Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 109?
No More Excuses: Blood on Bowne, Silence at the Top
Precinct 109: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 12, 2025
Broken Bodies, Broken Streets
Three dead. Thirty-eight seriously hurt. That’s just the last twelve months in Precinct 109. The numbers do not bleed, but people do. A 68-year-old woman was killed crossing Reeves Avenue. The cause: “unsafe speed”—the car kept going, she did not. NYC crash data
On Bowne Street, a 63-year-old woman riding her bike was struck and killed by an SUV making a left turn. She was ejected. She never got up. NYC crash data
Last week, an MTA bus in Flushing jumped the curb. Eight people were hurt. “I have a baby with me. That would be scary. I’ll be more cautious of my surroundings,” said one rider, standing on the sidewalk where the bus came to rest. ABC7 report
The Police: Power and Responsibility
Precinct 109 has the tools. They can ticket speeders. They can crack down on reckless turns and failure to yield. They can target crash hotspots. But the numbers keep rising. In the last year, crashes are up nearly 28%. Injuries are up 29%. Serious injuries are up 12%. NYC crash data
Leadership: Promises and Silence
The city has new powers. Speed limits can drop to 20 mph. Cameras can catch speeders day and night. But change is slow. The bus driver in Flushing told police he “misjudged the closeness of the curb.” Later, video showed he may have fallen asleep. The MTA pulled him from service. “It must be very devastating for the people that were on the bus,” said a witness. CBS New York coverage
Local leaders can act. They can demand lower speed limits, more enforcement, and safer street design. Or they can wait for the next siren.
Take Action: Make Them Feel the Heat
Call your council member. Call the precinct. Demand action. Every day of delay is another day of risk. The dead do not get second chances. The living must not wait.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ Where does Precinct 109 sit politically?
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▸ What can police do to protect vulnerable road users here?
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702952 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-12
- Bus Jumps Curb, Eight Injured In Flushing, ABC7, Published 2025-07-11
- MTA Bus Slams Curb, Injures Seven, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-11
- MTA Bus Slams Curb, Injures Seven, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-11
- Eight Injured As MTA Bus Hits Pole, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-11
- Chain-Reaction Crash Kills Two On Belt Parkway, amny, Published 2025-07-10
- BMW Crash Hurls Passengers, Sparks Fire, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-09
Other Representatives
District 25
159-16 Union Turnpike, Flushing, NY 11366
Room 941, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 20
136-21 Latimer Place, 1D, Flushing, NY 11354
718-888-8747
250 Broadway, Suite 1808, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7259
District 11
134-01 20th Avenue 2nd Floor, College Point, NY 11356
Room 913, Legislative Office Building 188 State St., Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Precinct 109 Police Precinct 109 sits in Queens, District 20, AD 25, SD 11.
It contains Queens CB7, College Point, Whitestone-Beechhurst, Bay Terrace-Clearview, Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing, East Flushing, Queensboro Hill, Flushing-Willets Point, Fort Totten, Kissena Park.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 109
Minivan Crash Kills Woman, Injures Three▸A minivan left the road in Queens. It hit a tree. One woman died. Three others, all seniors, went to the hospital. The crash happened on Brookville Boulevard, near Sunrise Highway. Police are investigating. The road stayed quiet after.
According to the NY Daily News (published February 14, 2025), a minivan from Eunhae Adult Daycare crashed while leaving a senior residence in Queens. The 74-year-old driver 'lost control of the wheel at the Sunrise Highway.' The vehicle veered off Brookville Blvd and struck a tree. Four people were inside, all seniors. One woman in her 70s died after being found unconscious in the back seat. Three others, including the driver, were hospitalized but expected to survive. Police are investigating the cause. The article highlights the dangers faced by passengers in vehicles operated by older drivers and the risks at busy intersections like Brookville Boulevard and Sunrise Highway.
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Minivan Crash Kills Woman, Injures Three,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-14
SUV Right Turn Fails, Bicyclist Ejected on Sanford▸SUV turned right, struck a 41-year-old man on a bike. He flew off, arm shattered. Police cite failure to yield. No damage to SUV. Blood on Sanford Avenue. Cyclist conscious, hurt.
According to the police report, an SUV making a right turn on Sanford Avenue in Queens struck a 41-year-old male bicyclist traveling east. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor, pointing to driver error. The impact ejected the bicyclist, causing severe injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious but suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated arm. The SUV showed no damage. No other contributing factors, such as victim behavior or safety equipment, were noted in the report.
Head-On Collision Crushes Driver on Laburnum Ave▸Two sedans collided head-on in Queens. Steel twisted. A 38-year-old man, belted and conscious, suffered neck injuries. The seatbelt held him in place. The car’s frame did not. Failure to yield left a driver crushed and hurting.
On Laburnum Avenue near 158th Street in Queens, two sedans traveling straight collided head-on, according to the police report. The crash left a 38-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, with crush injuries to his neck. The police report states, 'Two sedans met head-on. Steel kissed steel. A man, 38, stayed belted, conscious, crushed. His neck screamed. The belt held. The car did not.' The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor in the collision. No evidence in the report suggests any victim behavior contributed to the crash. The impact and resulting injuries stemmed from driver error and systemic danger on city streets.
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Main Street▸A sedan starting from parking struck a 63-year-old woman crossing Main Street in Queens. She suffered back and internal injuries. No driver errors listed. The street remains dangerous for those on foot.
According to the police report, a 2024 sedan driven by a licensed man struck a 63-year-old woman as she crossed Main Street in Queens around 7 PM. The car hit her with its left front bumper, injuring her back and causing internal complaints. She was conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was starting from parking at the time of impact. The pedestrian's crossing action is noted but not cited as a cause. No helmet or safety equipment applies, as the victim was a pedestrian.
Woman Killed In Queens Parkway Crash▸A car struck an underpass on Belt Parkway. Metal twisted. A woman, 27, died at the hospital. A man survived. Police do not know who drove. The wreck left questions. The system failed to protect its passengers.
According to NY Daily News (published February 8, 2025), a single-car crash on Queens’ Belt Parkway killed a 27-year-old woman and injured a 30-year-old man. The white Toyota sedan hit an underpass near 225th Street around 3:50 a.m. Both occupants were found outside the wreck when police arrived. Investigators are unsure who was driving at the time of impact: 'Since both occupants were out of the car at the time of the crash, investigators haven't figured out who was driving, police said.' The woman died at Long Island Jewish Hospital-Valley Stream; the man was expected to survive. The article highlights ongoing uncertainty about driver identity and underscores the persistent risks on city highways, especially where loss of vehicle control leads to deadly outcomes. The investigation continues.
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Woman Killed In Queens Parkway Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-08
SUV Left Turn Causes Collision with Sedan▸An SUV making a left turn collided with a northbound sedan on Clintonville Street. A 12-year-old rear passenger in the SUV suffered facial contusions. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:45 PM on Clintonville Street involving two vehicles: a 2018 Ford SUV making a left turn eastbound and a 2001 Ford sedan traveling northbound straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan. The report identifies failure to yield right-of-way as the key driver error contributing to the collision. A 12-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger position of the SUV was injured, sustaining facial contusions and classified with injury severity level 3. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by left-turn maneuvers when drivers fail to yield to oncoming traffic.
Inexperienced Sedan Driver Strikes Cyclist in Queens▸A sedan driver lacking experience hit a 36-year-old cyclist on Metcalf Ave. The cyclist suffered arm injuries. The crash shows the risk drivers pose to people on bikes.
According to the police report, a sedan collided with a southbound bicyclist on Metcalf Avenue in Queens at 4:30 p.m. The impact struck the cyclist’s right front quarter panel and the sedan’s left side doors. The 36-year-old male cyclist was injured in his elbow, lower arm, and hand, but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' twice as contributing factors, pointing to the sedan driver’s lack of skill as the main cause. The cyclist wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No contributing factors are attributed to the cyclist. This crash highlights the danger inexperienced drivers pose to vulnerable road users.
Sedan Hits 13-Year-Old Crossing Kissena Blvd▸A sedan struck a 13-year-old boy in a marked crosswalk on Kissena Blvd. He suffered hip and leg injuries. The car showed no damage. The driver kept straight. No contributing factors listed.
According to the police report, a 13-year-old male pedestrian was crossing Kissena Blvd at a marked crosswalk when a southbound sedan hit him at the center front. The boy suffered contusions and hip-upper leg injuries. He was in shock. The vehicle, a 2022 Honda, showed no damage. The driver was licensed and going straight. The report lists no contributing factors for either party. The data does not mention helmet use or signals. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors.
Unlicensed Driver Flees Queens Fatal Crash▸A man slammed his Mercedes into a stopped car on the Whitestone Expressway. The impact threw an MTA worker onto the pavement. The driver ran. The worker died. Police found the abandoned car. The driver had no license.
NY Daily News reported on February 5, 2025, that James Vennitti, 63, was arrested for a deadly hit-and-run on the Whitestone Expressway in Queens. On February 10, 2024, Vennitti allegedly rear-ended David Berney, 43, after Berney and another driver stopped in the middle lane following a minor collision. The crash threw Berney from his car, killing him at the scene. The other driver was injured. Vennitti, unlicensed, abandoned his Mercedes and fled on foot. Police arrested him a year later. A grand jury indicted Vennitti for leaving the scene of a fatal crash and driving without a license. The case highlights the lethal risk of unlicensed driving and the dangers of stopped vehicles on high-speed roads.
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Unlicensed Driver Flees Queens Fatal Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-05
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 19-year-old woman was injured crossing Northern Blvd at an intersection in Queens. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and full-body injury but remained conscious after impact.
According to the police report, a 19-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Northern Blvd at an intersection in Queens at 10:35 PM when she was struck by a 2013 Ford SUV. The vehicle was traveling west and making a left turn when the collision occurred at the right front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, eliminating her actions as a contributing factor. She sustained abrasions and injuries to her entire body but remained conscious after the crash. The SUV showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but his failure to yield created a hazardous situation resulting in serious injury to the pedestrian.
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at Queens Intersection▸A 75-year-old woman suffered a head contusion after an SUV hit her at a Queens intersection. The vehicle’s left front bumper made impact while traveling east. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal. Injuries were serious but non-life-threatening.
According to the police report, a 75-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 157 Street and 33 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal when a 2021 Subaru SUV traveling east struck her with its left front bumper. The report lists the pedestrian’s injury as a head contusion with an injury severity of 3. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited, but the pedestrian’s crossing without a signal is noted as a contributing factor. The collision caused damage to the SUV’s left front bumper. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.
Unlicensed Motorcyclist Collides With Backing SUV in Queens▸A motorcycle slammed into a backing SUV on 154 St. The unlicensed rider and distracted SUV driver collided hard. The SUV driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash. Inattention and inexperience fueled the crash.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east struck a station wagon/SUV that was backing up on 154 St in Queens at 13:40. The unlicensed male motorcyclist hit the SUV's right front bumper. The SUV driver, a 48-year-old woman, suffered chest trauma and whiplash. The report lists driver inattention/distraction and following too closely as errors for the SUV driver. The motorcycle operator's unlicensed status and inattention also contributed. The SUV driver was not ejected and remained conscious. The crash highlights driver inexperience and distraction as key factors.
SUV Merge on Northern Blvd Injures Woman▸Two SUVs crashed on Northern Blvd. A 59-year-old woman driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inexperience and failure to yield. Impact hit her left front quarter panel.
According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Northern Blvd in Queens at 14:20. The crash injured a 59-year-old woman driving straight ahead. She suffered head trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The male driver, merging, struck the woman’s vehicle on the left front quarter panel with his right front bumper. The police report confirms these driver errors led to the crash and injury.
Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash▸A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.
According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-22
Cyclist Injured in Queens Collision on Barclay Ave▸A 33-year-old male cyclist suffered a hip and upper leg contusion after a collision on Barclay Avenue in Queens. The crash involved a bike and a Lexus SUV, both traveling straight ahead. The cyclist was not ejected and sustained moderate injuries.
According to the police report, the collision occurred on Barclay Avenue in Queens at 17:50. A 33-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions to his hip and upper leg. The bicyclist was the driver of the bike and was not ejected during the crash. The vehicles involved were a bike and a Lexus SUV, both traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the Lexus. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any driver errors or violations such as failure to yield or speeding. No additional contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the police data.
Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸A sedan traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue hit an 80-year-old woman crossing 149th Street against the signal. The impact caused severe injuries to her lower leg and knee. She was left in shock, complaining of pain and nausea at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan driven by a licensed male driver was traveling westbound on Roosevelt Avenue when it struck an 80-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with 149th Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the time of the collision. The vehicle impacted the center front end of the sedan, causing damage there. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in a severity level 3 injury. She was reported to be in shock and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal as a contributing factor but does not specify any driver error or other contributing factors. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and the pedestrian's vulnerable position at the intersection.
5Five Hurt as Two SUVs Collide in Queens▸Two SUVs slammed together on 125 Street. Metal twisted. Five people hurt. Backs and necks snapped forward. Police blamed driver inexperience and distraction. No pedestrians involved. The street stayed loud.
According to the police report, two SUVs crashed on 125 Street at 9:43 AM in Queens. Both vehicles were going straight when they collided. Five occupants, ages 25 to 82, suffered whiplash and back or neck injuries. All were conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factors for both drivers. No other factors, such as helmet use or passenger actions, were cited. The crash underscores the risk posed by inexperienced and distracted drivers behind the wheel of large vehicles.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 44-year-old man crossing Elder Ave with the signal was struck by a westbound sedan making a left turn. The impact caused contusions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. Driver failure to yield and distraction led to the collision.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Elder Ave in Queens at 8:05 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a westbound 2004 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver failed to yield to the pedestrian's right-of-way, directly causing the collision. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end.
Two Sedans Collide in Queens Intersection▸Two sedans collided at 137 Street in Queens. Both drivers struck with left front bumpers. A 28-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:14 AM on 137 Street in Queens involving two sedans traveling north and west. Both vehicles impacted with their left front bumpers. The female driver of the northbound sedan, age 28, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. The report explicitly identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead before impact. The female driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver error in yielding right-of-way at the intersection.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Sanford Ave▸A 35-year-old woman suffered a serious hip and upper leg injury after a sedan struck her at an intersection on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Sanford Avenue struck a 35-year-old female pedestrian crossing at an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a hip and upper leg injury classified as severity level 3 and was in shock. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, which also sustained damage. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian was not noted to have any contributing behaviors. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. This collision highlights the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
A minivan left the road in Queens. It hit a tree. One woman died. Three others, all seniors, went to the hospital. The crash happened on Brookville Boulevard, near Sunrise Highway. Police are investigating. The road stayed quiet after.
According to the NY Daily News (published February 14, 2025), a minivan from Eunhae Adult Daycare crashed while leaving a senior residence in Queens. The 74-year-old driver 'lost control of the wheel at the Sunrise Highway.' The vehicle veered off Brookville Blvd and struck a tree. Four people were inside, all seniors. One woman in her 70s died after being found unconscious in the back seat. Three others, including the driver, were hospitalized but expected to survive. Police are investigating the cause. The article highlights the dangers faced by passengers in vehicles operated by older drivers and the risks at busy intersections like Brookville Boulevard and Sunrise Highway.
