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 5
▸ Crush Injuries 3
▸ Severe Bleeding 4
▸ Severe Lacerations 3
▸ Concussion 7
▸ Whiplash 62
▸ Contusion/Bruise 54
▸ Abrasion 37
▸ Pain/Nausea 13
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 112
- 2023 Blue BMW Coupe (LSS9339) – 58 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2024 Gray Me/Be Suburban (LPP4515) – 44 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2023 White Me/Be Sedan (LJY3842) – 42 times • 3 in last 90d here
- 2024 Black Me/Be Sedan (LRD8483) – 36 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2023 Red Honda Sedn (LKL4602) – 35 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 112: speed, sirens, and bodies on the boulevard
Precinct 112: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 25, 2025
Queens’s Precinct 112 covers Forest Hills and Rego Park. Since 2022, there have been 2,670 crashes, leaving 1,314 people hurt and 5 dead. Pedestrians took 262 injuries and 2 deaths; cyclists 95 injuries and 1 death. Cars and SUVs did most of the harm. Trucks and buses added more wounds. City data.
L.I.E. and Grand Central: where the toll is paid
The Long Island Expressway is the top killer here: 2 deaths and 134 injuries tied to that corridor. The Grand Central Parkway follows with 1 death and 183 injuries. Even Queens Boulevard still maims: 95 injuries. These are the places where speed rules and people bleed. Open Data.
A 22‑year‑old motorcyclist died on the L.I.E. after contact with a tractor trailer. NYPD recorded “Unsafe Speed.” CrashID 4632739. Another motorcyclist was killed at Woodhaven and 60th Drive this spring in a multi‑vehicle crash. CrashID 4803498.
On Queens Boulevard at 63rd Drive, a 23‑year‑old cyclist was struck and killed. The record lists “Traffic Control Disregarded” and “Driver Inattention/Distraction” for the drivers involved. CrashID 4799953.
Nights are long; the hurt runs late
Harm piles up after dark. From midnight to 4 a.m., the precinct logged three deaths and 155 injuries. Another spike comes around the morning rush and noon. The clock does not care; the body count grows. Hourly distribution.
SUVs and sedans hit most pedestrians here: 196 injured and 2 killed. Trucks and buses add serious wounds, with multiple severe cases. Vehicle rollup.
What’s driving the pain
The biggest bucket in the city’s ledger for this precinct is “other,” with 2 deaths and 438 injuries. Vulnerable road users took blame in a smaller slice, but they are the ones left broken: 44 injuries and 2 deaths noted under that category. Improper passing, distraction, and failure to yield keep showing up. Contributing factors.
On a Queens highway, a wrong‑way driver admitted he “wanted to hurt people.” Two motorists were badly hurt. A judge gave him eight years. “Joseph Lee terrorized other drivers,” the Queens DA said.
Near JFK, a driver hit a 52‑year‑old man crossing before sunrise and fled. “The driver sped off without stopping,” police said. He died at Jamaica Hospital. No arrest. NY Daily News | Gothamist | ABC7.
Forest Hills, Rego Park: what can change now
Start where the harm is thickest.
- L.I.E. access roads and the Grand Central service lanes: slow entries, narrow lanes, harden turns, and daylight corners to cut blind pulls. Target speeding and wrong‑way risks at ramps. Top locations.
- Queens Boulevard and 63rd Drive: enforce signals, add hardened centerlines and longer walk starts, protect the bike line at conflict points. CrashID 4799953.
- Night hours: focus enforcement and calming from midnight to 4 a.m. where injuries and deaths stack up. Hourly data.
Citywide steps that would save lives here
Lower speeds save bodies. Albany passed a law that lets NYC set safer limits. The city can make 20 mph the norm on local streets. The work is not done. Take Action.
A small share of drivers cause outsized harm. Mandating intelligent speed assistance for repeat offenders would keep the worst from hitting you at deadly speeds. Take Action.
The count does not stop
In the last 12 months alone, this precinct saw 956 crashes, 481 injuries, and 2 deaths. Year to date, crashes are up 41% over last year’s pace. The line keeps rising. Period stats.
