Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 111?
Ten Dead, Thousands Hurt—Precinct 111 Bleeds While Leaders Stand Still
Precinct 111: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 4, 2025
The Toll in Plain Sight
In Precinct 111, the numbers do not lie. Ten people have died on these streets since 2022. Another 2,200 have been injured. Twenty-two suffered wounds so grave they will never be the same. The dead include children, elders, and those just trying to cross the street.
Just weeks ago, a 74-year-old man was killed at Northern Boulevard and 217th Street. The SUV that hit him kept going straight. He did not. NYC Open Data
The Pattern: Cars, Speed, and Silence
SUVs and sedans do most of the killing. Of the pedestrian injuries and deaths, SUVs alone account for 95, sedans for 84. Trucks, buses, and bikes trail far behind. The pattern is clear. The threat is heavy and fast.
Last year, a 55-year-old e-bike rider, Zhao Feng Zhen, was struck and killed by a Nissan Rogue on Hollis Court Boulevard. The driver stayed. Police are still investigating. The story ends with a line that echoes in every family left behind: “police are still investigating the crash.”
Leadership: Promises and the Waiting
Local leaders have the tools. They can enforce speed limits, ticket reckless drivers, and target crash hotspots. But the silence is thick. No new laws, no bold enforcement blitzes, no public reckoning. The dead pile up. The living wait.
A mother’s words after her daughter was killed by an unlicensed teen driver cut through the noise: “I wish they would never have given him that car. I wish they would never think about giving him that car—because if they didn’t give him that car, my daughter would still be here right now.”
What Now: No More Waiting
Precinct 111 can act. Residents can act. Demand speed enforcement. Demand tickets for failure to yield. Demand action at every hotspot. Call your council member, your precinct, your mayor. Every day of delay is another day someone does not come home.
Frequently Asked Questions
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▸ What can police do to protect vulnerable road users here?
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute, ABC7, Published 2025-08-01
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762856 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
- Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-03
- Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-01
- Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street, New York Post, Published 2025-08-01
- Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway, ABC7, Published 2025-07-31
Other Representatives
District 24
185-06 Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
Room 716, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 20
136-21 Latimer Place, 1D, Flushing, NY 11354
718-888-8747
250 Broadway, Suite 1808, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7259
District 11
134-01 20th Avenue 2nd Floor, College Point, NY 11356
Room 913, Legislative Office Building 188 State St., Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Precinct 111 Police Precinct 111 sits in Queens, District 20, AD 24, SD 11.
It contains Queens CB11, Auburndale, Bayside, Douglaston-Little Neck, Oakland Gardens-Hollis Hills, Alley Pond Park.
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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 111
3Unsafe Lane Change Injures Three on Expressway▸Three people hurt in a chain-reaction crash on the Long Island Expressway. Unsafe lane change slammed vehicles. Drivers and a passenger suffered whiplash and back or neck injuries. All stayed conscious. No one was ejected.
According to the police report, a crash struck the Long Island Expressway at 5:52 a.m. Multiple vehicles, including sedans, a pickup, and a pallet truck, collided after unsafe lane changing. Three were injured: a 53-year-old woman driving, a 52-year-old man driving, and a 39-year-old woman riding as a passenger. All suffered whiplash and either back or neck injuries. Each remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists unsafe lane changing as the driver error that caused the crash. No victim actions or helmet use were cited as contributing factors.
Minivan Crash Kills Woman, Injures Three▸A minivan left the road in Queens. It hit a tree. One woman died. Three others, all seniors, went to the hospital. The crash happened on Brookville Boulevard, near Sunrise Highway. Police are investigating. The road stayed quiet after.
According to the NY Daily News (published February 14, 2025), a minivan from Eunhae Adult Daycare crashed while leaving a senior residence in Queens. The 74-year-old driver 'lost control of the wheel at the Sunrise Highway.' The vehicle veered off Brookville Blvd and struck a tree. Four people were inside, all seniors. One woman in her 70s died after being found unconscious in the back seat. Three others, including the driver, were hospitalized but expected to survive. Police are investigating the cause. The article highlights the dangers faced by passengers in vehicles operated by older drivers and the risks at busy intersections like Brookville Boulevard and Sunrise Highway.
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Minivan Crash Kills Woman, Injures Three,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-14
Woman Killed In Queens Parkway Crash▸A car struck an underpass on Belt Parkway. Metal twisted. A woman, 27, died at the hospital. A man survived. Police do not know who drove. The wreck left questions. The system failed to protect its passengers.
According to NY Daily News (published February 8, 2025), a single-car crash on Queens’ Belt Parkway killed a 27-year-old woman and injured a 30-year-old man. The white Toyota sedan hit an underpass near 225th Street around 3:50 a.m. Both occupants were found outside the wreck when police arrived. Investigators are unsure who was driving at the time of impact: 'Since both occupants were out of the car at the time of the crash, investigators haven't figured out who was driving, police said.' The woman died at Long Island Jewish Hospital-Valley Stream; the man was expected to survive. The article highlights ongoing uncertainty about driver identity and underscores the persistent risks on city highways, especially where loss of vehicle control leads to deadly outcomes. The investigation continues.
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Woman Killed In Queens Parkway Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-08
3Box Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on Expressway▸A box truck struck the rear of a slowing sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Three passengers suffered neck injuries, including whiplash. Driver inattention and following too closely caused the crash, leaving occupants conscious but hurt.
According to the police report, at 3:00 PM on the Long Island Expressway, a box truck traveling east rear-ended a sedan also heading east. The sedan was slowing or stopping when the truck impacted its center back end with the truck's center front end. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors to the collision. Three sedan occupants, all wearing lap belts, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. The injured passengers, aged 20, 22, and 45, were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report highlights driver errors—specifically inattention and tailgating—as the cause of the crash. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
Unlicensed Driver Flees Queens Fatal Crash▸A man slammed his Mercedes into a stopped car on the Whitestone Expressway. The impact threw an MTA worker onto the pavement. The driver ran. The worker died. Police found the abandoned car. The driver had no license.
NY Daily News reported on February 5, 2025, that James Vennitti, 63, was arrested for a deadly hit-and-run on the Whitestone Expressway in Queens. On February 10, 2024, Vennitti allegedly rear-ended David Berney, 43, after Berney and another driver stopped in the middle lane following a minor collision. The crash threw Berney from his car, killing him at the scene. The other driver was injured. Vennitti, unlicensed, abandoned his Mercedes and fled on foot. Police arrested him a year later. A grand jury indicted Vennitti for leaving the scene of a fatal crash and driving without a license. The case highlights the lethal risk of unlicensed driving and the dangers of stopped vehicles on high-speed roads.
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Unlicensed Driver Flees Queens Fatal Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-05
Two Sedans Collide on Queens 210 St▸Two sedans collided head-on on 210 St in Queens. The 19-year-old male driver suffered a fractured elbow and hand injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:13 on 210 St in Queens involving two sedans traveling east and south. The 19-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured with a fractured elbow and hand dislocation, remaining conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both vehicles had front bumper damage, indicating a frontal impact. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing victim behaviors in the report. The crash highlights driver error—specifically inattention and distraction—as the primary cause of the collision.
SUV Slams Into SUV on Expressway, Passenger Hurt▸Two SUVs collided head-to-tail on the Long Island Expressway. Driver inattention and tailgating caused the crash. A 32-year-old woman in the back seat suffered neck injuries and shock. Both vehicles moved east when impact struck.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles traveling eastbound on the Long Island Expressway collided when one rear-ended the other. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The crash struck the center back end of the lead SUV and the center front end of the trailing SUV. A 32-year-old female passenger in the middle rear seat was injured, suffering neck trauma and shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed, one from New Jersey and one from New York. The crash underscores the risk of distraction and tailgating on high-speed roads.
Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash▸A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.
According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-22
Chain-Reaction Crash on Cross Island Parkway▸Three sedans collided northbound on Cross Island Parkway. The impact caused head injuries to a 22-year-old male driver, who was restrained. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor in this multi-vehicle collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:10 on Cross Island Parkway involving three sedans traveling north. The report identifies unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The impact points include the left rear bumper and quarter panel of one vehicle, the right front bumper and center front end of another, and the center back end and left rear bumper of the third. A 22-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining head contusions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The crash demonstrates the dangers of unsafe speed in multi-vehicle collisions on high-speed roadways.
SUV Rear-Ends Bus, Injuring Child Passenger▸A 13-year-old boy suffered neck injuries and shock when an SUV struck the rear of a bus on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV driver’s inattention and following too closely caused the crash. The boy was restrained with a lap belt and was not ejected.
According to the police report, at 3:30 pm on Grand Central Parkway, a 2019 Jeep SUV traveling west struck the right rear bumper of a 2024 bus also traveling west. The SUV driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely,' which led to the collision. The impact injured a 13-year-old male passenger in the SUV, who suffered neck injuries and was in shock. He was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt at the time. The bus had nine occupants, and the SUV had two. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and tailgating on busy roadways.
SUV Rear-Ends Another on Long Island Expressway▸Two SUVs collided on the Long Island Expressway. The rear vehicle, driven by a distracted man following too closely, struck the front vehicle. A female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:50 on the Long Island Expressway involving two station wagons/SUVs traveling westbound. The rear vehicle, driven by a licensed male driver, impacted the center front end of the lead vehicle. The lead vehicle, driven by a 38-year-old licensed female driver, was struck at the center back end. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the rear driver. The female driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash, and was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles had damage consistent with a rear-end collision. The crash highlights driver errors related to maintaining safe following distances and attention on a busy expressway.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸A distracted SUV driver rear-ended a sedan on the Long Island Expressway. The sedan’s front passenger, a 65-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash exposed dangers of inattention and tailgating on high-speed roads.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:28 on the Long Island Expressway. A 2018 SUV traveling west struck the center back end of a 2021 sedan also heading west. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors. The sedan’s front passenger, a 65-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The SUV driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance and distraction led to the rear-end collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report highlights systemic risks from driver inattention and tailgating on busy expressways.
SUV Merging Strikes Truck Rear on Expressway▸A westbound SUV merging on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a tractor truck. The truck driver suffered a back contusion but was conscious and restrained. The collision caused front-end damage to the truck and rear-end damage to the SUV.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:10 on the Long Island Expressway. A station wagon/SUV was merging westbound when it struck the center back end of a tractor truck traveling straight ahead in the same direction. The truck sustained center front end damage, and the SUV had damage to its center back end. The truck driver, a 33-year-old male occupant, was injured with a back contusion but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists the truck driver's contributing factors as unspecified. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle while merging. This collision highlights the dangers of merging maneuvers on high-speed roadways and the impact on vulnerable vehicle occupants.
Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian on 212th Street▸A distracted Mazda driver slammed into a 51-year-old man near 212th Street in Queens. The sedan’s front end crumpled. The man bled from the head, conscious but wounded. The street fell silent. Driver inattention left its mark.
According to the police report, a southbound 2004 Mazda sedan struck a 51-year-old man outside the roadway near 212th Street in Queens at 1:45 p.m. The front of the car crumpled on impact. The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding from the head and remained conscious at the scene. The report states the driver was distracted, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors are cited for the pedestrian. The police narrative underscores the stillness after the crash and the immediate, visible injuries. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to pay attention, which directly led to the collision and injury.
2Three Vehicles Strike Pedestrian on Slick Expressway▸A man lay on Clearview Expressway. Three cars struck him. His chest crushed, life ended there. Another man behind the wheel, pinned and broken. Steel and rain, speed and error. The road did not forgive.
According to the police report, a 56-year-old man was killed on the northbound Clearview Expressway after being struck by three vehicles. The report states, 'A man lay in the road. Three cars struck. His chest crushed. He died there.' Another 56-year-old man, driving one of the vehicles, was injured and pinned, suffering chest injuries described as 'crush injuries.' The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors, along with 'Pavement Slippery.' These driver errors—specifically following too closely—are cited as direct contributors to the crash. The narrative highlights the systemic danger posed by multiple vehicles traveling straight ahead on a slick roadway, with no mention of pedestrian error as a contributing factor. The deadly sequence unfolded on a rain-slicked expressway, where human error and hazardous conditions combined with fatal results.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Northern Blvd▸A sedan making a left turn struck a 30-year-old woman crossing Northern Blvd at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, contributing to the collision.
According to the police report, a 2018 sedan traveling north on Northern Blvd was making a left turn when it struck a 30-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault; the collision resulted from the driver’s errors in yielding while turning.
Flatbed Driver Strikes Pedestrian Off Expressway▸A flatbed truck rolled west on the Long Island Expressway. Its right front bumper struck a 65-year-old man lying off the roadway. Blood pooled. Death came before dawn. Driver inattention, police say, left the man unseen and unspared.
A 65-year-old man was killed when a flatbed truck traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway struck him with its right front bumper, according to the police report. The incident occurred off the roadway, with the pedestrian described as 'not in roadway' and 'not at intersection.' The police report states, 'Two flatbeds passed. One did not see. The right front bumper struck his head.' The victim suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. The primary contributing factor cited in the police report is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No driver errors beyond inattention are listed. The report does not cite any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the truck driver's failure to notice the man lying off the road, resulting in a fatal collision.
Driver Injured in Queens Sedan Crash▸Two sedans collided on 211 Street. One driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Police cite driver inattention and traffic control disregard. Impact crushed right side doors and front bumper.
According to the police report, two sedans crashed at the intersection of 211 Street and 36 Avenue in Queens. The driver of one sedan, a 54-year-old woman, was injured with contusions to her abdomen and pelvis. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash involved the left front bumper of one sedan striking the right side doors of the other. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report highlights driver errors as the primary causes of the collision.
Distracted Driver Slams Parked Sedan Queens▸A sedan driver on Horace Harding Expy hit a parked car. Chest injuries and shock followed. Police cite phone use and ignoring traffic control. Metal twisted. Night split open by impact.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old woman driving east on Horace Harding Expressway in Queens struck a parked sedan at 11:30 PM. She suffered chest injuries and shock. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' as driver errors. The impact damaged the left rear quarter panel of the parked vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report highlights the driver's distraction by a handheld phone and failure to obey traffic control, leading to the crash.
Sedan Driver Falls Asleep, Hits Parked Car▸A 25-year-old woman driving south in Queens fell asleep behind the wheel. Her sedan struck the rear of a parked vehicle, causing center front-end damage. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was treated for contusions and shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:33 AM in Queens near 64-30 Cloverdale Blvd. The driver, a 25-year-old female occupant of a 2023 Acura sedan, was traveling straight ahead when she fell asleep, a key contributing factor cited in the report. Her vehicle impacted the center back end of a parked 2017 Subaru sedan, damaging the front center of her vehicle and the left rear bumper of the parked car. The driver was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. She sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly notes the driver’s failure to maintain alertness as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the parked vehicle or victim behavior.
Three people hurt in a chain-reaction crash on the Long Island Expressway. Unsafe lane change slammed vehicles. Drivers and a passenger suffered whiplash and back or neck injuries. All stayed conscious. No one was ejected.
According to the police report, a crash struck the Long Island Expressway at 5:52 a.m. Multiple vehicles, including sedans, a pickup, and a pallet truck, collided after unsafe lane changing. Three were injured: a 53-year-old woman driving, a 52-year-old man driving, and a 39-year-old woman riding as a passenger. All suffered whiplash and either back or neck injuries. Each remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists unsafe lane changing as the driver error that caused the crash. No victim actions or helmet use were cited as contributing factors.
Minivan Crash Kills Woman, Injures Three▸A minivan left the road in Queens. It hit a tree. One woman died. Three others, all seniors, went to the hospital. The crash happened on Brookville Boulevard, near Sunrise Highway. Police are investigating. The road stayed quiet after.
According to the NY Daily News (published February 14, 2025), a minivan from Eunhae Adult Daycare crashed while leaving a senior residence in Queens. The 74-year-old driver 'lost control of the wheel at the Sunrise Highway.' The vehicle veered off Brookville Blvd and struck a tree. Four people were inside, all seniors. One woman in her 70s died after being found unconscious in the back seat. Three others, including the driver, were hospitalized but expected to survive. Police are investigating the cause. The article highlights the dangers faced by passengers in vehicles operated by older drivers and the risks at busy intersections like Brookville Boulevard and Sunrise Highway.
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Minivan Crash Kills Woman, Injures Three,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-14
Woman Killed In Queens Parkway Crash▸A car struck an underpass on Belt Parkway. Metal twisted. A woman, 27, died at the hospital. A man survived. Police do not know who drove. The wreck left questions. The system failed to protect its passengers.
