Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 106?
Another Day, Another Body: Demand Action on Precinct 106’s Killing Streets
Precinct 106: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 17, 2025
The Numbers Don’t Lie
Fourteen dead. Forty seriously hurt. That’s the toll in Precinct 106 since 2022. The bodies are not numbers. They are neighbors, children, elders. In the last twelve months alone, seven people died and 16 suffered injuries so grave they may never walk the same. Crashes are not rare here. They are routine.
The Latest Crashes: No End in Sight
On July 5th, a BMW lost control on the Belt Parkway. The car hit the median, went airborne, and slammed into two other vehicles. Two people died. Three more were thrown from the car and left broken on the asphalt. The NYPD said, “Thompson later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead, police said.” amny. The investigation is ongoing. The road is unchanged.
Just weeks before, a 25-year-old moped rider was killed at 121st Street and 149th Avenue. He was ejected and crushed. No one has been charged. The street is the same.
Who Bears the Risk?
Most victims are not behind the wheel. Pedestrians and cyclists take the brunt. Cars and SUVs caused the most harm: three deaths, over 350 injuries. Trucks and buses killed one, hurt 20 more. Motorcycles and mopeds killed one, left others bleeding. Even bikes are not blameless, but their toll is a drop in the flood.
What Has Been Done? What Hasn’t?
Local leaders talk safety. The carnage continues. The city has new powers to lower speed limits. Cameras catch speeders day and night. But the streets in Precinct 106 are still killing fields. Police have the tools: they can ticket speeders, crack down on reckless drivers, target crash hotspots. They just need to act.
A survivor said, “I have a baby with me. That would be scary. I’ll be more cautious of my surroundings.” CBS New York. But caution is not enough. The danger is built into the street.
Call to Action: Demand More Than Words
This is not fate. It is policy. Call your council member. Call the precinct. Demand enforcement. Demand safer streets. Every day of delay is another family shattered.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ Where does Precinct 106 sit politically?
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▸ What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Precinct 106?
▸ What can police do to protect vulnerable road users here?
▸ Are crashes preventable or just 'accidents'?
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Bus Jumps Curb, Eight Injured In Flushing, ABC7, Published 2025-07-11
- Chain-Reaction Crash Kills Two On Belt Parkway, amny, Published 2025-07-10
- MTA Bus Slams Curb, Injures Seven, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-11
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825307 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-17
- 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
Other Representatives
District 23
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District 10
142-01 Rockaway Blvd., South Ozone Park, NY 11436
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▸ Other Geographies
Precinct 106 Police Precinct 106 sits in Queens, District 32, AD 23, SD 10.
It contains Queens CB10, South Ozone Park, Ozone Park, Howard Beach-Lindenwood, Spring Creek Park.
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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 106
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 28-year-old woman suffered back injuries and whiplash after a sedan made a left turn and struck her at an intersection. Glare impaired the driver's vision, leading to a collision despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Rockaway Blvd in Queens was making a left turn at 7:56 AM when it struck a 28-year-old female pedestrian crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained back injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies glare as a contributing factor impairing the driver's ability to see the pedestrian. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, indicating the pedestrian was hit directly by the front of the sedan. The driver was licensed and operating a 2006 Honda sedan with one occupant. The collision underscores the danger posed by environmental conditions like glare affecting driver perception and decision-making during turning maneuvers.
Taxi Slams Into SUV on Cross Bay Blvd▸Taxi crashed into SUV’s rear in Queens. Taxi driver hurt, neck injury. Police cite driver inattention and tailgating. Both vehicles damaged. No injuries to SUV driver.
According to the police report, a taxi rear-ended an SUV on Cross Bay Blvd in Queens at 16:20. The taxi driver, a 58-year-old man, suffered a neck injury but was conscious and restrained. The SUV driver was not reported injured. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The taxi struck the SUV’s center back end, damaging both vehicles. No actions by the SUV driver contributed to the crash. The report highlights driver error behind the wheel of the taxi.
Queens Driver Fails to Yield, Injures Teen Pedestrian▸A 16-year-old girl crossing with the signal suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a Queens driver failed to yield right-of-way. The impact struck the pedestrian at an intersection on 109 Ave, leaving her bruised but conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:20 on 109 Ave in Queens. A 16-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection when she was struck by a vehicle traveling east. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor on the driver's part. No damage was noted on the vehicle, and the pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions beyond the driver’s failure to yield.
Sedan Overturns After Driver Reacts to Traffic▸A sedan flipped on 165 Ave after the driver reacted to another vehicle. The driver, alone, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Metal twisted. One man hurt. The street stayed quiet after the crash.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old man drove a 2011 Nissan sedan south on 165 Avenue near Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens. At 6:17 AM, the sedan overturned after the driver reacted to an uninvolved vehicle. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the contributing factor. The car struck with its center front end and rolled. The driver, who wore a lap belt and harness, was not ejected. He suffered neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. No other people were involved. The crash shows how driver error in response to traffic can lead to loss of control and serious injury.
SUV Left Turn Hits Pedestrian at Crosswalk▸A 23-year-old man crossing a marked crosswalk in Queens was struck by an SUV making a left turn. The impact injured his lower leg and foot. Police cite driver inexperience and failure to yield as key factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6 p.m. in Queens on 120 Street near Linden Boulevard. A 2018 Mazda SUV was making a left turn when it struck a 23-year-old male pedestrian crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front quarter panel, causing injuries to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian remained conscious but suffered internal complaints. The report explicitly identifies driver errors including 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. There is no mention of pedestrian fault or contributing behaviors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
SUV Strikes Parked Vehicle in Queens Collision▸A northbound SUV collided with a parked vehicle’s right rear quarter panel on 135 St in Queens. The sedan driver suffered a head contusion and bruising. The crash involved multiple vehicles and caused significant damage to the parked SUV’s side doors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:30 a.m. on 135 St near 109 Ave in Queens. A 39-year-old female sedan driver, licensed in New York, was injured with a head contusion and bruising. The report identifies the contributing factor as 'Other Vehicular,' indicating driver error related to vehicle movement. The northbound Honda SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, struck the right side doors of a parked Tesla SUV, which was stationary before impact. The Tesla SUV was hit on its right rear quarter panel by the sedan traveling westbound. The sedan driver was conscious and restrained with a lap belt. The collision caused damage to the parked SUV and injured the sedan driver, highlighting risks from vehicle interactions and driver errors in multi-vehicle crashes.
SUV Runs Light, Passenger Ejected and Bleeding▸A Toyota SUV flipped on 135th Avenue. A 23-year-old woman, thrown from the back seat, lay unconscious and bleeding. A BMW struck head-on. A parked Dodge crumpled. Someone ran the light. Metal twisted. Lives upended in Queens before dawn.
According to the police report, a violent collision unfolded on 135th Avenue near Lefferts Boulevard in Queens at 2:55 a.m. A Toyota SUV, traveling north, overturned after a driver disregarded traffic control. The report states, 'A Toyota SUV flipped. A 23-year-old woman, unbelted in back, was thrown out. She lay bleeding, unconscious.' The SUV collided head-on with a BMW sedan, while a parked Dodge truck was struck and crumpled. The police report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, pointing to a driver running a red light. The 23-year-old woman, a rear passenger in the SUV, suffered severe injuries after being ejected from the vehicle. No actions by the victim are listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the deadly consequences when drivers ignore traffic signals.
Sedan Rear-Ends Parked Vehicle in Queens▸A sedan traveling south struck a parked vehicle's left rear quarter panel on 131st Street in Queens. The driver suffered neck injuries and shock, wearing a lap belt. Slippery pavement contributed to the collision, according to the police report.
According to the police report, at 2:53 AM in Queens, a sedan traveling southbound collided with the left rear quarter panel of a parked vehicle on 131st Street. The driver, a 27-year-old woman, was injured with neck contusions and experienced shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor to the crash. The collision involved two sedans and a parked SUV, with damage focused on the left rear quarter panels and right front bumper. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited, but road conditions played a role in the impact. The victim was the driver of the moving sedan and was injured in the crash.
Queens SUV and Sedan Collide on 107 Ave▸A sedan turning right collided head-on with an eastbound SUV on 107 Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver, 68, suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and improper turning as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:50 on 107 Avenue in Queens involving a 2023 Kia sedan and a 2019 Toyota SUV. The sedan was making a right turn while the SUV was traveling straight east. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The sedan driver, a 68-year-old male, was injured with back trauma and experienced shock but was not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. Both drivers were licensed in New York and operating their vehicles at the time. The police report does not indicate any victim fault or pedestrian involvement, focusing on driver errors that led to the collision.
Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash▸A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.
According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-22
Sedan Strikes Driver on Belt Parkway Left Side▸A sedan traveling east on Belt Parkway collided with its driver on the left side. The 45-year-old male driver suffered head injuries but remained conscious. Police cite improper lane usage as the contributing factor in this single-vehicle crash.
According to the police report, a 45-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on Belt Parkway at 1:55 AM. The vehicle, a 2017 Honda sedan traveling east, sustained damage to the left side doors, which was also the point of impact. The driver, who was the sole occupant and wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered head injuries and remained conscious after the collision. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the crash.
SUV Rear-Ends Tow Truck on Queens Avenue▸A 39-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered a head contusion after rear-ending a tow truck on S Conduit Ave in Queens. Both vehicles were traveling east when the SUV struck the truck’s left front bumper. The driver remained conscious but injured.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:50 PM on S Conduit Ave in Queens. A 39-year-old female driver of a 2020 SUV was injured, sustaining a head contusion and a bruise. The SUV collided with the rear of a 2024 tow truck traveling in the same direction. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the SUV impacted the center front end of the tow truck, damaging the SUV’s center back end and the truck’s left front bumper. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both vehicles, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. The SUV driver was not ejected and remained conscious. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were noted as contributing factors.
SUV Crashes Into Parked Cars in Queens▸A 51-year-old male driver suffered severe injuries after his SUV collided with two parked vehicles on 121st Street in Queens. Steering failure and defective brakes caused the crash, striking the right front bumper and damaging both parked cars.
According to the police report, at 21:50 in Queens, a 51-year-old male driver operating a 2021 Chevrolet SUV traveling south on 121st Street experienced a steering failure and defective brakes. These mechanical failures led to the SUV colliding with two parked vehicles, a sedan and another SUV, impacting the right front bumper of the moving vehicle and damaging the left rear quarter panel and center back end of the parked cars. The driver was injured with internal complaints affecting his entire body but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly cites 'Steering Failure' and 'Brakes Defective' as contributing factors, highlighting vehicle control loss as the cause. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behavior contributed to the crash.
Unsafe Speed on Belt Parkway Injures Teen▸Three sedans crashed on Belt Parkway at night. Unsafe speed sent metal slamming into metal. A 17-year-old girl in the back seat took the worst of it. Neck pain. Whiplash. The road showed no mercy.
According to the police report, three sedans collided on Belt Parkway at 9:28 PM. One driver was changing lanes. Another was struck on the left side doors. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor. A 17-year-old female passenger in the left rear seat suffered neck injuries and whiplash. She wore a lap belt. The crash left her hurt. Driver errors—unsafe speed and lane changes—caused the violent impact that injured the teen.
Van Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Rockaway Blvd▸A 49-year-old man suffered whole-body injuries and shock after a van hit him at a marked crosswalk on Rockaway Boulevard. The impact came from the van’s left front bumper as it traveled southbound. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal.
According to the police report, a van traveling south on Rockaway Boulevard struck a 49-year-old male pedestrian at a marked crosswalk. The point of impact was the van’s left front bumper, causing injuries to the pedestrian’s entire body and leaving him in shock with minor bleeding. The pedestrian was crossing the street without a crossing signal. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The collision highlights the dangers pedestrians face even at marked crosswalks when vehicle movements intersect with pedestrian paths.
2Taxi and Sedan Ignore Signs, Kill Woman, Injure Baby▸Metal shrieked on Lefferts Boulevard. A taxi and sedan collided, crushing a woman and breaking a baby’s legs. Both were off the roadway. The drivers missed the signs. One woman dead. One child maimed. The city’s danger, laid bare.
A deadly crash unfolded on Lefferts Boulevard near 115th Avenue in Queens when a taxi and a sedan collided, according to the police report. The impact killed a 51-year-old woman and left a baby boy with broken legs. Both victims were pedestrians and, as the report states, 'not in the roadway' at the time of the crash. The police report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for both drivers. The narrative underscores that 'the drivers missed the signs,' highlighting systemic failures in driver compliance with traffic controls. The collision’s violence—'metal screamed'—left one woman dead from crush injuries and a child with severe leg trauma. The report does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on driver error and the lethal consequences for those outside the vehicles.
Alcohol-Fueled Sedan Crash Breaks Driver’s Leg▸Two sedans smashed on Liberty Avenue. A 24-year-old driver’s leg shattered. Police cite alcohol and vehicle errors. Metal twisted. One man hurt. Streets stayed silent. No one walked away clean.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Liberty Avenue in Queens at 3:45 AM. The 24-year-old male driver suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. Police list 'Alcohol Involvement' and multiple 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes, pointing to driver errors. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any victim behavior as a factor. The crash left one driver with serious leg injuries, underscoring the danger of driver actions behind the wheel.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 51-year-old woman suffered a concussion and arm injuries when a sedan made a left turn and struck her at an intersection. The driver’s improper lane usage caused the collision despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 131 Street near Liberty Avenue in Queens struck a 51-year-old female pedestrian at 7:24 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The driver was making a left turn and impacted the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error in lane management during the turn. The pedestrian sustained a concussion and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian’s actions.
Bus Turns Left, Crushes Pedestrian in Queens▸A city bus swung left on Lefferts. Steel met flesh. A woman, sixty-four, crossing with the light, was struck and crushed. She stayed conscious as the signal blinked. The street swallowed her pain. The driver failed to yield.
At the corner of Lefferts Boulevard and 133rd Avenue in Queens, a bus making a left turn struck a 64-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, 'A bus turned left. A 64-year-old woman walked with the light. The bumper struck her full. Her body crushed. She stayed awake.' The crash occurred at 18:28. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The woman suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The impact point was the bus’s left front bumper. The pedestrian’s actions—crossing with the signal—are noted in the report, but the driver’s failure to yield is the primary factor cited by police. No contributing behaviors are attributed to the victim.
2SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 109 Avenue▸A southbound SUV struck the rear of a slowing sedan on 109 Avenue. Both drivers suffered injuries including back and leg trauma. Police cited following too closely and reaction to uninvolved vehicle as key factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 109 Avenue involving a 2022 Honda SUV and a 2017 Hyundai sedan, both traveling south. The SUV driver, a 22-year-old male with a permit license, was following too closely and struck the sedan's center back end as it was slowing or stopping. The sedan driver, a 26-year-old female licensed driver, was also slowing or stopping but had to react to an uninvolved vehicle, contributing to the collision. Both drivers were injured: the SUV driver suffered back injuries and whiplash, while the sedan driver sustained contusions to the knee and lower leg. Neither occupant was ejected, and both remained conscious. The report highlights driver errors including following too closely and reaction to uninvolved vehicle as the primary causes, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
A 28-year-old woman suffered back injuries and whiplash after a sedan made a left turn and struck her at an intersection. Glare impaired the driver's vision, leading to a collision despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Rockaway Blvd in Queens was making a left turn at 7:56 AM when it struck a 28-year-old female pedestrian crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained back injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies glare as a contributing factor impairing the driver's ability to see the pedestrian. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, indicating the pedestrian was hit directly by the front of the sedan. The driver was licensed and operating a 2006 Honda sedan with one occupant. The collision underscores the danger posed by environmental conditions like glare affecting driver perception and decision-making during turning maneuvers.
Taxi Slams Into SUV on Cross Bay Blvd▸Taxi crashed into SUV’s rear in Queens. Taxi driver hurt, neck injury. Police cite driver inattention and tailgating. Both vehicles damaged. No injuries to SUV driver.
According to the police report, a taxi rear-ended an SUV on Cross Bay Blvd in Queens at 16:20. The taxi driver, a 58-year-old man, suffered a neck injury but was conscious and restrained. The SUV driver was not reported injured. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The taxi struck the SUV’s center back end, damaging both vehicles. No actions by the SUV driver contributed to the crash. The report highlights driver error behind the wheel of the taxi.
Queens Driver Fails to Yield, Injures Teen Pedestrian▸A 16-year-old girl crossing with the signal suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a Queens driver failed to yield right-of-way. The impact struck the pedestrian at an intersection on 109 Ave, leaving her bruised but conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:20 on 109 Ave in Queens. A 16-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection when she was struck by a vehicle traveling east. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor on the driver's part. No damage was noted on the vehicle, and the pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions beyond the driver’s failure to yield.
Sedan Overturns After Driver Reacts to Traffic▸A sedan flipped on 165 Ave after the driver reacted to another vehicle. The driver, alone, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Metal twisted. One man hurt. The street stayed quiet after the crash.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old man drove a 2011 Nissan sedan south on 165 Avenue near Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens. At 6:17 AM, the sedan overturned after the driver reacted to an uninvolved vehicle. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the contributing factor. The car struck with its center front end and rolled. The driver, who wore a lap belt and harness, was not ejected. He suffered neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. No other people were involved. The crash shows how driver error in response to traffic can lead to loss of control and serious injury.
SUV Left Turn Hits Pedestrian at Crosswalk▸A 23-year-old man crossing a marked crosswalk in Queens was struck by an SUV making a left turn. The impact injured his lower leg and foot. Police cite driver inexperience and failure to yield as key factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6 p.m. in Queens on 120 Street near Linden Boulevard. A 2018 Mazda SUV was making a left turn when it struck a 23-year-old male pedestrian crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front quarter panel, causing injuries to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian remained conscious but suffered internal complaints. The report explicitly identifies driver errors including 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. There is no mention of pedestrian fault or contributing behaviors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
SUV Strikes Parked Vehicle in Queens Collision▸A northbound SUV collided with a parked vehicle’s right rear quarter panel on 135 St in Queens. The sedan driver suffered a head contusion and bruising. The crash involved multiple vehicles and caused significant damage to the parked SUV’s side doors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:30 a.m. on 135 St near 109 Ave in Queens. A 39-year-old female sedan driver, licensed in New York, was injured with a head contusion and bruising. The report identifies the contributing factor as 'Other Vehicular,' indicating driver error related to vehicle movement. The northbound Honda SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, struck the right side doors of a parked Tesla SUV, which was stationary before impact. The Tesla SUV was hit on its right rear quarter panel by the sedan traveling westbound. The sedan driver was conscious and restrained with a lap belt. The collision caused damage to the parked SUV and injured the sedan driver, highlighting risks from vehicle interactions and driver errors in multi-vehicle crashes.
