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 9
▸ Severe Bleeding 11
▸ Severe Lacerations 7
▸ Concussion 16
▸ Whiplash 112
▸ Contusion/Bruise 85
▸ Abrasion 38
▸ Pain/Nausea 44
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) – 88 times • 2 in last 90d here
- 2013 Chrys Van (G36VSY) – 78 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2019 Me/Be Coupe (HOLAMAMI) – 75 times • 1 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
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Citations
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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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Two Sedans Collide on Grand Central Parkway▸Nov 14 - Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway in the afternoon. The crash involved unsafe lane changing. A 42-year-old male driver suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm. Both vehicles sustained damage to their side and front panels.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:12 on Grand Central Parkway involving two sedans traveling westbound. The collision resulted from unsafe lane changing by one of the drivers, as cited in the contributing factors. The Tesla sedan was struck on its right rear quarter panel, while the Jeep sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper. A 42-year-old male driver was injured with a contusion to his elbow and lower arm. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The report highlights driver error—specifically unsafe lane changing—as the cause of the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.
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Sedan Rear-Ends E-Scooter on Booth Memorial Ave▸Nov 14 - A 17-year-old e-scooter rider suffered a head contusion after a sedan struck him from behind on Booth Memorial Ave in Queens. The scooter driver was partially ejected but remained conscious. Police cite the sedan driver’s failure to maintain safe distance.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:46 AM on Booth Memorial Ave near Utopia Pkwy in Queens. A sedan traveling westbound rear-ended a westbound e-scooter, driven by a 17-year-old male who was partially ejected and sustained a head contusion. The e-scooter driver was conscious and not wearing any safety equipment. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front bumper hitting the e-scooter’s left front bumper. The police report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the scooter. There are no contributing factors attributed to the e-scooter rider. Vehicle damage was noted on the sedan’s right front bumper, while the scooter showed no damage.
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Taxi Strikes Tanker Turning Left in Queens▸Nov 5 - A taxi collided with a tanker making a left turn on 59 Ave in Queens. The taxi’s front passenger, a 79-year-old man, suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:40 on 59 Ave near Utopia Pkwy in Queens. A tanker truck was making a left turn westbound when a northbound taxi struck its right rear bumper on the left side doors. The taxi carried two occupants. The front passenger, a 79-year-old man, was injured with whiplash and entire body trauma but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver error behind the collision. No other contributing factors involving the passenger or victim behaviors were noted. The taxi driver’s failure to maintain attention while the tanker executed a left turn led to the impact and injuries.
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SUV Rear-Ends Another on Cross Island Parkway▸Nov 5 - Two SUVs collided on Cross Island Parkway in Queens. The female driver of the rear vehicle suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage in a straight-ahead crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Cross Island Parkway in Queens at 12:30. Two station wagons/SUVs traveling straight ahead collided, with the rear vehicle striking the front vehicle's center back end. The female driver of the rear SUV was injured, sustaining head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the rear vehicle operator. Both vehicles showed damage at the center front and center back ends. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
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Distracted Driver Rear-Ends SUV on Cross Island Parkway▸Nov 4 - A box truck struck the rear of an SUV on Cross Island Parkway. Multiple occupants suffered whiplash and head injuries. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as causes. Injured passengers remained conscious and were not ejected.
According to the police report, at 11:30 a.m., a box truck traveling south on Cross Island Parkway rear-ended a station wagon/SUV also traveling south. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck and the center back end of the SUV. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors for the truck driver. Six occupants were injured, including the truck driver, SUV driver, and four passengers. Injuries ranged from whiplash to head trauma, with all victims conscious and none ejected. Safety equipment use was noted for some occupants, but no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving and tailgating on NYC roadways.
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Pick-up Truck Roof Collides With Sedan Front▸Nov 1 - Two men suffered head injuries in a violent crash on the Long Island Expressway. The pick-up truck struck the sedan’s front center, causing concussions and whiplash. Both drivers were conscious but seriously hurt, restrained by seat belts.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway around 4:30 AM. A 2013 Ford pick-up truck traveling east collided with a 2020 Honda sedan also heading east. The point of impact was the roof of the pick-up truck and the center front end of the sedan. Both vehicles had two occupants. The sedan’s driver, a 25-year-old male, suffered a concussion and head injury while the front passenger, a 23-year-old male, sustained whiplash and head injury. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for both injured occupants but does not identify specific driver errors. The collision’s force and impact points indicate a severe crash dynamic, with serious injuries to vehicle occupants despite safety equipment.
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Sedan Turning Left Strikes Motorcycle Rider▸Oct 30 - A sedan making a left turn collided with a southbound motorcycle on Cloverdale Blvd in Queens. The motorcycle driver, wearing a helmet, suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Police cite driver inattention as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:21 on Cloverdale Blvd near 57 Ave in Queens. A 37-year-old male motorcycle driver, traveling southbound and wearing a helmet, was struck on the right side doors by a northbound sedan making a left turn. The sedan's impact was on its left side doors. The motorcycle sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. The motorcycle driver was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to properly observe or yield during the left turn. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
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SUV and Sedan Chain Collision Injures Passenger▸Oct 28 - Three cars slammed together on Cross Island Parkway. A woman in the front seat took the hit. Abrasions, arm hurt. Rear-end chaos. No walkers or bikers. Metal and flesh paid the price.
According to the police report, three vehicles traveling south on Cross Island Parkway collided in a chain reaction. A 52-year-old woman riding as a front passenger in an SUV was injured, suffering abrasions and injuries to her arm and hand. She was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors. The sequence of rear-end impacts points to driver errors in maintaining safe distances. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left metal twisted and a passenger hurt, underscoring the danger of close traffic and inattention.
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Distracted Driver Slams Into Stopped Cars on LIE▸Oct 27 - SUV plowed into stopped traffic on the Long Island Expressway. Two hurt. A child and a woman. Chest injuries. Shock. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and pain on Queens asphalt.
A westbound SUV struck stopped vehicles on the Long Island Expressway in Queens, injuring a 5-year-old boy and a 29-year-old woman. According to the police report, the SUV hit a sedan, which then hit another SUV. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. Both injured were in shock and suffered chest injuries. The child was in a child restraint; the woman wore a lap belt and harness. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The impact left center front and back end damage on the vehicles. The crash underscores the danger of inattention behind the wheel.
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SUV Overturns at High Speed on 86 Avenue▸Oct 26 - An Audi SUV sped down 86 Avenue, struck a parked Nissan, and flipped. Both men inside were hurt and in shock. Unsafe speed drove the crash. Metal twisted. The street bore the scars.
According to the police report, an Audi SUV traveling eastbound on 86 Avenue in Queens overturned after colliding with a parked Nissan SUV at 8:10 p.m. The driver, a 39-year-old man, and his 32-year-old front passenger were both injured and in shock. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor, showing the driver lost control before impact. Both occupants wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The parked Nissan suffered damage to its left side doors and front quarter panel. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted.
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Sedan Rear-Ends Another on Long Island Expressway▸Oct 26 - Two sedans collided on the Long Island Expressway around 12:30 a.m. The rear vehicle struck the front of the lead car. A 22-year-old male driver suffered abdominal and pelvic contusions but remained conscious and restrained by a seatbelt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway at approximately 12:30 a.m. Two sedans traveling westbound collided when the rear vehicle impacted the center back end of the lead vehicle. The driver of the rear sedan, a 22-year-old male occupant, sustained injuries to the abdomen and pelvis, described as contusions and bruises. He was conscious and properly restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead prior to the collision. The lead vehicle sustained damage to its center front end, while the rear vehicle was damaged at the center back end. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Cyclist on 209 Street▸Oct 22 - A sedan hit a 75-year-old man on a bike in Queens. The car’s right front bumper slammed the bike’s front. The cyclist was ejected. He broke his hip. No helmet. No clear cause listed.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 209 Street near 39 Avenue struck a 75-year-old male bicyclist heading west. The sedan’s right front bumper hit the bike’s center front end. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured hip and dislocation. The report lists unspecified contributing factors. The bicyclist wore no safety equipment. The sedan’s bumper was damaged. The crash left the cyclist injured and exposed. No pedestrian or cyclist errors are cited in the report.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Queens Intersection▸Oct 21 - A sedan turning right on 43 Road in Queens struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and injury to his lower arm. The driver disregarded traffic control, causing the collision.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 43 Road in Queens was making a right turn when it struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, with damage to the center front end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls in intersections, directly causing harm to vulnerable pedestrians.
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SUV Driver Falls Asleep on Long Island Expressway▸Oct 19 - A 76-year-old male driver fell asleep behind the wheel on the Long Island Expressway, causing a front-end collision. The SUV sustained center front end damage. The driver was injured and experienced shock, with airbags deployed and lap belt used.
According to the police report, a 76-year-old male driver operating a 2013 SUV on the Long Island Expressway fell asleep while driving westbound. The report states the contributing factor as 'Fell Asleep,' leading to a collision impacting the center front end of the vehicle. The driver was injured, suffered shock, and was restrained by a lap belt with airbags deployed. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead prior to the crash. The report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors contributing to the crash. The incident highlights driver fatigue as a critical factor in this collision.
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Driver Ignores Signal, Hits Boy in Crosswalk▸Oct 18 - A driver ran a signal on Francis Lewis Boulevard, striking a 13-year-old crossing with the light. The boy suffered bruises but stayed conscious. Impact hit his whole body. System failed to protect him.
According to the police report, a 13-year-old boy was crossing Francis Lewis Boulevard at 34 Avenue in Queens with the signal when a southbound vehicle struck him at 3:00 PM. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, showing the driver ignored traffic signals. The boy was hit by the vehicle's left front bumper and suffered contusions and bruises over his entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The vehicle was damaged at the center front end. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian. The crash highlights the danger when drivers disregard traffic control and fail to yield to people crossing legally.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Queens Intersection▸Oct 17 - A 65-year-old woman suffered head injuries after an SUV driver distracted by inattention struck her at a marked crosswalk on 41 Avenue. The impact left her in shock, complaining of pain and nausea, highlighting the deadly cost of driver distraction.
According to the police report, at 17:38 in Queens on 41 Avenue near Kennedy Street, a 2016 Honda SUV traveling south was making a left turn when it struck a 65-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, underscoring the driver's failure to maintain focus. The pedestrian's crossing at a marked crosswalk is noted, but no contributing factors related to her behavior are listed. The collision and resulting injuries illustrate the lethal consequences of driver distraction in urban intersections.
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Distracted Sedan Driver Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸Oct 16 - A sedan hit a 60-year-old man crossing Northern Boulevard. The driver was distracted and under the influence. The pedestrian suffered full-body injuries. Impact came at the front. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Northern Boulevard made a right turn and struck a 60-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with 223 Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal and suffered abrasions and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The sedan showed no damage despite a center front impact. The driver was licensed and operating legally. This crash highlights the dangers of distracted and impaired driving at city intersections.
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Two SUVs Strike Pedestrian on Parkway Roadway▸Oct 15 - A 31-year-old man stood in the dark on Cross Island Parkway. Two SUVs hit him, one after another. His body broke beneath the steel. No intersection. No chance. The night swallowed him whole.
A 31-year-old man was killed on Cross Island Parkway late at night after being struck by two SUVs in succession, according to the police report. The narrative states, 'A 31-year-old man stood in the roadway. Two SUVs struck him, one after the other. His body broke beneath the steel. No intersection. No chance.' The crash occurred away from any intersection, with the pedestrian listed as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection' and engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The first SUV, a 2023 Nissan, was 'Changing Lanes' before its right front bumper struck the man. The second SUV, a 2018 Jaguar, was described as 'Parked' with impact to its center back end. The police report lists both driver contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian's behavior. The sequence and violence of the impacts underscore the vulnerability of people on foot in high-speed corridors.
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Speeding Sedan Flips, Teen Ejected Dead▸Oct 12 - A sedan sped down Cross Island Parkway. It flipped. Six inside. A 17-year-old boy in back, no belt, thrown out. His body broke. Sirens cut the dark. Unsafe speed killed him.
According to the police report, a 2014 Nissan sedan with six occupants crashed on Cross Island Parkway while heading south. The report states, 'A 2014 Nissan, six inside, hit speed and flipped.' The sedan overturned. A 17-year-old male passenger in the left rear seat, unbelted, was ejected and killed. The police list 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor. The narrative reads, 'A 17-year-old boy in the back, no belt, thrown clear. Whole body broken.' No other contributing factors are cited for the victim. The crash left one dead, marking another life lost to speed.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 58 Avenue▸Oct 7 - A 79-year-old woman driving an SUV rear-ended a sedan on 58 Avenue in Queens. Both the SUV driver and her 40-year-old front passenger suffered neck injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 58 Avenue in Queens at 12:23. The SUV, driven by a 79-year-old woman, struck the sedan from behind. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt and sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. Her 40-year-old front passenger, also wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered similar neck injuries. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The impact point was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims’ behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions.
Nov 14 - Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway in the afternoon. The crash involved unsafe lane changing. A 42-year-old male driver suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm. Both vehicles sustained damage to their side and front panels.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:12 on Grand Central Parkway involving two sedans traveling westbound. The collision resulted from unsafe lane changing by one of the drivers, as cited in the contributing factors. The Tesla sedan was struck on its right rear quarter panel, while the Jeep sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper. A 42-year-old male driver was injured with a contusion to his elbow and lower arm. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The report highlights driver error—specifically unsafe lane changing—as the cause of the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.
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Sedan Rear-Ends E-Scooter on Booth Memorial Ave▸Nov 14 - A 17-year-old e-scooter rider suffered a head contusion after a sedan struck him from behind on Booth Memorial Ave in Queens. The scooter driver was partially ejected but remained conscious. Police cite the sedan driver’s failure to maintain safe distance.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:46 AM on Booth Memorial Ave near Utopia Pkwy in Queens. A sedan traveling westbound rear-ended a westbound e-scooter, driven by a 17-year-old male who was partially ejected and sustained a head contusion. The e-scooter driver was conscious and not wearing any safety equipment. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front bumper hitting the e-scooter’s left front bumper. The police report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the scooter. There are no contributing factors attributed to the e-scooter rider. Vehicle damage was noted on the sedan’s right front bumper, while the scooter showed no damage.
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Taxi Strikes Tanker Turning Left in Queens▸Nov 5 - A taxi collided with a tanker making a left turn on 59 Ave in Queens. The taxi’s front passenger, a 79-year-old man, suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:40 on 59 Ave near Utopia Pkwy in Queens. A tanker truck was making a left turn westbound when a northbound taxi struck its right rear bumper on the left side doors. The taxi carried two occupants. The front passenger, a 79-year-old man, was injured with whiplash and entire body trauma but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver error behind the collision. No other contributing factors involving the passenger or victim behaviors were noted. The taxi driver’s failure to maintain attention while the tanker executed a left turn led to the impact and injuries.
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SUV Rear-Ends Another on Cross Island Parkway▸Nov 5 - Two SUVs collided on Cross Island Parkway in Queens. The female driver of the rear vehicle suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage in a straight-ahead crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Cross Island Parkway in Queens at 12:30. Two station wagons/SUVs traveling straight ahead collided, with the rear vehicle striking the front vehicle's center back end. The female driver of the rear SUV was injured, sustaining head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the rear vehicle operator. Both vehicles showed damage at the center front and center back ends. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
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Distracted Driver Rear-Ends SUV on Cross Island Parkway▸Nov 4 - A box truck struck the rear of an SUV on Cross Island Parkway. Multiple occupants suffered whiplash and head injuries. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as causes. Injured passengers remained conscious and were not ejected.
According to the police report, at 11:30 a.m., a box truck traveling south on Cross Island Parkway rear-ended a station wagon/SUV also traveling south. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck and the center back end of the SUV. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors for the truck driver. Six occupants were injured, including the truck driver, SUV driver, and four passengers. Injuries ranged from whiplash to head trauma, with all victims conscious and none ejected. Safety equipment use was noted for some occupants, but no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving and tailgating on NYC roadways.
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Pick-up Truck Roof Collides With Sedan Front▸Nov 1 - Two men suffered head injuries in a violent crash on the Long Island Expressway. The pick-up truck struck the sedan’s front center, causing concussions and whiplash. Both drivers were conscious but seriously hurt, restrained by seat belts.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway around 4:30 AM. A 2013 Ford pick-up truck traveling east collided with a 2020 Honda sedan also heading east. The point of impact was the roof of the pick-up truck and the center front end of the sedan. Both vehicles had two occupants. The sedan’s driver, a 25-year-old male, suffered a concussion and head injury while the front passenger, a 23-year-old male, sustained whiplash and head injury. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for both injured occupants but does not identify specific driver errors. The collision’s force and impact points indicate a severe crash dynamic, with serious injuries to vehicle occupants despite safety equipment.
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Sedan Turning Left Strikes Motorcycle Rider▸Oct 30 - A sedan making a left turn collided with a southbound motorcycle on Cloverdale Blvd in Queens. The motorcycle driver, wearing a helmet, suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Police cite driver inattention as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:21 on Cloverdale Blvd near 57 Ave in Queens. A 37-year-old male motorcycle driver, traveling southbound and wearing a helmet, was struck on the right side doors by a northbound sedan making a left turn. The sedan's impact was on its left side doors. The motorcycle sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. The motorcycle driver was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to properly observe or yield during the left turn. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
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SUV and Sedan Chain Collision Injures Passenger▸Oct 28 - Three cars slammed together on Cross Island Parkway. A woman in the front seat took the hit. Abrasions, arm hurt. Rear-end chaos. No walkers or bikers. Metal and flesh paid the price.
