About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 14
▸ Crush Injuries 10
▸ Severe Bleeding 12
▸ Severe Lacerations 7
▸ Concussion 17
▸ Whiplash 115
▸ Contusion/Bruise 89
▸ Abrasion 40
▸ Pain/Nausea 46
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year-to-year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
Caught Speeding Recently in Precinct 111
- 2024 White Lexus Suburban (LHT8624) – 100 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2007 Gray Toyota Sedan (LCLK85) – 79 times • 2 in last 90d here
- 2013 Chrys Van (G36VSY) – 78 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2019 White Chevrolet Sedan (LNP6871) – 70 times • 5 in last 90d here
- 2024 Black Jeep Suburban (LGM9572) – 68 times • 1 in last 90d here
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Precinct 111: Twelve Dead, The Same Roads
Precinct 111: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 31, 2025
Just after 2 PM on Jul 31, 2025, a 55-year-old cyclist riding straight on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave was struck by a left-turning SUV. She died at the scene (NYC Open Data).
They were one of 12 people killed on streets in Precinct 111 since Jan 1, 2022 (NYC Open Data). This year to date: 3 deaths and 951 crashes, up 29.2% from 736 last year to date (NYC Open Data).
A left turn, a life gone
The crash record lists the cyclist “ejected,” the SUV “making left turn,” and “apparent death.” The fields are clinical. The loss is not (NYC Open Data).
On these precinct streets, drivers turning and going straight hit people on foot and on bikes. The datasets show recurring factors like inattention and failure to yield among the named entries, and unsafe speed in multiple fatal cases, including a 24-year-old killed on the Cross Island Parkway about 2:30 AM on Aug 26, 2025 (NYC Open Data).
The map doesn’t lie
The worst injuries and deaths stack up on the same corridors: the Cross Island Parkway, the Long Island Expressway, and the Clearview Expressway (NYC Open Data). Northern Blvd and Francis Lewis Blvd also show steady harm.
Deaths in this precinct land at harsh hours: 2 AM. 3 AM. 5 AM. 8 AM. Afternoon and evening too — 1 PM, 2 PM, 6 PM, 7 PM, 10 PM. The clock keeps time; the pattern keeps score (NYC Open Data).
What Precinct 111 can hit now
Known hot spots demand steady attention: Cross Island Pkwy, Long Island Expy, Clearview Expy. Target speeding on and off the ramps. Enforce yielding at turns on Northern Blvd. Daylight corners and harden turns at problem intersections. These are the places where people bleed. The records are clear (NYC Open Data).
Citywide steps within reach
Lower speeds save lives. New York City can set safer defaults and rein in repeat speeders. Two steps matter here: drop the default speed on local streets and require speed limiters for drivers who rack up violations. Both are on the table; both would cut harm that shows up in this precinct’s rolls. Read how to press those changes and who to call today here.
Who must answer
This is Council District 20, Assembly District 24, and State Senate District 11. The names are Council Member Sandra Ung, Assembly Member David Weprin, and State Senator Toby Stavisky. The repeat-speeder bill and citywide speed policy are live fights. Will they back them? The deaths are on their map as well as ours (NYC Open Data).
Take one step now. Tell City Hall and Albany you want slower streets and speed limiters. Start here: Take Action.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ What area and dates does this cover?
▸ How many people have been killed here since 2022?
▸ Are crashes getting worse this year?
▸ Where are the worst trouble spots?
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Citations
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.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 111
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Woman Killed In Queens Parkway Crash▸Feb 8 - A car struck an underpass on Belt Parkway. Metal twisted. A woman, 27, died at the hospital. A man survived. Police do not know who drove. The wreck left questions. The system failed to protect its passengers.
According to NY Daily News (published February 8, 2025), a single-car crash on Queens’ Belt Parkway killed a 27-year-old woman and injured a 30-year-old man. The white Toyota sedan hit an underpass near 225th Street around 3:50 a.m. Both occupants were found outside the wreck when police arrived. Investigators are unsure who was driving at the time of impact: 'Since both occupants were out of the car at the time of the crash, investigators haven't figured out who was driving, police said.' The woman died at Long Island Jewish Hospital-Valley Stream; the man was expected to survive. The article highlights ongoing uncertainty about driver identity and underscores the persistent risks on city highways, especially where loss of vehicle control leads to deadly outcomes. The investigation continues.
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Woman Killed In Queens Parkway Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-08
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Box Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on Expressway▸Feb 7 - 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.
5
Unlicensed Driver Flees Queens Fatal Crash▸Feb 5 - A man slammed his Mercedes into a stopped car on the Whitestone Expressway. The impact threw an MTA worker onto the pavement. The driver ran. The worker died. Police found the abandoned car. The driver had no license.
