Mar 28 - Two sedans slammed together on 46 Ave in Queens. A front passenger took the hit—abdomen, pelvis, whiplash. Both drivers licensed. Metal twisted. No cyclist or pedestrian involved.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on 46 Avenue in Queens collided. The right rear quarter panel of one car struck the center front end of the other. A 25-year-old woman riding in the front passenger seat suffered injuries to her abdomen and pelvis and reported whiplash. She was conscious and wore a lap belt. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801745 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 26 - A parked SUV became a tomb on 42nd Avenue. Distraction carved metal, left a woman, 43, lifeless in the daylight hush. The lap belt held her, but the impact did not forgive. The street bore witness, silent and unchanged.

According to the police report, a fatal crash occurred outside 104-28 42nd Avenue in Queens when a parked Subaru SUV was struck on its left side. The sole occupant, a 43-year-old woman, was inside the vehicle at the time and was held in place by her lap belt. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor leading to the collision. The impact folded metal and resulted in the apparent death of the woman, who did not leave the car. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the danger created by driver distraction, which turned a parked vehicle into a scene of tragedy.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802721 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 26 - A 34-year-old woman crossing Baxter Avenue away from an intersection was struck by an eastbound SUV. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and abrasions. The driver’s inattention and disregard for traffic control led to the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Baxter Avenue in Queens at 3:30 AM. A 34-year-old female pedestrian was crossing outside of a crosswalk or signal when she was hit by a Station Wagon/SUV traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and abrasions but remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, highlighting the driver’s failure to yield and maintain attention. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian’s crossing location is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving and failure to observe traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803177 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 22 - A 16-year-old boy suffered upper leg injuries and shock after a BMW sedan struck him at a Queens intersection. The vehicle was making a right turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian was at the intersection, injured but not ejected.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Britton Ave and Elbertson St in Queens around 9:30 PM. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The collision involved a 2020 BMW sedan traveling south and making a right turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not identify any driver errors or violations such as failure to yield. The vehicle sustained no damage, and the driver’s details were not provided. The pedestrian was located at the intersection at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802389 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 15 - A minivan struck a 78-year-old woman crossing Northern Boulevard. The driver fled. She died at the hospital. Police have not released her name. No arrests. The street stayed open. The city moved on.

According to NY Daily News (published March 15, 2025), a 78-year-old woman was killed crossing Northern Blvd. near Parsons Blvd. in Flushing around 9:30 p.m. Friday. Police said, "A 78-year-old woman was fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver as she crossed a Queens street." The dark-colored minivan was traveling west when it hit her mid-block. The driver did not stop. No arrests have been made. The victim was taken to New York Presbyterian-Queens Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Her name has not been released. The crash highlights ongoing dangers for pedestrians on major city corridors and the persistent issue of drivers fleeing fatal scenes.

• Elderly Woman Killed In Queens Hit-Run, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-15

Mar 13 - Two sedans crashed head-on on Meadow Lake Drive. The 58-year-old male driver suffered injuries and incoherence. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as causes. Both vehicles sustained front quarter panel damage in the afternoon collision.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Meadow Lake Drive around 3 p.m. The 58-year-old male driver of one vehicle was injured and became incoherent after the crash. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of one sedan and the right front quarter panel of the other, indicating a significant front-side collision. The injured driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on driver errors and vehicle damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798524 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 13 - A car hit a man and a child in Flushing. The man lay trapped under the vehicle. Both went to the hospital. The man’s injuries were critical. The driver stayed at the scene. Police are still investigating.

ABC7 reported on March 13, 2025, that a car struck two pedestrians at 32nd Avenue and 138th Street in Queens. Police found an adult man pinned under the vehicle and a child, aged 8 to 10, also injured. Both were hospitalized, with the man in critical condition. The article states, 'Police responded...and found an adult man pinned under a vehicle.' The driver remained at the scene, and the investigation continues. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians at city intersections. No charges or details on driver actions were released at the time of reporting.

• Man And Child Struck In Queens Crash, ABC7, Published 2025-03-13

Mar 4 - A drunk, speeding firefighter ran a red light in Queens. He slammed into Justin Diaz’s car. Diaz died. He was 23. His family buried him with his new degree. The firefighter faces charges. The street remains unchanged.

According to the NY Daily News (2025-03-04), Justin Diaz, 23, was killed when an off-duty FDNY firefighter, Michael Pena, sped through a red light at 83 mph in a 25 mph zone and struck Diaz’s BMW at 107th St. and Northern Blvd. Diaz was heading to work at LaGuardia Airport. Prosecutors say Pena was drunk, high on cocaine and marijuana, and refused a breath test. His blood-alcohol content was 0.156 percent. Surveillance footage confirmed Diaz had the right-of-way. The article notes, 'The victim had the right-of-way, and Pena ran a steady red light, prosecutors say.' Pena was charged with vehicular manslaughter and DWI. His license was suspended. The case highlights ongoing dangers for New York City road users and questions about bail and accountability for reckless drivers.