According to the police report, three vehicles traveling south on Cross Island Parkway collided in a chain reaction. A 52-year-old woman riding as a front passenger in an SUV was injured, suffering abrasions and injuries to her arm and hand. She was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors. The sequence of rear-end impacts points to driver errors in maintaining safe distances. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left metal twisted and a passenger hurt, underscoring the danger of close traffic and inattention.
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Distracted Driver Slams Into Stopped Cars on LIE▸Oct 27 - SUV plowed into stopped traffic on the Long Island Expressway. Two hurt. A child and a woman. Chest injuries. Shock. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and pain on Queens asphalt.
A westbound SUV struck stopped vehicles on the Long Island Expressway in Queens, injuring a 5-year-old boy and a 29-year-old woman. According to the police report, the SUV hit a sedan, which then hit another SUV. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. Both injured were in shock and suffered chest injuries. The child was in a child restraint; the woman wore a lap belt and harness. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The impact left center front and back end damage on the vehicles. The crash underscores the danger of inattention behind the wheel.
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SUV Overturns at High Speed on 86 Avenue▸Oct 26 - An Audi SUV sped down 86 Avenue, struck a parked Nissan, and flipped. Both men inside were hurt and in shock. Unsafe speed drove the crash. Metal twisted. The street bore the scars.
According to the police report, an Audi SUV traveling eastbound on 86 Avenue in Queens overturned after colliding with a parked Nissan SUV at 8:10 p.m. The driver, a 39-year-old man, and his 32-year-old front passenger were both injured and in shock. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor, showing the driver lost control before impact. Both occupants wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The parked Nissan suffered damage to its left side doors and front quarter panel. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted.
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Sedan Rear-Ends Another on Long Island Expressway▸Oct 26 - Two sedans collided on the Long Island Expressway around 12:30 a.m. The rear vehicle struck the front of the lead car. A 22-year-old male driver suffered abdominal and pelvic contusions but remained conscious and restrained by a seatbelt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway at approximately 12:30 a.m. Two sedans traveling westbound collided when the rear vehicle impacted the center back end of the lead vehicle. The driver of the rear sedan, a 22-year-old male occupant, sustained injuries to the abdomen and pelvis, described as contusions and bruises. He was conscious and properly restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead prior to the collision. The lead vehicle sustained damage to its center front end, while the rear vehicle was damaged at the center back end. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Cyclist on 209 Street▸Oct 22 - A sedan hit a 75-year-old man on a bike in Queens. The car’s right front bumper slammed the bike’s front. The cyclist was ejected. He broke his hip. No helmet. No clear cause listed.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 209 Street near 39 Avenue struck a 75-year-old male bicyclist heading west. The sedan’s right front bumper hit the bike’s center front end. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured hip and dislocation. The report lists unspecified contributing factors. The bicyclist wore no safety equipment. The sedan’s bumper was damaged. The crash left the cyclist injured and exposed. No pedestrian or cyclist errors are cited in the report.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Queens Intersection▸Oct 21 - A sedan turning right on 43 Road in Queens struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and injury to his lower arm. The driver disregarded traffic control, causing the collision.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 43 Road in Queens was making a right turn when it struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, with damage to the center front end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls in intersections, directly causing harm to vulnerable pedestrians.
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SUV Driver Falls Asleep on Long Island Expressway▸Oct 19 - A 76-year-old male driver fell asleep behind the wheel on the Long Island Expressway, causing a front-end collision. The SUV sustained center front end damage. The driver was injured and experienced shock, with airbags deployed and lap belt used.
According to the police report, a 76-year-old male driver operating a 2013 SUV on the Long Island Expressway fell asleep while driving westbound. The report states the contributing factor as 'Fell Asleep,' leading to a collision impacting the center front end of the vehicle. The driver was injured, suffered shock, and was restrained by a lap belt with airbags deployed. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead prior to the crash. The report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors contributing to the crash. The incident highlights driver fatigue as a critical factor in this collision.
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Driver Ignores Signal, Hits Boy in Crosswalk▸Oct 18 - A driver ran a signal on Francis Lewis Boulevard, striking a 13-year-old crossing with the light. The boy suffered bruises but stayed conscious. Impact hit his whole body. System failed to protect him.
According to the police report, a 13-year-old boy was crossing Francis Lewis Boulevard at 34 Avenue in Queens with the signal when a southbound vehicle struck him at 3:00 PM. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, showing the driver ignored traffic signals. The boy was hit by the vehicle's left front bumper and suffered contusions and bruises over his entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The vehicle was damaged at the center front end. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian. The crash highlights the danger when drivers disregard traffic control and fail to yield to people crossing legally.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Queens Intersection▸Oct 17 - A 65-year-old woman suffered head injuries after an SUV driver distracted by inattention struck her at a marked crosswalk on 41 Avenue. The impact left her in shock, complaining of pain and nausea, highlighting the deadly cost of driver distraction.
According to the police report, at 17:38 in Queens on 41 Avenue near Kennedy Street, a 2016 Honda SUV traveling south was making a left turn when it struck a 65-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, underscoring the driver's failure to maintain focus. The pedestrian's crossing at a marked crosswalk is noted, but no contributing factors related to her behavior are listed. The collision and resulting injuries illustrate the lethal consequences of driver distraction in urban intersections.
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Distracted Sedan Driver Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸Oct 16 - A sedan hit a 60-year-old man crossing Northern Boulevard. The driver was distracted and under the influence. The pedestrian suffered full-body injuries. Impact came at the front. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Northern Boulevard made a right turn and struck a 60-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with 223 Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal and suffered abrasions and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The sedan showed no damage despite a center front impact. The driver was licensed and operating legally. This crash highlights the dangers of distracted and impaired driving at city intersections.
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Two SUVs Strike Pedestrian on Parkway Roadway▸Oct 15 - A 31-year-old man stood in the dark on Cross Island Parkway. Two SUVs hit him, one after another. His body broke beneath the steel. No intersection. No chance. The night swallowed him whole.
A 31-year-old man was killed on Cross Island Parkway late at night after being struck by two SUVs in succession, according to the police report. The narrative states, 'A 31-year-old man stood in the roadway. Two SUVs struck him, one after the other. His body broke beneath the steel. No intersection. No chance.' The crash occurred away from any intersection, with the pedestrian listed as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection' and engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The first SUV, a 2023 Nissan, was 'Changing Lanes' before its right front bumper struck the man. The second SUV, a 2018 Jaguar, was described as 'Parked' with impact to its center back end. The police report lists both driver contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian's behavior. The sequence and violence of the impacts underscore the vulnerability of people on foot in high-speed corridors.
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Speeding Sedan Flips, Teen Ejected Dead▸Oct 12 - A sedan sped down Cross Island Parkway. It flipped. Six inside. A 17-year-old boy in back, no belt, thrown out. His body broke. Sirens cut the dark. Unsafe speed killed him.
According to the police report, a 2014 Nissan sedan with six occupants crashed on Cross Island Parkway while heading south. The report states, 'A 2014 Nissan, six inside, hit speed and flipped.' The sedan overturned. A 17-year-old male passenger in the left rear seat, unbelted, was ejected and killed. The police list 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor. The narrative reads, 'A 17-year-old boy in the back, no belt, thrown clear. Whole body broken.' No other contributing factors are cited for the victim. The crash left one dead, marking another life lost to speed.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 58 Avenue▸Oct 7 - A 79-year-old woman driving an SUV rear-ended a sedan on 58 Avenue in Queens. Both the SUV driver and her 40-year-old front passenger suffered neck injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 58 Avenue in Queens at 12:23. The SUV, driven by a 79-year-old woman, struck the sedan from behind. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt and sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. Her 40-year-old front passenger, also wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered similar neck injuries. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The impact point was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims’ behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions.
Nov 14 - A 17-year-old e-scooter rider suffered a head contusion after a sedan struck him from behind on Booth Memorial Ave in Queens. The scooter driver was partially ejected but remained conscious. Police cite the sedan driver’s failure to maintain safe distance.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:46 AM on Booth Memorial Ave near Utopia Pkwy in Queens. A sedan traveling westbound rear-ended a westbound e-scooter, driven by a 17-year-old male who was partially ejected and sustained a head contusion. The e-scooter driver was conscious and not wearing any safety equipment. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front bumper hitting the e-scooter’s left front bumper. The police report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the scooter. There are no contributing factors attributed to the e-scooter rider. Vehicle damage was noted on the sedan’s right front bumper, while the scooter showed no damage.
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Taxi Strikes Tanker Turning Left in Queens▸Nov 5 - A taxi collided with a tanker making a left turn on 59 Ave in Queens. The taxi’s front passenger, a 79-year-old man, suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:40 on 59 Ave near Utopia Pkwy in Queens. A tanker truck was making a left turn westbound when a northbound taxi struck its right rear bumper on the left side doors. The taxi carried two occupants. The front passenger, a 79-year-old man, was injured with whiplash and entire body trauma but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver error behind the collision. No other contributing factors involving the passenger or victim behaviors were noted. The taxi driver’s failure to maintain attention while the tanker executed a left turn led to the impact and injuries.
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SUV Rear-Ends Another on Cross Island Parkway▸Nov 5 - Two SUVs collided on Cross Island Parkway in Queens. The female driver of the rear vehicle suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage in a straight-ahead crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Cross Island Parkway in Queens at 12:30. Two station wagons/SUVs traveling straight ahead collided, with the rear vehicle striking the front vehicle's center back end. The female driver of the rear SUV was injured, sustaining head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the rear vehicle operator. Both vehicles showed damage at the center front and center back ends. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
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Distracted Driver Rear-Ends SUV on Cross Island Parkway▸Nov 4 - A box truck struck the rear of an SUV on Cross Island Parkway. Multiple occupants suffered whiplash and head injuries. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as causes. Injured passengers remained conscious and were not ejected.
According to the police report, at 11:30 a.m., a box truck traveling south on Cross Island Parkway rear-ended a station wagon/SUV also traveling south. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck and the center back end of the SUV. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors for the truck driver. Six occupants were injured, including the truck driver, SUV driver, and four passengers. Injuries ranged from whiplash to head trauma, with all victims conscious and none ejected. Safety equipment use was noted for some occupants, but no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving and tailgating on NYC roadways.
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Pick-up Truck Roof Collides With Sedan Front▸Nov 1 - Two men suffered head injuries in a violent crash on the Long Island Expressway. The pick-up truck struck the sedan’s front center, causing concussions and whiplash. Both drivers were conscious but seriously hurt, restrained by seat belts.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway around 4:30 AM. A 2013 Ford pick-up truck traveling east collided with a 2020 Honda sedan also heading east. The point of impact was the roof of the pick-up truck and the center front end of the sedan. Both vehicles had two occupants. The sedan’s driver, a 25-year-old male, suffered a concussion and head injury while the front passenger, a 23-year-old male, sustained whiplash and head injury. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for both injured occupants but does not identify specific driver errors. The collision’s force and impact points indicate a severe crash dynamic, with serious injuries to vehicle occupants despite safety equipment.
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Sedan Turning Left Strikes Motorcycle Rider▸Oct 30 - A sedan making a left turn collided with a southbound motorcycle on Cloverdale Blvd in Queens. The motorcycle driver, wearing a helmet, suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Police cite driver inattention as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:21 on Cloverdale Blvd near 57 Ave in Queens. A 37-year-old male motorcycle driver, traveling southbound and wearing a helmet, was struck on the right side doors by a northbound sedan making a left turn. The sedan's impact was on its left side doors. The motorcycle sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. The motorcycle driver was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to properly observe or yield during the left turn. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
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SUV and Sedan Chain Collision Injures Passenger▸Oct 28 - Three cars slammed together on Cross Island Parkway. A woman in the front seat took the hit. Abrasions, arm hurt. Rear-end chaos. No walkers or bikers. Metal and flesh paid the price.
According to the police report, three vehicles traveling south on Cross Island Parkway collided in a chain reaction. A 52-year-old woman riding as a front passenger in an SUV was injured, suffering abrasions and injuries to her arm and hand. She was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors. The sequence of rear-end impacts points to driver errors in maintaining safe distances. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left metal twisted and a passenger hurt, underscoring the danger of close traffic and inattention.
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Distracted Driver Slams Into Stopped Cars on LIE▸Oct 27 - SUV plowed into stopped traffic on the Long Island Expressway. Two hurt. A child and a woman. Chest injuries. Shock. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and pain on Queens asphalt.
A westbound SUV struck stopped vehicles on the Long Island Expressway in Queens, injuring a 5-year-old boy and a 29-year-old woman. According to the police report, the SUV hit a sedan, which then hit another SUV. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. Both injured were in shock and suffered chest injuries. The child was in a child restraint; the woman wore a lap belt and harness. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The impact left center front and back end damage on the vehicles. The crash underscores the danger of inattention behind the wheel.
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SUV Overturns at High Speed on 86 Avenue▸Oct 26 - An Audi SUV sped down 86 Avenue, struck a parked Nissan, and flipped. Both men inside were hurt and in shock. Unsafe speed drove the crash. Metal twisted. The street bore the scars.
According to the police report, an Audi SUV traveling eastbound on 86 Avenue in Queens overturned after colliding with a parked Nissan SUV at 8:10 p.m. The driver, a 39-year-old man, and his 32-year-old front passenger were both injured and in shock. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor, showing the driver lost control before impact. Both occupants wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The parked Nissan suffered damage to its left side doors and front quarter panel. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted.
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Sedan Rear-Ends Another on Long Island Expressway▸Oct 26 - Two sedans collided on the Long Island Expressway around 12:30 a.m. The rear vehicle struck the front of the lead car. A 22-year-old male driver suffered abdominal and pelvic contusions but remained conscious and restrained by a seatbelt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway at approximately 12:30 a.m. Two sedans traveling westbound collided when the rear vehicle impacted the center back end of the lead vehicle. The driver of the rear sedan, a 22-year-old male occupant, sustained injuries to the abdomen and pelvis, described as contusions and bruises. He was conscious and properly restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead prior to the collision. The lead vehicle sustained damage to its center front end, while the rear vehicle was damaged at the center back end. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Cyclist on 209 Street▸Oct 22 - A sedan hit a 75-year-old man on a bike in Queens. The car’s right front bumper slammed the bike’s front. The cyclist was ejected. He broke his hip. No helmet. No clear cause listed.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 209 Street near 39 Avenue struck a 75-year-old male bicyclist heading west. The sedan’s right front bumper hit the bike’s center front end. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured hip and dislocation. The report lists unspecified contributing factors. The bicyclist wore no safety equipment. The sedan’s bumper was damaged. The crash left the cyclist injured and exposed. No pedestrian or cyclist errors are cited in the report.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Queens Intersection▸Oct 21 - A sedan turning right on 43 Road in Queens struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and injury to his lower arm. The driver disregarded traffic control, causing the collision.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 43 Road in Queens was making a right turn when it struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, with damage to the center front end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls in intersections, directly causing harm to vulnerable pedestrians.
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SUV Driver Falls Asleep on Long Island Expressway▸Oct 19 - A 76-year-old male driver fell asleep behind the wheel on the Long Island Expressway, causing a front-end collision. The SUV sustained center front end damage. The driver was injured and experienced shock, with airbags deployed and lap belt used.
According to the police report, a 76-year-old male driver operating a 2013 SUV on the Long Island Expressway fell asleep while driving westbound. The report states the contributing factor as 'Fell Asleep,' leading to a collision impacting the center front end of the vehicle. The driver was injured, suffered shock, and was restrained by a lap belt with airbags deployed. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead prior to the crash. The report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors contributing to the crash. The incident highlights driver fatigue as a critical factor in this collision.
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Driver Ignores Signal, Hits Boy in Crosswalk▸Oct 18 - A driver ran a signal on Francis Lewis Boulevard, striking a 13-year-old crossing with the light. The boy suffered bruises but stayed conscious. Impact hit his whole body. System failed to protect him.
According to the police report, a 13-year-old boy was crossing Francis Lewis Boulevard at 34 Avenue in Queens with the signal when a southbound vehicle struck him at 3:00 PM. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, showing the driver ignored traffic signals. The boy was hit by the vehicle's left front bumper and suffered contusions and bruises over his entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The vehicle was damaged at the center front end. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian. The crash highlights the danger when drivers disregard traffic control and fail to yield to people crossing legally.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Queens Intersection▸Oct 17 - A 65-year-old woman suffered head injuries after an SUV driver distracted by inattention struck her at a marked crosswalk on 41 Avenue. The impact left her in shock, complaining of pain and nausea, highlighting the deadly cost of driver distraction.
According to the police report, at 17:38 in Queens on 41 Avenue near Kennedy Street, a 2016 Honda SUV traveling south was making a left turn when it struck a 65-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, underscoring the driver's failure to maintain focus. The pedestrian's crossing at a marked crosswalk is noted, but no contributing factors related to her behavior are listed. The collision and resulting injuries illustrate the lethal consequences of driver distraction in urban intersections.
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Distracted Sedan Driver Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸Oct 16 - A sedan hit a 60-year-old man crossing Northern Boulevard. The driver was distracted and under the influence. The pedestrian suffered full-body injuries. Impact came at the front. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Northern Boulevard made a right turn and struck a 60-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with 223 Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal and suffered abrasions and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The sedan showed no damage despite a center front impact. The driver was licensed and operating legally. This crash highlights the dangers of distracted and impaired driving at city intersections.
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Two SUVs Strike Pedestrian on Parkway Roadway▸Oct 15 - A 31-year-old man stood in the dark on Cross Island Parkway. Two SUVs hit him, one after another. His body broke beneath the steel. No intersection. No chance. The night swallowed him whole.
