About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 16
▸ Crush Injuries 7
▸ Severe Bleeding 15
▸ Severe Lacerations 9
▸ Concussion 19
▸ Whiplash 152
▸ Contusion/Bruise 158
▸ Abrasion 81
▸ Pain/Nausea 31
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year‑to‑year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Precinct 107: Night streets, hard endings
Precinct 107: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 24, 2025
Another driver. Same ending.
- A 61-year-old man died on Union Turnpike at 189th Street, not at an intersection. Police listed him as a pedestrian. Two sedans were involved. Time stamp: 8:26 p.m. NYC Open Data CrashID 4834595.
- On the Long Island Expressway at 1:40 a.m., a 32-year-old woman died riding in a sedan. CrashID 4773456. NYC Open Data.
- A 21-year-old passenger was ejected and killed at 73rd Avenue and 184th Street. A moped and an SUV collided. 6:32 p.m. CrashID 4750201. NYC Open Data.
- A 73-year-old limo driver died on the L.I.E. before dawn. Three vehicles in the report. 5:35 a.m. CrashID 4716969. NYC Open Data.
These are only four of the thirteen dead since 2022 in the 107th. The rest live in the rows of numbers.
Speed rules the big roads.
- The worst injury counts sit on the Grand Central Parkway (466 injured, 8 serious) and the Long Island Expressway (250 injured, 3 serious, 3 dead). Clearview Expressway shows 3 dead.
- Most harm comes from car and SUV occupants. But people on foot absorb the blows: 3 pedestrians killed, 361 injured since 2022 here. NYC Open Data.
Nights are the danger hours.
- Injury spikes hit late. Midnight shows 119 injuries. 1 a.m. brings 2 deaths. 2 a.m. brings 1 death and 4 serious injuries. Dawn at 5 a.m.: 1 death. Commute hours kill too—8 a.m. and 9 a.m. each show deaths. NYC Open Data.
The pattern does not break.
- In the last 12 months: 1,550 crashes, 4 dead, 991 injured. This year to date: 1,053 crashes, 1 dead, 652 injured. Crashes are up 36% over last year’s pace. PeriodStats.
- “Driver Inattention/Distraction” appears in fatal records. So does “Driver Inexperience.” Most cases are coded “Unspecified.” The bodies are not. NYC Open Data.
A highway built for speed invites worse.
- Queens prosecutors described one case on the Clearview Expressway. “Joseph Lee terrorized other drivers as he purposefully drove the wrong way on a busy Queens highway and crashed into multiple cars.” He said, “I entered the Clearview Expressway in the wrong direction because I wanted to hurt people and I felt ‘liberated’ by what I had done.” He told a victim, “You want to fight?” He got eight years. amNY.
Three corners. One fix.
- Where the injuries pile up: the Grand Central Parkway, the Long Island Expressway, and 164th Street.
- Fixes that fit the pattern: daylighting and hardened turns on local feeders; protected crossings at service roads; targeted night enforcement at repeat hotspots.
Officials know what works — do they?
- NYC now has the power to set safer speeds. The ask is simple: a default 20 mph on local streets, citywide. The city can do it. The choice is the point. Take Action.
- Habitual speeders drive the worst outcomes. Advocates back a state bill to force intelligent speed assistance on repeat offenders. The aim is to stop the small share who do the big harm. Take Action.
Names become numbers. The tape goes up. The blood washes away. The pattern stays. The tools sit on the table. Use them.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons dataset, Vehicles dataset , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-24
- Wrong-way driver rams cars on expressway, amny, Published 2025-08-15
- Take Action: Slow the Speed, Stop the Carnage - repeat offenders analysis , CrashCount, Published 0001-01-01
- Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-12
Other Representatives
District 24
185-06 Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
Room 716, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 24
185-10 Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
718-217-4969
250 Broadway, Suite 1833, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6956
District 11
134-01 20th Avenue 2nd Floor, College Point, NY 11356
Room 913, Legislative Office Building 188 State St., Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Precinct 107 Police Precinct 107 sits in Queens, District 24, AD 24, SD 11.
It contains Queens CB8, Kew Gardens Hills, Pomonok-Electchester-Hillcrest, Fresh Meadows-Utopia, Jamaica Estates-Holliswood, Jamaica Hills-Briarwood, Mount Hebron & Cedar Grove Cemeteries, Cunningham Park.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 107
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Sedan Lane Change Rear-Ends SUV▸Aug 15 - A sedan driver changed lanes on Grand Central Parkway and struck the rear of an SUV. A 39-year-old driver suffered whiplash and a neck injury. Police cited "Unsafe Lane Changing."
An eastbound sedan driver changed lanes on Grand Central Parkway in Queens and struck the center back end of an eastbound SUV. One driver, age 39, suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Unsafe Lane Changing." The sedan's center front hit the SUV's center back. Police recorded Unsafe Lane Changing by the driver. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported involved. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected. No other contributing factors for the injured person were listed in the report.
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Rear-end crash injures passenger in Queens▸Aug 15 - Southbound sedans met on Union Turnpike. One stopped. One didn’t. The striking car crumpled its nose into the Toyota’s tail. A front-seat passenger was hurt. Night, quiet road, hard hit. Distraction named. Flesh pays for haste.
A southbound Hyundai going straight struck the center rear of a stopped Toyota on Union Turnpike at Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. A 57-year-old front-seat passenger was injured; the Hyundai’s 22-year-old driver was also reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data show a classic rear-end impact: the Toyota was “Stopped in Traffic,” and the Hyundai hit with “Center Front End” damage. Driver error is clear: distraction leading to a failure to stop. Only after that do we note equipment details listed in the report: one driver had “None” for safety equipment.
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Nissan lane change hits Honda's rear▸Aug 14 - A Nissan driver changed lanes on the Long Island Expressway and struck a Honda’s right rear quarter. A 25-year-old woman driving the Honda suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries. Police cited unsafe lane changing and driver inattention.
Two eastbound sedans collided on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The driver of a Nissan was changing lanes and struck the Honda’s right rear quarter panel. Police recorded the Nissan’s point of impact as the left front bumper and the Honda’s as the right rear quarter panel. The Honda driver, a 25‑year‑old woman, was injured to her knee, lower leg and foot; she was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The police report lists the lane change and inattention as driver errors leading to the crash.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
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Driver Strikes 61‑Year‑Old on Union Turnpike▸Aug 12 - The driver of a sedan going straight on Union Turnpike hit a 61-year-old man outside 189th Street. The man suffered head trauma, crush injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan then struck a parked Lexus’s left rear.
The driver of a 2023 Mercedes sedan was traveling east on Union Turnpike and, while going straight ahead, struck a 61-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside the intersection at 189th Street. The pedestrian sustained head trauma, crush injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan bore center-front damage and then struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2022 Lexus. "According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as \"Unspecified.\"" The report notes no pedestrian error and records no driver citations. Police recorded the point of impact as the vehicle’s center front end.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Defective Tow Hitch Injures Front Passenger▸Aug 8 - Two sedans collided at 199-23 Dunton Ave and struck a parked car. A 34-year-old front passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police listed a defective tow hitch as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, "Tow Hitch Defective" was listed as a contributing factor. Three sedans were involved at 199-23 Dunton Ave in Queens. Two vehicles were moving; one was parked. A 34-year-old front passenger was injured, suffering a neck injury and reported whiplash. The passenger was conscious and not ejected. Police recorded vehicle damage to a left front bumper and right-side doors. The report does not list any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The record attributes the incident to the defective tow hitch noted in the report.
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Unlicensed Left Turn, Driver Hurt on Grand Central▸Aug 8 - At Grand Central Parkway and Main Street, a driver making a left, unlicensed. Another went straight. The sedans hit front corners. A 39-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock.
Two drivers in sedans crashed at Grand Central Parkway and Main Street. One driver, unlicensed, was making a left turn. The other drove straight. According to the police report, a 39-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock. The other driver was not reported injured. Police recorded the turning driver’s license status as 'Unlicensed.' No other contributing factors were specified in the data. Points of impact were the right front bumper of the turning car and the left front bumper of the straight-moving car. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
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Two SUVs Collide During Lane Change▸Aug 5 - Two drivers changed lanes on Grand Central Parkway and collided. The driver of one SUV, a 55-year-old man, suffered knee and lower-leg abrasions. Police cited reaction to another vehicle and following too closely as causes.
Drivers of two SUVs collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens after both began changing lanes. One driver, a 55-year-old man, sustained knee and lower-leg injuries and complained of an abrasion. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Following Too Closely." Police recorded both drivers’ pre-crash maneuvers as changing lanes. Point of impact was the right front bumper of one SUV and the left rear bumper of the other. Both vehicles sustained damage. The police report lists those driver errors as the primary contributing factors.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
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Two SUVs Collide on Gothic Drive▸Jul 31 - Two SUVs collided on Gothic Drive near 168 Place in Queens. Both drivers, women aged 46 and 47, were injured. One reported a head injury; the other an upper-arm/shoulder injury. Both complained of whiplash. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified'.
According to the police report, two drivers in SUVs collided on Gothic Drive near 168 Place in Queens. Both drivers were women, ages 46 and 47. One driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash. The other suffered an upper-arm/shoulder injury and also complained of whiplash. Police recorded the Jeep’s point of impact as the right-front bumper and the Acura’s point of impact as the left-side doors. Both drivers were conscious and not ejected. Police recorded contributing factors for each person as 'Unspecified'. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, per the report.
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SUV Changing Lanes Hits Box Truck▸Jul 29 - A driver in an SUV changed lanes and hit a box truck on the Long Island Expressway. Five passengers were injured. Police recorded 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' The SUV driver held only a permit.
A driver in an SUV changed lanes eastbound on the Long Island Expressway and hit a box truck that was traveling east. Five people, all passengers, were injured; reported complaints included neck, back and leg trauma and a knee/lower-leg/foot injury for one passenger. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" was listed as a contributing factor and the report also notes "Unsafe Lane Changing." Police recorded the SUV driver held only a permit. The SUV's right-front quarter panel struck the truck's left-front bumper, damaging the SUV's right side doors and the truck's left front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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SUV Overturns After Head‑On on Hillside Ave▸Jul 27 - Two vehicles met head-on on Hillside Ave. The driver of an SUV overturned. Three people were injured. A 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in an SUV and a driver in a sedan collided head-on at 205-19 Hillside Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV overturned. Three people were injured: a 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious, and both drivers reported neck pain. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed" by the driver as the contributing factor. The SUV showed overturned damage; the sedan sustained center-front damage. The report notes the 74-year-old was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
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Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Parsons Boulevard▸Jul 26 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Parsons Boulevard. The cyclist suffered a concussion. Metal met flesh. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.
A sedan and a bike collided at Parsons Boulevard and 79th Avenue in Queens. The 32-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering a concussion. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The sedan’s left front quarter panel struck the bike’s center front end. No driver errors were specified in the report. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the ongoing danger for cyclists on city streets.
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Distracted Driver Hits Stopped SUVs; Children Injured▸Jul 26 - On 188th Street in Queens, a southbound driver hit stopped SUVs. Children were hurt. A teen suffered a concussion. A baby was injured. Police cite driver inattention and drowsiness. Faces bruised. Heads rocked. Shock followed.
Three SUV drivers crashed near 87-18 188th Street in Queens. Two drivers were stopped in traffic. Police recorded a center-front impact by the southbound driver and rear impacts to the stopped SUVs. Multiple people were injured, including a 7-year-old girl with facial bruises, a 13-year-old girl with a concussion, and an infant with unknown injuries. A 41-year-old woman suffered head trauma and whiplash. Other adults and teens were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, drivers were inattentive and drowsy. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Fatigued/Drowsy by the drivers.
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Bus, Sedan Drivers Crash on Grand Central Parkway▸Jul 25 - Drivers in a bus and a sedan crashed on Grand Central Parkway at Union Turnpike in Queens. A 23-year-old woman driver suffered neck pain and shock. Police listed the cause as “Unspecified.” Metal, sirens, and fear on the shoulder.
A driver in a sedan and a bus driver collided on Grand Central Parkway near Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, a 23-year-old woman driving the sedan reported neck pain and shock. The bus driver, a 40-year-old man, was not reported injured. Two additional people were listed with “Unspecified” injury status. The police report records the contributing factor as “Unspecified”; no specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were noted in the data. The sedan sustained damage at the right front bumper; the bus showed no damage. The facts point to a routine crash on a high-speed corridor that left a young woman hurt.
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Rear-End Crash on Van Wyck Expressway Injures Passengers▸Jul 19 - Two sedans slammed together on Van Wyck. Passengers took the hit. Neck injuries, bruises. Police say drivers followed too close. Metal crumpled. Safety failed. System let them down.
A rear-end collision involving two sedans on Van Wyck Expressway in Queens left multiple passengers injured. According to the police report, both drivers were 'Following Too Closely.' One passenger suffered neck injuries and a bruise, another reported whiplash. The crash involved adults and a child, all listed as occupants. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles. Driver error—following too closely—was the sole contributing factor cited in the report. No other causes were listed.
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Sedan Strikes Teen Cyclists at Queens Intersection▸Jul 18 - A speeding sedan hit two teen cyclists at 61-24 190 St. Both boys were hurt. Police cite unsafe speed and traffic control ignored. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
Two teenage boys riding a bike were struck by a sedan at 61-24 190 St in Queens. Both cyclists, ages 14 and 15, suffered injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe speed and disregard for traffic control. The sedan, driven by a 39-year-old woman, hit the cyclists as both vehicles went straight. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Neither cyclist wore safety equipment, but the primary causes remain driver error. The crash left bruises and pain. The street became a site of harm.
Aug 15 - A sedan driver changed lanes on Grand Central Parkway and struck the rear of an SUV. A 39-year-old driver suffered whiplash and a neck injury. Police cited "Unsafe Lane Changing."
An eastbound sedan driver changed lanes on Grand Central Parkway in Queens and struck the center back end of an eastbound SUV. One driver, age 39, suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Unsafe Lane Changing." The sedan's center front hit the SUV's center back. Police recorded Unsafe Lane Changing by the driver. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported involved. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected. No other contributing factors for the injured person were listed in the report.
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Rear-end crash injures passenger in Queens▸Aug 15 - Southbound sedans met on Union Turnpike. One stopped. One didn’t. The striking car crumpled its nose into the Toyota’s tail. A front-seat passenger was hurt. Night, quiet road, hard hit. Distraction named. Flesh pays for haste.
A southbound Hyundai going straight struck the center rear of a stopped Toyota on Union Turnpike at Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. A 57-year-old front-seat passenger was injured; the Hyundai’s 22-year-old driver was also reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data show a classic rear-end impact: the Toyota was “Stopped in Traffic,” and the Hyundai hit with “Center Front End” damage. Driver error is clear: distraction leading to a failure to stop. Only after that do we note equipment details listed in the report: one driver had “None” for safety equipment.