NY Daily News reported on February 5, 2025, that James Vennitti, 63, was arrested for a deadly hit-and-run on the Whitestone Expressway in Queens. On February 10, 2024, Vennitti allegedly rear-ended David Berney, 43, after Berney and another driver stopped in the middle lane following a minor collision. The crash threw Berney from his car, killing him at the scene. The other driver was injured. Vennitti, unlicensed, abandoned his Mercedes and fled on foot. Police arrested him a year later. A grand jury indicted Vennitti for leaving the scene of a fatal crash and driving without a license. The case highlights the lethal risk of unlicensed driving and the dangers of stopped vehicles on high-speed roads.
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Unlicensed Driver Flees Queens Fatal Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-05
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Two Sedans Collide on Queens 210 St▸Feb 3 - 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.
24
SUV Slams Into SUV on Expressway, Passenger Hurt▸Jan 24 - 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.
22
Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash▸Jan 22 - 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
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Chain-Reaction Crash on Cross Island Parkway▸Jan 16 - 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.
15
SUV Rear-Ends Bus, Injuring Child Passenger▸Jan 15 - 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.
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SUV Rear-Ends Another on Long Island Expressway▸Jan 15 - 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.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸Jan 12 - 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.
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SUV Merging Strikes Truck Rear on Expressway▸Jan 3 - 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.
2
Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian on 212th Street▸Jan 2 - 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.
Feb 8 - A car struck an underpass on Belt Parkway. Metal twisted. A woman, 27, died at the hospital. A man survived. Police do not know who drove. The wreck left questions. The system failed to protect its passengers.
According to NY Daily News (published February 8, 2025), a single-car crash on Queens’ Belt Parkway killed a 27-year-old woman and injured a 30-year-old man. The white Toyota sedan hit an underpass near 225th Street around 3:50 a.m. Both occupants were found outside the wreck when police arrived. Investigators are unsure who was driving at the time of impact: 'Since both occupants were out of the car at the time of the crash, investigators haven't figured out who was driving, police said.' The woman died at Long Island Jewish Hospital-Valley Stream; the man was expected to survive. The article highlights ongoing uncertainty about driver identity and underscores the persistent risks on city highways, especially where loss of vehicle control leads to deadly outcomes. The investigation continues.
- Woman Killed In Queens Parkway Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-02-08
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Box Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on Expressway▸Feb 7 - 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.
5
Unlicensed Driver Flees Queens Fatal Crash▸Feb 5 - A man slammed his Mercedes into a stopped car on the Whitestone Expressway. The impact threw an MTA worker onto the pavement. The driver ran. The worker died. Police found the abandoned car. The driver had no license.
NY Daily News reported on February 5, 2025, that James Vennitti, 63, was arrested for a deadly hit-and-run on the Whitestone Expressway in Queens. On February 10, 2024, Vennitti allegedly rear-ended David Berney, 43, after Berney and another driver stopped in the middle lane following a minor collision. The crash threw Berney from his car, killing him at the scene. The other driver was injured. Vennitti, unlicensed, abandoned his Mercedes and fled on foot. Police arrested him a year later. A grand jury indicted Vennitti for leaving the scene of a fatal crash and driving without a license. The case highlights the lethal risk of unlicensed driving and the dangers of stopped vehicles on high-speed roads.
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Unlicensed Driver Flees Queens Fatal Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-05
3
Two Sedans Collide on Queens 210 St▸Feb 3 - 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.
24
SUV Slams Into SUV on Expressway, Passenger Hurt▸Jan 24 - 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.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash▸Jan 22 - 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
16
Chain-Reaction Crash on Cross Island Parkway▸Jan 16 - 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.
15
SUV Rear-Ends Bus, Injuring Child Passenger▸Jan 15 - 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.
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SUV Rear-Ends Another on Long Island Expressway▸Jan 15 - 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.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸Jan 12 - 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.
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SUV Merging Strikes Truck Rear on Expressway▸Jan 3 - 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.
2
Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian on 212th Street▸Jan 2 - 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.
Feb 7 - 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.
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Unlicensed Driver Flees Queens Fatal Crash▸Feb 5 - A man slammed his Mercedes into a stopped car on the Whitestone Expressway. The impact threw an MTA worker onto the pavement. The driver ran. The worker died. Police found the abandoned car. The driver had no license.
NY Daily News reported on February 5, 2025, that James Vennitti, 63, was arrested for a deadly hit-and-run on the Whitestone Expressway in Queens. On February 10, 2024, Vennitti allegedly rear-ended David Berney, 43, after Berney and another driver stopped in the middle lane following a minor collision. The crash threw Berney from his car, killing him at the scene. The other driver was injured. Vennitti, unlicensed, abandoned his Mercedes and fled on foot. Police arrested him a year later. A grand jury indicted Vennitti for leaving the scene of a fatal crash and driving without a license. The case highlights the lethal risk of unlicensed driving and the dangers of stopped vehicles on high-speed roads.
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Unlicensed Driver Flees Queens Fatal Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-05
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Two Sedans Collide on Queens 210 St▸Feb 3 - 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.
