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 11
▸ Amputation 2
▸ Severe Bleeding 13
▸ Severe Lacerations 13
▸ Concussion 14
▸ Whiplash 63
▸ Contusion/Bruise 147
▸ Abrasion 73
▸ Pain/Nausea 46
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 108: nights of impact, days of grief
Precinct 108: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 25, 2025
Queens Precinct 108 holds a hard ledger. Since 2022, there have been 5,028 crashes, with 12 people killed and 2,898 injured. Night hits hard. Injuries stack up from midnight to dawn and again in the late afternoon, with deaths peaking at 4 a.m., 5–6 a.m., 10–11 a.m., 3–5 p.m., and 10 p.m. The pattern repeats. The bodies do not.
- Source: NYC Open Data rollup
Queens Boulevard and the BQE carry the worst of it
Two corridors keep coming up in the crash logs. Queens Boulevard shows 3 deaths and 163 injuries. The Brooklyn‑Queens Expressway shows 2 deaths and 377 injuries. The Long Island Expressway adds another death and 351 injuries.
On July 18, 2024, a box truck turned right off Greenpoint Avenue and hit a 28‑year‑old on an e‑bike at 43rd Street. She was killed, the truck striking with its right front bumper as it turned. The police listed “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The city listed her dead. Source: Crash 4741425.
On Nov. 21, 2024, a chain of vehicles met on the BQE. A 75‑year‑old man riding middle rear seat was killed. An eight‑year‑old in another car was injured. Four vehicles. Westbound. Morning. Source: Crash 4773163.
Who bears the blows
People on foot and on bikes take a beating here. Since 2022, drivers have killed 4 pedestrians and 1 cyclist; 346 pedestrians and 314 cyclists were hurt. SUVs and cars account for the largest share of pedestrian harm, with at least 4 pedestrian deaths and 286 injuries traced to them. Trucks and buses add to the toll. Source: NYC Open Data rollup.
At 47th Avenue and 46th Street on June 26, 2024, a left‑turning driver hit a 16‑year‑old girl in the intersection. She died at the scene. The record notes “View Obstructed/Limited.” Source: Crash 4735938.
At Roosevelt Avenue and 70th Street before dawn on April 23, 2024, an eastbound SUV struck a 38‑year‑old man. He was declared dead. Source: Crash 4719380.
Nights are long. The log is longer.
Injuries pile up after dark. From midnight through 3 a.m., there are 328 injuries and 5 serious injuries. At 4 a.m., two people died; at 5 a.m. and 6 a.m., two more. Late day is not safe. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. shows 315 injuries and 2 deaths. After 10 p.m., two more deaths. Source: hourly distribution.
Wrong‑way fear lives on highways. On the Clearview Expressway in 2023, a man drove against traffic and crashed into five cars. A Queens jury convicted him. Queens DA Melinda Katz said, “Joseph Lee terrorized other drivers.” Two motorists “were badly hurt and still have not fully recovered.” He told police he did it “because I wanted to hurt people and I felt ‘liberated’ by what I had done,” and taunted a victim, “You want to fight?” Source: amNY.
What the numbers say about cause
Most crashes here are chalked up to “other,” a catch‑all that hides the knife. That category links to 5 deaths and 579 injuries. “Disregarded traffic control” shows 1 death and 18 injuries. “Vulnerable road user error” is cited in 2 deaths and 45 injuries. The codes do not heal the bones. Source: contributing factors.
Fix the corners that kill
Targets are clear. Harden right turns for box trucks on Greenpoint Avenue. Daylight the mouths along Queens Boulevard. Put leading walk signals at 46th Street and 47th Avenue. Treat the BQE frontage like the danger it is: slow entries, better channelization, and barriers that keep speeds down. Focus night enforcement where the deaths cluster.
Then go bigger. The city has the tools. Albany passed Sammy’s Law. The city can set slower limits. A 20 mph default on local streets would cut the force that breaks bodies. And the state has a bill to stop the worst repeat offenders. Drivers with long records of tickets kill more often. Speed limiters would cap the harm.
These are not theories. They are the next cuts to a toll we already count. See how to push them here: take action.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons dataset, Vehicles dataset , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-25
- Wrong-way driver rams cars on expressway, amny, Published 2025-08-15
- Crash 4741425 (Greenpoint Ave at 43 St), NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-25
- Crash 4773163 (BQE, 2024-11-21), NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-25
- Crash 4735938 (47 Ave & 46 St), NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-25
- Crash 4719380 (Roosevelt Ave & 70 St), NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-25
- Take Action: Slow the Speed, Stop the Carnage, CrashCount, Published 0001-01-01
Other Representatives
District 30
55-19 69th St., Maspeth, NY 11378
Room 744, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 26
37-04 Queens Boulevard, Suite 205, Long Island City, NY 11101
718-383-9566
250 Broadway, Suite 1749, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6975
District 12
22-07 45th St. Suite 1008, Astoria, NY 11105
Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Precinct 108 Police Precinct 108 sits in Queens, District 26, AD 30, SD 12.
It contains Queens CB2, Long Island City-Hunters Point, Sunnyside, Woodside, Sunnyside Yards (South), Calvary & Mount Zion Cemeteries.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 108
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Driver With Permit Hits 67-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Jul 24 - A driver with a New York permit hit a 67-year-old woman at 51st Street and Northern Boulevard in Queens. She suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and was in shock. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A sedan driven by a man with a New York permit struck a 67-year-old woman at the intersection of 51st Street and Northern Boulevard in Queens. She suffered injuries to her knee and lower leg and was reported in shock. According to the police report, the driver was operating with a permit and all contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." Police recorded no vehicle damage and no other injuries. The report does not list specific driver errors such as failure to yield or impairment; it records only unspecified contributing factors. Officials provided no further details in the filing.
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Speeding Sedan Hits Bus, Child Injured▸Jul 23 - A speeding sedan struck a bus at 43rd Street and 56th Road. Three people hurt, including a five-year-old girl. Police cite unsafe speed. Metal and bodies took the blow. The street stayed silent.
A sedan and a bus collided at 43rd Street and 56th Road in Queens. Three people were injured: a five-year-old girl riding as a passenger, a 50-year-old male driver, and a 23-year-old female driver. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed.' The sedan hit the bus’s left rear quarter panel. The child and both drivers suffered injuries. No pedestrians were involved. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the main contributing factor.
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Two SUVs Collide on BQE; Three Injured▸Jul 22 - Two SUVs collided on the Brooklyn‑Queens Expressway near 58th Street. Two drivers and a front‑seat passenger suffered neck and chest injuries. All were conscious after the crash. Police list no contributing factors.
Two SUVs collided on the Brooklyn‑Queens Expressway near 58th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east when their center front and center back ends struck, and three people were injured: a 44-year-old male driver with chest injuries, a 37-year-old female driver with neck injuries, and a 29-year-old female front passenger with neck injuries. All were conscious after the crash. Police recorded no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Damage is listed to the center front of one SUV and the center back end of the other. All three occupants are recorded as wearing lap belts.
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Queens Moped Demolished; Two Teens Ejected▸Jul 21 - Two teenage moped riders were ejected and injured when a moped and two motor vehicles collided on 39 St at 47 Ave in Queens. Both teens suffered leg fractures and dislocations. Police listed traffic-control disregarded.
Two teens on a moped were ejected and severely hurt when the moped and two motor vehicles collided on 39 St at 47 Ave in Queens. The 17-year-old driver and a 16-year-old passenger suffered fractures and dislocations to the knee/lower leg/foot. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as a contributing factor. Vehicle data show a sedan traveling north with left-front quarter-panel damage, an SUV traveling south with left-front bumper damage, and a demolished moped traveling east. Both moped occupants were recorded as ejected. Other occupants reported unspecified injuries; no additional contributing factors are listed.
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Bus Strikes Sedan on 37th Avenue in Queens▸Jul 19 - A bus and sedan collided on 37th Avenue. One driver suffered chest injuries. Both vehicles took damage. The crash left one man hurt, others shaken, and metal twisted in the night.
A bus and a sedan crashed on 37th Avenue at 59th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were heading west when they collided. The sedan's right rear and the bus's left front took the impact. One 40-year-old male driver was injured, suffering chest trauma and whiplash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
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SUV and Sedan Crash on Long Island Expressway▸Jul 17 - A crash on the Long Island Expressway left a 22-year-old man injured. Multiple vehicles collided. Police cite driver inattention. Metal twisted. Traffic stopped. One hurt, many shaken.
A multi-vehicle crash unfolded on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, a 22-year-old male driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Several other occupants, including drivers and passengers, were involved but not seriously hurt. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. One sedan driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash involved SUVs and sedans, with vehicles stopping or slowing in traffic before impact.
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Four Injured in Borden Avenue Sedan Crash▸Jul 14 - Two sedans collided on Borden Avenue at Van Dam Street in Queens. Four people were injured. Drivers and passengers suffered head, neck, arm, and abdominal wounds. Police cited driver distraction and listed unsafe speed.
Two sedans collided on Borden Avenue at Van Dam Street in Queens. Four people were injured: a 59-year-old male driver with arm contusions; a 33-year-old female passenger with head wounds; a 25-year-old male driver with abdominal pain; and a 34-year-old male passenger with neck pain. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The report also lists 'Unsafe Speed' for one driver. Police recorded no pedestrians or cyclists involved. The crash left multiple occupants hurt and vehicles with front-end damage.
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Unsafe Lane Change Injures Cyclist on Queens Blvd▸Jul 12 - Two bikes collided on Queens Blvd. One rider, 51, suffered arm abrasions. Unsafe lane changing triggered the crash. A 13-year-old cyclist was also involved. No vehicle damage reported.
Two bicyclists crashed on Queens Blvd at Skillman Ave in Queens. A 51-year-old man was injured, suffering abrasions to his arm. A 13-year-old boy was also involved but not reported injured. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' Both cyclists were riding without safety equipment. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. No motor vehicles were involved. No damage to the bikes was reported.
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Driver Inattention Injures Motorcyclist on 29th Street▸Jul 11 - A sedan and motorcycle collided on 29th Street at 47th Avenue. One motorcyclist suffered arm injuries. Police cite driver inattention as a factor. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A sedan and a motorcycle crashed on 29th Street at 47th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the collision involved driver inattention or distraction. The 35-year-old male motorcyclist was injured, sustaining a contusion to his arm. The sedan driver was licensed; the motorcyclist was unlicensed. No other injuries were reported. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Streets again left a vulnerable road user hurt.
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Sedan Hits Scooter, Rider Ejected on Queens Blvd▸Jul 9 - A sedan hit a standing scooter on Queens Boulevard at 40 St. The 37-year-old scooter driver was ejected and suffered lower-leg and internal injuries. Police listed unspecified factors; no driver errors were cited.
On Queens Boulevard at 40 St, the driver of a sedan collided with a standing scooter. The scooter driver, 37, was ejected and suffered knee/lower-leg and internal injuries and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report …" both vehicles were going straight ahead. The report lists "Unspecified" as the contributing factors and does not cite any specific driver errors. Police recorded the scooter as a 'Standing S' with left-side-door impact and the sedan with center front-end damage. No other injuries were reported.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
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Sedan Hit on Left Side on Queens Blvd▸Jul 8 - A sedan traveling south on Queens Boulevard was struck on its left side. Two occupants were injured. The 26-year-old driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries. The 24-year-old front passenger suffered knee and lower-leg injuries. Police listed the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.'
According to the police report, the contributing factor was listed as 'Unspecified.' A sedan traveling south on Queens Boulevard was struck on its left side. The vehicle carried a 26-year-old male driver and a 24-year-old female front passenger. The driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries; the passenger suffered injuries to the knee and lower leg. Police recorded the sedan's point of impact as the left side doors and the other vehicle's point of impact as the center front end. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are cited in the data. Both occupants were recorded wearing lap belts and harnesses, according to the report.
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Queens Expressway Merge Crash Injures Three▸Jul 8 - A merging sedan collided with two westbound cars on the Long Island Expressway. Three occupants were hurt: a 45-year-old man with a shoulder contusion, a 6-year-old girl with a head abrasion, and a 28-year-old woman with a head wound. Police recorded driver inattention.
On the Long Island Expressway in Queens, the driver of a CT-registered Mitsubishi sedan merged into westbound traffic and struck the center back ends of two other westbound sedans. Three people were injured: a 45-year-old man suffered a shoulder contusion, a 6-year-old girl had a head abrasion, and a 28-year-old woman bled from the head. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police data show the Mitsubishi’s pre-crash action was merging and the other vehicles were going straight. All injured parties were occupants or passengers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-07
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Improper Lane Use Injures Cyclist on Queens Blvd▸Jul 5 - A sedan struck a cyclist on Queens Blvd. The cyclist suffered a bruised leg. Police cite improper lane use by both drivers. The crash left the street scarred and the cyclist hurt.
A sedan and a bicycle collided on Queens Blvd at 69th Street in Queens. The 22-year-old cyclist suffered a contusion to his lower leg. According to the police report, both the sedan driver and the cyclist were traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor for both parties. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No other injuries were specified for the sedan occupants.
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Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
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Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
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SUV Ignores Signal, Strikes Young Pedestrian▸Jun 27 - SUV plows through intersection. Eight-year-old girl hit. Her leg bruised. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Streets in Queens stay dangerous for the smallest among us.
An eight-year-old girl was struck and injured by a Ford SUV at the intersection of 39 Ave and 50 St in Queens. According to the police report, the driver disregarded traffic control. The child suffered a contusion to her lower leg but remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. No other injuries were specified for vehicle occupants. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians, especially children, when drivers ignore signals.
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Distracted Driver Injures Man in Queens Crash▸Jun 26 - A sedan struck parked SUVs on 48th Street. One man, 55, suffered whiplash. Police cite driver distraction. Metal and glass scattered. Sirens cut the night.
A sedan traveling south on 48th Street in Queens crashed into parked SUVs. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. One man, age 55, was injured and reported whiplash affecting his entire body. Other occupants sustained unspecified injuries. The crash involved a sedan and multiple SUVs, with damage to the center front and back ends. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The report highlights driver distraction as the key error leading to the collision.
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Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed▸Jun 23 - A pickup fleeing police struck Amanda Servedio on her bike. The crash hurled her thirty feet. She died at the scene. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, ran. Police chased him through residential streets. Eight months later, they made an arrest.
According to NY Daily News (2025-06-23), Amanda Servedio, 37, was killed when a Dodge Ram pickup, fleeing NYPD officers, struck her at 37th St. and 34th Ave. in Queens. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, was wanted for burglary and had tape over his license plate. Police chased him nearly a mile through residential streets. A witness said, "She went airborne. She flew like 30 feet. It was a lot of force." The article highlights concerns about NYPD's pursuit tactics, quoting the victim's father: "It was probably not the place to be doing a high-speed chase, in the residential neighborhood." Fiseku faces murder and manslaughter charges. The case raises questions about the risks of police chases in dense city neighborhoods.