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Nissan lane change hits Honda's rear▸Aug 14 - A Nissan driver changed lanes on the Long Island Expressway and struck a Honda’s right rear quarter. A 25-year-old woman driving the Honda suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries. Police cited unsafe lane changing and driver inattention.
Two eastbound sedans collided on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The driver of a Nissan was changing lanes and struck the Honda’s right rear quarter panel. Police recorded the Nissan’s point of impact as the left front bumper and the Honda’s as the right rear quarter panel. The Honda driver, a 25‑year‑old woman, was injured to her knee, lower leg and foot; she was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The police report lists the lane change and inattention as driver errors leading to the crash.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
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Driver Strikes 61‑Year‑Old on Union Turnpike▸Aug 12 - The driver of a sedan going straight on Union Turnpike hit a 61-year-old man outside 189th Street. The man suffered head trauma, crush injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan then struck a parked Lexus’s left rear.
The driver of a 2023 Mercedes sedan was traveling east on Union Turnpike and, while going straight ahead, struck a 61-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside the intersection at 189th Street. The pedestrian sustained head trauma, crush injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan bore center-front damage and then struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2022 Lexus. "According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as \"Unspecified.\"" The report notes no pedestrian error and records no driver citations. Police recorded the point of impact as the vehicle’s center front end.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Defective Tow Hitch Injures Front Passenger▸Aug 8 - Two sedans collided at 199-23 Dunton Ave and struck a parked car. A 34-year-old front passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police listed a defective tow hitch as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, "Tow Hitch Defective" was listed as a contributing factor. Three sedans were involved at 199-23 Dunton Ave in Queens. Two vehicles were moving; one was parked. A 34-year-old front passenger was injured, suffering a neck injury and reported whiplash. The passenger was conscious and not ejected. Police recorded vehicle damage to a left front bumper and right-side doors. The report does not list any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The record attributes the incident to the defective tow hitch noted in the report.
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Unlicensed Left Turn, Driver Hurt on Grand Central▸Aug 8 - At Grand Central Parkway and Main Street, a driver making a left, unlicensed. Another went straight. The sedans hit front corners. A 39-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock.
Two drivers in sedans crashed at Grand Central Parkway and Main Street. One driver, unlicensed, was making a left turn. The other drove straight. According to the police report, a 39-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock. The other driver was not reported injured. Police recorded the turning driver’s license status as 'Unlicensed.' No other contributing factors were specified in the data. Points of impact were the right front bumper of the turning car and the left front bumper of the straight-moving car. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
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Two SUVs Collide During Lane Change▸Aug 5 - Two drivers changed lanes on Grand Central Parkway and collided. The driver of one SUV, a 55-year-old man, suffered knee and lower-leg abrasions. Police cited reaction to another vehicle and following too closely as causes.
Drivers of two SUVs collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens after both began changing lanes. One driver, a 55-year-old man, sustained knee and lower-leg injuries and complained of an abrasion. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Following Too Closely." Police recorded both drivers’ pre-crash maneuvers as changing lanes. Point of impact was the right front bumper of one SUV and the left rear bumper of the other. Both vehicles sustained damage. The police report lists those driver errors as the primary contributing factors.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
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Two SUVs Collide on Gothic Drive▸Jul 31 - Two SUVs collided on Gothic Drive near 168 Place in Queens. Both drivers, women aged 46 and 47, were injured. One reported a head injury; the other an upper-arm/shoulder injury. Both complained of whiplash. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified'.
According to the police report, two drivers in SUVs collided on Gothic Drive near 168 Place in Queens. Both drivers were women, ages 46 and 47. One driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash. The other suffered an upper-arm/shoulder injury and also complained of whiplash. Police recorded the Jeep’s point of impact as the right-front bumper and the Acura’s point of impact as the left-side doors. Both drivers were conscious and not ejected. Police recorded contributing factors for each person as 'Unspecified'. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, per the report.
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SUV Changing Lanes Hits Box Truck▸Jul 29 - A driver in an SUV changed lanes and hit a box truck on the Long Island Expressway. Five passengers were injured. Police recorded 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' The SUV driver held only a permit.
A driver in an SUV changed lanes eastbound on the Long Island Expressway and hit a box truck that was traveling east. Five people, all passengers, were injured; reported complaints included neck, back and leg trauma and a knee/lower-leg/foot injury for one passenger. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" was listed as a contributing factor and the report also notes "Unsafe Lane Changing." Police recorded the SUV driver held only a permit. The SUV's right-front quarter panel struck the truck's left-front bumper, damaging the SUV's right side doors and the truck's left front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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SUV Overturns After Head‑On on Hillside Ave▸Jul 27 - Two vehicles met head-on on Hillside Ave. The driver of an SUV overturned. Three people were injured. A 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in an SUV and a driver in a sedan collided head-on at 205-19 Hillside Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV overturned. Three people were injured: a 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious, and both drivers reported neck pain. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed" by the driver as the contributing factor. The SUV showed overturned damage; the sedan sustained center-front damage. The report notes the 74-year-old was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
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Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Parsons Boulevard▸Jul 26 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Parsons Boulevard. The cyclist suffered a concussion. Metal met flesh. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.
A sedan and a bike collided at Parsons Boulevard and 79th Avenue in Queens. The 32-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering a concussion. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The sedan’s left front quarter panel struck the bike’s center front end. No driver errors were specified in the report. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the ongoing danger for cyclists on city streets.
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Distracted Driver Hits Stopped SUVs; Children Injured▸Jul 26 - On 188th Street in Queens, a southbound driver hit stopped SUVs. Children were hurt. A teen suffered a concussion. A baby was injured. Police cite driver inattention and drowsiness. Faces bruised. Heads rocked. Shock followed.
Three SUV drivers crashed near 87-18 188th Street in Queens. Two drivers were stopped in traffic. Police recorded a center-front impact by the southbound driver and rear impacts to the stopped SUVs. Multiple people were injured, including a 7-year-old girl with facial bruises, a 13-year-old girl with a concussion, and an infant with unknown injuries. A 41-year-old woman suffered head trauma and whiplash. Other adults and teens were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, drivers were inattentive and drowsy. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Fatigued/Drowsy by the drivers.
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Bus, Sedan Drivers Crash on Grand Central Parkway▸Jul 25 - Drivers in a bus and a sedan crashed on Grand Central Parkway at Union Turnpike in Queens. A 23-year-old woman driver suffered neck pain and shock. Police listed the cause as “Unspecified.” Metal, sirens, and fear on the shoulder.
A driver in a sedan and a bus driver collided on Grand Central Parkway near Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, a 23-year-old woman driving the sedan reported neck pain and shock. The bus driver, a 40-year-old man, was not reported injured. Two additional people were listed with “Unspecified” injury status. The police report records the contributing factor as “Unspecified”; no specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were noted in the data. The sedan sustained damage at the right front bumper; the bus showed no damage. The facts point to a routine crash on a high-speed corridor that left a young woman hurt.
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Rear-End Crash on Van Wyck Expressway Injures Passengers▸Jul 19 - Two sedans slammed together on Van Wyck. Passengers took the hit. Neck injuries, bruises. Police say drivers followed too close. Metal crumpled. Safety failed. System let them down.
A rear-end collision involving two sedans on Van Wyck Expressway in Queens left multiple passengers injured. According to the police report, both drivers were 'Following Too Closely.' One passenger suffered neck injuries and a bruise, another reported whiplash. The crash involved adults and a child, all listed as occupants. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles. Driver error—following too closely—was the sole contributing factor cited in the report. No other causes were listed.
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Sedan Strikes Teen Cyclists at Queens Intersection▸Jul 18 - A speeding sedan hit two teen cyclists at 61-24 190 St. Both boys were hurt. Police cite unsafe speed and traffic control ignored. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
Two teenage boys riding a bike were struck by a sedan at 61-24 190 St in Queens. Both cyclists, ages 14 and 15, suffered injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe speed and disregard for traffic control. The sedan, driven by a 39-year-old woman, hit the cyclists as both vehicles went straight. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Neither cyclist wore safety equipment, but the primary causes remain driver error. The crash left bruises and pain. The street became a site of harm.
Aug 15 - Southbound sedans met on Union Turnpike. One stopped. One didn’t. The striking car crumpled its nose into the Toyota’s tail. A front-seat passenger was hurt. Night, quiet road, hard hit. Distraction named. Flesh pays for haste.
A southbound Hyundai going straight struck the center rear of a stopped Toyota on Union Turnpike at Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. A 57-year-old front-seat passenger was injured; the Hyundai’s 22-year-old driver was also reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data show a classic rear-end impact: the Toyota was “Stopped in Traffic,” and the Hyundai hit with “Center Front End” damage. Driver error is clear: distraction leading to a failure to stop. Only after that do we note equipment details listed in the report: one driver had “None” for safety equipment.
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Nissan lane change hits Honda's rear▸Aug 14 - A Nissan driver changed lanes on the Long Island Expressway and struck a Honda’s right rear quarter. A 25-year-old woman driving the Honda suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries. Police cited unsafe lane changing and driver inattention.
Two eastbound sedans collided on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The driver of a Nissan was changing lanes and struck the Honda’s right rear quarter panel. Police recorded the Nissan’s point of impact as the left front bumper and the Honda’s as the right rear quarter panel. The Honda driver, a 25‑year‑old woman, was injured to her knee, lower leg and foot; she was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The police report lists the lane change and inattention as driver errors leading to the crash.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
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Driver Strikes 61‑Year‑Old on Union Turnpike▸Aug 12 - The driver of a sedan going straight on Union Turnpike hit a 61-year-old man outside 189th Street. The man suffered head trauma, crush injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan then struck a parked Lexus’s left rear.
The driver of a 2023 Mercedes sedan was traveling east on Union Turnpike and, while going straight ahead, struck a 61-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside the intersection at 189th Street. The pedestrian sustained head trauma, crush injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan bore center-front damage and then struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2022 Lexus. "According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as \"Unspecified.\"" The report notes no pedestrian error and records no driver citations. Police recorded the point of impact as the vehicle’s center front end.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
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Defective Tow Hitch Injures Front Passenger▸Aug 8 - Two sedans collided at 199-23 Dunton Ave and struck a parked car. A 34-year-old front passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police listed a defective tow hitch as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, "Tow Hitch Defective" was listed as a contributing factor. Three sedans were involved at 199-23 Dunton Ave in Queens. Two vehicles were moving; one was parked. A 34-year-old front passenger was injured, suffering a neck injury and reported whiplash. The passenger was conscious and not ejected. Police recorded vehicle damage to a left front bumper and right-side doors. The report does not list any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The record attributes the incident to the defective tow hitch noted in the report.
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Unlicensed Left Turn, Driver Hurt on Grand Central▸Aug 8 - At Grand Central Parkway and Main Street, a driver making a left, unlicensed. Another went straight. The sedans hit front corners. A 39-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock.
Two drivers in sedans crashed at Grand Central Parkway and Main Street. One driver, unlicensed, was making a left turn. The other drove straight. According to the police report, a 39-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock. The other driver was not reported injured. Police recorded the turning driver’s license status as 'Unlicensed.' No other contributing factors were specified in the data. Points of impact were the right front bumper of the turning car and the left front bumper of the straight-moving car. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
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Two SUVs Collide During Lane Change▸Aug 5 - Two drivers changed lanes on Grand Central Parkway and collided. The driver of one SUV, a 55-year-old man, suffered knee and lower-leg abrasions. Police cited reaction to another vehicle and following too closely as causes.
Drivers of two SUVs collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens after both began changing lanes. One driver, a 55-year-old man, sustained knee and lower-leg injuries and complained of an abrasion. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Following Too Closely." Police recorded both drivers’ pre-crash maneuvers as changing lanes. Point of impact was the right front bumper of one SUV and the left rear bumper of the other. Both vehicles sustained damage. The police report lists those driver errors as the primary contributing factors.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
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Two SUVs Collide on Gothic Drive▸Jul 31 - Two SUVs collided on Gothic Drive near 168 Place in Queens. Both drivers, women aged 46 and 47, were injured. One reported a head injury; the other an upper-arm/shoulder injury. Both complained of whiplash. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified'.
According to the police report, two drivers in SUVs collided on Gothic Drive near 168 Place in Queens. Both drivers were women, ages 46 and 47. One driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash. The other suffered an upper-arm/shoulder injury and also complained of whiplash. Police recorded the Jeep’s point of impact as the right-front bumper and the Acura’s point of impact as the left-side doors. Both drivers were conscious and not ejected. Police recorded contributing factors for each person as 'Unspecified'. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, per the report.
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SUV Changing Lanes Hits Box Truck▸Jul 29 - A driver in an SUV changed lanes and hit a box truck on the Long Island Expressway. Five passengers were injured. Police recorded 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' The SUV driver held only a permit.
A driver in an SUV changed lanes eastbound on the Long Island Expressway and hit a box truck that was traveling east. Five people, all passengers, were injured; reported complaints included neck, back and leg trauma and a knee/lower-leg/foot injury for one passenger. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" was listed as a contributing factor and the report also notes "Unsafe Lane Changing." Police recorded the SUV driver held only a permit. The SUV's right-front quarter panel struck the truck's left-front bumper, damaging the SUV's right side doors and the truck's left front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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SUV Overturns After Head‑On on Hillside Ave▸Jul 27 - Two vehicles met head-on on Hillside Ave. The driver of an SUV overturned. Three people were injured. A 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in an SUV and a driver in a sedan collided head-on at 205-19 Hillside Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV overturned. Three people were injured: a 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious, and both drivers reported neck pain. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed" by the driver as the contributing factor. The SUV showed overturned damage; the sedan sustained center-front damage. The report notes the 74-year-old was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
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Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Parsons Boulevard▸Jul 26 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Parsons Boulevard. The cyclist suffered a concussion. Metal met flesh. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.
A sedan and a bike collided at Parsons Boulevard and 79th Avenue in Queens. The 32-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering a concussion. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The sedan’s left front quarter panel struck the bike’s center front end. No driver errors were specified in the report. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the ongoing danger for cyclists on city streets.
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Distracted Driver Hits Stopped SUVs; Children Injured▸Jul 26 - On 188th Street in Queens, a southbound driver hit stopped SUVs. Children were hurt. A teen suffered a concussion. A baby was injured. Police cite driver inattention and drowsiness. Faces bruised. Heads rocked. Shock followed.
Three SUV drivers crashed near 87-18 188th Street in Queens. Two drivers were stopped in traffic. Police recorded a center-front impact by the southbound driver and rear impacts to the stopped SUVs. Multiple people were injured, including a 7-year-old girl with facial bruises, a 13-year-old girl with a concussion, and an infant with unknown injuries. A 41-year-old woman suffered head trauma and whiplash. Other adults and teens were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, drivers were inattentive and drowsy. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Fatigued/Drowsy by the drivers.