A 31-year-old man was killed on Cross Island Parkway late at night after being struck by two SUVs in succession, according to the police report. The narrative states, 'A 31-year-old man stood in the roadway. Two SUVs struck him, one after the other. His body broke beneath the steel. No intersection. No chance.' The crash occurred away from any intersection, with the pedestrian listed as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection' and engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The first SUV, a 2023 Nissan, was 'Changing Lanes' before its right front bumper struck the man. The second SUV, a 2018 Jaguar, was described as 'Parked' with impact to its center back end. The police report lists both driver contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian's behavior. The sequence and violence of the impacts underscore the vulnerability of people on foot in high-speed corridors.
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Speeding Sedan Flips, Teen Ejected Dead▸Oct 12 - A sedan sped down Cross Island Parkway. It flipped. Six inside. A 17-year-old boy in back, no belt, thrown out. His body broke. Sirens cut the dark. Unsafe speed killed him.
According to the police report, a 2014 Nissan sedan with six occupants crashed on Cross Island Parkway while heading south. The report states, 'A 2014 Nissan, six inside, hit speed and flipped.' The sedan overturned. A 17-year-old male passenger in the left rear seat, unbelted, was ejected and killed. The police list 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor. The narrative reads, 'A 17-year-old boy in the back, no belt, thrown clear. Whole body broken.' No other contributing factors are cited for the victim. The crash left one dead, marking another life lost to speed.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 58 Avenue▸Oct 7 - A 79-year-old woman driving an SUV rear-ended a sedan on 58 Avenue in Queens. Both the SUV driver and her 40-year-old front passenger suffered neck injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 58 Avenue in Queens at 12:23. The SUV, driven by a 79-year-old woman, struck the sedan from behind. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt and sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. Her 40-year-old front passenger, also wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered similar neck injuries. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The impact point was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims’ behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions.
Nov 5 - A taxi collided with a tanker making a left turn on 59 Ave in Queens. The taxi’s front passenger, a 79-year-old man, suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:40 on 59 Ave near Utopia Pkwy in Queens. A tanker truck was making a left turn westbound when a northbound taxi struck its right rear bumper on the left side doors. The taxi carried two occupants. The front passenger, a 79-year-old man, was injured with whiplash and entire body trauma but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver error behind the collision. No other contributing factors involving the passenger or victim behaviors were noted. The taxi driver’s failure to maintain attention while the tanker executed a left turn led to the impact and injuries.
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SUV Rear-Ends Another on Cross Island Parkway▸Nov 5 - Two SUVs collided on Cross Island Parkway in Queens. The female driver of the rear vehicle suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage in a straight-ahead crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Cross Island Parkway in Queens at 12:30. Two station wagons/SUVs traveling straight ahead collided, with the rear vehicle striking the front vehicle's center back end. The female driver of the rear SUV was injured, sustaining head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the rear vehicle operator. Both vehicles showed damage at the center front and center back ends. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
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Distracted Driver Rear-Ends SUV on Cross Island Parkway▸Nov 4 - A box truck struck the rear of an SUV on Cross Island Parkway. Multiple occupants suffered whiplash and head injuries. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as causes. Injured passengers remained conscious and were not ejected.
According to the police report, at 11:30 a.m., a box truck traveling south on Cross Island Parkway rear-ended a station wagon/SUV also traveling south. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck and the center back end of the SUV. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors for the truck driver. Six occupants were injured, including the truck driver, SUV driver, and four passengers. Injuries ranged from whiplash to head trauma, with all victims conscious and none ejected. Safety equipment use was noted for some occupants, but no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving and tailgating on NYC roadways.
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Pick-up Truck Roof Collides With Sedan Front▸Nov 1 - Two men suffered head injuries in a violent crash on the Long Island Expressway. The pick-up truck struck the sedan’s front center, causing concussions and whiplash. Both drivers were conscious but seriously hurt, restrained by seat belts.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway around 4:30 AM. A 2013 Ford pick-up truck traveling east collided with a 2020 Honda sedan also heading east. The point of impact was the roof of the pick-up truck and the center front end of the sedan. Both vehicles had two occupants. The sedan’s driver, a 25-year-old male, suffered a concussion and head injury while the front passenger, a 23-year-old male, sustained whiplash and head injury. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for both injured occupants but does not identify specific driver errors. The collision’s force and impact points indicate a severe crash dynamic, with serious injuries to vehicle occupants despite safety equipment.
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Sedan Turning Left Strikes Motorcycle Rider▸Oct 30 - A sedan making a left turn collided with a southbound motorcycle on Cloverdale Blvd in Queens. The motorcycle driver, wearing a helmet, suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Police cite driver inattention as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:21 on Cloverdale Blvd near 57 Ave in Queens. A 37-year-old male motorcycle driver, traveling southbound and wearing a helmet, was struck on the right side doors by a northbound sedan making a left turn. The sedan's impact was on its left side doors. The motorcycle sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. The motorcycle driver was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to properly observe or yield during the left turn. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
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SUV and Sedan Chain Collision Injures Passenger▸Oct 28 - Three cars slammed together on Cross Island Parkway. A woman in the front seat took the hit. Abrasions, arm hurt. Rear-end chaos. No walkers or bikers. Metal and flesh paid the price.
According to the police report, three vehicles traveling south on Cross Island Parkway collided in a chain reaction. A 52-year-old woman riding as a front passenger in an SUV was injured, suffering abrasions and injuries to her arm and hand. She was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors. The sequence of rear-end impacts points to driver errors in maintaining safe distances. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left metal twisted and a passenger hurt, underscoring the danger of close traffic and inattention.
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Distracted Driver Slams Into Stopped Cars on LIE▸Oct 27 - SUV plowed into stopped traffic on the Long Island Expressway. Two hurt. A child and a woman. Chest injuries. Shock. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and pain on Queens asphalt.
A westbound SUV struck stopped vehicles on the Long Island Expressway in Queens, injuring a 5-year-old boy and a 29-year-old woman. According to the police report, the SUV hit a sedan, which then hit another SUV. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. Both injured were in shock and suffered chest injuries. The child was in a child restraint; the woman wore a lap belt and harness. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The impact left center front and back end damage on the vehicles. The crash underscores the danger of inattention behind the wheel.
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SUV Overturns at High Speed on 86 Avenue▸Oct 26 - An Audi SUV sped down 86 Avenue, struck a parked Nissan, and flipped. Both men inside were hurt and in shock. Unsafe speed drove the crash. Metal twisted. The street bore the scars.
According to the police report, an Audi SUV traveling eastbound on 86 Avenue in Queens overturned after colliding with a parked Nissan SUV at 8:10 p.m. The driver, a 39-year-old man, and his 32-year-old front passenger were both injured and in shock. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor, showing the driver lost control before impact. Both occupants wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The parked Nissan suffered damage to its left side doors and front quarter panel. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted.
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Sedan Rear-Ends Another on Long Island Expressway▸Oct 26 - Two sedans collided on the Long Island Expressway around 12:30 a.m. The rear vehicle struck the front of the lead car. A 22-year-old male driver suffered abdominal and pelvic contusions but remained conscious and restrained by a seatbelt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway at approximately 12:30 a.m. Two sedans traveling westbound collided when the rear vehicle impacted the center back end of the lead vehicle. The driver of the rear sedan, a 22-year-old male occupant, sustained injuries to the abdomen and pelvis, described as contusions and bruises. He was conscious and properly restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead prior to the collision. The lead vehicle sustained damage to its center front end, while the rear vehicle was damaged at the center back end. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Cyclist on 209 Street▸Oct 22 - A sedan hit a 75-year-old man on a bike in Queens. The car’s right front bumper slammed the bike’s front. The cyclist was ejected. He broke his hip. No helmet. No clear cause listed.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 209 Street near 39 Avenue struck a 75-year-old male bicyclist heading west. The sedan’s right front bumper hit the bike’s center front end. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured hip and dislocation. The report lists unspecified contributing factors. The bicyclist wore no safety equipment. The sedan’s bumper was damaged. The crash left the cyclist injured and exposed. No pedestrian or cyclist errors are cited in the report.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Queens Intersection▸Oct 21 - A sedan turning right on 43 Road in Queens struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and injury to his lower arm. The driver disregarded traffic control, causing the collision.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 43 Road in Queens was making a right turn when it struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, with damage to the center front end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls in intersections, directly causing harm to vulnerable pedestrians.
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SUV Driver Falls Asleep on Long Island Expressway▸Oct 19 - A 76-year-old male driver fell asleep behind the wheel on the Long Island Expressway, causing a front-end collision. The SUV sustained center front end damage. The driver was injured and experienced shock, with airbags deployed and lap belt used.
According to the police report, a 76-year-old male driver operating a 2013 SUV on the Long Island Expressway fell asleep while driving westbound. The report states the contributing factor as 'Fell Asleep,' leading to a collision impacting the center front end of the vehicle. The driver was injured, suffered shock, and was restrained by a lap belt with airbags deployed. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead prior to the crash. The report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors contributing to the crash. The incident highlights driver fatigue as a critical factor in this collision.
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Driver Ignores Signal, Hits Boy in Crosswalk▸Oct 18 - A driver ran a signal on Francis Lewis Boulevard, striking a 13-year-old crossing with the light. The boy suffered bruises but stayed conscious. Impact hit his whole body. System failed to protect him.
According to the police report, a 13-year-old boy was crossing Francis Lewis Boulevard at 34 Avenue in Queens with the signal when a southbound vehicle struck him at 3:00 PM. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, showing the driver ignored traffic signals. The boy was hit by the vehicle's left front bumper and suffered contusions and bruises over his entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The vehicle was damaged at the center front end. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian. The crash highlights the danger when drivers disregard traffic control and fail to yield to people crossing legally.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Queens Intersection▸Oct 17 - A 65-year-old woman suffered head injuries after an SUV driver distracted by inattention struck her at a marked crosswalk on 41 Avenue. The impact left her in shock, complaining of pain and nausea, highlighting the deadly cost of driver distraction.
According to the police report, at 17:38 in Queens on 41 Avenue near Kennedy Street, a 2016 Honda SUV traveling south was making a left turn when it struck a 65-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, underscoring the driver's failure to maintain focus. The pedestrian's crossing at a marked crosswalk is noted, but no contributing factors related to her behavior are listed. The collision and resulting injuries illustrate the lethal consequences of driver distraction in urban intersections.
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Distracted Sedan Driver Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸Oct 16 - A sedan hit a 60-year-old man crossing Northern Boulevard. The driver was distracted and under the influence. The pedestrian suffered full-body injuries. Impact came at the front. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Northern Boulevard made a right turn and struck a 60-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with 223 Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal and suffered abrasions and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The sedan showed no damage despite a center front impact. The driver was licensed and operating legally. This crash highlights the dangers of distracted and impaired driving at city intersections.
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Two SUVs Strike Pedestrian on Parkway Roadway▸Oct 15 - A 31-year-old man stood in the dark on Cross Island Parkway. Two SUVs hit him, one after another. His body broke beneath the steel. No intersection. No chance. The night swallowed him whole.
A 31-year-old man was killed on Cross Island Parkway late at night after being struck by two SUVs in succession, according to the police report. The narrative states, 'A 31-year-old man stood in the roadway. Two SUVs struck him, one after the other. His body broke beneath the steel. No intersection. No chance.' The crash occurred away from any intersection, with the pedestrian listed as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection' and engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The first SUV, a 2023 Nissan, was 'Changing Lanes' before its right front bumper struck the man. The second SUV, a 2018 Jaguar, was described as 'Parked' with impact to its center back end. The police report lists both driver contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian's behavior. The sequence and violence of the impacts underscore the vulnerability of people on foot in high-speed corridors.
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Speeding Sedan Flips, Teen Ejected Dead▸Oct 12 - A sedan sped down Cross Island Parkway. It flipped. Six inside. A 17-year-old boy in back, no belt, thrown out. His body broke. Sirens cut the dark. Unsafe speed killed him.
According to the police report, a 2014 Nissan sedan with six occupants crashed on Cross Island Parkway while heading south. The report states, 'A 2014 Nissan, six inside, hit speed and flipped.' The sedan overturned. A 17-year-old male passenger in the left rear seat, unbelted, was ejected and killed. The police list 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor. The narrative reads, 'A 17-year-old boy in the back, no belt, thrown clear. Whole body broken.' No other contributing factors are cited for the victim. The crash left one dead, marking another life lost to speed.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 58 Avenue▸Oct 7 - A 79-year-old woman driving an SUV rear-ended a sedan on 58 Avenue in Queens. Both the SUV driver and her 40-year-old front passenger suffered neck injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 58 Avenue in Queens at 12:23. The SUV, driven by a 79-year-old woman, struck the sedan from behind. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt and sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. Her 40-year-old front passenger, also wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered similar neck injuries. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The impact point was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims’ behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions.
Nov 5 - Two SUVs collided on Cross Island Parkway in Queens. The female driver of the rear vehicle suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage in a straight-ahead crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Cross Island Parkway in Queens at 12:30. Two station wagons/SUVs traveling straight ahead collided, with the rear vehicle striking the front vehicle's center back end. The female driver of the rear SUV was injured, sustaining head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the rear vehicle operator. Both vehicles showed damage at the center front and center back ends. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
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Distracted Driver Rear-Ends SUV on Cross Island Parkway▸Nov 4 - A box truck struck the rear of an SUV on Cross Island Parkway. Multiple occupants suffered whiplash and head injuries. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as causes. Injured passengers remained conscious and were not ejected.
According to the police report, at 11:30 a.m., a box truck traveling south on Cross Island Parkway rear-ended a station wagon/SUV also traveling south. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck and the center back end of the SUV. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors for the truck driver. Six occupants were injured, including the truck driver, SUV driver, and four passengers. Injuries ranged from whiplash to head trauma, with all victims conscious and none ejected. Safety equipment use was noted for some occupants, but no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving and tailgating on NYC roadways.
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Pick-up Truck Roof Collides With Sedan Front▸Nov 1 - Two men suffered head injuries in a violent crash on the Long Island Expressway. The pick-up truck struck the sedan’s front center, causing concussions and whiplash. Both drivers were conscious but seriously hurt, restrained by seat belts.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway around 4:30 AM. A 2013 Ford pick-up truck traveling east collided with a 2020 Honda sedan also heading east. The point of impact was the roof of the pick-up truck and the center front end of the sedan. Both vehicles had two occupants. The sedan’s driver, a 25-year-old male, suffered a concussion and head injury while the front passenger, a 23-year-old male, sustained whiplash and head injury. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for both injured occupants but does not identify specific driver errors. The collision’s force and impact points indicate a severe crash dynamic, with serious injuries to vehicle occupants despite safety equipment.
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Sedan Turning Left Strikes Motorcycle Rider▸Oct 30 - A sedan making a left turn collided with a southbound motorcycle on Cloverdale Blvd in Queens. The motorcycle driver, wearing a helmet, suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Police cite driver inattention as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:21 on Cloverdale Blvd near 57 Ave in Queens. A 37-year-old male motorcycle driver, traveling southbound and wearing a helmet, was struck on the right side doors by a northbound sedan making a left turn. The sedan's impact was on its left side doors. The motorcycle sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. The motorcycle driver was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to properly observe or yield during the left turn. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
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SUV and Sedan Chain Collision Injures Passenger▸Oct 28 - Three cars slammed together on Cross Island Parkway. A woman in the front seat took the hit. Abrasions, arm hurt. Rear-end chaos. No walkers or bikers. Metal and flesh paid the price.
According to the police report, three vehicles traveling south on Cross Island Parkway collided in a chain reaction. A 52-year-old woman riding as a front passenger in an SUV was injured, suffering abrasions and injuries to her arm and hand. She was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors. The sequence of rear-end impacts points to driver errors in maintaining safe distances. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left metal twisted and a passenger hurt, underscoring the danger of close traffic and inattention.
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Distracted Driver Slams Into Stopped Cars on LIE▸Oct 27 - SUV plowed into stopped traffic on the Long Island Expressway. Two hurt. A child and a woman. Chest injuries. Shock. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and pain on Queens asphalt.
A westbound SUV struck stopped vehicles on the Long Island Expressway in Queens, injuring a 5-year-old boy and a 29-year-old woman. According to the police report, the SUV hit a sedan, which then hit another SUV. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. Both injured were in shock and suffered chest injuries. The child was in a child restraint; the woman wore a lap belt and harness. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The impact left center front and back end damage on the vehicles. The crash underscores the danger of inattention behind the wheel.
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SUV Overturns at High Speed on 86 Avenue▸Oct 26 - An Audi SUV sped down 86 Avenue, struck a parked Nissan, and flipped. Both men inside were hurt and in shock. Unsafe speed drove the crash. Metal twisted. The street bore the scars.
According to the police report, an Audi SUV traveling eastbound on 86 Avenue in Queens overturned after colliding with a parked Nissan SUV at 8:10 p.m. The driver, a 39-year-old man, and his 32-year-old front passenger were both injured and in shock. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor, showing the driver lost control before impact. Both occupants wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The parked Nissan suffered damage to its left side doors and front quarter panel. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted.