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Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-23
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SUV Driver Hits Pedestrian on Greenpoint Ave▸Jun 21 - SUV struck a pedestrian at Greenpoint Ave and 45 St. The man was left unconscious with crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention. System failed to protect the most vulnerable.
A man walking at the intersection of Greenpoint Ave and 45 St in Queens was hit by an SUV. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was found unconscious. The driver was making a right turn when the crash occurred. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The report does not cite any actions by the pedestrian as a cause. The system allowed distraction to endanger a person on foot.
Jul 24 - A driver with a New York permit hit a 67-year-old woman at 51st Street and Northern Boulevard in Queens. She suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and was in shock. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A sedan driven by a man with a New York permit struck a 67-year-old woman at the intersection of 51st Street and Northern Boulevard in Queens. She suffered injuries to her knee and lower leg and was reported in shock. According to the police report, the driver was operating with a permit and all contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." Police recorded no vehicle damage and no other injuries. The report does not list specific driver errors such as failure to yield or impairment; it records only unspecified contributing factors. Officials provided no further details in the filing.
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Speeding Sedan Hits Bus, Child Injured▸Jul 23 - A speeding sedan struck a bus at 43rd Street and 56th Road. Three people hurt, including a five-year-old girl. Police cite unsafe speed. Metal and bodies took the blow. The street stayed silent.
A sedan and a bus collided at 43rd Street and 56th Road in Queens. Three people were injured: a five-year-old girl riding as a passenger, a 50-year-old male driver, and a 23-year-old female driver. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed.' The sedan hit the bus’s left rear quarter panel. The child and both drivers suffered injuries. No pedestrians were involved. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the main contributing factor.
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Two SUVs Collide on BQE; Three Injured▸Jul 22 - Two SUVs collided on the Brooklyn‑Queens Expressway near 58th Street. Two drivers and a front‑seat passenger suffered neck and chest injuries. All were conscious after the crash. Police list no contributing factors.
Two SUVs collided on the Brooklyn‑Queens Expressway near 58th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east when their center front and center back ends struck, and three people were injured: a 44-year-old male driver with chest injuries, a 37-year-old female driver with neck injuries, and a 29-year-old female front passenger with neck injuries. All were conscious after the crash. Police recorded no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Damage is listed to the center front of one SUV and the center back end of the other. All three occupants are recorded as wearing lap belts.
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Queens Moped Demolished; Two Teens Ejected▸Jul 21 - Two teenage moped riders were ejected and injured when a moped and two motor vehicles collided on 39 St at 47 Ave in Queens. Both teens suffered leg fractures and dislocations. Police listed traffic-control disregarded.
Two teens on a moped were ejected and severely hurt when the moped and two motor vehicles collided on 39 St at 47 Ave in Queens. The 17-year-old driver and a 16-year-old passenger suffered fractures and dislocations to the knee/lower leg/foot. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as a contributing factor. Vehicle data show a sedan traveling north with left-front quarter-panel damage, an SUV traveling south with left-front bumper damage, and a demolished moped traveling east. Both moped occupants were recorded as ejected. Other occupants reported unspecified injuries; no additional contributing factors are listed.
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Bus Strikes Sedan on 37th Avenue in Queens▸Jul 19 - A bus and sedan collided on 37th Avenue. One driver suffered chest injuries. Both vehicles took damage. The crash left one man hurt, others shaken, and metal twisted in the night.
A bus and a sedan crashed on 37th Avenue at 59th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were heading west when they collided. The sedan's right rear and the bus's left front took the impact. One 40-year-old male driver was injured, suffering chest trauma and whiplash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
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SUV and Sedan Crash on Long Island Expressway▸Jul 17 - A crash on the Long Island Expressway left a 22-year-old man injured. Multiple vehicles collided. Police cite driver inattention. Metal twisted. Traffic stopped. One hurt, many shaken.
A multi-vehicle crash unfolded on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, a 22-year-old male driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Several other occupants, including drivers and passengers, were involved but not seriously hurt. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. One sedan driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash involved SUVs and sedans, with vehicles stopping or slowing in traffic before impact.
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Four Injured in Borden Avenue Sedan Crash▸Jul 14 - Two sedans collided on Borden Avenue at Van Dam Street in Queens. Four people were injured. Drivers and passengers suffered head, neck, arm, and abdominal wounds. Police cited driver distraction and listed unsafe speed.
Two sedans collided on Borden Avenue at Van Dam Street in Queens. Four people were injured: a 59-year-old male driver with arm contusions; a 33-year-old female passenger with head wounds; a 25-year-old male driver with abdominal pain; and a 34-year-old male passenger with neck pain. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The report also lists 'Unsafe Speed' for one driver. Police recorded no pedestrians or cyclists involved. The crash left multiple occupants hurt and vehicles with front-end damage.
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Unsafe Lane Change Injures Cyclist on Queens Blvd▸Jul 12 - Two bikes collided on Queens Blvd. One rider, 51, suffered arm abrasions. Unsafe lane changing triggered the crash. A 13-year-old cyclist was also involved. No vehicle damage reported.
Two bicyclists crashed on Queens Blvd at Skillman Ave in Queens. A 51-year-old man was injured, suffering abrasions to his arm. A 13-year-old boy was also involved but not reported injured. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' Both cyclists were riding without safety equipment. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. No motor vehicles were involved. No damage to the bikes was reported.
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Driver Inattention Injures Motorcyclist on 29th Street▸Jul 11 - A sedan and motorcycle collided on 29th Street at 47th Avenue. One motorcyclist suffered arm injuries. Police cite driver inattention as a factor. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A sedan and a motorcycle crashed on 29th Street at 47th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the collision involved driver inattention or distraction. The 35-year-old male motorcyclist was injured, sustaining a contusion to his arm. The sedan driver was licensed; the motorcyclist was unlicensed. No other injuries were reported. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Streets again left a vulnerable road user hurt.
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Sedan Hits Scooter, Rider Ejected on Queens Blvd▸Jul 9 - A sedan hit a standing scooter on Queens Boulevard at 40 St. The 37-year-old scooter driver was ejected and suffered lower-leg and internal injuries. Police listed unspecified factors; no driver errors were cited.
On Queens Boulevard at 40 St, the driver of a sedan collided with a standing scooter. The scooter driver, 37, was ejected and suffered knee/lower-leg and internal injuries and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report …" both vehicles were going straight ahead. The report lists "Unspecified" as the contributing factors and does not cite any specific driver errors. Police recorded the scooter as a 'Standing S' with left-side-door impact and the sedan with center front-end damage. No other injuries were reported.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
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Sedan Hit on Left Side on Queens Blvd▸Jul 8 - A sedan traveling south on Queens Boulevard was struck on its left side. Two occupants were injured. The 26-year-old driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries. The 24-year-old front passenger suffered knee and lower-leg injuries. Police listed the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.'
According to the police report, the contributing factor was listed as 'Unspecified.' A sedan traveling south on Queens Boulevard was struck on its left side. The vehicle carried a 26-year-old male driver and a 24-year-old female front passenger. The driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries; the passenger suffered injuries to the knee and lower leg. Police recorded the sedan's point of impact as the left side doors and the other vehicle's point of impact as the center front end. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are cited in the data. Both occupants were recorded wearing lap belts and harnesses, according to the report.
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Queens Expressway Merge Crash Injures Three▸Jul 8 - A merging sedan collided with two westbound cars on the Long Island Expressway. Three occupants were hurt: a 45-year-old man with a shoulder contusion, a 6-year-old girl with a head abrasion, and a 28-year-old woman with a head wound. Police recorded driver inattention.
On the Long Island Expressway in Queens, the driver of a CT-registered Mitsubishi sedan merged into westbound traffic and struck the center back ends of two other westbound sedans. Three people were injured: a 45-year-old man suffered a shoulder contusion, a 6-year-old girl had a head abrasion, and a 28-year-old woman bled from the head. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police data show the Mitsubishi’s pre-crash action was merging and the other vehicles were going straight. All injured parties were occupants or passengers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-07
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Improper Lane Use Injures Cyclist on Queens Blvd▸Jul 5 - A sedan struck a cyclist on Queens Blvd. The cyclist suffered a bruised leg. Police cite improper lane use by both drivers. The crash left the street scarred and the cyclist hurt.
A sedan and a bicycle collided on Queens Blvd at 69th Street in Queens. The 22-year-old cyclist suffered a contusion to his lower leg. According to the police report, both the sedan driver and the cyclist were traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor for both parties. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No other injuries were specified for the sedan occupants.
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Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
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Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
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SUV Ignores Signal, Strikes Young Pedestrian▸Jun 27 - SUV plows through intersection. Eight-year-old girl hit. Her leg bruised. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Streets in Queens stay dangerous for the smallest among us.
An eight-year-old girl was struck and injured by a Ford SUV at the intersection of 39 Ave and 50 St in Queens. According to the police report, the driver disregarded traffic control. The child suffered a contusion to her lower leg but remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. No other injuries were specified for vehicle occupants. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians, especially children, when drivers ignore signals.
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Distracted Driver Injures Man in Queens Crash▸Jun 26 - A sedan struck parked SUVs on 48th Street. One man, 55, suffered whiplash. Police cite driver distraction. Metal and glass scattered. Sirens cut the night.
A sedan traveling south on 48th Street in Queens crashed into parked SUVs. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. One man, age 55, was injured and reported whiplash affecting his entire body. Other occupants sustained unspecified injuries. The crash involved a sedan and multiple SUVs, with damage to the center front and back ends. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The report highlights driver distraction as the key error leading to the collision.
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Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed▸Jun 23 - A pickup fleeing police struck Amanda Servedio on her bike. The crash hurled her thirty feet. She died at the scene. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, ran. Police chased him through residential streets. Eight months later, they made an arrest.
According to NY Daily News (2025-06-23), Amanda Servedio, 37, was killed when a Dodge Ram pickup, fleeing NYPD officers, struck her at 37th St. and 34th Ave. in Queens. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, was wanted for burglary and had tape over his license plate. Police chased him nearly a mile through residential streets. A witness said, "She went airborne. She flew like 30 feet. It was a lot of force." The article highlights concerns about NYPD's pursuit tactics, quoting the victim's father: "It was probably not the place to be doing a high-speed chase, in the residential neighborhood." Fiseku faces murder and manslaughter charges. The case raises questions about the risks of police chases in dense city neighborhoods.
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Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-23
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SUV Driver Hits Pedestrian on Greenpoint Ave▸Jun 21 - SUV struck a pedestrian at Greenpoint Ave and 45 St. The man was left unconscious with crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention. System failed to protect the most vulnerable.
A man walking at the intersection of Greenpoint Ave and 45 St in Queens was hit by an SUV. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was found unconscious. The driver was making a right turn when the crash occurred. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The report does not cite any actions by the pedestrian as a cause. The system allowed distraction to endanger a person on foot.
Jul 23 - A speeding sedan struck a bus at 43rd Street and 56th Road. Three people hurt, including a five-year-old girl. Police cite unsafe speed. Metal and bodies took the blow. The street stayed silent.
A sedan and a bus collided at 43rd Street and 56th Road in Queens. Three people were injured: a five-year-old girl riding as a passenger, a 50-year-old male driver, and a 23-year-old female driver. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed.' The sedan hit the bus’s left rear quarter panel. The child and both drivers suffered injuries. No pedestrians were involved. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the main contributing factor.
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Two SUVs Collide on BQE; Three Injured▸Jul 22 - Two SUVs collided on the Brooklyn‑Queens Expressway near 58th Street. Two drivers and a front‑seat passenger suffered neck and chest injuries. All were conscious after the crash. Police list no contributing factors.
Two SUVs collided on the Brooklyn‑Queens Expressway near 58th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east when their center front and center back ends struck, and three people were injured: a 44-year-old male driver with chest injuries, a 37-year-old female driver with neck injuries, and a 29-year-old female front passenger with neck injuries. All were conscious after the crash. Police recorded no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Damage is listed to the center front of one SUV and the center back end of the other. All three occupants are recorded as wearing lap belts.
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Queens Moped Demolished; Two Teens Ejected▸Jul 21 - Two teenage moped riders were ejected and injured when a moped and two motor vehicles collided on 39 St at 47 Ave in Queens. Both teens suffered leg fractures and dislocations. Police listed traffic-control disregarded.
Two teens on a moped were ejected and severely hurt when the moped and two motor vehicles collided on 39 St at 47 Ave in Queens. The 17-year-old driver and a 16-year-old passenger suffered fractures and dislocations to the knee/lower leg/foot. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as a contributing factor. Vehicle data show a sedan traveling north with left-front quarter-panel damage, an SUV traveling south with left-front bumper damage, and a demolished moped traveling east. Both moped occupants were recorded as ejected. Other occupants reported unspecified injuries; no additional contributing factors are listed.
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Bus Strikes Sedan on 37th Avenue in Queens▸Jul 19 - A bus and sedan collided on 37th Avenue. One driver suffered chest injuries. Both vehicles took damage. The crash left one man hurt, others shaken, and metal twisted in the night.
A bus and a sedan crashed on 37th Avenue at 59th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were heading west when they collided. The sedan's right rear and the bus's left front took the impact. One 40-year-old male driver was injured, suffering chest trauma and whiplash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
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SUV and Sedan Crash on Long Island Expressway▸Jul 17 - A crash on the Long Island Expressway left a 22-year-old man injured. Multiple vehicles collided. Police cite driver inattention. Metal twisted. Traffic stopped. One hurt, many shaken.
A multi-vehicle crash unfolded on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, a 22-year-old male driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Several other occupants, including drivers and passengers, were involved but not seriously hurt. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. One sedan driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash involved SUVs and sedans, with vehicles stopping or slowing in traffic before impact.
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Four Injured in Borden Avenue Sedan Crash▸Jul 14 - Two sedans collided on Borden Avenue at Van Dam Street in Queens. Four people were injured. Drivers and passengers suffered head, neck, arm, and abdominal wounds. Police cited driver distraction and listed unsafe speed.
Two sedans collided on Borden Avenue at Van Dam Street in Queens. Four people were injured: a 59-year-old male driver with arm contusions; a 33-year-old female passenger with head wounds; a 25-year-old male driver with abdominal pain; and a 34-year-old male passenger with neck pain. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The report also lists 'Unsafe Speed' for one driver. Police recorded no pedestrians or cyclists involved. The crash left multiple occupants hurt and vehicles with front-end damage.
