About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 27
▸ Crush Injuries 62
▸ Amputation 2
▸ Severe Bleeding 17
▸ Severe Lacerations 5
▸ Concussion 22
▸ Whiplash 115
▸ Contusion/Bruise 198
▸ Abrasion 191
▸ Pain/Nausea 46
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year-to-year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
Caught Speeding Recently in Precinct 109
- 2024 Gray Honda Suburban (LPH4200) – 150 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2025 Black Porsche Utility Vehicle (QDI1S) – 113 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2023 Gray Toyota Suburban (LCT3025) – 84 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2024 Gray Chevrolet Tow (18045TV) – 69 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2025 White Nissan Sedan (LUV7184) – 51 times • 1 in last 90d here
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Left turns, broken bodies: Precinct 109’s slow bleed
Precinct 109: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 1, 2025
A man crossing at College Point Blvd and 41 Ave went down after a driver changed lanes and hit him on Sep 26. Police recorded him as 69, conscious, with an abrasion to his arm NYC Open Data.
This Week
- A driver in an SUV entered a parked position and hit a woman on an e‑bike at Franklin Ave and Union St on Sep 26 NYC Open Data.
- A left‑turning SUV hit a 3‑year‑old girl and a 28‑year‑old woman who were crossing with the signal at Elder Ave and Main St on Sep 25; both were recorded with crush injuries NYC Open Data.
- Another left‑turning driver in a sedan hit a 30‑year‑old man crossing with the signal at 43 Ave and 162 St on Sep 24 NYC Open Data.
The count in this precinct
Since Jan 1, 2022, crashes in Precinct 109 total 8,010, with 4,362 injured and 27 dead, including 109 serious injuries NYC Open Data. People walking bear a heavy share: 14 pedestrians and 3 people on bikes are among the dead here; hundreds more are hurt NYC Open Data.
The danger clusters. Whitestone Expressway and Northern Boulevard are among the worst corridors named in this precinct’s records, along with College Point Boulevard and Main St NYC Open Data.
The pattern at the corner
Left turns keep breaking bodies. Police records list “failure to yield” by drivers in at least 100 injury cases here since 2022, with 1 death tied to that factor NYC Open Data.
Nights are cruel. The death count peaks around 9 PM in this precinct’s hourly breakdown, with additional spikes at the evening rush and later hours NYC Open Data.
Known fixes, delayed at the curb
Precinct 109 can target the turns and crosswalks that keep showing up. Hardened left‑turns, daylighting at corners, and leading pedestrian intervals at the signals would slow drivers and give people on foot a head start. Focused enforcement on failure‑to‑yield at recurring corners—College Point Blvd at 41 Ave; Main St at Elder Ave—would meet the data where it is NYC Open Data.
Citywide tools exist. The city can lower more streets to 20 MPH under Sammy’s Law, and Albany has a bill to force repeat speeders to install speed limiters. The Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045C/A2299C) would require an intelligent speed‑assistance device after 11 DMV points in 18 months or 16 camera tickets in a year, capping speeds to the limit plus 5 MPH CrashCount Take Action.
Who will move first?
This precinct sits in Council District 20, Assembly District 25, and State Senate District 11. Will Council Member Sandra Ung, Assembly Member Nily Rozic, and State Senator Toby Stavisky back and push these steps now? The injuries keep coming. The corners are known.
One more turn. One more body in the crosswalk. It does not have to stay this way. Take one concrete step: ask your reps to slow the streets and rein in repeat speeders here.
Frequently Asked Questions
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▸ What fixes would help at these corners?
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons dataset, Vehicles dataset , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-01
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Person - Crashes dataset , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-01
- Take Action: Slow the Speed, Stop the Carnage - repeat offenders risk, Midwood case , CrashCount, Published 0001-01-01
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Nily Rozic
District 25
Council Member Sandra Ung
District 20
State Senator Toby Stavisky
District 11
▸ 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
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Head-On Collision Crushes Driver on Laburnum Ave▸Feb 12 - Two sedans collided head-on in Queens. Steel twisted. A 38-year-old man, belted and conscious, suffered neck injuries. The seatbelt held him in place. The car’s frame did not. Failure to yield left a driver crushed and hurting.
On Laburnum Avenue near 158th Street in Queens, two sedans traveling straight collided head-on, according to the police report. The crash left a 38-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, with crush injuries to his neck. The police report states, 'Two sedans met head-on. Steel kissed steel. A man, 38, stayed belted, conscious, crushed. His neck screamed. The belt held. The car did not.' The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor in the collision. No evidence in the report suggests any victim behavior contributed to the crash. The impact and resulting injuries stemmed from driver error and systemic danger on city streets.
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Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Main Street▸Feb 10 - A sedan starting from parking struck a 63-year-old woman crossing Main Street in Queens. She suffered back and internal injuries. No driver errors listed. The street remains dangerous for those on foot.
According to the police report, a 2024 sedan driven by a licensed man struck a 63-year-old woman as she crossed Main Street in Queens around 7 PM. The car hit her with its left front bumper, injuring her back and causing internal complaints. She was conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was starting from parking at the time of impact. The pedestrian's crossing action is noted but not cited as a cause. No helmet or safety equipment applies, as the victim was a pedestrian.
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Woman Killed In Queens Parkway Crash▸Feb 8 - A car struck an underpass on Belt Parkway. Metal twisted. A woman, 27, died at the hospital. A man survived. Police do not know who drove. The wreck left questions. The system failed to protect its passengers.
According to NY Daily News (published February 8, 2025), a single-car crash on Queens’ Belt Parkway killed a 27-year-old woman and injured a 30-year-old man. The white Toyota sedan hit an underpass near 225th Street around 3:50 a.m. Both occupants were found outside the wreck when police arrived. Investigators are unsure who was driving at the time of impact: 'Since both occupants were out of the car at the time of the crash, investigators haven't figured out who was driving, police said.' The woman died at Long Island Jewish Hospital-Valley Stream; the man was expected to survive. The article highlights ongoing uncertainty about driver identity and underscores the persistent risks on city highways, especially where loss of vehicle control leads to deadly outcomes. The investigation continues.
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Woman Killed In Queens Parkway Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-08
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SUV Left Turn Causes Collision with Sedan▸Feb 6 - An SUV making a left turn collided with a northbound sedan on Clintonville Street. A 12-year-old rear passenger in the SUV suffered facial contusions. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:45 PM on Clintonville Street involving two vehicles: a 2018 Ford SUV making a left turn eastbound and a 2001 Ford sedan traveling northbound straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan. The report identifies failure to yield right-of-way as the key driver error contributing to the collision. A 12-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger position of the SUV was injured, sustaining facial contusions and classified with injury severity level 3. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by left-turn maneuvers when drivers fail to yield to oncoming traffic.
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Inexperienced Sedan Driver Strikes Cyclist in Queens▸Feb 5 - A sedan driver lacking experience hit a 36-year-old cyclist on Metcalf Ave. The cyclist suffered arm injuries. The crash shows the risk drivers pose to people on bikes.
According to the police report, a sedan collided with a southbound bicyclist on Metcalf Avenue in Queens at 4:30 p.m. The impact struck the cyclist’s right front quarter panel and the sedan’s left side doors. The 36-year-old male cyclist was injured in his elbow, lower arm, and hand, but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' twice as contributing factors, pointing to the sedan driver’s lack of skill as the main cause. The cyclist wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No contributing factors are attributed to the cyclist. This crash highlights the danger inexperienced drivers pose to vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Hits 13-Year-Old Crossing Kissena Blvd▸Feb 5 - A sedan struck a 13-year-old boy in a marked crosswalk on Kissena Blvd. He suffered hip and leg injuries. The car showed no damage. The driver kept straight. No contributing factors listed.
According to the police report, a 13-year-old male pedestrian was crossing Kissena Blvd at a marked crosswalk when a southbound sedan hit him at the center front. The boy suffered contusions and hip-upper leg injuries. He was in shock. The vehicle, a 2022 Honda, showed no damage. The driver was licensed and going straight. The report lists no contributing factors for either party. The data does not mention helmet use or signals. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors.
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Unlicensed Driver Flees Queens Fatal Crash▸Feb 5 - A man slammed his Mercedes into a stopped car on the Whitestone Expressway. The impact threw an MTA worker onto the pavement. The driver ran. The worker died. Police found the abandoned car. The driver had no license.
NY Daily News reported on February 5, 2025, that James Vennitti, 63, was arrested for a deadly hit-and-run on the Whitestone Expressway in Queens. On February 10, 2024, Vennitti allegedly rear-ended David Berney, 43, after Berney and another driver stopped in the middle lane following a minor collision. The crash threw Berney from his car, killing him at the scene. The other driver was injured. Vennitti, unlicensed, abandoned his Mercedes and fled on foot. Police arrested him a year later. A grand jury indicted Vennitti for leaving the scene of a fatal crash and driving without a license. The case highlights the lethal risk of unlicensed driving and the dangers of stopped vehicles on high-speed roads.
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Unlicensed Driver Flees Queens Fatal Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-05
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 31 - A 19-year-old woman was injured crossing Northern Blvd at an intersection in Queens. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and full-body injury but remained conscious after impact.
According to the police report, a 19-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Northern Blvd at an intersection in Queens at 10:35 PM when she was struck by a 2013 Ford SUV. The vehicle was traveling west and making a left turn when the collision occurred at the right front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, eliminating her actions as a contributing factor. She sustained abrasions and injuries to her entire body but remained conscious after the crash. The SUV showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but his failure to yield created a hazardous situation resulting in serious injury to the pedestrian.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at Queens Intersection▸Jan 31 - A 75-year-old woman suffered a head contusion after an SUV hit her at a Queens intersection. The vehicle’s left front bumper made impact while traveling east. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal. Injuries were serious but non-life-threatening.
According to the police report, a 75-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 157 Street and 33 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal when a 2021 Subaru SUV traveling east struck her with its left front bumper. The report lists the pedestrian’s injury as a head contusion with an injury severity of 3. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited, but the pedestrian’s crossing without a signal is noted as a contributing factor. The collision caused damage to the SUV’s left front bumper. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.
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Unlicensed Motorcyclist Collides With Backing SUV in Queens▸Jan 31 - A motorcycle slammed into a backing SUV on 154 St. The unlicensed rider and distracted SUV driver collided hard. The SUV driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash. Inattention and inexperience fueled the crash.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east struck a station wagon/SUV that was backing up on 154 St in Queens at 13:40. The unlicensed male motorcyclist hit the SUV's right front bumper. The SUV driver, a 48-year-old woman, suffered chest trauma and whiplash. The report lists driver inattention/distraction and following too closely as errors for the SUV driver. The motorcycle operator's unlicensed status and inattention also contributed. The SUV driver was not ejected and remained conscious. The crash highlights driver inexperience and distraction as key factors.
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SUV Merge on Northern Blvd Injures Woman▸Jan 25 - Two SUVs crashed on Northern Blvd. A 59-year-old woman driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inexperience and failure to yield. Impact hit her left front quarter panel.
According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Northern Blvd in Queens at 14:20. The crash injured a 59-year-old woman driving straight ahead. She suffered head trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The male driver, merging, struck the woman’s vehicle on the left front quarter panel with his right front bumper. The police report confirms these driver errors led to the crash and injury.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash▸Jan 22 - A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.
According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-22
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Cyclist Injured in Queens Collision on Barclay Ave▸Jan 21 - A 33-year-old male cyclist suffered a hip and upper leg contusion after a collision on Barclay Avenue in Queens. The crash involved a bike and a Lexus SUV, both traveling straight ahead. The cyclist was not ejected and sustained moderate injuries.
According to the police report, the collision occurred on Barclay Avenue in Queens at 17:50. A 33-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions to his hip and upper leg. The bicyclist was the driver of the bike and was not ejected during the crash. The vehicles involved were a bike and a Lexus SUV, both traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the Lexus. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any driver errors or violations such as failure to yield or speeding. No additional contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the police data.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸Jan 17 - A sedan traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue hit an 80-year-old woman crossing 149th Street against the signal. The impact caused severe injuries to her lower leg and knee. She was left in shock, complaining of pain and nausea at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan driven by a licensed male driver was traveling westbound on Roosevelt Avenue when it struck an 80-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with 149th Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the time of the collision. The vehicle impacted the center front end of the sedan, causing damage there. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in a severity level 3 injury. She was reported to be in shock and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal as a contributing factor but does not specify any driver error or other contributing factors. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and the pedestrian's vulnerable position at the intersection.
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Five Hurt as Two SUVs Collide in Queens▸Jan 16 - Two SUVs slammed together on 125 Street. Metal twisted. Five people hurt. Backs and necks snapped forward. Police blamed driver inexperience and distraction. No pedestrians involved. The street stayed loud.
According to the police report, two SUVs crashed on 125 Street at 9:43 AM in Queens. Both vehicles were going straight when they collided. Five occupants, ages 25 to 82, suffered whiplash and back or neck injuries. All were conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factors for both drivers. No other factors, such as helmet use or passenger actions, were cited. The crash underscores the risk posed by inexperienced and distracted drivers behind the wheel of large vehicles.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 14 - A 44-year-old man crossing Elder Ave with the signal was struck by a westbound sedan making a left turn. The impact caused contusions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. Driver failure to yield and distraction led to the collision.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Elder Ave in Queens at 8:05 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a westbound 2004 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver failed to yield to the pedestrian's right-of-way, directly causing the collision. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end.
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Two Sedans Collide in Queens Intersection▸Jan 14 - Two sedans collided at 137 Street in Queens. Both drivers struck with left front bumpers. A 28-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:14 AM on 137 Street in Queens involving two sedans traveling north and west. Both vehicles impacted with their left front bumpers. The female driver of the northbound sedan, age 28, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. The report explicitly identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead before impact. The female driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver error in yielding right-of-way at the intersection.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Sanford Ave▸Jan 9 - A 35-year-old woman suffered a serious hip and upper leg injury after a sedan struck her at an intersection on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Sanford Avenue struck a 35-year-old female pedestrian crossing at an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a hip and upper leg injury classified as severity level 3 and was in shock. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, which also sustained damage. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian was not noted to have any contributing behaviors. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. This collision highlights the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
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Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing with Signal▸Jan 3 - A 77-year-old woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a right turn on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The impact caused abrasions, highlighting driver error at the intersection.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:52 on Sanford Avenue in Queens. A 77-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a northbound sedan, making a right turn, struck her on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3, with abrasions reported. The driver, a licensed male from New York, caused the collision due to failure to yield right-of-way, cited twice as the contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report emphasizes the driver's failure to yield as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.
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Aggressive Driving Causes Injuries in Queens Crash▸Jan 2 - Two occupants suffered head and neck injuries in a Queens collision. The sedan stopped in traffic was struck from behind by an SUV traveling east. Police cite aggressive driving and driver distraction as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 11 Ave in Queens at 3:00 PM. A sedan, stopped in traffic, was hit from behind by a GMC SUV traveling east. The sedan's driver, a 32-year-old woman, and the front passenger, a 27-year-old man, both sustained head and neck injuries, including whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies aggressive driving and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The SUV driver was male and licensed in New York. The impact point was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. Vehicle damage was noted on the sedan but not on the SUV. The report explicitly cites driver errors—aggressive driving and distraction—as causes, with no mention of victim fault.
Feb 12 - Two sedans collided head-on in Queens. Steel twisted. A 38-year-old man, belted and conscious, suffered neck injuries. The seatbelt held him in place. The car’s frame did not. Failure to yield left a driver crushed and hurting.
