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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Room 941, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 20
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718-888-8747
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212-788-7259
District 11
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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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Sedan Driver Hits Woman at Franklin and Colden▸Jul 25 - A driver in a sedan hit a 49-year-old woman at Franklin Avenue and Colden Street in Queens. She suffered hip and upper leg injuries and a minor burn and went into shock. A 77-year-old female occupant was also hurt.
A driver in a sedan hit a 49-year-old woman at Franklin Avenue and Colden Street in Queens on July 25, 2025, at about 1:15 p.m. She sustained hip and upper leg injuries, a minor burn, and went into shock. A 77-year-old female occupant in the car was also hurt. "According to the police report, the pedestrian was at the intersection and not in the roadway when the crash occurred." The driver was traveling south. The police report lists no contributing factors and no driver errors.
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Improper Turn Injures Elderly SUV Passengers▸Jul 24 - SUV turned wrong on Prince Street. Elderly driver and front passenger hurt. Neck and chest injuries. Police cite improper turn and driver distraction. Pain, shock, and nausea followed.
An SUV making a right turn on Prince Street in Queens struck with its front end. According to the police report, the crash left the 80-year-old male driver and a 73-year-old female front passenger injured, suffering chest and neck injuries, pain, and shock. Police list 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report notes both injured occupants wore seat belts. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Distracted Driver Rear-Ended Sedan on Parkway▸Jul 23 - A distracted driver rear-ended another vehicle on Cross Island Parkway at Utopia Parkway. A 33-year-old man driving a sedan suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and was conscious. Police recorded driver inattention as the cause.
The driver of a sedan and a driver in an unspecified vehicle collided on Cross Island Parkway at Utopia Parkway. The driver of the sedan, a 33-year-old man, suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries and complained of internal pain. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. Police noted the sedan had right rear bumper damage and the other vehicle had center front end damage. Both drivers were going straight ahead before the crash. The injured driver was conscious, not ejected, and reported as wearing a lap belt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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E-Bike Driver Disregarded Signal, Hit Pedestrian▸Jul 22 - The driver of an e-bike disregarded traffic control and hit a 62-year-old man crossing with the signal at Main St and 40 Rd in Queens. The man suffered an upper-arm contusion and remained conscious. Two 19-year-old men rode the e-bike.
The driver of an e-bike hit a 62-year-old man at Main Street and 40 Road in Queens. According to the police report, the contributing factor listed was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” Police recorded the e-bike was traveling north and made impact with its left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and suffered a contusion to his upper arm; he remained conscious. Two 19-year-old men were occupants on the e-bike. Police listed vehicle damage to the left front bumper. The report does not assign errors to the pedestrian.
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SUV Driver Passed Too Closely, Injures Child▸Jul 22 - The driver of an SUV passed too close on Oak Ave and hit a 12-year-old boy riding a standing scooter. He suffered abrasions to his lower leg and foot. Police recorded Passing Too Closely by the driver.
According to the police report, the driver of an SUV passed too closely and struck a 12-year-old boy who was riding a standing scooter on Oak Ave near Kissena Blvd in Queens. The SUV's right front quarter panel struck the scooter's left side doors. The boy, listed as the scooter driver, was conscious and treated for abrasions to his lower leg and foot. Police recorded 'Passing Too Closely' by the driver as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling south prior to the collision, and the scooter sustained left-side damage.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Union Street▸Jul 17 - A sedan hit a man crossing Union Street. The impact left him unconscious, bleeding from the head. The driver was unhurt. No driver errors listed. The street turned violent in a flash.
A 30-year-old man was struck by a sedan while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Union Street in Queens. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious. According to the police report, the driver, a 76-year-old woman, was going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan. The driver was not injured. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face, even outside intersections, when cars and people cross paths.
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Permit Driver Hits 21-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Jul 15 - A 19-year-old driver with a New York permit hit a 21-year-old man crossing 46 Ave in Queens. The pedestrian suffered a chest abrasion and was conscious at the scene. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
According to the police report, a 19-year-old driver with a New York learner's permit was traveling west on 46 Ave and, going straight ahead, struck a 21-year-old pedestrian who was crossing outside a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered an abrasion to the chest and remained conscious. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not record driver errors such as Failure to Yield or distraction. The striking vehicle was a 2018 Toyota sedan with two occupants and no reported vehicle damage. The report lists the pedestrian location as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection."
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Distracted Drivers Collide on Prince Street▸Jul 14 - Two drivers collided at Prince Street and 36th Avenue in Queens. Four people were injured. Police cited driver distraction. A 74-year-old driver reported back pain and whiplash after the impact.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at Prince Street and 36th Avenue in Queens. One driver was going straight. The other driver was making a left turn. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by both drivers as the contributing factor. Four people were injured: a 34-year-old woman, a 42-year-old woman, a 17-year-old boy, and a 74-year-old man. The report notes damage to a left front quarter panel and right side doors, and lists back and shoulder injuries and complaints of pain. The 74-year-old driver sustained back injury and whiplash and was belted with a lap belt.
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SUV Crash on Main Street Linked to Alcohol▸Jul 14 - SUV slammed right front bumper on Main Street. Alcohol involved. Driver injured. Police report shows danger in Queens. No pedestrians or cyclists listed among the hurt.
A station wagon/SUV crashed on Main Street at Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. One male driver, age 35, suffered abrasions to his entire body. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. The vehicle struck with its right front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The report does not mention helmet or signal use. The crash highlights the risk when alcohol mixes with driving.
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Moped Rider Ejected in Queens SUV Crash▸Jul 13 - A moped and SUV collided on 148th Street. The moped rider was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw violence. Metal met flesh. The system failed again.
A moped and a Honda SUV collided at 148th Street and 58th Road in Queens. One moped rider, a 26-year-old man, was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body. Another occupant, age 35, was also hurt. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The moped rider was not using safety equipment, as noted in the report, but the primary listed cause was driver inattention. The impact was severe. Vulnerable road users paid the price.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrians in Queens▸Jul 12 - SUV turned left on Union Street. Two pedestrians crossing with the signal hit. One suffered a concussion. The other, a fractured arm. Police cite driver inattention. Steel met flesh. The street stayed cold.
Two pedestrians, both 20, were struck and injured by an SUV making a left turn at Union Street and 32 Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, both pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the intersection. One suffered a concussion, the other a fractured arm. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The SUV's left front bumper hit the pedestrians. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to pay attention at crossings.
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Motorcycle Rider Ejected on Bell Blvd▸Jul 11 - A motorcycle and a sedan collided on Bell Blvd. The motorcycle driver was ejected and injured. He suffered knee and lower-leg wounds and abrasions. Both vehicles struck front quarter panels. Police recorded no driver errors.
According to the police report, a 2020 YAMA motorcycle and a 2024 Tesla sedan, both traveling south on Bell Blvd near Cross Island Parkway, struck each other with their front quarter panels. The motorcycle driver, a 32-year-old man, was ejected and sustained knee, lower leg and foot injuries plus abrasions. The sedan driver, a 51-year-old woman, was not ejected and reported no injuries. Police recorded no specific driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The report lists both vehicles as going straight ahead and notes damage and points of impact on the motorcycle's right front quarter panel and the sedan's left front quarter panel.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Northern Blvd▸Jul 10 - SUV hit a woman crossing Northern Blvd at 164th Street. She suffered a fractured leg. The crash left her conscious but hurt. The driver was uninjured. Streets stayed dangerous.
A 36-year-old woman was struck by a station wagon/SUV while crossing Northern Blvd at 164th Street in Queens. According to the police report, she suffered a fractured leg and was conscious at the scene. The driver, a 77-year-old woman, was not injured. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were recorded. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
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Unsafe Backing on Northern Boulevard Injures Driver▸Jul 10 - Two sedans collided while backing on Northern Boulevard. One driver, a 25-year-old woman, suffered arm abrasions. Police cite unsafe backing as the cause. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
A crash involving two sedans occurred at 146-17 Northern Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were backing up when they collided. A 25-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to her arm. Two other occupants, a 56-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this incident. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
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Motorcycle Crash Ejects Teens on 20th Avenue▸Jul 7 - Motorcycle slammed center front. Two teens ejected, legs torn. Police cite driver inexperience, tailgating. No helmets. Passenger and driver hurt. Queens street, danger rides fast.
A motorcycle crashed on 20th Avenue in Queens. Two teens, aged 16 and 18, were ejected and suffered leg injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Following Too Closely' caused the crash. The driver was unlicensed. Both injured teens wore no safety equipment. The impact struck the center front end of the motorcycle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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Pedestrian Struck While Working on Car in Queens▸Jul 7 - SUVs collided near 124th Street. A 62-year-old man, working on a car, took the hit. He suffered a bruised leg. The street stayed quiet. Metal and flesh met hard reality.
A crash involving two SUVs on 124th Street in Queens left a 62-year-old pedestrian injured. According to the police report, the man was pushing or working on a car when he was struck, suffering a contusion to his lower leg. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were parked before the crash. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The police report notes the pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 7 - SUV turned left on 37 Ave. Driver failed to yield. Pedestrian, crossing with signal, hit and injured. Shoulder torn. Shock followed. System failed her. Streets stayed loud.
A 58-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing 37 Ave at Union St in Queens. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. She suffered an abrasion and injury to her upper arm and shoulder, and was left in shock. The driver, a 47-year-old man, was making a left turn. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-07
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SUV Driver Loses Consciousness, Injures Passenger▸Jul 5 - SUV slammed center front at 119th Street. Driver lost consciousness. Passenger and infant inside. One injured, others status unclear. Metal, glass, blood. Streets unforgiving.
A station wagon/SUV crashed at 12-14 119th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the driver lost consciousness and struck the center front end. One occupant, a 39-year-old woman, suffered a knee, lower leg, and foot abrasion. Another adult and an infant were also in the vehicle; their injuries were unspecified. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Jul 25 - A driver in a sedan hit a 49-year-old woman at Franklin Avenue and Colden Street in Queens. She suffered hip and upper leg injuries and a minor burn and went into shock. A 77-year-old female occupant was also hurt.
A driver in a sedan hit a 49-year-old woman at Franklin Avenue and Colden Street in Queens on July 25, 2025, at about 1:15 p.m. She sustained hip and upper leg injuries, a minor burn, and went into shock. A 77-year-old female occupant in the car was also hurt. "According to the police report, the pedestrian was at the intersection and not in the roadway when the crash occurred." The driver was traveling south. The police report lists no contributing factors and no driver errors.
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Improper Turn Injures Elderly SUV Passengers▸Jul 24 - SUV turned wrong on Prince Street. Elderly driver and front passenger hurt. Neck and chest injuries. Police cite improper turn and driver distraction. Pain, shock, and nausea followed.
An SUV making a right turn on Prince Street in Queens struck with its front end. According to the police report, the crash left the 80-year-old male driver and a 73-year-old female front passenger injured, suffering chest and neck injuries, pain, and shock. Police list 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report notes both injured occupants wore seat belts. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Distracted Driver Rear-Ended Sedan on Parkway▸Jul 23 - A distracted driver rear-ended another vehicle on Cross Island Parkway at Utopia Parkway. A 33-year-old man driving a sedan suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and was conscious. Police recorded driver inattention as the cause.
The driver of a sedan and a driver in an unspecified vehicle collided on Cross Island Parkway at Utopia Parkway. The driver of the sedan, a 33-year-old man, suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries and complained of internal pain. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. Police noted the sedan had right rear bumper damage and the other vehicle had center front end damage. Both drivers were going straight ahead before the crash. The injured driver was conscious, not ejected, and reported as wearing a lap belt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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E-Bike Driver Disregarded Signal, Hit Pedestrian▸Jul 22 - The driver of an e-bike disregarded traffic control and hit a 62-year-old man crossing with the signal at Main St and 40 Rd in Queens. The man suffered an upper-arm contusion and remained conscious. Two 19-year-old men rode the e-bike.
The driver of an e-bike hit a 62-year-old man at Main Street and 40 Road in Queens. According to the police report, the contributing factor listed was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” Police recorded the e-bike was traveling north and made impact with its left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and suffered a contusion to his upper arm; he remained conscious. Two 19-year-old men were occupants on the e-bike. Police listed vehicle damage to the left front bumper. The report does not assign errors to the pedestrian.