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Unsafe Lane Change Injures Cyclist on Queens Blvd▸Jul 12 - Two bikes collided on Queens Blvd. One rider, 51, suffered arm abrasions. Unsafe lane changing triggered the crash. A 13-year-old cyclist was also involved. No vehicle damage reported.
Two bicyclists crashed on Queens Blvd at Skillman Ave in Queens. A 51-year-old man was injured, suffering abrasions to his arm. A 13-year-old boy was also involved but not reported injured. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' Both cyclists were riding without safety equipment. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. No motor vehicles were involved. No damage to the bikes was reported.
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Driver Inattention Injures Motorcyclist on 29th Street▸Jul 11 - A sedan and motorcycle collided on 29th Street at 47th Avenue. One motorcyclist suffered arm injuries. Police cite driver inattention as a factor. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A sedan and a motorcycle crashed on 29th Street at 47th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the collision involved driver inattention or distraction. The 35-year-old male motorcyclist was injured, sustaining a contusion to his arm. The sedan driver was licensed; the motorcyclist was unlicensed. No other injuries were reported. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Streets again left a vulnerable road user hurt.
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Sedan Hits Scooter, Rider Ejected on Queens Blvd▸Jul 9 - A sedan hit a standing scooter on Queens Boulevard at 40 St. The 37-year-old scooter driver was ejected and suffered lower-leg and internal injuries. Police listed unspecified factors; no driver errors were cited.
On Queens Boulevard at 40 St, the driver of a sedan collided with a standing scooter. The scooter driver, 37, was ejected and suffered knee/lower-leg and internal injuries and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report …" both vehicles were going straight ahead. The report lists "Unspecified" as the contributing factors and does not cite any specific driver errors. Police recorded the scooter as a 'Standing S' with left-side-door impact and the sedan with center front-end damage. No other injuries were reported.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
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Sedan Hit on Left Side on Queens Blvd▸Jul 8 - A sedan traveling south on Queens Boulevard was struck on its left side. Two occupants were injured. The 26-year-old driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries. The 24-year-old front passenger suffered knee and lower-leg injuries. Police listed the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.'
According to the police report, the contributing factor was listed as 'Unspecified.' A sedan traveling south on Queens Boulevard was struck on its left side. The vehicle carried a 26-year-old male driver and a 24-year-old female front passenger. The driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries; the passenger suffered injuries to the knee and lower leg. Police recorded the sedan's point of impact as the left side doors and the other vehicle's point of impact as the center front end. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are cited in the data. Both occupants were recorded wearing lap belts and harnesses, according to the report.
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Queens Expressway Merge Crash Injures Three▸Jul 8 - A merging sedan collided with two westbound cars on the Long Island Expressway. Three occupants were hurt: a 45-year-old man with a shoulder contusion, a 6-year-old girl with a head abrasion, and a 28-year-old woman with a head wound. Police recorded driver inattention.
On the Long Island Expressway in Queens, the driver of a CT-registered Mitsubishi sedan merged into westbound traffic and struck the center back ends of two other westbound sedans. Three people were injured: a 45-year-old man suffered a shoulder contusion, a 6-year-old girl had a head abrasion, and a 28-year-old woman bled from the head. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police data show the Mitsubishi’s pre-crash action was merging and the other vehicles were going straight. All injured parties were occupants or passengers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-07
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Improper Lane Use Injures Cyclist on Queens Blvd▸Jul 5 - A sedan struck a cyclist on Queens Blvd. The cyclist suffered a bruised leg. Police cite improper lane use by both drivers. The crash left the street scarred and the cyclist hurt.
A sedan and a bicycle collided on Queens Blvd at 69th Street in Queens. The 22-year-old cyclist suffered a contusion to his lower leg. According to the police report, both the sedan driver and the cyclist were traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor for both parties. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No other injuries were specified for the sedan occupants.
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Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
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Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
27
SUV Ignores Signal, Strikes Young Pedestrian▸Jun 27 - SUV plows through intersection. Eight-year-old girl hit. Her leg bruised. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Streets in Queens stay dangerous for the smallest among us.
An eight-year-old girl was struck and injured by a Ford SUV at the intersection of 39 Ave and 50 St in Queens. According to the police report, the driver disregarded traffic control. The child suffered a contusion to her lower leg but remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. No other injuries were specified for vehicle occupants. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians, especially children, when drivers ignore signals.
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Distracted Driver Injures Man in Queens Crash▸Jun 26 - A sedan struck parked SUVs on 48th Street. One man, 55, suffered whiplash. Police cite driver distraction. Metal and glass scattered. Sirens cut the night.
A sedan traveling south on 48th Street in Queens crashed into parked SUVs. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. One man, age 55, was injured and reported whiplash affecting his entire body. Other occupants sustained unspecified injuries. The crash involved a sedan and multiple SUVs, with damage to the center front and back ends. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The report highlights driver distraction as the key error leading to the collision.
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Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed▸Jun 23 - A pickup fleeing police struck Amanda Servedio on her bike. The crash hurled her thirty feet. She died at the scene. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, ran. Police chased him through residential streets. Eight months later, they made an arrest.
According to NY Daily News (2025-06-23), Amanda Servedio, 37, was killed when a Dodge Ram pickup, fleeing NYPD officers, struck her at 37th St. and 34th Ave. in Queens. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, was wanted for burglary and had tape over his license plate. Police chased him nearly a mile through residential streets. A witness said, "She went airborne. She flew like 30 feet. It was a lot of force." The article highlights concerns about NYPD's pursuit tactics, quoting the victim's father: "It was probably not the place to be doing a high-speed chase, in the residential neighborhood." Fiseku faces murder and manslaughter charges. The case raises questions about the risks of police chases in dense city neighborhoods.
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Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-23
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SUV Driver Hits Pedestrian on Greenpoint Ave▸Jun 21 - SUV struck a pedestrian at Greenpoint Ave and 45 St. The man was left unconscious with crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention. System failed to protect the most vulnerable.
A man walking at the intersection of Greenpoint Ave and 45 St in Queens was hit by an SUV. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was found unconscious. The driver was making a right turn when the crash occurred. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The report does not cite any actions by the pedestrian as a cause. The system allowed distraction to endanger a person on foot.
Jul 22 - Two SUVs collided on the Brooklyn‑Queens Expressway near 58th Street. Two drivers and a front‑seat passenger suffered neck and chest injuries. All were conscious after the crash. Police list no contributing factors.
Two SUVs collided on the Brooklyn‑Queens Expressway near 58th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east when their center front and center back ends struck, and three people were injured: a 44-year-old male driver with chest injuries, a 37-year-old female driver with neck injuries, and a 29-year-old female front passenger with neck injuries. All were conscious after the crash. Police recorded no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Damage is listed to the center front of one SUV and the center back end of the other. All three occupants are recorded as wearing lap belts.
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Queens Moped Demolished; Two Teens Ejected▸Jul 21 - Two teenage moped riders were ejected and injured when a moped and two motor vehicles collided on 39 St at 47 Ave in Queens. Both teens suffered leg fractures and dislocations. Police listed traffic-control disregarded.
Two teens on a moped were ejected and severely hurt when the moped and two motor vehicles collided on 39 St at 47 Ave in Queens. The 17-year-old driver and a 16-year-old passenger suffered fractures and dislocations to the knee/lower leg/foot. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as a contributing factor. Vehicle data show a sedan traveling north with left-front quarter-panel damage, an SUV traveling south with left-front bumper damage, and a demolished moped traveling east. Both moped occupants were recorded as ejected. Other occupants reported unspecified injuries; no additional contributing factors are listed.
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Bus Strikes Sedan on 37th Avenue in Queens▸Jul 19 - A bus and sedan collided on 37th Avenue. One driver suffered chest injuries. Both vehicles took damage. The crash left one man hurt, others shaken, and metal twisted in the night.
A bus and a sedan crashed on 37th Avenue at 59th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were heading west when they collided. The sedan's right rear and the bus's left front took the impact. One 40-year-old male driver was injured, suffering chest trauma and whiplash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
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SUV and Sedan Crash on Long Island Expressway▸Jul 17 - A crash on the Long Island Expressway left a 22-year-old man injured. Multiple vehicles collided. Police cite driver inattention. Metal twisted. Traffic stopped. One hurt, many shaken.
A multi-vehicle crash unfolded on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, a 22-year-old male driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Several other occupants, including drivers and passengers, were involved but not seriously hurt. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. One sedan driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash involved SUVs and sedans, with vehicles stopping or slowing in traffic before impact.
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Four Injured in Borden Avenue Sedan Crash▸Jul 14 - Two sedans collided on Borden Avenue at Van Dam Street in Queens. Four people were injured. Drivers and passengers suffered head, neck, arm, and abdominal wounds. Police cited driver distraction and listed unsafe speed.
Two sedans collided on Borden Avenue at Van Dam Street in Queens. Four people were injured: a 59-year-old male driver with arm contusions; a 33-year-old female passenger with head wounds; a 25-year-old male driver with abdominal pain; and a 34-year-old male passenger with neck pain. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The report also lists 'Unsafe Speed' for one driver. Police recorded no pedestrians or cyclists involved. The crash left multiple occupants hurt and vehicles with front-end damage.
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Unsafe Lane Change Injures Cyclist on Queens Blvd▸Jul 12 - Two bikes collided on Queens Blvd. One rider, 51, suffered arm abrasions. Unsafe lane changing triggered the crash. A 13-year-old cyclist was also involved. No vehicle damage reported.
Two bicyclists crashed on Queens Blvd at Skillman Ave in Queens. A 51-year-old man was injured, suffering abrasions to his arm. A 13-year-old boy was also involved but not reported injured. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' Both cyclists were riding without safety equipment. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. No motor vehicles were involved. No damage to the bikes was reported.
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Driver Inattention Injures Motorcyclist on 29th Street▸Jul 11 - A sedan and motorcycle collided on 29th Street at 47th Avenue. One motorcyclist suffered arm injuries. Police cite driver inattention as a factor. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A sedan and a motorcycle crashed on 29th Street at 47th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the collision involved driver inattention or distraction. The 35-year-old male motorcyclist was injured, sustaining a contusion to his arm. The sedan driver was licensed; the motorcyclist was unlicensed. No other injuries were reported. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Streets again left a vulnerable road user hurt.
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Sedan Hits Scooter, Rider Ejected on Queens Blvd▸Jul 9 - A sedan hit a standing scooter on Queens Boulevard at 40 St. The 37-year-old scooter driver was ejected and suffered lower-leg and internal injuries. Police listed unspecified factors; no driver errors were cited.
On Queens Boulevard at 40 St, the driver of a sedan collided with a standing scooter. The scooter driver, 37, was ejected and suffered knee/lower-leg and internal injuries and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report …" both vehicles were going straight ahead. The report lists "Unspecified" as the contributing factors and does not cite any specific driver errors. Police recorded the scooter as a 'Standing S' with left-side-door impact and the sedan with center front-end damage. No other injuries were reported.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
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Sedan Hit on Left Side on Queens Blvd▸Jul 8 - A sedan traveling south on Queens Boulevard was struck on its left side. Two occupants were injured. The 26-year-old driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries. The 24-year-old front passenger suffered knee and lower-leg injuries. Police listed the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.'
According to the police report, the contributing factor was listed as 'Unspecified.' A sedan traveling south on Queens Boulevard was struck on its left side. The vehicle carried a 26-year-old male driver and a 24-year-old female front passenger. The driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries; the passenger suffered injuries to the knee and lower leg. Police recorded the sedan's point of impact as the left side doors and the other vehicle's point of impact as the center front end. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are cited in the data. Both occupants were recorded wearing lap belts and harnesses, according to the report.
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Queens Expressway Merge Crash Injures Three▸Jul 8 - A merging sedan collided with two westbound cars on the Long Island Expressway. Three occupants were hurt: a 45-year-old man with a shoulder contusion, a 6-year-old girl with a head abrasion, and a 28-year-old woman with a head wound. Police recorded driver inattention.
On the Long Island Expressway in Queens, the driver of a CT-registered Mitsubishi sedan merged into westbound traffic and struck the center back ends of two other westbound sedans. Three people were injured: a 45-year-old man suffered a shoulder contusion, a 6-year-old girl had a head abrasion, and a 28-year-old woman bled from the head. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police data show the Mitsubishi’s pre-crash action was merging and the other vehicles were going straight. All injured parties were occupants or passengers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-07
5
Improper Lane Use Injures Cyclist on Queens Blvd▸Jul 5 - A sedan struck a cyclist on Queens Blvd. The cyclist suffered a bruised leg. Police cite improper lane use by both drivers. The crash left the street scarred and the cyclist hurt.
A sedan and a bicycle collided on Queens Blvd at 69th Street in Queens. The 22-year-old cyclist suffered a contusion to his lower leg. According to the police report, both the sedan driver and the cyclist were traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor for both parties. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No other injuries were specified for the sedan occupants.
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Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
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Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
27
SUV Ignores Signal, Strikes Young Pedestrian▸Jun 27 - SUV plows through intersection. Eight-year-old girl hit. Her leg bruised. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Streets in Queens stay dangerous for the smallest among us.
An eight-year-old girl was struck and injured by a Ford SUV at the intersection of 39 Ave and 50 St in Queens. According to the police report, the driver disregarded traffic control. The child suffered a contusion to her lower leg but remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. No other injuries were specified for vehicle occupants. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians, especially children, when drivers ignore signals.
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Distracted Driver Injures Man in Queens Crash▸Jun 26 - A sedan struck parked SUVs on 48th Street. One man, 55, suffered whiplash. Police cite driver distraction. Metal and glass scattered. Sirens cut the night.
A sedan traveling south on 48th Street in Queens crashed into parked SUVs. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. One man, age 55, was injured and reported whiplash affecting his entire body. Other occupants sustained unspecified injuries. The crash involved a sedan and multiple SUVs, with damage to the center front and back ends. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The report highlights driver distraction as the key error leading to the collision.
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Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed▸Jun 23 - A pickup fleeing police struck Amanda Servedio on her bike. The crash hurled her thirty feet. She died at the scene. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, ran. Police chased him through residential streets. Eight months later, they made an arrest.
According to NY Daily News (2025-06-23), Amanda Servedio, 37, was killed when a Dodge Ram pickup, fleeing NYPD officers, struck her at 37th St. and 34th Ave. in Queens. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, was wanted for burglary and had tape over his license plate. Police chased him nearly a mile through residential streets. A witness said, "She went airborne. She flew like 30 feet. It was a lot of force." The article highlights concerns about NYPD's pursuit tactics, quoting the victim's father: "It was probably not the place to be doing a high-speed chase, in the residential neighborhood." Fiseku faces murder and manslaughter charges. The case raises questions about the risks of police chases in dense city neighborhoods.