One more note. A cyclist dead at 63rd Drive. A biker down on the L.I.E. A pedestrian on the parkway shoulder who never made it home. The road remembers. We should too.
Act: tell City Hall to slow every street and stop repeat speeders. It starts here. It saves lives. Here’s how.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-25
- Wrong-way driver rams cars on expressway, amny, Published 2025-08-15
- Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-13
- Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-13
- Pedestrian Killed In JFK Hit-And-Run, ABC7, Published 2025-08-13
Other Representatives
District 27
159-06 71st Ave., Flushing, NY 11365
Room 818, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 30
64-69 Dry Harbor Road, Middle Village, NY 11379
718-366-3900
250 Broadway, Suite 1558, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7381
District 14
113-43 Farmers Blvd., St. Albans, NY 11412
Room 913, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Precinct 112 Police Precinct 112 sits in Queens, District 30, AD 27, SD 14.
It contains Queens CB6, Rego Park, Forest Hills.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 112
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SUV driver hits e-bike from behind in Queens▸Sep 12 - At 72 Rd and Metropolitan Ave, a driver in an SUV going straight hit a 58-year-old e-bike rider from behind. Police recorded driver inattention and following too closely. The rider suffered leg and foot injuries.
A driver in an SUV hit the back of a 58-year-old man on an e-bike. Both were listed as going straight. The crash happened near 72 Rd and Metropolitan Ave in Queens. The rider suffered lower-leg and foot injuries and was recorded in shock. An SUV occupant was listed with an unspecified injury. "According to the police report, contributing factors included Driver Inattention/Distraction and Following Too Closely." Police recorded those driver errors by the SUV driver. Point-of-impact data note contact at the SUV's center front and the e-bike's back end. Police did not list any other factors.
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Sedan driver injures cyclist on 71 AVE▸Sep 6 - A northbound sedan driver hit a cyclist on 71 AVE at AUSTIN ST in Queens. The 54-year-old man suffered leg injuries. Police recorded driver inattention. They also noted bicyclist error/confusion.
A driver in a 2021 BMW sedan and a bicyclist were both traveling north on 71 AVE at AUSTIN ST when they collided. The 54-year-old cyclist suffered a leg injury. The sedan showed left-side damage. "According to the police report, driver inattention/distraction was a contributing factor." The report also listed "pedestrian/bicyclist/other pedestrian error/confusion." The driver, a 19-year-old woman with a permit, was the only occupant. Both were reported as going straight ahead in Queens, ZIP 11375. The crash was logged at 8:49 p.m. on September 6, 2025. No damage was recorded to the bike.
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Driver U-Turn Injures Two Teen Cyclists▸Sep 4 - An SUV driver made a U-turn on 108 St at 66 Ave and hit two teen cyclists. Both were ejected and hurt. One suffered a fracture. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper.
A driver in an SUV made a U-turn on 108 St at 66 Ave in Queens and hit two teen bicyclists. Both were ejected. The 15-year-old suffered a fracture and shock. The 14-year-old had lower-leg injuries and abrasions and was conscious. According to the police report, the SUV driver was making a U-turn, and police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” No other contributing factors were listed. The driver, a 25-year-old woman licensed in New York, reported no injury. The bike’s front end was damaged; the SUV showed damage to the left front quarter panel.
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Right-turning driver hit Lexus rear; teen hurt▸Sep 3 - At noon in Queens, a right‑turning driver hit the back of a southbound Lexus on 98 St at 62 Dr. The 19‑year‑old driver was injured and listed unconscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
Two vehicles collided at 98 St and 62 Dr in Queens at 12:00. The driver of a Dodge car/SUV was making a right turn. The driver of a 2024 Lexus sedan was traveling south, going straight. The Lexus had center back‑end damage. A 19‑year‑old male driver was injured with an eye injury and was listed unconscious, with a complaint of pain or nausea. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The report also lists Driver Inattention/Distraction for involved persons. A 39‑year‑old female registrant was noted with unspecified injury status.