SUV Runs Light, Passenger Ejected and Bleeding▸A Toyota SUV flipped on 135th Avenue. A 23-year-old woman, thrown from the back seat, lay unconscious and bleeding. A BMW struck head-on. A parked Dodge crumpled. Someone ran the light. Metal twisted. Lives upended in Queens before dawn.
According to the police report, a violent collision unfolded on 135th Avenue near Lefferts Boulevard in Queens at 2:55 a.m. A Toyota SUV, traveling north, overturned after a driver disregarded traffic control. The report states, 'A Toyota SUV flipped. A 23-year-old woman, unbelted in back, was thrown out. She lay bleeding, unconscious.' The SUV collided head-on with a BMW sedan, while a parked Dodge truck was struck and crumpled. The police report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, pointing to a driver running a red light. The 23-year-old woman, a rear passenger in the SUV, suffered severe injuries after being ejected from the vehicle. No actions by the victim are listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the deadly consequences when drivers ignore traffic signals.
Sedan Rear-Ends Parked Vehicle in Queens▸A sedan traveling south struck a parked vehicle's left rear quarter panel on 131st Street in Queens. The driver suffered neck injuries and shock, wearing a lap belt. Slippery pavement contributed to the collision, according to the police report.
According to the police report, at 2:53 AM in Queens, a sedan traveling southbound collided with the left rear quarter panel of a parked vehicle on 131st Street. The driver, a 27-year-old woman, was injured with neck contusions and experienced shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor to the crash. The collision involved two sedans and a parked SUV, with damage focused on the left rear quarter panels and right front bumper. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited, but road conditions played a role in the impact. The victim was the driver of the moving sedan and was injured in the crash.
Queens SUV and Sedan Collide on 107 Ave▸A sedan turning right collided head-on with an eastbound SUV on 107 Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver, 68, suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and improper turning as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:50 on 107 Avenue in Queens involving a 2023 Kia sedan and a 2019 Toyota SUV. The sedan was making a right turn while the SUV was traveling straight east. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The sedan driver, a 68-year-old male, was injured with back trauma and experienced shock but was not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. Both drivers were licensed in New York and operating their vehicles at the time. The police report does not indicate any victim fault or pedestrian involvement, focusing on driver errors that led to the collision.
Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash▸A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.
According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-22
Sedan Strikes Driver on Belt Parkway Left Side▸A sedan traveling east on Belt Parkway collided with its driver on the left side. The 45-year-old male driver suffered head injuries but remained conscious. Police cite improper lane usage as the contributing factor in this single-vehicle crash.
According to the police report, a 45-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on Belt Parkway at 1:55 AM. The vehicle, a 2017 Honda sedan traveling east, sustained damage to the left side doors, which was also the point of impact. The driver, who was the sole occupant and wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered head injuries and remained conscious after the collision. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the crash.
SUV Rear-Ends Tow Truck on Queens Avenue▸A 39-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered a head contusion after rear-ending a tow truck on S Conduit Ave in Queens. Both vehicles were traveling east when the SUV struck the truck’s left front bumper. The driver remained conscious but injured.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:50 PM on S Conduit Ave in Queens. A 39-year-old female driver of a 2020 SUV was injured, sustaining a head contusion and a bruise. The SUV collided with the rear of a 2024 tow truck traveling in the same direction. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the SUV impacted the center front end of the tow truck, damaging the SUV’s center back end and the truck’s left front bumper. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both vehicles, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. The SUV driver was not ejected and remained conscious. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were noted as contributing factors.
SUV Crashes Into Parked Cars in Queens▸A 51-year-old male driver suffered severe injuries after his SUV collided with two parked vehicles on 121st Street in Queens. Steering failure and defective brakes caused the crash, striking the right front bumper and damaging both parked cars.
According to the police report, at 21:50 in Queens, a 51-year-old male driver operating a 2021 Chevrolet SUV traveling south on 121st Street experienced a steering failure and defective brakes. These mechanical failures led to the SUV colliding with two parked vehicles, a sedan and another SUV, impacting the right front bumper of the moving vehicle and damaging the left rear quarter panel and center back end of the parked cars. The driver was injured with internal complaints affecting his entire body but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly cites 'Steering Failure' and 'Brakes Defective' as contributing factors, highlighting vehicle control loss as the cause. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behavior contributed to the crash.
Unsafe Speed on Belt Parkway Injures Teen▸Three sedans crashed on Belt Parkway at night. Unsafe speed sent metal slamming into metal. A 17-year-old girl in the back seat took the worst of it. Neck pain. Whiplash. The road showed no mercy.
According to the police report, three sedans collided on Belt Parkway at 9:28 PM. One driver was changing lanes. Another was struck on the left side doors. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor. A 17-year-old female passenger in the left rear seat suffered neck injuries and whiplash. She wore a lap belt. The crash left her hurt. Driver errors—unsafe speed and lane changes—caused the violent impact that injured the teen.
Van Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Rockaway Blvd▸A 49-year-old man suffered whole-body injuries and shock after a van hit him at a marked crosswalk on Rockaway Boulevard. The impact came from the van’s left front bumper as it traveled southbound. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal.
According to the police report, a van traveling south on Rockaway Boulevard struck a 49-year-old male pedestrian at a marked crosswalk. The point of impact was the van’s left front bumper, causing injuries to the pedestrian’s entire body and leaving him in shock with minor bleeding. The pedestrian was crossing the street without a crossing signal. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The collision highlights the dangers pedestrians face even at marked crosswalks when vehicle movements intersect with pedestrian paths.
2Taxi and Sedan Ignore Signs, Kill Woman, Injure Baby▸Metal shrieked on Lefferts Boulevard. A taxi and sedan collided, crushing a woman and breaking a baby’s legs. Both were off the roadway. The drivers missed the signs. One woman dead. One child maimed. The city’s danger, laid bare.
A deadly crash unfolded on Lefferts Boulevard near 115th Avenue in Queens when a taxi and a sedan collided, according to the police report. The impact killed a 51-year-old woman and left a baby boy with broken legs. Both victims were pedestrians and, as the report states, 'not in the roadway' at the time of the crash. The police report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for both drivers. The narrative underscores that 'the drivers missed the signs,' highlighting systemic failures in driver compliance with traffic controls. The collision’s violence—'metal screamed'—left one woman dead from crush injuries and a child with severe leg trauma. The report does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on driver error and the lethal consequences for those outside the vehicles.
Alcohol-Fueled Sedan Crash Breaks Driver’s Leg▸Two sedans smashed on Liberty Avenue. A 24-year-old driver’s leg shattered. Police cite alcohol and vehicle errors. Metal twisted. One man hurt. Streets stayed silent. No one walked away clean.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Liberty Avenue in Queens at 3:45 AM. The 24-year-old male driver suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. Police list 'Alcohol Involvement' and multiple 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes, pointing to driver errors. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any victim behavior as a factor. The crash left one driver with serious leg injuries, underscoring the danger of driver actions behind the wheel.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 51-year-old woman suffered a concussion and arm injuries when a sedan made a left turn and struck her at an intersection. The driver’s improper lane usage caused the collision despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 131 Street near Liberty Avenue in Queens struck a 51-year-old female pedestrian at 7:24 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The driver was making a left turn and impacted the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error in lane management during the turn. The pedestrian sustained a concussion and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian’s actions.
Bus Turns Left, Crushes Pedestrian in Queens▸A city bus swung left on Lefferts. Steel met flesh. A woman, sixty-four, crossing with the light, was struck and crushed. She stayed conscious as the signal blinked. The street swallowed her pain. The driver failed to yield.
At the corner of Lefferts Boulevard and 133rd Avenue in Queens, a bus making a left turn struck a 64-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, 'A bus turned left. A 64-year-old woman walked with the light. The bumper struck her full. Her body crushed. She stayed awake.' The crash occurred at 18:28. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The woman suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The impact point was the bus’s left front bumper. The pedestrian’s actions—crossing with the signal—are noted in the report, but the driver’s failure to yield is the primary factor cited by police. No contributing behaviors are attributed to the victim.
2SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 109 Avenue▸A southbound SUV struck the rear of a slowing sedan on 109 Avenue. Both drivers suffered injuries including back and leg trauma. Police cited following too closely and reaction to uninvolved vehicle as key factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 109 Avenue involving a 2022 Honda SUV and a 2017 Hyundai sedan, both traveling south. The SUV driver, a 22-year-old male with a permit license, was following too closely and struck the sedan's center back end as it was slowing or stopping. The sedan driver, a 26-year-old female licensed driver, was also slowing or stopping but had to react to an uninvolved vehicle, contributing to the collision. Both drivers were injured: the SUV driver suffered back injuries and whiplash, while the sedan driver sustained contusions to the knee and lower leg. Neither occupant was ejected, and both remained conscious. The report highlights driver errors including following too closely and reaction to uninvolved vehicle as the primary causes, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
Taxi crashed into SUV’s rear in Queens. Taxi driver hurt, neck injury. Police cite driver inattention and tailgating. Both vehicles damaged. No injuries to SUV driver.
According to the police report, a taxi rear-ended an SUV on Cross Bay Blvd in Queens at 16:20. The taxi driver, a 58-year-old man, suffered a neck injury but was conscious and restrained. The SUV driver was not reported injured. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The taxi struck the SUV’s center back end, damaging both vehicles. No actions by the SUV driver contributed to the crash. The report highlights driver error behind the wheel of the taxi.
Queens Driver Fails to Yield, Injures Teen Pedestrian▸A 16-year-old girl crossing with the signal suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a Queens driver failed to yield right-of-way. The impact struck the pedestrian at an intersection on 109 Ave, leaving her bruised but conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:20 on 109 Ave in Queens. A 16-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection when she was struck by a vehicle traveling east. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor on the driver's part. No damage was noted on the vehicle, and the pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions beyond the driver’s failure to yield.
Sedan Overturns After Driver Reacts to Traffic▸A sedan flipped on 165 Ave after the driver reacted to another vehicle. The driver, alone, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Metal twisted. One man hurt. The street stayed quiet after the crash.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old man drove a 2011 Nissan sedan south on 165 Avenue near Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens. At 6:17 AM, the sedan overturned after the driver reacted to an uninvolved vehicle. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the contributing factor. The car struck with its center front end and rolled. The driver, who wore a lap belt and harness, was not ejected. He suffered neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. No other people were involved. The crash shows how driver error in response to traffic can lead to loss of control and serious injury.
SUV Left Turn Hits Pedestrian at Crosswalk▸A 23-year-old man crossing a marked crosswalk in Queens was struck by an SUV making a left turn. The impact injured his lower leg and foot. Police cite driver inexperience and failure to yield as key factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6 p.m. in Queens on 120 Street near Linden Boulevard. A 2018 Mazda SUV was making a left turn when it struck a 23-year-old male pedestrian crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front quarter panel, causing injuries to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian remained conscious but suffered internal complaints. The report explicitly identifies driver errors including 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. There is no mention of pedestrian fault or contributing behaviors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
SUV Strikes Parked Vehicle in Queens Collision▸A northbound SUV collided with a parked vehicle’s right rear quarter panel on 135 St in Queens. The sedan driver suffered a head contusion and bruising. The crash involved multiple vehicles and caused significant damage to the parked SUV’s side doors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:30 a.m. on 135 St near 109 Ave in Queens. A 39-year-old female sedan driver, licensed in New York, was injured with a head contusion and bruising. The report identifies the contributing factor as 'Other Vehicular,' indicating driver error related to vehicle movement. The northbound Honda SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, struck the right side doors of a parked Tesla SUV, which was stationary before impact. The Tesla SUV was hit on its right rear quarter panel by the sedan traveling westbound. The sedan driver was conscious and restrained with a lap belt. The collision caused damage to the parked SUV and injured the sedan driver, highlighting risks from vehicle interactions and driver errors in multi-vehicle crashes.
SUV Runs Light, Passenger Ejected and Bleeding▸A Toyota SUV flipped on 135th Avenue. A 23-year-old woman, thrown from the back seat, lay unconscious and bleeding. A BMW struck head-on. A parked Dodge crumpled. Someone ran the light. Metal twisted. Lives upended in Queens before dawn.
According to the police report, a violent collision unfolded on 135th Avenue near Lefferts Boulevard in Queens at 2:55 a.m. A Toyota SUV, traveling north, overturned after a driver disregarded traffic control. The report states, 'A Toyota SUV flipped. A 23-year-old woman, unbelted in back, was thrown out. She lay bleeding, unconscious.' The SUV collided head-on with a BMW sedan, while a parked Dodge truck was struck and crumpled. The police report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, pointing to a driver running a red light. The 23-year-old woman, a rear passenger in the SUV, suffered severe injuries after being ejected from the vehicle. No actions by the victim are listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the deadly consequences when drivers ignore traffic signals.
Sedan Rear-Ends Parked Vehicle in Queens▸A sedan traveling south struck a parked vehicle's left rear quarter panel on 131st Street in Queens. The driver suffered neck injuries and shock, wearing a lap belt. Slippery pavement contributed to the collision, according to the police report.
According to the police report, at 2:53 AM in Queens, a sedan traveling southbound collided with the left rear quarter panel of a parked vehicle on 131st Street. The driver, a 27-year-old woman, was injured with neck contusions and experienced shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor to the crash. The collision involved two sedans and a parked SUV, with damage focused on the left rear quarter panels and right front bumper. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited, but road conditions played a role in the impact. The victim was the driver of the moving sedan and was injured in the crash.
Queens SUV and Sedan Collide on 107 Ave▸A sedan turning right collided head-on with an eastbound SUV on 107 Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver, 68, suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and improper turning as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:50 on 107 Avenue in Queens involving a 2023 Kia sedan and a 2019 Toyota SUV. The sedan was making a right turn while the SUV was traveling straight east. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The sedan driver, a 68-year-old male, was injured with back trauma and experienced shock but was not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. Both drivers were licensed in New York and operating their vehicles at the time. The police report does not indicate any victim fault or pedestrian involvement, focusing on driver errors that led to the collision.
Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash▸A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.
According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-22
Sedan Strikes Driver on Belt Parkway Left Side▸A sedan traveling east on Belt Parkway collided with its driver on the left side. The 45-year-old male driver suffered head injuries but remained conscious. Police cite improper lane usage as the contributing factor in this single-vehicle crash.
According to the police report, a 45-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on Belt Parkway at 1:55 AM. The vehicle, a 2017 Honda sedan traveling east, sustained damage to the left side doors, which was also the point of impact. The driver, who was the sole occupant and wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered head injuries and remained conscious after the collision. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the crash.
SUV Rear-Ends Tow Truck on Queens Avenue▸A 39-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered a head contusion after rear-ending a tow truck on S Conduit Ave in Queens. Both vehicles were traveling east when the SUV struck the truck’s left front bumper. The driver remained conscious but injured.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:50 PM on S Conduit Ave in Queens. A 39-year-old female driver of a 2020 SUV was injured, sustaining a head contusion and a bruise. The SUV collided with the rear of a 2024 tow truck traveling in the same direction. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the SUV impacted the center front end of the tow truck, damaging the SUV’s center back end and the truck’s left front bumper. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both vehicles, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. The SUV driver was not ejected and remained conscious. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were noted as contributing factors.
SUV Crashes Into Parked Cars in Queens▸A 51-year-old male driver suffered severe injuries after his SUV collided with two parked vehicles on 121st Street in Queens. Steering failure and defective brakes caused the crash, striking the right front bumper and damaging both parked cars.
According to the police report, at 21:50 in Queens, a 51-year-old male driver operating a 2021 Chevrolet SUV traveling south on 121st Street experienced a steering failure and defective brakes. These mechanical failures led to the SUV colliding with two parked vehicles, a sedan and another SUV, impacting the right front bumper of the moving vehicle and damaging the left rear quarter panel and center back end of the parked cars. The driver was injured with internal complaints affecting his entire body but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly cites 'Steering Failure' and 'Brakes Defective' as contributing factors, highlighting vehicle control loss as the cause. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behavior contributed to the crash.
Unsafe Speed on Belt Parkway Injures Teen▸Three sedans crashed on Belt Parkway at night. Unsafe speed sent metal slamming into metal. A 17-year-old girl in the back seat took the worst of it. Neck pain. Whiplash. The road showed no mercy.
According to the police report, three sedans collided on Belt Parkway at 9:28 PM. One driver was changing lanes. Another was struck on the left side doors. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor. A 17-year-old female passenger in the left rear seat suffered neck injuries and whiplash. She wore a lap belt. The crash left her hurt. Driver errors—unsafe speed and lane changes—caused the violent impact that injured the teen.
Van Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Rockaway Blvd▸A 49-year-old man suffered whole-body injuries and shock after a van hit him at a marked crosswalk on Rockaway Boulevard. The impact came from the van’s left front bumper as it traveled southbound. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal.
According to the police report, a van traveling south on Rockaway Boulevard struck a 49-year-old male pedestrian at a marked crosswalk. The point of impact was the van’s left front bumper, causing injuries to the pedestrian’s entire body and leaving him in shock with minor bleeding. The pedestrian was crossing the street without a crossing signal. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The collision highlights the dangers pedestrians face even at marked crosswalks when vehicle movements intersect with pedestrian paths.
2Taxi and Sedan Ignore Signs, Kill Woman, Injure Baby▸Metal shrieked on Lefferts Boulevard. A taxi and sedan collided, crushing a woman and breaking a baby’s legs. Both were off the roadway. The drivers missed the signs. One woman dead. One child maimed. The city’s danger, laid bare.
A deadly crash unfolded on Lefferts Boulevard near 115th Avenue in Queens when a taxi and a sedan collided, according to the police report. The impact killed a 51-year-old woman and left a baby boy with broken legs. Both victims were pedestrians and, as the report states, 'not in the roadway' at the time of the crash. The police report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for both drivers. The narrative underscores that 'the drivers missed the signs,' highlighting systemic failures in driver compliance with traffic controls. The collision’s violence—'metal screamed'—left one woman dead from crush injuries and a child with severe leg trauma. The report does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on driver error and the lethal consequences for those outside the vehicles.