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Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-23
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SUV Driver Hits Pedestrian on Greenpoint Ave▸Jun 21 - SUV struck a pedestrian at Greenpoint Ave and 45 St. The man was left unconscious with crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention. System failed to protect the most vulnerable.
A man walking at the intersection of Greenpoint Ave and 45 St in Queens was hit by an SUV. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was found unconscious. The driver was making a right turn when the crash occurred. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The report does not cite any actions by the pedestrian as a cause. The system allowed distraction to endanger a person on foot.
Jul 21 - Two teenage moped riders were ejected and injured when a moped and two motor vehicles collided on 39 St at 47 Ave in Queens. Both teens suffered leg fractures and dislocations. Police listed traffic-control disregarded.
Two teens on a moped were ejected and severely hurt when the moped and two motor vehicles collided on 39 St at 47 Ave in Queens. The 17-year-old driver and a 16-year-old passenger suffered fractures and dislocations to the knee/lower leg/foot. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as a contributing factor. Vehicle data show a sedan traveling north with left-front quarter-panel damage, an SUV traveling south with left-front bumper damage, and a demolished moped traveling east. Both moped occupants were recorded as ejected. Other occupants reported unspecified injuries; no additional contributing factors are listed.
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Bus Strikes Sedan on 37th Avenue in Queens▸Jul 19 - A bus and sedan collided on 37th Avenue. One driver suffered chest injuries. Both vehicles took damage. The crash left one man hurt, others shaken, and metal twisted in the night.
A bus and a sedan crashed on 37th Avenue at 59th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were heading west when they collided. The sedan's right rear and the bus's left front took the impact. One 40-year-old male driver was injured, suffering chest trauma and whiplash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
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SUV and Sedan Crash on Long Island Expressway▸Jul 17 - A crash on the Long Island Expressway left a 22-year-old man injured. Multiple vehicles collided. Police cite driver inattention. Metal twisted. Traffic stopped. One hurt, many shaken.
A multi-vehicle crash unfolded on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, a 22-year-old male driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Several other occupants, including drivers and passengers, were involved but not seriously hurt. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. One sedan driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash involved SUVs and sedans, with vehicles stopping or slowing in traffic before impact.
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Four Injured in Borden Avenue Sedan Crash▸Jul 14 - Two sedans collided on Borden Avenue at Van Dam Street in Queens. Four people were injured. Drivers and passengers suffered head, neck, arm, and abdominal wounds. Police cited driver distraction and listed unsafe speed.
Two sedans collided on Borden Avenue at Van Dam Street in Queens. Four people were injured: a 59-year-old male driver with arm contusions; a 33-year-old female passenger with head wounds; a 25-year-old male driver with abdominal pain; and a 34-year-old male passenger with neck pain. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The report also lists 'Unsafe Speed' for one driver. Police recorded no pedestrians or cyclists involved. The crash left multiple occupants hurt and vehicles with front-end damage.
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Unsafe Lane Change Injures Cyclist on Queens Blvd▸Jul 12 - Two bikes collided on Queens Blvd. One rider, 51, suffered arm abrasions. Unsafe lane changing triggered the crash. A 13-year-old cyclist was also involved. No vehicle damage reported.
Two bicyclists crashed on Queens Blvd at Skillman Ave in Queens. A 51-year-old man was injured, suffering abrasions to his arm. A 13-year-old boy was also involved but not reported injured. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' Both cyclists were riding without safety equipment. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. No motor vehicles were involved. No damage to the bikes was reported.
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Driver Inattention Injures Motorcyclist on 29th Street▸Jul 11 - A sedan and motorcycle collided on 29th Street at 47th Avenue. One motorcyclist suffered arm injuries. Police cite driver inattention as a factor. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A sedan and a motorcycle crashed on 29th Street at 47th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the collision involved driver inattention or distraction. The 35-year-old male motorcyclist was injured, sustaining a contusion to his arm. The sedan driver was licensed; the motorcyclist was unlicensed. No other injuries were reported. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Streets again left a vulnerable road user hurt.
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Sedan Hits Scooter, Rider Ejected on Queens Blvd▸Jul 9 - A sedan hit a standing scooter on Queens Boulevard at 40 St. The 37-year-old scooter driver was ejected and suffered lower-leg and internal injuries. Police listed unspecified factors; no driver errors were cited.
On Queens Boulevard at 40 St, the driver of a sedan collided with a standing scooter. The scooter driver, 37, was ejected and suffered knee/lower-leg and internal injuries and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report …" both vehicles were going straight ahead. The report lists "Unspecified" as the contributing factors and does not cite any specific driver errors. Police recorded the scooter as a 'Standing S' with left-side-door impact and the sedan with center front-end damage. No other injuries were reported.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
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Sedan Hit on Left Side on Queens Blvd▸Jul 8 - A sedan traveling south on Queens Boulevard was struck on its left side. Two occupants were injured. The 26-year-old driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries. The 24-year-old front passenger suffered knee and lower-leg injuries. Police listed the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.'
According to the police report, the contributing factor was listed as 'Unspecified.' A sedan traveling south on Queens Boulevard was struck on its left side. The vehicle carried a 26-year-old male driver and a 24-year-old female front passenger. The driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries; the passenger suffered injuries to the knee and lower leg. Police recorded the sedan's point of impact as the left side doors and the other vehicle's point of impact as the center front end. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are cited in the data. Both occupants were recorded wearing lap belts and harnesses, according to the report.
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Queens Expressway Merge Crash Injures Three▸Jul 8 - A merging sedan collided with two westbound cars on the Long Island Expressway. Three occupants were hurt: a 45-year-old man with a shoulder contusion, a 6-year-old girl with a head abrasion, and a 28-year-old woman with a head wound. Police recorded driver inattention.
On the Long Island Expressway in Queens, the driver of a CT-registered Mitsubishi sedan merged into westbound traffic and struck the center back ends of two other westbound sedans. Three people were injured: a 45-year-old man suffered a shoulder contusion, a 6-year-old girl had a head abrasion, and a 28-year-old woman bled from the head. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police data show the Mitsubishi’s pre-crash action was merging and the other vehicles were going straight. All injured parties were occupants or passengers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-07
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Improper Lane Use Injures Cyclist on Queens Blvd▸Jul 5 - A sedan struck a cyclist on Queens Blvd. The cyclist suffered a bruised leg. Police cite improper lane use by both drivers. The crash left the street scarred and the cyclist hurt.
A sedan and a bicycle collided on Queens Blvd at 69th Street in Queens. The 22-year-old cyclist suffered a contusion to his lower leg. According to the police report, both the sedan driver and the cyclist were traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor for both parties. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No other injuries were specified for the sedan occupants.
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Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
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Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
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SUV Ignores Signal, Strikes Young Pedestrian▸Jun 27 - SUV plows through intersection. Eight-year-old girl hit. Her leg bruised. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Streets in Queens stay dangerous for the smallest among us.
An eight-year-old girl was struck and injured by a Ford SUV at the intersection of 39 Ave and 50 St in Queens. According to the police report, the driver disregarded traffic control. The child suffered a contusion to her lower leg but remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. No other injuries were specified for vehicle occupants. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians, especially children, when drivers ignore signals.
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Distracted Driver Injures Man in Queens Crash▸Jun 26 - A sedan struck parked SUVs on 48th Street. One man, 55, suffered whiplash. Police cite driver distraction. Metal and glass scattered. Sirens cut the night.
A sedan traveling south on 48th Street in Queens crashed into parked SUVs. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. One man, age 55, was injured and reported whiplash affecting his entire body. Other occupants sustained unspecified injuries. The crash involved a sedan and multiple SUVs, with damage to the center front and back ends. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The report highlights driver distraction as the key error leading to the collision.
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Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed▸Jun 23 - A pickup fleeing police struck Amanda Servedio on her bike. The crash hurled her thirty feet. She died at the scene. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, ran. Police chased him through residential streets. Eight months later, they made an arrest.
According to NY Daily News (2025-06-23), Amanda Servedio, 37, was killed when a Dodge Ram pickup, fleeing NYPD officers, struck her at 37th St. and 34th Ave. in Queens. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, was wanted for burglary and had tape over his license plate. Police chased him nearly a mile through residential streets. A witness said, "She went airborne. She flew like 30 feet. It was a lot of force." The article highlights concerns about NYPD's pursuit tactics, quoting the victim's father: "It was probably not the place to be doing a high-speed chase, in the residential neighborhood." Fiseku faces murder and manslaughter charges. The case raises questions about the risks of police chases in dense city neighborhoods.
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Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-23
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SUV Driver Hits Pedestrian on Greenpoint Ave▸Jun 21 - SUV struck a pedestrian at Greenpoint Ave and 45 St. The man was left unconscious with crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention. System failed to protect the most vulnerable.
A man walking at the intersection of Greenpoint Ave and 45 St in Queens was hit by an SUV. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was found unconscious. The driver was making a right turn when the crash occurred. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The report does not cite any actions by the pedestrian as a cause. The system allowed distraction to endanger a person on foot.
Jul 19 - A bus and sedan collided on 37th Avenue. One driver suffered chest injuries. Both vehicles took damage. The crash left one man hurt, others shaken, and metal twisted in the night.
A bus and a sedan crashed on 37th Avenue at 59th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were heading west when they collided. The sedan's right rear and the bus's left front took the impact. One 40-year-old male driver was injured, suffering chest trauma and whiplash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
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SUV and Sedan Crash on Long Island Expressway▸Jul 17 - A crash on the Long Island Expressway left a 22-year-old man injured. Multiple vehicles collided. Police cite driver inattention. Metal twisted. Traffic stopped. One hurt, many shaken.
A multi-vehicle crash unfolded on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, a 22-year-old male driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Several other occupants, including drivers and passengers, were involved but not seriously hurt. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. One sedan driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash involved SUVs and sedans, with vehicles stopping or slowing in traffic before impact.
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Four Injured in Borden Avenue Sedan Crash▸Jul 14 - Two sedans collided on Borden Avenue at Van Dam Street in Queens. Four people were injured. Drivers and passengers suffered head, neck, arm, and abdominal wounds. Police cited driver distraction and listed unsafe speed.
Two sedans collided on Borden Avenue at Van Dam Street in Queens. Four people were injured: a 59-year-old male driver with arm contusions; a 33-year-old female passenger with head wounds; a 25-year-old male driver with abdominal pain; and a 34-year-old male passenger with neck pain. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The report also lists 'Unsafe Speed' for one driver. Police recorded no pedestrians or cyclists involved. The crash left multiple occupants hurt and vehicles with front-end damage.
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Unsafe Lane Change Injures Cyclist on Queens Blvd▸Jul 12 - Two bikes collided on Queens Blvd. One rider, 51, suffered arm abrasions. Unsafe lane changing triggered the crash. A 13-year-old cyclist was also involved. No vehicle damage reported.
Two bicyclists crashed on Queens Blvd at Skillman Ave in Queens. A 51-year-old man was injured, suffering abrasions to his arm. A 13-year-old boy was also involved but not reported injured. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' Both cyclists were riding without safety equipment. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. No motor vehicles were involved. No damage to the bikes was reported.
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Driver Inattention Injures Motorcyclist on 29th Street▸Jul 11 - A sedan and motorcycle collided on 29th Street at 47th Avenue. One motorcyclist suffered arm injuries. Police cite driver inattention as a factor. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A sedan and a motorcycle crashed on 29th Street at 47th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the collision involved driver inattention or distraction. The 35-year-old male motorcyclist was injured, sustaining a contusion to his arm. The sedan driver was licensed; the motorcyclist was unlicensed. No other injuries were reported. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Streets again left a vulnerable road user hurt.
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Sedan Hits Scooter, Rider Ejected on Queens Blvd▸Jul 9 - A sedan hit a standing scooter on Queens Boulevard at 40 St. The 37-year-old scooter driver was ejected and suffered lower-leg and internal injuries. Police listed unspecified factors; no driver errors were cited.
On Queens Boulevard at 40 St, the driver of a sedan collided with a standing scooter. The scooter driver, 37, was ejected and suffered knee/lower-leg and internal injuries and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report …" both vehicles were going straight ahead. The report lists "Unspecified" as the contributing factors and does not cite any specific driver errors. Police recorded the scooter as a 'Standing S' with left-side-door impact and the sedan with center front-end damage. No other injuries were reported.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
8
Sedan Hit on Left Side on Queens Blvd▸Jul 8 - A sedan traveling south on Queens Boulevard was struck on its left side. Two occupants were injured. The 26-year-old driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries. The 24-year-old front passenger suffered knee and lower-leg injuries. Police listed the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.'
According to the police report, the contributing factor was listed as 'Unspecified.' A sedan traveling south on Queens Boulevard was struck on its left side. The vehicle carried a 26-year-old male driver and a 24-year-old female front passenger. The driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries; the passenger suffered injuries to the knee and lower leg. Police recorded the sedan's point of impact as the left side doors and the other vehicle's point of impact as the center front end. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are cited in the data. Both occupants were recorded wearing lap belts and harnesses, according to the report.
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Queens Expressway Merge Crash Injures Three▸Jul 8 - A merging sedan collided with two westbound cars on the Long Island Expressway. Three occupants were hurt: a 45-year-old man with a shoulder contusion, a 6-year-old girl with a head abrasion, and a 28-year-old woman with a head wound. Police recorded driver inattention.
On the Long Island Expressway in Queens, the driver of a CT-registered Mitsubishi sedan merged into westbound traffic and struck the center back ends of two other westbound sedans. Three people were injured: a 45-year-old man suffered a shoulder contusion, a 6-year-old girl had a head abrasion, and a 28-year-old woman bled from the head. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police data show the Mitsubishi’s pre-crash action was merging and the other vehicles were going straight. All injured parties were occupants or passengers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-07
5
Improper Lane Use Injures Cyclist on Queens Blvd▸Jul 5 - A sedan struck a cyclist on Queens Blvd. The cyclist suffered a bruised leg. Police cite improper lane use by both drivers. The crash left the street scarred and the cyclist hurt.
A sedan and a bicycle collided on Queens Blvd at 69th Street in Queens. The 22-year-old cyclist suffered a contusion to his lower leg. According to the police report, both the sedan driver and the cyclist were traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor for both parties. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No other injuries were specified for the sedan occupants.
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Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
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Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
27
SUV Ignores Signal, Strikes Young Pedestrian▸Jun 27 - SUV plows through intersection. Eight-year-old girl hit. Her leg bruised. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Streets in Queens stay dangerous for the smallest among us.
An eight-year-old girl was struck and injured by a Ford SUV at the intersection of 39 Ave and 50 St in Queens. According to the police report, the driver disregarded traffic control. The child suffered a contusion to her lower leg but remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. No other injuries were specified for vehicle occupants. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians, especially children, when drivers ignore signals.