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Bus, Sedan Drivers Crash on Grand Central Parkway▸Jul 25 - Drivers in a bus and a sedan crashed on Grand Central Parkway at Union Turnpike in Queens. A 23-year-old woman driver suffered neck pain and shock. Police listed the cause as “Unspecified.” Metal, sirens, and fear on the shoulder.
A driver in a sedan and a bus driver collided on Grand Central Parkway near Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, a 23-year-old woman driving the sedan reported neck pain and shock. The bus driver, a 40-year-old man, was not reported injured. Two additional people were listed with “Unspecified” injury status. The police report records the contributing factor as “Unspecified”; no specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were noted in the data. The sedan sustained damage at the right front bumper; the bus showed no damage. The facts point to a routine crash on a high-speed corridor that left a young woman hurt.
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Rear-End Crash on Van Wyck Expressway Injures Passengers▸Jul 19 - Two sedans slammed together on Van Wyck. Passengers took the hit. Neck injuries, bruises. Police say drivers followed too close. Metal crumpled. Safety failed. System let them down.
A rear-end collision involving two sedans on Van Wyck Expressway in Queens left multiple passengers injured. According to the police report, both drivers were 'Following Too Closely.' One passenger suffered neck injuries and a bruise, another reported whiplash. The crash involved adults and a child, all listed as occupants. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles. Driver error—following too closely—was the sole contributing factor cited in the report. No other causes were listed.
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Sedan Strikes Teen Cyclists at Queens Intersection▸Jul 18 - A speeding sedan hit two teen cyclists at 61-24 190 St. Both boys were hurt. Police cite unsafe speed and traffic control ignored. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
Two teenage boys riding a bike were struck by a sedan at 61-24 190 St in Queens. Both cyclists, ages 14 and 15, suffered injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe speed and disregard for traffic control. The sedan, driven by a 39-year-old woman, hit the cyclists as both vehicles went straight. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Neither cyclist wore safety equipment, but the primary causes remain driver error. The crash left bruises and pain. The street became a site of harm.
Aug 14 - A Nissan driver changed lanes on the Long Island Expressway and struck a Honda’s right rear quarter. A 25-year-old woman driving the Honda suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries. Police cited unsafe lane changing and driver inattention.
Two eastbound sedans collided on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The driver of a Nissan was changing lanes and struck the Honda’s right rear quarter panel. Police recorded the Nissan’s point of impact as the left front bumper and the Honda’s as the right rear quarter panel. The Honda driver, a 25‑year‑old woman, was injured to her knee, lower leg and foot; she was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The police report lists the lane change and inattention as driver errors leading to the crash.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
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Driver Strikes 61‑Year‑Old on Union Turnpike▸Aug 12 - The driver of a sedan going straight on Union Turnpike hit a 61-year-old man outside 189th Street. The man suffered head trauma, crush injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan then struck a parked Lexus’s left rear.
The driver of a 2023 Mercedes sedan was traveling east on Union Turnpike and, while going straight ahead, struck a 61-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside the intersection at 189th Street. The pedestrian sustained head trauma, crush injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan bore center-front damage and then struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2022 Lexus. "According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as \"Unspecified.\"" The report notes no pedestrian error and records no driver citations. Police recorded the point of impact as the vehicle’s center front end.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
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Defective Tow Hitch Injures Front Passenger▸Aug 8 - Two sedans collided at 199-23 Dunton Ave and struck a parked car. A 34-year-old front passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police listed a defective tow hitch as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, "Tow Hitch Defective" was listed as a contributing factor. Three sedans were involved at 199-23 Dunton Ave in Queens. Two vehicles were moving; one was parked. A 34-year-old front passenger was injured, suffering a neck injury and reported whiplash. The passenger was conscious and not ejected. Police recorded vehicle damage to a left front bumper and right-side doors. The report does not list any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The record attributes the incident to the defective tow hitch noted in the report.
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Unlicensed Left Turn, Driver Hurt on Grand Central▸Aug 8 - At Grand Central Parkway and Main Street, a driver making a left, unlicensed. Another went straight. The sedans hit front corners. A 39-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock.
Two drivers in sedans crashed at Grand Central Parkway and Main Street. One driver, unlicensed, was making a left turn. The other drove straight. According to the police report, a 39-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock. The other driver was not reported injured. Police recorded the turning driver’s license status as 'Unlicensed.' No other contributing factors were specified in the data. Points of impact were the right front bumper of the turning car and the left front bumper of the straight-moving car. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
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Two SUVs Collide During Lane Change▸Aug 5 - Two drivers changed lanes on Grand Central Parkway and collided. The driver of one SUV, a 55-year-old man, suffered knee and lower-leg abrasions. Police cited reaction to another vehicle and following too closely as causes.
Drivers of two SUVs collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens after both began changing lanes. One driver, a 55-year-old man, sustained knee and lower-leg injuries and complained of an abrasion. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Following Too Closely." Police recorded both drivers’ pre-crash maneuvers as changing lanes. Point of impact was the right front bumper of one SUV and the left rear bumper of the other. Both vehicles sustained damage. The police report lists those driver errors as the primary contributing factors.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
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Two SUVs Collide on Gothic Drive▸Jul 31 - Two SUVs collided on Gothic Drive near 168 Place in Queens. Both drivers, women aged 46 and 47, were injured. One reported a head injury; the other an upper-arm/shoulder injury. Both complained of whiplash. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified'.
According to the police report, two drivers in SUVs collided on Gothic Drive near 168 Place in Queens. Both drivers were women, ages 46 and 47. One driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash. The other suffered an upper-arm/shoulder injury and also complained of whiplash. Police recorded the Jeep’s point of impact as the right-front bumper and the Acura’s point of impact as the left-side doors. Both drivers were conscious and not ejected. Police recorded contributing factors for each person as 'Unspecified'. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, per the report.
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SUV Changing Lanes Hits Box Truck▸Jul 29 - A driver in an SUV changed lanes and hit a box truck on the Long Island Expressway. Five passengers were injured. Police recorded 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' The SUV driver held only a permit.
A driver in an SUV changed lanes eastbound on the Long Island Expressway and hit a box truck that was traveling east. Five people, all passengers, were injured; reported complaints included neck, back and leg trauma and a knee/lower-leg/foot injury for one passenger. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" was listed as a contributing factor and the report also notes "Unsafe Lane Changing." Police recorded the SUV driver held only a permit. The SUV's right-front quarter panel struck the truck's left-front bumper, damaging the SUV's right side doors and the truck's left front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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SUV Overturns After Head‑On on Hillside Ave▸Jul 27 - Two vehicles met head-on on Hillside Ave. The driver of an SUV overturned. Three people were injured. A 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in an SUV and a driver in a sedan collided head-on at 205-19 Hillside Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV overturned. Three people were injured: a 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious, and both drivers reported neck pain. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed" by the driver as the contributing factor. The SUV showed overturned damage; the sedan sustained center-front damage. The report notes the 74-year-old was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
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Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Parsons Boulevard▸Jul 26 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Parsons Boulevard. The cyclist suffered a concussion. Metal met flesh. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.
A sedan and a bike collided at Parsons Boulevard and 79th Avenue in Queens. The 32-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering a concussion. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The sedan’s left front quarter panel struck the bike’s center front end. No driver errors were specified in the report. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the ongoing danger for cyclists on city streets.
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Distracted Driver Hits Stopped SUVs; Children Injured▸Jul 26 - On 188th Street in Queens, a southbound driver hit stopped SUVs. Children were hurt. A teen suffered a concussion. A baby was injured. Police cite driver inattention and drowsiness. Faces bruised. Heads rocked. Shock followed.
Three SUV drivers crashed near 87-18 188th Street in Queens. Two drivers were stopped in traffic. Police recorded a center-front impact by the southbound driver and rear impacts to the stopped SUVs. Multiple people were injured, including a 7-year-old girl with facial bruises, a 13-year-old girl with a concussion, and an infant with unknown injuries. A 41-year-old woman suffered head trauma and whiplash. Other adults and teens were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, drivers were inattentive and drowsy. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Fatigued/Drowsy by the drivers.
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Bus, Sedan Drivers Crash on Grand Central Parkway▸Jul 25 - Drivers in a bus and a sedan crashed on Grand Central Parkway at Union Turnpike in Queens. A 23-year-old woman driver suffered neck pain and shock. Police listed the cause as “Unspecified.” Metal, sirens, and fear on the shoulder.
A driver in a sedan and a bus driver collided on Grand Central Parkway near Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, a 23-year-old woman driving the sedan reported neck pain and shock. The bus driver, a 40-year-old man, was not reported injured. Two additional people were listed with “Unspecified” injury status. The police report records the contributing factor as “Unspecified”; no specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were noted in the data. The sedan sustained damage at the right front bumper; the bus showed no damage. The facts point to a routine crash on a high-speed corridor that left a young woman hurt.
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Rear-End Crash on Van Wyck Expressway Injures Passengers▸Jul 19 - Two sedans slammed together on Van Wyck. Passengers took the hit. Neck injuries, bruises. Police say drivers followed too close. Metal crumpled. Safety failed. System let them down.
A rear-end collision involving two sedans on Van Wyck Expressway in Queens left multiple passengers injured. According to the police report, both drivers were 'Following Too Closely.' One passenger suffered neck injuries and a bruise, another reported whiplash. The crash involved adults and a child, all listed as occupants. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles. Driver error—following too closely—was the sole contributing factor cited in the report. No other causes were listed.
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Sedan Strikes Teen Cyclists at Queens Intersection▸Jul 18 - A speeding sedan hit two teen cyclists at 61-24 190 St. Both boys were hurt. Police cite unsafe speed and traffic control ignored. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
Two teenage boys riding a bike were struck by a sedan at 61-24 190 St in Queens. Both cyclists, ages 14 and 15, suffered injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe speed and disregard for traffic control. The sedan, driven by a 39-year-old woman, hit the cyclists as both vehicles went straight. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Neither cyclist wore safety equipment, but the primary causes remain driver error. The crash left bruises and pain. The street became a site of harm.
Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
- Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-13
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Driver Strikes 61‑Year‑Old on Union Turnpike▸Aug 12 - The driver of a sedan going straight on Union Turnpike hit a 61-year-old man outside 189th Street. The man suffered head trauma, crush injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan then struck a parked Lexus’s left rear.
The driver of a 2023 Mercedes sedan was traveling east on Union Turnpike and, while going straight ahead, struck a 61-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside the intersection at 189th Street. The pedestrian sustained head trauma, crush injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan bore center-front damage and then struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2022 Lexus. "According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as \"Unspecified.\"" The report notes no pedestrian error and records no driver citations. Police recorded the point of impact as the vehicle’s center front end.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
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Defective Tow Hitch Injures Front Passenger▸Aug 8 - Two sedans collided at 199-23 Dunton Ave and struck a parked car. A 34-year-old front passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police listed a defective tow hitch as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, "Tow Hitch Defective" was listed as a contributing factor. Three sedans were involved at 199-23 Dunton Ave in Queens. Two vehicles were moving; one was parked. A 34-year-old front passenger was injured, suffering a neck injury and reported whiplash. The passenger was conscious and not ejected. Police recorded vehicle damage to a left front bumper and right-side doors. The report does not list any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The record attributes the incident to the defective tow hitch noted in the report.
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Unlicensed Left Turn, Driver Hurt on Grand Central▸Aug 8 - At Grand Central Parkway and Main Street, a driver making a left, unlicensed. Another went straight. The sedans hit front corners. A 39-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock.
Two drivers in sedans crashed at Grand Central Parkway and Main Street. One driver, unlicensed, was making a left turn. The other drove straight. According to the police report, a 39-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock. The other driver was not reported injured. Police recorded the turning driver’s license status as 'Unlicensed.' No other contributing factors were specified in the data. Points of impact were the right front bumper of the turning car and the left front bumper of the straight-moving car. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
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Two SUVs Collide During Lane Change▸Aug 5 - Two drivers changed lanes on Grand Central Parkway and collided. The driver of one SUV, a 55-year-old man, suffered knee and lower-leg abrasions. Police cited reaction to another vehicle and following too closely as causes.
Drivers of two SUVs collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens after both began changing lanes. One driver, a 55-year-old man, sustained knee and lower-leg injuries and complained of an abrasion. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Following Too Closely." Police recorded both drivers’ pre-crash maneuvers as changing lanes. Point of impact was the right front bumper of one SUV and the left rear bumper of the other. Both vehicles sustained damage. The police report lists those driver errors as the primary contributing factors.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
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Two SUVs Collide on Gothic Drive▸Jul 31 - Two SUVs collided on Gothic Drive near 168 Place in Queens. Both drivers, women aged 46 and 47, were injured. One reported a head injury; the other an upper-arm/shoulder injury. Both complained of whiplash. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified'.
According to the police report, two drivers in SUVs collided on Gothic Drive near 168 Place in Queens. Both drivers were women, ages 46 and 47. One driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash. The other suffered an upper-arm/shoulder injury and also complained of whiplash. Police recorded the Jeep’s point of impact as the right-front bumper and the Acura’s point of impact as the left-side doors. Both drivers were conscious and not ejected. Police recorded contributing factors for each person as 'Unspecified'. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, per the report.
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SUV Changing Lanes Hits Box Truck▸Jul 29 - A driver in an SUV changed lanes and hit a box truck on the Long Island Expressway. Five passengers were injured. Police recorded 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' The SUV driver held only a permit.
A driver in an SUV changed lanes eastbound on the Long Island Expressway and hit a box truck that was traveling east. Five people, all passengers, were injured; reported complaints included neck, back and leg trauma and a knee/lower-leg/foot injury for one passenger. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" was listed as a contributing factor and the report also notes "Unsafe Lane Changing." Police recorded the SUV driver held only a permit. The SUV's right-front quarter panel struck the truck's left-front bumper, damaging the SUV's right side doors and the truck's left front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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SUV Overturns After Head‑On on Hillside Ave▸Jul 27 - Two vehicles met head-on on Hillside Ave. The driver of an SUV overturned. Three people were injured. A 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in an SUV and a driver in a sedan collided head-on at 205-19 Hillside Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV overturned. Three people were injured: a 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious, and both drivers reported neck pain. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed" by the driver as the contributing factor. The SUV showed overturned damage; the sedan sustained center-front damage. The report notes the 74-year-old was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
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Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Parsons Boulevard▸Jul 26 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Parsons Boulevard. The cyclist suffered a concussion. Metal met flesh. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.
A sedan and a bike collided at Parsons Boulevard and 79th Avenue in Queens. The 32-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering a concussion. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The sedan’s left front quarter panel struck the bike’s center front end. No driver errors were specified in the report. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the ongoing danger for cyclists on city streets.