Alcohol-Fueled Sedan Crash Breaks Driver’s Leg▸Two sedans smashed on Liberty Avenue. A 24-year-old driver’s leg shattered. Police cite alcohol and vehicle errors. Metal twisted. One man hurt. Streets stayed silent. No one walked away clean.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Liberty Avenue in Queens at 3:45 AM. The 24-year-old male driver suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. Police list 'Alcohol Involvement' and multiple 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes, pointing to driver errors. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any victim behavior as a factor. The crash left one driver with serious leg injuries, underscoring the danger of driver actions behind the wheel.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 51-year-old woman suffered a concussion and arm injuries when a sedan made a left turn and struck her at an intersection. The driver’s improper lane usage caused the collision despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 131 Street near Liberty Avenue in Queens struck a 51-year-old female pedestrian at 7:24 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The driver was making a left turn and impacted the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error in lane management during the turn. The pedestrian sustained a concussion and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian’s actions.
Bus Turns Left, Crushes Pedestrian in Queens▸A city bus swung left on Lefferts. Steel met flesh. A woman, sixty-four, crossing with the light, was struck and crushed. She stayed conscious as the signal blinked. The street swallowed her pain. The driver failed to yield.
At the corner of Lefferts Boulevard and 133rd Avenue in Queens, a bus making a left turn struck a 64-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, 'A bus turned left. A 64-year-old woman walked with the light. The bumper struck her full. Her body crushed. She stayed awake.' The crash occurred at 18:28. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The woman suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The impact point was the bus’s left front bumper. The pedestrian’s actions—crossing with the signal—are noted in the report, but the driver’s failure to yield is the primary factor cited by police. No contributing behaviors are attributed to the victim.
2SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 109 Avenue▸A southbound SUV struck the rear of a slowing sedan on 109 Avenue. Both drivers suffered injuries including back and leg trauma. Police cited following too closely and reaction to uninvolved vehicle as key factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 109 Avenue involving a 2022 Honda SUV and a 2017 Hyundai sedan, both traveling south. The SUV driver, a 22-year-old male with a permit license, was following too closely and struck the sedan's center back end as it was slowing or stopping. The sedan driver, a 26-year-old female licensed driver, was also slowing or stopping but had to react to an uninvolved vehicle, contributing to the collision. Both drivers were injured: the SUV driver suffered back injuries and whiplash, while the sedan driver sustained contusions to the knee and lower leg. Neither occupant was ejected, and both remained conscious. The report highlights driver errors including following too closely and reaction to uninvolved vehicle as the primary causes, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
A 16-year-old girl crossing with the signal suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a Queens driver failed to yield right-of-way. The impact struck the pedestrian at an intersection on 109 Ave, leaving her bruised but conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:20 on 109 Ave in Queens. A 16-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection when she was struck by a vehicle traveling east. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor on the driver's part. No damage was noted on the vehicle, and the pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions beyond the driver’s failure to yield.
Sedan Overturns After Driver Reacts to Traffic▸A sedan flipped on 165 Ave after the driver reacted to another vehicle. The driver, alone, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Metal twisted. One man hurt. The street stayed quiet after the crash.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old man drove a 2011 Nissan sedan south on 165 Avenue near Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens. At 6:17 AM, the sedan overturned after the driver reacted to an uninvolved vehicle. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the contributing factor. The car struck with its center front end and rolled. The driver, who wore a lap belt and harness, was not ejected. He suffered neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. No other people were involved. The crash shows how driver error in response to traffic can lead to loss of control and serious injury.
SUV Left Turn Hits Pedestrian at Crosswalk▸A 23-year-old man crossing a marked crosswalk in Queens was struck by an SUV making a left turn. The impact injured his lower leg and foot. Police cite driver inexperience and failure to yield as key factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6 p.m. in Queens on 120 Street near Linden Boulevard. A 2018 Mazda SUV was making a left turn when it struck a 23-year-old male pedestrian crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front quarter panel, causing injuries to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian remained conscious but suffered internal complaints. The report explicitly identifies driver errors including 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. There is no mention of pedestrian fault or contributing behaviors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
SUV Strikes Parked Vehicle in Queens Collision▸A northbound SUV collided with a parked vehicle’s right rear quarter panel on 135 St in Queens. The sedan driver suffered a head contusion and bruising. The crash involved multiple vehicles and caused significant damage to the parked SUV’s side doors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:30 a.m. on 135 St near 109 Ave in Queens. A 39-year-old female sedan driver, licensed in New York, was injured with a head contusion and bruising. The report identifies the contributing factor as 'Other Vehicular,' indicating driver error related to vehicle movement. The northbound Honda SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, struck the right side doors of a parked Tesla SUV, which was stationary before impact. The Tesla SUV was hit on its right rear quarter panel by the sedan traveling westbound. The sedan driver was conscious and restrained with a lap belt. The collision caused damage to the parked SUV and injured the sedan driver, highlighting risks from vehicle interactions and driver errors in multi-vehicle crashes.
SUV Runs Light, Passenger Ejected and Bleeding▸A Toyota SUV flipped on 135th Avenue. A 23-year-old woman, thrown from the back seat, lay unconscious and bleeding. A BMW struck head-on. A parked Dodge crumpled. Someone ran the light. Metal twisted. Lives upended in Queens before dawn.
According to the police report, a violent collision unfolded on 135th Avenue near Lefferts Boulevard in Queens at 2:55 a.m. A Toyota SUV, traveling north, overturned after a driver disregarded traffic control. The report states, 'A Toyota SUV flipped. A 23-year-old woman, unbelted in back, was thrown out. She lay bleeding, unconscious.' The SUV collided head-on with a BMW sedan, while a parked Dodge truck was struck and crumpled. The police report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, pointing to a driver running a red light. The 23-year-old woman, a rear passenger in the SUV, suffered severe injuries after being ejected from the vehicle. No actions by the victim are listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the deadly consequences when drivers ignore traffic signals.
Sedan Rear-Ends Parked Vehicle in Queens▸A sedan traveling south struck a parked vehicle's left rear quarter panel on 131st Street in Queens. The driver suffered neck injuries and shock, wearing a lap belt. Slippery pavement contributed to the collision, according to the police report.
According to the police report, at 2:53 AM in Queens, a sedan traveling southbound collided with the left rear quarter panel of a parked vehicle on 131st Street. The driver, a 27-year-old woman, was injured with neck contusions and experienced shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor to the crash. The collision involved two sedans and a parked SUV, with damage focused on the left rear quarter panels and right front bumper. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited, but road conditions played a role in the impact. The victim was the driver of the moving sedan and was injured in the crash.
Queens SUV and Sedan Collide on 107 Ave▸A sedan turning right collided head-on with an eastbound SUV on 107 Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver, 68, suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and improper turning as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:50 on 107 Avenue in Queens involving a 2023 Kia sedan and a 2019 Toyota SUV. The sedan was making a right turn while the SUV was traveling straight east. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The sedan driver, a 68-year-old male, was injured with back trauma and experienced shock but was not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. Both drivers were licensed in New York and operating their vehicles at the time. The police report does not indicate any victim fault or pedestrian involvement, focusing on driver errors that led to the collision.
Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash▸A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.
According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-22
Sedan Strikes Driver on Belt Parkway Left Side▸A sedan traveling east on Belt Parkway collided with its driver on the left side. The 45-year-old male driver suffered head injuries but remained conscious. Police cite improper lane usage as the contributing factor in this single-vehicle crash.
According to the police report, a 45-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on Belt Parkway at 1:55 AM. The vehicle, a 2017 Honda sedan traveling east, sustained damage to the left side doors, which was also the point of impact. The driver, who was the sole occupant and wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered head injuries and remained conscious after the collision. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the crash.
SUV Rear-Ends Tow Truck on Queens Avenue▸A 39-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered a head contusion after rear-ending a tow truck on S Conduit Ave in Queens. Both vehicles were traveling east when the SUV struck the truck’s left front bumper. The driver remained conscious but injured.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:50 PM on S Conduit Ave in Queens. A 39-year-old female driver of a 2020 SUV was injured, sustaining a head contusion and a bruise. The SUV collided with the rear of a 2024 tow truck traveling in the same direction. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the SUV impacted the center front end of the tow truck, damaging the SUV’s center back end and the truck’s left front bumper. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both vehicles, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. The SUV driver was not ejected and remained conscious. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were noted as contributing factors.
SUV Crashes Into Parked Cars in Queens▸A 51-year-old male driver suffered severe injuries after his SUV collided with two parked vehicles on 121st Street in Queens. Steering failure and defective brakes caused the crash, striking the right front bumper and damaging both parked cars.
According to the police report, at 21:50 in Queens, a 51-year-old male driver operating a 2021 Chevrolet SUV traveling south on 121st Street experienced a steering failure and defective brakes. These mechanical failures led to the SUV colliding with two parked vehicles, a sedan and another SUV, impacting the right front bumper of the moving vehicle and damaging the left rear quarter panel and center back end of the parked cars. The driver was injured with internal complaints affecting his entire body but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly cites 'Steering Failure' and 'Brakes Defective' as contributing factors, highlighting vehicle control loss as the cause. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behavior contributed to the crash.
Unsafe Speed on Belt Parkway Injures Teen▸Three sedans crashed on Belt Parkway at night. Unsafe speed sent metal slamming into metal. A 17-year-old girl in the back seat took the worst of it. Neck pain. Whiplash. The road showed no mercy.
According to the police report, three sedans collided on Belt Parkway at 9:28 PM. One driver was changing lanes. Another was struck on the left side doors. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor. A 17-year-old female passenger in the left rear seat suffered neck injuries and whiplash. She wore a lap belt. The crash left her hurt. Driver errors—unsafe speed and lane changes—caused the violent impact that injured the teen.
Van Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Rockaway Blvd▸A 49-year-old man suffered whole-body injuries and shock after a van hit him at a marked crosswalk on Rockaway Boulevard. The impact came from the van’s left front bumper as it traveled southbound. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal.
According to the police report, a van traveling south on Rockaway Boulevard struck a 49-year-old male pedestrian at a marked crosswalk. The point of impact was the van’s left front bumper, causing injuries to the pedestrian’s entire body and leaving him in shock with minor bleeding. The pedestrian was crossing the street without a crossing signal. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The collision highlights the dangers pedestrians face even at marked crosswalks when vehicle movements intersect with pedestrian paths.
2Taxi and Sedan Ignore Signs, Kill Woman, Injure Baby▸Metal shrieked on Lefferts Boulevard. A taxi and sedan collided, crushing a woman and breaking a baby’s legs. Both were off the roadway. The drivers missed the signs. One woman dead. One child maimed. The city’s danger, laid bare.
A deadly crash unfolded on Lefferts Boulevard near 115th Avenue in Queens when a taxi and a sedan collided, according to the police report. The impact killed a 51-year-old woman and left a baby boy with broken legs. Both victims were pedestrians and, as the report states, 'not in the roadway' at the time of the crash. The police report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for both drivers. The narrative underscores that 'the drivers missed the signs,' highlighting systemic failures in driver compliance with traffic controls. The collision’s violence—'metal screamed'—left one woman dead from crush injuries and a child with severe leg trauma. The report does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on driver error and the lethal consequences for those outside the vehicles.
Alcohol-Fueled Sedan Crash Breaks Driver’s Leg▸Two sedans smashed on Liberty Avenue. A 24-year-old driver’s leg shattered. Police cite alcohol and vehicle errors. Metal twisted. One man hurt. Streets stayed silent. No one walked away clean.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Liberty Avenue in Queens at 3:45 AM. The 24-year-old male driver suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. Police list 'Alcohol Involvement' and multiple 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes, pointing to driver errors. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any victim behavior as a factor. The crash left one driver with serious leg injuries, underscoring the danger of driver actions behind the wheel.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 51-year-old woman suffered a concussion and arm injuries when a sedan made a left turn and struck her at an intersection. The driver’s improper lane usage caused the collision despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 131 Street near Liberty Avenue in Queens struck a 51-year-old female pedestrian at 7:24 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The driver was making a left turn and impacted the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error in lane management during the turn. The pedestrian sustained a concussion and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian’s actions.
Bus Turns Left, Crushes Pedestrian in Queens▸A city bus swung left on Lefferts. Steel met flesh. A woman, sixty-four, crossing with the light, was struck and crushed. She stayed conscious as the signal blinked. The street swallowed her pain. The driver failed to yield.
At the corner of Lefferts Boulevard and 133rd Avenue in Queens, a bus making a left turn struck a 64-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, 'A bus turned left. A 64-year-old woman walked with the light. The bumper struck her full. Her body crushed. She stayed awake.' The crash occurred at 18:28. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The woman suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The impact point was the bus’s left front bumper. The pedestrian’s actions—crossing with the signal—are noted in the report, but the driver’s failure to yield is the primary factor cited by police. No contributing behaviors are attributed to the victim.
2SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 109 Avenue▸A southbound SUV struck the rear of a slowing sedan on 109 Avenue. Both drivers suffered injuries including back and leg trauma. Police cited following too closely and reaction to uninvolved vehicle as key factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 109 Avenue involving a 2022 Honda SUV and a 2017 Hyundai sedan, both traveling south. The SUV driver, a 22-year-old male with a permit license, was following too closely and struck the sedan's center back end as it was slowing or stopping. The sedan driver, a 26-year-old female licensed driver, was also slowing or stopping but had to react to an uninvolved vehicle, contributing to the collision. Both drivers were injured: the SUV driver suffered back injuries and whiplash, while the sedan driver sustained contusions to the knee and lower leg. Neither occupant was ejected, and both remained conscious. The report highlights driver errors including following too closely and reaction to uninvolved vehicle as the primary causes, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
A sedan flipped on 165 Ave after the driver reacted to another vehicle. The driver, alone, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Metal twisted. One man hurt. The street stayed quiet after the crash.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old man drove a 2011 Nissan sedan south on 165 Avenue near Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens. At 6:17 AM, the sedan overturned after the driver reacted to an uninvolved vehicle. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the contributing factor. The car struck with its center front end and rolled. The driver, who wore a lap belt and harness, was not ejected. He suffered neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. No other people were involved. The crash shows how driver error in response to traffic can lead to loss of control and serious injury.
SUV Left Turn Hits Pedestrian at Crosswalk▸A 23-year-old man crossing a marked crosswalk in Queens was struck by an SUV making a left turn. The impact injured his lower leg and foot. Police cite driver inexperience and failure to yield as key factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6 p.m. in Queens on 120 Street near Linden Boulevard. A 2018 Mazda SUV was making a left turn when it struck a 23-year-old male pedestrian crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front quarter panel, causing injuries to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian remained conscious but suffered internal complaints. The report explicitly identifies driver errors including 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. There is no mention of pedestrian fault or contributing behaviors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
SUV Strikes Parked Vehicle in Queens Collision▸A northbound SUV collided with a parked vehicle’s right rear quarter panel on 135 St in Queens. The sedan driver suffered a head contusion and bruising. The crash involved multiple vehicles and caused significant damage to the parked SUV’s side doors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:30 a.m. on 135 St near 109 Ave in Queens. A 39-year-old female sedan driver, licensed in New York, was injured with a head contusion and bruising. The report identifies the contributing factor as 'Other Vehicular,' indicating driver error related to vehicle movement. The northbound Honda SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, struck the right side doors of a parked Tesla SUV, which was stationary before impact. The Tesla SUV was hit on its right rear quarter panel by the sedan traveling westbound. The sedan driver was conscious and restrained with a lap belt. The collision caused damage to the parked SUV and injured the sedan driver, highlighting risks from vehicle interactions and driver errors in multi-vehicle crashes.
SUV Runs Light, Passenger Ejected and Bleeding▸A Toyota SUV flipped on 135th Avenue. A 23-year-old woman, thrown from the back seat, lay unconscious and bleeding. A BMW struck head-on. A parked Dodge crumpled. Someone ran the light. Metal twisted. Lives upended in Queens before dawn.
According to the police report, a violent collision unfolded on 135th Avenue near Lefferts Boulevard in Queens at 2:55 a.m. A Toyota SUV, traveling north, overturned after a driver disregarded traffic control. The report states, 'A Toyota SUV flipped. A 23-year-old woman, unbelted in back, was thrown out. She lay bleeding, unconscious.' The SUV collided head-on with a BMW sedan, while a parked Dodge truck was struck and crumpled. The police report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, pointing to a driver running a red light. The 23-year-old woman, a rear passenger in the SUV, suffered severe injuries after being ejected from the vehicle. No actions by the victim are listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the deadly consequences when drivers ignore traffic signals.
Sedan Rear-Ends Parked Vehicle in Queens▸A sedan traveling south struck a parked vehicle's left rear quarter panel on 131st Street in Queens. The driver suffered neck injuries and shock, wearing a lap belt. Slippery pavement contributed to the collision, according to the police report.
According to the police report, at 2:53 AM in Queens, a sedan traveling southbound collided with the left rear quarter panel of a parked vehicle on 131st Street. The driver, a 27-year-old woman, was injured with neck contusions and experienced shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor to the crash. The collision involved two sedans and a parked SUV, with damage focused on the left rear quarter panels and right front bumper. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited, but road conditions played a role in the impact. The victim was the driver of the moving sedan and was injured in the crash.
Queens SUV and Sedan Collide on 107 Ave▸A sedan turning right collided head-on with an eastbound SUV on 107 Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver, 68, suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and improper turning as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:50 on 107 Avenue in Queens involving a 2023 Kia sedan and a 2019 Toyota SUV. The sedan was making a right turn while the SUV was traveling straight east. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The sedan driver, a 68-year-old male, was injured with back trauma and experienced shock but was not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. Both drivers were licensed in New York and operating their vehicles at the time. The police report does not indicate any victim fault or pedestrian involvement, focusing on driver errors that led to the collision.
Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash▸A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.
According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-22
Sedan Strikes Driver on Belt Parkway Left Side▸A sedan traveling east on Belt Parkway collided with its driver on the left side. The 45-year-old male driver suffered head injuries but remained conscious. Police cite improper lane usage as the contributing factor in this single-vehicle crash.
According to the police report, a 45-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on Belt Parkway at 1:55 AM. The vehicle, a 2017 Honda sedan traveling east, sustained damage to the left side doors, which was also the point of impact. The driver, who was the sole occupant and wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered head injuries and remained conscious after the collision. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the crash.