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Distracted Driver Injures Man in Queens Crash▸Jun 26 - A sedan struck parked SUVs on 48th Street. One man, 55, suffered whiplash. Police cite driver distraction. Metal and glass scattered. Sirens cut the night.
A sedan traveling south on 48th Street in Queens crashed into parked SUVs. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. One man, age 55, was injured and reported whiplash affecting his entire body. Other occupants sustained unspecified injuries. The crash involved a sedan and multiple SUVs, with damage to the center front and back ends. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The report highlights driver distraction as the key error leading to the collision.
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Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed▸Jun 23 - A pickup fleeing police struck Amanda Servedio on her bike. The crash hurled her thirty feet. She died at the scene. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, ran. Police chased him through residential streets. Eight months later, they made an arrest.
According to NY Daily News (2025-06-23), Amanda Servedio, 37, was killed when a Dodge Ram pickup, fleeing NYPD officers, struck her at 37th St. and 34th Ave. in Queens. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, was wanted for burglary and had tape over his license plate. Police chased him nearly a mile through residential streets. A witness said, "She went airborne. She flew like 30 feet. It was a lot of force." The article highlights concerns about NYPD's pursuit tactics, quoting the victim's father: "It was probably not the place to be doing a high-speed chase, in the residential neighborhood." Fiseku faces murder and manslaughter charges. The case raises questions about the risks of police chases in dense city neighborhoods.
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Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-23
21
SUV Driver Hits Pedestrian on Greenpoint Ave▸Jun 21 - SUV struck a pedestrian at Greenpoint Ave and 45 St. The man was left unconscious with crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention. System failed to protect the most vulnerable.
A man walking at the intersection of Greenpoint Ave and 45 St in Queens was hit by an SUV. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was found unconscious. The driver was making a right turn when the crash occurred. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The report does not cite any actions by the pedestrian as a cause. The system allowed distraction to endanger a person on foot.
Jul 17 - A crash on the Long Island Expressway left a 22-year-old man injured. Multiple vehicles collided. Police cite driver inattention. Metal twisted. Traffic stopped. One hurt, many shaken.
A multi-vehicle crash unfolded on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, a 22-year-old male driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Several other occupants, including drivers and passengers, were involved but not seriously hurt. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. One sedan driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash involved SUVs and sedans, with vehicles stopping or slowing in traffic before impact.
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Four Injured in Borden Avenue Sedan Crash▸Jul 14 - Two sedans collided on Borden Avenue at Van Dam Street in Queens. Four people were injured. Drivers and passengers suffered head, neck, arm, and abdominal wounds. Police cited driver distraction and listed unsafe speed.
Two sedans collided on Borden Avenue at Van Dam Street in Queens. Four people were injured: a 59-year-old male driver with arm contusions; a 33-year-old female passenger with head wounds; a 25-year-old male driver with abdominal pain; and a 34-year-old male passenger with neck pain. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The report also lists 'Unsafe Speed' for one driver. Police recorded no pedestrians or cyclists involved. The crash left multiple occupants hurt and vehicles with front-end damage.
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Unsafe Lane Change Injures Cyclist on Queens Blvd▸Jul 12 - Two bikes collided on Queens Blvd. One rider, 51, suffered arm abrasions. Unsafe lane changing triggered the crash. A 13-year-old cyclist was also involved. No vehicle damage reported.
Two bicyclists crashed on Queens Blvd at Skillman Ave in Queens. A 51-year-old man was injured, suffering abrasions to his arm. A 13-year-old boy was also involved but not reported injured. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' Both cyclists were riding without safety equipment. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. No motor vehicles were involved. No damage to the bikes was reported.
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Driver Inattention Injures Motorcyclist on 29th Street▸Jul 11 - A sedan and motorcycle collided on 29th Street at 47th Avenue. One motorcyclist suffered arm injuries. Police cite driver inattention as a factor. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A sedan and a motorcycle crashed on 29th Street at 47th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the collision involved driver inattention or distraction. The 35-year-old male motorcyclist was injured, sustaining a contusion to his arm. The sedan driver was licensed; the motorcyclist was unlicensed. No other injuries were reported. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Streets again left a vulnerable road user hurt.
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Sedan Hits Scooter, Rider Ejected on Queens Blvd▸Jul 9 - A sedan hit a standing scooter on Queens Boulevard at 40 St. The 37-year-old scooter driver was ejected and suffered lower-leg and internal injuries. Police listed unspecified factors; no driver errors were cited.
On Queens Boulevard at 40 St, the driver of a sedan collided with a standing scooter. The scooter driver, 37, was ejected and suffered knee/lower-leg and internal injuries and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report …" both vehicles were going straight ahead. The report lists "Unspecified" as the contributing factors and does not cite any specific driver errors. Police recorded the scooter as a 'Standing S' with left-side-door impact and the sedan with center front-end damage. No other injuries were reported.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
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Sedan Hit on Left Side on Queens Blvd▸Jul 8 - A sedan traveling south on Queens Boulevard was struck on its left side. Two occupants were injured. The 26-year-old driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries. The 24-year-old front passenger suffered knee and lower-leg injuries. Police listed the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.'
According to the police report, the contributing factor was listed as 'Unspecified.' A sedan traveling south on Queens Boulevard was struck on its left side. The vehicle carried a 26-year-old male driver and a 24-year-old female front passenger. The driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries; the passenger suffered injuries to the knee and lower leg. Police recorded the sedan's point of impact as the left side doors and the other vehicle's point of impact as the center front end. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are cited in the data. Both occupants were recorded wearing lap belts and harnesses, according to the report.
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Queens Expressway Merge Crash Injures Three▸Jul 8 - A merging sedan collided with two westbound cars on the Long Island Expressway. Three occupants were hurt: a 45-year-old man with a shoulder contusion, a 6-year-old girl with a head abrasion, and a 28-year-old woman with a head wound. Police recorded driver inattention.
On the Long Island Expressway in Queens, the driver of a CT-registered Mitsubishi sedan merged into westbound traffic and struck the center back ends of two other westbound sedans. Three people were injured: a 45-year-old man suffered a shoulder contusion, a 6-year-old girl had a head abrasion, and a 28-year-old woman bled from the head. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police data show the Mitsubishi’s pre-crash action was merging and the other vehicles were going straight. All injured parties were occupants or passengers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-07
5
Improper Lane Use Injures Cyclist on Queens Blvd▸Jul 5 - A sedan struck a cyclist on Queens Blvd. The cyclist suffered a bruised leg. Police cite improper lane use by both drivers. The crash left the street scarred and the cyclist hurt.
A sedan and a bicycle collided on Queens Blvd at 69th Street in Queens. The 22-year-old cyclist suffered a contusion to his lower leg. According to the police report, both the sedan driver and the cyclist were traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor for both parties. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No other injuries were specified for the sedan occupants.
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Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
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Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
27
SUV Ignores Signal, Strikes Young Pedestrian▸Jun 27 - SUV plows through intersection. Eight-year-old girl hit. Her leg bruised. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Streets in Queens stay dangerous for the smallest among us.
An eight-year-old girl was struck and injured by a Ford SUV at the intersection of 39 Ave and 50 St in Queens. According to the police report, the driver disregarded traffic control. The child suffered a contusion to her lower leg but remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. No other injuries were specified for vehicle occupants. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians, especially children, when drivers ignore signals.
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Distracted Driver Injures Man in Queens Crash▸Jun 26 - A sedan struck parked SUVs on 48th Street. One man, 55, suffered whiplash. Police cite driver distraction. Metal and glass scattered. Sirens cut the night.
A sedan traveling south on 48th Street in Queens crashed into parked SUVs. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. One man, age 55, was injured and reported whiplash affecting his entire body. Other occupants sustained unspecified injuries. The crash involved a sedan and multiple SUVs, with damage to the center front and back ends. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The report highlights driver distraction as the key error leading to the collision.
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Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed▸Jun 23 - A pickup fleeing police struck Amanda Servedio on her bike. The crash hurled her thirty feet. She died at the scene. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, ran. Police chased him through residential streets. Eight months later, they made an arrest.
According to NY Daily News (2025-06-23), Amanda Servedio, 37, was killed when a Dodge Ram pickup, fleeing NYPD officers, struck her at 37th St. and 34th Ave. in Queens. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, was wanted for burglary and had tape over his license plate. Police chased him nearly a mile through residential streets. A witness said, "She went airborne. She flew like 30 feet. It was a lot of force." The article highlights concerns about NYPD's pursuit tactics, quoting the victim's father: "It was probably not the place to be doing a high-speed chase, in the residential neighborhood." Fiseku faces murder and manslaughter charges. The case raises questions about the risks of police chases in dense city neighborhoods.
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Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-23
21
SUV Driver Hits Pedestrian on Greenpoint Ave▸Jun 21 - SUV struck a pedestrian at Greenpoint Ave and 45 St. The man was left unconscious with crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention. System failed to protect the most vulnerable.
A man walking at the intersection of Greenpoint Ave and 45 St in Queens was hit by an SUV. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was found unconscious. The driver was making a right turn when the crash occurred. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The report does not cite any actions by the pedestrian as a cause. The system allowed distraction to endanger a person on foot.
Jul 14 - Two sedans collided on Borden Avenue at Van Dam Street in Queens. Four people were injured. Drivers and passengers suffered head, neck, arm, and abdominal wounds. Police cited driver distraction and listed unsafe speed.
Two sedans collided on Borden Avenue at Van Dam Street in Queens. Four people were injured: a 59-year-old male driver with arm contusions; a 33-year-old female passenger with head wounds; a 25-year-old male driver with abdominal pain; and a 34-year-old male passenger with neck pain. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The report also lists 'Unsafe Speed' for one driver. Police recorded no pedestrians or cyclists involved. The crash left multiple occupants hurt and vehicles with front-end damage.
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Unsafe Lane Change Injures Cyclist on Queens Blvd▸Jul 12 - Two bikes collided on Queens Blvd. One rider, 51, suffered arm abrasions. Unsafe lane changing triggered the crash. A 13-year-old cyclist was also involved. No vehicle damage reported.
Two bicyclists crashed on Queens Blvd at Skillman Ave in Queens. A 51-year-old man was injured, suffering abrasions to his arm. A 13-year-old boy was also involved but not reported injured. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' Both cyclists were riding without safety equipment. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. No motor vehicles were involved. No damage to the bikes was reported.
11
Driver Inattention Injures Motorcyclist on 29th Street▸Jul 11 - A sedan and motorcycle collided on 29th Street at 47th Avenue. One motorcyclist suffered arm injuries. Police cite driver inattention as a factor. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A sedan and a motorcycle crashed on 29th Street at 47th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the collision involved driver inattention or distraction. The 35-year-old male motorcyclist was injured, sustaining a contusion to his arm. The sedan driver was licensed; the motorcyclist was unlicensed. No other injuries were reported. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Streets again left a vulnerable road user hurt.
9
Sedan Hits Scooter, Rider Ejected on Queens Blvd▸Jul 9 - A sedan hit a standing scooter on Queens Boulevard at 40 St. The 37-year-old scooter driver was ejected and suffered lower-leg and internal injuries. Police listed unspecified factors; no driver errors were cited.
On Queens Boulevard at 40 St, the driver of a sedan collided with a standing scooter. The scooter driver, 37, was ejected and suffered knee/lower-leg and internal injuries and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report …" both vehicles were going straight ahead. The report lists "Unspecified" as the contributing factors and does not cite any specific driver errors. Police recorded the scooter as a 'Standing S' with left-side-door impact and the sedan with center front-end damage. No other injuries were reported.
9
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
8
Sedan Hit on Left Side on Queens Blvd▸Jul 8 - A sedan traveling south on Queens Boulevard was struck on its left side. Two occupants were injured. The 26-year-old driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries. The 24-year-old front passenger suffered knee and lower-leg injuries. Police listed the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.'
According to the police report, the contributing factor was listed as 'Unspecified.' A sedan traveling south on Queens Boulevard was struck on its left side. The vehicle carried a 26-year-old male driver and a 24-year-old female front passenger. The driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries; the passenger suffered injuries to the knee and lower leg. Police recorded the sedan's point of impact as the left side doors and the other vehicle's point of impact as the center front end. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are cited in the data. Both occupants were recorded wearing lap belts and harnesses, according to the report.
8
Queens Expressway Merge Crash Injures Three▸Jul 8 - A merging sedan collided with two westbound cars on the Long Island Expressway. Three occupants were hurt: a 45-year-old man with a shoulder contusion, a 6-year-old girl with a head abrasion, and a 28-year-old woman with a head wound. Police recorded driver inattention.
On the Long Island Expressway in Queens, the driver of a CT-registered Mitsubishi sedan merged into westbound traffic and struck the center back ends of two other westbound sedans. Three people were injured: a 45-year-old man suffered a shoulder contusion, a 6-year-old girl had a head abrasion, and a 28-year-old woman bled from the head. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police data show the Mitsubishi’s pre-crash action was merging and the other vehicles were going straight. All injured parties were occupants or passengers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-07
5
Improper Lane Use Injures Cyclist on Queens Blvd▸Jul 5 - A sedan struck a cyclist on Queens Blvd. The cyclist suffered a bruised leg. Police cite improper lane use by both drivers. The crash left the street scarred and the cyclist hurt.
A sedan and a bicycle collided on Queens Blvd at 69th Street in Queens. The 22-year-old cyclist suffered a contusion to his lower leg. According to the police report, both the sedan driver and the cyclist were traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor for both parties. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No other injuries were specified for the sedan occupants.
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Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
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Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
27
SUV Ignores Signal, Strikes Young Pedestrian▸Jun 27 - SUV plows through intersection. Eight-year-old girl hit. Her leg bruised. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Streets in Queens stay dangerous for the smallest among us.
An eight-year-old girl was struck and injured by a Ford SUV at the intersection of 39 Ave and 50 St in Queens. According to the police report, the driver disregarded traffic control. The child suffered a contusion to her lower leg but remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. No other injuries were specified for vehicle occupants. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians, especially children, when drivers ignore signals.
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Distracted Driver Injures Man in Queens Crash▸Jun 26 - A sedan struck parked SUVs on 48th Street. One man, 55, suffered whiplash. Police cite driver distraction. Metal and glass scattered. Sirens cut the night.
A sedan traveling south on 48th Street in Queens crashed into parked SUVs. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. One man, age 55, was injured and reported whiplash affecting his entire body. Other occupants sustained unspecified injuries. The crash involved a sedan and multiple SUVs, with damage to the center front and back ends. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The report highlights driver distraction as the key error leading to the collision.