On Laburnum Avenue near 158th Street in Queens, two sedans traveling straight collided head-on, according to the police report. The crash left a 38-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, with crush injuries to his neck. The police report states, 'Two sedans met head-on. Steel kissed steel. A man, 38, stayed belted, conscious, crushed. His neck screamed. The belt held. The car did not.' The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor in the collision. No evidence in the report suggests any victim behavior contributed to the crash. The impact and resulting injuries stemmed from driver error and systemic danger on city streets.
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Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Main Street▸Feb 10 - A sedan starting from parking struck a 63-year-old woman crossing Main Street in Queens. She suffered back and internal injuries. No driver errors listed. The street remains dangerous for those on foot.
According to the police report, a 2024 sedan driven by a licensed man struck a 63-year-old woman as she crossed Main Street in Queens around 7 PM. The car hit her with its left front bumper, injuring her back and causing internal complaints. She was conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was starting from parking at the time of impact. The pedestrian's crossing action is noted but not cited as a cause. No helmet or safety equipment applies, as the victim was a pedestrian.
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Woman Killed In Queens Parkway Crash▸Feb 8 - A car struck an underpass on Belt Parkway. Metal twisted. A woman, 27, died at the hospital. A man survived. Police do not know who drove. The wreck left questions. The system failed to protect its passengers.
According to NY Daily News (published February 8, 2025), a single-car crash on Queens’ Belt Parkway killed a 27-year-old woman and injured a 30-year-old man. The white Toyota sedan hit an underpass near 225th Street around 3:50 a.m. Both occupants were found outside the wreck when police arrived. Investigators are unsure who was driving at the time of impact: 'Since both occupants were out of the car at the time of the crash, investigators haven't figured out who was driving, police said.' The woman died at Long Island Jewish Hospital-Valley Stream; the man was expected to survive. The article highlights ongoing uncertainty about driver identity and underscores the persistent risks on city highways, especially where loss of vehicle control leads to deadly outcomes. The investigation continues.
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Woman Killed In Queens Parkway Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-08
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SUV Left Turn Causes Collision with Sedan▸Feb 6 - An SUV making a left turn collided with a northbound sedan on Clintonville Street. A 12-year-old rear passenger in the SUV suffered facial contusions. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:45 PM on Clintonville Street involving two vehicles: a 2018 Ford SUV making a left turn eastbound and a 2001 Ford sedan traveling northbound straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan. The report identifies failure to yield right-of-way as the key driver error contributing to the collision. A 12-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger position of the SUV was injured, sustaining facial contusions and classified with injury severity level 3. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by left-turn maneuvers when drivers fail to yield to oncoming traffic.
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Inexperienced Sedan Driver Strikes Cyclist in Queens▸Feb 5 - A sedan driver lacking experience hit a 36-year-old cyclist on Metcalf Ave. The cyclist suffered arm injuries. The crash shows the risk drivers pose to people on bikes.
According to the police report, a sedan collided with a southbound bicyclist on Metcalf Avenue in Queens at 4:30 p.m. The impact struck the cyclist’s right front quarter panel and the sedan’s left side doors. The 36-year-old male cyclist was injured in his elbow, lower arm, and hand, but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' twice as contributing factors, pointing to the sedan driver’s lack of skill as the main cause. The cyclist wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No contributing factors are attributed to the cyclist. This crash highlights the danger inexperienced drivers pose to vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Hits 13-Year-Old Crossing Kissena Blvd▸Feb 5 - A sedan struck a 13-year-old boy in a marked crosswalk on Kissena Blvd. He suffered hip and leg injuries. The car showed no damage. The driver kept straight. No contributing factors listed.
According to the police report, a 13-year-old male pedestrian was crossing Kissena Blvd at a marked crosswalk when a southbound sedan hit him at the center front. The boy suffered contusions and hip-upper leg injuries. He was in shock. The vehicle, a 2022 Honda, showed no damage. The driver was licensed and going straight. The report lists no contributing factors for either party. The data does not mention helmet use or signals. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors.
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Unlicensed Driver Flees Queens Fatal Crash▸Feb 5 - A man slammed his Mercedes into a stopped car on the Whitestone Expressway. The impact threw an MTA worker onto the pavement. The driver ran. The worker died. Police found the abandoned car. The driver had no license.
NY Daily News reported on February 5, 2025, that James Vennitti, 63, was arrested for a deadly hit-and-run on the Whitestone Expressway in Queens. On February 10, 2024, Vennitti allegedly rear-ended David Berney, 43, after Berney and another driver stopped in the middle lane following a minor collision. The crash threw Berney from his car, killing him at the scene. The other driver was injured. Vennitti, unlicensed, abandoned his Mercedes and fled on foot. Police arrested him a year later. A grand jury indicted Vennitti for leaving the scene of a fatal crash and driving without a license. The case highlights the lethal risk of unlicensed driving and the dangers of stopped vehicles on high-speed roads.
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Unlicensed Driver Flees Queens Fatal Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-05
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 31 - A 19-year-old woman was injured crossing Northern Blvd at an intersection in Queens. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and full-body injury but remained conscious after impact.
According to the police report, a 19-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Northern Blvd at an intersection in Queens at 10:35 PM when she was struck by a 2013 Ford SUV. The vehicle was traveling west and making a left turn when the collision occurred at the right front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, eliminating her actions as a contributing factor. She sustained abrasions and injuries to her entire body but remained conscious after the crash. The SUV showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but his failure to yield created a hazardous situation resulting in serious injury to the pedestrian.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at Queens Intersection▸Jan 31 - A 75-year-old woman suffered a head contusion after an SUV hit her at a Queens intersection. The vehicle’s left front bumper made impact while traveling east. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal. Injuries were serious but non-life-threatening.
According to the police report, a 75-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 157 Street and 33 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal when a 2021 Subaru SUV traveling east struck her with its left front bumper. The report lists the pedestrian’s injury as a head contusion with an injury severity of 3. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited, but the pedestrian’s crossing without a signal is noted as a contributing factor. The collision caused damage to the SUV’s left front bumper. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.
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Unlicensed Motorcyclist Collides With Backing SUV in Queens▸Jan 31 - A motorcycle slammed into a backing SUV on 154 St. The unlicensed rider and distracted SUV driver collided hard. The SUV driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash. Inattention and inexperience fueled the crash.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east struck a station wagon/SUV that was backing up on 154 St in Queens at 13:40. The unlicensed male motorcyclist hit the SUV's right front bumper. The SUV driver, a 48-year-old woman, suffered chest trauma and whiplash. The report lists driver inattention/distraction and following too closely as errors for the SUV driver. The motorcycle operator's unlicensed status and inattention also contributed. The SUV driver was not ejected and remained conscious. The crash highlights driver inexperience and distraction as key factors.
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SUV Merge on Northern Blvd Injures Woman▸Jan 25 - Two SUVs crashed on Northern Blvd. A 59-year-old woman driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inexperience and failure to yield. Impact hit her left front quarter panel.
According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Northern Blvd in Queens at 14:20. The crash injured a 59-year-old woman driving straight ahead. She suffered head trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The male driver, merging, struck the woman’s vehicle on the left front quarter panel with his right front bumper. The police report confirms these driver errors led to the crash and injury.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash▸Jan 22 - A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.
According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-22
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Cyclist Injured in Queens Collision on Barclay Ave▸Jan 21 - A 33-year-old male cyclist suffered a hip and upper leg contusion after a collision on Barclay Avenue in Queens. The crash involved a bike and a Lexus SUV, both traveling straight ahead. The cyclist was not ejected and sustained moderate injuries.
According to the police report, the collision occurred on Barclay Avenue in Queens at 17:50. A 33-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions to his hip and upper leg. The bicyclist was the driver of the bike and was not ejected during the crash. The vehicles involved were a bike and a Lexus SUV, both traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the Lexus. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any driver errors or violations such as failure to yield or speeding. No additional contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the police data.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸Jan 17 - A sedan traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue hit an 80-year-old woman crossing 149th Street against the signal. The impact caused severe injuries to her lower leg and knee. She was left in shock, complaining of pain and nausea at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan driven by a licensed male driver was traveling westbound on Roosevelt Avenue when it struck an 80-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with 149th Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the time of the collision. The vehicle impacted the center front end of the sedan, causing damage there. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in a severity level 3 injury. She was reported to be in shock and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal as a contributing factor but does not specify any driver error or other contributing factors. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and the pedestrian's vulnerable position at the intersection.
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Five Hurt as Two SUVs Collide in Queens▸Jan 16 - Two SUVs slammed together on 125 Street. Metal twisted. Five people hurt. Backs and necks snapped forward. Police blamed driver inexperience and distraction. No pedestrians involved. The street stayed loud.
According to the police report, two SUVs crashed on 125 Street at 9:43 AM in Queens. Both vehicles were going straight when they collided. Five occupants, ages 25 to 82, suffered whiplash and back or neck injuries. All were conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factors for both drivers. No other factors, such as helmet use or passenger actions, were cited. The crash underscores the risk posed by inexperienced and distracted drivers behind the wheel of large vehicles.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 14 - A 44-year-old man crossing Elder Ave with the signal was struck by a westbound sedan making a left turn. The impact caused contusions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. Driver failure to yield and distraction led to the collision.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Elder Ave in Queens at 8:05 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a westbound 2004 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver failed to yield to the pedestrian's right-of-way, directly causing the collision. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end.
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Two Sedans Collide in Queens Intersection▸Jan 14 - Two sedans collided at 137 Street in Queens. Both drivers struck with left front bumpers. A 28-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:14 AM on 137 Street in Queens involving two sedans traveling north and west. Both vehicles impacted with their left front bumpers. The female driver of the northbound sedan, age 28, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. The report explicitly identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead before impact. The female driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver error in yielding right-of-way at the intersection.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Sanford Ave▸Jan 9 - A 35-year-old woman suffered a serious hip and upper leg injury after a sedan struck her at an intersection on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Sanford Avenue struck a 35-year-old female pedestrian crossing at an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a hip and upper leg injury classified as severity level 3 and was in shock. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, which also sustained damage. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian was not noted to have any contributing behaviors. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. This collision highlights the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
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Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing with Signal▸Jan 3 - A 77-year-old woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a right turn on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The impact caused abrasions, highlighting driver error at the intersection.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:52 on Sanford Avenue in Queens. A 77-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a northbound sedan, making a right turn, struck her on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3, with abrasions reported. The driver, a licensed male from New York, caused the collision due to failure to yield right-of-way, cited twice as the contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report emphasizes the driver's failure to yield as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.
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Aggressive Driving Causes Injuries in Queens Crash▸Jan 2 - Two occupants suffered head and neck injuries in a Queens collision. The sedan stopped in traffic was struck from behind by an SUV traveling east. Police cite aggressive driving and driver distraction as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 11 Ave in Queens at 3:00 PM. A sedan, stopped in traffic, was hit from behind by a GMC SUV traveling east. The sedan's driver, a 32-year-old woman, and the front passenger, a 27-year-old man, both sustained head and neck injuries, including whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies aggressive driving and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The SUV driver was male and licensed in New York. The impact point was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. Vehicle damage was noted on the sedan but not on the SUV. The report explicitly cites driver errors—aggressive driving and distraction—as causes, with no mention of victim fault.
Feb 10 - A sedan starting from parking struck a 63-year-old woman crossing Main Street in Queens. She suffered back and internal injuries. No driver errors listed. The street remains dangerous for those on foot.
According to the police report, a 2024 sedan driven by a licensed man struck a 63-year-old woman as she crossed Main Street in Queens around 7 PM. The car hit her with its left front bumper, injuring her back and causing internal complaints. She was conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was starting from parking at the time of impact. The pedestrian's crossing action is noted but not cited as a cause. No helmet or safety equipment applies, as the victim was a pedestrian.
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Woman Killed In Queens Parkway Crash▸Feb 8 - A car struck an underpass on Belt Parkway. Metal twisted. A woman, 27, died at the hospital. A man survived. Police do not know who drove. The wreck left questions. The system failed to protect its passengers.
According to NY Daily News (published February 8, 2025), a single-car crash on Queens’ Belt Parkway killed a 27-year-old woman and injured a 30-year-old man. The white Toyota sedan hit an underpass near 225th Street around 3:50 a.m. Both occupants were found outside the wreck when police arrived. Investigators are unsure who was driving at the time of impact: 'Since both occupants were out of the car at the time of the crash, investigators haven't figured out who was driving, police said.' The woman died at Long Island Jewish Hospital-Valley Stream; the man was expected to survive. The article highlights ongoing uncertainty about driver identity and underscores the persistent risks on city highways, especially where loss of vehicle control leads to deadly outcomes. The investigation continues.
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Woman Killed In Queens Parkway Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-08
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SUV Left Turn Causes Collision with Sedan▸Feb 6 - An SUV making a left turn collided with a northbound sedan on Clintonville Street. A 12-year-old rear passenger in the SUV suffered facial contusions. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:45 PM on Clintonville Street involving two vehicles: a 2018 Ford SUV making a left turn eastbound and a 2001 Ford sedan traveling northbound straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan. The report identifies failure to yield right-of-way as the key driver error contributing to the collision. A 12-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger position of the SUV was injured, sustaining facial contusions and classified with injury severity level 3. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by left-turn maneuvers when drivers fail to yield to oncoming traffic.
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Inexperienced Sedan Driver Strikes Cyclist in Queens▸Feb 5 - A sedan driver lacking experience hit a 36-year-old cyclist on Metcalf Ave. The cyclist suffered arm injuries. The crash shows the risk drivers pose to people on bikes.
According to the police report, a sedan collided with a southbound bicyclist on Metcalf Avenue in Queens at 4:30 p.m. The impact struck the cyclist’s right front quarter panel and the sedan’s left side doors. The 36-year-old male cyclist was injured in his elbow, lower arm, and hand, but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' twice as contributing factors, pointing to the sedan driver’s lack of skill as the main cause. The cyclist wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No contributing factors are attributed to the cyclist. This crash highlights the danger inexperienced drivers pose to vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Hits 13-Year-Old Crossing Kissena Blvd▸Feb 5 - A sedan struck a 13-year-old boy in a marked crosswalk on Kissena Blvd. He suffered hip and leg injuries. The car showed no damage. The driver kept straight. No contributing factors listed.
According to the police report, a 13-year-old male pedestrian was crossing Kissena Blvd at a marked crosswalk when a southbound sedan hit him at the center front. The boy suffered contusions and hip-upper leg injuries. He was in shock. The vehicle, a 2022 Honda, showed no damage. The driver was licensed and going straight. The report lists no contributing factors for either party. The data does not mention helmet use or signals. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors.
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Unlicensed Driver Flees Queens Fatal Crash▸Feb 5 - A man slammed his Mercedes into a stopped car on the Whitestone Expressway. The impact threw an MTA worker onto the pavement. The driver ran. The worker died. Police found the abandoned car. The driver had no license.
NY Daily News reported on February 5, 2025, that James Vennitti, 63, was arrested for a deadly hit-and-run on the Whitestone Expressway in Queens. On February 10, 2024, Vennitti allegedly rear-ended David Berney, 43, after Berney and another driver stopped in the middle lane following a minor collision. The crash threw Berney from his car, killing him at the scene. The other driver was injured. Vennitti, unlicensed, abandoned his Mercedes and fled on foot. Police arrested him a year later. A grand jury indicted Vennitti for leaving the scene of a fatal crash and driving without a license. The case highlights the lethal risk of unlicensed driving and the dangers of stopped vehicles on high-speed roads.