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Sedan Rear-Ends Another on Long Island Expressway▸Oct 26 - Two sedans collided on the Long Island Expressway around 12:30 a.m. The rear vehicle struck the front of the lead car. A 22-year-old male driver suffered abdominal and pelvic contusions but remained conscious and restrained by a seatbelt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway at approximately 12:30 a.m. Two sedans traveling westbound collided when the rear vehicle impacted the center back end of the lead vehicle. The driver of the rear sedan, a 22-year-old male occupant, sustained injuries to the abdomen and pelvis, described as contusions and bruises. He was conscious and properly restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead prior to the collision. The lead vehicle sustained damage to its center front end, while the rear vehicle was damaged at the center back end. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Cyclist on 209 Street▸Oct 22 - A sedan hit a 75-year-old man on a bike in Queens. The car’s right front bumper slammed the bike’s front. The cyclist was ejected. He broke his hip. No helmet. No clear cause listed.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 209 Street near 39 Avenue struck a 75-year-old male bicyclist heading west. The sedan’s right front bumper hit the bike’s center front end. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured hip and dislocation. The report lists unspecified contributing factors. The bicyclist wore no safety equipment. The sedan’s bumper was damaged. The crash left the cyclist injured and exposed. No pedestrian or cyclist errors are cited in the report.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Queens Intersection▸Oct 21 - A sedan turning right on 43 Road in Queens struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and injury to his lower arm. The driver disregarded traffic control, causing the collision.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 43 Road in Queens was making a right turn when it struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, with damage to the center front end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls in intersections, directly causing harm to vulnerable pedestrians.
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SUV Driver Falls Asleep on Long Island Expressway▸Oct 19 - A 76-year-old male driver fell asleep behind the wheel on the Long Island Expressway, causing a front-end collision. The SUV sustained center front end damage. The driver was injured and experienced shock, with airbags deployed and lap belt used.
According to the police report, a 76-year-old male driver operating a 2013 SUV on the Long Island Expressway fell asleep while driving westbound. The report states the contributing factor as 'Fell Asleep,' leading to a collision impacting the center front end of the vehicle. The driver was injured, suffered shock, and was restrained by a lap belt with airbags deployed. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead prior to the crash. The report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors contributing to the crash. The incident highlights driver fatigue as a critical factor in this collision.
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Driver Ignores Signal, Hits Boy in Crosswalk▸Oct 18 - A driver ran a signal on Francis Lewis Boulevard, striking a 13-year-old crossing with the light. The boy suffered bruises but stayed conscious. Impact hit his whole body. System failed to protect him.
According to the police report, a 13-year-old boy was crossing Francis Lewis Boulevard at 34 Avenue in Queens with the signal when a southbound vehicle struck him at 3:00 PM. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, showing the driver ignored traffic signals. The boy was hit by the vehicle's left front bumper and suffered contusions and bruises over his entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The vehicle was damaged at the center front end. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian. The crash highlights the danger when drivers disregard traffic control and fail to yield to people crossing legally.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Queens Intersection▸Oct 17 - A 65-year-old woman suffered head injuries after an SUV driver distracted by inattention struck her at a marked crosswalk on 41 Avenue. The impact left her in shock, complaining of pain and nausea, highlighting the deadly cost of driver distraction.
According to the police report, at 17:38 in Queens on 41 Avenue near Kennedy Street, a 2016 Honda SUV traveling south was making a left turn when it struck a 65-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, underscoring the driver's failure to maintain focus. The pedestrian's crossing at a marked crosswalk is noted, but no contributing factors related to her behavior are listed. The collision and resulting injuries illustrate the lethal consequences of driver distraction in urban intersections.
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Distracted Sedan Driver Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸Oct 16 - A sedan hit a 60-year-old man crossing Northern Boulevard. The driver was distracted and under the influence. The pedestrian suffered full-body injuries. Impact came at the front. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Northern Boulevard made a right turn and struck a 60-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with 223 Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal and suffered abrasions and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The sedan showed no damage despite a center front impact. The driver was licensed and operating legally. This crash highlights the dangers of distracted and impaired driving at city intersections.
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Two SUVs Strike Pedestrian on Parkway Roadway▸Oct 15 - A 31-year-old man stood in the dark on Cross Island Parkway. Two SUVs hit him, one after another. His body broke beneath the steel. No intersection. No chance. The night swallowed him whole.
A 31-year-old man was killed on Cross Island Parkway late at night after being struck by two SUVs in succession, according to the police report. The narrative states, 'A 31-year-old man stood in the roadway. Two SUVs struck him, one after the other. His body broke beneath the steel. No intersection. No chance.' The crash occurred away from any intersection, with the pedestrian listed as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection' and engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The first SUV, a 2023 Nissan, was 'Changing Lanes' before its right front bumper struck the man. The second SUV, a 2018 Jaguar, was described as 'Parked' with impact to its center back end. The police report lists both driver contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian's behavior. The sequence and violence of the impacts underscore the vulnerability of people on foot in high-speed corridors.
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Speeding Sedan Flips, Teen Ejected Dead▸Oct 12 - A sedan sped down Cross Island Parkway. It flipped. Six inside. A 17-year-old boy in back, no belt, thrown out. His body broke. Sirens cut the dark. Unsafe speed killed him.
According to the police report, a 2014 Nissan sedan with six occupants crashed on Cross Island Parkway while heading south. The report states, 'A 2014 Nissan, six inside, hit speed and flipped.' The sedan overturned. A 17-year-old male passenger in the left rear seat, unbelted, was ejected and killed. The police list 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor. The narrative reads, 'A 17-year-old boy in the back, no belt, thrown clear. Whole body broken.' No other contributing factors are cited for the victim. The crash left one dead, marking another life lost to speed.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 58 Avenue▸Oct 7 - A 79-year-old woman driving an SUV rear-ended a sedan on 58 Avenue in Queens. Both the SUV driver and her 40-year-old front passenger suffered neck injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 58 Avenue in Queens at 12:23. The SUV, driven by a 79-year-old woman, struck the sedan from behind. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt and sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. Her 40-year-old front passenger, also wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered similar neck injuries. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The impact point was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims’ behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions.
Nov 4 - A box truck struck the rear of an SUV on Cross Island Parkway. Multiple occupants suffered whiplash and head injuries. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as causes. Injured passengers remained conscious and were not ejected.
According to the police report, at 11:30 a.m., a box truck traveling south on Cross Island Parkway rear-ended a station wagon/SUV also traveling south. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck and the center back end of the SUV. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors for the truck driver. Six occupants were injured, including the truck driver, SUV driver, and four passengers. Injuries ranged from whiplash to head trauma, with all victims conscious and none ejected. Safety equipment use was noted for some occupants, but no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving and tailgating on NYC roadways.
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Pick-up Truck Roof Collides With Sedan Front▸Nov 1 - Two men suffered head injuries in a violent crash on the Long Island Expressway. The pick-up truck struck the sedan’s front center, causing concussions and whiplash. Both drivers were conscious but seriously hurt, restrained by seat belts.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway around 4:30 AM. A 2013 Ford pick-up truck traveling east collided with a 2020 Honda sedan also heading east. The point of impact was the roof of the pick-up truck and the center front end of the sedan. Both vehicles had two occupants. The sedan’s driver, a 25-year-old male, suffered a concussion and head injury while the front passenger, a 23-year-old male, sustained whiplash and head injury. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for both injured occupants but does not identify specific driver errors. The collision’s force and impact points indicate a severe crash dynamic, with serious injuries to vehicle occupants despite safety equipment.
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Sedan Turning Left Strikes Motorcycle Rider▸Oct 30 - A sedan making a left turn collided with a southbound motorcycle on Cloverdale Blvd in Queens. The motorcycle driver, wearing a helmet, suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Police cite driver inattention as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:21 on Cloverdale Blvd near 57 Ave in Queens. A 37-year-old male motorcycle driver, traveling southbound and wearing a helmet, was struck on the right side doors by a northbound sedan making a left turn. The sedan's impact was on its left side doors. The motorcycle sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. The motorcycle driver was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to properly observe or yield during the left turn. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
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SUV and Sedan Chain Collision Injures Passenger▸Oct 28 - Three cars slammed together on Cross Island Parkway. A woman in the front seat took the hit. Abrasions, arm hurt. Rear-end chaos. No walkers or bikers. Metal and flesh paid the price.
According to the police report, three vehicles traveling south on Cross Island Parkway collided in a chain reaction. A 52-year-old woman riding as a front passenger in an SUV was injured, suffering abrasions and injuries to her arm and hand. She was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors. The sequence of rear-end impacts points to driver errors in maintaining safe distances. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left metal twisted and a passenger hurt, underscoring the danger of close traffic and inattention.
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Distracted Driver Slams Into Stopped Cars on LIE▸Oct 27 - SUV plowed into stopped traffic on the Long Island Expressway. Two hurt. A child and a woman. Chest injuries. Shock. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and pain on Queens asphalt.
A westbound SUV struck stopped vehicles on the Long Island Expressway in Queens, injuring a 5-year-old boy and a 29-year-old woman. According to the police report, the SUV hit a sedan, which then hit another SUV. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. Both injured were in shock and suffered chest injuries. The child was in a child restraint; the woman wore a lap belt and harness. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The impact left center front and back end damage on the vehicles. The crash underscores the danger of inattention behind the wheel.
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SUV Overturns at High Speed on 86 Avenue▸Oct 26 - An Audi SUV sped down 86 Avenue, struck a parked Nissan, and flipped. Both men inside were hurt and in shock. Unsafe speed drove the crash. Metal twisted. The street bore the scars.
According to the police report, an Audi SUV traveling eastbound on 86 Avenue in Queens overturned after colliding with a parked Nissan SUV at 8:10 p.m. The driver, a 39-year-old man, and his 32-year-old front passenger were both injured and in shock. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor, showing the driver lost control before impact. Both occupants wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The parked Nissan suffered damage to its left side doors and front quarter panel. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted.
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Sedan Rear-Ends Another on Long Island Expressway▸Oct 26 - Two sedans collided on the Long Island Expressway around 12:30 a.m. The rear vehicle struck the front of the lead car. A 22-year-old male driver suffered abdominal and pelvic contusions but remained conscious and restrained by a seatbelt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway at approximately 12:30 a.m. Two sedans traveling westbound collided when the rear vehicle impacted the center back end of the lead vehicle. The driver of the rear sedan, a 22-year-old male occupant, sustained injuries to the abdomen and pelvis, described as contusions and bruises. He was conscious and properly restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead prior to the collision. The lead vehicle sustained damage to its center front end, while the rear vehicle was damaged at the center back end. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Cyclist on 209 Street▸Oct 22 - A sedan hit a 75-year-old man on a bike in Queens. The car’s right front bumper slammed the bike’s front. The cyclist was ejected. He broke his hip. No helmet. No clear cause listed.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 209 Street near 39 Avenue struck a 75-year-old male bicyclist heading west. The sedan’s right front bumper hit the bike’s center front end. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured hip and dislocation. The report lists unspecified contributing factors. The bicyclist wore no safety equipment. The sedan’s bumper was damaged. The crash left the cyclist injured and exposed. No pedestrian or cyclist errors are cited in the report.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Queens Intersection▸Oct 21 - A sedan turning right on 43 Road in Queens struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and injury to his lower arm. The driver disregarded traffic control, causing the collision.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 43 Road in Queens was making a right turn when it struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, with damage to the center front end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls in intersections, directly causing harm to vulnerable pedestrians.
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SUV Driver Falls Asleep on Long Island Expressway▸Oct 19 - A 76-year-old male driver fell asleep behind the wheel on the Long Island Expressway, causing a front-end collision. The SUV sustained center front end damage. The driver was injured and experienced shock, with airbags deployed and lap belt used.
According to the police report, a 76-year-old male driver operating a 2013 SUV on the Long Island Expressway fell asleep while driving westbound. The report states the contributing factor as 'Fell Asleep,' leading to a collision impacting the center front end of the vehicle. The driver was injured, suffered shock, and was restrained by a lap belt with airbags deployed. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead prior to the crash. The report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors contributing to the crash. The incident highlights driver fatigue as a critical factor in this collision.
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Driver Ignores Signal, Hits Boy in Crosswalk▸Oct 18 - A driver ran a signal on Francis Lewis Boulevard, striking a 13-year-old crossing with the light. The boy suffered bruises but stayed conscious. Impact hit his whole body. System failed to protect him.
According to the police report, a 13-year-old boy was crossing Francis Lewis Boulevard at 34 Avenue in Queens with the signal when a southbound vehicle struck him at 3:00 PM. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, showing the driver ignored traffic signals. The boy was hit by the vehicle's left front bumper and suffered contusions and bruises over his entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The vehicle was damaged at the center front end. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian. The crash highlights the danger when drivers disregard traffic control and fail to yield to people crossing legally.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Queens Intersection▸Oct 17 - A 65-year-old woman suffered head injuries after an SUV driver distracted by inattention struck her at a marked crosswalk on 41 Avenue. The impact left her in shock, complaining of pain and nausea, highlighting the deadly cost of driver distraction.
According to the police report, at 17:38 in Queens on 41 Avenue near Kennedy Street, a 2016 Honda SUV traveling south was making a left turn when it struck a 65-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, underscoring the driver's failure to maintain focus. The pedestrian's crossing at a marked crosswalk is noted, but no contributing factors related to her behavior are listed. The collision and resulting injuries illustrate the lethal consequences of driver distraction in urban intersections.
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Distracted Sedan Driver Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸Oct 16 - A sedan hit a 60-year-old man crossing Northern Boulevard. The driver was distracted and under the influence. The pedestrian suffered full-body injuries. Impact came at the front. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Northern Boulevard made a right turn and struck a 60-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with 223 Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal and suffered abrasions and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The sedan showed no damage despite a center front impact. The driver was licensed and operating legally. This crash highlights the dangers of distracted and impaired driving at city intersections.
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Two SUVs Strike Pedestrian on Parkway Roadway▸Oct 15 - A 31-year-old man stood in the dark on Cross Island Parkway. Two SUVs hit him, one after another. His body broke beneath the steel. No intersection. No chance. The night swallowed him whole.
A 31-year-old man was killed on Cross Island Parkway late at night after being struck by two SUVs in succession, according to the police report. The narrative states, 'A 31-year-old man stood in the roadway. Two SUVs struck him, one after the other. His body broke beneath the steel. No intersection. No chance.' The crash occurred away from any intersection, with the pedestrian listed as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection' and engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The first SUV, a 2023 Nissan, was 'Changing Lanes' before its right front bumper struck the man. The second SUV, a 2018 Jaguar, was described as 'Parked' with impact to its center back end. The police report lists both driver contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian's behavior. The sequence and violence of the impacts underscore the vulnerability of people on foot in high-speed corridors.
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Speeding Sedan Flips, Teen Ejected Dead▸Oct 12 - A sedan sped down Cross Island Parkway. It flipped. Six inside. A 17-year-old boy in back, no belt, thrown out. His body broke. Sirens cut the dark. Unsafe speed killed him.
According to the police report, a 2014 Nissan sedan with six occupants crashed on Cross Island Parkway while heading south. The report states, 'A 2014 Nissan, six inside, hit speed and flipped.' The sedan overturned. A 17-year-old male passenger in the left rear seat, unbelted, was ejected and killed. The police list 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor. The narrative reads, 'A 17-year-old boy in the back, no belt, thrown clear. Whole body broken.' No other contributing factors are cited for the victim. The crash left one dead, marking another life lost to speed.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 58 Avenue▸Oct 7 - A 79-year-old woman driving an SUV rear-ended a sedan on 58 Avenue in Queens. Both the SUV driver and her 40-year-old front passenger suffered neck injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 58 Avenue in Queens at 12:23. The SUV, driven by a 79-year-old woman, struck the sedan from behind. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt and sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. Her 40-year-old front passenger, also wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered similar neck injuries. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The impact point was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims’ behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions.
Nov 1 - Two men suffered head injuries in a violent crash on the Long Island Expressway. The pick-up truck struck the sedan’s front center, causing concussions and whiplash. Both drivers were conscious but seriously hurt, restrained by seat belts.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway around 4:30 AM. A 2013 Ford pick-up truck traveling east collided with a 2020 Honda sedan also heading east. The point of impact was the roof of the pick-up truck and the center front end of the sedan. Both vehicles had two occupants. The sedan’s driver, a 25-year-old male, suffered a concussion and head injury while the front passenger, a 23-year-old male, sustained whiplash and head injury. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for both injured occupants but does not identify specific driver errors. The collision’s force and impact points indicate a severe crash dynamic, with serious injuries to vehicle occupants despite safety equipment.
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Sedan Turning Left Strikes Motorcycle Rider▸Oct 30 - A sedan making a left turn collided with a southbound motorcycle on Cloverdale Blvd in Queens. The motorcycle driver, wearing a helmet, suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Police cite driver inattention as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:21 on Cloverdale Blvd near 57 Ave in Queens. A 37-year-old male motorcycle driver, traveling southbound and wearing a helmet, was struck on the right side doors by a northbound sedan making a left turn. The sedan's impact was on its left side doors. The motorcycle sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. The motorcycle driver was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to properly observe or yield during the left turn. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
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SUV and Sedan Chain Collision Injures Passenger▸Oct 28 - Three cars slammed together on Cross Island Parkway. A woman in the front seat took the hit. Abrasions, arm hurt. Rear-end chaos. No walkers or bikers. Metal and flesh paid the price.
According to the police report, three vehicles traveling south on Cross Island Parkway collided in a chain reaction. A 52-year-old woman riding as a front passenger in an SUV was injured, suffering abrasions and injuries to her arm and hand. She was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors. The sequence of rear-end impacts points to driver errors in maintaining safe distances. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left metal twisted and a passenger hurt, underscoring the danger of close traffic and inattention.
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Distracted Driver Slams Into Stopped Cars on LIE▸Oct 27 - SUV plowed into stopped traffic on the Long Island Expressway. Two hurt. A child and a woman. Chest injuries. Shock. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and pain on Queens asphalt.