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Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed▸Jun 23 - A pickup fleeing police struck Amanda Servedio on her bike. The crash hurled her thirty feet. She died at the scene. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, ran. Police chased him through residential streets. Eight months later, they made an arrest.
According to NY Daily News (2025-06-23), Amanda Servedio, 37, was killed when a Dodge Ram pickup, fleeing NYPD officers, struck her at 37th St. and 34th Ave. in Queens. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, was wanted for burglary and had tape over his license plate. Police chased him nearly a mile through residential streets. A witness said, "She went airborne. She flew like 30 feet. It was a lot of force." The article highlights concerns about NYPD's pursuit tactics, quoting the victim's father: "It was probably not the place to be doing a high-speed chase, in the residential neighborhood." Fiseku faces murder and manslaughter charges. The case raises questions about the risks of police chases in dense city neighborhoods.
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Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-23
21
SUV Driver Hits Pedestrian on Greenpoint Ave▸Jun 21 - SUV struck a pedestrian at Greenpoint Ave and 45 St. The man was left unconscious with crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention. System failed to protect the most vulnerable.
A man walking at the intersection of Greenpoint Ave and 45 St in Queens was hit by an SUV. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was found unconscious. The driver was making a right turn when the crash occurred. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The report does not cite any actions by the pedestrian as a cause. The system allowed distraction to endanger a person on foot.
Jul 12 - Two bikes collided on Queens Blvd. One rider, 51, suffered arm abrasions. Unsafe lane changing triggered the crash. A 13-year-old cyclist was also involved. No vehicle damage reported.
Two bicyclists crashed on Queens Blvd at Skillman Ave in Queens. A 51-year-old man was injured, suffering abrasions to his arm. A 13-year-old boy was also involved but not reported injured. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' Both cyclists were riding without safety equipment. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. No motor vehicles were involved. No damage to the bikes was reported.
11
Driver Inattention Injures Motorcyclist on 29th Street▸Jul 11 - A sedan and motorcycle collided on 29th Street at 47th Avenue. One motorcyclist suffered arm injuries. Police cite driver inattention as a factor. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A sedan and a motorcycle crashed on 29th Street at 47th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the collision involved driver inattention or distraction. The 35-year-old male motorcyclist was injured, sustaining a contusion to his arm. The sedan driver was licensed; the motorcyclist was unlicensed. No other injuries were reported. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Streets again left a vulnerable road user hurt.
9
Sedan Hits Scooter, Rider Ejected on Queens Blvd▸Jul 9 - A sedan hit a standing scooter on Queens Boulevard at 40 St. The 37-year-old scooter driver was ejected and suffered lower-leg and internal injuries. Police listed unspecified factors; no driver errors were cited.
On Queens Boulevard at 40 St, the driver of a sedan collided with a standing scooter. The scooter driver, 37, was ejected and suffered knee/lower-leg and internal injuries and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report …" both vehicles were going straight ahead. The report lists "Unspecified" as the contributing factors and does not cite any specific driver errors. Police recorded the scooter as a 'Standing S' with left-side-door impact and the sedan with center front-end damage. No other injuries were reported.
9
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
8
Sedan Hit on Left Side on Queens Blvd▸Jul 8 - A sedan traveling south on Queens Boulevard was struck on its left side. Two occupants were injured. The 26-year-old driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries. The 24-year-old front passenger suffered knee and lower-leg injuries. Police listed the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.'
According to the police report, the contributing factor was listed as 'Unspecified.' A sedan traveling south on Queens Boulevard was struck on its left side. The vehicle carried a 26-year-old male driver and a 24-year-old female front passenger. The driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries; the passenger suffered injuries to the knee and lower leg. Police recorded the sedan's point of impact as the left side doors and the other vehicle's point of impact as the center front end. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are cited in the data. Both occupants were recorded wearing lap belts and harnesses, according to the report.
8
Queens Expressway Merge Crash Injures Three▸Jul 8 - A merging sedan collided with two westbound cars on the Long Island Expressway. Three occupants were hurt: a 45-year-old man with a shoulder contusion, a 6-year-old girl with a head abrasion, and a 28-year-old woman with a head wound. Police recorded driver inattention.
On the Long Island Expressway in Queens, the driver of a CT-registered Mitsubishi sedan merged into westbound traffic and struck the center back ends of two other westbound sedans. Three people were injured: a 45-year-old man suffered a shoulder contusion, a 6-year-old girl had a head abrasion, and a 28-year-old woman bled from the head. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police data show the Mitsubishi’s pre-crash action was merging and the other vehicles were going straight. All injured parties were occupants or passengers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
7
BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-07
5
Improper Lane Use Injures Cyclist on Queens Blvd▸Jul 5 - A sedan struck a cyclist on Queens Blvd. The cyclist suffered a bruised leg. Police cite improper lane use by both drivers. The crash left the street scarred and the cyclist hurt.
A sedan and a bicycle collided on Queens Blvd at 69th Street in Queens. The 22-year-old cyclist suffered a contusion to his lower leg. According to the police report, both the sedan driver and the cyclist were traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor for both parties. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No other injuries were specified for the sedan occupants.
4
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
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Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
27
SUV Ignores Signal, Strikes Young Pedestrian▸Jun 27 - SUV plows through intersection. Eight-year-old girl hit. Her leg bruised. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Streets in Queens stay dangerous for the smallest among us.
An eight-year-old girl was struck and injured by a Ford SUV at the intersection of 39 Ave and 50 St in Queens. According to the police report, the driver disregarded traffic control. The child suffered a contusion to her lower leg but remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. No other injuries were specified for vehicle occupants. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians, especially children, when drivers ignore signals.
26
Distracted Driver Injures Man in Queens Crash▸Jun 26 - A sedan struck parked SUVs on 48th Street. One man, 55, suffered whiplash. Police cite driver distraction. Metal and glass scattered. Sirens cut the night.
A sedan traveling south on 48th Street in Queens crashed into parked SUVs. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. One man, age 55, was injured and reported whiplash affecting his entire body. Other occupants sustained unspecified injuries. The crash involved a sedan and multiple SUVs, with damage to the center front and back ends. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The report highlights driver distraction as the key error leading to the collision.
23
Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed▸Jun 23 - A pickup fleeing police struck Amanda Servedio on her bike. The crash hurled her thirty feet. She died at the scene. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, ran. Police chased him through residential streets. Eight months later, they made an arrest.
According to NY Daily News (2025-06-23), Amanda Servedio, 37, was killed when a Dodge Ram pickup, fleeing NYPD officers, struck her at 37th St. and 34th Ave. in Queens. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, was wanted for burglary and had tape over his license plate. Police chased him nearly a mile through residential streets. A witness said, "She went airborne. She flew like 30 feet. It was a lot of force." The article highlights concerns about NYPD's pursuit tactics, quoting the victim's father: "It was probably not the place to be doing a high-speed chase, in the residential neighborhood." Fiseku faces murder and manslaughter charges. The case raises questions about the risks of police chases in dense city neighborhoods.
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Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-23
21
SUV Driver Hits Pedestrian on Greenpoint Ave▸Jun 21 - SUV struck a pedestrian at Greenpoint Ave and 45 St. The man was left unconscious with crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention. System failed to protect the most vulnerable.
A man walking at the intersection of Greenpoint Ave and 45 St in Queens was hit by an SUV. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was found unconscious. The driver was making a right turn when the crash occurred. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The report does not cite any actions by the pedestrian as a cause. The system allowed distraction to endanger a person on foot.
Jul 11 - A sedan and motorcycle collided on 29th Street at 47th Avenue. One motorcyclist suffered arm injuries. Police cite driver inattention as a factor. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A sedan and a motorcycle crashed on 29th Street at 47th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the collision involved driver inattention or distraction. The 35-year-old male motorcyclist was injured, sustaining a contusion to his arm. The sedan driver was licensed; the motorcyclist was unlicensed. No other injuries were reported. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Streets again left a vulnerable road user hurt.
9
Sedan Hits Scooter, Rider Ejected on Queens Blvd▸Jul 9 - A sedan hit a standing scooter on Queens Boulevard at 40 St. The 37-year-old scooter driver was ejected and suffered lower-leg and internal injuries. Police listed unspecified factors; no driver errors were cited.
On Queens Boulevard at 40 St, the driver of a sedan collided with a standing scooter. The scooter driver, 37, was ejected and suffered knee/lower-leg and internal injuries and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report …" both vehicles were going straight ahead. The report lists "Unspecified" as the contributing factors and does not cite any specific driver errors. Police recorded the scooter as a 'Standing S' with left-side-door impact and the sedan with center front-end damage. No other injuries were reported.
9
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
8
Sedan Hit on Left Side on Queens Blvd▸Jul 8 - A sedan traveling south on Queens Boulevard was struck on its left side. Two occupants were injured. The 26-year-old driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries. The 24-year-old front passenger suffered knee and lower-leg injuries. Police listed the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.'
According to the police report, the contributing factor was listed as 'Unspecified.' A sedan traveling south on Queens Boulevard was struck on its left side. The vehicle carried a 26-year-old male driver and a 24-year-old female front passenger. The driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries; the passenger suffered injuries to the knee and lower leg. Police recorded the sedan's point of impact as the left side doors and the other vehicle's point of impact as the center front end. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are cited in the data. Both occupants were recorded wearing lap belts and harnesses, according to the report.
8
Queens Expressway Merge Crash Injures Three▸Jul 8 - A merging sedan collided with two westbound cars on the Long Island Expressway. Three occupants were hurt: a 45-year-old man with a shoulder contusion, a 6-year-old girl with a head abrasion, and a 28-year-old woman with a head wound. Police recorded driver inattention.
On the Long Island Expressway in Queens, the driver of a CT-registered Mitsubishi sedan merged into westbound traffic and struck the center back ends of two other westbound sedans. Three people were injured: a 45-year-old man suffered a shoulder contusion, a 6-year-old girl had a head abrasion, and a 28-year-old woman bled from the head. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police data show the Mitsubishi’s pre-crash action was merging and the other vehicles were going straight. All injured parties were occupants or passengers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
7
BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-07
5
Improper Lane Use Injures Cyclist on Queens Blvd▸Jul 5 - A sedan struck a cyclist on Queens Blvd. The cyclist suffered a bruised leg. Police cite improper lane use by both drivers. The crash left the street scarred and the cyclist hurt.
A sedan and a bicycle collided on Queens Blvd at 69th Street in Queens. The 22-year-old cyclist suffered a contusion to his lower leg. According to the police report, both the sedan driver and the cyclist were traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor for both parties. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No other injuries were specified for the sedan occupants.
4
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
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Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
27
SUV Ignores Signal, Strikes Young Pedestrian▸Jun 27 - SUV plows through intersection. Eight-year-old girl hit. Her leg bruised. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Streets in Queens stay dangerous for the smallest among us.
An eight-year-old girl was struck and injured by a Ford SUV at the intersection of 39 Ave and 50 St in Queens. According to the police report, the driver disregarded traffic control. The child suffered a contusion to her lower leg but remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. No other injuries were specified for vehicle occupants. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians, especially children, when drivers ignore signals.
26
Distracted Driver Injures Man in Queens Crash▸Jun 26 - A sedan struck parked SUVs on 48th Street. One man, 55, suffered whiplash. Police cite driver distraction. Metal and glass scattered. Sirens cut the night.
A sedan traveling south on 48th Street in Queens crashed into parked SUVs. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. One man, age 55, was injured and reported whiplash affecting his entire body. Other occupants sustained unspecified injuries. The crash involved a sedan and multiple SUVs, with damage to the center front and back ends. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The report highlights driver distraction as the key error leading to the collision.
23
Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed▸Jun 23 - A pickup fleeing police struck Amanda Servedio on her bike. The crash hurled her thirty feet. She died at the scene. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, ran. Police chased him through residential streets. Eight months later, they made an arrest.
According to NY Daily News (2025-06-23), Amanda Servedio, 37, was killed when a Dodge Ram pickup, fleeing NYPD officers, struck her at 37th St. and 34th Ave. in Queens. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, was wanted for burglary and had tape over his license plate. Police chased him nearly a mile through residential streets. A witness said, "She went airborne. She flew like 30 feet. It was a lot of force." The article highlights concerns about NYPD's pursuit tactics, quoting the victim's father: "It was probably not the place to be doing a high-speed chase, in the residential neighborhood." Fiseku faces murder and manslaughter charges. The case raises questions about the risks of police chases in dense city neighborhoods.
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Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-23
21
SUV Driver Hits Pedestrian on Greenpoint Ave▸Jun 21 - SUV struck a pedestrian at Greenpoint Ave and 45 St. The man was left unconscious with crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention. System failed to protect the most vulnerable.
A man walking at the intersection of Greenpoint Ave and 45 St in Queens was hit by an SUV. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was found unconscious. The driver was making a right turn when the crash occurred. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The report does not cite any actions by the pedestrian as a cause. The system allowed distraction to endanger a person on foot.
Jul 9 - A sedan hit a standing scooter on Queens Boulevard at 40 St. The 37-year-old scooter driver was ejected and suffered lower-leg and internal injuries. Police listed unspecified factors; no driver errors were cited.
On Queens Boulevard at 40 St, the driver of a sedan collided with a standing scooter. The scooter driver, 37, was ejected and suffered knee/lower-leg and internal injuries and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report …" both vehicles were going straight ahead. The report lists "Unspecified" as the contributing factors and does not cite any specific driver errors. Police recorded the scooter as a 'Standing S' with left-side-door impact and the sedan with center front-end damage. No other injuries were reported.
9
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
8
Sedan Hit on Left Side on Queens Blvd▸Jul 8 - A sedan traveling south on Queens Boulevard was struck on its left side. Two occupants were injured. The 26-year-old driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries. The 24-year-old front passenger suffered knee and lower-leg injuries. Police listed the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.'
According to the police report, the contributing factor was listed as 'Unspecified.' A sedan traveling south on Queens Boulevard was struck on its left side. The vehicle carried a 26-year-old male driver and a 24-year-old female front passenger. The driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries; the passenger suffered injuries to the knee and lower leg. Police recorded the sedan's point of impact as the left side doors and the other vehicle's point of impact as the center front end. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are cited in the data. Both occupants were recorded wearing lap belts and harnesses, according to the report.
8
Queens Expressway Merge Crash Injures Three▸Jul 8 - A merging sedan collided with two westbound cars on the Long Island Expressway. Three occupants were hurt: a 45-year-old man with a shoulder contusion, a 6-year-old girl with a head abrasion, and a 28-year-old woman with a head wound. Police recorded driver inattention.