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Distracted Driver Hits Stopped SUVs; Children Injured▸Jul 26 - On 188th Street in Queens, a southbound driver hit stopped SUVs. Children were hurt. A teen suffered a concussion. A baby was injured. Police cite driver inattention and drowsiness. Faces bruised. Heads rocked. Shock followed.
Three SUV drivers crashed near 87-18 188th Street in Queens. Two drivers were stopped in traffic. Police recorded a center-front impact by the southbound driver and rear impacts to the stopped SUVs. Multiple people were injured, including a 7-year-old girl with facial bruises, a 13-year-old girl with a concussion, and an infant with unknown injuries. A 41-year-old woman suffered head trauma and whiplash. Other adults and teens were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, drivers were inattentive and drowsy. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Fatigued/Drowsy by the drivers.
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Bus, Sedan Drivers Crash on Grand Central Parkway▸Jul 25 - Drivers in a bus and a sedan crashed on Grand Central Parkway at Union Turnpike in Queens. A 23-year-old woman driver suffered neck pain and shock. Police listed the cause as “Unspecified.” Metal, sirens, and fear on the shoulder.
A driver in a sedan and a bus driver collided on Grand Central Parkway near Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, a 23-year-old woman driving the sedan reported neck pain and shock. The bus driver, a 40-year-old man, was not reported injured. Two additional people were listed with “Unspecified” injury status. The police report records the contributing factor as “Unspecified”; no specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were noted in the data. The sedan sustained damage at the right front bumper; the bus showed no damage. The facts point to a routine crash on a high-speed corridor that left a young woman hurt.
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Rear-End Crash on Van Wyck Expressway Injures Passengers▸Jul 19 - Two sedans slammed together on Van Wyck. Passengers took the hit. Neck injuries, bruises. Police say drivers followed too close. Metal crumpled. Safety failed. System let them down.
A rear-end collision involving two sedans on Van Wyck Expressway in Queens left multiple passengers injured. According to the police report, both drivers were 'Following Too Closely.' One passenger suffered neck injuries and a bruise, another reported whiplash. The crash involved adults and a child, all listed as occupants. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles. Driver error—following too closely—was the sole contributing factor cited in the report. No other causes were listed.
18
Sedan Strikes Teen Cyclists at Queens Intersection▸Jul 18 - A speeding sedan hit two teen cyclists at 61-24 190 St. Both boys were hurt. Police cite unsafe speed and traffic control ignored. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
Two teenage boys riding a bike were struck by a sedan at 61-24 190 St in Queens. Both cyclists, ages 14 and 15, suffered injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe speed and disregard for traffic control. The sedan, driven by a 39-year-old woman, hit the cyclists as both vehicles went straight. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Neither cyclist wore safety equipment, but the primary causes remain driver error. The crash left bruises and pain. The street became a site of harm.
Aug 12 - The driver of a sedan going straight on Union Turnpike hit a 61-year-old man outside 189th Street. The man suffered head trauma, crush injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan then struck a parked Lexus’s left rear.
The driver of a 2023 Mercedes sedan was traveling east on Union Turnpike and, while going straight ahead, struck a 61-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside the intersection at 189th Street. The pedestrian sustained head trauma, crush injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan bore center-front damage and then struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2022 Lexus. "According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as \"Unspecified.\"" The report notes no pedestrian error and records no driver citations. Police recorded the point of impact as the vehicle’s center front end.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Defective Tow Hitch Injures Front Passenger▸Aug 8 - Two sedans collided at 199-23 Dunton Ave and struck a parked car. A 34-year-old front passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police listed a defective tow hitch as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, "Tow Hitch Defective" was listed as a contributing factor. Three sedans were involved at 199-23 Dunton Ave in Queens. Two vehicles were moving; one was parked. A 34-year-old front passenger was injured, suffering a neck injury and reported whiplash. The passenger was conscious and not ejected. Police recorded vehicle damage to a left front bumper and right-side doors. The report does not list any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The record attributes the incident to the defective tow hitch noted in the report.
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Unlicensed Left Turn, Driver Hurt on Grand Central▸Aug 8 - At Grand Central Parkway and Main Street, a driver making a left, unlicensed. Another went straight. The sedans hit front corners. A 39-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock.
Two drivers in sedans crashed at Grand Central Parkway and Main Street. One driver, unlicensed, was making a left turn. The other drove straight. According to the police report, a 39-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock. The other driver was not reported injured. Police recorded the turning driver’s license status as 'Unlicensed.' No other contributing factors were specified in the data. Points of impact were the right front bumper of the turning car and the left front bumper of the straight-moving car. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
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Two SUVs Collide During Lane Change▸Aug 5 - Two drivers changed lanes on Grand Central Parkway and collided. The driver of one SUV, a 55-year-old man, suffered knee and lower-leg abrasions. Police cited reaction to another vehicle and following too closely as causes.
Drivers of two SUVs collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens after both began changing lanes. One driver, a 55-year-old man, sustained knee and lower-leg injuries and complained of an abrasion. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Following Too Closely." Police recorded both drivers’ pre-crash maneuvers as changing lanes. Point of impact was the right front bumper of one SUV and the left rear bumper of the other. Both vehicles sustained damage. The police report lists those driver errors as the primary contributing factors.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
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Two SUVs Collide on Gothic Drive▸Jul 31 - Two SUVs collided on Gothic Drive near 168 Place in Queens. Both drivers, women aged 46 and 47, were injured. One reported a head injury; the other an upper-arm/shoulder injury. Both complained of whiplash. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified'.
According to the police report, two drivers in SUVs collided on Gothic Drive near 168 Place in Queens. Both drivers were women, ages 46 and 47. One driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash. The other suffered an upper-arm/shoulder injury and also complained of whiplash. Police recorded the Jeep’s point of impact as the right-front bumper and the Acura’s point of impact as the left-side doors. Both drivers were conscious and not ejected. Police recorded contributing factors for each person as 'Unspecified'. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, per the report.
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SUV Changing Lanes Hits Box Truck▸Jul 29 - A driver in an SUV changed lanes and hit a box truck on the Long Island Expressway. Five passengers were injured. Police recorded 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' The SUV driver held only a permit.
A driver in an SUV changed lanes eastbound on the Long Island Expressway and hit a box truck that was traveling east. Five people, all passengers, were injured; reported complaints included neck, back and leg trauma and a knee/lower-leg/foot injury for one passenger. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" was listed as a contributing factor and the report also notes "Unsafe Lane Changing." Police recorded the SUV driver held only a permit. The SUV's right-front quarter panel struck the truck's left-front bumper, damaging the SUV's right side doors and the truck's left front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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SUV Overturns After Head‑On on Hillside Ave▸Jul 27 - Two vehicles met head-on on Hillside Ave. The driver of an SUV overturned. Three people were injured. A 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in an SUV and a driver in a sedan collided head-on at 205-19 Hillside Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV overturned. Three people were injured: a 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious, and both drivers reported neck pain. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed" by the driver as the contributing factor. The SUV showed overturned damage; the sedan sustained center-front damage. The report notes the 74-year-old was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
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Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Parsons Boulevard▸Jul 26 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Parsons Boulevard. The cyclist suffered a concussion. Metal met flesh. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.
A sedan and a bike collided at Parsons Boulevard and 79th Avenue in Queens. The 32-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering a concussion. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The sedan’s left front quarter panel struck the bike’s center front end. No driver errors were specified in the report. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the ongoing danger for cyclists on city streets.
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Distracted Driver Hits Stopped SUVs; Children Injured▸Jul 26 - On 188th Street in Queens, a southbound driver hit stopped SUVs. Children were hurt. A teen suffered a concussion. A baby was injured. Police cite driver inattention and drowsiness. Faces bruised. Heads rocked. Shock followed.
Three SUV drivers crashed near 87-18 188th Street in Queens. Two drivers were stopped in traffic. Police recorded a center-front impact by the southbound driver and rear impacts to the stopped SUVs. Multiple people were injured, including a 7-year-old girl with facial bruises, a 13-year-old girl with a concussion, and an infant with unknown injuries. A 41-year-old woman suffered head trauma and whiplash. Other adults and teens were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, drivers were inattentive and drowsy. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Fatigued/Drowsy by the drivers.
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Bus, Sedan Drivers Crash on Grand Central Parkway▸Jul 25 - Drivers in a bus and a sedan crashed on Grand Central Parkway at Union Turnpike in Queens. A 23-year-old woman driver suffered neck pain and shock. Police listed the cause as “Unspecified.” Metal, sirens, and fear on the shoulder.
A driver in a sedan and a bus driver collided on Grand Central Parkway near Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, a 23-year-old woman driving the sedan reported neck pain and shock. The bus driver, a 40-year-old man, was not reported injured. Two additional people were listed with “Unspecified” injury status. The police report records the contributing factor as “Unspecified”; no specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were noted in the data. The sedan sustained damage at the right front bumper; the bus showed no damage. The facts point to a routine crash on a high-speed corridor that left a young woman hurt.
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Rear-End Crash on Van Wyck Expressway Injures Passengers▸Jul 19 - Two sedans slammed together on Van Wyck. Passengers took the hit. Neck injuries, bruises. Police say drivers followed too close. Metal crumpled. Safety failed. System let them down.
A rear-end collision involving two sedans on Van Wyck Expressway in Queens left multiple passengers injured. According to the police report, both drivers were 'Following Too Closely.' One passenger suffered neck injuries and a bruise, another reported whiplash. The crash involved adults and a child, all listed as occupants. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles. Driver error—following too closely—was the sole contributing factor cited in the report. No other causes were listed.
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Sedan Strikes Teen Cyclists at Queens Intersection▸Jul 18 - A speeding sedan hit two teen cyclists at 61-24 190 St. Both boys were hurt. Police cite unsafe speed and traffic control ignored. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
Two teenage boys riding a bike were struck by a sedan at 61-24 190 St in Queens. Both cyclists, ages 14 and 15, suffered injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe speed and disregard for traffic control. The sedan, driven by a 39-year-old woman, hit the cyclists as both vehicles went straight. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Neither cyclist wore safety equipment, but the primary causes remain driver error. The crash left bruises and pain. The street became a site of harm.
Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
- Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two, New York Post, Published 2025-08-12
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
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Defective Tow Hitch Injures Front Passenger▸Aug 8 - Two sedans collided at 199-23 Dunton Ave and struck a parked car. A 34-year-old front passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police listed a defective tow hitch as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, "Tow Hitch Defective" was listed as a contributing factor. Three sedans were involved at 199-23 Dunton Ave in Queens. Two vehicles were moving; one was parked. A 34-year-old front passenger was injured, suffering a neck injury and reported whiplash. The passenger was conscious and not ejected. Police recorded vehicle damage to a left front bumper and right-side doors. The report does not list any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The record attributes the incident to the defective tow hitch noted in the report.
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Unlicensed Left Turn, Driver Hurt on Grand Central▸Aug 8 - At Grand Central Parkway and Main Street, a driver making a left, unlicensed. Another went straight. The sedans hit front corners. A 39-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock.
Two drivers in sedans crashed at Grand Central Parkway and Main Street. One driver, unlicensed, was making a left turn. The other drove straight. According to the police report, a 39-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock. The other driver was not reported injured. Police recorded the turning driver’s license status as 'Unlicensed.' No other contributing factors were specified in the data. Points of impact were the right front bumper of the turning car and the left front bumper of the straight-moving car. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
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Two SUVs Collide During Lane Change▸Aug 5 - Two drivers changed lanes on Grand Central Parkway and collided. The driver of one SUV, a 55-year-old man, suffered knee and lower-leg abrasions. Police cited reaction to another vehicle and following too closely as causes.
Drivers of two SUVs collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens after both began changing lanes. One driver, a 55-year-old man, sustained knee and lower-leg injuries and complained of an abrasion. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Following Too Closely." Police recorded both drivers’ pre-crash maneuvers as changing lanes. Point of impact was the right front bumper of one SUV and the left rear bumper of the other. Both vehicles sustained damage. The police report lists those driver errors as the primary contributing factors.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
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Two SUVs Collide on Gothic Drive▸Jul 31 - Two SUVs collided on Gothic Drive near 168 Place in Queens. Both drivers, women aged 46 and 47, were injured. One reported a head injury; the other an upper-arm/shoulder injury. Both complained of whiplash. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified'.
According to the police report, two drivers in SUVs collided on Gothic Drive near 168 Place in Queens. Both drivers were women, ages 46 and 47. One driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash. The other suffered an upper-arm/shoulder injury and also complained of whiplash. Police recorded the Jeep’s point of impact as the right-front bumper and the Acura’s point of impact as the left-side doors. Both drivers were conscious and not ejected. Police recorded contributing factors for each person as 'Unspecified'. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, per the report.
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SUV Changing Lanes Hits Box Truck▸Jul 29 - A driver in an SUV changed lanes and hit a box truck on the Long Island Expressway. Five passengers were injured. Police recorded 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' The SUV driver held only a permit.
A driver in an SUV changed lanes eastbound on the Long Island Expressway and hit a box truck that was traveling east. Five people, all passengers, were injured; reported complaints included neck, back and leg trauma and a knee/lower-leg/foot injury for one passenger. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" was listed as a contributing factor and the report also notes "Unsafe Lane Changing." Police recorded the SUV driver held only a permit. The SUV's right-front quarter panel struck the truck's left-front bumper, damaging the SUV's right side doors and the truck's left front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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SUV Overturns After Head‑On on Hillside Ave▸Jul 27 - Two vehicles met head-on on Hillside Ave. The driver of an SUV overturned. Three people were injured. A 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in an SUV and a driver in a sedan collided head-on at 205-19 Hillside Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV overturned. Three people were injured: a 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious, and both drivers reported neck pain. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed" by the driver as the contributing factor. The SUV showed overturned damage; the sedan sustained center-front damage. The report notes the 74-year-old was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
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Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Parsons Boulevard▸Jul 26 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Parsons Boulevard. The cyclist suffered a concussion. Metal met flesh. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.
A sedan and a bike collided at Parsons Boulevard and 79th Avenue in Queens. The 32-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering a concussion. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The sedan’s left front quarter panel struck the bike’s center front end. No driver errors were specified in the report. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the ongoing danger for cyclists on city streets.
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Distracted Driver Hits Stopped SUVs; Children Injured▸Jul 26 - On 188th Street in Queens, a southbound driver hit stopped SUVs. Children were hurt. A teen suffered a concussion. A baby was injured. Police cite driver inattention and drowsiness. Faces bruised. Heads rocked. Shock followed.
Three SUV drivers crashed near 87-18 188th Street in Queens. Two drivers were stopped in traffic. Police recorded a center-front impact by the southbound driver and rear impacts to the stopped SUVs. Multiple people were injured, including a 7-year-old girl with facial bruises, a 13-year-old girl with a concussion, and an infant with unknown injuries. A 41-year-old woman suffered head trauma and whiplash. Other adults and teens were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, drivers were inattentive and drowsy. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Fatigued/Drowsy by the drivers.