SUV Rear-Ends Tow Truck on Queens Avenue▸A 39-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered a head contusion after rear-ending a tow truck on S Conduit Ave in Queens. Both vehicles were traveling east when the SUV struck the truck’s left front bumper. The driver remained conscious but injured.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:50 PM on S Conduit Ave in Queens. A 39-year-old female driver of a 2020 SUV was injured, sustaining a head contusion and a bruise. The SUV collided with the rear of a 2024 tow truck traveling in the same direction. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the SUV impacted the center front end of the tow truck, damaging the SUV’s center back end and the truck’s left front bumper. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both vehicles, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. The SUV driver was not ejected and remained conscious. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were noted as contributing factors.
SUV Crashes Into Parked Cars in Queens▸A 51-year-old male driver suffered severe injuries after his SUV collided with two parked vehicles on 121st Street in Queens. Steering failure and defective brakes caused the crash, striking the right front bumper and damaging both parked cars.
According to the police report, at 21:50 in Queens, a 51-year-old male driver operating a 2021 Chevrolet SUV traveling south on 121st Street experienced a steering failure and defective brakes. These mechanical failures led to the SUV colliding with two parked vehicles, a sedan and another SUV, impacting the right front bumper of the moving vehicle and damaging the left rear quarter panel and center back end of the parked cars. The driver was injured with internal complaints affecting his entire body but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly cites 'Steering Failure' and 'Brakes Defective' as contributing factors, highlighting vehicle control loss as the cause. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behavior contributed to the crash.
Unsafe Speed on Belt Parkway Injures Teen▸Three sedans crashed on Belt Parkway at night. Unsafe speed sent metal slamming into metal. A 17-year-old girl in the back seat took the worst of it. Neck pain. Whiplash. The road showed no mercy.
According to the police report, three sedans collided on Belt Parkway at 9:28 PM. One driver was changing lanes. Another was struck on the left side doors. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor. A 17-year-old female passenger in the left rear seat suffered neck injuries and whiplash. She wore a lap belt. The crash left her hurt. Driver errors—unsafe speed and lane changes—caused the violent impact that injured the teen.
Van Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Rockaway Blvd▸A 49-year-old man suffered whole-body injuries and shock after a van hit him at a marked crosswalk on Rockaway Boulevard. The impact came from the van’s left front bumper as it traveled southbound. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal.
According to the police report, a van traveling south on Rockaway Boulevard struck a 49-year-old male pedestrian at a marked crosswalk. The point of impact was the van’s left front bumper, causing injuries to the pedestrian’s entire body and leaving him in shock with minor bleeding. The pedestrian was crossing the street without a crossing signal. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The collision highlights the dangers pedestrians face even at marked crosswalks when vehicle movements intersect with pedestrian paths.
2Taxi and Sedan Ignore Signs, Kill Woman, Injure Baby▸Metal shrieked on Lefferts Boulevard. A taxi and sedan collided, crushing a woman and breaking a baby’s legs. Both were off the roadway. The drivers missed the signs. One woman dead. One child maimed. The city’s danger, laid bare.
A deadly crash unfolded on Lefferts Boulevard near 115th Avenue in Queens when a taxi and a sedan collided, according to the police report. The impact killed a 51-year-old woman and left a baby boy with broken legs. Both victims were pedestrians and, as the report states, 'not in the roadway' at the time of the crash. The police report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for both drivers. The narrative underscores that 'the drivers missed the signs,' highlighting systemic failures in driver compliance with traffic controls. The collision’s violence—'metal screamed'—left one woman dead from crush injuries and a child with severe leg trauma. The report does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on driver error and the lethal consequences for those outside the vehicles.
Alcohol-Fueled Sedan Crash Breaks Driver’s Leg▸Two sedans smashed on Liberty Avenue. A 24-year-old driver’s leg shattered. Police cite alcohol and vehicle errors. Metal twisted. One man hurt. Streets stayed silent. No one walked away clean.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Liberty Avenue in Queens at 3:45 AM. The 24-year-old male driver suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. Police list 'Alcohol Involvement' and multiple 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes, pointing to driver errors. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any victim behavior as a factor. The crash left one driver with serious leg injuries, underscoring the danger of driver actions behind the wheel.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 51-year-old woman suffered a concussion and arm injuries when a sedan made a left turn and struck her at an intersection. The driver’s improper lane usage caused the collision despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 131 Street near Liberty Avenue in Queens struck a 51-year-old female pedestrian at 7:24 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The driver was making a left turn and impacted the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error in lane management during the turn. The pedestrian sustained a concussion and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian’s actions.
Bus Turns Left, Crushes Pedestrian in Queens▸A city bus swung left on Lefferts. Steel met flesh. A woman, sixty-four, crossing with the light, was struck and crushed. She stayed conscious as the signal blinked. The street swallowed her pain. The driver failed to yield.
At the corner of Lefferts Boulevard and 133rd Avenue in Queens, a bus making a left turn struck a 64-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, 'A bus turned left. A 64-year-old woman walked with the light. The bumper struck her full. Her body crushed. She stayed awake.' The crash occurred at 18:28. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The woman suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The impact point was the bus’s left front bumper. The pedestrian’s actions—crossing with the signal—are noted in the report, but the driver’s failure to yield is the primary factor cited by police. No contributing behaviors are attributed to the victim.
2SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 109 Avenue▸A southbound SUV struck the rear of a slowing sedan on 109 Avenue. Both drivers suffered injuries including back and leg trauma. Police cited following too closely and reaction to uninvolved vehicle as key factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 109 Avenue involving a 2022 Honda SUV and a 2017 Hyundai sedan, both traveling south. The SUV driver, a 22-year-old male with a permit license, was following too closely and struck the sedan's center back end as it was slowing or stopping. The sedan driver, a 26-year-old female licensed driver, was also slowing or stopping but had to react to an uninvolved vehicle, contributing to the collision. Both drivers were injured: the SUV driver suffered back injuries and whiplash, while the sedan driver sustained contusions to the knee and lower leg. Neither occupant was ejected, and both remained conscious. The report highlights driver errors including following too closely and reaction to uninvolved vehicle as the primary causes, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
A 23-year-old man crossing a marked crosswalk in Queens was struck by an SUV making a left turn. The impact injured his lower leg and foot. Police cite driver inexperience and failure to yield as key factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6 p.m. in Queens on 120 Street near Linden Boulevard. A 2018 Mazda SUV was making a left turn when it struck a 23-year-old male pedestrian crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front quarter panel, causing injuries to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian remained conscious but suffered internal complaints. The report explicitly identifies driver errors including 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. There is no mention of pedestrian fault or contributing behaviors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
SUV Strikes Parked Vehicle in Queens Collision▸A northbound SUV collided with a parked vehicle’s right rear quarter panel on 135 St in Queens. The sedan driver suffered a head contusion and bruising. The crash involved multiple vehicles and caused significant damage to the parked SUV’s side doors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:30 a.m. on 135 St near 109 Ave in Queens. A 39-year-old female sedan driver, licensed in New York, was injured with a head contusion and bruising. The report identifies the contributing factor as 'Other Vehicular,' indicating driver error related to vehicle movement. The northbound Honda SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, struck the right side doors of a parked Tesla SUV, which was stationary before impact. The Tesla SUV was hit on its right rear quarter panel by the sedan traveling westbound. The sedan driver was conscious and restrained with a lap belt. The collision caused damage to the parked SUV and injured the sedan driver, highlighting risks from vehicle interactions and driver errors in multi-vehicle crashes.
SUV Runs Light, Passenger Ejected and Bleeding▸A Toyota SUV flipped on 135th Avenue. A 23-year-old woman, thrown from the back seat, lay unconscious and bleeding. A BMW struck head-on. A parked Dodge crumpled. Someone ran the light. Metal twisted. Lives upended in Queens before dawn.
According to the police report, a violent collision unfolded on 135th Avenue near Lefferts Boulevard in Queens at 2:55 a.m. A Toyota SUV, traveling north, overturned after a driver disregarded traffic control. The report states, 'A Toyota SUV flipped. A 23-year-old woman, unbelted in back, was thrown out. She lay bleeding, unconscious.' The SUV collided head-on with a BMW sedan, while a parked Dodge truck was struck and crumpled. The police report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, pointing to a driver running a red light. The 23-year-old woman, a rear passenger in the SUV, suffered severe injuries after being ejected from the vehicle. No actions by the victim are listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the deadly consequences when drivers ignore traffic signals.
Sedan Rear-Ends Parked Vehicle in Queens▸A sedan traveling south struck a parked vehicle's left rear quarter panel on 131st Street in Queens. The driver suffered neck injuries and shock, wearing a lap belt. Slippery pavement contributed to the collision, according to the police report.
According to the police report, at 2:53 AM in Queens, a sedan traveling southbound collided with the left rear quarter panel of a parked vehicle on 131st Street. The driver, a 27-year-old woman, was injured with neck contusions and experienced shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor to the crash. The collision involved two sedans and a parked SUV, with damage focused on the left rear quarter panels and right front bumper. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited, but road conditions played a role in the impact. The victim was the driver of the moving sedan and was injured in the crash.
Queens SUV and Sedan Collide on 107 Ave▸A sedan turning right collided head-on with an eastbound SUV on 107 Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver, 68, suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and improper turning as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:50 on 107 Avenue in Queens involving a 2023 Kia sedan and a 2019 Toyota SUV. The sedan was making a right turn while the SUV was traveling straight east. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The sedan driver, a 68-year-old male, was injured with back trauma and experienced shock but was not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. Both drivers were licensed in New York and operating their vehicles at the time. The police report does not indicate any victim fault or pedestrian involvement, focusing on driver errors that led to the collision.
Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash▸A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.
According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-22
Sedan Strikes Driver on Belt Parkway Left Side▸A sedan traveling east on Belt Parkway collided with its driver on the left side. The 45-year-old male driver suffered head injuries but remained conscious. Police cite improper lane usage as the contributing factor in this single-vehicle crash.
According to the police report, a 45-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on Belt Parkway at 1:55 AM. The vehicle, a 2017 Honda sedan traveling east, sustained damage to the left side doors, which was also the point of impact. The driver, who was the sole occupant and wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered head injuries and remained conscious after the collision. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the crash.
SUV Rear-Ends Tow Truck on Queens Avenue▸A 39-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered a head contusion after rear-ending a tow truck on S Conduit Ave in Queens. Both vehicles were traveling east when the SUV struck the truck’s left front bumper. The driver remained conscious but injured.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:50 PM on S Conduit Ave in Queens. A 39-year-old female driver of a 2020 SUV was injured, sustaining a head contusion and a bruise. The SUV collided with the rear of a 2024 tow truck traveling in the same direction. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the SUV impacted the center front end of the tow truck, damaging the SUV’s center back end and the truck’s left front bumper. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both vehicles, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. The SUV driver was not ejected and remained conscious. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were noted as contributing factors.
SUV Crashes Into Parked Cars in Queens▸A 51-year-old male driver suffered severe injuries after his SUV collided with two parked vehicles on 121st Street in Queens. Steering failure and defective brakes caused the crash, striking the right front bumper and damaging both parked cars.
According to the police report, at 21:50 in Queens, a 51-year-old male driver operating a 2021 Chevrolet SUV traveling south on 121st Street experienced a steering failure and defective brakes. These mechanical failures led to the SUV colliding with two parked vehicles, a sedan and another SUV, impacting the right front bumper of the moving vehicle and damaging the left rear quarter panel and center back end of the parked cars. The driver was injured with internal complaints affecting his entire body but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly cites 'Steering Failure' and 'Brakes Defective' as contributing factors, highlighting vehicle control loss as the cause. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behavior contributed to the crash.
Unsafe Speed on Belt Parkway Injures Teen▸Three sedans crashed on Belt Parkway at night. Unsafe speed sent metal slamming into metal. A 17-year-old girl in the back seat took the worst of it. Neck pain. Whiplash. The road showed no mercy.
According to the police report, three sedans collided on Belt Parkway at 9:28 PM. One driver was changing lanes. Another was struck on the left side doors. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor. A 17-year-old female passenger in the left rear seat suffered neck injuries and whiplash. She wore a lap belt. The crash left her hurt. Driver errors—unsafe speed and lane changes—caused the violent impact that injured the teen.
Van Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Rockaway Blvd▸A 49-year-old man suffered whole-body injuries and shock after a van hit him at a marked crosswalk on Rockaway Boulevard. The impact came from the van’s left front bumper as it traveled southbound. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal.
According to the police report, a van traveling south on Rockaway Boulevard struck a 49-year-old male pedestrian at a marked crosswalk. The point of impact was the van’s left front bumper, causing injuries to the pedestrian’s entire body and leaving him in shock with minor bleeding. The pedestrian was crossing the street without a crossing signal. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The collision highlights the dangers pedestrians face even at marked crosswalks when vehicle movements intersect with pedestrian paths.
2Taxi and Sedan Ignore Signs, Kill Woman, Injure Baby▸Metal shrieked on Lefferts Boulevard. A taxi and sedan collided, crushing a woman and breaking a baby’s legs. Both were off the roadway. The drivers missed the signs. One woman dead. One child maimed. The city’s danger, laid bare.
A deadly crash unfolded on Lefferts Boulevard near 115th Avenue in Queens when a taxi and a sedan collided, according to the police report. The impact killed a 51-year-old woman and left a baby boy with broken legs. Both victims were pedestrians and, as the report states, 'not in the roadway' at the time of the crash. The police report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for both drivers. The narrative underscores that 'the drivers missed the signs,' highlighting systemic failures in driver compliance with traffic controls. The collision’s violence—'metal screamed'—left one woman dead from crush injuries and a child with severe leg trauma. The report does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on driver error and the lethal consequences for those outside the vehicles.
Alcohol-Fueled Sedan Crash Breaks Driver’s Leg▸Two sedans smashed on Liberty Avenue. A 24-year-old driver’s leg shattered. Police cite alcohol and vehicle errors. Metal twisted. One man hurt. Streets stayed silent. No one walked away clean.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Liberty Avenue in Queens at 3:45 AM. The 24-year-old male driver suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. Police list 'Alcohol Involvement' and multiple 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes, pointing to driver errors. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any victim behavior as a factor. The crash left one driver with serious leg injuries, underscoring the danger of driver actions behind the wheel.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 51-year-old woman suffered a concussion and arm injuries when a sedan made a left turn and struck her at an intersection. The driver’s improper lane usage caused the collision despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 131 Street near Liberty Avenue in Queens struck a 51-year-old female pedestrian at 7:24 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The driver was making a left turn and impacted the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error in lane management during the turn. The pedestrian sustained a concussion and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian’s actions.
Bus Turns Left, Crushes Pedestrian in Queens▸A city bus swung left on Lefferts. Steel met flesh. A woman, sixty-four, crossing with the light, was struck and crushed. She stayed conscious as the signal blinked. The street swallowed her pain. The driver failed to yield.
At the corner of Lefferts Boulevard and 133rd Avenue in Queens, a bus making a left turn struck a 64-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, 'A bus turned left. A 64-year-old woman walked with the light. The bumper struck her full. Her body crushed. She stayed awake.' The crash occurred at 18:28. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The woman suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The impact point was the bus’s left front bumper. The pedestrian’s actions—crossing with the signal—are noted in the report, but the driver’s failure to yield is the primary factor cited by police. No contributing behaviors are attributed to the victim.
2SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 109 Avenue▸A southbound SUV struck the rear of a slowing sedan on 109 Avenue. Both drivers suffered injuries including back and leg trauma. Police cited following too closely and reaction to uninvolved vehicle as key factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 109 Avenue involving a 2022 Honda SUV and a 2017 Hyundai sedan, both traveling south. The SUV driver, a 22-year-old male with a permit license, was following too closely and struck the sedan's center back end as it was slowing or stopping. The sedan driver, a 26-year-old female licensed driver, was also slowing or stopping but had to react to an uninvolved vehicle, contributing to the collision. Both drivers were injured: the SUV driver suffered back injuries and whiplash, while the sedan driver sustained contusions to the knee and lower leg. Neither occupant was ejected, and both remained conscious. The report highlights driver errors including following too closely and reaction to uninvolved vehicle as the primary causes, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
A northbound SUV collided with a parked vehicle’s right rear quarter panel on 135 St in Queens. The sedan driver suffered a head contusion and bruising. The crash involved multiple vehicles and caused significant damage to the parked SUV’s side doors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:30 a.m. on 135 St near 109 Ave in Queens. A 39-year-old female sedan driver, licensed in New York, was injured with a head contusion and bruising. The report identifies the contributing factor as 'Other Vehicular,' indicating driver error related to vehicle movement. The northbound Honda SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, struck the right side doors of a parked Tesla SUV, which was stationary before impact. The Tesla SUV was hit on its right rear quarter panel by the sedan traveling westbound. The sedan driver was conscious and restrained with a lap belt. The collision caused damage to the parked SUV and injured the sedan driver, highlighting risks from vehicle interactions and driver errors in multi-vehicle crashes.
SUV Runs Light, Passenger Ejected and Bleeding▸A Toyota SUV flipped on 135th Avenue. A 23-year-old woman, thrown from the back seat, lay unconscious and bleeding. A BMW struck head-on. A parked Dodge crumpled. Someone ran the light. Metal twisted. Lives upended in Queens before dawn.
According to the police report, a violent collision unfolded on 135th Avenue near Lefferts Boulevard in Queens at 2:55 a.m. A Toyota SUV, traveling north, overturned after a driver disregarded traffic control. The report states, 'A Toyota SUV flipped. A 23-year-old woman, unbelted in back, was thrown out. She lay bleeding, unconscious.' The SUV collided head-on with a BMW sedan, while a parked Dodge truck was struck and crumpled. The police report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, pointing to a driver running a red light. The 23-year-old woman, a rear passenger in the SUV, suffered severe injuries after being ejected from the vehicle. No actions by the victim are listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the deadly consequences when drivers ignore traffic signals.
Sedan Rear-Ends Parked Vehicle in Queens▸A sedan traveling south struck a parked vehicle's left rear quarter panel on 131st Street in Queens. The driver suffered neck injuries and shock, wearing a lap belt. Slippery pavement contributed to the collision, according to the police report.