- Minivan Crash Kills Woman, Injures Three, NY Daily News, Published 2025-02-14
SUV Right Turn Fails, Bicyclist Ejected on Sanford▸SUV turned right, struck a 41-year-old man on a bike. He flew off, arm shattered. Police cite failure to yield. No damage to SUV. Blood on Sanford Avenue. Cyclist conscious, hurt.
According to the police report, an SUV making a right turn on Sanford Avenue in Queens struck a 41-year-old male bicyclist traveling east. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor, pointing to driver error. The impact ejected the bicyclist, causing severe injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious but suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated arm. The SUV showed no damage. No other contributing factors, such as victim behavior or safety equipment, were noted in the report.
Head-On Collision Crushes Driver on Laburnum Ave▸Two sedans collided head-on in Queens. Steel twisted. A 38-year-old man, belted and conscious, suffered neck injuries. The seatbelt held him in place. The car’s frame did not. Failure to yield left a driver crushed and hurting.
On Laburnum Avenue near 158th Street in Queens, two sedans traveling straight collided head-on, according to the police report. The crash left a 38-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, with crush injuries to his neck. The police report states, 'Two sedans met head-on. Steel kissed steel. A man, 38, stayed belted, conscious, crushed. His neck screamed. The belt held. The car did not.' The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor in the collision. No evidence in the report suggests any victim behavior contributed to the crash. The impact and resulting injuries stemmed from driver error and systemic danger on city streets.
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Main Street▸A sedan starting from parking struck a 63-year-old woman crossing Main Street in Queens. She suffered back and internal injuries. No driver errors listed. The street remains dangerous for those on foot.
According to the police report, a 2024 sedan driven by a licensed man struck a 63-year-old woman as she crossed Main Street in Queens around 7 PM. The car hit her with its left front bumper, injuring her back and causing internal complaints. She was conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was starting from parking at the time of impact. The pedestrian's crossing action is noted but not cited as a cause. No helmet or safety equipment applies, as the victim was a pedestrian.
Woman Killed In Queens Parkway Crash▸A car struck an underpass on Belt Parkway. Metal twisted. A woman, 27, died at the hospital. A man survived. Police do not know who drove. The wreck left questions. The system failed to protect its passengers.
According to NY Daily News (published February 8, 2025), a single-car crash on Queens’ Belt Parkway killed a 27-year-old woman and injured a 30-year-old man. The white Toyota sedan hit an underpass near 225th Street around 3:50 a.m. Both occupants were found outside the wreck when police arrived. Investigators are unsure who was driving at the time of impact: 'Since both occupants were out of the car at the time of the crash, investigators haven't figured out who was driving, police said.' The woman died at Long Island Jewish Hospital-Valley Stream; the man was expected to survive. The article highlights ongoing uncertainty about driver identity and underscores the persistent risks on city highways, especially where loss of vehicle control leads to deadly outcomes. The investigation continues.
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Woman Killed In Queens Parkway Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-08
SUV Left Turn Causes Collision with Sedan▸An SUV making a left turn collided with a northbound sedan on Clintonville Street. A 12-year-old rear passenger in the SUV suffered facial contusions. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:45 PM on Clintonville Street involving two vehicles: a 2018 Ford SUV making a left turn eastbound and a 2001 Ford sedan traveling northbound straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan. The report identifies failure to yield right-of-way as the key driver error contributing to the collision. A 12-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger position of the SUV was injured, sustaining facial contusions and classified with injury severity level 3. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by left-turn maneuvers when drivers fail to yield to oncoming traffic.
Inexperienced Sedan Driver Strikes Cyclist in Queens▸A sedan driver lacking experience hit a 36-year-old cyclist on Metcalf Ave. The cyclist suffered arm injuries. The crash shows the risk drivers pose to people on bikes.
According to the police report, a sedan collided with a southbound bicyclist on Metcalf Avenue in Queens at 4:30 p.m. The impact struck the cyclist’s right front quarter panel and the sedan’s left side doors. The 36-year-old male cyclist was injured in his elbow, lower arm, and hand, but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' twice as contributing factors, pointing to the sedan driver’s lack of skill as the main cause. The cyclist wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No contributing factors are attributed to the cyclist. This crash highlights the danger inexperienced drivers pose to vulnerable road users.
Sedan Hits 13-Year-Old Crossing Kissena Blvd▸A sedan struck a 13-year-old boy in a marked crosswalk on Kissena Blvd. He suffered hip and leg injuries. The car showed no damage. The driver kept straight. No contributing factors listed.
According to the police report, a 13-year-old male pedestrian was crossing Kissena Blvd at a marked crosswalk when a southbound sedan hit him at the center front. The boy suffered contusions and hip-upper leg injuries. He was in shock. The vehicle, a 2022 Honda, showed no damage. The driver was licensed and going straight. The report lists no contributing factors for either party. The data does not mention helmet use or signals. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors.
Unlicensed Driver Flees Queens Fatal Crash▸A man slammed his Mercedes into a stopped car on the Whitestone Expressway. The impact threw an MTA worker onto the pavement. The driver ran. The worker died. Police found the abandoned car. The driver had no license.
NY Daily News reported on February 5, 2025, that James Vennitti, 63, was arrested for a deadly hit-and-run on the Whitestone Expressway in Queens. On February 10, 2024, Vennitti allegedly rear-ended David Berney, 43, after Berney and another driver stopped in the middle lane following a minor collision. The crash threw Berney from his car, killing him at the scene. The other driver was injured. Vennitti, unlicensed, abandoned his Mercedes and fled on foot. Police arrested him a year later. A grand jury indicted Vennitti for leaving the scene of a fatal crash and driving without a license. The case highlights the lethal risk of unlicensed driving and the dangers of stopped vehicles on high-speed roads.
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Unlicensed Driver Flees Queens Fatal Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-05
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 19-year-old woman was injured crossing Northern Blvd at an intersection in Queens. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and full-body injury but remained conscious after impact.
According to the police report, a 19-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Northern Blvd at an intersection in Queens at 10:35 PM when she was struck by a 2013 Ford SUV. The vehicle was traveling west and making a left turn when the collision occurred at the right front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, eliminating her actions as a contributing factor. She sustained abrasions and injuries to her entire body but remained conscious after the crash. The SUV showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but his failure to yield created a hazardous situation resulting in serious injury to the pedestrian.
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at Queens Intersection▸A 75-year-old woman suffered a head contusion after an SUV hit her at a Queens intersection. The vehicle’s left front bumper made impact while traveling east. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal. Injuries were serious but non-life-threatening.
According to the police report, a 75-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 157 Street and 33 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal when a 2021 Subaru SUV traveling east struck her with its left front bumper. The report lists the pedestrian’s injury as a head contusion with an injury severity of 3. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited, but the pedestrian’s crossing without a signal is noted as a contributing factor. The collision caused damage to the SUV’s left front bumper. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.
Unlicensed Motorcyclist Collides With Backing SUV in Queens▸A motorcycle slammed into a backing SUV on 154 St. The unlicensed rider and distracted SUV driver collided hard. The SUV driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash. Inattention and inexperience fueled the crash.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east struck a station wagon/SUV that was backing up on 154 St in Queens at 13:40. The unlicensed male motorcyclist hit the SUV's right front bumper. The SUV driver, a 48-year-old woman, suffered chest trauma and whiplash. The report lists driver inattention/distraction and following too closely as errors for the SUV driver. The motorcycle operator's unlicensed status and inattention also contributed. The SUV driver was not ejected and remained conscious. The crash highlights driver inexperience and distraction as key factors.
SUV Merge on Northern Blvd Injures Woman▸Two SUVs crashed on Northern Blvd. A 59-year-old woman driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inexperience and failure to yield. Impact hit her left front quarter panel.
According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Northern Blvd in Queens at 14:20. The crash injured a 59-year-old woman driving straight ahead. She suffered head trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The male driver, merging, struck the woman’s vehicle on the left front quarter panel with his right front bumper. The police report confirms these driver errors led to the crash and injury.
Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash▸A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.
According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-22
Cyclist Injured in Queens Collision on Barclay Ave▸A 33-year-old male cyclist suffered a hip and upper leg contusion after a collision on Barclay Avenue in Queens. The crash involved a bike and a Lexus SUV, both traveling straight ahead. The cyclist was not ejected and sustained moderate injuries.
According to the police report, the collision occurred on Barclay Avenue in Queens at 17:50. A 33-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions to his hip and upper leg. The bicyclist was the driver of the bike and was not ejected during the crash. The vehicles involved were a bike and a Lexus SUV, both traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the Lexus. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any driver errors or violations such as failure to yield or speeding. No additional contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the police data.
Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸A sedan traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue hit an 80-year-old woman crossing 149th Street against the signal. The impact caused severe injuries to her lower leg and knee. She was left in shock, complaining of pain and nausea at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan driven by a licensed male driver was traveling westbound on Roosevelt Avenue when it struck an 80-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with 149th Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the time of the collision. The vehicle impacted the center front end of the sedan, causing damage there. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in a severity level 3 injury. She was reported to be in shock and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal as a contributing factor but does not specify any driver error or other contributing factors. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and the pedestrian's vulnerable position at the intersection.
5Five Hurt as Two SUVs Collide in Queens▸Two SUVs slammed together on 125 Street. Metal twisted. Five people hurt. Backs and necks snapped forward. Police blamed driver inexperience and distraction. No pedestrians involved. The street stayed loud.
According to the police report, two SUVs crashed on 125 Street at 9:43 AM in Queens. Both vehicles were going straight when they collided. Five occupants, ages 25 to 82, suffered whiplash and back or neck injuries. All were conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factors for both drivers. No other factors, such as helmet use or passenger actions, were cited. The crash underscores the risk posed by inexperienced and distracted drivers behind the wheel of large vehicles.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 44-year-old man crossing Elder Ave with the signal was struck by a westbound sedan making a left turn. The impact caused contusions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. Driver failure to yield and distraction led to the collision.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Elder Ave in Queens at 8:05 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a westbound 2004 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver failed to yield to the pedestrian's right-of-way, directly causing the collision. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end.
Two Sedans Collide in Queens Intersection▸Two sedans collided at 137 Street in Queens. Both drivers struck with left front bumpers. A 28-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:14 AM on 137 Street in Queens involving two sedans traveling north and west. Both vehicles impacted with their left front bumpers. The female driver of the northbound sedan, age 28, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. The report explicitly identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead before impact. The female driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver error in yielding right-of-way at the intersection.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Sanford Ave▸A 35-year-old woman suffered a serious hip and upper leg injury after a sedan struck her at an intersection on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Sanford Avenue struck a 35-year-old female pedestrian crossing at an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a hip and upper leg injury classified as severity level 3 and was in shock. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, which also sustained damage. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian was not noted to have any contributing behaviors. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. This collision highlights the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
SUV turned right, struck a 41-year-old man on a bike. He flew off, arm shattered. Police cite failure to yield. No damage to SUV. Blood on Sanford Avenue. Cyclist conscious, hurt.
According to the police report, an SUV making a right turn on Sanford Avenue in Queens struck a 41-year-old male bicyclist traveling east. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor, pointing to driver error. The impact ejected the bicyclist, causing severe injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious but suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated arm. The SUV showed no damage. No other contributing factors, such as victim behavior or safety equipment, were noted in the report.
Head-On Collision Crushes Driver on Laburnum Ave▸Two sedans collided head-on in Queens. Steel twisted. A 38-year-old man, belted and conscious, suffered neck injuries. The seatbelt held him in place. The car’s frame did not. Failure to yield left a driver crushed and hurting.
On Laburnum Avenue near 158th Street in Queens, two sedans traveling straight collided head-on, according to the police report. The crash left a 38-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, with crush injuries to his neck. The police report states, 'Two sedans met head-on. Steel kissed steel. A man, 38, stayed belted, conscious, crushed. His neck screamed. The belt held. The car did not.' The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor in the collision. No evidence in the report suggests any victim behavior contributed to the crash. The impact and resulting injuries stemmed from driver error and systemic danger on city streets.
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Main Street▸A sedan starting from parking struck a 63-year-old woman crossing Main Street in Queens. She suffered back and internal injuries. No driver errors listed. The street remains dangerous for those on foot.
According to the police report, a 2024 sedan driven by a licensed man struck a 63-year-old woman as she crossed Main Street in Queens around 7 PM. The car hit her with its left front bumper, injuring her back and causing internal complaints. She was conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was starting from parking at the time of impact. The pedestrian's crossing action is noted but not cited as a cause. No helmet or safety equipment applies, as the victim was a pedestrian.
Woman Killed In Queens Parkway Crash▸A car struck an underpass on Belt Parkway. Metal twisted. A woman, 27, died at the hospital. A man survived. Police do not know who drove. The wreck left questions. The system failed to protect its passengers.
According to NY Daily News (published February 8, 2025), a single-car crash on Queens’ Belt Parkway killed a 27-year-old woman and injured a 30-year-old man. The white Toyota sedan hit an underpass near 225th Street around 3:50 a.m. Both occupants were found outside the wreck when police arrived. Investigators are unsure who was driving at the time of impact: 'Since both occupants were out of the car at the time of the crash, investigators haven't figured out who was driving, police said.' The woman died at Long Island Jewish Hospital-Valley Stream; the man was expected to survive. The article highlights ongoing uncertainty about driver identity and underscores the persistent risks on city highways, especially where loss of vehicle control leads to deadly outcomes. The investigation continues.
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Woman Killed In Queens Parkway Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-08
SUV Left Turn Causes Collision with Sedan▸An SUV making a left turn collided with a northbound sedan on Clintonville Street. A 12-year-old rear passenger in the SUV suffered facial contusions. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:45 PM on Clintonville Street involving two vehicles: a 2018 Ford SUV making a left turn eastbound and a 2001 Ford sedan traveling northbound straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan. The report identifies failure to yield right-of-way as the key driver error contributing to the collision. A 12-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger position of the SUV was injured, sustaining facial contusions and classified with injury severity level 3. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by left-turn maneuvers when drivers fail to yield to oncoming traffic.
Inexperienced Sedan Driver Strikes Cyclist in Queens▸A sedan driver lacking experience hit a 36-year-old cyclist on Metcalf Ave. The cyclist suffered arm injuries. The crash shows the risk drivers pose to people on bikes.
According to the police report, a sedan collided with a southbound bicyclist on Metcalf Avenue in Queens at 4:30 p.m. The impact struck the cyclist’s right front quarter panel and the sedan’s left side doors. The 36-year-old male cyclist was injured in his elbow, lower arm, and hand, but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' twice as contributing factors, pointing to the sedan driver’s lack of skill as the main cause. The cyclist wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No contributing factors are attributed to the cyclist. This crash highlights the danger inexperienced drivers pose to vulnerable road users.
Sedan Hits 13-Year-Old Crossing Kissena Blvd▸A sedan struck a 13-year-old boy in a marked crosswalk on Kissena Blvd. He suffered hip and leg injuries. The car showed no damage. The driver kept straight. No contributing factors listed.