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Unlicensed Driver Flees Queens Fatal Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-05
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 31 - A 19-year-old woman was injured crossing Northern Blvd at an intersection in Queens. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and full-body injury but remained conscious after impact.
According to the police report, a 19-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Northern Blvd at an intersection in Queens at 10:35 PM when she was struck by a 2013 Ford SUV. The vehicle was traveling west and making a left turn when the collision occurred at the right front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, eliminating her actions as a contributing factor. She sustained abrasions and injuries to her entire body but remained conscious after the crash. The SUV showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but his failure to yield created a hazardous situation resulting in serious injury to the pedestrian.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at Queens Intersection▸Jan 31 - A 75-year-old woman suffered a head contusion after an SUV hit her at a Queens intersection. The vehicle’s left front bumper made impact while traveling east. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal. Injuries were serious but non-life-threatening.
According to the police report, a 75-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 157 Street and 33 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal when a 2021 Subaru SUV traveling east struck her with its left front bumper. The report lists the pedestrian’s injury as a head contusion with an injury severity of 3. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited, but the pedestrian’s crossing without a signal is noted as a contributing factor. The collision caused damage to the SUV’s left front bumper. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.
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Unlicensed Motorcyclist Collides With Backing SUV in Queens▸Jan 31 - A motorcycle slammed into a backing SUV on 154 St. The unlicensed rider and distracted SUV driver collided hard. The SUV driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash. Inattention and inexperience fueled the crash.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east struck a station wagon/SUV that was backing up on 154 St in Queens at 13:40. The unlicensed male motorcyclist hit the SUV's right front bumper. The SUV driver, a 48-year-old woman, suffered chest trauma and whiplash. The report lists driver inattention/distraction and following too closely as errors for the SUV driver. The motorcycle operator's unlicensed status and inattention also contributed. The SUV driver was not ejected and remained conscious. The crash highlights driver inexperience and distraction as key factors.
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SUV Merge on Northern Blvd Injures Woman▸Jan 25 - Two SUVs crashed on Northern Blvd. A 59-year-old woman driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inexperience and failure to yield. Impact hit her left front quarter panel.
According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Northern Blvd in Queens at 14:20. The crash injured a 59-year-old woman driving straight ahead. She suffered head trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The male driver, merging, struck the woman’s vehicle on the left front quarter panel with his right front bumper. The police report confirms these driver errors led to the crash and injury.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash▸Jan 22 - A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.
According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-22
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Cyclist Injured in Queens Collision on Barclay Ave▸Jan 21 - A 33-year-old male cyclist suffered a hip and upper leg contusion after a collision on Barclay Avenue in Queens. The crash involved a bike and a Lexus SUV, both traveling straight ahead. The cyclist was not ejected and sustained moderate injuries.
According to the police report, the collision occurred on Barclay Avenue in Queens at 17:50. A 33-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions to his hip and upper leg. The bicyclist was the driver of the bike and was not ejected during the crash. The vehicles involved were a bike and a Lexus SUV, both traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the Lexus. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any driver errors or violations such as failure to yield or speeding. No additional contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the police data.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸Jan 17 - A sedan traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue hit an 80-year-old woman crossing 149th Street against the signal. The impact caused severe injuries to her lower leg and knee. She was left in shock, complaining of pain and nausea at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan driven by a licensed male driver was traveling westbound on Roosevelt Avenue when it struck an 80-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with 149th Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the time of the collision. The vehicle impacted the center front end of the sedan, causing damage there. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in a severity level 3 injury. She was reported to be in shock and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal as a contributing factor but does not specify any driver error or other contributing factors. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and the pedestrian's vulnerable position at the intersection.
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Five Hurt as Two SUVs Collide in Queens▸Jan 16 - Two SUVs slammed together on 125 Street. Metal twisted. Five people hurt. Backs and necks snapped forward. Police blamed driver inexperience and distraction. No pedestrians involved. The street stayed loud.
According to the police report, two SUVs crashed on 125 Street at 9:43 AM in Queens. Both vehicles were going straight when they collided. Five occupants, ages 25 to 82, suffered whiplash and back or neck injuries. All were conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factors for both drivers. No other factors, such as helmet use or passenger actions, were cited. The crash underscores the risk posed by inexperienced and distracted drivers behind the wheel of large vehicles.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 14 - A 44-year-old man crossing Elder Ave with the signal was struck by a westbound sedan making a left turn. The impact caused contusions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. Driver failure to yield and distraction led to the collision.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Elder Ave in Queens at 8:05 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a westbound 2004 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver failed to yield to the pedestrian's right-of-way, directly causing the collision. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end.
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Two Sedans Collide in Queens Intersection▸Jan 14 - Two sedans collided at 137 Street in Queens. Both drivers struck with left front bumpers. A 28-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:14 AM on 137 Street in Queens involving two sedans traveling north and west. Both vehicles impacted with their left front bumpers. The female driver of the northbound sedan, age 28, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. The report explicitly identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead before impact. The female driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver error in yielding right-of-way at the intersection.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Sanford Ave▸Jan 9 - A 35-year-old woman suffered a serious hip and upper leg injury after a sedan struck her at an intersection on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Sanford Avenue struck a 35-year-old female pedestrian crossing at an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a hip and upper leg injury classified as severity level 3 and was in shock. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, which also sustained damage. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian was not noted to have any contributing behaviors. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. This collision highlights the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
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Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing with Signal▸Jan 3 - A 77-year-old woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a right turn on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The impact caused abrasions, highlighting driver error at the intersection.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:52 on Sanford Avenue in Queens. A 77-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a northbound sedan, making a right turn, struck her on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3, with abrasions reported. The driver, a licensed male from New York, caused the collision due to failure to yield right-of-way, cited twice as the contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report emphasizes the driver's failure to yield as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.
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Aggressive Driving Causes Injuries in Queens Crash▸Jan 2 - Two occupants suffered head and neck injuries in a Queens collision. The sedan stopped in traffic was struck from behind by an SUV traveling east. Police cite aggressive driving and driver distraction as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 11 Ave in Queens at 3:00 PM. A sedan, stopped in traffic, was hit from behind by a GMC SUV traveling east. The sedan's driver, a 32-year-old woman, and the front passenger, a 27-year-old man, both sustained head and neck injuries, including whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies aggressive driving and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The SUV driver was male and licensed in New York. The impact point was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. Vehicle damage was noted on the sedan but not on the SUV. The report explicitly cites driver errors—aggressive driving and distraction—as causes, with no mention of victim fault.
Feb 8 - A car struck an underpass on Belt Parkway. Metal twisted. A woman, 27, died at the hospital. A man survived. Police do not know who drove. The wreck left questions. The system failed to protect its passengers.
According to NY Daily News (published February 8, 2025), a single-car crash on Queens’ Belt Parkway killed a 27-year-old woman and injured a 30-year-old man. The white Toyota sedan hit an underpass near 225th Street around 3:50 a.m. Both occupants were found outside the wreck when police arrived. Investigators are unsure who was driving at the time of impact: 'Since both occupants were out of the car at the time of the crash, investigators haven't figured out who was driving, police said.' The woman died at Long Island Jewish Hospital-Valley Stream; the man was expected to survive. The article highlights ongoing uncertainty about driver identity and underscores the persistent risks on city highways, especially where loss of vehicle control leads to deadly outcomes. The investigation continues.
- Woman Killed In Queens Parkway Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-02-08
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SUV Left Turn Causes Collision with Sedan▸Feb 6 - An SUV making a left turn collided with a northbound sedan on Clintonville Street. A 12-year-old rear passenger in the SUV suffered facial contusions. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:45 PM on Clintonville Street involving two vehicles: a 2018 Ford SUV making a left turn eastbound and a 2001 Ford sedan traveling northbound straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan. The report identifies failure to yield right-of-way as the key driver error contributing to the collision. A 12-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger position of the SUV was injured, sustaining facial contusions and classified with injury severity level 3. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by left-turn maneuvers when drivers fail to yield to oncoming traffic.
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Inexperienced Sedan Driver Strikes Cyclist in Queens▸Feb 5 - A sedan driver lacking experience hit a 36-year-old cyclist on Metcalf Ave. The cyclist suffered arm injuries. The crash shows the risk drivers pose to people on bikes.
According to the police report, a sedan collided with a southbound bicyclist on Metcalf Avenue in Queens at 4:30 p.m. The impact struck the cyclist’s right front quarter panel and the sedan’s left side doors. The 36-year-old male cyclist was injured in his elbow, lower arm, and hand, but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' twice as contributing factors, pointing to the sedan driver’s lack of skill as the main cause. The cyclist wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No contributing factors are attributed to the cyclist. This crash highlights the danger inexperienced drivers pose to vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Hits 13-Year-Old Crossing Kissena Blvd▸Feb 5 - A sedan struck a 13-year-old boy in a marked crosswalk on Kissena Blvd. He suffered hip and leg injuries. The car showed no damage. The driver kept straight. No contributing factors listed.
According to the police report, a 13-year-old male pedestrian was crossing Kissena Blvd at a marked crosswalk when a southbound sedan hit him at the center front. The boy suffered contusions and hip-upper leg injuries. He was in shock. The vehicle, a 2022 Honda, showed no damage. The driver was licensed and going straight. The report lists no contributing factors for either party. The data does not mention helmet use or signals. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors.
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Unlicensed Driver Flees Queens Fatal Crash▸Feb 5 - A man slammed his Mercedes into a stopped car on the Whitestone Expressway. The impact threw an MTA worker onto the pavement. The driver ran. The worker died. Police found the abandoned car. The driver had no license.
NY Daily News reported on February 5, 2025, that James Vennitti, 63, was arrested for a deadly hit-and-run on the Whitestone Expressway in Queens. On February 10, 2024, Vennitti allegedly rear-ended David Berney, 43, after Berney and another driver stopped in the middle lane following a minor collision. The crash threw Berney from his car, killing him at the scene. The other driver was injured. Vennitti, unlicensed, abandoned his Mercedes and fled on foot. Police arrested him a year later. A grand jury indicted Vennitti for leaving the scene of a fatal crash and driving without a license. The case highlights the lethal risk of unlicensed driving and the dangers of stopped vehicles on high-speed roads.
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Unlicensed Driver Flees Queens Fatal Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-05
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 31 - A 19-year-old woman was injured crossing Northern Blvd at an intersection in Queens. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and full-body injury but remained conscious after impact.
According to the police report, a 19-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Northern Blvd at an intersection in Queens at 10:35 PM when she was struck by a 2013 Ford SUV. The vehicle was traveling west and making a left turn when the collision occurred at the right front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, eliminating her actions as a contributing factor. She sustained abrasions and injuries to her entire body but remained conscious after the crash. The SUV showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but his failure to yield created a hazardous situation resulting in serious injury to the pedestrian.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at Queens Intersection▸Jan 31 - A 75-year-old woman suffered a head contusion after an SUV hit her at a Queens intersection. The vehicle’s left front bumper made impact while traveling east. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal. Injuries were serious but non-life-threatening.
According to the police report, a 75-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 157 Street and 33 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal when a 2021 Subaru SUV traveling east struck her with its left front bumper. The report lists the pedestrian’s injury as a head contusion with an injury severity of 3. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited, but the pedestrian’s crossing without a signal is noted as a contributing factor. The collision caused damage to the SUV’s left front bumper. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.
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Unlicensed Motorcyclist Collides With Backing SUV in Queens▸Jan 31 - A motorcycle slammed into a backing SUV on 154 St. The unlicensed rider and distracted SUV driver collided hard. The SUV driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash. Inattention and inexperience fueled the crash.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east struck a station wagon/SUV that was backing up on 154 St in Queens at 13:40. The unlicensed male motorcyclist hit the SUV's right front bumper. The SUV driver, a 48-year-old woman, suffered chest trauma and whiplash. The report lists driver inattention/distraction and following too closely as errors for the SUV driver. The motorcycle operator's unlicensed status and inattention also contributed. The SUV driver was not ejected and remained conscious. The crash highlights driver inexperience and distraction as key factors.
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SUV Merge on Northern Blvd Injures Woman▸Jan 25 - Two SUVs crashed on Northern Blvd. A 59-year-old woman driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inexperience and failure to yield. Impact hit her left front quarter panel.
According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Northern Blvd in Queens at 14:20. The crash injured a 59-year-old woman driving straight ahead. She suffered head trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The male driver, merging, struck the woman’s vehicle on the left front quarter panel with his right front bumper. The police report confirms these driver errors led to the crash and injury.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash▸Jan 22 - A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.
According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-22
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Cyclist Injured in Queens Collision on Barclay Ave▸Jan 21 - A 33-year-old male cyclist suffered a hip and upper leg contusion after a collision on Barclay Avenue in Queens. The crash involved a bike and a Lexus SUV, both traveling straight ahead. The cyclist was not ejected and sustained moderate injuries.
According to the police report, the collision occurred on Barclay Avenue in Queens at 17:50. A 33-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions to his hip and upper leg. The bicyclist was the driver of the bike and was not ejected during the crash. The vehicles involved were a bike and a Lexus SUV, both traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the Lexus. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any driver errors or violations such as failure to yield or speeding. No additional contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the police data.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸Jan 17 - A sedan traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue hit an 80-year-old woman crossing 149th Street against the signal. The impact caused severe injuries to her lower leg and knee. She was left in shock, complaining of pain and nausea at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan driven by a licensed male driver was traveling westbound on Roosevelt Avenue when it struck an 80-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with 149th Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the time of the collision. The vehicle impacted the center front end of the sedan, causing damage there. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in a severity level 3 injury. She was reported to be in shock and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal as a contributing factor but does not specify any driver error or other contributing factors. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and the pedestrian's vulnerable position at the intersection.
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Five Hurt as Two SUVs Collide in Queens▸Jan 16 - Two SUVs slammed together on 125 Street. Metal twisted. Five people hurt. Backs and necks snapped forward. Police blamed driver inexperience and distraction. No pedestrians involved. The street stayed loud.
According to the police report, two SUVs crashed on 125 Street at 9:43 AM in Queens. Both vehicles were going straight when they collided. Five occupants, ages 25 to 82, suffered whiplash and back or neck injuries. All were conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factors for both drivers. No other factors, such as helmet use or passenger actions, were cited. The crash underscores the risk posed by inexperienced and distracted drivers behind the wheel of large vehicles.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 14 - A 44-year-old man crossing Elder Ave with the signal was struck by a westbound sedan making a left turn. The impact caused contusions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. Driver failure to yield and distraction led to the collision.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Elder Ave in Queens at 8:05 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a westbound 2004 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver failed to yield to the pedestrian's right-of-way, directly causing the collision. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end.
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Two Sedans Collide in Queens Intersection▸Jan 14 - Two sedans collided at 137 Street in Queens. Both drivers struck with left front bumpers. A 28-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:14 AM on 137 Street in Queens involving two sedans traveling north and west. Both vehicles impacted with their left front bumpers. The female driver of the northbound sedan, age 28, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. The report explicitly identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead before impact. The female driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver error in yielding right-of-way at the intersection.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Sanford Ave▸Jan 9 - A 35-year-old woman suffered a serious hip and upper leg injury after a sedan struck her at an intersection on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Sanford Avenue struck a 35-year-old female pedestrian crossing at an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a hip and upper leg injury classified as severity level 3 and was in shock. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, which also sustained damage. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian was not noted to have any contributing behaviors. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. This collision highlights the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
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Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing with Signal▸Jan 3 - A 77-year-old woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a right turn on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The impact caused abrasions, highlighting driver error at the intersection.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:52 on Sanford Avenue in Queens. A 77-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a northbound sedan, making a right turn, struck her on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3, with abrasions reported. The driver, a licensed male from New York, caused the collision due to failure to yield right-of-way, cited twice as the contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report emphasizes the driver's failure to yield as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.
