Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 109?
No More Excuses: Blood on Bowne, Silence at the Top
Precinct 109: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 12, 2025
Broken Bodies, Broken Streets
Three dead. Thirty-eight seriously hurt. That’s just the last twelve months in Precinct 109. The numbers do not bleed, but people do. A 68-year-old woman was killed crossing Reeves Avenue. The cause: “unsafe speed”—the car kept going, she did not. NYC crash data
On Bowne Street, a 63-year-old woman riding her bike was struck and killed by an SUV making a left turn. She was ejected. She never got up. NYC crash data
Last week, an MTA bus in Flushing jumped the curb. Eight people were hurt. “I have a baby with me. That would be scary. I’ll be more cautious of my surroundings,” said one rider, standing on the sidewalk where the bus came to rest. ABC7 report
The Police: Power and Responsibility
Precinct 109 has the tools. They can ticket speeders. They can crack down on reckless turns and failure to yield. They can target crash hotspots. But the numbers keep rising. In the last year, crashes are up nearly 28%. Injuries are up 29%. Serious injuries are up 12%. NYC crash data
Leadership: Promises and Silence
The city has new powers. Speed limits can drop to 20 mph. Cameras can catch speeders day and night. But change is slow. The bus driver in Flushing told police he “misjudged the closeness of the curb.” Later, video showed he may have fallen asleep. The MTA pulled him from service. “It must be very devastating for the people that were on the bus,” said a witness. CBS New York coverage
Local leaders can act. They can demand lower speed limits, more enforcement, and safer street design. Or they can wait for the next siren.
Take Action: Make Them Feel the Heat
Call your council member. Call the precinct. Demand action. Every day of delay is another day of risk. The dead do not get second chances. The living must not wait.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ Where does Precinct 109 sit politically?
▸ Which areas are in Precinct 109?
▸ What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Precinct 109?
▸ What can police do to protect vulnerable road users here?
▸ Are these crashes just accidents, or are they preventable?
▸ What can local politicians do to make streets safer?
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702952 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-12
- Bus Jumps Curb, Eight Injured In Flushing, ABC7, Published 2025-07-11
- MTA Bus Slams Curb, Injures Seven, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-11
- MTA Bus Slams Curb, Injures Seven, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-11
- Eight Injured As MTA Bus Hits Pole, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-11
- Chain-Reaction Crash Kills Two On Belt Parkway, amny, Published 2025-07-10
- BMW Crash Hurls Passengers, Sparks Fire, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-09
Other Representatives
District 25
159-16 Union Turnpike, Flushing, NY 11366
Room 941, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 20
136-21 Latimer Place, 1D, Flushing, NY 11354
718-888-8747
250 Broadway, Suite 1808, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7259
District 11
134-01 20th Avenue 2nd Floor, College Point, NY 11356
Room 913, Legislative Office Building 188 State St., Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Precinct 109 Police Precinct 109 sits in Queens, District 20, AD 25, SD 11.
It contains Queens CB7, College Point, Whitestone-Beechhurst, Bay Terrace-Clearview, Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing, East Flushing, Queensboro Hill, Flushing-Willets Point, Fort Totten, Kissena Park.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 109
Sedan Strikes Female Bicyclist on Prince Street▸A sedan collided with a southbound bicyclist on Prince Street in Queens, injuring the 46-year-old woman. The impact struck the bike’s front center and the sedan’s left side doors. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and arm injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 46-year-old female bicyclist traveling south on Prince Street was struck by a sedan also heading south. The collision occurred at the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s left side doors. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. She was conscious and not ejected from her bike. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The sedan was a 2018 Mercedes, and both drivers were licensed in New York. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable road users.
E-Bike Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 56-year-old man suffered abrasions and full-body injuries after an e-bike collision at a Queens intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck. The crash highlights dangers posed by e-bikes in shared spaces.
According to the police report, a 56-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Sanford Avenue and Main Street in Queens at 12:40. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when an e-bike struck him, causing abrasions and injuries to his entire body. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian's side. No driver errors or contributing factors were explicitly cited in the data, but the collision occurred in a context where e-bike operation led to a pedestrian injury. This incident underscores the risks posed by e-bikes to pedestrians, especially at intersections.
SUV Chain Crash on Long Island Expressway▸SUVs slowed. Sedan followed too close. Metal slammed. A 21-year-old passenger took the blow. Head bruised. Sirens cut through Queens. Impact left pain and questions.
According to the police report, a crash unfolded on the Long Island Expressway at 12:10 PM. Two SUVs slowed in traffic. A sedan behind failed to keep distance and rear-ended the second SUV. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the cause. The collision injured a 21-year-old man riding in the right rear seat of the Jeep SUV. He suffered a head contusion. He was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. The police report points to driver error, not passenger fault. Vehicle damage confirms a chain-reaction rear-end crash.
Sedan Rear-Ends Another on Clearview Expressway▸Two sedans collided on Clearview Expressway at dusk. The rear vehicle, driven by a distracted 66-year-old man, struck the front car’s center back end. The driver suffered a back injury but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:46 on Clearview Expressway involving two sedans traveling north. The 66-year-old male driver of the rear vehicle was injured, sustaining back trauma and remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors for the rear driver. The front vehicle, a GMC sedan driven by a licensed female driver, was struck at its center back end while making a right turn. Both vehicles sustained damage at the point of impact. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The collision highlights driver errors related to distraction and unsafe following distance, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
Queens Sedan Collision Causes Injuries▸Two sedans collided on 15 Drive in Queens. The female driver of one vehicle suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries, along with whiplash and shock. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:48 on 15 Drive near 166 Street in Queens. Two sedans, a 2021 Honda and a 2022 Subaru, collided while both were traveling straight ahead in different directions. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the Honda and the center front end of the Subaru. The female driver of the Honda, age 22, was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma, whiplash, and was in shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating a failure in driver focus led to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Queens SUV Collision Injures Passenger at Night▸Two SUVs collided on 46 Avenue in Queens. One vehicle was backing while the other traveled south. Unsafe speed by a driver caused the crash. A 38-year-old female passenger suffered chest injuries and shock, complaining of pain and nausea.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:24 on 46 Avenue in Queens. Two station wagons/SUVs were involved. One driver was backing with impact at the center back end, while the other was traveling south going straight ahead, hitting with the right front bumper. The contributing factor cited was unsafe speed. A 38-year-old female passenger in one of the vehicles was injured, sustaining chest injuries and experiencing shock. She was not ejected but complained of pain or nausea. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision resulted from driver error—specifically unsafe speed—without any noted contributing factors from the passenger or other road users.
Van With Faulty Brakes Crushes Pedestrian’s Legs▸A van rolled down 147th Street, brakes failed. It pinned a 26-year-old man, crushing his legs. Blood pooled on the quiet pavement. Metal pressed flesh. Parked cars stood by, silent. The man stayed conscious, pain sharp, morning still.
A 26-year-old pedestrian suffered severe crush injuries to his legs when a van rolled from rest on 147th Street near 13th Avenue in Queens, according to the police report. The incident occurred at 8:51 a.m. The report states the van’s brakes were defective, causing it to move unexpectedly and strike the man. The narrative describes the van as having 'failed brakes' and details how it 'crushed a 26-year-old man’s legs.' The victim remained conscious on the pavement, bleeding. Two parked vehicles—a van and an SUV—were involved, but only the van moved. The police report lists 'Brakes Defective' as the primary contributing factor. No driver errors beyond mechanical failure are cited. The report does not attribute any contributing actions to the pedestrian. The focus remains on the van’s mechanical failure and the resulting harm to the pedestrian.
3Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on Whitestone Expressway▸A tractor truck slammed into the back of a sedan on the Whitestone Expressway. Three occupants in the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash exposed driver errors including following too closely and inexperience, causing serious harm.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:27 AM on the Whitestone Expressway involving a tractor truck and a sedan traveling northbound. The truck struck the sedan at its center back end, causing damage to both vehicles. The sedan carried three occupants: a licensed male driver and two female passengers, all conscious but injured with neck trauma and complaints of whiplash. The report identifies driver errors as contributing factors: the truck driver exhibited 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inexperience,' while the sedan driver also showed 'Driver Inexperience.' All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and none were ejected. The collision and resulting injuries highlight the dangers posed by driver errors on high-speed roadways.
Motorcycle Hits Debris on Whitestone Expressway▸A 22-year-old male motorcyclist struck debris on the Whitestone Expressway, sustaining abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The crash caused damage to the motorcycle's right front quarter panel. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old male motorcyclist traveling north on the Whitestone Expressway was injured after colliding with obstruction or debris on the roadway. The report identifies 'Obstruction/Debris' as a contributing factor to the crash. The rider was slowing or stopping before impact and was not ejected from the motorcycle. The collision caused damage to the motorcycle's right front quarter panel. The injured occupant, who was the driver, suffered abrasions to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was conscious at the scene. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, categorized as 'Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist)' in the report. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Willets Point Blvd▸A 34-year-old man was injured crossing Willets Point Boulevard in a marked crosswalk. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way, striking the pedestrian’s lower leg and knee. The impact caused abrasions but no vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, at 6:09 AM on Willets Point Boulevard near 166 Street, a 2018 Honda SUV traveling north struck a 34-year-old male pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as abrasions and categorized as injury severity level 3. The report identifies the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The SUV’s point of impact was the center front end, yet no vehicle damage was recorded. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not cite any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors beyond the driver’s failure to yield. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers not yielding to pedestrians in crosswalks.
Motorcycle Ejected After SUV Rear-Ends on Expressway▸A motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered full-body abrasions after a sport utility vehicle slowed and struck the bike’s front end on the Whitestone Expressway. The SUV’s driver followed too closely, causing a violent impact and serious injury.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Whitestone Expressway at 3:45 p.m. A 30-year-old male motorcycle rider, wearing a helmet, was riding southbound when a 2020 Jeep SUV traveling in the same direction slowed or stopped. The SUV driver, licensed in Connecticut, failed to maintain a safe distance, following too closely, and struck the motorcycle’s center front end with the SUV’s right rear bumper. The impact ejected the motorcyclist, who sustained abrasions over his entire body and was injured but conscious. The motorcycle, driven by a male with a New York permit, suffered undercarriage damage. The report highlights the SUV driver’s error of following too closely as the primary contributing factor. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
3Truck Slams Parked Sedan on Whitestone Expressway▸A tractor truck rear-ended a parked sedan on Whitestone Expressway. Three sedan occupants suffered neck and back injuries. Police cite the truck driver for following too closely. All victims were conscious after impact.
According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling south on Whitestone Expressway struck the rear of a parked sedan at 21:37. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, pointing to the truck driver's failure to maintain distance. Three people in the sedan—a 53-year-old male driver, a 45-year-old male front passenger, and a 46-year-old female rear passenger—sustained neck and back injuries, including whiplash. All were conscious and restrained at the scene. The sedan was damaged at the center back end, while the truck showed no damage. The report attributes the crash to driver error by the truck operator, with no contributing factors assigned to the sedan occupants.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 29-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Queens intersection when the vehicle hit him, causing bruising and contusions.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 p.m. on Sanford Avenue near Parsons Boulevard in Queens. A 2020 SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck a 29-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle impacted him on the left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated as moderate. The driver’s failure to yield while turning directly caused the collision, highlighting a critical lapse in yielding to pedestrians legally crossing the street.
Moped Rider Injured in Queens Sedan Collision▸A moped rider suffered back injuries and partial ejection after a collision with a sedan on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver was starting from parking when impact occurred. Unsafe speed by the moped driver contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 8:30 PM. A moped traveling east collided with a sedan that was starting from parking, also traveling east. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. The moped driver, a 35-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained back injuries with a complaint of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor attributed to the moped driver. The sedan driver was licensed and operating legally. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed in mixed vehicle environments.
Two Sedans Collide in Queens, Driver Injured▸Two sedans collided on Prince Street in Queens. The impact struck the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 28-year-old male driver suffered a fractured elbow and arm injuries, left shaken and in shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:15 on Prince Street near Northern Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans, traveling north and east respectively, collided with impact on their front bumpers. The contributing factor cited was Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The injured party was a 28-year-old male driver, who was not ejected but sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was reported to be in shock. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The collision damage was localized to the left front bumper of the northbound sedan and the right front bumper of the eastbound sedan. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Bell Boulevard▸A southbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on Bell Boulevard. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the collision.
According to the police report, at 8:55 a.m., a 2022 SUV traveling south on Bell Boulevard rear-ended a 2003 sedan also heading south. The point of impact was the SUV's center back end striking the sedan's center front end. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and experienced shock, wearing a lap belt at the time. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. Both drivers were licensed females from New York. The SUV sustained damage to its rear center, while the sedan showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Taxi Driver Looks Away, Woman’s Leg Crushed▸A taxi slowed on 149th Street. The driver’s eyes left the road. A woman’s leg broke beneath the wheel. She went into shock. The car sat unharmed. The street held its breath as pain and silence filled the dusk.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling on 149th Street near 5th Avenue in Queens struck a 60-year-old woman who was standing in the roadway. The report states, 'The taxi slowed, but the driver looked away.' The woman suffered crush injuries to her knee and lower leg and went into shock. The police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, with additional mention of 'Passenger Distraction.' The taxi itself sustained no damage. The victim was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but the report identifies driver distraction as the primary cause. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to maintain attention, resulting in severe injury to a pedestrian.
5Head-On SUV Collision Crushes Child, Woman▸Two SUVs met head-on on Cross Island Parkway. Steel ripped. Roofs caved. A ten-year-old boy and a thirty-four-year-old woman were crushed in their seats. Five people injured. Speed and failure to yield tore lives apart in the night.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on Cross Island Parkway at 10:15 p.m. The impact was catastrophic: 'Roofs folded. Steel tore. A 10-year-old boy and a 34-year-old woman crushed in their seats. Five injured. All awake. All broken.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors for at least one vehicle. The narrative underscores that 'speed was too much. Yielding came too late.' Both the child and the woman, along with three others, suffered crush injuries to their entire bodies. All occupants were conscious but injured. The data points to driver actions—excessive speed and failure to yield—as the primary causes of this violent crash. No contributing factors are attributed to the victims.
Motorcycle Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸A motorcycle struck the right rear bumper of a sedan on the Long Island Expressway. The 18-year-old motorcyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and following too closely as contributing factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway at 13:25. A motorcycle traveling westbound struck the right rear bumper of a westbound sedan. The motorcyclist, an 18-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factors, both attributed to the motorcyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead with no reported violations. The impact point was the motorcycle's center front end hitting the sedan's right rear bumper, causing damage to both vehicles. The collision highlights driver errors related to speed and distance management on a high-speed expressway.
5Two Sedans Collide on Utopia Parkway▸Two sedans collided on Utopia Parkway in Queens at 7:35 p.m. Multiple occupants suffered injuries including neck, back, and hip trauma. The crash involved unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way, with several passengers ejected and airbags deployed.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Utopia Parkway near 45 Avenue in Queens at 19:35. Two sedans were involved: one traveling south going straight ahead, the other making a left turn westbound. The collision point was the center front end of the southbound sedan and the right side doors of the westbound sedan. Contributing factors cited include unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way. Driver inattention and distraction were also noted. Five occupants were injured, including a 16-year-old male right rear passenger ejected from the vehicle with neck injuries and shock, and a 17-year-old male front passenger also ejected with back injuries. Both had airbags deployed. The drivers, aged 46 and 77, suffered hip and neck injuries and were in shock. Another 78-year-old female front passenger reported back injuries and pain. None of the injuries were fatal, but the severity was significant. The report highlights driver errors as central to the crash, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
A sedan collided with a southbound bicyclist on Prince Street in Queens, injuring the 46-year-old woman. The impact struck the bike’s front center and the sedan’s left side doors. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and arm injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 46-year-old female bicyclist traveling south on Prince Street was struck by a sedan also heading south. The collision occurred at the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s left side doors. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. She was conscious and not ejected from her bike. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The sedan was a 2018 Mercedes, and both drivers were licensed in New York. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable road users.
E-Bike Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 56-year-old man suffered abrasions and full-body injuries after an e-bike collision at a Queens intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck. The crash highlights dangers posed by e-bikes in shared spaces.
According to the police report, a 56-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Sanford Avenue and Main Street in Queens at 12:40. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when an e-bike struck him, causing abrasions and injuries to his entire body. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian's side. No driver errors or contributing factors were explicitly cited in the data, but the collision occurred in a context where e-bike operation led to a pedestrian injury. This incident underscores the risks posed by e-bikes to pedestrians, especially at intersections.
SUV Chain Crash on Long Island Expressway▸SUVs slowed. Sedan followed too close. Metal slammed. A 21-year-old passenger took the blow. Head bruised. Sirens cut through Queens. Impact left pain and questions.
According to the police report, a crash unfolded on the Long Island Expressway at 12:10 PM. Two SUVs slowed in traffic. A sedan behind failed to keep distance and rear-ended the second SUV. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the cause. The collision injured a 21-year-old man riding in the right rear seat of the Jeep SUV. He suffered a head contusion. He was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. The police report points to driver error, not passenger fault. Vehicle damage confirms a chain-reaction rear-end crash.
Sedan Rear-Ends Another on Clearview Expressway▸Two sedans collided on Clearview Expressway at dusk. The rear vehicle, driven by a distracted 66-year-old man, struck the front car’s center back end. The driver suffered a back injury but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:46 on Clearview Expressway involving two sedans traveling north. The 66-year-old male driver of the rear vehicle was injured, sustaining back trauma and remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors for the rear driver. The front vehicle, a GMC sedan driven by a licensed female driver, was struck at its center back end while making a right turn. Both vehicles sustained damage at the point of impact. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The collision highlights driver errors related to distraction and unsafe following distance, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
Queens Sedan Collision Causes Injuries▸Two sedans collided on 15 Drive in Queens. The female driver of one vehicle suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries, along with whiplash and shock. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:48 on 15 Drive near 166 Street in Queens. Two sedans, a 2021 Honda and a 2022 Subaru, collided while both were traveling straight ahead in different directions. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the Honda and the center front end of the Subaru. The female driver of the Honda, age 22, was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma, whiplash, and was in shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating a failure in driver focus led to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Queens SUV Collision Injures Passenger at Night▸Two SUVs collided on 46 Avenue in Queens. One vehicle was backing while the other traveled south. Unsafe speed by a driver caused the crash. A 38-year-old female passenger suffered chest injuries and shock, complaining of pain and nausea.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:24 on 46 Avenue in Queens. Two station wagons/SUVs were involved. One driver was backing with impact at the center back end, while the other was traveling south going straight ahead, hitting with the right front bumper. The contributing factor cited was unsafe speed. A 38-year-old female passenger in one of the vehicles was injured, sustaining chest injuries and experiencing shock. She was not ejected but complained of pain or nausea. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision resulted from driver error—specifically unsafe speed—without any noted contributing factors from the passenger or other road users.