On the Long Island Expressway in Queens, the driver of a CT-registered Mitsubishi sedan merged into westbound traffic and struck the center back ends of two other westbound sedans. Three people were injured: a 45-year-old man suffered a shoulder contusion, a 6-year-old girl had a head abrasion, and a 28-year-old woman bled from the head. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police data show the Mitsubishi’s pre-crash action was merging and the other vehicles were going straight. All injured parties were occupants or passengers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
7
BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-07
5
Improper Lane Use Injures Cyclist on Queens Blvd▸Jul 5 - A sedan struck a cyclist on Queens Blvd. The cyclist suffered a bruised leg. Police cite improper lane use by both drivers. The crash left the street scarred and the cyclist hurt.
A sedan and a bicycle collided on Queens Blvd at 69th Street in Queens. The 22-year-old cyclist suffered a contusion to his lower leg. According to the police report, both the sedan driver and the cyclist were traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor for both parties. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No other injuries were specified for the sedan occupants.
4
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
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Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
27
SUV Ignores Signal, Strikes Young Pedestrian▸Jun 27 - SUV plows through intersection. Eight-year-old girl hit. Her leg bruised. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Streets in Queens stay dangerous for the smallest among us.
An eight-year-old girl was struck and injured by a Ford SUV at the intersection of 39 Ave and 50 St in Queens. According to the police report, the driver disregarded traffic control. The child suffered a contusion to her lower leg but remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. No other injuries were specified for vehicle occupants. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians, especially children, when drivers ignore signals.
26
Distracted Driver Injures Man in Queens Crash▸Jun 26 - A sedan struck parked SUVs on 48th Street. One man, 55, suffered whiplash. Police cite driver distraction. Metal and glass scattered. Sirens cut the night.
A sedan traveling south on 48th Street in Queens crashed into parked SUVs. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. One man, age 55, was injured and reported whiplash affecting his entire body. Other occupants sustained unspecified injuries. The crash involved a sedan and multiple SUVs, with damage to the center front and back ends. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The report highlights driver distraction as the key error leading to the collision.
23
Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed▸Jun 23 - A pickup fleeing police struck Amanda Servedio on her bike. The crash hurled her thirty feet. She died at the scene. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, ran. Police chased him through residential streets. Eight months later, they made an arrest.
According to NY Daily News (2025-06-23), Amanda Servedio, 37, was killed when a Dodge Ram pickup, fleeing NYPD officers, struck her at 37th St. and 34th Ave. in Queens. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, was wanted for burglary and had tape over his license plate. Police chased him nearly a mile through residential streets. A witness said, "She went airborne. She flew like 30 feet. It was a lot of force." The article highlights concerns about NYPD's pursuit tactics, quoting the victim's father: "It was probably not the place to be doing a high-speed chase, in the residential neighborhood." Fiseku faces murder and manslaughter charges. The case raises questions about the risks of police chases in dense city neighborhoods.
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Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-23
21
SUV Driver Hits Pedestrian on Greenpoint Ave▸Jun 21 - SUV struck a pedestrian at Greenpoint Ave and 45 St. The man was left unconscious with crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention. System failed to protect the most vulnerable.
A man walking at the intersection of Greenpoint Ave and 45 St in Queens was hit by an SUV. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was found unconscious. The driver was making a right turn when the crash occurred. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The report does not cite any actions by the pedestrian as a cause. The system allowed distraction to endanger a person on foot.
Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
- E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens, New York Post, Published 2025-07-09
8
Sedan Hit on Left Side on Queens Blvd▸Jul 8 - A sedan traveling south on Queens Boulevard was struck on its left side. Two occupants were injured. The 26-year-old driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries. The 24-year-old front passenger suffered knee and lower-leg injuries. Police listed the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.'
According to the police report, the contributing factor was listed as 'Unspecified.' A sedan traveling south on Queens Boulevard was struck on its left side. The vehicle carried a 26-year-old male driver and a 24-year-old female front passenger. The driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries; the passenger suffered injuries to the knee and lower leg. Police recorded the sedan's point of impact as the left side doors and the other vehicle's point of impact as the center front end. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are cited in the data. Both occupants were recorded wearing lap belts and harnesses, according to the report.
8
Queens Expressway Merge Crash Injures Three▸Jul 8 - A merging sedan collided with two westbound cars on the Long Island Expressway. Three occupants were hurt: a 45-year-old man with a shoulder contusion, a 6-year-old girl with a head abrasion, and a 28-year-old woman with a head wound. Police recorded driver inattention.
On the Long Island Expressway in Queens, the driver of a CT-registered Mitsubishi sedan merged into westbound traffic and struck the center back ends of two other westbound sedans. Three people were injured: a 45-year-old man suffered a shoulder contusion, a 6-year-old girl had a head abrasion, and a 28-year-old woman bled from the head. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police data show the Mitsubishi’s pre-crash action was merging and the other vehicles were going straight. All injured parties were occupants or passengers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
7
BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
-
BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-07
5
Improper Lane Use Injures Cyclist on Queens Blvd▸Jul 5 - A sedan struck a cyclist on Queens Blvd. The cyclist suffered a bruised leg. Police cite improper lane use by both drivers. The crash left the street scarred and the cyclist hurt.
A sedan and a bicycle collided on Queens Blvd at 69th Street in Queens. The 22-year-old cyclist suffered a contusion to his lower leg. According to the police report, both the sedan driver and the cyclist were traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor for both parties. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No other injuries were specified for the sedan occupants.
4
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
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Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
27
SUV Ignores Signal, Strikes Young Pedestrian▸Jun 27 - SUV plows through intersection. Eight-year-old girl hit. Her leg bruised. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Streets in Queens stay dangerous for the smallest among us.
An eight-year-old girl was struck and injured by a Ford SUV at the intersection of 39 Ave and 50 St in Queens. According to the police report, the driver disregarded traffic control. The child suffered a contusion to her lower leg but remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. No other injuries were specified for vehicle occupants. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians, especially children, when drivers ignore signals.
26
Distracted Driver Injures Man in Queens Crash▸Jun 26 - A sedan struck parked SUVs on 48th Street. One man, 55, suffered whiplash. Police cite driver distraction. Metal and glass scattered. Sirens cut the night.
A sedan traveling south on 48th Street in Queens crashed into parked SUVs. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. One man, age 55, was injured and reported whiplash affecting his entire body. Other occupants sustained unspecified injuries. The crash involved a sedan and multiple SUVs, with damage to the center front and back ends. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The report highlights driver distraction as the key error leading to the collision.
23
Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed▸Jun 23 - A pickup fleeing police struck Amanda Servedio on her bike. The crash hurled her thirty feet. She died at the scene. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, ran. Police chased him through residential streets. Eight months later, they made an arrest.
According to NY Daily News (2025-06-23), Amanda Servedio, 37, was killed when a Dodge Ram pickup, fleeing NYPD officers, struck her at 37th St. and 34th Ave. in Queens. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, was wanted for burglary and had tape over his license plate. Police chased him nearly a mile through residential streets. A witness said, "She went airborne. She flew like 30 feet. It was a lot of force." The article highlights concerns about NYPD's pursuit tactics, quoting the victim's father: "It was probably not the place to be doing a high-speed chase, in the residential neighborhood." Fiseku faces murder and manslaughter charges. The case raises questions about the risks of police chases in dense city neighborhoods.
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Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-23
21
SUV Driver Hits Pedestrian on Greenpoint Ave▸Jun 21 - SUV struck a pedestrian at Greenpoint Ave and 45 St. The man was left unconscious with crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention. System failed to protect the most vulnerable.
A man walking at the intersection of Greenpoint Ave and 45 St in Queens was hit by an SUV. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was found unconscious. The driver was making a right turn when the crash occurred. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The report does not cite any actions by the pedestrian as a cause. The system allowed distraction to endanger a person on foot.
Jul 8 - A sedan traveling south on Queens Boulevard was struck on its left side. Two occupants were injured. The 26-year-old driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries. The 24-year-old front passenger suffered knee and lower-leg injuries. Police listed the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.'
According to the police report, the contributing factor was listed as 'Unspecified.' A sedan traveling south on Queens Boulevard was struck on its left side. The vehicle carried a 26-year-old male driver and a 24-year-old female front passenger. The driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries; the passenger suffered injuries to the knee and lower leg. Police recorded the sedan's point of impact as the left side doors and the other vehicle's point of impact as the center front end. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are cited in the data. Both occupants were recorded wearing lap belts and harnesses, according to the report.
8
Queens Expressway Merge Crash Injures Three▸Jul 8 - A merging sedan collided with two westbound cars on the Long Island Expressway. Three occupants were hurt: a 45-year-old man with a shoulder contusion, a 6-year-old girl with a head abrasion, and a 28-year-old woman with a head wound. Police recorded driver inattention.
On the Long Island Expressway in Queens, the driver of a CT-registered Mitsubishi sedan merged into westbound traffic and struck the center back ends of two other westbound sedans. Three people were injured: a 45-year-old man suffered a shoulder contusion, a 6-year-old girl had a head abrasion, and a 28-year-old woman bled from the head. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police data show the Mitsubishi’s pre-crash action was merging and the other vehicles were going straight. All injured parties were occupants or passengers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
7
BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
-
BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-07
5
Improper Lane Use Injures Cyclist on Queens Blvd▸Jul 5 - A sedan struck a cyclist on Queens Blvd. The cyclist suffered a bruised leg. Police cite improper lane use by both drivers. The crash left the street scarred and the cyclist hurt.
A sedan and a bicycle collided on Queens Blvd at 69th Street in Queens. The 22-year-old cyclist suffered a contusion to his lower leg. According to the police report, both the sedan driver and the cyclist were traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor for both parties. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No other injuries were specified for the sedan occupants.
4
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
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Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
27
SUV Ignores Signal, Strikes Young Pedestrian▸Jun 27 - SUV plows through intersection. Eight-year-old girl hit. Her leg bruised. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Streets in Queens stay dangerous for the smallest among us.
An eight-year-old girl was struck and injured by a Ford SUV at the intersection of 39 Ave and 50 St in Queens. According to the police report, the driver disregarded traffic control. The child suffered a contusion to her lower leg but remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. No other injuries were specified for vehicle occupants. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians, especially children, when drivers ignore signals.
26
Distracted Driver Injures Man in Queens Crash▸Jun 26 - A sedan struck parked SUVs on 48th Street. One man, 55, suffered whiplash. Police cite driver distraction. Metal and glass scattered. Sirens cut the night.
A sedan traveling south on 48th Street in Queens crashed into parked SUVs. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. One man, age 55, was injured and reported whiplash affecting his entire body. Other occupants sustained unspecified injuries. The crash involved a sedan and multiple SUVs, with damage to the center front and back ends. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The report highlights driver distraction as the key error leading to the collision.
23
Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed▸Jun 23 - A pickup fleeing police struck Amanda Servedio on her bike. The crash hurled her thirty feet. She died at the scene. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, ran. Police chased him through residential streets. Eight months later, they made an arrest.
According to NY Daily News (2025-06-23), Amanda Servedio, 37, was killed when a Dodge Ram pickup, fleeing NYPD officers, struck her at 37th St. and 34th Ave. in Queens. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, was wanted for burglary and had tape over his license plate. Police chased him nearly a mile through residential streets. A witness said, "She went airborne. She flew like 30 feet. It was a lot of force." The article highlights concerns about NYPD's pursuit tactics, quoting the victim's father: "It was probably not the place to be doing a high-speed chase, in the residential neighborhood." Fiseku faces murder and manslaughter charges. The case raises questions about the risks of police chases in dense city neighborhoods.
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Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-23
21
SUV Driver Hits Pedestrian on Greenpoint Ave▸Jun 21 - SUV struck a pedestrian at Greenpoint Ave and 45 St. The man was left unconscious with crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention. System failed to protect the most vulnerable.
A man walking at the intersection of Greenpoint Ave and 45 St in Queens was hit by an SUV. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was found unconscious. The driver was making a right turn when the crash occurred. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The report does not cite any actions by the pedestrian as a cause. The system allowed distraction to endanger a person on foot.
Jul 8 - A merging sedan collided with two westbound cars on the Long Island Expressway. Three occupants were hurt: a 45-year-old man with a shoulder contusion, a 6-year-old girl with a head abrasion, and a 28-year-old woman with a head wound. Police recorded driver inattention.
On the Long Island Expressway in Queens, the driver of a CT-registered Mitsubishi sedan merged into westbound traffic and struck the center back ends of two other westbound sedans. Three people were injured: a 45-year-old man suffered a shoulder contusion, a 6-year-old girl had a head abrasion, and a 28-year-old woman bled from the head. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police data show the Mitsubishi’s pre-crash action was merging and the other vehicles were going straight. All injured parties were occupants or passengers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
7
BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
-
BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-07
5
Improper Lane Use Injures Cyclist on Queens Blvd▸Jul 5 - A sedan struck a cyclist on Queens Blvd. The cyclist suffered a bruised leg. Police cite improper lane use by both drivers. The crash left the street scarred and the cyclist hurt.
A sedan and a bicycle collided on Queens Blvd at 69th Street in Queens. The 22-year-old cyclist suffered a contusion to his lower leg. According to the police report, both the sedan driver and the cyclist were traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor for both parties. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No other injuries were specified for the sedan occupants.
4
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
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Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
27
SUV Ignores Signal, Strikes Young Pedestrian▸Jun 27 - SUV plows through intersection. Eight-year-old girl hit. Her leg bruised. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Streets in Queens stay dangerous for the smallest among us.
An eight-year-old girl was struck and injured by a Ford SUV at the intersection of 39 Ave and 50 St in Queens. According to the police report, the driver disregarded traffic control. The child suffered a contusion to her lower leg but remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. No other injuries were specified for vehicle occupants. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians, especially children, when drivers ignore signals.
26
Distracted Driver Injures Man in Queens Crash▸Jun 26 - A sedan struck parked SUVs on 48th Street. One man, 55, suffered whiplash. Police cite driver distraction. Metal and glass scattered. Sirens cut the night.
A sedan traveling south on 48th Street in Queens crashed into parked SUVs. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. One man, age 55, was injured and reported whiplash affecting his entire body. Other occupants sustained unspecified injuries. The crash involved a sedan and multiple SUVs, with damage to the center front and back ends. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The report highlights driver distraction as the key error leading to the collision.
23
Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed▸Jun 23 - A pickup fleeing police struck Amanda Servedio on her bike. The crash hurled her thirty feet. She died at the scene. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, ran. Police chased him through residential streets. Eight months later, they made an arrest.
