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 56
▸ Amputation 2
▸ Severe Bleeding 17
▸ Severe Lacerations 5
▸ Concussion 22
▸ Whiplash 107
▸ Contusion/Bruise 189
▸ Abrasion 184
▸ Pain/Nausea 43
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) – 131 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2025 Black Porsche Utility Vehicle (QDI1S) – 112 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2023 Gray Toyota Suburban (LCT3025) – 82 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2024 Gray Chevrolet Tow (18045TV) – 62 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2025 White Nissan Sedan (LUV7184) – 50 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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Precinct 109: quiet streets, hard deaths
Precinct 109: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 26, 2025
They died on neighborhood streets and by the highways. Since 2022 in Precinct 109, at least 10 pedestrians, 3 cyclists, and 2 riders of other small devices were killed; car occupants died too. Injuries number in the thousands. The clock keeps time. Death peaks after dark and again at the evening rush. The harm is steady through the day and surges around 5 to 9 p.m. city data.
Where the road turns mean
Main Street. Northern Boulevard. College Point Boulevard. The bodies tell you where the danger lives. A 68‑year‑old woman walking on Main Street at Reeves Avenue was struck and killed. Police coded the crash with “Unsafe Speed.” open data. A 63‑year‑old woman on a bicycle at Bowne Street and 41st Avenue was hit by a left‑turning SUV and died. open data. On College Point Boulevard at Blossom Avenue, a 63‑year‑old on a moped‑class device was struck by a left‑turning SUV and killed; the driver factor recorded was failure to yield. open data.
The worst injury clusters track the big roads. The Cross Island Parkway. The Whitestone Expressway. Northern Boulevard. Each sits at the top of the precinct’s harm list. city data.
The hours that cut
Night takes its share. Fatal crashes stack up in the evening and late night. Between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m., deaths rise and serious injuries pile on. The 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. hours carry multiple deaths. So do 8 p.m., 7 p.m., and 6 p.m. The data marks more death at 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. than the dawn hours. open data.
What kills here
Drivers’ actions dominate the ledger. “Other” driver factors lead the toll with 15 deaths alongside 1,321 injuries. Failure to yield appears again and again in turning crashes, with another death and 81 injuries. Distraction and alcohol trail behind but still maim. city data.
SUVs and sedans are the main blunt instruments. They account for the vast share of pedestrian injuries in this precinct. open data.
One voice from the wreckage
On the Clearview Expressway, a man drove the wrong way and hit car after car. “Joseph Lee terrorized other drivers as he purposefully drove the wrong way,” Queens DA Melinda Katz said after his conviction and eight‑year sentence. amNY. Lee told police why he entered the highway the wrong way: “because I wanted to hurt people.” amNY.
Fix the turns. Slow the straights.
The pattern is plain. Left‑turn conflicts killed a cyclist at Bowne and 41st and a moped rider at College Point and Blossom. Failure to yield is named. Unsafe speed took a pedestrian on Main Street. open data. Hardened centerlines, daylighted corners, and leading pedestrian intervals would hit these exact crash types. Target speed enforcement on Main Street and Northern Boulevard would meet the data where it bleeds. Focused patrols during the 6–10 p.m. window could catch the spikes. The Cross Island and Whitestone approaches need tighter access control where local streets feed the ramps. city data.
Citywide moves that stop the next name
Lower speeds save lives. The city now has the power to set lower limits. A citywide 20 mph default on local streets would cut the force at impact. And the worst repeat speeders do outsized harm; speed‑limiting tech for drivers who rack up violations would keep them from topping the limit. Both steps are on the table. Push them. our explainer and call to action.
Call it what it is. A slow grind of deaths on streets we all use. Names become numbers. The numbers don’t lie. open data.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-26
- Wrong-way driver rams cars on expressway, amNY, Published 2025-08-15
- Take Action: Slow the Speed, Stop the Carnage, CrashCount, Published 0001-01-01
Other Representatives
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▸ 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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SUV and sedan crash at LIE ramp▸Aug 22 - SUV pulled from stop into College Point Boulevard. Sedan moving east. Metal met metal. A woman driver hurt, leg pain and shock. Police cite distraction. The road fed it. The system let it happen.
Two vehicles collided near the Long Island Expressway and College Point Boulevard in Queens. A southbound Toyota SUV was starting in traffic and struck an eastbound Infiniti sedan. One driver, a 41-year-old woman, was injured with hip and upper-leg pain and shock. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data show driver error at the center. The SUV had right-front impact; the sedan took a center-front hit. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed. No other contributing factors were identified in the report.
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Queens turn gone wrong injures driver▸Aug 21 - Two sedans met at 164 St and Metcalf. Metal hit. A driver took the blow and suffered crush injuries. Police tag bad turning and speed. Northbound straight lines. Bent bumpers. Sirens in the 109th.
A two-sedan crash at 164 St and Metcalf Ave in Queens left a 64-year-old male driver injured with crush injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Turning Improperly” and “Unsafe Speed.” Data show both vehicles traveling north and going straight ahead, with impacts to a left rear and a right front bumper. The listed driver errors—Turning Improperly and Unsafe Speed—are called out for multiple involved persons. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. The crash occurred in the 109th Precinct. No additional causes are cited in the report.
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Cyclist strikes elder in Flushing crosswalk▸Aug 21 - A bike hit a 76-year-old man in a Flushing crosswalk on 35 Ave at Linden St. He crossed with the signal. The front of the bike took him down. His leg shattered. He was conscious. The street failed him. The rider’s front end told the story.
A bicycle struck a 76-year-old pedestrian at 35 Ave and Linden St in Queens. The man was at the intersection, crossing with the signal, and suffered a leg fracture. According to the police report, the vehicle type was a bike with center front-end impact and damage. The report lists no rider license data and no contributing factors, but the pedestrian’s lawful crossing is clear. Driver errors were not recorded in the dataset. No pedestrian equipment factors were cited. The crash highlights a rider hitting a person who had the signal, and the impact location indicates a direct front-end strike on the victim.
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Pickup slams sedan on Northern Boulevard▸Aug 20 - Two Fords met head-on on Northern. Metal tore. A pickup’s left front crushed a sedan’s left side. One driver hurt, neck and internal pain. Others listed but unspecified. Queens pavement took the hit. Sirens followed.
A Ford pickup traveling east struck a Ford sedan traveling west near 144-19 Northern Blvd in Queens. The pickup’s left front hit the sedan’s left side doors. One male driver, 52, was injured with neck and internal complaints. Others were listed as unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unspecified.” The data lists no driver behaviors beyond both vehicles going straight ahead before impact. With no identified driver factors such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed, the report leaves causes blank and highlights a violent side impact to the sedan.
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Queens SUV turn injures two passengers▸Aug 20 - An SUV turned right on 166 St at Depot Rd. The right front hit. A child passenger was listed with unspecified injury. A woman in back bled from the face. The driver reported whiplash. Streets let speed and steel win again.
A Mercedes SUV made a right turn at 166 St and Depot Rd in Queens and struck with its right front, injuring two passengers and the driver. According to the police report, the SUV was “Making Right Turn” with impact at the “Right Front Bumper.” Passenger injuries included a female rear passenger with facial bleeding and a child listed with unspecified injury. The driver reported a head injury and whiplash. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified,” offering no driver error codes such as Failure to Yield or Inattention Distraction. This was a single‑vehicle event involving a 2025 SUV; no pedestrians or cyclists were recorded in the data.
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79-year-old driver hurt in left-turn▸Aug 20 - The driver of an SUV turned left from Cross Island Parkway onto 160 Street and struck with the vehicle’s center front end. A 79-year-old driver suffered an elbow abrasion and remained conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of an SUV made a left turn from Cross Island Parkway onto 160 Street and struck with the vehicle’s center front end. A 79-year-old male driver was injured, reporting an abrasion to the elbow and remaining conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as a contributing factor for the driver. Police data record the driver’s pre-crash action as Making Left Turn and the point of impact as Center Front End. The driver was not ejected and was reported using a Lap Belt & Harness. No pedestrians or cyclists are recorded in the report.
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Improper U-turn on Union Street Hits Pedestrian▸Aug 20 - A driver in a Toyota sedan made a U-turn on Union Street and struck a 49-year-old woman walking off the intersection. She suffered a back injury and was recorded in shock. Police cited Turning Improperly.
A driver in a Toyota sedan made a U-turn near 36-30 Union St in Queens and struck a 49-year-old woman who was on foot away from an intersection. She suffered a back injury and was recorded in shock. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Turning Improperly" and "Unspecified." The report lists the driver’s pre-crash action as Making U Turn and notes point of impact and vehicle damage at the center front end, consistent with a direct strike. Police recorded the pedestrian’s location as not at an intersection.
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Taxi Hits Two Parked Hyundais on 58th Road▸Aug 17 - A taxi hit two parked Hyundais on 58th Road in Queens. Metal buckled. The 36-year-old taxi driver suffered a head injury and was incoherent. Police recorded driver inexperience as the contributing factor.
According to the police report, a taxi driver traveling east on 58th Road in Queens struck two parked Hyundais and damaged their left rear panels. The taxi driver, 36, sustained a head injury and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists "Driver Inexperience" as the contributing factor. Police recorded the taxi's pre-crash action as going straight ahead and the point of impact as the taxi's right front bumper into parked vehicles' left rear quarter panels. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded injured. The report notes the driver's air bag deployed.
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Distracted SUV crash injures driver▸Aug 16 - Southbound SUV hit hard on College Point Blvd at King Rd. Center front crumpled. Driver injured, head bruised. Police cite distraction. Street bears the blow; people pay it.
An SUV traveling south on College Point Blvd at King Rd crashed, leaving the driver injured with a head contusion. According to the police report, the vehicle was a 2010 Toyota SUV going straight ahead, with damage at the center front end. The report lists Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The same distraction is noted for the driver and another occupant in the person records. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as struck, but the impact and injuries show how distraction turns a straight path into harm. The driver’s seat belt is recorded, but the central failure was distraction.
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Unlicensed SUV Turns Left, Hits Cyclist▸Aug 15 - A driver in an unlicensed Honda SUV turned left on Kissena Blvd and hit a 29-year-old man on a bicycle. The rider suffered back injury and internal complaints. Police noted right-front damage to the SUV and center-front damage to the bike.
A driver of a Honda SUV turned left from Kissena Blvd at Kalmia Ave and hit a bicyclist. The rider, a 29-year-old man, was injured with reported back pain and internal complaints. "According to the police report," the SUV driver was unlicensed and was making a left turn when the collision occurred. Police recorded right-front quarter panel damage to the SUV and center-front damage to the bicycle. Driver errors listed in the report include the driver’s unlicensed status while making the left turn. The report also notes the bicyclist’s equipment as "Helmet (Motorcycle Only)."
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Driver in SUV hits e-biker in Flushing▸Aug 13 - A driver in an SUV hit a southbound e-biker at 35 Ave and 156 St in Flushing. The 40-year-old rider fell and suffered a shoulder abrasion but remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Both vehicles were going straight.
The driver of an SUV traveling east collided with a southbound e-bike at 35 Ave and 156 St in Queens. The 40-year-old bicyclist was injured in the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead; the SUV showed center-front impact and the e-bike showed right-front damage. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and records no driver errors. Vehicle damage is logged as right-front bumper on the e-bike and no damage on the SUV. The police noted an abrasion to the bicyclist.
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Jeep strikes 12-year-old cyclist in Flushing▸Aug 13 - A southbound Jeep hit a 12-year-old on a bike at 160th Street. The boy went down with leg injuries. The SUV’s nose tells the story. Queens pavement took the rest. Police list factors as unspecified. The child was hurt. The driver drove on.
A Jeep sedan traveling south collided with a 12-year-old bicyclist traveling east near 43-50 160th Street in Queens. The child suffered knee and lower leg injuries and a minor burn. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unspecified.” Driver errors listed in the data include none beyond the unspecified factors; no Failure to Yield or Distraction was recorded. The bike and the Jeep both show center-front impact, indicating a direct strike. Safety equipment for the child is listed as “None,” but appears only after the absence of identified driver errors. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
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Taxi U-turn slams e-biker on Prince▸Aug 11 - A taxi cut a U-turn on Prince Street and hit a young e-biker going straight. The rider went down with crush injuries. Metal against flesh. Night in Flushing. The car kept turning. The street paid.
An e-bike rider, 21, was injured when a taxi making a U-turn struck him on Prince St at Roosevelt Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Turning Improperly.” The taxi was making a U-turn; the e-bike was traveling straight. The bicyclist suffered crush injuries and was listed as injured. The report lists driver error: Turning Improperly. Only after that does it note the bicyclist’s safety equipment as “None,” which the report does not cite as a cause. A parked sedan was also struck in the chaos. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants.
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Van rear-ends e-bike on Franklin▸Aug 11 - A van tailed an e-bike on Franklin Ave and hit it. The rider went down hard. Face bruised. Ejected. Midday in Flushing. Drivers sat fine. The city’s danger showed its teeth again.
A Ford van and an e-bike were traveling east on Franklin Ave at Union St in Queens when the van struck the e-bike. The 48-year-old cyclist was injured, ejected, and suffered a facial contusion. No vehicle occupants were reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Following Too Closely.” That driver error put the cyclist on the pavement. Only after that, the report notes the cyclist had “None” listed for safety equipment.
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Lane change smash injures SUV driver▸Aug 11 - Two westbound SUVs met on Booth Memorial Ave at College Point Blvd. One cut lanes. Steel met flesh. A woman driver took the hit and pain. Kids rode in the crush. Queens street. Another swipe. Another wound.
Two westbound SUVs collided at Booth Memorial Ave and College Point Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Unsafe Lane Changing.” The Honda SUV was changing lanes and struck the Toyota SUV, which was going straight. A 48-year-old woman driving the Toyota was injured, reporting neck pain and whiplash. Several passengers, including a 7-year-old and a 15-year-old, were listed but not marked injured. The data points to driver error: Unsafe Lane Changing. The Toyota showed left-side damage; the Honda showed right-front damage. No pedestrian or cyclist was recorded in this crash.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
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Ambulance and Sedan Collide on 46 Ave▸Aug 9 - A sedan driver and an ambulance collided at 46 Ave and 161 St in Queens. The 30-year-old sedan driver suffered neck and internal injuries. Four other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Police recorded no contributing factors.
According to the police report, the driver of a sedan going north and the driver of an ambulance going east collided at the intersection of 46 Ave and 161 St in Queens. A 30-year-old man driving the sedan suffered neck and internal injuries and was conscious; four other occupants, ages 23 to 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police recorded that both drivers were going straight before impact and listed no contributing factors or driver errors. The sedan sustained left-front bumper damage; the ambulance suffered center-front damage. The report notes the 30-year-old used a lap belt.
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Truck Driver Turns, Hits Cyclist on 14 Avenue▸Aug 9 - A truck driver turned right on 14 Avenue and hit a cyclist riding straight. The rider took a head blow and stayed conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a tractor truck turned right at 14 Avenue and WHITESTONE EXPRESSWAY NB ET 16 in Queens and hit a 34-year-old cyclist traveling straight west. The crash occurred at 1:41 a.m. The cyclist suffered a head injury, reported as a contusion, and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The driver traveled north and made a right turn; the cyclist moved west, straight ahead. The driver was licensed in Florida, and the truck carried Maryland registration. The truck had no reported damage. The bike showed impact at the front. No other serious injuries were recorded.
Aug 22 - SUV pulled from stop into College Point Boulevard. Sedan moving east. Metal met metal. A woman driver hurt, leg pain and shock. Police cite distraction. The road fed it. The system let it happen.
Two vehicles collided near the Long Island Expressway and College Point Boulevard in Queens. A southbound Toyota SUV was starting in traffic and struck an eastbound Infiniti sedan. One driver, a 41-year-old woman, was injured with hip and upper-leg pain and shock. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data show driver error at the center. The SUV had right-front impact; the sedan took a center-front hit. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed. No other contributing factors were identified in the report.