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Bus, Sedan Drivers Crash on Grand Central Parkway▸Jul 25 - Drivers in a bus and a sedan crashed on Grand Central Parkway at Union Turnpike in Queens. A 23-year-old woman driver suffered neck pain and shock. Police listed the cause as “Unspecified.” Metal, sirens, and fear on the shoulder.
A driver in a sedan and a bus driver collided on Grand Central Parkway near Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, a 23-year-old woman driving the sedan reported neck pain and shock. The bus driver, a 40-year-old man, was not reported injured. Two additional people were listed with “Unspecified” injury status. The police report records the contributing factor as “Unspecified”; no specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were noted in the data. The sedan sustained damage at the right front bumper; the bus showed no damage. The facts point to a routine crash on a high-speed corridor that left a young woman hurt.
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Rear-End Crash on Van Wyck Expressway Injures Passengers▸Jul 19 - Two sedans slammed together on Van Wyck. Passengers took the hit. Neck injuries, bruises. Police say drivers followed too close. Metal crumpled. Safety failed. System let them down.
A rear-end collision involving two sedans on Van Wyck Expressway in Queens left multiple passengers injured. According to the police report, both drivers were 'Following Too Closely.' One passenger suffered neck injuries and a bruise, another reported whiplash. The crash involved adults and a child, all listed as occupants. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles. Driver error—following too closely—was the sole contributing factor cited in the report. No other causes were listed.
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Sedan Strikes Teen Cyclists at Queens Intersection▸Jul 18 - A speeding sedan hit two teen cyclists at 61-24 190 St. Both boys were hurt. Police cite unsafe speed and traffic control ignored. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
Two teenage boys riding a bike were struck by a sedan at 61-24 190 St in Queens. Both cyclists, ages 14 and 15, suffered injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe speed and disregard for traffic control. The sedan, driven by a 39-year-old woman, hit the cyclists as both vehicles went straight. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Neither cyclist wore safety equipment, but the primary causes remain driver error. The crash left bruises and pain. The street became a site of harm.
Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
- Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-11
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Defective Tow Hitch Injures Front Passenger▸Aug 8 - Two sedans collided at 199-23 Dunton Ave and struck a parked car. A 34-year-old front passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police listed a defective tow hitch as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, "Tow Hitch Defective" was listed as a contributing factor. Three sedans were involved at 199-23 Dunton Ave in Queens. Two vehicles were moving; one was parked. A 34-year-old front passenger was injured, suffering a neck injury and reported whiplash. The passenger was conscious and not ejected. Police recorded vehicle damage to a left front bumper and right-side doors. The report does not list any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The record attributes the incident to the defective tow hitch noted in the report.
8
Unlicensed Left Turn, Driver Hurt on Grand Central▸Aug 8 - At Grand Central Parkway and Main Street, a driver making a left, unlicensed. Another went straight. The sedans hit front corners. A 39-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock.
Two drivers in sedans crashed at Grand Central Parkway and Main Street. One driver, unlicensed, was making a left turn. The other drove straight. According to the police report, a 39-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock. The other driver was not reported injured. Police recorded the turning driver’s license status as 'Unlicensed.' No other contributing factors were specified in the data. Points of impact were the right front bumper of the turning car and the left front bumper of the straight-moving car. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
5
Two SUVs Collide During Lane Change▸Aug 5 - Two drivers changed lanes on Grand Central Parkway and collided. The driver of one SUV, a 55-year-old man, suffered knee and lower-leg abrasions. Police cited reaction to another vehicle and following too closely as causes.
Drivers of two SUVs collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens after both began changing lanes. One driver, a 55-year-old man, sustained knee and lower-leg injuries and complained of an abrasion. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Following Too Closely." Police recorded both drivers’ pre-crash maneuvers as changing lanes. Point of impact was the right front bumper of one SUV and the left rear bumper of the other. Both vehicles sustained damage. The police report lists those driver errors as the primary contributing factors.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Two SUVs Collide on Gothic Drive▸Jul 31 - Two SUVs collided on Gothic Drive near 168 Place in Queens. Both drivers, women aged 46 and 47, were injured. One reported a head injury; the other an upper-arm/shoulder injury. Both complained of whiplash. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified'.
According to the police report, two drivers in SUVs collided on Gothic Drive near 168 Place in Queens. Both drivers were women, ages 46 and 47. One driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash. The other suffered an upper-arm/shoulder injury and also complained of whiplash. Police recorded the Jeep’s point of impact as the right-front bumper and the Acura’s point of impact as the left-side doors. Both drivers were conscious and not ejected. Police recorded contributing factors for each person as 'Unspecified'. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, per the report.
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SUV Changing Lanes Hits Box Truck▸Jul 29 - A driver in an SUV changed lanes and hit a box truck on the Long Island Expressway. Five passengers were injured. Police recorded 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' The SUV driver held only a permit.
A driver in an SUV changed lanes eastbound on the Long Island Expressway and hit a box truck that was traveling east. Five people, all passengers, were injured; reported complaints included neck, back and leg trauma and a knee/lower-leg/foot injury for one passenger. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" was listed as a contributing factor and the report also notes "Unsafe Lane Changing." Police recorded the SUV driver held only a permit. The SUV's right-front quarter panel struck the truck's left-front bumper, damaging the SUV's right side doors and the truck's left front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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SUV Overturns After Head‑On on Hillside Ave▸Jul 27 - Two vehicles met head-on on Hillside Ave. The driver of an SUV overturned. Three people were injured. A 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in an SUV and a driver in a sedan collided head-on at 205-19 Hillside Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV overturned. Three people were injured: a 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious, and both drivers reported neck pain. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed" by the driver as the contributing factor. The SUV showed overturned damage; the sedan sustained center-front damage. The report notes the 74-year-old was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
26
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Parsons Boulevard▸Jul 26 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Parsons Boulevard. The cyclist suffered a concussion. Metal met flesh. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.
A sedan and a bike collided at Parsons Boulevard and 79th Avenue in Queens. The 32-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering a concussion. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The sedan’s left front quarter panel struck the bike’s center front end. No driver errors were specified in the report. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the ongoing danger for cyclists on city streets.
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Distracted Driver Hits Stopped SUVs; Children Injured▸Jul 26 - On 188th Street in Queens, a southbound driver hit stopped SUVs. Children were hurt. A teen suffered a concussion. A baby was injured. Police cite driver inattention and drowsiness. Faces bruised. Heads rocked. Shock followed.
Three SUV drivers crashed near 87-18 188th Street in Queens. Two drivers were stopped in traffic. Police recorded a center-front impact by the southbound driver and rear impacts to the stopped SUVs. Multiple people were injured, including a 7-year-old girl with facial bruises, a 13-year-old girl with a concussion, and an infant with unknown injuries. A 41-year-old woman suffered head trauma and whiplash. Other adults and teens were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, drivers were inattentive and drowsy. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Fatigued/Drowsy by the drivers.
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Bus, Sedan Drivers Crash on Grand Central Parkway▸Jul 25 - Drivers in a bus and a sedan crashed on Grand Central Parkway at Union Turnpike in Queens. A 23-year-old woman driver suffered neck pain and shock. Police listed the cause as “Unspecified.” Metal, sirens, and fear on the shoulder.
A driver in a sedan and a bus driver collided on Grand Central Parkway near Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, a 23-year-old woman driving the sedan reported neck pain and shock. The bus driver, a 40-year-old man, was not reported injured. Two additional people were listed with “Unspecified” injury status. The police report records the contributing factor as “Unspecified”; no specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were noted in the data. The sedan sustained damage at the right front bumper; the bus showed no damage. The facts point to a routine crash on a high-speed corridor that left a young woman hurt.
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Rear-End Crash on Van Wyck Expressway Injures Passengers▸Jul 19 - Two sedans slammed together on Van Wyck. Passengers took the hit. Neck injuries, bruises. Police say drivers followed too close. Metal crumpled. Safety failed. System let them down.
A rear-end collision involving two sedans on Van Wyck Expressway in Queens left multiple passengers injured. According to the police report, both drivers were 'Following Too Closely.' One passenger suffered neck injuries and a bruise, another reported whiplash. The crash involved adults and a child, all listed as occupants. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles. Driver error—following too closely—was the sole contributing factor cited in the report. No other causes were listed.
18
Sedan Strikes Teen Cyclists at Queens Intersection▸Jul 18 - A speeding sedan hit two teen cyclists at 61-24 190 St. Both boys were hurt. Police cite unsafe speed and traffic control ignored. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
Two teenage boys riding a bike were struck by a sedan at 61-24 190 St in Queens. Both cyclists, ages 14 and 15, suffered injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe speed and disregard for traffic control. The sedan, driven by a 39-year-old woman, hit the cyclists as both vehicles went straight. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Neither cyclist wore safety equipment, but the primary causes remain driver error. The crash left bruises and pain. The street became a site of harm.
Aug 8 - Two sedans collided at 199-23 Dunton Ave and struck a parked car. A 34-year-old front passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police listed a defective tow hitch as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, "Tow Hitch Defective" was listed as a contributing factor. Three sedans were involved at 199-23 Dunton Ave in Queens. Two vehicles were moving; one was parked. A 34-year-old front passenger was injured, suffering a neck injury and reported whiplash. The passenger was conscious and not ejected. Police recorded vehicle damage to a left front bumper and right-side doors. The report does not list any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The record attributes the incident to the defective tow hitch noted in the report.
8
Unlicensed Left Turn, Driver Hurt on Grand Central▸Aug 8 - At Grand Central Parkway and Main Street, a driver making a left, unlicensed. Another went straight. The sedans hit front corners. A 39-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock.
Two drivers in sedans crashed at Grand Central Parkway and Main Street. One driver, unlicensed, was making a left turn. The other drove straight. According to the police report, a 39-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock. The other driver was not reported injured. Police recorded the turning driver’s license status as 'Unlicensed.' No other contributing factors were specified in the data. Points of impact were the right front bumper of the turning car and the left front bumper of the straight-moving car. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
5
Two SUVs Collide During Lane Change▸Aug 5 - Two drivers changed lanes on Grand Central Parkway and collided. The driver of one SUV, a 55-year-old man, suffered knee and lower-leg abrasions. Police cited reaction to another vehicle and following too closely as causes.
Drivers of two SUVs collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens after both began changing lanes. One driver, a 55-year-old man, sustained knee and lower-leg injuries and complained of an abrasion. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Following Too Closely." Police recorded both drivers’ pre-crash maneuvers as changing lanes. Point of impact was the right front bumper of one SUV and the left rear bumper of the other. Both vehicles sustained damage. The police report lists those driver errors as the primary contributing factors.
3
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Two SUVs Collide on Gothic Drive▸Jul 31 - Two SUVs collided on Gothic Drive near 168 Place in Queens. Both drivers, women aged 46 and 47, were injured. One reported a head injury; the other an upper-arm/shoulder injury. Both complained of whiplash. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified'.
According to the police report, two drivers in SUVs collided on Gothic Drive near 168 Place in Queens. Both drivers were women, ages 46 and 47. One driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash. The other suffered an upper-arm/shoulder injury and also complained of whiplash. Police recorded the Jeep’s point of impact as the right-front bumper and the Acura’s point of impact as the left-side doors. Both drivers were conscious and not ejected. Police recorded contributing factors for each person as 'Unspecified'. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, per the report.
29
SUV Changing Lanes Hits Box Truck▸Jul 29 - A driver in an SUV changed lanes and hit a box truck on the Long Island Expressway. Five passengers were injured. Police recorded 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' The SUV driver held only a permit.
A driver in an SUV changed lanes eastbound on the Long Island Expressway and hit a box truck that was traveling east. Five people, all passengers, were injured; reported complaints included neck, back and leg trauma and a knee/lower-leg/foot injury for one passenger. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" was listed as a contributing factor and the report also notes "Unsafe Lane Changing." Police recorded the SUV driver held only a permit. The SUV's right-front quarter panel struck the truck's left-front bumper, damaging the SUV's right side doors and the truck's left front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
27
SUV Overturns After Head‑On on Hillside Ave▸Jul 27 - Two vehicles met head-on on Hillside Ave. The driver of an SUV overturned. Three people were injured. A 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in an SUV and a driver in a sedan collided head-on at 205-19 Hillside Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV overturned. Three people were injured: a 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious, and both drivers reported neck pain. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed" by the driver as the contributing factor. The SUV showed overturned damage; the sedan sustained center-front damage. The report notes the 74-year-old was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
26
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Parsons Boulevard▸Jul 26 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Parsons Boulevard. The cyclist suffered a concussion. Metal met flesh. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.
A sedan and a bike collided at Parsons Boulevard and 79th Avenue in Queens. The 32-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering a concussion. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The sedan’s left front quarter panel struck the bike’s center front end. No driver errors were specified in the report. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the ongoing danger for cyclists on city streets.
26
Distracted Driver Hits Stopped SUVs; Children Injured▸Jul 26 - On 188th Street in Queens, a southbound driver hit stopped SUVs. Children were hurt. A teen suffered a concussion. A baby was injured. Police cite driver inattention and drowsiness. Faces bruised. Heads rocked. Shock followed.
Three SUV drivers crashed near 87-18 188th Street in Queens. Two drivers were stopped in traffic. Police recorded a center-front impact by the southbound driver and rear impacts to the stopped SUVs. Multiple people were injured, including a 7-year-old girl with facial bruises, a 13-year-old girl with a concussion, and an infant with unknown injuries. A 41-year-old woman suffered head trauma and whiplash. Other adults and teens were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, drivers were inattentive and drowsy. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Fatigued/Drowsy by the drivers.
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Bus, Sedan Drivers Crash on Grand Central Parkway▸Jul 25 - Drivers in a bus and a sedan crashed on Grand Central Parkway at Union Turnpike in Queens. A 23-year-old woman driver suffered neck pain and shock. Police listed the cause as “Unspecified.” Metal, sirens, and fear on the shoulder.
A driver in a sedan and a bus driver collided on Grand Central Parkway near Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, a 23-year-old woman driving the sedan reported neck pain and shock. The bus driver, a 40-year-old man, was not reported injured. Two additional people were listed with “Unspecified” injury status. The police report records the contributing factor as “Unspecified”; no specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were noted in the data. The sedan sustained damage at the right front bumper; the bus showed no damage. The facts point to a routine crash on a high-speed corridor that left a young woman hurt.
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Rear-End Crash on Van Wyck Expressway Injures Passengers▸Jul 19 - Two sedans slammed together on Van Wyck. Passengers took the hit. Neck injuries, bruises. Police say drivers followed too close. Metal crumpled. Safety failed. System let them down.