A westbound SUV struck stopped vehicles on the Long Island Expressway in Queens, injuring a 5-year-old boy and a 29-year-old woman. According to the police report, the SUV hit a sedan, which then hit another SUV. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. Both injured were in shock and suffered chest injuries. The child was in a child restraint; the woman wore a lap belt and harness. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The impact left center front and back end damage on the vehicles. The crash underscores the danger of inattention behind the wheel.
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SUV Overturns at High Speed on 86 Avenue▸Oct 26 - An Audi SUV sped down 86 Avenue, struck a parked Nissan, and flipped. Both men inside were hurt and in shock. Unsafe speed drove the crash. Metal twisted. The street bore the scars.
According to the police report, an Audi SUV traveling eastbound on 86 Avenue in Queens overturned after colliding with a parked Nissan SUV at 8:10 p.m. The driver, a 39-year-old man, and his 32-year-old front passenger were both injured and in shock. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor, showing the driver lost control before impact. Both occupants wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The parked Nissan suffered damage to its left side doors and front quarter panel. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted.
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Sedan Rear-Ends Another on Long Island Expressway▸Oct 26 - Two sedans collided on the Long Island Expressway around 12:30 a.m. The rear vehicle struck the front of the lead car. A 22-year-old male driver suffered abdominal and pelvic contusions but remained conscious and restrained by a seatbelt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway at approximately 12:30 a.m. Two sedans traveling westbound collided when the rear vehicle impacted the center back end of the lead vehicle. The driver of the rear sedan, a 22-year-old male occupant, sustained injuries to the abdomen and pelvis, described as contusions and bruises. He was conscious and properly restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead prior to the collision. The lead vehicle sustained damage to its center front end, while the rear vehicle was damaged at the center back end. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Cyclist on 209 Street▸Oct 22 - A sedan hit a 75-year-old man on a bike in Queens. The car’s right front bumper slammed the bike’s front. The cyclist was ejected. He broke his hip. No helmet. No clear cause listed.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 209 Street near 39 Avenue struck a 75-year-old male bicyclist heading west. The sedan’s right front bumper hit the bike’s center front end. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured hip and dislocation. The report lists unspecified contributing factors. The bicyclist wore no safety equipment. The sedan’s bumper was damaged. The crash left the cyclist injured and exposed. No pedestrian or cyclist errors are cited in the report.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Queens Intersection▸Oct 21 - A sedan turning right on 43 Road in Queens struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and injury to his lower arm. The driver disregarded traffic control, causing the collision.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 43 Road in Queens was making a right turn when it struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, with damage to the center front end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls in intersections, directly causing harm to vulnerable pedestrians.
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SUV Driver Falls Asleep on Long Island Expressway▸Oct 19 - A 76-year-old male driver fell asleep behind the wheel on the Long Island Expressway, causing a front-end collision. The SUV sustained center front end damage. The driver was injured and experienced shock, with airbags deployed and lap belt used.
According to the police report, a 76-year-old male driver operating a 2013 SUV on the Long Island Expressway fell asleep while driving westbound. The report states the contributing factor as 'Fell Asleep,' leading to a collision impacting the center front end of the vehicle. The driver was injured, suffered shock, and was restrained by a lap belt with airbags deployed. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead prior to the crash. The report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors contributing to the crash. The incident highlights driver fatigue as a critical factor in this collision.
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Driver Ignores Signal, Hits Boy in Crosswalk▸Oct 18 - A driver ran a signal on Francis Lewis Boulevard, striking a 13-year-old crossing with the light. The boy suffered bruises but stayed conscious. Impact hit his whole body. System failed to protect him.
According to the police report, a 13-year-old boy was crossing Francis Lewis Boulevard at 34 Avenue in Queens with the signal when a southbound vehicle struck him at 3:00 PM. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, showing the driver ignored traffic signals. The boy was hit by the vehicle's left front bumper and suffered contusions and bruises over his entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The vehicle was damaged at the center front end. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian. The crash highlights the danger when drivers disregard traffic control and fail to yield to people crossing legally.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Queens Intersection▸Oct 17 - A 65-year-old woman suffered head injuries after an SUV driver distracted by inattention struck her at a marked crosswalk on 41 Avenue. The impact left her in shock, complaining of pain and nausea, highlighting the deadly cost of driver distraction.
According to the police report, at 17:38 in Queens on 41 Avenue near Kennedy Street, a 2016 Honda SUV traveling south was making a left turn when it struck a 65-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, underscoring the driver's failure to maintain focus. The pedestrian's crossing at a marked crosswalk is noted, but no contributing factors related to her behavior are listed. The collision and resulting injuries illustrate the lethal consequences of driver distraction in urban intersections.
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Distracted Sedan Driver Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸Oct 16 - A sedan hit a 60-year-old man crossing Northern Boulevard. The driver was distracted and under the influence. The pedestrian suffered full-body injuries. Impact came at the front. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Northern Boulevard made a right turn and struck a 60-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with 223 Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal and suffered abrasions and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The sedan showed no damage despite a center front impact. The driver was licensed and operating legally. This crash highlights the dangers of distracted and impaired driving at city intersections.
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Two SUVs Strike Pedestrian on Parkway Roadway▸Oct 15 - A 31-year-old man stood in the dark on Cross Island Parkway. Two SUVs hit him, one after another. His body broke beneath the steel. No intersection. No chance. The night swallowed him whole.
A 31-year-old man was killed on Cross Island Parkway late at night after being struck by two SUVs in succession, according to the police report. The narrative states, 'A 31-year-old man stood in the roadway. Two SUVs struck him, one after the other. His body broke beneath the steel. No intersection. No chance.' The crash occurred away from any intersection, with the pedestrian listed as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection' and engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The first SUV, a 2023 Nissan, was 'Changing Lanes' before its right front bumper struck the man. The second SUV, a 2018 Jaguar, was described as 'Parked' with impact to its center back end. The police report lists both driver contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian's behavior. The sequence and violence of the impacts underscore the vulnerability of people on foot in high-speed corridors.
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Speeding Sedan Flips, Teen Ejected Dead▸Oct 12 - A sedan sped down Cross Island Parkway. It flipped. Six inside. A 17-year-old boy in back, no belt, thrown out. His body broke. Sirens cut the dark. Unsafe speed killed him.
According to the police report, a 2014 Nissan sedan with six occupants crashed on Cross Island Parkway while heading south. The report states, 'A 2014 Nissan, six inside, hit speed and flipped.' The sedan overturned. A 17-year-old male passenger in the left rear seat, unbelted, was ejected and killed. The police list 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor. The narrative reads, 'A 17-year-old boy in the back, no belt, thrown clear. Whole body broken.' No other contributing factors are cited for the victim. The crash left one dead, marking another life lost to speed.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 58 Avenue▸Oct 7 - A 79-year-old woman driving an SUV rear-ended a sedan on 58 Avenue in Queens. Both the SUV driver and her 40-year-old front passenger suffered neck injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 58 Avenue in Queens at 12:23. The SUV, driven by a 79-year-old woman, struck the sedan from behind. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt and sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. Her 40-year-old front passenger, also wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered similar neck injuries. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The impact point was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims’ behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions.
Oct 30 - A sedan making a left turn collided with a southbound motorcycle on Cloverdale Blvd in Queens. The motorcycle driver, wearing a helmet, suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Police cite driver inattention as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:21 on Cloverdale Blvd near 57 Ave in Queens. A 37-year-old male motorcycle driver, traveling southbound and wearing a helmet, was struck on the right side doors by a northbound sedan making a left turn. The sedan's impact was on its left side doors. The motorcycle sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. The motorcycle driver was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to properly observe or yield during the left turn. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
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SUV and Sedan Chain Collision Injures Passenger▸Oct 28 - Three cars slammed together on Cross Island Parkway. A woman in the front seat took the hit. Abrasions, arm hurt. Rear-end chaos. No walkers or bikers. Metal and flesh paid the price.
According to the police report, three vehicles traveling south on Cross Island Parkway collided in a chain reaction. A 52-year-old woman riding as a front passenger in an SUV was injured, suffering abrasions and injuries to her arm and hand. She was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors. The sequence of rear-end impacts points to driver errors in maintaining safe distances. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left metal twisted and a passenger hurt, underscoring the danger of close traffic and inattention.
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Distracted Driver Slams Into Stopped Cars on LIE▸Oct 27 - SUV plowed into stopped traffic on the Long Island Expressway. Two hurt. A child and a woman. Chest injuries. Shock. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and pain on Queens asphalt.
A westbound SUV struck stopped vehicles on the Long Island Expressway in Queens, injuring a 5-year-old boy and a 29-year-old woman. According to the police report, the SUV hit a sedan, which then hit another SUV. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. Both injured were in shock and suffered chest injuries. The child was in a child restraint; the woman wore a lap belt and harness. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The impact left center front and back end damage on the vehicles. The crash underscores the danger of inattention behind the wheel.
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SUV Overturns at High Speed on 86 Avenue▸Oct 26 - An Audi SUV sped down 86 Avenue, struck a parked Nissan, and flipped. Both men inside were hurt and in shock. Unsafe speed drove the crash. Metal twisted. The street bore the scars.
According to the police report, an Audi SUV traveling eastbound on 86 Avenue in Queens overturned after colliding with a parked Nissan SUV at 8:10 p.m. The driver, a 39-year-old man, and his 32-year-old front passenger were both injured and in shock. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor, showing the driver lost control before impact. Both occupants wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The parked Nissan suffered damage to its left side doors and front quarter panel. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted.
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Sedan Rear-Ends Another on Long Island Expressway▸Oct 26 - Two sedans collided on the Long Island Expressway around 12:30 a.m. The rear vehicle struck the front of the lead car. A 22-year-old male driver suffered abdominal and pelvic contusions but remained conscious and restrained by a seatbelt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway at approximately 12:30 a.m. Two sedans traveling westbound collided when the rear vehicle impacted the center back end of the lead vehicle. The driver of the rear sedan, a 22-year-old male occupant, sustained injuries to the abdomen and pelvis, described as contusions and bruises. He was conscious and properly restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead prior to the collision. The lead vehicle sustained damage to its center front end, while the rear vehicle was damaged at the center back end. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Cyclist on 209 Street▸Oct 22 - A sedan hit a 75-year-old man on a bike in Queens. The car’s right front bumper slammed the bike’s front. The cyclist was ejected. He broke his hip. No helmet. No clear cause listed.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 209 Street near 39 Avenue struck a 75-year-old male bicyclist heading west. The sedan’s right front bumper hit the bike’s center front end. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured hip and dislocation. The report lists unspecified contributing factors. The bicyclist wore no safety equipment. The sedan’s bumper was damaged. The crash left the cyclist injured and exposed. No pedestrian or cyclist errors are cited in the report.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Queens Intersection▸Oct 21 - A sedan turning right on 43 Road in Queens struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and injury to his lower arm. The driver disregarded traffic control, causing the collision.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 43 Road in Queens was making a right turn when it struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, with damage to the center front end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls in intersections, directly causing harm to vulnerable pedestrians.
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SUV Driver Falls Asleep on Long Island Expressway▸Oct 19 - A 76-year-old male driver fell asleep behind the wheel on the Long Island Expressway, causing a front-end collision. The SUV sustained center front end damage. The driver was injured and experienced shock, with airbags deployed and lap belt used.
According to the police report, a 76-year-old male driver operating a 2013 SUV on the Long Island Expressway fell asleep while driving westbound. The report states the contributing factor as 'Fell Asleep,' leading to a collision impacting the center front end of the vehicle. The driver was injured, suffered shock, and was restrained by a lap belt with airbags deployed. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead prior to the crash. The report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors contributing to the crash. The incident highlights driver fatigue as a critical factor in this collision.
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Driver Ignores Signal, Hits Boy in Crosswalk▸Oct 18 - A driver ran a signal on Francis Lewis Boulevard, striking a 13-year-old crossing with the light. The boy suffered bruises but stayed conscious. Impact hit his whole body. System failed to protect him.
According to the police report, a 13-year-old boy was crossing Francis Lewis Boulevard at 34 Avenue in Queens with the signal when a southbound vehicle struck him at 3:00 PM. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, showing the driver ignored traffic signals. The boy was hit by the vehicle's left front bumper and suffered contusions and bruises over his entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The vehicle was damaged at the center front end. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian. The crash highlights the danger when drivers disregard traffic control and fail to yield to people crossing legally.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Queens Intersection▸Oct 17 - A 65-year-old woman suffered head injuries after an SUV driver distracted by inattention struck her at a marked crosswalk on 41 Avenue. The impact left her in shock, complaining of pain and nausea, highlighting the deadly cost of driver distraction.
According to the police report, at 17:38 in Queens on 41 Avenue near Kennedy Street, a 2016 Honda SUV traveling south was making a left turn when it struck a 65-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, underscoring the driver's failure to maintain focus. The pedestrian's crossing at a marked crosswalk is noted, but no contributing factors related to her behavior are listed. The collision and resulting injuries illustrate the lethal consequences of driver distraction in urban intersections.
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Distracted Sedan Driver Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸Oct 16 - A sedan hit a 60-year-old man crossing Northern Boulevard. The driver was distracted and under the influence. The pedestrian suffered full-body injuries. Impact came at the front. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Northern Boulevard made a right turn and struck a 60-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with 223 Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal and suffered abrasions and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The sedan showed no damage despite a center front impact. The driver was licensed and operating legally. This crash highlights the dangers of distracted and impaired driving at city intersections.
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Two SUVs Strike Pedestrian on Parkway Roadway▸Oct 15 - A 31-year-old man stood in the dark on Cross Island Parkway. Two SUVs hit him, one after another. His body broke beneath the steel. No intersection. No chance. The night swallowed him whole.
A 31-year-old man was killed on Cross Island Parkway late at night after being struck by two SUVs in succession, according to the police report. The narrative states, 'A 31-year-old man stood in the roadway. Two SUVs struck him, one after the other. His body broke beneath the steel. No intersection. No chance.' The crash occurred away from any intersection, with the pedestrian listed as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection' and engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The first SUV, a 2023 Nissan, was 'Changing Lanes' before its right front bumper struck the man. The second SUV, a 2018 Jaguar, was described as 'Parked' with impact to its center back end. The police report lists both driver contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian's behavior. The sequence and violence of the impacts underscore the vulnerability of people on foot in high-speed corridors.
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Speeding Sedan Flips, Teen Ejected Dead▸Oct 12 - A sedan sped down Cross Island Parkway. It flipped. Six inside. A 17-year-old boy in back, no belt, thrown out. His body broke. Sirens cut the dark. Unsafe speed killed him.
According to the police report, a 2014 Nissan sedan with six occupants crashed on Cross Island Parkway while heading south. The report states, 'A 2014 Nissan, six inside, hit speed and flipped.' The sedan overturned. A 17-year-old male passenger in the left rear seat, unbelted, was ejected and killed. The police list 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor. The narrative reads, 'A 17-year-old boy in the back, no belt, thrown clear. Whole body broken.' No other contributing factors are cited for the victim. The crash left one dead, marking another life lost to speed.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 58 Avenue▸Oct 7 - A 79-year-old woman driving an SUV rear-ended a sedan on 58 Avenue in Queens. Both the SUV driver and her 40-year-old front passenger suffered neck injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 58 Avenue in Queens at 12:23. The SUV, driven by a 79-year-old woman, struck the sedan from behind. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt and sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. Her 40-year-old front passenger, also wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered similar neck injuries. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The impact point was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims’ behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions.
Oct 28 - Three cars slammed together on Cross Island Parkway. A woman in the front seat took the hit. Abrasions, arm hurt. Rear-end chaos. No walkers or bikers. Metal and flesh paid the price.
According to the police report, three vehicles traveling south on Cross Island Parkway collided in a chain reaction. A 52-year-old woman riding as a front passenger in an SUV was injured, suffering abrasions and injuries to her arm and hand. She was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors. The sequence of rear-end impacts points to driver errors in maintaining safe distances. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left metal twisted and a passenger hurt, underscoring the danger of close traffic and inattention.
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Distracted Driver Slams Into Stopped Cars on LIE▸Oct 27 - SUV plowed into stopped traffic on the Long Island Expressway. Two hurt. A child and a woman. Chest injuries. Shock. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and pain on Queens asphalt.
A westbound SUV struck stopped vehicles on the Long Island Expressway in Queens, injuring a 5-year-old boy and a 29-year-old woman. According to the police report, the SUV hit a sedan, which then hit another SUV. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. Both injured were in shock and suffered chest injuries. The child was in a child restraint; the woman wore a lap belt and harness. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The impact left center front and back end damage on the vehicles. The crash underscores the danger of inattention behind the wheel.
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SUV Overturns at High Speed on 86 Avenue▸Oct 26 - An Audi SUV sped down 86 Avenue, struck a parked Nissan, and flipped. Both men inside were hurt and in shock. Unsafe speed drove the crash. Metal twisted. The street bore the scars.
According to the police report, an Audi SUV traveling eastbound on 86 Avenue in Queens overturned after colliding with a parked Nissan SUV at 8:10 p.m. The driver, a 39-year-old man, and his 32-year-old front passenger were both injured and in shock. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor, showing the driver lost control before impact. Both occupants wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The parked Nissan suffered damage to its left side doors and front quarter panel. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted.