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Queens turn gone wrong injures driver▸Aug 21 - Two sedans met at 164 St and Metcalf. Metal hit. A driver took the blow and suffered crush injuries. Police tag bad turning and speed. Northbound straight lines. Bent bumpers. Sirens in the 109th.
A two-sedan crash at 164 St and Metcalf Ave in Queens left a 64-year-old male driver injured with crush injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Turning Improperly” and “Unsafe Speed.” Data show both vehicles traveling north and going straight ahead, with impacts to a left rear and a right front bumper. The listed driver errors—Turning Improperly and Unsafe Speed—are called out for multiple involved persons. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. The crash occurred in the 109th Precinct. No additional causes are cited in the report.
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Cyclist strikes elder in Flushing crosswalk▸Aug 21 - A bike hit a 76-year-old man in a Flushing crosswalk on 35 Ave at Linden St. He crossed with the signal. The front of the bike took him down. His leg shattered. He was conscious. The street failed him. The rider’s front end told the story.
A bicycle struck a 76-year-old pedestrian at 35 Ave and Linden St in Queens. The man was at the intersection, crossing with the signal, and suffered a leg fracture. According to the police report, the vehicle type was a bike with center front-end impact and damage. The report lists no rider license data and no contributing factors, but the pedestrian’s lawful crossing is clear. Driver errors were not recorded in the dataset. No pedestrian equipment factors were cited. The crash highlights a rider hitting a person who had the signal, and the impact location indicates a direct front-end strike on the victim.
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Pickup slams sedan on Northern Boulevard▸Aug 20 - Two Fords met head-on on Northern. Metal tore. A pickup’s left front crushed a sedan’s left side. One driver hurt, neck and internal pain. Others listed but unspecified. Queens pavement took the hit. Sirens followed.
A Ford pickup traveling east struck a Ford sedan traveling west near 144-19 Northern Blvd in Queens. The pickup’s left front hit the sedan’s left side doors. One male driver, 52, was injured with neck and internal complaints. Others were listed as unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unspecified.” The data lists no driver behaviors beyond both vehicles going straight ahead before impact. With no identified driver factors such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed, the report leaves causes blank and highlights a violent side impact to the sedan.
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Queens SUV turn injures two passengers▸Aug 20 - An SUV turned right on 166 St at Depot Rd. The right front hit. A child passenger was listed with unspecified injury. A woman in back bled from the face. The driver reported whiplash. Streets let speed and steel win again.
A Mercedes SUV made a right turn at 166 St and Depot Rd in Queens and struck with its right front, injuring two passengers and the driver. According to the police report, the SUV was “Making Right Turn” with impact at the “Right Front Bumper.” Passenger injuries included a female rear passenger with facial bleeding and a child listed with unspecified injury. The driver reported a head injury and whiplash. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified,” offering no driver error codes such as Failure to Yield or Inattention Distraction. This was a single‑vehicle event involving a 2025 SUV; no pedestrians or cyclists were recorded in the data.
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79-year-old driver hurt in left-turn▸Aug 20 - The driver of an SUV turned left from Cross Island Parkway onto 160 Street and struck with the vehicle’s center front end. A 79-year-old driver suffered an elbow abrasion and remained conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of an SUV made a left turn from Cross Island Parkway onto 160 Street and struck with the vehicle’s center front end. A 79-year-old male driver was injured, reporting an abrasion to the elbow and remaining conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as a contributing factor for the driver. Police data record the driver’s pre-crash action as Making Left Turn and the point of impact as Center Front End. The driver was not ejected and was reported using a Lap Belt & Harness. No pedestrians or cyclists are recorded in the report.
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Improper U-turn on Union Street Hits Pedestrian▸Aug 20 - A driver in a Toyota sedan made a U-turn on Union Street and struck a 49-year-old woman walking off the intersection. She suffered a back injury and was recorded in shock. Police cited Turning Improperly.
A driver in a Toyota sedan made a U-turn near 36-30 Union St in Queens and struck a 49-year-old woman who was on foot away from an intersection. She suffered a back injury and was recorded in shock. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Turning Improperly" and "Unspecified." The report lists the driver’s pre-crash action as Making U Turn and notes point of impact and vehicle damage at the center front end, consistent with a direct strike. Police recorded the pedestrian’s location as not at an intersection.
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Taxi Hits Two Parked Hyundais on 58th Road▸Aug 17 - A taxi hit two parked Hyundais on 58th Road in Queens. Metal buckled. The 36-year-old taxi driver suffered a head injury and was incoherent. Police recorded driver inexperience as the contributing factor.
According to the police report, a taxi driver traveling east on 58th Road in Queens struck two parked Hyundais and damaged their left rear panels. The taxi driver, 36, sustained a head injury and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists "Driver Inexperience" as the contributing factor. Police recorded the taxi's pre-crash action as going straight ahead and the point of impact as the taxi's right front bumper into parked vehicles' left rear quarter panels. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded injured. The report notes the driver's air bag deployed.
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Distracted SUV crash injures driver▸Aug 16 - Southbound SUV hit hard on College Point Blvd at King Rd. Center front crumpled. Driver injured, head bruised. Police cite distraction. Street bears the blow; people pay it.
An SUV traveling south on College Point Blvd at King Rd crashed, leaving the driver injured with a head contusion. According to the police report, the vehicle was a 2010 Toyota SUV going straight ahead, with damage at the center front end. The report lists Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The same distraction is noted for the driver and another occupant in the person records. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as struck, but the impact and injuries show how distraction turns a straight path into harm. The driver’s seat belt is recorded, but the central failure was distraction.
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Unlicensed SUV Turns Left, Hits Cyclist▸Aug 15 - A driver in an unlicensed Honda SUV turned left on Kissena Blvd and hit a 29-year-old man on a bicycle. The rider suffered back injury and internal complaints. Police noted right-front damage to the SUV and center-front damage to the bike.
A driver of a Honda SUV turned left from Kissena Blvd at Kalmia Ave and hit a bicyclist. The rider, a 29-year-old man, was injured with reported back pain and internal complaints. "According to the police report," the SUV driver was unlicensed and was making a left turn when the collision occurred. Police recorded right-front quarter panel damage to the SUV and center-front damage to the bicycle. Driver errors listed in the report include the driver’s unlicensed status while making the left turn. The report also notes the bicyclist’s equipment as "Helmet (Motorcycle Only)."
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Driver in SUV hits e-biker in Flushing▸Aug 13 - A driver in an SUV hit a southbound e-biker at 35 Ave and 156 St in Flushing. The 40-year-old rider fell and suffered a shoulder abrasion but remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Both vehicles were going straight.
The driver of an SUV traveling east collided with a southbound e-bike at 35 Ave and 156 St in Queens. The 40-year-old bicyclist was injured in the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead; the SUV showed center-front impact and the e-bike showed right-front damage. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and records no driver errors. Vehicle damage is logged as right-front bumper on the e-bike and no damage on the SUV. The police noted an abrasion to the bicyclist.
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Jeep strikes 12-year-old cyclist in Flushing▸Aug 13 - A southbound Jeep hit a 12-year-old on a bike at 160th Street. The boy went down with leg injuries. The SUV’s nose tells the story. Queens pavement took the rest. Police list factors as unspecified. The child was hurt. The driver drove on.
A Jeep sedan traveling south collided with a 12-year-old bicyclist traveling east near 43-50 160th Street in Queens. The child suffered knee and lower leg injuries and a minor burn. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unspecified.” Driver errors listed in the data include none beyond the unspecified factors; no Failure to Yield or Distraction was recorded. The bike and the Jeep both show center-front impact, indicating a direct strike. Safety equipment for the child is listed as “None,” but appears only after the absence of identified driver errors. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
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Taxi U-turn slams e-biker on Prince▸Aug 11 - A taxi cut a U-turn on Prince Street and hit a young e-biker going straight. The rider went down with crush injuries. Metal against flesh. Night in Flushing. The car kept turning. The street paid.
An e-bike rider, 21, was injured when a taxi making a U-turn struck him on Prince St at Roosevelt Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Turning Improperly.” The taxi was making a U-turn; the e-bike was traveling straight. The bicyclist suffered crush injuries and was listed as injured. The report lists driver error: Turning Improperly. Only after that does it note the bicyclist’s safety equipment as “None,” which the report does not cite as a cause. A parked sedan was also struck in the chaos. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants.
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Van rear-ends e-bike on Franklin▸Aug 11 - A van tailed an e-bike on Franklin Ave and hit it. The rider went down hard. Face bruised. Ejected. Midday in Flushing. Drivers sat fine. The city’s danger showed its teeth again.
A Ford van and an e-bike were traveling east on Franklin Ave at Union St in Queens when the van struck the e-bike. The 48-year-old cyclist was injured, ejected, and suffered a facial contusion. No vehicle occupants were reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Following Too Closely.” That driver error put the cyclist on the pavement. Only after that, the report notes the cyclist had “None” listed for safety equipment.
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Lane change smash injures SUV driver▸Aug 11 - Two westbound SUVs met on Booth Memorial Ave at College Point Blvd. One cut lanes. Steel met flesh. A woman driver took the hit and pain. Kids rode in the crush. Queens street. Another swipe. Another wound.
Two westbound SUVs collided at Booth Memorial Ave and College Point Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Unsafe Lane Changing.” The Honda SUV was changing lanes and struck the Toyota SUV, which was going straight. A 48-year-old woman driving the Toyota was injured, reporting neck pain and whiplash. Several passengers, including a 7-year-old and a 15-year-old, were listed but not marked injured. The data points to driver error: Unsafe Lane Changing. The Toyota showed left-side damage; the Honda showed right-front damage. No pedestrian or cyclist was recorded in this crash.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
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Ambulance and Sedan Collide on 46 Ave▸Aug 9 - A sedan driver and an ambulance collided at 46 Ave and 161 St in Queens. The 30-year-old sedan driver suffered neck and internal injuries. Four other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Police recorded no contributing factors.
According to the police report, the driver of a sedan going north and the driver of an ambulance going east collided at the intersection of 46 Ave and 161 St in Queens. A 30-year-old man driving the sedan suffered neck and internal injuries and was conscious; four other occupants, ages 23 to 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police recorded that both drivers were going straight before impact and listed no contributing factors or driver errors. The sedan sustained left-front bumper damage; the ambulance suffered center-front damage. The report notes the 30-year-old used a lap belt.
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Truck Driver Turns, Hits Cyclist on 14 Avenue▸Aug 9 - A truck driver turned right on 14 Avenue and hit a cyclist riding straight. The rider took a head blow and stayed conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a tractor truck turned right at 14 Avenue and WHITESTONE EXPRESSWAY NB ET 16 in Queens and hit a 34-year-old cyclist traveling straight west. The crash occurred at 1:41 a.m. The cyclist suffered a head injury, reported as a contusion, and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The driver traveled north and made a right turn; the cyclist moved west, straight ahead. The driver was licensed in Florida, and the truck carried Maryland registration. The truck had no reported damage. The bike showed impact at the front. No other serious injuries were recorded.
Aug 21 - Two sedans met at 164 St and Metcalf. Metal hit. A driver took the blow and suffered crush injuries. Police tag bad turning and speed. Northbound straight lines. Bent bumpers. Sirens in the 109th.
A two-sedan crash at 164 St and Metcalf Ave in Queens left a 64-year-old male driver injured with crush injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Turning Improperly” and “Unsafe Speed.” Data show both vehicles traveling north and going straight ahead, with impacts to a left rear and a right front bumper. The listed driver errors—Turning Improperly and Unsafe Speed—are called out for multiple involved persons. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. The crash occurred in the 109th Precinct. No additional causes are cited in the report.
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Cyclist strikes elder in Flushing crosswalk▸Aug 21 - A bike hit a 76-year-old man in a Flushing crosswalk on 35 Ave at Linden St. He crossed with the signal. The front of the bike took him down. His leg shattered. He was conscious. The street failed him. The rider’s front end told the story.
A bicycle struck a 76-year-old pedestrian at 35 Ave and Linden St in Queens. The man was at the intersection, crossing with the signal, and suffered a leg fracture. According to the police report, the vehicle type was a bike with center front-end impact and damage. The report lists no rider license data and no contributing factors, but the pedestrian’s lawful crossing is clear. Driver errors were not recorded in the dataset. No pedestrian equipment factors were cited. The crash highlights a rider hitting a person who had the signal, and the impact location indicates a direct front-end strike on the victim.
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Pickup slams sedan on Northern Boulevard▸Aug 20 - Two Fords met head-on on Northern. Metal tore. A pickup’s left front crushed a sedan’s left side. One driver hurt, neck and internal pain. Others listed but unspecified. Queens pavement took the hit. Sirens followed.
A Ford pickup traveling east struck a Ford sedan traveling west near 144-19 Northern Blvd in Queens. The pickup’s left front hit the sedan’s left side doors. One male driver, 52, was injured with neck and internal complaints. Others were listed as unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unspecified.” The data lists no driver behaviors beyond both vehicles going straight ahead before impact. With no identified driver factors such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed, the report leaves causes blank and highlights a violent side impact to the sedan.
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Queens SUV turn injures two passengers▸Aug 20 - An SUV turned right on 166 St at Depot Rd. The right front hit. A child passenger was listed with unspecified injury. A woman in back bled from the face. The driver reported whiplash. Streets let speed and steel win again.
A Mercedes SUV made a right turn at 166 St and Depot Rd in Queens and struck with its right front, injuring two passengers and the driver. According to the police report, the SUV was “Making Right Turn” with impact at the “Right Front Bumper.” Passenger injuries included a female rear passenger with facial bleeding and a child listed with unspecified injury. The driver reported a head injury and whiplash. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified,” offering no driver error codes such as Failure to Yield or Inattention Distraction. This was a single‑vehicle event involving a 2025 SUV; no pedestrians or cyclists were recorded in the data.
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79-year-old driver hurt in left-turn▸Aug 20 - The driver of an SUV turned left from Cross Island Parkway onto 160 Street and struck with the vehicle’s center front end. A 79-year-old driver suffered an elbow abrasion and remained conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of an SUV made a left turn from Cross Island Parkway onto 160 Street and struck with the vehicle’s center front end. A 79-year-old male driver was injured, reporting an abrasion to the elbow and remaining conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as a contributing factor for the driver. Police data record the driver’s pre-crash action as Making Left Turn and the point of impact as Center Front End. The driver was not ejected and was reported using a Lap Belt & Harness. No pedestrians or cyclists are recorded in the report.
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Improper U-turn on Union Street Hits Pedestrian▸Aug 20 - A driver in a Toyota sedan made a U-turn on Union Street and struck a 49-year-old woman walking off the intersection. She suffered a back injury and was recorded in shock. Police cited Turning Improperly.
A driver in a Toyota sedan made a U-turn near 36-30 Union St in Queens and struck a 49-year-old woman who was on foot away from an intersection. She suffered a back injury and was recorded in shock. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Turning Improperly" and "Unspecified." The report lists the driver’s pre-crash action as Making U Turn and notes point of impact and vehicle damage at the center front end, consistent with a direct strike. Police recorded the pedestrian’s location as not at an intersection.
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Taxi Hits Two Parked Hyundais on 58th Road▸Aug 17 - A taxi hit two parked Hyundais on 58th Road in Queens. Metal buckled. The 36-year-old taxi driver suffered a head injury and was incoherent. Police recorded driver inexperience as the contributing factor.
According to the police report, a taxi driver traveling east on 58th Road in Queens struck two parked Hyundais and damaged their left rear panels. The taxi driver, 36, sustained a head injury and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists "Driver Inexperience" as the contributing factor. Police recorded the taxi's pre-crash action as going straight ahead and the point of impact as the taxi's right front bumper into parked vehicles' left rear quarter panels. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded injured. The report notes the driver's air bag deployed.
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Distracted SUV crash injures driver▸Aug 16 - Southbound SUV hit hard on College Point Blvd at King Rd. Center front crumpled. Driver injured, head bruised. Police cite distraction. Street bears the blow; people pay it.
An SUV traveling south on College Point Blvd at King Rd crashed, leaving the driver injured with a head contusion. According to the police report, the vehicle was a 2010 Toyota SUV going straight ahead, with damage at the center front end. The report lists Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The same distraction is noted for the driver and another occupant in the person records. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as struck, but the impact and injuries show how distraction turns a straight path into harm. The driver’s seat belt is recorded, but the central failure was distraction.
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Unlicensed SUV Turns Left, Hits Cyclist▸Aug 15 - A driver in an unlicensed Honda SUV turned left on Kissena Blvd and hit a 29-year-old man on a bicycle. The rider suffered back injury and internal complaints. Police noted right-front damage to the SUV and center-front damage to the bike.
A driver of a Honda SUV turned left from Kissena Blvd at Kalmia Ave and hit a bicyclist. The rider, a 29-year-old man, was injured with reported back pain and internal complaints. "According to the police report," the SUV driver was unlicensed and was making a left turn when the collision occurred. Police recorded right-front quarter panel damage to the SUV and center-front damage to the bicycle. Driver errors listed in the report include the driver’s unlicensed status while making the left turn. The report also notes the bicyclist’s equipment as "Helmet (Motorcycle Only)."
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Driver in SUV hits e-biker in Flushing▸Aug 13 - A driver in an SUV hit a southbound e-biker at 35 Ave and 156 St in Flushing. The 40-year-old rider fell and suffered a shoulder abrasion but remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Both vehicles were going straight.
The driver of an SUV traveling east collided with a southbound e-bike at 35 Ave and 156 St in Queens. The 40-year-old bicyclist was injured in the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead; the SUV showed center-front impact and the e-bike showed right-front damage. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and records no driver errors. Vehicle damage is logged as right-front bumper on the e-bike and no damage on the SUV. The police noted an abrasion to the bicyclist.
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Jeep strikes 12-year-old cyclist in Flushing▸Aug 13 - A southbound Jeep hit a 12-year-old on a bike at 160th Street. The boy went down with leg injuries. The SUV’s nose tells the story. Queens pavement took the rest. Police list factors as unspecified. The child was hurt. The driver drove on.
A Jeep sedan traveling south collided with a 12-year-old bicyclist traveling east near 43-50 160th Street in Queens. The child suffered knee and lower leg injuries and a minor burn. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unspecified.” Driver errors listed in the data include none beyond the unspecified factors; no Failure to Yield or Distraction was recorded. The bike and the Jeep both show center-front impact, indicating a direct strike. Safety equipment for the child is listed as “None,” but appears only after the absence of identified driver errors. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
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Taxi U-turn slams e-biker on Prince▸Aug 11 - A taxi cut a U-turn on Prince Street and hit a young e-biker going straight. The rider went down with crush injuries. Metal against flesh. Night in Flushing. The car kept turning. The street paid.
An e-bike rider, 21, was injured when a taxi making a U-turn struck him on Prince St at Roosevelt Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Turning Improperly.” The taxi was making a U-turn; the e-bike was traveling straight. The bicyclist suffered crush injuries and was listed as injured. The report lists driver error: Turning Improperly. Only after that does it note the bicyclist’s safety equipment as “None,” which the report does not cite as a cause. A parked sedan was also struck in the chaos. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants.
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Van rear-ends e-bike on Franklin▸Aug 11 - A van tailed an e-bike on Franklin Ave and hit it. The rider went down hard. Face bruised. Ejected. Midday in Flushing. Drivers sat fine. The city’s danger showed its teeth again.
A Ford van and an e-bike were traveling east on Franklin Ave at Union St in Queens when the van struck the e-bike. The 48-year-old cyclist was injured, ejected, and suffered a facial contusion. No vehicle occupants were reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Following Too Closely.” That driver error put the cyclist on the pavement. Only after that, the report notes the cyclist had “None” listed for safety equipment.
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Lane change smash injures SUV driver▸Aug 11 - Two westbound SUVs met on Booth Memorial Ave at College Point Blvd. One cut lanes. Steel met flesh. A woman driver took the hit and pain. Kids rode in the crush. Queens street. Another swipe. Another wound.
Two westbound SUVs collided at Booth Memorial Ave and College Point Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Unsafe Lane Changing.” The Honda SUV was changing lanes and struck the Toyota SUV, which was going straight. A 48-year-old woman driving the Toyota was injured, reporting neck pain and whiplash. Several passengers, including a 7-year-old and a 15-year-old, were listed but not marked injured. The data points to driver error: Unsafe Lane Changing. The Toyota showed left-side damage; the Honda showed right-front damage. No pedestrian or cyclist was recorded in this crash.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
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Ambulance and Sedan Collide on 46 Ave▸Aug 9 - A sedan driver and an ambulance collided at 46 Ave and 161 St in Queens. The 30-year-old sedan driver suffered neck and internal injuries. Four other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Police recorded no contributing factors.
According to the police report, the driver of a sedan going north and the driver of an ambulance going east collided at the intersection of 46 Ave and 161 St in Queens. A 30-year-old man driving the sedan suffered neck and internal injuries and was conscious; four other occupants, ages 23 to 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police recorded that both drivers were going straight before impact and listed no contributing factors or driver errors. The sedan sustained left-front bumper damage; the ambulance suffered center-front damage. The report notes the 30-year-old used a lap belt.
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Truck Driver Turns, Hits Cyclist on 14 Avenue▸Aug 9 - A truck driver turned right on 14 Avenue and hit a cyclist riding straight. The rider took a head blow and stayed conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a tractor truck turned right at 14 Avenue and WHITESTONE EXPRESSWAY NB ET 16 in Queens and hit a 34-year-old cyclist traveling straight west. The crash occurred at 1:41 a.m. The cyclist suffered a head injury, reported as a contusion, and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The driver traveled north and made a right turn; the cyclist moved west, straight ahead. The driver was licensed in Florida, and the truck carried Maryland registration. The truck had no reported damage. The bike showed impact at the front. No other serious injuries were recorded.
Aug 21 - A bike hit a 76-year-old man in a Flushing crosswalk on 35 Ave at Linden St. He crossed with the signal. The front of the bike took him down. His leg shattered. He was conscious. The street failed him. The rider’s front end told the story.
A bicycle struck a 76-year-old pedestrian at 35 Ave and Linden St in Queens. The man was at the intersection, crossing with the signal, and suffered a leg fracture. According to the police report, the vehicle type was a bike with center front-end impact and damage. The report lists no rider license data and no contributing factors, but the pedestrian’s lawful crossing is clear. Driver errors were not recorded in the dataset. No pedestrian equipment factors were cited. The crash highlights a rider hitting a person who had the signal, and the impact location indicates a direct front-end strike on the victim.
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Pickup slams sedan on Northern Boulevard▸Aug 20 - Two Fords met head-on on Northern. Metal tore. A pickup’s left front crushed a sedan’s left side. One driver hurt, neck and internal pain. Others listed but unspecified. Queens pavement took the hit. Sirens followed.
A Ford pickup traveling east struck a Ford sedan traveling west near 144-19 Northern Blvd in Queens. The pickup’s left front hit the sedan’s left side doors. One male driver, 52, was injured with neck and internal complaints. Others were listed as unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unspecified.” The data lists no driver behaviors beyond both vehicles going straight ahead before impact. With no identified driver factors such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed, the report leaves causes blank and highlights a violent side impact to the sedan.
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Queens SUV turn injures two passengers▸Aug 20 - An SUV turned right on 166 St at Depot Rd. The right front hit. A child passenger was listed with unspecified injury. A woman in back bled from the face. The driver reported whiplash. Streets let speed and steel win again.
A Mercedes SUV made a right turn at 166 St and Depot Rd in Queens and struck with its right front, injuring two passengers and the driver. According to the police report, the SUV was “Making Right Turn” with impact at the “Right Front Bumper.” Passenger injuries included a female rear passenger with facial bleeding and a child listed with unspecified injury. The driver reported a head injury and whiplash. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified,” offering no driver error codes such as Failure to Yield or Inattention Distraction. This was a single‑vehicle event involving a 2025 SUV; no pedestrians or cyclists were recorded in the data.
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79-year-old driver hurt in left-turn▸Aug 20 - The driver of an SUV turned left from Cross Island Parkway onto 160 Street and struck with the vehicle’s center front end. A 79-year-old driver suffered an elbow abrasion and remained conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of an SUV made a left turn from Cross Island Parkway onto 160 Street and struck with the vehicle’s center front end. A 79-year-old male driver was injured, reporting an abrasion to the elbow and remaining conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as a contributing factor for the driver. Police data record the driver’s pre-crash action as Making Left Turn and the point of impact as Center Front End. The driver was not ejected and was reported using a Lap Belt & Harness. No pedestrians or cyclists are recorded in the report.
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Improper U-turn on Union Street Hits Pedestrian▸Aug 20 - A driver in a Toyota sedan made a U-turn on Union Street and struck a 49-year-old woman walking off the intersection. She suffered a back injury and was recorded in shock. Police cited Turning Improperly.
A driver in a Toyota sedan made a U-turn near 36-30 Union St in Queens and struck a 49-year-old woman who was on foot away from an intersection. She suffered a back injury and was recorded in shock. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Turning Improperly" and "Unspecified." The report lists the driver’s pre-crash action as Making U Turn and notes point of impact and vehicle damage at the center front end, consistent with a direct strike. Police recorded the pedestrian’s location as not at an intersection.
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Taxi Hits Two Parked Hyundais on 58th Road▸Aug 17 - A taxi hit two parked Hyundais on 58th Road in Queens. Metal buckled. The 36-year-old taxi driver suffered a head injury and was incoherent. Police recorded driver inexperience as the contributing factor.
According to the police report, a taxi driver traveling east on 58th Road in Queens struck two parked Hyundais and damaged their left rear panels. The taxi driver, 36, sustained a head injury and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists "Driver Inexperience" as the contributing factor. Police recorded the taxi's pre-crash action as going straight ahead and the point of impact as the taxi's right front bumper into parked vehicles' left rear quarter panels. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded injured. The report notes the driver's air bag deployed.
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Distracted SUV crash injures driver▸Aug 16 - Southbound SUV hit hard on College Point Blvd at King Rd. Center front crumpled. Driver injured, head bruised. Police cite distraction. Street bears the blow; people pay it.
An SUV traveling south on College Point Blvd at King Rd crashed, leaving the driver injured with a head contusion. According to the police report, the vehicle was a 2010 Toyota SUV going straight ahead, with damage at the center front end. The report lists Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The same distraction is noted for the driver and another occupant in the person records. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as struck, but the impact and injuries show how distraction turns a straight path into harm. The driver’s seat belt is recorded, but the central failure was distraction.
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Unlicensed SUV Turns Left, Hits Cyclist▸Aug 15 - A driver in an unlicensed Honda SUV turned left on Kissena Blvd and hit a 29-year-old man on a bicycle. The rider suffered back injury and internal complaints. Police noted right-front damage to the SUV and center-front damage to the bike.
A driver of a Honda SUV turned left from Kissena Blvd at Kalmia Ave and hit a bicyclist. The rider, a 29-year-old man, was injured with reported back pain and internal complaints. "According to the police report," the SUV driver was unlicensed and was making a left turn when the collision occurred. Police recorded right-front quarter panel damage to the SUV and center-front damage to the bicycle. Driver errors listed in the report include the driver’s unlicensed status while making the left turn. The report also notes the bicyclist’s equipment as "Helmet (Motorcycle Only)."
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Driver in SUV hits e-biker in Flushing▸Aug 13 - A driver in an SUV hit a southbound e-biker at 35 Ave and 156 St in Flushing. The 40-year-old rider fell and suffered a shoulder abrasion but remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Both vehicles were going straight.
The driver of an SUV traveling east collided with a southbound e-bike at 35 Ave and 156 St in Queens. The 40-year-old bicyclist was injured in the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead; the SUV showed center-front impact and the e-bike showed right-front damage. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and records no driver errors. Vehicle damage is logged as right-front bumper on the e-bike and no damage on the SUV. The police noted an abrasion to the bicyclist.
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Jeep strikes 12-year-old cyclist in Flushing▸Aug 13 - A southbound Jeep hit a 12-year-old on a bike at 160th Street. The boy went down with leg injuries. The SUV’s nose tells the story. Queens pavement took the rest. Police list factors as unspecified. The child was hurt. The driver drove on.
A Jeep sedan traveling south collided with a 12-year-old bicyclist traveling east near 43-50 160th Street in Queens. The child suffered knee and lower leg injuries and a minor burn. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unspecified.” Driver errors listed in the data include none beyond the unspecified factors; no Failure to Yield or Distraction was recorded. The bike and the Jeep both show center-front impact, indicating a direct strike. Safety equipment for the child is listed as “None,” but appears only after the absence of identified driver errors. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
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Taxi U-turn slams e-biker on Prince▸Aug 11 - A taxi cut a U-turn on Prince Street and hit a young e-biker going straight. The rider went down with crush injuries. Metal against flesh. Night in Flushing. The car kept turning. The street paid.
An e-bike rider, 21, was injured when a taxi making a U-turn struck him on Prince St at Roosevelt Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Turning Improperly.” The taxi was making a U-turn; the e-bike was traveling straight. The bicyclist suffered crush injuries and was listed as injured. The report lists driver error: Turning Improperly. Only after that does it note the bicyclist’s safety equipment as “None,” which the report does not cite as a cause. A parked sedan was also struck in the chaos. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants.
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Van rear-ends e-bike on Franklin▸Aug 11 - A van tailed an e-bike on Franklin Ave and hit it. The rider went down hard. Face bruised. Ejected. Midday in Flushing. Drivers sat fine. The city’s danger showed its teeth again.
A Ford van and an e-bike were traveling east on Franklin Ave at Union St in Queens when the van struck the e-bike. The 48-year-old cyclist was injured, ejected, and suffered a facial contusion. No vehicle occupants were reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Following Too Closely.” That driver error put the cyclist on the pavement. Only after that, the report notes the cyclist had “None” listed for safety equipment.
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Lane change smash injures SUV driver▸Aug 11 - Two westbound SUVs met on Booth Memorial Ave at College Point Blvd. One cut lanes. Steel met flesh. A woman driver took the hit and pain. Kids rode in the crush. Queens street. Another swipe. Another wound.
Two westbound SUVs collided at Booth Memorial Ave and College Point Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Unsafe Lane Changing.” The Honda SUV was changing lanes and struck the Toyota SUV, which was going straight. A 48-year-old woman driving the Toyota was injured, reporting neck pain and whiplash. Several passengers, including a 7-year-old and a 15-year-old, were listed but not marked injured. The data points to driver error: Unsafe Lane Changing. The Toyota showed left-side damage; the Honda showed right-front damage. No pedestrian or cyclist was recorded in this crash.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
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Ambulance and Sedan Collide on 46 Ave▸Aug 9 - A sedan driver and an ambulance collided at 46 Ave and 161 St in Queens. The 30-year-old sedan driver suffered neck and internal injuries. Four other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Police recorded no contributing factors.
According to the police report, the driver of a sedan going north and the driver of an ambulance going east collided at the intersection of 46 Ave and 161 St in Queens. A 30-year-old man driving the sedan suffered neck and internal injuries and was conscious; four other occupants, ages 23 to 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police recorded that both drivers were going straight before impact and listed no contributing factors or driver errors. The sedan sustained left-front bumper damage; the ambulance suffered center-front damage. The report notes the 30-year-old used a lap belt.
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Truck Driver Turns, Hits Cyclist on 14 Avenue▸Aug 9 - A truck driver turned right on 14 Avenue and hit a cyclist riding straight. The rider took a head blow and stayed conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a tractor truck turned right at 14 Avenue and WHITESTONE EXPRESSWAY NB ET 16 in Queens and hit a 34-year-old cyclist traveling straight west. The crash occurred at 1:41 a.m. The cyclist suffered a head injury, reported as a contusion, and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The driver traveled north and made a right turn; the cyclist moved west, straight ahead. The driver was licensed in Florida, and the truck carried Maryland registration. The truck had no reported damage. The bike showed impact at the front. No other serious injuries were recorded.
Aug 20 - Two Fords met head-on on Northern. Metal tore. A pickup’s left front crushed a sedan’s left side. One driver hurt, neck and internal pain. Others listed but unspecified. Queens pavement took the hit. Sirens followed.
A Ford pickup traveling east struck a Ford sedan traveling west near 144-19 Northern Blvd in Queens. The pickup’s left front hit the sedan’s left side doors. One male driver, 52, was injured with neck and internal complaints. Others were listed as unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unspecified.” The data lists no driver behaviors beyond both vehicles going straight ahead before impact. With no identified driver factors such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed, the report leaves causes blank and highlights a violent side impact to the sedan.
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Queens SUV turn injures two passengers▸Aug 20 - An SUV turned right on 166 St at Depot Rd. The right front hit. A child passenger was listed with unspecified injury. A woman in back bled from the face. The driver reported whiplash. Streets let speed and steel win again.
A Mercedes SUV made a right turn at 166 St and Depot Rd in Queens and struck with its right front, injuring two passengers and the driver. According to the police report, the SUV was “Making Right Turn” with impact at the “Right Front Bumper.” Passenger injuries included a female rear passenger with facial bleeding and a child listed with unspecified injury. The driver reported a head injury and whiplash. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified,” offering no driver error codes such as Failure to Yield or Inattention Distraction. This was a single‑vehicle event involving a 2025 SUV; no pedestrians or cyclists were recorded in the data.
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79-year-old driver hurt in left-turn▸Aug 20 - The driver of an SUV turned left from Cross Island Parkway onto 160 Street and struck with the vehicle’s center front end. A 79-year-old driver suffered an elbow abrasion and remained conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of an SUV made a left turn from Cross Island Parkway onto 160 Street and struck with the vehicle’s center front end. A 79-year-old male driver was injured, reporting an abrasion to the elbow and remaining conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as a contributing factor for the driver. Police data record the driver’s pre-crash action as Making Left Turn and the point of impact as Center Front End. The driver was not ejected and was reported using a Lap Belt & Harness. No pedestrians or cyclists are recorded in the report.
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Improper U-turn on Union Street Hits Pedestrian▸Aug 20 - A driver in a Toyota sedan made a U-turn on Union Street and struck a 49-year-old woman walking off the intersection. She suffered a back injury and was recorded in shock. Police cited Turning Improperly.
A driver in a Toyota sedan made a U-turn near 36-30 Union St in Queens and struck a 49-year-old woman who was on foot away from an intersection. She suffered a back injury and was recorded in shock. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Turning Improperly" and "Unspecified." The report lists the driver’s pre-crash action as Making U Turn and notes point of impact and vehicle damage at the center front end, consistent with a direct strike. Police recorded the pedestrian’s location as not at an intersection.
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Taxi Hits Two Parked Hyundais on 58th Road▸Aug 17 - A taxi hit two parked Hyundais on 58th Road in Queens. Metal buckled. The 36-year-old taxi driver suffered a head injury and was incoherent. Police recorded driver inexperience as the contributing factor.
According to the police report, a taxi driver traveling east on 58th Road in Queens struck two parked Hyundais and damaged their left rear panels. The taxi driver, 36, sustained a head injury and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists "Driver Inexperience" as the contributing factor. Police recorded the taxi's pre-crash action as going straight ahead and the point of impact as the taxi's right front bumper into parked vehicles' left rear quarter panels. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded injured. The report notes the driver's air bag deployed.
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Distracted SUV crash injures driver▸Aug 16 - Southbound SUV hit hard on College Point Blvd at King Rd. Center front crumpled. Driver injured, head bruised. Police cite distraction. Street bears the blow; people pay it.
An SUV traveling south on College Point Blvd at King Rd crashed, leaving the driver injured with a head contusion. According to the police report, the vehicle was a 2010 Toyota SUV going straight ahead, with damage at the center front end. The report lists Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The same distraction is noted for the driver and another occupant in the person records. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as struck, but the impact and injuries show how distraction turns a straight path into harm. The driver’s seat belt is recorded, but the central failure was distraction.
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Unlicensed SUV Turns Left, Hits Cyclist▸Aug 15 - A driver in an unlicensed Honda SUV turned left on Kissena Blvd and hit a 29-year-old man on a bicycle. The rider suffered back injury and internal complaints. Police noted right-front damage to the SUV and center-front damage to the bike.
A driver of a Honda SUV turned left from Kissena Blvd at Kalmia Ave and hit a bicyclist. The rider, a 29-year-old man, was injured with reported back pain and internal complaints. "According to the police report," the SUV driver was unlicensed and was making a left turn when the collision occurred. Police recorded right-front quarter panel damage to the SUV and center-front damage to the bicycle. Driver errors listed in the report include the driver’s unlicensed status while making the left turn. The report also notes the bicyclist’s equipment as "Helmet (Motorcycle Only)."
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Driver in SUV hits e-biker in Flushing▸Aug 13 - A driver in an SUV hit a southbound e-biker at 35 Ave and 156 St in Flushing. The 40-year-old rider fell and suffered a shoulder abrasion but remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Both vehicles were going straight.
The driver of an SUV traveling east collided with a southbound e-bike at 35 Ave and 156 St in Queens. The 40-year-old bicyclist was injured in the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead; the SUV showed center-front impact and the e-bike showed right-front damage. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and records no driver errors. Vehicle damage is logged as right-front bumper on the e-bike and no damage on the SUV. The police noted an abrasion to the bicyclist.
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Jeep strikes 12-year-old cyclist in Flushing▸Aug 13 - A southbound Jeep hit a 12-year-old on a bike at 160th Street. The boy went down with leg injuries. The SUV’s nose tells the story. Queens pavement took the rest. Police list factors as unspecified. The child was hurt. The driver drove on.
A Jeep sedan traveling south collided with a 12-year-old bicyclist traveling east near 43-50 160th Street in Queens. The child suffered knee and lower leg injuries and a minor burn. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unspecified.” Driver errors listed in the data include none beyond the unspecified factors; no Failure to Yield or Distraction was recorded. The bike and the Jeep both show center-front impact, indicating a direct strike. Safety equipment for the child is listed as “None,” but appears only after the absence of identified driver errors. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
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Taxi U-turn slams e-biker on Prince▸Aug 11 - A taxi cut a U-turn on Prince Street and hit a young e-biker going straight. The rider went down with crush injuries. Metal against flesh. Night in Flushing. The car kept turning. The street paid.
An e-bike rider, 21, was injured when a taxi making a U-turn struck him on Prince St at Roosevelt Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Turning Improperly.” The taxi was making a U-turn; the e-bike was traveling straight. The bicyclist suffered crush injuries and was listed as injured. The report lists driver error: Turning Improperly. Only after that does it note the bicyclist’s safety equipment as “None,” which the report does not cite as a cause. A parked sedan was also struck in the chaos. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants.
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Van rear-ends e-bike on Franklin▸Aug 11 - A van tailed an e-bike on Franklin Ave and hit it. The rider went down hard. Face bruised. Ejected. Midday in Flushing. Drivers sat fine. The city’s danger showed its teeth again.
A Ford van and an e-bike were traveling east on Franklin Ave at Union St in Queens when the van struck the e-bike. The 48-year-old cyclist was injured, ejected, and suffered a facial contusion. No vehicle occupants were reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Following Too Closely.” That driver error put the cyclist on the pavement. Only after that, the report notes the cyclist had “None” listed for safety equipment.
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Lane change smash injures SUV driver▸Aug 11 - Two westbound SUVs met on Booth Memorial Ave at College Point Blvd. One cut lanes. Steel met flesh. A woman driver took the hit and pain. Kids rode in the crush. Queens street. Another swipe. Another wound.
Two westbound SUVs collided at Booth Memorial Ave and College Point Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Unsafe Lane Changing.” The Honda SUV was changing lanes and struck the Toyota SUV, which was going straight. A 48-year-old woman driving the Toyota was injured, reporting neck pain and whiplash. Several passengers, including a 7-year-old and a 15-year-old, were listed but not marked injured. The data points to driver error: Unsafe Lane Changing. The Toyota showed left-side damage; the Honda showed right-front damage. No pedestrian or cyclist was recorded in this crash.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
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Ambulance and Sedan Collide on 46 Ave▸Aug 9 - A sedan driver and an ambulance collided at 46 Ave and 161 St in Queens. The 30-year-old sedan driver suffered neck and internal injuries. Four other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Police recorded no contributing factors.
According to the police report, the driver of a sedan going north and the driver of an ambulance going east collided at the intersection of 46 Ave and 161 St in Queens. A 30-year-old man driving the sedan suffered neck and internal injuries and was conscious; four other occupants, ages 23 to 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police recorded that both drivers were going straight before impact and listed no contributing factors or driver errors. The sedan sustained left-front bumper damage; the ambulance suffered center-front damage. The report notes the 30-year-old used a lap belt.
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Truck Driver Turns, Hits Cyclist on 14 Avenue▸Aug 9 - A truck driver turned right on 14 Avenue and hit a cyclist riding straight. The rider took a head blow and stayed conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a tractor truck turned right at 14 Avenue and WHITESTONE EXPRESSWAY NB ET 16 in Queens and hit a 34-year-old cyclist traveling straight west. The crash occurred at 1:41 a.m. The cyclist suffered a head injury, reported as a contusion, and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The driver traveled north and made a right turn; the cyclist moved west, straight ahead. The driver was licensed in Florida, and the truck carried Maryland registration. The truck had no reported damage. The bike showed impact at the front. No other serious injuries were recorded.
Aug 20 - An SUV turned right on 166 St at Depot Rd. The right front hit. A child passenger was listed with unspecified injury. A woman in back bled from the face. The driver reported whiplash. Streets let speed and steel win again.
A Mercedes SUV made a right turn at 166 St and Depot Rd in Queens and struck with its right front, injuring two passengers and the driver. According to the police report, the SUV was “Making Right Turn” with impact at the “Right Front Bumper.” Passenger injuries included a female rear passenger with facial bleeding and a child listed with unspecified injury. The driver reported a head injury and whiplash. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified,” offering no driver error codes such as Failure to Yield or Inattention Distraction. This was a single‑vehicle event involving a 2025 SUV; no pedestrians or cyclists were recorded in the data.
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79-year-old driver hurt in left-turn▸Aug 20 - The driver of an SUV turned left from Cross Island Parkway onto 160 Street and struck with the vehicle’s center front end. A 79-year-old driver suffered an elbow abrasion and remained conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of an SUV made a left turn from Cross Island Parkway onto 160 Street and struck with the vehicle’s center front end. A 79-year-old male driver was injured, reporting an abrasion to the elbow and remaining conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as a contributing factor for the driver. Police data record the driver’s pre-crash action as Making Left Turn and the point of impact as Center Front End. The driver was not ejected and was reported using a Lap Belt & Harness. No pedestrians or cyclists are recorded in the report.
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Improper U-turn on Union Street Hits Pedestrian▸Aug 20 - A driver in a Toyota sedan made a U-turn on Union Street and struck a 49-year-old woman walking off the intersection. She suffered a back injury and was recorded in shock. Police cited Turning Improperly.
A driver in a Toyota sedan made a U-turn near 36-30 Union St in Queens and struck a 49-year-old woman who was on foot away from an intersection. She suffered a back injury and was recorded in shock. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Turning Improperly" and "Unspecified." The report lists the driver’s pre-crash action as Making U Turn and notes point of impact and vehicle damage at the center front end, consistent with a direct strike. Police recorded the pedestrian’s location as not at an intersection.
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Taxi Hits Two Parked Hyundais on 58th Road▸Aug 17 - A taxi hit two parked Hyundais on 58th Road in Queens. Metal buckled. The 36-year-old taxi driver suffered a head injury and was incoherent. Police recorded driver inexperience as the contributing factor.
According to the police report, a taxi driver traveling east on 58th Road in Queens struck two parked Hyundais and damaged their left rear panels. The taxi driver, 36, sustained a head injury and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists "Driver Inexperience" as the contributing factor. Police recorded the taxi's pre-crash action as going straight ahead and the point of impact as the taxi's right front bumper into parked vehicles' left rear quarter panels. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded injured. The report notes the driver's air bag deployed.
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Distracted SUV crash injures driver▸Aug 16 - Southbound SUV hit hard on College Point Blvd at King Rd. Center front crumpled. Driver injured, head bruised. Police cite distraction. Street bears the blow; people pay it.
An SUV traveling south on College Point Blvd at King Rd crashed, leaving the driver injured with a head contusion. According to the police report, the vehicle was a 2010 Toyota SUV going straight ahead, with damage at the center front end. The report lists Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The same distraction is noted for the driver and another occupant in the person records. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as struck, but the impact and injuries show how distraction turns a straight path into harm. The driver’s seat belt is recorded, but the central failure was distraction.
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Unlicensed SUV Turns Left, Hits Cyclist▸Aug 15 - A driver in an unlicensed Honda SUV turned left on Kissena Blvd and hit a 29-year-old man on a bicycle. The rider suffered back injury and internal complaints. Police noted right-front damage to the SUV and center-front damage to the bike.
A driver of a Honda SUV turned left from Kissena Blvd at Kalmia Ave and hit a bicyclist. The rider, a 29-year-old man, was injured with reported back pain and internal complaints. "According to the police report," the SUV driver was unlicensed and was making a left turn when the collision occurred. Police recorded right-front quarter panel damage to the SUV and center-front damage to the bicycle. Driver errors listed in the report include the driver’s unlicensed status while making the left turn. The report also notes the bicyclist’s equipment as "Helmet (Motorcycle Only)."
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Driver in SUV hits e-biker in Flushing▸Aug 13 - A driver in an SUV hit a southbound e-biker at 35 Ave and 156 St in Flushing. The 40-year-old rider fell and suffered a shoulder abrasion but remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Both vehicles were going straight.
The driver of an SUV traveling east collided with a southbound e-bike at 35 Ave and 156 St in Queens. The 40-year-old bicyclist was injured in the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead; the SUV showed center-front impact and the e-bike showed right-front damage. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and records no driver errors. Vehicle damage is logged as right-front bumper on the e-bike and no damage on the SUV. The police noted an abrasion to the bicyclist.
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Jeep strikes 12-year-old cyclist in Flushing▸Aug 13 - A southbound Jeep hit a 12-year-old on a bike at 160th Street. The boy went down with leg injuries. The SUV’s nose tells the story. Queens pavement took the rest. Police list factors as unspecified. The child was hurt. The driver drove on.
A Jeep sedan traveling south collided with a 12-year-old bicyclist traveling east near 43-50 160th Street in Queens. The child suffered knee and lower leg injuries and a minor burn. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unspecified.” Driver errors listed in the data include none beyond the unspecified factors; no Failure to Yield or Distraction was recorded. The bike and the Jeep both show center-front impact, indicating a direct strike. Safety equipment for the child is listed as “None,” but appears only after the absence of identified driver errors. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
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Taxi U-turn slams e-biker on Prince▸Aug 11 - A taxi cut a U-turn on Prince Street and hit a young e-biker going straight. The rider went down with crush injuries. Metal against flesh. Night in Flushing. The car kept turning. The street paid.
An e-bike rider, 21, was injured when a taxi making a U-turn struck him on Prince St at Roosevelt Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Turning Improperly.” The taxi was making a U-turn; the e-bike was traveling straight. The bicyclist suffered crush injuries and was listed as injured. The report lists driver error: Turning Improperly. Only after that does it note the bicyclist’s safety equipment as “None,” which the report does not cite as a cause. A parked sedan was also struck in the chaos. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants.
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Van rear-ends e-bike on Franklin▸Aug 11 - A van tailed an e-bike on Franklin Ave and hit it. The rider went down hard. Face bruised. Ejected. Midday in Flushing. Drivers sat fine. The city’s danger showed its teeth again.
A Ford van and an e-bike were traveling east on Franklin Ave at Union St in Queens when the van struck the e-bike. The 48-year-old cyclist was injured, ejected, and suffered a facial contusion. No vehicle occupants were reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Following Too Closely.” That driver error put the cyclist on the pavement. Only after that, the report notes the cyclist had “None” listed for safety equipment.
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Lane change smash injures SUV driver▸Aug 11 - Two westbound SUVs met on Booth Memorial Ave at College Point Blvd. One cut lanes. Steel met flesh. A woman driver took the hit and pain. Kids rode in the crush. Queens street. Another swipe. Another wound.
Two westbound SUVs collided at Booth Memorial Ave and College Point Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Unsafe Lane Changing.” The Honda SUV was changing lanes and struck the Toyota SUV, which was going straight. A 48-year-old woman driving the Toyota was injured, reporting neck pain and whiplash. Several passengers, including a 7-year-old and a 15-year-old, were listed but not marked injured. The data points to driver error: Unsafe Lane Changing. The Toyota showed left-side damage; the Honda showed right-front damage. No pedestrian or cyclist was recorded in this crash.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
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Ambulance and Sedan Collide on 46 Ave▸Aug 9 - A sedan driver and an ambulance collided at 46 Ave and 161 St in Queens. The 30-year-old sedan driver suffered neck and internal injuries. Four other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Police recorded no contributing factors.
According to the police report, the driver of a sedan going north and the driver of an ambulance going east collided at the intersection of 46 Ave and 161 St in Queens. A 30-year-old man driving the sedan suffered neck and internal injuries and was conscious; four other occupants, ages 23 to 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police recorded that both drivers were going straight before impact and listed no contributing factors or driver errors. The sedan sustained left-front bumper damage; the ambulance suffered center-front damage. The report notes the 30-year-old used a lap belt.
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Truck Driver Turns, Hits Cyclist on 14 Avenue▸Aug 9 - A truck driver turned right on 14 Avenue and hit a cyclist riding straight. The rider took a head blow and stayed conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a tractor truck turned right at 14 Avenue and WHITESTONE EXPRESSWAY NB ET 16 in Queens and hit a 34-year-old cyclist traveling straight west. The crash occurred at 1:41 a.m. The cyclist suffered a head injury, reported as a contusion, and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The driver traveled north and made a right turn; the cyclist moved west, straight ahead. The driver was licensed in Florida, and the truck carried Maryland registration. The truck had no reported damage. The bike showed impact at the front. No other serious injuries were recorded.
Aug 20 - The driver of an SUV turned left from Cross Island Parkway onto 160 Street and struck with the vehicle’s center front end. A 79-year-old driver suffered an elbow abrasion and remained conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of an SUV made a left turn from Cross Island Parkway onto 160 Street and struck with the vehicle’s center front end. A 79-year-old male driver was injured, reporting an abrasion to the elbow and remaining conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as a contributing factor for the driver. Police data record the driver’s pre-crash action as Making Left Turn and the point of impact as Center Front End. The driver was not ejected and was reported using a Lap Belt & Harness. No pedestrians or cyclists are recorded in the report.
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Improper U-turn on Union Street Hits Pedestrian▸Aug 20 - A driver in a Toyota sedan made a U-turn on Union Street and struck a 49-year-old woman walking off the intersection. She suffered a back injury and was recorded in shock. Police cited Turning Improperly.
A driver in a Toyota sedan made a U-turn near 36-30 Union St in Queens and struck a 49-year-old woman who was on foot away from an intersection. She suffered a back injury and was recorded in shock. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Turning Improperly" and "Unspecified." The report lists the driver’s pre-crash action as Making U Turn and notes point of impact and vehicle damage at the center front end, consistent with a direct strike. Police recorded the pedestrian’s location as not at an intersection.
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Taxi Hits Two Parked Hyundais on 58th Road▸Aug 17 - A taxi hit two parked Hyundais on 58th Road in Queens. Metal buckled. The 36-year-old taxi driver suffered a head injury and was incoherent. Police recorded driver inexperience as the contributing factor.
According to the police report, a taxi driver traveling east on 58th Road in Queens struck two parked Hyundais and damaged their left rear panels. The taxi driver, 36, sustained a head injury and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists "Driver Inexperience" as the contributing factor. Police recorded the taxi's pre-crash action as going straight ahead and the point of impact as the taxi's right front bumper into parked vehicles' left rear quarter panels. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded injured. The report notes the driver's air bag deployed.
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Distracted SUV crash injures driver▸Aug 16 - Southbound SUV hit hard on College Point Blvd at King Rd. Center front crumpled. Driver injured, head bruised. Police cite distraction. Street bears the blow; people pay it.
An SUV traveling south on College Point Blvd at King Rd crashed, leaving the driver injured with a head contusion. According to the police report, the vehicle was a 2010 Toyota SUV going straight ahead, with damage at the center front end. The report lists Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The same distraction is noted for the driver and another occupant in the person records. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as struck, but the impact and injuries show how distraction turns a straight path into harm. The driver’s seat belt is recorded, but the central failure was distraction.
15
Unlicensed SUV Turns Left, Hits Cyclist▸Aug 15 - A driver in an unlicensed Honda SUV turned left on Kissena Blvd and hit a 29-year-old man on a bicycle. The rider suffered back injury and internal complaints. Police noted right-front damage to the SUV and center-front damage to the bike.
A driver of a Honda SUV turned left from Kissena Blvd at Kalmia Ave and hit a bicyclist. The rider, a 29-year-old man, was injured with reported back pain and internal complaints. "According to the police report," the SUV driver was unlicensed and was making a left turn when the collision occurred. Police recorded right-front quarter panel damage to the SUV and center-front damage to the bicycle. Driver errors listed in the report include the driver’s unlicensed status while making the left turn. The report also notes the bicyclist’s equipment as "Helmet (Motorcycle Only)."
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Driver in SUV hits e-biker in Flushing▸Aug 13 - A driver in an SUV hit a southbound e-biker at 35 Ave and 156 St in Flushing. The 40-year-old rider fell and suffered a shoulder abrasion but remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Both vehicles were going straight.
The driver of an SUV traveling east collided with a southbound e-bike at 35 Ave and 156 St in Queens. The 40-year-old bicyclist was injured in the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead; the SUV showed center-front impact and the e-bike showed right-front damage. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and records no driver errors. Vehicle damage is logged as right-front bumper on the e-bike and no damage on the SUV. The police noted an abrasion to the bicyclist.
13
Jeep strikes 12-year-old cyclist in Flushing▸Aug 13 - A southbound Jeep hit a 12-year-old on a bike at 160th Street. The boy went down with leg injuries. The SUV’s nose tells the story. Queens pavement took the rest. Police list factors as unspecified. The child was hurt. The driver drove on.
A Jeep sedan traveling south collided with a 12-year-old bicyclist traveling east near 43-50 160th Street in Queens. The child suffered knee and lower leg injuries and a minor burn. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unspecified.” Driver errors listed in the data include none beyond the unspecified factors; no Failure to Yield or Distraction was recorded. The bike and the Jeep both show center-front impact, indicating a direct strike. Safety equipment for the child is listed as “None,” but appears only after the absence of identified driver errors. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Taxi U-turn slams e-biker on Prince▸Aug 11 - A taxi cut a U-turn on Prince Street and hit a young e-biker going straight. The rider went down with crush injuries. Metal against flesh. Night in Flushing. The car kept turning. The street paid.
An e-bike rider, 21, was injured when a taxi making a U-turn struck him on Prince St at Roosevelt Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Turning Improperly.” The taxi was making a U-turn; the e-bike was traveling straight. The bicyclist suffered crush injuries and was listed as injured. The report lists driver error: Turning Improperly. Only after that does it note the bicyclist’s safety equipment as “None,” which the report does not cite as a cause. A parked sedan was also struck in the chaos. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants.
11
Van rear-ends e-bike on Franklin▸Aug 11 - A van tailed an e-bike on Franklin Ave and hit it. The rider went down hard. Face bruised. Ejected. Midday in Flushing. Drivers sat fine. The city’s danger showed its teeth again.
A Ford van and an e-bike were traveling east on Franklin Ave at Union St in Queens when the van struck the e-bike. The 48-year-old cyclist was injured, ejected, and suffered a facial contusion. No vehicle occupants were reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Following Too Closely.” That driver error put the cyclist on the pavement. Only after that, the report notes the cyclist had “None” listed for safety equipment.
11
Lane change smash injures SUV driver▸Aug 11 - Two westbound SUVs met on Booth Memorial Ave at College Point Blvd. One cut lanes. Steel met flesh. A woman driver took the hit and pain. Kids rode in the crush. Queens street. Another swipe. Another wound.
Two westbound SUVs collided at Booth Memorial Ave and College Point Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Unsafe Lane Changing.” The Honda SUV was changing lanes and struck the Toyota SUV, which was going straight. A 48-year-old woman driving the Toyota was injured, reporting neck pain and whiplash. Several passengers, including a 7-year-old and a 15-year-old, were listed but not marked injured. The data points to driver error: Unsafe Lane Changing. The Toyota showed left-side damage; the Honda showed right-front damage. No pedestrian or cyclist was recorded in this crash.
11
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
9
Ambulance and Sedan Collide on 46 Ave▸Aug 9 - A sedan driver and an ambulance collided at 46 Ave and 161 St in Queens. The 30-year-old sedan driver suffered neck and internal injuries. Four other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Police recorded no contributing factors.
According to the police report, the driver of a sedan going north and the driver of an ambulance going east collided at the intersection of 46 Ave and 161 St in Queens. A 30-year-old man driving the sedan suffered neck and internal injuries and was conscious; four other occupants, ages 23 to 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police recorded that both drivers were going straight before impact and listed no contributing factors or driver errors. The sedan sustained left-front bumper damage; the ambulance suffered center-front damage. The report notes the 30-year-old used a lap belt.
9
Truck Driver Turns, Hits Cyclist on 14 Avenue▸Aug 9 - A truck driver turned right on 14 Avenue and hit a cyclist riding straight. The rider took a head blow and stayed conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a tractor truck turned right at 14 Avenue and WHITESTONE EXPRESSWAY NB ET 16 in Queens and hit a 34-year-old cyclist traveling straight west. The crash occurred at 1:41 a.m. The cyclist suffered a head injury, reported as a contusion, and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The driver traveled north and made a right turn; the cyclist moved west, straight ahead. The driver was licensed in Florida, and the truck carried Maryland registration. The truck had no reported damage. The bike showed impact at the front. No other serious injuries were recorded.
Aug 20 - A driver in a Toyota sedan made a U-turn on Union Street and struck a 49-year-old woman walking off the intersection. She suffered a back injury and was recorded in shock. Police cited Turning Improperly.
A driver in a Toyota sedan made a U-turn near 36-30 Union St in Queens and struck a 49-year-old woman who was on foot away from an intersection. She suffered a back injury and was recorded in shock. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Turning Improperly" and "Unspecified." The report lists the driver’s pre-crash action as Making U Turn and notes point of impact and vehicle damage at the center front end, consistent with a direct strike. Police recorded the pedestrian’s location as not at an intersection.
17
Taxi Hits Two Parked Hyundais on 58th Road▸Aug 17 - A taxi hit two parked Hyundais on 58th Road in Queens. Metal buckled. The 36-year-old taxi driver suffered a head injury and was incoherent. Police recorded driver inexperience as the contributing factor.
According to the police report, a taxi driver traveling east on 58th Road in Queens struck two parked Hyundais and damaged their left rear panels. The taxi driver, 36, sustained a head injury and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists "Driver Inexperience" as the contributing factor. Police recorded the taxi's pre-crash action as going straight ahead and the point of impact as the taxi's right front bumper into parked vehicles' left rear quarter panels. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded injured. The report notes the driver's air bag deployed.
16
Distracted SUV crash injures driver▸Aug 16 - Southbound SUV hit hard on College Point Blvd at King Rd. Center front crumpled. Driver injured, head bruised. Police cite distraction. Street bears the blow; people pay it.
An SUV traveling south on College Point Blvd at King Rd crashed, leaving the driver injured with a head contusion. According to the police report, the vehicle was a 2010 Toyota SUV going straight ahead, with damage at the center front end. The report lists Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The same distraction is noted for the driver and another occupant in the person records. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as struck, but the impact and injuries show how distraction turns a straight path into harm. The driver’s seat belt is recorded, but the central failure was distraction.
15
Unlicensed SUV Turns Left, Hits Cyclist▸Aug 15 - A driver in an unlicensed Honda SUV turned left on Kissena Blvd and hit a 29-year-old man on a bicycle. The rider suffered back injury and internal complaints. Police noted right-front damage to the SUV and center-front damage to the bike.
A driver of a Honda SUV turned left from Kissena Blvd at Kalmia Ave and hit a bicyclist. The rider, a 29-year-old man, was injured with reported back pain and internal complaints. "According to the police report," the SUV driver was unlicensed and was making a left turn when the collision occurred. Police recorded right-front quarter panel damage to the SUV and center-front damage to the bicycle. Driver errors listed in the report include the driver’s unlicensed status while making the left turn. The report also notes the bicyclist’s equipment as "Helmet (Motorcycle Only)."
13
Driver in SUV hits e-biker in Flushing▸Aug 13 - A driver in an SUV hit a southbound e-biker at 35 Ave and 156 St in Flushing. The 40-year-old rider fell and suffered a shoulder abrasion but remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Both vehicles were going straight.
The driver of an SUV traveling east collided with a southbound e-bike at 35 Ave and 156 St in Queens. The 40-year-old bicyclist was injured in the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead; the SUV showed center-front impact and the e-bike showed right-front damage. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and records no driver errors. Vehicle damage is logged as right-front bumper on the e-bike and no damage on the SUV. The police noted an abrasion to the bicyclist.
13
Jeep strikes 12-year-old cyclist in Flushing▸Aug 13 - A southbound Jeep hit a 12-year-old on a bike at 160th Street. The boy went down with leg injuries. The SUV’s nose tells the story. Queens pavement took the rest. Police list factors as unspecified. The child was hurt. The driver drove on.
A Jeep sedan traveling south collided with a 12-year-old bicyclist traveling east near 43-50 160th Street in Queens. The child suffered knee and lower leg injuries and a minor burn. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unspecified.” Driver errors listed in the data include none beyond the unspecified factors; no Failure to Yield or Distraction was recorded. The bike and the Jeep both show center-front impact, indicating a direct strike. Safety equipment for the child is listed as “None,” but appears only after the absence of identified driver errors. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants.
13
Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Taxi U-turn slams e-biker on Prince▸Aug 11 - A taxi cut a U-turn on Prince Street and hit a young e-biker going straight. The rider went down with crush injuries. Metal against flesh. Night in Flushing. The car kept turning. The street paid.
An e-bike rider, 21, was injured when a taxi making a U-turn struck him on Prince St at Roosevelt Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Turning Improperly.” The taxi was making a U-turn; the e-bike was traveling straight. The bicyclist suffered crush injuries and was listed as injured. The report lists driver error: Turning Improperly. Only after that does it note the bicyclist’s safety equipment as “None,” which the report does not cite as a cause. A parked sedan was also struck in the chaos. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants.
11
Van rear-ends e-bike on Franklin▸Aug 11 - A van tailed an e-bike on Franklin Ave and hit it. The rider went down hard. Face bruised. Ejected. Midday in Flushing. Drivers sat fine. The city’s danger showed its teeth again.
A Ford van and an e-bike were traveling east on Franklin Ave at Union St in Queens when the van struck the e-bike. The 48-year-old cyclist was injured, ejected, and suffered a facial contusion. No vehicle occupants were reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Following Too Closely.” That driver error put the cyclist on the pavement. Only after that, the report notes the cyclist had “None” listed for safety equipment.
11
Lane change smash injures SUV driver▸Aug 11 - Two westbound SUVs met on Booth Memorial Ave at College Point Blvd. One cut lanes. Steel met flesh. A woman driver took the hit and pain. Kids rode in the crush. Queens street. Another swipe. Another wound.
Two westbound SUVs collided at Booth Memorial Ave and College Point Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Unsafe Lane Changing.” The Honda SUV was changing lanes and struck the Toyota SUV, which was going straight. A 48-year-old woman driving the Toyota was injured, reporting neck pain and whiplash. Several passengers, including a 7-year-old and a 15-year-old, were listed but not marked injured. The data points to driver error: Unsafe Lane Changing. The Toyota showed left-side damage; the Honda showed right-front damage. No pedestrian or cyclist was recorded in this crash.
11
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
9
Ambulance and Sedan Collide on 46 Ave▸Aug 9 - A sedan driver and an ambulance collided at 46 Ave and 161 St in Queens. The 30-year-old sedan driver suffered neck and internal injuries. Four other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Police recorded no contributing factors.
According to the police report, the driver of a sedan going north and the driver of an ambulance going east collided at the intersection of 46 Ave and 161 St in Queens. A 30-year-old man driving the sedan suffered neck and internal injuries and was conscious; four other occupants, ages 23 to 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police recorded that both drivers were going straight before impact and listed no contributing factors or driver errors. The sedan sustained left-front bumper damage; the ambulance suffered center-front damage. The report notes the 30-year-old used a lap belt.
9
Truck Driver Turns, Hits Cyclist on 14 Avenue▸Aug 9 - A truck driver turned right on 14 Avenue and hit a cyclist riding straight. The rider took a head blow and stayed conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a tractor truck turned right at 14 Avenue and WHITESTONE EXPRESSWAY NB ET 16 in Queens and hit a 34-year-old cyclist traveling straight west. The crash occurred at 1:41 a.m. The cyclist suffered a head injury, reported as a contusion, and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The driver traveled north and made a right turn; the cyclist moved west, straight ahead. The driver was licensed in Florida, and the truck carried Maryland registration. The truck had no reported damage. The bike showed impact at the front. No other serious injuries were recorded.
Aug 17 - A taxi hit two parked Hyundais on 58th Road in Queens. Metal buckled. The 36-year-old taxi driver suffered a head injury and was incoherent. Police recorded driver inexperience as the contributing factor.
According to the police report, a taxi driver traveling east on 58th Road in Queens struck two parked Hyundais and damaged their left rear panels. The taxi driver, 36, sustained a head injury and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists "Driver Inexperience" as the contributing factor. Police recorded the taxi's pre-crash action as going straight ahead and the point of impact as the taxi's right front bumper into parked vehicles' left rear quarter panels. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded injured. The report notes the driver's air bag deployed.
16
Distracted SUV crash injures driver▸Aug 16 - Southbound SUV hit hard on College Point Blvd at King Rd. Center front crumpled. Driver injured, head bruised. Police cite distraction. Street bears the blow; people pay it.
An SUV traveling south on College Point Blvd at King Rd crashed, leaving the driver injured with a head contusion. According to the police report, the vehicle was a 2010 Toyota SUV going straight ahead, with damage at the center front end. The report lists Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The same distraction is noted for the driver and another occupant in the person records. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as struck, but the impact and injuries show how distraction turns a straight path into harm. The driver’s seat belt is recorded, but the central failure was distraction.
15
Unlicensed SUV Turns Left, Hits Cyclist▸Aug 15 - A driver in an unlicensed Honda SUV turned left on Kissena Blvd and hit a 29-year-old man on a bicycle. The rider suffered back injury and internal complaints. Police noted right-front damage to the SUV and center-front damage to the bike.
A driver of a Honda SUV turned left from Kissena Blvd at Kalmia Ave and hit a bicyclist. The rider, a 29-year-old man, was injured with reported back pain and internal complaints. "According to the police report," the SUV driver was unlicensed and was making a left turn when the collision occurred. Police recorded right-front quarter panel damage to the SUV and center-front damage to the bicycle. Driver errors listed in the report include the driver’s unlicensed status while making the left turn. The report also notes the bicyclist’s equipment as "Helmet (Motorcycle Only)."
13
Driver in SUV hits e-biker in Flushing▸Aug 13 - A driver in an SUV hit a southbound e-biker at 35 Ave and 156 St in Flushing. The 40-year-old rider fell and suffered a shoulder abrasion but remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Both vehicles were going straight.
The driver of an SUV traveling east collided with a southbound e-bike at 35 Ave and 156 St in Queens. The 40-year-old bicyclist was injured in the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead; the SUV showed center-front impact and the e-bike showed right-front damage. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and records no driver errors. Vehicle damage is logged as right-front bumper on the e-bike and no damage on the SUV. The police noted an abrasion to the bicyclist.
13
Jeep strikes 12-year-old cyclist in Flushing▸Aug 13 - A southbound Jeep hit a 12-year-old on a bike at 160th Street. The boy went down with leg injuries. The SUV’s nose tells the story. Queens pavement took the rest. Police list factors as unspecified. The child was hurt. The driver drove on.
A Jeep sedan traveling south collided with a 12-year-old bicyclist traveling east near 43-50 160th Street in Queens. The child suffered knee and lower leg injuries and a minor burn. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unspecified.” Driver errors listed in the data include none beyond the unspecified factors; no Failure to Yield or Distraction was recorded. The bike and the Jeep both show center-front impact, indicating a direct strike. Safety equipment for the child is listed as “None,” but appears only after the absence of identified driver errors. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants.
13
Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Taxi U-turn slams e-biker on Prince▸Aug 11 - A taxi cut a U-turn on Prince Street and hit a young e-biker going straight. The rider went down with crush injuries. Metal against flesh. Night in Flushing. The car kept turning. The street paid.
An e-bike rider, 21, was injured when a taxi making a U-turn struck him on Prince St at Roosevelt Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Turning Improperly.” The taxi was making a U-turn; the e-bike was traveling straight. The bicyclist suffered crush injuries and was listed as injured. The report lists driver error: Turning Improperly. Only after that does it note the bicyclist’s safety equipment as “None,” which the report does not cite as a cause. A parked sedan was also struck in the chaos. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants.
11
Van rear-ends e-bike on Franklin▸Aug 11 - A van tailed an e-bike on Franklin Ave and hit it. The rider went down hard. Face bruised. Ejected. Midday in Flushing. Drivers sat fine. The city’s danger showed its teeth again.
A Ford van and an e-bike were traveling east on Franklin Ave at Union St in Queens when the van struck the e-bike. The 48-year-old cyclist was injured, ejected, and suffered a facial contusion. No vehicle occupants were reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Following Too Closely.” That driver error put the cyclist on the pavement. Only after that, the report notes the cyclist had “None” listed for safety equipment.
11
Lane change smash injures SUV driver▸Aug 11 - Two westbound SUVs met on Booth Memorial Ave at College Point Blvd. One cut lanes. Steel met flesh. A woman driver took the hit and pain. Kids rode in the crush. Queens street. Another swipe. Another wound.
Two westbound SUVs collided at Booth Memorial Ave and College Point Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Unsafe Lane Changing.” The Honda SUV was changing lanes and struck the Toyota SUV, which was going straight. A 48-year-old woman driving the Toyota was injured, reporting neck pain and whiplash. Several passengers, including a 7-year-old and a 15-year-old, were listed but not marked injured. The data points to driver error: Unsafe Lane Changing. The Toyota showed left-side damage; the Honda showed right-front damage. No pedestrian or cyclist was recorded in this crash.
11
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
9
Ambulance and Sedan Collide on 46 Ave▸Aug 9 - A sedan driver and an ambulance collided at 46 Ave and 161 St in Queens. The 30-year-old sedan driver suffered neck and internal injuries. Four other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Police recorded no contributing factors.
According to the police report, the driver of a sedan going north and the driver of an ambulance going east collided at the intersection of 46 Ave and 161 St in Queens. A 30-year-old man driving the sedan suffered neck and internal injuries and was conscious; four other occupants, ages 23 to 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police recorded that both drivers were going straight before impact and listed no contributing factors or driver errors. The sedan sustained left-front bumper damage; the ambulance suffered center-front damage. The report notes the 30-year-old used a lap belt.
9
Truck Driver Turns, Hits Cyclist on 14 Avenue▸Aug 9 - A truck driver turned right on 14 Avenue and hit a cyclist riding straight. The rider took a head blow and stayed conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a tractor truck turned right at 14 Avenue and WHITESTONE EXPRESSWAY NB ET 16 in Queens and hit a 34-year-old cyclist traveling straight west. The crash occurred at 1:41 a.m. The cyclist suffered a head injury, reported as a contusion, and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The driver traveled north and made a right turn; the cyclist moved west, straight ahead. The driver was licensed in Florida, and the truck carried Maryland registration. The truck had no reported damage. The bike showed impact at the front. No other serious injuries were recorded.
Aug 16 - Southbound SUV hit hard on College Point Blvd at King Rd. Center front crumpled. Driver injured, head bruised. Police cite distraction. Street bears the blow; people pay it.
An SUV traveling south on College Point Blvd at King Rd crashed, leaving the driver injured with a head contusion. According to the police report, the vehicle was a 2010 Toyota SUV going straight ahead, with damage at the center front end. The report lists Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The same distraction is noted for the driver and another occupant in the person records. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as struck, but the impact and injuries show how distraction turns a straight path into harm. The driver’s seat belt is recorded, but the central failure was distraction.
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Unlicensed SUV Turns Left, Hits Cyclist▸Aug 15 - A driver in an unlicensed Honda SUV turned left on Kissena Blvd and hit a 29-year-old man on a bicycle. The rider suffered back injury and internal complaints. Police noted right-front damage to the SUV and center-front damage to the bike.
A driver of a Honda SUV turned left from Kissena Blvd at Kalmia Ave and hit a bicyclist. The rider, a 29-year-old man, was injured with reported back pain and internal complaints. "According to the police report," the SUV driver was unlicensed and was making a left turn when the collision occurred. Police recorded right-front quarter panel damage to the SUV and center-front damage to the bicycle. Driver errors listed in the report include the driver’s unlicensed status while making the left turn. The report also notes the bicyclist’s equipment as "Helmet (Motorcycle Only)."
13
Driver in SUV hits e-biker in Flushing▸Aug 13 - A driver in an SUV hit a southbound e-biker at 35 Ave and 156 St in Flushing. The 40-year-old rider fell and suffered a shoulder abrasion but remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Both vehicles were going straight.
The driver of an SUV traveling east collided with a southbound e-bike at 35 Ave and 156 St in Queens. The 40-year-old bicyclist was injured in the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead; the SUV showed center-front impact and the e-bike showed right-front damage. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and records no driver errors. Vehicle damage is logged as right-front bumper on the e-bike and no damage on the SUV. The police noted an abrasion to the bicyclist.
13
Jeep strikes 12-year-old cyclist in Flushing▸Aug 13 - A southbound Jeep hit a 12-year-old on a bike at 160th Street. The boy went down with leg injuries. The SUV’s nose tells the story. Queens pavement took the rest. Police list factors as unspecified. The child was hurt. The driver drove on.
A Jeep sedan traveling south collided with a 12-year-old bicyclist traveling east near 43-50 160th Street in Queens. The child suffered knee and lower leg injuries and a minor burn. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unspecified.” Driver errors listed in the data include none beyond the unspecified factors; no Failure to Yield or Distraction was recorded. The bike and the Jeep both show center-front impact, indicating a direct strike. Safety equipment for the child is listed as “None,” but appears only after the absence of identified driver errors. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants.
13
Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Taxi U-turn slams e-biker on Prince▸Aug 11 - A taxi cut a U-turn on Prince Street and hit a young e-biker going straight. The rider went down with crush injuries. Metal against flesh. Night in Flushing. The car kept turning. The street paid.
An e-bike rider, 21, was injured when a taxi making a U-turn struck him on Prince St at Roosevelt Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Turning Improperly.” The taxi was making a U-turn; the e-bike was traveling straight. The bicyclist suffered crush injuries and was listed as injured. The report lists driver error: Turning Improperly. Only after that does it note the bicyclist’s safety equipment as “None,” which the report does not cite as a cause. A parked sedan was also struck in the chaos. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants.
11
Van rear-ends e-bike on Franklin▸Aug 11 - A van tailed an e-bike on Franklin Ave and hit it. The rider went down hard. Face bruised. Ejected. Midday in Flushing. Drivers sat fine. The city’s danger showed its teeth again.
A Ford van and an e-bike were traveling east on Franklin Ave at Union St in Queens when the van struck the e-bike. The 48-year-old cyclist was injured, ejected, and suffered a facial contusion. No vehicle occupants were reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Following Too Closely.” That driver error put the cyclist on the pavement. Only after that, the report notes the cyclist had “None” listed for safety equipment.
11
Lane change smash injures SUV driver▸Aug 11 - Two westbound SUVs met on Booth Memorial Ave at College Point Blvd. One cut lanes. Steel met flesh. A woman driver took the hit and pain. Kids rode in the crush. Queens street. Another swipe. Another wound.
Two westbound SUVs collided at Booth Memorial Ave and College Point Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Unsafe Lane Changing.” The Honda SUV was changing lanes and struck the Toyota SUV, which was going straight. A 48-year-old woman driving the Toyota was injured, reporting neck pain and whiplash. Several passengers, including a 7-year-old and a 15-year-old, were listed but not marked injured. The data points to driver error: Unsafe Lane Changing. The Toyota showed left-side damage; the Honda showed right-front damage. No pedestrian or cyclist was recorded in this crash.
11
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
9
Ambulance and Sedan Collide on 46 Ave▸Aug 9 - A sedan driver and an ambulance collided at 46 Ave and 161 St in Queens. The 30-year-old sedan driver suffered neck and internal injuries. Four other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Police recorded no contributing factors.
According to the police report, the driver of a sedan going north and the driver of an ambulance going east collided at the intersection of 46 Ave and 161 St in Queens. A 30-year-old man driving the sedan suffered neck and internal injuries and was conscious; four other occupants, ages 23 to 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police recorded that both drivers were going straight before impact and listed no contributing factors or driver errors. The sedan sustained left-front bumper damage; the ambulance suffered center-front damage. The report notes the 30-year-old used a lap belt.
9
Truck Driver Turns, Hits Cyclist on 14 Avenue▸Aug 9 - A truck driver turned right on 14 Avenue and hit a cyclist riding straight. The rider took a head blow and stayed conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a tractor truck turned right at 14 Avenue and WHITESTONE EXPRESSWAY NB ET 16 in Queens and hit a 34-year-old cyclist traveling straight west. The crash occurred at 1:41 a.m. The cyclist suffered a head injury, reported as a contusion, and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The driver traveled north and made a right turn; the cyclist moved west, straight ahead. The driver was licensed in Florida, and the truck carried Maryland registration. The truck had no reported damage. The bike showed impact at the front. No other serious injuries were recorded.
Aug 15 - A driver in an unlicensed Honda SUV turned left on Kissena Blvd and hit a 29-year-old man on a bicycle. The rider suffered back injury and internal complaints. Police noted right-front damage to the SUV and center-front damage to the bike.
A driver of a Honda SUV turned left from Kissena Blvd at Kalmia Ave and hit a bicyclist. The rider, a 29-year-old man, was injured with reported back pain and internal complaints. "According to the police report," the SUV driver was unlicensed and was making a left turn when the collision occurred. Police recorded right-front quarter panel damage to the SUV and center-front damage to the bicycle. Driver errors listed in the report include the driver’s unlicensed status while making the left turn. The report also notes the bicyclist’s equipment as "Helmet (Motorcycle Only)."
13
Driver in SUV hits e-biker in Flushing▸Aug 13 - A driver in an SUV hit a southbound e-biker at 35 Ave and 156 St in Flushing. The 40-year-old rider fell and suffered a shoulder abrasion but remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Both vehicles were going straight.
The driver of an SUV traveling east collided with a southbound e-bike at 35 Ave and 156 St in Queens. The 40-year-old bicyclist was injured in the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead; the SUV showed center-front impact and the e-bike showed right-front damage. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and records no driver errors. Vehicle damage is logged as right-front bumper on the e-bike and no damage on the SUV. The police noted an abrasion to the bicyclist.
13
Jeep strikes 12-year-old cyclist in Flushing▸Aug 13 - A southbound Jeep hit a 12-year-old on a bike at 160th Street. The boy went down with leg injuries. The SUV’s nose tells the story. Queens pavement took the rest. Police list factors as unspecified. The child was hurt. The driver drove on.
A Jeep sedan traveling south collided with a 12-year-old bicyclist traveling east near 43-50 160th Street in Queens. The child suffered knee and lower leg injuries and a minor burn. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unspecified.” Driver errors listed in the data include none beyond the unspecified factors; no Failure to Yield or Distraction was recorded. The bike and the Jeep both show center-front impact, indicating a direct strike. Safety equipment for the child is listed as “None,” but appears only after the absence of identified driver errors. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants.
13
Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Taxi U-turn slams e-biker on Prince▸Aug 11 - A taxi cut a U-turn on Prince Street and hit a young e-biker going straight. The rider went down with crush injuries. Metal against flesh. Night in Flushing. The car kept turning. The street paid.
An e-bike rider, 21, was injured when a taxi making a U-turn struck him on Prince St at Roosevelt Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Turning Improperly.” The taxi was making a U-turn; the e-bike was traveling straight. The bicyclist suffered crush injuries and was listed as injured. The report lists driver error: Turning Improperly. Only after that does it note the bicyclist’s safety equipment as “None,” which the report does not cite as a cause. A parked sedan was also struck in the chaos. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants.
11
Van rear-ends e-bike on Franklin▸Aug 11 - A van tailed an e-bike on Franklin Ave and hit it. The rider went down hard. Face bruised. Ejected. Midday in Flushing. Drivers sat fine. The city’s danger showed its teeth again.
A Ford van and an e-bike were traveling east on Franklin Ave at Union St in Queens when the van struck the e-bike. The 48-year-old cyclist was injured, ejected, and suffered a facial contusion. No vehicle occupants were reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Following Too Closely.” That driver error put the cyclist on the pavement. Only after that, the report notes the cyclist had “None” listed for safety equipment.
11
Lane change smash injures SUV driver▸Aug 11 - Two westbound SUVs met on Booth Memorial Ave at College Point Blvd. One cut lanes. Steel met flesh. A woman driver took the hit and pain. Kids rode in the crush. Queens street. Another swipe. Another wound.
Two westbound SUVs collided at Booth Memorial Ave and College Point Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Unsafe Lane Changing.” The Honda SUV was changing lanes and struck the Toyota SUV, which was going straight. A 48-year-old woman driving the Toyota was injured, reporting neck pain and whiplash. Several passengers, including a 7-year-old and a 15-year-old, were listed but not marked injured. The data points to driver error: Unsafe Lane Changing. The Toyota showed left-side damage; the Honda showed right-front damage. No pedestrian or cyclist was recorded in this crash.
11
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
9
Ambulance and Sedan Collide on 46 Ave▸Aug 9 - A sedan driver and an ambulance collided at 46 Ave and 161 St in Queens. The 30-year-old sedan driver suffered neck and internal injuries. Four other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Police recorded no contributing factors.
According to the police report, the driver of a sedan going north and the driver of an ambulance going east collided at the intersection of 46 Ave and 161 St in Queens. A 30-year-old man driving the sedan suffered neck and internal injuries and was conscious; four other occupants, ages 23 to 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police recorded that both drivers were going straight before impact and listed no contributing factors or driver errors. The sedan sustained left-front bumper damage; the ambulance suffered center-front damage. The report notes the 30-year-old used a lap belt.
9
Truck Driver Turns, Hits Cyclist on 14 Avenue▸Aug 9 - A truck driver turned right on 14 Avenue and hit a cyclist riding straight. The rider took a head blow and stayed conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a tractor truck turned right at 14 Avenue and WHITESTONE EXPRESSWAY NB ET 16 in Queens and hit a 34-year-old cyclist traveling straight west. The crash occurred at 1:41 a.m. The cyclist suffered a head injury, reported as a contusion, and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The driver traveled north and made a right turn; the cyclist moved west, straight ahead. The driver was licensed in Florida, and the truck carried Maryland registration. The truck had no reported damage. The bike showed impact at the front. No other serious injuries were recorded.
Aug 13 - A driver in an SUV hit a southbound e-biker at 35 Ave and 156 St in Flushing. The 40-year-old rider fell and suffered a shoulder abrasion but remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Both vehicles were going straight.
The driver of an SUV traveling east collided with a southbound e-bike at 35 Ave and 156 St in Queens. The 40-year-old bicyclist was injured in the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead; the SUV showed center-front impact and the e-bike showed right-front damage. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and records no driver errors. Vehicle damage is logged as right-front bumper on the e-bike and no damage on the SUV. The police noted an abrasion to the bicyclist.
13
Jeep strikes 12-year-old cyclist in Flushing▸Aug 13 - A southbound Jeep hit a 12-year-old on a bike at 160th Street. The boy went down with leg injuries. The SUV’s nose tells the story. Queens pavement took the rest. Police list factors as unspecified. The child was hurt. The driver drove on.
A Jeep sedan traveling south collided with a 12-year-old bicyclist traveling east near 43-50 160th Street in Queens. The child suffered knee and lower leg injuries and a minor burn. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unspecified.” Driver errors listed in the data include none beyond the unspecified factors; no Failure to Yield or Distraction was recorded. The bike and the Jeep both show center-front impact, indicating a direct strike. Safety equipment for the child is listed as “None,” but appears only after the absence of identified driver errors. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants.
13
Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
-
Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
-
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Taxi U-turn slams e-biker on Prince▸Aug 11 - A taxi cut a U-turn on Prince Street and hit a young e-biker going straight. The rider went down with crush injuries. Metal against flesh. Night in Flushing. The car kept turning. The street paid.
An e-bike rider, 21, was injured when a taxi making a U-turn struck him on Prince St at Roosevelt Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Turning Improperly.” The taxi was making a U-turn; the e-bike was traveling straight. The bicyclist suffered crush injuries and was listed as injured. The report lists driver error: Turning Improperly. Only after that does it note the bicyclist’s safety equipment as “None,” which the report does not cite as a cause. A parked sedan was also struck in the chaos. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants.
11
Van rear-ends e-bike on Franklin▸Aug 11 - A van tailed an e-bike on Franklin Ave and hit it. The rider went down hard. Face bruised. Ejected. Midday in Flushing. Drivers sat fine. The city’s danger showed its teeth again.
A Ford van and an e-bike were traveling east on Franklin Ave at Union St in Queens when the van struck the e-bike. The 48-year-old cyclist was injured, ejected, and suffered a facial contusion. No vehicle occupants were reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Following Too Closely.” That driver error put the cyclist on the pavement. Only after that, the report notes the cyclist had “None” listed for safety equipment.
11
Lane change smash injures SUV driver▸Aug 11 - Two westbound SUVs met on Booth Memorial Ave at College Point Blvd. One cut lanes. Steel met flesh. A woman driver took the hit and pain. Kids rode in the crush. Queens street. Another swipe. Another wound.
Two westbound SUVs collided at Booth Memorial Ave and College Point Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Unsafe Lane Changing.” The Honda SUV was changing lanes and struck the Toyota SUV, which was going straight. A 48-year-old woman driving the Toyota was injured, reporting neck pain and whiplash. Several passengers, including a 7-year-old and a 15-year-old, were listed but not marked injured. The data points to driver error: Unsafe Lane Changing. The Toyota showed left-side damage; the Honda showed right-front damage. No pedestrian or cyclist was recorded in this crash.
11
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
9
Ambulance and Sedan Collide on 46 Ave▸Aug 9 - A sedan driver and an ambulance collided at 46 Ave and 161 St in Queens. The 30-year-old sedan driver suffered neck and internal injuries. Four other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Police recorded no contributing factors.
According to the police report, the driver of a sedan going north and the driver of an ambulance going east collided at the intersection of 46 Ave and 161 St in Queens. A 30-year-old man driving the sedan suffered neck and internal injuries and was conscious; four other occupants, ages 23 to 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police recorded that both drivers were going straight before impact and listed no contributing factors or driver errors. The sedan sustained left-front bumper damage; the ambulance suffered center-front damage. The report notes the 30-year-old used a lap belt.
9
Truck Driver Turns, Hits Cyclist on 14 Avenue▸Aug 9 - A truck driver turned right on 14 Avenue and hit a cyclist riding straight. The rider took a head blow and stayed conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a tractor truck turned right at 14 Avenue and WHITESTONE EXPRESSWAY NB ET 16 in Queens and hit a 34-year-old cyclist traveling straight west. The crash occurred at 1:41 a.m. The cyclist suffered a head injury, reported as a contusion, and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The driver traveled north and made a right turn; the cyclist moved west, straight ahead. The driver was licensed in Florida, and the truck carried Maryland registration. The truck had no reported damage. The bike showed impact at the front. No other serious injuries were recorded.
Aug 13 - A southbound Jeep hit a 12-year-old on a bike at 160th Street. The boy went down with leg injuries. The SUV’s nose tells the story. Queens pavement took the rest. Police list factors as unspecified. The child was hurt. The driver drove on.
A Jeep sedan traveling south collided with a 12-year-old bicyclist traveling east near 43-50 160th Street in Queens. The child suffered knee and lower leg injuries and a minor burn. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unspecified.” Driver errors listed in the data include none beyond the unspecified factors; no Failure to Yield or Distraction was recorded. The bike and the Jeep both show center-front impact, indicating a direct strike. Safety equipment for the child is listed as “None,” but appears only after the absence of identified driver errors. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants.
13
Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
-
Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Taxi U-turn slams e-biker on Prince▸Aug 11 - A taxi cut a U-turn on Prince Street and hit a young e-biker going straight. The rider went down with crush injuries. Metal against flesh. Night in Flushing. The car kept turning. The street paid.
An e-bike rider, 21, was injured when a taxi making a U-turn struck him on Prince St at Roosevelt Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Turning Improperly.” The taxi was making a U-turn; the e-bike was traveling straight. The bicyclist suffered crush injuries and was listed as injured. The report lists driver error: Turning Improperly. Only after that does it note the bicyclist’s safety equipment as “None,” which the report does not cite as a cause. A parked sedan was also struck in the chaos. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants.
11
Van rear-ends e-bike on Franklin▸Aug 11 - A van tailed an e-bike on Franklin Ave and hit it. The rider went down hard. Face bruised. Ejected. Midday in Flushing. Drivers sat fine. The city’s danger showed its teeth again.
A Ford van and an e-bike were traveling east on Franklin Ave at Union St in Queens when the van struck the e-bike. The 48-year-old cyclist was injured, ejected, and suffered a facial contusion. No vehicle occupants were reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Following Too Closely.” That driver error put the cyclist on the pavement. Only after that, the report notes the cyclist had “None” listed for safety equipment.
11
Lane change smash injures SUV driver▸Aug 11 - Two westbound SUVs met on Booth Memorial Ave at College Point Blvd. One cut lanes. Steel met flesh. A woman driver took the hit and pain. Kids rode in the crush. Queens street. Another swipe. Another wound.
Two westbound SUVs collided at Booth Memorial Ave and College Point Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Unsafe Lane Changing.” The Honda SUV was changing lanes and struck the Toyota SUV, which was going straight. A 48-year-old woman driving the Toyota was injured, reporting neck pain and whiplash. Several passengers, including a 7-year-old and a 15-year-old, were listed but not marked injured. The data points to driver error: Unsafe Lane Changing. The Toyota showed left-side damage; the Honda showed right-front damage. No pedestrian or cyclist was recorded in this crash.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
9
Ambulance and Sedan Collide on 46 Ave▸Aug 9 - A sedan driver and an ambulance collided at 46 Ave and 161 St in Queens. The 30-year-old sedan driver suffered neck and internal injuries. Four other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Police recorded no contributing factors.
According to the police report, the driver of a sedan going north and the driver of an ambulance going east collided at the intersection of 46 Ave and 161 St in Queens. A 30-year-old man driving the sedan suffered neck and internal injuries and was conscious; four other occupants, ages 23 to 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police recorded that both drivers were going straight before impact and listed no contributing factors or driver errors. The sedan sustained left-front bumper damage; the ambulance suffered center-front damage. The report notes the 30-year-old used a lap belt.
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Truck Driver Turns, Hits Cyclist on 14 Avenue▸Aug 9 - A truck driver turned right on 14 Avenue and hit a cyclist riding straight. The rider took a head blow and stayed conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a tractor truck turned right at 14 Avenue and WHITESTONE EXPRESSWAY NB ET 16 in Queens and hit a 34-year-old cyclist traveling straight west. The crash occurred at 1:41 a.m. The cyclist suffered a head injury, reported as a contusion, and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The driver traveled north and made a right turn; the cyclist moved west, straight ahead. The driver was licensed in Florida, and the truck carried Maryland registration. The truck had no reported damage. The bike showed impact at the front. No other serious injuries were recorded.
Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
- Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-13
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
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Taxi U-turn slams e-biker on Prince▸Aug 11 - A taxi cut a U-turn on Prince Street and hit a young e-biker going straight. The rider went down with crush injuries. Metal against flesh. Night in Flushing. The car kept turning. The street paid.
An e-bike rider, 21, was injured when a taxi making a U-turn struck him on Prince St at Roosevelt Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Turning Improperly.” The taxi was making a U-turn; the e-bike was traveling straight. The bicyclist suffered crush injuries and was listed as injured. The report lists driver error: Turning Improperly. Only after that does it note the bicyclist’s safety equipment as “None,” which the report does not cite as a cause. A parked sedan was also struck in the chaos. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants.
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Van rear-ends e-bike on Franklin▸Aug 11 - A van tailed an e-bike on Franklin Ave and hit it. The rider went down hard. Face bruised. Ejected. Midday in Flushing. Drivers sat fine. The city’s danger showed its teeth again.
A Ford van and an e-bike were traveling east on Franklin Ave at Union St in Queens when the van struck the e-bike. The 48-year-old cyclist was injured, ejected, and suffered a facial contusion. No vehicle occupants were reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Following Too Closely.” That driver error put the cyclist on the pavement. Only after that, the report notes the cyclist had “None” listed for safety equipment.
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Lane change smash injures SUV driver▸Aug 11 - Two westbound SUVs met on Booth Memorial Ave at College Point Blvd. One cut lanes. Steel met flesh. A woman driver took the hit and pain. Kids rode in the crush. Queens street. Another swipe. Another wound.
Two westbound SUVs collided at Booth Memorial Ave and College Point Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Unsafe Lane Changing.” The Honda SUV was changing lanes and struck the Toyota SUV, which was going straight. A 48-year-old woman driving the Toyota was injured, reporting neck pain and whiplash. Several passengers, including a 7-year-old and a 15-year-old, were listed but not marked injured. The data points to driver error: Unsafe Lane Changing. The Toyota showed left-side damage; the Honda showed right-front damage. No pedestrian or cyclist was recorded in this crash.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
9
Ambulance and Sedan Collide on 46 Ave▸Aug 9 - A sedan driver and an ambulance collided at 46 Ave and 161 St in Queens. The 30-year-old sedan driver suffered neck and internal injuries. Four other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Police recorded no contributing factors.
According to the police report, the driver of a sedan going north and the driver of an ambulance going east collided at the intersection of 46 Ave and 161 St in Queens. A 30-year-old man driving the sedan suffered neck and internal injuries and was conscious; four other occupants, ages 23 to 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police recorded that both drivers were going straight before impact and listed no contributing factors or driver errors. The sedan sustained left-front bumper damage; the ambulance suffered center-front damage. The report notes the 30-year-old used a lap belt.
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Truck Driver Turns, Hits Cyclist on 14 Avenue▸Aug 9 - A truck driver turned right on 14 Avenue and hit a cyclist riding straight. The rider took a head blow and stayed conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a tractor truck turned right at 14 Avenue and WHITESTONE EXPRESSWAY NB ET 16 in Queens and hit a 34-year-old cyclist traveling straight west. The crash occurred at 1:41 a.m. The cyclist suffered a head injury, reported as a contusion, and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The driver traveled north and made a right turn; the cyclist moved west, straight ahead. The driver was licensed in Florida, and the truck carried Maryland registration. The truck had no reported damage. The bike showed impact at the front. No other serious injuries were recorded.
Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
- Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two, New York Post, Published 2025-08-12
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Taxi U-turn slams e-biker on Prince▸Aug 11 - A taxi cut a U-turn on Prince Street and hit a young e-biker going straight. The rider went down with crush injuries. Metal against flesh. Night in Flushing. The car kept turning. The street paid.
An e-bike rider, 21, was injured when a taxi making a U-turn struck him on Prince St at Roosevelt Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Turning Improperly.” The taxi was making a U-turn; the e-bike was traveling straight. The bicyclist suffered crush injuries and was listed as injured. The report lists driver error: Turning Improperly. Only after that does it note the bicyclist’s safety equipment as “None,” which the report does not cite as a cause. A parked sedan was also struck in the chaos. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants.
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Van rear-ends e-bike on Franklin▸Aug 11 - A van tailed an e-bike on Franklin Ave and hit it. The rider went down hard. Face bruised. Ejected. Midday in Flushing. Drivers sat fine. The city’s danger showed its teeth again.
A Ford van and an e-bike were traveling east on Franklin Ave at Union St in Queens when the van struck the e-bike. The 48-year-old cyclist was injured, ejected, and suffered a facial contusion. No vehicle occupants were reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Following Too Closely.” That driver error put the cyclist on the pavement. Only after that, the report notes the cyclist had “None” listed for safety equipment.
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Lane change smash injures SUV driver▸Aug 11 - Two westbound SUVs met on Booth Memorial Ave at College Point Blvd. One cut lanes. Steel met flesh. A woman driver took the hit and pain. Kids rode in the crush. Queens street. Another swipe. Another wound.
Two westbound SUVs collided at Booth Memorial Ave and College Point Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Unsafe Lane Changing.” The Honda SUV was changing lanes and struck the Toyota SUV, which was going straight. A 48-year-old woman driving the Toyota was injured, reporting neck pain and whiplash. Several passengers, including a 7-year-old and a 15-year-old, were listed but not marked injured. The data points to driver error: Unsafe Lane Changing. The Toyota showed left-side damage; the Honda showed right-front damage. No pedestrian or cyclist was recorded in this crash.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
9
Ambulance and Sedan Collide on 46 Ave▸Aug 9 - A sedan driver and an ambulance collided at 46 Ave and 161 St in Queens. The 30-year-old sedan driver suffered neck and internal injuries. Four other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Police recorded no contributing factors.
According to the police report, the driver of a sedan going north and the driver of an ambulance going east collided at the intersection of 46 Ave and 161 St in Queens. A 30-year-old man driving the sedan suffered neck and internal injuries and was conscious; four other occupants, ages 23 to 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police recorded that both drivers were going straight before impact and listed no contributing factors or driver errors. The sedan sustained left-front bumper damage; the ambulance suffered center-front damage. The report notes the 30-year-old used a lap belt.
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Truck Driver Turns, Hits Cyclist on 14 Avenue▸Aug 9 - A truck driver turned right on 14 Avenue and hit a cyclist riding straight. The rider took a head blow and stayed conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a tractor truck turned right at 14 Avenue and WHITESTONE EXPRESSWAY NB ET 16 in Queens and hit a 34-year-old cyclist traveling straight west. The crash occurred at 1:41 a.m. The cyclist suffered a head injury, reported as a contusion, and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The driver traveled north and made a right turn; the cyclist moved west, straight ahead. The driver was licensed in Florida, and the truck carried Maryland registration. The truck had no reported damage. The bike showed impact at the front. No other serious injuries were recorded.
Aug 11 - A taxi cut a U-turn on Prince Street and hit a young e-biker going straight. The rider went down with crush injuries. Metal against flesh. Night in Flushing. The car kept turning. The street paid.
An e-bike rider, 21, was injured when a taxi making a U-turn struck him on Prince St at Roosevelt Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Turning Improperly.” The taxi was making a U-turn; the e-bike was traveling straight. The bicyclist suffered crush injuries and was listed as injured. The report lists driver error: Turning Improperly. Only after that does it note the bicyclist’s safety equipment as “None,” which the report does not cite as a cause. A parked sedan was also struck in the chaos. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants.
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Van rear-ends e-bike on Franklin▸Aug 11 - A van tailed an e-bike on Franklin Ave and hit it. The rider went down hard. Face bruised. Ejected. Midday in Flushing. Drivers sat fine. The city’s danger showed its teeth again.
A Ford van and an e-bike were traveling east on Franklin Ave at Union St in Queens when the van struck the e-bike. The 48-year-old cyclist was injured, ejected, and suffered a facial contusion. No vehicle occupants were reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Following Too Closely.” That driver error put the cyclist on the pavement. Only after that, the report notes the cyclist had “None” listed for safety equipment.
11
Lane change smash injures SUV driver▸Aug 11 - Two westbound SUVs met on Booth Memorial Ave at College Point Blvd. One cut lanes. Steel met flesh. A woman driver took the hit and pain. Kids rode in the crush. Queens street. Another swipe. Another wound.
Two westbound SUVs collided at Booth Memorial Ave and College Point Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Unsafe Lane Changing.” The Honda SUV was changing lanes and struck the Toyota SUV, which was going straight. A 48-year-old woman driving the Toyota was injured, reporting neck pain and whiplash. Several passengers, including a 7-year-old and a 15-year-old, were listed but not marked injured. The data points to driver error: Unsafe Lane Changing. The Toyota showed left-side damage; the Honda showed right-front damage. No pedestrian or cyclist was recorded in this crash.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
9
Ambulance and Sedan Collide on 46 Ave▸Aug 9 - A sedan driver and an ambulance collided at 46 Ave and 161 St in Queens. The 30-year-old sedan driver suffered neck and internal injuries. Four other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Police recorded no contributing factors.
According to the police report, the driver of a sedan going north and the driver of an ambulance going east collided at the intersection of 46 Ave and 161 St in Queens. A 30-year-old man driving the sedan suffered neck and internal injuries and was conscious; four other occupants, ages 23 to 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police recorded that both drivers were going straight before impact and listed no contributing factors or driver errors. The sedan sustained left-front bumper damage; the ambulance suffered center-front damage. The report notes the 30-year-old used a lap belt.
9
Truck Driver Turns, Hits Cyclist on 14 Avenue▸Aug 9 - A truck driver turned right on 14 Avenue and hit a cyclist riding straight. The rider took a head blow and stayed conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a tractor truck turned right at 14 Avenue and WHITESTONE EXPRESSWAY NB ET 16 in Queens and hit a 34-year-old cyclist traveling straight west. The crash occurred at 1:41 a.m. The cyclist suffered a head injury, reported as a contusion, and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The driver traveled north and made a right turn; the cyclist moved west, straight ahead. The driver was licensed in Florida, and the truck carried Maryland registration. The truck had no reported damage. The bike showed impact at the front. No other serious injuries were recorded.
Aug 11 - A van tailed an e-bike on Franklin Ave and hit it. The rider went down hard. Face bruised. Ejected. Midday in Flushing. Drivers sat fine. The city’s danger showed its teeth again.
A Ford van and an e-bike were traveling east on Franklin Ave at Union St in Queens when the van struck the e-bike. The 48-year-old cyclist was injured, ejected, and suffered a facial contusion. No vehicle occupants were reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Following Too Closely.” That driver error put the cyclist on the pavement. Only after that, the report notes the cyclist had “None” listed for safety equipment.
11
Lane change smash injures SUV driver▸Aug 11 - Two westbound SUVs met on Booth Memorial Ave at College Point Blvd. One cut lanes. Steel met flesh. A woman driver took the hit and pain. Kids rode in the crush. Queens street. Another swipe. Another wound.
Two westbound SUVs collided at Booth Memorial Ave and College Point Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Unsafe Lane Changing.” The Honda SUV was changing lanes and struck the Toyota SUV, which was going straight. A 48-year-old woman driving the Toyota was injured, reporting neck pain and whiplash. Several passengers, including a 7-year-old and a 15-year-old, were listed but not marked injured. The data points to driver error: Unsafe Lane Changing. The Toyota showed left-side damage; the Honda showed right-front damage. No pedestrian or cyclist was recorded in this crash.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
9
Ambulance and Sedan Collide on 46 Ave▸Aug 9 - A sedan driver and an ambulance collided at 46 Ave and 161 St in Queens. The 30-year-old sedan driver suffered neck and internal injuries. Four other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Police recorded no contributing factors.
According to the police report, the driver of a sedan going north and the driver of an ambulance going east collided at the intersection of 46 Ave and 161 St in Queens. A 30-year-old man driving the sedan suffered neck and internal injuries and was conscious; four other occupants, ages 23 to 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police recorded that both drivers were going straight before impact and listed no contributing factors or driver errors. The sedan sustained left-front bumper damage; the ambulance suffered center-front damage. The report notes the 30-year-old used a lap belt.
9
Truck Driver Turns, Hits Cyclist on 14 Avenue▸Aug 9 - A truck driver turned right on 14 Avenue and hit a cyclist riding straight. The rider took a head blow and stayed conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a tractor truck turned right at 14 Avenue and WHITESTONE EXPRESSWAY NB ET 16 in Queens and hit a 34-year-old cyclist traveling straight west. The crash occurred at 1:41 a.m. The cyclist suffered a head injury, reported as a contusion, and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The driver traveled north and made a right turn; the cyclist moved west, straight ahead. The driver was licensed in Florida, and the truck carried Maryland registration. The truck had no reported damage. The bike showed impact at the front. No other serious injuries were recorded.
Aug 11 - Two westbound SUVs met on Booth Memorial Ave at College Point Blvd. One cut lanes. Steel met flesh. A woman driver took the hit and pain. Kids rode in the crush. Queens street. Another swipe. Another wound.
Two westbound SUVs collided at Booth Memorial Ave and College Point Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Unsafe Lane Changing.” The Honda SUV was changing lanes and struck the Toyota SUV, which was going straight. A 48-year-old woman driving the Toyota was injured, reporting neck pain and whiplash. Several passengers, including a 7-year-old and a 15-year-old, were listed but not marked injured. The data points to driver error: Unsafe Lane Changing. The Toyota showed left-side damage; the Honda showed right-front damage. No pedestrian or cyclist was recorded in this crash.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
9
Ambulance and Sedan Collide on 46 Ave▸Aug 9 - A sedan driver and an ambulance collided at 46 Ave and 161 St in Queens. The 30-year-old sedan driver suffered neck and internal injuries. Four other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Police recorded no contributing factors.
According to the police report, the driver of a sedan going north and the driver of an ambulance going east collided at the intersection of 46 Ave and 161 St in Queens. A 30-year-old man driving the sedan suffered neck and internal injuries and was conscious; four other occupants, ages 23 to 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police recorded that both drivers were going straight before impact and listed no contributing factors or driver errors. The sedan sustained left-front bumper damage; the ambulance suffered center-front damage. The report notes the 30-year-old used a lap belt.
9
Truck Driver Turns, Hits Cyclist on 14 Avenue▸Aug 9 - A truck driver turned right on 14 Avenue and hit a cyclist riding straight. The rider took a head blow and stayed conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a tractor truck turned right at 14 Avenue and WHITESTONE EXPRESSWAY NB ET 16 in Queens and hit a 34-year-old cyclist traveling straight west. The crash occurred at 1:41 a.m. The cyclist suffered a head injury, reported as a contusion, and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The driver traveled north and made a right turn; the cyclist moved west, straight ahead. The driver was licensed in Florida, and the truck carried Maryland registration. The truck had no reported damage. The bike showed impact at the front. No other serious injuries were recorded.
Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
- Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-11
9
Ambulance and Sedan Collide on 46 Ave▸Aug 9 - A sedan driver and an ambulance collided at 46 Ave and 161 St in Queens. The 30-year-old sedan driver suffered neck and internal injuries. Four other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Police recorded no contributing factors.
According to the police report, the driver of a sedan going north and the driver of an ambulance going east collided at the intersection of 46 Ave and 161 St in Queens. A 30-year-old man driving the sedan suffered neck and internal injuries and was conscious; four other occupants, ages 23 to 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police recorded that both drivers were going straight before impact and listed no contributing factors or driver errors. The sedan sustained left-front bumper damage; the ambulance suffered center-front damage. The report notes the 30-year-old used a lap belt.
9
Truck Driver Turns, Hits Cyclist on 14 Avenue▸Aug 9 - A truck driver turned right on 14 Avenue and hit a cyclist riding straight. The rider took a head blow and stayed conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a tractor truck turned right at 14 Avenue and WHITESTONE EXPRESSWAY NB ET 16 in Queens and hit a 34-year-old cyclist traveling straight west. The crash occurred at 1:41 a.m. The cyclist suffered a head injury, reported as a contusion, and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The driver traveled north and made a right turn; the cyclist moved west, straight ahead. The driver was licensed in Florida, and the truck carried Maryland registration. The truck had no reported damage. The bike showed impact at the front. No other serious injuries were recorded.
Aug 9 - A sedan driver and an ambulance collided at 46 Ave and 161 St in Queens. The 30-year-old sedan driver suffered neck and internal injuries. Four other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Police recorded no contributing factors.
According to the police report, the driver of a sedan going north and the driver of an ambulance going east collided at the intersection of 46 Ave and 161 St in Queens. A 30-year-old man driving the sedan suffered neck and internal injuries and was conscious; four other occupants, ages 23 to 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police recorded that both drivers were going straight before impact and listed no contributing factors or driver errors. The sedan sustained left-front bumper damage; the ambulance suffered center-front damage. The report notes the 30-year-old used a lap belt.
9
Truck Driver Turns, Hits Cyclist on 14 Avenue▸Aug 9 - A truck driver turned right on 14 Avenue and hit a cyclist riding straight. The rider took a head blow and stayed conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a tractor truck turned right at 14 Avenue and WHITESTONE EXPRESSWAY NB ET 16 in Queens and hit a 34-year-old cyclist traveling straight west. The crash occurred at 1:41 a.m. The cyclist suffered a head injury, reported as a contusion, and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The driver traveled north and made a right turn; the cyclist moved west, straight ahead. The driver was licensed in Florida, and the truck carried Maryland registration. The truck had no reported damage. The bike showed impact at the front. No other serious injuries were recorded.
Aug 9 - A truck driver turned right on 14 Avenue and hit a cyclist riding straight. The rider took a head blow and stayed conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a tractor truck turned right at 14 Avenue and WHITESTONE EXPRESSWAY NB ET 16 in Queens and hit a 34-year-old cyclist traveling straight west. The crash occurred at 1:41 a.m. The cyclist suffered a head injury, reported as a contusion, and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The driver traveled north and made a right turn; the cyclist moved west, straight ahead. The driver was licensed in Florida, and the truck carried Maryland registration. The truck had no reported damage. The bike showed impact at the front. No other serious injuries were recorded.