A rear-end collision involving two sedans on Van Wyck Expressway in Queens left multiple passengers injured. According to the police report, both drivers were 'Following Too Closely.' One passenger suffered neck injuries and a bruise, another reported whiplash. The crash involved adults and a child, all listed as occupants. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles. Driver error—following too closely—was the sole contributing factor cited in the report. No other causes were listed.
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Sedan Strikes Teen Cyclists at Queens Intersection▸Jul 18 - A speeding sedan hit two teen cyclists at 61-24 190 St. Both boys were hurt. Police cite unsafe speed and traffic control ignored. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
Two teenage boys riding a bike were struck by a sedan at 61-24 190 St in Queens. Both cyclists, ages 14 and 15, suffered injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe speed and disregard for traffic control. The sedan, driven by a 39-year-old woman, hit the cyclists as both vehicles went straight. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Neither cyclist wore safety equipment, but the primary causes remain driver error. The crash left bruises and pain. The street became a site of harm.
Aug 8 - At Grand Central Parkway and Main Street, a driver making a left, unlicensed. Another went straight. The sedans hit front corners. A 39-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock.
Two drivers in sedans crashed at Grand Central Parkway and Main Street. One driver, unlicensed, was making a left turn. The other drove straight. According to the police report, a 39-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock. The other driver was not reported injured. Police recorded the turning driver’s license status as 'Unlicensed.' No other contributing factors were specified in the data. Points of impact were the right front bumper of the turning car and the left front bumper of the straight-moving car. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
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Two SUVs Collide During Lane Change▸Aug 5 - Two drivers changed lanes on Grand Central Parkway and collided. The driver of one SUV, a 55-year-old man, suffered knee and lower-leg abrasions. Police cited reaction to another vehicle and following too closely as causes.
Drivers of two SUVs collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens after both began changing lanes. One driver, a 55-year-old man, sustained knee and lower-leg injuries and complained of an abrasion. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Following Too Closely." Police recorded both drivers’ pre-crash maneuvers as changing lanes. Point of impact was the right front bumper of one SUV and the left rear bumper of the other. Both vehicles sustained damage. The police report lists those driver errors as the primary contributing factors.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
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Two SUVs Collide on Gothic Drive▸Jul 31 - Two SUVs collided on Gothic Drive near 168 Place in Queens. Both drivers, women aged 46 and 47, were injured. One reported a head injury; the other an upper-arm/shoulder injury. Both complained of whiplash. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified'.
According to the police report, two drivers in SUVs collided on Gothic Drive near 168 Place in Queens. Both drivers were women, ages 46 and 47. One driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash. The other suffered an upper-arm/shoulder injury and also complained of whiplash. Police recorded the Jeep’s point of impact as the right-front bumper and the Acura’s point of impact as the left-side doors. Both drivers were conscious and not ejected. Police recorded contributing factors for each person as 'Unspecified'. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, per the report.
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SUV Changing Lanes Hits Box Truck▸Jul 29 - A driver in an SUV changed lanes and hit a box truck on the Long Island Expressway. Five passengers were injured. Police recorded 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' The SUV driver held only a permit.
A driver in an SUV changed lanes eastbound on the Long Island Expressway and hit a box truck that was traveling east. Five people, all passengers, were injured; reported complaints included neck, back and leg trauma and a knee/lower-leg/foot injury for one passenger. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" was listed as a contributing factor and the report also notes "Unsafe Lane Changing." Police recorded the SUV driver held only a permit. The SUV's right-front quarter panel struck the truck's left-front bumper, damaging the SUV's right side doors and the truck's left front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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SUV Overturns After Head‑On on Hillside Ave▸Jul 27 - Two vehicles met head-on on Hillside Ave. The driver of an SUV overturned. Three people were injured. A 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in an SUV and a driver in a sedan collided head-on at 205-19 Hillside Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV overturned. Three people were injured: a 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious, and both drivers reported neck pain. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed" by the driver as the contributing factor. The SUV showed overturned damage; the sedan sustained center-front damage. The report notes the 74-year-old was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
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Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Parsons Boulevard▸Jul 26 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Parsons Boulevard. The cyclist suffered a concussion. Metal met flesh. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.
A sedan and a bike collided at Parsons Boulevard and 79th Avenue in Queens. The 32-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering a concussion. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The sedan’s left front quarter panel struck the bike’s center front end. No driver errors were specified in the report. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the ongoing danger for cyclists on city streets.
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Distracted Driver Hits Stopped SUVs; Children Injured▸Jul 26 - On 188th Street in Queens, a southbound driver hit stopped SUVs. Children were hurt. A teen suffered a concussion. A baby was injured. Police cite driver inattention and drowsiness. Faces bruised. Heads rocked. Shock followed.
Three SUV drivers crashed near 87-18 188th Street in Queens. Two drivers were stopped in traffic. Police recorded a center-front impact by the southbound driver and rear impacts to the stopped SUVs. Multiple people were injured, including a 7-year-old girl with facial bruises, a 13-year-old girl with a concussion, and an infant with unknown injuries. A 41-year-old woman suffered head trauma and whiplash. Other adults and teens were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, drivers were inattentive and drowsy. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Fatigued/Drowsy by the drivers.
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Bus, Sedan Drivers Crash on Grand Central Parkway▸Jul 25 - Drivers in a bus and a sedan crashed on Grand Central Parkway at Union Turnpike in Queens. A 23-year-old woman driver suffered neck pain and shock. Police listed the cause as “Unspecified.” Metal, sirens, and fear on the shoulder.
A driver in a sedan and a bus driver collided on Grand Central Parkway near Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, a 23-year-old woman driving the sedan reported neck pain and shock. The bus driver, a 40-year-old man, was not reported injured. Two additional people were listed with “Unspecified” injury status. The police report records the contributing factor as “Unspecified”; no specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were noted in the data. The sedan sustained damage at the right front bumper; the bus showed no damage. The facts point to a routine crash on a high-speed corridor that left a young woman hurt.
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Rear-End Crash on Van Wyck Expressway Injures Passengers▸Jul 19 - Two sedans slammed together on Van Wyck. Passengers took the hit. Neck injuries, bruises. Police say drivers followed too close. Metal crumpled. Safety failed. System let them down.
A rear-end collision involving two sedans on Van Wyck Expressway in Queens left multiple passengers injured. According to the police report, both drivers were 'Following Too Closely.' One passenger suffered neck injuries and a bruise, another reported whiplash. The crash involved adults and a child, all listed as occupants. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles. Driver error—following too closely—was the sole contributing factor cited in the report. No other causes were listed.
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Sedan Strikes Teen Cyclists at Queens Intersection▸Jul 18 - A speeding sedan hit two teen cyclists at 61-24 190 St. Both boys were hurt. Police cite unsafe speed and traffic control ignored. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
Two teenage boys riding a bike were struck by a sedan at 61-24 190 St in Queens. Both cyclists, ages 14 and 15, suffered injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe speed and disregard for traffic control. The sedan, driven by a 39-year-old woman, hit the cyclists as both vehicles went straight. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Neither cyclist wore safety equipment, but the primary causes remain driver error. The crash left bruises and pain. The street became a site of harm.
Aug 5 - Two drivers changed lanes on Grand Central Parkway and collided. The driver of one SUV, a 55-year-old man, suffered knee and lower-leg abrasions. Police cited reaction to another vehicle and following too closely as causes.
Drivers of two SUVs collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens after both began changing lanes. One driver, a 55-year-old man, sustained knee and lower-leg injuries and complained of an abrasion. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Following Too Closely." Police recorded both drivers’ pre-crash maneuvers as changing lanes. Point of impact was the right front bumper of one SUV and the left rear bumper of the other. Both vehicles sustained damage. The police report lists those driver errors as the primary contributing factors.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Two SUVs Collide on Gothic Drive▸Jul 31 - Two SUVs collided on Gothic Drive near 168 Place in Queens. Both drivers, women aged 46 and 47, were injured. One reported a head injury; the other an upper-arm/shoulder injury. Both complained of whiplash. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified'.
According to the police report, two drivers in SUVs collided on Gothic Drive near 168 Place in Queens. Both drivers were women, ages 46 and 47. One driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash. The other suffered an upper-arm/shoulder injury and also complained of whiplash. Police recorded the Jeep’s point of impact as the right-front bumper and the Acura’s point of impact as the left-side doors. Both drivers were conscious and not ejected. Police recorded contributing factors for each person as 'Unspecified'. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, per the report.
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SUV Changing Lanes Hits Box Truck▸Jul 29 - A driver in an SUV changed lanes and hit a box truck on the Long Island Expressway. Five passengers were injured. Police recorded 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' The SUV driver held only a permit.
A driver in an SUV changed lanes eastbound on the Long Island Expressway and hit a box truck that was traveling east. Five people, all passengers, were injured; reported complaints included neck, back and leg trauma and a knee/lower-leg/foot injury for one passenger. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" was listed as a contributing factor and the report also notes "Unsafe Lane Changing." Police recorded the SUV driver held only a permit. The SUV's right-front quarter panel struck the truck's left-front bumper, damaging the SUV's right side doors and the truck's left front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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SUV Overturns After Head‑On on Hillside Ave▸Jul 27 - Two vehicles met head-on on Hillside Ave. The driver of an SUV overturned. Three people were injured. A 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in an SUV and a driver in a sedan collided head-on at 205-19 Hillside Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV overturned. Three people were injured: a 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious, and both drivers reported neck pain. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed" by the driver as the contributing factor. The SUV showed overturned damage; the sedan sustained center-front damage. The report notes the 74-year-old was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
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Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Parsons Boulevard▸Jul 26 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Parsons Boulevard. The cyclist suffered a concussion. Metal met flesh. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.
A sedan and a bike collided at Parsons Boulevard and 79th Avenue in Queens. The 32-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering a concussion. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The sedan’s left front quarter panel struck the bike’s center front end. No driver errors were specified in the report. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the ongoing danger for cyclists on city streets.
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Distracted Driver Hits Stopped SUVs; Children Injured▸Jul 26 - On 188th Street in Queens, a southbound driver hit stopped SUVs. Children were hurt. A teen suffered a concussion. A baby was injured. Police cite driver inattention and drowsiness. Faces bruised. Heads rocked. Shock followed.
Three SUV drivers crashed near 87-18 188th Street in Queens. Two drivers were stopped in traffic. Police recorded a center-front impact by the southbound driver and rear impacts to the stopped SUVs. Multiple people were injured, including a 7-year-old girl with facial bruises, a 13-year-old girl with a concussion, and an infant with unknown injuries. A 41-year-old woman suffered head trauma and whiplash. Other adults and teens were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, drivers were inattentive and drowsy. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Fatigued/Drowsy by the drivers.
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Bus, Sedan Drivers Crash on Grand Central Parkway▸Jul 25 - Drivers in a bus and a sedan crashed on Grand Central Parkway at Union Turnpike in Queens. A 23-year-old woman driver suffered neck pain and shock. Police listed the cause as “Unspecified.” Metal, sirens, and fear on the shoulder.
A driver in a sedan and a bus driver collided on Grand Central Parkway near Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, a 23-year-old woman driving the sedan reported neck pain and shock. The bus driver, a 40-year-old man, was not reported injured. Two additional people were listed with “Unspecified” injury status. The police report records the contributing factor as “Unspecified”; no specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were noted in the data. The sedan sustained damage at the right front bumper; the bus showed no damage. The facts point to a routine crash on a high-speed corridor that left a young woman hurt.
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Rear-End Crash on Van Wyck Expressway Injures Passengers▸Jul 19 - Two sedans slammed together on Van Wyck. Passengers took the hit. Neck injuries, bruises. Police say drivers followed too close. Metal crumpled. Safety failed. System let them down.
A rear-end collision involving two sedans on Van Wyck Expressway in Queens left multiple passengers injured. According to the police report, both drivers were 'Following Too Closely.' One passenger suffered neck injuries and a bruise, another reported whiplash. The crash involved adults and a child, all listed as occupants. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles. Driver error—following too closely—was the sole contributing factor cited in the report. No other causes were listed.
18
Sedan Strikes Teen Cyclists at Queens Intersection▸Jul 18 - A speeding sedan hit two teen cyclists at 61-24 190 St. Both boys were hurt. Police cite unsafe speed and traffic control ignored. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
Two teenage boys riding a bike were struck by a sedan at 61-24 190 St in Queens. Both cyclists, ages 14 and 15, suffered injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe speed and disregard for traffic control. The sedan, driven by a 39-year-old woman, hit the cyclists as both vehicles went straight. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Neither cyclist wore safety equipment, but the primary causes remain driver error. The crash left bruises and pain. The street became a site of harm.
Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
- Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-03
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Two SUVs Collide on Gothic Drive▸Jul 31 - Two SUVs collided on Gothic Drive near 168 Place in Queens. Both drivers, women aged 46 and 47, were injured. One reported a head injury; the other an upper-arm/shoulder injury. Both complained of whiplash. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified'.
According to the police report, two drivers in SUVs collided on Gothic Drive near 168 Place in Queens. Both drivers were women, ages 46 and 47. One driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash. The other suffered an upper-arm/shoulder injury and also complained of whiplash. Police recorded the Jeep’s point of impact as the right-front bumper and the Acura’s point of impact as the left-side doors. Both drivers were conscious and not ejected. Police recorded contributing factors for each person as 'Unspecified'. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, per the report.
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SUV Changing Lanes Hits Box Truck▸Jul 29 - A driver in an SUV changed lanes and hit a box truck on the Long Island Expressway. Five passengers were injured. Police recorded 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' The SUV driver held only a permit.
A driver in an SUV changed lanes eastbound on the Long Island Expressway and hit a box truck that was traveling east. Five people, all passengers, were injured; reported complaints included neck, back and leg trauma and a knee/lower-leg/foot injury for one passenger. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" was listed as a contributing factor and the report also notes "Unsafe Lane Changing." Police recorded the SUV driver held only a permit. The SUV's right-front quarter panel struck the truck's left-front bumper, damaging the SUV's right side doors and the truck's left front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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SUV Overturns After Head‑On on Hillside Ave▸Jul 27 - Two vehicles met head-on on Hillside Ave. The driver of an SUV overturned. Three people were injured. A 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in an SUV and a driver in a sedan collided head-on at 205-19 Hillside Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV overturned. Three people were injured: a 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious, and both drivers reported neck pain. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed" by the driver as the contributing factor. The SUV showed overturned damage; the sedan sustained center-front damage. The report notes the 74-year-old was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
26
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Parsons Boulevard▸Jul 26 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Parsons Boulevard. The cyclist suffered a concussion. Metal met flesh. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.
A sedan and a bike collided at Parsons Boulevard and 79th Avenue in Queens. The 32-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering a concussion. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The sedan’s left front quarter panel struck the bike’s center front end. No driver errors were specified in the report. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the ongoing danger for cyclists on city streets.