• Firefighter Runs Red, Kills Airport Worker, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-04

Mar 1 - A sedan changed lanes on the Long Island Expressway. The driver reacted to another vehicle. A rear passenger was knocked unconscious, suffering a head injury and bruises. The right front bumper took the hit.

According to the police report, a crash occurred at 4:25 AM on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. A 2015 BMW sedan, traveling east, changed lanes when the driver reacted to an uninvolved vehicle. The impact left a 27-year-old male passenger in the middle rear seat unconscious with a head injury and contusions. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the contributing factor. The sedan’s right front bumper was damaged. No other contributing factors related to the passenger’s actions were noted. The injury was classified as serious.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796004 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Feb 27 - A firefighter ran a red. Metal struck metal. A young man died. The street echoed with sirens. Two more rode to the hospital. The city keeps count. The danger stays.

According to the New York Post (February 27, 2025), off-duty FDNY firefighter Michael Pena drove through a red light at Northern Boulevard and 107th Street in Queens, striking Justin Diaz’s car. Surveillance video captured Pena’s Mercedes “passing a red light on Northern Boulevard and T-boning Diaz’s 2022 BMW.” Diaz, 23, died at Elmhurst Hospital. Pena faces charges of vehicular manslaughter, DWI, and refusal to take a breath test. Two passengers in Pena’s car were hospitalized. The FDNY suspended Pena for 28 days without pay. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of red-light running and impaired driving, raising questions about enforcement and accountability on city streets.

• Red Light Crash Kills Driver in Queens, New York Post, Published 2025-02-27

Feb 26 - A Mercedes ran a red. It hit a BMW broadside at 107th and Northern. The BMW’s driver died. The Mercedes driver, a firefighter, faces charges. Two passengers hurt. The street stayed quiet, but the damage was done.

According to NY Daily News (2025-02-26), a Mercedes-Benz driver allegedly ran a red light and struck a BMW at 107th St. and Northern Blvd. in Queens, killing 23-year-old Justin Diaz. The Mercedes, driven by FDNY firefighter Michael Pena, T-boned Diaz’s car. Surveillance footage showed Diaz entering the intersection as the pedestrian signal allowed crossing. Pena was arrested at the scene and charged with vehicular manslaughter, DWI, and refusing a breath test. The FDNY suspended Pena without pay. Two Mercedes passengers were hospitalized. The article quotes a local shop owner: "It was terrible." The crash highlights the lethal risk of red-light running and impaired driving at city intersections.

• Red Light Crash Kills BMW Driver, NY Daily News, Published 2025-02-26

Feb 25 - Two SUVs collided head-on on Willets Point Boulevard in Queens. The impact struck the left side doors of one vehicle and the front center of the other. A 30-year-old male driver suffered an elbow abrasion, conscious and injured at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:16 on Willets Point Boulevard in Queens involving two sport utility vehicles traveling eastbound. The collision impacted the left side doors of one SUV and the center front end of the other. The report cites aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors that led to the crash. A 30-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining an abrasion to his elbow and lower arm. He remained conscious and was not ejected from his vehicle. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead before the collision. The report does not list any victim behaviors contributing to the crash. The focus remains on driver aggression as the primary cause of this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794989 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Feb 21 - A 22-year-old man crossing Broadway with the signal was hit. He suffered knee and foot injuries. The driver went straight. Police list unspecified driver errors. The street turned violent in the early morning dark.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Broadway at Baxter Ave in Queens at 2:21 AM. He was crossing with the signal when a northbound vehicle going straight struck him. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The police report lists 'unspecified' contributing factors, indicating driver error played a role. No vehicle type or driver details were provided. The report does not attribute any fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794992 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Feb 15 - Two sedans collided on the Grand Central Parkway Exit 9 eastbound at 9:53 a.m. A six-year-old passenger suffered a neck contusion. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause, with impact on the right front quarter panel and center front end.

According to the police report, at 9:53 a.m., two sedans collided on the Grand Central Parkway Exit 9 eastbound. One vehicle, a 2020 BMW sedan traveling west, was struck on the right front quarter panel, damaging its right side doors. The other, a 2024 Nissan sedan, was making a left turn and impacted with its center front end. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor to the collision. A six-year-old male occupant in the BMW, seated in the right rear passenger position and secured with a lap belt and harness, sustained a neck contusion and was conscious after the crash. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The collision highlights driver error in yielding, leading to injuries among vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793086 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Feb 14 - A minivan left the road in Queens. It hit a tree. One woman died. Three others, all seniors, went to the hospital. The crash happened on Brookville Boulevard, near Sunrise Highway. Police are investigating. The road stayed quiet after.

