damage to the SUV and center front-end damage to the sedan.
Aug 7 - The driver of a BMW SUV was making a left turn on Jamaica Ave when the driver of a Toyota sedan struck the SUV’s left rear bumper. Two drivers were injured. A 59-year-old man had neck pain; a 28-year-old woman had an arm bruise. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
According to the police report, the driver of a BMW SUV was making a left turn at Jamaica Ave and Vanderveer St when the driver of a Toyota sedan, traveling straight, struck the SUV’s left rear bumper. Two drivers were injured: a 59-year-old man complained of neck pain and whiplash; a 28-year-old woman suffered an elbow/arm contusion. Both drivers reported shock. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No specific driver errors are recorded in the data. The report notes left rear bumper damage to the SUV and center front-end damage to the sedan.