Van With Faulty Brakes Crushes Pedestrian’s Legs▸A van rolled down 147th Street, brakes failed. It pinned a 26-year-old man, crushing his legs. Blood pooled on the quiet pavement. Metal pressed flesh. Parked cars stood by, silent. The man stayed conscious, pain sharp, morning still.
A 26-year-old pedestrian suffered severe crush injuries to his legs when a van rolled from rest on 147th Street near 13th Avenue in Queens, according to the police report. The incident occurred at 8:51 a.m. The report states the van’s brakes were defective, causing it to move unexpectedly and strike the man. The narrative describes the van as having 'failed brakes' and details how it 'crushed a 26-year-old man’s legs.' The victim remained conscious on the pavement, bleeding. Two parked vehicles—a van and an SUV—were involved, but only the van moved. The police report lists 'Brakes Defective' as the primary contributing factor. No driver errors beyond mechanical failure are cited. The report does not attribute any contributing actions to the pedestrian. The focus remains on the van’s mechanical failure and the resulting harm to the pedestrian.
3Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on Whitestone Expressway▸A tractor truck slammed into the back of a sedan on the Whitestone Expressway. Three occupants in the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash exposed driver errors including following too closely and inexperience, causing serious harm.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:27 AM on the Whitestone Expressway involving a tractor truck and a sedan traveling northbound. The truck struck the sedan at its center back end, causing damage to both vehicles. The sedan carried three occupants: a licensed male driver and two female passengers, all conscious but injured with neck trauma and complaints of whiplash. The report identifies driver errors as contributing factors: the truck driver exhibited 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inexperience,' while the sedan driver also showed 'Driver Inexperience.' All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and none were ejected. The collision and resulting injuries highlight the dangers posed by driver errors on high-speed roadways.
Motorcycle Hits Debris on Whitestone Expressway▸A 22-year-old male motorcyclist struck debris on the Whitestone Expressway, sustaining abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The crash caused damage to the motorcycle's right front quarter panel. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old male motorcyclist traveling north on the Whitestone Expressway was injured after colliding with obstruction or debris on the roadway. The report identifies 'Obstruction/Debris' as a contributing factor to the crash. The rider was slowing or stopping before impact and was not ejected from the motorcycle. The collision caused damage to the motorcycle's right front quarter panel. The injured occupant, who was the driver, suffered abrasions to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was conscious at the scene. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, categorized as 'Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist)' in the report. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Willets Point Blvd▸A 34-year-old man was injured crossing Willets Point Boulevard in a marked crosswalk. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way, striking the pedestrian’s lower leg and knee. The impact caused abrasions but no vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, at 6:09 AM on Willets Point Boulevard near 166 Street, a 2018 Honda SUV traveling north struck a 34-year-old male pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as abrasions and categorized as injury severity level 3. The report identifies the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The SUV’s point of impact was the center front end, yet no vehicle damage was recorded. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not cite any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors beyond the driver’s failure to yield. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers not yielding to pedestrians in crosswalks.
Motorcycle Ejected After SUV Rear-Ends on Expressway▸A motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered full-body abrasions after a sport utility vehicle slowed and struck the bike’s front end on the Whitestone Expressway. The SUV’s driver followed too closely, causing a violent impact and serious injury.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Whitestone Expressway at 3:45 p.m. A 30-year-old male motorcycle rider, wearing a helmet, was riding southbound when a 2020 Jeep SUV traveling in the same direction slowed or stopped. The SUV driver, licensed in Connecticut, failed to maintain a safe distance, following too closely, and struck the motorcycle’s center front end with the SUV’s right rear bumper. The impact ejected the motorcyclist, who sustained abrasions over his entire body and was injured but conscious. The motorcycle, driven by a male with a New York permit, suffered undercarriage damage. The report highlights the SUV driver’s error of following too closely as the primary contributing factor. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
3Truck Slams Parked Sedan on Whitestone Expressway▸A tractor truck rear-ended a parked sedan on Whitestone Expressway. Three sedan occupants suffered neck and back injuries. Police cite the truck driver for following too closely. All victims were conscious after impact.
According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling south on Whitestone Expressway struck the rear of a parked sedan at 21:37. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, pointing to the truck driver's failure to maintain distance. Three people in the sedan—a 53-year-old male driver, a 45-year-old male front passenger, and a 46-year-old female rear passenger—sustained neck and back injuries, including whiplash. All were conscious and restrained at the scene. The sedan was damaged at the center back end, while the truck showed no damage. The report attributes the crash to driver error by the truck operator, with no contributing factors assigned to the sedan occupants.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 29-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Queens intersection when the vehicle hit him, causing bruising and contusions.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 p.m. on Sanford Avenue near Parsons Boulevard in Queens. A 2020 SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck a 29-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle impacted him on the left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated as moderate. The driver’s failure to yield while turning directly caused the collision, highlighting a critical lapse in yielding to pedestrians legally crossing the street.
Moped Rider Injured in Queens Sedan Collision▸A moped rider suffered back injuries and partial ejection after a collision with a sedan on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver was starting from parking when impact occurred. Unsafe speed by the moped driver contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 8:30 PM. A moped traveling east collided with a sedan that was starting from parking, also traveling east. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. The moped driver, a 35-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained back injuries with a complaint of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor attributed to the moped driver. The sedan driver was licensed and operating legally. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed in mixed vehicle environments.
Two Sedans Collide in Queens, Driver Injured▸Two sedans collided on Prince Street in Queens. The impact struck the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 28-year-old male driver suffered a fractured elbow and arm injuries, left shaken and in shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:15 on Prince Street near Northern Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans, traveling north and east respectively, collided with impact on their front bumpers. The contributing factor cited was Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The injured party was a 28-year-old male driver, who was not ejected but sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was reported to be in shock. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The collision damage was localized to the left front bumper of the northbound sedan and the right front bumper of the eastbound sedan. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Bell Boulevard▸A southbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on Bell Boulevard. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the collision.
According to the police report, at 8:55 a.m., a 2022 SUV traveling south on Bell Boulevard rear-ended a 2003 sedan also heading south. The point of impact was the SUV's center back end striking the sedan's center front end. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and experienced shock, wearing a lap belt at the time. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. Both drivers were licensed females from New York. The SUV sustained damage to its rear center, while the sedan showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Taxi Driver Looks Away, Woman’s Leg Crushed▸A taxi slowed on 149th Street. The driver’s eyes left the road. A woman’s leg broke beneath the wheel. She went into shock. The car sat unharmed. The street held its breath as pain and silence filled the dusk.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling on 149th Street near 5th Avenue in Queens struck a 60-year-old woman who was standing in the roadway. The report states, 'The taxi slowed, but the driver looked away.' The woman suffered crush injuries to her knee and lower leg and went into shock. The police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, with additional mention of 'Passenger Distraction.' The taxi itself sustained no damage. The victim was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but the report identifies driver distraction as the primary cause. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to maintain attention, resulting in severe injury to a pedestrian.
5Head-On SUV Collision Crushes Child, Woman▸Two SUVs met head-on on Cross Island Parkway. Steel ripped. Roofs caved. A ten-year-old boy and a thirty-four-year-old woman were crushed in their seats. Five people injured. Speed and failure to yield tore lives apart in the night.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on Cross Island Parkway at 10:15 p.m. The impact was catastrophic: 'Roofs folded. Steel tore. A 10-year-old boy and a 34-year-old woman crushed in their seats. Five injured. All awake. All broken.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors for at least one vehicle. The narrative underscores that 'speed was too much. Yielding came too late.' Both the child and the woman, along with three others, suffered crush injuries to their entire bodies. All occupants were conscious but injured. The data points to driver actions—excessive speed and failure to yield—as the primary causes of this violent crash. No contributing factors are attributed to the victims.
Motorcycle Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸A motorcycle struck the right rear bumper of a sedan on the Long Island Expressway. The 18-year-old motorcyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and following too closely as contributing factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway at 13:25. A motorcycle traveling westbound struck the right rear bumper of a westbound sedan. The motorcyclist, an 18-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factors, both attributed to the motorcyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead with no reported violations. The impact point was the motorcycle's center front end hitting the sedan's right rear bumper, causing damage to both vehicles. The collision highlights driver errors related to speed and distance management on a high-speed expressway.
5Two Sedans Collide on Utopia Parkway▸Two sedans collided on Utopia Parkway in Queens at 7:35 p.m. Multiple occupants suffered injuries including neck, back, and hip trauma. The crash involved unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way, with several passengers ejected and airbags deployed.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Utopia Parkway near 45 Avenue in Queens at 19:35. Two sedans were involved: one traveling south going straight ahead, the other making a left turn westbound. The collision point was the center front end of the southbound sedan and the right side doors of the westbound sedan. Contributing factors cited include unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way. Driver inattention and distraction were also noted. Five occupants were injured, including a 16-year-old male right rear passenger ejected from the vehicle with neck injuries and shock, and a 17-year-old male front passenger also ejected with back injuries. Both had airbags deployed. The drivers, aged 46 and 77, suffered hip and neck injuries and were in shock. Another 78-year-old female front passenger reported back injuries and pain. None of the injuries were fatal, but the severity was significant. The report highlights driver errors as central to the crash, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
A 56-year-old man suffered abrasions and full-body injuries after an e-bike collision at a Queens intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck. The crash highlights dangers posed by e-bikes in shared spaces.
According to the police report, a 56-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Sanford Avenue and Main Street in Queens at 12:40. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when an e-bike struck him, causing abrasions and injuries to his entire body. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian's side. No driver errors or contributing factors were explicitly cited in the data, but the collision occurred in a context where e-bike operation led to a pedestrian injury. This incident underscores the risks posed by e-bikes to pedestrians, especially at intersections.
SUV Chain Crash on Long Island Expressway▸SUVs slowed. Sedan followed too close. Metal slammed. A 21-year-old passenger took the blow. Head bruised. Sirens cut through Queens. Impact left pain and questions.
According to the police report, a crash unfolded on the Long Island Expressway at 12:10 PM. Two SUVs slowed in traffic. A sedan behind failed to keep distance and rear-ended the second SUV. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the cause. The collision injured a 21-year-old man riding in the right rear seat of the Jeep SUV. He suffered a head contusion. He was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. The police report points to driver error, not passenger fault. Vehicle damage confirms a chain-reaction rear-end crash.
Sedan Rear-Ends Another on Clearview Expressway▸Two sedans collided on Clearview Expressway at dusk. The rear vehicle, driven by a distracted 66-year-old man, struck the front car’s center back end. The driver suffered a back injury but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:46 on Clearview Expressway involving two sedans traveling north. The 66-year-old male driver of the rear vehicle was injured, sustaining back trauma and remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors for the rear driver. The front vehicle, a GMC sedan driven by a licensed female driver, was struck at its center back end while making a right turn. Both vehicles sustained damage at the point of impact. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The collision highlights driver errors related to distraction and unsafe following distance, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
Queens Sedan Collision Causes Injuries▸Two sedans collided on 15 Drive in Queens. The female driver of one vehicle suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries, along with whiplash and shock. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:48 on 15 Drive near 166 Street in Queens. Two sedans, a 2021 Honda and a 2022 Subaru, collided while both were traveling straight ahead in different directions. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the Honda and the center front end of the Subaru. The female driver of the Honda, age 22, was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma, whiplash, and was in shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating a failure in driver focus led to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Queens SUV Collision Injures Passenger at Night▸Two SUVs collided on 46 Avenue in Queens. One vehicle was backing while the other traveled south. Unsafe speed by a driver caused the crash. A 38-year-old female passenger suffered chest injuries and shock, complaining of pain and nausea.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:24 on 46 Avenue in Queens. Two station wagons/SUVs were involved. One driver was backing with impact at the center back end, while the other was traveling south going straight ahead, hitting with the right front bumper. The contributing factor cited was unsafe speed. A 38-year-old female passenger in one of the vehicles was injured, sustaining chest injuries and experiencing shock. She was not ejected but complained of pain or nausea. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision resulted from driver error—specifically unsafe speed—without any noted contributing factors from the passenger or other road users.
Van With Faulty Brakes Crushes Pedestrian’s Legs▸A van rolled down 147th Street, brakes failed. It pinned a 26-year-old man, crushing his legs. Blood pooled on the quiet pavement. Metal pressed flesh. Parked cars stood by, silent. The man stayed conscious, pain sharp, morning still.
A 26-year-old pedestrian suffered severe crush injuries to his legs when a van rolled from rest on 147th Street near 13th Avenue in Queens, according to the police report. The incident occurred at 8:51 a.m. The report states the van’s brakes were defective, causing it to move unexpectedly and strike the man. The narrative describes the van as having 'failed brakes' and details how it 'crushed a 26-year-old man’s legs.' The victim remained conscious on the pavement, bleeding. Two parked vehicles—a van and an SUV—were involved, but only the van moved. The police report lists 'Brakes Defective' as the primary contributing factor. No driver errors beyond mechanical failure are cited. The report does not attribute any contributing actions to the pedestrian. The focus remains on the van’s mechanical failure and the resulting harm to the pedestrian.
3Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on Whitestone Expressway▸A tractor truck slammed into the back of a sedan on the Whitestone Expressway. Three occupants in the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash exposed driver errors including following too closely and inexperience, causing serious harm.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:27 AM on the Whitestone Expressway involving a tractor truck and a sedan traveling northbound. The truck struck the sedan at its center back end, causing damage to both vehicles. The sedan carried three occupants: a licensed male driver and two female passengers, all conscious but injured with neck trauma and complaints of whiplash. The report identifies driver errors as contributing factors: the truck driver exhibited 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inexperience,' while the sedan driver also showed 'Driver Inexperience.' All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and none were ejected. The collision and resulting injuries highlight the dangers posed by driver errors on high-speed roadways.
Motorcycle Hits Debris on Whitestone Expressway▸A 22-year-old male motorcyclist struck debris on the Whitestone Expressway, sustaining abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The crash caused damage to the motorcycle's right front quarter panel. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old male motorcyclist traveling north on the Whitestone Expressway was injured after colliding with obstruction or debris on the roadway. The report identifies 'Obstruction/Debris' as a contributing factor to the crash. The rider was slowing or stopping before impact and was not ejected from the motorcycle. The collision caused damage to the motorcycle's right front quarter panel. The injured occupant, who was the driver, suffered abrasions to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was conscious at the scene. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, categorized as 'Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist)' in the report. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Willets Point Blvd▸A 34-year-old man was injured crossing Willets Point Boulevard in a marked crosswalk. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way, striking the pedestrian’s lower leg and knee. The impact caused abrasions but no vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, at 6:09 AM on Willets Point Boulevard near 166 Street, a 2018 Honda SUV traveling north struck a 34-year-old male pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as abrasions and categorized as injury severity level 3. The report identifies the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The SUV’s point of impact was the center front end, yet no vehicle damage was recorded. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not cite any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors beyond the driver’s failure to yield. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers not yielding to pedestrians in crosswalks.
Motorcycle Ejected After SUV Rear-Ends on Expressway▸A motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered full-body abrasions after a sport utility vehicle slowed and struck the bike’s front end on the Whitestone Expressway. The SUV’s driver followed too closely, causing a violent impact and serious injury.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Whitestone Expressway at 3:45 p.m. A 30-year-old male motorcycle rider, wearing a helmet, was riding southbound when a 2020 Jeep SUV traveling in the same direction slowed or stopped. The SUV driver, licensed in Connecticut, failed to maintain a safe distance, following too closely, and struck the motorcycle’s center front end with the SUV’s right rear bumper. The impact ejected the motorcyclist, who sustained abrasions over his entire body and was injured but conscious. The motorcycle, driven by a male with a New York permit, suffered undercarriage damage. The report highlights the SUV driver’s error of following too closely as the primary contributing factor. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
3Truck Slams Parked Sedan on Whitestone Expressway▸A tractor truck rear-ended a parked sedan on Whitestone Expressway. Three sedan occupants suffered neck and back injuries. Police cite the truck driver for following too closely. All victims were conscious after impact.
According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling south on Whitestone Expressway struck the rear of a parked sedan at 21:37. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, pointing to the truck driver's failure to maintain distance. Three people in the sedan—a 53-year-old male driver, a 45-year-old male front passenger, and a 46-year-old female rear passenger—sustained neck and back injuries, including whiplash. All were conscious and restrained at the scene. The sedan was damaged at the center back end, while the truck showed no damage. The report attributes the crash to driver error by the truck operator, with no contributing factors assigned to the sedan occupants.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 29-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Queens intersection when the vehicle hit him, causing bruising and contusions.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 p.m. on Sanford Avenue near Parsons Boulevard in Queens. A 2020 SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck a 29-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle impacted him on the left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated as moderate. The driver’s failure to yield while turning directly caused the collision, highlighting a critical lapse in yielding to pedestrians legally crossing the street.
Moped Rider Injured in Queens Sedan Collision▸A moped rider suffered back injuries and partial ejection after a collision with a sedan on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver was starting from parking when impact occurred. Unsafe speed by the moped driver contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 8:30 PM. A moped traveling east collided with a sedan that was starting from parking, also traveling east. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. The moped driver, a 35-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained back injuries with a complaint of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor attributed to the moped driver. The sedan driver was licensed and operating legally. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed in mixed vehicle environments.
Two Sedans Collide in Queens, Driver Injured▸Two sedans collided on Prince Street in Queens. The impact struck the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 28-year-old male driver suffered a fractured elbow and arm injuries, left shaken and in shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:15 on Prince Street near Northern Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans, traveling north and east respectively, collided with impact on their front bumpers. The contributing factor cited was Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The injured party was a 28-year-old male driver, who was not ejected but sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was reported to be in shock. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The collision damage was localized to the left front bumper of the northbound sedan and the right front bumper of the eastbound sedan. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Bell Boulevard▸A southbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on Bell Boulevard. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the collision.