26
Distracted Driver Hits Stopped SUVs; Children Injured▸Jul 26 - On 188th Street in Queens, a southbound driver hit stopped SUVs. Children were hurt. A teen suffered a concussion. A baby was injured. Police cite driver inattention and drowsiness. Faces bruised. Heads rocked. Shock followed.
Three SUV drivers crashed near 87-18 188th Street in Queens. Two drivers were stopped in traffic. Police recorded a center-front impact by the southbound driver and rear impacts to the stopped SUVs. Multiple people were injured, including a 7-year-old girl with facial bruises, a 13-year-old girl with a concussion, and an infant with unknown injuries. A 41-year-old woman suffered head trauma and whiplash. Other adults and teens were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, drivers were inattentive and drowsy. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Fatigued/Drowsy by the drivers.
25
Bus, Sedan Drivers Crash on Grand Central Parkway▸Jul 25 - Drivers in a bus and a sedan crashed on Grand Central Parkway at Union Turnpike in Queens. A 23-year-old woman driver suffered neck pain and shock. Police listed the cause as “Unspecified.” Metal, sirens, and fear on the shoulder.
A driver in a sedan and a bus driver collided on Grand Central Parkway near Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, a 23-year-old woman driving the sedan reported neck pain and shock. The bus driver, a 40-year-old man, was not reported injured. Two additional people were listed with “Unspecified” injury status. The police report records the contributing factor as “Unspecified”; no specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were noted in the data. The sedan sustained damage at the right front bumper; the bus showed no damage. The facts point to a routine crash on a high-speed corridor that left a young woman hurt.
19
Rear-End Crash on Van Wyck Expressway Injures Passengers▸Jul 19 - Two sedans slammed together on Van Wyck. Passengers took the hit. Neck injuries, bruises. Police say drivers followed too close. Metal crumpled. Safety failed. System let them down.
A rear-end collision involving two sedans on Van Wyck Expressway in Queens left multiple passengers injured. According to the police report, both drivers were 'Following Too Closely.' One passenger suffered neck injuries and a bruise, another reported whiplash. The crash involved adults and a child, all listed as occupants. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles. Driver error—following too closely—was the sole contributing factor cited in the report. No other causes were listed.
18
Sedan Strikes Teen Cyclists at Queens Intersection▸Jul 18 - A speeding sedan hit two teen cyclists at 61-24 190 St. Both boys were hurt. Police cite unsafe speed and traffic control ignored. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
Two teenage boys riding a bike were struck by a sedan at 61-24 190 St in Queens. Both cyclists, ages 14 and 15, suffered injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe speed and disregard for traffic control. The sedan, driven by a 39-year-old woman, hit the cyclists as both vehicles went straight. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Neither cyclist wore safety equipment, but the primary causes remain driver error. The crash left bruises and pain. The street became a site of harm.
Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
- Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street, New York Post, Published 2025-08-01
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Two SUVs Collide on Gothic Drive▸Jul 31 - Two SUVs collided on Gothic Drive near 168 Place in Queens. Both drivers, women aged 46 and 47, were injured. One reported a head injury; the other an upper-arm/shoulder injury. Both complained of whiplash. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified'.
According to the police report, two drivers in SUVs collided on Gothic Drive near 168 Place in Queens. Both drivers were women, ages 46 and 47. One driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash. The other suffered an upper-arm/shoulder injury and also complained of whiplash. Police recorded the Jeep’s point of impact as the right-front bumper and the Acura’s point of impact as the left-side doors. Both drivers were conscious and not ejected. Police recorded contributing factors for each person as 'Unspecified'. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, per the report.
29
SUV Changing Lanes Hits Box Truck▸Jul 29 - A driver in an SUV changed lanes and hit a box truck on the Long Island Expressway. Five passengers were injured. Police recorded 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' The SUV driver held only a permit.
A driver in an SUV changed lanes eastbound on the Long Island Expressway and hit a box truck that was traveling east. Five people, all passengers, were injured; reported complaints included neck, back and leg trauma and a knee/lower-leg/foot injury for one passenger. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" was listed as a contributing factor and the report also notes "Unsafe Lane Changing." Police recorded the SUV driver held only a permit. The SUV's right-front quarter panel struck the truck's left-front bumper, damaging the SUV's right side doors and the truck's left front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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SUV Overturns After Head‑On on Hillside Ave▸Jul 27 - Two vehicles met head-on on Hillside Ave. The driver of an SUV overturned. Three people were injured. A 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in an SUV and a driver in a sedan collided head-on at 205-19 Hillside Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV overturned. Three people were injured: a 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious, and both drivers reported neck pain. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed" by the driver as the contributing factor. The SUV showed overturned damage; the sedan sustained center-front damage. The report notes the 74-year-old was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
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Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Parsons Boulevard▸Jul 26 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Parsons Boulevard. The cyclist suffered a concussion. Metal met flesh. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.
A sedan and a bike collided at Parsons Boulevard and 79th Avenue in Queens. The 32-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering a concussion. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The sedan’s left front quarter panel struck the bike’s center front end. No driver errors were specified in the report. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the ongoing danger for cyclists on city streets.
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Distracted Driver Hits Stopped SUVs; Children Injured▸Jul 26 - On 188th Street in Queens, a southbound driver hit stopped SUVs. Children were hurt. A teen suffered a concussion. A baby was injured. Police cite driver inattention and drowsiness. Faces bruised. Heads rocked. Shock followed.
Three SUV drivers crashed near 87-18 188th Street in Queens. Two drivers were stopped in traffic. Police recorded a center-front impact by the southbound driver and rear impacts to the stopped SUVs. Multiple people were injured, including a 7-year-old girl with facial bruises, a 13-year-old girl with a concussion, and an infant with unknown injuries. A 41-year-old woman suffered head trauma and whiplash. Other adults and teens were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, drivers were inattentive and drowsy. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Fatigued/Drowsy by the drivers.
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Bus, Sedan Drivers Crash on Grand Central Parkway▸Jul 25 - Drivers in a bus and a sedan crashed on Grand Central Parkway at Union Turnpike in Queens. A 23-year-old woman driver suffered neck pain and shock. Police listed the cause as “Unspecified.” Metal, sirens, and fear on the shoulder.
A driver in a sedan and a bus driver collided on Grand Central Parkway near Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, a 23-year-old woman driving the sedan reported neck pain and shock. The bus driver, a 40-year-old man, was not reported injured. Two additional people were listed with “Unspecified” injury status. The police report records the contributing factor as “Unspecified”; no specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were noted in the data. The sedan sustained damage at the right front bumper; the bus showed no damage. The facts point to a routine crash on a high-speed corridor that left a young woman hurt.
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Rear-End Crash on Van Wyck Expressway Injures Passengers▸Jul 19 - Two sedans slammed together on Van Wyck. Passengers took the hit. Neck injuries, bruises. Police say drivers followed too close. Metal crumpled. Safety failed. System let them down.
A rear-end collision involving two sedans on Van Wyck Expressway in Queens left multiple passengers injured. According to the police report, both drivers were 'Following Too Closely.' One passenger suffered neck injuries and a bruise, another reported whiplash. The crash involved adults and a child, all listed as occupants. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles. Driver error—following too closely—was the sole contributing factor cited in the report. No other causes were listed.
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Sedan Strikes Teen Cyclists at Queens Intersection▸Jul 18 - A speeding sedan hit two teen cyclists at 61-24 190 St. Both boys were hurt. Police cite unsafe speed and traffic control ignored. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
Two teenage boys riding a bike were struck by a sedan at 61-24 190 St in Queens. Both cyclists, ages 14 and 15, suffered injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe speed and disregard for traffic control. The sedan, driven by a 39-year-old woman, hit the cyclists as both vehicles went straight. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Neither cyclist wore safety equipment, but the primary causes remain driver error. The crash left bruises and pain. The street became a site of harm.
Jul 31 - Two SUVs collided on Gothic Drive near 168 Place in Queens. Both drivers, women aged 46 and 47, were injured. One reported a head injury; the other an upper-arm/shoulder injury. Both complained of whiplash. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified'.
According to the police report, two drivers in SUVs collided on Gothic Drive near 168 Place in Queens. Both drivers were women, ages 46 and 47. One driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash. The other suffered an upper-arm/shoulder injury and also complained of whiplash. Police recorded the Jeep’s point of impact as the right-front bumper and the Acura’s point of impact as the left-side doors. Both drivers were conscious and not ejected. Police recorded contributing factors for each person as 'Unspecified'. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, per the report.
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SUV Changing Lanes Hits Box Truck▸Jul 29 - A driver in an SUV changed lanes and hit a box truck on the Long Island Expressway. Five passengers were injured. Police recorded 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' The SUV driver held only a permit.
A driver in an SUV changed lanes eastbound on the Long Island Expressway and hit a box truck that was traveling east. Five people, all passengers, were injured; reported complaints included neck, back and leg trauma and a knee/lower-leg/foot injury for one passenger. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" was listed as a contributing factor and the report also notes "Unsafe Lane Changing." Police recorded the SUV driver held only a permit. The SUV's right-front quarter panel struck the truck's left-front bumper, damaging the SUV's right side doors and the truck's left front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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SUV Overturns After Head‑On on Hillside Ave▸Jul 27 - Two vehicles met head-on on Hillside Ave. The driver of an SUV overturned. Three people were injured. A 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in an SUV and a driver in a sedan collided head-on at 205-19 Hillside Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV overturned. Three people were injured: a 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious, and both drivers reported neck pain. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed" by the driver as the contributing factor. The SUV showed overturned damage; the sedan sustained center-front damage. The report notes the 74-year-old was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
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Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Parsons Boulevard▸Jul 26 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Parsons Boulevard. The cyclist suffered a concussion. Metal met flesh. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.
A sedan and a bike collided at Parsons Boulevard and 79th Avenue in Queens. The 32-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering a concussion. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The sedan’s left front quarter panel struck the bike’s center front end. No driver errors were specified in the report. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the ongoing danger for cyclists on city streets.
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Distracted Driver Hits Stopped SUVs; Children Injured▸Jul 26 - On 188th Street in Queens, a southbound driver hit stopped SUVs. Children were hurt. A teen suffered a concussion. A baby was injured. Police cite driver inattention and drowsiness. Faces bruised. Heads rocked. Shock followed.
Three SUV drivers crashed near 87-18 188th Street in Queens. Two drivers were stopped in traffic. Police recorded a center-front impact by the southbound driver and rear impacts to the stopped SUVs. Multiple people were injured, including a 7-year-old girl with facial bruises, a 13-year-old girl with a concussion, and an infant with unknown injuries. A 41-year-old woman suffered head trauma and whiplash. Other adults and teens were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, drivers were inattentive and drowsy. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Fatigued/Drowsy by the drivers.
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Bus, Sedan Drivers Crash on Grand Central Parkway▸Jul 25 - Drivers in a bus and a sedan crashed on Grand Central Parkway at Union Turnpike in Queens. A 23-year-old woman driver suffered neck pain and shock. Police listed the cause as “Unspecified.” Metal, sirens, and fear on the shoulder.
A driver in a sedan and a bus driver collided on Grand Central Parkway near Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, a 23-year-old woman driving the sedan reported neck pain and shock. The bus driver, a 40-year-old man, was not reported injured. Two additional people were listed with “Unspecified” injury status. The police report records the contributing factor as “Unspecified”; no specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were noted in the data. The sedan sustained damage at the right front bumper; the bus showed no damage. The facts point to a routine crash on a high-speed corridor that left a young woman hurt.
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Rear-End Crash on Van Wyck Expressway Injures Passengers▸Jul 19 - Two sedans slammed together on Van Wyck. Passengers took the hit. Neck injuries, bruises. Police say drivers followed too close. Metal crumpled. Safety failed. System let them down.
A rear-end collision involving two sedans on Van Wyck Expressway in Queens left multiple passengers injured. According to the police report, both drivers were 'Following Too Closely.' One passenger suffered neck injuries and a bruise, another reported whiplash. The crash involved adults and a child, all listed as occupants. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles. Driver error—following too closely—was the sole contributing factor cited in the report. No other causes were listed.
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Sedan Strikes Teen Cyclists at Queens Intersection▸Jul 18 - A speeding sedan hit two teen cyclists at 61-24 190 St. Both boys were hurt. Police cite unsafe speed and traffic control ignored. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
Two teenage boys riding a bike were struck by a sedan at 61-24 190 St in Queens. Both cyclists, ages 14 and 15, suffered injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe speed and disregard for traffic control. The sedan, driven by a 39-year-old woman, hit the cyclists as both vehicles went straight. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Neither cyclist wore safety equipment, but the primary causes remain driver error. The crash left bruises and pain. The street became a site of harm.
Jul 29 - A driver in an SUV changed lanes and hit a box truck on the Long Island Expressway. Five passengers were injured. Police recorded 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' The SUV driver held only a permit.
A driver in an SUV changed lanes eastbound on the Long Island Expressway and hit a box truck that was traveling east. Five people, all passengers, were injured; reported complaints included neck, back and leg trauma and a knee/lower-leg/foot injury for one passenger. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" was listed as a contributing factor and the report also notes "Unsafe Lane Changing." Police recorded the SUV driver held only a permit. The SUV's right-front quarter panel struck the truck's left-front bumper, damaging the SUV's right side doors and the truck's left front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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SUV Overturns After Head‑On on Hillside Ave▸Jul 27 - Two vehicles met head-on on Hillside Ave. The driver of an SUV overturned. Three people were injured. A 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in an SUV and a driver in a sedan collided head-on at 205-19 Hillside Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV overturned. Three people were injured: a 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious, and both drivers reported neck pain. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed" by the driver as the contributing factor. The SUV showed overturned damage; the sedan sustained center-front damage. The report notes the 74-year-old was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
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Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Parsons Boulevard▸Jul 26 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Parsons Boulevard. The cyclist suffered a concussion. Metal met flesh. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.
A sedan and a bike collided at Parsons Boulevard and 79th Avenue in Queens. The 32-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering a concussion. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The sedan’s left front quarter panel struck the bike’s center front end. No driver errors were specified in the report. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the ongoing danger for cyclists on city streets.
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Distracted Driver Hits Stopped SUVs; Children Injured▸Jul 26 - On 188th Street in Queens, a southbound driver hit stopped SUVs. Children were hurt. A teen suffered a concussion. A baby was injured. Police cite driver inattention and drowsiness. Faces bruised. Heads rocked. Shock followed.
Three SUV drivers crashed near 87-18 188th Street in Queens. Two drivers were stopped in traffic. Police recorded a center-front impact by the southbound driver and rear impacts to the stopped SUVs. Multiple people were injured, including a 7-year-old girl with facial bruises, a 13-year-old girl with a concussion, and an infant with unknown injuries. A 41-year-old woman suffered head trauma and whiplash. Other adults and teens were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, drivers were inattentive and drowsy. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Fatigued/Drowsy by the drivers.