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Aggressive Driving Causes Injuries in Queens Crash▸Jan 2 - Two occupants suffered head and neck injuries in a Queens collision. The sedan stopped in traffic was struck from behind by an SUV traveling east. Police cite aggressive driving and driver distraction as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 11 Ave in Queens at 3:00 PM. A sedan, stopped in traffic, was hit from behind by a GMC SUV traveling east. The sedan's driver, a 32-year-old woman, and the front passenger, a 27-year-old man, both sustained head and neck injuries, including whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies aggressive driving and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The SUV driver was male and licensed in New York. The impact point was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. Vehicle damage was noted on the sedan but not on the SUV. The report explicitly cites driver errors—aggressive driving and distraction—as causes, with no mention of victim fault.
Feb 6 - An SUV making a left turn collided with a northbound sedan on Clintonville Street. A 12-year-old rear passenger in the SUV suffered facial contusions. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:45 PM on Clintonville Street involving two vehicles: a 2018 Ford SUV making a left turn eastbound and a 2001 Ford sedan traveling northbound straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan. The report identifies failure to yield right-of-way as the key driver error contributing to the collision. A 12-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger position of the SUV was injured, sustaining facial contusions and classified with injury severity level 3. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by left-turn maneuvers when drivers fail to yield to oncoming traffic.
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Inexperienced Sedan Driver Strikes Cyclist in Queens▸Feb 5 - A sedan driver lacking experience hit a 36-year-old cyclist on Metcalf Ave. The cyclist suffered arm injuries. The crash shows the risk drivers pose to people on bikes.
According to the police report, a sedan collided with a southbound bicyclist on Metcalf Avenue in Queens at 4:30 p.m. The impact struck the cyclist’s right front quarter panel and the sedan’s left side doors. The 36-year-old male cyclist was injured in his elbow, lower arm, and hand, but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' twice as contributing factors, pointing to the sedan driver’s lack of skill as the main cause. The cyclist wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No contributing factors are attributed to the cyclist. This crash highlights the danger inexperienced drivers pose to vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Hits 13-Year-Old Crossing Kissena Blvd▸Feb 5 - A sedan struck a 13-year-old boy in a marked crosswalk on Kissena Blvd. He suffered hip and leg injuries. The car showed no damage. The driver kept straight. No contributing factors listed.
According to the police report, a 13-year-old male pedestrian was crossing Kissena Blvd at a marked crosswalk when a southbound sedan hit him at the center front. The boy suffered contusions and hip-upper leg injuries. He was in shock. The vehicle, a 2022 Honda, showed no damage. The driver was licensed and going straight. The report lists no contributing factors for either party. The data does not mention helmet use or signals. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors.
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Unlicensed Driver Flees Queens Fatal Crash▸Feb 5 - A man slammed his Mercedes into a stopped car on the Whitestone Expressway. The impact threw an MTA worker onto the pavement. The driver ran. The worker died. Police found the abandoned car. The driver had no license.
NY Daily News reported on February 5, 2025, that James Vennitti, 63, was arrested for a deadly hit-and-run on the Whitestone Expressway in Queens. On February 10, 2024, Vennitti allegedly rear-ended David Berney, 43, after Berney and another driver stopped in the middle lane following a minor collision. The crash threw Berney from his car, killing him at the scene. The other driver was injured. Vennitti, unlicensed, abandoned his Mercedes and fled on foot. Police arrested him a year later. A grand jury indicted Vennitti for leaving the scene of a fatal crash and driving without a license. The case highlights the lethal risk of unlicensed driving and the dangers of stopped vehicles on high-speed roads.
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Unlicensed Driver Flees Queens Fatal Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-05
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 31 - A 19-year-old woman was injured crossing Northern Blvd at an intersection in Queens. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and full-body injury but remained conscious after impact.
According to the police report, a 19-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Northern Blvd at an intersection in Queens at 10:35 PM when she was struck by a 2013 Ford SUV. The vehicle was traveling west and making a left turn when the collision occurred at the right front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, eliminating her actions as a contributing factor. She sustained abrasions and injuries to her entire body but remained conscious after the crash. The SUV showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but his failure to yield created a hazardous situation resulting in serious injury to the pedestrian.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at Queens Intersection▸Jan 31 - A 75-year-old woman suffered a head contusion after an SUV hit her at a Queens intersection. The vehicle’s left front bumper made impact while traveling east. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal. Injuries were serious but non-life-threatening.
According to the police report, a 75-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 157 Street and 33 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal when a 2021 Subaru SUV traveling east struck her with its left front bumper. The report lists the pedestrian’s injury as a head contusion with an injury severity of 3. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited, but the pedestrian’s crossing without a signal is noted as a contributing factor. The collision caused damage to the SUV’s left front bumper. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.
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Unlicensed Motorcyclist Collides With Backing SUV in Queens▸Jan 31 - A motorcycle slammed into a backing SUV on 154 St. The unlicensed rider and distracted SUV driver collided hard. The SUV driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash. Inattention and inexperience fueled the crash.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east struck a station wagon/SUV that was backing up on 154 St in Queens at 13:40. The unlicensed male motorcyclist hit the SUV's right front bumper. The SUV driver, a 48-year-old woman, suffered chest trauma and whiplash. The report lists driver inattention/distraction and following too closely as errors for the SUV driver. The motorcycle operator's unlicensed status and inattention also contributed. The SUV driver was not ejected and remained conscious. The crash highlights driver inexperience and distraction as key factors.
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SUV Merge on Northern Blvd Injures Woman▸Jan 25 - Two SUVs crashed on Northern Blvd. A 59-year-old woman driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inexperience and failure to yield. Impact hit her left front quarter panel.
According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Northern Blvd in Queens at 14:20. The crash injured a 59-year-old woman driving straight ahead. She suffered head trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The male driver, merging, struck the woman’s vehicle on the left front quarter panel with his right front bumper. The police report confirms these driver errors led to the crash and injury.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash▸Jan 22 - A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.
According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-22
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Cyclist Injured in Queens Collision on Barclay Ave▸Jan 21 - A 33-year-old male cyclist suffered a hip and upper leg contusion after a collision on Barclay Avenue in Queens. The crash involved a bike and a Lexus SUV, both traveling straight ahead. The cyclist was not ejected and sustained moderate injuries.
According to the police report, the collision occurred on Barclay Avenue in Queens at 17:50. A 33-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions to his hip and upper leg. The bicyclist was the driver of the bike and was not ejected during the crash. The vehicles involved were a bike and a Lexus SUV, both traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the Lexus. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any driver errors or violations such as failure to yield or speeding. No additional contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the police data.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸Jan 17 - A sedan traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue hit an 80-year-old woman crossing 149th Street against the signal. The impact caused severe injuries to her lower leg and knee. She was left in shock, complaining of pain and nausea at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan driven by a licensed male driver was traveling westbound on Roosevelt Avenue when it struck an 80-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with 149th Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the time of the collision. The vehicle impacted the center front end of the sedan, causing damage there. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in a severity level 3 injury. She was reported to be in shock and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal as a contributing factor but does not specify any driver error or other contributing factors. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and the pedestrian's vulnerable position at the intersection.
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Five Hurt as Two SUVs Collide in Queens▸Jan 16 - Two SUVs slammed together on 125 Street. Metal twisted. Five people hurt. Backs and necks snapped forward. Police blamed driver inexperience and distraction. No pedestrians involved. The street stayed loud.
According to the police report, two SUVs crashed on 125 Street at 9:43 AM in Queens. Both vehicles were going straight when they collided. Five occupants, ages 25 to 82, suffered whiplash and back or neck injuries. All were conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factors for both drivers. No other factors, such as helmet use or passenger actions, were cited. The crash underscores the risk posed by inexperienced and distracted drivers behind the wheel of large vehicles.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 14 - A 44-year-old man crossing Elder Ave with the signal was struck by a westbound sedan making a left turn. The impact caused contusions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. Driver failure to yield and distraction led to the collision.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Elder Ave in Queens at 8:05 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a westbound 2004 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver failed to yield to the pedestrian's right-of-way, directly causing the collision. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end.
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Two Sedans Collide in Queens Intersection▸Jan 14 - Two sedans collided at 137 Street in Queens. Both drivers struck with left front bumpers. A 28-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:14 AM on 137 Street in Queens involving two sedans traveling north and west. Both vehicles impacted with their left front bumpers. The female driver of the northbound sedan, age 28, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. The report explicitly identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead before impact. The female driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver error in yielding right-of-way at the intersection.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Sanford Ave▸Jan 9 - A 35-year-old woman suffered a serious hip and upper leg injury after a sedan struck her at an intersection on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Sanford Avenue struck a 35-year-old female pedestrian crossing at an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a hip and upper leg injury classified as severity level 3 and was in shock. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, which also sustained damage. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian was not noted to have any contributing behaviors. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. This collision highlights the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
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Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing with Signal▸Jan 3 - A 77-year-old woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a right turn on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The impact caused abrasions, highlighting driver error at the intersection.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:52 on Sanford Avenue in Queens. A 77-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a northbound sedan, making a right turn, struck her on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3, with abrasions reported. The driver, a licensed male from New York, caused the collision due to failure to yield right-of-way, cited twice as the contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report emphasizes the driver's failure to yield as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.
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Aggressive Driving Causes Injuries in Queens Crash▸Jan 2 - Two occupants suffered head and neck injuries in a Queens collision. The sedan stopped in traffic was struck from behind by an SUV traveling east. Police cite aggressive driving and driver distraction as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 11 Ave in Queens at 3:00 PM. A sedan, stopped in traffic, was hit from behind by a GMC SUV traveling east. The sedan's driver, a 32-year-old woman, and the front passenger, a 27-year-old man, both sustained head and neck injuries, including whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies aggressive driving and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The SUV driver was male and licensed in New York. The impact point was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. Vehicle damage was noted on the sedan but not on the SUV. The report explicitly cites driver errors—aggressive driving and distraction—as causes, with no mention of victim fault.
Feb 5 - A sedan driver lacking experience hit a 36-year-old cyclist on Metcalf Ave. The cyclist suffered arm injuries. The crash shows the risk drivers pose to people on bikes.
According to the police report, a sedan collided with a southbound bicyclist on Metcalf Avenue in Queens at 4:30 p.m. The impact struck the cyclist’s right front quarter panel and the sedan’s left side doors. The 36-year-old male cyclist was injured in his elbow, lower arm, and hand, but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' twice as contributing factors, pointing to the sedan driver’s lack of skill as the main cause. The cyclist wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No contributing factors are attributed to the cyclist. This crash highlights the danger inexperienced drivers pose to vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Hits 13-Year-Old Crossing Kissena Blvd▸Feb 5 - A sedan struck a 13-year-old boy in a marked crosswalk on Kissena Blvd. He suffered hip and leg injuries. The car showed no damage. The driver kept straight. No contributing factors listed.
According to the police report, a 13-year-old male pedestrian was crossing Kissena Blvd at a marked crosswalk when a southbound sedan hit him at the center front. The boy suffered contusions and hip-upper leg injuries. He was in shock. The vehicle, a 2022 Honda, showed no damage. The driver was licensed and going straight. The report lists no contributing factors for either party. The data does not mention helmet use or signals. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors.
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Unlicensed Driver Flees Queens Fatal Crash▸Feb 5 - A man slammed his Mercedes into a stopped car on the Whitestone Expressway. The impact threw an MTA worker onto the pavement. The driver ran. The worker died. Police found the abandoned car. The driver had no license.
NY Daily News reported on February 5, 2025, that James Vennitti, 63, was arrested for a deadly hit-and-run on the Whitestone Expressway in Queens. On February 10, 2024, Vennitti allegedly rear-ended David Berney, 43, after Berney and another driver stopped in the middle lane following a minor collision. The crash threw Berney from his car, killing him at the scene. The other driver was injured. Vennitti, unlicensed, abandoned his Mercedes and fled on foot. Police arrested him a year later. A grand jury indicted Vennitti for leaving the scene of a fatal crash and driving without a license. The case highlights the lethal risk of unlicensed driving and the dangers of stopped vehicles on high-speed roads.
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Unlicensed Driver Flees Queens Fatal Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-05
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 31 - A 19-year-old woman was injured crossing Northern Blvd at an intersection in Queens. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and full-body injury but remained conscious after impact.
According to the police report, a 19-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Northern Blvd at an intersection in Queens at 10:35 PM when she was struck by a 2013 Ford SUV. The vehicle was traveling west and making a left turn when the collision occurred at the right front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, eliminating her actions as a contributing factor. She sustained abrasions and injuries to her entire body but remained conscious after the crash. The SUV showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but his failure to yield created a hazardous situation resulting in serious injury to the pedestrian.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at Queens Intersection▸Jan 31 - A 75-year-old woman suffered a head contusion after an SUV hit her at a Queens intersection. The vehicle’s left front bumper made impact while traveling east. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal. Injuries were serious but non-life-threatening.
According to the police report, a 75-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 157 Street and 33 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal when a 2021 Subaru SUV traveling east struck her with its left front bumper. The report lists the pedestrian’s injury as a head contusion with an injury severity of 3. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited, but the pedestrian’s crossing without a signal is noted as a contributing factor. The collision caused damage to the SUV’s left front bumper. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.
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Unlicensed Motorcyclist Collides With Backing SUV in Queens▸Jan 31 - A motorcycle slammed into a backing SUV on 154 St. The unlicensed rider and distracted SUV driver collided hard. The SUV driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash. Inattention and inexperience fueled the crash.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east struck a station wagon/SUV that was backing up on 154 St in Queens at 13:40. The unlicensed male motorcyclist hit the SUV's right front bumper. The SUV driver, a 48-year-old woman, suffered chest trauma and whiplash. The report lists driver inattention/distraction and following too closely as errors for the SUV driver. The motorcycle operator's unlicensed status and inattention also contributed. The SUV driver was not ejected and remained conscious. The crash highlights driver inexperience and distraction as key factors.
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SUV Merge on Northern Blvd Injures Woman▸Jan 25 - Two SUVs crashed on Northern Blvd. A 59-year-old woman driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inexperience and failure to yield. Impact hit her left front quarter panel.
According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Northern Blvd in Queens at 14:20. The crash injured a 59-year-old woman driving straight ahead. She suffered head trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The male driver, merging, struck the woman’s vehicle on the left front quarter panel with his right front bumper. The police report confirms these driver errors led to the crash and injury.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash▸Jan 22 - A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.
According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-22
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Cyclist Injured in Queens Collision on Barclay Ave▸Jan 21 - A 33-year-old male cyclist suffered a hip and upper leg contusion after a collision on Barclay Avenue in Queens. The crash involved a bike and a Lexus SUV, both traveling straight ahead. The cyclist was not ejected and sustained moderate injuries.