According to NY Daily News (published February 8, 2025), a single-car crash on Queens’ Belt Parkway killed a 27-year-old woman and injured a 30-year-old man. The white Toyota sedan hit an underpass near 225th Street around 3:50 a.m. Both occupants were found outside the wreck when police arrived. Investigators are unsure who was driving at the time of impact: 'Since both occupants were out of the car at the time of the crash, investigators haven't figured out who was driving, police said.' The woman died at Long Island Jewish Hospital-Valley Stream; the man was expected to survive. The article highlights ongoing uncertainty about driver identity and underscores the persistent risks on city highways, especially where loss of vehicle control leads to deadly outcomes. The investigation continues.
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Woman Killed In Queens Parkway Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-08
3Box Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on Expressway▸A box truck struck the rear of a slowing sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Three passengers suffered neck injuries, including whiplash. Driver inattention and following too closely caused the crash, leaving occupants conscious but hurt.
According to the police report, at 3:00 PM on the Long Island Expressway, a box truck traveling east rear-ended a sedan also heading east. The sedan was slowing or stopping when the truck impacted its center back end with the truck's center front end. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors to the collision. Three sedan occupants, all wearing lap belts, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. The injured passengers, aged 20, 22, and 45, were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report highlights driver errors—specifically inattention and tailgating—as the cause of the crash. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
Unlicensed Driver Flees Queens Fatal Crash▸A man slammed his Mercedes into a stopped car on the Whitestone Expressway. The impact threw an MTA worker onto the pavement. The driver ran. The worker died. Police found the abandoned car. The driver had no license.
NY Daily News reported on February 5, 2025, that James Vennitti, 63, was arrested for a deadly hit-and-run on the Whitestone Expressway in Queens. On February 10, 2024, Vennitti allegedly rear-ended David Berney, 43, after Berney and another driver stopped in the middle lane following a minor collision. The crash threw Berney from his car, killing him at the scene. The other driver was injured. Vennitti, unlicensed, abandoned his Mercedes and fled on foot. Police arrested him a year later. A grand jury indicted Vennitti for leaving the scene of a fatal crash and driving without a license. The case highlights the lethal risk of unlicensed driving and the dangers of stopped vehicles on high-speed roads.
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Unlicensed Driver Flees Queens Fatal Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-05
Two Sedans Collide on Queens 210 St▸Two sedans collided head-on on 210 St in Queens. The 19-year-old male driver suffered a fractured elbow and hand injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:13 on 210 St in Queens involving two sedans traveling east and south. The 19-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured with a fractured elbow and hand dislocation, remaining conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both vehicles had front bumper damage, indicating a frontal impact. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing victim behaviors in the report. The crash highlights driver error—specifically inattention and distraction—as the primary cause of the collision.
SUV Slams Into SUV on Expressway, Passenger Hurt▸Two SUVs collided head-to-tail on the Long Island Expressway. Driver inattention and tailgating caused the crash. A 32-year-old woman in the back seat suffered neck injuries and shock. Both vehicles moved east when impact struck.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles traveling eastbound on the Long Island Expressway collided when one rear-ended the other. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The crash struck the center back end of the lead SUV and the center front end of the trailing SUV. A 32-year-old female passenger in the middle rear seat was injured, suffering neck trauma and shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed, one from New Jersey and one from New York. The crash underscores the risk of distraction and tailgating on high-speed roads.
Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash▸A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.
According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-22
Chain-Reaction Crash on Cross Island Parkway▸Three sedans collided northbound on Cross Island Parkway. The impact caused head injuries to a 22-year-old male driver, who was restrained. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor in this multi-vehicle collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:10 on Cross Island Parkway involving three sedans traveling north. The report identifies unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The impact points include the left rear bumper and quarter panel of one vehicle, the right front bumper and center front end of another, and the center back end and left rear bumper of the third. A 22-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining head contusions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The crash demonstrates the dangers of unsafe speed in multi-vehicle collisions on high-speed roadways.
SUV Rear-Ends Bus, Injuring Child Passenger▸A 13-year-old boy suffered neck injuries and shock when an SUV struck the rear of a bus on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV driver’s inattention and following too closely caused the crash. The boy was restrained with a lap belt and was not ejected.
According to the police report, at 3:30 pm on Grand Central Parkway, a 2019 Jeep SUV traveling west struck the right rear bumper of a 2024 bus also traveling west. The SUV driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely,' which led to the collision. The impact injured a 13-year-old male passenger in the SUV, who suffered neck injuries and was in shock. He was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt at the time. The bus had nine occupants, and the SUV had two. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and tailgating on busy roadways.
SUV Rear-Ends Another on Long Island Expressway▸Two SUVs collided on the Long Island Expressway. The rear vehicle, driven by a distracted man following too closely, struck the front vehicle. A female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:50 on the Long Island Expressway involving two station wagons/SUVs traveling westbound. The rear vehicle, driven by a licensed male driver, impacted the center front end of the lead vehicle. The lead vehicle, driven by a 38-year-old licensed female driver, was struck at the center back end. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the rear driver. The female driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash, and was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles had damage consistent with a rear-end collision. The crash highlights driver errors related to maintaining safe following distances and attention on a busy expressway.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸A distracted SUV driver rear-ended a sedan on the Long Island Expressway. The sedan’s front passenger, a 65-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash exposed dangers of inattention and tailgating on high-speed roads.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:28 on the Long Island Expressway. A 2018 SUV traveling west struck the center back end of a 2021 sedan also heading west. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors. The sedan’s front passenger, a 65-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The SUV driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance and distraction led to the rear-end collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report highlights systemic risks from driver inattention and tailgating on busy expressways.
SUV Merging Strikes Truck Rear on Expressway▸A westbound SUV merging on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a tractor truck. The truck driver suffered a back contusion but was conscious and restrained. The collision caused front-end damage to the truck and rear-end damage to the SUV.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:10 on the Long Island Expressway. A station wagon/SUV was merging westbound when it struck the center back end of a tractor truck traveling straight ahead in the same direction. The truck sustained center front end damage, and the SUV had damage to its center back end. The truck driver, a 33-year-old male occupant, was injured with a back contusion but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists the truck driver's contributing factors as unspecified. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle while merging. This collision highlights the dangers of merging maneuvers on high-speed roadways and the impact on vulnerable vehicle occupants.
Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian on 212th Street▸A distracted Mazda driver slammed into a 51-year-old man near 212th Street in Queens. The sedan’s front end crumpled. The man bled from the head, conscious but wounded. The street fell silent. Driver inattention left its mark.
According to the police report, a southbound 2004 Mazda sedan struck a 51-year-old man outside the roadway near 212th Street in Queens at 1:45 p.m. The front of the car crumpled on impact. The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding from the head and remained conscious at the scene. The report states the driver was distracted, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors are cited for the pedestrian. The police narrative underscores the stillness after the crash and the immediate, visible injuries. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to pay attention, which directly led to the collision and injury.
2Three Vehicles Strike Pedestrian on Slick Expressway▸A man lay on Clearview Expressway. Three cars struck him. His chest crushed, life ended there. Another man behind the wheel, pinned and broken. Steel and rain, speed and error. The road did not forgive.
According to the police report, a 56-year-old man was killed on the northbound Clearview Expressway after being struck by three vehicles. The report states, 'A man lay in the road. Three cars struck. His chest crushed. He died there.' Another 56-year-old man, driving one of the vehicles, was injured and pinned, suffering chest injuries described as 'crush injuries.' The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors, along with 'Pavement Slippery.' These driver errors—specifically following too closely—are cited as direct contributors to the crash. The narrative highlights the systemic danger posed by multiple vehicles traveling straight ahead on a slick roadway, with no mention of pedestrian error as a contributing factor. The deadly sequence unfolded on a rain-slicked expressway, where human error and hazardous conditions combined with fatal results.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Northern Blvd▸A sedan making a left turn struck a 30-year-old woman crossing Northern Blvd at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, contributing to the collision.
According to the police report, a 2018 sedan traveling north on Northern Blvd was making a left turn when it struck a 30-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault; the collision resulted from the driver’s errors in yielding while turning.
Flatbed Driver Strikes Pedestrian Off Expressway▸A flatbed truck rolled west on the Long Island Expressway. Its right front bumper struck a 65-year-old man lying off the roadway. Blood pooled. Death came before dawn. Driver inattention, police say, left the man unseen and unspared.
A 65-year-old man was killed when a flatbed truck traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway struck him with its right front bumper, according to the police report. The incident occurred off the roadway, with the pedestrian described as 'not in roadway' and 'not at intersection.' The police report states, 'Two flatbeds passed. One did not see. The right front bumper struck his head.' The victim suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. The primary contributing factor cited in the police report is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No driver errors beyond inattention are listed. The report does not cite any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the truck driver's failure to notice the man lying off the road, resulting in a fatal collision.
Driver Injured in Queens Sedan Crash▸Two sedans collided on 211 Street. One driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Police cite driver inattention and traffic control disregard. Impact crushed right side doors and front bumper.
According to the police report, two sedans crashed at the intersection of 211 Street and 36 Avenue in Queens. The driver of one sedan, a 54-year-old woman, was injured with contusions to her abdomen and pelvis. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash involved the left front bumper of one sedan striking the right side doors of the other. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report highlights driver errors as the primary causes of the collision.
Distracted Driver Slams Parked Sedan Queens▸A sedan driver on Horace Harding Expy hit a parked car. Chest injuries and shock followed. Police cite phone use and ignoring traffic control. Metal twisted. Night split open by impact.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old woman driving east on Horace Harding Expressway in Queens struck a parked sedan at 11:30 PM. She suffered chest injuries and shock. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' as driver errors. The impact damaged the left rear quarter panel of the parked vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report highlights the driver's distraction by a handheld phone and failure to obey traffic control, leading to the crash.
Sedan Driver Falls Asleep, Hits Parked Car▸A 25-year-old woman driving south in Queens fell asleep behind the wheel. Her sedan struck the rear of a parked vehicle, causing center front-end damage. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was treated for contusions and shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:33 AM in Queens near 64-30 Cloverdale Blvd. The driver, a 25-year-old female occupant of a 2023 Acura sedan, was traveling straight ahead when she fell asleep, a key contributing factor cited in the report. Her vehicle impacted the center back end of a parked 2017 Subaru sedan, damaging the front center of her vehicle and the left rear bumper of the parked car. The driver was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. She sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly notes the driver’s failure to maintain alertness as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the parked vehicle or victim behavior.
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
Woman Killed In Queens Parkway Crash▸A car struck an underpass on Belt Parkway. Metal twisted. A woman, 27, died at the hospital. A man survived. Police do not know who drove. The wreck left questions. The system failed to protect its passengers.
According to NY Daily News (published February 8, 2025), a single-car crash on Queens’ Belt Parkway killed a 27-year-old woman and injured a 30-year-old man. The white Toyota sedan hit an underpass near 225th Street around 3:50 a.m. Both occupants were found outside the wreck when police arrived. Investigators are unsure who was driving at the time of impact: 'Since both occupants were out of the car at the time of the crash, investigators haven't figured out who was driving, police said.' The woman died at Long Island Jewish Hospital-Valley Stream; the man was expected to survive. The article highlights ongoing uncertainty about driver identity and underscores the persistent risks on city highways, especially where loss of vehicle control leads to deadly outcomes. The investigation continues.
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Woman Killed In Queens Parkway Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-08
3Box Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on Expressway▸A box truck struck the rear of a slowing sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Three passengers suffered neck injuries, including whiplash. Driver inattention and following too closely caused the crash, leaving occupants conscious but hurt.
According to the police report, at 3:00 PM on the Long Island Expressway, a box truck traveling east rear-ended a sedan also heading east. The sedan was slowing or stopping when the truck impacted its center back end with the truck's center front end. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors to the collision. Three sedan occupants, all wearing lap belts, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. The injured passengers, aged 20, 22, and 45, were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report highlights driver errors—specifically inattention and tailgating—as the cause of the crash. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
Unlicensed Driver Flees Queens Fatal Crash▸A man slammed his Mercedes into a stopped car on the Whitestone Expressway. The impact threw an MTA worker onto the pavement. The driver ran. The worker died. Police found the abandoned car. The driver had no license.
NY Daily News reported on February 5, 2025, that James Vennitti, 63, was arrested for a deadly hit-and-run on the Whitestone Expressway in Queens. On February 10, 2024, Vennitti allegedly rear-ended David Berney, 43, after Berney and another driver stopped in the middle lane following a minor collision. The crash threw Berney from his car, killing him at the scene. The other driver was injured. Vennitti, unlicensed, abandoned his Mercedes and fled on foot. Police arrested him a year later. A grand jury indicted Vennitti for leaving the scene of a fatal crash and driving without a license. The case highlights the lethal risk of unlicensed driving and the dangers of stopped vehicles on high-speed roads.
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Unlicensed Driver Flees Queens Fatal Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-05
Two Sedans Collide on Queens 210 St▸Two sedans collided head-on on 210 St in Queens. The 19-year-old male driver suffered a fractured elbow and hand injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:13 on 210 St in Queens involving two sedans traveling east and south. The 19-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured with a fractured elbow and hand dislocation, remaining conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both vehicles had front bumper damage, indicating a frontal impact. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing victim behaviors in the report. The crash highlights driver error—specifically inattention and distraction—as the primary cause of the collision.
SUV Slams Into SUV on Expressway, Passenger Hurt▸Two SUVs collided head-to-tail on the Long Island Expressway. Driver inattention and tailgating caused the crash. A 32-year-old woman in the back seat suffered neck injuries and shock. Both vehicles moved east when impact struck.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles traveling eastbound on the Long Island Expressway collided when one rear-ended the other. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The crash struck the center back end of the lead SUV and the center front end of the trailing SUV. A 32-year-old female passenger in the middle rear seat was injured, suffering neck trauma and shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed, one from New Jersey and one from New York. The crash underscores the risk of distraction and tailgating on high-speed roads.
Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash▸A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.
According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-22
Chain-Reaction Crash on Cross Island Parkway▸Three sedans collided northbound on Cross Island Parkway. The impact caused head injuries to a 22-year-old male driver, who was restrained. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor in this multi-vehicle collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:10 on Cross Island Parkway involving three sedans traveling north. The report identifies unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The impact points include the left rear bumper and quarter panel of one vehicle, the right front bumper and center front end of another, and the center back end and left rear bumper of the third. A 22-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining head contusions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The crash demonstrates the dangers of unsafe speed in multi-vehicle collisions on high-speed roadways.
SUV Rear-Ends Bus, Injuring Child Passenger▸A 13-year-old boy suffered neck injuries and shock when an SUV struck the rear of a bus on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV driver’s inattention and following too closely caused the crash. The boy was restrained with a lap belt and was not ejected.
According to the police report, at 3:30 pm on Grand Central Parkway, a 2019 Jeep SUV traveling west struck the right rear bumper of a 2024 bus also traveling west. The SUV driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely,' which led to the collision. The impact injured a 13-year-old male passenger in the SUV, who suffered neck injuries and was in shock. He was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt at the time. The bus had nine occupants, and the SUV had two. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and tailgating on busy roadways.
SUV Rear-Ends Another on Long Island Expressway▸Two SUVs collided on the Long Island Expressway. The rear vehicle, driven by a distracted man following too closely, struck the front vehicle. A female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:50 on the Long Island Expressway involving two station wagons/SUVs traveling westbound. The rear vehicle, driven by a licensed male driver, impacted the center front end of the lead vehicle. The lead vehicle, driven by a 38-year-old licensed female driver, was struck at the center back end. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the rear driver. The female driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash, and was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles had damage consistent with a rear-end collision. The crash highlights driver errors related to maintaining safe following distances and attention on a busy expressway.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸A distracted SUV driver rear-ended a sedan on the Long Island Expressway. The sedan’s front passenger, a 65-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash exposed dangers of inattention and tailgating on high-speed roads.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:28 on the Long Island Expressway. A 2018 SUV traveling west struck the center back end of a 2021 sedan also heading west. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors. The sedan’s front passenger, a 65-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The SUV driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance and distraction led to the rear-end collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report highlights systemic risks from driver inattention and tailgating on busy expressways.
SUV Merging Strikes Truck Rear on Expressway▸A westbound SUV merging on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a tractor truck. The truck driver suffered a back contusion but was conscious and restrained. The collision caused front-end damage to the truck and rear-end damage to the SUV.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:10 on the Long Island Expressway. A station wagon/SUV was merging westbound when it struck the center back end of a tractor truck traveling straight ahead in the same direction. The truck sustained center front end damage, and the SUV had damage to its center back end. The truck driver, a 33-year-old male occupant, was injured with a back contusion but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists the truck driver's contributing factors as unspecified. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle while merging. This collision highlights the dangers of merging maneuvers on high-speed roadways and the impact on vulnerable vehicle occupants.
Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian on 212th Street▸A distracted Mazda driver slammed into a 51-year-old man near 212th Street in Queens. The sedan’s front end crumpled. The man bled from the head, conscious but wounded. The street fell silent. Driver inattention left its mark.
According to the police report, a southbound 2004 Mazda sedan struck a 51-year-old man outside the roadway near 212th Street in Queens at 1:45 p.m. The front of the car crumpled on impact. The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding from the head and remained conscious at the scene. The report states the driver was distracted, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors are cited for the pedestrian. The police narrative underscores the stillness after the crash and the immediate, visible injuries. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to pay attention, which directly led to the collision and injury.
2Three Vehicles Strike Pedestrian on Slick Expressway▸A man lay on Clearview Expressway. Three cars struck him. His chest crushed, life ended there. Another man behind the wheel, pinned and broken. Steel and rain, speed and error. The road did not forgive.
According to the police report, a 56-year-old man was killed on the northbound Clearview Expressway after being struck by three vehicles. The report states, 'A man lay in the road. Three cars struck. His chest crushed. He died there.' Another 56-year-old man, driving one of the vehicles, was injured and pinned, suffering chest injuries described as 'crush injuries.' The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors, along with 'Pavement Slippery.' These driver errors—specifically following too closely—are cited as direct contributors to the crash. The narrative highlights the systemic danger posed by multiple vehicles traveling straight ahead on a slick roadway, with no mention of pedestrian error as a contributing factor. The deadly sequence unfolded on a rain-slicked expressway, where human error and hazardous conditions combined with fatal results.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Northern Blvd▸A sedan making a left turn struck a 30-year-old woman crossing Northern Blvd at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, contributing to the collision.
According to the police report, a 2018 sedan traveling north on Northern Blvd was making a left turn when it struck a 30-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault; the collision resulted from the driver’s errors in yielding while turning.
Flatbed Driver Strikes Pedestrian Off Expressway▸A flatbed truck rolled west on the Long Island Expressway. Its right front bumper struck a 65-year-old man lying off the roadway. Blood pooled. Death came before dawn. Driver inattention, police say, left the man unseen and unspared.
A 65-year-old man was killed when a flatbed truck traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway struck him with its right front bumper, according to the police report. The incident occurred off the roadway, with the pedestrian described as 'not in roadway' and 'not at intersection.' The police report states, 'Two flatbeds passed. One did not see. The right front bumper struck his head.' The victim suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. The primary contributing factor cited in the police report is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No driver errors beyond inattention are listed. The report does not cite any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the truck driver's failure to notice the man lying off the road, resulting in a fatal collision.
Driver Injured in Queens Sedan Crash▸Two sedans collided on 211 Street. One driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Police cite driver inattention and traffic control disregard. Impact crushed right side doors and front bumper.
According to the police report, two sedans crashed at the intersection of 211 Street and 36 Avenue in Queens. The driver of one sedan, a 54-year-old woman, was injured with contusions to her abdomen and pelvis. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash involved the left front bumper of one sedan striking the right side doors of the other. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report highlights driver errors as the primary causes of the collision.
Distracted Driver Slams Parked Sedan Queens▸A sedan driver on Horace Harding Expy hit a parked car. Chest injuries and shock followed. Police cite phone use and ignoring traffic control. Metal twisted. Night split open by impact.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old woman driving east on Horace Harding Expressway in Queens struck a parked sedan at 11:30 PM. She suffered chest injuries and shock. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' as driver errors. The impact damaged the left rear quarter panel of the parked vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report highlights the driver's distraction by a handheld phone and failure to obey traffic control, leading to the crash.
Sedan Driver Falls Asleep, Hits Parked Car▸A 25-year-old woman driving south in Queens fell asleep behind the wheel. Her sedan struck the rear of a parked vehicle, causing center front-end damage. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was treated for contusions and shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:33 AM in Queens near 64-30 Cloverdale Blvd. The driver, a 25-year-old female occupant of a 2023 Acura sedan, was traveling straight ahead when she fell asleep, a key contributing factor cited in the report. Her vehicle impacted the center back end of a parked 2017 Subaru sedan, damaging the front center of her vehicle and the left rear bumper of the parked car. The driver was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. She sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly notes the driver’s failure to maintain alertness as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the parked vehicle or victim behavior.
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
3Box Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on Expressway▸A box truck struck the rear of a slowing sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Three passengers suffered neck injuries, including whiplash. Driver inattention and following too closely caused the crash, leaving occupants conscious but hurt.
According to the police report, at 3:00 PM on the Long Island Expressway, a box truck traveling east rear-ended a sedan also heading east. The sedan was slowing or stopping when the truck impacted its center back end with the truck's center front end. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors to the collision. Three sedan occupants, all wearing lap belts, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. The injured passengers, aged 20, 22, and 45, were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report highlights driver errors—specifically inattention and tailgating—as the cause of the crash. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
Unlicensed Driver Flees Queens Fatal Crash▸A man slammed his Mercedes into a stopped car on the Whitestone Expressway. The impact threw an MTA worker onto the pavement. The driver ran. The worker died. Police found the abandoned car. The driver had no license.
NY Daily News reported on February 5, 2025, that James Vennitti, 63, was arrested for a deadly hit-and-run on the Whitestone Expressway in Queens. On February 10, 2024, Vennitti allegedly rear-ended David Berney, 43, after Berney and another driver stopped in the middle lane following a minor collision. The crash threw Berney from his car, killing him at the scene. The other driver was injured. Vennitti, unlicensed, abandoned his Mercedes and fled on foot. Police arrested him a year later. A grand jury indicted Vennitti for leaving the scene of a fatal crash and driving without a license. The case highlights the lethal risk of unlicensed driving and the dangers of stopped vehicles on high-speed roads.
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Unlicensed Driver Flees Queens Fatal Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-05
Two Sedans Collide on Queens 210 St▸Two sedans collided head-on on 210 St in Queens. The 19-year-old male driver suffered a fractured elbow and hand injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:13 on 210 St in Queens involving two sedans traveling east and south. The 19-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured with a fractured elbow and hand dislocation, remaining conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both vehicles had front bumper damage, indicating a frontal impact. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing victim behaviors in the report. The crash highlights driver error—specifically inattention and distraction—as the primary cause of the collision.
SUV Slams Into SUV on Expressway, Passenger Hurt▸Two SUVs collided head-to-tail on the Long Island Expressway. Driver inattention and tailgating caused the crash. A 32-year-old woman in the back seat suffered neck injuries and shock. Both vehicles moved east when impact struck.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles traveling eastbound on the Long Island Expressway collided when one rear-ended the other. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The crash struck the center back end of the lead SUV and the center front end of the trailing SUV. A 32-year-old female passenger in the middle rear seat was injured, suffering neck trauma and shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed, one from New Jersey and one from New York. The crash underscores the risk of distraction and tailgating on high-speed roads.
Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash▸A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.
According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-22
Chain-Reaction Crash on Cross Island Parkway▸Three sedans collided northbound on Cross Island Parkway. The impact caused head injuries to a 22-year-old male driver, who was restrained. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor in this multi-vehicle collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:10 on Cross Island Parkway involving three sedans traveling north. The report identifies unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The impact points include the left rear bumper and quarter panel of one vehicle, the right front bumper and center front end of another, and the center back end and left rear bumper of the third. A 22-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining head contusions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The crash demonstrates the dangers of unsafe speed in multi-vehicle collisions on high-speed roadways.
SUV Rear-Ends Bus, Injuring Child Passenger▸A 13-year-old boy suffered neck injuries and shock when an SUV struck the rear of a bus on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV driver’s inattention and following too closely caused the crash. The boy was restrained with a lap belt and was not ejected.
According to the police report, at 3:30 pm on Grand Central Parkway, a 2019 Jeep SUV traveling west struck the right rear bumper of a 2024 bus also traveling west. The SUV driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely,' which led to the collision. The impact injured a 13-year-old male passenger in the SUV, who suffered neck injuries and was in shock. He was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt at the time. The bus had nine occupants, and the SUV had two. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and tailgating on busy roadways.
SUV Rear-Ends Another on Long Island Expressway▸Two SUVs collided on the Long Island Expressway. The rear vehicle, driven by a distracted man following too closely, struck the front vehicle. A female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:50 on the Long Island Expressway involving two station wagons/SUVs traveling westbound. The rear vehicle, driven by a licensed male driver, impacted the center front end of the lead vehicle. The lead vehicle, driven by a 38-year-old licensed female driver, was struck at the center back end. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the rear driver. The female driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash, and was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles had damage consistent with a rear-end collision. The crash highlights driver errors related to maintaining safe following distances and attention on a busy expressway.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸A distracted SUV driver rear-ended a sedan on the Long Island Expressway. The sedan’s front passenger, a 65-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash exposed dangers of inattention and tailgating on high-speed roads.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:28 on the Long Island Expressway. A 2018 SUV traveling west struck the center back end of a 2021 sedan also heading west. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors. The sedan’s front passenger, a 65-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The SUV driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance and distraction led to the rear-end collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report highlights systemic risks from driver inattention and tailgating on busy expressways.
SUV Merging Strikes Truck Rear on Expressway▸A westbound SUV merging on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a tractor truck. The truck driver suffered a back contusion but was conscious and restrained. The collision caused front-end damage to the truck and rear-end damage to the SUV.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:10 on the Long Island Expressway. A station wagon/SUV was merging westbound when it struck the center back end of a tractor truck traveling straight ahead in the same direction. The truck sustained center front end damage, and the SUV had damage to its center back end. The truck driver, a 33-year-old male occupant, was injured with a back contusion but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists the truck driver's contributing factors as unspecified. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle while merging. This collision highlights the dangers of merging maneuvers on high-speed roadways and the impact on vulnerable vehicle occupants.
Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian on 212th Street▸A distracted Mazda driver slammed into a 51-year-old man near 212th Street in Queens. The sedan’s front end crumpled. The man bled from the head, conscious but wounded. The street fell silent. Driver inattention left its mark.
According to the police report, a southbound 2004 Mazda sedan struck a 51-year-old man outside the roadway near 212th Street in Queens at 1:45 p.m. The front of the car crumpled on impact. The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding from the head and remained conscious at the scene. The report states the driver was distracted, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors are cited for the pedestrian. The police narrative underscores the stillness after the crash and the immediate, visible injuries. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to pay attention, which directly led to the collision and injury.
2Three Vehicles Strike Pedestrian on Slick Expressway▸A man lay on Clearview Expressway. Three cars struck him. His chest crushed, life ended there. Another man behind the wheel, pinned and broken. Steel and rain, speed and error. The road did not forgive.
According to the police report, a 56-year-old man was killed on the northbound Clearview Expressway after being struck by three vehicles. The report states, 'A man lay in the road. Three cars struck. His chest crushed. He died there.' Another 56-year-old man, driving one of the vehicles, was injured and pinned, suffering chest injuries described as 'crush injuries.' The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors, along with 'Pavement Slippery.' These driver errors—specifically following too closely—are cited as direct contributors to the crash. The narrative highlights the systemic danger posed by multiple vehicles traveling straight ahead on a slick roadway, with no mention of pedestrian error as a contributing factor. The deadly sequence unfolded on a rain-slicked expressway, where human error and hazardous conditions combined with fatal results.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Northern Blvd▸A sedan making a left turn struck a 30-year-old woman crossing Northern Blvd at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, contributing to the collision.
According to the police report, a 2018 sedan traveling north on Northern Blvd was making a left turn when it struck a 30-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault; the collision resulted from the driver’s errors in yielding while turning.
Flatbed Driver Strikes Pedestrian Off Expressway▸A flatbed truck rolled west on the Long Island Expressway. Its right front bumper struck a 65-year-old man lying off the roadway. Blood pooled. Death came before dawn. Driver inattention, police say, left the man unseen and unspared.
A 65-year-old man was killed when a flatbed truck traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway struck him with its right front bumper, according to the police report. The incident occurred off the roadway, with the pedestrian described as 'not in roadway' and 'not at intersection.' The police report states, 'Two flatbeds passed. One did not see. The right front bumper struck his head.' The victim suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. The primary contributing factor cited in the police report is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No driver errors beyond inattention are listed. The report does not cite any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the truck driver's failure to notice the man lying off the road, resulting in a fatal collision.
Driver Injured in Queens Sedan Crash▸Two sedans collided on 211 Street. One driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Police cite driver inattention and traffic control disregard. Impact crushed right side doors and front bumper.
According to the police report, two sedans crashed at the intersection of 211 Street and 36 Avenue in Queens. The driver of one sedan, a 54-year-old woman, was injured with contusions to her abdomen and pelvis. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash involved the left front bumper of one sedan striking the right side doors of the other. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report highlights driver errors as the primary causes of the collision.
Distracted Driver Slams Parked Sedan Queens▸A sedan driver on Horace Harding Expy hit a parked car. Chest injuries and shock followed. Police cite phone use and ignoring traffic control. Metal twisted. Night split open by impact.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old woman driving east on Horace Harding Expressway in Queens struck a parked sedan at 11:30 PM. She suffered chest injuries and shock. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' as driver errors. The impact damaged the left rear quarter panel of the parked vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report highlights the driver's distraction by a handheld phone and failure to obey traffic control, leading to the crash.
Sedan Driver Falls Asleep, Hits Parked Car▸A 25-year-old woman driving south in Queens fell asleep behind the wheel. Her sedan struck the rear of a parked vehicle, causing center front-end damage. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was treated for contusions and shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:33 AM in Queens near 64-30 Cloverdale Blvd. The driver, a 25-year-old female occupant of a 2023 Acura sedan, was traveling straight ahead when she fell asleep, a key contributing factor cited in the report. Her vehicle impacted the center back end of a parked 2017 Subaru sedan, damaging the front center of her vehicle and the left rear bumper of the parked car. The driver was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. She sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly notes the driver’s failure to maintain alertness as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the parked vehicle or victim behavior.
A box truck struck the rear of a slowing sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Three passengers suffered neck injuries, including whiplash. Driver inattention and following too closely caused the crash, leaving occupants conscious but hurt.
According to the police report, at 3:00 PM on the Long Island Expressway, a box truck traveling east rear-ended a sedan also heading east. The sedan was slowing or stopping when the truck impacted its center back end with the truck's center front end. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors to the collision. Three sedan occupants, all wearing lap belts, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. The injured passengers, aged 20, 22, and 45, were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report highlights driver errors—specifically inattention and tailgating—as the cause of the crash. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
Unlicensed Driver Flees Queens Fatal Crash▸A man slammed his Mercedes into a stopped car on the Whitestone Expressway. The impact threw an MTA worker onto the pavement. The driver ran. The worker died. Police found the abandoned car. The driver had no license.
NY Daily News reported on February 5, 2025, that James Vennitti, 63, was arrested for a deadly hit-and-run on the Whitestone Expressway in Queens. On February 10, 2024, Vennitti allegedly rear-ended David Berney, 43, after Berney and another driver stopped in the middle lane following a minor collision. The crash threw Berney from his car, killing him at the scene. The other driver was injured. Vennitti, unlicensed, abandoned his Mercedes and fled on foot. Police arrested him a year later. A grand jury indicted Vennitti for leaving the scene of a fatal crash and driving without a license. The case highlights the lethal risk of unlicensed driving and the dangers of stopped vehicles on high-speed roads.
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Unlicensed Driver Flees Queens Fatal Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-05
Two Sedans Collide on Queens 210 St▸Two sedans collided head-on on 210 St in Queens. The 19-year-old male driver suffered a fractured elbow and hand injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:13 on 210 St in Queens involving two sedans traveling east and south. The 19-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured with a fractured elbow and hand dislocation, remaining conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both vehicles had front bumper damage, indicating a frontal impact. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing victim behaviors in the report. The crash highlights driver error—specifically inattention and distraction—as the primary cause of the collision.
SUV Slams Into SUV on Expressway, Passenger Hurt▸Two SUVs collided head-to-tail on the Long Island Expressway. Driver inattention and tailgating caused the crash. A 32-year-old woman in the back seat suffered neck injuries and shock. Both vehicles moved east when impact struck.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles traveling eastbound on the Long Island Expressway collided when one rear-ended the other. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The crash struck the center back end of the lead SUV and the center front end of the trailing SUV. A 32-year-old female passenger in the middle rear seat was injured, suffering neck trauma and shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed, one from New Jersey and one from New York. The crash underscores the risk of distraction and tailgating on high-speed roads.
Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash▸A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.