According to the police report, a 13-year-old male pedestrian was crossing Kissena Blvd at a marked crosswalk when a southbound sedan hit him at the center front. The boy suffered contusions and hip-upper leg injuries. He was in shock. The vehicle, a 2022 Honda, showed no damage. The driver was licensed and going straight. The report lists no contributing factors for either party. The data does not mention helmet use or signals. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors.
Unlicensed Driver Flees Queens Fatal Crash▸A man slammed his Mercedes into a stopped car on the Whitestone Expressway. The impact threw an MTA worker onto the pavement. The driver ran. The worker died. Police found the abandoned car. The driver had no license.
NY Daily News reported on February 5, 2025, that James Vennitti, 63, was arrested for a deadly hit-and-run on the Whitestone Expressway in Queens. On February 10, 2024, Vennitti allegedly rear-ended David Berney, 43, after Berney and another driver stopped in the middle lane following a minor collision. The crash threw Berney from his car, killing him at the scene. The other driver was injured. Vennitti, unlicensed, abandoned his Mercedes and fled on foot. Police arrested him a year later. A grand jury indicted Vennitti for leaving the scene of a fatal crash and driving without a license. The case highlights the lethal risk of unlicensed driving and the dangers of stopped vehicles on high-speed roads.
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Unlicensed Driver Flees Queens Fatal Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-05
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 19-year-old woman was injured crossing Northern Blvd at an intersection in Queens. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and full-body injury but remained conscious after impact.
According to the police report, a 19-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Northern Blvd at an intersection in Queens at 10:35 PM when she was struck by a 2013 Ford SUV. The vehicle was traveling west and making a left turn when the collision occurred at the right front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, eliminating her actions as a contributing factor. She sustained abrasions and injuries to her entire body but remained conscious after the crash. The SUV showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but his failure to yield created a hazardous situation resulting in serious injury to the pedestrian.
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at Queens Intersection▸A 75-year-old woman suffered a head contusion after an SUV hit her at a Queens intersection. The vehicle’s left front bumper made impact while traveling east. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal. Injuries were serious but non-life-threatening.
According to the police report, a 75-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 157 Street and 33 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal when a 2021 Subaru SUV traveling east struck her with its left front bumper. The report lists the pedestrian’s injury as a head contusion with an injury severity of 3. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited, but the pedestrian’s crossing without a signal is noted as a contributing factor. The collision caused damage to the SUV’s left front bumper. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.
Unlicensed Motorcyclist Collides With Backing SUV in Queens▸A motorcycle slammed into a backing SUV on 154 St. The unlicensed rider and distracted SUV driver collided hard. The SUV driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash. Inattention and inexperience fueled the crash.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east struck a station wagon/SUV that was backing up on 154 St in Queens at 13:40. The unlicensed male motorcyclist hit the SUV's right front bumper. The SUV driver, a 48-year-old woman, suffered chest trauma and whiplash. The report lists driver inattention/distraction and following too closely as errors for the SUV driver. The motorcycle operator's unlicensed status and inattention also contributed. The SUV driver was not ejected and remained conscious. The crash highlights driver inexperience and distraction as key factors.
SUV Merge on Northern Blvd Injures Woman▸Two SUVs crashed on Northern Blvd. A 59-year-old woman driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inexperience and failure to yield. Impact hit her left front quarter panel.
According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Northern Blvd in Queens at 14:20. The crash injured a 59-year-old woman driving straight ahead. She suffered head trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The male driver, merging, struck the woman’s vehicle on the left front quarter panel with his right front bumper. The police report confirms these driver errors led to the crash and injury.
Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash▸A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.
According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-22
Cyclist Injured in Queens Collision on Barclay Ave▸A 33-year-old male cyclist suffered a hip and upper leg contusion after a collision on Barclay Avenue in Queens. The crash involved a bike and a Lexus SUV, both traveling straight ahead. The cyclist was not ejected and sustained moderate injuries.
According to the police report, the collision occurred on Barclay Avenue in Queens at 17:50. A 33-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions to his hip and upper leg. The bicyclist was the driver of the bike and was not ejected during the crash. The vehicles involved were a bike and a Lexus SUV, both traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the Lexus. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any driver errors or violations such as failure to yield or speeding. No additional contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the police data.
Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸A sedan traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue hit an 80-year-old woman crossing 149th Street against the signal. The impact caused severe injuries to her lower leg and knee. She was left in shock, complaining of pain and nausea at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan driven by a licensed male driver was traveling westbound on Roosevelt Avenue when it struck an 80-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with 149th Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the time of the collision. The vehicle impacted the center front end of the sedan, causing damage there. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in a severity level 3 injury. She was reported to be in shock and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal as a contributing factor but does not specify any driver error or other contributing factors. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and the pedestrian's vulnerable position at the intersection.
5Five Hurt as Two SUVs Collide in Queens▸Two SUVs slammed together on 125 Street. Metal twisted. Five people hurt. Backs and necks snapped forward. Police blamed driver inexperience and distraction. No pedestrians involved. The street stayed loud.
According to the police report, two SUVs crashed on 125 Street at 9:43 AM in Queens. Both vehicles were going straight when they collided. Five occupants, ages 25 to 82, suffered whiplash and back or neck injuries. All were conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factors for both drivers. No other factors, such as helmet use or passenger actions, were cited. The crash underscores the risk posed by inexperienced and distracted drivers behind the wheel of large vehicles.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 44-year-old man crossing Elder Ave with the signal was struck by a westbound sedan making a left turn. The impact caused contusions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. Driver failure to yield and distraction led to the collision.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Elder Ave in Queens at 8:05 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a westbound 2004 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver failed to yield to the pedestrian's right-of-way, directly causing the collision. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end.
Two Sedans Collide in Queens Intersection▸Two sedans collided at 137 Street in Queens. Both drivers struck with left front bumpers. A 28-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:14 AM on 137 Street in Queens involving two sedans traveling north and west. Both vehicles impacted with their left front bumpers. The female driver of the northbound sedan, age 28, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. The report explicitly identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead before impact. The female driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver error in yielding right-of-way at the intersection.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Sanford Ave▸A 35-year-old woman suffered a serious hip and upper leg injury after a sedan struck her at an intersection on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Sanford Avenue struck a 35-year-old female pedestrian crossing at an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a hip and upper leg injury classified as severity level 3 and was in shock. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, which also sustained damage. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian was not noted to have any contributing behaviors. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. This collision highlights the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
Two sedans collided head-on in Queens. Steel twisted. A 38-year-old man, belted and conscious, suffered neck injuries. The seatbelt held him in place. The car’s frame did not. Failure to yield left a driver crushed and hurting.
On Laburnum Avenue near 158th Street in Queens, two sedans traveling straight collided head-on, according to the police report. The crash left a 38-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, with crush injuries to his neck. The police report states, 'Two sedans met head-on. Steel kissed steel. A man, 38, stayed belted, conscious, crushed. His neck screamed. The belt held. The car did not.' The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor in the collision. No evidence in the report suggests any victim behavior contributed to the crash. The impact and resulting injuries stemmed from driver error and systemic danger on city streets.
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Main Street▸A sedan starting from parking struck a 63-year-old woman crossing Main Street in Queens. She suffered back and internal injuries. No driver errors listed. The street remains dangerous for those on foot.
According to the police report, a 2024 sedan driven by a licensed man struck a 63-year-old woman as she crossed Main Street in Queens around 7 PM. The car hit her with its left front bumper, injuring her back and causing internal complaints. She was conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was starting from parking at the time of impact. The pedestrian's crossing action is noted but not cited as a cause. No helmet or safety equipment applies, as the victim was a pedestrian.
Woman Killed In Queens Parkway Crash▸A car struck an underpass on Belt Parkway. Metal twisted. A woman, 27, died at the hospital. A man survived. Police do not know who drove. The wreck left questions. The system failed to protect its passengers.
According to NY Daily News (published February 8, 2025), a single-car crash on Queens’ Belt Parkway killed a 27-year-old woman and injured a 30-year-old man. The white Toyota sedan hit an underpass near 225th Street around 3:50 a.m. Both occupants were found outside the wreck when police arrived. Investigators are unsure who was driving at the time of impact: 'Since both occupants were out of the car at the time of the crash, investigators haven't figured out who was driving, police said.' The woman died at Long Island Jewish Hospital-Valley Stream; the man was expected to survive. The article highlights ongoing uncertainty about driver identity and underscores the persistent risks on city highways, especially where loss of vehicle control leads to deadly outcomes. The investigation continues.
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Woman Killed In Queens Parkway Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-08
SUV Left Turn Causes Collision with Sedan▸An SUV making a left turn collided with a northbound sedan on Clintonville Street. A 12-year-old rear passenger in the SUV suffered facial contusions. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:45 PM on Clintonville Street involving two vehicles: a 2018 Ford SUV making a left turn eastbound and a 2001 Ford sedan traveling northbound straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan. The report identifies failure to yield right-of-way as the key driver error contributing to the collision. A 12-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger position of the SUV was injured, sustaining facial contusions and classified with injury severity level 3. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by left-turn maneuvers when drivers fail to yield to oncoming traffic.
Inexperienced Sedan Driver Strikes Cyclist in Queens▸A sedan driver lacking experience hit a 36-year-old cyclist on Metcalf Ave. The cyclist suffered arm injuries. The crash shows the risk drivers pose to people on bikes.
According to the police report, a sedan collided with a southbound bicyclist on Metcalf Avenue in Queens at 4:30 p.m. The impact struck the cyclist’s right front quarter panel and the sedan’s left side doors. The 36-year-old male cyclist was injured in his elbow, lower arm, and hand, but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' twice as contributing factors, pointing to the sedan driver’s lack of skill as the main cause. The cyclist wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No contributing factors are attributed to the cyclist. This crash highlights the danger inexperienced drivers pose to vulnerable road users.
Sedan Hits 13-Year-Old Crossing Kissena Blvd▸A sedan struck a 13-year-old boy in a marked crosswalk on Kissena Blvd. He suffered hip and leg injuries. The car showed no damage. The driver kept straight. No contributing factors listed.
According to the police report, a 13-year-old male pedestrian was crossing Kissena Blvd at a marked crosswalk when a southbound sedan hit him at the center front. The boy suffered contusions and hip-upper leg injuries. He was in shock. The vehicle, a 2022 Honda, showed no damage. The driver was licensed and going straight. The report lists no contributing factors for either party. The data does not mention helmet use or signals. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors.
Unlicensed Driver Flees Queens Fatal Crash▸A man slammed his Mercedes into a stopped car on the Whitestone Expressway. The impact threw an MTA worker onto the pavement. The driver ran. The worker died. Police found the abandoned car. The driver had no license.
NY Daily News reported on February 5, 2025, that James Vennitti, 63, was arrested for a deadly hit-and-run on the Whitestone Expressway in Queens. On February 10, 2024, Vennitti allegedly rear-ended David Berney, 43, after Berney and another driver stopped in the middle lane following a minor collision. The crash threw Berney from his car, killing him at the scene. The other driver was injured. Vennitti, unlicensed, abandoned his Mercedes and fled on foot. Police arrested him a year later. A grand jury indicted Vennitti for leaving the scene of a fatal crash and driving without a license. The case highlights the lethal risk of unlicensed driving and the dangers of stopped vehicles on high-speed roads.
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Unlicensed Driver Flees Queens Fatal Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-05
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 19-year-old woman was injured crossing Northern Blvd at an intersection in Queens. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and full-body injury but remained conscious after impact.
According to the police report, a 19-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Northern Blvd at an intersection in Queens at 10:35 PM when she was struck by a 2013 Ford SUV. The vehicle was traveling west and making a left turn when the collision occurred at the right front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, eliminating her actions as a contributing factor. She sustained abrasions and injuries to her entire body but remained conscious after the crash. The SUV showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but his failure to yield created a hazardous situation resulting in serious injury to the pedestrian.
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at Queens Intersection▸A 75-year-old woman suffered a head contusion after an SUV hit her at a Queens intersection. The vehicle’s left front bumper made impact while traveling east. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal. Injuries were serious but non-life-threatening.
According to the police report, a 75-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 157 Street and 33 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal when a 2021 Subaru SUV traveling east struck her with its left front bumper. The report lists the pedestrian’s injury as a head contusion with an injury severity of 3. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited, but the pedestrian’s crossing without a signal is noted as a contributing factor. The collision caused damage to the SUV’s left front bumper. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.
Unlicensed Motorcyclist Collides With Backing SUV in Queens▸A motorcycle slammed into a backing SUV on 154 St. The unlicensed rider and distracted SUV driver collided hard. The SUV driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash. Inattention and inexperience fueled the crash.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east struck a station wagon/SUV that was backing up on 154 St in Queens at 13:40. The unlicensed male motorcyclist hit the SUV's right front bumper. The SUV driver, a 48-year-old woman, suffered chest trauma and whiplash. The report lists driver inattention/distraction and following too closely as errors for the SUV driver. The motorcycle operator's unlicensed status and inattention also contributed. The SUV driver was not ejected and remained conscious. The crash highlights driver inexperience and distraction as key factors.
SUV Merge on Northern Blvd Injures Woman▸Two SUVs crashed on Northern Blvd. A 59-year-old woman driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inexperience and failure to yield. Impact hit her left front quarter panel.
According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Northern Blvd in Queens at 14:20. The crash injured a 59-year-old woman driving straight ahead. She suffered head trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The male driver, merging, struck the woman’s vehicle on the left front quarter panel with his right front bumper. The police report confirms these driver errors led to the crash and injury.
Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash▸A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.
According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-22
Cyclist Injured in Queens Collision on Barclay Ave▸A 33-year-old male cyclist suffered a hip and upper leg contusion after a collision on Barclay Avenue in Queens. The crash involved a bike and a Lexus SUV, both traveling straight ahead. The cyclist was not ejected and sustained moderate injuries.
According to the police report, the collision occurred on Barclay Avenue in Queens at 17:50. A 33-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions to his hip and upper leg. The bicyclist was the driver of the bike and was not ejected during the crash. The vehicles involved were a bike and a Lexus SUV, both traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the Lexus. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any driver errors or violations such as failure to yield or speeding. No additional contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the police data.
Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸A sedan traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue hit an 80-year-old woman crossing 149th Street against the signal. The impact caused severe injuries to her lower leg and knee. She was left in shock, complaining of pain and nausea at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan driven by a licensed male driver was traveling westbound on Roosevelt Avenue when it struck an 80-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with 149th Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the time of the collision. The vehicle impacted the center front end of the sedan, causing damage there. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in a severity level 3 injury. She was reported to be in shock and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal as a contributing factor but does not specify any driver error or other contributing factors. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and the pedestrian's vulnerable position at the intersection.
5Five Hurt as Two SUVs Collide in Queens▸Two SUVs slammed together on 125 Street. Metal twisted. Five people hurt. Backs and necks snapped forward. Police blamed driver inexperience and distraction. No pedestrians involved. The street stayed loud.