According to the police report, the collision occurred on Barclay Avenue in Queens at 17:50. A 33-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions to his hip and upper leg. The bicyclist was the driver of the bike and was not ejected during the crash. The vehicles involved were a bike and a Lexus SUV, both traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the Lexus. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any driver errors or violations such as failure to yield or speeding. No additional contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the police data.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸Jan 17 - A sedan traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue hit an 80-year-old woman crossing 149th Street against the signal. The impact caused severe injuries to her lower leg and knee. She was left in shock, complaining of pain and nausea at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan driven by a licensed male driver was traveling westbound on Roosevelt Avenue when it struck an 80-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with 149th Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the time of the collision. The vehicle impacted the center front end of the sedan, causing damage there. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in a severity level 3 injury. She was reported to be in shock and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal as a contributing factor but does not specify any driver error or other contributing factors. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and the pedestrian's vulnerable position at the intersection.
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Five Hurt as Two SUVs Collide in Queens▸Jan 16 - Two SUVs slammed together on 125 Street. Metal twisted. Five people hurt. Backs and necks snapped forward. Police blamed driver inexperience and distraction. No pedestrians involved. The street stayed loud.
According to the police report, two SUVs crashed on 125 Street at 9:43 AM in Queens. Both vehicles were going straight when they collided. Five occupants, ages 25 to 82, suffered whiplash and back or neck injuries. All were conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factors for both drivers. No other factors, such as helmet use or passenger actions, were cited. The crash underscores the risk posed by inexperienced and distracted drivers behind the wheel of large vehicles.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 14 - A 44-year-old man crossing Elder Ave with the signal was struck by a westbound sedan making a left turn. The impact caused contusions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. Driver failure to yield and distraction led to the collision.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Elder Ave in Queens at 8:05 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a westbound 2004 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver failed to yield to the pedestrian's right-of-way, directly causing the collision. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end.
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Two Sedans Collide in Queens Intersection▸Jan 14 - Two sedans collided at 137 Street in Queens. Both drivers struck with left front bumpers. A 28-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:14 AM on 137 Street in Queens involving two sedans traveling north and west. Both vehicles impacted with their left front bumpers. The female driver of the northbound sedan, age 28, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. The report explicitly identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead before impact. The female driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver error in yielding right-of-way at the intersection.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Sanford Ave▸Jan 9 - A 35-year-old woman suffered a serious hip and upper leg injury after a sedan struck her at an intersection on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Sanford Avenue struck a 35-year-old female pedestrian crossing at an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a hip and upper leg injury classified as severity level 3 and was in shock. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, which also sustained damage. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian was not noted to have any contributing behaviors. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. This collision highlights the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
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Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing with Signal▸Jan 3 - A 77-year-old woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a right turn on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The impact caused abrasions, highlighting driver error at the intersection.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:52 on Sanford Avenue in Queens. A 77-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a northbound sedan, making a right turn, struck her on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3, with abrasions reported. The driver, a licensed male from New York, caused the collision due to failure to yield right-of-way, cited twice as the contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report emphasizes the driver's failure to yield as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.
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Aggressive Driving Causes Injuries in Queens Crash▸Jan 2 - Two occupants suffered head and neck injuries in a Queens collision. The sedan stopped in traffic was struck from behind by an SUV traveling east. Police cite aggressive driving and driver distraction as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 11 Ave in Queens at 3:00 PM. A sedan, stopped in traffic, was hit from behind by a GMC SUV traveling east. The sedan's driver, a 32-year-old woman, and the front passenger, a 27-year-old man, both sustained head and neck injuries, including whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies aggressive driving and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The SUV driver was male and licensed in New York. The impact point was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. Vehicle damage was noted on the sedan but not on the SUV. The report explicitly cites driver errors—aggressive driving and distraction—as causes, with no mention of victim fault.
Feb 5 - A sedan struck a 13-year-old boy in a marked crosswalk on Kissena Blvd. He suffered hip and leg injuries. The car showed no damage. The driver kept straight. No contributing factors listed.
According to the police report, a 13-year-old male pedestrian was crossing Kissena Blvd at a marked crosswalk when a southbound sedan hit him at the center front. The boy suffered contusions and hip-upper leg injuries. He was in shock. The vehicle, a 2022 Honda, showed no damage. The driver was licensed and going straight. The report lists no contributing factors for either party. The data does not mention helmet use or signals. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors.
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Unlicensed Driver Flees Queens Fatal Crash▸Feb 5 - A man slammed his Mercedes into a stopped car on the Whitestone Expressway. The impact threw an MTA worker onto the pavement. The driver ran. The worker died. Police found the abandoned car. The driver had no license.
NY Daily News reported on February 5, 2025, that James Vennitti, 63, was arrested for a deadly hit-and-run on the Whitestone Expressway in Queens. On February 10, 2024, Vennitti allegedly rear-ended David Berney, 43, after Berney and another driver stopped in the middle lane following a minor collision. The crash threw Berney from his car, killing him at the scene. The other driver was injured. Vennitti, unlicensed, abandoned his Mercedes and fled on foot. Police arrested him a year later. A grand jury indicted Vennitti for leaving the scene of a fatal crash and driving without a license. The case highlights the lethal risk of unlicensed driving and the dangers of stopped vehicles on high-speed roads.
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Unlicensed Driver Flees Queens Fatal Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-05
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 31 - A 19-year-old woman was injured crossing Northern Blvd at an intersection in Queens. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and full-body injury but remained conscious after impact.
According to the police report, a 19-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Northern Blvd at an intersection in Queens at 10:35 PM when she was struck by a 2013 Ford SUV. The vehicle was traveling west and making a left turn when the collision occurred at the right front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, eliminating her actions as a contributing factor. She sustained abrasions and injuries to her entire body but remained conscious after the crash. The SUV showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but his failure to yield created a hazardous situation resulting in serious injury to the pedestrian.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at Queens Intersection▸Jan 31 - A 75-year-old woman suffered a head contusion after an SUV hit her at a Queens intersection. The vehicle’s left front bumper made impact while traveling east. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal. Injuries were serious but non-life-threatening.
According to the police report, a 75-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 157 Street and 33 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal when a 2021 Subaru SUV traveling east struck her with its left front bumper. The report lists the pedestrian’s injury as a head contusion with an injury severity of 3. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited, but the pedestrian’s crossing without a signal is noted as a contributing factor. The collision caused damage to the SUV’s left front bumper. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.
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Unlicensed Motorcyclist Collides With Backing SUV in Queens▸Jan 31 - A motorcycle slammed into a backing SUV on 154 St. The unlicensed rider and distracted SUV driver collided hard. The SUV driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash. Inattention and inexperience fueled the crash.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east struck a station wagon/SUV that was backing up on 154 St in Queens at 13:40. The unlicensed male motorcyclist hit the SUV's right front bumper. The SUV driver, a 48-year-old woman, suffered chest trauma and whiplash. The report lists driver inattention/distraction and following too closely as errors for the SUV driver. The motorcycle operator's unlicensed status and inattention also contributed. The SUV driver was not ejected and remained conscious. The crash highlights driver inexperience and distraction as key factors.
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SUV Merge on Northern Blvd Injures Woman▸Jan 25 - Two SUVs crashed on Northern Blvd. A 59-year-old woman driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inexperience and failure to yield. Impact hit her left front quarter panel.
According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Northern Blvd in Queens at 14:20. The crash injured a 59-year-old woman driving straight ahead. She suffered head trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The male driver, merging, struck the woman’s vehicle on the left front quarter panel with his right front bumper. The police report confirms these driver errors led to the crash and injury.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash▸Jan 22 - A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.
According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-22
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Cyclist Injured in Queens Collision on Barclay Ave▸Jan 21 - A 33-year-old male cyclist suffered a hip and upper leg contusion after a collision on Barclay Avenue in Queens. The crash involved a bike and a Lexus SUV, both traveling straight ahead. The cyclist was not ejected and sustained moderate injuries.
According to the police report, the collision occurred on Barclay Avenue in Queens at 17:50. A 33-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions to his hip and upper leg. The bicyclist was the driver of the bike and was not ejected during the crash. The vehicles involved were a bike and a Lexus SUV, both traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the Lexus. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any driver errors or violations such as failure to yield or speeding. No additional contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the police data.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸Jan 17 - A sedan traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue hit an 80-year-old woman crossing 149th Street against the signal. The impact caused severe injuries to her lower leg and knee. She was left in shock, complaining of pain and nausea at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan driven by a licensed male driver was traveling westbound on Roosevelt Avenue when it struck an 80-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with 149th Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the time of the collision. The vehicle impacted the center front end of the sedan, causing damage there. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in a severity level 3 injury. She was reported to be in shock and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal as a contributing factor but does not specify any driver error or other contributing factors. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and the pedestrian's vulnerable position at the intersection.
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Five Hurt as Two SUVs Collide in Queens▸Jan 16 - Two SUVs slammed together on 125 Street. Metal twisted. Five people hurt. Backs and necks snapped forward. Police blamed driver inexperience and distraction. No pedestrians involved. The street stayed loud.
According to the police report, two SUVs crashed on 125 Street at 9:43 AM in Queens. Both vehicles were going straight when they collided. Five occupants, ages 25 to 82, suffered whiplash and back or neck injuries. All were conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factors for both drivers. No other factors, such as helmet use or passenger actions, were cited. The crash underscores the risk posed by inexperienced and distracted drivers behind the wheel of large vehicles.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 14 - A 44-year-old man crossing Elder Ave with the signal was struck by a westbound sedan making a left turn. The impact caused contusions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. Driver failure to yield and distraction led to the collision.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Elder Ave in Queens at 8:05 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a westbound 2004 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver failed to yield to the pedestrian's right-of-way, directly causing the collision. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end.
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Two Sedans Collide in Queens Intersection▸Jan 14 - Two sedans collided at 137 Street in Queens. Both drivers struck with left front bumpers. A 28-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:14 AM on 137 Street in Queens involving two sedans traveling north and west. Both vehicles impacted with their left front bumpers. The female driver of the northbound sedan, age 28, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. The report explicitly identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead before impact. The female driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver error in yielding right-of-way at the intersection.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Sanford Ave▸Jan 9 - A 35-year-old woman suffered a serious hip and upper leg injury after a sedan struck her at an intersection on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Sanford Avenue struck a 35-year-old female pedestrian crossing at an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a hip and upper leg injury classified as severity level 3 and was in shock. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, which also sustained damage. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian was not noted to have any contributing behaviors. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. This collision highlights the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
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Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing with Signal▸Jan 3 - A 77-year-old woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a right turn on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The impact caused abrasions, highlighting driver error at the intersection.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:52 on Sanford Avenue in Queens. A 77-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a northbound sedan, making a right turn, struck her on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3, with abrasions reported. The driver, a licensed male from New York, caused the collision due to failure to yield right-of-way, cited twice as the contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report emphasizes the driver's failure to yield as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.
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Aggressive Driving Causes Injuries in Queens Crash▸Jan 2 - Two occupants suffered head and neck injuries in a Queens collision. The sedan stopped in traffic was struck from behind by an SUV traveling east. Police cite aggressive driving and driver distraction as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 11 Ave in Queens at 3:00 PM. A sedan, stopped in traffic, was hit from behind by a GMC SUV traveling east. The sedan's driver, a 32-year-old woman, and the front passenger, a 27-year-old man, both sustained head and neck injuries, including whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies aggressive driving and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The SUV driver was male and licensed in New York. The impact point was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. Vehicle damage was noted on the sedan but not on the SUV. The report explicitly cites driver errors—aggressive driving and distraction—as causes, with no mention of victim fault.
Feb 5 - A man slammed his Mercedes into a stopped car on the Whitestone Expressway. The impact threw an MTA worker onto the pavement. The driver ran. The worker died. Police found the abandoned car. The driver had no license.
NY Daily News reported on February 5, 2025, that James Vennitti, 63, was arrested for a deadly hit-and-run on the Whitestone Expressway in Queens. On February 10, 2024, Vennitti allegedly rear-ended David Berney, 43, after Berney and another driver stopped in the middle lane following a minor collision. The crash threw Berney from his car, killing him at the scene. The other driver was injured. Vennitti, unlicensed, abandoned his Mercedes and fled on foot. Police arrested him a year later. A grand jury indicted Vennitti for leaving the scene of a fatal crash and driving without a license. The case highlights the lethal risk of unlicensed driving and the dangers of stopped vehicles on high-speed roads.
- Unlicensed Driver Flees Queens Fatal Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-02-05
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 31 - A 19-year-old woman was injured crossing Northern Blvd at an intersection in Queens. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and full-body injury but remained conscious after impact.
According to the police report, a 19-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Northern Blvd at an intersection in Queens at 10:35 PM when she was struck by a 2013 Ford SUV. The vehicle was traveling west and making a left turn when the collision occurred at the right front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, eliminating her actions as a contributing factor. She sustained abrasions and injuries to her entire body but remained conscious after the crash. The SUV showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but his failure to yield created a hazardous situation resulting in serious injury to the pedestrian.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at Queens Intersection▸Jan 31 - A 75-year-old woman suffered a head contusion after an SUV hit her at a Queens intersection. The vehicle’s left front bumper made impact while traveling east. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal. Injuries were serious but non-life-threatening.
According to the police report, a 75-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 157 Street and 33 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal when a 2021 Subaru SUV traveling east struck her with its left front bumper. The report lists the pedestrian’s injury as a head contusion with an injury severity of 3. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited, but the pedestrian’s crossing without a signal is noted as a contributing factor. The collision caused damage to the SUV’s left front bumper. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.
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Unlicensed Motorcyclist Collides With Backing SUV in Queens▸Jan 31 - A motorcycle slammed into a backing SUV on 154 St. The unlicensed rider and distracted SUV driver collided hard. The SUV driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash. Inattention and inexperience fueled the crash.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east struck a station wagon/SUV that was backing up on 154 St in Queens at 13:40. The unlicensed male motorcyclist hit the SUV's right front bumper. The SUV driver, a 48-year-old woman, suffered chest trauma and whiplash. The report lists driver inattention/distraction and following too closely as errors for the SUV driver. The motorcycle operator's unlicensed status and inattention also contributed. The SUV driver was not ejected and remained conscious. The crash highlights driver inexperience and distraction as key factors.
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SUV Merge on Northern Blvd Injures Woman▸Jan 25 - Two SUVs crashed on Northern Blvd. A 59-year-old woman driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inexperience and failure to yield. Impact hit her left front quarter panel.
According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Northern Blvd in Queens at 14:20. The crash injured a 59-year-old woman driving straight ahead. She suffered head trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The male driver, merging, struck the woman’s vehicle on the left front quarter panel with his right front bumper. The police report confirms these driver errors led to the crash and injury.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash▸Jan 22 - A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.
According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-22
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Cyclist Injured in Queens Collision on Barclay Ave▸Jan 21 - A 33-year-old male cyclist suffered a hip and upper leg contusion after a collision on Barclay Avenue in Queens. The crash involved a bike and a Lexus SUV, both traveling straight ahead. The cyclist was not ejected and sustained moderate injuries.
According to the police report, the collision occurred on Barclay Avenue in Queens at 17:50. A 33-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions to his hip and upper leg. The bicyclist was the driver of the bike and was not ejected during the crash. The vehicles involved were a bike and a Lexus SUV, both traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the Lexus. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any driver errors or violations such as failure to yield or speeding. No additional contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the police data.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸Jan 17 - A sedan traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue hit an 80-year-old woman crossing 149th Street against the signal. The impact caused severe injuries to her lower leg and knee. She was left in shock, complaining of pain and nausea at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan driven by a licensed male driver was traveling westbound on Roosevelt Avenue when it struck an 80-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with 149th Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the time of the collision. The vehicle impacted the center front end of the sedan, causing damage there. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in a severity level 3 injury. She was reported to be in shock and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal as a contributing factor but does not specify any driver error or other contributing factors. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and the pedestrian's vulnerable position at the intersection.