According to the police report, at 8:55 a.m., a 2022 SUV traveling south on Bell Boulevard rear-ended a 2003 sedan also heading south. The point of impact was the SUV's center back end striking the sedan's center front end. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and experienced shock, wearing a lap belt at the time. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. Both drivers were licensed females from New York. The SUV sustained damage to its rear center, while the sedan showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Taxi Driver Looks Away, Woman’s Leg Crushed▸A taxi slowed on 149th Street. The driver’s eyes left the road. A woman’s leg broke beneath the wheel. She went into shock. The car sat unharmed. The street held its breath as pain and silence filled the dusk.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling on 149th Street near 5th Avenue in Queens struck a 60-year-old woman who was standing in the roadway. The report states, 'The taxi slowed, but the driver looked away.' The woman suffered crush injuries to her knee and lower leg and went into shock. The police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, with additional mention of 'Passenger Distraction.' The taxi itself sustained no damage. The victim was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but the report identifies driver distraction as the primary cause. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to maintain attention, resulting in severe injury to a pedestrian.
5Head-On SUV Collision Crushes Child, Woman▸Two SUVs met head-on on Cross Island Parkway. Steel ripped. Roofs caved. A ten-year-old boy and a thirty-four-year-old woman were crushed in their seats. Five people injured. Speed and failure to yield tore lives apart in the night.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on Cross Island Parkway at 10:15 p.m. The impact was catastrophic: 'Roofs folded. Steel tore. A 10-year-old boy and a 34-year-old woman crushed in their seats. Five injured. All awake. All broken.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors for at least one vehicle. The narrative underscores that 'speed was too much. Yielding came too late.' Both the child and the woman, along with three others, suffered crush injuries to their entire bodies. All occupants were conscious but injured. The data points to driver actions—excessive speed and failure to yield—as the primary causes of this violent crash. No contributing factors are attributed to the victims.
Motorcycle Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸A motorcycle struck the right rear bumper of a sedan on the Long Island Expressway. The 18-year-old motorcyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and following too closely as contributing factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway at 13:25. A motorcycle traveling westbound struck the right rear bumper of a westbound sedan. The motorcyclist, an 18-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factors, both attributed to the motorcyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead with no reported violations. The impact point was the motorcycle's center front end hitting the sedan's right rear bumper, causing damage to both vehicles. The collision highlights driver errors related to speed and distance management on a high-speed expressway.
5Two Sedans Collide on Utopia Parkway▸Two sedans collided on Utopia Parkway in Queens at 7:35 p.m. Multiple occupants suffered injuries including neck, back, and hip trauma. The crash involved unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way, with several passengers ejected and airbags deployed.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Utopia Parkway near 45 Avenue in Queens at 19:35. Two sedans were involved: one traveling south going straight ahead, the other making a left turn westbound. The collision point was the center front end of the southbound sedan and the right side doors of the westbound sedan. Contributing factors cited include unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way. Driver inattention and distraction were also noted. Five occupants were injured, including a 16-year-old male right rear passenger ejected from the vehicle with neck injuries and shock, and a 17-year-old male front passenger also ejected with back injuries. Both had airbags deployed. The drivers, aged 46 and 77, suffered hip and neck injuries and were in shock. Another 78-year-old female front passenger reported back injuries and pain. None of the injuries were fatal, but the severity was significant. The report highlights driver errors as central to the crash, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
SUVs slowed. Sedan followed too close. Metal slammed. A 21-year-old passenger took the blow. Head bruised. Sirens cut through Queens. Impact left pain and questions.
According to the police report, a crash unfolded on the Long Island Expressway at 12:10 PM. Two SUVs slowed in traffic. A sedan behind failed to keep distance and rear-ended the second SUV. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the cause. The collision injured a 21-year-old man riding in the right rear seat of the Jeep SUV. He suffered a head contusion. He was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. The police report points to driver error, not passenger fault. Vehicle damage confirms a chain-reaction rear-end crash.
Sedan Rear-Ends Another on Clearview Expressway▸Two sedans collided on Clearview Expressway at dusk. The rear vehicle, driven by a distracted 66-year-old man, struck the front car’s center back end. The driver suffered a back injury but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:46 on Clearview Expressway involving two sedans traveling north. The 66-year-old male driver of the rear vehicle was injured, sustaining back trauma and remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors for the rear driver. The front vehicle, a GMC sedan driven by a licensed female driver, was struck at its center back end while making a right turn. Both vehicles sustained damage at the point of impact. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The collision highlights driver errors related to distraction and unsafe following distance, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
Queens Sedan Collision Causes Injuries▸Two sedans collided on 15 Drive in Queens. The female driver of one vehicle suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries, along with whiplash and shock. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:48 on 15 Drive near 166 Street in Queens. Two sedans, a 2021 Honda and a 2022 Subaru, collided while both were traveling straight ahead in different directions. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the Honda and the center front end of the Subaru. The female driver of the Honda, age 22, was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma, whiplash, and was in shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating a failure in driver focus led to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Queens SUV Collision Injures Passenger at Night▸Two SUVs collided on 46 Avenue in Queens. One vehicle was backing while the other traveled south. Unsafe speed by a driver caused the crash. A 38-year-old female passenger suffered chest injuries and shock, complaining of pain and nausea.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:24 on 46 Avenue in Queens. Two station wagons/SUVs were involved. One driver was backing with impact at the center back end, while the other was traveling south going straight ahead, hitting with the right front bumper. The contributing factor cited was unsafe speed. A 38-year-old female passenger in one of the vehicles was injured, sustaining chest injuries and experiencing shock. She was not ejected but complained of pain or nausea. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision resulted from driver error—specifically unsafe speed—without any noted contributing factors from the passenger or other road users.
Van With Faulty Brakes Crushes Pedestrian’s Legs▸A van rolled down 147th Street, brakes failed. It pinned a 26-year-old man, crushing his legs. Blood pooled on the quiet pavement. Metal pressed flesh. Parked cars stood by, silent. The man stayed conscious, pain sharp, morning still.
A 26-year-old pedestrian suffered severe crush injuries to his legs when a van rolled from rest on 147th Street near 13th Avenue in Queens, according to the police report. The incident occurred at 8:51 a.m. The report states the van’s brakes were defective, causing it to move unexpectedly and strike the man. The narrative describes the van as having 'failed brakes' and details how it 'crushed a 26-year-old man’s legs.' The victim remained conscious on the pavement, bleeding. Two parked vehicles—a van and an SUV—were involved, but only the van moved. The police report lists 'Brakes Defective' as the primary contributing factor. No driver errors beyond mechanical failure are cited. The report does not attribute any contributing actions to the pedestrian. The focus remains on the van’s mechanical failure and the resulting harm to the pedestrian.
3Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on Whitestone Expressway▸A tractor truck slammed into the back of a sedan on the Whitestone Expressway. Three occupants in the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash exposed driver errors including following too closely and inexperience, causing serious harm.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:27 AM on the Whitestone Expressway involving a tractor truck and a sedan traveling northbound. The truck struck the sedan at its center back end, causing damage to both vehicles. The sedan carried three occupants: a licensed male driver and two female passengers, all conscious but injured with neck trauma and complaints of whiplash. The report identifies driver errors as contributing factors: the truck driver exhibited 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inexperience,' while the sedan driver also showed 'Driver Inexperience.' All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and none were ejected. The collision and resulting injuries highlight the dangers posed by driver errors on high-speed roadways.
Motorcycle Hits Debris on Whitestone Expressway▸A 22-year-old male motorcyclist struck debris on the Whitestone Expressway, sustaining abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The crash caused damage to the motorcycle's right front quarter panel. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old male motorcyclist traveling north on the Whitestone Expressway was injured after colliding with obstruction or debris on the roadway. The report identifies 'Obstruction/Debris' as a contributing factor to the crash. The rider was slowing or stopping before impact and was not ejected from the motorcycle. The collision caused damage to the motorcycle's right front quarter panel. The injured occupant, who was the driver, suffered abrasions to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was conscious at the scene. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, categorized as 'Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist)' in the report. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Willets Point Blvd▸A 34-year-old man was injured crossing Willets Point Boulevard in a marked crosswalk. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way, striking the pedestrian’s lower leg and knee. The impact caused abrasions but no vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, at 6:09 AM on Willets Point Boulevard near 166 Street, a 2018 Honda SUV traveling north struck a 34-year-old male pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as abrasions and categorized as injury severity level 3. The report identifies the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The SUV’s point of impact was the center front end, yet no vehicle damage was recorded. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not cite any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors beyond the driver’s failure to yield. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers not yielding to pedestrians in crosswalks.
Motorcycle Ejected After SUV Rear-Ends on Expressway▸A motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered full-body abrasions after a sport utility vehicle slowed and struck the bike’s front end on the Whitestone Expressway. The SUV’s driver followed too closely, causing a violent impact and serious injury.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Whitestone Expressway at 3:45 p.m. A 30-year-old male motorcycle rider, wearing a helmet, was riding southbound when a 2020 Jeep SUV traveling in the same direction slowed or stopped. The SUV driver, licensed in Connecticut, failed to maintain a safe distance, following too closely, and struck the motorcycle’s center front end with the SUV’s right rear bumper. The impact ejected the motorcyclist, who sustained abrasions over his entire body and was injured but conscious. The motorcycle, driven by a male with a New York permit, suffered undercarriage damage. The report highlights the SUV driver’s error of following too closely as the primary contributing factor. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
3Truck Slams Parked Sedan on Whitestone Expressway▸A tractor truck rear-ended a parked sedan on Whitestone Expressway. Three sedan occupants suffered neck and back injuries. Police cite the truck driver for following too closely. All victims were conscious after impact.
According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling south on Whitestone Expressway struck the rear of a parked sedan at 21:37. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, pointing to the truck driver's failure to maintain distance. Three people in the sedan—a 53-year-old male driver, a 45-year-old male front passenger, and a 46-year-old female rear passenger—sustained neck and back injuries, including whiplash. All were conscious and restrained at the scene. The sedan was damaged at the center back end, while the truck showed no damage. The report attributes the crash to driver error by the truck operator, with no contributing factors assigned to the sedan occupants.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 29-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Queens intersection when the vehicle hit him, causing bruising and contusions.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 p.m. on Sanford Avenue near Parsons Boulevard in Queens. A 2020 SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck a 29-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle impacted him on the left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated as moderate. The driver’s failure to yield while turning directly caused the collision, highlighting a critical lapse in yielding to pedestrians legally crossing the street.
Moped Rider Injured in Queens Sedan Collision▸A moped rider suffered back injuries and partial ejection after a collision with a sedan on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver was starting from parking when impact occurred. Unsafe speed by the moped driver contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 8:30 PM. A moped traveling east collided with a sedan that was starting from parking, also traveling east. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. The moped driver, a 35-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained back injuries with a complaint of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor attributed to the moped driver. The sedan driver was licensed and operating legally. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed in mixed vehicle environments.
Two Sedans Collide in Queens, Driver Injured▸Two sedans collided on Prince Street in Queens. The impact struck the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 28-year-old male driver suffered a fractured elbow and arm injuries, left shaken and in shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:15 on Prince Street near Northern Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans, traveling north and east respectively, collided with impact on their front bumpers. The contributing factor cited was Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The injured party was a 28-year-old male driver, who was not ejected but sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was reported to be in shock. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The collision damage was localized to the left front bumper of the northbound sedan and the right front bumper of the eastbound sedan. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Bell Boulevard▸A southbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on Bell Boulevard. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the collision.
According to the police report, at 8:55 a.m., a 2022 SUV traveling south on Bell Boulevard rear-ended a 2003 sedan also heading south. The point of impact was the SUV's center back end striking the sedan's center front end. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and experienced shock, wearing a lap belt at the time. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. Both drivers were licensed females from New York. The SUV sustained damage to its rear center, while the sedan showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Taxi Driver Looks Away, Woman’s Leg Crushed▸A taxi slowed on 149th Street. The driver’s eyes left the road. A woman’s leg broke beneath the wheel. She went into shock. The car sat unharmed. The street held its breath as pain and silence filled the dusk.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling on 149th Street near 5th Avenue in Queens struck a 60-year-old woman who was standing in the roadway. The report states, 'The taxi slowed, but the driver looked away.' The woman suffered crush injuries to her knee and lower leg and went into shock. The police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, with additional mention of 'Passenger Distraction.' The taxi itself sustained no damage. The victim was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but the report identifies driver distraction as the primary cause. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to maintain attention, resulting in severe injury to a pedestrian.
5Head-On SUV Collision Crushes Child, Woman▸Two SUVs met head-on on Cross Island Parkway. Steel ripped. Roofs caved. A ten-year-old boy and a thirty-four-year-old woman were crushed in their seats. Five people injured. Speed and failure to yield tore lives apart in the night.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on Cross Island Parkway at 10:15 p.m. The impact was catastrophic: 'Roofs folded. Steel tore. A 10-year-old boy and a 34-year-old woman crushed in their seats. Five injured. All awake. All broken.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors for at least one vehicle. The narrative underscores that 'speed was too much. Yielding came too late.' Both the child and the woman, along with three others, suffered crush injuries to their entire bodies. All occupants were conscious but injured. The data points to driver actions—excessive speed and failure to yield—as the primary causes of this violent crash. No contributing factors are attributed to the victims.
Motorcycle Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸A motorcycle struck the right rear bumper of a sedan on the Long Island Expressway. The 18-year-old motorcyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and following too closely as contributing factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway at 13:25. A motorcycle traveling westbound struck the right rear bumper of a westbound sedan. The motorcyclist, an 18-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factors, both attributed to the motorcyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead with no reported violations. The impact point was the motorcycle's center front end hitting the sedan's right rear bumper, causing damage to both vehicles. The collision highlights driver errors related to speed and distance management on a high-speed expressway.
5Two Sedans Collide on Utopia Parkway▸Two sedans collided on Utopia Parkway in Queens at 7:35 p.m. Multiple occupants suffered injuries including neck, back, and hip trauma. The crash involved unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way, with several passengers ejected and airbags deployed.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Utopia Parkway near 45 Avenue in Queens at 19:35. Two sedans were involved: one traveling south going straight ahead, the other making a left turn westbound. The collision point was the center front end of the southbound sedan and the right side doors of the westbound sedan. Contributing factors cited include unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way. Driver inattention and distraction were also noted. Five occupants were injured, including a 16-year-old male right rear passenger ejected from the vehicle with neck injuries and shock, and a 17-year-old male front passenger also ejected with back injuries. Both had airbags deployed. The drivers, aged 46 and 77, suffered hip and neck injuries and were in shock. Another 78-year-old female front passenger reported back injuries and pain. None of the injuries were fatal, but the severity was significant. The report highlights driver errors as central to the crash, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
Two sedans collided on Clearview Expressway at dusk. The rear vehicle, driven by a distracted 66-year-old man, struck the front car’s center back end. The driver suffered a back injury but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:46 on Clearview Expressway involving two sedans traveling north. The 66-year-old male driver of the rear vehicle was injured, sustaining back trauma and remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors for the rear driver. The front vehicle, a GMC sedan driven by a licensed female driver, was struck at its center back end while making a right turn. Both vehicles sustained damage at the point of impact. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The collision highlights driver errors related to distraction and unsafe following distance, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
Queens Sedan Collision Causes Injuries▸Two sedans collided on 15 Drive in Queens. The female driver of one vehicle suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries, along with whiplash and shock. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:48 on 15 Drive near 166 Street in Queens. Two sedans, a 2021 Honda and a 2022 Subaru, collided while both were traveling straight ahead in different directions. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the Honda and the center front end of the Subaru. The female driver of the Honda, age 22, was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma, whiplash, and was in shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating a failure in driver focus led to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Queens SUV Collision Injures Passenger at Night▸Two SUVs collided on 46 Avenue in Queens. One vehicle was backing while the other traveled south. Unsafe speed by a driver caused the crash. A 38-year-old female passenger suffered chest injuries and shock, complaining of pain and nausea.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:24 on 46 Avenue in Queens. Two station wagons/SUVs were involved. One driver was backing with impact at the center back end, while the other was traveling south going straight ahead, hitting with the right front bumper. The contributing factor cited was unsafe speed. A 38-year-old female passenger in one of the vehicles was injured, sustaining chest injuries and experiencing shock. She was not ejected but complained of pain or nausea. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision resulted from driver error—specifically unsafe speed—without any noted contributing factors from the passenger or other road users.
Van With Faulty Brakes Crushes Pedestrian’s Legs▸A van rolled down 147th Street, brakes failed. It pinned a 26-year-old man, crushing his legs. Blood pooled on the quiet pavement. Metal pressed flesh. Parked cars stood by, silent. The man stayed conscious, pain sharp, morning still.
A 26-year-old pedestrian suffered severe crush injuries to his legs when a van rolled from rest on 147th Street near 13th Avenue in Queens, according to the police report. The incident occurred at 8:51 a.m. The report states the van’s brakes were defective, causing it to move unexpectedly and strike the man. The narrative describes the van as having 'failed brakes' and details how it 'crushed a 26-year-old man’s legs.' The victim remained conscious on the pavement, bleeding. Two parked vehicles—a van and an SUV—were involved, but only the van moved. The police report lists 'Brakes Defective' as the primary contributing factor. No driver errors beyond mechanical failure are cited. The report does not attribute any contributing actions to the pedestrian. The focus remains on the van’s mechanical failure and the resulting harm to the pedestrian.
3Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on Whitestone Expressway▸A tractor truck slammed into the back of a sedan on the Whitestone Expressway. Three occupants in the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash exposed driver errors including following too closely and inexperience, causing serious harm.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:27 AM on the Whitestone Expressway involving a tractor truck and a sedan traveling northbound. The truck struck the sedan at its center back end, causing damage to both vehicles. The sedan carried three occupants: a licensed male driver and two female passengers, all conscious but injured with neck trauma and complaints of whiplash. The report identifies driver errors as contributing factors: the truck driver exhibited 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inexperience,' while the sedan driver also showed 'Driver Inexperience.' All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and none were ejected. The collision and resulting injuries highlight the dangers posed by driver errors on high-speed roadways.
Motorcycle Hits Debris on Whitestone Expressway▸A 22-year-old male motorcyclist struck debris on the Whitestone Expressway, sustaining abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The crash caused damage to the motorcycle's right front quarter panel. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old male motorcyclist traveling north on the Whitestone Expressway was injured after colliding with obstruction or debris on the roadway. The report identifies 'Obstruction/Debris' as a contributing factor to the crash. The rider was slowing or stopping before impact and was not ejected from the motorcycle. The collision caused damage to the motorcycle's right front quarter panel. The injured occupant, who was the driver, suffered abrasions to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was conscious at the scene. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, categorized as 'Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist)' in the report. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Willets Point Blvd▸A 34-year-old man was injured crossing Willets Point Boulevard in a marked crosswalk. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way, striking the pedestrian’s lower leg and knee. The impact caused abrasions but no vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, at 6:09 AM on Willets Point Boulevard near 166 Street, a 2018 Honda SUV traveling north struck a 34-year-old male pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as abrasions and categorized as injury severity level 3. The report identifies the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The SUV’s point of impact was the center front end, yet no vehicle damage was recorded. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not cite any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors beyond the driver’s failure to yield. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers not yielding to pedestrians in crosswalks.