According to the police report, two SUVs crashed on 125 Street at 9:43 AM in Queens. Both vehicles were going straight when they collided. Five occupants, ages 25 to 82, suffered whiplash and back or neck injuries. All were conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factors for both drivers. No other factors, such as helmet use or passenger actions, were cited. The crash underscores the risk posed by inexperienced and distracted drivers behind the wheel of large vehicles.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 44-year-old man crossing Elder Ave with the signal was struck by a westbound sedan making a left turn. The impact caused contusions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. Driver failure to yield and distraction led to the collision.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Elder Ave in Queens at 8:05 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a westbound 2004 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver failed to yield to the pedestrian's right-of-way, directly causing the collision. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end.
Two Sedans Collide in Queens Intersection▸Two sedans collided at 137 Street in Queens. Both drivers struck with left front bumpers. A 28-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:14 AM on 137 Street in Queens involving two sedans traveling north and west. Both vehicles impacted with their left front bumpers. The female driver of the northbound sedan, age 28, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. The report explicitly identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead before impact. The female driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver error in yielding right-of-way at the intersection.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Sanford Ave▸A 35-year-old woman suffered a serious hip and upper leg injury after a sedan struck her at an intersection on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Sanford Avenue struck a 35-year-old female pedestrian crossing at an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a hip and upper leg injury classified as severity level 3 and was in shock. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, which also sustained damage. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian was not noted to have any contributing behaviors. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. This collision highlights the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
A sedan starting from parking struck a 63-year-old woman crossing Main Street in Queens. She suffered back and internal injuries. No driver errors listed. The street remains dangerous for those on foot.
According to the police report, a 2024 sedan driven by a licensed man struck a 63-year-old woman as she crossed Main Street in Queens around 7 PM. The car hit her with its left front bumper, injuring her back and causing internal complaints. She was conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was starting from parking at the time of impact. The pedestrian's crossing action is noted but not cited as a cause. No helmet or safety equipment applies, as the victim was a pedestrian.
Woman Killed In Queens Parkway Crash▸A car struck an underpass on Belt Parkway. Metal twisted. A woman, 27, died at the hospital. A man survived. Police do not know who drove. The wreck left questions. The system failed to protect its passengers.
According to NY Daily News (published February 8, 2025), a single-car crash on Queens’ Belt Parkway killed a 27-year-old woman and injured a 30-year-old man. The white Toyota sedan hit an underpass near 225th Street around 3:50 a.m. Both occupants were found outside the wreck when police arrived. Investigators are unsure who was driving at the time of impact: 'Since both occupants were out of the car at the time of the crash, investigators haven't figured out who was driving, police said.' The woman died at Long Island Jewish Hospital-Valley Stream; the man was expected to survive. The article highlights ongoing uncertainty about driver identity and underscores the persistent risks on city highways, especially where loss of vehicle control leads to deadly outcomes. The investigation continues.
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Woman Killed In Queens Parkway Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-08
SUV Left Turn Causes Collision with Sedan▸An SUV making a left turn collided with a northbound sedan on Clintonville Street. A 12-year-old rear passenger in the SUV suffered facial contusions. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:45 PM on Clintonville Street involving two vehicles: a 2018 Ford SUV making a left turn eastbound and a 2001 Ford sedan traveling northbound straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan. The report identifies failure to yield right-of-way as the key driver error contributing to the collision. A 12-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger position of the SUV was injured, sustaining facial contusions and classified with injury severity level 3. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by left-turn maneuvers when drivers fail to yield to oncoming traffic.
Inexperienced Sedan Driver Strikes Cyclist in Queens▸A sedan driver lacking experience hit a 36-year-old cyclist on Metcalf Ave. The cyclist suffered arm injuries. The crash shows the risk drivers pose to people on bikes.
According to the police report, a sedan collided with a southbound bicyclist on Metcalf Avenue in Queens at 4:30 p.m. The impact struck the cyclist’s right front quarter panel and the sedan’s left side doors. The 36-year-old male cyclist was injured in his elbow, lower arm, and hand, but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' twice as contributing factors, pointing to the sedan driver’s lack of skill as the main cause. The cyclist wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No contributing factors are attributed to the cyclist. This crash highlights the danger inexperienced drivers pose to vulnerable road users.
Sedan Hits 13-Year-Old Crossing Kissena Blvd▸A sedan struck a 13-year-old boy in a marked crosswalk on Kissena Blvd. He suffered hip and leg injuries. The car showed no damage. The driver kept straight. No contributing factors listed.
According to the police report, a 13-year-old male pedestrian was crossing Kissena Blvd at a marked crosswalk when a southbound sedan hit him at the center front. The boy suffered contusions and hip-upper leg injuries. He was in shock. The vehicle, a 2022 Honda, showed no damage. The driver was licensed and going straight. The report lists no contributing factors for either party. The data does not mention helmet use or signals. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors.
Unlicensed Driver Flees Queens Fatal Crash▸A man slammed his Mercedes into a stopped car on the Whitestone Expressway. The impact threw an MTA worker onto the pavement. The driver ran. The worker died. Police found the abandoned car. The driver had no license.
NY Daily News reported on February 5, 2025, that James Vennitti, 63, was arrested for a deadly hit-and-run on the Whitestone Expressway in Queens. On February 10, 2024, Vennitti allegedly rear-ended David Berney, 43, after Berney and another driver stopped in the middle lane following a minor collision. The crash threw Berney from his car, killing him at the scene. The other driver was injured. Vennitti, unlicensed, abandoned his Mercedes and fled on foot. Police arrested him a year later. A grand jury indicted Vennitti for leaving the scene of a fatal crash and driving without a license. The case highlights the lethal risk of unlicensed driving and the dangers of stopped vehicles on high-speed roads.
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Unlicensed Driver Flees Queens Fatal Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-05
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 19-year-old woman was injured crossing Northern Blvd at an intersection in Queens. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and full-body injury but remained conscious after impact.
According to the police report, a 19-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Northern Blvd at an intersection in Queens at 10:35 PM when she was struck by a 2013 Ford SUV. The vehicle was traveling west and making a left turn when the collision occurred at the right front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, eliminating her actions as a contributing factor. She sustained abrasions and injuries to her entire body but remained conscious after the crash. The SUV showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but his failure to yield created a hazardous situation resulting in serious injury to the pedestrian.
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at Queens Intersection▸A 75-year-old woman suffered a head contusion after an SUV hit her at a Queens intersection. The vehicle’s left front bumper made impact while traveling east. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal. Injuries were serious but non-life-threatening.
According to the police report, a 75-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 157 Street and 33 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal when a 2021 Subaru SUV traveling east struck her with its left front bumper. The report lists the pedestrian’s injury as a head contusion with an injury severity of 3. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited, but the pedestrian’s crossing without a signal is noted as a contributing factor. The collision caused damage to the SUV’s left front bumper. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.
Unlicensed Motorcyclist Collides With Backing SUV in Queens▸A motorcycle slammed into a backing SUV on 154 St. The unlicensed rider and distracted SUV driver collided hard. The SUV driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash. Inattention and inexperience fueled the crash.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east struck a station wagon/SUV that was backing up on 154 St in Queens at 13:40. The unlicensed male motorcyclist hit the SUV's right front bumper. The SUV driver, a 48-year-old woman, suffered chest trauma and whiplash. The report lists driver inattention/distraction and following too closely as errors for the SUV driver. The motorcycle operator's unlicensed status and inattention also contributed. The SUV driver was not ejected and remained conscious. The crash highlights driver inexperience and distraction as key factors.
SUV Merge on Northern Blvd Injures Woman▸Two SUVs crashed on Northern Blvd. A 59-year-old woman driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inexperience and failure to yield. Impact hit her left front quarter panel.
According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Northern Blvd in Queens at 14:20. The crash injured a 59-year-old woman driving straight ahead. She suffered head trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The male driver, merging, struck the woman’s vehicle on the left front quarter panel with his right front bumper. The police report confirms these driver errors led to the crash and injury.
Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash▸A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.
According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-22
Cyclist Injured in Queens Collision on Barclay Ave▸A 33-year-old male cyclist suffered a hip and upper leg contusion after a collision on Barclay Avenue in Queens. The crash involved a bike and a Lexus SUV, both traveling straight ahead. The cyclist was not ejected and sustained moderate injuries.
According to the police report, the collision occurred on Barclay Avenue in Queens at 17:50. A 33-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions to his hip and upper leg. The bicyclist was the driver of the bike and was not ejected during the crash. The vehicles involved were a bike and a Lexus SUV, both traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the Lexus. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any driver errors or violations such as failure to yield or speeding. No additional contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the police data.
Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸A sedan traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue hit an 80-year-old woman crossing 149th Street against the signal. The impact caused severe injuries to her lower leg and knee. She was left in shock, complaining of pain and nausea at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan driven by a licensed male driver was traveling westbound on Roosevelt Avenue when it struck an 80-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with 149th Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the time of the collision. The vehicle impacted the center front end of the sedan, causing damage there. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in a severity level 3 injury. She was reported to be in shock and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal as a contributing factor but does not specify any driver error or other contributing factors. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and the pedestrian's vulnerable position at the intersection.
5Five Hurt as Two SUVs Collide in Queens▸Two SUVs slammed together on 125 Street. Metal twisted. Five people hurt. Backs and necks snapped forward. Police blamed driver inexperience and distraction. No pedestrians involved. The street stayed loud.
According to the police report, two SUVs crashed on 125 Street at 9:43 AM in Queens. Both vehicles were going straight when they collided. Five occupants, ages 25 to 82, suffered whiplash and back or neck injuries. All were conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factors for both drivers. No other factors, such as helmet use or passenger actions, were cited. The crash underscores the risk posed by inexperienced and distracted drivers behind the wheel of large vehicles.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 44-year-old man crossing Elder Ave with the signal was struck by a westbound sedan making a left turn. The impact caused contusions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. Driver failure to yield and distraction led to the collision.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Elder Ave in Queens at 8:05 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a westbound 2004 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver failed to yield to the pedestrian's right-of-way, directly causing the collision. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end.
Two Sedans Collide in Queens Intersection▸Two sedans collided at 137 Street in Queens. Both drivers struck with left front bumpers. A 28-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:14 AM on 137 Street in Queens involving two sedans traveling north and west. Both vehicles impacted with their left front bumpers. The female driver of the northbound sedan, age 28, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. The report explicitly identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead before impact. The female driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver error in yielding right-of-way at the intersection.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Sanford Ave▸A 35-year-old woman suffered a serious hip and upper leg injury after a sedan struck her at an intersection on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Sanford Avenue struck a 35-year-old female pedestrian crossing at an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a hip and upper leg injury classified as severity level 3 and was in shock. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, which also sustained damage. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian was not noted to have any contributing behaviors. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. This collision highlights the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
A car struck an underpass on Belt Parkway. Metal twisted. A woman, 27, died at the hospital. A man survived. Police do not know who drove. The wreck left questions. The system failed to protect its passengers.
According to NY Daily News (published February 8, 2025), a single-car crash on Queens’ Belt Parkway killed a 27-year-old woman and injured a 30-year-old man. The white Toyota sedan hit an underpass near 225th Street around 3:50 a.m. Both occupants were found outside the wreck when police arrived. Investigators are unsure who was driving at the time of impact: 'Since both occupants were out of the car at the time of the crash, investigators haven't figured out who was driving, police said.' The woman died at Long Island Jewish Hospital-Valley Stream; the man was expected to survive. The article highlights ongoing uncertainty about driver identity and underscores the persistent risks on city highways, especially where loss of vehicle control leads to deadly outcomes. The investigation continues.
- Woman Killed In Queens Parkway Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-02-08
SUV Left Turn Causes Collision with Sedan▸An SUV making a left turn collided with a northbound sedan on Clintonville Street. A 12-year-old rear passenger in the SUV suffered facial contusions. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:45 PM on Clintonville Street involving two vehicles: a 2018 Ford SUV making a left turn eastbound and a 2001 Ford sedan traveling northbound straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan. The report identifies failure to yield right-of-way as the key driver error contributing to the collision. A 12-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger position of the SUV was injured, sustaining facial contusions and classified with injury severity level 3. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by left-turn maneuvers when drivers fail to yield to oncoming traffic.
Inexperienced Sedan Driver Strikes Cyclist in Queens▸A sedan driver lacking experience hit a 36-year-old cyclist on Metcalf Ave. The cyclist suffered arm injuries. The crash shows the risk drivers pose to people on bikes.
According to the police report, a sedan collided with a southbound bicyclist on Metcalf Avenue in Queens at 4:30 p.m. The impact struck the cyclist’s right front quarter panel and the sedan’s left side doors. The 36-year-old male cyclist was injured in his elbow, lower arm, and hand, but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' twice as contributing factors, pointing to the sedan driver’s lack of skill as the main cause. The cyclist wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No contributing factors are attributed to the cyclist. This crash highlights the danger inexperienced drivers pose to vulnerable road users.
Sedan Hits 13-Year-Old Crossing Kissena Blvd▸A sedan struck a 13-year-old boy in a marked crosswalk on Kissena Blvd. He suffered hip and leg injuries. The car showed no damage. The driver kept straight. No contributing factors listed.
According to the police report, a 13-year-old male pedestrian was crossing Kissena Blvd at a marked crosswalk when a southbound sedan hit him at the center front. The boy suffered contusions and hip-upper leg injuries. He was in shock. The vehicle, a 2022 Honda, showed no damage. The driver was licensed and going straight. The report lists no contributing factors for either party. The data does not mention helmet use or signals. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors.
Unlicensed Driver Flees Queens Fatal Crash▸A man slammed his Mercedes into a stopped car on the Whitestone Expressway. The impact threw an MTA worker onto the pavement. The driver ran. The worker died. Police found the abandoned car. The driver had no license.
NY Daily News reported on February 5, 2025, that James Vennitti, 63, was arrested for a deadly hit-and-run on the Whitestone Expressway in Queens. On February 10, 2024, Vennitti allegedly rear-ended David Berney, 43, after Berney and another driver stopped in the middle lane following a minor collision. The crash threw Berney from his car, killing him at the scene. The other driver was injured. Vennitti, unlicensed, abandoned his Mercedes and fled on foot. Police arrested him a year later. A grand jury indicted Vennitti for leaving the scene of a fatal crash and driving without a license. The case highlights the lethal risk of unlicensed driving and the dangers of stopped vehicles on high-speed roads.
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Unlicensed Driver Flees Queens Fatal Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-05
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 19-year-old woman was injured crossing Northern Blvd at an intersection in Queens. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and full-body injury but remained conscious after impact.
According to the police report, a 19-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Northern Blvd at an intersection in Queens at 10:35 PM when she was struck by a 2013 Ford SUV. The vehicle was traveling west and making a left turn when the collision occurred at the right front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, eliminating her actions as a contributing factor. She sustained abrasions and injuries to her entire body but remained conscious after the crash. The SUV showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but his failure to yield created a hazardous situation resulting in serious injury to the pedestrian.