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Five Hurt as Two SUVs Collide in Queens▸Jan 16 - Two SUVs slammed together on 125 Street. Metal twisted. Five people hurt. Backs and necks snapped forward. Police blamed driver inexperience and distraction. No pedestrians involved. The street stayed loud.
According to the police report, two SUVs crashed on 125 Street at 9:43 AM in Queens. Both vehicles were going straight when they collided. Five occupants, ages 25 to 82, suffered whiplash and back or neck injuries. All were conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factors for both drivers. No other factors, such as helmet use or passenger actions, were cited. The crash underscores the risk posed by inexperienced and distracted drivers behind the wheel of large vehicles.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 14 - A 44-year-old man crossing Elder Ave with the signal was struck by a westbound sedan making a left turn. The impact caused contusions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. Driver failure to yield and distraction led to the collision.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Elder Ave in Queens at 8:05 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a westbound 2004 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver failed to yield to the pedestrian's right-of-way, directly causing the collision. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end.
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Two Sedans Collide in Queens Intersection▸Jan 14 - Two sedans collided at 137 Street in Queens. Both drivers struck with left front bumpers. A 28-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:14 AM on 137 Street in Queens involving two sedans traveling north and west. Both vehicles impacted with their left front bumpers. The female driver of the northbound sedan, age 28, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. The report explicitly identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead before impact. The female driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver error in yielding right-of-way at the intersection.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Sanford Ave▸Jan 9 - A 35-year-old woman suffered a serious hip and upper leg injury after a sedan struck her at an intersection on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Sanford Avenue struck a 35-year-old female pedestrian crossing at an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a hip and upper leg injury classified as severity level 3 and was in shock. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, which also sustained damage. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian was not noted to have any contributing behaviors. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. This collision highlights the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
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Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing with Signal▸Jan 3 - A 77-year-old woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a right turn on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The impact caused abrasions, highlighting driver error at the intersection.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:52 on Sanford Avenue in Queens. A 77-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a northbound sedan, making a right turn, struck her on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3, with abrasions reported. The driver, a licensed male from New York, caused the collision due to failure to yield right-of-way, cited twice as the contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report emphasizes the driver's failure to yield as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.
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Aggressive Driving Causes Injuries in Queens Crash▸Jan 2 - Two occupants suffered head and neck injuries in a Queens collision. The sedan stopped in traffic was struck from behind by an SUV traveling east. Police cite aggressive driving and driver distraction as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 11 Ave in Queens at 3:00 PM. A sedan, stopped in traffic, was hit from behind by a GMC SUV traveling east. The sedan's driver, a 32-year-old woman, and the front passenger, a 27-year-old man, both sustained head and neck injuries, including whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies aggressive driving and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The SUV driver was male and licensed in New York. The impact point was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. Vehicle damage was noted on the sedan but not on the SUV. The report explicitly cites driver errors—aggressive driving and distraction—as causes, with no mention of victim fault.
Jan 31 - A 19-year-old woman was injured crossing Northern Blvd at an intersection in Queens. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and full-body injury but remained conscious after impact.
According to the police report, a 19-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Northern Blvd at an intersection in Queens at 10:35 PM when she was struck by a 2013 Ford SUV. The vehicle was traveling west and making a left turn when the collision occurred at the right front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, eliminating her actions as a contributing factor. She sustained abrasions and injuries to her entire body but remained conscious after the crash. The SUV showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but his failure to yield created a hazardous situation resulting in serious injury to the pedestrian.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at Queens Intersection▸Jan 31 - A 75-year-old woman suffered a head contusion after an SUV hit her at a Queens intersection. The vehicle’s left front bumper made impact while traveling east. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal. Injuries were serious but non-life-threatening.
According to the police report, a 75-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 157 Street and 33 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal when a 2021 Subaru SUV traveling east struck her with its left front bumper. The report lists the pedestrian’s injury as a head contusion with an injury severity of 3. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited, but the pedestrian’s crossing without a signal is noted as a contributing factor. The collision caused damage to the SUV’s left front bumper. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.
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Unlicensed Motorcyclist Collides With Backing SUV in Queens▸Jan 31 - A motorcycle slammed into a backing SUV on 154 St. The unlicensed rider and distracted SUV driver collided hard. The SUV driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash. Inattention and inexperience fueled the crash.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east struck a station wagon/SUV that was backing up on 154 St in Queens at 13:40. The unlicensed male motorcyclist hit the SUV's right front bumper. The SUV driver, a 48-year-old woman, suffered chest trauma and whiplash. The report lists driver inattention/distraction and following too closely as errors for the SUV driver. The motorcycle operator's unlicensed status and inattention also contributed. The SUV driver was not ejected and remained conscious. The crash highlights driver inexperience and distraction as key factors.
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SUV Merge on Northern Blvd Injures Woman▸Jan 25 - Two SUVs crashed on Northern Blvd. A 59-year-old woman driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inexperience and failure to yield. Impact hit her left front quarter panel.
According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Northern Blvd in Queens at 14:20. The crash injured a 59-year-old woman driving straight ahead. She suffered head trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The male driver, merging, struck the woman’s vehicle on the left front quarter panel with his right front bumper. The police report confirms these driver errors led to the crash and injury.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash▸Jan 22 - A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.
According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-22
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Cyclist Injured in Queens Collision on Barclay Ave▸Jan 21 - A 33-year-old male cyclist suffered a hip and upper leg contusion after a collision on Barclay Avenue in Queens. The crash involved a bike and a Lexus SUV, both traveling straight ahead. The cyclist was not ejected and sustained moderate injuries.
According to the police report, the collision occurred on Barclay Avenue in Queens at 17:50. A 33-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions to his hip and upper leg. The bicyclist was the driver of the bike and was not ejected during the crash. The vehicles involved were a bike and a Lexus SUV, both traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the Lexus. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any driver errors or violations such as failure to yield or speeding. No additional contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the police data.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸Jan 17 - A sedan traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue hit an 80-year-old woman crossing 149th Street against the signal. The impact caused severe injuries to her lower leg and knee. She was left in shock, complaining of pain and nausea at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan driven by a licensed male driver was traveling westbound on Roosevelt Avenue when it struck an 80-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with 149th Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the time of the collision. The vehicle impacted the center front end of the sedan, causing damage there. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in a severity level 3 injury. She was reported to be in shock and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal as a contributing factor but does not specify any driver error or other contributing factors. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and the pedestrian's vulnerable position at the intersection.
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Five Hurt as Two SUVs Collide in Queens▸Jan 16 - Two SUVs slammed together on 125 Street. Metal twisted. Five people hurt. Backs and necks snapped forward. Police blamed driver inexperience and distraction. No pedestrians involved. The street stayed loud.
According to the police report, two SUVs crashed on 125 Street at 9:43 AM in Queens. Both vehicles were going straight when they collided. Five occupants, ages 25 to 82, suffered whiplash and back or neck injuries. All were conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factors for both drivers. No other factors, such as helmet use or passenger actions, were cited. The crash underscores the risk posed by inexperienced and distracted drivers behind the wheel of large vehicles.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 14 - A 44-year-old man crossing Elder Ave with the signal was struck by a westbound sedan making a left turn. The impact caused contusions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. Driver failure to yield and distraction led to the collision.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Elder Ave in Queens at 8:05 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a westbound 2004 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver failed to yield to the pedestrian's right-of-way, directly causing the collision. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end.
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Two Sedans Collide in Queens Intersection▸Jan 14 - Two sedans collided at 137 Street in Queens. Both drivers struck with left front bumpers. A 28-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:14 AM on 137 Street in Queens involving two sedans traveling north and west. Both vehicles impacted with their left front bumpers. The female driver of the northbound sedan, age 28, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. The report explicitly identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead before impact. The female driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver error in yielding right-of-way at the intersection.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Sanford Ave▸Jan 9 - A 35-year-old woman suffered a serious hip and upper leg injury after a sedan struck her at an intersection on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Sanford Avenue struck a 35-year-old female pedestrian crossing at an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a hip and upper leg injury classified as severity level 3 and was in shock. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, which also sustained damage. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian was not noted to have any contributing behaviors. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. This collision highlights the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
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Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing with Signal▸Jan 3 - A 77-year-old woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a right turn on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The impact caused abrasions, highlighting driver error at the intersection.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:52 on Sanford Avenue in Queens. A 77-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a northbound sedan, making a right turn, struck her on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3, with abrasions reported. The driver, a licensed male from New York, caused the collision due to failure to yield right-of-way, cited twice as the contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report emphasizes the driver's failure to yield as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.
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Aggressive Driving Causes Injuries in Queens Crash▸Jan 2 - Two occupants suffered head and neck injuries in a Queens collision. The sedan stopped in traffic was struck from behind by an SUV traveling east. Police cite aggressive driving and driver distraction as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 11 Ave in Queens at 3:00 PM. A sedan, stopped in traffic, was hit from behind by a GMC SUV traveling east. The sedan's driver, a 32-year-old woman, and the front passenger, a 27-year-old man, both sustained head and neck injuries, including whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies aggressive driving and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The SUV driver was male and licensed in New York. The impact point was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. Vehicle damage was noted on the sedan but not on the SUV. The report explicitly cites driver errors—aggressive driving and distraction—as causes, with no mention of victim fault.
Jan 31 - A 75-year-old woman suffered a head contusion after an SUV hit her at a Queens intersection. The vehicle’s left front bumper made impact while traveling east. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal. Injuries were serious but non-life-threatening.
According to the police report, a 75-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 157 Street and 33 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal when a 2021 Subaru SUV traveling east struck her with its left front bumper. The report lists the pedestrian’s injury as a head contusion with an injury severity of 3. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited, but the pedestrian’s crossing without a signal is noted as a contributing factor. The collision caused damage to the SUV’s left front bumper. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.
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Unlicensed Motorcyclist Collides With Backing SUV in Queens▸Jan 31 - A motorcycle slammed into a backing SUV on 154 St. The unlicensed rider and distracted SUV driver collided hard. The SUV driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash. Inattention and inexperience fueled the crash.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east struck a station wagon/SUV that was backing up on 154 St in Queens at 13:40. The unlicensed male motorcyclist hit the SUV's right front bumper. The SUV driver, a 48-year-old woman, suffered chest trauma and whiplash. The report lists driver inattention/distraction and following too closely as errors for the SUV driver. The motorcycle operator's unlicensed status and inattention also contributed. The SUV driver was not ejected and remained conscious. The crash highlights driver inexperience and distraction as key factors.
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SUV Merge on Northern Blvd Injures Woman▸Jan 25 - Two SUVs crashed on Northern Blvd. A 59-year-old woman driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inexperience and failure to yield. Impact hit her left front quarter panel.
According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Northern Blvd in Queens at 14:20. The crash injured a 59-year-old woman driving straight ahead. She suffered head trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The male driver, merging, struck the woman’s vehicle on the left front quarter panel with his right front bumper. The police report confirms these driver errors led to the crash and injury.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash▸Jan 22 - A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.
According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-22
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Cyclist Injured in Queens Collision on Barclay Ave▸Jan 21 - A 33-year-old male cyclist suffered a hip and upper leg contusion after a collision on Barclay Avenue in Queens. The crash involved a bike and a Lexus SUV, both traveling straight ahead. The cyclist was not ejected and sustained moderate injuries.
According to the police report, the collision occurred on Barclay Avenue in Queens at 17:50. A 33-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions to his hip and upper leg. The bicyclist was the driver of the bike and was not ejected during the crash. The vehicles involved were a bike and a Lexus SUV, both traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the Lexus. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any driver errors or violations such as failure to yield or speeding. No additional contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the police data.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸Jan 17 - A sedan traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue hit an 80-year-old woman crossing 149th Street against the signal. The impact caused severe injuries to her lower leg and knee. She was left in shock, complaining of pain and nausea at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan driven by a licensed male driver was traveling westbound on Roosevelt Avenue when it struck an 80-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with 149th Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the time of the collision. The vehicle impacted the center front end of the sedan, causing damage there. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in a severity level 3 injury. She was reported to be in shock and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal as a contributing factor but does not specify any driver error or other contributing factors. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and the pedestrian's vulnerable position at the intersection.
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Five Hurt as Two SUVs Collide in Queens▸Jan 16 - Two SUVs slammed together on 125 Street. Metal twisted. Five people hurt. Backs and necks snapped forward. Police blamed driver inexperience and distraction. No pedestrians involved. The street stayed loud.
According to the police report, two SUVs crashed on 125 Street at 9:43 AM in Queens. Both vehicles were going straight when they collided. Five occupants, ages 25 to 82, suffered whiplash and back or neck injuries. All were conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factors for both drivers. No other factors, such as helmet use or passenger actions, were cited. The crash underscores the risk posed by inexperienced and distracted drivers behind the wheel of large vehicles.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 14 - A 44-year-old man crossing Elder Ave with the signal was struck by a westbound sedan making a left turn. The impact caused contusions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. Driver failure to yield and distraction led to the collision.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Elder Ave in Queens at 8:05 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a westbound 2004 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver failed to yield to the pedestrian's right-of-way, directly causing the collision. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end.
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Two Sedans Collide in Queens Intersection▸Jan 14 - Two sedans collided at 137 Street in Queens. Both drivers struck with left front bumpers. A 28-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:14 AM on 137 Street in Queens involving two sedans traveling north and west. Both vehicles impacted with their left front bumpers. The female driver of the northbound sedan, age 28, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. The report explicitly identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead before impact. The female driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver error in yielding right-of-way at the intersection.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Sanford Ave▸Jan 9 - A 35-year-old woman suffered a serious hip and upper leg injury after a sedan struck her at an intersection on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Sanford Avenue struck a 35-year-old female pedestrian crossing at an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a hip and upper leg injury classified as severity level 3 and was in shock. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, which also sustained damage. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian was not noted to have any contributing behaviors. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. This collision highlights the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
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Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing with Signal▸Jan 3 - A 77-year-old woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a right turn on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The impact caused abrasions, highlighting driver error at the intersection.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:52 on Sanford Avenue in Queens. A 77-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a northbound sedan, making a right turn, struck her on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3, with abrasions reported. The driver, a licensed male from New York, caused the collision due to failure to yield right-of-way, cited twice as the contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report emphasizes the driver's failure to yield as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.
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Aggressive Driving Causes Injuries in Queens Crash▸Jan 2 - Two occupants suffered head and neck injuries in a Queens collision. The sedan stopped in traffic was struck from behind by an SUV traveling east. Police cite aggressive driving and driver distraction as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 11 Ave in Queens at 3:00 PM. A sedan, stopped in traffic, was hit from behind by a GMC SUV traveling east. The sedan's driver, a 32-year-old woman, and the front passenger, a 27-year-old man, both sustained head and neck injuries, including whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies aggressive driving and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The SUV driver was male and licensed in New York. The impact point was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. Vehicle damage was noted on the sedan but not on the SUV. The report explicitly cites driver errors—aggressive driving and distraction—as causes, with no mention of victim fault.
Jan 31 - A motorcycle slammed into a backing SUV on 154 St. The unlicensed rider and distracted SUV driver collided hard. The SUV driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash. Inattention and inexperience fueled the crash.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east struck a station wagon/SUV that was backing up on 154 St in Queens at 13:40. The unlicensed male motorcyclist hit the SUV's right front bumper. The SUV driver, a 48-year-old woman, suffered chest trauma and whiplash. The report lists driver inattention/distraction and following too closely as errors for the SUV driver. The motorcycle operator's unlicensed status and inattention also contributed. The SUV driver was not ejected and remained conscious. The crash highlights driver inexperience and distraction as key factors.