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LIE lane change slams sedan, injures kids▸Aug 26 - Eastbound on the LIE, a lane change went bad. A sedan clipped a box truck and struck another car. Metal jumped. A 6‑year‑old boy took a face wound. Drivers and passengers hurt. Queens traffic ground them down.
A Honda sedan changed lanes eastbound on the Long Island Expressway and collided, leaving the Jeep’s right front damaged and the box truck’s left rear struck. Several people were hurt, including a 6-year-old boy with a facial abrasion, two drivers with pain, and front-seat passengers reporting leg and neck injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Other Vehicular” for the involved vehicles and persons. The data show the Honda was “Changing Lanes,” while the Jeep and box truck were “Going Straight Ahead,” underscoring improper lane movement and impact to multiple vehicles. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. Helmet use or signaling is not cited as a factor in the report.
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Left-turn sedan hits parked car▸Aug 25 - A driver made a left turn and hit a parked sedan on Grand Central Parkway near 78-15. A 61-year-old male driver suffered a chest contusion and was conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of a left-turning sedan struck a parked sedan on Grand Central Parkway near 78-15. One occupant — the 61-year-old male driver — was injured in the chest and reported a contusion; he was conscious, wearing a lap belt, and not ejected. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police listed the turning vehicle's pre-crash action as making a left turn with right-front impact and left-front damage; the parked car showed left-rear impact and damage. The report records driver inattention/distraction as the driver error preceding the collision.
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Two cars clash on Metropolitan Avenue▸Aug 16 - Westbound sedan met eastbound SUV head-on near 98-12 Metropolitan Ave. Metal hit. Air thick with brake dust. One driver hurt. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The system let speed and steel rule the crossroad.
A westbound sedan and an eastbound SUV collided near 98-12 Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. One 62-year-old male driver was injured with lower-leg pain and whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the center of this crash. Vehicles were going straight, impact to the front ends. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed, but the danger spreads to everyone near that corridor. The data lists no other contributing factors for people outside the vehicles. The record shows licensed drivers and front-end damage on both cars, consistent with a control ignored and a hard hit.
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Alcohol-scarred chain crash on Woodhaven▸Aug 15 - Four sedans going north on Woodhaven met steel and pain. Metal kissed metal. Two drivers hit with whiplash. Police cite Alcohol Involvement. Night street. Hard stop. Sirens cut the dark.
Two northbound sedans struck others in a chain crash on Woodhaven Blvd at Furmanville Ave in Queens. Two drivers, men aged 27 and 36, were injured with neck pain and whiplash. Several passengers were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Alcohol Involvement.” The data shows multiple driver errors by implication: alcohol use behind the wheel endangering everyone in the cars. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded. No other contributing factors, signals, or helmet notes were listed before the alcohol finding.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
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SUV Rear-Ends Box Truck on LIE▸Aug 12 - The driver of an SUV rear-ended a box truck eastbound on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. A 44-year-old male driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and complained of whiplash. Police cited driver inattention.
The driver of an SUV rear-ended a box truck while both traveled east on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. A 44-year-old male driver in the SUV was injured; records list shoulder and upper-arm trauma and a complaint of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police noted center front-end damage to the SUV and center back-end damage to the truck, consistent with a rear-end impact. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The crash is recorded under collision ID 4834568 in NYPD Precinct 112.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
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Sedans Collide on Grand Central Parkway▸Aug 9 - Two sedans crashed on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. A 22-year-old woman driving suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, a 22-year-old woman driving one vehicle suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead; each had a single occupant. Damage was reported to the center front of one sedan and the center back of the other. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The report's narrative field is null in the dataset. No driver errors are recorded in the data.
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SUV Turns Left, Hits 69-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Aug 8 - A driver in an SUV turning left hit a 69-year-old man at Long Island Expressway and Junction Boulevard. The pedestrian suffered an abrasion and an upper-arm injury. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
A driver in an SUV turned left and struck a 69-year-old man crossing at Long Island Expressway and Junction Boulevard. The pedestrian sustained an abrasion and an upper-arm/shoulder injury. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered an abrasion and upper arm injury and the SUV was making a left turn. Police recorded contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and did not list a specific driver error. The vehicle carried one licensed driver. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end, and the official record gives no further cause for the collision.