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at Queens Intersection▸A 75-year-old woman suffered a head contusion after an SUV hit her at a Queens intersection. The vehicle’s left front bumper made impact while traveling east. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal. Injuries were serious but non-life-threatening.
According to the police report, a 75-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 157 Street and 33 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal when a 2021 Subaru SUV traveling east struck her with its left front bumper. The report lists the pedestrian’s injury as a head contusion with an injury severity of 3. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited, but the pedestrian’s crossing without a signal is noted as a contributing factor. The collision caused damage to the SUV’s left front bumper. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.
Unlicensed Motorcyclist Collides With Backing SUV in Queens▸A motorcycle slammed into a backing SUV on 154 St. The unlicensed rider and distracted SUV driver collided hard. The SUV driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash. Inattention and inexperience fueled the crash.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east struck a station wagon/SUV that was backing up on 154 St in Queens at 13:40. The unlicensed male motorcyclist hit the SUV's right front bumper. The SUV driver, a 48-year-old woman, suffered chest trauma and whiplash. The report lists driver inattention/distraction and following too closely as errors for the SUV driver. The motorcycle operator's unlicensed status and inattention also contributed. The SUV driver was not ejected and remained conscious. The crash highlights driver inexperience and distraction as key factors.
SUV Merge on Northern Blvd Injures Woman▸Two SUVs crashed on Northern Blvd. A 59-year-old woman driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inexperience and failure to yield. Impact hit her left front quarter panel.
According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Northern Blvd in Queens at 14:20. The crash injured a 59-year-old woman driving straight ahead. She suffered head trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The male driver, merging, struck the woman’s vehicle on the left front quarter panel with his right front bumper. The police report confirms these driver errors led to the crash and injury.
Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash▸A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.
According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-22
Cyclist Injured in Queens Collision on Barclay Ave▸A 33-year-old male cyclist suffered a hip and upper leg contusion after a collision on Barclay Avenue in Queens. The crash involved a bike and a Lexus SUV, both traveling straight ahead. The cyclist was not ejected and sustained moderate injuries.
According to the police report, the collision occurred on Barclay Avenue in Queens at 17:50. A 33-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions to his hip and upper leg. The bicyclist was the driver of the bike and was not ejected during the crash. The vehicles involved were a bike and a Lexus SUV, both traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the Lexus. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any driver errors or violations such as failure to yield or speeding. No additional contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the police data.
Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸A sedan traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue hit an 80-year-old woman crossing 149th Street against the signal. The impact caused severe injuries to her lower leg and knee. She was left in shock, complaining of pain and nausea at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan driven by a licensed male driver was traveling westbound on Roosevelt Avenue when it struck an 80-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with 149th Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the time of the collision. The vehicle impacted the center front end of the sedan, causing damage there. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in a severity level 3 injury. She was reported to be in shock and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal as a contributing factor but does not specify any driver error or other contributing factors. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and the pedestrian's vulnerable position at the intersection.
5Five Hurt as Two SUVs Collide in Queens▸Two SUVs slammed together on 125 Street. Metal twisted. Five people hurt. Backs and necks snapped forward. Police blamed driver inexperience and distraction. No pedestrians involved. The street stayed loud.
According to the police report, two SUVs crashed on 125 Street at 9:43 AM in Queens. Both vehicles were going straight when they collided. Five occupants, ages 25 to 82, suffered whiplash and back or neck injuries. All were conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factors for both drivers. No other factors, such as helmet use or passenger actions, were cited. The crash underscores the risk posed by inexperienced and distracted drivers behind the wheel of large vehicles.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 44-year-old man crossing Elder Ave with the signal was struck by a westbound sedan making a left turn. The impact caused contusions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. Driver failure to yield and distraction led to the collision.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Elder Ave in Queens at 8:05 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a westbound 2004 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver failed to yield to the pedestrian's right-of-way, directly causing the collision. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end.
Two Sedans Collide in Queens Intersection▸Two sedans collided at 137 Street in Queens. Both drivers struck with left front bumpers. A 28-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:14 AM on 137 Street in Queens involving two sedans traveling north and west. Both vehicles impacted with their left front bumpers. The female driver of the northbound sedan, age 28, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. The report explicitly identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead before impact. The female driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver error in yielding right-of-way at the intersection.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Sanford Ave▸A 35-year-old woman suffered a serious hip and upper leg injury after a sedan struck her at an intersection on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Sanford Avenue struck a 35-year-old female pedestrian crossing at an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a hip and upper leg injury classified as severity level 3 and was in shock. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, which also sustained damage. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian was not noted to have any contributing behaviors. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. This collision highlights the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
An SUV making a left turn collided with a northbound sedan on Clintonville Street. A 12-year-old rear passenger in the SUV suffered facial contusions. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:45 PM on Clintonville Street involving two vehicles: a 2018 Ford SUV making a left turn eastbound and a 2001 Ford sedan traveling northbound straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan. The report identifies failure to yield right-of-way as the key driver error contributing to the collision. A 12-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger position of the SUV was injured, sustaining facial contusions and classified with injury severity level 3. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by left-turn maneuvers when drivers fail to yield to oncoming traffic.
Inexperienced Sedan Driver Strikes Cyclist in Queens▸A sedan driver lacking experience hit a 36-year-old cyclist on Metcalf Ave. The cyclist suffered arm injuries. The crash shows the risk drivers pose to people on bikes.
According to the police report, a sedan collided with a southbound bicyclist on Metcalf Avenue in Queens at 4:30 p.m. The impact struck the cyclist’s right front quarter panel and the sedan’s left side doors. The 36-year-old male cyclist was injured in his elbow, lower arm, and hand, but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' twice as contributing factors, pointing to the sedan driver’s lack of skill as the main cause. The cyclist wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No contributing factors are attributed to the cyclist. This crash highlights the danger inexperienced drivers pose to vulnerable road users.
Sedan Hits 13-Year-Old Crossing Kissena Blvd▸A sedan struck a 13-year-old boy in a marked crosswalk on Kissena Blvd. He suffered hip and leg injuries. The car showed no damage. The driver kept straight. No contributing factors listed.
According to the police report, a 13-year-old male pedestrian was crossing Kissena Blvd at a marked crosswalk when a southbound sedan hit him at the center front. The boy suffered contusions and hip-upper leg injuries. He was in shock. The vehicle, a 2022 Honda, showed no damage. The driver was licensed and going straight. The report lists no contributing factors for either party. The data does not mention helmet use or signals. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors.
Unlicensed Driver Flees Queens Fatal Crash▸A man slammed his Mercedes into a stopped car on the Whitestone Expressway. The impact threw an MTA worker onto the pavement. The driver ran. The worker died. Police found the abandoned car. The driver had no license.
NY Daily News reported on February 5, 2025, that James Vennitti, 63, was arrested for a deadly hit-and-run on the Whitestone Expressway in Queens. On February 10, 2024, Vennitti allegedly rear-ended David Berney, 43, after Berney and another driver stopped in the middle lane following a minor collision. The crash threw Berney from his car, killing him at the scene. The other driver was injured. Vennitti, unlicensed, abandoned his Mercedes and fled on foot. Police arrested him a year later. A grand jury indicted Vennitti for leaving the scene of a fatal crash and driving without a license. The case highlights the lethal risk of unlicensed driving and the dangers of stopped vehicles on high-speed roads.
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Unlicensed Driver Flees Queens Fatal Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-05
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 19-year-old woman was injured crossing Northern Blvd at an intersection in Queens. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and full-body injury but remained conscious after impact.
According to the police report, a 19-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Northern Blvd at an intersection in Queens at 10:35 PM when she was struck by a 2013 Ford SUV. The vehicle was traveling west and making a left turn when the collision occurred at the right front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, eliminating her actions as a contributing factor. She sustained abrasions and injuries to her entire body but remained conscious after the crash. The SUV showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but his failure to yield created a hazardous situation resulting in serious injury to the pedestrian.
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at Queens Intersection▸A 75-year-old woman suffered a head contusion after an SUV hit her at a Queens intersection. The vehicle’s left front bumper made impact while traveling east. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal. Injuries were serious but non-life-threatening.
According to the police report, a 75-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 157 Street and 33 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal when a 2021 Subaru SUV traveling east struck her with its left front bumper. The report lists the pedestrian’s injury as a head contusion with an injury severity of 3. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited, but the pedestrian’s crossing without a signal is noted as a contributing factor. The collision caused damage to the SUV’s left front bumper. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.
Unlicensed Motorcyclist Collides With Backing SUV in Queens▸A motorcycle slammed into a backing SUV on 154 St. The unlicensed rider and distracted SUV driver collided hard. The SUV driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash. Inattention and inexperience fueled the crash.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east struck a station wagon/SUV that was backing up on 154 St in Queens at 13:40. The unlicensed male motorcyclist hit the SUV's right front bumper. The SUV driver, a 48-year-old woman, suffered chest trauma and whiplash. The report lists driver inattention/distraction and following too closely as errors for the SUV driver. The motorcycle operator's unlicensed status and inattention also contributed. The SUV driver was not ejected and remained conscious. The crash highlights driver inexperience and distraction as key factors.
SUV Merge on Northern Blvd Injures Woman▸Two SUVs crashed on Northern Blvd. A 59-year-old woman driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inexperience and failure to yield. Impact hit her left front quarter panel.
According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Northern Blvd in Queens at 14:20. The crash injured a 59-year-old woman driving straight ahead. She suffered head trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The male driver, merging, struck the woman’s vehicle on the left front quarter panel with his right front bumper. The police report confirms these driver errors led to the crash and injury.
Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash▸A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.
According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-22
Cyclist Injured in Queens Collision on Barclay Ave▸A 33-year-old male cyclist suffered a hip and upper leg contusion after a collision on Barclay Avenue in Queens. The crash involved a bike and a Lexus SUV, both traveling straight ahead. The cyclist was not ejected and sustained moderate injuries.
According to the police report, the collision occurred on Barclay Avenue in Queens at 17:50. A 33-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions to his hip and upper leg. The bicyclist was the driver of the bike and was not ejected during the crash. The vehicles involved were a bike and a Lexus SUV, both traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the Lexus. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any driver errors or violations such as failure to yield or speeding. No additional contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the police data.
Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸A sedan traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue hit an 80-year-old woman crossing 149th Street against the signal. The impact caused severe injuries to her lower leg and knee. She was left in shock, complaining of pain and nausea at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan driven by a licensed male driver was traveling westbound on Roosevelt Avenue when it struck an 80-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with 149th Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the time of the collision. The vehicle impacted the center front end of the sedan, causing damage there. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in a severity level 3 injury. She was reported to be in shock and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal as a contributing factor but does not specify any driver error or other contributing factors. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and the pedestrian's vulnerable position at the intersection.
5Five Hurt as Two SUVs Collide in Queens▸Two SUVs slammed together on 125 Street. Metal twisted. Five people hurt. Backs and necks snapped forward. Police blamed driver inexperience and distraction. No pedestrians involved. The street stayed loud.
According to the police report, two SUVs crashed on 125 Street at 9:43 AM in Queens. Both vehicles were going straight when they collided. Five occupants, ages 25 to 82, suffered whiplash and back or neck injuries. All were conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factors for both drivers. No other factors, such as helmet use or passenger actions, were cited. The crash underscores the risk posed by inexperienced and distracted drivers behind the wheel of large vehicles.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 44-year-old man crossing Elder Ave with the signal was struck by a westbound sedan making a left turn. The impact caused contusions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. Driver failure to yield and distraction led to the collision.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Elder Ave in Queens at 8:05 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a westbound 2004 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver failed to yield to the pedestrian's right-of-way, directly causing the collision. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end.
Two Sedans Collide in Queens Intersection▸Two sedans collided at 137 Street in Queens. Both drivers struck with left front bumpers. A 28-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:14 AM on 137 Street in Queens involving two sedans traveling north and west. Both vehicles impacted with their left front bumpers. The female driver of the northbound sedan, age 28, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. The report explicitly identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead before impact. The female driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver error in yielding right-of-way at the intersection.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Sanford Ave▸A 35-year-old woman suffered a serious hip and upper leg injury after a sedan struck her at an intersection on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Sanford Avenue struck a 35-year-old female pedestrian crossing at an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a hip and upper leg injury classified as severity level 3 and was in shock. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, which also sustained damage. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian was not noted to have any contributing behaviors. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. This collision highlights the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
A sedan driver lacking experience hit a 36-year-old cyclist on Metcalf Ave. The cyclist suffered arm injuries. The crash shows the risk drivers pose to people on bikes.
According to the police report, a sedan collided with a southbound bicyclist on Metcalf Avenue in Queens at 4:30 p.m. The impact struck the cyclist’s right front quarter panel and the sedan’s left side doors. The 36-year-old male cyclist was injured in his elbow, lower arm, and hand, but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' twice as contributing factors, pointing to the sedan driver’s lack of skill as the main cause. The cyclist wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No contributing factors are attributed to the cyclist. This crash highlights the danger inexperienced drivers pose to vulnerable road users.
Sedan Hits 13-Year-Old Crossing Kissena Blvd▸A sedan struck a 13-year-old boy in a marked crosswalk on Kissena Blvd. He suffered hip and leg injuries. The car showed no damage. The driver kept straight. No contributing factors listed.
According to the police report, a 13-year-old male pedestrian was crossing Kissena Blvd at a marked crosswalk when a southbound sedan hit him at the center front. The boy suffered contusions and hip-upper leg injuries. He was in shock. The vehicle, a 2022 Honda, showed no damage. The driver was licensed and going straight. The report lists no contributing factors for either party. The data does not mention helmet use or signals. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors.
Unlicensed Driver Flees Queens Fatal Crash▸A man slammed his Mercedes into a stopped car on the Whitestone Expressway. The impact threw an MTA worker onto the pavement. The driver ran. The worker died. Police found the abandoned car. The driver had no license.
NY Daily News reported on February 5, 2025, that James Vennitti, 63, was arrested for a deadly hit-and-run on the Whitestone Expressway in Queens. On February 10, 2024, Vennitti allegedly rear-ended David Berney, 43, after Berney and another driver stopped in the middle lane following a minor collision. The crash threw Berney from his car, killing him at the scene. The other driver was injured. Vennitti, unlicensed, abandoned his Mercedes and fled on foot. Police arrested him a year later. A grand jury indicted Vennitti for leaving the scene of a fatal crash and driving without a license. The case highlights the lethal risk of unlicensed driving and the dangers of stopped vehicles on high-speed roads.
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Unlicensed Driver Flees Queens Fatal Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-05
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 19-year-old woman was injured crossing Northern Blvd at an intersection in Queens. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and full-body injury but remained conscious after impact.
According to the police report, a 19-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Northern Blvd at an intersection in Queens at 10:35 PM when she was struck by a 2013 Ford SUV. The vehicle was traveling west and making a left turn when the collision occurred at the right front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, eliminating her actions as a contributing factor. She sustained abrasions and injuries to her entire body but remained conscious after the crash. The SUV showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but his failure to yield created a hazardous situation resulting in serious injury to the pedestrian.
