May 5 - A sedan making a U-turn hit a 69-year-old man crossing in a marked Queens crosswalk. The impact fractured his leg. Police cite failure to yield and improper turning. The driver was licensed in New Jersey.

A 69-year-old man was struck and injured by a sedan while crossing 164th Street in a marked crosswalk in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan was making a U-turn when it hit the pedestrian, causing a leg fracture and dislocation. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The driver, a 60-year-old man licensed in New Jersey, was not injured. No other injuries were reported. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians at intersections when drivers fail to yield and turn improperly.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810613 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

May 2 - A speeding driver ran a red light in Queens. He slammed into Justin Diaz’s car. Diaz died on his way to work. The driver, high and drunk, now walks free on bail. The street remembers the impact.

ABC7 reported on May 2, 2025, that Michael Peña, a former FDNY probationary firefighter, was released on $75,000 bail after a deadly Queens crash. Police allege Peña was 'drunk and high on cocaine and marijuana' and speeding at 83 mph when he 'ran a red light and T-boned a car driven by 24-year-old Justin Diaz.' The crash happened at Northern Boulevard and East 107th Street as Diaz drove to work. Prosecutors cited Peña’s firing from the FDNY and prior legal issues to argue for remand, but the appellate court released him with minimal bail conditions. Peña faces manslaughter and other charges, with a possible 15-year sentence if convicted. The case highlights the lethal risk of impaired, reckless driving and the limits of pretrial detention policy.

• Former Firefighter Freed After Fatal Crash, ABC7, Published 2025-05-02

May 1 - A cyclist hit a 68-year-old woman on Union Street. She suffered arm abrasions. Police cite driver inattention. The crash happened off 26th Avenue in Queens.

A cyclist struck a 68-year-old pedestrian on Union Street near 26th Avenue in Queens. The woman, not in the roadway, suffered abrasions to her arm. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The cyclist's inattention led to the crash. No vehicle damage was reported. The victim remained conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811152 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

May 1 - A man crossed Linden Boulevard. A black car hit him and fled. Another car ran over him. He died in the hospital. The first driver vanished. The second stayed. Police search. The street stayed open. Blood on the asphalt.

Patch reported on May 1, 2025, that Christopher Gayton, 62, was killed at Linden Boulevard and 166 Street in Queens. He was struck by an eastbound black vehicle whose driver fled, then run over by a 2024 Ford Edge. The Ford's driver remained at the scene. Police said, 'Police are still searching for the first driver who fled the scene.' No charges have been filed. The NYPD Highway District's Collision Investigation Squad is investigating. The crash highlights the dangers of multi-lane arterial roads and the ongoing risks for pedestrians in Queens. No arrests have been made.

• Pedestrian Killed In Queens Double Collision, Patch, Published 2025-05-01

Apr 30 - A woman crossing with the signal on Kissena Blvd suffered crush injuries to her leg. Impact left her conscious but hurt. The driver’s actions remain unlisted. System failed to protect her.

A 38-year-old woman was hit while crossing Kissena Blvd at 45 Ave in Queens. She was in the crosswalk, moving with the signal, when a vehicle struck her. According to the police report, she suffered crush injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious. The report does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors. No vehicle details or driver actions are listed. The incident highlights a system where a pedestrian, following the rules, was left injured in the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809356 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Apr 29 - A sedan hit a 25-year-old man crossing with the signal. The car’s front slammed his leg. He was hurt. The driver and a passenger were not injured. The crash happened on 20 Avenue near I 678.

A 25-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a sedan while crossing 20 Avenue at the intersection near I 678 in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, hit him with its center front end. The pedestrian suffered a leg injury. The driver and a passenger, both 68-year-old men, were not injured. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809137 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Apr 28 - SUV turned right on Parsons. Struck a man in the crosswalk. His head hit. His body crushed. Driver failed to yield. Streets did not protect him.