According to NY Daily News (2025-06-23), Amanda Servedio, 37, was killed when a Dodge Ram pickup, fleeing NYPD officers, struck her at 37th St. and 34th Ave. in Queens. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, was wanted for burglary and had tape over his license plate. Police chased him nearly a mile through residential streets. A witness said, "She went airborne. She flew like 30 feet. It was a lot of force." The article highlights concerns about NYPD's pursuit tactics, quoting the victim's father: "It was probably not the place to be doing a high-speed chase, in the residential neighborhood." Fiseku faces murder and manslaughter charges. The case raises questions about the risks of police chases in dense city neighborhoods.
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Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-23
21
SUV Driver Hits Pedestrian on Greenpoint Ave▸Jun 21 - SUV struck a pedestrian at Greenpoint Ave and 45 St. The man was left unconscious with crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention. System failed to protect the most vulnerable.
A man walking at the intersection of Greenpoint Ave and 45 St in Queens was hit by an SUV. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was found unconscious. The driver was making a right turn when the crash occurred. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The report does not cite any actions by the pedestrian as a cause. The system allowed distraction to endanger a person on foot.
Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
- BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-07
5
Improper Lane Use Injures Cyclist on Queens Blvd▸Jul 5 - A sedan struck a cyclist on Queens Blvd. The cyclist suffered a bruised leg. Police cite improper lane use by both drivers. The crash left the street scarred and the cyclist hurt.
A sedan and a bicycle collided on Queens Blvd at 69th Street in Queens. The 22-year-old cyclist suffered a contusion to his lower leg. According to the police report, both the sedan driver and the cyclist were traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor for both parties. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No other injuries were specified for the sedan occupants.
4
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
-
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
27
SUV Ignores Signal, Strikes Young Pedestrian▸Jun 27 - SUV plows through intersection. Eight-year-old girl hit. Her leg bruised. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Streets in Queens stay dangerous for the smallest among us.
An eight-year-old girl was struck and injured by a Ford SUV at the intersection of 39 Ave and 50 St in Queens. According to the police report, the driver disregarded traffic control. The child suffered a contusion to her lower leg but remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. No other injuries were specified for vehicle occupants. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians, especially children, when drivers ignore signals.
26
Distracted Driver Injures Man in Queens Crash▸Jun 26 - A sedan struck parked SUVs on 48th Street. One man, 55, suffered whiplash. Police cite driver distraction. Metal and glass scattered. Sirens cut the night.
A sedan traveling south on 48th Street in Queens crashed into parked SUVs. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. One man, age 55, was injured and reported whiplash affecting his entire body. Other occupants sustained unspecified injuries. The crash involved a sedan and multiple SUVs, with damage to the center front and back ends. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The report highlights driver distraction as the key error leading to the collision.
23
Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed▸Jun 23 - A pickup fleeing police struck Amanda Servedio on her bike. The crash hurled her thirty feet. She died at the scene. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, ran. Police chased him through residential streets. Eight months later, they made an arrest.
According to NY Daily News (2025-06-23), Amanda Servedio, 37, was killed when a Dodge Ram pickup, fleeing NYPD officers, struck her at 37th St. and 34th Ave. in Queens. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, was wanted for burglary and had tape over his license plate. Police chased him nearly a mile through residential streets. A witness said, "She went airborne. She flew like 30 feet. It was a lot of force." The article highlights concerns about NYPD's pursuit tactics, quoting the victim's father: "It was probably not the place to be doing a high-speed chase, in the residential neighborhood." Fiseku faces murder and manslaughter charges. The case raises questions about the risks of police chases in dense city neighborhoods.
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Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-23
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SUV Driver Hits Pedestrian on Greenpoint Ave▸Jun 21 - SUV struck a pedestrian at Greenpoint Ave and 45 St. The man was left unconscious with crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention. System failed to protect the most vulnerable.
A man walking at the intersection of Greenpoint Ave and 45 St in Queens was hit by an SUV. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was found unconscious. The driver was making a right turn when the crash occurred. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The report does not cite any actions by the pedestrian as a cause. The system allowed distraction to endanger a person on foot.
Jul 5 - A sedan struck a cyclist on Queens Blvd. The cyclist suffered a bruised leg. Police cite improper lane use by both drivers. The crash left the street scarred and the cyclist hurt.
A sedan and a bicycle collided on Queens Blvd at 69th Street in Queens. The 22-year-old cyclist suffered a contusion to his lower leg. According to the police report, both the sedan driver and the cyclist were traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor for both parties. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No other injuries were specified for the sedan occupants.
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Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
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Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
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SUV Ignores Signal, Strikes Young Pedestrian▸Jun 27 - SUV plows through intersection. Eight-year-old girl hit. Her leg bruised. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Streets in Queens stay dangerous for the smallest among us.
An eight-year-old girl was struck and injured by a Ford SUV at the intersection of 39 Ave and 50 St in Queens. According to the police report, the driver disregarded traffic control. The child suffered a contusion to her lower leg but remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. No other injuries were specified for vehicle occupants. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians, especially children, when drivers ignore signals.
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Distracted Driver Injures Man in Queens Crash▸Jun 26 - A sedan struck parked SUVs on 48th Street. One man, 55, suffered whiplash. Police cite driver distraction. Metal and glass scattered. Sirens cut the night.
A sedan traveling south on 48th Street in Queens crashed into parked SUVs. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. One man, age 55, was injured and reported whiplash affecting his entire body. Other occupants sustained unspecified injuries. The crash involved a sedan and multiple SUVs, with damage to the center front and back ends. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The report highlights driver distraction as the key error leading to the collision.
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Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed▸Jun 23 - A pickup fleeing police struck Amanda Servedio on her bike. The crash hurled her thirty feet. She died at the scene. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, ran. Police chased him through residential streets. Eight months later, they made an arrest.
According to NY Daily News (2025-06-23), Amanda Servedio, 37, was killed when a Dodge Ram pickup, fleeing NYPD officers, struck her at 37th St. and 34th Ave. in Queens. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, was wanted for burglary and had tape over his license plate. Police chased him nearly a mile through residential streets. A witness said, "She went airborne. She flew like 30 feet. It was a lot of force." The article highlights concerns about NYPD's pursuit tactics, quoting the victim's father: "It was probably not the place to be doing a high-speed chase, in the residential neighborhood." Fiseku faces murder and manslaughter charges. The case raises questions about the risks of police chases in dense city neighborhoods.
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Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-23
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SUV Driver Hits Pedestrian on Greenpoint Ave▸Jun 21 - SUV struck a pedestrian at Greenpoint Ave and 45 St. The man was left unconscious with crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention. System failed to protect the most vulnerable.
A man walking at the intersection of Greenpoint Ave and 45 St in Queens was hit by an SUV. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was found unconscious. The driver was making a right turn when the crash occurred. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The report does not cite any actions by the pedestrian as a cause. The system allowed distraction to endanger a person on foot.
- Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car, The New York Times, Published 2025-07-04
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SUV Ignores Signal, Strikes Young Pedestrian▸Jun 27 - SUV plows through intersection. Eight-year-old girl hit. Her leg bruised. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Streets in Queens stay dangerous for the smallest among us.
An eight-year-old girl was struck and injured by a Ford SUV at the intersection of 39 Ave and 50 St in Queens. According to the police report, the driver disregarded traffic control. The child suffered a contusion to her lower leg but remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. No other injuries were specified for vehicle occupants. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians, especially children, when drivers ignore signals.
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Distracted Driver Injures Man in Queens Crash▸Jun 26 - A sedan struck parked SUVs on 48th Street. One man, 55, suffered whiplash. Police cite driver distraction. Metal and glass scattered. Sirens cut the night.
A sedan traveling south on 48th Street in Queens crashed into parked SUVs. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. One man, age 55, was injured and reported whiplash affecting his entire body. Other occupants sustained unspecified injuries. The crash involved a sedan and multiple SUVs, with damage to the center front and back ends. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The report highlights driver distraction as the key error leading to the collision.
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Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed▸Jun 23 - A pickup fleeing police struck Amanda Servedio on her bike. The crash hurled her thirty feet. She died at the scene. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, ran. Police chased him through residential streets. Eight months later, they made an arrest.
According to NY Daily News (2025-06-23), Amanda Servedio, 37, was killed when a Dodge Ram pickup, fleeing NYPD officers, struck her at 37th St. and 34th Ave. in Queens. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, was wanted for burglary and had tape over his license plate. Police chased him nearly a mile through residential streets. A witness said, "She went airborne. She flew like 30 feet. It was a lot of force." The article highlights concerns about NYPD's pursuit tactics, quoting the victim's father: "It was probably not the place to be doing a high-speed chase, in the residential neighborhood." Fiseku faces murder and manslaughter charges. The case raises questions about the risks of police chases in dense city neighborhoods.
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Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-23
21
SUV Driver Hits Pedestrian on Greenpoint Ave▸Jun 21 - SUV struck a pedestrian at Greenpoint Ave and 45 St. The man was left unconscious with crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention. System failed to protect the most vulnerable.
A man walking at the intersection of Greenpoint Ave and 45 St in Queens was hit by an SUV. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was found unconscious. The driver was making a right turn when the crash occurred. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The report does not cite any actions by the pedestrian as a cause. The system allowed distraction to endanger a person on foot.
Jun 27 - SUV plows through intersection. Eight-year-old girl hit. Her leg bruised. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Streets in Queens stay dangerous for the smallest among us.
An eight-year-old girl was struck and injured by a Ford SUV at the intersection of 39 Ave and 50 St in Queens. According to the police report, the driver disregarded traffic control. The child suffered a contusion to her lower leg but remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. No other injuries were specified for vehicle occupants. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians, especially children, when drivers ignore signals.
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Distracted Driver Injures Man in Queens Crash▸Jun 26 - A sedan struck parked SUVs on 48th Street. One man, 55, suffered whiplash. Police cite driver distraction. Metal and glass scattered. Sirens cut the night.
A sedan traveling south on 48th Street in Queens crashed into parked SUVs. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. One man, age 55, was injured and reported whiplash affecting his entire body. Other occupants sustained unspecified injuries. The crash involved a sedan and multiple SUVs, with damage to the center front and back ends. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The report highlights driver distraction as the key error leading to the collision.
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Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed▸Jun 23 - A pickup fleeing police struck Amanda Servedio on her bike. The crash hurled her thirty feet. She died at the scene. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, ran. Police chased him through residential streets. Eight months later, they made an arrest.
According to NY Daily News (2025-06-23), Amanda Servedio, 37, was killed when a Dodge Ram pickup, fleeing NYPD officers, struck her at 37th St. and 34th Ave. in Queens. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, was wanted for burglary and had tape over his license plate. Police chased him nearly a mile through residential streets. A witness said, "She went airborne. She flew like 30 feet. It was a lot of force." The article highlights concerns about NYPD's pursuit tactics, quoting the victim's father: "It was probably not the place to be doing a high-speed chase, in the residential neighborhood." Fiseku faces murder and manslaughter charges. The case raises questions about the risks of police chases in dense city neighborhoods.
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Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-23
21
SUV Driver Hits Pedestrian on Greenpoint Ave▸Jun 21 - SUV struck a pedestrian at Greenpoint Ave and 45 St. The man was left unconscious with crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention. System failed to protect the most vulnerable.
A man walking at the intersection of Greenpoint Ave and 45 St in Queens was hit by an SUV. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was found unconscious. The driver was making a right turn when the crash occurred. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The report does not cite any actions by the pedestrian as a cause. The system allowed distraction to endanger a person on foot.
Jun 26 - A sedan struck parked SUVs on 48th Street. One man, 55, suffered whiplash. Police cite driver distraction. Metal and glass scattered. Sirens cut the night.
A sedan traveling south on 48th Street in Queens crashed into parked SUVs. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. One man, age 55, was injured and reported whiplash affecting his entire body. Other occupants sustained unspecified injuries. The crash involved a sedan and multiple SUVs, with damage to the center front and back ends. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The report highlights driver distraction as the key error leading to the collision.
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Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed▸Jun 23 - A pickup fleeing police struck Amanda Servedio on her bike. The crash hurled her thirty feet. She died at the scene. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, ran. Police chased him through residential streets. Eight months later, they made an arrest.
According to NY Daily News (2025-06-23), Amanda Servedio, 37, was killed when a Dodge Ram pickup, fleeing NYPD officers, struck her at 37th St. and 34th Ave. in Queens. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, was wanted for burglary and had tape over his license plate. Police chased him nearly a mile through residential streets. A witness said, "She went airborne. She flew like 30 feet. It was a lot of force." The article highlights concerns about NYPD's pursuit tactics, quoting the victim's father: "It was probably not the place to be doing a high-speed chase, in the residential neighborhood." Fiseku faces murder and manslaughter charges. The case raises questions about the risks of police chases in dense city neighborhoods.
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Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-23
21
SUV Driver Hits Pedestrian on Greenpoint Ave▸Jun 21 - SUV struck a pedestrian at Greenpoint Ave and 45 St. The man was left unconscious with crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention. System failed to protect the most vulnerable.
A man walking at the intersection of Greenpoint Ave and 45 St in Queens was hit by an SUV. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was found unconscious. The driver was making a right turn when the crash occurred. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The report does not cite any actions by the pedestrian as a cause. The system allowed distraction to endanger a person on foot.
Jun 23 - A pickup fleeing police struck Amanda Servedio on her bike. The crash hurled her thirty feet. She died at the scene. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, ran. Police chased him through residential streets. Eight months later, they made an arrest.
According to NY Daily News (2025-06-23), Amanda Servedio, 37, was killed when a Dodge Ram pickup, fleeing NYPD officers, struck her at 37th St. and 34th Ave. in Queens. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, was wanted for burglary and had tape over his license plate. Police chased him nearly a mile through residential streets. A witness said, "She went airborne. She flew like 30 feet. It was a lot of force." The article highlights concerns about NYPD's pursuit tactics, quoting the victim's father: "It was probably not the place to be doing a high-speed chase, in the residential neighborhood." Fiseku faces murder and manslaughter charges. The case raises questions about the risks of police chases in dense city neighborhoods.
- Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-23
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SUV Driver Hits Pedestrian on Greenpoint Ave▸Jun 21 - SUV struck a pedestrian at Greenpoint Ave and 45 St. The man was left unconscious with crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention. System failed to protect the most vulnerable.
A man walking at the intersection of Greenpoint Ave and 45 St in Queens was hit by an SUV. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was found unconscious. The driver was making a right turn when the crash occurred. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The report does not cite any actions by the pedestrian as a cause. The system allowed distraction to endanger a person on foot.
Jun 21 - SUV struck a pedestrian at Greenpoint Ave and 45 St. The man was left unconscious with crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention. System failed to protect the most vulnerable.
A man walking at the intersection of Greenpoint Ave and 45 St in Queens was hit by an SUV. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was found unconscious. The driver was making a right turn when the crash occurred. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The report does not cite any actions by the pedestrian as a cause. The system allowed distraction to endanger a person on foot.