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SUV Driver Passed Too Closely, Injures Child▸Jul 22 - The driver of an SUV passed too close on Oak Ave and hit a 12-year-old boy riding a standing scooter. He suffered abrasions to his lower leg and foot. Police recorded Passing Too Closely by the driver.
According to the police report, the driver of an SUV passed too closely and struck a 12-year-old boy who was riding a standing scooter on Oak Ave near Kissena Blvd in Queens. The SUV's right front quarter panel struck the scooter's left side doors. The boy, listed as the scooter driver, was conscious and treated for abrasions to his lower leg and foot. Police recorded 'Passing Too Closely' by the driver as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling south prior to the collision, and the scooter sustained left-side damage.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Union Street▸Jul 17 - A sedan hit a man crossing Union Street. The impact left him unconscious, bleeding from the head. The driver was unhurt. No driver errors listed. The street turned violent in a flash.
A 30-year-old man was struck by a sedan while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Union Street in Queens. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious. According to the police report, the driver, a 76-year-old woman, was going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan. The driver was not injured. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face, even outside intersections, when cars and people cross paths.
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Permit Driver Hits 21-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Jul 15 - A 19-year-old driver with a New York permit hit a 21-year-old man crossing 46 Ave in Queens. The pedestrian suffered a chest abrasion and was conscious at the scene. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
According to the police report, a 19-year-old driver with a New York learner's permit was traveling west on 46 Ave and, going straight ahead, struck a 21-year-old pedestrian who was crossing outside a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered an abrasion to the chest and remained conscious. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not record driver errors such as Failure to Yield or distraction. The striking vehicle was a 2018 Toyota sedan with two occupants and no reported vehicle damage. The report lists the pedestrian location as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection."
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Distracted Drivers Collide on Prince Street▸Jul 14 - Two drivers collided at Prince Street and 36th Avenue in Queens. Four people were injured. Police cited driver distraction. A 74-year-old driver reported back pain and whiplash after the impact.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at Prince Street and 36th Avenue in Queens. One driver was going straight. The other driver was making a left turn. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by both drivers as the contributing factor. Four people were injured: a 34-year-old woman, a 42-year-old woman, a 17-year-old boy, and a 74-year-old man. The report notes damage to a left front quarter panel and right side doors, and lists back and shoulder injuries and complaints of pain. The 74-year-old driver sustained back injury and whiplash and was belted with a lap belt.
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SUV Crash on Main Street Linked to Alcohol▸Jul 14 - SUV slammed right front bumper on Main Street. Alcohol involved. Driver injured. Police report shows danger in Queens. No pedestrians or cyclists listed among the hurt.
A station wagon/SUV crashed on Main Street at Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. One male driver, age 35, suffered abrasions to his entire body. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. The vehicle struck with its right front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The report does not mention helmet or signal use. The crash highlights the risk when alcohol mixes with driving.
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Moped Rider Ejected in Queens SUV Crash▸Jul 13 - A moped and SUV collided on 148th Street. The moped rider was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw violence. Metal met flesh. The system failed again.
A moped and a Honda SUV collided at 148th Street and 58th Road in Queens. One moped rider, a 26-year-old man, was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body. Another occupant, age 35, was also hurt. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The moped rider was not using safety equipment, as noted in the report, but the primary listed cause was driver inattention. The impact was severe. Vulnerable road users paid the price.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrians in Queens▸Jul 12 - SUV turned left on Union Street. Two pedestrians crossing with the signal hit. One suffered a concussion. The other, a fractured arm. Police cite driver inattention. Steel met flesh. The street stayed cold.
Two pedestrians, both 20, were struck and injured by an SUV making a left turn at Union Street and 32 Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, both pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the intersection. One suffered a concussion, the other a fractured arm. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The SUV's left front bumper hit the pedestrians. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to pay attention at crossings.
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Motorcycle Rider Ejected on Bell Blvd▸Jul 11 - A motorcycle and a sedan collided on Bell Blvd. The motorcycle driver was ejected and injured. He suffered knee and lower-leg wounds and abrasions. Both vehicles struck front quarter panels. Police recorded no driver errors.
According to the police report, a 2020 YAMA motorcycle and a 2024 Tesla sedan, both traveling south on Bell Blvd near Cross Island Parkway, struck each other with their front quarter panels. The motorcycle driver, a 32-year-old man, was ejected and sustained knee, lower leg and foot injuries plus abrasions. The sedan driver, a 51-year-old woman, was not ejected and reported no injuries. Police recorded no specific driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The report lists both vehicles as going straight ahead and notes damage and points of impact on the motorcycle's right front quarter panel and the sedan's left front quarter panel.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Northern Blvd▸Jul 10 - SUV hit a woman crossing Northern Blvd at 164th Street. She suffered a fractured leg. The crash left her conscious but hurt. The driver was uninjured. Streets stayed dangerous.
A 36-year-old woman was struck by a station wagon/SUV while crossing Northern Blvd at 164th Street in Queens. According to the police report, she suffered a fractured leg and was conscious at the scene. The driver, a 77-year-old woman, was not injured. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were recorded. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
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Unsafe Backing on Northern Boulevard Injures Driver▸Jul 10 - Two sedans collided while backing on Northern Boulevard. One driver, a 25-year-old woman, suffered arm abrasions. Police cite unsafe backing as the cause. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
A crash involving two sedans occurred at 146-17 Northern Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were backing up when they collided. A 25-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to her arm. Two other occupants, a 56-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this incident. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
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Motorcycle Crash Ejects Teens on 20th Avenue▸Jul 7 - Motorcycle slammed center front. Two teens ejected, legs torn. Police cite driver inexperience, tailgating. No helmets. Passenger and driver hurt. Queens street, danger rides fast.
A motorcycle crashed on 20th Avenue in Queens. Two teens, aged 16 and 18, were ejected and suffered leg injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Following Too Closely' caused the crash. The driver was unlicensed. Both injured teens wore no safety equipment. The impact struck the center front end of the motorcycle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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Pedestrian Struck While Working on Car in Queens▸Jul 7 - SUVs collided near 124th Street. A 62-year-old man, working on a car, took the hit. He suffered a bruised leg. The street stayed quiet. Metal and flesh met hard reality.
A crash involving two SUVs on 124th Street in Queens left a 62-year-old pedestrian injured. According to the police report, the man was pushing or working on a car when he was struck, suffering a contusion to his lower leg. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were parked before the crash. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The police report notes the pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 7 - SUV turned left on 37 Ave. Driver failed to yield. Pedestrian, crossing with signal, hit and injured. Shoulder torn. Shock followed. System failed her. Streets stayed loud.
A 58-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing 37 Ave at Union St in Queens. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. She suffered an abrasion and injury to her upper arm and shoulder, and was left in shock. The driver, a 47-year-old man, was making a left turn. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-07
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SUV Driver Loses Consciousness, Injures Passenger▸Jul 5 - SUV slammed center front at 119th Street. Driver lost consciousness. Passenger and infant inside. One injured, others status unclear. Metal, glass, blood. Streets unforgiving.
A station wagon/SUV crashed at 12-14 119th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the driver lost consciousness and struck the center front end. One occupant, a 39-year-old woman, suffered a knee, lower leg, and foot abrasion. Another adult and an infant were also in the vehicle; their injuries were unspecified. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Jul 24 - SUV turned wrong on Prince Street. Elderly driver and front passenger hurt. Neck and chest injuries. Police cite improper turn and driver distraction. Pain, shock, and nausea followed.
An SUV making a right turn on Prince Street in Queens struck with its front end. According to the police report, the crash left the 80-year-old male driver and a 73-year-old female front passenger injured, suffering chest and neck injuries, pain, and shock. Police list 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report notes both injured occupants wore seat belts. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Distracted Driver Rear-Ended Sedan on Parkway▸Jul 23 - A distracted driver rear-ended another vehicle on Cross Island Parkway at Utopia Parkway. A 33-year-old man driving a sedan suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and was conscious. Police recorded driver inattention as the cause.
The driver of a sedan and a driver in an unspecified vehicle collided on Cross Island Parkway at Utopia Parkway. The driver of the sedan, a 33-year-old man, suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries and complained of internal pain. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. Police noted the sedan had right rear bumper damage and the other vehicle had center front end damage. Both drivers were going straight ahead before the crash. The injured driver was conscious, not ejected, and reported as wearing a lap belt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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E-Bike Driver Disregarded Signal, Hit Pedestrian▸Jul 22 - The driver of an e-bike disregarded traffic control and hit a 62-year-old man crossing with the signal at Main St and 40 Rd in Queens. The man suffered an upper-arm contusion and remained conscious. Two 19-year-old men rode the e-bike.
The driver of an e-bike hit a 62-year-old man at Main Street and 40 Road in Queens. According to the police report, the contributing factor listed was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” Police recorded the e-bike was traveling north and made impact with its left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and suffered a contusion to his upper arm; he remained conscious. Two 19-year-old men were occupants on the e-bike. Police listed vehicle damage to the left front bumper. The report does not assign errors to the pedestrian.
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SUV Driver Passed Too Closely, Injures Child▸Jul 22 - The driver of an SUV passed too close on Oak Ave and hit a 12-year-old boy riding a standing scooter. He suffered abrasions to his lower leg and foot. Police recorded Passing Too Closely by the driver.
According to the police report, the driver of an SUV passed too closely and struck a 12-year-old boy who was riding a standing scooter on Oak Ave near Kissena Blvd in Queens. The SUV's right front quarter panel struck the scooter's left side doors. The boy, listed as the scooter driver, was conscious and treated for abrasions to his lower leg and foot. Police recorded 'Passing Too Closely' by the driver as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling south prior to the collision, and the scooter sustained left-side damage.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Union Street▸Jul 17 - A sedan hit a man crossing Union Street. The impact left him unconscious, bleeding from the head. The driver was unhurt. No driver errors listed. The street turned violent in a flash.
A 30-year-old man was struck by a sedan while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Union Street in Queens. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious. According to the police report, the driver, a 76-year-old woman, was going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan. The driver was not injured. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face, even outside intersections, when cars and people cross paths.
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Permit Driver Hits 21-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Jul 15 - A 19-year-old driver with a New York permit hit a 21-year-old man crossing 46 Ave in Queens. The pedestrian suffered a chest abrasion and was conscious at the scene. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
According to the police report, a 19-year-old driver with a New York learner's permit was traveling west on 46 Ave and, going straight ahead, struck a 21-year-old pedestrian who was crossing outside a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered an abrasion to the chest and remained conscious. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not record driver errors such as Failure to Yield or distraction. The striking vehicle was a 2018 Toyota sedan with two occupants and no reported vehicle damage. The report lists the pedestrian location as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection."
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Distracted Drivers Collide on Prince Street▸Jul 14 - Two drivers collided at Prince Street and 36th Avenue in Queens. Four people were injured. Police cited driver distraction. A 74-year-old driver reported back pain and whiplash after the impact.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at Prince Street and 36th Avenue in Queens. One driver was going straight. The other driver was making a left turn. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by both drivers as the contributing factor. Four people were injured: a 34-year-old woman, a 42-year-old woman, a 17-year-old boy, and a 74-year-old man. The report notes damage to a left front quarter panel and right side doors, and lists back and shoulder injuries and complaints of pain. The 74-year-old driver sustained back injury and whiplash and was belted with a lap belt.
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SUV Crash on Main Street Linked to Alcohol▸Jul 14 - SUV slammed right front bumper on Main Street. Alcohol involved. Driver injured. Police report shows danger in Queens. No pedestrians or cyclists listed among the hurt.
A station wagon/SUV crashed on Main Street at Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. One male driver, age 35, suffered abrasions to his entire body. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. The vehicle struck with its right front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The report does not mention helmet or signal use. The crash highlights the risk when alcohol mixes with driving.
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Moped Rider Ejected in Queens SUV Crash▸Jul 13 - A moped and SUV collided on 148th Street. The moped rider was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw violence. Metal met flesh. The system failed again.
A moped and a Honda SUV collided at 148th Street and 58th Road in Queens. One moped rider, a 26-year-old man, was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body. Another occupant, age 35, was also hurt. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The moped rider was not using safety equipment, as noted in the report, but the primary listed cause was driver inattention. The impact was severe. Vulnerable road users paid the price.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrians in Queens▸Jul 12 - SUV turned left on Union Street. Two pedestrians crossing with the signal hit. One suffered a concussion. The other, a fractured arm. Police cite driver inattention. Steel met flesh. The street stayed cold.