According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-22
Chain-Reaction Crash on Cross Island Parkway▸Three sedans collided northbound on Cross Island Parkway. The impact caused head injuries to a 22-year-old male driver, who was restrained. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor in this multi-vehicle collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:10 on Cross Island Parkway involving three sedans traveling north. The report identifies unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The impact points include the left rear bumper and quarter panel of one vehicle, the right front bumper and center front end of another, and the center back end and left rear bumper of the third. A 22-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining head contusions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The crash demonstrates the dangers of unsafe speed in multi-vehicle collisions on high-speed roadways.
SUV Rear-Ends Bus, Injuring Child Passenger▸A 13-year-old boy suffered neck injuries and shock when an SUV struck the rear of a bus on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV driver’s inattention and following too closely caused the crash. The boy was restrained with a lap belt and was not ejected.
According to the police report, at 3:30 pm on Grand Central Parkway, a 2019 Jeep SUV traveling west struck the right rear bumper of a 2024 bus also traveling west. The SUV driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely,' which led to the collision. The impact injured a 13-year-old male passenger in the SUV, who suffered neck injuries and was in shock. He was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt at the time. The bus had nine occupants, and the SUV had two. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and tailgating on busy roadways.
SUV Rear-Ends Another on Long Island Expressway▸Two SUVs collided on the Long Island Expressway. The rear vehicle, driven by a distracted man following too closely, struck the front vehicle. A female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:50 on the Long Island Expressway involving two station wagons/SUVs traveling westbound. The rear vehicle, driven by a licensed male driver, impacted the center front end of the lead vehicle. The lead vehicle, driven by a 38-year-old licensed female driver, was struck at the center back end. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the rear driver. The female driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash, and was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles had damage consistent with a rear-end collision. The crash highlights driver errors related to maintaining safe following distances and attention on a busy expressway.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸A distracted SUV driver rear-ended a sedan on the Long Island Expressway. The sedan’s front passenger, a 65-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash exposed dangers of inattention and tailgating on high-speed roads.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:28 on the Long Island Expressway. A 2018 SUV traveling west struck the center back end of a 2021 sedan also heading west. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors. The sedan’s front passenger, a 65-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The SUV driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance and distraction led to the rear-end collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report highlights systemic risks from driver inattention and tailgating on busy expressways.
SUV Merging Strikes Truck Rear on Expressway▸A westbound SUV merging on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a tractor truck. The truck driver suffered a back contusion but was conscious and restrained. The collision caused front-end damage to the truck and rear-end damage to the SUV.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:10 on the Long Island Expressway. A station wagon/SUV was merging westbound when it struck the center back end of a tractor truck traveling straight ahead in the same direction. The truck sustained center front end damage, and the SUV had damage to its center back end. The truck driver, a 33-year-old male occupant, was injured with a back contusion but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists the truck driver's contributing factors as unspecified. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle while merging. This collision highlights the dangers of merging maneuvers on high-speed roadways and the impact on vulnerable vehicle occupants.
Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian on 212th Street▸A distracted Mazda driver slammed into a 51-year-old man near 212th Street in Queens. The sedan’s front end crumpled. The man bled from the head, conscious but wounded. The street fell silent. Driver inattention left its mark.
According to the police report, a southbound 2004 Mazda sedan struck a 51-year-old man outside the roadway near 212th Street in Queens at 1:45 p.m. The front of the car crumpled on impact. The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding from the head and remained conscious at the scene. The report states the driver was distracted, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors are cited for the pedestrian. The police narrative underscores the stillness after the crash and the immediate, visible injuries. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to pay attention, which directly led to the collision and injury.
2Three Vehicles Strike Pedestrian on Slick Expressway▸A man lay on Clearview Expressway. Three cars struck him. His chest crushed, life ended there. Another man behind the wheel, pinned and broken. Steel and rain, speed and error. The road did not forgive.
According to the police report, a 56-year-old man was killed on the northbound Clearview Expressway after being struck by three vehicles. The report states, 'A man lay in the road. Three cars struck. His chest crushed. He died there.' Another 56-year-old man, driving one of the vehicles, was injured and pinned, suffering chest injuries described as 'crush injuries.' The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors, along with 'Pavement Slippery.' These driver errors—specifically following too closely—are cited as direct contributors to the crash. The narrative highlights the systemic danger posed by multiple vehicles traveling straight ahead on a slick roadway, with no mention of pedestrian error as a contributing factor. The deadly sequence unfolded on a rain-slicked expressway, where human error and hazardous conditions combined with fatal results.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Northern Blvd▸A sedan making a left turn struck a 30-year-old woman crossing Northern Blvd at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, contributing to the collision.
According to the police report, a 2018 sedan traveling north on Northern Blvd was making a left turn when it struck a 30-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault; the collision resulted from the driver’s errors in yielding while turning.
Flatbed Driver Strikes Pedestrian Off Expressway▸A flatbed truck rolled west on the Long Island Expressway. Its right front bumper struck a 65-year-old man lying off the roadway. Blood pooled. Death came before dawn. Driver inattention, police say, left the man unseen and unspared.
A 65-year-old man was killed when a flatbed truck traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway struck him with its right front bumper, according to the police report. The incident occurred off the roadway, with the pedestrian described as 'not in roadway' and 'not at intersection.' The police report states, 'Two flatbeds passed. One did not see. The right front bumper struck his head.' The victim suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. The primary contributing factor cited in the police report is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No driver errors beyond inattention are listed. The report does not cite any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the truck driver's failure to notice the man lying off the road, resulting in a fatal collision.
Driver Injured in Queens Sedan Crash▸Two sedans collided on 211 Street. One driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Police cite driver inattention and traffic control disregard. Impact crushed right side doors and front bumper.
According to the police report, two sedans crashed at the intersection of 211 Street and 36 Avenue in Queens. The driver of one sedan, a 54-year-old woman, was injured with contusions to her abdomen and pelvis. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash involved the left front bumper of one sedan striking the right side doors of the other. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report highlights driver errors as the primary causes of the collision.
Distracted Driver Slams Parked Sedan Queens▸A sedan driver on Horace Harding Expy hit a parked car. Chest injuries and shock followed. Police cite phone use and ignoring traffic control. Metal twisted. Night split open by impact.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old woman driving east on Horace Harding Expressway in Queens struck a parked sedan at 11:30 PM. She suffered chest injuries and shock. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' as driver errors. The impact damaged the left rear quarter panel of the parked vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report highlights the driver's distraction by a handheld phone and failure to obey traffic control, leading to the crash.
Sedan Driver Falls Asleep, Hits Parked Car▸A 25-year-old woman driving south in Queens fell asleep behind the wheel. Her sedan struck the rear of a parked vehicle, causing center front-end damage. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was treated for contusions and shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:33 AM in Queens near 64-30 Cloverdale Blvd. The driver, a 25-year-old female occupant of a 2023 Acura sedan, was traveling straight ahead when she fell asleep, a key contributing factor cited in the report. Her vehicle impacted the center back end of a parked 2017 Subaru sedan, damaging the front center of her vehicle and the left rear bumper of the parked car. The driver was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. She sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly notes the driver’s failure to maintain alertness as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the parked vehicle or victim behavior.
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
Two Sedans Collide on Queens 210 St▸Two sedans collided head-on on 210 St in Queens. The 19-year-old male driver suffered a fractured elbow and hand injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:13 on 210 St in Queens involving two sedans traveling east and south. The 19-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured with a fractured elbow and hand dislocation, remaining conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both vehicles had front bumper damage, indicating a frontal impact. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing victim behaviors in the report. The crash highlights driver error—specifically inattention and distraction—as the primary cause of the collision.
SUV Slams Into SUV on Expressway, Passenger Hurt▸Two SUVs collided head-to-tail on the Long Island Expressway. Driver inattention and tailgating caused the crash. A 32-year-old woman in the back seat suffered neck injuries and shock. Both vehicles moved east when impact struck.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles traveling eastbound on the Long Island Expressway collided when one rear-ended the other. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The crash struck the center back end of the lead SUV and the center front end of the trailing SUV. A 32-year-old female passenger in the middle rear seat was injured, suffering neck trauma and shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed, one from New Jersey and one from New York. The crash underscores the risk of distraction and tailgating on high-speed roads.
Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash▸A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.
According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-22
Chain-Reaction Crash on Cross Island Parkway▸Three sedans collided northbound on Cross Island Parkway. The impact caused head injuries to a 22-year-old male driver, who was restrained. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor in this multi-vehicle collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:10 on Cross Island Parkway involving three sedans traveling north. The report identifies unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The impact points include the left rear bumper and quarter panel of one vehicle, the right front bumper and center front end of another, and the center back end and left rear bumper of the third. A 22-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining head contusions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The crash demonstrates the dangers of unsafe speed in multi-vehicle collisions on high-speed roadways.
SUV Rear-Ends Bus, Injuring Child Passenger▸A 13-year-old boy suffered neck injuries and shock when an SUV struck the rear of a bus on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV driver’s inattention and following too closely caused the crash. The boy was restrained with a lap belt and was not ejected.
According to the police report, at 3:30 pm on Grand Central Parkway, a 2019 Jeep SUV traveling west struck the right rear bumper of a 2024 bus also traveling west. The SUV driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely,' which led to the collision. The impact injured a 13-year-old male passenger in the SUV, who suffered neck injuries and was in shock. He was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt at the time. The bus had nine occupants, and the SUV had two. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and tailgating on busy roadways.
SUV Rear-Ends Another on Long Island Expressway▸Two SUVs collided on the Long Island Expressway. The rear vehicle, driven by a distracted man following too closely, struck the front vehicle. A female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:50 on the Long Island Expressway involving two station wagons/SUVs traveling westbound. The rear vehicle, driven by a licensed male driver, impacted the center front end of the lead vehicle. The lead vehicle, driven by a 38-year-old licensed female driver, was struck at the center back end. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the rear driver. The female driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash, and was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles had damage consistent with a rear-end collision. The crash highlights driver errors related to maintaining safe following distances and attention on a busy expressway.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸A distracted SUV driver rear-ended a sedan on the Long Island Expressway. The sedan’s front passenger, a 65-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash exposed dangers of inattention and tailgating on high-speed roads.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:28 on the Long Island Expressway. A 2018 SUV traveling west struck the center back end of a 2021 sedan also heading west. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors. The sedan’s front passenger, a 65-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The SUV driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance and distraction led to the rear-end collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report highlights systemic risks from driver inattention and tailgating on busy expressways.
SUV Merging Strikes Truck Rear on Expressway▸A westbound SUV merging on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a tractor truck. The truck driver suffered a back contusion but was conscious and restrained. The collision caused front-end damage to the truck and rear-end damage to the SUV.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:10 on the Long Island Expressway. A station wagon/SUV was merging westbound when it struck the center back end of a tractor truck traveling straight ahead in the same direction. The truck sustained center front end damage, and the SUV had damage to its center back end. The truck driver, a 33-year-old male occupant, was injured with a back contusion but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists the truck driver's contributing factors as unspecified. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle while merging. This collision highlights the dangers of merging maneuvers on high-speed roadways and the impact on vulnerable vehicle occupants.
Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian on 212th Street▸A distracted Mazda driver slammed into a 51-year-old man near 212th Street in Queens. The sedan’s front end crumpled. The man bled from the head, conscious but wounded. The street fell silent. Driver inattention left its mark.
According to the police report, a southbound 2004 Mazda sedan struck a 51-year-old man outside the roadway near 212th Street in Queens at 1:45 p.m. The front of the car crumpled on impact. The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding from the head and remained conscious at the scene. The report states the driver was distracted, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors are cited for the pedestrian. The police narrative underscores the stillness after the crash and the immediate, visible injuries. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to pay attention, which directly led to the collision and injury.
2Three Vehicles Strike Pedestrian on Slick Expressway▸A man lay on Clearview Expressway. Three cars struck him. His chest crushed, life ended there. Another man behind the wheel, pinned and broken. Steel and rain, speed and error. The road did not forgive.
According to the police report, a 56-year-old man was killed on the northbound Clearview Expressway after being struck by three vehicles. The report states, 'A man lay in the road. Three cars struck. His chest crushed. He died there.' Another 56-year-old man, driving one of the vehicles, was injured and pinned, suffering chest injuries described as 'crush injuries.' The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors, along with 'Pavement Slippery.' These driver errors—specifically following too closely—are cited as direct contributors to the crash. The narrative highlights the systemic danger posed by multiple vehicles traveling straight ahead on a slick roadway, with no mention of pedestrian error as a contributing factor. The deadly sequence unfolded on a rain-slicked expressway, where human error and hazardous conditions combined with fatal results.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Northern Blvd▸A sedan making a left turn struck a 30-year-old woman crossing Northern Blvd at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, contributing to the collision.
According to the police report, a 2018 sedan traveling north on Northern Blvd was making a left turn when it struck a 30-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault; the collision resulted from the driver’s errors in yielding while turning.
Flatbed Driver Strikes Pedestrian Off Expressway▸A flatbed truck rolled west on the Long Island Expressway. Its right front bumper struck a 65-year-old man lying off the roadway. Blood pooled. Death came before dawn. Driver inattention, police say, left the man unseen and unspared.
A 65-year-old man was killed when a flatbed truck traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway struck him with its right front bumper, according to the police report. The incident occurred off the roadway, with the pedestrian described as 'not in roadway' and 'not at intersection.' The police report states, 'Two flatbeds passed. One did not see. The right front bumper struck his head.' The victim suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. The primary contributing factor cited in the police report is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No driver errors beyond inattention are listed. The report does not cite any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the truck driver's failure to notice the man lying off the road, resulting in a fatal collision.
Driver Injured in Queens Sedan Crash▸Two sedans collided on 211 Street. One driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Police cite driver inattention and traffic control disregard. Impact crushed right side doors and front bumper.
According to the police report, two sedans crashed at the intersection of 211 Street and 36 Avenue in Queens. The driver of one sedan, a 54-year-old woman, was injured with contusions to her abdomen and pelvis. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash involved the left front bumper of one sedan striking the right side doors of the other. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report highlights driver errors as the primary causes of the collision.
Distracted Driver Slams Parked Sedan Queens▸A sedan driver on Horace Harding Expy hit a parked car. Chest injuries and shock followed. Police cite phone use and ignoring traffic control. Metal twisted. Night split open by impact.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old woman driving east on Horace Harding Expressway in Queens struck a parked sedan at 11:30 PM. She suffered chest injuries and shock. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' as driver errors. The impact damaged the left rear quarter panel of the parked vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report highlights the driver's distraction by a handheld phone and failure to obey traffic control, leading to the crash.
Sedan Driver Falls Asleep, Hits Parked Car▸A 25-year-old woman driving south in Queens fell asleep behind the wheel. Her sedan struck the rear of a parked vehicle, causing center front-end damage. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was treated for contusions and shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:33 AM in Queens near 64-30 Cloverdale Blvd. The driver, a 25-year-old female occupant of a 2023 Acura sedan, was traveling straight ahead when she fell asleep, a key contributing factor cited in the report. Her vehicle impacted the center back end of a parked 2017 Subaru sedan, damaging the front center of her vehicle and the left rear bumper of the parked car. The driver was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. She sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly notes the driver’s failure to maintain alertness as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the parked vehicle or victim behavior.
Two sedans collided head-on on 210 St in Queens. The 19-year-old male driver suffered a fractured elbow and hand injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:13 on 210 St in Queens involving two sedans traveling east and south. The 19-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured with a fractured elbow and hand dislocation, remaining conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both vehicles had front bumper damage, indicating a frontal impact. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing victim behaviors in the report. The crash highlights driver error—specifically inattention and distraction—as the primary cause of the collision.
SUV Slams Into SUV on Expressway, Passenger Hurt▸Two SUVs collided head-to-tail on the Long Island Expressway. Driver inattention and tailgating caused the crash. A 32-year-old woman in the back seat suffered neck injuries and shock. Both vehicles moved east when impact struck.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles traveling eastbound on the Long Island Expressway collided when one rear-ended the other. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The crash struck the center back end of the lead SUV and the center front end of the trailing SUV. A 32-year-old female passenger in the middle rear seat was injured, suffering neck trauma and shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed, one from New Jersey and one from New York. The crash underscores the risk of distraction and tailgating on high-speed roads.
Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash▸A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.
According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-22
Chain-Reaction Crash on Cross Island Parkway▸Three sedans collided northbound on Cross Island Parkway. The impact caused head injuries to a 22-year-old male driver, who was restrained. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor in this multi-vehicle collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:10 on Cross Island Parkway involving three sedans traveling north. The report identifies unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The impact points include the left rear bumper and quarter panel of one vehicle, the right front bumper and center front end of another, and the center back end and left rear bumper of the third. A 22-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining head contusions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The crash demonstrates the dangers of unsafe speed in multi-vehicle collisions on high-speed roadways.