According to the police report, at 2:53 AM in Queens, a sedan traveling southbound collided with the left rear quarter panel of a parked vehicle on 131st Street. The driver, a 27-year-old woman, was injured with neck contusions and experienced shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor to the crash. The collision involved two sedans and a parked SUV, with damage focused on the left rear quarter panels and right front bumper. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited, but road conditions played a role in the impact. The victim was the driver of the moving sedan and was injured in the crash.
Queens SUV and Sedan Collide on 107 Ave▸A sedan turning right collided head-on with an eastbound SUV on 107 Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver, 68, suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and improper turning as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:50 on 107 Avenue in Queens involving a 2023 Kia sedan and a 2019 Toyota SUV. The sedan was making a right turn while the SUV was traveling straight east. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The sedan driver, a 68-year-old male, was injured with back trauma and experienced shock but was not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. Both drivers were licensed in New York and operating their vehicles at the time. The police report does not indicate any victim fault or pedestrian involvement, focusing on driver errors that led to the collision.
Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash▸A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.
According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-22
Sedan Strikes Driver on Belt Parkway Left Side▸A sedan traveling east on Belt Parkway collided with its driver on the left side. The 45-year-old male driver suffered head injuries but remained conscious. Police cite improper lane usage as the contributing factor in this single-vehicle crash.
According to the police report, a 45-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on Belt Parkway at 1:55 AM. The vehicle, a 2017 Honda sedan traveling east, sustained damage to the left side doors, which was also the point of impact. The driver, who was the sole occupant and wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered head injuries and remained conscious after the collision. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the crash.
SUV Rear-Ends Tow Truck on Queens Avenue▸A 39-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered a head contusion after rear-ending a tow truck on S Conduit Ave in Queens. Both vehicles were traveling east when the SUV struck the truck’s left front bumper. The driver remained conscious but injured.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:50 PM on S Conduit Ave in Queens. A 39-year-old female driver of a 2020 SUV was injured, sustaining a head contusion and a bruise. The SUV collided with the rear of a 2024 tow truck traveling in the same direction. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the SUV impacted the center front end of the tow truck, damaging the SUV’s center back end and the truck’s left front bumper. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both vehicles, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. The SUV driver was not ejected and remained conscious. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were noted as contributing factors.
SUV Crashes Into Parked Cars in Queens▸A 51-year-old male driver suffered severe injuries after his SUV collided with two parked vehicles on 121st Street in Queens. Steering failure and defective brakes caused the crash, striking the right front bumper and damaging both parked cars.
According to the police report, at 21:50 in Queens, a 51-year-old male driver operating a 2021 Chevrolet SUV traveling south on 121st Street experienced a steering failure and defective brakes. These mechanical failures led to the SUV colliding with two parked vehicles, a sedan and another SUV, impacting the right front bumper of the moving vehicle and damaging the left rear quarter panel and center back end of the parked cars. The driver was injured with internal complaints affecting his entire body but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly cites 'Steering Failure' and 'Brakes Defective' as contributing factors, highlighting vehicle control loss as the cause. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behavior contributed to the crash.
Unsafe Speed on Belt Parkway Injures Teen▸Three sedans crashed on Belt Parkway at night. Unsafe speed sent metal slamming into metal. A 17-year-old girl in the back seat took the worst of it. Neck pain. Whiplash. The road showed no mercy.
According to the police report, three sedans collided on Belt Parkway at 9:28 PM. One driver was changing lanes. Another was struck on the left side doors. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor. A 17-year-old female passenger in the left rear seat suffered neck injuries and whiplash. She wore a lap belt. The crash left her hurt. Driver errors—unsafe speed and lane changes—caused the violent impact that injured the teen.
Van Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Rockaway Blvd▸A 49-year-old man suffered whole-body injuries and shock after a van hit him at a marked crosswalk on Rockaway Boulevard. The impact came from the van’s left front bumper as it traveled southbound. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal.
According to the police report, a van traveling south on Rockaway Boulevard struck a 49-year-old male pedestrian at a marked crosswalk. The point of impact was the van’s left front bumper, causing injuries to the pedestrian’s entire body and leaving him in shock with minor bleeding. The pedestrian was crossing the street without a crossing signal. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The collision highlights the dangers pedestrians face even at marked crosswalks when vehicle movements intersect with pedestrian paths.
2Taxi and Sedan Ignore Signs, Kill Woman, Injure Baby▸Metal shrieked on Lefferts Boulevard. A taxi and sedan collided, crushing a woman and breaking a baby’s legs. Both were off the roadway. The drivers missed the signs. One woman dead. One child maimed. The city’s danger, laid bare.
A deadly crash unfolded on Lefferts Boulevard near 115th Avenue in Queens when a taxi and a sedan collided, according to the police report. The impact killed a 51-year-old woman and left a baby boy with broken legs. Both victims were pedestrians and, as the report states, 'not in the roadway' at the time of the crash. The police report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for both drivers. The narrative underscores that 'the drivers missed the signs,' highlighting systemic failures in driver compliance with traffic controls. The collision’s violence—'metal screamed'—left one woman dead from crush injuries and a child with severe leg trauma. The report does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on driver error and the lethal consequences for those outside the vehicles.
Alcohol-Fueled Sedan Crash Breaks Driver’s Leg▸Two sedans smashed on Liberty Avenue. A 24-year-old driver’s leg shattered. Police cite alcohol and vehicle errors. Metal twisted. One man hurt. Streets stayed silent. No one walked away clean.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Liberty Avenue in Queens at 3:45 AM. The 24-year-old male driver suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. Police list 'Alcohol Involvement' and multiple 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes, pointing to driver errors. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any victim behavior as a factor. The crash left one driver with serious leg injuries, underscoring the danger of driver actions behind the wheel.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 51-year-old woman suffered a concussion and arm injuries when a sedan made a left turn and struck her at an intersection. The driver’s improper lane usage caused the collision despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 131 Street near Liberty Avenue in Queens struck a 51-year-old female pedestrian at 7:24 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The driver was making a left turn and impacted the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error in lane management during the turn. The pedestrian sustained a concussion and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian’s actions.
Bus Turns Left, Crushes Pedestrian in Queens▸A city bus swung left on Lefferts. Steel met flesh. A woman, sixty-four, crossing with the light, was struck and crushed. She stayed conscious as the signal blinked. The street swallowed her pain. The driver failed to yield.
At the corner of Lefferts Boulevard and 133rd Avenue in Queens, a bus making a left turn struck a 64-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, 'A bus turned left. A 64-year-old woman walked with the light. The bumper struck her full. Her body crushed. She stayed awake.' The crash occurred at 18:28. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The woman suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The impact point was the bus’s left front bumper. The pedestrian’s actions—crossing with the signal—are noted in the report, but the driver’s failure to yield is the primary factor cited by police. No contributing behaviors are attributed to the victim.
2SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 109 Avenue▸A southbound SUV struck the rear of a slowing sedan on 109 Avenue. Both drivers suffered injuries including back and leg trauma. Police cited following too closely and reaction to uninvolved vehicle as key factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 109 Avenue involving a 2022 Honda SUV and a 2017 Hyundai sedan, both traveling south. The SUV driver, a 22-year-old male with a permit license, was following too closely and struck the sedan's center back end as it was slowing or stopping. The sedan driver, a 26-year-old female licensed driver, was also slowing or stopping but had to react to an uninvolved vehicle, contributing to the collision. Both drivers were injured: the SUV driver suffered back injuries and whiplash, while the sedan driver sustained contusions to the knee and lower leg. Neither occupant was ejected, and both remained conscious. The report highlights driver errors including following too closely and reaction to uninvolved vehicle as the primary causes, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
A Toyota SUV flipped on 135th Avenue. A 23-year-old woman, thrown from the back seat, lay unconscious and bleeding. A BMW struck head-on. A parked Dodge crumpled. Someone ran the light. Metal twisted. Lives upended in Queens before dawn.
According to the police report, a violent collision unfolded on 135th Avenue near Lefferts Boulevard in Queens at 2:55 a.m. A Toyota SUV, traveling north, overturned after a driver disregarded traffic control. The report states, 'A Toyota SUV flipped. A 23-year-old woman, unbelted in back, was thrown out. She lay bleeding, unconscious.' The SUV collided head-on with a BMW sedan, while a parked Dodge truck was struck and crumpled. The police report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, pointing to a driver running a red light. The 23-year-old woman, a rear passenger in the SUV, suffered severe injuries after being ejected from the vehicle. No actions by the victim are listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the deadly consequences when drivers ignore traffic signals.
Sedan Rear-Ends Parked Vehicle in Queens▸A sedan traveling south struck a parked vehicle's left rear quarter panel on 131st Street in Queens. The driver suffered neck injuries and shock, wearing a lap belt. Slippery pavement contributed to the collision, according to the police report.
According to the police report, at 2:53 AM in Queens, a sedan traveling southbound collided with the left rear quarter panel of a parked vehicle on 131st Street. The driver, a 27-year-old woman, was injured with neck contusions and experienced shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor to the crash. The collision involved two sedans and a parked SUV, with damage focused on the left rear quarter panels and right front bumper. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited, but road conditions played a role in the impact. The victim was the driver of the moving sedan and was injured in the crash.
Queens SUV and Sedan Collide on 107 Ave▸A sedan turning right collided head-on with an eastbound SUV on 107 Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver, 68, suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and improper turning as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:50 on 107 Avenue in Queens involving a 2023 Kia sedan and a 2019 Toyota SUV. The sedan was making a right turn while the SUV was traveling straight east. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The sedan driver, a 68-year-old male, was injured with back trauma and experienced shock but was not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. Both drivers were licensed in New York and operating their vehicles at the time. The police report does not indicate any victim fault or pedestrian involvement, focusing on driver errors that led to the collision.
Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash▸A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.
According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-22
Sedan Strikes Driver on Belt Parkway Left Side▸A sedan traveling east on Belt Parkway collided with its driver on the left side. The 45-year-old male driver suffered head injuries but remained conscious. Police cite improper lane usage as the contributing factor in this single-vehicle crash.
According to the police report, a 45-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on Belt Parkway at 1:55 AM. The vehicle, a 2017 Honda sedan traveling east, sustained damage to the left side doors, which was also the point of impact. The driver, who was the sole occupant and wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered head injuries and remained conscious after the collision. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the crash.
SUV Rear-Ends Tow Truck on Queens Avenue▸A 39-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered a head contusion after rear-ending a tow truck on S Conduit Ave in Queens. Both vehicles were traveling east when the SUV struck the truck’s left front bumper. The driver remained conscious but injured.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:50 PM on S Conduit Ave in Queens. A 39-year-old female driver of a 2020 SUV was injured, sustaining a head contusion and a bruise. The SUV collided with the rear of a 2024 tow truck traveling in the same direction. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the SUV impacted the center front end of the tow truck, damaging the SUV’s center back end and the truck’s left front bumper. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both vehicles, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. The SUV driver was not ejected and remained conscious. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were noted as contributing factors.
SUV Crashes Into Parked Cars in Queens▸A 51-year-old male driver suffered severe injuries after his SUV collided with two parked vehicles on 121st Street in Queens. Steering failure and defective brakes caused the crash, striking the right front bumper and damaging both parked cars.
According to the police report, at 21:50 in Queens, a 51-year-old male driver operating a 2021 Chevrolet SUV traveling south on 121st Street experienced a steering failure and defective brakes. These mechanical failures led to the SUV colliding with two parked vehicles, a sedan and another SUV, impacting the right front bumper of the moving vehicle and damaging the left rear quarter panel and center back end of the parked cars. The driver was injured with internal complaints affecting his entire body but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly cites 'Steering Failure' and 'Brakes Defective' as contributing factors, highlighting vehicle control loss as the cause. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behavior contributed to the crash.
Unsafe Speed on Belt Parkway Injures Teen▸Three sedans crashed on Belt Parkway at night. Unsafe speed sent metal slamming into metal. A 17-year-old girl in the back seat took the worst of it. Neck pain. Whiplash. The road showed no mercy.
According to the police report, three sedans collided on Belt Parkway at 9:28 PM. One driver was changing lanes. Another was struck on the left side doors. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor. A 17-year-old female passenger in the left rear seat suffered neck injuries and whiplash. She wore a lap belt. The crash left her hurt. Driver errors—unsafe speed and lane changes—caused the violent impact that injured the teen.
Van Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Rockaway Blvd▸A 49-year-old man suffered whole-body injuries and shock after a van hit him at a marked crosswalk on Rockaway Boulevard. The impact came from the van’s left front bumper as it traveled southbound. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal.
According to the police report, a van traveling south on Rockaway Boulevard struck a 49-year-old male pedestrian at a marked crosswalk. The point of impact was the van’s left front bumper, causing injuries to the pedestrian’s entire body and leaving him in shock with minor bleeding. The pedestrian was crossing the street without a crossing signal. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The collision highlights the dangers pedestrians face even at marked crosswalks when vehicle movements intersect with pedestrian paths.
2Taxi and Sedan Ignore Signs, Kill Woman, Injure Baby▸Metal shrieked on Lefferts Boulevard. A taxi and sedan collided, crushing a woman and breaking a baby’s legs. Both were off the roadway. The drivers missed the signs. One woman dead. One child maimed. The city’s danger, laid bare.
A deadly crash unfolded on Lefferts Boulevard near 115th Avenue in Queens when a taxi and a sedan collided, according to the police report. The impact killed a 51-year-old woman and left a baby boy with broken legs. Both victims were pedestrians and, as the report states, 'not in the roadway' at the time of the crash. The police report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for both drivers. The narrative underscores that 'the drivers missed the signs,' highlighting systemic failures in driver compliance with traffic controls. The collision’s violence—'metal screamed'—left one woman dead from crush injuries and a child with severe leg trauma. The report does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on driver error and the lethal consequences for those outside the vehicles.
Alcohol-Fueled Sedan Crash Breaks Driver’s Leg▸Two sedans smashed on Liberty Avenue. A 24-year-old driver’s leg shattered. Police cite alcohol and vehicle errors. Metal twisted. One man hurt. Streets stayed silent. No one walked away clean.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Liberty Avenue in Queens at 3:45 AM. The 24-year-old male driver suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. Police list 'Alcohol Involvement' and multiple 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes, pointing to driver errors. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any victim behavior as a factor. The crash left one driver with serious leg injuries, underscoring the danger of driver actions behind the wheel.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 51-year-old woman suffered a concussion and arm injuries when a sedan made a left turn and struck her at an intersection. The driver’s improper lane usage caused the collision despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 131 Street near Liberty Avenue in Queens struck a 51-year-old female pedestrian at 7:24 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The driver was making a left turn and impacted the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error in lane management during the turn. The pedestrian sustained a concussion and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian’s actions.
Bus Turns Left, Crushes Pedestrian in Queens▸A city bus swung left on Lefferts. Steel met flesh. A woman, sixty-four, crossing with the light, was struck and crushed. She stayed conscious as the signal blinked. The street swallowed her pain. The driver failed to yield.
At the corner of Lefferts Boulevard and 133rd Avenue in Queens, a bus making a left turn struck a 64-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, 'A bus turned left. A 64-year-old woman walked with the light. The bumper struck her full. Her body crushed. She stayed awake.' The crash occurred at 18:28. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The woman suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The impact point was the bus’s left front bumper. The pedestrian’s actions—crossing with the signal—are noted in the report, but the driver’s failure to yield is the primary factor cited by police. No contributing behaviors are attributed to the victim.
2SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 109 Avenue▸A southbound SUV struck the rear of a slowing sedan on 109 Avenue. Both drivers suffered injuries including back and leg trauma. Police cited following too closely and reaction to uninvolved vehicle as key factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 109 Avenue involving a 2022 Honda SUV and a 2017 Hyundai sedan, both traveling south. The SUV driver, a 22-year-old male with a permit license, was following too closely and struck the sedan's center back end as it was slowing or stopping. The sedan driver, a 26-year-old female licensed driver, was also slowing or stopping but had to react to an uninvolved vehicle, contributing to the collision. Both drivers were injured: the SUV driver suffered back injuries and whiplash, while the sedan driver sustained contusions to the knee and lower leg. Neither occupant was ejected, and both remained conscious. The report highlights driver errors including following too closely and reaction to uninvolved vehicle as the primary causes, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
A sedan traveling south struck a parked vehicle's left rear quarter panel on 131st Street in Queens. The driver suffered neck injuries and shock, wearing a lap belt. Slippery pavement contributed to the collision, according to the police report.
According to the police report, at 2:53 AM in Queens, a sedan traveling southbound collided with the left rear quarter panel of a parked vehicle on 131st Street. The driver, a 27-year-old woman, was injured with neck contusions and experienced shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor to the crash. The collision involved two sedans and a parked SUV, with damage focused on the left rear quarter panels and right front bumper. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited, but road conditions played a role in the impact. The victim was the driver of the moving sedan and was injured in the crash.
Queens SUV and Sedan Collide on 107 Ave▸A sedan turning right collided head-on with an eastbound SUV on 107 Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver, 68, suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and improper turning as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:50 on 107 Avenue in Queens involving a 2023 Kia sedan and a 2019 Toyota SUV. The sedan was making a right turn while the SUV was traveling straight east. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The sedan driver, a 68-year-old male, was injured with back trauma and experienced shock but was not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. Both drivers were licensed in New York and operating their vehicles at the time. The police report does not indicate any victim fault or pedestrian involvement, focusing on driver errors that led to the collision.
Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash▸A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.
According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-22
Sedan Strikes Driver on Belt Parkway Left Side▸A sedan traveling east on Belt Parkway collided with its driver on the left side. The 45-year-old male driver suffered head injuries but remained conscious. Police cite improper lane usage as the contributing factor in this single-vehicle crash.
According to the police report, a 45-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on Belt Parkway at 1:55 AM. The vehicle, a 2017 Honda sedan traveling east, sustained damage to the left side doors, which was also the point of impact. The driver, who was the sole occupant and wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered head injuries and remained conscious after the collision. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the crash.
SUV Rear-Ends Tow Truck on Queens Avenue▸A 39-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered a head contusion after rear-ending a tow truck on S Conduit Ave in Queens. Both vehicles were traveling east when the SUV struck the truck’s left front bumper. The driver remained conscious but injured.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:50 PM on S Conduit Ave in Queens. A 39-year-old female driver of a 2020 SUV was injured, sustaining a head contusion and a bruise. The SUV collided with the rear of a 2024 tow truck traveling in the same direction. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the SUV impacted the center front end of the tow truck, damaging the SUV’s center back end and the truck’s left front bumper. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both vehicles, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. The SUV driver was not ejected and remained conscious. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were noted as contributing factors.