24
SUV Slams Into SUV on Expressway, Passenger Hurt▸Jan 24 - 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.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash▸Jan 22 - 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
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Chain-Reaction Crash on Cross Island Parkway▸Jan 16 - 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.
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SUV Rear-Ends Bus, Injuring Child Passenger▸Jan 15 - 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.
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SUV Rear-Ends Another on Long Island Expressway▸Jan 15 - 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.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸Jan 12 - 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.
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SUV Merging Strikes Truck Rear on Expressway▸Jan 3 - 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.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian on 212th Street▸Jan 2 - 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.
Feb 5 - A man slammed his Mercedes into a stopped car on the Whitestone Expressway. The impact threw an MTA worker onto the pavement. The driver ran. The worker died. Police found the abandoned car. The driver had no license.
NY Daily News reported on February 5, 2025, that James Vennitti, 63, was arrested for a deadly hit-and-run on the Whitestone Expressway in Queens. On February 10, 2024, Vennitti allegedly rear-ended David Berney, 43, after Berney and another driver stopped in the middle lane following a minor collision. The crash threw Berney from his car, killing him at the scene. The other driver was injured. Vennitti, unlicensed, abandoned his Mercedes and fled on foot. Police arrested him a year later. A grand jury indicted Vennitti for leaving the scene of a fatal crash and driving without a license. The case highlights the lethal risk of unlicensed driving and the dangers of stopped vehicles on high-speed roads.
- Unlicensed Driver Flees Queens Fatal Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-02-05
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Two Sedans Collide on Queens 210 St▸Feb 3 - 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.
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SUV Slams Into SUV on Expressway, Passenger Hurt▸Jan 24 - 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.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash▸Jan 22 - 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
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Chain-Reaction Crash on Cross Island Parkway▸Jan 16 - 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.
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SUV Rear-Ends Bus, Injuring Child Passenger▸Jan 15 - 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.
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SUV Rear-Ends Another on Long Island Expressway▸Jan 15 - 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.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸Jan 12 - 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.
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SUV Merging Strikes Truck Rear on Expressway▸Jan 3 - 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.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian on 212th Street▸Jan 2 - 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.
Feb 3 - 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.
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SUV Slams Into SUV on Expressway, Passenger Hurt▸Jan 24 - 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.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash▸Jan 22 - 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
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Chain-Reaction Crash on Cross Island Parkway▸Jan 16 - 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.
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SUV Rear-Ends Bus, Injuring Child Passenger▸Jan 15 - 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.
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SUV Rear-Ends Another on Long Island Expressway▸Jan 15 - 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.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸Jan 12 - 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.
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SUV Merging Strikes Truck Rear on Expressway▸Jan 3 - 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.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian on 212th Street▸Jan 2 - 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.
Jan 24 - 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.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash▸Jan 22 - 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
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Chain-Reaction Crash on Cross Island Parkway▸Jan 16 - 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.
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SUV Rear-Ends Bus, Injuring Child Passenger▸Jan 15 - 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.
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SUV Rear-Ends Another on Long Island Expressway▸Jan 15 - 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.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸Jan 12 - 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.
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SUV Merging Strikes Truck Rear on Expressway▸Jan 3 - 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.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian on 212th Street▸Jan 2 - 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.
Jan 22 - 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
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Chain-Reaction Crash on Cross Island Parkway▸Jan 16 - 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.
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SUV Rear-Ends Bus, Injuring Child Passenger▸Jan 15 - 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.
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SUV Rear-Ends Another on Long Island Expressway▸Jan 15 - 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.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸Jan 12 - 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.
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SUV Merging Strikes Truck Rear on Expressway▸Jan 3 - 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.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian on 212th Street▸Jan 2 - 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.
Jan 16 - 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.
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SUV Rear-Ends Bus, Injuring Child Passenger▸Jan 15 - 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.
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SUV Rear-Ends Another on Long Island Expressway▸Jan 15 - 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.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸Jan 12 - 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.
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SUV Merging Strikes Truck Rear on Expressway▸Jan 3 - 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.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian on 212th Street▸Jan 2 - 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.
Jan 15 - 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.
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SUV Rear-Ends Another on Long Island Expressway▸Jan 15 - 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.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸Jan 12 - 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.
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SUV Merging Strikes Truck Rear on Expressway▸Jan 3 - 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.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian on 212th Street▸Jan 2 - 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.
Jan 15 - 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.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸Jan 12 - 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.
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SUV Merging Strikes Truck Rear on Expressway▸Jan 3 - 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.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian on 212th Street▸Jan 2 - 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.
Jan 12 - 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.
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SUV Merging Strikes Truck Rear on Expressway▸Jan 3 - 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.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian on 212th Street▸Jan 2 - 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.
Jan 3 - 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.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian on 212th Street▸Jan 2 - 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.
Jan 2 - 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.