SUV Rear-Ends Bus, Injuring Child Passenger▸A 13-year-old boy suffered neck injuries and shock when an SUV struck the rear of a bus on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV driver’s inattention and following too closely caused the crash. The boy was restrained with a lap belt and was not ejected.
According to the police report, at 3:30 pm on Grand Central Parkway, a 2019 Jeep SUV traveling west struck the right rear bumper of a 2024 bus also traveling west. The SUV driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely,' which led to the collision. The impact injured a 13-year-old male passenger in the SUV, who suffered neck injuries and was in shock. He was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt at the time. The bus had nine occupants, and the SUV had two. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and tailgating on busy roadways.
SUV Rear-Ends Another on Long Island Expressway▸Two SUVs collided on the Long Island Expressway. The rear vehicle, driven by a distracted man following too closely, struck the front vehicle. A female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:50 on the Long Island Expressway involving two station wagons/SUVs traveling westbound. The rear vehicle, driven by a licensed male driver, impacted the center front end of the lead vehicle. The lead vehicle, driven by a 38-year-old licensed female driver, was struck at the center back end. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the rear driver. The female driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash, and was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles had damage consistent with a rear-end collision. The crash highlights driver errors related to maintaining safe following distances and attention on a busy expressway.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸A distracted SUV driver rear-ended a sedan on the Long Island Expressway. The sedan’s front passenger, a 65-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash exposed dangers of inattention and tailgating on high-speed roads.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:28 on the Long Island Expressway. A 2018 SUV traveling west struck the center back end of a 2021 sedan also heading west. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors. The sedan’s front passenger, a 65-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The SUV driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance and distraction led to the rear-end collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report highlights systemic risks from driver inattention and tailgating on busy expressways.
SUV Merging Strikes Truck Rear on Expressway▸A westbound SUV merging on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a tractor truck. The truck driver suffered a back contusion but was conscious and restrained. The collision caused front-end damage to the truck and rear-end damage to the SUV.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:10 on the Long Island Expressway. A station wagon/SUV was merging westbound when it struck the center back end of a tractor truck traveling straight ahead in the same direction. The truck sustained center front end damage, and the SUV had damage to its center back end. The truck driver, a 33-year-old male occupant, was injured with a back contusion but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists the truck driver's contributing factors as unspecified. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle while merging. This collision highlights the dangers of merging maneuvers on high-speed roadways and the impact on vulnerable vehicle occupants.
Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian on 212th Street▸A distracted Mazda driver slammed into a 51-year-old man near 212th Street in Queens. The sedan’s front end crumpled. The man bled from the head, conscious but wounded. The street fell silent. Driver inattention left its mark.
According to the police report, a southbound 2004 Mazda sedan struck a 51-year-old man outside the roadway near 212th Street in Queens at 1:45 p.m. The front of the car crumpled on impact. The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding from the head and remained conscious at the scene. The report states the driver was distracted, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors are cited for the pedestrian. The police narrative underscores the stillness after the crash and the immediate, visible injuries. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to pay attention, which directly led to the collision and injury.
2Three Vehicles Strike Pedestrian on Slick Expressway▸A man lay on Clearview Expressway. Three cars struck him. His chest crushed, life ended there. Another man behind the wheel, pinned and broken. Steel and rain, speed and error. The road did not forgive.
According to the police report, a 56-year-old man was killed on the northbound Clearview Expressway after being struck by three vehicles. The report states, 'A man lay in the road. Three cars struck. His chest crushed. He died there.' Another 56-year-old man, driving one of the vehicles, was injured and pinned, suffering chest injuries described as 'crush injuries.' The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors, along with 'Pavement Slippery.' These driver errors—specifically following too closely—are cited as direct contributors to the crash. The narrative highlights the systemic danger posed by multiple vehicles traveling straight ahead on a slick roadway, with no mention of pedestrian error as a contributing factor. The deadly sequence unfolded on a rain-slicked expressway, where human error and hazardous conditions combined with fatal results.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Northern Blvd▸A sedan making a left turn struck a 30-year-old woman crossing Northern Blvd at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, contributing to the collision.
According to the police report, a 2018 sedan traveling north on Northern Blvd was making a left turn when it struck a 30-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault; the collision resulted from the driver’s errors in yielding while turning.
Flatbed Driver Strikes Pedestrian Off Expressway▸A flatbed truck rolled west on the Long Island Expressway. Its right front bumper struck a 65-year-old man lying off the roadway. Blood pooled. Death came before dawn. Driver inattention, police say, left the man unseen and unspared.
A 65-year-old man was killed when a flatbed truck traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway struck him with its right front bumper, according to the police report. The incident occurred off the roadway, with the pedestrian described as 'not in roadway' and 'not at intersection.' The police report states, 'Two flatbeds passed. One did not see. The right front bumper struck his head.' The victim suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. The primary contributing factor cited in the police report is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No driver errors beyond inattention are listed. The report does not cite any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the truck driver's failure to notice the man lying off the road, resulting in a fatal collision.
Driver Injured in Queens Sedan Crash▸Two sedans collided on 211 Street. One driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Police cite driver inattention and traffic control disregard. Impact crushed right side doors and front bumper.
According to the police report, two sedans crashed at the intersection of 211 Street and 36 Avenue in Queens. The driver of one sedan, a 54-year-old woman, was injured with contusions to her abdomen and pelvis. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash involved the left front bumper of one sedan striking the right side doors of the other. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report highlights driver errors as the primary causes of the collision.
Distracted Driver Slams Parked Sedan Queens▸A sedan driver on Horace Harding Expy hit a parked car. Chest injuries and shock followed. Police cite phone use and ignoring traffic control. Metal twisted. Night split open by impact.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old woman driving east on Horace Harding Expressway in Queens struck a parked sedan at 11:30 PM. She suffered chest injuries and shock. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' as driver errors. The impact damaged the left rear quarter panel of the parked vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report highlights the driver's distraction by a handheld phone and failure to obey traffic control, leading to the crash.
Sedan Driver Falls Asleep, Hits Parked Car▸A 25-year-old woman driving south in Queens fell asleep behind the wheel. Her sedan struck the rear of a parked vehicle, causing center front-end damage. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was treated for contusions and shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:33 AM in Queens near 64-30 Cloverdale Blvd. The driver, a 25-year-old female occupant of a 2023 Acura sedan, was traveling straight ahead when she fell asleep, a key contributing factor cited in the report. Her vehicle impacted the center back end of a parked 2017 Subaru sedan, damaging the front center of her vehicle and the left rear bumper of the parked car. The driver was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. She sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly notes the driver’s failure to maintain alertness as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the parked vehicle or victim behavior.
Two SUVs collided head-to-tail on the Long Island Expressway. Driver inattention and tailgating caused the crash. A 32-year-old woman in the back seat suffered neck injuries and shock. Both vehicles moved east when impact struck.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles traveling eastbound on the Long Island Expressway collided when one rear-ended the other. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The crash struck the center back end of the lead SUV and the center front end of the trailing SUV. A 32-year-old female passenger in the middle rear seat was injured, suffering neck trauma and shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed, one from New Jersey and one from New York. The crash underscores the risk of distraction and tailgating on high-speed roads.
Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash▸A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.
According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-22
Chain-Reaction Crash on Cross Island Parkway▸Three sedans collided northbound on Cross Island Parkway. The impact caused head injuries to a 22-year-old male driver, who was restrained. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor in this multi-vehicle collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:10 on Cross Island Parkway involving three sedans traveling north. The report identifies unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The impact points include the left rear bumper and quarter panel of one vehicle, the right front bumper and center front end of another, and the center back end and left rear bumper of the third. A 22-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining head contusions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The crash demonstrates the dangers of unsafe speed in multi-vehicle collisions on high-speed roadways.
SUV Rear-Ends Bus, Injuring Child Passenger▸A 13-year-old boy suffered neck injuries and shock when an SUV struck the rear of a bus on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV driver’s inattention and following too closely caused the crash. The boy was restrained with a lap belt and was not ejected.
According to the police report, at 3:30 pm on Grand Central Parkway, a 2019 Jeep SUV traveling west struck the right rear bumper of a 2024 bus also traveling west. The SUV driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely,' which led to the collision. The impact injured a 13-year-old male passenger in the SUV, who suffered neck injuries and was in shock. He was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt at the time. The bus had nine occupants, and the SUV had two. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and tailgating on busy roadways.
SUV Rear-Ends Another on Long Island Expressway▸Two SUVs collided on the Long Island Expressway. The rear vehicle, driven by a distracted man following too closely, struck the front vehicle. A female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:50 on the Long Island Expressway involving two station wagons/SUVs traveling westbound. The rear vehicle, driven by a licensed male driver, impacted the center front end of the lead vehicle. The lead vehicle, driven by a 38-year-old licensed female driver, was struck at the center back end. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the rear driver. The female driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash, and was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles had damage consistent with a rear-end collision. The crash highlights driver errors related to maintaining safe following distances and attention on a busy expressway.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸A distracted SUV driver rear-ended a sedan on the Long Island Expressway. The sedan’s front passenger, a 65-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash exposed dangers of inattention and tailgating on high-speed roads.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:28 on the Long Island Expressway. A 2018 SUV traveling west struck the center back end of a 2021 sedan also heading west. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors. The sedan’s front passenger, a 65-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The SUV driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance and distraction led to the rear-end collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report highlights systemic risks from driver inattention and tailgating on busy expressways.
SUV Merging Strikes Truck Rear on Expressway▸A westbound SUV merging on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a tractor truck. The truck driver suffered a back contusion but was conscious and restrained. The collision caused front-end damage to the truck and rear-end damage to the SUV.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:10 on the Long Island Expressway. A station wagon/SUV was merging westbound when it struck the center back end of a tractor truck traveling straight ahead in the same direction. The truck sustained center front end damage, and the SUV had damage to its center back end. The truck driver, a 33-year-old male occupant, was injured with a back contusion but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists the truck driver's contributing factors as unspecified. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle while merging. This collision highlights the dangers of merging maneuvers on high-speed roadways and the impact on vulnerable vehicle occupants.
Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian on 212th Street▸A distracted Mazda driver slammed into a 51-year-old man near 212th Street in Queens. The sedan’s front end crumpled. The man bled from the head, conscious but wounded. The street fell silent. Driver inattention left its mark.
According to the police report, a southbound 2004 Mazda sedan struck a 51-year-old man outside the roadway near 212th Street in Queens at 1:45 p.m. The front of the car crumpled on impact. The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding from the head and remained conscious at the scene. The report states the driver was distracted, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors are cited for the pedestrian. The police narrative underscores the stillness after the crash and the immediate, visible injuries. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to pay attention, which directly led to the collision and injury.
2Three Vehicles Strike Pedestrian on Slick Expressway▸A man lay on Clearview Expressway. Three cars struck him. His chest crushed, life ended there. Another man behind the wheel, pinned and broken. Steel and rain, speed and error. The road did not forgive.
According to the police report, a 56-year-old man was killed on the northbound Clearview Expressway after being struck by three vehicles. The report states, 'A man lay in the road. Three cars struck. His chest crushed. He died there.' Another 56-year-old man, driving one of the vehicles, was injured and pinned, suffering chest injuries described as 'crush injuries.' The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors, along with 'Pavement Slippery.' These driver errors—specifically following too closely—are cited as direct contributors to the crash. The narrative highlights the systemic danger posed by multiple vehicles traveling straight ahead on a slick roadway, with no mention of pedestrian error as a contributing factor. The deadly sequence unfolded on a rain-slicked expressway, where human error and hazardous conditions combined with fatal results.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Northern Blvd▸A sedan making a left turn struck a 30-year-old woman crossing Northern Blvd at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, contributing to the collision.
According to the police report, a 2018 sedan traveling north on Northern Blvd was making a left turn when it struck a 30-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault; the collision resulted from the driver’s errors in yielding while turning.
Flatbed Driver Strikes Pedestrian Off Expressway▸A flatbed truck rolled west on the Long Island Expressway. Its right front bumper struck a 65-year-old man lying off the roadway. Blood pooled. Death came before dawn. Driver inattention, police say, left the man unseen and unspared.
A 65-year-old man was killed when a flatbed truck traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway struck him with its right front bumper, according to the police report. The incident occurred off the roadway, with the pedestrian described as 'not in roadway' and 'not at intersection.' The police report states, 'Two flatbeds passed. One did not see. The right front bumper struck his head.' The victim suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. The primary contributing factor cited in the police report is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No driver errors beyond inattention are listed. The report does not cite any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the truck driver's failure to notice the man lying off the road, resulting in a fatal collision.
Driver Injured in Queens Sedan Crash▸Two sedans collided on 211 Street. One driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Police cite driver inattention and traffic control disregard. Impact crushed right side doors and front bumper.
According to the police report, two sedans crashed at the intersection of 211 Street and 36 Avenue in Queens. The driver of one sedan, a 54-year-old woman, was injured with contusions to her abdomen and pelvis. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash involved the left front bumper of one sedan striking the right side doors of the other. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report highlights driver errors as the primary causes of the collision.
Distracted Driver Slams Parked Sedan Queens▸A sedan driver on Horace Harding Expy hit a parked car. Chest injuries and shock followed. Police cite phone use and ignoring traffic control. Metal twisted. Night split open by impact.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old woman driving east on Horace Harding Expressway in Queens struck a parked sedan at 11:30 PM. She suffered chest injuries and shock. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' as driver errors. The impact damaged the left rear quarter panel of the parked vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report highlights the driver's distraction by a handheld phone and failure to obey traffic control, leading to the crash.
Sedan Driver Falls Asleep, Hits Parked Car▸A 25-year-old woman driving south in Queens fell asleep behind the wheel. Her sedan struck the rear of a parked vehicle, causing center front-end damage. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was treated for contusions and shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:33 AM in Queens near 64-30 Cloverdale Blvd. The driver, a 25-year-old female occupant of a 2023 Acura sedan, was traveling straight ahead when she fell asleep, a key contributing factor cited in the report. Her vehicle impacted the center back end of a parked 2017 Subaru sedan, damaging the front center of her vehicle and the left rear bumper of the parked car. The driver was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. She sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly notes the driver’s failure to maintain alertness as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the parked vehicle or victim behavior.
A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.
According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.
- Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-01-22
Chain-Reaction Crash on Cross Island Parkway▸Three sedans collided northbound on Cross Island Parkway. The impact caused head injuries to a 22-year-old male driver, who was restrained. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor in this multi-vehicle collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:10 on Cross Island Parkway involving three sedans traveling north. The report identifies unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The impact points include the left rear bumper and quarter panel of one vehicle, the right front bumper and center front end of another, and the center back end and left rear bumper of the third. A 22-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining head contusions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The crash demonstrates the dangers of unsafe speed in multi-vehicle collisions on high-speed roadways.
SUV Rear-Ends Bus, Injuring Child Passenger▸A 13-year-old boy suffered neck injuries and shock when an SUV struck the rear of a bus on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV driver’s inattention and following too closely caused the crash. The boy was restrained with a lap belt and was not ejected.
According to the police report, at 3:30 pm on Grand Central Parkway, a 2019 Jeep SUV traveling west struck the right rear bumper of a 2024 bus also traveling west. The SUV driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely,' which led to the collision. The impact injured a 13-year-old male passenger in the SUV, who suffered neck injuries and was in shock. He was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt at the time. The bus had nine occupants, and the SUV had two. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and tailgating on busy roadways.
SUV Rear-Ends Another on Long Island Expressway▸Two SUVs collided on the Long Island Expressway. The rear vehicle, driven by a distracted man following too closely, struck the front vehicle. A female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:50 on the Long Island Expressway involving two station wagons/SUVs traveling westbound. The rear vehicle, driven by a licensed male driver, impacted the center front end of the lead vehicle. The lead vehicle, driven by a 38-year-old licensed female driver, was struck at the center back end. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the rear driver. The female driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash, and was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles had damage consistent with a rear-end collision. The crash highlights driver errors related to maintaining safe following distances and attention on a busy expressway.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸A distracted SUV driver rear-ended a sedan on the Long Island Expressway. The sedan’s front passenger, a 65-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash exposed dangers of inattention and tailgating on high-speed roads.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:28 on the Long Island Expressway. A 2018 SUV traveling west struck the center back end of a 2021 sedan also heading west. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors. The sedan’s front passenger, a 65-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The SUV driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance and distraction led to the rear-end collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report highlights systemic risks from driver inattention and tailgating on busy expressways.