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Driver Backed Unsafely Into 82-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Aug 6 - A driver backed unsafely on 102 Street in Queens and hit an 82-year-old man at the intersection. The man suffered a fractured arm and was conscious at the scene. Police listed backing unsafely and driver inattention.
An 82-year-old man was struck while crossing at 102 Street and 67 Road in Queens and suffered a fracture to his arm. According to the police report, the driver was backing prior to the collision. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. Police recorded the vehicles pre-crash action as backing and the point of impact as the center back end. Vehicle type and driver identity are not specified in the report. The victim was conscious at the scene and listed with an elbow/lower-arm/hand injury.
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Sedan Driver Rear-Ends SUV on Woodhaven▸Aug 3 - A sedan driver hit an SUV's rear on Woodhaven Boulevard at 62 Road in Queens. A 60-year-old woman and a 60-year-old man had head injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely. Both drivers were eastbound.
A driver in a sedan rear-ended an SUV on Woodhaven Boulevard at 62 Road in Queens at 1:49 a.m. Both drivers were traveling east, going straight. The sedan driver hit the SUV's center rear. The SUV showed rear damage; the sedan showed front damage. Two people were hurt: a 60-year-old woman in the front passenger seat and a 60-year-old man who was driving. Both suffered head injuries and reported whiplash. According to the police report, 'Following Too Closely' was the contributing factor. No other contributing factors were listed. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the crash report.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
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Pickup Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on Parkway▸Aug 1 - The driver of a pickup truck rear-ended a sedan on Grand Central Parkway near Jewel Avenue. A 28-year-old front passenger suffered internal abdomen and pelvis injuries. Police recorded driver inattention as a contributing factor.
The driver of a Ford pickup truck struck the right rear bumper of an eastbound Nissan sedan with the pickup's left front bumper on Grand Central Parkway near Jewel Avenue. A 28-year-old female front passenger suffered internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Both drivers and other occupants were listed as uninjured. Police noted both vehicles were traveling straight at the time of impact. The sedan sustained center back end damage; the truck sustained center front end damage.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
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Drivers Crash on Union Turnpike, Three Hurt▸Jul 30 - Two drivers in sedans collided eastbound on Union Turnpike in Queens. Three women hurt: both drivers and a front passenger. Neck and shoulder injuries. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular" factors.
Two drivers in sedans crashed at 89-89 Union Turnpike in Queens while headed east and going straight. Three women were injured: the 47-year-old driver with a neck injury and bruising; the 66-year-old driver with a neck injury and bruising; and a 68-year-old front-seat passenger with a shoulder injury and bruising. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" led the list of contributing factors, along with "Other Vehicular." The report also notes both drivers were "Going Straight Ahead" and recorded front-quarter impact on each car. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Sep 12 - At 72 Rd and Metropolitan Ave, a driver in an SUV going straight hit a 58-year-old e-bike rider from behind. Police recorded driver inattention and following too closely. The rider suffered leg and foot injuries.
A driver in an SUV hit the back of a 58-year-old man on an e-bike. Both were listed as going straight. The crash happened near 72 Rd and Metropolitan Ave in Queens. The rider suffered lower-leg and foot injuries and was recorded in shock. An SUV occupant was listed with an unspecified injury. "According to the police report, contributing factors included Driver Inattention/Distraction and Following Too Closely." Police recorded those driver errors by the SUV driver. Point-of-impact data note contact at the SUV's center front and the e-bike's back end. Police did not list any other factors.
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Sedan driver injures cyclist on 71 AVE▸Sep 6 - A northbound sedan driver hit a cyclist on 71 AVE at AUSTIN ST in Queens. The 54-year-old man suffered leg injuries. Police recorded driver inattention. They also noted bicyclist error/confusion.