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at Queens Intersection▸A 75-year-old woman suffered a head contusion after an SUV hit her at a Queens intersection. The vehicle’s left front bumper made impact while traveling east. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal. Injuries were serious but non-life-threatening.
According to the police report, a 75-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 157 Street and 33 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal when a 2021 Subaru SUV traveling east struck her with its left front bumper. The report lists the pedestrian’s injury as a head contusion with an injury severity of 3. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited, but the pedestrian’s crossing without a signal is noted as a contributing factor. The collision caused damage to the SUV’s left front bumper. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.
Unlicensed Motorcyclist Collides With Backing SUV in Queens▸A motorcycle slammed into a backing SUV on 154 St. The unlicensed rider and distracted SUV driver collided hard. The SUV driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash. Inattention and inexperience fueled the crash.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east struck a station wagon/SUV that was backing up on 154 St in Queens at 13:40. The unlicensed male motorcyclist hit the SUV's right front bumper. The SUV driver, a 48-year-old woman, suffered chest trauma and whiplash. The report lists driver inattention/distraction and following too closely as errors for the SUV driver. The motorcycle operator's unlicensed status and inattention also contributed. The SUV driver was not ejected and remained conscious. The crash highlights driver inexperience and distraction as key factors.
SUV Merge on Northern Blvd Injures Woman▸Two SUVs crashed on Northern Blvd. A 59-year-old woman driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inexperience and failure to yield. Impact hit her left front quarter panel.
According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Northern Blvd in Queens at 14:20. The crash injured a 59-year-old woman driving straight ahead. She suffered head trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The male driver, merging, struck the woman’s vehicle on the left front quarter panel with his right front bumper. The police report confirms these driver errors led to the crash and injury.
Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash▸A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.
According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-22
Cyclist Injured in Queens Collision on Barclay Ave▸A 33-year-old male cyclist suffered a hip and upper leg contusion after a collision on Barclay Avenue in Queens. The crash involved a bike and a Lexus SUV, both traveling straight ahead. The cyclist was not ejected and sustained moderate injuries.
According to the police report, the collision occurred on Barclay Avenue in Queens at 17:50. A 33-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions to his hip and upper leg. The bicyclist was the driver of the bike and was not ejected during the crash. The vehicles involved were a bike and a Lexus SUV, both traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the Lexus. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any driver errors or violations such as failure to yield or speeding. No additional contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the police data.
Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸A sedan traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue hit an 80-year-old woman crossing 149th Street against the signal. The impact caused severe injuries to her lower leg and knee. She was left in shock, complaining of pain and nausea at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan driven by a licensed male driver was traveling westbound on Roosevelt Avenue when it struck an 80-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with 149th Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the time of the collision. The vehicle impacted the center front end of the sedan, causing damage there. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in a severity level 3 injury. She was reported to be in shock and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal as a contributing factor but does not specify any driver error or other contributing factors. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and the pedestrian's vulnerable position at the intersection.
5Five Hurt as Two SUVs Collide in Queens▸Two SUVs slammed together on 125 Street. Metal twisted. Five people hurt. Backs and necks snapped forward. Police blamed driver inexperience and distraction. No pedestrians involved. The street stayed loud.
According to the police report, two SUVs crashed on 125 Street at 9:43 AM in Queens. Both vehicles were going straight when they collided. Five occupants, ages 25 to 82, suffered whiplash and back or neck injuries. All were conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factors for both drivers. No other factors, such as helmet use or passenger actions, were cited. The crash underscores the risk posed by inexperienced and distracted drivers behind the wheel of large vehicles.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 44-year-old man crossing Elder Ave with the signal was struck by a westbound sedan making a left turn. The impact caused contusions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. Driver failure to yield and distraction led to the collision.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Elder Ave in Queens at 8:05 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a westbound 2004 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver failed to yield to the pedestrian's right-of-way, directly causing the collision. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end.
Two Sedans Collide in Queens Intersection▸Two sedans collided at 137 Street in Queens. Both drivers struck with left front bumpers. A 28-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:14 AM on 137 Street in Queens involving two sedans traveling north and west. Both vehicles impacted with their left front bumpers. The female driver of the northbound sedan, age 28, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. The report explicitly identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead before impact. The female driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver error in yielding right-of-way at the intersection.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Sanford Ave▸A 35-year-old woman suffered a serious hip and upper leg injury after a sedan struck her at an intersection on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Sanford Avenue struck a 35-year-old female pedestrian crossing at an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a hip and upper leg injury classified as severity level 3 and was in shock. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, which also sustained damage. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian was not noted to have any contributing behaviors. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. This collision highlights the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
A sedan struck a 13-year-old boy in a marked crosswalk on Kissena Blvd. He suffered hip and leg injuries. The car showed no damage. The driver kept straight. No contributing factors listed.
According to the police report, a 13-year-old male pedestrian was crossing Kissena Blvd at a marked crosswalk when a southbound sedan hit him at the center front. The boy suffered contusions and hip-upper leg injuries. He was in shock. The vehicle, a 2022 Honda, showed no damage. The driver was licensed and going straight. The report lists no contributing factors for either party. The data does not mention helmet use or signals. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors.
Unlicensed Driver Flees Queens Fatal Crash▸A man slammed his Mercedes into a stopped car on the Whitestone Expressway. The impact threw an MTA worker onto the pavement. The driver ran. The worker died. Police found the abandoned car. The driver had no license.
NY Daily News reported on February 5, 2025, that James Vennitti, 63, was arrested for a deadly hit-and-run on the Whitestone Expressway in Queens. On February 10, 2024, Vennitti allegedly rear-ended David Berney, 43, after Berney and another driver stopped in the middle lane following a minor collision. The crash threw Berney from his car, killing him at the scene. The other driver was injured. Vennitti, unlicensed, abandoned his Mercedes and fled on foot. Police arrested him a year later. A grand jury indicted Vennitti for leaving the scene of a fatal crash and driving without a license. The case highlights the lethal risk of unlicensed driving and the dangers of stopped vehicles on high-speed roads.
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Unlicensed Driver Flees Queens Fatal Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-05
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 19-year-old woman was injured crossing Northern Blvd at an intersection in Queens. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and full-body injury but remained conscious after impact.
According to the police report, a 19-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Northern Blvd at an intersection in Queens at 10:35 PM when she was struck by a 2013 Ford SUV. The vehicle was traveling west and making a left turn when the collision occurred at the right front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, eliminating her actions as a contributing factor. She sustained abrasions and injuries to her entire body but remained conscious after the crash. The SUV showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but his failure to yield created a hazardous situation resulting in serious injury to the pedestrian.
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at Queens Intersection▸A 75-year-old woman suffered a head contusion after an SUV hit her at a Queens intersection. The vehicle’s left front bumper made impact while traveling east. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal. Injuries were serious but non-life-threatening.
According to the police report, a 75-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 157 Street and 33 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal when a 2021 Subaru SUV traveling east struck her with its left front bumper. The report lists the pedestrian’s injury as a head contusion with an injury severity of 3. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited, but the pedestrian’s crossing without a signal is noted as a contributing factor. The collision caused damage to the SUV’s left front bumper. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.
Unlicensed Motorcyclist Collides With Backing SUV in Queens▸A motorcycle slammed into a backing SUV on 154 St. The unlicensed rider and distracted SUV driver collided hard. The SUV driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash. Inattention and inexperience fueled the crash.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east struck a station wagon/SUV that was backing up on 154 St in Queens at 13:40. The unlicensed male motorcyclist hit the SUV's right front bumper. The SUV driver, a 48-year-old woman, suffered chest trauma and whiplash. The report lists driver inattention/distraction and following too closely as errors for the SUV driver. The motorcycle operator's unlicensed status and inattention also contributed. The SUV driver was not ejected and remained conscious. The crash highlights driver inexperience and distraction as key factors.
SUV Merge on Northern Blvd Injures Woman▸Two SUVs crashed on Northern Blvd. A 59-year-old woman driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inexperience and failure to yield. Impact hit her left front quarter panel.
According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Northern Blvd in Queens at 14:20. The crash injured a 59-year-old woman driving straight ahead. She suffered head trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The male driver, merging, struck the woman’s vehicle on the left front quarter panel with his right front bumper. The police report confirms these driver errors led to the crash and injury.
Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash▸A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.
According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-22
Cyclist Injured in Queens Collision on Barclay Ave▸A 33-year-old male cyclist suffered a hip and upper leg contusion after a collision on Barclay Avenue in Queens. The crash involved a bike and a Lexus SUV, both traveling straight ahead. The cyclist was not ejected and sustained moderate injuries.
According to the police report, the collision occurred on Barclay Avenue in Queens at 17:50. A 33-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions to his hip and upper leg. The bicyclist was the driver of the bike and was not ejected during the crash. The vehicles involved were a bike and a Lexus SUV, both traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the Lexus. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any driver errors or violations such as failure to yield or speeding. No additional contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the police data.
Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸A sedan traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue hit an 80-year-old woman crossing 149th Street against the signal. The impact caused severe injuries to her lower leg and knee. She was left in shock, complaining of pain and nausea at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan driven by a licensed male driver was traveling westbound on Roosevelt Avenue when it struck an 80-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with 149th Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the time of the collision. The vehicle impacted the center front end of the sedan, causing damage there. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in a severity level 3 injury. She was reported to be in shock and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal as a contributing factor but does not specify any driver error or other contributing factors. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and the pedestrian's vulnerable position at the intersection.
5Five Hurt as Two SUVs Collide in Queens▸Two SUVs slammed together on 125 Street. Metal twisted. Five people hurt. Backs and necks snapped forward. Police blamed driver inexperience and distraction. No pedestrians involved. The street stayed loud.
According to the police report, two SUVs crashed on 125 Street at 9:43 AM in Queens. Both vehicles were going straight when they collided. Five occupants, ages 25 to 82, suffered whiplash and back or neck injuries. All were conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factors for both drivers. No other factors, such as helmet use or passenger actions, were cited. The crash underscores the risk posed by inexperienced and distracted drivers behind the wheel of large vehicles.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 44-year-old man crossing Elder Ave with the signal was struck by a westbound sedan making a left turn. The impact caused contusions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. Driver failure to yield and distraction led to the collision.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Elder Ave in Queens at 8:05 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a westbound 2004 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver failed to yield to the pedestrian's right-of-way, directly causing the collision. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end.
Two Sedans Collide in Queens Intersection▸Two sedans collided at 137 Street in Queens. Both drivers struck with left front bumpers. A 28-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:14 AM on 137 Street in Queens involving two sedans traveling north and west. Both vehicles impacted with their left front bumpers. The female driver of the northbound sedan, age 28, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. The report explicitly identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead before impact. The female driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver error in yielding right-of-way at the intersection.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Sanford Ave▸A 35-year-old woman suffered a serious hip and upper leg injury after a sedan struck her at an intersection on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Sanford Avenue struck a 35-year-old female pedestrian crossing at an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a hip and upper leg injury classified as severity level 3 and was in shock. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, which also sustained damage. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian was not noted to have any contributing behaviors. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. This collision highlights the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
A man slammed his Mercedes into a stopped car on the Whitestone Expressway. The impact threw an MTA worker onto the pavement. The driver ran. The worker died. Police found the abandoned car. The driver had no license.
NY Daily News reported on February 5, 2025, that James Vennitti, 63, was arrested for a deadly hit-and-run on the Whitestone Expressway in Queens. On February 10, 2024, Vennitti allegedly rear-ended David Berney, 43, after Berney and another driver stopped in the middle lane following a minor collision. The crash threw Berney from his car, killing him at the scene. The other driver was injured. Vennitti, unlicensed, abandoned his Mercedes and fled on foot. Police arrested him a year later. A grand jury indicted Vennitti for leaving the scene of a fatal crash and driving without a license. The case highlights the lethal risk of unlicensed driving and the dangers of stopped vehicles on high-speed roads.
- Unlicensed Driver Flees Queens Fatal Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-02-05
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 19-year-old woman was injured crossing Northern Blvd at an intersection in Queens. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and full-body injury but remained conscious after impact.
According to the police report, a 19-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Northern Blvd at an intersection in Queens at 10:35 PM when she was struck by a 2013 Ford SUV. The vehicle was traveling west and making a left turn when the collision occurred at the right front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, eliminating her actions as a contributing factor. She sustained abrasions and injuries to her entire body but remained conscious after the crash. The SUV showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but his failure to yield created a hazardous situation resulting in serious injury to the pedestrian.
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at Queens Intersection▸A 75-year-old woman suffered a head contusion after an SUV hit her at a Queens intersection. The vehicle’s left front bumper made impact while traveling east. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal. Injuries were serious but non-life-threatening.
According to the police report, a 75-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 157 Street and 33 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal when a 2021 Subaru SUV traveling east struck her with its left front bumper. The report lists the pedestrian’s injury as a head contusion with an injury severity of 3. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited, but the pedestrian’s crossing without a signal is noted as a contributing factor. The collision caused damage to the SUV’s left front bumper. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.
Unlicensed Motorcyclist Collides With Backing SUV in Queens▸A motorcycle slammed into a backing SUV on 154 St. The unlicensed rider and distracted SUV driver collided hard. The SUV driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash. Inattention and inexperience fueled the crash.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east struck a station wagon/SUV that was backing up on 154 St in Queens at 13:40. The unlicensed male motorcyclist hit the SUV's right front bumper. The SUV driver, a 48-year-old woman, suffered chest trauma and whiplash. The report lists driver inattention/distraction and following too closely as errors for the SUV driver. The motorcycle operator's unlicensed status and inattention also contributed. The SUV driver was not ejected and remained conscious. The crash highlights driver inexperience and distraction as key factors.
SUV Merge on Northern Blvd Injures Woman▸Two SUVs crashed on Northern Blvd. A 59-year-old woman driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inexperience and failure to yield. Impact hit her left front quarter panel.
According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Northern Blvd in Queens at 14:20. The crash injured a 59-year-old woman driving straight ahead. She suffered head trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The male driver, merging, struck the woman’s vehicle on the left front quarter panel with his right front bumper. The police report confirms these driver errors led to the crash and injury.
Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash▸A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.
According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-22
Cyclist Injured in Queens Collision on Barclay Ave▸A 33-year-old male cyclist suffered a hip and upper leg contusion after a collision on Barclay Avenue in Queens. The crash involved a bike and a Lexus SUV, both traveling straight ahead. The cyclist was not ejected and sustained moderate injuries.
According to the police report, the collision occurred on Barclay Avenue in Queens at 17:50. A 33-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions to his hip and upper leg. The bicyclist was the driver of the bike and was not ejected during the crash. The vehicles involved were a bike and a Lexus SUV, both traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the Lexus. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any driver errors or violations such as failure to yield or speeding. No additional contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the police data.
Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸A sedan traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue hit an 80-year-old woman crossing 149th Street against the signal. The impact caused severe injuries to her lower leg and knee. She was left in shock, complaining of pain and nausea at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan driven by a licensed male driver was traveling westbound on Roosevelt Avenue when it struck an 80-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with 149th Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the time of the collision. The vehicle impacted the center front end of the sedan, causing damage there. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in a severity level 3 injury. She was reported to be in shock and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal as a contributing factor but does not specify any driver error or other contributing factors. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and the pedestrian's vulnerable position at the intersection.