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Sedan Rear-Ends Another on Long Island Expressway▸Oct 26 - Two sedans collided on the Long Island Expressway around 12:30 a.m. The rear vehicle struck the front of the lead car. A 22-year-old male driver suffered abdominal and pelvic contusions but remained conscious and restrained by a seatbelt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway at approximately 12:30 a.m. Two sedans traveling westbound collided when the rear vehicle impacted the center back end of the lead vehicle. The driver of the rear sedan, a 22-year-old male occupant, sustained injuries to the abdomen and pelvis, described as contusions and bruises. He was conscious and properly restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead prior to the collision. The lead vehicle sustained damage to its center front end, while the rear vehicle was damaged at the center back end. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Cyclist on 209 Street▸Oct 22 - A sedan hit a 75-year-old man on a bike in Queens. The car’s right front bumper slammed the bike’s front. The cyclist was ejected. He broke his hip. No helmet. No clear cause listed.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 209 Street near 39 Avenue struck a 75-year-old male bicyclist heading west. The sedan’s right front bumper hit the bike’s center front end. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured hip and dislocation. The report lists unspecified contributing factors. The bicyclist wore no safety equipment. The sedan’s bumper was damaged. The crash left the cyclist injured and exposed. No pedestrian or cyclist errors are cited in the report.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Queens Intersection▸Oct 21 - A sedan turning right on 43 Road in Queens struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and injury to his lower arm. The driver disregarded traffic control, causing the collision.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 43 Road in Queens was making a right turn when it struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, with damage to the center front end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls in intersections, directly causing harm to vulnerable pedestrians.
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SUV Driver Falls Asleep on Long Island Expressway▸Oct 19 - A 76-year-old male driver fell asleep behind the wheel on the Long Island Expressway, causing a front-end collision. The SUV sustained center front end damage. The driver was injured and experienced shock, with airbags deployed and lap belt used.
According to the police report, a 76-year-old male driver operating a 2013 SUV on the Long Island Expressway fell asleep while driving westbound. The report states the contributing factor as 'Fell Asleep,' leading to a collision impacting the center front end of the vehicle. The driver was injured, suffered shock, and was restrained by a lap belt with airbags deployed. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead prior to the crash. The report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors contributing to the crash. The incident highlights driver fatigue as a critical factor in this collision.
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Driver Ignores Signal, Hits Boy in Crosswalk▸Oct 18 - A driver ran a signal on Francis Lewis Boulevard, striking a 13-year-old crossing with the light. The boy suffered bruises but stayed conscious. Impact hit his whole body. System failed to protect him.
According to the police report, a 13-year-old boy was crossing Francis Lewis Boulevard at 34 Avenue in Queens with the signal when a southbound vehicle struck him at 3:00 PM. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, showing the driver ignored traffic signals. The boy was hit by the vehicle's left front bumper and suffered contusions and bruises over his entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The vehicle was damaged at the center front end. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian. The crash highlights the danger when drivers disregard traffic control and fail to yield to people crossing legally.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Queens Intersection▸Oct 17 - A 65-year-old woman suffered head injuries after an SUV driver distracted by inattention struck her at a marked crosswalk on 41 Avenue. The impact left her in shock, complaining of pain and nausea, highlighting the deadly cost of driver distraction.
According to the police report, at 17:38 in Queens on 41 Avenue near Kennedy Street, a 2016 Honda SUV traveling south was making a left turn when it struck a 65-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, underscoring the driver's failure to maintain focus. The pedestrian's crossing at a marked crosswalk is noted, but no contributing factors related to her behavior are listed. The collision and resulting injuries illustrate the lethal consequences of driver distraction in urban intersections.
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Distracted Sedan Driver Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸Oct 16 - A sedan hit a 60-year-old man crossing Northern Boulevard. The driver was distracted and under the influence. The pedestrian suffered full-body injuries. Impact came at the front. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Northern Boulevard made a right turn and struck a 60-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with 223 Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal and suffered abrasions and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The sedan showed no damage despite a center front impact. The driver was licensed and operating legally. This crash highlights the dangers of distracted and impaired driving at city intersections.
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Two SUVs Strike Pedestrian on Parkway Roadway▸Oct 15 - A 31-year-old man stood in the dark on Cross Island Parkway. Two SUVs hit him, one after another. His body broke beneath the steel. No intersection. No chance. The night swallowed him whole.
A 31-year-old man was killed on Cross Island Parkway late at night after being struck by two SUVs in succession, according to the police report. The narrative states, 'A 31-year-old man stood in the roadway. Two SUVs struck him, one after the other. His body broke beneath the steel. No intersection. No chance.' The crash occurred away from any intersection, with the pedestrian listed as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection' and engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The first SUV, a 2023 Nissan, was 'Changing Lanes' before its right front bumper struck the man. The second SUV, a 2018 Jaguar, was described as 'Parked' with impact to its center back end. The police report lists both driver contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian's behavior. The sequence and violence of the impacts underscore the vulnerability of people on foot in high-speed corridors.
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Speeding Sedan Flips, Teen Ejected Dead▸Oct 12 - A sedan sped down Cross Island Parkway. It flipped. Six inside. A 17-year-old boy in back, no belt, thrown out. His body broke. Sirens cut the dark. Unsafe speed killed him.
According to the police report, a 2014 Nissan sedan with six occupants crashed on Cross Island Parkway while heading south. The report states, 'A 2014 Nissan, six inside, hit speed and flipped.' The sedan overturned. A 17-year-old male passenger in the left rear seat, unbelted, was ejected and killed. The police list 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor. The narrative reads, 'A 17-year-old boy in the back, no belt, thrown clear. Whole body broken.' No other contributing factors are cited for the victim. The crash left one dead, marking another life lost to speed.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 58 Avenue▸Oct 7 - A 79-year-old woman driving an SUV rear-ended a sedan on 58 Avenue in Queens. Both the SUV driver and her 40-year-old front passenger suffered neck injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 58 Avenue in Queens at 12:23. The SUV, driven by a 79-year-old woman, struck the sedan from behind. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt and sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. Her 40-year-old front passenger, also wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered similar neck injuries. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The impact point was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims’ behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions.
Oct 27 - SUV plowed into stopped traffic on the Long Island Expressway. Two hurt. A child and a woman. Chest injuries. Shock. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and pain on Queens asphalt.
A westbound SUV struck stopped vehicles on the Long Island Expressway in Queens, injuring a 5-year-old boy and a 29-year-old woman. According to the police report, the SUV hit a sedan, which then hit another SUV. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. Both injured were in shock and suffered chest injuries. The child was in a child restraint; the woman wore a lap belt and harness. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The impact left center front and back end damage on the vehicles. The crash underscores the danger of inattention behind the wheel.
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SUV Overturns at High Speed on 86 Avenue▸Oct 26 - An Audi SUV sped down 86 Avenue, struck a parked Nissan, and flipped. Both men inside were hurt and in shock. Unsafe speed drove the crash. Metal twisted. The street bore the scars.
According to the police report, an Audi SUV traveling eastbound on 86 Avenue in Queens overturned after colliding with a parked Nissan SUV at 8:10 p.m. The driver, a 39-year-old man, and his 32-year-old front passenger were both injured and in shock. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor, showing the driver lost control before impact. Both occupants wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The parked Nissan suffered damage to its left side doors and front quarter panel. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted.
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Sedan Rear-Ends Another on Long Island Expressway▸Oct 26 - Two sedans collided on the Long Island Expressway around 12:30 a.m. The rear vehicle struck the front of the lead car. A 22-year-old male driver suffered abdominal and pelvic contusions but remained conscious and restrained by a seatbelt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway at approximately 12:30 a.m. Two sedans traveling westbound collided when the rear vehicle impacted the center back end of the lead vehicle. The driver of the rear sedan, a 22-year-old male occupant, sustained injuries to the abdomen and pelvis, described as contusions and bruises. He was conscious and properly restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead prior to the collision. The lead vehicle sustained damage to its center front end, while the rear vehicle was damaged at the center back end. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Cyclist on 209 Street▸Oct 22 - A sedan hit a 75-year-old man on a bike in Queens. The car’s right front bumper slammed the bike’s front. The cyclist was ejected. He broke his hip. No helmet. No clear cause listed.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 209 Street near 39 Avenue struck a 75-year-old male bicyclist heading west. The sedan’s right front bumper hit the bike’s center front end. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured hip and dislocation. The report lists unspecified contributing factors. The bicyclist wore no safety equipment. The sedan’s bumper was damaged. The crash left the cyclist injured and exposed. No pedestrian or cyclist errors are cited in the report.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Queens Intersection▸Oct 21 - A sedan turning right on 43 Road in Queens struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and injury to his lower arm. The driver disregarded traffic control, causing the collision.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 43 Road in Queens was making a right turn when it struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, with damage to the center front end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls in intersections, directly causing harm to vulnerable pedestrians.
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SUV Driver Falls Asleep on Long Island Expressway▸Oct 19 - A 76-year-old male driver fell asleep behind the wheel on the Long Island Expressway, causing a front-end collision. The SUV sustained center front end damage. The driver was injured and experienced shock, with airbags deployed and lap belt used.
According to the police report, a 76-year-old male driver operating a 2013 SUV on the Long Island Expressway fell asleep while driving westbound. The report states the contributing factor as 'Fell Asleep,' leading to a collision impacting the center front end of the vehicle. The driver was injured, suffered shock, and was restrained by a lap belt with airbags deployed. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead prior to the crash. The report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors contributing to the crash. The incident highlights driver fatigue as a critical factor in this collision.
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Driver Ignores Signal, Hits Boy in Crosswalk▸Oct 18 - A driver ran a signal on Francis Lewis Boulevard, striking a 13-year-old crossing with the light. The boy suffered bruises but stayed conscious. Impact hit his whole body. System failed to protect him.
According to the police report, a 13-year-old boy was crossing Francis Lewis Boulevard at 34 Avenue in Queens with the signal when a southbound vehicle struck him at 3:00 PM. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, showing the driver ignored traffic signals. The boy was hit by the vehicle's left front bumper and suffered contusions and bruises over his entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The vehicle was damaged at the center front end. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian. The crash highlights the danger when drivers disregard traffic control and fail to yield to people crossing legally.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Queens Intersection▸Oct 17 - A 65-year-old woman suffered head injuries after an SUV driver distracted by inattention struck her at a marked crosswalk on 41 Avenue. The impact left her in shock, complaining of pain and nausea, highlighting the deadly cost of driver distraction.
According to the police report, at 17:38 in Queens on 41 Avenue near Kennedy Street, a 2016 Honda SUV traveling south was making a left turn when it struck a 65-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, underscoring the driver's failure to maintain focus. The pedestrian's crossing at a marked crosswalk is noted, but no contributing factors related to her behavior are listed. The collision and resulting injuries illustrate the lethal consequences of driver distraction in urban intersections.
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Distracted Sedan Driver Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸Oct 16 - A sedan hit a 60-year-old man crossing Northern Boulevard. The driver was distracted and under the influence. The pedestrian suffered full-body injuries. Impact came at the front. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Northern Boulevard made a right turn and struck a 60-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with 223 Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal and suffered abrasions and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The sedan showed no damage despite a center front impact. The driver was licensed and operating legally. This crash highlights the dangers of distracted and impaired driving at city intersections.
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Two SUVs Strike Pedestrian on Parkway Roadway▸Oct 15 - A 31-year-old man stood in the dark on Cross Island Parkway. Two SUVs hit him, one after another. His body broke beneath the steel. No intersection. No chance. The night swallowed him whole.
A 31-year-old man was killed on Cross Island Parkway late at night after being struck by two SUVs in succession, according to the police report. The narrative states, 'A 31-year-old man stood in the roadway. Two SUVs struck him, one after the other. His body broke beneath the steel. No intersection. No chance.' The crash occurred away from any intersection, with the pedestrian listed as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection' and engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The first SUV, a 2023 Nissan, was 'Changing Lanes' before its right front bumper struck the man. The second SUV, a 2018 Jaguar, was described as 'Parked' with impact to its center back end. The police report lists both driver contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian's behavior. The sequence and violence of the impacts underscore the vulnerability of people on foot in high-speed corridors.
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Speeding Sedan Flips, Teen Ejected Dead▸Oct 12 - A sedan sped down Cross Island Parkway. It flipped. Six inside. A 17-year-old boy in back, no belt, thrown out. His body broke. Sirens cut the dark. Unsafe speed killed him.
According to the police report, a 2014 Nissan sedan with six occupants crashed on Cross Island Parkway while heading south. The report states, 'A 2014 Nissan, six inside, hit speed and flipped.' The sedan overturned. A 17-year-old male passenger in the left rear seat, unbelted, was ejected and killed. The police list 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor. The narrative reads, 'A 17-year-old boy in the back, no belt, thrown clear. Whole body broken.' No other contributing factors are cited for the victim. The crash left one dead, marking another life lost to speed.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 58 Avenue▸Oct 7 - A 79-year-old woman driving an SUV rear-ended a sedan on 58 Avenue in Queens. Both the SUV driver and her 40-year-old front passenger suffered neck injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 58 Avenue in Queens at 12:23. The SUV, driven by a 79-year-old woman, struck the sedan from behind. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt and sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. Her 40-year-old front passenger, also wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered similar neck injuries. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The impact point was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims’ behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions.
Oct 26 - An Audi SUV sped down 86 Avenue, struck a parked Nissan, and flipped. Both men inside were hurt and in shock. Unsafe speed drove the crash. Metal twisted. The street bore the scars.
According to the police report, an Audi SUV traveling eastbound on 86 Avenue in Queens overturned after colliding with a parked Nissan SUV at 8:10 p.m. The driver, a 39-year-old man, and his 32-year-old front passenger were both injured and in shock. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor, showing the driver lost control before impact. Both occupants wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The parked Nissan suffered damage to its left side doors and front quarter panel. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted.
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Sedan Rear-Ends Another on Long Island Expressway▸Oct 26 - Two sedans collided on the Long Island Expressway around 12:30 a.m. The rear vehicle struck the front of the lead car. A 22-year-old male driver suffered abdominal and pelvic contusions but remained conscious and restrained by a seatbelt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway at approximately 12:30 a.m. Two sedans traveling westbound collided when the rear vehicle impacted the center back end of the lead vehicle. The driver of the rear sedan, a 22-year-old male occupant, sustained injuries to the abdomen and pelvis, described as contusions and bruises. He was conscious and properly restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead prior to the collision. The lead vehicle sustained damage to its center front end, while the rear vehicle was damaged at the center back end. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Cyclist on 209 Street▸Oct 22 - A sedan hit a 75-year-old man on a bike in Queens. The car’s right front bumper slammed the bike’s front. The cyclist was ejected. He broke his hip. No helmet. No clear cause listed.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 209 Street near 39 Avenue struck a 75-year-old male bicyclist heading west. The sedan’s right front bumper hit the bike’s center front end. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured hip and dislocation. The report lists unspecified contributing factors. The bicyclist wore no safety equipment. The sedan’s bumper was damaged. The crash left the cyclist injured and exposed. No pedestrian or cyclist errors are cited in the report.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Queens Intersection▸Oct 21 - A sedan turning right on 43 Road in Queens struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and injury to his lower arm. The driver disregarded traffic control, causing the collision.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 43 Road in Queens was making a right turn when it struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, with damage to the center front end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls in intersections, directly causing harm to vulnerable pedestrians.
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SUV Driver Falls Asleep on Long Island Expressway▸Oct 19 - A 76-year-old male driver fell asleep behind the wheel on the Long Island Expressway, causing a front-end collision. The SUV sustained center front end damage. The driver was injured and experienced shock, with airbags deployed and lap belt used.
According to the police report, a 76-year-old male driver operating a 2013 SUV on the Long Island Expressway fell asleep while driving westbound. The report states the contributing factor as 'Fell Asleep,' leading to a collision impacting the center front end of the vehicle. The driver was injured, suffered shock, and was restrained by a lap belt with airbags deployed. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead prior to the crash. The report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors contributing to the crash. The incident highlights driver fatigue as a critical factor in this collision.
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Driver Ignores Signal, Hits Boy in Crosswalk▸Oct 18 - A driver ran a signal on Francis Lewis Boulevard, striking a 13-year-old crossing with the light. The boy suffered bruises but stayed conscious. Impact hit his whole body. System failed to protect him.
According to the police report, a 13-year-old boy was crossing Francis Lewis Boulevard at 34 Avenue in Queens with the signal when a southbound vehicle struck him at 3:00 PM. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, showing the driver ignored traffic signals. The boy was hit by the vehicle's left front bumper and suffered contusions and bruises over his entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The vehicle was damaged at the center front end. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian. The crash highlights the danger when drivers disregard traffic control and fail to yield to people crossing legally.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Queens Intersection▸Oct 17 - A 65-year-old woman suffered head injuries after an SUV driver distracted by inattention struck her at a marked crosswalk on 41 Avenue. The impact left her in shock, complaining of pain and nausea, highlighting the deadly cost of driver distraction.
According to the police report, at 17:38 in Queens on 41 Avenue near Kennedy Street, a 2016 Honda SUV traveling south was making a left turn when it struck a 65-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, underscoring the driver's failure to maintain focus. The pedestrian's crossing at a marked crosswalk is noted, but no contributing factors related to her behavior are listed. The collision and resulting injuries illustrate the lethal consequences of driver distraction in urban intersections.
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Distracted Sedan Driver Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸Oct 16 - A sedan hit a 60-year-old man crossing Northern Boulevard. The driver was distracted and under the influence. The pedestrian suffered full-body injuries. Impact came at the front. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Northern Boulevard made a right turn and struck a 60-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with 223 Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal and suffered abrasions and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The sedan showed no damage despite a center front impact. The driver was licensed and operating legally. This crash highlights the dangers of distracted and impaired driving at city intersections.
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Two SUVs Strike Pedestrian on Parkway Roadway▸Oct 15 - A 31-year-old man stood in the dark on Cross Island Parkway. Two SUVs hit him, one after another. His body broke beneath the steel. No intersection. No chance. The night swallowed him whole.