A westbound SUV turned right from Parsons Blvd onto Beech Ave and struck a 48-year-old man crossing in the marked crosswalk. According to the police report, the pedestrian was conscious but suffered head and crush injuries. The driver, age 64, failed to yield the right-of-way and turned improperly. The report states: “He failed to yield.” The pedestrian was following the crosswalk. The crash highlights driver errors—failure to yield and improper turning—documented in the official record.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808895 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Apr 28 - A sedan hit a 10-year-old boy crossing Francis Lewis Blvd. The child suffered abrasions. Police cite failure to yield. The driver turned right and struck the pedestrian in a marked crosswalk.

A 10-year-old boy was injured when a sedan struck him as he crossed Francis Lewis Blvd at 166 St in Queens. According to the police report, the child was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the driver, making a right turn, failed to yield. The boy suffered abrasions to his entire body but remained conscious. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other injuries were reported. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Nissan sedan. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808894 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Apr 28 - A 66-year-old woman crossing 35th Avenue in Queens suffered a fractured arm. The crash left her conscious but injured. No driver errors listed. Streets remain harsh for walkers.

A 66-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 35th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, she suffered a fractured and dislocated arm but remained conscious after the crash. The incident did not occur at an intersection or with a signal or crosswalk. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the police report. The vehicle involved traveled east. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808892 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Apr 26 - E-bike slams front-first on Northern Boulevard. Young man’s face bleeds under his helmet. He stays conscious. The street falls silent but for him.

A 26-year-old man riding an e-bike east on Northern Boulevard near 137th Street crashed, suffering severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, the rider was conscious and wore a helmet. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The impact struck the center front of the e-bike, causing deep cuts to the rider’s face. No other vehicles or people were involved, and the street was quiet except for the injured rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808619 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Apr 25 - Two sedans crashed at Horace Harding Expressway and 136th Street. One driver suffered chest injuries. Police cite driver inexperience for both vehicles. The street saw chaos. Metal bent. People hurt.

Two sedans collided at Horace Harding Expressway and 136th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both drivers were inexperienced. A 42-year-old woman driving one sedan was injured, suffering chest trauma and shock. Three others, including a 73-year-old man and an infant, were listed as occupants with unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No other errors or factors were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808609 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Apr 25 - A cyclist struck at Utopia Parkway and Willets Point Boulevard. Failure to yield listed. Rider suffered leg abrasions. Bike’s front end hit. Streets remain dangerous.

A 44-year-old woman riding a bike was injured at Utopia Parkway and Willets Point Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, the crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The bike’s center front end took the impact. No helmet or signal use was listed as a factor. The police report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808601 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Apr 25 - A BMW driver chased a motorcyclist through Queens. He struck from behind. The bike exploded. The rider died at the scene. The SUV hit another car before stopping. Police charged the driver with murder. Grief marked the street.

ABC7 reported on April 25, 2025, that Jordan Rosen, 42, turned himself in after a deadly crash on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. Rosen, driving a BMW SUV, allegedly pursued and struck William McField, 55, after a road rage incident. According to officials, Rosen 'sped towards McField until the BMW struck the motorcycle from behind.' The impact caused the motorcycle to explode, killing McField instantly. Surveillance footage captured the sequence, including Rosen running a red light and colliding with another vehicle. Rosen faces charges of second-degree murder, reckless driving, and other offenses. The McField family's attorney called for 'increased enforcement against aggressive driving and tailgating.' The case highlights the lethal consequences of aggressive driving and the need for stronger traffic enforcement.

• SUV Driver Charged After Queens Crash, ABC7, Published 2025-04-25

Apr 22 - A sedan turned into a cyclist on 41st Avenue. The rider, 28, suffered arm injuries. Police cite improper turning. The street saw impact. Metal met flesh. The system failed the vulnerable.

A sedan and a bike collided on 41st Avenue in Queens. The 28-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering a contusion to his arm. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor. The sedan was making a left turn while the cyclist was going straight. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this is listed after the driver error. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The crash highlights the danger when drivers turn improperly and vulnerable road users pay the price.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807508 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Apr 22 - A sedan slammed into a parked car on Cross Island Parkway. One driver, 24, was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police cite driver inattention. Two others were hurt. Metal and glass scattered. The road stayed open.