Motorcycle Ejected After SUV Rear-Ends on Expressway▸A motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered full-body abrasions after a sport utility vehicle slowed and struck the bike’s front end on the Whitestone Expressway. The SUV’s driver followed too closely, causing a violent impact and serious injury.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Whitestone Expressway at 3:45 p.m. A 30-year-old male motorcycle rider, wearing a helmet, was riding southbound when a 2020 Jeep SUV traveling in the same direction slowed or stopped. The SUV driver, licensed in Connecticut, failed to maintain a safe distance, following too closely, and struck the motorcycle’s center front end with the SUV’s right rear bumper. The impact ejected the motorcyclist, who sustained abrasions over his entire body and was injured but conscious. The motorcycle, driven by a male with a New York permit, suffered undercarriage damage. The report highlights the SUV driver’s error of following too closely as the primary contributing factor. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
3Truck Slams Parked Sedan on Whitestone Expressway▸A tractor truck rear-ended a parked sedan on Whitestone Expressway. Three sedan occupants suffered neck and back injuries. Police cite the truck driver for following too closely. All victims were conscious after impact.
According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling south on Whitestone Expressway struck the rear of a parked sedan at 21:37. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, pointing to the truck driver's failure to maintain distance. Three people in the sedan—a 53-year-old male driver, a 45-year-old male front passenger, and a 46-year-old female rear passenger—sustained neck and back injuries, including whiplash. All were conscious and restrained at the scene. The sedan was damaged at the center back end, while the truck showed no damage. The report attributes the crash to driver error by the truck operator, with no contributing factors assigned to the sedan occupants.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 29-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Queens intersection when the vehicle hit him, causing bruising and contusions.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 p.m. on Sanford Avenue near Parsons Boulevard in Queens. A 2020 SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck a 29-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle impacted him on the left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated as moderate. The driver’s failure to yield while turning directly caused the collision, highlighting a critical lapse in yielding to pedestrians legally crossing the street.
Moped Rider Injured in Queens Sedan Collision▸A moped rider suffered back injuries and partial ejection after a collision with a sedan on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver was starting from parking when impact occurred. Unsafe speed by the moped driver contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 8:30 PM. A moped traveling east collided with a sedan that was starting from parking, also traveling east. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. The moped driver, a 35-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained back injuries with a complaint of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor attributed to the moped driver. The sedan driver was licensed and operating legally. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed in mixed vehicle environments.
Two Sedans Collide in Queens, Driver Injured▸Two sedans collided on Prince Street in Queens. The impact struck the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 28-year-old male driver suffered a fractured elbow and arm injuries, left shaken and in shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:15 on Prince Street near Northern Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans, traveling north and east respectively, collided with impact on their front bumpers. The contributing factor cited was Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The injured party was a 28-year-old male driver, who was not ejected but sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was reported to be in shock. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The collision damage was localized to the left front bumper of the northbound sedan and the right front bumper of the eastbound sedan. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Bell Boulevard▸A southbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on Bell Boulevard. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the collision.
According to the police report, at 8:55 a.m., a 2022 SUV traveling south on Bell Boulevard rear-ended a 2003 sedan also heading south. The point of impact was the SUV's center back end striking the sedan's center front end. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and experienced shock, wearing a lap belt at the time. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. Both drivers were licensed females from New York. The SUV sustained damage to its rear center, while the sedan showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Taxi Driver Looks Away, Woman’s Leg Crushed▸A taxi slowed on 149th Street. The driver’s eyes left the road. A woman’s leg broke beneath the wheel. She went into shock. The car sat unharmed. The street held its breath as pain and silence filled the dusk.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling on 149th Street near 5th Avenue in Queens struck a 60-year-old woman who was standing in the roadway. The report states, 'The taxi slowed, but the driver looked away.' The woman suffered crush injuries to her knee and lower leg and went into shock. The police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, with additional mention of 'Passenger Distraction.' The taxi itself sustained no damage. The victim was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but the report identifies driver distraction as the primary cause. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to maintain attention, resulting in severe injury to a pedestrian.
5Head-On SUV Collision Crushes Child, Woman▸Two SUVs met head-on on Cross Island Parkway. Steel ripped. Roofs caved. A ten-year-old boy and a thirty-four-year-old woman were crushed in their seats. Five people injured. Speed and failure to yield tore lives apart in the night.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on Cross Island Parkway at 10:15 p.m. The impact was catastrophic: 'Roofs folded. Steel tore. A 10-year-old boy and a 34-year-old woman crushed in their seats. Five injured. All awake. All broken.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors for at least one vehicle. The narrative underscores that 'speed was too much. Yielding came too late.' Both the child and the woman, along with three others, suffered crush injuries to their entire bodies. All occupants were conscious but injured. The data points to driver actions—excessive speed and failure to yield—as the primary causes of this violent crash. No contributing factors are attributed to the victims.
Motorcycle Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸A motorcycle struck the right rear bumper of a sedan on the Long Island Expressway. The 18-year-old motorcyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and following too closely as contributing factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway at 13:25. A motorcycle traveling westbound struck the right rear bumper of a westbound sedan. The motorcyclist, an 18-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factors, both attributed to the motorcyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead with no reported violations. The impact point was the motorcycle's center front end hitting the sedan's right rear bumper, causing damage to both vehicles. The collision highlights driver errors related to speed and distance management on a high-speed expressway.
5Two Sedans Collide on Utopia Parkway▸Two sedans collided on Utopia Parkway in Queens at 7:35 p.m. Multiple occupants suffered injuries including neck, back, and hip trauma. The crash involved unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way, with several passengers ejected and airbags deployed.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Utopia Parkway near 45 Avenue in Queens at 19:35. Two sedans were involved: one traveling south going straight ahead, the other making a left turn westbound. The collision point was the center front end of the southbound sedan and the right side doors of the westbound sedan. Contributing factors cited include unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way. Driver inattention and distraction were also noted. Five occupants were injured, including a 16-year-old male right rear passenger ejected from the vehicle with neck injuries and shock, and a 17-year-old male front passenger also ejected with back injuries. Both had airbags deployed. The drivers, aged 46 and 77, suffered hip and neck injuries and were in shock. Another 78-year-old female front passenger reported back injuries and pain. None of the injuries were fatal, but the severity was significant. The report highlights driver errors as central to the crash, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
Two sedans collided on 15 Drive in Queens. The female driver of one vehicle suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries, along with whiplash and shock. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:48 on 15 Drive near 166 Street in Queens. Two sedans, a 2021 Honda and a 2022 Subaru, collided while both were traveling straight ahead in different directions. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the Honda and the center front end of the Subaru. The female driver of the Honda, age 22, was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma, whiplash, and was in shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating a failure in driver focus led to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Queens SUV Collision Injures Passenger at Night▸Two SUVs collided on 46 Avenue in Queens. One vehicle was backing while the other traveled south. Unsafe speed by a driver caused the crash. A 38-year-old female passenger suffered chest injuries and shock, complaining of pain and nausea.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:24 on 46 Avenue in Queens. Two station wagons/SUVs were involved. One driver was backing with impact at the center back end, while the other was traveling south going straight ahead, hitting with the right front bumper. The contributing factor cited was unsafe speed. A 38-year-old female passenger in one of the vehicles was injured, sustaining chest injuries and experiencing shock. She was not ejected but complained of pain or nausea. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision resulted from driver error—specifically unsafe speed—without any noted contributing factors from the passenger or other road users.
Van With Faulty Brakes Crushes Pedestrian’s Legs▸A van rolled down 147th Street, brakes failed. It pinned a 26-year-old man, crushing his legs. Blood pooled on the quiet pavement. Metal pressed flesh. Parked cars stood by, silent. The man stayed conscious, pain sharp, morning still.
A 26-year-old pedestrian suffered severe crush injuries to his legs when a van rolled from rest on 147th Street near 13th Avenue in Queens, according to the police report. The incident occurred at 8:51 a.m. The report states the van’s brakes were defective, causing it to move unexpectedly and strike the man. The narrative describes the van as having 'failed brakes' and details how it 'crushed a 26-year-old man’s legs.' The victim remained conscious on the pavement, bleeding. Two parked vehicles—a van and an SUV—were involved, but only the van moved. The police report lists 'Brakes Defective' as the primary contributing factor. No driver errors beyond mechanical failure are cited. The report does not attribute any contributing actions to the pedestrian. The focus remains on the van’s mechanical failure and the resulting harm to the pedestrian.
3Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on Whitestone Expressway▸A tractor truck slammed into the back of a sedan on the Whitestone Expressway. Three occupants in the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash exposed driver errors including following too closely and inexperience, causing serious harm.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:27 AM on the Whitestone Expressway involving a tractor truck and a sedan traveling northbound. The truck struck the sedan at its center back end, causing damage to both vehicles. The sedan carried three occupants: a licensed male driver and two female passengers, all conscious but injured with neck trauma and complaints of whiplash. The report identifies driver errors as contributing factors: the truck driver exhibited 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inexperience,' while the sedan driver also showed 'Driver Inexperience.' All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and none were ejected. The collision and resulting injuries highlight the dangers posed by driver errors on high-speed roadways.
Motorcycle Hits Debris on Whitestone Expressway▸A 22-year-old male motorcyclist struck debris on the Whitestone Expressway, sustaining abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The crash caused damage to the motorcycle's right front quarter panel. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old male motorcyclist traveling north on the Whitestone Expressway was injured after colliding with obstruction or debris on the roadway. The report identifies 'Obstruction/Debris' as a contributing factor to the crash. The rider was slowing or stopping before impact and was not ejected from the motorcycle. The collision caused damage to the motorcycle's right front quarter panel. The injured occupant, who was the driver, suffered abrasions to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was conscious at the scene. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, categorized as 'Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist)' in the report. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Willets Point Blvd▸A 34-year-old man was injured crossing Willets Point Boulevard in a marked crosswalk. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way, striking the pedestrian’s lower leg and knee. The impact caused abrasions but no vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, at 6:09 AM on Willets Point Boulevard near 166 Street, a 2018 Honda SUV traveling north struck a 34-year-old male pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as abrasions and categorized as injury severity level 3. The report identifies the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The SUV’s point of impact was the center front end, yet no vehicle damage was recorded. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not cite any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors beyond the driver’s failure to yield. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers not yielding to pedestrians in crosswalks.
Motorcycle Ejected After SUV Rear-Ends on Expressway▸A motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered full-body abrasions after a sport utility vehicle slowed and struck the bike’s front end on the Whitestone Expressway. The SUV’s driver followed too closely, causing a violent impact and serious injury.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Whitestone Expressway at 3:45 p.m. A 30-year-old male motorcycle rider, wearing a helmet, was riding southbound when a 2020 Jeep SUV traveling in the same direction slowed or stopped. The SUV driver, licensed in Connecticut, failed to maintain a safe distance, following too closely, and struck the motorcycle’s center front end with the SUV’s right rear bumper. The impact ejected the motorcyclist, who sustained abrasions over his entire body and was injured but conscious. The motorcycle, driven by a male with a New York permit, suffered undercarriage damage. The report highlights the SUV driver’s error of following too closely as the primary contributing factor. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
3Truck Slams Parked Sedan on Whitestone Expressway▸A tractor truck rear-ended a parked sedan on Whitestone Expressway. Three sedan occupants suffered neck and back injuries. Police cite the truck driver for following too closely. All victims were conscious after impact.
According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling south on Whitestone Expressway struck the rear of a parked sedan at 21:37. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, pointing to the truck driver's failure to maintain distance. Three people in the sedan—a 53-year-old male driver, a 45-year-old male front passenger, and a 46-year-old female rear passenger—sustained neck and back injuries, including whiplash. All were conscious and restrained at the scene. The sedan was damaged at the center back end, while the truck showed no damage. The report attributes the crash to driver error by the truck operator, with no contributing factors assigned to the sedan occupants.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 29-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Queens intersection when the vehicle hit him, causing bruising and contusions.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 p.m. on Sanford Avenue near Parsons Boulevard in Queens. A 2020 SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck a 29-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle impacted him on the left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated as moderate. The driver’s failure to yield while turning directly caused the collision, highlighting a critical lapse in yielding to pedestrians legally crossing the street.
Moped Rider Injured in Queens Sedan Collision▸A moped rider suffered back injuries and partial ejection after a collision with a sedan on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver was starting from parking when impact occurred. Unsafe speed by the moped driver contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 8:30 PM. A moped traveling east collided with a sedan that was starting from parking, also traveling east. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. The moped driver, a 35-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained back injuries with a complaint of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor attributed to the moped driver. The sedan driver was licensed and operating legally. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed in mixed vehicle environments.
Two Sedans Collide in Queens, Driver Injured▸Two sedans collided on Prince Street in Queens. The impact struck the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 28-year-old male driver suffered a fractured elbow and arm injuries, left shaken and in shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:15 on Prince Street near Northern Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans, traveling north and east respectively, collided with impact on their front bumpers. The contributing factor cited was Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The injured party was a 28-year-old male driver, who was not ejected but sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was reported to be in shock. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The collision damage was localized to the left front bumper of the northbound sedan and the right front bumper of the eastbound sedan. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Bell Boulevard▸A southbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on Bell Boulevard. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the collision.
According to the police report, at 8:55 a.m., a 2022 SUV traveling south on Bell Boulevard rear-ended a 2003 sedan also heading south. The point of impact was the SUV's center back end striking the sedan's center front end. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and experienced shock, wearing a lap belt at the time. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. Both drivers were licensed females from New York. The SUV sustained damage to its rear center, while the sedan showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Taxi Driver Looks Away, Woman’s Leg Crushed▸A taxi slowed on 149th Street. The driver’s eyes left the road. A woman’s leg broke beneath the wheel. She went into shock. The car sat unharmed. The street held its breath as pain and silence filled the dusk.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling on 149th Street near 5th Avenue in Queens struck a 60-year-old woman who was standing in the roadway. The report states, 'The taxi slowed, but the driver looked away.' The woman suffered crush injuries to her knee and lower leg and went into shock. The police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, with additional mention of 'Passenger Distraction.' The taxi itself sustained no damage. The victim was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but the report identifies driver distraction as the primary cause. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to maintain attention, resulting in severe injury to a pedestrian.
5Head-On SUV Collision Crushes Child, Woman▸Two SUVs met head-on on Cross Island Parkway. Steel ripped. Roofs caved. A ten-year-old boy and a thirty-four-year-old woman were crushed in their seats. Five people injured. Speed and failure to yield tore lives apart in the night.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on Cross Island Parkway at 10:15 p.m. The impact was catastrophic: 'Roofs folded. Steel tore. A 10-year-old boy and a 34-year-old woman crushed in their seats. Five injured. All awake. All broken.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors for at least one vehicle. The narrative underscores that 'speed was too much. Yielding came too late.' Both the child and the woman, along with three others, suffered crush injuries to their entire bodies. All occupants were conscious but injured. The data points to driver actions—excessive speed and failure to yield—as the primary causes of this violent crash. No contributing factors are attributed to the victims.
Motorcycle Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸A motorcycle struck the right rear bumper of a sedan on the Long Island Expressway. The 18-year-old motorcyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and following too closely as contributing factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway at 13:25. A motorcycle traveling westbound struck the right rear bumper of a westbound sedan. The motorcyclist, an 18-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factors, both attributed to the motorcyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead with no reported violations. The impact point was the motorcycle's center front end hitting the sedan's right rear bumper, causing damage to both vehicles. The collision highlights driver errors related to speed and distance management on a high-speed expressway.
5Two Sedans Collide on Utopia Parkway▸Two sedans collided on Utopia Parkway in Queens at 7:35 p.m. Multiple occupants suffered injuries including neck, back, and hip trauma. The crash involved unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way, with several passengers ejected and airbags deployed.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Utopia Parkway near 45 Avenue in Queens at 19:35. Two sedans were involved: one traveling south going straight ahead, the other making a left turn westbound. The collision point was the center front end of the southbound sedan and the right side doors of the westbound sedan. Contributing factors cited include unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way. Driver inattention and distraction were also noted. Five occupants were injured, including a 16-year-old male right rear passenger ejected from the vehicle with neck injuries and shock, and a 17-year-old male front passenger also ejected with back injuries. Both had airbags deployed. The drivers, aged 46 and 77, suffered hip and neck injuries and were in shock. Another 78-year-old female front passenger reported back injuries and pain. None of the injuries were fatal, but the severity was significant. The report highlights driver errors as central to the crash, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
Two SUVs collided on 46 Avenue in Queens. One vehicle was backing while the other traveled south. Unsafe speed by a driver caused the crash. A 38-year-old female passenger suffered chest injuries and shock, complaining of pain and nausea.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:24 on 46 Avenue in Queens. Two station wagons/SUVs were involved. One driver was backing with impact at the center back end, while the other was traveling south going straight ahead, hitting with the right front bumper. The contributing factor cited was unsafe speed. A 38-year-old female passenger in one of the vehicles was injured, sustaining chest injuries and experiencing shock. She was not ejected but complained of pain or nausea. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision resulted from driver error—specifically unsafe speed—without any noted contributing factors from the passenger or other road users.
Van With Faulty Brakes Crushes Pedestrian’s Legs▸A van rolled down 147th Street, brakes failed. It pinned a 26-year-old man, crushing his legs. Blood pooled on the quiet pavement. Metal pressed flesh. Parked cars stood by, silent. The man stayed conscious, pain sharp, morning still.
A 26-year-old pedestrian suffered severe crush injuries to his legs when a van rolled from rest on 147th Street near 13th Avenue in Queens, according to the police report. The incident occurred at 8:51 a.m. The report states the van’s brakes were defective, causing it to move unexpectedly and strike the man. The narrative describes the van as having 'failed brakes' and details how it 'crushed a 26-year-old man’s legs.' The victim remained conscious on the pavement, bleeding. Two parked vehicles—a van and an SUV—were involved, but only the van moved. The police report lists 'Brakes Defective' as the primary contributing factor. No driver errors beyond mechanical failure are cited. The report does not attribute any contributing actions to the pedestrian. The focus remains on the van’s mechanical failure and the resulting harm to the pedestrian.
3Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on Whitestone Expressway▸A tractor truck slammed into the back of a sedan on the Whitestone Expressway. Three occupants in the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash exposed driver errors including following too closely and inexperience, causing serious harm.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:27 AM on the Whitestone Expressway involving a tractor truck and a sedan traveling northbound. The truck struck the sedan at its center back end, causing damage to both vehicles. The sedan carried three occupants: a licensed male driver and two female passengers, all conscious but injured with neck trauma and complaints of whiplash. The report identifies driver errors as contributing factors: the truck driver exhibited 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inexperience,' while the sedan driver also showed 'Driver Inexperience.' All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and none were ejected. The collision and resulting injuries highlight the dangers posed by driver errors on high-speed roadways.
Motorcycle Hits Debris on Whitestone Expressway▸A 22-year-old male motorcyclist struck debris on the Whitestone Expressway, sustaining abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The crash caused damage to the motorcycle's right front quarter panel. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old male motorcyclist traveling north on the Whitestone Expressway was injured after colliding with obstruction or debris on the roadway. The report identifies 'Obstruction/Debris' as a contributing factor to the crash. The rider was slowing or stopping before impact and was not ejected from the motorcycle. The collision caused damage to the motorcycle's right front quarter panel. The injured occupant, who was the driver, suffered abrasions to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was conscious at the scene. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, categorized as 'Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist)' in the report. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Willets Point Blvd▸A 34-year-old man was injured crossing Willets Point Boulevard in a marked crosswalk. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way, striking the pedestrian’s lower leg and knee. The impact caused abrasions but no vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, at 6:09 AM on Willets Point Boulevard near 166 Street, a 2018 Honda SUV traveling north struck a 34-year-old male pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as abrasions and categorized as injury severity level 3. The report identifies the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The SUV’s point of impact was the center front end, yet no vehicle damage was recorded. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not cite any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors beyond the driver’s failure to yield. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers not yielding to pedestrians in crosswalks.
Motorcycle Ejected After SUV Rear-Ends on Expressway▸A motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered full-body abrasions after a sport utility vehicle slowed and struck the bike’s front end on the Whitestone Expressway. The SUV’s driver followed too closely, causing a violent impact and serious injury.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Whitestone Expressway at 3:45 p.m. A 30-year-old male motorcycle rider, wearing a helmet, was riding southbound when a 2020 Jeep SUV traveling in the same direction slowed or stopped. The SUV driver, licensed in Connecticut, failed to maintain a safe distance, following too closely, and struck the motorcycle’s center front end with the SUV’s right rear bumper. The impact ejected the motorcyclist, who sustained abrasions over his entire body and was injured but conscious. The motorcycle, driven by a male with a New York permit, suffered undercarriage damage. The report highlights the SUV driver’s error of following too closely as the primary contributing factor. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
3Truck Slams Parked Sedan on Whitestone Expressway▸A tractor truck rear-ended a parked sedan on Whitestone Expressway. Three sedan occupants suffered neck and back injuries. Police cite the truck driver for following too closely. All victims were conscious after impact.
According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling south on Whitestone Expressway struck the rear of a parked sedan at 21:37. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, pointing to the truck driver's failure to maintain distance. Three people in the sedan—a 53-year-old male driver, a 45-year-old male front passenger, and a 46-year-old female rear passenger—sustained neck and back injuries, including whiplash. All were conscious and restrained at the scene. The sedan was damaged at the center back end, while the truck showed no damage. The report attributes the crash to driver error by the truck operator, with no contributing factors assigned to the sedan occupants.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 29-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Queens intersection when the vehicle hit him, causing bruising and contusions.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 p.m. on Sanford Avenue near Parsons Boulevard in Queens. A 2020 SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck a 29-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle impacted him on the left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated as moderate. The driver’s failure to yield while turning directly caused the collision, highlighting a critical lapse in yielding to pedestrians legally crossing the street.
Moped Rider Injured in Queens Sedan Collision▸A moped rider suffered back injuries and partial ejection after a collision with a sedan on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver was starting from parking when impact occurred. Unsafe speed by the moped driver contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 8:30 PM. A moped traveling east collided with a sedan that was starting from parking, also traveling east. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. The moped driver, a 35-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained back injuries with a complaint of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor attributed to the moped driver. The sedan driver was licensed and operating legally. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed in mixed vehicle environments.
Two Sedans Collide in Queens, Driver Injured▸Two sedans collided on Prince Street in Queens. The impact struck the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 28-year-old male driver suffered a fractured elbow and arm injuries, left shaken and in shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:15 on Prince Street near Northern Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans, traveling north and east respectively, collided with impact on their front bumpers. The contributing factor cited was Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The injured party was a 28-year-old male driver, who was not ejected but sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was reported to be in shock. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The collision damage was localized to the left front bumper of the northbound sedan and the right front bumper of the eastbound sedan. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Bell Boulevard▸A southbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on Bell Boulevard. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the collision.
According to the police report, at 8:55 a.m., a 2022 SUV traveling south on Bell Boulevard rear-ended a 2003 sedan also heading south. The point of impact was the SUV's center back end striking the sedan's center front end. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and experienced shock, wearing a lap belt at the time. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. Both drivers were licensed females from New York. The SUV sustained damage to its rear center, while the sedan showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Taxi Driver Looks Away, Woman’s Leg Crushed▸A taxi slowed on 149th Street. The driver’s eyes left the road. A woman’s leg broke beneath the wheel. She went into shock. The car sat unharmed. The street held its breath as pain and silence filled the dusk.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling on 149th Street near 5th Avenue in Queens struck a 60-year-old woman who was standing in the roadway. The report states, 'The taxi slowed, but the driver looked away.' The woman suffered crush injuries to her knee and lower leg and went into shock. The police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, with additional mention of 'Passenger Distraction.' The taxi itself sustained no damage. The victim was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but the report identifies driver distraction as the primary cause. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to maintain attention, resulting in severe injury to a pedestrian.
5Head-On SUV Collision Crushes Child, Woman▸Two SUVs met head-on on Cross Island Parkway. Steel ripped. Roofs caved. A ten-year-old boy and a thirty-four-year-old woman were crushed in their seats. Five people injured. Speed and failure to yield tore lives apart in the night.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on Cross Island Parkway at 10:15 p.m. The impact was catastrophic: 'Roofs folded. Steel tore. A 10-year-old boy and a 34-year-old woman crushed in their seats. Five injured. All awake. All broken.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors for at least one vehicle. The narrative underscores that 'speed was too much. Yielding came too late.' Both the child and the woman, along with three others, suffered crush injuries to their entire bodies. All occupants were conscious but injured. The data points to driver actions—excessive speed and failure to yield—as the primary causes of this violent crash. No contributing factors are attributed to the victims.
Motorcycle Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸A motorcycle struck the right rear bumper of a sedan on the Long Island Expressway. The 18-year-old motorcyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and following too closely as contributing factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway at 13:25. A motorcycle traveling westbound struck the right rear bumper of a westbound sedan. The motorcyclist, an 18-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factors, both attributed to the motorcyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead with no reported violations. The impact point was the motorcycle's center front end hitting the sedan's right rear bumper, causing damage to both vehicles. The collision highlights driver errors related to speed and distance management on a high-speed expressway.
5Two Sedans Collide on Utopia Parkway▸Two sedans collided on Utopia Parkway in Queens at 7:35 p.m. Multiple occupants suffered injuries including neck, back, and hip trauma. The crash involved unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way, with several passengers ejected and airbags deployed.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Utopia Parkway near 45 Avenue in Queens at 19:35. Two sedans were involved: one traveling south going straight ahead, the other making a left turn westbound. The collision point was the center front end of the southbound sedan and the right side doors of the westbound sedan. Contributing factors cited include unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way. Driver inattention and distraction were also noted. Five occupants were injured, including a 16-year-old male right rear passenger ejected from the vehicle with neck injuries and shock, and a 17-year-old male front passenger also ejected with back injuries. Both had airbags deployed. The drivers, aged 46 and 77, suffered hip and neck injuries and were in shock. Another 78-year-old female front passenger reported back injuries and pain. None of the injuries were fatal, but the severity was significant. The report highlights driver errors as central to the crash, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
A van rolled down 147th Street, brakes failed. It pinned a 26-year-old man, crushing his legs. Blood pooled on the quiet pavement. Metal pressed flesh. Parked cars stood by, silent. The man stayed conscious, pain sharp, morning still.
A 26-year-old pedestrian suffered severe crush injuries to his legs when a van rolled from rest on 147th Street near 13th Avenue in Queens, according to the police report. The incident occurred at 8:51 a.m. The report states the van’s brakes were defective, causing it to move unexpectedly and strike the man. The narrative describes the van as having 'failed brakes' and details how it 'crushed a 26-year-old man’s legs.' The victim remained conscious on the pavement, bleeding. Two parked vehicles—a van and an SUV—were involved, but only the van moved. The police report lists 'Brakes Defective' as the primary contributing factor. No driver errors beyond mechanical failure are cited. The report does not attribute any contributing actions to the pedestrian. The focus remains on the van’s mechanical failure and the resulting harm to the pedestrian.
3Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on Whitestone Expressway▸A tractor truck slammed into the back of a sedan on the Whitestone Expressway. Three occupants in the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash exposed driver errors including following too closely and inexperience, causing serious harm.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:27 AM on the Whitestone Expressway involving a tractor truck and a sedan traveling northbound. The truck struck the sedan at its center back end, causing damage to both vehicles. The sedan carried three occupants: a licensed male driver and two female passengers, all conscious but injured with neck trauma and complaints of whiplash. The report identifies driver errors as contributing factors: the truck driver exhibited 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inexperience,' while the sedan driver also showed 'Driver Inexperience.' All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and none were ejected. The collision and resulting injuries highlight the dangers posed by driver errors on high-speed roadways.
Motorcycle Hits Debris on Whitestone Expressway▸A 22-year-old male motorcyclist struck debris on the Whitestone Expressway, sustaining abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The crash caused damage to the motorcycle's right front quarter panel. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old male motorcyclist traveling north on the Whitestone Expressway was injured after colliding with obstruction or debris on the roadway. The report identifies 'Obstruction/Debris' as a contributing factor to the crash. The rider was slowing or stopping before impact and was not ejected from the motorcycle. The collision caused damage to the motorcycle's right front quarter panel. The injured occupant, who was the driver, suffered abrasions to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was conscious at the scene. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, categorized as 'Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist)' in the report. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Willets Point Blvd▸A 34-year-old man was injured crossing Willets Point Boulevard in a marked crosswalk. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way, striking the pedestrian’s lower leg and knee. The impact caused abrasions but no vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, at 6:09 AM on Willets Point Boulevard near 166 Street, a 2018 Honda SUV traveling north struck a 34-year-old male pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as abrasions and categorized as injury severity level 3. The report identifies the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The SUV’s point of impact was the center front end, yet no vehicle damage was recorded. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not cite any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors beyond the driver’s failure to yield. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers not yielding to pedestrians in crosswalks.
Motorcycle Ejected After SUV Rear-Ends on Expressway▸A motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered full-body abrasions after a sport utility vehicle slowed and struck the bike’s front end on the Whitestone Expressway. The SUV’s driver followed too closely, causing a violent impact and serious injury.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Whitestone Expressway at 3:45 p.m. A 30-year-old male motorcycle rider, wearing a helmet, was riding southbound when a 2020 Jeep SUV traveling in the same direction slowed or stopped. The SUV driver, licensed in Connecticut, failed to maintain a safe distance, following too closely, and struck the motorcycle’s center front end with the SUV’s right rear bumper. The impact ejected the motorcyclist, who sustained abrasions over his entire body and was injured but conscious. The motorcycle, driven by a male with a New York permit, suffered undercarriage damage. The report highlights the SUV driver’s error of following too closely as the primary contributing factor. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
3Truck Slams Parked Sedan on Whitestone Expressway▸A tractor truck rear-ended a parked sedan on Whitestone Expressway. Three sedan occupants suffered neck and back injuries. Police cite the truck driver for following too closely. All victims were conscious after impact.
According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling south on Whitestone Expressway struck the rear of a parked sedan at 21:37. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, pointing to the truck driver's failure to maintain distance. Three people in the sedan—a 53-year-old male driver, a 45-year-old male front passenger, and a 46-year-old female rear passenger—sustained neck and back injuries, including whiplash. All were conscious and restrained at the scene. The sedan was damaged at the center back end, while the truck showed no damage. The report attributes the crash to driver error by the truck operator, with no contributing factors assigned to the sedan occupants.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 29-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Queens intersection when the vehicle hit him, causing bruising and contusions.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 p.m. on Sanford Avenue near Parsons Boulevard in Queens. A 2020 SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck a 29-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle impacted him on the left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated as moderate. The driver’s failure to yield while turning directly caused the collision, highlighting a critical lapse in yielding to pedestrians legally crossing the street.
Moped Rider Injured in Queens Sedan Collision▸A moped rider suffered back injuries and partial ejection after a collision with a sedan on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver was starting from parking when impact occurred. Unsafe speed by the moped driver contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 8:30 PM. A moped traveling east collided with a sedan that was starting from parking, also traveling east. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. The moped driver, a 35-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained back injuries with a complaint of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor attributed to the moped driver. The sedan driver was licensed and operating legally. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed in mixed vehicle environments.
Two Sedans Collide in Queens, Driver Injured▸Two sedans collided on Prince Street in Queens. The impact struck the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 28-year-old male driver suffered a fractured elbow and arm injuries, left shaken and in shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:15 on Prince Street near Northern Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans, traveling north and east respectively, collided with impact on their front bumpers. The contributing factor cited was Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The injured party was a 28-year-old male driver, who was not ejected but sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was reported to be in shock. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The collision damage was localized to the left front bumper of the northbound sedan and the right front bumper of the eastbound sedan. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Bell Boulevard▸A southbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on Bell Boulevard. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the collision.
According to the police report, at 8:55 a.m., a 2022 SUV traveling south on Bell Boulevard rear-ended a 2003 sedan also heading south. The point of impact was the SUV's center back end striking the sedan's center front end. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and experienced shock, wearing a lap belt at the time. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. Both drivers were licensed females from New York. The SUV sustained damage to its rear center, while the sedan showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Taxi Driver Looks Away, Woman’s Leg Crushed▸A taxi slowed on 149th Street. The driver’s eyes left the road. A woman’s leg broke beneath the wheel. She went into shock. The car sat unharmed. The street held its breath as pain and silence filled the dusk.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling on 149th Street near 5th Avenue in Queens struck a 60-year-old woman who was standing in the roadway. The report states, 'The taxi slowed, but the driver looked away.' The woman suffered crush injuries to her knee and lower leg and went into shock. The police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, with additional mention of 'Passenger Distraction.' The taxi itself sustained no damage. The victim was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but the report identifies driver distraction as the primary cause. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to maintain attention, resulting in severe injury to a pedestrian.
5Head-On SUV Collision Crushes Child, Woman▸Two SUVs met head-on on Cross Island Parkway. Steel ripped. Roofs caved. A ten-year-old boy and a thirty-four-year-old woman were crushed in their seats. Five people injured. Speed and failure to yield tore lives apart in the night.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on Cross Island Parkway at 10:15 p.m. The impact was catastrophic: 'Roofs folded. Steel tore. A 10-year-old boy and a 34-year-old woman crushed in their seats. Five injured. All awake. All broken.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors for at least one vehicle. The narrative underscores that 'speed was too much. Yielding came too late.' Both the child and the woman, along with three others, suffered crush injuries to their entire bodies. All occupants were conscious but injured. The data points to driver actions—excessive speed and failure to yield—as the primary causes of this violent crash. No contributing factors are attributed to the victims.
Motorcycle Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸A motorcycle struck the right rear bumper of a sedan on the Long Island Expressway. The 18-year-old motorcyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and following too closely as contributing factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway at 13:25. A motorcycle traveling westbound struck the right rear bumper of a westbound sedan. The motorcyclist, an 18-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factors, both attributed to the motorcyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead with no reported violations. The impact point was the motorcycle's center front end hitting the sedan's right rear bumper, causing damage to both vehicles. The collision highlights driver errors related to speed and distance management on a high-speed expressway.
5Two Sedans Collide on Utopia Parkway▸Two sedans collided on Utopia Parkway in Queens at 7:35 p.m. Multiple occupants suffered injuries including neck, back, and hip trauma. The crash involved unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way, with several passengers ejected and airbags deployed.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Utopia Parkway near 45 Avenue in Queens at 19:35. Two sedans were involved: one traveling south going straight ahead, the other making a left turn westbound. The collision point was the center front end of the southbound sedan and the right side doors of the westbound sedan. Contributing factors cited include unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way. Driver inattention and distraction were also noted. Five occupants were injured, including a 16-year-old male right rear passenger ejected from the vehicle with neck injuries and shock, and a 17-year-old male front passenger also ejected with back injuries. Both had airbags deployed. The drivers, aged 46 and 77, suffered hip and neck injuries and were in shock. Another 78-year-old female front passenger reported back injuries and pain. None of the injuries were fatal, but the severity was significant. The report highlights driver errors as central to the crash, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
A tractor truck slammed into the back of a sedan on the Whitestone Expressway. Three occupants in the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash exposed driver errors including following too closely and inexperience, causing serious harm.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:27 AM on the Whitestone Expressway involving a tractor truck and a sedan traveling northbound. The truck struck the sedan at its center back end, causing damage to both vehicles. The sedan carried three occupants: a licensed male driver and two female passengers, all conscious but injured with neck trauma and complaints of whiplash. The report identifies driver errors as contributing factors: the truck driver exhibited 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inexperience,' while the sedan driver also showed 'Driver Inexperience.' All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and none were ejected. The collision and resulting injuries highlight the dangers posed by driver errors on high-speed roadways.
Motorcycle Hits Debris on Whitestone Expressway▸A 22-year-old male motorcyclist struck debris on the Whitestone Expressway, sustaining abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The crash caused damage to the motorcycle's right front quarter panel. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old male motorcyclist traveling north on the Whitestone Expressway was injured after colliding with obstruction or debris on the roadway. The report identifies 'Obstruction/Debris' as a contributing factor to the crash. The rider was slowing or stopping before impact and was not ejected from the motorcycle. The collision caused damage to the motorcycle's right front quarter panel. The injured occupant, who was the driver, suffered abrasions to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was conscious at the scene. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, categorized as 'Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist)' in the report. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Willets Point Blvd▸A 34-year-old man was injured crossing Willets Point Boulevard in a marked crosswalk. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way, striking the pedestrian’s lower leg and knee. The impact caused abrasions but no vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, at 6:09 AM on Willets Point Boulevard near 166 Street, a 2018 Honda SUV traveling north struck a 34-year-old male pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as abrasions and categorized as injury severity level 3. The report identifies the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The SUV’s point of impact was the center front end, yet no vehicle damage was recorded. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not cite any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors beyond the driver’s failure to yield. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers not yielding to pedestrians in crosswalks.