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SUV Merge on Northern Blvd Injures Woman▸Jan 25 - Two SUVs crashed on Northern Blvd. A 59-year-old woman driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inexperience and failure to yield. Impact hit her left front quarter panel.
According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Northern Blvd in Queens at 14:20. The crash injured a 59-year-old woman driving straight ahead. She suffered head trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The male driver, merging, struck the woman’s vehicle on the left front quarter panel with his right front bumper. The police report confirms these driver errors led to the crash and injury.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash▸Jan 22 - A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.
According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-22
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Cyclist Injured in Queens Collision on Barclay Ave▸Jan 21 - A 33-year-old male cyclist suffered a hip and upper leg contusion after a collision on Barclay Avenue in Queens. The crash involved a bike and a Lexus SUV, both traveling straight ahead. The cyclist was not ejected and sustained moderate injuries.
According to the police report, the collision occurred on Barclay Avenue in Queens at 17:50. A 33-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions to his hip and upper leg. The bicyclist was the driver of the bike and was not ejected during the crash. The vehicles involved were a bike and a Lexus SUV, both traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the Lexus. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any driver errors or violations such as failure to yield or speeding. No additional contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the police data.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸Jan 17 - A sedan traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue hit an 80-year-old woman crossing 149th Street against the signal. The impact caused severe injuries to her lower leg and knee. She was left in shock, complaining of pain and nausea at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan driven by a licensed male driver was traveling westbound on Roosevelt Avenue when it struck an 80-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with 149th Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the time of the collision. The vehicle impacted the center front end of the sedan, causing damage there. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in a severity level 3 injury. She was reported to be in shock and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal as a contributing factor but does not specify any driver error or other contributing factors. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and the pedestrian's vulnerable position at the intersection.
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Five Hurt as Two SUVs Collide in Queens▸Jan 16 - Two SUVs slammed together on 125 Street. Metal twisted. Five people hurt. Backs and necks snapped forward. Police blamed driver inexperience and distraction. No pedestrians involved. The street stayed loud.
According to the police report, two SUVs crashed on 125 Street at 9:43 AM in Queens. Both vehicles were going straight when they collided. Five occupants, ages 25 to 82, suffered whiplash and back or neck injuries. All were conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factors for both drivers. No other factors, such as helmet use or passenger actions, were cited. The crash underscores the risk posed by inexperienced and distracted drivers behind the wheel of large vehicles.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 14 - A 44-year-old man crossing Elder Ave with the signal was struck by a westbound sedan making a left turn. The impact caused contusions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. Driver failure to yield and distraction led to the collision.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Elder Ave in Queens at 8:05 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a westbound 2004 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver failed to yield to the pedestrian's right-of-way, directly causing the collision. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end.
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Two Sedans Collide in Queens Intersection▸Jan 14 - Two sedans collided at 137 Street in Queens. Both drivers struck with left front bumpers. A 28-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:14 AM on 137 Street in Queens involving two sedans traveling north and west. Both vehicles impacted with their left front bumpers. The female driver of the northbound sedan, age 28, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. The report explicitly identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead before impact. The female driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver error in yielding right-of-way at the intersection.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Sanford Ave▸Jan 9 - A 35-year-old woman suffered a serious hip and upper leg injury after a sedan struck her at an intersection on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Sanford Avenue struck a 35-year-old female pedestrian crossing at an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a hip and upper leg injury classified as severity level 3 and was in shock. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, which also sustained damage. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian was not noted to have any contributing behaviors. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. This collision highlights the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
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Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing with Signal▸Jan 3 - A 77-year-old woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a right turn on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The impact caused abrasions, highlighting driver error at the intersection.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:52 on Sanford Avenue in Queens. A 77-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a northbound sedan, making a right turn, struck her on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3, with abrasions reported. The driver, a licensed male from New York, caused the collision due to failure to yield right-of-way, cited twice as the contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report emphasizes the driver's failure to yield as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.
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Aggressive Driving Causes Injuries in Queens Crash▸Jan 2 - Two occupants suffered head and neck injuries in a Queens collision. The sedan stopped in traffic was struck from behind by an SUV traveling east. Police cite aggressive driving and driver distraction as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 11 Ave in Queens at 3:00 PM. A sedan, stopped in traffic, was hit from behind by a GMC SUV traveling east. The sedan's driver, a 32-year-old woman, and the front passenger, a 27-year-old man, both sustained head and neck injuries, including whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies aggressive driving and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The SUV driver was male and licensed in New York. The impact point was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. Vehicle damage was noted on the sedan but not on the SUV. The report explicitly cites driver errors—aggressive driving and distraction—as causes, with no mention of victim fault.
Jan 25 - Two SUVs crashed on Northern Blvd. A 59-year-old woman driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inexperience and failure to yield. Impact hit her left front quarter panel.
According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Northern Blvd in Queens at 14:20. The crash injured a 59-year-old woman driving straight ahead. She suffered head trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The male driver, merging, struck the woman’s vehicle on the left front quarter panel with his right front bumper. The police report confirms these driver errors led to the crash and injury.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash▸Jan 22 - A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.
According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-22
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Cyclist Injured in Queens Collision on Barclay Ave▸Jan 21 - A 33-year-old male cyclist suffered a hip and upper leg contusion after a collision on Barclay Avenue in Queens. The crash involved a bike and a Lexus SUV, both traveling straight ahead. The cyclist was not ejected and sustained moderate injuries.
According to the police report, the collision occurred on Barclay Avenue in Queens at 17:50. A 33-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions to his hip and upper leg. The bicyclist was the driver of the bike and was not ejected during the crash. The vehicles involved were a bike and a Lexus SUV, both traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the Lexus. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any driver errors or violations such as failure to yield or speeding. No additional contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the police data.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸Jan 17 - A sedan traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue hit an 80-year-old woman crossing 149th Street against the signal. The impact caused severe injuries to her lower leg and knee. She was left in shock, complaining of pain and nausea at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan driven by a licensed male driver was traveling westbound on Roosevelt Avenue when it struck an 80-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with 149th Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the time of the collision. The vehicle impacted the center front end of the sedan, causing damage there. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in a severity level 3 injury. She was reported to be in shock and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal as a contributing factor but does not specify any driver error or other contributing factors. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and the pedestrian's vulnerable position at the intersection.
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Five Hurt as Two SUVs Collide in Queens▸Jan 16 - Two SUVs slammed together on 125 Street. Metal twisted. Five people hurt. Backs and necks snapped forward. Police blamed driver inexperience and distraction. No pedestrians involved. The street stayed loud.
According to the police report, two SUVs crashed on 125 Street at 9:43 AM in Queens. Both vehicles were going straight when they collided. Five occupants, ages 25 to 82, suffered whiplash and back or neck injuries. All were conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factors for both drivers. No other factors, such as helmet use or passenger actions, were cited. The crash underscores the risk posed by inexperienced and distracted drivers behind the wheel of large vehicles.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 14 - A 44-year-old man crossing Elder Ave with the signal was struck by a westbound sedan making a left turn. The impact caused contusions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. Driver failure to yield and distraction led to the collision.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Elder Ave in Queens at 8:05 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a westbound 2004 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver failed to yield to the pedestrian's right-of-way, directly causing the collision. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end.
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Two Sedans Collide in Queens Intersection▸Jan 14 - Two sedans collided at 137 Street in Queens. Both drivers struck with left front bumpers. A 28-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:14 AM on 137 Street in Queens involving two sedans traveling north and west. Both vehicles impacted with their left front bumpers. The female driver of the northbound sedan, age 28, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. The report explicitly identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead before impact. The female driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver error in yielding right-of-way at the intersection.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Sanford Ave▸Jan 9 - A 35-year-old woman suffered a serious hip and upper leg injury after a sedan struck her at an intersection on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Sanford Avenue struck a 35-year-old female pedestrian crossing at an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a hip and upper leg injury classified as severity level 3 and was in shock. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, which also sustained damage. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian was not noted to have any contributing behaviors. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. This collision highlights the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
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Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing with Signal▸Jan 3 - A 77-year-old woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a right turn on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The impact caused abrasions, highlighting driver error at the intersection.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:52 on Sanford Avenue in Queens. A 77-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a northbound sedan, making a right turn, struck her on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3, with abrasions reported. The driver, a licensed male from New York, caused the collision due to failure to yield right-of-way, cited twice as the contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report emphasizes the driver's failure to yield as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.
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Aggressive Driving Causes Injuries in Queens Crash▸Jan 2 - Two occupants suffered head and neck injuries in a Queens collision. The sedan stopped in traffic was struck from behind by an SUV traveling east. Police cite aggressive driving and driver distraction as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 11 Ave in Queens at 3:00 PM. A sedan, stopped in traffic, was hit from behind by a GMC SUV traveling east. The sedan's driver, a 32-year-old woman, and the front passenger, a 27-year-old man, both sustained head and neck injuries, including whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies aggressive driving and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The SUV driver was male and licensed in New York. The impact point was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. Vehicle damage was noted on the sedan but not on the SUV. The report explicitly cites driver errors—aggressive driving and distraction—as causes, with no mention of victim fault.
Jan 22 - A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.
According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.
- Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-01-22
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Cyclist Injured in Queens Collision on Barclay Ave▸Jan 21 - A 33-year-old male cyclist suffered a hip and upper leg contusion after a collision on Barclay Avenue in Queens. The crash involved a bike and a Lexus SUV, both traveling straight ahead. The cyclist was not ejected and sustained moderate injuries.
According to the police report, the collision occurred on Barclay Avenue in Queens at 17:50. A 33-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions to his hip and upper leg. The bicyclist was the driver of the bike and was not ejected during the crash. The vehicles involved were a bike and a Lexus SUV, both traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the Lexus. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any driver errors or violations such as failure to yield or speeding. No additional contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the police data.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸Jan 17 - A sedan traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue hit an 80-year-old woman crossing 149th Street against the signal. The impact caused severe injuries to her lower leg and knee. She was left in shock, complaining of pain and nausea at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan driven by a licensed male driver was traveling westbound on Roosevelt Avenue when it struck an 80-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with 149th Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the time of the collision. The vehicle impacted the center front end of the sedan, causing damage there. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in a severity level 3 injury. She was reported to be in shock and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal as a contributing factor but does not specify any driver error or other contributing factors. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and the pedestrian's vulnerable position at the intersection.
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Five Hurt as Two SUVs Collide in Queens▸Jan 16 - Two SUVs slammed together on 125 Street. Metal twisted. Five people hurt. Backs and necks snapped forward. Police blamed driver inexperience and distraction. No pedestrians involved. The street stayed loud.
According to the police report, two SUVs crashed on 125 Street at 9:43 AM in Queens. Both vehicles were going straight when they collided. Five occupants, ages 25 to 82, suffered whiplash and back or neck injuries. All were conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factors for both drivers. No other factors, such as helmet use or passenger actions, were cited. The crash underscores the risk posed by inexperienced and distracted drivers behind the wheel of large vehicles.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 14 - A 44-year-old man crossing Elder Ave with the signal was struck by a westbound sedan making a left turn. The impact caused contusions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. Driver failure to yield and distraction led to the collision.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Elder Ave in Queens at 8:05 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a westbound 2004 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver failed to yield to the pedestrian's right-of-way, directly causing the collision. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end.
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Two Sedans Collide in Queens Intersection▸Jan 14 - Two sedans collided at 137 Street in Queens. Both drivers struck with left front bumpers. A 28-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:14 AM on 137 Street in Queens involving two sedans traveling north and west. Both vehicles impacted with their left front bumpers. The female driver of the northbound sedan, age 28, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. The report explicitly identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead before impact. The female driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver error in yielding right-of-way at the intersection.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Sanford Ave▸Jan 9 - A 35-year-old woman suffered a serious hip and upper leg injury after a sedan struck her at an intersection on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Sanford Avenue struck a 35-year-old female pedestrian crossing at an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a hip and upper leg injury classified as severity level 3 and was in shock. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, which also sustained damage. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian was not noted to have any contributing behaviors. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. This collision highlights the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
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Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing with Signal▸Jan 3 - A 77-year-old woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a right turn on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The impact caused abrasions, highlighting driver error at the intersection.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:52 on Sanford Avenue in Queens. A 77-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a northbound sedan, making a right turn, struck her on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3, with abrasions reported. The driver, a licensed male from New York, caused the collision due to failure to yield right-of-way, cited twice as the contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report emphasizes the driver's failure to yield as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.
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Aggressive Driving Causes Injuries in Queens Crash▸Jan 2 - Two occupants suffered head and neck injuries in a Queens collision. The sedan stopped in traffic was struck from behind by an SUV traveling east. Police cite aggressive driving and driver distraction as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 11 Ave in Queens at 3:00 PM. A sedan, stopped in traffic, was hit from behind by a GMC SUV traveling east. The sedan's driver, a 32-year-old woman, and the front passenger, a 27-year-old man, both sustained head and neck injuries, including whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies aggressive driving and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The SUV driver was male and licensed in New York. The impact point was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. Vehicle damage was noted on the sedan but not on the SUV. The report explicitly cites driver errors—aggressive driving and distraction—as causes, with no mention of victim fault.
Jan 21 - A 33-year-old male cyclist suffered a hip and upper leg contusion after a collision on Barclay Avenue in Queens. The crash involved a bike and a Lexus SUV, both traveling straight ahead. The cyclist was not ejected and sustained moderate injuries.
According to the police report, the collision occurred on Barclay Avenue in Queens at 17:50. A 33-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions to his hip and upper leg. The bicyclist was the driver of the bike and was not ejected during the crash. The vehicles involved were a bike and a Lexus SUV, both traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the Lexus. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any driver errors or violations such as failure to yield or speeding. No additional contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the police data.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸Jan 17 - A sedan traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue hit an 80-year-old woman crossing 149th Street against the signal. The impact caused severe injuries to her lower leg and knee. She was left in shock, complaining of pain and nausea at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan driven by a licensed male driver was traveling westbound on Roosevelt Avenue when it struck an 80-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with 149th Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the time of the collision. The vehicle impacted the center front end of the sedan, causing damage there. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in a severity level 3 injury. She was reported to be in shock and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal as a contributing factor but does not specify any driver error or other contributing factors. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and the pedestrian's vulnerable position at the intersection.
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Five Hurt as Two SUVs Collide in Queens▸Jan 16 - Two SUVs slammed together on 125 Street. Metal twisted. Five people hurt. Backs and necks snapped forward. Police blamed driver inexperience and distraction. No pedestrians involved. The street stayed loud.
According to the police report, two SUVs crashed on 125 Street at 9:43 AM in Queens. Both vehicles were going straight when they collided. Five occupants, ages 25 to 82, suffered whiplash and back or neck injuries. All were conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factors for both drivers. No other factors, such as helmet use or passenger actions, were cited. The crash underscores the risk posed by inexperienced and distracted drivers behind the wheel of large vehicles.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 14 - A 44-year-old man crossing Elder Ave with the signal was struck by a westbound sedan making a left turn. The impact caused contusions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. Driver failure to yield and distraction led to the collision.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Elder Ave in Queens at 8:05 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a westbound 2004 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver failed to yield to the pedestrian's right-of-way, directly causing the collision. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end.