A driver in a 2021 BMW sedan and a bicyclist were both traveling north on 71 AVE at AUSTIN ST when they collided. The 54-year-old cyclist suffered a leg injury. The sedan showed left-side damage. "According to the police report, driver inattention/distraction was a contributing factor." The report also listed "pedestrian/bicyclist/other pedestrian error/confusion." The driver, a 19-year-old woman with a permit, was the only occupant. Both were reported as going straight ahead in Queens, ZIP 11375. The crash was logged at 8:49 p.m. on September 6, 2025. No damage was recorded to the bike.
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Driver U-Turn Injures Two Teen Cyclists▸Sep 4 - An SUV driver made a U-turn on 108 St at 66 Ave and hit two teen cyclists. Both were ejected and hurt. One suffered a fracture. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper.
A driver in an SUV made a U-turn on 108 St at 66 Ave in Queens and hit two teen bicyclists. Both were ejected. The 15-year-old suffered a fracture and shock. The 14-year-old had lower-leg injuries and abrasions and was conscious. According to the police report, the SUV driver was making a U-turn, and police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” No other contributing factors were listed. The driver, a 25-year-old woman licensed in New York, reported no injury. The bike’s front end was damaged; the SUV showed damage to the left front quarter panel.
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Right-turning driver hit Lexus rear; teen hurt▸Sep 3 - At noon in Queens, a right‑turning driver hit the back of a southbound Lexus on 98 St at 62 Dr. The 19‑year‑old driver was injured and listed unconscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
Two vehicles collided at 98 St and 62 Dr in Queens at 12:00. The driver of a Dodge car/SUV was making a right turn. The driver of a 2024 Lexus sedan was traveling south, going straight. The Lexus had center back‑end damage. A 19‑year‑old male driver was injured with an eye injury and was listed unconscious, with a complaint of pain or nausea. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The report also lists Driver Inattention/Distraction for involved persons. A 39‑year‑old female registrant was noted with unspecified injury status.
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LIE lane change slams sedan, injures kids▸Aug 26 - Eastbound on the LIE, a lane change went bad. A sedan clipped a box truck and struck another car. Metal jumped. A 6‑year‑old boy took a face wound. Drivers and passengers hurt. Queens traffic ground them down.
A Honda sedan changed lanes eastbound on the Long Island Expressway and collided, leaving the Jeep’s right front damaged and the box truck’s left rear struck. Several people were hurt, including a 6-year-old boy with a facial abrasion, two drivers with pain, and front-seat passengers reporting leg and neck injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Other Vehicular” for the involved vehicles and persons. The data show the Honda was “Changing Lanes,” while the Jeep and box truck were “Going Straight Ahead,” underscoring improper lane movement and impact to multiple vehicles. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. Helmet use or signaling is not cited as a factor in the report.
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Left-turn sedan hits parked car▸Aug 25 - A driver made a left turn and hit a parked sedan on Grand Central Parkway near 78-15. A 61-year-old male driver suffered a chest contusion and was conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of a left-turning sedan struck a parked sedan on Grand Central Parkway near 78-15. One occupant — the 61-year-old male driver — was injured in the chest and reported a contusion; he was conscious, wearing a lap belt, and not ejected. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police listed the turning vehicle's pre-crash action as making a left turn with right-front impact and left-front damage; the parked car showed left-rear impact and damage. The report records driver inattention/distraction as the driver error preceding the collision.
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Two cars clash on Metropolitan Avenue▸Aug 16 - Westbound sedan met eastbound SUV head-on near 98-12 Metropolitan Ave. Metal hit. Air thick with brake dust. One driver hurt. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The system let speed and steel rule the crossroad.
A westbound sedan and an eastbound SUV collided near 98-12 Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. One 62-year-old male driver was injured with lower-leg pain and whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the center of this crash. Vehicles were going straight, impact to the front ends. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed, but the danger spreads to everyone near that corridor. The data lists no other contributing factors for people outside the vehicles. The record shows licensed drivers and front-end damage on both cars, consistent with a control ignored and a hard hit.
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Alcohol-scarred chain crash on Woodhaven▸Aug 15 - Four sedans going north on Woodhaven met steel and pain. Metal kissed metal. Two drivers hit with whiplash. Police cite Alcohol Involvement. Night street. Hard stop. Sirens cut the dark.