Motorcycle Ejected After SUV Rear-Ends on Expressway▸A motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered full-body abrasions after a sport utility vehicle slowed and struck the bike’s front end on the Whitestone Expressway. The SUV’s driver followed too closely, causing a violent impact and serious injury.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Whitestone Expressway at 3:45 p.m. A 30-year-old male motorcycle rider, wearing a helmet, was riding southbound when a 2020 Jeep SUV traveling in the same direction slowed or stopped. The SUV driver, licensed in Connecticut, failed to maintain a safe distance, following too closely, and struck the motorcycle’s center front end with the SUV’s right rear bumper. The impact ejected the motorcyclist, who sustained abrasions over his entire body and was injured but conscious. The motorcycle, driven by a male with a New York permit, suffered undercarriage damage. The report highlights the SUV driver’s error of following too closely as the primary contributing factor. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
3Truck Slams Parked Sedan on Whitestone Expressway▸A tractor truck rear-ended a parked sedan on Whitestone Expressway. Three sedan occupants suffered neck and back injuries. Police cite the truck driver for following too closely. All victims were conscious after impact.
According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling south on Whitestone Expressway struck the rear of a parked sedan at 21:37. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, pointing to the truck driver's failure to maintain distance. Three people in the sedan—a 53-year-old male driver, a 45-year-old male front passenger, and a 46-year-old female rear passenger—sustained neck and back injuries, including whiplash. All were conscious and restrained at the scene. The sedan was damaged at the center back end, while the truck showed no damage. The report attributes the crash to driver error by the truck operator, with no contributing factors assigned to the sedan occupants.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 29-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Queens intersection when the vehicle hit him, causing bruising and contusions.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 p.m. on Sanford Avenue near Parsons Boulevard in Queens. A 2020 SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck a 29-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle impacted him on the left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated as moderate. The driver’s failure to yield while turning directly caused the collision, highlighting a critical lapse in yielding to pedestrians legally crossing the street.
Moped Rider Injured in Queens Sedan Collision▸A moped rider suffered back injuries and partial ejection after a collision with a sedan on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver was starting from parking when impact occurred. Unsafe speed by the moped driver contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 8:30 PM. A moped traveling east collided with a sedan that was starting from parking, also traveling east. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. The moped driver, a 35-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained back injuries with a complaint of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor attributed to the moped driver. The sedan driver was licensed and operating legally. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed in mixed vehicle environments.
Two Sedans Collide in Queens, Driver Injured▸Two sedans collided on Prince Street in Queens. The impact struck the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 28-year-old male driver suffered a fractured elbow and arm injuries, left shaken and in shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:15 on Prince Street near Northern Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans, traveling north and east respectively, collided with impact on their front bumpers. The contributing factor cited was Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The injured party was a 28-year-old male driver, who was not ejected but sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was reported to be in shock. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The collision damage was localized to the left front bumper of the northbound sedan and the right front bumper of the eastbound sedan. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Bell Boulevard▸A southbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on Bell Boulevard. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the collision.
According to the police report, at 8:55 a.m., a 2022 SUV traveling south on Bell Boulevard rear-ended a 2003 sedan also heading south. The point of impact was the SUV's center back end striking the sedan's center front end. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and experienced shock, wearing a lap belt at the time. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. Both drivers were licensed females from New York. The SUV sustained damage to its rear center, while the sedan showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Taxi Driver Looks Away, Woman’s Leg Crushed▸A taxi slowed on 149th Street. The driver’s eyes left the road. A woman’s leg broke beneath the wheel. She went into shock. The car sat unharmed. The street held its breath as pain and silence filled the dusk.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling on 149th Street near 5th Avenue in Queens struck a 60-year-old woman who was standing in the roadway. The report states, 'The taxi slowed, but the driver looked away.' The woman suffered crush injuries to her knee and lower leg and went into shock. The police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, with additional mention of 'Passenger Distraction.' The taxi itself sustained no damage. The victim was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but the report identifies driver distraction as the primary cause. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to maintain attention, resulting in severe injury to a pedestrian.
5Head-On SUV Collision Crushes Child, Woman▸Two SUVs met head-on on Cross Island Parkway. Steel ripped. Roofs caved. A ten-year-old boy and a thirty-four-year-old woman were crushed in their seats. Five people injured. Speed and failure to yield tore lives apart in the night.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on Cross Island Parkway at 10:15 p.m. The impact was catastrophic: 'Roofs folded. Steel tore. A 10-year-old boy and a 34-year-old woman crushed in their seats. Five injured. All awake. All broken.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors for at least one vehicle. The narrative underscores that 'speed was too much. Yielding came too late.' Both the child and the woman, along with three others, suffered crush injuries to their entire bodies. All occupants were conscious but injured. The data points to driver actions—excessive speed and failure to yield—as the primary causes of this violent crash. No contributing factors are attributed to the victims.
Motorcycle Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸A motorcycle struck the right rear bumper of a sedan on the Long Island Expressway. The 18-year-old motorcyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and following too closely as contributing factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway at 13:25. A motorcycle traveling westbound struck the right rear bumper of a westbound sedan. The motorcyclist, an 18-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factors, both attributed to the motorcyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead with no reported violations. The impact point was the motorcycle's center front end hitting the sedan's right rear bumper, causing damage to both vehicles. The collision highlights driver errors related to speed and distance management on a high-speed expressway.
5Two Sedans Collide on Utopia Parkway▸Two sedans collided on Utopia Parkway in Queens at 7:35 p.m. Multiple occupants suffered injuries including neck, back, and hip trauma. The crash involved unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way, with several passengers ejected and airbags deployed.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Utopia Parkway near 45 Avenue in Queens at 19:35. Two sedans were involved: one traveling south going straight ahead, the other making a left turn westbound. The collision point was the center front end of the southbound sedan and the right side doors of the westbound sedan. Contributing factors cited include unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way. Driver inattention and distraction were also noted. Five occupants were injured, including a 16-year-old male right rear passenger ejected from the vehicle with neck injuries and shock, and a 17-year-old male front passenger also ejected with back injuries. Both had airbags deployed. The drivers, aged 46 and 77, suffered hip and neck injuries and were in shock. Another 78-year-old female front passenger reported back injuries and pain. None of the injuries were fatal, but the severity was significant. The report highlights driver errors as central to the crash, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
A 22-year-old male motorcyclist struck debris on the Whitestone Expressway, sustaining abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The crash caused damage to the motorcycle's right front quarter panel. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old male motorcyclist traveling north on the Whitestone Expressway was injured after colliding with obstruction or debris on the roadway. The report identifies 'Obstruction/Debris' as a contributing factor to the crash. The rider was slowing or stopping before impact and was not ejected from the motorcycle. The collision caused damage to the motorcycle's right front quarter panel. The injured occupant, who was the driver, suffered abrasions to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was conscious at the scene. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, categorized as 'Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist)' in the report. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Willets Point Blvd▸A 34-year-old man was injured crossing Willets Point Boulevard in a marked crosswalk. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way, striking the pedestrian’s lower leg and knee. The impact caused abrasions but no vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, at 6:09 AM on Willets Point Boulevard near 166 Street, a 2018 Honda SUV traveling north struck a 34-year-old male pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as abrasions and categorized as injury severity level 3. The report identifies the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The SUV’s point of impact was the center front end, yet no vehicle damage was recorded. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not cite any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors beyond the driver’s failure to yield. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers not yielding to pedestrians in crosswalks.
Motorcycle Ejected After SUV Rear-Ends on Expressway▸A motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered full-body abrasions after a sport utility vehicle slowed and struck the bike’s front end on the Whitestone Expressway. The SUV’s driver followed too closely, causing a violent impact and serious injury.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Whitestone Expressway at 3:45 p.m. A 30-year-old male motorcycle rider, wearing a helmet, was riding southbound when a 2020 Jeep SUV traveling in the same direction slowed or stopped. The SUV driver, licensed in Connecticut, failed to maintain a safe distance, following too closely, and struck the motorcycle’s center front end with the SUV’s right rear bumper. The impact ejected the motorcyclist, who sustained abrasions over his entire body and was injured but conscious. The motorcycle, driven by a male with a New York permit, suffered undercarriage damage. The report highlights the SUV driver’s error of following too closely as the primary contributing factor. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
3Truck Slams Parked Sedan on Whitestone Expressway▸A tractor truck rear-ended a parked sedan on Whitestone Expressway. Three sedan occupants suffered neck and back injuries. Police cite the truck driver for following too closely. All victims were conscious after impact.
According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling south on Whitestone Expressway struck the rear of a parked sedan at 21:37. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, pointing to the truck driver's failure to maintain distance. Three people in the sedan—a 53-year-old male driver, a 45-year-old male front passenger, and a 46-year-old female rear passenger—sustained neck and back injuries, including whiplash. All were conscious and restrained at the scene. The sedan was damaged at the center back end, while the truck showed no damage. The report attributes the crash to driver error by the truck operator, with no contributing factors assigned to the sedan occupants.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 29-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Queens intersection when the vehicle hit him, causing bruising and contusions.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 p.m. on Sanford Avenue near Parsons Boulevard in Queens. A 2020 SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck a 29-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle impacted him on the left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated as moderate. The driver’s failure to yield while turning directly caused the collision, highlighting a critical lapse in yielding to pedestrians legally crossing the street.
Moped Rider Injured in Queens Sedan Collision▸A moped rider suffered back injuries and partial ejection after a collision with a sedan on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver was starting from parking when impact occurred. Unsafe speed by the moped driver contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 8:30 PM. A moped traveling east collided with a sedan that was starting from parking, also traveling east. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. The moped driver, a 35-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained back injuries with a complaint of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor attributed to the moped driver. The sedan driver was licensed and operating legally. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed in mixed vehicle environments.
Two Sedans Collide in Queens, Driver Injured▸Two sedans collided on Prince Street in Queens. The impact struck the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 28-year-old male driver suffered a fractured elbow and arm injuries, left shaken and in shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:15 on Prince Street near Northern Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans, traveling north and east respectively, collided with impact on their front bumpers. The contributing factor cited was Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The injured party was a 28-year-old male driver, who was not ejected but sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was reported to be in shock. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The collision damage was localized to the left front bumper of the northbound sedan and the right front bumper of the eastbound sedan. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Bell Boulevard▸A southbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on Bell Boulevard. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the collision.
According to the police report, at 8:55 a.m., a 2022 SUV traveling south on Bell Boulevard rear-ended a 2003 sedan also heading south. The point of impact was the SUV's center back end striking the sedan's center front end. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and experienced shock, wearing a lap belt at the time. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. Both drivers were licensed females from New York. The SUV sustained damage to its rear center, while the sedan showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Taxi Driver Looks Away, Woman’s Leg Crushed▸A taxi slowed on 149th Street. The driver’s eyes left the road. A woman’s leg broke beneath the wheel. She went into shock. The car sat unharmed. The street held its breath as pain and silence filled the dusk.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling on 149th Street near 5th Avenue in Queens struck a 60-year-old woman who was standing in the roadway. The report states, 'The taxi slowed, but the driver looked away.' The woman suffered crush injuries to her knee and lower leg and went into shock. The police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, with additional mention of 'Passenger Distraction.' The taxi itself sustained no damage. The victim was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but the report identifies driver distraction as the primary cause. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to maintain attention, resulting in severe injury to a pedestrian.
5Head-On SUV Collision Crushes Child, Woman▸Two SUVs met head-on on Cross Island Parkway. Steel ripped. Roofs caved. A ten-year-old boy and a thirty-four-year-old woman were crushed in their seats. Five people injured. Speed and failure to yield tore lives apart in the night.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on Cross Island Parkway at 10:15 p.m. The impact was catastrophic: 'Roofs folded. Steel tore. A 10-year-old boy and a 34-year-old woman crushed in their seats. Five injured. All awake. All broken.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors for at least one vehicle. The narrative underscores that 'speed was too much. Yielding came too late.' Both the child and the woman, along with three others, suffered crush injuries to their entire bodies. All occupants were conscious but injured. The data points to driver actions—excessive speed and failure to yield—as the primary causes of this violent crash. No contributing factors are attributed to the victims.
Motorcycle Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸A motorcycle struck the right rear bumper of a sedan on the Long Island Expressway. The 18-year-old motorcyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and following too closely as contributing factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway at 13:25. A motorcycle traveling westbound struck the right rear bumper of a westbound sedan. The motorcyclist, an 18-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factors, both attributed to the motorcyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead with no reported violations. The impact point was the motorcycle's center front end hitting the sedan's right rear bumper, causing damage to both vehicles. The collision highlights driver errors related to speed and distance management on a high-speed expressway.
5Two Sedans Collide on Utopia Parkway▸Two sedans collided on Utopia Parkway in Queens at 7:35 p.m. Multiple occupants suffered injuries including neck, back, and hip trauma. The crash involved unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way, with several passengers ejected and airbags deployed.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Utopia Parkway near 45 Avenue in Queens at 19:35. Two sedans were involved: one traveling south going straight ahead, the other making a left turn westbound. The collision point was the center front end of the southbound sedan and the right side doors of the westbound sedan. Contributing factors cited include unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way. Driver inattention and distraction were also noted. Five occupants were injured, including a 16-year-old male right rear passenger ejected from the vehicle with neck injuries and shock, and a 17-year-old male front passenger also ejected with back injuries. Both had airbags deployed. The drivers, aged 46 and 77, suffered hip and neck injuries and were in shock. Another 78-year-old female front passenger reported back injuries and pain. None of the injuries were fatal, but the severity was significant. The report highlights driver errors as central to the crash, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
A 34-year-old man was injured crossing Willets Point Boulevard in a marked crosswalk. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way, striking the pedestrian’s lower leg and knee. The impact caused abrasions but no vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, at 6:09 AM on Willets Point Boulevard near 166 Street, a 2018 Honda SUV traveling north struck a 34-year-old male pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as abrasions and categorized as injury severity level 3. The report identifies the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The SUV’s point of impact was the center front end, yet no vehicle damage was recorded. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not cite any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors beyond the driver’s failure to yield. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers not yielding to pedestrians in crosswalks.
Motorcycle Ejected After SUV Rear-Ends on Expressway▸A motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered full-body abrasions after a sport utility vehicle slowed and struck the bike’s front end on the Whitestone Expressway. The SUV’s driver followed too closely, causing a violent impact and serious injury.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Whitestone Expressway at 3:45 p.m. A 30-year-old male motorcycle rider, wearing a helmet, was riding southbound when a 2020 Jeep SUV traveling in the same direction slowed or stopped. The SUV driver, licensed in Connecticut, failed to maintain a safe distance, following too closely, and struck the motorcycle’s center front end with the SUV’s right rear bumper. The impact ejected the motorcyclist, who sustained abrasions over his entire body and was injured but conscious. The motorcycle, driven by a male with a New York permit, suffered undercarriage damage. The report highlights the SUV driver’s error of following too closely as the primary contributing factor. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
3Truck Slams Parked Sedan on Whitestone Expressway▸A tractor truck rear-ended a parked sedan on Whitestone Expressway. Three sedan occupants suffered neck and back injuries. Police cite the truck driver for following too closely. All victims were conscious after impact.
According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling south on Whitestone Expressway struck the rear of a parked sedan at 21:37. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, pointing to the truck driver's failure to maintain distance. Three people in the sedan—a 53-year-old male driver, a 45-year-old male front passenger, and a 46-year-old female rear passenger—sustained neck and back injuries, including whiplash. All were conscious and restrained at the scene. The sedan was damaged at the center back end, while the truck showed no damage. The report attributes the crash to driver error by the truck operator, with no contributing factors assigned to the sedan occupants.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 29-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Queens intersection when the vehicle hit him, causing bruising and contusions.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 p.m. on Sanford Avenue near Parsons Boulevard in Queens. A 2020 SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck a 29-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle impacted him on the left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated as moderate. The driver’s failure to yield while turning directly caused the collision, highlighting a critical lapse in yielding to pedestrians legally crossing the street.
Moped Rider Injured in Queens Sedan Collision▸A moped rider suffered back injuries and partial ejection after a collision with a sedan on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver was starting from parking when impact occurred. Unsafe speed by the moped driver contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 8:30 PM. A moped traveling east collided with a sedan that was starting from parking, also traveling east. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. The moped driver, a 35-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained back injuries with a complaint of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor attributed to the moped driver. The sedan driver was licensed and operating legally. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed in mixed vehicle environments.
Two Sedans Collide in Queens, Driver Injured▸Two sedans collided on Prince Street in Queens. The impact struck the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 28-year-old male driver suffered a fractured elbow and arm injuries, left shaken and in shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:15 on Prince Street near Northern Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans, traveling north and east respectively, collided with impact on their front bumpers. The contributing factor cited was Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The injured party was a 28-year-old male driver, who was not ejected but sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was reported to be in shock. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The collision damage was localized to the left front bumper of the northbound sedan and the right front bumper of the eastbound sedan. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Bell Boulevard▸A southbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on Bell Boulevard. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the collision.
According to the police report, at 8:55 a.m., a 2022 SUV traveling south on Bell Boulevard rear-ended a 2003 sedan also heading south. The point of impact was the SUV's center back end striking the sedan's center front end. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and experienced shock, wearing a lap belt at the time. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. Both drivers were licensed females from New York. The SUV sustained damage to its rear center, while the sedan showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Taxi Driver Looks Away, Woman’s Leg Crushed▸A taxi slowed on 149th Street. The driver’s eyes left the road. A woman’s leg broke beneath the wheel. She went into shock. The car sat unharmed. The street held its breath as pain and silence filled the dusk.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling on 149th Street near 5th Avenue in Queens struck a 60-year-old woman who was standing in the roadway. The report states, 'The taxi slowed, but the driver looked away.' The woman suffered crush injuries to her knee and lower leg and went into shock. The police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, with additional mention of 'Passenger Distraction.' The taxi itself sustained no damage. The victim was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but the report identifies driver distraction as the primary cause. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to maintain attention, resulting in severe injury to a pedestrian.
5Head-On SUV Collision Crushes Child, Woman▸Two SUVs met head-on on Cross Island Parkway. Steel ripped. Roofs caved. A ten-year-old boy and a thirty-four-year-old woman were crushed in their seats. Five people injured. Speed and failure to yield tore lives apart in the night.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on Cross Island Parkway at 10:15 p.m. The impact was catastrophic: 'Roofs folded. Steel tore. A 10-year-old boy and a 34-year-old woman crushed in their seats. Five injured. All awake. All broken.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors for at least one vehicle. The narrative underscores that 'speed was too much. Yielding came too late.' Both the child and the woman, along with three others, suffered crush injuries to their entire bodies. All occupants were conscious but injured. The data points to driver actions—excessive speed and failure to yield—as the primary causes of this violent crash. No contributing factors are attributed to the victims.
Motorcycle Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸A motorcycle struck the right rear bumper of a sedan on the Long Island Expressway. The 18-year-old motorcyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and following too closely as contributing factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway at 13:25. A motorcycle traveling westbound struck the right rear bumper of a westbound sedan. The motorcyclist, an 18-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factors, both attributed to the motorcyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead with no reported violations. The impact point was the motorcycle's center front end hitting the sedan's right rear bumper, causing damage to both vehicles. The collision highlights driver errors related to speed and distance management on a high-speed expressway.
5Two Sedans Collide on Utopia Parkway▸Two sedans collided on Utopia Parkway in Queens at 7:35 p.m. Multiple occupants suffered injuries including neck, back, and hip trauma. The crash involved unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way, with several passengers ejected and airbags deployed.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Utopia Parkway near 45 Avenue in Queens at 19:35. Two sedans were involved: one traveling south going straight ahead, the other making a left turn westbound. The collision point was the center front end of the southbound sedan and the right side doors of the westbound sedan. Contributing factors cited include unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way. Driver inattention and distraction were also noted. Five occupants were injured, including a 16-year-old male right rear passenger ejected from the vehicle with neck injuries and shock, and a 17-year-old male front passenger also ejected with back injuries. Both had airbags deployed. The drivers, aged 46 and 77, suffered hip and neck injuries and were in shock. Another 78-year-old female front passenger reported back injuries and pain. None of the injuries were fatal, but the severity was significant. The report highlights driver errors as central to the crash, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
A motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered full-body abrasions after a sport utility vehicle slowed and struck the bike’s front end on the Whitestone Expressway. The SUV’s driver followed too closely, causing a violent impact and serious injury.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Whitestone Expressway at 3:45 p.m. A 30-year-old male motorcycle rider, wearing a helmet, was riding southbound when a 2020 Jeep SUV traveling in the same direction slowed or stopped. The SUV driver, licensed in Connecticut, failed to maintain a safe distance, following too closely, and struck the motorcycle’s center front end with the SUV’s right rear bumper. The impact ejected the motorcyclist, who sustained abrasions over his entire body and was injured but conscious. The motorcycle, driven by a male with a New York permit, suffered undercarriage damage. The report highlights the SUV driver’s error of following too closely as the primary contributing factor. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
3Truck Slams Parked Sedan on Whitestone Expressway▸A tractor truck rear-ended a parked sedan on Whitestone Expressway. Three sedan occupants suffered neck and back injuries. Police cite the truck driver for following too closely. All victims were conscious after impact.
According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling south on Whitestone Expressway struck the rear of a parked sedan at 21:37. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, pointing to the truck driver's failure to maintain distance. Three people in the sedan—a 53-year-old male driver, a 45-year-old male front passenger, and a 46-year-old female rear passenger—sustained neck and back injuries, including whiplash. All were conscious and restrained at the scene. The sedan was damaged at the center back end, while the truck showed no damage. The report attributes the crash to driver error by the truck operator, with no contributing factors assigned to the sedan occupants.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 29-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Queens intersection when the vehicle hit him, causing bruising and contusions.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 p.m. on Sanford Avenue near Parsons Boulevard in Queens. A 2020 SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck a 29-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle impacted him on the left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated as moderate. The driver’s failure to yield while turning directly caused the collision, highlighting a critical lapse in yielding to pedestrians legally crossing the street.
Moped Rider Injured in Queens Sedan Collision▸A moped rider suffered back injuries and partial ejection after a collision with a sedan on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver was starting from parking when impact occurred. Unsafe speed by the moped driver contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 8:30 PM. A moped traveling east collided with a sedan that was starting from parking, also traveling east. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. The moped driver, a 35-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained back injuries with a complaint of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor attributed to the moped driver. The sedan driver was licensed and operating legally. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed in mixed vehicle environments.
Two Sedans Collide in Queens, Driver Injured▸Two sedans collided on Prince Street in Queens. The impact struck the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 28-year-old male driver suffered a fractured elbow and arm injuries, left shaken and in shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:15 on Prince Street near Northern Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans, traveling north and east respectively, collided with impact on their front bumpers. The contributing factor cited was Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The injured party was a 28-year-old male driver, who was not ejected but sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was reported to be in shock. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The collision damage was localized to the left front bumper of the northbound sedan and the right front bumper of the eastbound sedan. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Bell Boulevard▸A southbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on Bell Boulevard. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the collision.
According to the police report, at 8:55 a.m., a 2022 SUV traveling south on Bell Boulevard rear-ended a 2003 sedan also heading south. The point of impact was the SUV's center back end striking the sedan's center front end. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and experienced shock, wearing a lap belt at the time. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. Both drivers were licensed females from New York. The SUV sustained damage to its rear center, while the sedan showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Taxi Driver Looks Away, Woman’s Leg Crushed▸A taxi slowed on 149th Street. The driver’s eyes left the road. A woman’s leg broke beneath the wheel. She went into shock. The car sat unharmed. The street held its breath as pain and silence filled the dusk.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling on 149th Street near 5th Avenue in Queens struck a 60-year-old woman who was standing in the roadway. The report states, 'The taxi slowed, but the driver looked away.' The woman suffered crush injuries to her knee and lower leg and went into shock. The police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, with additional mention of 'Passenger Distraction.' The taxi itself sustained no damage. The victim was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but the report identifies driver distraction as the primary cause. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to maintain attention, resulting in severe injury to a pedestrian.
5Head-On SUV Collision Crushes Child, Woman▸Two SUVs met head-on on Cross Island Parkway. Steel ripped. Roofs caved. A ten-year-old boy and a thirty-four-year-old woman were crushed in their seats. Five people injured. Speed and failure to yield tore lives apart in the night.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on Cross Island Parkway at 10:15 p.m. The impact was catastrophic: 'Roofs folded. Steel tore. A 10-year-old boy and a 34-year-old woman crushed in their seats. Five injured. All awake. All broken.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors for at least one vehicle. The narrative underscores that 'speed was too much. Yielding came too late.' Both the child and the woman, along with three others, suffered crush injuries to their entire bodies. All occupants were conscious but injured. The data points to driver actions—excessive speed and failure to yield—as the primary causes of this violent crash. No contributing factors are attributed to the victims.
Motorcycle Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸A motorcycle struck the right rear bumper of a sedan on the Long Island Expressway. The 18-year-old motorcyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and following too closely as contributing factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway at 13:25. A motorcycle traveling westbound struck the right rear bumper of a westbound sedan. The motorcyclist, an 18-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factors, both attributed to the motorcyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead with no reported violations. The impact point was the motorcycle's center front end hitting the sedan's right rear bumper, causing damage to both vehicles. The collision highlights driver errors related to speed and distance management on a high-speed expressway.
5Two Sedans Collide on Utopia Parkway▸Two sedans collided on Utopia Parkway in Queens at 7:35 p.m. Multiple occupants suffered injuries including neck, back, and hip trauma. The crash involved unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way, with several passengers ejected and airbags deployed.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Utopia Parkway near 45 Avenue in Queens at 19:35. Two sedans were involved: one traveling south going straight ahead, the other making a left turn westbound. The collision point was the center front end of the southbound sedan and the right side doors of the westbound sedan. Contributing factors cited include unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way. Driver inattention and distraction were also noted. Five occupants were injured, including a 16-year-old male right rear passenger ejected from the vehicle with neck injuries and shock, and a 17-year-old male front passenger also ejected with back injuries. Both had airbags deployed. The drivers, aged 46 and 77, suffered hip and neck injuries and were in shock. Another 78-year-old female front passenger reported back injuries and pain. None of the injuries were fatal, but the severity was significant. The report highlights driver errors as central to the crash, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
A tractor truck rear-ended a parked sedan on Whitestone Expressway. Three sedan occupants suffered neck and back injuries. Police cite the truck driver for following too closely. All victims were conscious after impact.
According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling south on Whitestone Expressway struck the rear of a parked sedan at 21:37. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, pointing to the truck driver's failure to maintain distance. Three people in the sedan—a 53-year-old male driver, a 45-year-old male front passenger, and a 46-year-old female rear passenger—sustained neck and back injuries, including whiplash. All were conscious and restrained at the scene. The sedan was damaged at the center back end, while the truck showed no damage. The report attributes the crash to driver error by the truck operator, with no contributing factors assigned to the sedan occupants.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 29-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Queens intersection when the vehicle hit him, causing bruising and contusions.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 p.m. on Sanford Avenue near Parsons Boulevard in Queens. A 2020 SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck a 29-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle impacted him on the left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated as moderate. The driver’s failure to yield while turning directly caused the collision, highlighting a critical lapse in yielding to pedestrians legally crossing the street.
Moped Rider Injured in Queens Sedan Collision▸A moped rider suffered back injuries and partial ejection after a collision with a sedan on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver was starting from parking when impact occurred. Unsafe speed by the moped driver contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 8:30 PM. A moped traveling east collided with a sedan that was starting from parking, also traveling east. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. The moped driver, a 35-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained back injuries with a complaint of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor attributed to the moped driver. The sedan driver was licensed and operating legally. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed in mixed vehicle environments.
Two Sedans Collide in Queens, Driver Injured▸Two sedans collided on Prince Street in Queens. The impact struck the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 28-year-old male driver suffered a fractured elbow and arm injuries, left shaken and in shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:15 on Prince Street near Northern Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans, traveling north and east respectively, collided with impact on their front bumpers. The contributing factor cited was Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The injured party was a 28-year-old male driver, who was not ejected but sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was reported to be in shock. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The collision damage was localized to the left front bumper of the northbound sedan and the right front bumper of the eastbound sedan. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Bell Boulevard▸A southbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on Bell Boulevard. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the collision.
According to the police report, at 8:55 a.m., a 2022 SUV traveling south on Bell Boulevard rear-ended a 2003 sedan also heading south. The point of impact was the SUV's center back end striking the sedan's center front end. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and experienced shock, wearing a lap belt at the time. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. Both drivers were licensed females from New York. The SUV sustained damage to its rear center, while the sedan showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Taxi Driver Looks Away, Woman’s Leg Crushed▸A taxi slowed on 149th Street. The driver’s eyes left the road. A woman’s leg broke beneath the wheel. She went into shock. The car sat unharmed. The street held its breath as pain and silence filled the dusk.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling on 149th Street near 5th Avenue in Queens struck a 60-year-old woman who was standing in the roadway. The report states, 'The taxi slowed, but the driver looked away.' The woman suffered crush injuries to her knee and lower leg and went into shock. The police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, with additional mention of 'Passenger Distraction.' The taxi itself sustained no damage. The victim was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but the report identifies driver distraction as the primary cause. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to maintain attention, resulting in severe injury to a pedestrian.
5Head-On SUV Collision Crushes Child, Woman▸Two SUVs met head-on on Cross Island Parkway. Steel ripped. Roofs caved. A ten-year-old boy and a thirty-four-year-old woman were crushed in their seats. Five people injured. Speed and failure to yield tore lives apart in the night.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on Cross Island Parkway at 10:15 p.m. The impact was catastrophic: 'Roofs folded. Steel tore. A 10-year-old boy and a 34-year-old woman crushed in their seats. Five injured. All awake. All broken.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors for at least one vehicle. The narrative underscores that 'speed was too much. Yielding came too late.' Both the child and the woman, along with three others, suffered crush injuries to their entire bodies. All occupants were conscious but injured. The data points to driver actions—excessive speed and failure to yield—as the primary causes of this violent crash. No contributing factors are attributed to the victims.
Motorcycle Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸A motorcycle struck the right rear bumper of a sedan on the Long Island Expressway. The 18-year-old motorcyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and following too closely as contributing factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway at 13:25. A motorcycle traveling westbound struck the right rear bumper of a westbound sedan. The motorcyclist, an 18-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factors, both attributed to the motorcyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead with no reported violations. The impact point was the motorcycle's center front end hitting the sedan's right rear bumper, causing damage to both vehicles. The collision highlights driver errors related to speed and distance management on a high-speed expressway.
5Two Sedans Collide on Utopia Parkway▸Two sedans collided on Utopia Parkway in Queens at 7:35 p.m. Multiple occupants suffered injuries including neck, back, and hip trauma. The crash involved unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way, with several passengers ejected and airbags deployed.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Utopia Parkway near 45 Avenue in Queens at 19:35. Two sedans were involved: one traveling south going straight ahead, the other making a left turn westbound. The collision point was the center front end of the southbound sedan and the right side doors of the westbound sedan. Contributing factors cited include unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way. Driver inattention and distraction were also noted. Five occupants were injured, including a 16-year-old male right rear passenger ejected from the vehicle with neck injuries and shock, and a 17-year-old male front passenger also ejected with back injuries. Both had airbags deployed. The drivers, aged 46 and 77, suffered hip and neck injuries and were in shock. Another 78-year-old female front passenger reported back injuries and pain. None of the injuries were fatal, but the severity was significant. The report highlights driver errors as central to the crash, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
A 29-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Queens intersection when the vehicle hit him, causing bruising and contusions.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 p.m. on Sanford Avenue near Parsons Boulevard in Queens. A 2020 SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck a 29-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle impacted him on the left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated as moderate. The driver’s failure to yield while turning directly caused the collision, highlighting a critical lapse in yielding to pedestrians legally crossing the street.
Moped Rider Injured in Queens Sedan Collision▸A moped rider suffered back injuries and partial ejection after a collision with a sedan on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver was starting from parking when impact occurred. Unsafe speed by the moped driver contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 8:30 PM. A moped traveling east collided with a sedan that was starting from parking, also traveling east. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. The moped driver, a 35-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained back injuries with a complaint of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor attributed to the moped driver. The sedan driver was licensed and operating legally. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed in mixed vehicle environments.
Two Sedans Collide in Queens, Driver Injured▸Two sedans collided on Prince Street in Queens. The impact struck the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 28-year-old male driver suffered a fractured elbow and arm injuries, left shaken and in shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:15 on Prince Street near Northern Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans, traveling north and east respectively, collided with impact on their front bumpers. The contributing factor cited was Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The injured party was a 28-year-old male driver, who was not ejected but sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was reported to be in shock. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The collision damage was localized to the left front bumper of the northbound sedan and the right front bumper of the eastbound sedan. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Bell Boulevard▸A southbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on Bell Boulevard. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the collision.
According to the police report, at 8:55 a.m., a 2022 SUV traveling south on Bell Boulevard rear-ended a 2003 sedan also heading south. The point of impact was the SUV's center back end striking the sedan's center front end. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and experienced shock, wearing a lap belt at the time. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. Both drivers were licensed females from New York. The SUV sustained damage to its rear center, while the sedan showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Taxi Driver Looks Away, Woman’s Leg Crushed▸A taxi slowed on 149th Street. The driver’s eyes left the road. A woman’s leg broke beneath the wheel. She went into shock. The car sat unharmed. The street held its breath as pain and silence filled the dusk.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling on 149th Street near 5th Avenue in Queens struck a 60-year-old woman who was standing in the roadway. The report states, 'The taxi slowed, but the driver looked away.' The woman suffered crush injuries to her knee and lower leg and went into shock. The police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, with additional mention of 'Passenger Distraction.' The taxi itself sustained no damage. The victim was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but the report identifies driver distraction as the primary cause. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to maintain attention, resulting in severe injury to a pedestrian.
5Head-On SUV Collision Crushes Child, Woman▸Two SUVs met head-on on Cross Island Parkway. Steel ripped. Roofs caved. A ten-year-old boy and a thirty-four-year-old woman were crushed in their seats. Five people injured. Speed and failure to yield tore lives apart in the night.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on Cross Island Parkway at 10:15 p.m. The impact was catastrophic: 'Roofs folded. Steel tore. A 10-year-old boy and a 34-year-old woman crushed in their seats. Five injured. All awake. All broken.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors for at least one vehicle. The narrative underscores that 'speed was too much. Yielding came too late.' Both the child and the woman, along with three others, suffered crush injuries to their entire bodies. All occupants were conscious but injured. The data points to driver actions—excessive speed and failure to yield—as the primary causes of this violent crash. No contributing factors are attributed to the victims.
Motorcycle Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸A motorcycle struck the right rear bumper of a sedan on the Long Island Expressway. The 18-year-old motorcyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and following too closely as contributing factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway at 13:25. A motorcycle traveling westbound struck the right rear bumper of a westbound sedan. The motorcyclist, an 18-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factors, both attributed to the motorcyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead with no reported violations. The impact point was the motorcycle's center front end hitting the sedan's right rear bumper, causing damage to both vehicles. The collision highlights driver errors related to speed and distance management on a high-speed expressway.
5Two Sedans Collide on Utopia Parkway▸Two sedans collided on Utopia Parkway in Queens at 7:35 p.m. Multiple occupants suffered injuries including neck, back, and hip trauma. The crash involved unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way, with several passengers ejected and airbags deployed.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Utopia Parkway near 45 Avenue in Queens at 19:35. Two sedans were involved: one traveling south going straight ahead, the other making a left turn westbound. The collision point was the center front end of the southbound sedan and the right side doors of the westbound sedan. Contributing factors cited include unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way. Driver inattention and distraction were also noted. Five occupants were injured, including a 16-year-old male right rear passenger ejected from the vehicle with neck injuries and shock, and a 17-year-old male front passenger also ejected with back injuries. Both had airbags deployed. The drivers, aged 46 and 77, suffered hip and neck injuries and were in shock. Another 78-year-old female front passenger reported back injuries and pain. None of the injuries were fatal, but the severity was significant. The report highlights driver errors as central to the crash, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
A moped rider suffered back injuries and partial ejection after a collision with a sedan on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver was starting from parking when impact occurred. Unsafe speed by the moped driver contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 8:30 PM. A moped traveling east collided with a sedan that was starting from parking, also traveling east. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. The moped driver, a 35-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained back injuries with a complaint of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor attributed to the moped driver. The sedan driver was licensed and operating legally. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed in mixed vehicle environments.