SUV Crashes Into Parked Cars in Queens▸A 51-year-old male driver suffered severe injuries after his SUV collided with two parked vehicles on 121st Street in Queens. Steering failure and defective brakes caused the crash, striking the right front bumper and damaging both parked cars.
According to the police report, at 21:50 in Queens, a 51-year-old male driver operating a 2021 Chevrolet SUV traveling south on 121st Street experienced a steering failure and defective brakes. These mechanical failures led to the SUV colliding with two parked vehicles, a sedan and another SUV, impacting the right front bumper of the moving vehicle and damaging the left rear quarter panel and center back end of the parked cars. The driver was injured with internal complaints affecting his entire body but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly cites 'Steering Failure' and 'Brakes Defective' as contributing factors, highlighting vehicle control loss as the cause. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behavior contributed to the crash.
Unsafe Speed on Belt Parkway Injures Teen▸Three sedans crashed on Belt Parkway at night. Unsafe speed sent metal slamming into metal. A 17-year-old girl in the back seat took the worst of it. Neck pain. Whiplash. The road showed no mercy.
According to the police report, three sedans collided on Belt Parkway at 9:28 PM. One driver was changing lanes. Another was struck on the left side doors. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor. A 17-year-old female passenger in the left rear seat suffered neck injuries and whiplash. She wore a lap belt. The crash left her hurt. Driver errors—unsafe speed and lane changes—caused the violent impact that injured the teen.
Van Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Rockaway Blvd▸A 49-year-old man suffered whole-body injuries and shock after a van hit him at a marked crosswalk on Rockaway Boulevard. The impact came from the van’s left front bumper as it traveled southbound. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal.
According to the police report, a van traveling south on Rockaway Boulevard struck a 49-year-old male pedestrian at a marked crosswalk. The point of impact was the van’s left front bumper, causing injuries to the pedestrian’s entire body and leaving him in shock with minor bleeding. The pedestrian was crossing the street without a crossing signal. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The collision highlights the dangers pedestrians face even at marked crosswalks when vehicle movements intersect with pedestrian paths.
2Taxi and Sedan Ignore Signs, Kill Woman, Injure Baby▸Metal shrieked on Lefferts Boulevard. A taxi and sedan collided, crushing a woman and breaking a baby’s legs. Both were off the roadway. The drivers missed the signs. One woman dead. One child maimed. The city’s danger, laid bare.
A deadly crash unfolded on Lefferts Boulevard near 115th Avenue in Queens when a taxi and a sedan collided, according to the police report. The impact killed a 51-year-old woman and left a baby boy with broken legs. Both victims were pedestrians and, as the report states, 'not in the roadway' at the time of the crash. The police report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for both drivers. The narrative underscores that 'the drivers missed the signs,' highlighting systemic failures in driver compliance with traffic controls. The collision’s violence—'metal screamed'—left one woman dead from crush injuries and a child with severe leg trauma. The report does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on driver error and the lethal consequences for those outside the vehicles.
Alcohol-Fueled Sedan Crash Breaks Driver’s Leg▸Two sedans smashed on Liberty Avenue. A 24-year-old driver’s leg shattered. Police cite alcohol and vehicle errors. Metal twisted. One man hurt. Streets stayed silent. No one walked away clean.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Liberty Avenue in Queens at 3:45 AM. The 24-year-old male driver suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. Police list 'Alcohol Involvement' and multiple 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes, pointing to driver errors. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any victim behavior as a factor. The crash left one driver with serious leg injuries, underscoring the danger of driver actions behind the wheel.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 51-year-old woman suffered a concussion and arm injuries when a sedan made a left turn and struck her at an intersection. The driver’s improper lane usage caused the collision despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 131 Street near Liberty Avenue in Queens struck a 51-year-old female pedestrian at 7:24 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The driver was making a left turn and impacted the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error in lane management during the turn. The pedestrian sustained a concussion and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian’s actions.
Bus Turns Left, Crushes Pedestrian in Queens▸A city bus swung left on Lefferts. Steel met flesh. A woman, sixty-four, crossing with the light, was struck and crushed. She stayed conscious as the signal blinked. The street swallowed her pain. The driver failed to yield.
At the corner of Lefferts Boulevard and 133rd Avenue in Queens, a bus making a left turn struck a 64-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, 'A bus turned left. A 64-year-old woman walked with the light. The bumper struck her full. Her body crushed. She stayed awake.' The crash occurred at 18:28. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The woman suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The impact point was the bus’s left front bumper. The pedestrian’s actions—crossing with the signal—are noted in the report, but the driver’s failure to yield is the primary factor cited by police. No contributing behaviors are attributed to the victim.
2SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 109 Avenue▸A southbound SUV struck the rear of a slowing sedan on 109 Avenue. Both drivers suffered injuries including back and leg trauma. Police cited following too closely and reaction to uninvolved vehicle as key factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 109 Avenue involving a 2022 Honda SUV and a 2017 Hyundai sedan, both traveling south. The SUV driver, a 22-year-old male with a permit license, was following too closely and struck the sedan's center back end as it was slowing or stopping. The sedan driver, a 26-year-old female licensed driver, was also slowing or stopping but had to react to an uninvolved vehicle, contributing to the collision. Both drivers were injured: the SUV driver suffered back injuries and whiplash, while the sedan driver sustained contusions to the knee and lower leg. Neither occupant was ejected, and both remained conscious. The report highlights driver errors including following too closely and reaction to uninvolved vehicle as the primary causes, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
A sedan turning right collided head-on with an eastbound SUV on 107 Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver, 68, suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and improper turning as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:50 on 107 Avenue in Queens involving a 2023 Kia sedan and a 2019 Toyota SUV. The sedan was making a right turn while the SUV was traveling straight east. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The sedan driver, a 68-year-old male, was injured with back trauma and experienced shock but was not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. Both drivers were licensed in New York and operating their vehicles at the time. The police report does not indicate any victim fault or pedestrian involvement, focusing on driver errors that led to the collision.
Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash▸A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.
According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-22
Sedan Strikes Driver on Belt Parkway Left Side▸A sedan traveling east on Belt Parkway collided with its driver on the left side. The 45-year-old male driver suffered head injuries but remained conscious. Police cite improper lane usage as the contributing factor in this single-vehicle crash.
According to the police report, a 45-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on Belt Parkway at 1:55 AM. The vehicle, a 2017 Honda sedan traveling east, sustained damage to the left side doors, which was also the point of impact. The driver, who was the sole occupant and wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered head injuries and remained conscious after the collision. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the crash.
SUV Rear-Ends Tow Truck on Queens Avenue▸A 39-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered a head contusion after rear-ending a tow truck on S Conduit Ave in Queens. Both vehicles were traveling east when the SUV struck the truck’s left front bumper. The driver remained conscious but injured.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:50 PM on S Conduit Ave in Queens. A 39-year-old female driver of a 2020 SUV was injured, sustaining a head contusion and a bruise. The SUV collided with the rear of a 2024 tow truck traveling in the same direction. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the SUV impacted the center front end of the tow truck, damaging the SUV’s center back end and the truck’s left front bumper. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both vehicles, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. The SUV driver was not ejected and remained conscious. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were noted as contributing factors.
SUV Crashes Into Parked Cars in Queens▸A 51-year-old male driver suffered severe injuries after his SUV collided with two parked vehicles on 121st Street in Queens. Steering failure and defective brakes caused the crash, striking the right front bumper and damaging both parked cars.
According to the police report, at 21:50 in Queens, a 51-year-old male driver operating a 2021 Chevrolet SUV traveling south on 121st Street experienced a steering failure and defective brakes. These mechanical failures led to the SUV colliding with two parked vehicles, a sedan and another SUV, impacting the right front bumper of the moving vehicle and damaging the left rear quarter panel and center back end of the parked cars. The driver was injured with internal complaints affecting his entire body but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly cites 'Steering Failure' and 'Brakes Defective' as contributing factors, highlighting vehicle control loss as the cause. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behavior contributed to the crash.
Unsafe Speed on Belt Parkway Injures Teen▸Three sedans crashed on Belt Parkway at night. Unsafe speed sent metal slamming into metal. A 17-year-old girl in the back seat took the worst of it. Neck pain. Whiplash. The road showed no mercy.
According to the police report, three sedans collided on Belt Parkway at 9:28 PM. One driver was changing lanes. Another was struck on the left side doors. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor. A 17-year-old female passenger in the left rear seat suffered neck injuries and whiplash. She wore a lap belt. The crash left her hurt. Driver errors—unsafe speed and lane changes—caused the violent impact that injured the teen.
Van Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Rockaway Blvd▸A 49-year-old man suffered whole-body injuries and shock after a van hit him at a marked crosswalk on Rockaway Boulevard. The impact came from the van’s left front bumper as it traveled southbound. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal.
According to the police report, a van traveling south on Rockaway Boulevard struck a 49-year-old male pedestrian at a marked crosswalk. The point of impact was the van’s left front bumper, causing injuries to the pedestrian’s entire body and leaving him in shock with minor bleeding. The pedestrian was crossing the street without a crossing signal. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The collision highlights the dangers pedestrians face even at marked crosswalks when vehicle movements intersect with pedestrian paths.
2Taxi and Sedan Ignore Signs, Kill Woman, Injure Baby▸Metal shrieked on Lefferts Boulevard. A taxi and sedan collided, crushing a woman and breaking a baby’s legs. Both were off the roadway. The drivers missed the signs. One woman dead. One child maimed. The city’s danger, laid bare.
A deadly crash unfolded on Lefferts Boulevard near 115th Avenue in Queens when a taxi and a sedan collided, according to the police report. The impact killed a 51-year-old woman and left a baby boy with broken legs. Both victims were pedestrians and, as the report states, 'not in the roadway' at the time of the crash. The police report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for both drivers. The narrative underscores that 'the drivers missed the signs,' highlighting systemic failures in driver compliance with traffic controls. The collision’s violence—'metal screamed'—left one woman dead from crush injuries and a child with severe leg trauma. The report does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on driver error and the lethal consequences for those outside the vehicles.
Alcohol-Fueled Sedan Crash Breaks Driver’s Leg▸Two sedans smashed on Liberty Avenue. A 24-year-old driver’s leg shattered. Police cite alcohol and vehicle errors. Metal twisted. One man hurt. Streets stayed silent. No one walked away clean.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Liberty Avenue in Queens at 3:45 AM. The 24-year-old male driver suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. Police list 'Alcohol Involvement' and multiple 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes, pointing to driver errors. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any victim behavior as a factor. The crash left one driver with serious leg injuries, underscoring the danger of driver actions behind the wheel.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 51-year-old woman suffered a concussion and arm injuries when a sedan made a left turn and struck her at an intersection. The driver’s improper lane usage caused the collision despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 131 Street near Liberty Avenue in Queens struck a 51-year-old female pedestrian at 7:24 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The driver was making a left turn and impacted the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error in lane management during the turn. The pedestrian sustained a concussion and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian’s actions.
Bus Turns Left, Crushes Pedestrian in Queens▸A city bus swung left on Lefferts. Steel met flesh. A woman, sixty-four, crossing with the light, was struck and crushed. She stayed conscious as the signal blinked. The street swallowed her pain. The driver failed to yield.
At the corner of Lefferts Boulevard and 133rd Avenue in Queens, a bus making a left turn struck a 64-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, 'A bus turned left. A 64-year-old woman walked with the light. The bumper struck her full. Her body crushed. She stayed awake.' The crash occurred at 18:28. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The woman suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The impact point was the bus’s left front bumper. The pedestrian’s actions—crossing with the signal—are noted in the report, but the driver’s failure to yield is the primary factor cited by police. No contributing behaviors are attributed to the victim.
2SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 109 Avenue▸A southbound SUV struck the rear of a slowing sedan on 109 Avenue. Both drivers suffered injuries including back and leg trauma. Police cited following too closely and reaction to uninvolved vehicle as key factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 109 Avenue involving a 2022 Honda SUV and a 2017 Hyundai sedan, both traveling south. The SUV driver, a 22-year-old male with a permit license, was following too closely and struck the sedan's center back end as it was slowing or stopping. The sedan driver, a 26-year-old female licensed driver, was also slowing or stopping but had to react to an uninvolved vehicle, contributing to the collision. Both drivers were injured: the SUV driver suffered back injuries and whiplash, while the sedan driver sustained contusions to the knee and lower leg. Neither occupant was ejected, and both remained conscious. The report highlights driver errors including following too closely and reaction to uninvolved vehicle as the primary causes, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.
According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.
- Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-01-22
Sedan Strikes Driver on Belt Parkway Left Side▸A sedan traveling east on Belt Parkway collided with its driver on the left side. The 45-year-old male driver suffered head injuries but remained conscious. Police cite improper lane usage as the contributing factor in this single-vehicle crash.
According to the police report, a 45-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on Belt Parkway at 1:55 AM. The vehicle, a 2017 Honda sedan traveling east, sustained damage to the left side doors, which was also the point of impact. The driver, who was the sole occupant and wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered head injuries and remained conscious after the collision. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the crash.
SUV Rear-Ends Tow Truck on Queens Avenue▸A 39-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered a head contusion after rear-ending a tow truck on S Conduit Ave in Queens. Both vehicles were traveling east when the SUV struck the truck’s left front bumper. The driver remained conscious but injured.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:50 PM on S Conduit Ave in Queens. A 39-year-old female driver of a 2020 SUV was injured, sustaining a head contusion and a bruise. The SUV collided with the rear of a 2024 tow truck traveling in the same direction. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the SUV impacted the center front end of the tow truck, damaging the SUV’s center back end and the truck’s left front bumper. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both vehicles, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. The SUV driver was not ejected and remained conscious. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were noted as contributing factors.
SUV Crashes Into Parked Cars in Queens▸A 51-year-old male driver suffered severe injuries after his SUV collided with two parked vehicles on 121st Street in Queens. Steering failure and defective brakes caused the crash, striking the right front bumper and damaging both parked cars.
According to the police report, at 21:50 in Queens, a 51-year-old male driver operating a 2021 Chevrolet SUV traveling south on 121st Street experienced a steering failure and defective brakes. These mechanical failures led to the SUV colliding with two parked vehicles, a sedan and another SUV, impacting the right front bumper of the moving vehicle and damaging the left rear quarter panel and center back end of the parked cars. The driver was injured with internal complaints affecting his entire body but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly cites 'Steering Failure' and 'Brakes Defective' as contributing factors, highlighting vehicle control loss as the cause. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behavior contributed to the crash.
Unsafe Speed on Belt Parkway Injures Teen▸Three sedans crashed on Belt Parkway at night. Unsafe speed sent metal slamming into metal. A 17-year-old girl in the back seat took the worst of it. Neck pain. Whiplash. The road showed no mercy.
According to the police report, three sedans collided on Belt Parkway at 9:28 PM. One driver was changing lanes. Another was struck on the left side doors. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor. A 17-year-old female passenger in the left rear seat suffered neck injuries and whiplash. She wore a lap belt. The crash left her hurt. Driver errors—unsafe speed and lane changes—caused the violent impact that injured the teen.
Van Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Rockaway Blvd▸A 49-year-old man suffered whole-body injuries and shock after a van hit him at a marked crosswalk on Rockaway Boulevard. The impact came from the van’s left front bumper as it traveled southbound. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal.
According to the police report, a van traveling south on Rockaway Boulevard struck a 49-year-old male pedestrian at a marked crosswalk. The point of impact was the van’s left front bumper, causing injuries to the pedestrian’s entire body and leaving him in shock with minor bleeding. The pedestrian was crossing the street without a crossing signal. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The collision highlights the dangers pedestrians face even at marked crosswalks when vehicle movements intersect with pedestrian paths.
2Taxi and Sedan Ignore Signs, Kill Woman, Injure Baby▸Metal shrieked on Lefferts Boulevard. A taxi and sedan collided, crushing a woman and breaking a baby’s legs. Both were off the roadway. The drivers missed the signs. One woman dead. One child maimed. The city’s danger, laid bare.
A deadly crash unfolded on Lefferts Boulevard near 115th Avenue in Queens when a taxi and a sedan collided, according to the police report. The impact killed a 51-year-old woman and left a baby boy with broken legs. Both victims were pedestrians and, as the report states, 'not in the roadway' at the time of the crash. The police report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for both drivers. The narrative underscores that 'the drivers missed the signs,' highlighting systemic failures in driver compliance with traffic controls. The collision’s violence—'metal screamed'—left one woman dead from crush injuries and a child with severe leg trauma. The report does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on driver error and the lethal consequences for those outside the vehicles.
Alcohol-Fueled Sedan Crash Breaks Driver’s Leg▸Two sedans smashed on Liberty Avenue. A 24-year-old driver’s leg shattered. Police cite alcohol and vehicle errors. Metal twisted. One man hurt. Streets stayed silent. No one walked away clean.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Liberty Avenue in Queens at 3:45 AM. The 24-year-old male driver suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. Police list 'Alcohol Involvement' and multiple 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes, pointing to driver errors. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any victim behavior as a factor. The crash left one driver with serious leg injuries, underscoring the danger of driver actions behind the wheel.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 51-year-old woman suffered a concussion and arm injuries when a sedan made a left turn and struck her at an intersection. The driver’s improper lane usage caused the collision despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 131 Street near Liberty Avenue in Queens struck a 51-year-old female pedestrian at 7:24 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The driver was making a left turn and impacted the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error in lane management during the turn. The pedestrian sustained a concussion and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian’s actions.
Bus Turns Left, Crushes Pedestrian in Queens▸A city bus swung left on Lefferts. Steel met flesh. A woman, sixty-four, crossing with the light, was struck and crushed. She stayed conscious as the signal blinked. The street swallowed her pain. The driver failed to yield.
At the corner of Lefferts Boulevard and 133rd Avenue in Queens, a bus making a left turn struck a 64-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, 'A bus turned left. A 64-year-old woman walked with the light. The bumper struck her full. Her body crushed. She stayed awake.' The crash occurred at 18:28. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The woman suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The impact point was the bus’s left front bumper. The pedestrian’s actions—crossing with the signal—are noted in the report, but the driver’s failure to yield is the primary factor cited by police. No contributing behaviors are attributed to the victim.
2SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 109 Avenue▸A southbound SUV struck the rear of a slowing sedan on 109 Avenue. Both drivers suffered injuries including back and leg trauma. Police cited following too closely and reaction to uninvolved vehicle as key factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 109 Avenue involving a 2022 Honda SUV and a 2017 Hyundai sedan, both traveling south. The SUV driver, a 22-year-old male with a permit license, was following too closely and struck the sedan's center back end as it was slowing or stopping. The sedan driver, a 26-year-old female licensed driver, was also slowing or stopping but had to react to an uninvolved vehicle, contributing to the collision. Both drivers were injured: the SUV driver suffered back injuries and whiplash, while the sedan driver sustained contusions to the knee and lower leg. Neither occupant was ejected, and both remained conscious. The report highlights driver errors including following too closely and reaction to uninvolved vehicle as the primary causes, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
A sedan traveling east on Belt Parkway collided with its driver on the left side. The 45-year-old male driver suffered head injuries but remained conscious. Police cite improper lane usage as the contributing factor in this single-vehicle crash.
According to the police report, a 45-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on Belt Parkway at 1:55 AM. The vehicle, a 2017 Honda sedan traveling east, sustained damage to the left side doors, which was also the point of impact. The driver, who was the sole occupant and wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered head injuries and remained conscious after the collision. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the crash.
SUV Rear-Ends Tow Truck on Queens Avenue▸A 39-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered a head contusion after rear-ending a tow truck on S Conduit Ave in Queens. Both vehicles were traveling east when the SUV struck the truck’s left front bumper. The driver remained conscious but injured.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:50 PM on S Conduit Ave in Queens. A 39-year-old female driver of a 2020 SUV was injured, sustaining a head contusion and a bruise. The SUV collided with the rear of a 2024 tow truck traveling in the same direction. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the SUV impacted the center front end of the tow truck, damaging the SUV’s center back end and the truck’s left front bumper. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both vehicles, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. The SUV driver was not ejected and remained conscious. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were noted as contributing factors.
SUV Crashes Into Parked Cars in Queens▸A 51-year-old male driver suffered severe injuries after his SUV collided with two parked vehicles on 121st Street in Queens. Steering failure and defective brakes caused the crash, striking the right front bumper and damaging both parked cars.
According to the police report, at 21:50 in Queens, a 51-year-old male driver operating a 2021 Chevrolet SUV traveling south on 121st Street experienced a steering failure and defective brakes. These mechanical failures led to the SUV colliding with two parked vehicles, a sedan and another SUV, impacting the right front bumper of the moving vehicle and damaging the left rear quarter panel and center back end of the parked cars. The driver was injured with internal complaints affecting his entire body but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly cites 'Steering Failure' and 'Brakes Defective' as contributing factors, highlighting vehicle control loss as the cause. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behavior contributed to the crash.
Unsafe Speed on Belt Parkway Injures Teen▸Three sedans crashed on Belt Parkway at night. Unsafe speed sent metal slamming into metal. A 17-year-old girl in the back seat took the worst of it. Neck pain. Whiplash. The road showed no mercy.
According to the police report, three sedans collided on Belt Parkway at 9:28 PM. One driver was changing lanes. Another was struck on the left side doors. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor. A 17-year-old female passenger in the left rear seat suffered neck injuries and whiplash. She wore a lap belt. The crash left her hurt. Driver errors—unsafe speed and lane changes—caused the violent impact that injured the teen.
Van Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Rockaway Blvd▸A 49-year-old man suffered whole-body injuries and shock after a van hit him at a marked crosswalk on Rockaway Boulevard. The impact came from the van’s left front bumper as it traveled southbound. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal.
According to the police report, a van traveling south on Rockaway Boulevard struck a 49-year-old male pedestrian at a marked crosswalk. The point of impact was the van’s left front bumper, causing injuries to the pedestrian’s entire body and leaving him in shock with minor bleeding. The pedestrian was crossing the street without a crossing signal. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The collision highlights the dangers pedestrians face even at marked crosswalks when vehicle movements intersect with pedestrian paths.
2Taxi and Sedan Ignore Signs, Kill Woman, Injure Baby▸Metal shrieked on Lefferts Boulevard. A taxi and sedan collided, crushing a woman and breaking a baby’s legs. Both were off the roadway. The drivers missed the signs. One woman dead. One child maimed. The city’s danger, laid bare.
A deadly crash unfolded on Lefferts Boulevard near 115th Avenue in Queens when a taxi and a sedan collided, according to the police report. The impact killed a 51-year-old woman and left a baby boy with broken legs. Both victims were pedestrians and, as the report states, 'not in the roadway' at the time of the crash. The police report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for both drivers. The narrative underscores that 'the drivers missed the signs,' highlighting systemic failures in driver compliance with traffic controls. The collision’s violence—'metal screamed'—left one woman dead from crush injuries and a child with severe leg trauma. The report does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on driver error and the lethal consequences for those outside the vehicles.
Alcohol-Fueled Sedan Crash Breaks Driver’s Leg▸Two sedans smashed on Liberty Avenue. A 24-year-old driver’s leg shattered. Police cite alcohol and vehicle errors. Metal twisted. One man hurt. Streets stayed silent. No one walked away clean.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Liberty Avenue in Queens at 3:45 AM. The 24-year-old male driver suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. Police list 'Alcohol Involvement' and multiple 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes, pointing to driver errors. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any victim behavior as a factor. The crash left one driver with serious leg injuries, underscoring the danger of driver actions behind the wheel.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 51-year-old woman suffered a concussion and arm injuries when a sedan made a left turn and struck her at an intersection. The driver’s improper lane usage caused the collision despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 131 Street near Liberty Avenue in Queens struck a 51-year-old female pedestrian at 7:24 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The driver was making a left turn and impacted the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error in lane management during the turn. The pedestrian sustained a concussion and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian’s actions.
Bus Turns Left, Crushes Pedestrian in Queens▸A city bus swung left on Lefferts. Steel met flesh. A woman, sixty-four, crossing with the light, was struck and crushed. She stayed conscious as the signal blinked. The street swallowed her pain. The driver failed to yield.
At the corner of Lefferts Boulevard and 133rd Avenue in Queens, a bus making a left turn struck a 64-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, 'A bus turned left. A 64-year-old woman walked with the light. The bumper struck her full. Her body crushed. She stayed awake.' The crash occurred at 18:28. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The woman suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The impact point was the bus’s left front bumper. The pedestrian’s actions—crossing with the signal—are noted in the report, but the driver’s failure to yield is the primary factor cited by police. No contributing behaviors are attributed to the victim.
2SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 109 Avenue▸A southbound SUV struck the rear of a slowing sedan on 109 Avenue. Both drivers suffered injuries including back and leg trauma. Police cited following too closely and reaction to uninvolved vehicle as key factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 109 Avenue involving a 2022 Honda SUV and a 2017 Hyundai sedan, both traveling south. The SUV driver, a 22-year-old male with a permit license, was following too closely and struck the sedan's center back end as it was slowing or stopping. The sedan driver, a 26-year-old female licensed driver, was also slowing or stopping but had to react to an uninvolved vehicle, contributing to the collision. Both drivers were injured: the SUV driver suffered back injuries and whiplash, while the sedan driver sustained contusions to the knee and lower leg. Neither occupant was ejected, and both remained conscious. The report highlights driver errors including following too closely and reaction to uninvolved vehicle as the primary causes, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
A 39-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered a head contusion after rear-ending a tow truck on S Conduit Ave in Queens. Both vehicles were traveling east when the SUV struck the truck’s left front bumper. The driver remained conscious but injured.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:50 PM on S Conduit Ave in Queens. A 39-year-old female driver of a 2020 SUV was injured, sustaining a head contusion and a bruise. The SUV collided with the rear of a 2024 tow truck traveling in the same direction. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the SUV impacted the center front end of the tow truck, damaging the SUV’s center back end and the truck’s left front bumper. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both vehicles, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. The SUV driver was not ejected and remained conscious. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were noted as contributing factors.
SUV Crashes Into Parked Cars in Queens▸A 51-year-old male driver suffered severe injuries after his SUV collided with two parked vehicles on 121st Street in Queens. Steering failure and defective brakes caused the crash, striking the right front bumper and damaging both parked cars.
According to the police report, at 21:50 in Queens, a 51-year-old male driver operating a 2021 Chevrolet SUV traveling south on 121st Street experienced a steering failure and defective brakes. These mechanical failures led to the SUV colliding with two parked vehicles, a sedan and another SUV, impacting the right front bumper of the moving vehicle and damaging the left rear quarter panel and center back end of the parked cars. The driver was injured with internal complaints affecting his entire body but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly cites 'Steering Failure' and 'Brakes Defective' as contributing factors, highlighting vehicle control loss as the cause. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behavior contributed to the crash.
Unsafe Speed on Belt Parkway Injures Teen▸Three sedans crashed on Belt Parkway at night. Unsafe speed sent metal slamming into metal. A 17-year-old girl in the back seat took the worst of it. Neck pain. Whiplash. The road showed no mercy.
According to the police report, three sedans collided on Belt Parkway at 9:28 PM. One driver was changing lanes. Another was struck on the left side doors. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor. A 17-year-old female passenger in the left rear seat suffered neck injuries and whiplash. She wore a lap belt. The crash left her hurt. Driver errors—unsafe speed and lane changes—caused the violent impact that injured the teen.
Van Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Rockaway Blvd▸A 49-year-old man suffered whole-body injuries and shock after a van hit him at a marked crosswalk on Rockaway Boulevard. The impact came from the van’s left front bumper as it traveled southbound. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal.
According to the police report, a van traveling south on Rockaway Boulevard struck a 49-year-old male pedestrian at a marked crosswalk. The point of impact was the van’s left front bumper, causing injuries to the pedestrian’s entire body and leaving him in shock with minor bleeding. The pedestrian was crossing the street without a crossing signal. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The collision highlights the dangers pedestrians face even at marked crosswalks when vehicle movements intersect with pedestrian paths.
2Taxi and Sedan Ignore Signs, Kill Woman, Injure Baby▸Metal shrieked on Lefferts Boulevard. A taxi and sedan collided, crushing a woman and breaking a baby’s legs. Both were off the roadway. The drivers missed the signs. One woman dead. One child maimed. The city’s danger, laid bare.
A deadly crash unfolded on Lefferts Boulevard near 115th Avenue in Queens when a taxi and a sedan collided, according to the police report. The impact killed a 51-year-old woman and left a baby boy with broken legs. Both victims were pedestrians and, as the report states, 'not in the roadway' at the time of the crash. The police report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for both drivers. The narrative underscores that 'the drivers missed the signs,' highlighting systemic failures in driver compliance with traffic controls. The collision’s violence—'metal screamed'—left one woman dead from crush injuries and a child with severe leg trauma. The report does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on driver error and the lethal consequences for those outside the vehicles.
Alcohol-Fueled Sedan Crash Breaks Driver’s Leg▸Two sedans smashed on Liberty Avenue. A 24-year-old driver’s leg shattered. Police cite alcohol and vehicle errors. Metal twisted. One man hurt. Streets stayed silent. No one walked away clean.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Liberty Avenue in Queens at 3:45 AM. The 24-year-old male driver suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. Police list 'Alcohol Involvement' and multiple 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes, pointing to driver errors. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any victim behavior as a factor. The crash left one driver with serious leg injuries, underscoring the danger of driver actions behind the wheel.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 51-year-old woman suffered a concussion and arm injuries when a sedan made a left turn and struck her at an intersection. The driver’s improper lane usage caused the collision despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 131 Street near Liberty Avenue in Queens struck a 51-year-old female pedestrian at 7:24 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The driver was making a left turn and impacted the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error in lane management during the turn. The pedestrian sustained a concussion and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian’s actions.
Bus Turns Left, Crushes Pedestrian in Queens▸A city bus swung left on Lefferts. Steel met flesh. A woman, sixty-four, crossing with the light, was struck and crushed. She stayed conscious as the signal blinked. The street swallowed her pain. The driver failed to yield.
At the corner of Lefferts Boulevard and 133rd Avenue in Queens, a bus making a left turn struck a 64-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, 'A bus turned left. A 64-year-old woman walked with the light. The bumper struck her full. Her body crushed. She stayed awake.' The crash occurred at 18:28. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The woman suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The impact point was the bus’s left front bumper. The pedestrian’s actions—crossing with the signal—are noted in the report, but the driver’s failure to yield is the primary factor cited by police. No contributing behaviors are attributed to the victim.
2SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 109 Avenue▸A southbound SUV struck the rear of a slowing sedan on 109 Avenue. Both drivers suffered injuries including back and leg trauma. Police cited following too closely and reaction to uninvolved vehicle as key factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 109 Avenue involving a 2022 Honda SUV and a 2017 Hyundai sedan, both traveling south. The SUV driver, a 22-year-old male with a permit license, was following too closely and struck the sedan's center back end as it was slowing or stopping. The sedan driver, a 26-year-old female licensed driver, was also slowing or stopping but had to react to an uninvolved vehicle, contributing to the collision. Both drivers were injured: the SUV driver suffered back injuries and whiplash, while the sedan driver sustained contusions to the knee and lower leg. Neither occupant was ejected, and both remained conscious. The report highlights driver errors including following too closely and reaction to uninvolved vehicle as the primary causes, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
A 51-year-old male driver suffered severe injuries after his SUV collided with two parked vehicles on 121st Street in Queens. Steering failure and defective brakes caused the crash, striking the right front bumper and damaging both parked cars.
According to the police report, at 21:50 in Queens, a 51-year-old male driver operating a 2021 Chevrolet SUV traveling south on 121st Street experienced a steering failure and defective brakes. These mechanical failures led to the SUV colliding with two parked vehicles, a sedan and another SUV, impacting the right front bumper of the moving vehicle and damaging the left rear quarter panel and center back end of the parked cars. The driver was injured with internal complaints affecting his entire body but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly cites 'Steering Failure' and 'Brakes Defective' as contributing factors, highlighting vehicle control loss as the cause. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behavior contributed to the crash.
Unsafe Speed on Belt Parkway Injures Teen▸Three sedans crashed on Belt Parkway at night. Unsafe speed sent metal slamming into metal. A 17-year-old girl in the back seat took the worst of it. Neck pain. Whiplash. The road showed no mercy.
According to the police report, three sedans collided on Belt Parkway at 9:28 PM. One driver was changing lanes. Another was struck on the left side doors. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor. A 17-year-old female passenger in the left rear seat suffered neck injuries and whiplash. She wore a lap belt. The crash left her hurt. Driver errors—unsafe speed and lane changes—caused the violent impact that injured the teen.
Van Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Rockaway Blvd▸A 49-year-old man suffered whole-body injuries and shock after a van hit him at a marked crosswalk on Rockaway Boulevard. The impact came from the van’s left front bumper as it traveled southbound. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal.
According to the police report, a van traveling south on Rockaway Boulevard struck a 49-year-old male pedestrian at a marked crosswalk. The point of impact was the van’s left front bumper, causing injuries to the pedestrian’s entire body and leaving him in shock with minor bleeding. The pedestrian was crossing the street without a crossing signal. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The collision highlights the dangers pedestrians face even at marked crosswalks when vehicle movements intersect with pedestrian paths.
2Taxi and Sedan Ignore Signs, Kill Woman, Injure Baby▸Metal shrieked on Lefferts Boulevard. A taxi and sedan collided, crushing a woman and breaking a baby’s legs. Both were off the roadway. The drivers missed the signs. One woman dead. One child maimed. The city’s danger, laid bare.
A deadly crash unfolded on Lefferts Boulevard near 115th Avenue in Queens when a taxi and a sedan collided, according to the police report. The impact killed a 51-year-old woman and left a baby boy with broken legs. Both victims were pedestrians and, as the report states, 'not in the roadway' at the time of the crash. The police report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for both drivers. The narrative underscores that 'the drivers missed the signs,' highlighting systemic failures in driver compliance with traffic controls. The collision’s violence—'metal screamed'—left one woman dead from crush injuries and a child with severe leg trauma. The report does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on driver error and the lethal consequences for those outside the vehicles.
Alcohol-Fueled Sedan Crash Breaks Driver’s Leg▸Two sedans smashed on Liberty Avenue. A 24-year-old driver’s leg shattered. Police cite alcohol and vehicle errors. Metal twisted. One man hurt. Streets stayed silent. No one walked away clean.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Liberty Avenue in Queens at 3:45 AM. The 24-year-old male driver suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. Police list 'Alcohol Involvement' and multiple 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes, pointing to driver errors. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any victim behavior as a factor. The crash left one driver with serious leg injuries, underscoring the danger of driver actions behind the wheel.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 51-year-old woman suffered a concussion and arm injuries when a sedan made a left turn and struck her at an intersection. The driver’s improper lane usage caused the collision despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 131 Street near Liberty Avenue in Queens struck a 51-year-old female pedestrian at 7:24 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The driver was making a left turn and impacted the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error in lane management during the turn. The pedestrian sustained a concussion and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian’s actions.
Bus Turns Left, Crushes Pedestrian in Queens▸A city bus swung left on Lefferts. Steel met flesh. A woman, sixty-four, crossing with the light, was struck and crushed. She stayed conscious as the signal blinked. The street swallowed her pain. The driver failed to yield.
At the corner of Lefferts Boulevard and 133rd Avenue in Queens, a bus making a left turn struck a 64-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, 'A bus turned left. A 64-year-old woman walked with the light. The bumper struck her full. Her body crushed. She stayed awake.' The crash occurred at 18:28. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The woman suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The impact point was the bus’s left front bumper. The pedestrian’s actions—crossing with the signal—are noted in the report, but the driver’s failure to yield is the primary factor cited by police. No contributing behaviors are attributed to the victim.
2SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 109 Avenue▸A southbound SUV struck the rear of a slowing sedan on 109 Avenue. Both drivers suffered injuries including back and leg trauma. Police cited following too closely and reaction to uninvolved vehicle as key factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 109 Avenue involving a 2022 Honda SUV and a 2017 Hyundai sedan, both traveling south. The SUV driver, a 22-year-old male with a permit license, was following too closely and struck the sedan's center back end as it was slowing or stopping. The sedan driver, a 26-year-old female licensed driver, was also slowing or stopping but had to react to an uninvolved vehicle, contributing to the collision. Both drivers were injured: the SUV driver suffered back injuries and whiplash, while the sedan driver sustained contusions to the knee and lower leg. Neither occupant was ejected, and both remained conscious. The report highlights driver errors including following too closely and reaction to uninvolved vehicle as the primary causes, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
Three sedans crashed on Belt Parkway at night. Unsafe speed sent metal slamming into metal. A 17-year-old girl in the back seat took the worst of it. Neck pain. Whiplash. The road showed no mercy.