SUV Merging Strikes Truck Rear on Expressway▸A westbound SUV merging on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a tractor truck. The truck driver suffered a back contusion but was conscious and restrained. The collision caused front-end damage to the truck and rear-end damage to the SUV.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:10 on the Long Island Expressway. A station wagon/SUV was merging westbound when it struck the center back end of a tractor truck traveling straight ahead in the same direction. The truck sustained center front end damage, and the SUV had damage to its center back end. The truck driver, a 33-year-old male occupant, was injured with a back contusion but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists the truck driver's contributing factors as unspecified. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle while merging. This collision highlights the dangers of merging maneuvers on high-speed roadways and the impact on vulnerable vehicle occupants.
Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian on 212th Street▸A distracted Mazda driver slammed into a 51-year-old man near 212th Street in Queens. The sedan’s front end crumpled. The man bled from the head, conscious but wounded. The street fell silent. Driver inattention left its mark.
According to the police report, a southbound 2004 Mazda sedan struck a 51-year-old man outside the roadway near 212th Street in Queens at 1:45 p.m. The front of the car crumpled on impact. The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding from the head and remained conscious at the scene. The report states the driver was distracted, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors are cited for the pedestrian. The police narrative underscores the stillness after the crash and the immediate, visible injuries. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to pay attention, which directly led to the collision and injury.
2Three Vehicles Strike Pedestrian on Slick Expressway▸A man lay on Clearview Expressway. Three cars struck him. His chest crushed, life ended there. Another man behind the wheel, pinned and broken. Steel and rain, speed and error. The road did not forgive.
According to the police report, a 56-year-old man was killed on the northbound Clearview Expressway after being struck by three vehicles. The report states, 'A man lay in the road. Three cars struck. His chest crushed. He died there.' Another 56-year-old man, driving one of the vehicles, was injured and pinned, suffering chest injuries described as 'crush injuries.' The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors, along with 'Pavement Slippery.' These driver errors—specifically following too closely—are cited as direct contributors to the crash. The narrative highlights the systemic danger posed by multiple vehicles traveling straight ahead on a slick roadway, with no mention of pedestrian error as a contributing factor. The deadly sequence unfolded on a rain-slicked expressway, where human error and hazardous conditions combined with fatal results.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Northern Blvd▸A sedan making a left turn struck a 30-year-old woman crossing Northern Blvd at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, contributing to the collision.
According to the police report, a 2018 sedan traveling north on Northern Blvd was making a left turn when it struck a 30-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault; the collision resulted from the driver’s errors in yielding while turning.
Flatbed Driver Strikes Pedestrian Off Expressway▸A flatbed truck rolled west on the Long Island Expressway. Its right front bumper struck a 65-year-old man lying off the roadway. Blood pooled. Death came before dawn. Driver inattention, police say, left the man unseen and unspared.
A 65-year-old man was killed when a flatbed truck traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway struck him with its right front bumper, according to the police report. The incident occurred off the roadway, with the pedestrian described as 'not in roadway' and 'not at intersection.' The police report states, 'Two flatbeds passed. One did not see. The right front bumper struck his head.' The victim suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. The primary contributing factor cited in the police report is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No driver errors beyond inattention are listed. The report does not cite any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the truck driver's failure to notice the man lying off the road, resulting in a fatal collision.
Driver Injured in Queens Sedan Crash▸Two sedans collided on 211 Street. One driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Police cite driver inattention and traffic control disregard. Impact crushed right side doors and front bumper.
According to the police report, two sedans crashed at the intersection of 211 Street and 36 Avenue in Queens. The driver of one sedan, a 54-year-old woman, was injured with contusions to her abdomen and pelvis. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash involved the left front bumper of one sedan striking the right side doors of the other. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report highlights driver errors as the primary causes of the collision.
Distracted Driver Slams Parked Sedan Queens▸A sedan driver on Horace Harding Expy hit a parked car. Chest injuries and shock followed. Police cite phone use and ignoring traffic control. Metal twisted. Night split open by impact.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old woman driving east on Horace Harding Expressway in Queens struck a parked sedan at 11:30 PM. She suffered chest injuries and shock. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' as driver errors. The impact damaged the left rear quarter panel of the parked vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report highlights the driver's distraction by a handheld phone and failure to obey traffic control, leading to the crash.
Sedan Driver Falls Asleep, Hits Parked Car▸A 25-year-old woman driving south in Queens fell asleep behind the wheel. Her sedan struck the rear of a parked vehicle, causing center front-end damage. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was treated for contusions and shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:33 AM in Queens near 64-30 Cloverdale Blvd. The driver, a 25-year-old female occupant of a 2023 Acura sedan, was traveling straight ahead when she fell asleep, a key contributing factor cited in the report. Her vehicle impacted the center back end of a parked 2017 Subaru sedan, damaging the front center of her vehicle and the left rear bumper of the parked car. The driver was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. She sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly notes the driver’s failure to maintain alertness as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the parked vehicle or victim behavior.
Three sedans collided northbound on Cross Island Parkway. The impact caused head injuries to a 22-year-old male driver, who was restrained. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor in this multi-vehicle collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:10 on Cross Island Parkway involving three sedans traveling north. The report identifies unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The impact points include the left rear bumper and quarter panel of one vehicle, the right front bumper and center front end of another, and the center back end and left rear bumper of the third. A 22-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining head contusions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The crash demonstrates the dangers of unsafe speed in multi-vehicle collisions on high-speed roadways.
SUV Rear-Ends Bus, Injuring Child Passenger▸A 13-year-old boy suffered neck injuries and shock when an SUV struck the rear of a bus on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV driver’s inattention and following too closely caused the crash. The boy was restrained with a lap belt and was not ejected.
According to the police report, at 3:30 pm on Grand Central Parkway, a 2019 Jeep SUV traveling west struck the right rear bumper of a 2024 bus also traveling west. The SUV driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely,' which led to the collision. The impact injured a 13-year-old male passenger in the SUV, who suffered neck injuries and was in shock. He was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt at the time. The bus had nine occupants, and the SUV had two. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and tailgating on busy roadways.
SUV Rear-Ends Another on Long Island Expressway▸Two SUVs collided on the Long Island Expressway. The rear vehicle, driven by a distracted man following too closely, struck the front vehicle. A female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:50 on the Long Island Expressway involving two station wagons/SUVs traveling westbound. The rear vehicle, driven by a licensed male driver, impacted the center front end of the lead vehicle. The lead vehicle, driven by a 38-year-old licensed female driver, was struck at the center back end. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the rear driver. The female driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash, and was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles had damage consistent with a rear-end collision. The crash highlights driver errors related to maintaining safe following distances and attention on a busy expressway.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸A distracted SUV driver rear-ended a sedan on the Long Island Expressway. The sedan’s front passenger, a 65-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash exposed dangers of inattention and tailgating on high-speed roads.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:28 on the Long Island Expressway. A 2018 SUV traveling west struck the center back end of a 2021 sedan also heading west. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors. The sedan’s front passenger, a 65-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The SUV driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance and distraction led to the rear-end collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report highlights systemic risks from driver inattention and tailgating on busy expressways.
SUV Merging Strikes Truck Rear on Expressway▸A westbound SUV merging on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a tractor truck. The truck driver suffered a back contusion but was conscious and restrained. The collision caused front-end damage to the truck and rear-end damage to the SUV.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:10 on the Long Island Expressway. A station wagon/SUV was merging westbound when it struck the center back end of a tractor truck traveling straight ahead in the same direction. The truck sustained center front end damage, and the SUV had damage to its center back end. The truck driver, a 33-year-old male occupant, was injured with a back contusion but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists the truck driver's contributing factors as unspecified. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle while merging. This collision highlights the dangers of merging maneuvers on high-speed roadways and the impact on vulnerable vehicle occupants.
Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian on 212th Street▸A distracted Mazda driver slammed into a 51-year-old man near 212th Street in Queens. The sedan’s front end crumpled. The man bled from the head, conscious but wounded. The street fell silent. Driver inattention left its mark.
According to the police report, a southbound 2004 Mazda sedan struck a 51-year-old man outside the roadway near 212th Street in Queens at 1:45 p.m. The front of the car crumpled on impact. The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding from the head and remained conscious at the scene. The report states the driver was distracted, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors are cited for the pedestrian. The police narrative underscores the stillness after the crash and the immediate, visible injuries. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to pay attention, which directly led to the collision and injury.
2Three Vehicles Strike Pedestrian on Slick Expressway▸A man lay on Clearview Expressway. Three cars struck him. His chest crushed, life ended there. Another man behind the wheel, pinned and broken. Steel and rain, speed and error. The road did not forgive.
According to the police report, a 56-year-old man was killed on the northbound Clearview Expressway after being struck by three vehicles. The report states, 'A man lay in the road. Three cars struck. His chest crushed. He died there.' Another 56-year-old man, driving one of the vehicles, was injured and pinned, suffering chest injuries described as 'crush injuries.' The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors, along with 'Pavement Slippery.' These driver errors—specifically following too closely—are cited as direct contributors to the crash. The narrative highlights the systemic danger posed by multiple vehicles traveling straight ahead on a slick roadway, with no mention of pedestrian error as a contributing factor. The deadly sequence unfolded on a rain-slicked expressway, where human error and hazardous conditions combined with fatal results.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Northern Blvd▸A sedan making a left turn struck a 30-year-old woman crossing Northern Blvd at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, contributing to the collision.
According to the police report, a 2018 sedan traveling north on Northern Blvd was making a left turn when it struck a 30-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault; the collision resulted from the driver’s errors in yielding while turning.
Flatbed Driver Strikes Pedestrian Off Expressway▸A flatbed truck rolled west on the Long Island Expressway. Its right front bumper struck a 65-year-old man lying off the roadway. Blood pooled. Death came before dawn. Driver inattention, police say, left the man unseen and unspared.
A 65-year-old man was killed when a flatbed truck traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway struck him with its right front bumper, according to the police report. The incident occurred off the roadway, with the pedestrian described as 'not in roadway' and 'not at intersection.' The police report states, 'Two flatbeds passed. One did not see. The right front bumper struck his head.' The victim suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. The primary contributing factor cited in the police report is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No driver errors beyond inattention are listed. The report does not cite any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the truck driver's failure to notice the man lying off the road, resulting in a fatal collision.
Driver Injured in Queens Sedan Crash▸Two sedans collided on 211 Street. One driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Police cite driver inattention and traffic control disregard. Impact crushed right side doors and front bumper.
According to the police report, two sedans crashed at the intersection of 211 Street and 36 Avenue in Queens. The driver of one sedan, a 54-year-old woman, was injured with contusions to her abdomen and pelvis. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash involved the left front bumper of one sedan striking the right side doors of the other. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report highlights driver errors as the primary causes of the collision.
Distracted Driver Slams Parked Sedan Queens▸A sedan driver on Horace Harding Expy hit a parked car. Chest injuries and shock followed. Police cite phone use and ignoring traffic control. Metal twisted. Night split open by impact.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old woman driving east on Horace Harding Expressway in Queens struck a parked sedan at 11:30 PM. She suffered chest injuries and shock. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' as driver errors. The impact damaged the left rear quarter panel of the parked vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report highlights the driver's distraction by a handheld phone and failure to obey traffic control, leading to the crash.
Sedan Driver Falls Asleep, Hits Parked Car▸A 25-year-old woman driving south in Queens fell asleep behind the wheel. Her sedan struck the rear of a parked vehicle, causing center front-end damage. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was treated for contusions and shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:33 AM in Queens near 64-30 Cloverdale Blvd. The driver, a 25-year-old female occupant of a 2023 Acura sedan, was traveling straight ahead when she fell asleep, a key contributing factor cited in the report. Her vehicle impacted the center back end of a parked 2017 Subaru sedan, damaging the front center of her vehicle and the left rear bumper of the parked car. The driver was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. She sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly notes the driver’s failure to maintain alertness as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the parked vehicle or victim behavior.
A 13-year-old boy suffered neck injuries and shock when an SUV struck the rear of a bus on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV driver’s inattention and following too closely caused the crash. The boy was restrained with a lap belt and was not ejected.
According to the police report, at 3:30 pm on Grand Central Parkway, a 2019 Jeep SUV traveling west struck the right rear bumper of a 2024 bus also traveling west. The SUV driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely,' which led to the collision. The impact injured a 13-year-old male passenger in the SUV, who suffered neck injuries and was in shock. He was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt at the time. The bus had nine occupants, and the SUV had two. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and tailgating on busy roadways.
SUV Rear-Ends Another on Long Island Expressway▸Two SUVs collided on the Long Island Expressway. The rear vehicle, driven by a distracted man following too closely, struck the front vehicle. A female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:50 on the Long Island Expressway involving two station wagons/SUVs traveling westbound. The rear vehicle, driven by a licensed male driver, impacted the center front end of the lead vehicle. The lead vehicle, driven by a 38-year-old licensed female driver, was struck at the center back end. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the rear driver. The female driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash, and was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles had damage consistent with a rear-end collision. The crash highlights driver errors related to maintaining safe following distances and attention on a busy expressway.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸A distracted SUV driver rear-ended a sedan on the Long Island Expressway. The sedan’s front passenger, a 65-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash exposed dangers of inattention and tailgating on high-speed roads.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:28 on the Long Island Expressway. A 2018 SUV traveling west struck the center back end of a 2021 sedan also heading west. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors. The sedan’s front passenger, a 65-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The SUV driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance and distraction led to the rear-end collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report highlights systemic risks from driver inattention and tailgating on busy expressways.
SUV Merging Strikes Truck Rear on Expressway▸A westbound SUV merging on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a tractor truck. The truck driver suffered a back contusion but was conscious and restrained. The collision caused front-end damage to the truck and rear-end damage to the SUV.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:10 on the Long Island Expressway. A station wagon/SUV was merging westbound when it struck the center back end of a tractor truck traveling straight ahead in the same direction. The truck sustained center front end damage, and the SUV had damage to its center back end. The truck driver, a 33-year-old male occupant, was injured with a back contusion but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists the truck driver's contributing factors as unspecified. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle while merging. This collision highlights the dangers of merging maneuvers on high-speed roadways and the impact on vulnerable vehicle occupants.
Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian on 212th Street▸A distracted Mazda driver slammed into a 51-year-old man near 212th Street in Queens. The sedan’s front end crumpled. The man bled from the head, conscious but wounded. The street fell silent. Driver inattention left its mark.
According to the police report, a southbound 2004 Mazda sedan struck a 51-year-old man outside the roadway near 212th Street in Queens at 1:45 p.m. The front of the car crumpled on impact. The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding from the head and remained conscious at the scene. The report states the driver was distracted, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors are cited for the pedestrian. The police narrative underscores the stillness after the crash and the immediate, visible injuries. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to pay attention, which directly led to the collision and injury.
2Three Vehicles Strike Pedestrian on Slick Expressway▸A man lay on Clearview Expressway. Three cars struck him. His chest crushed, life ended there. Another man behind the wheel, pinned and broken. Steel and rain, speed and error. The road did not forgive.
According to the police report, a 56-year-old man was killed on the northbound Clearview Expressway after being struck by three vehicles. The report states, 'A man lay in the road. Three cars struck. His chest crushed. He died there.' Another 56-year-old man, driving one of the vehicles, was injured and pinned, suffering chest injuries described as 'crush injuries.' The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors, along with 'Pavement Slippery.' These driver errors—specifically following too closely—are cited as direct contributors to the crash. The narrative highlights the systemic danger posed by multiple vehicles traveling straight ahead on a slick roadway, with no mention of pedestrian error as a contributing factor. The deadly sequence unfolded on a rain-slicked expressway, where human error and hazardous conditions combined with fatal results.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Northern Blvd▸A sedan making a left turn struck a 30-year-old woman crossing Northern Blvd at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, contributing to the collision.
According to the police report, a 2018 sedan traveling north on Northern Blvd was making a left turn when it struck a 30-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault; the collision resulted from the driver’s errors in yielding while turning.
Flatbed Driver Strikes Pedestrian Off Expressway▸A flatbed truck rolled west on the Long Island Expressway. Its right front bumper struck a 65-year-old man lying off the roadway. Blood pooled. Death came before dawn. Driver inattention, police say, left the man unseen and unspared.
A 65-year-old man was killed when a flatbed truck traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway struck him with its right front bumper, according to the police report. The incident occurred off the roadway, with the pedestrian described as 'not in roadway' and 'not at intersection.' The police report states, 'Two flatbeds passed. One did not see. The right front bumper struck his head.' The victim suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. The primary contributing factor cited in the police report is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No driver errors beyond inattention are listed. The report does not cite any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the truck driver's failure to notice the man lying off the road, resulting in a fatal collision.
Driver Injured in Queens Sedan Crash▸Two sedans collided on 211 Street. One driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Police cite driver inattention and traffic control disregard. Impact crushed right side doors and front bumper.