According to the NY Daily News (published February 14, 2025), a minivan from Eunhae Adult Daycare crashed while leaving a senior residence in Queens. The 74-year-old driver 'lost control of the wheel at the Sunrise Highway.' The vehicle veered off Brookville Blvd and struck a tree. Four people were inside, all seniors. One woman in her 70s died after being found unconscious in the back seat. Three others, including the driver, were hospitalized but expected to survive. Police are investigating the cause. The article highlights the dangers faced by passengers in vehicles operated by older drivers and the risks at busy intersections like Brookville Boulevard and Sunrise Highway.

• Minivan Crash Kills Woman, Injures Three, NY Daily News, Published 2025-02-14

Feb 12 - A southbound SUV struck an eastbound moped on Lamont Ave in Queens. The collision ejected a 15-year-old male passenger from the moped, fracturing his hip and upper leg. Driver distraction and inexperience contributed to the violent impact.

According to the police report, at 15:34 on Lamont Ave in Queens, a 2023 SUV traveling south collided with a moped traveling east. The point of impact was the SUV's right front quarter panel and the moped's center front end. The moped carried four occupants, including a 15-year-old male passenger who was ejected and sustained a fractured hip and upper leg. The passenger was conscious but injured, with no safety equipment noted. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors, highlighting errors by the vehicle operators. The SUV driver was licensed and going straight ahead. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash underscores the dangers posed by driver errors in multi-occupant moped collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793087 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Feb 10 - A 12-year-old girl was struck by a northbound sedan while crossing outside a crosswalk in Queens. The impact to her knee and lower leg left her bruised but conscious. The sedan’s right front bumper sustained damage in the collision.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured at 17:13 in Queens near 108-45 Corona Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when she was hit by a northbound sedan. The vehicle’s right front bumper struck her, causing contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. The sedan was traveling straight ahead with two occupants, driven by a licensed male driver. Damage was limited to the vehicle’s right front bumper. No pedestrian fault or helmet use was noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792051 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Feb 8 - A car struck an underpass on Belt Parkway. Metal twisted. A woman, 27, died at the hospital. A man survived. Police do not know who drove. The wreck left questions. The system failed to protect its passengers.

According to NY Daily News (published February 8, 2025), a single-car crash on Queens’ Belt Parkway killed a 27-year-old woman and injured a 30-year-old man. The white Toyota sedan hit an underpass near 225th Street around 3:50 a.m. Both occupants were found outside the wreck when police arrived. Investigators are unsure who was driving at the time of impact: 'Since both occupants were out of the car at the time of the crash, investigators haven't figured out who was driving, police said.' The woman died at Long Island Jewish Hospital-Valley Stream; the man was expected to survive. The article highlights ongoing uncertainty about driver identity and underscores the persistent risks on city highways, especially where loss of vehicle control leads to deadly outcomes. The investigation continues.

• Woman Killed In Queens Parkway Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-02-08

Feb 5 - A man slammed his Mercedes into a stopped car on the Whitestone Expressway. The impact threw an MTA worker onto the pavement. The driver ran. The worker died. Police found the abandoned car. The driver had no license.

NY Daily News reported on February 5, 2025, that James Vennitti, 63, was arrested for a deadly hit-and-run on the Whitestone Expressway in Queens. On February 10, 2024, Vennitti allegedly rear-ended David Berney, 43, after Berney and another driver stopped in the middle lane following a minor collision. The crash threw Berney from his car, killing him at the scene. The other driver was injured. Vennitti, unlicensed, abandoned his Mercedes and fled on foot. Police arrested him a year later. A grand jury indicted Vennitti for leaving the scene of a fatal crash and driving without a license. The case highlights the lethal risk of unlicensed driving and the dangers of stopped vehicles on high-speed roads.

• Unlicensed Driver Flees Queens Fatal Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-02-05

Feb 2 - A 76-year-old bicyclist was injured when a taxi making a left turn struck him on Broadway in Queens. The impact caused bruising and knee-lower leg-foot injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:11 on Broadway in Queens. A taxi traveling southeast was making a left turn when it collided with a northeast-bound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 76-year-old man wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the left front bumper of both vehicles. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors, indicating the taxi driver's failure to maintain focus during the maneuver. The bicyclist was not ejected and suffered shock from the collision. The taxi driver was licensed and operating a 2010 Ford vehicle. This crash underscores the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning movements, which can severely harm vulnerable road users like cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789991 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04