A 31-year-old man was killed on Cross Island Parkway late at night after being struck by two SUVs in succession, according to the police report. The narrative states, 'A 31-year-old man stood in the roadway. Two SUVs struck him, one after the other. His body broke beneath the steel. No intersection. No chance.' The crash occurred away from any intersection, with the pedestrian listed as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection' and engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The first SUV, a 2023 Nissan, was 'Changing Lanes' before its right front bumper struck the man. The second SUV, a 2018 Jaguar, was described as 'Parked' with impact to its center back end. The police report lists both driver contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian's behavior. The sequence and violence of the impacts underscore the vulnerability of people on foot in high-speed corridors.
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Speeding Sedan Flips, Teen Ejected Dead▸Oct 12 - A sedan sped down Cross Island Parkway. It flipped. Six inside. A 17-year-old boy in back, no belt, thrown out. His body broke. Sirens cut the dark. Unsafe speed killed him.
According to the police report, a 2014 Nissan sedan with six occupants crashed on Cross Island Parkway while heading south. The report states, 'A 2014 Nissan, six inside, hit speed and flipped.' The sedan overturned. A 17-year-old male passenger in the left rear seat, unbelted, was ejected and killed. The police list 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor. The narrative reads, 'A 17-year-old boy in the back, no belt, thrown clear. Whole body broken.' No other contributing factors are cited for the victim. The crash left one dead, marking another life lost to speed.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 58 Avenue▸Oct 7 - A 79-year-old woman driving an SUV rear-ended a sedan on 58 Avenue in Queens. Both the SUV driver and her 40-year-old front passenger suffered neck injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 58 Avenue in Queens at 12:23. The SUV, driven by a 79-year-old woman, struck the sedan from behind. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt and sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. Her 40-year-old front passenger, also wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered similar neck injuries. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The impact point was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims’ behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions.
Oct 26 - Two sedans collided on the Long Island Expressway around 12:30 a.m. The rear vehicle struck the front of the lead car. A 22-year-old male driver suffered abdominal and pelvic contusions but remained conscious and restrained by a seatbelt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway at approximately 12:30 a.m. Two sedans traveling westbound collided when the rear vehicle impacted the center back end of the lead vehicle. The driver of the rear sedan, a 22-year-old male occupant, sustained injuries to the abdomen and pelvis, described as contusions and bruises. He was conscious and properly restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead prior to the collision. The lead vehicle sustained damage to its center front end, while the rear vehicle was damaged at the center back end. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Cyclist on 209 Street▸Oct 22 - A sedan hit a 75-year-old man on a bike in Queens. The car’s right front bumper slammed the bike’s front. The cyclist was ejected. He broke his hip. No helmet. No clear cause listed.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 209 Street near 39 Avenue struck a 75-year-old male bicyclist heading west. The sedan’s right front bumper hit the bike’s center front end. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured hip and dislocation. The report lists unspecified contributing factors. The bicyclist wore no safety equipment. The sedan’s bumper was damaged. The crash left the cyclist injured and exposed. No pedestrian or cyclist errors are cited in the report.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Queens Intersection▸Oct 21 - A sedan turning right on 43 Road in Queens struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and injury to his lower arm. The driver disregarded traffic control, causing the collision.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 43 Road in Queens was making a right turn when it struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, with damage to the center front end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls in intersections, directly causing harm to vulnerable pedestrians.
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SUV Driver Falls Asleep on Long Island Expressway▸Oct 19 - A 76-year-old male driver fell asleep behind the wheel on the Long Island Expressway, causing a front-end collision. The SUV sustained center front end damage. The driver was injured and experienced shock, with airbags deployed and lap belt used.
According to the police report, a 76-year-old male driver operating a 2013 SUV on the Long Island Expressway fell asleep while driving westbound. The report states the contributing factor as 'Fell Asleep,' leading to a collision impacting the center front end of the vehicle. The driver was injured, suffered shock, and was restrained by a lap belt with airbags deployed. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead prior to the crash. The report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors contributing to the crash. The incident highlights driver fatigue as a critical factor in this collision.
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Driver Ignores Signal, Hits Boy in Crosswalk▸Oct 18 - A driver ran a signal on Francis Lewis Boulevard, striking a 13-year-old crossing with the light. The boy suffered bruises but stayed conscious. Impact hit his whole body. System failed to protect him.
According to the police report, a 13-year-old boy was crossing Francis Lewis Boulevard at 34 Avenue in Queens with the signal when a southbound vehicle struck him at 3:00 PM. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, showing the driver ignored traffic signals. The boy was hit by the vehicle's left front bumper and suffered contusions and bruises over his entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The vehicle was damaged at the center front end. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian. The crash highlights the danger when drivers disregard traffic control and fail to yield to people crossing legally.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Queens Intersection▸Oct 17 - A 65-year-old woman suffered head injuries after an SUV driver distracted by inattention struck her at a marked crosswalk on 41 Avenue. The impact left her in shock, complaining of pain and nausea, highlighting the deadly cost of driver distraction.
According to the police report, at 17:38 in Queens on 41 Avenue near Kennedy Street, a 2016 Honda SUV traveling south was making a left turn when it struck a 65-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, underscoring the driver's failure to maintain focus. The pedestrian's crossing at a marked crosswalk is noted, but no contributing factors related to her behavior are listed. The collision and resulting injuries illustrate the lethal consequences of driver distraction in urban intersections.
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Distracted Sedan Driver Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸Oct 16 - A sedan hit a 60-year-old man crossing Northern Boulevard. The driver was distracted and under the influence. The pedestrian suffered full-body injuries. Impact came at the front. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Northern Boulevard made a right turn and struck a 60-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with 223 Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal and suffered abrasions and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The sedan showed no damage despite a center front impact. The driver was licensed and operating legally. This crash highlights the dangers of distracted and impaired driving at city intersections.
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Two SUVs Strike Pedestrian on Parkway Roadway▸Oct 15 - A 31-year-old man stood in the dark on Cross Island Parkway. Two SUVs hit him, one after another. His body broke beneath the steel. No intersection. No chance. The night swallowed him whole.
A 31-year-old man was killed on Cross Island Parkway late at night after being struck by two SUVs in succession, according to the police report. The narrative states, 'A 31-year-old man stood in the roadway. Two SUVs struck him, one after the other. His body broke beneath the steel. No intersection. No chance.' The crash occurred away from any intersection, with the pedestrian listed as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection' and engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The first SUV, a 2023 Nissan, was 'Changing Lanes' before its right front bumper struck the man. The second SUV, a 2018 Jaguar, was described as 'Parked' with impact to its center back end. The police report lists both driver contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian's behavior. The sequence and violence of the impacts underscore the vulnerability of people on foot in high-speed corridors.
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Speeding Sedan Flips, Teen Ejected Dead▸Oct 12 - A sedan sped down Cross Island Parkway. It flipped. Six inside. A 17-year-old boy in back, no belt, thrown out. His body broke. Sirens cut the dark. Unsafe speed killed him.
According to the police report, a 2014 Nissan sedan with six occupants crashed on Cross Island Parkway while heading south. The report states, 'A 2014 Nissan, six inside, hit speed and flipped.' The sedan overturned. A 17-year-old male passenger in the left rear seat, unbelted, was ejected and killed. The police list 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor. The narrative reads, 'A 17-year-old boy in the back, no belt, thrown clear. Whole body broken.' No other contributing factors are cited for the victim. The crash left one dead, marking another life lost to speed.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 58 Avenue▸Oct 7 - A 79-year-old woman driving an SUV rear-ended a sedan on 58 Avenue in Queens. Both the SUV driver and her 40-year-old front passenger suffered neck injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 58 Avenue in Queens at 12:23. The SUV, driven by a 79-year-old woman, struck the sedan from behind. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt and sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. Her 40-year-old front passenger, also wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered similar neck injuries. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The impact point was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims’ behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions.
Oct 22 - A sedan hit a 75-year-old man on a bike in Queens. The car’s right front bumper slammed the bike’s front. The cyclist was ejected. He broke his hip. No helmet. No clear cause listed.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 209 Street near 39 Avenue struck a 75-year-old male bicyclist heading west. The sedan’s right front bumper hit the bike’s center front end. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured hip and dislocation. The report lists unspecified contributing factors. The bicyclist wore no safety equipment. The sedan’s bumper was damaged. The crash left the cyclist injured and exposed. No pedestrian or cyclist errors are cited in the report.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Queens Intersection▸Oct 21 - A sedan turning right on 43 Road in Queens struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and injury to his lower arm. The driver disregarded traffic control, causing the collision.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 43 Road in Queens was making a right turn when it struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, with damage to the center front end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls in intersections, directly causing harm to vulnerable pedestrians.
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SUV Driver Falls Asleep on Long Island Expressway▸Oct 19 - A 76-year-old male driver fell asleep behind the wheel on the Long Island Expressway, causing a front-end collision. The SUV sustained center front end damage. The driver was injured and experienced shock, with airbags deployed and lap belt used.
According to the police report, a 76-year-old male driver operating a 2013 SUV on the Long Island Expressway fell asleep while driving westbound. The report states the contributing factor as 'Fell Asleep,' leading to a collision impacting the center front end of the vehicle. The driver was injured, suffered shock, and was restrained by a lap belt with airbags deployed. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead prior to the crash. The report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors contributing to the crash. The incident highlights driver fatigue as a critical factor in this collision.
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Driver Ignores Signal, Hits Boy in Crosswalk▸Oct 18 - A driver ran a signal on Francis Lewis Boulevard, striking a 13-year-old crossing with the light. The boy suffered bruises but stayed conscious. Impact hit his whole body. System failed to protect him.
According to the police report, a 13-year-old boy was crossing Francis Lewis Boulevard at 34 Avenue in Queens with the signal when a southbound vehicle struck him at 3:00 PM. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, showing the driver ignored traffic signals. The boy was hit by the vehicle's left front bumper and suffered contusions and bruises over his entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The vehicle was damaged at the center front end. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian. The crash highlights the danger when drivers disregard traffic control and fail to yield to people crossing legally.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Queens Intersection▸Oct 17 - A 65-year-old woman suffered head injuries after an SUV driver distracted by inattention struck her at a marked crosswalk on 41 Avenue. The impact left her in shock, complaining of pain and nausea, highlighting the deadly cost of driver distraction.
According to the police report, at 17:38 in Queens on 41 Avenue near Kennedy Street, a 2016 Honda SUV traveling south was making a left turn when it struck a 65-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, underscoring the driver's failure to maintain focus. The pedestrian's crossing at a marked crosswalk is noted, but no contributing factors related to her behavior are listed. The collision and resulting injuries illustrate the lethal consequences of driver distraction in urban intersections.
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Distracted Sedan Driver Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸Oct 16 - A sedan hit a 60-year-old man crossing Northern Boulevard. The driver was distracted and under the influence. The pedestrian suffered full-body injuries. Impact came at the front. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Northern Boulevard made a right turn and struck a 60-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with 223 Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal and suffered abrasions and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The sedan showed no damage despite a center front impact. The driver was licensed and operating legally. This crash highlights the dangers of distracted and impaired driving at city intersections.
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Two SUVs Strike Pedestrian on Parkway Roadway▸Oct 15 - A 31-year-old man stood in the dark on Cross Island Parkway. Two SUVs hit him, one after another. His body broke beneath the steel. No intersection. No chance. The night swallowed him whole.
A 31-year-old man was killed on Cross Island Parkway late at night after being struck by two SUVs in succession, according to the police report. The narrative states, 'A 31-year-old man stood in the roadway. Two SUVs struck him, one after the other. His body broke beneath the steel. No intersection. No chance.' The crash occurred away from any intersection, with the pedestrian listed as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection' and engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The first SUV, a 2023 Nissan, was 'Changing Lanes' before its right front bumper struck the man. The second SUV, a 2018 Jaguar, was described as 'Parked' with impact to its center back end. The police report lists both driver contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian's behavior. The sequence and violence of the impacts underscore the vulnerability of people on foot in high-speed corridors.
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Speeding Sedan Flips, Teen Ejected Dead▸Oct 12 - A sedan sped down Cross Island Parkway. It flipped. Six inside. A 17-year-old boy in back, no belt, thrown out. His body broke. Sirens cut the dark. Unsafe speed killed him.
According to the police report, a 2014 Nissan sedan with six occupants crashed on Cross Island Parkway while heading south. The report states, 'A 2014 Nissan, six inside, hit speed and flipped.' The sedan overturned. A 17-year-old male passenger in the left rear seat, unbelted, was ejected and killed. The police list 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor. The narrative reads, 'A 17-year-old boy in the back, no belt, thrown clear. Whole body broken.' No other contributing factors are cited for the victim. The crash left one dead, marking another life lost to speed.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 58 Avenue▸Oct 7 - A 79-year-old woman driving an SUV rear-ended a sedan on 58 Avenue in Queens. Both the SUV driver and her 40-year-old front passenger suffered neck injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 58 Avenue in Queens at 12:23. The SUV, driven by a 79-year-old woman, struck the sedan from behind. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt and sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. Her 40-year-old front passenger, also wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered similar neck injuries. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The impact point was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims’ behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions.
Oct 21 - A sedan turning right on 43 Road in Queens struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and injury to his lower arm. The driver disregarded traffic control, causing the collision.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 43 Road in Queens was making a right turn when it struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, with damage to the center front end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls in intersections, directly causing harm to vulnerable pedestrians.
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SUV Driver Falls Asleep on Long Island Expressway▸Oct 19 - A 76-year-old male driver fell asleep behind the wheel on the Long Island Expressway, causing a front-end collision. The SUV sustained center front end damage. The driver was injured and experienced shock, with airbags deployed and lap belt used.
According to the police report, a 76-year-old male driver operating a 2013 SUV on the Long Island Expressway fell asleep while driving westbound. The report states the contributing factor as 'Fell Asleep,' leading to a collision impacting the center front end of the vehicle. The driver was injured, suffered shock, and was restrained by a lap belt with airbags deployed. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead prior to the crash. The report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors contributing to the crash. The incident highlights driver fatigue as a critical factor in this collision.
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Driver Ignores Signal, Hits Boy in Crosswalk▸Oct 18 - A driver ran a signal on Francis Lewis Boulevard, striking a 13-year-old crossing with the light. The boy suffered bruises but stayed conscious. Impact hit his whole body. System failed to protect him.
According to the police report, a 13-year-old boy was crossing Francis Lewis Boulevard at 34 Avenue in Queens with the signal when a southbound vehicle struck him at 3:00 PM. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, showing the driver ignored traffic signals. The boy was hit by the vehicle's left front bumper and suffered contusions and bruises over his entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The vehicle was damaged at the center front end. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian. The crash highlights the danger when drivers disregard traffic control and fail to yield to people crossing legally.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Queens Intersection▸Oct 17 - A 65-year-old woman suffered head injuries after an SUV driver distracted by inattention struck her at a marked crosswalk on 41 Avenue. The impact left her in shock, complaining of pain and nausea, highlighting the deadly cost of driver distraction.
According to the police report, at 17:38 in Queens on 41 Avenue near Kennedy Street, a 2016 Honda SUV traveling south was making a left turn when it struck a 65-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, underscoring the driver's failure to maintain focus. The pedestrian's crossing at a marked crosswalk is noted, but no contributing factors related to her behavior are listed. The collision and resulting injuries illustrate the lethal consequences of driver distraction in urban intersections.
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Distracted Sedan Driver Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸Oct 16 - A sedan hit a 60-year-old man crossing Northern Boulevard. The driver was distracted and under the influence. The pedestrian suffered full-body injuries. Impact came at the front. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Northern Boulevard made a right turn and struck a 60-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with 223 Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal and suffered abrasions and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The sedan showed no damage despite a center front impact. The driver was licensed and operating legally. This crash highlights the dangers of distracted and impaired driving at city intersections.
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Two SUVs Strike Pedestrian on Parkway Roadway▸Oct 15 - A 31-year-old man stood in the dark on Cross Island Parkway. Two SUVs hit him, one after another. His body broke beneath the steel. No intersection. No chance. The night swallowed him whole.
A 31-year-old man was killed on Cross Island Parkway late at night after being struck by two SUVs in succession, according to the police report. The narrative states, 'A 31-year-old man stood in the roadway. Two SUVs struck him, one after the other. His body broke beneath the steel. No intersection. No chance.' The crash occurred away from any intersection, with the pedestrian listed as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection' and engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The first SUV, a 2023 Nissan, was 'Changing Lanes' before its right front bumper struck the man. The second SUV, a 2018 Jaguar, was described as 'Parked' with impact to its center back end. The police report lists both driver contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian's behavior. The sequence and violence of the impacts underscore the vulnerability of people on foot in high-speed corridors.
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Speeding Sedan Flips, Teen Ejected Dead▸Oct 12 - A sedan sped down Cross Island Parkway. It flipped. Six inside. A 17-year-old boy in back, no belt, thrown out. His body broke. Sirens cut the dark. Unsafe speed killed him.
According to the police report, a 2014 Nissan sedan with six occupants crashed on Cross Island Parkway while heading south. The report states, 'A 2014 Nissan, six inside, hit speed and flipped.' The sedan overturned. A 17-year-old male passenger in the left rear seat, unbelted, was ejected and killed. The police list 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor. The narrative reads, 'A 17-year-old boy in the back, no belt, thrown clear. Whole body broken.' No other contributing factors are cited for the victim. The crash left one dead, marking another life lost to speed.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 58 Avenue▸Oct 7 - A 79-year-old woman driving an SUV rear-ended a sedan on 58 Avenue in Queens. Both the SUV driver and her 40-year-old front passenger suffered neck injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 58 Avenue in Queens at 12:23. The SUV, driven by a 79-year-old woman, struck the sedan from behind. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt and sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. Her 40-year-old front passenger, also wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered similar neck injuries. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The impact point was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims’ behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions.