According to the police report, three sedans collided on Belt Parkway at 9:28 PM. One driver was changing lanes. Another was struck on the left side doors. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor. A 17-year-old female passenger in the left rear seat suffered neck injuries and whiplash. She wore a lap belt. The crash left her hurt. Driver errors—unsafe speed and lane changes—caused the violent impact that injured the teen.
Van Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Rockaway Blvd▸A 49-year-old man suffered whole-body injuries and shock after a van hit him at a marked crosswalk on Rockaway Boulevard. The impact came from the van’s left front bumper as it traveled southbound. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal.
According to the police report, a van traveling south on Rockaway Boulevard struck a 49-year-old male pedestrian at a marked crosswalk. The point of impact was the van’s left front bumper, causing injuries to the pedestrian’s entire body and leaving him in shock with minor bleeding. The pedestrian was crossing the street without a crossing signal. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The collision highlights the dangers pedestrians face even at marked crosswalks when vehicle movements intersect with pedestrian paths.
2Taxi and Sedan Ignore Signs, Kill Woman, Injure Baby▸Metal shrieked on Lefferts Boulevard. A taxi and sedan collided, crushing a woman and breaking a baby’s legs. Both were off the roadway. The drivers missed the signs. One woman dead. One child maimed. The city’s danger, laid bare.
A deadly crash unfolded on Lefferts Boulevard near 115th Avenue in Queens when a taxi and a sedan collided, according to the police report. The impact killed a 51-year-old woman and left a baby boy with broken legs. Both victims were pedestrians and, as the report states, 'not in the roadway' at the time of the crash. The police report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for both drivers. The narrative underscores that 'the drivers missed the signs,' highlighting systemic failures in driver compliance with traffic controls. The collision’s violence—'metal screamed'—left one woman dead from crush injuries and a child with severe leg trauma. The report does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on driver error and the lethal consequences for those outside the vehicles.
Alcohol-Fueled Sedan Crash Breaks Driver’s Leg▸Two sedans smashed on Liberty Avenue. A 24-year-old driver’s leg shattered. Police cite alcohol and vehicle errors. Metal twisted. One man hurt. Streets stayed silent. No one walked away clean.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Liberty Avenue in Queens at 3:45 AM. The 24-year-old male driver suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. Police list 'Alcohol Involvement' and multiple 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes, pointing to driver errors. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any victim behavior as a factor. The crash left one driver with serious leg injuries, underscoring the danger of driver actions behind the wheel.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 51-year-old woman suffered a concussion and arm injuries when a sedan made a left turn and struck her at an intersection. The driver’s improper lane usage caused the collision despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 131 Street near Liberty Avenue in Queens struck a 51-year-old female pedestrian at 7:24 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The driver was making a left turn and impacted the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error in lane management during the turn. The pedestrian sustained a concussion and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian’s actions.
Bus Turns Left, Crushes Pedestrian in Queens▸A city bus swung left on Lefferts. Steel met flesh. A woman, sixty-four, crossing with the light, was struck and crushed. She stayed conscious as the signal blinked. The street swallowed her pain. The driver failed to yield.
At the corner of Lefferts Boulevard and 133rd Avenue in Queens, a bus making a left turn struck a 64-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, 'A bus turned left. A 64-year-old woman walked with the light. The bumper struck her full. Her body crushed. She stayed awake.' The crash occurred at 18:28. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The woman suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The impact point was the bus’s left front bumper. The pedestrian’s actions—crossing with the signal—are noted in the report, but the driver’s failure to yield is the primary factor cited by police. No contributing behaviors are attributed to the victim.
2SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 109 Avenue▸A southbound SUV struck the rear of a slowing sedan on 109 Avenue. Both drivers suffered injuries including back and leg trauma. Police cited following too closely and reaction to uninvolved vehicle as key factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 109 Avenue involving a 2022 Honda SUV and a 2017 Hyundai sedan, both traveling south. The SUV driver, a 22-year-old male with a permit license, was following too closely and struck the sedan's center back end as it was slowing or stopping. The sedan driver, a 26-year-old female licensed driver, was also slowing or stopping but had to react to an uninvolved vehicle, contributing to the collision. Both drivers were injured: the SUV driver suffered back injuries and whiplash, while the sedan driver sustained contusions to the knee and lower leg. Neither occupant was ejected, and both remained conscious. The report highlights driver errors including following too closely and reaction to uninvolved vehicle as the primary causes, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
A 49-year-old man suffered whole-body injuries and shock after a van hit him at a marked crosswalk on Rockaway Boulevard. The impact came from the van’s left front bumper as it traveled southbound. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal.
According to the police report, a van traveling south on Rockaway Boulevard struck a 49-year-old male pedestrian at a marked crosswalk. The point of impact was the van’s left front bumper, causing injuries to the pedestrian’s entire body and leaving him in shock with minor bleeding. The pedestrian was crossing the street without a crossing signal. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The collision highlights the dangers pedestrians face even at marked crosswalks when vehicle movements intersect with pedestrian paths.
2Taxi and Sedan Ignore Signs, Kill Woman, Injure Baby▸Metal shrieked on Lefferts Boulevard. A taxi and sedan collided, crushing a woman and breaking a baby’s legs. Both were off the roadway. The drivers missed the signs. One woman dead. One child maimed. The city’s danger, laid bare.
A deadly crash unfolded on Lefferts Boulevard near 115th Avenue in Queens when a taxi and a sedan collided, according to the police report. The impact killed a 51-year-old woman and left a baby boy with broken legs. Both victims were pedestrians and, as the report states, 'not in the roadway' at the time of the crash. The police report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for both drivers. The narrative underscores that 'the drivers missed the signs,' highlighting systemic failures in driver compliance with traffic controls. The collision’s violence—'metal screamed'—left one woman dead from crush injuries and a child with severe leg trauma. The report does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on driver error and the lethal consequences for those outside the vehicles.
Alcohol-Fueled Sedan Crash Breaks Driver’s Leg▸Two sedans smashed on Liberty Avenue. A 24-year-old driver’s leg shattered. Police cite alcohol and vehicle errors. Metal twisted. One man hurt. Streets stayed silent. No one walked away clean.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Liberty Avenue in Queens at 3:45 AM. The 24-year-old male driver suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. Police list 'Alcohol Involvement' and multiple 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes, pointing to driver errors. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any victim behavior as a factor. The crash left one driver with serious leg injuries, underscoring the danger of driver actions behind the wheel.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 51-year-old woman suffered a concussion and arm injuries when a sedan made a left turn and struck her at an intersection. The driver’s improper lane usage caused the collision despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 131 Street near Liberty Avenue in Queens struck a 51-year-old female pedestrian at 7:24 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The driver was making a left turn and impacted the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error in lane management during the turn. The pedestrian sustained a concussion and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian’s actions.
Bus Turns Left, Crushes Pedestrian in Queens▸A city bus swung left on Lefferts. Steel met flesh. A woman, sixty-four, crossing with the light, was struck and crushed. She stayed conscious as the signal blinked. The street swallowed her pain. The driver failed to yield.
At the corner of Lefferts Boulevard and 133rd Avenue in Queens, a bus making a left turn struck a 64-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, 'A bus turned left. A 64-year-old woman walked with the light. The bumper struck her full. Her body crushed. She stayed awake.' The crash occurred at 18:28. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The woman suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The impact point was the bus’s left front bumper. The pedestrian’s actions—crossing with the signal—are noted in the report, but the driver’s failure to yield is the primary factor cited by police. No contributing behaviors are attributed to the victim.
2SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 109 Avenue▸A southbound SUV struck the rear of a slowing sedan on 109 Avenue. Both drivers suffered injuries including back and leg trauma. Police cited following too closely and reaction to uninvolved vehicle as key factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 109 Avenue involving a 2022 Honda SUV and a 2017 Hyundai sedan, both traveling south. The SUV driver, a 22-year-old male with a permit license, was following too closely and struck the sedan's center back end as it was slowing or stopping. The sedan driver, a 26-year-old female licensed driver, was also slowing or stopping but had to react to an uninvolved vehicle, contributing to the collision. Both drivers were injured: the SUV driver suffered back injuries and whiplash, while the sedan driver sustained contusions to the knee and lower leg. Neither occupant was ejected, and both remained conscious. The report highlights driver errors including following too closely and reaction to uninvolved vehicle as the primary causes, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
Metal shrieked on Lefferts Boulevard. A taxi and sedan collided, crushing a woman and breaking a baby’s legs. Both were off the roadway. The drivers missed the signs. One woman dead. One child maimed. The city’s danger, laid bare.
A deadly crash unfolded on Lefferts Boulevard near 115th Avenue in Queens when a taxi and a sedan collided, according to the police report. The impact killed a 51-year-old woman and left a baby boy with broken legs. Both victims were pedestrians and, as the report states, 'not in the roadway' at the time of the crash. The police report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for both drivers. The narrative underscores that 'the drivers missed the signs,' highlighting systemic failures in driver compliance with traffic controls. The collision’s violence—'metal screamed'—left one woman dead from crush injuries and a child with severe leg trauma. The report does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on driver error and the lethal consequences for those outside the vehicles.
Alcohol-Fueled Sedan Crash Breaks Driver’s Leg▸Two sedans smashed on Liberty Avenue. A 24-year-old driver’s leg shattered. Police cite alcohol and vehicle errors. Metal twisted. One man hurt. Streets stayed silent. No one walked away clean.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Liberty Avenue in Queens at 3:45 AM. The 24-year-old male driver suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. Police list 'Alcohol Involvement' and multiple 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes, pointing to driver errors. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any victim behavior as a factor. The crash left one driver with serious leg injuries, underscoring the danger of driver actions behind the wheel.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 51-year-old woman suffered a concussion and arm injuries when a sedan made a left turn and struck her at an intersection. The driver’s improper lane usage caused the collision despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 131 Street near Liberty Avenue in Queens struck a 51-year-old female pedestrian at 7:24 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The driver was making a left turn and impacted the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error in lane management during the turn. The pedestrian sustained a concussion and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian’s actions.
Bus Turns Left, Crushes Pedestrian in Queens▸A city bus swung left on Lefferts. Steel met flesh. A woman, sixty-four, crossing with the light, was struck and crushed. She stayed conscious as the signal blinked. The street swallowed her pain. The driver failed to yield.
At the corner of Lefferts Boulevard and 133rd Avenue in Queens, a bus making a left turn struck a 64-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, 'A bus turned left. A 64-year-old woman walked with the light. The bumper struck her full. Her body crushed. She stayed awake.' The crash occurred at 18:28. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The woman suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The impact point was the bus’s left front bumper. The pedestrian’s actions—crossing with the signal—are noted in the report, but the driver’s failure to yield is the primary factor cited by police. No contributing behaviors are attributed to the victim.
2SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 109 Avenue▸A southbound SUV struck the rear of a slowing sedan on 109 Avenue. Both drivers suffered injuries including back and leg trauma. Police cited following too closely and reaction to uninvolved vehicle as key factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 109 Avenue involving a 2022 Honda SUV and a 2017 Hyundai sedan, both traveling south. The SUV driver, a 22-year-old male with a permit license, was following too closely and struck the sedan's center back end as it was slowing or stopping. The sedan driver, a 26-year-old female licensed driver, was also slowing or stopping but had to react to an uninvolved vehicle, contributing to the collision. Both drivers were injured: the SUV driver suffered back injuries and whiplash, while the sedan driver sustained contusions to the knee and lower leg. Neither occupant was ejected, and both remained conscious. The report highlights driver errors including following too closely and reaction to uninvolved vehicle as the primary causes, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
Two sedans smashed on Liberty Avenue. A 24-year-old driver’s leg shattered. Police cite alcohol and vehicle errors. Metal twisted. One man hurt. Streets stayed silent. No one walked away clean.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Liberty Avenue in Queens at 3:45 AM. The 24-year-old male driver suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. Police list 'Alcohol Involvement' and multiple 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes, pointing to driver errors. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any victim behavior as a factor. The crash left one driver with serious leg injuries, underscoring the danger of driver actions behind the wheel.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 51-year-old woman suffered a concussion and arm injuries when a sedan made a left turn and struck her at an intersection. The driver’s improper lane usage caused the collision despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 131 Street near Liberty Avenue in Queens struck a 51-year-old female pedestrian at 7:24 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The driver was making a left turn and impacted the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error in lane management during the turn. The pedestrian sustained a concussion and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian’s actions.
Bus Turns Left, Crushes Pedestrian in Queens▸A city bus swung left on Lefferts. Steel met flesh. A woman, sixty-four, crossing with the light, was struck and crushed. She stayed conscious as the signal blinked. The street swallowed her pain. The driver failed to yield.
At the corner of Lefferts Boulevard and 133rd Avenue in Queens, a bus making a left turn struck a 64-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, 'A bus turned left. A 64-year-old woman walked with the light. The bumper struck her full. Her body crushed. She stayed awake.' The crash occurred at 18:28. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The woman suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The impact point was the bus’s left front bumper. The pedestrian’s actions—crossing with the signal—are noted in the report, but the driver’s failure to yield is the primary factor cited by police. No contributing behaviors are attributed to the victim.
2SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 109 Avenue▸A southbound SUV struck the rear of a slowing sedan on 109 Avenue. Both drivers suffered injuries including back and leg trauma. Police cited following too closely and reaction to uninvolved vehicle as key factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 109 Avenue involving a 2022 Honda SUV and a 2017 Hyundai sedan, both traveling south. The SUV driver, a 22-year-old male with a permit license, was following too closely and struck the sedan's center back end as it was slowing or stopping. The sedan driver, a 26-year-old female licensed driver, was also slowing or stopping but had to react to an uninvolved vehicle, contributing to the collision. Both drivers were injured: the SUV driver suffered back injuries and whiplash, while the sedan driver sustained contusions to the knee and lower leg. Neither occupant was ejected, and both remained conscious. The report highlights driver errors including following too closely and reaction to uninvolved vehicle as the primary causes, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
A 51-year-old woman suffered a concussion and arm injuries when a sedan made a left turn and struck her at an intersection. The driver’s improper lane usage caused the collision despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 131 Street near Liberty Avenue in Queens struck a 51-year-old female pedestrian at 7:24 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The driver was making a left turn and impacted the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error in lane management during the turn. The pedestrian sustained a concussion and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian’s actions.
Bus Turns Left, Crushes Pedestrian in Queens▸A city bus swung left on Lefferts. Steel met flesh. A woman, sixty-four, crossing with the light, was struck and crushed. She stayed conscious as the signal blinked. The street swallowed her pain. The driver failed to yield.
At the corner of Lefferts Boulevard and 133rd Avenue in Queens, a bus making a left turn struck a 64-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, 'A bus turned left. A 64-year-old woman walked with the light. The bumper struck her full. Her body crushed. She stayed awake.' The crash occurred at 18:28. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The woman suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The impact point was the bus’s left front bumper. The pedestrian’s actions—crossing with the signal—are noted in the report, but the driver’s failure to yield is the primary factor cited by police. No contributing behaviors are attributed to the victim.
2SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 109 Avenue▸A southbound SUV struck the rear of a slowing sedan on 109 Avenue. Both drivers suffered injuries including back and leg trauma. Police cited following too closely and reaction to uninvolved vehicle as key factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 109 Avenue involving a 2022 Honda SUV and a 2017 Hyundai sedan, both traveling south. The SUV driver, a 22-year-old male with a permit license, was following too closely and struck the sedan's center back end as it was slowing or stopping. The sedan driver, a 26-year-old female licensed driver, was also slowing or stopping but had to react to an uninvolved vehicle, contributing to the collision. Both drivers were injured: the SUV driver suffered back injuries and whiplash, while the sedan driver sustained contusions to the knee and lower leg. Neither occupant was ejected, and both remained conscious. The report highlights driver errors including following too closely and reaction to uninvolved vehicle as the primary causes, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
A city bus swung left on Lefferts. Steel met flesh. A woman, sixty-four, crossing with the light, was struck and crushed. She stayed conscious as the signal blinked. The street swallowed her pain. The driver failed to yield.
At the corner of Lefferts Boulevard and 133rd Avenue in Queens, a bus making a left turn struck a 64-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, 'A bus turned left. A 64-year-old woman walked with the light. The bumper struck her full. Her body crushed. She stayed awake.' The crash occurred at 18:28. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The woman suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The impact point was the bus’s left front bumper. The pedestrian’s actions—crossing with the signal—are noted in the report, but the driver’s failure to yield is the primary factor cited by police. No contributing behaviors are attributed to the victim.
2SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 109 Avenue▸A southbound SUV struck the rear of a slowing sedan on 109 Avenue. Both drivers suffered injuries including back and leg trauma. Police cited following too closely and reaction to uninvolved vehicle as key factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 109 Avenue involving a 2022 Honda SUV and a 2017 Hyundai sedan, both traveling south. The SUV driver, a 22-year-old male with a permit license, was following too closely and struck the sedan's center back end as it was slowing or stopping. The sedan driver, a 26-year-old female licensed driver, was also slowing or stopping but had to react to an uninvolved vehicle, contributing to the collision. Both drivers were injured: the SUV driver suffered back injuries and whiplash, while the sedan driver sustained contusions to the knee and lower leg. Neither occupant was ejected, and both remained conscious. The report highlights driver errors including following too closely and reaction to uninvolved vehicle as the primary causes, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
A southbound SUV struck the rear of a slowing sedan on 109 Avenue. Both drivers suffered injuries including back and leg trauma. Police cited following too closely and reaction to uninvolved vehicle as key factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 109 Avenue involving a 2022 Honda SUV and a 2017 Hyundai sedan, both traveling south. The SUV driver, a 22-year-old male with a permit license, was following too closely and struck the sedan's center back end as it was slowing or stopping. The sedan driver, a 26-year-old female licensed driver, was also slowing or stopping but had to react to an uninvolved vehicle, contributing to the collision. Both drivers were injured: the SUV driver suffered back injuries and whiplash, while the sedan driver sustained contusions to the knee and lower leg. Neither occupant was ejected, and both remained conscious. The report highlights driver errors including following too closely and reaction to uninvolved vehicle as the primary causes, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.