5Five Hurt as Two SUVs Collide in Queens▸Two SUVs slammed together on 125 Street. Metal twisted. Five people hurt. Backs and necks snapped forward. Police blamed driver inexperience and distraction. No pedestrians involved. The street stayed loud.
According to the police report, two SUVs crashed on 125 Street at 9:43 AM in Queens. Both vehicles were going straight when they collided. Five occupants, ages 25 to 82, suffered whiplash and back or neck injuries. All were conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factors for both drivers. No other factors, such as helmet use or passenger actions, were cited. The crash underscores the risk posed by inexperienced and distracted drivers behind the wheel of large vehicles.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 44-year-old man crossing Elder Ave with the signal was struck by a westbound sedan making a left turn. The impact caused contusions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. Driver failure to yield and distraction led to the collision.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Elder Ave in Queens at 8:05 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a westbound 2004 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver failed to yield to the pedestrian's right-of-way, directly causing the collision. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end.
Two Sedans Collide in Queens Intersection▸Two sedans collided at 137 Street in Queens. Both drivers struck with left front bumpers. A 28-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:14 AM on 137 Street in Queens involving two sedans traveling north and west. Both vehicles impacted with their left front bumpers. The female driver of the northbound sedan, age 28, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. The report explicitly identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead before impact. The female driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver error in yielding right-of-way at the intersection.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Sanford Ave▸A 35-year-old woman suffered a serious hip and upper leg injury after a sedan struck her at an intersection on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Sanford Avenue struck a 35-year-old female pedestrian crossing at an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a hip and upper leg injury classified as severity level 3 and was in shock. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, which also sustained damage. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian was not noted to have any contributing behaviors. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. This collision highlights the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
A 19-year-old woman was injured crossing Northern Blvd at an intersection in Queens. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and full-body injury but remained conscious after impact.
According to the police report, a 19-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Northern Blvd at an intersection in Queens at 10:35 PM when she was struck by a 2013 Ford SUV. The vehicle was traveling west and making a left turn when the collision occurred at the right front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, eliminating her actions as a contributing factor. She sustained abrasions and injuries to her entire body but remained conscious after the crash. The SUV showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but his failure to yield created a hazardous situation resulting in serious injury to the pedestrian.
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at Queens Intersection▸A 75-year-old woman suffered a head contusion after an SUV hit her at a Queens intersection. The vehicle’s left front bumper made impact while traveling east. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal. Injuries were serious but non-life-threatening.
According to the police report, a 75-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 157 Street and 33 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal when a 2021 Subaru SUV traveling east struck her with its left front bumper. The report lists the pedestrian’s injury as a head contusion with an injury severity of 3. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited, but the pedestrian’s crossing without a signal is noted as a contributing factor. The collision caused damage to the SUV’s left front bumper. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.
Unlicensed Motorcyclist Collides With Backing SUV in Queens▸A motorcycle slammed into a backing SUV on 154 St. The unlicensed rider and distracted SUV driver collided hard. The SUV driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash. Inattention and inexperience fueled the crash.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east struck a station wagon/SUV that was backing up on 154 St in Queens at 13:40. The unlicensed male motorcyclist hit the SUV's right front bumper. The SUV driver, a 48-year-old woman, suffered chest trauma and whiplash. The report lists driver inattention/distraction and following too closely as errors for the SUV driver. The motorcycle operator's unlicensed status and inattention also contributed. The SUV driver was not ejected and remained conscious. The crash highlights driver inexperience and distraction as key factors.
SUV Merge on Northern Blvd Injures Woman▸Two SUVs crashed on Northern Blvd. A 59-year-old woman driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inexperience and failure to yield. Impact hit her left front quarter panel.
According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Northern Blvd in Queens at 14:20. The crash injured a 59-year-old woman driving straight ahead. She suffered head trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The male driver, merging, struck the woman’s vehicle on the left front quarter panel with his right front bumper. The police report confirms these driver errors led to the crash and injury.
Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash▸A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.
According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-22
Cyclist Injured in Queens Collision on Barclay Ave▸A 33-year-old male cyclist suffered a hip and upper leg contusion after a collision on Barclay Avenue in Queens. The crash involved a bike and a Lexus SUV, both traveling straight ahead. The cyclist was not ejected and sustained moderate injuries.
According to the police report, the collision occurred on Barclay Avenue in Queens at 17:50. A 33-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions to his hip and upper leg. The bicyclist was the driver of the bike and was not ejected during the crash. The vehicles involved were a bike and a Lexus SUV, both traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the Lexus. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any driver errors or violations such as failure to yield or speeding. No additional contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the police data.
Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸A sedan traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue hit an 80-year-old woman crossing 149th Street against the signal. The impact caused severe injuries to her lower leg and knee. She was left in shock, complaining of pain and nausea at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan driven by a licensed male driver was traveling westbound on Roosevelt Avenue when it struck an 80-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with 149th Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the time of the collision. The vehicle impacted the center front end of the sedan, causing damage there. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in a severity level 3 injury. She was reported to be in shock and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal as a contributing factor but does not specify any driver error or other contributing factors. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and the pedestrian's vulnerable position at the intersection.
5Five Hurt as Two SUVs Collide in Queens▸Two SUVs slammed together on 125 Street. Metal twisted. Five people hurt. Backs and necks snapped forward. Police blamed driver inexperience and distraction. No pedestrians involved. The street stayed loud.
According to the police report, two SUVs crashed on 125 Street at 9:43 AM in Queens. Both vehicles were going straight when they collided. Five occupants, ages 25 to 82, suffered whiplash and back or neck injuries. All were conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factors for both drivers. No other factors, such as helmet use or passenger actions, were cited. The crash underscores the risk posed by inexperienced and distracted drivers behind the wheel of large vehicles.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 44-year-old man crossing Elder Ave with the signal was struck by a westbound sedan making a left turn. The impact caused contusions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. Driver failure to yield and distraction led to the collision.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Elder Ave in Queens at 8:05 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a westbound 2004 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver failed to yield to the pedestrian's right-of-way, directly causing the collision. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end.
Two Sedans Collide in Queens Intersection▸Two sedans collided at 137 Street in Queens. Both drivers struck with left front bumpers. A 28-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:14 AM on 137 Street in Queens involving two sedans traveling north and west. Both vehicles impacted with their left front bumpers. The female driver of the northbound sedan, age 28, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. The report explicitly identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead before impact. The female driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver error in yielding right-of-way at the intersection.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Sanford Ave▸A 35-year-old woman suffered a serious hip and upper leg injury after a sedan struck her at an intersection on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Sanford Avenue struck a 35-year-old female pedestrian crossing at an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a hip and upper leg injury classified as severity level 3 and was in shock. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, which also sustained damage. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian was not noted to have any contributing behaviors. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. This collision highlights the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
A 75-year-old woman suffered a head contusion after an SUV hit her at a Queens intersection. The vehicle’s left front bumper made impact while traveling east. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal. Injuries were serious but non-life-threatening.
According to the police report, a 75-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 157 Street and 33 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal when a 2021 Subaru SUV traveling east struck her with its left front bumper. The report lists the pedestrian’s injury as a head contusion with an injury severity of 3. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited, but the pedestrian’s crossing without a signal is noted as a contributing factor. The collision caused damage to the SUV’s left front bumper. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.
Unlicensed Motorcyclist Collides With Backing SUV in Queens▸A motorcycle slammed into a backing SUV on 154 St. The unlicensed rider and distracted SUV driver collided hard. The SUV driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash. Inattention and inexperience fueled the crash.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east struck a station wagon/SUV that was backing up on 154 St in Queens at 13:40. The unlicensed male motorcyclist hit the SUV's right front bumper. The SUV driver, a 48-year-old woman, suffered chest trauma and whiplash. The report lists driver inattention/distraction and following too closely as errors for the SUV driver. The motorcycle operator's unlicensed status and inattention also contributed. The SUV driver was not ejected and remained conscious. The crash highlights driver inexperience and distraction as key factors.
SUV Merge on Northern Blvd Injures Woman▸Two SUVs crashed on Northern Blvd. A 59-year-old woman driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inexperience and failure to yield. Impact hit her left front quarter panel.
According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Northern Blvd in Queens at 14:20. The crash injured a 59-year-old woman driving straight ahead. She suffered head trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The male driver, merging, struck the woman’s vehicle on the left front quarter panel with his right front bumper. The police report confirms these driver errors led to the crash and injury.
Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash▸A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.
According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-22
Cyclist Injured in Queens Collision on Barclay Ave▸A 33-year-old male cyclist suffered a hip and upper leg contusion after a collision on Barclay Avenue in Queens. The crash involved a bike and a Lexus SUV, both traveling straight ahead. The cyclist was not ejected and sustained moderate injuries.
According to the police report, the collision occurred on Barclay Avenue in Queens at 17:50. A 33-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions to his hip and upper leg. The bicyclist was the driver of the bike and was not ejected during the crash. The vehicles involved were a bike and a Lexus SUV, both traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the Lexus. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any driver errors or violations such as failure to yield or speeding. No additional contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the police data.
Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸A sedan traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue hit an 80-year-old woman crossing 149th Street against the signal. The impact caused severe injuries to her lower leg and knee. She was left in shock, complaining of pain and nausea at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan driven by a licensed male driver was traveling westbound on Roosevelt Avenue when it struck an 80-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with 149th Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the time of the collision. The vehicle impacted the center front end of the sedan, causing damage there. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in a severity level 3 injury. She was reported to be in shock and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal as a contributing factor but does not specify any driver error or other contributing factors. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and the pedestrian's vulnerable position at the intersection.
5Five Hurt as Two SUVs Collide in Queens▸Two SUVs slammed together on 125 Street. Metal twisted. Five people hurt. Backs and necks snapped forward. Police blamed driver inexperience and distraction. No pedestrians involved. The street stayed loud.
According to the police report, two SUVs crashed on 125 Street at 9:43 AM in Queens. Both vehicles were going straight when they collided. Five occupants, ages 25 to 82, suffered whiplash and back or neck injuries. All were conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factors for both drivers. No other factors, such as helmet use or passenger actions, were cited. The crash underscores the risk posed by inexperienced and distracted drivers behind the wheel of large vehicles.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 44-year-old man crossing Elder Ave with the signal was struck by a westbound sedan making a left turn. The impact caused contusions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. Driver failure to yield and distraction led to the collision.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Elder Ave in Queens at 8:05 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a westbound 2004 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver failed to yield to the pedestrian's right-of-way, directly causing the collision. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end.
Two Sedans Collide in Queens Intersection▸Two sedans collided at 137 Street in Queens. Both drivers struck with left front bumpers. A 28-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:14 AM on 137 Street in Queens involving two sedans traveling north and west. Both vehicles impacted with their left front bumpers. The female driver of the northbound sedan, age 28, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. The report explicitly identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead before impact. The female driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver error in yielding right-of-way at the intersection.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Sanford Ave▸A 35-year-old woman suffered a serious hip and upper leg injury after a sedan struck her at an intersection on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Sanford Avenue struck a 35-year-old female pedestrian crossing at an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a hip and upper leg injury classified as severity level 3 and was in shock. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, which also sustained damage. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian was not noted to have any contributing behaviors. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. This collision highlights the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
A motorcycle slammed into a backing SUV on 154 St. The unlicensed rider and distracted SUV driver collided hard. The SUV driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash. Inattention and inexperience fueled the crash.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east struck a station wagon/SUV that was backing up on 154 St in Queens at 13:40. The unlicensed male motorcyclist hit the SUV's right front bumper. The SUV driver, a 48-year-old woman, suffered chest trauma and whiplash. The report lists driver inattention/distraction and following too closely as errors for the SUV driver. The motorcycle operator's unlicensed status and inattention also contributed. The SUV driver was not ejected and remained conscious. The crash highlights driver inexperience and distraction as key factors.
SUV Merge on Northern Blvd Injures Woman▸Two SUVs crashed on Northern Blvd. A 59-year-old woman driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inexperience and failure to yield. Impact hit her left front quarter panel.
According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Northern Blvd in Queens at 14:20. The crash injured a 59-year-old woman driving straight ahead. She suffered head trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The male driver, merging, struck the woman’s vehicle on the left front quarter panel with his right front bumper. The police report confirms these driver errors led to the crash and injury.
Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash▸A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.
According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-22
Cyclist Injured in Queens Collision on Barclay Ave▸A 33-year-old male cyclist suffered a hip and upper leg contusion after a collision on Barclay Avenue in Queens. The crash involved a bike and a Lexus SUV, both traveling straight ahead. The cyclist was not ejected and sustained moderate injuries.
According to the police report, the collision occurred on Barclay Avenue in Queens at 17:50. A 33-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions to his hip and upper leg. The bicyclist was the driver of the bike and was not ejected during the crash. The vehicles involved were a bike and a Lexus SUV, both traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the Lexus. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any driver errors or violations such as failure to yield or speeding. No additional contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the police data.
Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸A sedan traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue hit an 80-year-old woman crossing 149th Street against the signal. The impact caused severe injuries to her lower leg and knee. She was left in shock, complaining of pain and nausea at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan driven by a licensed male driver was traveling westbound on Roosevelt Avenue when it struck an 80-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with 149th Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the time of the collision. The vehicle impacted the center front end of the sedan, causing damage there. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in a severity level 3 injury. She was reported to be in shock and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal as a contributing factor but does not specify any driver error or other contributing factors. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and the pedestrian's vulnerable position at the intersection.
5Five Hurt as Two SUVs Collide in Queens▸Two SUVs slammed together on 125 Street. Metal twisted. Five people hurt. Backs and necks snapped forward. Police blamed driver inexperience and distraction. No pedestrians involved. The street stayed loud.
According to the police report, two SUVs crashed on 125 Street at 9:43 AM in Queens. Both vehicles were going straight when they collided. Five occupants, ages 25 to 82, suffered whiplash and back or neck injuries. All were conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factors for both drivers. No other factors, such as helmet use or passenger actions, were cited. The crash underscores the risk posed by inexperienced and distracted drivers behind the wheel of large vehicles.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 44-year-old man crossing Elder Ave with the signal was struck by a westbound sedan making a left turn. The impact caused contusions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. Driver failure to yield and distraction led to the collision.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Elder Ave in Queens at 8:05 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a westbound 2004 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver failed to yield to the pedestrian's right-of-way, directly causing the collision. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end.
Two Sedans Collide in Queens Intersection▸Two sedans collided at 137 Street in Queens. Both drivers struck with left front bumpers. A 28-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:14 AM on 137 Street in Queens involving two sedans traveling north and west. Both vehicles impacted with their left front bumpers. The female driver of the northbound sedan, age 28, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. The report explicitly identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead before impact. The female driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver error in yielding right-of-way at the intersection.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Sanford Ave▸A 35-year-old woman suffered a serious hip and upper leg injury after a sedan struck her at an intersection on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Sanford Avenue struck a 35-year-old female pedestrian crossing at an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a hip and upper leg injury classified as severity level 3 and was in shock. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, which also sustained damage. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian was not noted to have any contributing behaviors. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. This collision highlights the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
Two SUVs crashed on Northern Blvd. A 59-year-old woman driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inexperience and failure to yield. Impact hit her left front quarter panel.
According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Northern Blvd in Queens at 14:20. The crash injured a 59-year-old woman driving straight ahead. She suffered head trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The male driver, merging, struck the woman’s vehicle on the left front quarter panel with his right front bumper. The police report confirms these driver errors led to the crash and injury.
Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash▸A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.
According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-22
Cyclist Injured in Queens Collision on Barclay Ave▸A 33-year-old male cyclist suffered a hip and upper leg contusion after a collision on Barclay Avenue in Queens. The crash involved a bike and a Lexus SUV, both traveling straight ahead. The cyclist was not ejected and sustained moderate injuries.
According to the police report, the collision occurred on Barclay Avenue in Queens at 17:50. A 33-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions to his hip and upper leg. The bicyclist was the driver of the bike and was not ejected during the crash. The vehicles involved were a bike and a Lexus SUV, both traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the Lexus. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any driver errors or violations such as failure to yield or speeding. No additional contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the police data.
Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸A sedan traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue hit an 80-year-old woman crossing 149th Street against the signal. The impact caused severe injuries to her lower leg and knee. She was left in shock, complaining of pain and nausea at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan driven by a licensed male driver was traveling westbound on Roosevelt Avenue when it struck an 80-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with 149th Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the time of the collision. The vehicle impacted the center front end of the sedan, causing damage there. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in a severity level 3 injury. She was reported to be in shock and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal as a contributing factor but does not specify any driver error or other contributing factors. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and the pedestrian's vulnerable position at the intersection.
5Five Hurt as Two SUVs Collide in Queens▸Two SUVs slammed together on 125 Street. Metal twisted. Five people hurt. Backs and necks snapped forward. Police blamed driver inexperience and distraction. No pedestrians involved. The street stayed loud.
According to the police report, two SUVs crashed on 125 Street at 9:43 AM in Queens. Both vehicles were going straight when they collided. Five occupants, ages 25 to 82, suffered whiplash and back or neck injuries. All were conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factors for both drivers. No other factors, such as helmet use or passenger actions, were cited. The crash underscores the risk posed by inexperienced and distracted drivers behind the wheel of large vehicles.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 44-year-old man crossing Elder Ave with the signal was struck by a westbound sedan making a left turn. The impact caused contusions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. Driver failure to yield and distraction led to the collision.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Elder Ave in Queens at 8:05 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a westbound 2004 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver failed to yield to the pedestrian's right-of-way, directly causing the collision. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end.
Two Sedans Collide in Queens Intersection▸Two sedans collided at 137 Street in Queens. Both drivers struck with left front bumpers. A 28-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:14 AM on 137 Street in Queens involving two sedans traveling north and west. Both vehicles impacted with their left front bumpers. The female driver of the northbound sedan, age 28, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. The report explicitly identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead before impact. The female driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver error in yielding right-of-way at the intersection.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Sanford Ave▸A 35-year-old woman suffered a serious hip and upper leg injury after a sedan struck her at an intersection on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Sanford Avenue struck a 35-year-old female pedestrian crossing at an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a hip and upper leg injury classified as severity level 3 and was in shock. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, which also sustained damage. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian was not noted to have any contributing behaviors. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. This collision highlights the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.
According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.
- Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-01-22
Cyclist Injured in Queens Collision on Barclay Ave▸A 33-year-old male cyclist suffered a hip and upper leg contusion after a collision on Barclay Avenue in Queens. The crash involved a bike and a Lexus SUV, both traveling straight ahead. The cyclist was not ejected and sustained moderate injuries.
According to the police report, the collision occurred on Barclay Avenue in Queens at 17:50. A 33-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions to his hip and upper leg. The bicyclist was the driver of the bike and was not ejected during the crash. The vehicles involved were a bike and a Lexus SUV, both traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the Lexus. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any driver errors or violations such as failure to yield or speeding. No additional contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the police data.
Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸A sedan traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue hit an 80-year-old woman crossing 149th Street against the signal. The impact caused severe injuries to her lower leg and knee. She was left in shock, complaining of pain and nausea at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan driven by a licensed male driver was traveling westbound on Roosevelt Avenue when it struck an 80-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with 149th Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the time of the collision. The vehicle impacted the center front end of the sedan, causing damage there. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in a severity level 3 injury. She was reported to be in shock and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal as a contributing factor but does not specify any driver error or other contributing factors. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and the pedestrian's vulnerable position at the intersection.
5Five Hurt as Two SUVs Collide in Queens▸Two SUVs slammed together on 125 Street. Metal twisted. Five people hurt. Backs and necks snapped forward. Police blamed driver inexperience and distraction. No pedestrians involved. The street stayed loud.
According to the police report, two SUVs crashed on 125 Street at 9:43 AM in Queens. Both vehicles were going straight when they collided. Five occupants, ages 25 to 82, suffered whiplash and back or neck injuries. All were conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factors for both drivers. No other factors, such as helmet use or passenger actions, were cited. The crash underscores the risk posed by inexperienced and distracted drivers behind the wheel of large vehicles.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 44-year-old man crossing Elder Ave with the signal was struck by a westbound sedan making a left turn. The impact caused contusions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. Driver failure to yield and distraction led to the collision.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Elder Ave in Queens at 8:05 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a westbound 2004 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver failed to yield to the pedestrian's right-of-way, directly causing the collision. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end.
Two Sedans Collide in Queens Intersection▸Two sedans collided at 137 Street in Queens. Both drivers struck with left front bumpers. A 28-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:14 AM on 137 Street in Queens involving two sedans traveling north and west. Both vehicles impacted with their left front bumpers. The female driver of the northbound sedan, age 28, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. The report explicitly identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead before impact. The female driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver error in yielding right-of-way at the intersection.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Sanford Ave▸A 35-year-old woman suffered a serious hip and upper leg injury after a sedan struck her at an intersection on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Sanford Avenue struck a 35-year-old female pedestrian crossing at an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a hip and upper leg injury classified as severity level 3 and was in shock. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, which also sustained damage. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian was not noted to have any contributing behaviors. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. This collision highlights the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
A 33-year-old male cyclist suffered a hip and upper leg contusion after a collision on Barclay Avenue in Queens. The crash involved a bike and a Lexus SUV, both traveling straight ahead. The cyclist was not ejected and sustained moderate injuries.
According to the police report, the collision occurred on Barclay Avenue in Queens at 17:50. A 33-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions to his hip and upper leg. The bicyclist was the driver of the bike and was not ejected during the crash. The vehicles involved were a bike and a Lexus SUV, both traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the Lexus. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any driver errors or violations such as failure to yield or speeding. No additional contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the police data.
Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸A sedan traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue hit an 80-year-old woman crossing 149th Street against the signal. The impact caused severe injuries to her lower leg and knee. She was left in shock, complaining of pain and nausea at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan driven by a licensed male driver was traveling westbound on Roosevelt Avenue when it struck an 80-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with 149th Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the time of the collision. The vehicle impacted the center front end of the sedan, causing damage there. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in a severity level 3 injury. She was reported to be in shock and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal as a contributing factor but does not specify any driver error or other contributing factors. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and the pedestrian's vulnerable position at the intersection.
5Five Hurt as Two SUVs Collide in Queens▸Two SUVs slammed together on 125 Street. Metal twisted. Five people hurt. Backs and necks snapped forward. Police blamed driver inexperience and distraction. No pedestrians involved. The street stayed loud.
According to the police report, two SUVs crashed on 125 Street at 9:43 AM in Queens. Both vehicles were going straight when they collided. Five occupants, ages 25 to 82, suffered whiplash and back or neck injuries. All were conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factors for both drivers. No other factors, such as helmet use or passenger actions, were cited. The crash underscores the risk posed by inexperienced and distracted drivers behind the wheel of large vehicles.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 44-year-old man crossing Elder Ave with the signal was struck by a westbound sedan making a left turn. The impact caused contusions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. Driver failure to yield and distraction led to the collision.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Elder Ave in Queens at 8:05 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a westbound 2004 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver failed to yield to the pedestrian's right-of-way, directly causing the collision. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end.
Two Sedans Collide in Queens Intersection▸Two sedans collided at 137 Street in Queens. Both drivers struck with left front bumpers. A 28-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:14 AM on 137 Street in Queens involving two sedans traveling north and west. Both vehicles impacted with their left front bumpers. The female driver of the northbound sedan, age 28, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. The report explicitly identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead before impact. The female driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver error in yielding right-of-way at the intersection.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Sanford Ave▸A 35-year-old woman suffered a serious hip and upper leg injury after a sedan struck her at an intersection on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Sanford Avenue struck a 35-year-old female pedestrian crossing at an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a hip and upper leg injury classified as severity level 3 and was in shock. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, which also sustained damage. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian was not noted to have any contributing behaviors. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. This collision highlights the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
A sedan traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue hit an 80-year-old woman crossing 149th Street against the signal. The impact caused severe injuries to her lower leg and knee. She was left in shock, complaining of pain and nausea at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan driven by a licensed male driver was traveling westbound on Roosevelt Avenue when it struck an 80-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with 149th Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the time of the collision. The vehicle impacted the center front end of the sedan, causing damage there. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in a severity level 3 injury. She was reported to be in shock and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal as a contributing factor but does not specify any driver error or other contributing factors. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and the pedestrian's vulnerable position at the intersection.
5Five Hurt as Two SUVs Collide in Queens▸Two SUVs slammed together on 125 Street. Metal twisted. Five people hurt. Backs and necks snapped forward. Police blamed driver inexperience and distraction. No pedestrians involved. The street stayed loud.
According to the police report, two SUVs crashed on 125 Street at 9:43 AM in Queens. Both vehicles were going straight when they collided. Five occupants, ages 25 to 82, suffered whiplash and back or neck injuries. All were conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factors for both drivers. No other factors, such as helmet use or passenger actions, were cited. The crash underscores the risk posed by inexperienced and distracted drivers behind the wheel of large vehicles.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 44-year-old man crossing Elder Ave with the signal was struck by a westbound sedan making a left turn. The impact caused contusions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. Driver failure to yield and distraction led to the collision.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Elder Ave in Queens at 8:05 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a westbound 2004 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver failed to yield to the pedestrian's right-of-way, directly causing the collision. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end.
Two Sedans Collide in Queens Intersection▸Two sedans collided at 137 Street in Queens. Both drivers struck with left front bumpers. A 28-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:14 AM on 137 Street in Queens involving two sedans traveling north and west. Both vehicles impacted with their left front bumpers. The female driver of the northbound sedan, age 28, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. The report explicitly identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead before impact. The female driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver error in yielding right-of-way at the intersection.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Sanford Ave▸A 35-year-old woman suffered a serious hip and upper leg injury after a sedan struck her at an intersection on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Sanford Avenue struck a 35-year-old female pedestrian crossing at an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a hip and upper leg injury classified as severity level 3 and was in shock. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, which also sustained damage. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian was not noted to have any contributing behaviors. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. This collision highlights the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
Two SUVs slammed together on 125 Street. Metal twisted. Five people hurt. Backs and necks snapped forward. Police blamed driver inexperience and distraction. No pedestrians involved. The street stayed loud.
According to the police report, two SUVs crashed on 125 Street at 9:43 AM in Queens. Both vehicles were going straight when they collided. Five occupants, ages 25 to 82, suffered whiplash and back or neck injuries. All were conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factors for both drivers. No other factors, such as helmet use or passenger actions, were cited. The crash underscores the risk posed by inexperienced and distracted drivers behind the wheel of large vehicles.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 44-year-old man crossing Elder Ave with the signal was struck by a westbound sedan making a left turn. The impact caused contusions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. Driver failure to yield and distraction led to the collision.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Elder Ave in Queens at 8:05 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a westbound 2004 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver failed to yield to the pedestrian's right-of-way, directly causing the collision. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end.
Two Sedans Collide in Queens Intersection▸Two sedans collided at 137 Street in Queens. Both drivers struck with left front bumpers. A 28-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:14 AM on 137 Street in Queens involving two sedans traveling north and west. Both vehicles impacted with their left front bumpers. The female driver of the northbound sedan, age 28, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. The report explicitly identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead before impact. The female driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver error in yielding right-of-way at the intersection.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Sanford Ave▸A 35-year-old woman suffered a serious hip and upper leg injury after a sedan struck her at an intersection on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Sanford Avenue struck a 35-year-old female pedestrian crossing at an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a hip and upper leg injury classified as severity level 3 and was in shock. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, which also sustained damage. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian was not noted to have any contributing behaviors. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. This collision highlights the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
A 44-year-old man crossing Elder Ave with the signal was struck by a westbound sedan making a left turn. The impact caused contusions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. Driver failure to yield and distraction led to the collision.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Elder Ave in Queens at 8:05 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a westbound 2004 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver failed to yield to the pedestrian's right-of-way, directly causing the collision. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end.
Two Sedans Collide in Queens Intersection▸Two sedans collided at 137 Street in Queens. Both drivers struck with left front bumpers. A 28-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:14 AM on 137 Street in Queens involving two sedans traveling north and west. Both vehicles impacted with their left front bumpers. The female driver of the northbound sedan, age 28, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. The report explicitly identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead before impact. The female driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver error in yielding right-of-way at the intersection.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Sanford Ave▸A 35-year-old woman suffered a serious hip and upper leg injury after a sedan struck her at an intersection on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Sanford Avenue struck a 35-year-old female pedestrian crossing at an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a hip and upper leg injury classified as severity level 3 and was in shock. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, which also sustained damage. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian was not noted to have any contributing behaviors. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. This collision highlights the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
Two sedans collided at 137 Street in Queens. Both drivers struck with left front bumpers. A 28-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:14 AM on 137 Street in Queens involving two sedans traveling north and west. Both vehicles impacted with their left front bumpers. The female driver of the northbound sedan, age 28, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. The report explicitly identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead before impact. The female driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver error in yielding right-of-way at the intersection.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Sanford Ave▸A 35-year-old woman suffered a serious hip and upper leg injury after a sedan struck her at an intersection on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Sanford Avenue struck a 35-year-old female pedestrian crossing at an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a hip and upper leg injury classified as severity level 3 and was in shock. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, which also sustained damage. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian was not noted to have any contributing behaviors. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. This collision highlights the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
A 35-year-old woman suffered a serious hip and upper leg injury after a sedan struck her at an intersection on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Sanford Avenue struck a 35-year-old female pedestrian crossing at an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a hip and upper leg injury classified as severity level 3 and was in shock. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, which also sustained damage. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian was not noted to have any contributing behaviors. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. This collision highlights the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.