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Bus, Sedan Drivers Crash on Grand Central Parkway▸Jul 25 - Drivers in a bus and a sedan crashed on Grand Central Parkway at Union Turnpike in Queens. A 23-year-old woman driver suffered neck pain and shock. Police listed the cause as “Unspecified.” Metal, sirens, and fear on the shoulder.
A driver in a sedan and a bus driver collided on Grand Central Parkway near Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, a 23-year-old woman driving the sedan reported neck pain and shock. The bus driver, a 40-year-old man, was not reported injured. Two additional people were listed with “Unspecified” injury status. The police report records the contributing factor as “Unspecified”; no specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were noted in the data. The sedan sustained damage at the right front bumper; the bus showed no damage. The facts point to a routine crash on a high-speed corridor that left a young woman hurt.
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Rear-End Crash on Van Wyck Expressway Injures Passengers▸Jul 19 - Two sedans slammed together on Van Wyck. Passengers took the hit. Neck injuries, bruises. Police say drivers followed too close. Metal crumpled. Safety failed. System let them down.
A rear-end collision involving two sedans on Van Wyck Expressway in Queens left multiple passengers injured. According to the police report, both drivers were 'Following Too Closely.' One passenger suffered neck injuries and a bruise, another reported whiplash. The crash involved adults and a child, all listed as occupants. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles. Driver error—following too closely—was the sole contributing factor cited in the report. No other causes were listed.
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Sedan Strikes Teen Cyclists at Queens Intersection▸Jul 18 - A speeding sedan hit two teen cyclists at 61-24 190 St. Both boys were hurt. Police cite unsafe speed and traffic control ignored. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
Two teenage boys riding a bike were struck by a sedan at 61-24 190 St in Queens. Both cyclists, ages 14 and 15, suffered injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe speed and disregard for traffic control. The sedan, driven by a 39-year-old woman, hit the cyclists as both vehicles went straight. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Neither cyclist wore safety equipment, but the primary causes remain driver error. The crash left bruises and pain. The street became a site of harm.
Jul 27 - Two vehicles met head-on on Hillside Ave. The driver of an SUV overturned. Three people were injured. A 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in an SUV and a driver in a sedan collided head-on at 205-19 Hillside Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV overturned. Three people were injured: a 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious, and both drivers reported neck pain. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed" by the driver as the contributing factor. The SUV showed overturned damage; the sedan sustained center-front damage. The report notes the 74-year-old was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
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Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Parsons Boulevard▸Jul 26 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Parsons Boulevard. The cyclist suffered a concussion. Metal met flesh. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.
A sedan and a bike collided at Parsons Boulevard and 79th Avenue in Queens. The 32-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering a concussion. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The sedan’s left front quarter panel struck the bike’s center front end. No driver errors were specified in the report. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the ongoing danger for cyclists on city streets.
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Distracted Driver Hits Stopped SUVs; Children Injured▸Jul 26 - On 188th Street in Queens, a southbound driver hit stopped SUVs. Children were hurt. A teen suffered a concussion. A baby was injured. Police cite driver inattention and drowsiness. Faces bruised. Heads rocked. Shock followed.
Three SUV drivers crashed near 87-18 188th Street in Queens. Two drivers were stopped in traffic. Police recorded a center-front impact by the southbound driver and rear impacts to the stopped SUVs. Multiple people were injured, including a 7-year-old girl with facial bruises, a 13-year-old girl with a concussion, and an infant with unknown injuries. A 41-year-old woman suffered head trauma and whiplash. Other adults and teens were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, drivers were inattentive and drowsy. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Fatigued/Drowsy by the drivers.
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Bus, Sedan Drivers Crash on Grand Central Parkway▸Jul 25 - Drivers in a bus and a sedan crashed on Grand Central Parkway at Union Turnpike in Queens. A 23-year-old woman driver suffered neck pain and shock. Police listed the cause as “Unspecified.” Metal, sirens, and fear on the shoulder.
A driver in a sedan and a bus driver collided on Grand Central Parkway near Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, a 23-year-old woman driving the sedan reported neck pain and shock. The bus driver, a 40-year-old man, was not reported injured. Two additional people were listed with “Unspecified” injury status. The police report records the contributing factor as “Unspecified”; no specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were noted in the data. The sedan sustained damage at the right front bumper; the bus showed no damage. The facts point to a routine crash on a high-speed corridor that left a young woman hurt.
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Rear-End Crash on Van Wyck Expressway Injures Passengers▸Jul 19 - Two sedans slammed together on Van Wyck. Passengers took the hit. Neck injuries, bruises. Police say drivers followed too close. Metal crumpled. Safety failed. System let them down.
A rear-end collision involving two sedans on Van Wyck Expressway in Queens left multiple passengers injured. According to the police report, both drivers were 'Following Too Closely.' One passenger suffered neck injuries and a bruise, another reported whiplash. The crash involved adults and a child, all listed as occupants. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles. Driver error—following too closely—was the sole contributing factor cited in the report. No other causes were listed.
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Sedan Strikes Teen Cyclists at Queens Intersection▸Jul 18 - A speeding sedan hit two teen cyclists at 61-24 190 St. Both boys were hurt. Police cite unsafe speed and traffic control ignored. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
Two teenage boys riding a bike were struck by a sedan at 61-24 190 St in Queens. Both cyclists, ages 14 and 15, suffered injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe speed and disregard for traffic control. The sedan, driven by a 39-year-old woman, hit the cyclists as both vehicles went straight. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Neither cyclist wore safety equipment, but the primary causes remain driver error. The crash left bruises and pain. The street became a site of harm.
Jul 26 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Parsons Boulevard. The cyclist suffered a concussion. Metal met flesh. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.
A sedan and a bike collided at Parsons Boulevard and 79th Avenue in Queens. The 32-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering a concussion. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The sedan’s left front quarter panel struck the bike’s center front end. No driver errors were specified in the report. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the ongoing danger for cyclists on city streets.
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Distracted Driver Hits Stopped SUVs; Children Injured▸Jul 26 - On 188th Street in Queens, a southbound driver hit stopped SUVs. Children were hurt. A teen suffered a concussion. A baby was injured. Police cite driver inattention and drowsiness. Faces bruised. Heads rocked. Shock followed.
Three SUV drivers crashed near 87-18 188th Street in Queens. Two drivers were stopped in traffic. Police recorded a center-front impact by the southbound driver and rear impacts to the stopped SUVs. Multiple people were injured, including a 7-year-old girl with facial bruises, a 13-year-old girl with a concussion, and an infant with unknown injuries. A 41-year-old woman suffered head trauma and whiplash. Other adults and teens were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, drivers were inattentive and drowsy. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Fatigued/Drowsy by the drivers.
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Bus, Sedan Drivers Crash on Grand Central Parkway▸Jul 25 - Drivers in a bus and a sedan crashed on Grand Central Parkway at Union Turnpike in Queens. A 23-year-old woman driver suffered neck pain and shock. Police listed the cause as “Unspecified.” Metal, sirens, and fear on the shoulder.
A driver in a sedan and a bus driver collided on Grand Central Parkway near Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, a 23-year-old woman driving the sedan reported neck pain and shock. The bus driver, a 40-year-old man, was not reported injured. Two additional people were listed with “Unspecified” injury status. The police report records the contributing factor as “Unspecified”; no specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were noted in the data. The sedan sustained damage at the right front bumper; the bus showed no damage. The facts point to a routine crash on a high-speed corridor that left a young woman hurt.
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Rear-End Crash on Van Wyck Expressway Injures Passengers▸Jul 19 - Two sedans slammed together on Van Wyck. Passengers took the hit. Neck injuries, bruises. Police say drivers followed too close. Metal crumpled. Safety failed. System let them down.
A rear-end collision involving two sedans on Van Wyck Expressway in Queens left multiple passengers injured. According to the police report, both drivers were 'Following Too Closely.' One passenger suffered neck injuries and a bruise, another reported whiplash. The crash involved adults and a child, all listed as occupants. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles. Driver error—following too closely—was the sole contributing factor cited in the report. No other causes were listed.
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Sedan Strikes Teen Cyclists at Queens Intersection▸Jul 18 - A speeding sedan hit two teen cyclists at 61-24 190 St. Both boys were hurt. Police cite unsafe speed and traffic control ignored. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
Two teenage boys riding a bike were struck by a sedan at 61-24 190 St in Queens. Both cyclists, ages 14 and 15, suffered injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe speed and disregard for traffic control. The sedan, driven by a 39-year-old woman, hit the cyclists as both vehicles went straight. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Neither cyclist wore safety equipment, but the primary causes remain driver error. The crash left bruises and pain. The street became a site of harm.
Jul 26 - On 188th Street in Queens, a southbound driver hit stopped SUVs. Children were hurt. A teen suffered a concussion. A baby was injured. Police cite driver inattention and drowsiness. Faces bruised. Heads rocked. Shock followed.
Three SUV drivers crashed near 87-18 188th Street in Queens. Two drivers were stopped in traffic. Police recorded a center-front impact by the southbound driver and rear impacts to the stopped SUVs. Multiple people were injured, including a 7-year-old girl with facial bruises, a 13-year-old girl with a concussion, and an infant with unknown injuries. A 41-year-old woman suffered head trauma and whiplash. Other adults and teens were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, drivers were inattentive and drowsy. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Fatigued/Drowsy by the drivers.
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Bus, Sedan Drivers Crash on Grand Central Parkway▸Jul 25 - Drivers in a bus and a sedan crashed on Grand Central Parkway at Union Turnpike in Queens. A 23-year-old woman driver suffered neck pain and shock. Police listed the cause as “Unspecified.” Metal, sirens, and fear on the shoulder.
A driver in a sedan and a bus driver collided on Grand Central Parkway near Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, a 23-year-old woman driving the sedan reported neck pain and shock. The bus driver, a 40-year-old man, was not reported injured. Two additional people were listed with “Unspecified” injury status. The police report records the contributing factor as “Unspecified”; no specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were noted in the data. The sedan sustained damage at the right front bumper; the bus showed no damage. The facts point to a routine crash on a high-speed corridor that left a young woman hurt.
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Rear-End Crash on Van Wyck Expressway Injures Passengers▸Jul 19 - Two sedans slammed together on Van Wyck. Passengers took the hit. Neck injuries, bruises. Police say drivers followed too close. Metal crumpled. Safety failed. System let them down.
A rear-end collision involving two sedans on Van Wyck Expressway in Queens left multiple passengers injured. According to the police report, both drivers were 'Following Too Closely.' One passenger suffered neck injuries and a bruise, another reported whiplash. The crash involved adults and a child, all listed as occupants. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles. Driver error—following too closely—was the sole contributing factor cited in the report. No other causes were listed.
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Sedan Strikes Teen Cyclists at Queens Intersection▸Jul 18 - A speeding sedan hit two teen cyclists at 61-24 190 St. Both boys were hurt. Police cite unsafe speed and traffic control ignored. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
Two teenage boys riding a bike were struck by a sedan at 61-24 190 St in Queens. Both cyclists, ages 14 and 15, suffered injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe speed and disregard for traffic control. The sedan, driven by a 39-year-old woman, hit the cyclists as both vehicles went straight. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Neither cyclist wore safety equipment, but the primary causes remain driver error. The crash left bruises and pain. The street became a site of harm.
Jul 25 - Drivers in a bus and a sedan crashed on Grand Central Parkway at Union Turnpike in Queens. A 23-year-old woman driver suffered neck pain and shock. Police listed the cause as “Unspecified.” Metal, sirens, and fear on the shoulder.
A driver in a sedan and a bus driver collided on Grand Central Parkway near Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, a 23-year-old woman driving the sedan reported neck pain and shock. The bus driver, a 40-year-old man, was not reported injured. Two additional people were listed with “Unspecified” injury status. The police report records the contributing factor as “Unspecified”; no specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were noted in the data. The sedan sustained damage at the right front bumper; the bus showed no damage. The facts point to a routine crash on a high-speed corridor that left a young woman hurt.
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Rear-End Crash on Van Wyck Expressway Injures Passengers▸Jul 19 - Two sedans slammed together on Van Wyck. Passengers took the hit. Neck injuries, bruises. Police say drivers followed too close. Metal crumpled. Safety failed. System let them down.
A rear-end collision involving two sedans on Van Wyck Expressway in Queens left multiple passengers injured. According to the police report, both drivers were 'Following Too Closely.' One passenger suffered neck injuries and a bruise, another reported whiplash. The crash involved adults and a child, all listed as occupants. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles. Driver error—following too closely—was the sole contributing factor cited in the report. No other causes were listed.
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Sedan Strikes Teen Cyclists at Queens Intersection▸Jul 18 - A speeding sedan hit two teen cyclists at 61-24 190 St. Both boys were hurt. Police cite unsafe speed and traffic control ignored. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
Two teenage boys riding a bike were struck by a sedan at 61-24 190 St in Queens. Both cyclists, ages 14 and 15, suffered injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe speed and disregard for traffic control. The sedan, driven by a 39-year-old woman, hit the cyclists as both vehicles went straight. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Neither cyclist wore safety equipment, but the primary causes remain driver error. The crash left bruises and pain. The street became a site of harm.
Jul 19 - Two sedans slammed together on Van Wyck. Passengers took the hit. Neck injuries, bruises. Police say drivers followed too close. Metal crumpled. Safety failed. System let them down.
A rear-end collision involving two sedans on Van Wyck Expressway in Queens left multiple passengers injured. According to the police report, both drivers were 'Following Too Closely.' One passenger suffered neck injuries and a bruise, another reported whiplash. The crash involved adults and a child, all listed as occupants. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles. Driver error—following too closely—was the sole contributing factor cited in the report. No other causes were listed.
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Sedan Strikes Teen Cyclists at Queens Intersection▸Jul 18 - A speeding sedan hit two teen cyclists at 61-24 190 St. Both boys were hurt. Police cite unsafe speed and traffic control ignored. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
Two teenage boys riding a bike were struck by a sedan at 61-24 190 St in Queens. Both cyclists, ages 14 and 15, suffered injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe speed and disregard for traffic control. The sedan, driven by a 39-year-old woman, hit the cyclists as both vehicles went straight. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Neither cyclist wore safety equipment, but the primary causes remain driver error. The crash left bruises and pain. The street became a site of harm.
Jul 18 - A speeding sedan hit two teen cyclists at 61-24 190 St. Both boys were hurt. Police cite unsafe speed and traffic control ignored. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
Two teenage boys riding a bike were struck by a sedan at 61-24 190 St in Queens. Both cyclists, ages 14 and 15, suffered injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe speed and disregard for traffic control. The sedan, driven by a 39-year-old woman, hit the cyclists as both vehicles went straight. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Neither cyclist wore safety equipment, but the primary causes remain driver error. The crash left bruises and pain. The street became a site of harm.