Two pedestrians, both 20, were struck and injured by an SUV making a left turn at Union Street and 32 Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, both pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the intersection. One suffered a concussion, the other a fractured arm. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The SUV's left front bumper hit the pedestrians. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to pay attention at crossings.
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Motorcycle Rider Ejected on Bell Blvd▸Jul 11 - A motorcycle and a sedan collided on Bell Blvd. The motorcycle driver was ejected and injured. He suffered knee and lower-leg wounds and abrasions. Both vehicles struck front quarter panels. Police recorded no driver errors.
According to the police report, a 2020 YAMA motorcycle and a 2024 Tesla sedan, both traveling south on Bell Blvd near Cross Island Parkway, struck each other with their front quarter panels. The motorcycle driver, a 32-year-old man, was ejected and sustained knee, lower leg and foot injuries plus abrasions. The sedan driver, a 51-year-old woman, was not ejected and reported no injuries. Police recorded no specific driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The report lists both vehicles as going straight ahead and notes damage and points of impact on the motorcycle's right front quarter panel and the sedan's left front quarter panel.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Northern Blvd▸Jul 10 - SUV hit a woman crossing Northern Blvd at 164th Street. She suffered a fractured leg. The crash left her conscious but hurt. The driver was uninjured. Streets stayed dangerous.
A 36-year-old woman was struck by a station wagon/SUV while crossing Northern Blvd at 164th Street in Queens. According to the police report, she suffered a fractured leg and was conscious at the scene. The driver, a 77-year-old woman, was not injured. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were recorded. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
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Unsafe Backing on Northern Boulevard Injures Driver▸Jul 10 - Two sedans collided while backing on Northern Boulevard. One driver, a 25-year-old woman, suffered arm abrasions. Police cite unsafe backing as the cause. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
A crash involving two sedans occurred at 146-17 Northern Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were backing up when they collided. A 25-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to her arm. Two other occupants, a 56-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this incident. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
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Motorcycle Crash Ejects Teens on 20th Avenue▸Jul 7 - Motorcycle slammed center front. Two teens ejected, legs torn. Police cite driver inexperience, tailgating. No helmets. Passenger and driver hurt. Queens street, danger rides fast.
A motorcycle crashed on 20th Avenue in Queens. Two teens, aged 16 and 18, were ejected and suffered leg injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Following Too Closely' caused the crash. The driver was unlicensed. Both injured teens wore no safety equipment. The impact struck the center front end of the motorcycle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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Pedestrian Struck While Working on Car in Queens▸Jul 7 - SUVs collided near 124th Street. A 62-year-old man, working on a car, took the hit. He suffered a bruised leg. The street stayed quiet. Metal and flesh met hard reality.
A crash involving two SUVs on 124th Street in Queens left a 62-year-old pedestrian injured. According to the police report, the man was pushing or working on a car when he was struck, suffering a contusion to his lower leg. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were parked before the crash. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The police report notes the pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 7 - SUV turned left on 37 Ave. Driver failed to yield. Pedestrian, crossing with signal, hit and injured. Shoulder torn. Shock followed. System failed her. Streets stayed loud.
A 58-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing 37 Ave at Union St in Queens. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. She suffered an abrasion and injury to her upper arm and shoulder, and was left in shock. The driver, a 47-year-old man, was making a left turn. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-07
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SUV Driver Loses Consciousness, Injures Passenger▸Jul 5 - SUV slammed center front at 119th Street. Driver lost consciousness. Passenger and infant inside. One injured, others status unclear. Metal, glass, blood. Streets unforgiving.
A station wagon/SUV crashed at 12-14 119th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the driver lost consciousness and struck the center front end. One occupant, a 39-year-old woman, suffered a knee, lower leg, and foot abrasion. Another adult and an infant were also in the vehicle; their injuries were unspecified. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Jul 23 - A distracted driver rear-ended another vehicle on Cross Island Parkway at Utopia Parkway. A 33-year-old man driving a sedan suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and was conscious. Police recorded driver inattention as the cause.
The driver of a sedan and a driver in an unspecified vehicle collided on Cross Island Parkway at Utopia Parkway. The driver of the sedan, a 33-year-old man, suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries and complained of internal pain. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. Police noted the sedan had right rear bumper damage and the other vehicle had center front end damage. Both drivers were going straight ahead before the crash. The injured driver was conscious, not ejected, and reported as wearing a lap belt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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E-Bike Driver Disregarded Signal, Hit Pedestrian▸Jul 22 - The driver of an e-bike disregarded traffic control and hit a 62-year-old man crossing with the signal at Main St and 40 Rd in Queens. The man suffered an upper-arm contusion and remained conscious. Two 19-year-old men rode the e-bike.
The driver of an e-bike hit a 62-year-old man at Main Street and 40 Road in Queens. According to the police report, the contributing factor listed was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” Police recorded the e-bike was traveling north and made impact with its left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and suffered a contusion to his upper arm; he remained conscious. Two 19-year-old men were occupants on the e-bike. Police listed vehicle damage to the left front bumper. The report does not assign errors to the pedestrian.
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SUV Driver Passed Too Closely, Injures Child▸Jul 22 - The driver of an SUV passed too close on Oak Ave and hit a 12-year-old boy riding a standing scooter. He suffered abrasions to his lower leg and foot. Police recorded Passing Too Closely by the driver.
According to the police report, the driver of an SUV passed too closely and struck a 12-year-old boy who was riding a standing scooter on Oak Ave near Kissena Blvd in Queens. The SUV's right front quarter panel struck the scooter's left side doors. The boy, listed as the scooter driver, was conscious and treated for abrasions to his lower leg and foot. Police recorded 'Passing Too Closely' by the driver as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling south prior to the collision, and the scooter sustained left-side damage.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Union Street▸Jul 17 - A sedan hit a man crossing Union Street. The impact left him unconscious, bleeding from the head. The driver was unhurt. No driver errors listed. The street turned violent in a flash.
A 30-year-old man was struck by a sedan while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Union Street in Queens. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious. According to the police report, the driver, a 76-year-old woman, was going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan. The driver was not injured. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face, even outside intersections, when cars and people cross paths.
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Permit Driver Hits 21-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Jul 15 - A 19-year-old driver with a New York permit hit a 21-year-old man crossing 46 Ave in Queens. The pedestrian suffered a chest abrasion and was conscious at the scene. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
According to the police report, a 19-year-old driver with a New York learner's permit was traveling west on 46 Ave and, going straight ahead, struck a 21-year-old pedestrian who was crossing outside a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered an abrasion to the chest and remained conscious. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not record driver errors such as Failure to Yield or distraction. The striking vehicle was a 2018 Toyota sedan with two occupants and no reported vehicle damage. The report lists the pedestrian location as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection."
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Distracted Drivers Collide on Prince Street▸Jul 14 - Two drivers collided at Prince Street and 36th Avenue in Queens. Four people were injured. Police cited driver distraction. A 74-year-old driver reported back pain and whiplash after the impact.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at Prince Street and 36th Avenue in Queens. One driver was going straight. The other driver was making a left turn. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by both drivers as the contributing factor. Four people were injured: a 34-year-old woman, a 42-year-old woman, a 17-year-old boy, and a 74-year-old man. The report notes damage to a left front quarter panel and right side doors, and lists back and shoulder injuries and complaints of pain. The 74-year-old driver sustained back injury and whiplash and was belted with a lap belt.
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SUV Crash on Main Street Linked to Alcohol▸Jul 14 - SUV slammed right front bumper on Main Street. Alcohol involved. Driver injured. Police report shows danger in Queens. No pedestrians or cyclists listed among the hurt.
A station wagon/SUV crashed on Main Street at Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. One male driver, age 35, suffered abrasions to his entire body. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. The vehicle struck with its right front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The report does not mention helmet or signal use. The crash highlights the risk when alcohol mixes with driving.
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Moped Rider Ejected in Queens SUV Crash▸Jul 13 - A moped and SUV collided on 148th Street. The moped rider was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw violence. Metal met flesh. The system failed again.
A moped and a Honda SUV collided at 148th Street and 58th Road in Queens. One moped rider, a 26-year-old man, was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body. Another occupant, age 35, was also hurt. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The moped rider was not using safety equipment, as noted in the report, but the primary listed cause was driver inattention. The impact was severe. Vulnerable road users paid the price.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrians in Queens▸Jul 12 - SUV turned left on Union Street. Two pedestrians crossing with the signal hit. One suffered a concussion. The other, a fractured arm. Police cite driver inattention. Steel met flesh. The street stayed cold.
Two pedestrians, both 20, were struck and injured by an SUV making a left turn at Union Street and 32 Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, both pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the intersection. One suffered a concussion, the other a fractured arm. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The SUV's left front bumper hit the pedestrians. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to pay attention at crossings.
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Motorcycle Rider Ejected on Bell Blvd▸Jul 11 - A motorcycle and a sedan collided on Bell Blvd. The motorcycle driver was ejected and injured. He suffered knee and lower-leg wounds and abrasions. Both vehicles struck front quarter panels. Police recorded no driver errors.
According to the police report, a 2020 YAMA motorcycle and a 2024 Tesla sedan, both traveling south on Bell Blvd near Cross Island Parkway, struck each other with their front quarter panels. The motorcycle driver, a 32-year-old man, was ejected and sustained knee, lower leg and foot injuries plus abrasions. The sedan driver, a 51-year-old woman, was not ejected and reported no injuries. Police recorded no specific driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The report lists both vehicles as going straight ahead and notes damage and points of impact on the motorcycle's right front quarter panel and the sedan's left front quarter panel.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Northern Blvd▸Jul 10 - SUV hit a woman crossing Northern Blvd at 164th Street. She suffered a fractured leg. The crash left her conscious but hurt. The driver was uninjured. Streets stayed dangerous.
A 36-year-old woman was struck by a station wagon/SUV while crossing Northern Blvd at 164th Street in Queens. According to the police report, she suffered a fractured leg and was conscious at the scene. The driver, a 77-year-old woman, was not injured. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were recorded. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
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Unsafe Backing on Northern Boulevard Injures Driver▸Jul 10 - Two sedans collided while backing on Northern Boulevard. One driver, a 25-year-old woman, suffered arm abrasions. Police cite unsafe backing as the cause. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
A crash involving two sedans occurred at 146-17 Northern Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were backing up when they collided. A 25-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to her arm. Two other occupants, a 56-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this incident. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
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Motorcycle Crash Ejects Teens on 20th Avenue▸Jul 7 - Motorcycle slammed center front. Two teens ejected, legs torn. Police cite driver inexperience, tailgating. No helmets. Passenger and driver hurt. Queens street, danger rides fast.
A motorcycle crashed on 20th Avenue in Queens. Two teens, aged 16 and 18, were ejected and suffered leg injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Following Too Closely' caused the crash. The driver was unlicensed. Both injured teens wore no safety equipment. The impact struck the center front end of the motorcycle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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Pedestrian Struck While Working on Car in Queens▸Jul 7 - SUVs collided near 124th Street. A 62-year-old man, working on a car, took the hit. He suffered a bruised leg. The street stayed quiet. Metal and flesh met hard reality.
A crash involving two SUVs on 124th Street in Queens left a 62-year-old pedestrian injured. According to the police report, the man was pushing or working on a car when he was struck, suffering a contusion to his lower leg. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were parked before the crash. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The police report notes the pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 7 - SUV turned left on 37 Ave. Driver failed to yield. Pedestrian, crossing with signal, hit and injured. Shoulder torn. Shock followed. System failed her. Streets stayed loud.
A 58-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing 37 Ave at Union St in Queens. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. She suffered an abrasion and injury to her upper arm and shoulder, and was left in shock. The driver, a 47-year-old man, was making a left turn. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-07
5
SUV Driver Loses Consciousness, Injures Passenger▸Jul 5 - SUV slammed center front at 119th Street. Driver lost consciousness. Passenger and infant inside. One injured, others status unclear. Metal, glass, blood. Streets unforgiving.
A station wagon/SUV crashed at 12-14 119th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the driver lost consciousness and struck the center front end. One occupant, a 39-year-old woman, suffered a knee, lower leg, and foot abrasion. Another adult and an infant were also in the vehicle; their injuries were unspecified. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Jul 22 - The driver of an e-bike disregarded traffic control and hit a 62-year-old man crossing with the signal at Main St and 40 Rd in Queens. The man suffered an upper-arm contusion and remained conscious. Two 19-year-old men rode the e-bike.
The driver of an e-bike hit a 62-year-old man at Main Street and 40 Road in Queens. According to the police report, the contributing factor listed was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” Police recorded the e-bike was traveling north and made impact with its left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and suffered a contusion to his upper arm; he remained conscious. Two 19-year-old men were occupants on the e-bike. Police listed vehicle damage to the left front bumper. The report does not assign errors to the pedestrian.
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SUV Driver Passed Too Closely, Injures Child▸Jul 22 - The driver of an SUV passed too close on Oak Ave and hit a 12-year-old boy riding a standing scooter. He suffered abrasions to his lower leg and foot. Police recorded Passing Too Closely by the driver.
According to the police report, the driver of an SUV passed too closely and struck a 12-year-old boy who was riding a standing scooter on Oak Ave near Kissena Blvd in Queens. The SUV's right front quarter panel struck the scooter's left side doors. The boy, listed as the scooter driver, was conscious and treated for abrasions to his lower leg and foot. Police recorded 'Passing Too Closely' by the driver as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling south prior to the collision, and the scooter sustained left-side damage.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Union Street▸Jul 17 - A sedan hit a man crossing Union Street. The impact left him unconscious, bleeding from the head. The driver was unhurt. No driver errors listed. The street turned violent in a flash.
A 30-year-old man was struck by a sedan while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Union Street in Queens. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious. According to the police report, the driver, a 76-year-old woman, was going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan. The driver was not injured. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face, even outside intersections, when cars and people cross paths.
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Permit Driver Hits 21-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Jul 15 - A 19-year-old driver with a New York permit hit a 21-year-old man crossing 46 Ave in Queens. The pedestrian suffered a chest abrasion and was conscious at the scene. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
According to the police report, a 19-year-old driver with a New York learner's permit was traveling west on 46 Ave and, going straight ahead, struck a 21-year-old pedestrian who was crossing outside a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered an abrasion to the chest and remained conscious. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not record driver errors such as Failure to Yield or distraction. The striking vehicle was a 2018 Toyota sedan with two occupants and no reported vehicle damage. The report lists the pedestrian location as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection."
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Distracted Drivers Collide on Prince Street▸Jul 14 - Two drivers collided at Prince Street and 36th Avenue in Queens. Four people were injured. Police cited driver distraction. A 74-year-old driver reported back pain and whiplash after the impact.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at Prince Street and 36th Avenue in Queens. One driver was going straight. The other driver was making a left turn. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by both drivers as the contributing factor. Four people were injured: a 34-year-old woman, a 42-year-old woman, a 17-year-old boy, and a 74-year-old man. The report notes damage to a left front quarter panel and right side doors, and lists back and shoulder injuries and complaints of pain. The 74-year-old driver sustained back injury and whiplash and was belted with a lap belt.
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SUV Crash on Main Street Linked to Alcohol▸Jul 14 - SUV slammed right front bumper on Main Street. Alcohol involved. Driver injured. Police report shows danger in Queens. No pedestrians or cyclists listed among the hurt.
A station wagon/SUV crashed on Main Street at Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. One male driver, age 35, suffered abrasions to his entire body. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. The vehicle struck with its right front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The report does not mention helmet or signal use. The crash highlights the risk when alcohol mixes with driving.
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Moped Rider Ejected in Queens SUV Crash▸Jul 13 - A moped and SUV collided on 148th Street. The moped rider was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw violence. Metal met flesh. The system failed again.
A moped and a Honda SUV collided at 148th Street and 58th Road in Queens. One moped rider, a 26-year-old man, was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body. Another occupant, age 35, was also hurt. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The moped rider was not using safety equipment, as noted in the report, but the primary listed cause was driver inattention. The impact was severe. Vulnerable road users paid the price.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrians in Queens▸Jul 12 - SUV turned left on Union Street. Two pedestrians crossing with the signal hit. One suffered a concussion. The other, a fractured arm. Police cite driver inattention. Steel met flesh. The street stayed cold.
Two pedestrians, both 20, were struck and injured by an SUV making a left turn at Union Street and 32 Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, both pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the intersection. One suffered a concussion, the other a fractured arm. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The SUV's left front bumper hit the pedestrians. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to pay attention at crossings.
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Motorcycle Rider Ejected on Bell Blvd▸Jul 11 - A motorcycle and a sedan collided on Bell Blvd. The motorcycle driver was ejected and injured. He suffered knee and lower-leg wounds and abrasions. Both vehicles struck front quarter panels. Police recorded no driver errors.
According to the police report, a 2020 YAMA motorcycle and a 2024 Tesla sedan, both traveling south on Bell Blvd near Cross Island Parkway, struck each other with their front quarter panels. The motorcycle driver, a 32-year-old man, was ejected and sustained knee, lower leg and foot injuries plus abrasions. The sedan driver, a 51-year-old woman, was not ejected and reported no injuries. Police recorded no specific driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The report lists both vehicles as going straight ahead and notes damage and points of impact on the motorcycle's right front quarter panel and the sedan's left front quarter panel.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Northern Blvd▸Jul 10 - SUV hit a woman crossing Northern Blvd at 164th Street. She suffered a fractured leg. The crash left her conscious but hurt. The driver was uninjured. Streets stayed dangerous.
A 36-year-old woman was struck by a station wagon/SUV while crossing Northern Blvd at 164th Street in Queens. According to the police report, she suffered a fractured leg and was conscious at the scene. The driver, a 77-year-old woman, was not injured. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were recorded. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
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Unsafe Backing on Northern Boulevard Injures Driver▸Jul 10 - Two sedans collided while backing on Northern Boulevard. One driver, a 25-year-old woman, suffered arm abrasions. Police cite unsafe backing as the cause. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
A crash involving two sedans occurred at 146-17 Northern Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were backing up when they collided. A 25-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to her arm. Two other occupants, a 56-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this incident. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
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Motorcycle Crash Ejects Teens on 20th Avenue▸Jul 7 - Motorcycle slammed center front. Two teens ejected, legs torn. Police cite driver inexperience, tailgating. No helmets. Passenger and driver hurt. Queens street, danger rides fast.
A motorcycle crashed on 20th Avenue in Queens. Two teens, aged 16 and 18, were ejected and suffered leg injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Following Too Closely' caused the crash. The driver was unlicensed. Both injured teens wore no safety equipment. The impact struck the center front end of the motorcycle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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Pedestrian Struck While Working on Car in Queens▸Jul 7 - SUVs collided near 124th Street. A 62-year-old man, working on a car, took the hit. He suffered a bruised leg. The street stayed quiet. Metal and flesh met hard reality.
A crash involving two SUVs on 124th Street in Queens left a 62-year-old pedestrian injured. According to the police report, the man was pushing or working on a car when he was struck, suffering a contusion to his lower leg. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were parked before the crash. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The police report notes the pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 7 - SUV turned left on 37 Ave. Driver failed to yield. Pedestrian, crossing with signal, hit and injured. Shoulder torn. Shock followed. System failed her. Streets stayed loud.
A 58-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing 37 Ave at Union St in Queens. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. She suffered an abrasion and injury to her upper arm and shoulder, and was left in shock. The driver, a 47-year-old man, was making a left turn. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-07
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SUV Driver Loses Consciousness, Injures Passenger▸Jul 5 - SUV slammed center front at 119th Street. Driver lost consciousness. Passenger and infant inside. One injured, others status unclear. Metal, glass, blood. Streets unforgiving.
A station wagon/SUV crashed at 12-14 119th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the driver lost consciousness and struck the center front end. One occupant, a 39-year-old woman, suffered a knee, lower leg, and foot abrasion. Another adult and an infant were also in the vehicle; their injuries were unspecified. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Jul 22 - The driver of an SUV passed too close on Oak Ave and hit a 12-year-old boy riding a standing scooter. He suffered abrasions to his lower leg and foot. Police recorded Passing Too Closely by the driver.
According to the police report, the driver of an SUV passed too closely and struck a 12-year-old boy who was riding a standing scooter on Oak Ave near Kissena Blvd in Queens. The SUV's right front quarter panel struck the scooter's left side doors. The boy, listed as the scooter driver, was conscious and treated for abrasions to his lower leg and foot. Police recorded 'Passing Too Closely' by the driver as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling south prior to the collision, and the scooter sustained left-side damage.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Union Street▸Jul 17 - A sedan hit a man crossing Union Street. The impact left him unconscious, bleeding from the head. The driver was unhurt. No driver errors listed. The street turned violent in a flash.
A 30-year-old man was struck by a sedan while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Union Street in Queens. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious. According to the police report, the driver, a 76-year-old woman, was going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan. The driver was not injured. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face, even outside intersections, when cars and people cross paths.
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Permit Driver Hits 21-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Jul 15 - A 19-year-old driver with a New York permit hit a 21-year-old man crossing 46 Ave in Queens. The pedestrian suffered a chest abrasion and was conscious at the scene. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
According to the police report, a 19-year-old driver with a New York learner's permit was traveling west on 46 Ave and, going straight ahead, struck a 21-year-old pedestrian who was crossing outside a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered an abrasion to the chest and remained conscious. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not record driver errors such as Failure to Yield or distraction. The striking vehicle was a 2018 Toyota sedan with two occupants and no reported vehicle damage. The report lists the pedestrian location as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection."
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Distracted Drivers Collide on Prince Street▸Jul 14 - Two drivers collided at Prince Street and 36th Avenue in Queens. Four people were injured. Police cited driver distraction. A 74-year-old driver reported back pain and whiplash after the impact.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at Prince Street and 36th Avenue in Queens. One driver was going straight. The other driver was making a left turn. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by both drivers as the contributing factor. Four people were injured: a 34-year-old woman, a 42-year-old woman, a 17-year-old boy, and a 74-year-old man. The report notes damage to a left front quarter panel and right side doors, and lists back and shoulder injuries and complaints of pain. The 74-year-old driver sustained back injury and whiplash and was belted with a lap belt.
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SUV Crash on Main Street Linked to Alcohol▸Jul 14 - SUV slammed right front bumper on Main Street. Alcohol involved. Driver injured. Police report shows danger in Queens. No pedestrians or cyclists listed among the hurt.
A station wagon/SUV crashed on Main Street at Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. One male driver, age 35, suffered abrasions to his entire body. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. The vehicle struck with its right front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The report does not mention helmet or signal use. The crash highlights the risk when alcohol mixes with driving.
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Moped Rider Ejected in Queens SUV Crash▸Jul 13 - A moped and SUV collided on 148th Street. The moped rider was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw violence. Metal met flesh. The system failed again.
A moped and a Honda SUV collided at 148th Street and 58th Road in Queens. One moped rider, a 26-year-old man, was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body. Another occupant, age 35, was also hurt. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The moped rider was not using safety equipment, as noted in the report, but the primary listed cause was driver inattention. The impact was severe. Vulnerable road users paid the price.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrians in Queens▸Jul 12 - SUV turned left on Union Street. Two pedestrians crossing with the signal hit. One suffered a concussion. The other, a fractured arm. Police cite driver inattention. Steel met flesh. The street stayed cold.
Two pedestrians, both 20, were struck and injured by an SUV making a left turn at Union Street and 32 Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, both pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the intersection. One suffered a concussion, the other a fractured arm. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The SUV's left front bumper hit the pedestrians. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to pay attention at crossings.
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Motorcycle Rider Ejected on Bell Blvd▸Jul 11 - A motorcycle and a sedan collided on Bell Blvd. The motorcycle driver was ejected and injured. He suffered knee and lower-leg wounds and abrasions. Both vehicles struck front quarter panels. Police recorded no driver errors.
According to the police report, a 2020 YAMA motorcycle and a 2024 Tesla sedan, both traveling south on Bell Blvd near Cross Island Parkway, struck each other with their front quarter panels. The motorcycle driver, a 32-year-old man, was ejected and sustained knee, lower leg and foot injuries plus abrasions. The sedan driver, a 51-year-old woman, was not ejected and reported no injuries. Police recorded no specific driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The report lists both vehicles as going straight ahead and notes damage and points of impact on the motorcycle's right front quarter panel and the sedan's left front quarter panel.
10
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Northern Blvd▸Jul 10 - SUV hit a woman crossing Northern Blvd at 164th Street. She suffered a fractured leg. The crash left her conscious but hurt. The driver was uninjured. Streets stayed dangerous.
A 36-year-old woman was struck by a station wagon/SUV while crossing Northern Blvd at 164th Street in Queens. According to the police report, she suffered a fractured leg and was conscious at the scene. The driver, a 77-year-old woman, was not injured. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were recorded. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
10
Unsafe Backing on Northern Boulevard Injures Driver▸Jul 10 - Two sedans collided while backing on Northern Boulevard. One driver, a 25-year-old woman, suffered arm abrasions. Police cite unsafe backing as the cause. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
A crash involving two sedans occurred at 146-17 Northern Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were backing up when they collided. A 25-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to her arm. Two other occupants, a 56-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this incident. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
7
Motorcycle Crash Ejects Teens on 20th Avenue▸Jul 7 - Motorcycle slammed center front. Two teens ejected, legs torn. Police cite driver inexperience, tailgating. No helmets. Passenger and driver hurt. Queens street, danger rides fast.
A motorcycle crashed on 20th Avenue in Queens. Two teens, aged 16 and 18, were ejected and suffered leg injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Following Too Closely' caused the crash. The driver was unlicensed. Both injured teens wore no safety equipment. The impact struck the center front end of the motorcycle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
7
Pedestrian Struck While Working on Car in Queens▸Jul 7 - SUVs collided near 124th Street. A 62-year-old man, working on a car, took the hit. He suffered a bruised leg. The street stayed quiet. Metal and flesh met hard reality.
A crash involving two SUVs on 124th Street in Queens left a 62-year-old pedestrian injured. According to the police report, the man was pushing or working on a car when he was struck, suffering a contusion to his lower leg. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were parked before the crash. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The police report notes the pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
7
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 7 - SUV turned left on 37 Ave. Driver failed to yield. Pedestrian, crossing with signal, hit and injured. Shoulder torn. Shock followed. System failed her. Streets stayed loud.
A 58-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing 37 Ave at Union St in Queens. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. She suffered an abrasion and injury to her upper arm and shoulder, and was left in shock. The driver, a 47-year-old man, was making a left turn. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors.
7
BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-07
5
SUV Driver Loses Consciousness, Injures Passenger▸Jul 5 - SUV slammed center front at 119th Street. Driver lost consciousness. Passenger and infant inside. One injured, others status unclear. Metal, glass, blood. Streets unforgiving.
A station wagon/SUV crashed at 12-14 119th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the driver lost consciousness and struck the center front end. One occupant, a 39-year-old woman, suffered a knee, lower leg, and foot abrasion. Another adult and an infant were also in the vehicle; their injuries were unspecified. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Jul 17 - A sedan hit a man crossing Union Street. The impact left him unconscious, bleeding from the head. The driver was unhurt. No driver errors listed. The street turned violent in a flash.
A 30-year-old man was struck by a sedan while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Union Street in Queens. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious. According to the police report, the driver, a 76-year-old woman, was going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan. The driver was not injured. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face, even outside intersections, when cars and people cross paths.
15
Permit Driver Hits 21-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Jul 15 - A 19-year-old driver with a New York permit hit a 21-year-old man crossing 46 Ave in Queens. The pedestrian suffered a chest abrasion and was conscious at the scene. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
According to the police report, a 19-year-old driver with a New York learner's permit was traveling west on 46 Ave and, going straight ahead, struck a 21-year-old pedestrian who was crossing outside a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered an abrasion to the chest and remained conscious. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not record driver errors such as Failure to Yield or distraction. The striking vehicle was a 2018 Toyota sedan with two occupants and no reported vehicle damage. The report lists the pedestrian location as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection."
14
Distracted Drivers Collide on Prince Street▸Jul 14 - Two drivers collided at Prince Street and 36th Avenue in Queens. Four people were injured. Police cited driver distraction. A 74-year-old driver reported back pain and whiplash after the impact.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at Prince Street and 36th Avenue in Queens. One driver was going straight. The other driver was making a left turn. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by both drivers as the contributing factor. Four people were injured: a 34-year-old woman, a 42-year-old woman, a 17-year-old boy, and a 74-year-old man. The report notes damage to a left front quarter panel and right side doors, and lists back and shoulder injuries and complaints of pain. The 74-year-old driver sustained back injury and whiplash and was belted with a lap belt.
14
SUV Crash on Main Street Linked to Alcohol▸Jul 14 - SUV slammed right front bumper on Main Street. Alcohol involved. Driver injured. Police report shows danger in Queens. No pedestrians or cyclists listed among the hurt.
A station wagon/SUV crashed on Main Street at Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. One male driver, age 35, suffered abrasions to his entire body. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. The vehicle struck with its right front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The report does not mention helmet or signal use. The crash highlights the risk when alcohol mixes with driving.
13
Moped Rider Ejected in Queens SUV Crash▸Jul 13 - A moped and SUV collided on 148th Street. The moped rider was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw violence. Metal met flesh. The system failed again.
A moped and a Honda SUV collided at 148th Street and 58th Road in Queens. One moped rider, a 26-year-old man, was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body. Another occupant, age 35, was also hurt. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The moped rider was not using safety equipment, as noted in the report, but the primary listed cause was driver inattention. The impact was severe. Vulnerable road users paid the price.
12
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrians in Queens▸Jul 12 - SUV turned left on Union Street. Two pedestrians crossing with the signal hit. One suffered a concussion. The other, a fractured arm. Police cite driver inattention. Steel met flesh. The street stayed cold.
Two pedestrians, both 20, were struck and injured by an SUV making a left turn at Union Street and 32 Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, both pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the intersection. One suffered a concussion, the other a fractured arm. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The SUV's left front bumper hit the pedestrians. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to pay attention at crossings.
11
Motorcycle Rider Ejected on Bell Blvd▸Jul 11 - A motorcycle and a sedan collided on Bell Blvd. The motorcycle driver was ejected and injured. He suffered knee and lower-leg wounds and abrasions. Both vehicles struck front quarter panels. Police recorded no driver errors.
According to the police report, a 2020 YAMA motorcycle and a 2024 Tesla sedan, both traveling south on Bell Blvd near Cross Island Parkway, struck each other with their front quarter panels. The motorcycle driver, a 32-year-old man, was ejected and sustained knee, lower leg and foot injuries plus abrasions. The sedan driver, a 51-year-old woman, was not ejected and reported no injuries. Police recorded no specific driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The report lists both vehicles as going straight ahead and notes damage and points of impact on the motorcycle's right front quarter panel and the sedan's left front quarter panel.
10
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Northern Blvd▸Jul 10 - SUV hit a woman crossing Northern Blvd at 164th Street. She suffered a fractured leg. The crash left her conscious but hurt. The driver was uninjured. Streets stayed dangerous.
A 36-year-old woman was struck by a station wagon/SUV while crossing Northern Blvd at 164th Street in Queens. According to the police report, she suffered a fractured leg and was conscious at the scene. The driver, a 77-year-old woman, was not injured. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were recorded. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
10
Unsafe Backing on Northern Boulevard Injures Driver▸Jul 10 - Two sedans collided while backing on Northern Boulevard. One driver, a 25-year-old woman, suffered arm abrasions. Police cite unsafe backing as the cause. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
A crash involving two sedans occurred at 146-17 Northern Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were backing up when they collided. A 25-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to her arm. Two other occupants, a 56-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this incident. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash.
9
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
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Motorcycle Crash Ejects Teens on 20th Avenue▸Jul 7 - Motorcycle slammed center front. Two teens ejected, legs torn. Police cite driver inexperience, tailgating. No helmets. Passenger and driver hurt. Queens street, danger rides fast.
A motorcycle crashed on 20th Avenue in Queens. Two teens, aged 16 and 18, were ejected and suffered leg injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Following Too Closely' caused the crash. The driver was unlicensed. Both injured teens wore no safety equipment. The impact struck the center front end of the motorcycle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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Pedestrian Struck While Working on Car in Queens▸Jul 7 - SUVs collided near 124th Street. A 62-year-old man, working on a car, took the hit. He suffered a bruised leg. The street stayed quiet. Metal and flesh met hard reality.
A crash involving two SUVs on 124th Street in Queens left a 62-year-old pedestrian injured. According to the police report, the man was pushing or working on a car when he was struck, suffering a contusion to his lower leg. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were parked before the crash. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The police report notes the pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 7 - SUV turned left on 37 Ave. Driver failed to yield. Pedestrian, crossing with signal, hit and injured. Shoulder torn. Shock followed. System failed her. Streets stayed loud.
A 58-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing 37 Ave at Union St in Queens. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. She suffered an abrasion and injury to her upper arm and shoulder, and was left in shock. The driver, a 47-year-old man, was making a left turn. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-07
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SUV Driver Loses Consciousness, Injures Passenger▸Jul 5 - SUV slammed center front at 119th Street. Driver lost consciousness. Passenger and infant inside. One injured, others status unclear. Metal, glass, blood. Streets unforgiving.
A station wagon/SUV crashed at 12-14 119th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the driver lost consciousness and struck the center front end. One occupant, a 39-year-old woman, suffered a knee, lower leg, and foot abrasion. Another adult and an infant were also in the vehicle; their injuries were unspecified. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Jul 15 - A 19-year-old driver with a New York permit hit a 21-year-old man crossing 46 Ave in Queens. The pedestrian suffered a chest abrasion and was conscious at the scene. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
According to the police report, a 19-year-old driver with a New York learner's permit was traveling west on 46 Ave and, going straight ahead, struck a 21-year-old pedestrian who was crossing outside a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered an abrasion to the chest and remained conscious. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not record driver errors such as Failure to Yield or distraction. The striking vehicle was a 2018 Toyota sedan with two occupants and no reported vehicle damage. The report lists the pedestrian location as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection."
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Distracted Drivers Collide on Prince Street▸Jul 14 - Two drivers collided at Prince Street and 36th Avenue in Queens. Four people were injured. Police cited driver distraction. A 74-year-old driver reported back pain and whiplash after the impact.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at Prince Street and 36th Avenue in Queens. One driver was going straight. The other driver was making a left turn. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by both drivers as the contributing factor. Four people were injured: a 34-year-old woman, a 42-year-old woman, a 17-year-old boy, and a 74-year-old man. The report notes damage to a left front quarter panel and right side doors, and lists back and shoulder injuries and complaints of pain. The 74-year-old driver sustained back injury and whiplash and was belted with a lap belt.
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SUV Crash on Main Street Linked to Alcohol▸Jul 14 - SUV slammed right front bumper on Main Street. Alcohol involved. Driver injured. Police report shows danger in Queens. No pedestrians or cyclists listed among the hurt.
A station wagon/SUV crashed on Main Street at Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. One male driver, age 35, suffered abrasions to his entire body. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. The vehicle struck with its right front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The report does not mention helmet or signal use. The crash highlights the risk when alcohol mixes with driving.
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Moped Rider Ejected in Queens SUV Crash▸Jul 13 - A moped and SUV collided on 148th Street. The moped rider was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw violence. Metal met flesh. The system failed again.
A moped and a Honda SUV collided at 148th Street and 58th Road in Queens. One moped rider, a 26-year-old man, was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body. Another occupant, age 35, was also hurt. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The moped rider was not using safety equipment, as noted in the report, but the primary listed cause was driver inattention. The impact was severe. Vulnerable road users paid the price.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrians in Queens▸Jul 12 - SUV turned left on Union Street. Two pedestrians crossing with the signal hit. One suffered a concussion. The other, a fractured arm. Police cite driver inattention. Steel met flesh. The street stayed cold.
Two pedestrians, both 20, were struck and injured by an SUV making a left turn at Union Street and 32 Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, both pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the intersection. One suffered a concussion, the other a fractured arm. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The SUV's left front bumper hit the pedestrians. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to pay attention at crossings.
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Motorcycle Rider Ejected on Bell Blvd▸Jul 11 - A motorcycle and a sedan collided on Bell Blvd. The motorcycle driver was ejected and injured. He suffered knee and lower-leg wounds and abrasions. Both vehicles struck front quarter panels. Police recorded no driver errors.
According to the police report, a 2020 YAMA motorcycle and a 2024 Tesla sedan, both traveling south on Bell Blvd near Cross Island Parkway, struck each other with their front quarter panels. The motorcycle driver, a 32-year-old man, was ejected and sustained knee, lower leg and foot injuries plus abrasions. The sedan driver, a 51-year-old woman, was not ejected and reported no injuries. Police recorded no specific driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The report lists both vehicles as going straight ahead and notes damage and points of impact on the motorcycle's right front quarter panel and the sedan's left front quarter panel.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Northern Blvd▸Jul 10 - SUV hit a woman crossing Northern Blvd at 164th Street. She suffered a fractured leg. The crash left her conscious but hurt. The driver was uninjured. Streets stayed dangerous.
A 36-year-old woman was struck by a station wagon/SUV while crossing Northern Blvd at 164th Street in Queens. According to the police report, she suffered a fractured leg and was conscious at the scene. The driver, a 77-year-old woman, was not injured. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were recorded. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
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Unsafe Backing on Northern Boulevard Injures Driver▸Jul 10 - Two sedans collided while backing on Northern Boulevard. One driver, a 25-year-old woman, suffered arm abrasions. Police cite unsafe backing as the cause. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
A crash involving two sedans occurred at 146-17 Northern Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were backing up when they collided. A 25-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to her arm. Two other occupants, a 56-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this incident. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
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Motorcycle Crash Ejects Teens on 20th Avenue▸Jul 7 - Motorcycle slammed center front. Two teens ejected, legs torn. Police cite driver inexperience, tailgating. No helmets. Passenger and driver hurt. Queens street, danger rides fast.
A motorcycle crashed on 20th Avenue in Queens. Two teens, aged 16 and 18, were ejected and suffered leg injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Following Too Closely' caused the crash. The driver was unlicensed. Both injured teens wore no safety equipment. The impact struck the center front end of the motorcycle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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Pedestrian Struck While Working on Car in Queens▸Jul 7 - SUVs collided near 124th Street. A 62-year-old man, working on a car, took the hit. He suffered a bruised leg. The street stayed quiet. Metal and flesh met hard reality.
A crash involving two SUVs on 124th Street in Queens left a 62-year-old pedestrian injured. According to the police report, the man was pushing or working on a car when he was struck, suffering a contusion to his lower leg. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were parked before the crash. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The police report notes the pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 7 - SUV turned left on 37 Ave. Driver failed to yield. Pedestrian, crossing with signal, hit and injured. Shoulder torn. Shock followed. System failed her. Streets stayed loud.
A 58-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing 37 Ave at Union St in Queens. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. She suffered an abrasion and injury to her upper arm and shoulder, and was left in shock. The driver, a 47-year-old man, was making a left turn. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-07
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SUV Driver Loses Consciousness, Injures Passenger▸Jul 5 - SUV slammed center front at 119th Street. Driver lost consciousness. Passenger and infant inside. One injured, others status unclear. Metal, glass, blood. Streets unforgiving.
A station wagon/SUV crashed at 12-14 119th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the driver lost consciousness and struck the center front end. One occupant, a 39-year-old woman, suffered a knee, lower leg, and foot abrasion. Another adult and an infant were also in the vehicle; their injuries were unspecified. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Jul 14 - Two drivers collided at Prince Street and 36th Avenue in Queens. Four people were injured. Police cited driver distraction. A 74-year-old driver reported back pain and whiplash after the impact.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at Prince Street and 36th Avenue in Queens. One driver was going straight. The other driver was making a left turn. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by both drivers as the contributing factor. Four people were injured: a 34-year-old woman, a 42-year-old woman, a 17-year-old boy, and a 74-year-old man. The report notes damage to a left front quarter panel and right side doors, and lists back and shoulder injuries and complaints of pain. The 74-year-old driver sustained back injury and whiplash and was belted with a lap belt.
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SUV Crash on Main Street Linked to Alcohol▸Jul 14 - SUV slammed right front bumper on Main Street. Alcohol involved. Driver injured. Police report shows danger in Queens. No pedestrians or cyclists listed among the hurt.
A station wagon/SUV crashed on Main Street at Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. One male driver, age 35, suffered abrasions to his entire body. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. The vehicle struck with its right front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The report does not mention helmet or signal use. The crash highlights the risk when alcohol mixes with driving.
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Moped Rider Ejected in Queens SUV Crash▸Jul 13 - A moped and SUV collided on 148th Street. The moped rider was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw violence. Metal met flesh. The system failed again.
A moped and a Honda SUV collided at 148th Street and 58th Road in Queens. One moped rider, a 26-year-old man, was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body. Another occupant, age 35, was also hurt. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The moped rider was not using safety equipment, as noted in the report, but the primary listed cause was driver inattention. The impact was severe. Vulnerable road users paid the price.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrians in Queens▸Jul 12 - SUV turned left on Union Street. Two pedestrians crossing with the signal hit. One suffered a concussion. The other, a fractured arm. Police cite driver inattention. Steel met flesh. The street stayed cold.
Two pedestrians, both 20, were struck and injured by an SUV making a left turn at Union Street and 32 Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, both pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the intersection. One suffered a concussion, the other a fractured arm. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The SUV's left front bumper hit the pedestrians. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to pay attention at crossings.
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Motorcycle Rider Ejected on Bell Blvd▸Jul 11 - A motorcycle and a sedan collided on Bell Blvd. The motorcycle driver was ejected and injured. He suffered knee and lower-leg wounds and abrasions. Both vehicles struck front quarter panels. Police recorded no driver errors.
According to the police report, a 2020 YAMA motorcycle and a 2024 Tesla sedan, both traveling south on Bell Blvd near Cross Island Parkway, struck each other with their front quarter panels. The motorcycle driver, a 32-year-old man, was ejected and sustained knee, lower leg and foot injuries plus abrasions. The sedan driver, a 51-year-old woman, was not ejected and reported no injuries. Police recorded no specific driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The report lists both vehicles as going straight ahead and notes damage and points of impact on the motorcycle's right front quarter panel and the sedan's left front quarter panel.
10
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Northern Blvd▸Jul 10 - SUV hit a woman crossing Northern Blvd at 164th Street. She suffered a fractured leg. The crash left her conscious but hurt. The driver was uninjured. Streets stayed dangerous.
A 36-year-old woman was struck by a station wagon/SUV while crossing Northern Blvd at 164th Street in Queens. According to the police report, she suffered a fractured leg and was conscious at the scene. The driver, a 77-year-old woman, was not injured. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were recorded. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
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Unsafe Backing on Northern Boulevard Injures Driver▸Jul 10 - Two sedans collided while backing on Northern Boulevard. One driver, a 25-year-old woman, suffered arm abrasions. Police cite unsafe backing as the cause. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
A crash involving two sedans occurred at 146-17 Northern Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were backing up when they collided. A 25-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to her arm. Two other occupants, a 56-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this incident. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
7
Motorcycle Crash Ejects Teens on 20th Avenue▸Jul 7 - Motorcycle slammed center front. Two teens ejected, legs torn. Police cite driver inexperience, tailgating. No helmets. Passenger and driver hurt. Queens street, danger rides fast.
A motorcycle crashed on 20th Avenue in Queens. Two teens, aged 16 and 18, were ejected and suffered leg injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Following Too Closely' caused the crash. The driver was unlicensed. Both injured teens wore no safety equipment. The impact struck the center front end of the motorcycle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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Pedestrian Struck While Working on Car in Queens▸Jul 7 - SUVs collided near 124th Street. A 62-year-old man, working on a car, took the hit. He suffered a bruised leg. The street stayed quiet. Metal and flesh met hard reality.
A crash involving two SUVs on 124th Street in Queens left a 62-year-old pedestrian injured. According to the police report, the man was pushing or working on a car when he was struck, suffering a contusion to his lower leg. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were parked before the crash. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The police report notes the pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 7 - SUV turned left on 37 Ave. Driver failed to yield. Pedestrian, crossing with signal, hit and injured. Shoulder torn. Shock followed. System failed her. Streets stayed loud.
A 58-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing 37 Ave at Union St in Queens. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. She suffered an abrasion and injury to her upper arm and shoulder, and was left in shock. The driver, a 47-year-old man, was making a left turn. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors.
7
BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-07
5
SUV Driver Loses Consciousness, Injures Passenger▸Jul 5 - SUV slammed center front at 119th Street. Driver lost consciousness. Passenger and infant inside. One injured, others status unclear. Metal, glass, blood. Streets unforgiving.
A station wagon/SUV crashed at 12-14 119th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the driver lost consciousness and struck the center front end. One occupant, a 39-year-old woman, suffered a knee, lower leg, and foot abrasion. Another adult and an infant were also in the vehicle; their injuries were unspecified. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Jul 14 - SUV slammed right front bumper on Main Street. Alcohol involved. Driver injured. Police report shows danger in Queens. No pedestrians or cyclists listed among the hurt.
A station wagon/SUV crashed on Main Street at Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. One male driver, age 35, suffered abrasions to his entire body. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. The vehicle struck with its right front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The report does not mention helmet or signal use. The crash highlights the risk when alcohol mixes with driving.
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Moped Rider Ejected in Queens SUV Crash▸Jul 13 - A moped and SUV collided on 148th Street. The moped rider was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw violence. Metal met flesh. The system failed again.
A moped and a Honda SUV collided at 148th Street and 58th Road in Queens. One moped rider, a 26-year-old man, was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body. Another occupant, age 35, was also hurt. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The moped rider was not using safety equipment, as noted in the report, but the primary listed cause was driver inattention. The impact was severe. Vulnerable road users paid the price.
12
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrians in Queens▸Jul 12 - SUV turned left on Union Street. Two pedestrians crossing with the signal hit. One suffered a concussion. The other, a fractured arm. Police cite driver inattention. Steel met flesh. The street stayed cold.
Two pedestrians, both 20, were struck and injured by an SUV making a left turn at Union Street and 32 Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, both pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the intersection. One suffered a concussion, the other a fractured arm. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The SUV's left front bumper hit the pedestrians. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to pay attention at crossings.
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Motorcycle Rider Ejected on Bell Blvd▸Jul 11 - A motorcycle and a sedan collided on Bell Blvd. The motorcycle driver was ejected and injured. He suffered knee and lower-leg wounds and abrasions. Both vehicles struck front quarter panels. Police recorded no driver errors.
According to the police report, a 2020 YAMA motorcycle and a 2024 Tesla sedan, both traveling south on Bell Blvd near Cross Island Parkway, struck each other with their front quarter panels. The motorcycle driver, a 32-year-old man, was ejected and sustained knee, lower leg and foot injuries plus abrasions. The sedan driver, a 51-year-old woman, was not ejected and reported no injuries. Police recorded no specific driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The report lists both vehicles as going straight ahead and notes damage and points of impact on the motorcycle's right front quarter panel and the sedan's left front quarter panel.
10
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Northern Blvd▸Jul 10 - SUV hit a woman crossing Northern Blvd at 164th Street. She suffered a fractured leg. The crash left her conscious but hurt. The driver was uninjured. Streets stayed dangerous.
A 36-year-old woman was struck by a station wagon/SUV while crossing Northern Blvd at 164th Street in Queens. According to the police report, she suffered a fractured leg and was conscious at the scene. The driver, a 77-year-old woman, was not injured. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were recorded. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
10
Unsafe Backing on Northern Boulevard Injures Driver▸Jul 10 - Two sedans collided while backing on Northern Boulevard. One driver, a 25-year-old woman, suffered arm abrasions. Police cite unsafe backing as the cause. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
A crash involving two sedans occurred at 146-17 Northern Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were backing up when they collided. A 25-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to her arm. Two other occupants, a 56-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this incident. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash.
9
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
7
Motorcycle Crash Ejects Teens on 20th Avenue▸Jul 7 - Motorcycle slammed center front. Two teens ejected, legs torn. Police cite driver inexperience, tailgating. No helmets. Passenger and driver hurt. Queens street, danger rides fast.
A motorcycle crashed on 20th Avenue in Queens. Two teens, aged 16 and 18, were ejected and suffered leg injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Following Too Closely' caused the crash. The driver was unlicensed. Both injured teens wore no safety equipment. The impact struck the center front end of the motorcycle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
7
Pedestrian Struck While Working on Car in Queens▸Jul 7 - SUVs collided near 124th Street. A 62-year-old man, working on a car, took the hit. He suffered a bruised leg. The street stayed quiet. Metal and flesh met hard reality.
A crash involving two SUVs on 124th Street in Queens left a 62-year-old pedestrian injured. According to the police report, the man was pushing or working on a car when he was struck, suffering a contusion to his lower leg. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were parked before the crash. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The police report notes the pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
7
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 7 - SUV turned left on 37 Ave. Driver failed to yield. Pedestrian, crossing with signal, hit and injured. Shoulder torn. Shock followed. System failed her. Streets stayed loud.
A 58-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing 37 Ave at Union St in Queens. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. She suffered an abrasion and injury to her upper arm and shoulder, and was left in shock. The driver, a 47-year-old man, was making a left turn. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors.
7
BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-07
5
SUV Driver Loses Consciousness, Injures Passenger▸Jul 5 - SUV slammed center front at 119th Street. Driver lost consciousness. Passenger and infant inside. One injured, others status unclear. Metal, glass, blood. Streets unforgiving.
A station wagon/SUV crashed at 12-14 119th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the driver lost consciousness and struck the center front end. One occupant, a 39-year-old woman, suffered a knee, lower leg, and foot abrasion. Another adult and an infant were also in the vehicle; their injuries were unspecified. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Jul 13 - A moped and SUV collided on 148th Street. The moped rider was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw violence. Metal met flesh. The system failed again.
A moped and a Honda SUV collided at 148th Street and 58th Road in Queens. One moped rider, a 26-year-old man, was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body. Another occupant, age 35, was also hurt. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The moped rider was not using safety equipment, as noted in the report, but the primary listed cause was driver inattention. The impact was severe. Vulnerable road users paid the price.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrians in Queens▸Jul 12 - SUV turned left on Union Street. Two pedestrians crossing with the signal hit. One suffered a concussion. The other, a fractured arm. Police cite driver inattention. Steel met flesh. The street stayed cold.
Two pedestrians, both 20, were struck and injured by an SUV making a left turn at Union Street and 32 Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, both pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the intersection. One suffered a concussion, the other a fractured arm. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The SUV's left front bumper hit the pedestrians. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to pay attention at crossings.
11
Motorcycle Rider Ejected on Bell Blvd▸Jul 11 - A motorcycle and a sedan collided on Bell Blvd. The motorcycle driver was ejected and injured. He suffered knee and lower-leg wounds and abrasions. Both vehicles struck front quarter panels. Police recorded no driver errors.
According to the police report, a 2020 YAMA motorcycle and a 2024 Tesla sedan, both traveling south on Bell Blvd near Cross Island Parkway, struck each other with their front quarter panels. The motorcycle driver, a 32-year-old man, was ejected and sustained knee, lower leg and foot injuries plus abrasions. The sedan driver, a 51-year-old woman, was not ejected and reported no injuries. Police recorded no specific driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The report lists both vehicles as going straight ahead and notes damage and points of impact on the motorcycle's right front quarter panel and the sedan's left front quarter panel.
10
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Northern Blvd▸Jul 10 - SUV hit a woman crossing Northern Blvd at 164th Street. She suffered a fractured leg. The crash left her conscious but hurt. The driver was uninjured. Streets stayed dangerous.
A 36-year-old woman was struck by a station wagon/SUV while crossing Northern Blvd at 164th Street in Queens. According to the police report, she suffered a fractured leg and was conscious at the scene. The driver, a 77-year-old woman, was not injured. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were recorded. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
10
Unsafe Backing on Northern Boulevard Injures Driver▸Jul 10 - Two sedans collided while backing on Northern Boulevard. One driver, a 25-year-old woman, suffered arm abrasions. Police cite unsafe backing as the cause. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
A crash involving two sedans occurred at 146-17 Northern Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were backing up when they collided. A 25-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to her arm. Two other occupants, a 56-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this incident. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash.
9
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
7
Motorcycle Crash Ejects Teens on 20th Avenue▸Jul 7 - Motorcycle slammed center front. Two teens ejected, legs torn. Police cite driver inexperience, tailgating. No helmets. Passenger and driver hurt. Queens street, danger rides fast.
A motorcycle crashed on 20th Avenue in Queens. Two teens, aged 16 and 18, were ejected and suffered leg injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Following Too Closely' caused the crash. The driver was unlicensed. Both injured teens wore no safety equipment. The impact struck the center front end of the motorcycle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
7
Pedestrian Struck While Working on Car in Queens▸Jul 7 - SUVs collided near 124th Street. A 62-year-old man, working on a car, took the hit. He suffered a bruised leg. The street stayed quiet. Metal and flesh met hard reality.
A crash involving two SUVs on 124th Street in Queens left a 62-year-old pedestrian injured. According to the police report, the man was pushing or working on a car when he was struck, suffering a contusion to his lower leg. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were parked before the crash. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The police report notes the pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
7
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 7 - SUV turned left on 37 Ave. Driver failed to yield. Pedestrian, crossing with signal, hit and injured. Shoulder torn. Shock followed. System failed her. Streets stayed loud.
A 58-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing 37 Ave at Union St in Queens. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. She suffered an abrasion and injury to her upper arm and shoulder, and was left in shock. The driver, a 47-year-old man, was making a left turn. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors.
7
BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-07
5
SUV Driver Loses Consciousness, Injures Passenger▸Jul 5 - SUV slammed center front at 119th Street. Driver lost consciousness. Passenger and infant inside. One injured, others status unclear. Metal, glass, blood. Streets unforgiving.
A station wagon/SUV crashed at 12-14 119th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the driver lost consciousness and struck the center front end. One occupant, a 39-year-old woman, suffered a knee, lower leg, and foot abrasion. Another adult and an infant were also in the vehicle; their injuries were unspecified. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Jul 12 - SUV turned left on Union Street. Two pedestrians crossing with the signal hit. One suffered a concussion. The other, a fractured arm. Police cite driver inattention. Steel met flesh. The street stayed cold.
Two pedestrians, both 20, were struck and injured by an SUV making a left turn at Union Street and 32 Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, both pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the intersection. One suffered a concussion, the other a fractured arm. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The SUV's left front bumper hit the pedestrians. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to pay attention at crossings.
11
Motorcycle Rider Ejected on Bell Blvd▸Jul 11 - A motorcycle and a sedan collided on Bell Blvd. The motorcycle driver was ejected and injured. He suffered knee and lower-leg wounds and abrasions. Both vehicles struck front quarter panels. Police recorded no driver errors.
According to the police report, a 2020 YAMA motorcycle and a 2024 Tesla sedan, both traveling south on Bell Blvd near Cross Island Parkway, struck each other with their front quarter panels. The motorcycle driver, a 32-year-old man, was ejected and sustained knee, lower leg and foot injuries plus abrasions. The sedan driver, a 51-year-old woman, was not ejected and reported no injuries. Police recorded no specific driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The report lists both vehicles as going straight ahead and notes damage and points of impact on the motorcycle's right front quarter panel and the sedan's left front quarter panel.
10
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Northern Blvd▸Jul 10 - SUV hit a woman crossing Northern Blvd at 164th Street. She suffered a fractured leg. The crash left her conscious but hurt. The driver was uninjured. Streets stayed dangerous.
A 36-year-old woman was struck by a station wagon/SUV while crossing Northern Blvd at 164th Street in Queens. According to the police report, she suffered a fractured leg and was conscious at the scene. The driver, a 77-year-old woman, was not injured. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were recorded. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
10
Unsafe Backing on Northern Boulevard Injures Driver▸Jul 10 - Two sedans collided while backing on Northern Boulevard. One driver, a 25-year-old woman, suffered arm abrasions. Police cite unsafe backing as the cause. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
A crash involving two sedans occurred at 146-17 Northern Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were backing up when they collided. A 25-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to her arm. Two other occupants, a 56-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this incident. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash.
9
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
7
Motorcycle Crash Ejects Teens on 20th Avenue▸Jul 7 - Motorcycle slammed center front. Two teens ejected, legs torn. Police cite driver inexperience, tailgating. No helmets. Passenger and driver hurt. Queens street, danger rides fast.
A motorcycle crashed on 20th Avenue in Queens. Two teens, aged 16 and 18, were ejected and suffered leg injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Following Too Closely' caused the crash. The driver was unlicensed. Both injured teens wore no safety equipment. The impact struck the center front end of the motorcycle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
7
Pedestrian Struck While Working on Car in Queens▸Jul 7 - SUVs collided near 124th Street. A 62-year-old man, working on a car, took the hit. He suffered a bruised leg. The street stayed quiet. Metal and flesh met hard reality.
A crash involving two SUVs on 124th Street in Queens left a 62-year-old pedestrian injured. According to the police report, the man was pushing or working on a car when he was struck, suffering a contusion to his lower leg. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were parked before the crash. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The police report notes the pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
7
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 7 - SUV turned left on 37 Ave. Driver failed to yield. Pedestrian, crossing with signal, hit and injured. Shoulder torn. Shock followed. System failed her. Streets stayed loud.
A 58-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing 37 Ave at Union St in Queens. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. She suffered an abrasion and injury to her upper arm and shoulder, and was left in shock. The driver, a 47-year-old man, was making a left turn. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors.
7
BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-07
5
SUV Driver Loses Consciousness, Injures Passenger▸Jul 5 - SUV slammed center front at 119th Street. Driver lost consciousness. Passenger and infant inside. One injured, others status unclear. Metal, glass, blood. Streets unforgiving.
A station wagon/SUV crashed at 12-14 119th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the driver lost consciousness and struck the center front end. One occupant, a 39-year-old woman, suffered a knee, lower leg, and foot abrasion. Another adult and an infant were also in the vehicle; their injuries were unspecified. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Jul 11 - A motorcycle and a sedan collided on Bell Blvd. The motorcycle driver was ejected and injured. He suffered knee and lower-leg wounds and abrasions. Both vehicles struck front quarter panels. Police recorded no driver errors.
According to the police report, a 2020 YAMA motorcycle and a 2024 Tesla sedan, both traveling south on Bell Blvd near Cross Island Parkway, struck each other with their front quarter panels. The motorcycle driver, a 32-year-old man, was ejected and sustained knee, lower leg and foot injuries plus abrasions. The sedan driver, a 51-year-old woman, was not ejected and reported no injuries. Police recorded no specific driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The report lists both vehicles as going straight ahead and notes damage and points of impact on the motorcycle's right front quarter panel and the sedan's left front quarter panel.
10
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Northern Blvd▸Jul 10 - SUV hit a woman crossing Northern Blvd at 164th Street. She suffered a fractured leg. The crash left her conscious but hurt. The driver was uninjured. Streets stayed dangerous.
A 36-year-old woman was struck by a station wagon/SUV while crossing Northern Blvd at 164th Street in Queens. According to the police report, she suffered a fractured leg and was conscious at the scene. The driver, a 77-year-old woman, was not injured. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were recorded. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
10
Unsafe Backing on Northern Boulevard Injures Driver▸Jul 10 - Two sedans collided while backing on Northern Boulevard. One driver, a 25-year-old woman, suffered arm abrasions. Police cite unsafe backing as the cause. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
A crash involving two sedans occurred at 146-17 Northern Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were backing up when they collided. A 25-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to her arm. Two other occupants, a 56-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this incident. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash.
9
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
7
Motorcycle Crash Ejects Teens on 20th Avenue▸Jul 7 - Motorcycle slammed center front. Two teens ejected, legs torn. Police cite driver inexperience, tailgating. No helmets. Passenger and driver hurt. Queens street, danger rides fast.
A motorcycle crashed on 20th Avenue in Queens. Two teens, aged 16 and 18, were ejected and suffered leg injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Following Too Closely' caused the crash. The driver was unlicensed. Both injured teens wore no safety equipment. The impact struck the center front end of the motorcycle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
7
Pedestrian Struck While Working on Car in Queens▸Jul 7 - SUVs collided near 124th Street. A 62-year-old man, working on a car, took the hit. He suffered a bruised leg. The street stayed quiet. Metal and flesh met hard reality.
A crash involving two SUVs on 124th Street in Queens left a 62-year-old pedestrian injured. According to the police report, the man was pushing or working on a car when he was struck, suffering a contusion to his lower leg. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were parked before the crash. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The police report notes the pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
7
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 7 - SUV turned left on 37 Ave. Driver failed to yield. Pedestrian, crossing with signal, hit and injured. Shoulder torn. Shock followed. System failed her. Streets stayed loud.
A 58-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing 37 Ave at Union St in Queens. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. She suffered an abrasion and injury to her upper arm and shoulder, and was left in shock. The driver, a 47-year-old man, was making a left turn. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors.
7
BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-07
5
SUV Driver Loses Consciousness, Injures Passenger▸Jul 5 - SUV slammed center front at 119th Street. Driver lost consciousness. Passenger and infant inside. One injured, others status unclear. Metal, glass, blood. Streets unforgiving.
A station wagon/SUV crashed at 12-14 119th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the driver lost consciousness and struck the center front end. One occupant, a 39-year-old woman, suffered a knee, lower leg, and foot abrasion. Another adult and an infant were also in the vehicle; their injuries were unspecified. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Jul 10 - SUV hit a woman crossing Northern Blvd at 164th Street. She suffered a fractured leg. The crash left her conscious but hurt. The driver was uninjured. Streets stayed dangerous.
A 36-year-old woman was struck by a station wagon/SUV while crossing Northern Blvd at 164th Street in Queens. According to the police report, she suffered a fractured leg and was conscious at the scene. The driver, a 77-year-old woman, was not injured. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were recorded. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
10
Unsafe Backing on Northern Boulevard Injures Driver▸Jul 10 - Two sedans collided while backing on Northern Boulevard. One driver, a 25-year-old woman, suffered arm abrasions. Police cite unsafe backing as the cause. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
A crash involving two sedans occurred at 146-17 Northern Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were backing up when they collided. A 25-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to her arm. Two other occupants, a 56-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this incident. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash.
9
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
7
Motorcycle Crash Ejects Teens on 20th Avenue▸Jul 7 - Motorcycle slammed center front. Two teens ejected, legs torn. Police cite driver inexperience, tailgating. No helmets. Passenger and driver hurt. Queens street, danger rides fast.
A motorcycle crashed on 20th Avenue in Queens. Two teens, aged 16 and 18, were ejected and suffered leg injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Following Too Closely' caused the crash. The driver was unlicensed. Both injured teens wore no safety equipment. The impact struck the center front end of the motorcycle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
7
Pedestrian Struck While Working on Car in Queens▸Jul 7 - SUVs collided near 124th Street. A 62-year-old man, working on a car, took the hit. He suffered a bruised leg. The street stayed quiet. Metal and flesh met hard reality.
A crash involving two SUVs on 124th Street in Queens left a 62-year-old pedestrian injured. According to the police report, the man was pushing or working on a car when he was struck, suffering a contusion to his lower leg. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were parked before the crash. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The police report notes the pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
7
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 7 - SUV turned left on 37 Ave. Driver failed to yield. Pedestrian, crossing with signal, hit and injured. Shoulder torn. Shock followed. System failed her. Streets stayed loud.
A 58-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing 37 Ave at Union St in Queens. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. She suffered an abrasion and injury to her upper arm and shoulder, and was left in shock. The driver, a 47-year-old man, was making a left turn. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors.
7
BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-07
5
SUV Driver Loses Consciousness, Injures Passenger▸Jul 5 - SUV slammed center front at 119th Street. Driver lost consciousness. Passenger and infant inside. One injured, others status unclear. Metal, glass, blood. Streets unforgiving.
A station wagon/SUV crashed at 12-14 119th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the driver lost consciousness and struck the center front end. One occupant, a 39-year-old woman, suffered a knee, lower leg, and foot abrasion. Another adult and an infant were also in the vehicle; their injuries were unspecified. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Jul 10 - Two sedans collided while backing on Northern Boulevard. One driver, a 25-year-old woman, suffered arm abrasions. Police cite unsafe backing as the cause. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
A crash involving two sedans occurred at 146-17 Northern Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were backing up when they collided. A 25-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to her arm. Two other occupants, a 56-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this incident. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash.
9
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
7
Motorcycle Crash Ejects Teens on 20th Avenue▸Jul 7 - Motorcycle slammed center front. Two teens ejected, legs torn. Police cite driver inexperience, tailgating. No helmets. Passenger and driver hurt. Queens street, danger rides fast.
A motorcycle crashed on 20th Avenue in Queens. Two teens, aged 16 and 18, were ejected and suffered leg injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Following Too Closely' caused the crash. The driver was unlicensed. Both injured teens wore no safety equipment. The impact struck the center front end of the motorcycle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
7
Pedestrian Struck While Working on Car in Queens▸Jul 7 - SUVs collided near 124th Street. A 62-year-old man, working on a car, took the hit. He suffered a bruised leg. The street stayed quiet. Metal and flesh met hard reality.
A crash involving two SUVs on 124th Street in Queens left a 62-year-old pedestrian injured. According to the police report, the man was pushing or working on a car when he was struck, suffering a contusion to his lower leg. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were parked before the crash. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The police report notes the pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
7
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 7 - SUV turned left on 37 Ave. Driver failed to yield. Pedestrian, crossing with signal, hit and injured. Shoulder torn. Shock followed. System failed her. Streets stayed loud.
A 58-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing 37 Ave at Union St in Queens. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. She suffered an abrasion and injury to her upper arm and shoulder, and was left in shock. The driver, a 47-year-old man, was making a left turn. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors.
7
BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-07
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SUV Driver Loses Consciousness, Injures Passenger▸Jul 5 - SUV slammed center front at 119th Street. Driver lost consciousness. Passenger and infant inside. One injured, others status unclear. Metal, glass, blood. Streets unforgiving.
A station wagon/SUV crashed at 12-14 119th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the driver lost consciousness and struck the center front end. One occupant, a 39-year-old woman, suffered a knee, lower leg, and foot abrasion. Another adult and an infant were also in the vehicle; their injuries were unspecified. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
- E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens, New York Post, Published 2025-07-09
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Motorcycle Crash Ejects Teens on 20th Avenue▸Jul 7 - Motorcycle slammed center front. Two teens ejected, legs torn. Police cite driver inexperience, tailgating. No helmets. Passenger and driver hurt. Queens street, danger rides fast.
A motorcycle crashed on 20th Avenue in Queens. Two teens, aged 16 and 18, were ejected and suffered leg injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Following Too Closely' caused the crash. The driver was unlicensed. Both injured teens wore no safety equipment. The impact struck the center front end of the motorcycle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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Pedestrian Struck While Working on Car in Queens▸Jul 7 - SUVs collided near 124th Street. A 62-year-old man, working on a car, took the hit. He suffered a bruised leg. The street stayed quiet. Metal and flesh met hard reality.
A crash involving two SUVs on 124th Street in Queens left a 62-year-old pedestrian injured. According to the police report, the man was pushing or working on a car when he was struck, suffering a contusion to his lower leg. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were parked before the crash. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The police report notes the pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 7 - SUV turned left on 37 Ave. Driver failed to yield. Pedestrian, crossing with signal, hit and injured. Shoulder torn. Shock followed. System failed her. Streets stayed loud.
A 58-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing 37 Ave at Union St in Queens. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. She suffered an abrasion and injury to her upper arm and shoulder, and was left in shock. The driver, a 47-year-old man, was making a left turn. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-07
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SUV Driver Loses Consciousness, Injures Passenger▸Jul 5 - SUV slammed center front at 119th Street. Driver lost consciousness. Passenger and infant inside. One injured, others status unclear. Metal, glass, blood. Streets unforgiving.
A station wagon/SUV crashed at 12-14 119th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the driver lost consciousness and struck the center front end. One occupant, a 39-year-old woman, suffered a knee, lower leg, and foot abrasion. Another adult and an infant were also in the vehicle; their injuries were unspecified. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Jul 7 - Motorcycle slammed center front. Two teens ejected, legs torn. Police cite driver inexperience, tailgating. No helmets. Passenger and driver hurt. Queens street, danger rides fast.
A motorcycle crashed on 20th Avenue in Queens. Two teens, aged 16 and 18, were ejected and suffered leg injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Following Too Closely' caused the crash. The driver was unlicensed. Both injured teens wore no safety equipment. The impact struck the center front end of the motorcycle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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Pedestrian Struck While Working on Car in Queens▸Jul 7 - SUVs collided near 124th Street. A 62-year-old man, working on a car, took the hit. He suffered a bruised leg. The street stayed quiet. Metal and flesh met hard reality.
A crash involving two SUVs on 124th Street in Queens left a 62-year-old pedestrian injured. According to the police report, the man was pushing or working on a car when he was struck, suffering a contusion to his lower leg. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were parked before the crash. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The police report notes the pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 7 - SUV turned left on 37 Ave. Driver failed to yield. Pedestrian, crossing with signal, hit and injured. Shoulder torn. Shock followed. System failed her. Streets stayed loud.
A 58-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing 37 Ave at Union St in Queens. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. She suffered an abrasion and injury to her upper arm and shoulder, and was left in shock. The driver, a 47-year-old man, was making a left turn. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-07
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SUV Driver Loses Consciousness, Injures Passenger▸Jul 5 - SUV slammed center front at 119th Street. Driver lost consciousness. Passenger and infant inside. One injured, others status unclear. Metal, glass, blood. Streets unforgiving.
A station wagon/SUV crashed at 12-14 119th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the driver lost consciousness and struck the center front end. One occupant, a 39-year-old woman, suffered a knee, lower leg, and foot abrasion. Another adult and an infant were also in the vehicle; their injuries were unspecified. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Jul 7 - SUVs collided near 124th Street. A 62-year-old man, working on a car, took the hit. He suffered a bruised leg. The street stayed quiet. Metal and flesh met hard reality.
A crash involving two SUVs on 124th Street in Queens left a 62-year-old pedestrian injured. According to the police report, the man was pushing or working on a car when he was struck, suffering a contusion to his lower leg. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were parked before the crash. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The police report notes the pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 7 - SUV turned left on 37 Ave. Driver failed to yield. Pedestrian, crossing with signal, hit and injured. Shoulder torn. Shock followed. System failed her. Streets stayed loud.
A 58-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing 37 Ave at Union St in Queens. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. She suffered an abrasion and injury to her upper arm and shoulder, and was left in shock. The driver, a 47-year-old man, was making a left turn. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-07
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SUV Driver Loses Consciousness, Injures Passenger▸Jul 5 - SUV slammed center front at 119th Street. Driver lost consciousness. Passenger and infant inside. One injured, others status unclear. Metal, glass, blood. Streets unforgiving.
A station wagon/SUV crashed at 12-14 119th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the driver lost consciousness and struck the center front end. One occupant, a 39-year-old woman, suffered a knee, lower leg, and foot abrasion. Another adult and an infant were also in the vehicle; their injuries were unspecified. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Jul 7 - SUV turned left on 37 Ave. Driver failed to yield. Pedestrian, crossing with signal, hit and injured. Shoulder torn. Shock followed. System failed her. Streets stayed loud.
A 58-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing 37 Ave at Union St in Queens. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. She suffered an abrasion and injury to her upper arm and shoulder, and was left in shock. The driver, a 47-year-old man, was making a left turn. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-07
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SUV Driver Loses Consciousness, Injures Passenger▸Jul 5 - SUV slammed center front at 119th Street. Driver lost consciousness. Passenger and infant inside. One injured, others status unclear. Metal, glass, blood. Streets unforgiving.
A station wagon/SUV crashed at 12-14 119th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the driver lost consciousness and struck the center front end. One occupant, a 39-year-old woman, suffered a knee, lower leg, and foot abrasion. Another adult and an infant were also in the vehicle; their injuries were unspecified. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
- BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-07
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SUV Driver Loses Consciousness, Injures Passenger▸Jul 5 - SUV slammed center front at 119th Street. Driver lost consciousness. Passenger and infant inside. One injured, others status unclear. Metal, glass, blood. Streets unforgiving.
A station wagon/SUV crashed at 12-14 119th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the driver lost consciousness and struck the center front end. One occupant, a 39-year-old woman, suffered a knee, lower leg, and foot abrasion. Another adult and an infant were also in the vehicle; their injuries were unspecified. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Jul 5 - SUV slammed center front at 119th Street. Driver lost consciousness. Passenger and infant inside. One injured, others status unclear. Metal, glass, blood. Streets unforgiving.
A station wagon/SUV crashed at 12-14 119th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the driver lost consciousness and struck the center front end. One occupant, a 39-year-old woman, suffered a knee, lower leg, and foot abrasion. Another adult and an infant were also in the vehicle; their injuries were unspecified. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.