Two Sedans Collide in Queens, Driver Injured▸Two sedans collided on Prince Street in Queens. The impact struck the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 28-year-old male driver suffered a fractured elbow and arm injuries, left shaken and in shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:15 on Prince Street near Northern Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans, traveling north and east respectively, collided with impact on their front bumpers. The contributing factor cited was Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The injured party was a 28-year-old male driver, who was not ejected but sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was reported to be in shock. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The collision damage was localized to the left front bumper of the northbound sedan and the right front bumper of the eastbound sedan. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Bell Boulevard▸A southbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on Bell Boulevard. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the collision.
According to the police report, at 8:55 a.m., a 2022 SUV traveling south on Bell Boulevard rear-ended a 2003 sedan also heading south. The point of impact was the SUV's center back end striking the sedan's center front end. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and experienced shock, wearing a lap belt at the time. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. Both drivers were licensed females from New York. The SUV sustained damage to its rear center, while the sedan showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Taxi Driver Looks Away, Woman’s Leg Crushed▸A taxi slowed on 149th Street. The driver’s eyes left the road. A woman’s leg broke beneath the wheel. She went into shock. The car sat unharmed. The street held its breath as pain and silence filled the dusk.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling on 149th Street near 5th Avenue in Queens struck a 60-year-old woman who was standing in the roadway. The report states, 'The taxi slowed, but the driver looked away.' The woman suffered crush injuries to her knee and lower leg and went into shock. The police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, with additional mention of 'Passenger Distraction.' The taxi itself sustained no damage. The victim was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but the report identifies driver distraction as the primary cause. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to maintain attention, resulting in severe injury to a pedestrian.
5Head-On SUV Collision Crushes Child, Woman▸Two SUVs met head-on on Cross Island Parkway. Steel ripped. Roofs caved. A ten-year-old boy and a thirty-four-year-old woman were crushed in their seats. Five people injured. Speed and failure to yield tore lives apart in the night.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on Cross Island Parkway at 10:15 p.m. The impact was catastrophic: 'Roofs folded. Steel tore. A 10-year-old boy and a 34-year-old woman crushed in their seats. Five injured. All awake. All broken.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors for at least one vehicle. The narrative underscores that 'speed was too much. Yielding came too late.' Both the child and the woman, along with three others, suffered crush injuries to their entire bodies. All occupants were conscious but injured. The data points to driver actions—excessive speed and failure to yield—as the primary causes of this violent crash. No contributing factors are attributed to the victims.
Motorcycle Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸A motorcycle struck the right rear bumper of a sedan on the Long Island Expressway. The 18-year-old motorcyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and following too closely as contributing factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway at 13:25. A motorcycle traveling westbound struck the right rear bumper of a westbound sedan. The motorcyclist, an 18-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factors, both attributed to the motorcyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead with no reported violations. The impact point was the motorcycle's center front end hitting the sedan's right rear bumper, causing damage to both vehicles. The collision highlights driver errors related to speed and distance management on a high-speed expressway.
5Two Sedans Collide on Utopia Parkway▸Two sedans collided on Utopia Parkway in Queens at 7:35 p.m. Multiple occupants suffered injuries including neck, back, and hip trauma. The crash involved unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way, with several passengers ejected and airbags deployed.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Utopia Parkway near 45 Avenue in Queens at 19:35. Two sedans were involved: one traveling south going straight ahead, the other making a left turn westbound. The collision point was the center front end of the southbound sedan and the right side doors of the westbound sedan. Contributing factors cited include unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way. Driver inattention and distraction were also noted. Five occupants were injured, including a 16-year-old male right rear passenger ejected from the vehicle with neck injuries and shock, and a 17-year-old male front passenger also ejected with back injuries. Both had airbags deployed. The drivers, aged 46 and 77, suffered hip and neck injuries and were in shock. Another 78-year-old female front passenger reported back injuries and pain. None of the injuries were fatal, but the severity was significant. The report highlights driver errors as central to the crash, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
Two sedans collided on Prince Street in Queens. The impact struck the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 28-year-old male driver suffered a fractured elbow and arm injuries, left shaken and in shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:15 on Prince Street near Northern Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans, traveling north and east respectively, collided with impact on their front bumpers. The contributing factor cited was Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The injured party was a 28-year-old male driver, who was not ejected but sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was reported to be in shock. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The collision damage was localized to the left front bumper of the northbound sedan and the right front bumper of the eastbound sedan. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Bell Boulevard▸A southbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on Bell Boulevard. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the collision.
According to the police report, at 8:55 a.m., a 2022 SUV traveling south on Bell Boulevard rear-ended a 2003 sedan also heading south. The point of impact was the SUV's center back end striking the sedan's center front end. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and experienced shock, wearing a lap belt at the time. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. Both drivers were licensed females from New York. The SUV sustained damage to its rear center, while the sedan showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Taxi Driver Looks Away, Woman’s Leg Crushed▸A taxi slowed on 149th Street. The driver’s eyes left the road. A woman’s leg broke beneath the wheel. She went into shock. The car sat unharmed. The street held its breath as pain and silence filled the dusk.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling on 149th Street near 5th Avenue in Queens struck a 60-year-old woman who was standing in the roadway. The report states, 'The taxi slowed, but the driver looked away.' The woman suffered crush injuries to her knee and lower leg and went into shock. The police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, with additional mention of 'Passenger Distraction.' The taxi itself sustained no damage. The victim was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but the report identifies driver distraction as the primary cause. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to maintain attention, resulting in severe injury to a pedestrian.
5Head-On SUV Collision Crushes Child, Woman▸Two SUVs met head-on on Cross Island Parkway. Steel ripped. Roofs caved. A ten-year-old boy and a thirty-four-year-old woman were crushed in their seats. Five people injured. Speed and failure to yield tore lives apart in the night.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on Cross Island Parkway at 10:15 p.m. The impact was catastrophic: 'Roofs folded. Steel tore. A 10-year-old boy and a 34-year-old woman crushed in their seats. Five injured. All awake. All broken.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors for at least one vehicle. The narrative underscores that 'speed was too much. Yielding came too late.' Both the child and the woman, along with three others, suffered crush injuries to their entire bodies. All occupants were conscious but injured. The data points to driver actions—excessive speed and failure to yield—as the primary causes of this violent crash. No contributing factors are attributed to the victims.
Motorcycle Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸A motorcycle struck the right rear bumper of a sedan on the Long Island Expressway. The 18-year-old motorcyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and following too closely as contributing factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway at 13:25. A motorcycle traveling westbound struck the right rear bumper of a westbound sedan. The motorcyclist, an 18-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factors, both attributed to the motorcyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead with no reported violations. The impact point was the motorcycle's center front end hitting the sedan's right rear bumper, causing damage to both vehicles. The collision highlights driver errors related to speed and distance management on a high-speed expressway.
5Two Sedans Collide on Utopia Parkway▸Two sedans collided on Utopia Parkway in Queens at 7:35 p.m. Multiple occupants suffered injuries including neck, back, and hip trauma. The crash involved unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way, with several passengers ejected and airbags deployed.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Utopia Parkway near 45 Avenue in Queens at 19:35. Two sedans were involved: one traveling south going straight ahead, the other making a left turn westbound. The collision point was the center front end of the southbound sedan and the right side doors of the westbound sedan. Contributing factors cited include unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way. Driver inattention and distraction were also noted. Five occupants were injured, including a 16-year-old male right rear passenger ejected from the vehicle with neck injuries and shock, and a 17-year-old male front passenger also ejected with back injuries. Both had airbags deployed. The drivers, aged 46 and 77, suffered hip and neck injuries and were in shock. Another 78-year-old female front passenger reported back injuries and pain. None of the injuries were fatal, but the severity was significant. The report highlights driver errors as central to the crash, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
A southbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on Bell Boulevard. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the collision.
According to the police report, at 8:55 a.m., a 2022 SUV traveling south on Bell Boulevard rear-ended a 2003 sedan also heading south. The point of impact was the SUV's center back end striking the sedan's center front end. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and experienced shock, wearing a lap belt at the time. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. Both drivers were licensed females from New York. The SUV sustained damage to its rear center, while the sedan showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Taxi Driver Looks Away, Woman’s Leg Crushed▸A taxi slowed on 149th Street. The driver’s eyes left the road. A woman’s leg broke beneath the wheel. She went into shock. The car sat unharmed. The street held its breath as pain and silence filled the dusk.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling on 149th Street near 5th Avenue in Queens struck a 60-year-old woman who was standing in the roadway. The report states, 'The taxi slowed, but the driver looked away.' The woman suffered crush injuries to her knee and lower leg and went into shock. The police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, with additional mention of 'Passenger Distraction.' The taxi itself sustained no damage. The victim was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but the report identifies driver distraction as the primary cause. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to maintain attention, resulting in severe injury to a pedestrian.
5Head-On SUV Collision Crushes Child, Woman▸Two SUVs met head-on on Cross Island Parkway. Steel ripped. Roofs caved. A ten-year-old boy and a thirty-four-year-old woman were crushed in their seats. Five people injured. Speed and failure to yield tore lives apart in the night.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on Cross Island Parkway at 10:15 p.m. The impact was catastrophic: 'Roofs folded. Steel tore. A 10-year-old boy and a 34-year-old woman crushed in their seats. Five injured. All awake. All broken.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors for at least one vehicle. The narrative underscores that 'speed was too much. Yielding came too late.' Both the child and the woman, along with three others, suffered crush injuries to their entire bodies. All occupants were conscious but injured. The data points to driver actions—excessive speed and failure to yield—as the primary causes of this violent crash. No contributing factors are attributed to the victims.
Motorcycle Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸A motorcycle struck the right rear bumper of a sedan on the Long Island Expressway. The 18-year-old motorcyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and following too closely as contributing factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway at 13:25. A motorcycle traveling westbound struck the right rear bumper of a westbound sedan. The motorcyclist, an 18-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factors, both attributed to the motorcyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead with no reported violations. The impact point was the motorcycle's center front end hitting the sedan's right rear bumper, causing damage to both vehicles. The collision highlights driver errors related to speed and distance management on a high-speed expressway.
5Two Sedans Collide on Utopia Parkway▸Two sedans collided on Utopia Parkway in Queens at 7:35 p.m. Multiple occupants suffered injuries including neck, back, and hip trauma. The crash involved unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way, with several passengers ejected and airbags deployed.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Utopia Parkway near 45 Avenue in Queens at 19:35. Two sedans were involved: one traveling south going straight ahead, the other making a left turn westbound. The collision point was the center front end of the southbound sedan and the right side doors of the westbound sedan. Contributing factors cited include unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way. Driver inattention and distraction were also noted. Five occupants were injured, including a 16-year-old male right rear passenger ejected from the vehicle with neck injuries and shock, and a 17-year-old male front passenger also ejected with back injuries. Both had airbags deployed. The drivers, aged 46 and 77, suffered hip and neck injuries and were in shock. Another 78-year-old female front passenger reported back injuries and pain. None of the injuries were fatal, but the severity was significant. The report highlights driver errors as central to the crash, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
A taxi slowed on 149th Street. The driver’s eyes left the road. A woman’s leg broke beneath the wheel. She went into shock. The car sat unharmed. The street held its breath as pain and silence filled the dusk.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling on 149th Street near 5th Avenue in Queens struck a 60-year-old woman who was standing in the roadway. The report states, 'The taxi slowed, but the driver looked away.' The woman suffered crush injuries to her knee and lower leg and went into shock. The police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, with additional mention of 'Passenger Distraction.' The taxi itself sustained no damage. The victim was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but the report identifies driver distraction as the primary cause. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to maintain attention, resulting in severe injury to a pedestrian.
5Head-On SUV Collision Crushes Child, Woman▸Two SUVs met head-on on Cross Island Parkway. Steel ripped. Roofs caved. A ten-year-old boy and a thirty-four-year-old woman were crushed in their seats. Five people injured. Speed and failure to yield tore lives apart in the night.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on Cross Island Parkway at 10:15 p.m. The impact was catastrophic: 'Roofs folded. Steel tore. A 10-year-old boy and a 34-year-old woman crushed in their seats. Five injured. All awake. All broken.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors for at least one vehicle. The narrative underscores that 'speed was too much. Yielding came too late.' Both the child and the woman, along with three others, suffered crush injuries to their entire bodies. All occupants were conscious but injured. The data points to driver actions—excessive speed and failure to yield—as the primary causes of this violent crash. No contributing factors are attributed to the victims.
Motorcycle Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸A motorcycle struck the right rear bumper of a sedan on the Long Island Expressway. The 18-year-old motorcyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and following too closely as contributing factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway at 13:25. A motorcycle traveling westbound struck the right rear bumper of a westbound sedan. The motorcyclist, an 18-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factors, both attributed to the motorcyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead with no reported violations. The impact point was the motorcycle's center front end hitting the sedan's right rear bumper, causing damage to both vehicles. The collision highlights driver errors related to speed and distance management on a high-speed expressway.
5Two Sedans Collide on Utopia Parkway▸Two sedans collided on Utopia Parkway in Queens at 7:35 p.m. Multiple occupants suffered injuries including neck, back, and hip trauma. The crash involved unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way, with several passengers ejected and airbags deployed.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Utopia Parkway near 45 Avenue in Queens at 19:35. Two sedans were involved: one traveling south going straight ahead, the other making a left turn westbound. The collision point was the center front end of the southbound sedan and the right side doors of the westbound sedan. Contributing factors cited include unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way. Driver inattention and distraction were also noted. Five occupants were injured, including a 16-year-old male right rear passenger ejected from the vehicle with neck injuries and shock, and a 17-year-old male front passenger also ejected with back injuries. Both had airbags deployed. The drivers, aged 46 and 77, suffered hip and neck injuries and were in shock. Another 78-year-old female front passenger reported back injuries and pain. None of the injuries were fatal, but the severity was significant. The report highlights driver errors as central to the crash, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
Two SUVs met head-on on Cross Island Parkway. Steel ripped. Roofs caved. A ten-year-old boy and a thirty-four-year-old woman were crushed in their seats. Five people injured. Speed and failure to yield tore lives apart in the night.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on Cross Island Parkway at 10:15 p.m. The impact was catastrophic: 'Roofs folded. Steel tore. A 10-year-old boy and a 34-year-old woman crushed in their seats. Five injured. All awake. All broken.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors for at least one vehicle. The narrative underscores that 'speed was too much. Yielding came too late.' Both the child and the woman, along with three others, suffered crush injuries to their entire bodies. All occupants were conscious but injured. The data points to driver actions—excessive speed and failure to yield—as the primary causes of this violent crash. No contributing factors are attributed to the victims.
Motorcycle Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸A motorcycle struck the right rear bumper of a sedan on the Long Island Expressway. The 18-year-old motorcyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and following too closely as contributing factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway at 13:25. A motorcycle traveling westbound struck the right rear bumper of a westbound sedan. The motorcyclist, an 18-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factors, both attributed to the motorcyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead with no reported violations. The impact point was the motorcycle's center front end hitting the sedan's right rear bumper, causing damage to both vehicles. The collision highlights driver errors related to speed and distance management on a high-speed expressway.
5Two Sedans Collide on Utopia Parkway▸Two sedans collided on Utopia Parkway in Queens at 7:35 p.m. Multiple occupants suffered injuries including neck, back, and hip trauma. The crash involved unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way, with several passengers ejected and airbags deployed.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Utopia Parkway near 45 Avenue in Queens at 19:35. Two sedans were involved: one traveling south going straight ahead, the other making a left turn westbound. The collision point was the center front end of the southbound sedan and the right side doors of the westbound sedan. Contributing factors cited include unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way. Driver inattention and distraction were also noted. Five occupants were injured, including a 16-year-old male right rear passenger ejected from the vehicle with neck injuries and shock, and a 17-year-old male front passenger also ejected with back injuries. Both had airbags deployed. The drivers, aged 46 and 77, suffered hip and neck injuries and were in shock. Another 78-year-old female front passenger reported back injuries and pain. None of the injuries were fatal, but the severity was significant. The report highlights driver errors as central to the crash, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
A motorcycle struck the right rear bumper of a sedan on the Long Island Expressway. The 18-year-old motorcyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and following too closely as contributing factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway at 13:25. A motorcycle traveling westbound struck the right rear bumper of a westbound sedan. The motorcyclist, an 18-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factors, both attributed to the motorcyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead with no reported violations. The impact point was the motorcycle's center front end hitting the sedan's right rear bumper, causing damage to both vehicles. The collision highlights driver errors related to speed and distance management on a high-speed expressway.
5Two Sedans Collide on Utopia Parkway▸Two sedans collided on Utopia Parkway in Queens at 7:35 p.m. Multiple occupants suffered injuries including neck, back, and hip trauma. The crash involved unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way, with several passengers ejected and airbags deployed.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Utopia Parkway near 45 Avenue in Queens at 19:35. Two sedans were involved: one traveling south going straight ahead, the other making a left turn westbound. The collision point was the center front end of the southbound sedan and the right side doors of the westbound sedan. Contributing factors cited include unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way. Driver inattention and distraction were also noted. Five occupants were injured, including a 16-year-old male right rear passenger ejected from the vehicle with neck injuries and shock, and a 17-year-old male front passenger also ejected with back injuries. Both had airbags deployed. The drivers, aged 46 and 77, suffered hip and neck injuries and were in shock. Another 78-year-old female front passenger reported back injuries and pain. None of the injuries were fatal, but the severity was significant. The report highlights driver errors as central to the crash, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
Two sedans collided on Utopia Parkway in Queens at 7:35 p.m. Multiple occupants suffered injuries including neck, back, and hip trauma. The crash involved unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way, with several passengers ejected and airbags deployed.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Utopia Parkway near 45 Avenue in Queens at 19:35. Two sedans were involved: one traveling south going straight ahead, the other making a left turn westbound. The collision point was the center front end of the southbound sedan and the right side doors of the westbound sedan. Contributing factors cited include unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way. Driver inattention and distraction were also noted. Five occupants were injured, including a 16-year-old male right rear passenger ejected from the vehicle with neck injuries and shock, and a 17-year-old male front passenger also ejected with back injuries. Both had airbags deployed. The drivers, aged 46 and 77, suffered hip and neck injuries and were in shock. Another 78-year-old female front passenger reported back injuries and pain. None of the injuries were fatal, but the severity was significant. The report highlights driver errors as central to the crash, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.