Oct 19 - A 76-year-old male driver fell asleep behind the wheel on the Long Island Expressway, causing a front-end collision. The SUV sustained center front end damage. The driver was injured and experienced shock, with airbags deployed and lap belt used.
According to the police report, a 76-year-old male driver operating a 2013 SUV on the Long Island Expressway fell asleep while driving westbound. The report states the contributing factor as 'Fell Asleep,' leading to a collision impacting the center front end of the vehicle. The driver was injured, suffered shock, and was restrained by a lap belt with airbags deployed. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead prior to the crash. The report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors contributing to the crash. The incident highlights driver fatigue as a critical factor in this collision.
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Driver Ignores Signal, Hits Boy in Crosswalk▸Oct 18 - A driver ran a signal on Francis Lewis Boulevard, striking a 13-year-old crossing with the light. The boy suffered bruises but stayed conscious. Impact hit his whole body. System failed to protect him.
According to the police report, a 13-year-old boy was crossing Francis Lewis Boulevard at 34 Avenue in Queens with the signal when a southbound vehicle struck him at 3:00 PM. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, showing the driver ignored traffic signals. The boy was hit by the vehicle's left front bumper and suffered contusions and bruises over his entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The vehicle was damaged at the center front end. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian. The crash highlights the danger when drivers disregard traffic control and fail to yield to people crossing legally.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Queens Intersection▸Oct 17 - A 65-year-old woman suffered head injuries after an SUV driver distracted by inattention struck her at a marked crosswalk on 41 Avenue. The impact left her in shock, complaining of pain and nausea, highlighting the deadly cost of driver distraction.
According to the police report, at 17:38 in Queens on 41 Avenue near Kennedy Street, a 2016 Honda SUV traveling south was making a left turn when it struck a 65-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, underscoring the driver's failure to maintain focus. The pedestrian's crossing at a marked crosswalk is noted, but no contributing factors related to her behavior are listed. The collision and resulting injuries illustrate the lethal consequences of driver distraction in urban intersections.
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Distracted Sedan Driver Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸Oct 16 - A sedan hit a 60-year-old man crossing Northern Boulevard. The driver was distracted and under the influence. The pedestrian suffered full-body injuries. Impact came at the front. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Northern Boulevard made a right turn and struck a 60-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with 223 Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal and suffered abrasions and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The sedan showed no damage despite a center front impact. The driver was licensed and operating legally. This crash highlights the dangers of distracted and impaired driving at city intersections.
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Two SUVs Strike Pedestrian on Parkway Roadway▸Oct 15 - A 31-year-old man stood in the dark on Cross Island Parkway. Two SUVs hit him, one after another. His body broke beneath the steel. No intersection. No chance. The night swallowed him whole.
A 31-year-old man was killed on Cross Island Parkway late at night after being struck by two SUVs in succession, according to the police report. The narrative states, 'A 31-year-old man stood in the roadway. Two SUVs struck him, one after the other. His body broke beneath the steel. No intersection. No chance.' The crash occurred away from any intersection, with the pedestrian listed as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection' and engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The first SUV, a 2023 Nissan, was 'Changing Lanes' before its right front bumper struck the man. The second SUV, a 2018 Jaguar, was described as 'Parked' with impact to its center back end. The police report lists both driver contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian's behavior. The sequence and violence of the impacts underscore the vulnerability of people on foot in high-speed corridors.
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Speeding Sedan Flips, Teen Ejected Dead▸Oct 12 - A sedan sped down Cross Island Parkway. It flipped. Six inside. A 17-year-old boy in back, no belt, thrown out. His body broke. Sirens cut the dark. Unsafe speed killed him.
According to the police report, a 2014 Nissan sedan with six occupants crashed on Cross Island Parkway while heading south. The report states, 'A 2014 Nissan, six inside, hit speed and flipped.' The sedan overturned. A 17-year-old male passenger in the left rear seat, unbelted, was ejected and killed. The police list 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor. The narrative reads, 'A 17-year-old boy in the back, no belt, thrown clear. Whole body broken.' No other contributing factors are cited for the victim. The crash left one dead, marking another life lost to speed.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 58 Avenue▸Oct 7 - A 79-year-old woman driving an SUV rear-ended a sedan on 58 Avenue in Queens. Both the SUV driver and her 40-year-old front passenger suffered neck injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 58 Avenue in Queens at 12:23. The SUV, driven by a 79-year-old woman, struck the sedan from behind. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt and sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. Her 40-year-old front passenger, also wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered similar neck injuries. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The impact point was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims’ behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions.
Oct 18 - A driver ran a signal on Francis Lewis Boulevard, striking a 13-year-old crossing with the light. The boy suffered bruises but stayed conscious. Impact hit his whole body. System failed to protect him.
According to the police report, a 13-year-old boy was crossing Francis Lewis Boulevard at 34 Avenue in Queens with the signal when a southbound vehicle struck him at 3:00 PM. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, showing the driver ignored traffic signals. The boy was hit by the vehicle's left front bumper and suffered contusions and bruises over his entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The vehicle was damaged at the center front end. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian. The crash highlights the danger when drivers disregard traffic control and fail to yield to people crossing legally.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Queens Intersection▸Oct 17 - A 65-year-old woman suffered head injuries after an SUV driver distracted by inattention struck her at a marked crosswalk on 41 Avenue. The impact left her in shock, complaining of pain and nausea, highlighting the deadly cost of driver distraction.
According to the police report, at 17:38 in Queens on 41 Avenue near Kennedy Street, a 2016 Honda SUV traveling south was making a left turn when it struck a 65-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, underscoring the driver's failure to maintain focus. The pedestrian's crossing at a marked crosswalk is noted, but no contributing factors related to her behavior are listed. The collision and resulting injuries illustrate the lethal consequences of driver distraction in urban intersections.
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Distracted Sedan Driver Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸Oct 16 - A sedan hit a 60-year-old man crossing Northern Boulevard. The driver was distracted and under the influence. The pedestrian suffered full-body injuries. Impact came at the front. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Northern Boulevard made a right turn and struck a 60-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with 223 Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal and suffered abrasions and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The sedan showed no damage despite a center front impact. The driver was licensed and operating legally. This crash highlights the dangers of distracted and impaired driving at city intersections.
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Two SUVs Strike Pedestrian on Parkway Roadway▸Oct 15 - A 31-year-old man stood in the dark on Cross Island Parkway. Two SUVs hit him, one after another. His body broke beneath the steel. No intersection. No chance. The night swallowed him whole.
A 31-year-old man was killed on Cross Island Parkway late at night after being struck by two SUVs in succession, according to the police report. The narrative states, 'A 31-year-old man stood in the roadway. Two SUVs struck him, one after the other. His body broke beneath the steel. No intersection. No chance.' The crash occurred away from any intersection, with the pedestrian listed as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection' and engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The first SUV, a 2023 Nissan, was 'Changing Lanes' before its right front bumper struck the man. The second SUV, a 2018 Jaguar, was described as 'Parked' with impact to its center back end. The police report lists both driver contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian's behavior. The sequence and violence of the impacts underscore the vulnerability of people on foot in high-speed corridors.
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Speeding Sedan Flips, Teen Ejected Dead▸Oct 12 - A sedan sped down Cross Island Parkway. It flipped. Six inside. A 17-year-old boy in back, no belt, thrown out. His body broke. Sirens cut the dark. Unsafe speed killed him.
According to the police report, a 2014 Nissan sedan with six occupants crashed on Cross Island Parkway while heading south. The report states, 'A 2014 Nissan, six inside, hit speed and flipped.' The sedan overturned. A 17-year-old male passenger in the left rear seat, unbelted, was ejected and killed. The police list 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor. The narrative reads, 'A 17-year-old boy in the back, no belt, thrown clear. Whole body broken.' No other contributing factors are cited for the victim. The crash left one dead, marking another life lost to speed.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 58 Avenue▸Oct 7 - A 79-year-old woman driving an SUV rear-ended a sedan on 58 Avenue in Queens. Both the SUV driver and her 40-year-old front passenger suffered neck injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 58 Avenue in Queens at 12:23. The SUV, driven by a 79-year-old woman, struck the sedan from behind. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt and sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. Her 40-year-old front passenger, also wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered similar neck injuries. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The impact point was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims’ behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions.
Oct 17 - A 65-year-old woman suffered head injuries after an SUV driver distracted by inattention struck her at a marked crosswalk on 41 Avenue. The impact left her in shock, complaining of pain and nausea, highlighting the deadly cost of driver distraction.
According to the police report, at 17:38 in Queens on 41 Avenue near Kennedy Street, a 2016 Honda SUV traveling south was making a left turn when it struck a 65-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, underscoring the driver's failure to maintain focus. The pedestrian's crossing at a marked crosswalk is noted, but no contributing factors related to her behavior are listed. The collision and resulting injuries illustrate the lethal consequences of driver distraction in urban intersections.
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Distracted Sedan Driver Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸Oct 16 - A sedan hit a 60-year-old man crossing Northern Boulevard. The driver was distracted and under the influence. The pedestrian suffered full-body injuries. Impact came at the front. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Northern Boulevard made a right turn and struck a 60-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with 223 Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal and suffered abrasions and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The sedan showed no damage despite a center front impact. The driver was licensed and operating legally. This crash highlights the dangers of distracted and impaired driving at city intersections.
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Two SUVs Strike Pedestrian on Parkway Roadway▸Oct 15 - A 31-year-old man stood in the dark on Cross Island Parkway. Two SUVs hit him, one after another. His body broke beneath the steel. No intersection. No chance. The night swallowed him whole.
A 31-year-old man was killed on Cross Island Parkway late at night after being struck by two SUVs in succession, according to the police report. The narrative states, 'A 31-year-old man stood in the roadway. Two SUVs struck him, one after the other. His body broke beneath the steel. No intersection. No chance.' The crash occurred away from any intersection, with the pedestrian listed as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection' and engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The first SUV, a 2023 Nissan, was 'Changing Lanes' before its right front bumper struck the man. The second SUV, a 2018 Jaguar, was described as 'Parked' with impact to its center back end. The police report lists both driver contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian's behavior. The sequence and violence of the impacts underscore the vulnerability of people on foot in high-speed corridors.
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Speeding Sedan Flips, Teen Ejected Dead▸Oct 12 - A sedan sped down Cross Island Parkway. It flipped. Six inside. A 17-year-old boy in back, no belt, thrown out. His body broke. Sirens cut the dark. Unsafe speed killed him.
According to the police report, a 2014 Nissan sedan with six occupants crashed on Cross Island Parkway while heading south. The report states, 'A 2014 Nissan, six inside, hit speed and flipped.' The sedan overturned. A 17-year-old male passenger in the left rear seat, unbelted, was ejected and killed. The police list 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor. The narrative reads, 'A 17-year-old boy in the back, no belt, thrown clear. Whole body broken.' No other contributing factors are cited for the victim. The crash left one dead, marking another life lost to speed.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 58 Avenue▸Oct 7 - A 79-year-old woman driving an SUV rear-ended a sedan on 58 Avenue in Queens. Both the SUV driver and her 40-year-old front passenger suffered neck injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 58 Avenue in Queens at 12:23. The SUV, driven by a 79-year-old woman, struck the sedan from behind. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt and sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. Her 40-year-old front passenger, also wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered similar neck injuries. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The impact point was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims’ behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions.
Oct 16 - A sedan hit a 60-year-old man crossing Northern Boulevard. The driver was distracted and under the influence. The pedestrian suffered full-body injuries. Impact came at the front. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Northern Boulevard made a right turn and struck a 60-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with 223 Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal and suffered abrasions and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The sedan showed no damage despite a center front impact. The driver was licensed and operating legally. This crash highlights the dangers of distracted and impaired driving at city intersections.
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Two SUVs Strike Pedestrian on Parkway Roadway▸Oct 15 - A 31-year-old man stood in the dark on Cross Island Parkway. Two SUVs hit him, one after another. His body broke beneath the steel. No intersection. No chance. The night swallowed him whole.
A 31-year-old man was killed on Cross Island Parkway late at night after being struck by two SUVs in succession, according to the police report. The narrative states, 'A 31-year-old man stood in the roadway. Two SUVs struck him, one after the other. His body broke beneath the steel. No intersection. No chance.' The crash occurred away from any intersection, with the pedestrian listed as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection' and engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The first SUV, a 2023 Nissan, was 'Changing Lanes' before its right front bumper struck the man. The second SUV, a 2018 Jaguar, was described as 'Parked' with impact to its center back end. The police report lists both driver contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian's behavior. The sequence and violence of the impacts underscore the vulnerability of people on foot in high-speed corridors.
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Speeding Sedan Flips, Teen Ejected Dead▸Oct 12 - A sedan sped down Cross Island Parkway. It flipped. Six inside. A 17-year-old boy in back, no belt, thrown out. His body broke. Sirens cut the dark. Unsafe speed killed him.
According to the police report, a 2014 Nissan sedan with six occupants crashed on Cross Island Parkway while heading south. The report states, 'A 2014 Nissan, six inside, hit speed and flipped.' The sedan overturned. A 17-year-old male passenger in the left rear seat, unbelted, was ejected and killed. The police list 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor. The narrative reads, 'A 17-year-old boy in the back, no belt, thrown clear. Whole body broken.' No other contributing factors are cited for the victim. The crash left one dead, marking another life lost to speed.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 58 Avenue▸Oct 7 - A 79-year-old woman driving an SUV rear-ended a sedan on 58 Avenue in Queens. Both the SUV driver and her 40-year-old front passenger suffered neck injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 58 Avenue in Queens at 12:23. The SUV, driven by a 79-year-old woman, struck the sedan from behind. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt and sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. Her 40-year-old front passenger, also wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered similar neck injuries. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The impact point was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims’ behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions.
Oct 15 - A 31-year-old man stood in the dark on Cross Island Parkway. Two SUVs hit him, one after another. His body broke beneath the steel. No intersection. No chance. The night swallowed him whole.
A 31-year-old man was killed on Cross Island Parkway late at night after being struck by two SUVs in succession, according to the police report. The narrative states, 'A 31-year-old man stood in the roadway. Two SUVs struck him, one after the other. His body broke beneath the steel. No intersection. No chance.' The crash occurred away from any intersection, with the pedestrian listed as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection' and engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The first SUV, a 2023 Nissan, was 'Changing Lanes' before its right front bumper struck the man. The second SUV, a 2018 Jaguar, was described as 'Parked' with impact to its center back end. The police report lists both driver contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian's behavior. The sequence and violence of the impacts underscore the vulnerability of people on foot in high-speed corridors.
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Speeding Sedan Flips, Teen Ejected Dead▸Oct 12 - A sedan sped down Cross Island Parkway. It flipped. Six inside. A 17-year-old boy in back, no belt, thrown out. His body broke. Sirens cut the dark. Unsafe speed killed him.
According to the police report, a 2014 Nissan sedan with six occupants crashed on Cross Island Parkway while heading south. The report states, 'A 2014 Nissan, six inside, hit speed and flipped.' The sedan overturned. A 17-year-old male passenger in the left rear seat, unbelted, was ejected and killed. The police list 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor. The narrative reads, 'A 17-year-old boy in the back, no belt, thrown clear. Whole body broken.' No other contributing factors are cited for the victim. The crash left one dead, marking another life lost to speed.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 58 Avenue▸Oct 7 - A 79-year-old woman driving an SUV rear-ended a sedan on 58 Avenue in Queens. Both the SUV driver and her 40-year-old front passenger suffered neck injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 58 Avenue in Queens at 12:23. The SUV, driven by a 79-year-old woman, struck the sedan from behind. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt and sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. Her 40-year-old front passenger, also wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered similar neck injuries. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The impact point was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims’ behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions.
Oct 12 - A sedan sped down Cross Island Parkway. It flipped. Six inside. A 17-year-old boy in back, no belt, thrown out. His body broke. Sirens cut the dark. Unsafe speed killed him.
According to the police report, a 2014 Nissan sedan with six occupants crashed on Cross Island Parkway while heading south. The report states, 'A 2014 Nissan, six inside, hit speed and flipped.' The sedan overturned. A 17-year-old male passenger in the left rear seat, unbelted, was ejected and killed. The police list 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor. The narrative reads, 'A 17-year-old boy in the back, no belt, thrown clear. Whole body broken.' No other contributing factors are cited for the victim. The crash left one dead, marking another life lost to speed.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 58 Avenue▸Oct 7 - A 79-year-old woman driving an SUV rear-ended a sedan on 58 Avenue in Queens. Both the SUV driver and her 40-year-old front passenger suffered neck injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 58 Avenue in Queens at 12:23. The SUV, driven by a 79-year-old woman, struck the sedan from behind. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt and sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. Her 40-year-old front passenger, also wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered similar neck injuries. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The impact point was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims’ behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions.
Oct 7 - A 79-year-old woman driving an SUV rear-ended a sedan on 58 Avenue in Queens. Both the SUV driver and her 40-year-old front passenger suffered neck injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 58 Avenue in Queens at 12:23. The SUV, driven by a 79-year-old woman, struck the sedan from behind. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt and sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. Her 40-year-old front passenger, also wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered similar neck injuries. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The impact point was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims’ behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions.