About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 27
▸ Crush Injuries 56
▸ Amputation 2
▸ Severe Bleeding 17
▸ Severe Lacerations 5
▸ Concussion 22
▸ Whiplash 107
▸ Contusion/Bruise 189
▸ Abrasion 184
▸ Pain/Nausea 43
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year‑to‑year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
Caught Speeding Recently in Precinct 109
- 2024 Gray Honda Suburban (LPH4200) – 131 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2025 Black Porsche Utility Vehicle (QDI1S) – 112 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2023 Gray Toyota Suburban (LCT3025) – 82 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2024 Gray Chevrolet Tow (18045TV) – 62 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2025 White Nissan Sedan (LUV7184) – 50 times • 1 in last 90d here
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Precinct 109: quiet streets, hard deaths
Precinct 109: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 26, 2025
They died on neighborhood streets and by the highways. Since 2022 in Precinct 109, at least 10 pedestrians, 3 cyclists, and 2 riders of other small devices were killed; car occupants died too. Injuries number in the thousands. The clock keeps time. Death peaks after dark and again at the evening rush. The harm is steady through the day and surges around 5 to 9 p.m. city data.
Where the road turns mean
Main Street. Northern Boulevard. College Point Boulevard. The bodies tell you where the danger lives. A 68‑year‑old woman walking on Main Street at Reeves Avenue was struck and killed. Police coded the crash with “Unsafe Speed.” open data. A 63‑year‑old woman on a bicycle at Bowne Street and 41st Avenue was hit by a left‑turning SUV and died. open data. On College Point Boulevard at Blossom Avenue, a 63‑year‑old on a moped‑class device was struck by a left‑turning SUV and killed; the driver factor recorded was failure to yield. open data.
The worst injury clusters track the big roads. The Cross Island Parkway. The Whitestone Expressway. Northern Boulevard. Each sits at the top of the precinct’s harm list. city data.
The hours that cut
Night takes its share. Fatal crashes stack up in the evening and late night. Between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m., deaths rise and serious injuries pile on. The 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. hours carry multiple deaths. So do 8 p.m., 7 p.m., and 6 p.m. The data marks more death at 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. than the dawn hours. open data.
What kills here
Drivers’ actions dominate the ledger. “Other” driver factors lead the toll with 15 deaths alongside 1,321 injuries. Failure to yield appears again and again in turning crashes, with another death and 81 injuries. Distraction and alcohol trail behind but still maim. city data.
SUVs and sedans are the main blunt instruments. They account for the vast share of pedestrian injuries in this precinct. open data.
One voice from the wreckage
On the Clearview Expressway, a man drove the wrong way and hit car after car. “Joseph Lee terrorized other drivers as he purposefully drove the wrong way,” Queens DA Melinda Katz said after his conviction and eight‑year sentence. amNY. Lee told police why he entered the highway the wrong way: “because I wanted to hurt people.” amNY.
Fix the turns. Slow the straights.
The pattern is plain. Left‑turn conflicts killed a cyclist at Bowne and 41st and a moped rider at College Point and Blossom. Failure to yield is named. Unsafe speed took a pedestrian on Main Street. open data. Hardened centerlines, daylighted corners, and leading pedestrian intervals would hit these exact crash types. Target speed enforcement on Main Street and Northern Boulevard would meet the data where it bleeds. Focused patrols during the 6–10 p.m. window could catch the spikes. The Cross Island and Whitestone approaches need tighter access control where local streets feed the ramps. city data.
Citywide moves that stop the next name
Lower speeds save lives. The city now has the power to set lower limits. A citywide 20 mph default on local streets would cut the force at impact. And the worst repeat speeders do outsized harm; speed‑limiting tech for drivers who rack up violations would keep them from topping the limit. Both steps are on the table. Push them. our explainer and call to action.
Call it what it is. A slow grind of deaths on streets we all use. Names become numbers. The numbers don’t lie. open data.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-26
- Wrong-way driver rams cars on expressway, amNY, Published 2025-08-15
- Take Action: Slow the Speed, Stop the Carnage, CrashCount, Published 0001-01-01
Other Representatives
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District 11
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▸ Other Geographies
Precinct 109 Police Precinct 109 sits in Queens, District 20, AD 25, SD 11.
It contains Queens CB7, College Point, Whitestone-Beechhurst, Bay Terrace-Clearview, Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing, East Flushing, Queensboro Hill, Flushing-Willets Point, Fort Totten, Kissena Park.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 109
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Inexperienced Drivers Collide on Union Street▸Apr 11 - Two sedans crashed on Union Street. One driver suffered head injuries. Police cite driver inexperience as the cause. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two sedans collided at Union Street and 41 Avenue in Queens. A 21-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' was listed as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one car with right side door damage and the other with a damaged front bumper. No other injuries were specified. The report highlights driver inexperience as the key error behind the crash.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Woman Off Barclay Ave▸Apr 11 - A southbound SUV hit a 72-year-old woman standing off Barclay Ave. Metal struck flesh. She fell, her back hurt, her body in shock. The street stayed silent.
A 72-year-old woman, standing off the roadway near Barclay Ave and Parsons Blvd in Queens, was struck by a southbound SUV’s right front bumper. According to the police report, she fell and suffered back pain and shock. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The impact left the pedestrian injured while the street remained silent. No other injuries were reported.
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SUV Driver Distracted, Rear Passengers Injured▸Apr 11 - A distracted driver struck a parked SUV on 172nd Street. Three rear passengers, including two toddlers, suffered whiplash. Impact hit the back end. Streets stayed silent. Metal and flesh bore the cost.
A crash on 172nd Street in Queens left three rear passengers injured, including a 30-year-old woman, a 2-year-old boy, and a 1-year-old girl. All suffered whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' caused the collision. The driver, a 75-year-old man, backed into a parked SUV, striking its center back end. The report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact fell hardest on the most vulnerable: children and passengers.
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SUV Strikes Bike, Child Injured in Queens Crash▸Apr 10 - SUV hit bike on 147th Street. Ten-year-old boy hurt. Police cite driver inattention and bad lane use. No damage to vehicles. Streets failed the vulnerable again.
A crash on 147th Street in Queens involved an SUV and a bike. A ten-year-old boy riding as a passenger on the bike suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the crash. Both the SUV and bike were going straight. No vehicle damage was reported. The police report lists driver inattention and improper lane usage as key factors. The child was left in shock. No helmet or signal issues were cited.
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Distracted Driver Injures Teen Pedestrian in Queens▸Apr 9 - A distracted driver struck a 13-year-old boy in a marked Queens crosswalk. The boy suffered leg injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as causes.
A 13-year-old pedestrian was hit and injured while crossing at a marked crosswalk on 150th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and inexperienced. The boy suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The crash underscores the danger posed to young pedestrians by driver error. No information was provided about the vehicle or the driver’s identity.
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Distracted Drivers Collide on 20 Avenue in Queens▸Apr 8 - Two SUVs and a sedan crashed on 20 Avenue. Four women and one man hurt. Police cite driver distraction and inexperience. Metal twisted. Shock followed. System failed to protect those inside.
On 20 Avenue in Queens, two SUVs and a sedan collided. Four women and one man were injured, including drivers and passengers. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' caused the crash. The impact left victims in shock, with injuries to the entire body and limbs. No mention of helmet or signal use as contributing factors. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
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Pickup Truck Strikes Elderly Pedestrian in Queens▸Apr 8 - A pickup truck hit a 79-year-old woman on Corporal Kennedy Street. She suffered a fractured leg. Police cite driver inattention. The truck’s front end struck her. Streets remain unforgiving.
A pickup truck struck a 79-year-old woman on Corporal Kennedy Street near 23rd Avenue in Queens. She was not at an intersection and suffered a fractured leg, according to the police report. The report states, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” contributed to the crash. The truck’s center front end hit the pedestrian as it started from parking. No other injuries were reported. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The police report lists no other contributing factors.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸Apr 7 - A Lexus SUV turned left on Francis Lewis Boulevard. It hit a 26-year-old man crossing with the signal. Steel met flesh. Blood pooled on the street. The driver stayed. The man was hurt.
A 26-year-old man crossing Francis Lewis Boulevard at 29th Avenue with the signal was struck by a Lexus SUV making a left turn. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee and foot. The driver, a 33-year-old man, was unhurt and remained at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. No other causes or equipment issues are noted in the data.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Apr 7 - A Toyota SUV turned left on Colden Street. Metal hit flesh. A 63-year-old woman fell. Her leg took the blow. Pain and shock. The street went quiet. Driver failed to yield.
A Toyota SUV struck a 63-year-old woman as it turned left on Colden Street near Cherry Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The pedestrian suffered a leg injury and was in shock. The vehicle showed no damage. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian at 60 Ave Intersection▸Apr 5 - SUV hit a man crossing 60 Ave. He suffered a concussion and arm injury. The driver and another occupant were unhurt. Police list all causes as unspecified.
A man, 38, was struck by an SUV while crossing 60 Ave at 148 St in Queens. He suffered a concussion and an upper arm injury. According to the police report, the pedestrian was at the intersection, crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The SUV was traveling east and showed no visible damage. The driver and another occupant were not injured. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report.
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Motorcyclist Killed In Queens Collision Blaze▸Apr 5 - A BMW and motorcycle collided on Woodhaven Boulevard. Both vehicles burned. The motorcyclist died at the scene. The BMW driver survived. No arrests. Police are investigating. Another life lost on a wide, fast Queens road.
According to NY Daily News (April 5, 2025), a fatal crash occurred at 60th Drive and Woodhaven Blvd. in Rego Park, Queens. A BMW SUV and a motorcycle, both heading south, collided around 9:22 a.m. Both vehicles caught fire. Police said, 'only the car driver survived the collision.' EMS pronounced the motorcycle rider dead at the scene. The BMW driver was hospitalized in stable condition. No arrests have been made, and police continue to investigate. The crash highlights the persistent dangers on major Queens thoroughfares, where high speeds and heavy traffic put vulnerable road users at risk.
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Motorcyclist Killed In Queens Collision Blaze,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-05
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Apr 4 - A sedan hit a 68-year-old man crossing with the signal on Willets Point Blvd. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered a head injury. Streets turned dangerous in a blink.
A 68-year-old man was struck by a sedan while crossing Willets Point Blvd at 150th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver, a 52-year-old man, made a left turn and hit him. The pedestrian suffered a head injury. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan’s center front end struck the pedestrian. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants.
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Car Jumps Curb, Injures Nine In Queens▸Apr 4 - A car mounted the sidewalk at Liberty Avenue and Lefferts Boulevard. Metal twisted. Glass shattered. Nine people hurt—pedestrians, bus riders, car passengers. The bus stop became a scene of chaos. Sirens wailed. All survived. The street held the scars.
According to ABC7 (published April 4, 2025), a crash at Liberty Avenue and Lefferts Boulevard in Queens left at least nine people injured. Police said a 79-year-old woman, turning left, 'allegedly veered onto the sidewalk' to avoid a stopped Q10 bus, striking both the bus and its shelter. Four people waiting at the bus stop were hurt, as well as two bus passengers and three people inside the car. The article notes, 'Police stated that none of the victims suffered life-threatening injuries.' All were taken to Jamaica Hospital in stable condition. The incident highlights the danger when vehicles enter pedestrian space and the risks at crowded bus stops. The investigation continues.
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Car Jumps Curb, Injures Nine In Queens,
ABC7,
Published 2025-04-04
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SUV and Motorcycle Crash Leaves Teen Driver Injured▸Apr 1 - A motorcycle and SUV collided on 26th Avenue in Queens. An 18-year-old motorcycle driver suffered a fractured leg. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed.
A crash at 144-51 26th Avenue in Queens involved a motorcycle and an SUV. The 18-year-old motorcycle driver was injured, suffering a fractured leg. According to the police report, driver inattention and driver inexperience contributed to the collision. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. Two men, both 58, in the SUV were not seriously hurt. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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Truck and Sedan Collide on Expressway in Queens▸Apr 1 - A truck and sedan crashed on the Long Island Expressway. One driver suffered hip and leg injuries. Three others were hurt. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken.
A crash on the Long Island Expressway in Queens involved a diesel tractor truck and a sedan. According to the police report, one driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries and reported whiplash. Three other occupants were also hurt. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were parked before the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The crash highlights the danger facing vehicle occupants on city highways.
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Sedan Slams Into Stopped Truck in Queens▸Mar 31 - A sedan crashed into a stopped truck on Northern Blvd. Alcohol and speed fueled the impact. The sedan driver was hurt. The truck’s rear took the blow. Streets stayed dangerous for all.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Northern Blvd in Queens struck the right rear bumper of a tractor truck that was stopped in traffic. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The sedan’s left front bumper was damaged; the truck’s rear was hit. The truck had two occupants and was legally stopped. Driver errors included impaired driving and unsafe speed. No contributing factors were attributed to the truck or its occupants.
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Speeding Unlicensed Motorbike Rider Ejected on Main Street▸Mar 28 - A motorbike slammed into a stopped sedan on Main Street. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, flew headfirst onto the asphalt. Skull shattered. Blood pooled beneath streetlights. The sedan’s rear crumpled. The city’s silence pressed in.
A violent crash unfolded on Main Street near 56th Avenue in Queens when a motorbike, traveling at unsafe speed, struck the rear of a stopped sedan, according to the police report. The report states the motorbike rider was unlicensed and not wearing a helmet. The rider was ejected and suffered severe head injuries, described as 'skull crushed' and 'crush injuries,' but remained conscious as blood pooled beneath the streetlights. The sedan’s rear end was heavily damaged. Police cite 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The report notes the sedan was 'stopped in traffic' at the time of impact. The motorbike’s driver license status is listed as 'Unlicensed.' The police report makes no mention of any actions by the sedan driver contributing to the crash. The focus remains on the dangers of speed, inexperience, and unlicensed operation.
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Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash▸Mar 28 - A speeding Mercedes ran a red in Queens. The driver, high and drunk, struck a young airport worker headed to his job. The worker died. Two passengers survived. The driver, a probationary firefighter, now faces manslaughter charges.
NY Daily News reported on March 28, 2025, that Michael Pena, a probationary FDNY firefighter, was fired after being charged with vehicular manslaughter in a Queens crash. Prosecutors said Pena drove 83 mph in a 25 mph zone, ran a red light, and struck Justin Diaz, 23, who had the right-of-way. Pena's blood-alcohol content was 0.156%, nearly double the legal limit, and he tested positive for cocaine and marijuana. The article states, 'Pena was driving nearly 60 mph above the speed limit after a night of drinking at a bar.' Surveillance footage confirmed the sequence. Two passengers in Pena's car were hospitalized. The crash highlights ongoing risks from impaired and reckless driving, even among public servants.
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Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-28
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Crushes Elderly Pedestrian▸Mar 27 - A Subaru sedan struck an 82-year-old man in a Queens crosswalk. The car’s front end crushed his back. He lay conscious on cold asphalt, bones broken, eyes open. Marked lines offered no shield. The driver failed to yield.
According to the police report, an 82-year-old man was crossing 57th Road at 136th Street in Queens, walking within the marked crosswalk. A 2002 Subaru sedan, traveling east, struck him head-on. The report states the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his back and remained conscious beneath the vehicle, his bones broken. The police report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan’s center front end bore the impact. The pedestrian’s action is described as 'Crossing, No Signal, Marked Crosswalk,' but the report attributes the collision to the driver’s failure to yield. The narrative details the violence of the impact and the vulnerability of the man in the crosswalk, underscoring the systemic danger when drivers disregard pedestrian right-of-way.
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Turning Sedan Strikes Woman in Queens Crosswalk▸Mar 24 - A sedan turned left on Union Street, striking a 52-year-old woman in the crosswalk. Blood pooled on Negundo Avenue. She stayed conscious, head wounded. The driver failed to yield. The car showed no damage. The street bore the mark.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old woman was crossing Union Street at Negundo Avenue in a marked crosswalk when a sedan making a left turn struck her head with its front bumper. The report notes the woman suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. Police explicitly cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan, registered in New York, showed no visible damage. The driver, a licensed man, did not yield while turning, as detailed in the narrative: 'The driver did not yield.' The victim was crossing without a signal, but the report lists only the driver's failure to yield as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the driver's actions and the systemic danger at the intersection.
Apr 11 - Two sedans crashed on Union Street. One driver suffered head injuries. Police cite driver inexperience as the cause. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two sedans collided at Union Street and 41 Avenue in Queens. A 21-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' was listed as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one car with right side door damage and the other with a damaged front bumper. No other injuries were specified. The report highlights driver inexperience as the key error behind the crash.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Woman Off Barclay Ave▸Apr 11 - A southbound SUV hit a 72-year-old woman standing off Barclay Ave. Metal struck flesh. She fell, her back hurt, her body in shock. The street stayed silent.
A 72-year-old woman, standing off the roadway near Barclay Ave and Parsons Blvd in Queens, was struck by a southbound SUV’s right front bumper. According to the police report, she fell and suffered back pain and shock. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The impact left the pedestrian injured while the street remained silent. No other injuries were reported.
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SUV Driver Distracted, Rear Passengers Injured▸Apr 11 - A distracted driver struck a parked SUV on 172nd Street. Three rear passengers, including two toddlers, suffered whiplash. Impact hit the back end. Streets stayed silent. Metal and flesh bore the cost.
A crash on 172nd Street in Queens left three rear passengers injured, including a 30-year-old woman, a 2-year-old boy, and a 1-year-old girl. All suffered whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' caused the collision. The driver, a 75-year-old man, backed into a parked SUV, striking its center back end. The report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact fell hardest on the most vulnerable: children and passengers.
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SUV Strikes Bike, Child Injured in Queens Crash▸Apr 10 - SUV hit bike on 147th Street. Ten-year-old boy hurt. Police cite driver inattention and bad lane use. No damage to vehicles. Streets failed the vulnerable again.
A crash on 147th Street in Queens involved an SUV and a bike. A ten-year-old boy riding as a passenger on the bike suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the crash. Both the SUV and bike were going straight. No vehicle damage was reported. The police report lists driver inattention and improper lane usage as key factors. The child was left in shock. No helmet or signal issues were cited.
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Distracted Driver Injures Teen Pedestrian in Queens▸Apr 9 - A distracted driver struck a 13-year-old boy in a marked Queens crosswalk. The boy suffered leg injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as causes.
A 13-year-old pedestrian was hit and injured while crossing at a marked crosswalk on 150th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and inexperienced. The boy suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The crash underscores the danger posed to young pedestrians by driver error. No information was provided about the vehicle or the driver’s identity.
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Distracted Drivers Collide on 20 Avenue in Queens▸Apr 8 - Two SUVs and a sedan crashed on 20 Avenue. Four women and one man hurt. Police cite driver distraction and inexperience. Metal twisted. Shock followed. System failed to protect those inside.
On 20 Avenue in Queens, two SUVs and a sedan collided. Four women and one man were injured, including drivers and passengers. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' caused the crash. The impact left victims in shock, with injuries to the entire body and limbs. No mention of helmet or signal use as contributing factors. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
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Pickup Truck Strikes Elderly Pedestrian in Queens▸Apr 8 - A pickup truck hit a 79-year-old woman on Corporal Kennedy Street. She suffered a fractured leg. Police cite driver inattention. The truck’s front end struck her. Streets remain unforgiving.
A pickup truck struck a 79-year-old woman on Corporal Kennedy Street near 23rd Avenue in Queens. She was not at an intersection and suffered a fractured leg, according to the police report. The report states, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” contributed to the crash. The truck’s center front end hit the pedestrian as it started from parking. No other injuries were reported. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The police report lists no other contributing factors.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸Apr 7 - A Lexus SUV turned left on Francis Lewis Boulevard. It hit a 26-year-old man crossing with the signal. Steel met flesh. Blood pooled on the street. The driver stayed. The man was hurt.
A 26-year-old man crossing Francis Lewis Boulevard at 29th Avenue with the signal was struck by a Lexus SUV making a left turn. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee and foot. The driver, a 33-year-old man, was unhurt and remained at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. No other causes or equipment issues are noted in the data.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Apr 7 - A Toyota SUV turned left on Colden Street. Metal hit flesh. A 63-year-old woman fell. Her leg took the blow. Pain and shock. The street went quiet. Driver failed to yield.
A Toyota SUV struck a 63-year-old woman as it turned left on Colden Street near Cherry Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The pedestrian suffered a leg injury and was in shock. The vehicle showed no damage. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian at 60 Ave Intersection▸Apr 5 - SUV hit a man crossing 60 Ave. He suffered a concussion and arm injury. The driver and another occupant were unhurt. Police list all causes as unspecified.
A man, 38, was struck by an SUV while crossing 60 Ave at 148 St in Queens. He suffered a concussion and an upper arm injury. According to the police report, the pedestrian was at the intersection, crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The SUV was traveling east and showed no visible damage. The driver and another occupant were not injured. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report.
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Motorcyclist Killed In Queens Collision Blaze▸Apr 5 - A BMW and motorcycle collided on Woodhaven Boulevard. Both vehicles burned. The motorcyclist died at the scene. The BMW driver survived. No arrests. Police are investigating. Another life lost on a wide, fast Queens road.
According to NY Daily News (April 5, 2025), a fatal crash occurred at 60th Drive and Woodhaven Blvd. in Rego Park, Queens. A BMW SUV and a motorcycle, both heading south, collided around 9:22 a.m. Both vehicles caught fire. Police said, 'only the car driver survived the collision.' EMS pronounced the motorcycle rider dead at the scene. The BMW driver was hospitalized in stable condition. No arrests have been made, and police continue to investigate. The crash highlights the persistent dangers on major Queens thoroughfares, where high speeds and heavy traffic put vulnerable road users at risk.
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Motorcyclist Killed In Queens Collision Blaze,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-05
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Apr 4 - A sedan hit a 68-year-old man crossing with the signal on Willets Point Blvd. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered a head injury. Streets turned dangerous in a blink.
A 68-year-old man was struck by a sedan while crossing Willets Point Blvd at 150th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver, a 52-year-old man, made a left turn and hit him. The pedestrian suffered a head injury. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan’s center front end struck the pedestrian. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants.
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Car Jumps Curb, Injures Nine In Queens▸Apr 4 - A car mounted the sidewalk at Liberty Avenue and Lefferts Boulevard. Metal twisted. Glass shattered. Nine people hurt—pedestrians, bus riders, car passengers. The bus stop became a scene of chaos. Sirens wailed. All survived. The street held the scars.
According to ABC7 (published April 4, 2025), a crash at Liberty Avenue and Lefferts Boulevard in Queens left at least nine people injured. Police said a 79-year-old woman, turning left, 'allegedly veered onto the sidewalk' to avoid a stopped Q10 bus, striking both the bus and its shelter. Four people waiting at the bus stop were hurt, as well as two bus passengers and three people inside the car. The article notes, 'Police stated that none of the victims suffered life-threatening injuries.' All were taken to Jamaica Hospital in stable condition. The incident highlights the danger when vehicles enter pedestrian space and the risks at crowded bus stops. The investigation continues.
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Car Jumps Curb, Injures Nine In Queens,
ABC7,
Published 2025-04-04
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SUV and Motorcycle Crash Leaves Teen Driver Injured▸Apr 1 - A motorcycle and SUV collided on 26th Avenue in Queens. An 18-year-old motorcycle driver suffered a fractured leg. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed.
A crash at 144-51 26th Avenue in Queens involved a motorcycle and an SUV. The 18-year-old motorcycle driver was injured, suffering a fractured leg. According to the police report, driver inattention and driver inexperience contributed to the collision. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. Two men, both 58, in the SUV were not seriously hurt. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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Truck and Sedan Collide on Expressway in Queens▸Apr 1 - A truck and sedan crashed on the Long Island Expressway. One driver suffered hip and leg injuries. Three others were hurt. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken.
A crash on the Long Island Expressway in Queens involved a diesel tractor truck and a sedan. According to the police report, one driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries and reported whiplash. Three other occupants were also hurt. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were parked before the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The crash highlights the danger facing vehicle occupants on city highways.
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Sedan Slams Into Stopped Truck in Queens▸Mar 31 - A sedan crashed into a stopped truck on Northern Blvd. Alcohol and speed fueled the impact. The sedan driver was hurt. The truck’s rear took the blow. Streets stayed dangerous for all.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Northern Blvd in Queens struck the right rear bumper of a tractor truck that was stopped in traffic. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The sedan’s left front bumper was damaged; the truck’s rear was hit. The truck had two occupants and was legally stopped. Driver errors included impaired driving and unsafe speed. No contributing factors were attributed to the truck or its occupants.
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Speeding Unlicensed Motorbike Rider Ejected on Main Street▸Mar 28 - A motorbike slammed into a stopped sedan on Main Street. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, flew headfirst onto the asphalt. Skull shattered. Blood pooled beneath streetlights. The sedan’s rear crumpled. The city’s silence pressed in.
A violent crash unfolded on Main Street near 56th Avenue in Queens when a motorbike, traveling at unsafe speed, struck the rear of a stopped sedan, according to the police report. The report states the motorbike rider was unlicensed and not wearing a helmet. The rider was ejected and suffered severe head injuries, described as 'skull crushed' and 'crush injuries,' but remained conscious as blood pooled beneath the streetlights. The sedan’s rear end was heavily damaged. Police cite 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The report notes the sedan was 'stopped in traffic' at the time of impact. The motorbike’s driver license status is listed as 'Unlicensed.' The police report makes no mention of any actions by the sedan driver contributing to the crash. The focus remains on the dangers of speed, inexperience, and unlicensed operation.
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Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash▸Mar 28 - A speeding Mercedes ran a red in Queens. The driver, high and drunk, struck a young airport worker headed to his job. The worker died. Two passengers survived. The driver, a probationary firefighter, now faces manslaughter charges.
NY Daily News reported on March 28, 2025, that Michael Pena, a probationary FDNY firefighter, was fired after being charged with vehicular manslaughter in a Queens crash. Prosecutors said Pena drove 83 mph in a 25 mph zone, ran a red light, and struck Justin Diaz, 23, who had the right-of-way. Pena's blood-alcohol content was 0.156%, nearly double the legal limit, and he tested positive for cocaine and marijuana. The article states, 'Pena was driving nearly 60 mph above the speed limit after a night of drinking at a bar.' Surveillance footage confirmed the sequence. Two passengers in Pena's car were hospitalized. The crash highlights ongoing risks from impaired and reckless driving, even among public servants.
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Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-28
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Crushes Elderly Pedestrian▸Mar 27 - A Subaru sedan struck an 82-year-old man in a Queens crosswalk. The car’s front end crushed his back. He lay conscious on cold asphalt, bones broken, eyes open. Marked lines offered no shield. The driver failed to yield.
According to the police report, an 82-year-old man was crossing 57th Road at 136th Street in Queens, walking within the marked crosswalk. A 2002 Subaru sedan, traveling east, struck him head-on. The report states the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his back and remained conscious beneath the vehicle, his bones broken. The police report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan’s center front end bore the impact. The pedestrian’s action is described as 'Crossing, No Signal, Marked Crosswalk,' but the report attributes the collision to the driver’s failure to yield. The narrative details the violence of the impact and the vulnerability of the man in the crosswalk, underscoring the systemic danger when drivers disregard pedestrian right-of-way.
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Turning Sedan Strikes Woman in Queens Crosswalk▸Mar 24 - A sedan turned left on Union Street, striking a 52-year-old woman in the crosswalk. Blood pooled on Negundo Avenue. She stayed conscious, head wounded. The driver failed to yield. The car showed no damage. The street bore the mark.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old woman was crossing Union Street at Negundo Avenue in a marked crosswalk when a sedan making a left turn struck her head with its front bumper. The report notes the woman suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. Police explicitly cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan, registered in New York, showed no visible damage. The driver, a licensed man, did not yield while turning, as detailed in the narrative: 'The driver did not yield.' The victim was crossing without a signal, but the report lists only the driver's failure to yield as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the driver's actions and the systemic danger at the intersection.
Apr 11 - A southbound SUV hit a 72-year-old woman standing off Barclay Ave. Metal struck flesh. She fell, her back hurt, her body in shock. The street stayed silent.
A 72-year-old woman, standing off the roadway near Barclay Ave and Parsons Blvd in Queens, was struck by a southbound SUV’s right front bumper. According to the police report, she fell and suffered back pain and shock. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The impact left the pedestrian injured while the street remained silent. No other injuries were reported.
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SUV Driver Distracted, Rear Passengers Injured▸Apr 11 - A distracted driver struck a parked SUV on 172nd Street. Three rear passengers, including two toddlers, suffered whiplash. Impact hit the back end. Streets stayed silent. Metal and flesh bore the cost.
A crash on 172nd Street in Queens left three rear passengers injured, including a 30-year-old woman, a 2-year-old boy, and a 1-year-old girl. All suffered whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' caused the collision. The driver, a 75-year-old man, backed into a parked SUV, striking its center back end. The report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact fell hardest on the most vulnerable: children and passengers.
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SUV Strikes Bike, Child Injured in Queens Crash▸Apr 10 - SUV hit bike on 147th Street. Ten-year-old boy hurt. Police cite driver inattention and bad lane use. No damage to vehicles. Streets failed the vulnerable again.
A crash on 147th Street in Queens involved an SUV and a bike. A ten-year-old boy riding as a passenger on the bike suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the crash. Both the SUV and bike were going straight. No vehicle damage was reported. The police report lists driver inattention and improper lane usage as key factors. The child was left in shock. No helmet or signal issues were cited.
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Distracted Driver Injures Teen Pedestrian in Queens▸Apr 9 - A distracted driver struck a 13-year-old boy in a marked Queens crosswalk. The boy suffered leg injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as causes.
A 13-year-old pedestrian was hit and injured while crossing at a marked crosswalk on 150th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and inexperienced. The boy suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The crash underscores the danger posed to young pedestrians by driver error. No information was provided about the vehicle or the driver’s identity.
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Distracted Drivers Collide on 20 Avenue in Queens▸Apr 8 - Two SUVs and a sedan crashed on 20 Avenue. Four women and one man hurt. Police cite driver distraction and inexperience. Metal twisted. Shock followed. System failed to protect those inside.
On 20 Avenue in Queens, two SUVs and a sedan collided. Four women and one man were injured, including drivers and passengers. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' caused the crash. The impact left victims in shock, with injuries to the entire body and limbs. No mention of helmet or signal use as contributing factors. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
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Pickup Truck Strikes Elderly Pedestrian in Queens▸Apr 8 - A pickup truck hit a 79-year-old woman on Corporal Kennedy Street. She suffered a fractured leg. Police cite driver inattention. The truck’s front end struck her. Streets remain unforgiving.
A pickup truck struck a 79-year-old woman on Corporal Kennedy Street near 23rd Avenue in Queens. She was not at an intersection and suffered a fractured leg, according to the police report. The report states, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” contributed to the crash. The truck’s center front end hit the pedestrian as it started from parking. No other injuries were reported. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The police report lists no other contributing factors.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸Apr 7 - A Lexus SUV turned left on Francis Lewis Boulevard. It hit a 26-year-old man crossing with the signal. Steel met flesh. Blood pooled on the street. The driver stayed. The man was hurt.
A 26-year-old man crossing Francis Lewis Boulevard at 29th Avenue with the signal was struck by a Lexus SUV making a left turn. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee and foot. The driver, a 33-year-old man, was unhurt and remained at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. No other causes or equipment issues are noted in the data.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Apr 7 - A Toyota SUV turned left on Colden Street. Metal hit flesh. A 63-year-old woman fell. Her leg took the blow. Pain and shock. The street went quiet. Driver failed to yield.
A Toyota SUV struck a 63-year-old woman as it turned left on Colden Street near Cherry Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The pedestrian suffered a leg injury and was in shock. The vehicle showed no damage. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian at 60 Ave Intersection▸Apr 5 - SUV hit a man crossing 60 Ave. He suffered a concussion and arm injury. The driver and another occupant were unhurt. Police list all causes as unspecified.
A man, 38, was struck by an SUV while crossing 60 Ave at 148 St in Queens. He suffered a concussion and an upper arm injury. According to the police report, the pedestrian was at the intersection, crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The SUV was traveling east and showed no visible damage. The driver and another occupant were not injured. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report.
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Motorcyclist Killed In Queens Collision Blaze▸Apr 5 - A BMW and motorcycle collided on Woodhaven Boulevard. Both vehicles burned. The motorcyclist died at the scene. The BMW driver survived. No arrests. Police are investigating. Another life lost on a wide, fast Queens road.
According to NY Daily News (April 5, 2025), a fatal crash occurred at 60th Drive and Woodhaven Blvd. in Rego Park, Queens. A BMW SUV and a motorcycle, both heading south, collided around 9:22 a.m. Both vehicles caught fire. Police said, 'only the car driver survived the collision.' EMS pronounced the motorcycle rider dead at the scene. The BMW driver was hospitalized in stable condition. No arrests have been made, and police continue to investigate. The crash highlights the persistent dangers on major Queens thoroughfares, where high speeds and heavy traffic put vulnerable road users at risk.
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Motorcyclist Killed In Queens Collision Blaze,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-05
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Apr 4 - A sedan hit a 68-year-old man crossing with the signal on Willets Point Blvd. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered a head injury. Streets turned dangerous in a blink.
A 68-year-old man was struck by a sedan while crossing Willets Point Blvd at 150th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver, a 52-year-old man, made a left turn and hit him. The pedestrian suffered a head injury. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan’s center front end struck the pedestrian. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants.
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Car Jumps Curb, Injures Nine In Queens▸Apr 4 - A car mounted the sidewalk at Liberty Avenue and Lefferts Boulevard. Metal twisted. Glass shattered. Nine people hurt—pedestrians, bus riders, car passengers. The bus stop became a scene of chaos. Sirens wailed. All survived. The street held the scars.
According to ABC7 (published April 4, 2025), a crash at Liberty Avenue and Lefferts Boulevard in Queens left at least nine people injured. Police said a 79-year-old woman, turning left, 'allegedly veered onto the sidewalk' to avoid a stopped Q10 bus, striking both the bus and its shelter. Four people waiting at the bus stop were hurt, as well as two bus passengers and three people inside the car. The article notes, 'Police stated that none of the victims suffered life-threatening injuries.' All were taken to Jamaica Hospital in stable condition. The incident highlights the danger when vehicles enter pedestrian space and the risks at crowded bus stops. The investigation continues.
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Car Jumps Curb, Injures Nine In Queens,
ABC7,
Published 2025-04-04
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SUV and Motorcycle Crash Leaves Teen Driver Injured▸Apr 1 - A motorcycle and SUV collided on 26th Avenue in Queens. An 18-year-old motorcycle driver suffered a fractured leg. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed.
A crash at 144-51 26th Avenue in Queens involved a motorcycle and an SUV. The 18-year-old motorcycle driver was injured, suffering a fractured leg. According to the police report, driver inattention and driver inexperience contributed to the collision. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. Two men, both 58, in the SUV were not seriously hurt. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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Truck and Sedan Collide on Expressway in Queens▸Apr 1 - A truck and sedan crashed on the Long Island Expressway. One driver suffered hip and leg injuries. Three others were hurt. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken.
A crash on the Long Island Expressway in Queens involved a diesel tractor truck and a sedan. According to the police report, one driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries and reported whiplash. Three other occupants were also hurt. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were parked before the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The crash highlights the danger facing vehicle occupants on city highways.
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Sedan Slams Into Stopped Truck in Queens▸Mar 31 - A sedan crashed into a stopped truck on Northern Blvd. Alcohol and speed fueled the impact. The sedan driver was hurt. The truck’s rear took the blow. Streets stayed dangerous for all.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Northern Blvd in Queens struck the right rear bumper of a tractor truck that was stopped in traffic. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The sedan’s left front bumper was damaged; the truck’s rear was hit. The truck had two occupants and was legally stopped. Driver errors included impaired driving and unsafe speed. No contributing factors were attributed to the truck or its occupants.
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Speeding Unlicensed Motorbike Rider Ejected on Main Street▸Mar 28 - A motorbike slammed into a stopped sedan on Main Street. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, flew headfirst onto the asphalt. Skull shattered. Blood pooled beneath streetlights. The sedan’s rear crumpled. The city’s silence pressed in.
A violent crash unfolded on Main Street near 56th Avenue in Queens when a motorbike, traveling at unsafe speed, struck the rear of a stopped sedan, according to the police report. The report states the motorbike rider was unlicensed and not wearing a helmet. The rider was ejected and suffered severe head injuries, described as 'skull crushed' and 'crush injuries,' but remained conscious as blood pooled beneath the streetlights. The sedan’s rear end was heavily damaged. Police cite 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The report notes the sedan was 'stopped in traffic' at the time of impact. The motorbike’s driver license status is listed as 'Unlicensed.' The police report makes no mention of any actions by the sedan driver contributing to the crash. The focus remains on the dangers of speed, inexperience, and unlicensed operation.
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Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash▸Mar 28 - A speeding Mercedes ran a red in Queens. The driver, high and drunk, struck a young airport worker headed to his job. The worker died. Two passengers survived. The driver, a probationary firefighter, now faces manslaughter charges.
NY Daily News reported on March 28, 2025, that Michael Pena, a probationary FDNY firefighter, was fired after being charged with vehicular manslaughter in a Queens crash. Prosecutors said Pena drove 83 mph in a 25 mph zone, ran a red light, and struck Justin Diaz, 23, who had the right-of-way. Pena's blood-alcohol content was 0.156%, nearly double the legal limit, and he tested positive for cocaine and marijuana. The article states, 'Pena was driving nearly 60 mph above the speed limit after a night of drinking at a bar.' Surveillance footage confirmed the sequence. Two passengers in Pena's car were hospitalized. The crash highlights ongoing risks from impaired and reckless driving, even among public servants.
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Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-28
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Crushes Elderly Pedestrian▸Mar 27 - A Subaru sedan struck an 82-year-old man in a Queens crosswalk. The car’s front end crushed his back. He lay conscious on cold asphalt, bones broken, eyes open. Marked lines offered no shield. The driver failed to yield.
According to the police report, an 82-year-old man was crossing 57th Road at 136th Street in Queens, walking within the marked crosswalk. A 2002 Subaru sedan, traveling east, struck him head-on. The report states the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his back and remained conscious beneath the vehicle, his bones broken. The police report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan’s center front end bore the impact. The pedestrian’s action is described as 'Crossing, No Signal, Marked Crosswalk,' but the report attributes the collision to the driver’s failure to yield. The narrative details the violence of the impact and the vulnerability of the man in the crosswalk, underscoring the systemic danger when drivers disregard pedestrian right-of-way.
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Turning Sedan Strikes Woman in Queens Crosswalk▸Mar 24 - A sedan turned left on Union Street, striking a 52-year-old woman in the crosswalk. Blood pooled on Negundo Avenue. She stayed conscious, head wounded. The driver failed to yield. The car showed no damage. The street bore the mark.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old woman was crossing Union Street at Negundo Avenue in a marked crosswalk when a sedan making a left turn struck her head with its front bumper. The report notes the woman suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. Police explicitly cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan, registered in New York, showed no visible damage. The driver, a licensed man, did not yield while turning, as detailed in the narrative: 'The driver did not yield.' The victim was crossing without a signal, but the report lists only the driver's failure to yield as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the driver's actions and the systemic danger at the intersection.
Apr 11 - A distracted driver struck a parked SUV on 172nd Street. Three rear passengers, including two toddlers, suffered whiplash. Impact hit the back end. Streets stayed silent. Metal and flesh bore the cost.
A crash on 172nd Street in Queens left three rear passengers injured, including a 30-year-old woman, a 2-year-old boy, and a 1-year-old girl. All suffered whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' caused the collision. The driver, a 75-year-old man, backed into a parked SUV, striking its center back end. The report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact fell hardest on the most vulnerable: children and passengers.
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SUV Strikes Bike, Child Injured in Queens Crash▸Apr 10 - SUV hit bike on 147th Street. Ten-year-old boy hurt. Police cite driver inattention and bad lane use. No damage to vehicles. Streets failed the vulnerable again.
A crash on 147th Street in Queens involved an SUV and a bike. A ten-year-old boy riding as a passenger on the bike suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the crash. Both the SUV and bike were going straight. No vehicle damage was reported. The police report lists driver inattention and improper lane usage as key factors. The child was left in shock. No helmet or signal issues were cited.
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Distracted Driver Injures Teen Pedestrian in Queens▸Apr 9 - A distracted driver struck a 13-year-old boy in a marked Queens crosswalk. The boy suffered leg injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as causes.
A 13-year-old pedestrian was hit and injured while crossing at a marked crosswalk on 150th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and inexperienced. The boy suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The crash underscores the danger posed to young pedestrians by driver error. No information was provided about the vehicle or the driver’s identity.
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Distracted Drivers Collide on 20 Avenue in Queens▸Apr 8 - Two SUVs and a sedan crashed on 20 Avenue. Four women and one man hurt. Police cite driver distraction and inexperience. Metal twisted. Shock followed. System failed to protect those inside.
On 20 Avenue in Queens, two SUVs and a sedan collided. Four women and one man were injured, including drivers and passengers. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' caused the crash. The impact left victims in shock, with injuries to the entire body and limbs. No mention of helmet or signal use as contributing factors. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
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Pickup Truck Strikes Elderly Pedestrian in Queens▸Apr 8 - A pickup truck hit a 79-year-old woman on Corporal Kennedy Street. She suffered a fractured leg. Police cite driver inattention. The truck’s front end struck her. Streets remain unforgiving.
A pickup truck struck a 79-year-old woman on Corporal Kennedy Street near 23rd Avenue in Queens. She was not at an intersection and suffered a fractured leg, according to the police report. The report states, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” contributed to the crash. The truck’s center front end hit the pedestrian as it started from parking. No other injuries were reported. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The police report lists no other contributing factors.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸Apr 7 - A Lexus SUV turned left on Francis Lewis Boulevard. It hit a 26-year-old man crossing with the signal. Steel met flesh. Blood pooled on the street. The driver stayed. The man was hurt.
A 26-year-old man crossing Francis Lewis Boulevard at 29th Avenue with the signal was struck by a Lexus SUV making a left turn. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee and foot. The driver, a 33-year-old man, was unhurt and remained at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. No other causes or equipment issues are noted in the data.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Apr 7 - A Toyota SUV turned left on Colden Street. Metal hit flesh. A 63-year-old woman fell. Her leg took the blow. Pain and shock. The street went quiet. Driver failed to yield.
A Toyota SUV struck a 63-year-old woman as it turned left on Colden Street near Cherry Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The pedestrian suffered a leg injury and was in shock. The vehicle showed no damage. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian at 60 Ave Intersection▸Apr 5 - SUV hit a man crossing 60 Ave. He suffered a concussion and arm injury. The driver and another occupant were unhurt. Police list all causes as unspecified.
A man, 38, was struck by an SUV while crossing 60 Ave at 148 St in Queens. He suffered a concussion and an upper arm injury. According to the police report, the pedestrian was at the intersection, crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The SUV was traveling east and showed no visible damage. The driver and another occupant were not injured. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report.
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Motorcyclist Killed In Queens Collision Blaze▸Apr 5 - A BMW and motorcycle collided on Woodhaven Boulevard. Both vehicles burned. The motorcyclist died at the scene. The BMW driver survived. No arrests. Police are investigating. Another life lost on a wide, fast Queens road.
According to NY Daily News (April 5, 2025), a fatal crash occurred at 60th Drive and Woodhaven Blvd. in Rego Park, Queens. A BMW SUV and a motorcycle, both heading south, collided around 9:22 a.m. Both vehicles caught fire. Police said, 'only the car driver survived the collision.' EMS pronounced the motorcycle rider dead at the scene. The BMW driver was hospitalized in stable condition. No arrests have been made, and police continue to investigate. The crash highlights the persistent dangers on major Queens thoroughfares, where high speeds and heavy traffic put vulnerable road users at risk.
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Motorcyclist Killed In Queens Collision Blaze,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-05
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Apr 4 - A sedan hit a 68-year-old man crossing with the signal on Willets Point Blvd. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered a head injury. Streets turned dangerous in a blink.
A 68-year-old man was struck by a sedan while crossing Willets Point Blvd at 150th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver, a 52-year-old man, made a left turn and hit him. The pedestrian suffered a head injury. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan’s center front end struck the pedestrian. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants.
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Car Jumps Curb, Injures Nine In Queens▸Apr 4 - A car mounted the sidewalk at Liberty Avenue and Lefferts Boulevard. Metal twisted. Glass shattered. Nine people hurt—pedestrians, bus riders, car passengers. The bus stop became a scene of chaos. Sirens wailed. All survived. The street held the scars.
According to ABC7 (published April 4, 2025), a crash at Liberty Avenue and Lefferts Boulevard in Queens left at least nine people injured. Police said a 79-year-old woman, turning left, 'allegedly veered onto the sidewalk' to avoid a stopped Q10 bus, striking both the bus and its shelter. Four people waiting at the bus stop were hurt, as well as two bus passengers and three people inside the car. The article notes, 'Police stated that none of the victims suffered life-threatening injuries.' All were taken to Jamaica Hospital in stable condition. The incident highlights the danger when vehicles enter pedestrian space and the risks at crowded bus stops. The investigation continues.
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Car Jumps Curb, Injures Nine In Queens,
ABC7,
Published 2025-04-04
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SUV and Motorcycle Crash Leaves Teen Driver Injured▸Apr 1 - A motorcycle and SUV collided on 26th Avenue in Queens. An 18-year-old motorcycle driver suffered a fractured leg. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed.
A crash at 144-51 26th Avenue in Queens involved a motorcycle and an SUV. The 18-year-old motorcycle driver was injured, suffering a fractured leg. According to the police report, driver inattention and driver inexperience contributed to the collision. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. Two men, both 58, in the SUV were not seriously hurt. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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Truck and Sedan Collide on Expressway in Queens▸Apr 1 - A truck and sedan crashed on the Long Island Expressway. One driver suffered hip and leg injuries. Three others were hurt. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken.
A crash on the Long Island Expressway in Queens involved a diesel tractor truck and a sedan. According to the police report, one driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries and reported whiplash. Three other occupants were also hurt. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were parked before the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The crash highlights the danger facing vehicle occupants on city highways.
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Sedan Slams Into Stopped Truck in Queens▸Mar 31 - A sedan crashed into a stopped truck on Northern Blvd. Alcohol and speed fueled the impact. The sedan driver was hurt. The truck’s rear took the blow. Streets stayed dangerous for all.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Northern Blvd in Queens struck the right rear bumper of a tractor truck that was stopped in traffic. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The sedan’s left front bumper was damaged; the truck’s rear was hit. The truck had two occupants and was legally stopped. Driver errors included impaired driving and unsafe speed. No contributing factors were attributed to the truck or its occupants.
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Speeding Unlicensed Motorbike Rider Ejected on Main Street▸Mar 28 - A motorbike slammed into a stopped sedan on Main Street. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, flew headfirst onto the asphalt. Skull shattered. Blood pooled beneath streetlights. The sedan’s rear crumpled. The city’s silence pressed in.
A violent crash unfolded on Main Street near 56th Avenue in Queens when a motorbike, traveling at unsafe speed, struck the rear of a stopped sedan, according to the police report. The report states the motorbike rider was unlicensed and not wearing a helmet. The rider was ejected and suffered severe head injuries, described as 'skull crushed' and 'crush injuries,' but remained conscious as blood pooled beneath the streetlights. The sedan’s rear end was heavily damaged. Police cite 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The report notes the sedan was 'stopped in traffic' at the time of impact. The motorbike’s driver license status is listed as 'Unlicensed.' The police report makes no mention of any actions by the sedan driver contributing to the crash. The focus remains on the dangers of speed, inexperience, and unlicensed operation.
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Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash▸Mar 28 - A speeding Mercedes ran a red in Queens. The driver, high and drunk, struck a young airport worker headed to his job. The worker died. Two passengers survived. The driver, a probationary firefighter, now faces manslaughter charges.
NY Daily News reported on March 28, 2025, that Michael Pena, a probationary FDNY firefighter, was fired after being charged with vehicular manslaughter in a Queens crash. Prosecutors said Pena drove 83 mph in a 25 mph zone, ran a red light, and struck Justin Diaz, 23, who had the right-of-way. Pena's blood-alcohol content was 0.156%, nearly double the legal limit, and he tested positive for cocaine and marijuana. The article states, 'Pena was driving nearly 60 mph above the speed limit after a night of drinking at a bar.' Surveillance footage confirmed the sequence. Two passengers in Pena's car were hospitalized. The crash highlights ongoing risks from impaired and reckless driving, even among public servants.
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Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-28
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Crushes Elderly Pedestrian▸Mar 27 - A Subaru sedan struck an 82-year-old man in a Queens crosswalk. The car’s front end crushed his back. He lay conscious on cold asphalt, bones broken, eyes open. Marked lines offered no shield. The driver failed to yield.
According to the police report, an 82-year-old man was crossing 57th Road at 136th Street in Queens, walking within the marked crosswalk. A 2002 Subaru sedan, traveling east, struck him head-on. The report states the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his back and remained conscious beneath the vehicle, his bones broken. The police report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan’s center front end bore the impact. The pedestrian’s action is described as 'Crossing, No Signal, Marked Crosswalk,' but the report attributes the collision to the driver’s failure to yield. The narrative details the violence of the impact and the vulnerability of the man in the crosswalk, underscoring the systemic danger when drivers disregard pedestrian right-of-way.
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Turning Sedan Strikes Woman in Queens Crosswalk▸Mar 24 - A sedan turned left on Union Street, striking a 52-year-old woman in the crosswalk. Blood pooled on Negundo Avenue. She stayed conscious, head wounded. The driver failed to yield. The car showed no damage. The street bore the mark.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old woman was crossing Union Street at Negundo Avenue in a marked crosswalk when a sedan making a left turn struck her head with its front bumper. The report notes the woman suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. Police explicitly cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan, registered in New York, showed no visible damage. The driver, a licensed man, did not yield while turning, as detailed in the narrative: 'The driver did not yield.' The victim was crossing without a signal, but the report lists only the driver's failure to yield as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the driver's actions and the systemic danger at the intersection.
Apr 10 - SUV hit bike on 147th Street. Ten-year-old boy hurt. Police cite driver inattention and bad lane use. No damage to vehicles. Streets failed the vulnerable again.
A crash on 147th Street in Queens involved an SUV and a bike. A ten-year-old boy riding as a passenger on the bike suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the crash. Both the SUV and bike were going straight. No vehicle damage was reported. The police report lists driver inattention and improper lane usage as key factors. The child was left in shock. No helmet or signal issues were cited.
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Distracted Driver Injures Teen Pedestrian in Queens▸Apr 9 - A distracted driver struck a 13-year-old boy in a marked Queens crosswalk. The boy suffered leg injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as causes.
A 13-year-old pedestrian was hit and injured while crossing at a marked crosswalk on 150th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and inexperienced. The boy suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The crash underscores the danger posed to young pedestrians by driver error. No information was provided about the vehicle or the driver’s identity.
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Distracted Drivers Collide on 20 Avenue in Queens▸Apr 8 - Two SUVs and a sedan crashed on 20 Avenue. Four women and one man hurt. Police cite driver distraction and inexperience. Metal twisted. Shock followed. System failed to protect those inside.
On 20 Avenue in Queens, two SUVs and a sedan collided. Four women and one man were injured, including drivers and passengers. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' caused the crash. The impact left victims in shock, with injuries to the entire body and limbs. No mention of helmet or signal use as contributing factors. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
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Pickup Truck Strikes Elderly Pedestrian in Queens▸Apr 8 - A pickup truck hit a 79-year-old woman on Corporal Kennedy Street. She suffered a fractured leg. Police cite driver inattention. The truck’s front end struck her. Streets remain unforgiving.
A pickup truck struck a 79-year-old woman on Corporal Kennedy Street near 23rd Avenue in Queens. She was not at an intersection and suffered a fractured leg, according to the police report. The report states, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” contributed to the crash. The truck’s center front end hit the pedestrian as it started from parking. No other injuries were reported. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The police report lists no other contributing factors.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸Apr 7 - A Lexus SUV turned left on Francis Lewis Boulevard. It hit a 26-year-old man crossing with the signal. Steel met flesh. Blood pooled on the street. The driver stayed. The man was hurt.
A 26-year-old man crossing Francis Lewis Boulevard at 29th Avenue with the signal was struck by a Lexus SUV making a left turn. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee and foot. The driver, a 33-year-old man, was unhurt and remained at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. No other causes or equipment issues are noted in the data.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Apr 7 - A Toyota SUV turned left on Colden Street. Metal hit flesh. A 63-year-old woman fell. Her leg took the blow. Pain and shock. The street went quiet. Driver failed to yield.
A Toyota SUV struck a 63-year-old woman as it turned left on Colden Street near Cherry Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The pedestrian suffered a leg injury and was in shock. The vehicle showed no damage. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian at 60 Ave Intersection▸Apr 5 - SUV hit a man crossing 60 Ave. He suffered a concussion and arm injury. The driver and another occupant were unhurt. Police list all causes as unspecified.
A man, 38, was struck by an SUV while crossing 60 Ave at 148 St in Queens. He suffered a concussion and an upper arm injury. According to the police report, the pedestrian was at the intersection, crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The SUV was traveling east and showed no visible damage. The driver and another occupant were not injured. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report.
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Motorcyclist Killed In Queens Collision Blaze▸Apr 5 - A BMW and motorcycle collided on Woodhaven Boulevard. Both vehicles burned. The motorcyclist died at the scene. The BMW driver survived. No arrests. Police are investigating. Another life lost on a wide, fast Queens road.
According to NY Daily News (April 5, 2025), a fatal crash occurred at 60th Drive and Woodhaven Blvd. in Rego Park, Queens. A BMW SUV and a motorcycle, both heading south, collided around 9:22 a.m. Both vehicles caught fire. Police said, 'only the car driver survived the collision.' EMS pronounced the motorcycle rider dead at the scene. The BMW driver was hospitalized in stable condition. No arrests have been made, and police continue to investigate. The crash highlights the persistent dangers on major Queens thoroughfares, where high speeds and heavy traffic put vulnerable road users at risk.
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Motorcyclist Killed In Queens Collision Blaze,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-05
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Apr 4 - A sedan hit a 68-year-old man crossing with the signal on Willets Point Blvd. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered a head injury. Streets turned dangerous in a blink.
A 68-year-old man was struck by a sedan while crossing Willets Point Blvd at 150th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver, a 52-year-old man, made a left turn and hit him. The pedestrian suffered a head injury. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan’s center front end struck the pedestrian. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants.
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Car Jumps Curb, Injures Nine In Queens▸Apr 4 - A car mounted the sidewalk at Liberty Avenue and Lefferts Boulevard. Metal twisted. Glass shattered. Nine people hurt—pedestrians, bus riders, car passengers. The bus stop became a scene of chaos. Sirens wailed. All survived. The street held the scars.
According to ABC7 (published April 4, 2025), a crash at Liberty Avenue and Lefferts Boulevard in Queens left at least nine people injured. Police said a 79-year-old woman, turning left, 'allegedly veered onto the sidewalk' to avoid a stopped Q10 bus, striking both the bus and its shelter. Four people waiting at the bus stop were hurt, as well as two bus passengers and three people inside the car. The article notes, 'Police stated that none of the victims suffered life-threatening injuries.' All were taken to Jamaica Hospital in stable condition. The incident highlights the danger when vehicles enter pedestrian space and the risks at crowded bus stops. The investigation continues.
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Car Jumps Curb, Injures Nine In Queens,
ABC7,
Published 2025-04-04
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SUV and Motorcycle Crash Leaves Teen Driver Injured▸Apr 1 - A motorcycle and SUV collided on 26th Avenue in Queens. An 18-year-old motorcycle driver suffered a fractured leg. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed.
A crash at 144-51 26th Avenue in Queens involved a motorcycle and an SUV. The 18-year-old motorcycle driver was injured, suffering a fractured leg. According to the police report, driver inattention and driver inexperience contributed to the collision. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. Two men, both 58, in the SUV were not seriously hurt. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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Truck and Sedan Collide on Expressway in Queens▸Apr 1 - A truck and sedan crashed on the Long Island Expressway. One driver suffered hip and leg injuries. Three others were hurt. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken.
A crash on the Long Island Expressway in Queens involved a diesel tractor truck and a sedan. According to the police report, one driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries and reported whiplash. Three other occupants were also hurt. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were parked before the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The crash highlights the danger facing vehicle occupants on city highways.
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Sedan Slams Into Stopped Truck in Queens▸Mar 31 - A sedan crashed into a stopped truck on Northern Blvd. Alcohol and speed fueled the impact. The sedan driver was hurt. The truck’s rear took the blow. Streets stayed dangerous for all.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Northern Blvd in Queens struck the right rear bumper of a tractor truck that was stopped in traffic. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The sedan’s left front bumper was damaged; the truck’s rear was hit. The truck had two occupants and was legally stopped. Driver errors included impaired driving and unsafe speed. No contributing factors were attributed to the truck or its occupants.
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Speeding Unlicensed Motorbike Rider Ejected on Main Street▸Mar 28 - A motorbike slammed into a stopped sedan on Main Street. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, flew headfirst onto the asphalt. Skull shattered. Blood pooled beneath streetlights. The sedan’s rear crumpled. The city’s silence pressed in.
A violent crash unfolded on Main Street near 56th Avenue in Queens when a motorbike, traveling at unsafe speed, struck the rear of a stopped sedan, according to the police report. The report states the motorbike rider was unlicensed and not wearing a helmet. The rider was ejected and suffered severe head injuries, described as 'skull crushed' and 'crush injuries,' but remained conscious as blood pooled beneath the streetlights. The sedan’s rear end was heavily damaged. Police cite 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The report notes the sedan was 'stopped in traffic' at the time of impact. The motorbike’s driver license status is listed as 'Unlicensed.' The police report makes no mention of any actions by the sedan driver contributing to the crash. The focus remains on the dangers of speed, inexperience, and unlicensed operation.
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Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash▸Mar 28 - A speeding Mercedes ran a red in Queens. The driver, high and drunk, struck a young airport worker headed to his job. The worker died. Two passengers survived. The driver, a probationary firefighter, now faces manslaughter charges.
NY Daily News reported on March 28, 2025, that Michael Pena, a probationary FDNY firefighter, was fired after being charged with vehicular manslaughter in a Queens crash. Prosecutors said Pena drove 83 mph in a 25 mph zone, ran a red light, and struck Justin Diaz, 23, who had the right-of-way. Pena's blood-alcohol content was 0.156%, nearly double the legal limit, and he tested positive for cocaine and marijuana. The article states, 'Pena was driving nearly 60 mph above the speed limit after a night of drinking at a bar.' Surveillance footage confirmed the sequence. Two passengers in Pena's car were hospitalized. The crash highlights ongoing risks from impaired and reckless driving, even among public servants.
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Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-28
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Crushes Elderly Pedestrian▸Mar 27 - A Subaru sedan struck an 82-year-old man in a Queens crosswalk. The car’s front end crushed his back. He lay conscious on cold asphalt, bones broken, eyes open. Marked lines offered no shield. The driver failed to yield.
According to the police report, an 82-year-old man was crossing 57th Road at 136th Street in Queens, walking within the marked crosswalk. A 2002 Subaru sedan, traveling east, struck him head-on. The report states the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his back and remained conscious beneath the vehicle, his bones broken. The police report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan’s center front end bore the impact. The pedestrian’s action is described as 'Crossing, No Signal, Marked Crosswalk,' but the report attributes the collision to the driver’s failure to yield. The narrative details the violence of the impact and the vulnerability of the man in the crosswalk, underscoring the systemic danger when drivers disregard pedestrian right-of-way.
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Turning Sedan Strikes Woman in Queens Crosswalk▸Mar 24 - A sedan turned left on Union Street, striking a 52-year-old woman in the crosswalk. Blood pooled on Negundo Avenue. She stayed conscious, head wounded. The driver failed to yield. The car showed no damage. The street bore the mark.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old woman was crossing Union Street at Negundo Avenue in a marked crosswalk when a sedan making a left turn struck her head with its front bumper. The report notes the woman suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. Police explicitly cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan, registered in New York, showed no visible damage. The driver, a licensed man, did not yield while turning, as detailed in the narrative: 'The driver did not yield.' The victim was crossing without a signal, but the report lists only the driver's failure to yield as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the driver's actions and the systemic danger at the intersection.
Apr 9 - A distracted driver struck a 13-year-old boy in a marked Queens crosswalk. The boy suffered leg injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as causes.
A 13-year-old pedestrian was hit and injured while crossing at a marked crosswalk on 150th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and inexperienced. The boy suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The crash underscores the danger posed to young pedestrians by driver error. No information was provided about the vehicle or the driver’s identity.
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Distracted Drivers Collide on 20 Avenue in Queens▸Apr 8 - Two SUVs and a sedan crashed on 20 Avenue. Four women and one man hurt. Police cite driver distraction and inexperience. Metal twisted. Shock followed. System failed to protect those inside.
On 20 Avenue in Queens, two SUVs and a sedan collided. Four women and one man were injured, including drivers and passengers. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' caused the crash. The impact left victims in shock, with injuries to the entire body and limbs. No mention of helmet or signal use as contributing factors. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
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Pickup Truck Strikes Elderly Pedestrian in Queens▸Apr 8 - A pickup truck hit a 79-year-old woman on Corporal Kennedy Street. She suffered a fractured leg. Police cite driver inattention. The truck’s front end struck her. Streets remain unforgiving.
A pickup truck struck a 79-year-old woman on Corporal Kennedy Street near 23rd Avenue in Queens. She was not at an intersection and suffered a fractured leg, according to the police report. The report states, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” contributed to the crash. The truck’s center front end hit the pedestrian as it started from parking. No other injuries were reported. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The police report lists no other contributing factors.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸Apr 7 - A Lexus SUV turned left on Francis Lewis Boulevard. It hit a 26-year-old man crossing with the signal. Steel met flesh. Blood pooled on the street. The driver stayed. The man was hurt.
A 26-year-old man crossing Francis Lewis Boulevard at 29th Avenue with the signal was struck by a Lexus SUV making a left turn. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee and foot. The driver, a 33-year-old man, was unhurt and remained at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. No other causes or equipment issues are noted in the data.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Apr 7 - A Toyota SUV turned left on Colden Street. Metal hit flesh. A 63-year-old woman fell. Her leg took the blow. Pain and shock. The street went quiet. Driver failed to yield.
A Toyota SUV struck a 63-year-old woman as it turned left on Colden Street near Cherry Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The pedestrian suffered a leg injury and was in shock. The vehicle showed no damage. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian at 60 Ave Intersection▸Apr 5 - SUV hit a man crossing 60 Ave. He suffered a concussion and arm injury. The driver and another occupant were unhurt. Police list all causes as unspecified.
A man, 38, was struck by an SUV while crossing 60 Ave at 148 St in Queens. He suffered a concussion and an upper arm injury. According to the police report, the pedestrian was at the intersection, crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The SUV was traveling east and showed no visible damage. The driver and another occupant were not injured. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report.
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Motorcyclist Killed In Queens Collision Blaze▸Apr 5 - A BMW and motorcycle collided on Woodhaven Boulevard. Both vehicles burned. The motorcyclist died at the scene. The BMW driver survived. No arrests. Police are investigating. Another life lost on a wide, fast Queens road.
According to NY Daily News (April 5, 2025), a fatal crash occurred at 60th Drive and Woodhaven Blvd. in Rego Park, Queens. A BMW SUV and a motorcycle, both heading south, collided around 9:22 a.m. Both vehicles caught fire. Police said, 'only the car driver survived the collision.' EMS pronounced the motorcycle rider dead at the scene. The BMW driver was hospitalized in stable condition. No arrests have been made, and police continue to investigate. The crash highlights the persistent dangers on major Queens thoroughfares, where high speeds and heavy traffic put vulnerable road users at risk.
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Motorcyclist Killed In Queens Collision Blaze,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-05
4
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Apr 4 - A sedan hit a 68-year-old man crossing with the signal on Willets Point Blvd. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered a head injury. Streets turned dangerous in a blink.
A 68-year-old man was struck by a sedan while crossing Willets Point Blvd at 150th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver, a 52-year-old man, made a left turn and hit him. The pedestrian suffered a head injury. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan’s center front end struck the pedestrian. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants.
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Car Jumps Curb, Injures Nine In Queens▸Apr 4 - A car mounted the sidewalk at Liberty Avenue and Lefferts Boulevard. Metal twisted. Glass shattered. Nine people hurt—pedestrians, bus riders, car passengers. The bus stop became a scene of chaos. Sirens wailed. All survived. The street held the scars.
According to ABC7 (published April 4, 2025), a crash at Liberty Avenue and Lefferts Boulevard in Queens left at least nine people injured. Police said a 79-year-old woman, turning left, 'allegedly veered onto the sidewalk' to avoid a stopped Q10 bus, striking both the bus and its shelter. Four people waiting at the bus stop were hurt, as well as two bus passengers and three people inside the car. The article notes, 'Police stated that none of the victims suffered life-threatening injuries.' All were taken to Jamaica Hospital in stable condition. The incident highlights the danger when vehicles enter pedestrian space and the risks at crowded bus stops. The investigation continues.
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Car Jumps Curb, Injures Nine In Queens,
ABC7,
Published 2025-04-04
1
SUV and Motorcycle Crash Leaves Teen Driver Injured▸Apr 1 - A motorcycle and SUV collided on 26th Avenue in Queens. An 18-year-old motorcycle driver suffered a fractured leg. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed.
A crash at 144-51 26th Avenue in Queens involved a motorcycle and an SUV. The 18-year-old motorcycle driver was injured, suffering a fractured leg. According to the police report, driver inattention and driver inexperience contributed to the collision. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. Two men, both 58, in the SUV were not seriously hurt. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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Truck and Sedan Collide on Expressway in Queens▸Apr 1 - A truck and sedan crashed on the Long Island Expressway. One driver suffered hip and leg injuries. Three others were hurt. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken.
A crash on the Long Island Expressway in Queens involved a diesel tractor truck and a sedan. According to the police report, one driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries and reported whiplash. Three other occupants were also hurt. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were parked before the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The crash highlights the danger facing vehicle occupants on city highways.
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Sedan Slams Into Stopped Truck in Queens▸Mar 31 - A sedan crashed into a stopped truck on Northern Blvd. Alcohol and speed fueled the impact. The sedan driver was hurt. The truck’s rear took the blow. Streets stayed dangerous for all.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Northern Blvd in Queens struck the right rear bumper of a tractor truck that was stopped in traffic. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The sedan’s left front bumper was damaged; the truck’s rear was hit. The truck had two occupants and was legally stopped. Driver errors included impaired driving and unsafe speed. No contributing factors were attributed to the truck or its occupants.
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Speeding Unlicensed Motorbike Rider Ejected on Main Street▸Mar 28 - A motorbike slammed into a stopped sedan on Main Street. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, flew headfirst onto the asphalt. Skull shattered. Blood pooled beneath streetlights. The sedan’s rear crumpled. The city’s silence pressed in.
A violent crash unfolded on Main Street near 56th Avenue in Queens when a motorbike, traveling at unsafe speed, struck the rear of a stopped sedan, according to the police report. The report states the motorbike rider was unlicensed and not wearing a helmet. The rider was ejected and suffered severe head injuries, described as 'skull crushed' and 'crush injuries,' but remained conscious as blood pooled beneath the streetlights. The sedan’s rear end was heavily damaged. Police cite 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The report notes the sedan was 'stopped in traffic' at the time of impact. The motorbike’s driver license status is listed as 'Unlicensed.' The police report makes no mention of any actions by the sedan driver contributing to the crash. The focus remains on the dangers of speed, inexperience, and unlicensed operation.
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Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash▸Mar 28 - A speeding Mercedes ran a red in Queens. The driver, high and drunk, struck a young airport worker headed to his job. The worker died. Two passengers survived. The driver, a probationary firefighter, now faces manslaughter charges.
NY Daily News reported on March 28, 2025, that Michael Pena, a probationary FDNY firefighter, was fired after being charged with vehicular manslaughter in a Queens crash. Prosecutors said Pena drove 83 mph in a 25 mph zone, ran a red light, and struck Justin Diaz, 23, who had the right-of-way. Pena's blood-alcohol content was 0.156%, nearly double the legal limit, and he tested positive for cocaine and marijuana. The article states, 'Pena was driving nearly 60 mph above the speed limit after a night of drinking at a bar.' Surveillance footage confirmed the sequence. Two passengers in Pena's car were hospitalized. The crash highlights ongoing risks from impaired and reckless driving, even among public servants.
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Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-28
27
Sedan Fails to Yield, Crushes Elderly Pedestrian▸Mar 27 - A Subaru sedan struck an 82-year-old man in a Queens crosswalk. The car’s front end crushed his back. He lay conscious on cold asphalt, bones broken, eyes open. Marked lines offered no shield. The driver failed to yield.
According to the police report, an 82-year-old man was crossing 57th Road at 136th Street in Queens, walking within the marked crosswalk. A 2002 Subaru sedan, traveling east, struck him head-on. The report states the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his back and remained conscious beneath the vehicle, his bones broken. The police report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan’s center front end bore the impact. The pedestrian’s action is described as 'Crossing, No Signal, Marked Crosswalk,' but the report attributes the collision to the driver’s failure to yield. The narrative details the violence of the impact and the vulnerability of the man in the crosswalk, underscoring the systemic danger when drivers disregard pedestrian right-of-way.
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Turning Sedan Strikes Woman in Queens Crosswalk▸Mar 24 - A sedan turned left on Union Street, striking a 52-year-old woman in the crosswalk. Blood pooled on Negundo Avenue. She stayed conscious, head wounded. The driver failed to yield. The car showed no damage. The street bore the mark.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old woman was crossing Union Street at Negundo Avenue in a marked crosswalk when a sedan making a left turn struck her head with its front bumper. The report notes the woman suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. Police explicitly cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan, registered in New York, showed no visible damage. The driver, a licensed man, did not yield while turning, as detailed in the narrative: 'The driver did not yield.' The victim was crossing without a signal, but the report lists only the driver's failure to yield as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the driver's actions and the systemic danger at the intersection.
Apr 8 - Two SUVs and a sedan crashed on 20 Avenue. Four women and one man hurt. Police cite driver distraction and inexperience. Metal twisted. Shock followed. System failed to protect those inside.
On 20 Avenue in Queens, two SUVs and a sedan collided. Four women and one man were injured, including drivers and passengers. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' caused the crash. The impact left victims in shock, with injuries to the entire body and limbs. No mention of helmet or signal use as contributing factors. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
8
Pickup Truck Strikes Elderly Pedestrian in Queens▸Apr 8 - A pickup truck hit a 79-year-old woman on Corporal Kennedy Street. She suffered a fractured leg. Police cite driver inattention. The truck’s front end struck her. Streets remain unforgiving.
A pickup truck struck a 79-year-old woman on Corporal Kennedy Street near 23rd Avenue in Queens. She was not at an intersection and suffered a fractured leg, according to the police report. The report states, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” contributed to the crash. The truck’s center front end hit the pedestrian as it started from parking. No other injuries were reported. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The police report lists no other contributing factors.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸Apr 7 - A Lexus SUV turned left on Francis Lewis Boulevard. It hit a 26-year-old man crossing with the signal. Steel met flesh. Blood pooled on the street. The driver stayed. The man was hurt.
A 26-year-old man crossing Francis Lewis Boulevard at 29th Avenue with the signal was struck by a Lexus SUV making a left turn. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee and foot. The driver, a 33-year-old man, was unhurt and remained at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. No other causes or equipment issues are noted in the data.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Apr 7 - A Toyota SUV turned left on Colden Street. Metal hit flesh. A 63-year-old woman fell. Her leg took the blow. Pain and shock. The street went quiet. Driver failed to yield.
A Toyota SUV struck a 63-year-old woman as it turned left on Colden Street near Cherry Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The pedestrian suffered a leg injury and was in shock. The vehicle showed no damage. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian at 60 Ave Intersection▸Apr 5 - SUV hit a man crossing 60 Ave. He suffered a concussion and arm injury. The driver and another occupant were unhurt. Police list all causes as unspecified.
A man, 38, was struck by an SUV while crossing 60 Ave at 148 St in Queens. He suffered a concussion and an upper arm injury. According to the police report, the pedestrian was at the intersection, crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The SUV was traveling east and showed no visible damage. The driver and another occupant were not injured. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report.
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Motorcyclist Killed In Queens Collision Blaze▸Apr 5 - A BMW and motorcycle collided on Woodhaven Boulevard. Both vehicles burned. The motorcyclist died at the scene. The BMW driver survived. No arrests. Police are investigating. Another life lost on a wide, fast Queens road.
According to NY Daily News (April 5, 2025), a fatal crash occurred at 60th Drive and Woodhaven Blvd. in Rego Park, Queens. A BMW SUV and a motorcycle, both heading south, collided around 9:22 a.m. Both vehicles caught fire. Police said, 'only the car driver survived the collision.' EMS pronounced the motorcycle rider dead at the scene. The BMW driver was hospitalized in stable condition. No arrests have been made, and police continue to investigate. The crash highlights the persistent dangers on major Queens thoroughfares, where high speeds and heavy traffic put vulnerable road users at risk.
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Motorcyclist Killed In Queens Collision Blaze,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-05
4
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Apr 4 - A sedan hit a 68-year-old man crossing with the signal on Willets Point Blvd. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered a head injury. Streets turned dangerous in a blink.
A 68-year-old man was struck by a sedan while crossing Willets Point Blvd at 150th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver, a 52-year-old man, made a left turn and hit him. The pedestrian suffered a head injury. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan’s center front end struck the pedestrian. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants.
4
Car Jumps Curb, Injures Nine In Queens▸Apr 4 - A car mounted the sidewalk at Liberty Avenue and Lefferts Boulevard. Metal twisted. Glass shattered. Nine people hurt—pedestrians, bus riders, car passengers. The bus stop became a scene of chaos. Sirens wailed. All survived. The street held the scars.
According to ABC7 (published April 4, 2025), a crash at Liberty Avenue and Lefferts Boulevard in Queens left at least nine people injured. Police said a 79-year-old woman, turning left, 'allegedly veered onto the sidewalk' to avoid a stopped Q10 bus, striking both the bus and its shelter. Four people waiting at the bus stop were hurt, as well as two bus passengers and three people inside the car. The article notes, 'Police stated that none of the victims suffered life-threatening injuries.' All were taken to Jamaica Hospital in stable condition. The incident highlights the danger when vehicles enter pedestrian space and the risks at crowded bus stops. The investigation continues.
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Car Jumps Curb, Injures Nine In Queens,
ABC7,
Published 2025-04-04
1
SUV and Motorcycle Crash Leaves Teen Driver Injured▸Apr 1 - A motorcycle and SUV collided on 26th Avenue in Queens. An 18-year-old motorcycle driver suffered a fractured leg. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed.
A crash at 144-51 26th Avenue in Queens involved a motorcycle and an SUV. The 18-year-old motorcycle driver was injured, suffering a fractured leg. According to the police report, driver inattention and driver inexperience contributed to the collision. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. Two men, both 58, in the SUV were not seriously hurt. The report lists no other contributing factors.
1
Truck and Sedan Collide on Expressway in Queens▸Apr 1 - A truck and sedan crashed on the Long Island Expressway. One driver suffered hip and leg injuries. Three others were hurt. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken.
A crash on the Long Island Expressway in Queens involved a diesel tractor truck and a sedan. According to the police report, one driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries and reported whiplash. Three other occupants were also hurt. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were parked before the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The crash highlights the danger facing vehicle occupants on city highways.
31
Sedan Slams Into Stopped Truck in Queens▸Mar 31 - A sedan crashed into a stopped truck on Northern Blvd. Alcohol and speed fueled the impact. The sedan driver was hurt. The truck’s rear took the blow. Streets stayed dangerous for all.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Northern Blvd in Queens struck the right rear bumper of a tractor truck that was stopped in traffic. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The sedan’s left front bumper was damaged; the truck’s rear was hit. The truck had two occupants and was legally stopped. Driver errors included impaired driving and unsafe speed. No contributing factors were attributed to the truck or its occupants.
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Speeding Unlicensed Motorbike Rider Ejected on Main Street▸Mar 28 - A motorbike slammed into a stopped sedan on Main Street. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, flew headfirst onto the asphalt. Skull shattered. Blood pooled beneath streetlights. The sedan’s rear crumpled. The city’s silence pressed in.
A violent crash unfolded on Main Street near 56th Avenue in Queens when a motorbike, traveling at unsafe speed, struck the rear of a stopped sedan, according to the police report. The report states the motorbike rider was unlicensed and not wearing a helmet. The rider was ejected and suffered severe head injuries, described as 'skull crushed' and 'crush injuries,' but remained conscious as blood pooled beneath the streetlights. The sedan’s rear end was heavily damaged. Police cite 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The report notes the sedan was 'stopped in traffic' at the time of impact. The motorbike’s driver license status is listed as 'Unlicensed.' The police report makes no mention of any actions by the sedan driver contributing to the crash. The focus remains on the dangers of speed, inexperience, and unlicensed operation.
28
Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash▸Mar 28 - A speeding Mercedes ran a red in Queens. The driver, high and drunk, struck a young airport worker headed to his job. The worker died. Two passengers survived. The driver, a probationary firefighter, now faces manslaughter charges.
NY Daily News reported on March 28, 2025, that Michael Pena, a probationary FDNY firefighter, was fired after being charged with vehicular manslaughter in a Queens crash. Prosecutors said Pena drove 83 mph in a 25 mph zone, ran a red light, and struck Justin Diaz, 23, who had the right-of-way. Pena's blood-alcohol content was 0.156%, nearly double the legal limit, and he tested positive for cocaine and marijuana. The article states, 'Pena was driving nearly 60 mph above the speed limit after a night of drinking at a bar.' Surveillance footage confirmed the sequence. Two passengers in Pena's car were hospitalized. The crash highlights ongoing risks from impaired and reckless driving, even among public servants.
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Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-28
27
Sedan Fails to Yield, Crushes Elderly Pedestrian▸Mar 27 - A Subaru sedan struck an 82-year-old man in a Queens crosswalk. The car’s front end crushed his back. He lay conscious on cold asphalt, bones broken, eyes open. Marked lines offered no shield. The driver failed to yield.
According to the police report, an 82-year-old man was crossing 57th Road at 136th Street in Queens, walking within the marked crosswalk. A 2002 Subaru sedan, traveling east, struck him head-on. The report states the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his back and remained conscious beneath the vehicle, his bones broken. The police report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan’s center front end bore the impact. The pedestrian’s action is described as 'Crossing, No Signal, Marked Crosswalk,' but the report attributes the collision to the driver’s failure to yield. The narrative details the violence of the impact and the vulnerability of the man in the crosswalk, underscoring the systemic danger when drivers disregard pedestrian right-of-way.
24
Turning Sedan Strikes Woman in Queens Crosswalk▸Mar 24 - A sedan turned left on Union Street, striking a 52-year-old woman in the crosswalk. Blood pooled on Negundo Avenue. She stayed conscious, head wounded. The driver failed to yield. The car showed no damage. The street bore the mark.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old woman was crossing Union Street at Negundo Avenue in a marked crosswalk when a sedan making a left turn struck her head with its front bumper. The report notes the woman suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. Police explicitly cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan, registered in New York, showed no visible damage. The driver, a licensed man, did not yield while turning, as detailed in the narrative: 'The driver did not yield.' The victim was crossing without a signal, but the report lists only the driver's failure to yield as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the driver's actions and the systemic danger at the intersection.
Apr 8 - A pickup truck hit a 79-year-old woman on Corporal Kennedy Street. She suffered a fractured leg. Police cite driver inattention. The truck’s front end struck her. Streets remain unforgiving.
A pickup truck struck a 79-year-old woman on Corporal Kennedy Street near 23rd Avenue in Queens. She was not at an intersection and suffered a fractured leg, according to the police report. The report states, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” contributed to the crash. The truck’s center front end hit the pedestrian as it started from parking. No other injuries were reported. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The police report lists no other contributing factors.
7
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸Apr 7 - A Lexus SUV turned left on Francis Lewis Boulevard. It hit a 26-year-old man crossing with the signal. Steel met flesh. Blood pooled on the street. The driver stayed. The man was hurt.
A 26-year-old man crossing Francis Lewis Boulevard at 29th Avenue with the signal was struck by a Lexus SUV making a left turn. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee and foot. The driver, a 33-year-old man, was unhurt and remained at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. No other causes or equipment issues are noted in the data.
7
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Apr 7 - A Toyota SUV turned left on Colden Street. Metal hit flesh. A 63-year-old woman fell. Her leg took the blow. Pain and shock. The street went quiet. Driver failed to yield.
A Toyota SUV struck a 63-year-old woman as it turned left on Colden Street near Cherry Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The pedestrian suffered a leg injury and was in shock. The vehicle showed no damage. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors.
5
SUV Strikes Pedestrian at 60 Ave Intersection▸Apr 5 - SUV hit a man crossing 60 Ave. He suffered a concussion and arm injury. The driver and another occupant were unhurt. Police list all causes as unspecified.
A man, 38, was struck by an SUV while crossing 60 Ave at 148 St in Queens. He suffered a concussion and an upper arm injury. According to the police report, the pedestrian was at the intersection, crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The SUV was traveling east and showed no visible damage. The driver and another occupant were not injured. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report.
5
Motorcyclist Killed In Queens Collision Blaze▸Apr 5 - A BMW and motorcycle collided on Woodhaven Boulevard. Both vehicles burned. The motorcyclist died at the scene. The BMW driver survived. No arrests. Police are investigating. Another life lost on a wide, fast Queens road.
According to NY Daily News (April 5, 2025), a fatal crash occurred at 60th Drive and Woodhaven Blvd. in Rego Park, Queens. A BMW SUV and a motorcycle, both heading south, collided around 9:22 a.m. Both vehicles caught fire. Police said, 'only the car driver survived the collision.' EMS pronounced the motorcycle rider dead at the scene. The BMW driver was hospitalized in stable condition. No arrests have been made, and police continue to investigate. The crash highlights the persistent dangers on major Queens thoroughfares, where high speeds and heavy traffic put vulnerable road users at risk.
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Motorcyclist Killed In Queens Collision Blaze,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-05
4
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Apr 4 - A sedan hit a 68-year-old man crossing with the signal on Willets Point Blvd. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered a head injury. Streets turned dangerous in a blink.
A 68-year-old man was struck by a sedan while crossing Willets Point Blvd at 150th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver, a 52-year-old man, made a left turn and hit him. The pedestrian suffered a head injury. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan’s center front end struck the pedestrian. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants.
4
Car Jumps Curb, Injures Nine In Queens▸Apr 4 - A car mounted the sidewalk at Liberty Avenue and Lefferts Boulevard. Metal twisted. Glass shattered. Nine people hurt—pedestrians, bus riders, car passengers. The bus stop became a scene of chaos. Sirens wailed. All survived. The street held the scars.
According to ABC7 (published April 4, 2025), a crash at Liberty Avenue and Lefferts Boulevard in Queens left at least nine people injured. Police said a 79-year-old woman, turning left, 'allegedly veered onto the sidewalk' to avoid a stopped Q10 bus, striking both the bus and its shelter. Four people waiting at the bus stop were hurt, as well as two bus passengers and three people inside the car. The article notes, 'Police stated that none of the victims suffered life-threatening injuries.' All were taken to Jamaica Hospital in stable condition. The incident highlights the danger when vehicles enter pedestrian space and the risks at crowded bus stops. The investigation continues.
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Car Jumps Curb, Injures Nine In Queens,
ABC7,
Published 2025-04-04
1
SUV and Motorcycle Crash Leaves Teen Driver Injured▸Apr 1 - A motorcycle and SUV collided on 26th Avenue in Queens. An 18-year-old motorcycle driver suffered a fractured leg. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed.
A crash at 144-51 26th Avenue in Queens involved a motorcycle and an SUV. The 18-year-old motorcycle driver was injured, suffering a fractured leg. According to the police report, driver inattention and driver inexperience contributed to the collision. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. Two men, both 58, in the SUV were not seriously hurt. The report lists no other contributing factors.
1
Truck and Sedan Collide on Expressway in Queens▸Apr 1 - A truck and sedan crashed on the Long Island Expressway. One driver suffered hip and leg injuries. Three others were hurt. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken.
A crash on the Long Island Expressway in Queens involved a diesel tractor truck and a sedan. According to the police report, one driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries and reported whiplash. Three other occupants were also hurt. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were parked before the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The crash highlights the danger facing vehicle occupants on city highways.
31
Sedan Slams Into Stopped Truck in Queens▸Mar 31 - A sedan crashed into a stopped truck on Northern Blvd. Alcohol and speed fueled the impact. The sedan driver was hurt. The truck’s rear took the blow. Streets stayed dangerous for all.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Northern Blvd in Queens struck the right rear bumper of a tractor truck that was stopped in traffic. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The sedan’s left front bumper was damaged; the truck’s rear was hit. The truck had two occupants and was legally stopped. Driver errors included impaired driving and unsafe speed. No contributing factors were attributed to the truck or its occupants.
28
Speeding Unlicensed Motorbike Rider Ejected on Main Street▸Mar 28 - A motorbike slammed into a stopped sedan on Main Street. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, flew headfirst onto the asphalt. Skull shattered. Blood pooled beneath streetlights. The sedan’s rear crumpled. The city’s silence pressed in.
A violent crash unfolded on Main Street near 56th Avenue in Queens when a motorbike, traveling at unsafe speed, struck the rear of a stopped sedan, according to the police report. The report states the motorbike rider was unlicensed and not wearing a helmet. The rider was ejected and suffered severe head injuries, described as 'skull crushed' and 'crush injuries,' but remained conscious as blood pooled beneath the streetlights. The sedan’s rear end was heavily damaged. Police cite 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The report notes the sedan was 'stopped in traffic' at the time of impact. The motorbike’s driver license status is listed as 'Unlicensed.' The police report makes no mention of any actions by the sedan driver contributing to the crash. The focus remains on the dangers of speed, inexperience, and unlicensed operation.
28
Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash▸Mar 28 - A speeding Mercedes ran a red in Queens. The driver, high and drunk, struck a young airport worker headed to his job. The worker died. Two passengers survived. The driver, a probationary firefighter, now faces manslaughter charges.
NY Daily News reported on March 28, 2025, that Michael Pena, a probationary FDNY firefighter, was fired after being charged with vehicular manslaughter in a Queens crash. Prosecutors said Pena drove 83 mph in a 25 mph zone, ran a red light, and struck Justin Diaz, 23, who had the right-of-way. Pena's blood-alcohol content was 0.156%, nearly double the legal limit, and he tested positive for cocaine and marijuana. The article states, 'Pena was driving nearly 60 mph above the speed limit after a night of drinking at a bar.' Surveillance footage confirmed the sequence. Two passengers in Pena's car were hospitalized. The crash highlights ongoing risks from impaired and reckless driving, even among public servants.
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Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-28
27
Sedan Fails to Yield, Crushes Elderly Pedestrian▸Mar 27 - A Subaru sedan struck an 82-year-old man in a Queens crosswalk. The car’s front end crushed his back. He lay conscious on cold asphalt, bones broken, eyes open. Marked lines offered no shield. The driver failed to yield.
According to the police report, an 82-year-old man was crossing 57th Road at 136th Street in Queens, walking within the marked crosswalk. A 2002 Subaru sedan, traveling east, struck him head-on. The report states the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his back and remained conscious beneath the vehicle, his bones broken. The police report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan’s center front end bore the impact. The pedestrian’s action is described as 'Crossing, No Signal, Marked Crosswalk,' but the report attributes the collision to the driver’s failure to yield. The narrative details the violence of the impact and the vulnerability of the man in the crosswalk, underscoring the systemic danger when drivers disregard pedestrian right-of-way.
24
Turning Sedan Strikes Woman in Queens Crosswalk▸Mar 24 - A sedan turned left on Union Street, striking a 52-year-old woman in the crosswalk. Blood pooled on Negundo Avenue. She stayed conscious, head wounded. The driver failed to yield. The car showed no damage. The street bore the mark.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old woman was crossing Union Street at Negundo Avenue in a marked crosswalk when a sedan making a left turn struck her head with its front bumper. The report notes the woman suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. Police explicitly cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan, registered in New York, showed no visible damage. The driver, a licensed man, did not yield while turning, as detailed in the narrative: 'The driver did not yield.' The victim was crossing without a signal, but the report lists only the driver's failure to yield as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the driver's actions and the systemic danger at the intersection.
Apr 7 - A Lexus SUV turned left on Francis Lewis Boulevard. It hit a 26-year-old man crossing with the signal. Steel met flesh. Blood pooled on the street. The driver stayed. The man was hurt.
A 26-year-old man crossing Francis Lewis Boulevard at 29th Avenue with the signal was struck by a Lexus SUV making a left turn. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee and foot. The driver, a 33-year-old man, was unhurt and remained at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. No other causes or equipment issues are noted in the data.
7
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Apr 7 - A Toyota SUV turned left on Colden Street. Metal hit flesh. A 63-year-old woman fell. Her leg took the blow. Pain and shock. The street went quiet. Driver failed to yield.
A Toyota SUV struck a 63-year-old woman as it turned left on Colden Street near Cherry Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The pedestrian suffered a leg injury and was in shock. The vehicle showed no damage. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors.
5
SUV Strikes Pedestrian at 60 Ave Intersection▸Apr 5 - SUV hit a man crossing 60 Ave. He suffered a concussion and arm injury. The driver and another occupant were unhurt. Police list all causes as unspecified.
A man, 38, was struck by an SUV while crossing 60 Ave at 148 St in Queens. He suffered a concussion and an upper arm injury. According to the police report, the pedestrian was at the intersection, crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The SUV was traveling east and showed no visible damage. The driver and another occupant were not injured. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report.
5
Motorcyclist Killed In Queens Collision Blaze▸Apr 5 - A BMW and motorcycle collided on Woodhaven Boulevard. Both vehicles burned. The motorcyclist died at the scene. The BMW driver survived. No arrests. Police are investigating. Another life lost on a wide, fast Queens road.
According to NY Daily News (April 5, 2025), a fatal crash occurred at 60th Drive and Woodhaven Blvd. in Rego Park, Queens. A BMW SUV and a motorcycle, both heading south, collided around 9:22 a.m. Both vehicles caught fire. Police said, 'only the car driver survived the collision.' EMS pronounced the motorcycle rider dead at the scene. The BMW driver was hospitalized in stable condition. No arrests have been made, and police continue to investigate. The crash highlights the persistent dangers on major Queens thoroughfares, where high speeds and heavy traffic put vulnerable road users at risk.
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Motorcyclist Killed In Queens Collision Blaze,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-05
4
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Apr 4 - A sedan hit a 68-year-old man crossing with the signal on Willets Point Blvd. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered a head injury. Streets turned dangerous in a blink.
A 68-year-old man was struck by a sedan while crossing Willets Point Blvd at 150th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver, a 52-year-old man, made a left turn and hit him. The pedestrian suffered a head injury. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan’s center front end struck the pedestrian. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants.
4
Car Jumps Curb, Injures Nine In Queens▸Apr 4 - A car mounted the sidewalk at Liberty Avenue and Lefferts Boulevard. Metal twisted. Glass shattered. Nine people hurt—pedestrians, bus riders, car passengers. The bus stop became a scene of chaos. Sirens wailed. All survived. The street held the scars.
According to ABC7 (published April 4, 2025), a crash at Liberty Avenue and Lefferts Boulevard in Queens left at least nine people injured. Police said a 79-year-old woman, turning left, 'allegedly veered onto the sidewalk' to avoid a stopped Q10 bus, striking both the bus and its shelter. Four people waiting at the bus stop were hurt, as well as two bus passengers and three people inside the car. The article notes, 'Police stated that none of the victims suffered life-threatening injuries.' All were taken to Jamaica Hospital in stable condition. The incident highlights the danger when vehicles enter pedestrian space and the risks at crowded bus stops. The investigation continues.
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Car Jumps Curb, Injures Nine In Queens,
ABC7,
Published 2025-04-04
1
SUV and Motorcycle Crash Leaves Teen Driver Injured▸Apr 1 - A motorcycle and SUV collided on 26th Avenue in Queens. An 18-year-old motorcycle driver suffered a fractured leg. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed.
A crash at 144-51 26th Avenue in Queens involved a motorcycle and an SUV. The 18-year-old motorcycle driver was injured, suffering a fractured leg. According to the police report, driver inattention and driver inexperience contributed to the collision. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. Two men, both 58, in the SUV were not seriously hurt. The report lists no other contributing factors.
1
Truck and Sedan Collide on Expressway in Queens▸Apr 1 - A truck and sedan crashed on the Long Island Expressway. One driver suffered hip and leg injuries. Three others were hurt. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken.
A crash on the Long Island Expressway in Queens involved a diesel tractor truck and a sedan. According to the police report, one driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries and reported whiplash. Three other occupants were also hurt. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were parked before the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The crash highlights the danger facing vehicle occupants on city highways.
31
Sedan Slams Into Stopped Truck in Queens▸Mar 31 - A sedan crashed into a stopped truck on Northern Blvd. Alcohol and speed fueled the impact. The sedan driver was hurt. The truck’s rear took the blow. Streets stayed dangerous for all.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Northern Blvd in Queens struck the right rear bumper of a tractor truck that was stopped in traffic. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The sedan’s left front bumper was damaged; the truck’s rear was hit. The truck had two occupants and was legally stopped. Driver errors included impaired driving and unsafe speed. No contributing factors were attributed to the truck or its occupants.
28
Speeding Unlicensed Motorbike Rider Ejected on Main Street▸Mar 28 - A motorbike slammed into a stopped sedan on Main Street. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, flew headfirst onto the asphalt. Skull shattered. Blood pooled beneath streetlights. The sedan’s rear crumpled. The city’s silence pressed in.
A violent crash unfolded on Main Street near 56th Avenue in Queens when a motorbike, traveling at unsafe speed, struck the rear of a stopped sedan, according to the police report. The report states the motorbike rider was unlicensed and not wearing a helmet. The rider was ejected and suffered severe head injuries, described as 'skull crushed' and 'crush injuries,' but remained conscious as blood pooled beneath the streetlights. The sedan’s rear end was heavily damaged. Police cite 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The report notes the sedan was 'stopped in traffic' at the time of impact. The motorbike’s driver license status is listed as 'Unlicensed.' The police report makes no mention of any actions by the sedan driver contributing to the crash. The focus remains on the dangers of speed, inexperience, and unlicensed operation.
28
Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash▸Mar 28 - A speeding Mercedes ran a red in Queens. The driver, high and drunk, struck a young airport worker headed to his job. The worker died. Two passengers survived. The driver, a probationary firefighter, now faces manslaughter charges.
NY Daily News reported on March 28, 2025, that Michael Pena, a probationary FDNY firefighter, was fired after being charged with vehicular manslaughter in a Queens crash. Prosecutors said Pena drove 83 mph in a 25 mph zone, ran a red light, and struck Justin Diaz, 23, who had the right-of-way. Pena's blood-alcohol content was 0.156%, nearly double the legal limit, and he tested positive for cocaine and marijuana. The article states, 'Pena was driving nearly 60 mph above the speed limit after a night of drinking at a bar.' Surveillance footage confirmed the sequence. Two passengers in Pena's car were hospitalized. The crash highlights ongoing risks from impaired and reckless driving, even among public servants.
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Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-28
27
Sedan Fails to Yield, Crushes Elderly Pedestrian▸Mar 27 - A Subaru sedan struck an 82-year-old man in a Queens crosswalk. The car’s front end crushed his back. He lay conscious on cold asphalt, bones broken, eyes open. Marked lines offered no shield. The driver failed to yield.
According to the police report, an 82-year-old man was crossing 57th Road at 136th Street in Queens, walking within the marked crosswalk. A 2002 Subaru sedan, traveling east, struck him head-on. The report states the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his back and remained conscious beneath the vehicle, his bones broken. The police report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan’s center front end bore the impact. The pedestrian’s action is described as 'Crossing, No Signal, Marked Crosswalk,' but the report attributes the collision to the driver’s failure to yield. The narrative details the violence of the impact and the vulnerability of the man in the crosswalk, underscoring the systemic danger when drivers disregard pedestrian right-of-way.
24
Turning Sedan Strikes Woman in Queens Crosswalk▸Mar 24 - A sedan turned left on Union Street, striking a 52-year-old woman in the crosswalk. Blood pooled on Negundo Avenue. She stayed conscious, head wounded. The driver failed to yield. The car showed no damage. The street bore the mark.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old woman was crossing Union Street at Negundo Avenue in a marked crosswalk when a sedan making a left turn struck her head with its front bumper. The report notes the woman suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. Police explicitly cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan, registered in New York, showed no visible damage. The driver, a licensed man, did not yield while turning, as detailed in the narrative: 'The driver did not yield.' The victim was crossing without a signal, but the report lists only the driver's failure to yield as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the driver's actions and the systemic danger at the intersection.
Apr 7 - A Toyota SUV turned left on Colden Street. Metal hit flesh. A 63-year-old woman fell. Her leg took the blow. Pain and shock. The street went quiet. Driver failed to yield.
A Toyota SUV struck a 63-year-old woman as it turned left on Colden Street near Cherry Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The pedestrian suffered a leg injury and was in shock. The vehicle showed no damage. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors.
5
SUV Strikes Pedestrian at 60 Ave Intersection▸Apr 5 - SUV hit a man crossing 60 Ave. He suffered a concussion and arm injury. The driver and another occupant were unhurt. Police list all causes as unspecified.
A man, 38, was struck by an SUV while crossing 60 Ave at 148 St in Queens. He suffered a concussion and an upper arm injury. According to the police report, the pedestrian was at the intersection, crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The SUV was traveling east and showed no visible damage. The driver and another occupant were not injured. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report.
5
Motorcyclist Killed In Queens Collision Blaze▸Apr 5 - A BMW and motorcycle collided on Woodhaven Boulevard. Both vehicles burned. The motorcyclist died at the scene. The BMW driver survived. No arrests. Police are investigating. Another life lost on a wide, fast Queens road.
According to NY Daily News (April 5, 2025), a fatal crash occurred at 60th Drive and Woodhaven Blvd. in Rego Park, Queens. A BMW SUV and a motorcycle, both heading south, collided around 9:22 a.m. Both vehicles caught fire. Police said, 'only the car driver survived the collision.' EMS pronounced the motorcycle rider dead at the scene. The BMW driver was hospitalized in stable condition. No arrests have been made, and police continue to investigate. The crash highlights the persistent dangers on major Queens thoroughfares, where high speeds and heavy traffic put vulnerable road users at risk.
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Motorcyclist Killed In Queens Collision Blaze,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-05
4
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Apr 4 - A sedan hit a 68-year-old man crossing with the signal on Willets Point Blvd. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered a head injury. Streets turned dangerous in a blink.
A 68-year-old man was struck by a sedan while crossing Willets Point Blvd at 150th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver, a 52-year-old man, made a left turn and hit him. The pedestrian suffered a head injury. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan’s center front end struck the pedestrian. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants.
4
Car Jumps Curb, Injures Nine In Queens▸Apr 4 - A car mounted the sidewalk at Liberty Avenue and Lefferts Boulevard. Metal twisted. Glass shattered. Nine people hurt—pedestrians, bus riders, car passengers. The bus stop became a scene of chaos. Sirens wailed. All survived. The street held the scars.
According to ABC7 (published April 4, 2025), a crash at Liberty Avenue and Lefferts Boulevard in Queens left at least nine people injured. Police said a 79-year-old woman, turning left, 'allegedly veered onto the sidewalk' to avoid a stopped Q10 bus, striking both the bus and its shelter. Four people waiting at the bus stop were hurt, as well as two bus passengers and three people inside the car. The article notes, 'Police stated that none of the victims suffered life-threatening injuries.' All were taken to Jamaica Hospital in stable condition. The incident highlights the danger when vehicles enter pedestrian space and the risks at crowded bus stops. The investigation continues.
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Car Jumps Curb, Injures Nine In Queens,
ABC7,
Published 2025-04-04
1
SUV and Motorcycle Crash Leaves Teen Driver Injured▸Apr 1 - A motorcycle and SUV collided on 26th Avenue in Queens. An 18-year-old motorcycle driver suffered a fractured leg. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed.
A crash at 144-51 26th Avenue in Queens involved a motorcycle and an SUV. The 18-year-old motorcycle driver was injured, suffering a fractured leg. According to the police report, driver inattention and driver inexperience contributed to the collision. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. Two men, both 58, in the SUV were not seriously hurt. The report lists no other contributing factors.
1
Truck and Sedan Collide on Expressway in Queens▸Apr 1 - A truck and sedan crashed on the Long Island Expressway. One driver suffered hip and leg injuries. Three others were hurt. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken.
A crash on the Long Island Expressway in Queens involved a diesel tractor truck and a sedan. According to the police report, one driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries and reported whiplash. Three other occupants were also hurt. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were parked before the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The crash highlights the danger facing vehicle occupants on city highways.
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Sedan Slams Into Stopped Truck in Queens▸Mar 31 - A sedan crashed into a stopped truck on Northern Blvd. Alcohol and speed fueled the impact. The sedan driver was hurt. The truck’s rear took the blow. Streets stayed dangerous for all.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Northern Blvd in Queens struck the right rear bumper of a tractor truck that was stopped in traffic. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The sedan’s left front bumper was damaged; the truck’s rear was hit. The truck had two occupants and was legally stopped. Driver errors included impaired driving and unsafe speed. No contributing factors were attributed to the truck or its occupants.
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Speeding Unlicensed Motorbike Rider Ejected on Main Street▸Mar 28 - A motorbike slammed into a stopped sedan on Main Street. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, flew headfirst onto the asphalt. Skull shattered. Blood pooled beneath streetlights. The sedan’s rear crumpled. The city’s silence pressed in.
A violent crash unfolded on Main Street near 56th Avenue in Queens when a motorbike, traveling at unsafe speed, struck the rear of a stopped sedan, according to the police report. The report states the motorbike rider was unlicensed and not wearing a helmet. The rider was ejected and suffered severe head injuries, described as 'skull crushed' and 'crush injuries,' but remained conscious as blood pooled beneath the streetlights. The sedan’s rear end was heavily damaged. Police cite 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The report notes the sedan was 'stopped in traffic' at the time of impact. The motorbike’s driver license status is listed as 'Unlicensed.' The police report makes no mention of any actions by the sedan driver contributing to the crash. The focus remains on the dangers of speed, inexperience, and unlicensed operation.
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Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash▸Mar 28 - A speeding Mercedes ran a red in Queens. The driver, high and drunk, struck a young airport worker headed to his job. The worker died. Two passengers survived. The driver, a probationary firefighter, now faces manslaughter charges.
NY Daily News reported on March 28, 2025, that Michael Pena, a probationary FDNY firefighter, was fired after being charged with vehicular manslaughter in a Queens crash. Prosecutors said Pena drove 83 mph in a 25 mph zone, ran a red light, and struck Justin Diaz, 23, who had the right-of-way. Pena's blood-alcohol content was 0.156%, nearly double the legal limit, and he tested positive for cocaine and marijuana. The article states, 'Pena was driving nearly 60 mph above the speed limit after a night of drinking at a bar.' Surveillance footage confirmed the sequence. Two passengers in Pena's car were hospitalized. The crash highlights ongoing risks from impaired and reckless driving, even among public servants.
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Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-28
27
Sedan Fails to Yield, Crushes Elderly Pedestrian▸Mar 27 - A Subaru sedan struck an 82-year-old man in a Queens crosswalk. The car’s front end crushed his back. He lay conscious on cold asphalt, bones broken, eyes open. Marked lines offered no shield. The driver failed to yield.
According to the police report, an 82-year-old man was crossing 57th Road at 136th Street in Queens, walking within the marked crosswalk. A 2002 Subaru sedan, traveling east, struck him head-on. The report states the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his back and remained conscious beneath the vehicle, his bones broken. The police report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan’s center front end bore the impact. The pedestrian’s action is described as 'Crossing, No Signal, Marked Crosswalk,' but the report attributes the collision to the driver’s failure to yield. The narrative details the violence of the impact and the vulnerability of the man in the crosswalk, underscoring the systemic danger when drivers disregard pedestrian right-of-way.
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Turning Sedan Strikes Woman in Queens Crosswalk▸Mar 24 - A sedan turned left on Union Street, striking a 52-year-old woman in the crosswalk. Blood pooled on Negundo Avenue. She stayed conscious, head wounded. The driver failed to yield. The car showed no damage. The street bore the mark.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old woman was crossing Union Street at Negundo Avenue in a marked crosswalk when a sedan making a left turn struck her head with its front bumper. The report notes the woman suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. Police explicitly cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan, registered in New York, showed no visible damage. The driver, a licensed man, did not yield while turning, as detailed in the narrative: 'The driver did not yield.' The victim was crossing without a signal, but the report lists only the driver's failure to yield as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the driver's actions and the systemic danger at the intersection.
Apr 5 - SUV hit a man crossing 60 Ave. He suffered a concussion and arm injury. The driver and another occupant were unhurt. Police list all causes as unspecified.
A man, 38, was struck by an SUV while crossing 60 Ave at 148 St in Queens. He suffered a concussion and an upper arm injury. According to the police report, the pedestrian was at the intersection, crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The SUV was traveling east and showed no visible damage. The driver and another occupant were not injured. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report.
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Motorcyclist Killed In Queens Collision Blaze▸Apr 5 - A BMW and motorcycle collided on Woodhaven Boulevard. Both vehicles burned. The motorcyclist died at the scene. The BMW driver survived. No arrests. Police are investigating. Another life lost on a wide, fast Queens road.
According to NY Daily News (April 5, 2025), a fatal crash occurred at 60th Drive and Woodhaven Blvd. in Rego Park, Queens. A BMW SUV and a motorcycle, both heading south, collided around 9:22 a.m. Both vehicles caught fire. Police said, 'only the car driver survived the collision.' EMS pronounced the motorcycle rider dead at the scene. The BMW driver was hospitalized in stable condition. No arrests have been made, and police continue to investigate. The crash highlights the persistent dangers on major Queens thoroughfares, where high speeds and heavy traffic put vulnerable road users at risk.
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Motorcyclist Killed In Queens Collision Blaze,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-05
4
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Apr 4 - A sedan hit a 68-year-old man crossing with the signal on Willets Point Blvd. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered a head injury. Streets turned dangerous in a blink.
A 68-year-old man was struck by a sedan while crossing Willets Point Blvd at 150th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver, a 52-year-old man, made a left turn and hit him. The pedestrian suffered a head injury. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan’s center front end struck the pedestrian. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants.
4
Car Jumps Curb, Injures Nine In Queens▸Apr 4 - A car mounted the sidewalk at Liberty Avenue and Lefferts Boulevard. Metal twisted. Glass shattered. Nine people hurt—pedestrians, bus riders, car passengers. The bus stop became a scene of chaos. Sirens wailed. All survived. The street held the scars.
According to ABC7 (published April 4, 2025), a crash at Liberty Avenue and Lefferts Boulevard in Queens left at least nine people injured. Police said a 79-year-old woman, turning left, 'allegedly veered onto the sidewalk' to avoid a stopped Q10 bus, striking both the bus and its shelter. Four people waiting at the bus stop were hurt, as well as two bus passengers and three people inside the car. The article notes, 'Police stated that none of the victims suffered life-threatening injuries.' All were taken to Jamaica Hospital in stable condition. The incident highlights the danger when vehicles enter pedestrian space and the risks at crowded bus stops. The investigation continues.
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Car Jumps Curb, Injures Nine In Queens,
ABC7,
Published 2025-04-04
1
SUV and Motorcycle Crash Leaves Teen Driver Injured▸Apr 1 - A motorcycle and SUV collided on 26th Avenue in Queens. An 18-year-old motorcycle driver suffered a fractured leg. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed.
A crash at 144-51 26th Avenue in Queens involved a motorcycle and an SUV. The 18-year-old motorcycle driver was injured, suffering a fractured leg. According to the police report, driver inattention and driver inexperience contributed to the collision. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. Two men, both 58, in the SUV were not seriously hurt. The report lists no other contributing factors.
1
Truck and Sedan Collide on Expressway in Queens▸Apr 1 - A truck and sedan crashed on the Long Island Expressway. One driver suffered hip and leg injuries. Three others were hurt. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken.
A crash on the Long Island Expressway in Queens involved a diesel tractor truck and a sedan. According to the police report, one driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries and reported whiplash. Three other occupants were also hurt. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were parked before the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The crash highlights the danger facing vehicle occupants on city highways.
31
Sedan Slams Into Stopped Truck in Queens▸Mar 31 - A sedan crashed into a stopped truck on Northern Blvd. Alcohol and speed fueled the impact. The sedan driver was hurt. The truck’s rear took the blow. Streets stayed dangerous for all.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Northern Blvd in Queens struck the right rear bumper of a tractor truck that was stopped in traffic. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The sedan’s left front bumper was damaged; the truck’s rear was hit. The truck had two occupants and was legally stopped. Driver errors included impaired driving and unsafe speed. No contributing factors were attributed to the truck or its occupants.
28
Speeding Unlicensed Motorbike Rider Ejected on Main Street▸Mar 28 - A motorbike slammed into a stopped sedan on Main Street. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, flew headfirst onto the asphalt. Skull shattered. Blood pooled beneath streetlights. The sedan’s rear crumpled. The city’s silence pressed in.
A violent crash unfolded on Main Street near 56th Avenue in Queens when a motorbike, traveling at unsafe speed, struck the rear of a stopped sedan, according to the police report. The report states the motorbike rider was unlicensed and not wearing a helmet. The rider was ejected and suffered severe head injuries, described as 'skull crushed' and 'crush injuries,' but remained conscious as blood pooled beneath the streetlights. The sedan’s rear end was heavily damaged. Police cite 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The report notes the sedan was 'stopped in traffic' at the time of impact. The motorbike’s driver license status is listed as 'Unlicensed.' The police report makes no mention of any actions by the sedan driver contributing to the crash. The focus remains on the dangers of speed, inexperience, and unlicensed operation.
28
Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash▸Mar 28 - A speeding Mercedes ran a red in Queens. The driver, high and drunk, struck a young airport worker headed to his job. The worker died. Two passengers survived. The driver, a probationary firefighter, now faces manslaughter charges.
NY Daily News reported on March 28, 2025, that Michael Pena, a probationary FDNY firefighter, was fired after being charged with vehicular manslaughter in a Queens crash. Prosecutors said Pena drove 83 mph in a 25 mph zone, ran a red light, and struck Justin Diaz, 23, who had the right-of-way. Pena's blood-alcohol content was 0.156%, nearly double the legal limit, and he tested positive for cocaine and marijuana. The article states, 'Pena was driving nearly 60 mph above the speed limit after a night of drinking at a bar.' Surveillance footage confirmed the sequence. Two passengers in Pena's car were hospitalized. The crash highlights ongoing risks from impaired and reckless driving, even among public servants.
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Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-28
27
Sedan Fails to Yield, Crushes Elderly Pedestrian▸Mar 27 - A Subaru sedan struck an 82-year-old man in a Queens crosswalk. The car’s front end crushed his back. He lay conscious on cold asphalt, bones broken, eyes open. Marked lines offered no shield. The driver failed to yield.
According to the police report, an 82-year-old man was crossing 57th Road at 136th Street in Queens, walking within the marked crosswalk. A 2002 Subaru sedan, traveling east, struck him head-on. The report states the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his back and remained conscious beneath the vehicle, his bones broken. The police report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan’s center front end bore the impact. The pedestrian’s action is described as 'Crossing, No Signal, Marked Crosswalk,' but the report attributes the collision to the driver’s failure to yield. The narrative details the violence of the impact and the vulnerability of the man in the crosswalk, underscoring the systemic danger when drivers disregard pedestrian right-of-way.
24
Turning Sedan Strikes Woman in Queens Crosswalk▸Mar 24 - A sedan turned left on Union Street, striking a 52-year-old woman in the crosswalk. Blood pooled on Negundo Avenue. She stayed conscious, head wounded. The driver failed to yield. The car showed no damage. The street bore the mark.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old woman was crossing Union Street at Negundo Avenue in a marked crosswalk when a sedan making a left turn struck her head with its front bumper. The report notes the woman suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. Police explicitly cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan, registered in New York, showed no visible damage. The driver, a licensed man, did not yield while turning, as detailed in the narrative: 'The driver did not yield.' The victim was crossing without a signal, but the report lists only the driver's failure to yield as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the driver's actions and the systemic danger at the intersection.
Apr 5 - A BMW and motorcycle collided on Woodhaven Boulevard. Both vehicles burned. The motorcyclist died at the scene. The BMW driver survived. No arrests. Police are investigating. Another life lost on a wide, fast Queens road.
According to NY Daily News (April 5, 2025), a fatal crash occurred at 60th Drive and Woodhaven Blvd. in Rego Park, Queens. A BMW SUV and a motorcycle, both heading south, collided around 9:22 a.m. Both vehicles caught fire. Police said, 'only the car driver survived the collision.' EMS pronounced the motorcycle rider dead at the scene. The BMW driver was hospitalized in stable condition. No arrests have been made, and police continue to investigate. The crash highlights the persistent dangers on major Queens thoroughfares, where high speeds and heavy traffic put vulnerable road users at risk.
- Motorcyclist Killed In Queens Collision Blaze, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-05
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Apr 4 - A sedan hit a 68-year-old man crossing with the signal on Willets Point Blvd. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered a head injury. Streets turned dangerous in a blink.
A 68-year-old man was struck by a sedan while crossing Willets Point Blvd at 150th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver, a 52-year-old man, made a left turn and hit him. The pedestrian suffered a head injury. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan’s center front end struck the pedestrian. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants.
4
Car Jumps Curb, Injures Nine In Queens▸Apr 4 - A car mounted the sidewalk at Liberty Avenue and Lefferts Boulevard. Metal twisted. Glass shattered. Nine people hurt—pedestrians, bus riders, car passengers. The bus stop became a scene of chaos. Sirens wailed. All survived. The street held the scars.
According to ABC7 (published April 4, 2025), a crash at Liberty Avenue and Lefferts Boulevard in Queens left at least nine people injured. Police said a 79-year-old woman, turning left, 'allegedly veered onto the sidewalk' to avoid a stopped Q10 bus, striking both the bus and its shelter. Four people waiting at the bus stop were hurt, as well as two bus passengers and three people inside the car. The article notes, 'Police stated that none of the victims suffered life-threatening injuries.' All were taken to Jamaica Hospital in stable condition. The incident highlights the danger when vehicles enter pedestrian space and the risks at crowded bus stops. The investigation continues.
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Car Jumps Curb, Injures Nine In Queens,
ABC7,
Published 2025-04-04
1
SUV and Motorcycle Crash Leaves Teen Driver Injured▸Apr 1 - A motorcycle and SUV collided on 26th Avenue in Queens. An 18-year-old motorcycle driver suffered a fractured leg. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed.
A crash at 144-51 26th Avenue in Queens involved a motorcycle and an SUV. The 18-year-old motorcycle driver was injured, suffering a fractured leg. According to the police report, driver inattention and driver inexperience contributed to the collision. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. Two men, both 58, in the SUV were not seriously hurt. The report lists no other contributing factors.
1
Truck and Sedan Collide on Expressway in Queens▸Apr 1 - A truck and sedan crashed on the Long Island Expressway. One driver suffered hip and leg injuries. Three others were hurt. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken.
A crash on the Long Island Expressway in Queens involved a diesel tractor truck and a sedan. According to the police report, one driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries and reported whiplash. Three other occupants were also hurt. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were parked before the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The crash highlights the danger facing vehicle occupants on city highways.
31
Sedan Slams Into Stopped Truck in Queens▸Mar 31 - A sedan crashed into a stopped truck on Northern Blvd. Alcohol and speed fueled the impact. The sedan driver was hurt. The truck’s rear took the blow. Streets stayed dangerous for all.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Northern Blvd in Queens struck the right rear bumper of a tractor truck that was stopped in traffic. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The sedan’s left front bumper was damaged; the truck’s rear was hit. The truck had two occupants and was legally stopped. Driver errors included impaired driving and unsafe speed. No contributing factors were attributed to the truck or its occupants.
28
Speeding Unlicensed Motorbike Rider Ejected on Main Street▸Mar 28 - A motorbike slammed into a stopped sedan on Main Street. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, flew headfirst onto the asphalt. Skull shattered. Blood pooled beneath streetlights. The sedan’s rear crumpled. The city’s silence pressed in.
A violent crash unfolded on Main Street near 56th Avenue in Queens when a motorbike, traveling at unsafe speed, struck the rear of a stopped sedan, according to the police report. The report states the motorbike rider was unlicensed and not wearing a helmet. The rider was ejected and suffered severe head injuries, described as 'skull crushed' and 'crush injuries,' but remained conscious as blood pooled beneath the streetlights. The sedan’s rear end was heavily damaged. Police cite 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The report notes the sedan was 'stopped in traffic' at the time of impact. The motorbike’s driver license status is listed as 'Unlicensed.' The police report makes no mention of any actions by the sedan driver contributing to the crash. The focus remains on the dangers of speed, inexperience, and unlicensed operation.
28
Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash▸Mar 28 - A speeding Mercedes ran a red in Queens. The driver, high and drunk, struck a young airport worker headed to his job. The worker died. Two passengers survived. The driver, a probationary firefighter, now faces manslaughter charges.
NY Daily News reported on March 28, 2025, that Michael Pena, a probationary FDNY firefighter, was fired after being charged with vehicular manslaughter in a Queens crash. Prosecutors said Pena drove 83 mph in a 25 mph zone, ran a red light, and struck Justin Diaz, 23, who had the right-of-way. Pena's blood-alcohol content was 0.156%, nearly double the legal limit, and he tested positive for cocaine and marijuana. The article states, 'Pena was driving nearly 60 mph above the speed limit after a night of drinking at a bar.' Surveillance footage confirmed the sequence. Two passengers in Pena's car were hospitalized. The crash highlights ongoing risks from impaired and reckless driving, even among public servants.
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Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-28
27
Sedan Fails to Yield, Crushes Elderly Pedestrian▸Mar 27 - A Subaru sedan struck an 82-year-old man in a Queens crosswalk. The car’s front end crushed his back. He lay conscious on cold asphalt, bones broken, eyes open. Marked lines offered no shield. The driver failed to yield.
According to the police report, an 82-year-old man was crossing 57th Road at 136th Street in Queens, walking within the marked crosswalk. A 2002 Subaru sedan, traveling east, struck him head-on. The report states the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his back and remained conscious beneath the vehicle, his bones broken. The police report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan’s center front end bore the impact. The pedestrian’s action is described as 'Crossing, No Signal, Marked Crosswalk,' but the report attributes the collision to the driver’s failure to yield. The narrative details the violence of the impact and the vulnerability of the man in the crosswalk, underscoring the systemic danger when drivers disregard pedestrian right-of-way.
24
Turning Sedan Strikes Woman in Queens Crosswalk▸Mar 24 - A sedan turned left on Union Street, striking a 52-year-old woman in the crosswalk. Blood pooled on Negundo Avenue. She stayed conscious, head wounded. The driver failed to yield. The car showed no damage. The street bore the mark.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old woman was crossing Union Street at Negundo Avenue in a marked crosswalk when a sedan making a left turn struck her head with its front bumper. The report notes the woman suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. Police explicitly cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan, registered in New York, showed no visible damage. The driver, a licensed man, did not yield while turning, as detailed in the narrative: 'The driver did not yield.' The victim was crossing without a signal, but the report lists only the driver's failure to yield as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the driver's actions and the systemic danger at the intersection.
Apr 4 - A sedan hit a 68-year-old man crossing with the signal on Willets Point Blvd. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered a head injury. Streets turned dangerous in a blink.
A 68-year-old man was struck by a sedan while crossing Willets Point Blvd at 150th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver, a 52-year-old man, made a left turn and hit him. The pedestrian suffered a head injury. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan’s center front end struck the pedestrian. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants.
4
Car Jumps Curb, Injures Nine In Queens▸Apr 4 - A car mounted the sidewalk at Liberty Avenue and Lefferts Boulevard. Metal twisted. Glass shattered. Nine people hurt—pedestrians, bus riders, car passengers. The bus stop became a scene of chaos. Sirens wailed. All survived. The street held the scars.
According to ABC7 (published April 4, 2025), a crash at Liberty Avenue and Lefferts Boulevard in Queens left at least nine people injured. Police said a 79-year-old woman, turning left, 'allegedly veered onto the sidewalk' to avoid a stopped Q10 bus, striking both the bus and its shelter. Four people waiting at the bus stop were hurt, as well as two bus passengers and three people inside the car. The article notes, 'Police stated that none of the victims suffered life-threatening injuries.' All were taken to Jamaica Hospital in stable condition. The incident highlights the danger when vehicles enter pedestrian space and the risks at crowded bus stops. The investigation continues.
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Car Jumps Curb, Injures Nine In Queens,
ABC7,
Published 2025-04-04
1
SUV and Motorcycle Crash Leaves Teen Driver Injured▸Apr 1 - A motorcycle and SUV collided on 26th Avenue in Queens. An 18-year-old motorcycle driver suffered a fractured leg. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed.
A crash at 144-51 26th Avenue in Queens involved a motorcycle and an SUV. The 18-year-old motorcycle driver was injured, suffering a fractured leg. According to the police report, driver inattention and driver inexperience contributed to the collision. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. Two men, both 58, in the SUV were not seriously hurt. The report lists no other contributing factors.
1
Truck and Sedan Collide on Expressway in Queens▸Apr 1 - A truck and sedan crashed on the Long Island Expressway. One driver suffered hip and leg injuries. Three others were hurt. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken.
A crash on the Long Island Expressway in Queens involved a diesel tractor truck and a sedan. According to the police report, one driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries and reported whiplash. Three other occupants were also hurt. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were parked before the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The crash highlights the danger facing vehicle occupants on city highways.
31
Sedan Slams Into Stopped Truck in Queens▸Mar 31 - A sedan crashed into a stopped truck on Northern Blvd. Alcohol and speed fueled the impact. The sedan driver was hurt. The truck’s rear took the blow. Streets stayed dangerous for all.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Northern Blvd in Queens struck the right rear bumper of a tractor truck that was stopped in traffic. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The sedan’s left front bumper was damaged; the truck’s rear was hit. The truck had two occupants and was legally stopped. Driver errors included impaired driving and unsafe speed. No contributing factors were attributed to the truck or its occupants.
28
Speeding Unlicensed Motorbike Rider Ejected on Main Street▸Mar 28 - A motorbike slammed into a stopped sedan on Main Street. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, flew headfirst onto the asphalt. Skull shattered. Blood pooled beneath streetlights. The sedan’s rear crumpled. The city’s silence pressed in.
A violent crash unfolded on Main Street near 56th Avenue in Queens when a motorbike, traveling at unsafe speed, struck the rear of a stopped sedan, according to the police report. The report states the motorbike rider was unlicensed and not wearing a helmet. The rider was ejected and suffered severe head injuries, described as 'skull crushed' and 'crush injuries,' but remained conscious as blood pooled beneath the streetlights. The sedan’s rear end was heavily damaged. Police cite 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The report notes the sedan was 'stopped in traffic' at the time of impact. The motorbike’s driver license status is listed as 'Unlicensed.' The police report makes no mention of any actions by the sedan driver contributing to the crash. The focus remains on the dangers of speed, inexperience, and unlicensed operation.
28
Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash▸Mar 28 - A speeding Mercedes ran a red in Queens. The driver, high and drunk, struck a young airport worker headed to his job. The worker died. Two passengers survived. The driver, a probationary firefighter, now faces manslaughter charges.
NY Daily News reported on March 28, 2025, that Michael Pena, a probationary FDNY firefighter, was fired after being charged with vehicular manslaughter in a Queens crash. Prosecutors said Pena drove 83 mph in a 25 mph zone, ran a red light, and struck Justin Diaz, 23, who had the right-of-way. Pena's blood-alcohol content was 0.156%, nearly double the legal limit, and he tested positive for cocaine and marijuana. The article states, 'Pena was driving nearly 60 mph above the speed limit after a night of drinking at a bar.' Surveillance footage confirmed the sequence. Two passengers in Pena's car were hospitalized. The crash highlights ongoing risks from impaired and reckless driving, even among public servants.
-
Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-28
27
Sedan Fails to Yield, Crushes Elderly Pedestrian▸Mar 27 - A Subaru sedan struck an 82-year-old man in a Queens crosswalk. The car’s front end crushed his back. He lay conscious on cold asphalt, bones broken, eyes open. Marked lines offered no shield. The driver failed to yield.
According to the police report, an 82-year-old man was crossing 57th Road at 136th Street in Queens, walking within the marked crosswalk. A 2002 Subaru sedan, traveling east, struck him head-on. The report states the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his back and remained conscious beneath the vehicle, his bones broken. The police report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan’s center front end bore the impact. The pedestrian’s action is described as 'Crossing, No Signal, Marked Crosswalk,' but the report attributes the collision to the driver’s failure to yield. The narrative details the violence of the impact and the vulnerability of the man in the crosswalk, underscoring the systemic danger when drivers disregard pedestrian right-of-way.
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Turning Sedan Strikes Woman in Queens Crosswalk▸Mar 24 - A sedan turned left on Union Street, striking a 52-year-old woman in the crosswalk. Blood pooled on Negundo Avenue. She stayed conscious, head wounded. The driver failed to yield. The car showed no damage. The street bore the mark.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old woman was crossing Union Street at Negundo Avenue in a marked crosswalk when a sedan making a left turn struck her head with its front bumper. The report notes the woman suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. Police explicitly cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan, registered in New York, showed no visible damage. The driver, a licensed man, did not yield while turning, as detailed in the narrative: 'The driver did not yield.' The victim was crossing without a signal, but the report lists only the driver's failure to yield as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the driver's actions and the systemic danger at the intersection.
Apr 4 - A car mounted the sidewalk at Liberty Avenue and Lefferts Boulevard. Metal twisted. Glass shattered. Nine people hurt—pedestrians, bus riders, car passengers. The bus stop became a scene of chaos. Sirens wailed. All survived. The street held the scars.
According to ABC7 (published April 4, 2025), a crash at Liberty Avenue and Lefferts Boulevard in Queens left at least nine people injured. Police said a 79-year-old woman, turning left, 'allegedly veered onto the sidewalk' to avoid a stopped Q10 bus, striking both the bus and its shelter. Four people waiting at the bus stop were hurt, as well as two bus passengers and three people inside the car. The article notes, 'Police stated that none of the victims suffered life-threatening injuries.' All were taken to Jamaica Hospital in stable condition. The incident highlights the danger when vehicles enter pedestrian space and the risks at crowded bus stops. The investigation continues.
- Car Jumps Curb, Injures Nine In Queens, ABC7, Published 2025-04-04
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SUV and Motorcycle Crash Leaves Teen Driver Injured▸Apr 1 - A motorcycle and SUV collided on 26th Avenue in Queens. An 18-year-old motorcycle driver suffered a fractured leg. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed.
A crash at 144-51 26th Avenue in Queens involved a motorcycle and an SUV. The 18-year-old motorcycle driver was injured, suffering a fractured leg. According to the police report, driver inattention and driver inexperience contributed to the collision. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. Two men, both 58, in the SUV were not seriously hurt. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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Truck and Sedan Collide on Expressway in Queens▸Apr 1 - A truck and sedan crashed on the Long Island Expressway. One driver suffered hip and leg injuries. Three others were hurt. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken.
A crash on the Long Island Expressway in Queens involved a diesel tractor truck and a sedan. According to the police report, one driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries and reported whiplash. Three other occupants were also hurt. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were parked before the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The crash highlights the danger facing vehicle occupants on city highways.
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Sedan Slams Into Stopped Truck in Queens▸Mar 31 - A sedan crashed into a stopped truck on Northern Blvd. Alcohol and speed fueled the impact. The sedan driver was hurt. The truck’s rear took the blow. Streets stayed dangerous for all.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Northern Blvd in Queens struck the right rear bumper of a tractor truck that was stopped in traffic. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The sedan’s left front bumper was damaged; the truck’s rear was hit. The truck had two occupants and was legally stopped. Driver errors included impaired driving and unsafe speed. No contributing factors were attributed to the truck or its occupants.
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Speeding Unlicensed Motorbike Rider Ejected on Main Street▸Mar 28 - A motorbike slammed into a stopped sedan on Main Street. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, flew headfirst onto the asphalt. Skull shattered. Blood pooled beneath streetlights. The sedan’s rear crumpled. The city’s silence pressed in.
A violent crash unfolded on Main Street near 56th Avenue in Queens when a motorbike, traveling at unsafe speed, struck the rear of a stopped sedan, according to the police report. The report states the motorbike rider was unlicensed and not wearing a helmet. The rider was ejected and suffered severe head injuries, described as 'skull crushed' and 'crush injuries,' but remained conscious as blood pooled beneath the streetlights. The sedan’s rear end was heavily damaged. Police cite 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The report notes the sedan was 'stopped in traffic' at the time of impact. The motorbike’s driver license status is listed as 'Unlicensed.' The police report makes no mention of any actions by the sedan driver contributing to the crash. The focus remains on the dangers of speed, inexperience, and unlicensed operation.
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Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash▸Mar 28 - A speeding Mercedes ran a red in Queens. The driver, high and drunk, struck a young airport worker headed to his job. The worker died. Two passengers survived. The driver, a probationary firefighter, now faces manslaughter charges.
NY Daily News reported on March 28, 2025, that Michael Pena, a probationary FDNY firefighter, was fired after being charged with vehicular manslaughter in a Queens crash. Prosecutors said Pena drove 83 mph in a 25 mph zone, ran a red light, and struck Justin Diaz, 23, who had the right-of-way. Pena's blood-alcohol content was 0.156%, nearly double the legal limit, and he tested positive for cocaine and marijuana. The article states, 'Pena was driving nearly 60 mph above the speed limit after a night of drinking at a bar.' Surveillance footage confirmed the sequence. Two passengers in Pena's car were hospitalized. The crash highlights ongoing risks from impaired and reckless driving, even among public servants.
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Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-28
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Crushes Elderly Pedestrian▸Mar 27 - A Subaru sedan struck an 82-year-old man in a Queens crosswalk. The car’s front end crushed his back. He lay conscious on cold asphalt, bones broken, eyes open. Marked lines offered no shield. The driver failed to yield.
According to the police report, an 82-year-old man was crossing 57th Road at 136th Street in Queens, walking within the marked crosswalk. A 2002 Subaru sedan, traveling east, struck him head-on. The report states the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his back and remained conscious beneath the vehicle, his bones broken. The police report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan’s center front end bore the impact. The pedestrian’s action is described as 'Crossing, No Signal, Marked Crosswalk,' but the report attributes the collision to the driver’s failure to yield. The narrative details the violence of the impact and the vulnerability of the man in the crosswalk, underscoring the systemic danger when drivers disregard pedestrian right-of-way.
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Turning Sedan Strikes Woman in Queens Crosswalk▸Mar 24 - A sedan turned left on Union Street, striking a 52-year-old woman in the crosswalk. Blood pooled on Negundo Avenue. She stayed conscious, head wounded. The driver failed to yield. The car showed no damage. The street bore the mark.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old woman was crossing Union Street at Negundo Avenue in a marked crosswalk when a sedan making a left turn struck her head with its front bumper. The report notes the woman suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. Police explicitly cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan, registered in New York, showed no visible damage. The driver, a licensed man, did not yield while turning, as detailed in the narrative: 'The driver did not yield.' The victim was crossing without a signal, but the report lists only the driver's failure to yield as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the driver's actions and the systemic danger at the intersection.
Apr 1 - A motorcycle and SUV collided on 26th Avenue in Queens. An 18-year-old motorcycle driver suffered a fractured leg. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed.
A crash at 144-51 26th Avenue in Queens involved a motorcycle and an SUV. The 18-year-old motorcycle driver was injured, suffering a fractured leg. According to the police report, driver inattention and driver inexperience contributed to the collision. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. Two men, both 58, in the SUV were not seriously hurt. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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Truck and Sedan Collide on Expressway in Queens▸Apr 1 - A truck and sedan crashed on the Long Island Expressway. One driver suffered hip and leg injuries. Three others were hurt. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken.
A crash on the Long Island Expressway in Queens involved a diesel tractor truck and a sedan. According to the police report, one driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries and reported whiplash. Three other occupants were also hurt. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were parked before the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The crash highlights the danger facing vehicle occupants on city highways.
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Sedan Slams Into Stopped Truck in Queens▸Mar 31 - A sedan crashed into a stopped truck on Northern Blvd. Alcohol and speed fueled the impact. The sedan driver was hurt. The truck’s rear took the blow. Streets stayed dangerous for all.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Northern Blvd in Queens struck the right rear bumper of a tractor truck that was stopped in traffic. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The sedan’s left front bumper was damaged; the truck’s rear was hit. The truck had two occupants and was legally stopped. Driver errors included impaired driving and unsafe speed. No contributing factors were attributed to the truck or its occupants.
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Speeding Unlicensed Motorbike Rider Ejected on Main Street▸Mar 28 - A motorbike slammed into a stopped sedan on Main Street. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, flew headfirst onto the asphalt. Skull shattered. Blood pooled beneath streetlights. The sedan’s rear crumpled. The city’s silence pressed in.
A violent crash unfolded on Main Street near 56th Avenue in Queens when a motorbike, traveling at unsafe speed, struck the rear of a stopped sedan, according to the police report. The report states the motorbike rider was unlicensed and not wearing a helmet. The rider was ejected and suffered severe head injuries, described as 'skull crushed' and 'crush injuries,' but remained conscious as blood pooled beneath the streetlights. The sedan’s rear end was heavily damaged. Police cite 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The report notes the sedan was 'stopped in traffic' at the time of impact. The motorbike’s driver license status is listed as 'Unlicensed.' The police report makes no mention of any actions by the sedan driver contributing to the crash. The focus remains on the dangers of speed, inexperience, and unlicensed operation.
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Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash▸Mar 28 - A speeding Mercedes ran a red in Queens. The driver, high and drunk, struck a young airport worker headed to his job. The worker died. Two passengers survived. The driver, a probationary firefighter, now faces manslaughter charges.
NY Daily News reported on March 28, 2025, that Michael Pena, a probationary FDNY firefighter, was fired after being charged with vehicular manslaughter in a Queens crash. Prosecutors said Pena drove 83 mph in a 25 mph zone, ran a red light, and struck Justin Diaz, 23, who had the right-of-way. Pena's blood-alcohol content was 0.156%, nearly double the legal limit, and he tested positive for cocaine and marijuana. The article states, 'Pena was driving nearly 60 mph above the speed limit after a night of drinking at a bar.' Surveillance footage confirmed the sequence. Two passengers in Pena's car were hospitalized. The crash highlights ongoing risks from impaired and reckless driving, even among public servants.
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Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-28
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Crushes Elderly Pedestrian▸Mar 27 - A Subaru sedan struck an 82-year-old man in a Queens crosswalk. The car’s front end crushed his back. He lay conscious on cold asphalt, bones broken, eyes open. Marked lines offered no shield. The driver failed to yield.
According to the police report, an 82-year-old man was crossing 57th Road at 136th Street in Queens, walking within the marked crosswalk. A 2002 Subaru sedan, traveling east, struck him head-on. The report states the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his back and remained conscious beneath the vehicle, his bones broken. The police report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan’s center front end bore the impact. The pedestrian’s action is described as 'Crossing, No Signal, Marked Crosswalk,' but the report attributes the collision to the driver’s failure to yield. The narrative details the violence of the impact and the vulnerability of the man in the crosswalk, underscoring the systemic danger when drivers disregard pedestrian right-of-way.
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Turning Sedan Strikes Woman in Queens Crosswalk▸Mar 24 - A sedan turned left on Union Street, striking a 52-year-old woman in the crosswalk. Blood pooled on Negundo Avenue. She stayed conscious, head wounded. The driver failed to yield. The car showed no damage. The street bore the mark.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old woman was crossing Union Street at Negundo Avenue in a marked crosswalk when a sedan making a left turn struck her head with its front bumper. The report notes the woman suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. Police explicitly cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan, registered in New York, showed no visible damage. The driver, a licensed man, did not yield while turning, as detailed in the narrative: 'The driver did not yield.' The victim was crossing without a signal, but the report lists only the driver's failure to yield as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the driver's actions and the systemic danger at the intersection.
Apr 1 - A truck and sedan crashed on the Long Island Expressway. One driver suffered hip and leg injuries. Three others were hurt. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken.
A crash on the Long Island Expressway in Queens involved a diesel tractor truck and a sedan. According to the police report, one driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries and reported whiplash. Three other occupants were also hurt. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were parked before the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The crash highlights the danger facing vehicle occupants on city highways.
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Sedan Slams Into Stopped Truck in Queens▸Mar 31 - A sedan crashed into a stopped truck on Northern Blvd. Alcohol and speed fueled the impact. The sedan driver was hurt. The truck’s rear took the blow. Streets stayed dangerous for all.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Northern Blvd in Queens struck the right rear bumper of a tractor truck that was stopped in traffic. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The sedan’s left front bumper was damaged; the truck’s rear was hit. The truck had two occupants and was legally stopped. Driver errors included impaired driving and unsafe speed. No contributing factors were attributed to the truck or its occupants.
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Speeding Unlicensed Motorbike Rider Ejected on Main Street▸Mar 28 - A motorbike slammed into a stopped sedan on Main Street. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, flew headfirst onto the asphalt. Skull shattered. Blood pooled beneath streetlights. The sedan’s rear crumpled. The city’s silence pressed in.
A violent crash unfolded on Main Street near 56th Avenue in Queens when a motorbike, traveling at unsafe speed, struck the rear of a stopped sedan, according to the police report. The report states the motorbike rider was unlicensed and not wearing a helmet. The rider was ejected and suffered severe head injuries, described as 'skull crushed' and 'crush injuries,' but remained conscious as blood pooled beneath the streetlights. The sedan’s rear end was heavily damaged. Police cite 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The report notes the sedan was 'stopped in traffic' at the time of impact. The motorbike’s driver license status is listed as 'Unlicensed.' The police report makes no mention of any actions by the sedan driver contributing to the crash. The focus remains on the dangers of speed, inexperience, and unlicensed operation.
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Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash▸Mar 28 - A speeding Mercedes ran a red in Queens. The driver, high and drunk, struck a young airport worker headed to his job. The worker died. Two passengers survived. The driver, a probationary firefighter, now faces manslaughter charges.
NY Daily News reported on March 28, 2025, that Michael Pena, a probationary FDNY firefighter, was fired after being charged with vehicular manslaughter in a Queens crash. Prosecutors said Pena drove 83 mph in a 25 mph zone, ran a red light, and struck Justin Diaz, 23, who had the right-of-way. Pena's blood-alcohol content was 0.156%, nearly double the legal limit, and he tested positive for cocaine and marijuana. The article states, 'Pena was driving nearly 60 mph above the speed limit after a night of drinking at a bar.' Surveillance footage confirmed the sequence. Two passengers in Pena's car were hospitalized. The crash highlights ongoing risks from impaired and reckless driving, even among public servants.
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Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-28
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Crushes Elderly Pedestrian▸Mar 27 - A Subaru sedan struck an 82-year-old man in a Queens crosswalk. The car’s front end crushed his back. He lay conscious on cold asphalt, bones broken, eyes open. Marked lines offered no shield. The driver failed to yield.
According to the police report, an 82-year-old man was crossing 57th Road at 136th Street in Queens, walking within the marked crosswalk. A 2002 Subaru sedan, traveling east, struck him head-on. The report states the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his back and remained conscious beneath the vehicle, his bones broken. The police report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan’s center front end bore the impact. The pedestrian’s action is described as 'Crossing, No Signal, Marked Crosswalk,' but the report attributes the collision to the driver’s failure to yield. The narrative details the violence of the impact and the vulnerability of the man in the crosswalk, underscoring the systemic danger when drivers disregard pedestrian right-of-way.
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Turning Sedan Strikes Woman in Queens Crosswalk▸Mar 24 - A sedan turned left on Union Street, striking a 52-year-old woman in the crosswalk. Blood pooled on Negundo Avenue. She stayed conscious, head wounded. The driver failed to yield. The car showed no damage. The street bore the mark.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old woman was crossing Union Street at Negundo Avenue in a marked crosswalk when a sedan making a left turn struck her head with its front bumper. The report notes the woman suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. Police explicitly cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan, registered in New York, showed no visible damage. The driver, a licensed man, did not yield while turning, as detailed in the narrative: 'The driver did not yield.' The victim was crossing without a signal, but the report lists only the driver's failure to yield as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the driver's actions and the systemic danger at the intersection.
Mar 31 - A sedan crashed into a stopped truck on Northern Blvd. Alcohol and speed fueled the impact. The sedan driver was hurt. The truck’s rear took the blow. Streets stayed dangerous for all.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Northern Blvd in Queens struck the right rear bumper of a tractor truck that was stopped in traffic. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The sedan’s left front bumper was damaged; the truck’s rear was hit. The truck had two occupants and was legally stopped. Driver errors included impaired driving and unsafe speed. No contributing factors were attributed to the truck or its occupants.
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Speeding Unlicensed Motorbike Rider Ejected on Main Street▸Mar 28 - A motorbike slammed into a stopped sedan on Main Street. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, flew headfirst onto the asphalt. Skull shattered. Blood pooled beneath streetlights. The sedan’s rear crumpled. The city’s silence pressed in.
A violent crash unfolded on Main Street near 56th Avenue in Queens when a motorbike, traveling at unsafe speed, struck the rear of a stopped sedan, according to the police report. The report states the motorbike rider was unlicensed and not wearing a helmet. The rider was ejected and suffered severe head injuries, described as 'skull crushed' and 'crush injuries,' but remained conscious as blood pooled beneath the streetlights. The sedan’s rear end was heavily damaged. Police cite 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The report notes the sedan was 'stopped in traffic' at the time of impact. The motorbike’s driver license status is listed as 'Unlicensed.' The police report makes no mention of any actions by the sedan driver contributing to the crash. The focus remains on the dangers of speed, inexperience, and unlicensed operation.
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Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash▸Mar 28 - A speeding Mercedes ran a red in Queens. The driver, high and drunk, struck a young airport worker headed to his job. The worker died. Two passengers survived. The driver, a probationary firefighter, now faces manslaughter charges.
NY Daily News reported on March 28, 2025, that Michael Pena, a probationary FDNY firefighter, was fired after being charged with vehicular manslaughter in a Queens crash. Prosecutors said Pena drove 83 mph in a 25 mph zone, ran a red light, and struck Justin Diaz, 23, who had the right-of-way. Pena's blood-alcohol content was 0.156%, nearly double the legal limit, and he tested positive for cocaine and marijuana. The article states, 'Pena was driving nearly 60 mph above the speed limit after a night of drinking at a bar.' Surveillance footage confirmed the sequence. Two passengers in Pena's car were hospitalized. The crash highlights ongoing risks from impaired and reckless driving, even among public servants.
-
Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-28
27
Sedan Fails to Yield, Crushes Elderly Pedestrian▸Mar 27 - A Subaru sedan struck an 82-year-old man in a Queens crosswalk. The car’s front end crushed his back. He lay conscious on cold asphalt, bones broken, eyes open. Marked lines offered no shield. The driver failed to yield.
According to the police report, an 82-year-old man was crossing 57th Road at 136th Street in Queens, walking within the marked crosswalk. A 2002 Subaru sedan, traveling east, struck him head-on. The report states the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his back and remained conscious beneath the vehicle, his bones broken. The police report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan’s center front end bore the impact. The pedestrian’s action is described as 'Crossing, No Signal, Marked Crosswalk,' but the report attributes the collision to the driver’s failure to yield. The narrative details the violence of the impact and the vulnerability of the man in the crosswalk, underscoring the systemic danger when drivers disregard pedestrian right-of-way.
24
Turning Sedan Strikes Woman in Queens Crosswalk▸Mar 24 - A sedan turned left on Union Street, striking a 52-year-old woman in the crosswalk. Blood pooled on Negundo Avenue. She stayed conscious, head wounded. The driver failed to yield. The car showed no damage. The street bore the mark.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old woman was crossing Union Street at Negundo Avenue in a marked crosswalk when a sedan making a left turn struck her head with its front bumper. The report notes the woman suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. Police explicitly cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan, registered in New York, showed no visible damage. The driver, a licensed man, did not yield while turning, as detailed in the narrative: 'The driver did not yield.' The victim was crossing without a signal, but the report lists only the driver's failure to yield as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the driver's actions and the systemic danger at the intersection.
Mar 28 - A motorbike slammed into a stopped sedan on Main Street. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, flew headfirst onto the asphalt. Skull shattered. Blood pooled beneath streetlights. The sedan’s rear crumpled. The city’s silence pressed in.
A violent crash unfolded on Main Street near 56th Avenue in Queens when a motorbike, traveling at unsafe speed, struck the rear of a stopped sedan, according to the police report. The report states the motorbike rider was unlicensed and not wearing a helmet. The rider was ejected and suffered severe head injuries, described as 'skull crushed' and 'crush injuries,' but remained conscious as blood pooled beneath the streetlights. The sedan’s rear end was heavily damaged. Police cite 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The report notes the sedan was 'stopped in traffic' at the time of impact. The motorbike’s driver license status is listed as 'Unlicensed.' The police report makes no mention of any actions by the sedan driver contributing to the crash. The focus remains on the dangers of speed, inexperience, and unlicensed operation.
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Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash▸Mar 28 - A speeding Mercedes ran a red in Queens. The driver, high and drunk, struck a young airport worker headed to his job. The worker died. Two passengers survived. The driver, a probationary firefighter, now faces manslaughter charges.
NY Daily News reported on March 28, 2025, that Michael Pena, a probationary FDNY firefighter, was fired after being charged with vehicular manslaughter in a Queens crash. Prosecutors said Pena drove 83 mph in a 25 mph zone, ran a red light, and struck Justin Diaz, 23, who had the right-of-way. Pena's blood-alcohol content was 0.156%, nearly double the legal limit, and he tested positive for cocaine and marijuana. The article states, 'Pena was driving nearly 60 mph above the speed limit after a night of drinking at a bar.' Surveillance footage confirmed the sequence. Two passengers in Pena's car were hospitalized. The crash highlights ongoing risks from impaired and reckless driving, even among public servants.
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Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-28
27
Sedan Fails to Yield, Crushes Elderly Pedestrian▸Mar 27 - A Subaru sedan struck an 82-year-old man in a Queens crosswalk. The car’s front end crushed his back. He lay conscious on cold asphalt, bones broken, eyes open. Marked lines offered no shield. The driver failed to yield.
According to the police report, an 82-year-old man was crossing 57th Road at 136th Street in Queens, walking within the marked crosswalk. A 2002 Subaru sedan, traveling east, struck him head-on. The report states the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his back and remained conscious beneath the vehicle, his bones broken. The police report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan’s center front end bore the impact. The pedestrian’s action is described as 'Crossing, No Signal, Marked Crosswalk,' but the report attributes the collision to the driver’s failure to yield. The narrative details the violence of the impact and the vulnerability of the man in the crosswalk, underscoring the systemic danger when drivers disregard pedestrian right-of-way.
24
Turning Sedan Strikes Woman in Queens Crosswalk▸Mar 24 - A sedan turned left on Union Street, striking a 52-year-old woman in the crosswalk. Blood pooled on Negundo Avenue. She stayed conscious, head wounded. The driver failed to yield. The car showed no damage. The street bore the mark.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old woman was crossing Union Street at Negundo Avenue in a marked crosswalk when a sedan making a left turn struck her head with its front bumper. The report notes the woman suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. Police explicitly cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan, registered in New York, showed no visible damage. The driver, a licensed man, did not yield while turning, as detailed in the narrative: 'The driver did not yield.' The victim was crossing without a signal, but the report lists only the driver's failure to yield as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the driver's actions and the systemic danger at the intersection.
Mar 28 - A speeding Mercedes ran a red in Queens. The driver, high and drunk, struck a young airport worker headed to his job. The worker died. Two passengers survived. The driver, a probationary firefighter, now faces manslaughter charges.
NY Daily News reported on March 28, 2025, that Michael Pena, a probationary FDNY firefighter, was fired after being charged with vehicular manslaughter in a Queens crash. Prosecutors said Pena drove 83 mph in a 25 mph zone, ran a red light, and struck Justin Diaz, 23, who had the right-of-way. Pena's blood-alcohol content was 0.156%, nearly double the legal limit, and he tested positive for cocaine and marijuana. The article states, 'Pena was driving nearly 60 mph above the speed limit after a night of drinking at a bar.' Surveillance footage confirmed the sequence. Two passengers in Pena's car were hospitalized. The crash highlights ongoing risks from impaired and reckless driving, even among public servants.
- Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-28
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Crushes Elderly Pedestrian▸Mar 27 - A Subaru sedan struck an 82-year-old man in a Queens crosswalk. The car’s front end crushed his back. He lay conscious on cold asphalt, bones broken, eyes open. Marked lines offered no shield. The driver failed to yield.
According to the police report, an 82-year-old man was crossing 57th Road at 136th Street in Queens, walking within the marked crosswalk. A 2002 Subaru sedan, traveling east, struck him head-on. The report states the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his back and remained conscious beneath the vehicle, his bones broken. The police report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan’s center front end bore the impact. The pedestrian’s action is described as 'Crossing, No Signal, Marked Crosswalk,' but the report attributes the collision to the driver’s failure to yield. The narrative details the violence of the impact and the vulnerability of the man in the crosswalk, underscoring the systemic danger when drivers disregard pedestrian right-of-way.
24
Turning Sedan Strikes Woman in Queens Crosswalk▸Mar 24 - A sedan turned left on Union Street, striking a 52-year-old woman in the crosswalk. Blood pooled on Negundo Avenue. She stayed conscious, head wounded. The driver failed to yield. The car showed no damage. The street bore the mark.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old woman was crossing Union Street at Negundo Avenue in a marked crosswalk when a sedan making a left turn struck her head with its front bumper. The report notes the woman suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. Police explicitly cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan, registered in New York, showed no visible damage. The driver, a licensed man, did not yield while turning, as detailed in the narrative: 'The driver did not yield.' The victim was crossing without a signal, but the report lists only the driver's failure to yield as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the driver's actions and the systemic danger at the intersection.
Mar 27 - A Subaru sedan struck an 82-year-old man in a Queens crosswalk. The car’s front end crushed his back. He lay conscious on cold asphalt, bones broken, eyes open. Marked lines offered no shield. The driver failed to yield.
According to the police report, an 82-year-old man was crossing 57th Road at 136th Street in Queens, walking within the marked crosswalk. A 2002 Subaru sedan, traveling east, struck him head-on. The report states the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his back and remained conscious beneath the vehicle, his bones broken. The police report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan’s center front end bore the impact. The pedestrian’s action is described as 'Crossing, No Signal, Marked Crosswalk,' but the report attributes the collision to the driver’s failure to yield. The narrative details the violence of the impact and the vulnerability of the man in the crosswalk, underscoring the systemic danger when drivers disregard pedestrian right-of-way.
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Turning Sedan Strikes Woman in Queens Crosswalk▸Mar 24 - A sedan turned left on Union Street, striking a 52-year-old woman in the crosswalk. Blood pooled on Negundo Avenue. She stayed conscious, head wounded. The driver failed to yield. The car showed no damage. The street bore the mark.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old woman was crossing Union Street at Negundo Avenue in a marked crosswalk when a sedan making a left turn struck her head with its front bumper. The report notes the woman suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. Police explicitly cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan, registered in New York, showed no visible damage. The driver, a licensed man, did not yield while turning, as detailed in the narrative: 'The driver did not yield.' The victim was crossing without a signal, but the report lists only the driver's failure to yield as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the driver's actions and the systemic danger at the intersection.
Mar 24 - A sedan turned left on Union Street, striking a 52-year-old woman in the crosswalk. Blood pooled on Negundo Avenue. She stayed conscious, head wounded. The driver failed to yield. The car showed no damage. The street bore the mark.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old woman was crossing Union Street at Negundo Avenue in a marked crosswalk when a sedan making a left turn struck her head with its front bumper. The report notes the woman suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. Police explicitly cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan, registered in New York, showed no visible damage. The driver, a licensed man, did not yield while turning, as detailed in the narrative: 'The driver did not yield.' The victim was crossing without a signal, but the report lists only the driver's failure to yield as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the driver's actions and the systemic danger at the intersection.