According to the police report, two sedans crashed at the intersection of 211 Street and 36 Avenue in Queens. The driver of one sedan, a 54-year-old woman, was injured with contusions to her abdomen and pelvis. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash involved the left front bumper of one sedan striking the right side doors of the other. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report highlights driver errors as the primary causes of the collision.
Distracted Driver Slams Parked Sedan Queens▸A sedan driver on Horace Harding Expy hit a parked car. Chest injuries and shock followed. Police cite phone use and ignoring traffic control. Metal twisted. Night split open by impact.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old woman driving east on Horace Harding Expressway in Queens struck a parked sedan at 11:30 PM. She suffered chest injuries and shock. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' as driver errors. The impact damaged the left rear quarter panel of the parked vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report highlights the driver's distraction by a handheld phone and failure to obey traffic control, leading to the crash.
Sedan Driver Falls Asleep, Hits Parked Car▸A 25-year-old woman driving south in Queens fell asleep behind the wheel. Her sedan struck the rear of a parked vehicle, causing center front-end damage. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was treated for contusions and shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:33 AM in Queens near 64-30 Cloverdale Blvd. The driver, a 25-year-old female occupant of a 2023 Acura sedan, was traveling straight ahead when she fell asleep, a key contributing factor cited in the report. Her vehicle impacted the center back end of a parked 2017 Subaru sedan, damaging the front center of her vehicle and the left rear bumper of the parked car. The driver was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. She sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly notes the driver’s failure to maintain alertness as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the parked vehicle or victim behavior.
Two SUVs collided on the Long Island Expressway. The rear vehicle, driven by a distracted man following too closely, struck the front vehicle. A female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:50 on the Long Island Expressway involving two station wagons/SUVs traveling westbound. The rear vehicle, driven by a licensed male driver, impacted the center front end of the lead vehicle. The lead vehicle, driven by a 38-year-old licensed female driver, was struck at the center back end. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the rear driver. The female driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash, and was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles had damage consistent with a rear-end collision. The crash highlights driver errors related to maintaining safe following distances and attention on a busy expressway.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸A distracted SUV driver rear-ended a sedan on the Long Island Expressway. The sedan’s front passenger, a 65-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash exposed dangers of inattention and tailgating on high-speed roads.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:28 on the Long Island Expressway. A 2018 SUV traveling west struck the center back end of a 2021 sedan also heading west. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors. The sedan’s front passenger, a 65-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The SUV driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance and distraction led to the rear-end collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report highlights systemic risks from driver inattention and tailgating on busy expressways.
SUV Merging Strikes Truck Rear on Expressway▸A westbound SUV merging on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a tractor truck. The truck driver suffered a back contusion but was conscious and restrained. The collision caused front-end damage to the truck and rear-end damage to the SUV.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:10 on the Long Island Expressway. A station wagon/SUV was merging westbound when it struck the center back end of a tractor truck traveling straight ahead in the same direction. The truck sustained center front end damage, and the SUV had damage to its center back end. The truck driver, a 33-year-old male occupant, was injured with a back contusion but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists the truck driver's contributing factors as unspecified. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle while merging. This collision highlights the dangers of merging maneuvers on high-speed roadways and the impact on vulnerable vehicle occupants.
Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian on 212th Street▸A distracted Mazda driver slammed into a 51-year-old man near 212th Street in Queens. The sedan’s front end crumpled. The man bled from the head, conscious but wounded. The street fell silent. Driver inattention left its mark.
According to the police report, a southbound 2004 Mazda sedan struck a 51-year-old man outside the roadway near 212th Street in Queens at 1:45 p.m. The front of the car crumpled on impact. The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding from the head and remained conscious at the scene. The report states the driver was distracted, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors are cited for the pedestrian. The police narrative underscores the stillness after the crash and the immediate, visible injuries. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to pay attention, which directly led to the collision and injury.
2Three Vehicles Strike Pedestrian on Slick Expressway▸A man lay on Clearview Expressway. Three cars struck him. His chest crushed, life ended there. Another man behind the wheel, pinned and broken. Steel and rain, speed and error. The road did not forgive.
According to the police report, a 56-year-old man was killed on the northbound Clearview Expressway after being struck by three vehicles. The report states, 'A man lay in the road. Three cars struck. His chest crushed. He died there.' Another 56-year-old man, driving one of the vehicles, was injured and pinned, suffering chest injuries described as 'crush injuries.' The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors, along with 'Pavement Slippery.' These driver errors—specifically following too closely—are cited as direct contributors to the crash. The narrative highlights the systemic danger posed by multiple vehicles traveling straight ahead on a slick roadway, with no mention of pedestrian error as a contributing factor. The deadly sequence unfolded on a rain-slicked expressway, where human error and hazardous conditions combined with fatal results.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Northern Blvd▸A sedan making a left turn struck a 30-year-old woman crossing Northern Blvd at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, contributing to the collision.
According to the police report, a 2018 sedan traveling north on Northern Blvd was making a left turn when it struck a 30-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault; the collision resulted from the driver’s errors in yielding while turning.
Flatbed Driver Strikes Pedestrian Off Expressway▸A flatbed truck rolled west on the Long Island Expressway. Its right front bumper struck a 65-year-old man lying off the roadway. Blood pooled. Death came before dawn. Driver inattention, police say, left the man unseen and unspared.
A 65-year-old man was killed when a flatbed truck traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway struck him with its right front bumper, according to the police report. The incident occurred off the roadway, with the pedestrian described as 'not in roadway' and 'not at intersection.' The police report states, 'Two flatbeds passed. One did not see. The right front bumper struck his head.' The victim suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. The primary contributing factor cited in the police report is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No driver errors beyond inattention are listed. The report does not cite any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the truck driver's failure to notice the man lying off the road, resulting in a fatal collision.
Driver Injured in Queens Sedan Crash▸Two sedans collided on 211 Street. One driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Police cite driver inattention and traffic control disregard. Impact crushed right side doors and front bumper.
According to the police report, two sedans crashed at the intersection of 211 Street and 36 Avenue in Queens. The driver of one sedan, a 54-year-old woman, was injured with contusions to her abdomen and pelvis. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash involved the left front bumper of one sedan striking the right side doors of the other. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report highlights driver errors as the primary causes of the collision.
Distracted Driver Slams Parked Sedan Queens▸A sedan driver on Horace Harding Expy hit a parked car. Chest injuries and shock followed. Police cite phone use and ignoring traffic control. Metal twisted. Night split open by impact.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old woman driving east on Horace Harding Expressway in Queens struck a parked sedan at 11:30 PM. She suffered chest injuries and shock. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' as driver errors. The impact damaged the left rear quarter panel of the parked vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report highlights the driver's distraction by a handheld phone and failure to obey traffic control, leading to the crash.
Sedan Driver Falls Asleep, Hits Parked Car▸A 25-year-old woman driving south in Queens fell asleep behind the wheel. Her sedan struck the rear of a parked vehicle, causing center front-end damage. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was treated for contusions and shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:33 AM in Queens near 64-30 Cloverdale Blvd. The driver, a 25-year-old female occupant of a 2023 Acura sedan, was traveling straight ahead when she fell asleep, a key contributing factor cited in the report. Her vehicle impacted the center back end of a parked 2017 Subaru sedan, damaging the front center of her vehicle and the left rear bumper of the parked car. The driver was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. She sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly notes the driver’s failure to maintain alertness as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the parked vehicle or victim behavior.
A distracted SUV driver rear-ended a sedan on the Long Island Expressway. The sedan’s front passenger, a 65-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash exposed dangers of inattention and tailgating on high-speed roads.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:28 on the Long Island Expressway. A 2018 SUV traveling west struck the center back end of a 2021 sedan also heading west. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors. The sedan’s front passenger, a 65-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The SUV driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance and distraction led to the rear-end collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report highlights systemic risks from driver inattention and tailgating on busy expressways.
SUV Merging Strikes Truck Rear on Expressway▸A westbound SUV merging on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a tractor truck. The truck driver suffered a back contusion but was conscious and restrained. The collision caused front-end damage to the truck and rear-end damage to the SUV.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:10 on the Long Island Expressway. A station wagon/SUV was merging westbound when it struck the center back end of a tractor truck traveling straight ahead in the same direction. The truck sustained center front end damage, and the SUV had damage to its center back end. The truck driver, a 33-year-old male occupant, was injured with a back contusion but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists the truck driver's contributing factors as unspecified. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle while merging. This collision highlights the dangers of merging maneuvers on high-speed roadways and the impact on vulnerable vehicle occupants.
Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian on 212th Street▸A distracted Mazda driver slammed into a 51-year-old man near 212th Street in Queens. The sedan’s front end crumpled. The man bled from the head, conscious but wounded. The street fell silent. Driver inattention left its mark.
According to the police report, a southbound 2004 Mazda sedan struck a 51-year-old man outside the roadway near 212th Street in Queens at 1:45 p.m. The front of the car crumpled on impact. The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding from the head and remained conscious at the scene. The report states the driver was distracted, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors are cited for the pedestrian. The police narrative underscores the stillness after the crash and the immediate, visible injuries. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to pay attention, which directly led to the collision and injury.
2Three Vehicles Strike Pedestrian on Slick Expressway▸A man lay on Clearview Expressway. Three cars struck him. His chest crushed, life ended there. Another man behind the wheel, pinned and broken. Steel and rain, speed and error. The road did not forgive.
According to the police report, a 56-year-old man was killed on the northbound Clearview Expressway after being struck by three vehicles. The report states, 'A man lay in the road. Three cars struck. His chest crushed. He died there.' Another 56-year-old man, driving one of the vehicles, was injured and pinned, suffering chest injuries described as 'crush injuries.' The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors, along with 'Pavement Slippery.' These driver errors—specifically following too closely—are cited as direct contributors to the crash. The narrative highlights the systemic danger posed by multiple vehicles traveling straight ahead on a slick roadway, with no mention of pedestrian error as a contributing factor. The deadly sequence unfolded on a rain-slicked expressway, where human error and hazardous conditions combined with fatal results.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Northern Blvd▸A sedan making a left turn struck a 30-year-old woman crossing Northern Blvd at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, contributing to the collision.
According to the police report, a 2018 sedan traveling north on Northern Blvd was making a left turn when it struck a 30-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault; the collision resulted from the driver’s errors in yielding while turning.
Flatbed Driver Strikes Pedestrian Off Expressway▸A flatbed truck rolled west on the Long Island Expressway. Its right front bumper struck a 65-year-old man lying off the roadway. Blood pooled. Death came before dawn. Driver inattention, police say, left the man unseen and unspared.
A 65-year-old man was killed when a flatbed truck traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway struck him with its right front bumper, according to the police report. The incident occurred off the roadway, with the pedestrian described as 'not in roadway' and 'not at intersection.' The police report states, 'Two flatbeds passed. One did not see. The right front bumper struck his head.' The victim suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. The primary contributing factor cited in the police report is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No driver errors beyond inattention are listed. The report does not cite any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the truck driver's failure to notice the man lying off the road, resulting in a fatal collision.
Driver Injured in Queens Sedan Crash▸Two sedans collided on 211 Street. One driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Police cite driver inattention and traffic control disregard. Impact crushed right side doors and front bumper.
According to the police report, two sedans crashed at the intersection of 211 Street and 36 Avenue in Queens. The driver of one sedan, a 54-year-old woman, was injured with contusions to her abdomen and pelvis. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash involved the left front bumper of one sedan striking the right side doors of the other. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report highlights driver errors as the primary causes of the collision.
Distracted Driver Slams Parked Sedan Queens▸A sedan driver on Horace Harding Expy hit a parked car. Chest injuries and shock followed. Police cite phone use and ignoring traffic control. Metal twisted. Night split open by impact.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old woman driving east on Horace Harding Expressway in Queens struck a parked sedan at 11:30 PM. She suffered chest injuries and shock. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' as driver errors. The impact damaged the left rear quarter panel of the parked vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report highlights the driver's distraction by a handheld phone and failure to obey traffic control, leading to the crash.
Sedan Driver Falls Asleep, Hits Parked Car▸A 25-year-old woman driving south in Queens fell asleep behind the wheel. Her sedan struck the rear of a parked vehicle, causing center front-end damage. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was treated for contusions and shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:33 AM in Queens near 64-30 Cloverdale Blvd. The driver, a 25-year-old female occupant of a 2023 Acura sedan, was traveling straight ahead when she fell asleep, a key contributing factor cited in the report. Her vehicle impacted the center back end of a parked 2017 Subaru sedan, damaging the front center of her vehicle and the left rear bumper of the parked car. The driver was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. She sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly notes the driver’s failure to maintain alertness as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the parked vehicle or victim behavior.
A westbound SUV merging on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a tractor truck. The truck driver suffered a back contusion but was conscious and restrained. The collision caused front-end damage to the truck and rear-end damage to the SUV.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:10 on the Long Island Expressway. A station wagon/SUV was merging westbound when it struck the center back end of a tractor truck traveling straight ahead in the same direction. The truck sustained center front end damage, and the SUV had damage to its center back end. The truck driver, a 33-year-old male occupant, was injured with a back contusion but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists the truck driver's contributing factors as unspecified. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle while merging. This collision highlights the dangers of merging maneuvers on high-speed roadways and the impact on vulnerable vehicle occupants.
Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian on 212th Street▸A distracted Mazda driver slammed into a 51-year-old man near 212th Street in Queens. The sedan’s front end crumpled. The man bled from the head, conscious but wounded. The street fell silent. Driver inattention left its mark.
According to the police report, a southbound 2004 Mazda sedan struck a 51-year-old man outside the roadway near 212th Street in Queens at 1:45 p.m. The front of the car crumpled on impact. The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding from the head and remained conscious at the scene. The report states the driver was distracted, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors are cited for the pedestrian. The police narrative underscores the stillness after the crash and the immediate, visible injuries. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to pay attention, which directly led to the collision and injury.
2Three Vehicles Strike Pedestrian on Slick Expressway▸A man lay on Clearview Expressway. Three cars struck him. His chest crushed, life ended there. Another man behind the wheel, pinned and broken. Steel and rain, speed and error. The road did not forgive.
According to the police report, a 56-year-old man was killed on the northbound Clearview Expressway after being struck by three vehicles. The report states, 'A man lay in the road. Three cars struck. His chest crushed. He died there.' Another 56-year-old man, driving one of the vehicles, was injured and pinned, suffering chest injuries described as 'crush injuries.' The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors, along with 'Pavement Slippery.' These driver errors—specifically following too closely—are cited as direct contributors to the crash. The narrative highlights the systemic danger posed by multiple vehicles traveling straight ahead on a slick roadway, with no mention of pedestrian error as a contributing factor. The deadly sequence unfolded on a rain-slicked expressway, where human error and hazardous conditions combined with fatal results.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Northern Blvd▸A sedan making a left turn struck a 30-year-old woman crossing Northern Blvd at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, contributing to the collision.
According to the police report, a 2018 sedan traveling north on Northern Blvd was making a left turn when it struck a 30-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault; the collision resulted from the driver’s errors in yielding while turning.
Flatbed Driver Strikes Pedestrian Off Expressway▸A flatbed truck rolled west on the Long Island Expressway. Its right front bumper struck a 65-year-old man lying off the roadway. Blood pooled. Death came before dawn. Driver inattention, police say, left the man unseen and unspared.
A 65-year-old man was killed when a flatbed truck traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway struck him with its right front bumper, according to the police report. The incident occurred off the roadway, with the pedestrian described as 'not in roadway' and 'not at intersection.' The police report states, 'Two flatbeds passed. One did not see. The right front bumper struck his head.' The victim suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. The primary contributing factor cited in the police report is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No driver errors beyond inattention are listed. The report does not cite any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the truck driver's failure to notice the man lying off the road, resulting in a fatal collision.
Driver Injured in Queens Sedan Crash▸Two sedans collided on 211 Street. One driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Police cite driver inattention and traffic control disregard. Impact crushed right side doors and front bumper.
According to the police report, two sedans crashed at the intersection of 211 Street and 36 Avenue in Queens. The driver of one sedan, a 54-year-old woman, was injured with contusions to her abdomen and pelvis. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash involved the left front bumper of one sedan striking the right side doors of the other. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report highlights driver errors as the primary causes of the collision.
Distracted Driver Slams Parked Sedan Queens▸A sedan driver on Horace Harding Expy hit a parked car. Chest injuries and shock followed. Police cite phone use and ignoring traffic control. Metal twisted. Night split open by impact.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old woman driving east on Horace Harding Expressway in Queens struck a parked sedan at 11:30 PM. She suffered chest injuries and shock. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' as driver errors. The impact damaged the left rear quarter panel of the parked vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report highlights the driver's distraction by a handheld phone and failure to obey traffic control, leading to the crash.