A sedan traveling east on Cross Island Parkway struck a parked sedan. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction caused the crash. A 24-year-old male driver was ejected and suffered a head injury. Two other occupants were also injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured driver wore a lap belt. The crash left damage to the right front bumper of the moving sedan and the center back end of the parked car. No further details on the injuries were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807527 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Apr 21 - Metal bolts crashed through a windshield in Queens. Glass exploded over the passenger. The No. 7 train rumbled above. Danger rained down. This was not the first time. The system failed to shield those below.

ABC7 reported on April 21, 2025, that debris from the No. 7 subway train fell onto a car at Queens Plaza, shattering the windshield and denting the hood. Rahimi, the driver, said, "We were driving right off here. Something fell off the train, damaging the windshield." Passenger Malnick described, "A bolt hit and then right away just the sound of glass exploding and glass all over me." The incident echoes previous cases: in 2019, falling debris from elevated tracks struck vehicles three times in a month. The MTA responded then by intensifying inspections, but the problem persists. The agency now says it is investigating and will inspect the area. The repeated incidents highlight ongoing risks from aging infrastructure above city streets.

• Falling Subway Debris Strikes Car In Queens, ABC7, Published 2025-04-21

Apr 20 - SUV hit a woman crossing Maple Ave with the signal. She suffered arm abrasions. Police cite improper turn. The street stayed busy. The impact was sudden. Danger lingered.

A pedestrian was struck by an SUV while crossing Maple Ave at College Point Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, the driver made an improper turn and hit a 47-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. She sustained abrasions to her arm but remained conscious. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. No vehicle damage was noted. The crash highlights the risk to pedestrians even when they follow signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812614 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Apr 20 - A fire truck turned onto Juniper Boulevard. The driver struck a man on a bicycle. He died at the scene. Police closed the street. Another life ended in the crosswalk’s shadow. The city investigates. The street stays dangerous.

ABC7 reported on April 20, 2025, that an FDNY truck struck and killed a bicyclist in Middle Village, Queens. The crash happened as the truck turned onto Juniper Boulevard from 80th Street. According to police, 'the truck was turning onto Juniper Boulevard from 80th Street in Middle Village when the collision occurred.' The cyclist, an adult male, was pronounced dead at the scene. The NYPD is investigating. The incident highlights the risks faced by cyclists at intersections and the dangers of large vehicles turning across paths. Policy questions remain about intersection design and vehicle operation in dense neighborhoods.

• FDNY Truck Turns, Cyclist Killed In Queens, ABC7, Published 2025-04-20

Apr 19 - A fire truck turned onto Juniper Blvd North. It struck a cyclist. The crash happened by the park. The man died at the scene. No arrests. The investigation continues. The street stayed quiet. The loss is final.

According to NY Daily News (April 19, 2025), an FDNY fire truck collided with a cyclist near 80th St. and Juniper Blvd North in Middle Village, Queens. The article states, "An FDNY fire truck fatally struck a cyclist Saturday afternoon in Queens, police said." The cyclist, an unidentified man, was pronounced dead at the scene. Police have not made any arrests. It remains unclear if the fire truck was responding to an emergency call. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The crash highlights risks at intersections and the dangers faced by cyclists near large vehicles, especially in busy city corridors.

• Fire Truck Kills Cyclist Near Queens Park, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-19

Apr 18 - Steering failed. Sedan hit parked SUVs on Bowne Street. One passenger hurt, chest injury, shock. Metal bent. System failed. Streets unforgiving.

A sedan traveling south on Bowne Street in Queens struck two parked SUVs after a steering failure. According to the police report, the crash left a 64-year-old front passenger injured, suffering chest trauma and shock. The report lists 'Steering Failure' as the contributing factor. The sedan's right front bumper hit the rear of the parked vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The system broke down. The street bore the scars.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807002 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04