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Two Sedans Collide in Queens Intersection▸Jan 14 - Two sedans collided at 137 Street in Queens. Both drivers struck with left front bumpers. A 28-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:14 AM on 137 Street in Queens involving two sedans traveling north and west. Both vehicles impacted with their left front bumpers. The female driver of the northbound sedan, age 28, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. The report explicitly identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead before impact. The female driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver error in yielding right-of-way at the intersection.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Sanford Ave▸Jan 9 - A 35-year-old woman suffered a serious hip and upper leg injury after a sedan struck her at an intersection on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Sanford Avenue struck a 35-year-old female pedestrian crossing at an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a hip and upper leg injury classified as severity level 3 and was in shock. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, which also sustained damage. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian was not noted to have any contributing behaviors. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. This collision highlights the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
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Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing with Signal▸Jan 3 - A 77-year-old woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a right turn on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The impact caused abrasions, highlighting driver error at the intersection.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:52 on Sanford Avenue in Queens. A 77-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a northbound sedan, making a right turn, struck her on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3, with abrasions reported. The driver, a licensed male from New York, caused the collision due to failure to yield right-of-way, cited twice as the contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report emphasizes the driver's failure to yield as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.
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Aggressive Driving Causes Injuries in Queens Crash▸Jan 2 - Two occupants suffered head and neck injuries in a Queens collision. The sedan stopped in traffic was struck from behind by an SUV traveling east. Police cite aggressive driving and driver distraction as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 11 Ave in Queens at 3:00 PM. A sedan, stopped in traffic, was hit from behind by a GMC SUV traveling east. The sedan's driver, a 32-year-old woman, and the front passenger, a 27-year-old man, both sustained head and neck injuries, including whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies aggressive driving and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The SUV driver was male and licensed in New York. The impact point was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. Vehicle damage was noted on the sedan but not on the SUV. The report explicitly cites driver errors—aggressive driving and distraction—as causes, with no mention of victim fault.
Jan 17 - A sedan traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue hit an 80-year-old woman crossing 149th Street against the signal. The impact caused severe injuries to her lower leg and knee. She was left in shock, complaining of pain and nausea at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan driven by a licensed male driver was traveling westbound on Roosevelt Avenue when it struck an 80-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with 149th Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the time of the collision. The vehicle impacted the center front end of the sedan, causing damage there. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in a severity level 3 injury. She was reported to be in shock and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal as a contributing factor but does not specify any driver error or other contributing factors. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and the pedestrian's vulnerable position at the intersection.
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Five Hurt as Two SUVs Collide in Queens▸Jan 16 - Two SUVs slammed together on 125 Street. Metal twisted. Five people hurt. Backs and necks snapped forward. Police blamed driver inexperience and distraction. No pedestrians involved. The street stayed loud.
According to the police report, two SUVs crashed on 125 Street at 9:43 AM in Queens. Both vehicles were going straight when they collided. Five occupants, ages 25 to 82, suffered whiplash and back or neck injuries. All were conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factors for both drivers. No other factors, such as helmet use or passenger actions, were cited. The crash underscores the risk posed by inexperienced and distracted drivers behind the wheel of large vehicles.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 14 - A 44-year-old man crossing Elder Ave with the signal was struck by a westbound sedan making a left turn. The impact caused contusions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. Driver failure to yield and distraction led to the collision.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Elder Ave in Queens at 8:05 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a westbound 2004 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver failed to yield to the pedestrian's right-of-way, directly causing the collision. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end.
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Two Sedans Collide in Queens Intersection▸Jan 14 - Two sedans collided at 137 Street in Queens. Both drivers struck with left front bumpers. A 28-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:14 AM on 137 Street in Queens involving two sedans traveling north and west. Both vehicles impacted with their left front bumpers. The female driver of the northbound sedan, age 28, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. The report explicitly identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead before impact. The female driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver error in yielding right-of-way at the intersection.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Sanford Ave▸Jan 9 - A 35-year-old woman suffered a serious hip and upper leg injury after a sedan struck her at an intersection on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Sanford Avenue struck a 35-year-old female pedestrian crossing at an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a hip and upper leg injury classified as severity level 3 and was in shock. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, which also sustained damage. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian was not noted to have any contributing behaviors. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. This collision highlights the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
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Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing with Signal▸Jan 3 - A 77-year-old woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a right turn on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The impact caused abrasions, highlighting driver error at the intersection.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:52 on Sanford Avenue in Queens. A 77-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a northbound sedan, making a right turn, struck her on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3, with abrasions reported. The driver, a licensed male from New York, caused the collision due to failure to yield right-of-way, cited twice as the contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report emphasizes the driver's failure to yield as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.
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Aggressive Driving Causes Injuries in Queens Crash▸Jan 2 - Two occupants suffered head and neck injuries in a Queens collision. The sedan stopped in traffic was struck from behind by an SUV traveling east. Police cite aggressive driving and driver distraction as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 11 Ave in Queens at 3:00 PM. A sedan, stopped in traffic, was hit from behind by a GMC SUV traveling east. The sedan's driver, a 32-year-old woman, and the front passenger, a 27-year-old man, both sustained head and neck injuries, including whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies aggressive driving and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The SUV driver was male and licensed in New York. The impact point was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. Vehicle damage was noted on the sedan but not on the SUV. The report explicitly cites driver errors—aggressive driving and distraction—as causes, with no mention of victim fault.
Jan 16 - Two SUVs slammed together on 125 Street. Metal twisted. Five people hurt. Backs and necks snapped forward. Police blamed driver inexperience and distraction. No pedestrians involved. The street stayed loud.
According to the police report, two SUVs crashed on 125 Street at 9:43 AM in Queens. Both vehicles were going straight when they collided. Five occupants, ages 25 to 82, suffered whiplash and back or neck injuries. All were conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factors for both drivers. No other factors, such as helmet use or passenger actions, were cited. The crash underscores the risk posed by inexperienced and distracted drivers behind the wheel of large vehicles.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 14 - A 44-year-old man crossing Elder Ave with the signal was struck by a westbound sedan making a left turn. The impact caused contusions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. Driver failure to yield and distraction led to the collision.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Elder Ave in Queens at 8:05 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a westbound 2004 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver failed to yield to the pedestrian's right-of-way, directly causing the collision. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end.
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Two Sedans Collide in Queens Intersection▸Jan 14 - Two sedans collided at 137 Street in Queens. Both drivers struck with left front bumpers. A 28-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:14 AM on 137 Street in Queens involving two sedans traveling north and west. Both vehicles impacted with their left front bumpers. The female driver of the northbound sedan, age 28, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. The report explicitly identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead before impact. The female driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver error in yielding right-of-way at the intersection.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Sanford Ave▸Jan 9 - A 35-year-old woman suffered a serious hip and upper leg injury after a sedan struck her at an intersection on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Sanford Avenue struck a 35-year-old female pedestrian crossing at an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a hip and upper leg injury classified as severity level 3 and was in shock. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, which also sustained damage. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian was not noted to have any contributing behaviors. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. This collision highlights the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
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Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing with Signal▸Jan 3 - A 77-year-old woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a right turn on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The impact caused abrasions, highlighting driver error at the intersection.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:52 on Sanford Avenue in Queens. A 77-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a northbound sedan, making a right turn, struck her on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3, with abrasions reported. The driver, a licensed male from New York, caused the collision due to failure to yield right-of-way, cited twice as the contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report emphasizes the driver's failure to yield as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.
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Aggressive Driving Causes Injuries in Queens Crash▸Jan 2 - Two occupants suffered head and neck injuries in a Queens collision. The sedan stopped in traffic was struck from behind by an SUV traveling east. Police cite aggressive driving and driver distraction as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 11 Ave in Queens at 3:00 PM. A sedan, stopped in traffic, was hit from behind by a GMC SUV traveling east. The sedan's driver, a 32-year-old woman, and the front passenger, a 27-year-old man, both sustained head and neck injuries, including whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies aggressive driving and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The SUV driver was male and licensed in New York. The impact point was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. Vehicle damage was noted on the sedan but not on the SUV. The report explicitly cites driver errors—aggressive driving and distraction—as causes, with no mention of victim fault.
Jan 14 - A 44-year-old man crossing Elder Ave with the signal was struck by a westbound sedan making a left turn. The impact caused contusions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. Driver failure to yield and distraction led to the collision.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Elder Ave in Queens at 8:05 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a westbound 2004 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver failed to yield to the pedestrian's right-of-way, directly causing the collision. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end.
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Two Sedans Collide in Queens Intersection▸Jan 14 - Two sedans collided at 137 Street in Queens. Both drivers struck with left front bumpers. A 28-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:14 AM on 137 Street in Queens involving two sedans traveling north and west. Both vehicles impacted with their left front bumpers. The female driver of the northbound sedan, age 28, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. The report explicitly identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead before impact. The female driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver error in yielding right-of-way at the intersection.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Sanford Ave▸Jan 9 - A 35-year-old woman suffered a serious hip and upper leg injury after a sedan struck her at an intersection on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Sanford Avenue struck a 35-year-old female pedestrian crossing at an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a hip and upper leg injury classified as severity level 3 and was in shock. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, which also sustained damage. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian was not noted to have any contributing behaviors. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. This collision highlights the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
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Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing with Signal▸Jan 3 - A 77-year-old woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a right turn on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The impact caused abrasions, highlighting driver error at the intersection.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:52 on Sanford Avenue in Queens. A 77-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a northbound sedan, making a right turn, struck her on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3, with abrasions reported. The driver, a licensed male from New York, caused the collision due to failure to yield right-of-way, cited twice as the contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report emphasizes the driver's failure to yield as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.
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Aggressive Driving Causes Injuries in Queens Crash▸Jan 2 - Two occupants suffered head and neck injuries in a Queens collision. The sedan stopped in traffic was struck from behind by an SUV traveling east. Police cite aggressive driving and driver distraction as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 11 Ave in Queens at 3:00 PM. A sedan, stopped in traffic, was hit from behind by a GMC SUV traveling east. The sedan's driver, a 32-year-old woman, and the front passenger, a 27-year-old man, both sustained head and neck injuries, including whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies aggressive driving and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The SUV driver was male and licensed in New York. The impact point was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. Vehicle damage was noted on the sedan but not on the SUV. The report explicitly cites driver errors—aggressive driving and distraction—as causes, with no mention of victim fault.
Jan 14 - Two sedans collided at 137 Street in Queens. Both drivers struck with left front bumpers. A 28-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:14 AM on 137 Street in Queens involving two sedans traveling north and west. Both vehicles impacted with their left front bumpers. The female driver of the northbound sedan, age 28, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. The report explicitly identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead before impact. The female driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver error in yielding right-of-way at the intersection.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Sanford Ave▸Jan 9 - A 35-year-old woman suffered a serious hip and upper leg injury after a sedan struck her at an intersection on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Sanford Avenue struck a 35-year-old female pedestrian crossing at an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a hip and upper leg injury classified as severity level 3 and was in shock. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, which also sustained damage. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian was not noted to have any contributing behaviors. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. This collision highlights the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
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Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing with Signal▸Jan 3 - A 77-year-old woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a right turn on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The impact caused abrasions, highlighting driver error at the intersection.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:52 on Sanford Avenue in Queens. A 77-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a northbound sedan, making a right turn, struck her on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3, with abrasions reported. The driver, a licensed male from New York, caused the collision due to failure to yield right-of-way, cited twice as the contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report emphasizes the driver's failure to yield as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.
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Aggressive Driving Causes Injuries in Queens Crash▸Jan 2 - Two occupants suffered head and neck injuries in a Queens collision. The sedan stopped in traffic was struck from behind by an SUV traveling east. Police cite aggressive driving and driver distraction as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 11 Ave in Queens at 3:00 PM. A sedan, stopped in traffic, was hit from behind by a GMC SUV traveling east. The sedan's driver, a 32-year-old woman, and the front passenger, a 27-year-old man, both sustained head and neck injuries, including whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies aggressive driving and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The SUV driver was male and licensed in New York. The impact point was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. Vehicle damage was noted on the sedan but not on the SUV. The report explicitly cites driver errors—aggressive driving and distraction—as causes, with no mention of victim fault.
Jan 9 - A 35-year-old woman suffered a serious hip and upper leg injury after a sedan struck her at an intersection on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Sanford Avenue struck a 35-year-old female pedestrian crossing at an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a hip and upper leg injury classified as severity level 3 and was in shock. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, which also sustained damage. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian was not noted to have any contributing behaviors. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. This collision highlights the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
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Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing with Signal▸Jan 3 - A 77-year-old woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a right turn on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The impact caused abrasions, highlighting driver error at the intersection.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:52 on Sanford Avenue in Queens. A 77-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a northbound sedan, making a right turn, struck her on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3, with abrasions reported. The driver, a licensed male from New York, caused the collision due to failure to yield right-of-way, cited twice as the contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report emphasizes the driver's failure to yield as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.
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Aggressive Driving Causes Injuries in Queens Crash▸Jan 2 - Two occupants suffered head and neck injuries in a Queens collision. The sedan stopped in traffic was struck from behind by an SUV traveling east. Police cite aggressive driving and driver distraction as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 11 Ave in Queens at 3:00 PM. A sedan, stopped in traffic, was hit from behind by a GMC SUV traveling east. The sedan's driver, a 32-year-old woman, and the front passenger, a 27-year-old man, both sustained head and neck injuries, including whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies aggressive driving and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The SUV driver was male and licensed in New York. The impact point was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. Vehicle damage was noted on the sedan but not on the SUV. The report explicitly cites driver errors—aggressive driving and distraction—as causes, with no mention of victim fault.
Jan 3 - A 77-year-old woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a right turn on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The impact caused abrasions, highlighting driver error at the intersection.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:52 on Sanford Avenue in Queens. A 77-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a northbound sedan, making a right turn, struck her on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3, with abrasions reported. The driver, a licensed male from New York, caused the collision due to failure to yield right-of-way, cited twice as the contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report emphasizes the driver's failure to yield as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.
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Aggressive Driving Causes Injuries in Queens Crash▸Jan 2 - Two occupants suffered head and neck injuries in a Queens collision. The sedan stopped in traffic was struck from behind by an SUV traveling east. Police cite aggressive driving and driver distraction as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 11 Ave in Queens at 3:00 PM. A sedan, stopped in traffic, was hit from behind by a GMC SUV traveling east. The sedan's driver, a 32-year-old woman, and the front passenger, a 27-year-old man, both sustained head and neck injuries, including whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies aggressive driving and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The SUV driver was male and licensed in New York. The impact point was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. Vehicle damage was noted on the sedan but not on the SUV. The report explicitly cites driver errors—aggressive driving and distraction—as causes, with no mention of victim fault.
Jan 2 - Two occupants suffered head and neck injuries in a Queens collision. The sedan stopped in traffic was struck from behind by an SUV traveling east. Police cite aggressive driving and driver distraction as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 11 Ave in Queens at 3:00 PM. A sedan, stopped in traffic, was hit from behind by a GMC SUV traveling east. The sedan's driver, a 32-year-old woman, and the front passenger, a 27-year-old man, both sustained head and neck injuries, including whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies aggressive driving and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The SUV driver was male and licensed in New York. The impact point was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. Vehicle damage was noted on the sedan but not on the SUV. The report explicitly cites driver errors—aggressive driving and distraction—as causes, with no mention of victim fault.