Sedan Driver Falls Asleep, Hits Parked Car▸A 25-year-old woman driving south in Queens fell asleep behind the wheel. Her sedan struck the rear of a parked vehicle, causing center front-end damage. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was treated for contusions and shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:33 AM in Queens near 64-30 Cloverdale Blvd. The driver, a 25-year-old female occupant of a 2023 Acura sedan, was traveling straight ahead when she fell asleep, a key contributing factor cited in the report. Her vehicle impacted the center back end of a parked 2017 Subaru sedan, damaging the front center of her vehicle and the left rear bumper of the parked car. The driver was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. She sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly notes the driver’s failure to maintain alertness as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the parked vehicle or victim behavior.
A distracted Mazda driver slammed into a 51-year-old man near 212th Street in Queens. The sedan’s front end crumpled. The man bled from the head, conscious but wounded. The street fell silent. Driver inattention left its mark.
According to the police report, a southbound 2004 Mazda sedan struck a 51-year-old man outside the roadway near 212th Street in Queens at 1:45 p.m. The front of the car crumpled on impact. The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding from the head and remained conscious at the scene. The report states the driver was distracted, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors are cited for the pedestrian. The police narrative underscores the stillness after the crash and the immediate, visible injuries. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to pay attention, which directly led to the collision and injury.
2Three Vehicles Strike Pedestrian on Slick Expressway▸A man lay on Clearview Expressway. Three cars struck him. His chest crushed, life ended there. Another man behind the wheel, pinned and broken. Steel and rain, speed and error. The road did not forgive.
According to the police report, a 56-year-old man was killed on the northbound Clearview Expressway after being struck by three vehicles. The report states, 'A man lay in the road. Three cars struck. His chest crushed. He died there.' Another 56-year-old man, driving one of the vehicles, was injured and pinned, suffering chest injuries described as 'crush injuries.' The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors, along with 'Pavement Slippery.' These driver errors—specifically following too closely—are cited as direct contributors to the crash. The narrative highlights the systemic danger posed by multiple vehicles traveling straight ahead on a slick roadway, with no mention of pedestrian error as a contributing factor. The deadly sequence unfolded on a rain-slicked expressway, where human error and hazardous conditions combined with fatal results.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Northern Blvd▸A sedan making a left turn struck a 30-year-old woman crossing Northern Blvd at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, contributing to the collision.
According to the police report, a 2018 sedan traveling north on Northern Blvd was making a left turn when it struck a 30-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault; the collision resulted from the driver’s errors in yielding while turning.
Flatbed Driver Strikes Pedestrian Off Expressway▸A flatbed truck rolled west on the Long Island Expressway. Its right front bumper struck a 65-year-old man lying off the roadway. Blood pooled. Death came before dawn. Driver inattention, police say, left the man unseen and unspared.
A 65-year-old man was killed when a flatbed truck traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway struck him with its right front bumper, according to the police report. The incident occurred off the roadway, with the pedestrian described as 'not in roadway' and 'not at intersection.' The police report states, 'Two flatbeds passed. One did not see. The right front bumper struck his head.' The victim suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. The primary contributing factor cited in the police report is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No driver errors beyond inattention are listed. The report does not cite any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the truck driver's failure to notice the man lying off the road, resulting in a fatal collision.
Driver Injured in Queens Sedan Crash▸Two sedans collided on 211 Street. One driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Police cite driver inattention and traffic control disregard. Impact crushed right side doors and front bumper.
According to the police report, two sedans crashed at the intersection of 211 Street and 36 Avenue in Queens. The driver of one sedan, a 54-year-old woman, was injured with contusions to her abdomen and pelvis. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash involved the left front bumper of one sedan striking the right side doors of the other. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report highlights driver errors as the primary causes of the collision.
Distracted Driver Slams Parked Sedan Queens▸A sedan driver on Horace Harding Expy hit a parked car. Chest injuries and shock followed. Police cite phone use and ignoring traffic control. Metal twisted. Night split open by impact.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old woman driving east on Horace Harding Expressway in Queens struck a parked sedan at 11:30 PM. She suffered chest injuries and shock. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' as driver errors. The impact damaged the left rear quarter panel of the parked vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report highlights the driver's distraction by a handheld phone and failure to obey traffic control, leading to the crash.
Sedan Driver Falls Asleep, Hits Parked Car▸A 25-year-old woman driving south in Queens fell asleep behind the wheel. Her sedan struck the rear of a parked vehicle, causing center front-end damage. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was treated for contusions and shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:33 AM in Queens near 64-30 Cloverdale Blvd. The driver, a 25-year-old female occupant of a 2023 Acura sedan, was traveling straight ahead when she fell asleep, a key contributing factor cited in the report. Her vehicle impacted the center back end of a parked 2017 Subaru sedan, damaging the front center of her vehicle and the left rear bumper of the parked car. The driver was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. She sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly notes the driver’s failure to maintain alertness as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the parked vehicle or victim behavior.
A man lay on Clearview Expressway. Three cars struck him. His chest crushed, life ended there. Another man behind the wheel, pinned and broken. Steel and rain, speed and error. The road did not forgive.
According to the police report, a 56-year-old man was killed on the northbound Clearview Expressway after being struck by three vehicles. The report states, 'A man lay in the road. Three cars struck. His chest crushed. He died there.' Another 56-year-old man, driving one of the vehicles, was injured and pinned, suffering chest injuries described as 'crush injuries.' The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors, along with 'Pavement Slippery.' These driver errors—specifically following too closely—are cited as direct contributors to the crash. The narrative highlights the systemic danger posed by multiple vehicles traveling straight ahead on a slick roadway, with no mention of pedestrian error as a contributing factor. The deadly sequence unfolded on a rain-slicked expressway, where human error and hazardous conditions combined with fatal results.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Northern Blvd▸A sedan making a left turn struck a 30-year-old woman crossing Northern Blvd at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, contributing to the collision.
According to the police report, a 2018 sedan traveling north on Northern Blvd was making a left turn when it struck a 30-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault; the collision resulted from the driver’s errors in yielding while turning.
Flatbed Driver Strikes Pedestrian Off Expressway▸A flatbed truck rolled west on the Long Island Expressway. Its right front bumper struck a 65-year-old man lying off the roadway. Blood pooled. Death came before dawn. Driver inattention, police say, left the man unseen and unspared.
A 65-year-old man was killed when a flatbed truck traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway struck him with its right front bumper, according to the police report. The incident occurred off the roadway, with the pedestrian described as 'not in roadway' and 'not at intersection.' The police report states, 'Two flatbeds passed. One did not see. The right front bumper struck his head.' The victim suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. The primary contributing factor cited in the police report is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No driver errors beyond inattention are listed. The report does not cite any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the truck driver's failure to notice the man lying off the road, resulting in a fatal collision.
Driver Injured in Queens Sedan Crash▸Two sedans collided on 211 Street. One driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Police cite driver inattention and traffic control disregard. Impact crushed right side doors and front bumper.
According to the police report, two sedans crashed at the intersection of 211 Street and 36 Avenue in Queens. The driver of one sedan, a 54-year-old woman, was injured with contusions to her abdomen and pelvis. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash involved the left front bumper of one sedan striking the right side doors of the other. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report highlights driver errors as the primary causes of the collision.
Distracted Driver Slams Parked Sedan Queens▸A sedan driver on Horace Harding Expy hit a parked car. Chest injuries and shock followed. Police cite phone use and ignoring traffic control. Metal twisted. Night split open by impact.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old woman driving east on Horace Harding Expressway in Queens struck a parked sedan at 11:30 PM. She suffered chest injuries and shock. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' as driver errors. The impact damaged the left rear quarter panel of the parked vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report highlights the driver's distraction by a handheld phone and failure to obey traffic control, leading to the crash.
Sedan Driver Falls Asleep, Hits Parked Car▸A 25-year-old woman driving south in Queens fell asleep behind the wheel. Her sedan struck the rear of a parked vehicle, causing center front-end damage. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was treated for contusions and shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:33 AM in Queens near 64-30 Cloverdale Blvd. The driver, a 25-year-old female occupant of a 2023 Acura sedan, was traveling straight ahead when she fell asleep, a key contributing factor cited in the report. Her vehicle impacted the center back end of a parked 2017 Subaru sedan, damaging the front center of her vehicle and the left rear bumper of the parked car. The driver was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. She sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly notes the driver’s failure to maintain alertness as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the parked vehicle or victim behavior.
A sedan making a left turn struck a 30-year-old woman crossing Northern Blvd at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, contributing to the collision.
According to the police report, a 2018 sedan traveling north on Northern Blvd was making a left turn when it struck a 30-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault; the collision resulted from the driver’s errors in yielding while turning.
Flatbed Driver Strikes Pedestrian Off Expressway▸A flatbed truck rolled west on the Long Island Expressway. Its right front bumper struck a 65-year-old man lying off the roadway. Blood pooled. Death came before dawn. Driver inattention, police say, left the man unseen and unspared.
A 65-year-old man was killed when a flatbed truck traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway struck him with its right front bumper, according to the police report. The incident occurred off the roadway, with the pedestrian described as 'not in roadway' and 'not at intersection.' The police report states, 'Two flatbeds passed. One did not see. The right front bumper struck his head.' The victim suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. The primary contributing factor cited in the police report is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No driver errors beyond inattention are listed. The report does not cite any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the truck driver's failure to notice the man lying off the road, resulting in a fatal collision.
Driver Injured in Queens Sedan Crash▸Two sedans collided on 211 Street. One driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Police cite driver inattention and traffic control disregard. Impact crushed right side doors and front bumper.
According to the police report, two sedans crashed at the intersection of 211 Street and 36 Avenue in Queens. The driver of one sedan, a 54-year-old woman, was injured with contusions to her abdomen and pelvis. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash involved the left front bumper of one sedan striking the right side doors of the other. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report highlights driver errors as the primary causes of the collision.
Distracted Driver Slams Parked Sedan Queens▸A sedan driver on Horace Harding Expy hit a parked car. Chest injuries and shock followed. Police cite phone use and ignoring traffic control. Metal twisted. Night split open by impact.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old woman driving east on Horace Harding Expressway in Queens struck a parked sedan at 11:30 PM. She suffered chest injuries and shock. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' as driver errors. The impact damaged the left rear quarter panel of the parked vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report highlights the driver's distraction by a handheld phone and failure to obey traffic control, leading to the crash.
Sedan Driver Falls Asleep, Hits Parked Car▸A 25-year-old woman driving south in Queens fell asleep behind the wheel. Her sedan struck the rear of a parked vehicle, causing center front-end damage. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was treated for contusions and shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:33 AM in Queens near 64-30 Cloverdale Blvd. The driver, a 25-year-old female occupant of a 2023 Acura sedan, was traveling straight ahead when she fell asleep, a key contributing factor cited in the report. Her vehicle impacted the center back end of a parked 2017 Subaru sedan, damaging the front center of her vehicle and the left rear bumper of the parked car. The driver was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. She sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly notes the driver’s failure to maintain alertness as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the parked vehicle or victim behavior.
A flatbed truck rolled west on the Long Island Expressway. Its right front bumper struck a 65-year-old man lying off the roadway. Blood pooled. Death came before dawn. Driver inattention, police say, left the man unseen and unspared.
A 65-year-old man was killed when a flatbed truck traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway struck him with its right front bumper, according to the police report. The incident occurred off the roadway, with the pedestrian described as 'not in roadway' and 'not at intersection.' The police report states, 'Two flatbeds passed. One did not see. The right front bumper struck his head.' The victim suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. The primary contributing factor cited in the police report is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No driver errors beyond inattention are listed. The report does not cite any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the truck driver's failure to notice the man lying off the road, resulting in a fatal collision.
Driver Injured in Queens Sedan Crash▸Two sedans collided on 211 Street. One driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Police cite driver inattention and traffic control disregard. Impact crushed right side doors and front bumper.
According to the police report, two sedans crashed at the intersection of 211 Street and 36 Avenue in Queens. The driver of one sedan, a 54-year-old woman, was injured with contusions to her abdomen and pelvis. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash involved the left front bumper of one sedan striking the right side doors of the other. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report highlights driver errors as the primary causes of the collision.
Distracted Driver Slams Parked Sedan Queens▸A sedan driver on Horace Harding Expy hit a parked car. Chest injuries and shock followed. Police cite phone use and ignoring traffic control. Metal twisted. Night split open by impact.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old woman driving east on Horace Harding Expressway in Queens struck a parked sedan at 11:30 PM. She suffered chest injuries and shock. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' as driver errors. The impact damaged the left rear quarter panel of the parked vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report highlights the driver's distraction by a handheld phone and failure to obey traffic control, leading to the crash.
Sedan Driver Falls Asleep, Hits Parked Car▸A 25-year-old woman driving south in Queens fell asleep behind the wheel. Her sedan struck the rear of a parked vehicle, causing center front-end damage. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was treated for contusions and shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:33 AM in Queens near 64-30 Cloverdale Blvd. The driver, a 25-year-old female occupant of a 2023 Acura sedan, was traveling straight ahead when she fell asleep, a key contributing factor cited in the report. Her vehicle impacted the center back end of a parked 2017 Subaru sedan, damaging the front center of her vehicle and the left rear bumper of the parked car. The driver was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. She sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly notes the driver’s failure to maintain alertness as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the parked vehicle or victim behavior.
Two sedans collided on 211 Street. One driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Police cite driver inattention and traffic control disregard. Impact crushed right side doors and front bumper.
According to the police report, two sedans crashed at the intersection of 211 Street and 36 Avenue in Queens. The driver of one sedan, a 54-year-old woman, was injured with contusions to her abdomen and pelvis. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash involved the left front bumper of one sedan striking the right side doors of the other. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report highlights driver errors as the primary causes of the collision.
Distracted Driver Slams Parked Sedan Queens▸A sedan driver on Horace Harding Expy hit a parked car. Chest injuries and shock followed. Police cite phone use and ignoring traffic control. Metal twisted. Night split open by impact.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old woman driving east on Horace Harding Expressway in Queens struck a parked sedan at 11:30 PM. She suffered chest injuries and shock. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' as driver errors. The impact damaged the left rear quarter panel of the parked vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report highlights the driver's distraction by a handheld phone and failure to obey traffic control, leading to the crash.
Sedan Driver Falls Asleep, Hits Parked Car▸A 25-year-old woman driving south in Queens fell asleep behind the wheel. Her sedan struck the rear of a parked vehicle, causing center front-end damage. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was treated for contusions and shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:33 AM in Queens near 64-30 Cloverdale Blvd. The driver, a 25-year-old female occupant of a 2023 Acura sedan, was traveling straight ahead when she fell asleep, a key contributing factor cited in the report. Her vehicle impacted the center back end of a parked 2017 Subaru sedan, damaging the front center of her vehicle and the left rear bumper of the parked car. The driver was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. She sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly notes the driver’s failure to maintain alertness as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the parked vehicle or victim behavior.
A sedan driver on Horace Harding Expy hit a parked car. Chest injuries and shock followed. Police cite phone use and ignoring traffic control. Metal twisted. Night split open by impact.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old woman driving east on Horace Harding Expressway in Queens struck a parked sedan at 11:30 PM. She suffered chest injuries and shock. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' as driver errors. The impact damaged the left rear quarter panel of the parked vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report highlights the driver's distraction by a handheld phone and failure to obey traffic control, leading to the crash.
Sedan Driver Falls Asleep, Hits Parked Car▸A 25-year-old woman driving south in Queens fell asleep behind the wheel. Her sedan struck the rear of a parked vehicle, causing center front-end damage. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was treated for contusions and shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:33 AM in Queens near 64-30 Cloverdale Blvd. The driver, a 25-year-old female occupant of a 2023 Acura sedan, was traveling straight ahead when she fell asleep, a key contributing factor cited in the report. Her vehicle impacted the center back end of a parked 2017 Subaru sedan, damaging the front center of her vehicle and the left rear bumper of the parked car. The driver was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. She sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly notes the driver’s failure to maintain alertness as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the parked vehicle or victim behavior.
A 25-year-old woman driving south in Queens fell asleep behind the wheel. Her sedan struck the rear of a parked vehicle, causing center front-end damage. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was treated for contusions and shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:33 AM in Queens near 64-30 Cloverdale Blvd. The driver, a 25-year-old female occupant of a 2023 Acura sedan, was traveling straight ahead when she fell asleep, a key contributing factor cited in the report. Her vehicle impacted the center back end of a parked 2017 Subaru sedan, damaging the front center of her vehicle and the left rear bumper of the parked car. The driver was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. She sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly notes the driver’s failure to maintain alertness as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the parked vehicle or victim behavior.