Two northbound sedans struck others in a chain crash on Woodhaven Blvd at Furmanville Ave in Queens. Two drivers, men aged 27 and 36, were injured with neck pain and whiplash. Several passengers were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Alcohol Involvement.” The data shows multiple driver errors by implication: alcohol use behind the wheel endangering everyone in the cars. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded. No other contributing factors, signals, or helmet notes were listed before the alcohol finding.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
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SUV Rear-Ends Box Truck on LIE▸Aug 12 - The driver of an SUV rear-ended a box truck eastbound on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. A 44-year-old male driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and complained of whiplash. Police cited driver inattention.
The driver of an SUV rear-ended a box truck while both traveled east on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. A 44-year-old male driver in the SUV was injured; records list shoulder and upper-arm trauma and a complaint of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police noted center front-end damage to the SUV and center back-end damage to the truck, consistent with a rear-end impact. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The crash is recorded under collision ID 4834568 in NYPD Precinct 112.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
9
Sedans Collide on Grand Central Parkway▸Aug 9 - Two sedans crashed on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. A 22-year-old woman driving suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, a 22-year-old woman driving one vehicle suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead; each had a single occupant. Damage was reported to the center front of one sedan and the center back of the other. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The report's narrative field is null in the dataset. No driver errors are recorded in the data.
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SUV Turns Left, Hits 69-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Aug 8 - A driver in an SUV turning left hit a 69-year-old man at Long Island Expressway and Junction Boulevard. The pedestrian suffered an abrasion and an upper-arm injury. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
A driver in an SUV turned left and struck a 69-year-old man crossing at Long Island Expressway and Junction Boulevard. The pedestrian sustained an abrasion and an upper-arm/shoulder injury. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered an abrasion and upper arm injury and the SUV was making a left turn. Police recorded contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and did not list a specific driver error. The vehicle carried one licensed driver. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end, and the official record gives no further cause for the collision.
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Driver Backed Unsafely Into 82-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Aug 6 - A driver backed unsafely on 102 Street in Queens and hit an 82-year-old man at the intersection. The man suffered a fractured arm and was conscious at the scene. Police listed backing unsafely and driver inattention.
An 82-year-old man was struck while crossing at 102 Street and 67 Road in Queens and suffered a fracture to his arm. According to the police report, the driver was backing prior to the collision. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. Police recorded the vehicles pre-crash action as backing and the point of impact as the center back end. Vehicle type and driver identity are not specified in the report. The victim was conscious at the scene and listed with an elbow/lower-arm/hand injury.
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Sedan Driver Rear-Ends SUV on Woodhaven▸Aug 3 - A sedan driver hit an SUV's rear on Woodhaven Boulevard at 62 Road in Queens. A 60-year-old woman and a 60-year-old man had head injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely. Both drivers were eastbound.
A driver in a sedan rear-ended an SUV on Woodhaven Boulevard at 62 Road in Queens at 1:49 a.m. Both drivers were traveling east, going straight. The sedan driver hit the SUV's center rear. The SUV showed rear damage; the sedan showed front damage. Two people were hurt: a 60-year-old woman in the front passenger seat and a 60-year-old man who was driving. Both suffered head injuries and reported whiplash. According to the police report, 'Following Too Closely' was the contributing factor. No other contributing factors were listed. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the crash report.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Pickup Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on Parkway▸Aug 1 - The driver of a pickup truck rear-ended a sedan on Grand Central Parkway near Jewel Avenue. A 28-year-old front passenger suffered internal abdomen and pelvis injuries. Police recorded driver inattention as a contributing factor.
The driver of a Ford pickup truck struck the right rear bumper of an eastbound Nissan sedan with the pickup's left front bumper on Grand Central Parkway near Jewel Avenue. A 28-year-old female front passenger suffered internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Both drivers and other occupants were listed as uninjured. Police noted both vehicles were traveling straight at the time of impact. The sedan sustained center back end damage; the truck sustained center front end damage.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
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Drivers Crash on Union Turnpike, Three Hurt▸Jul 30 - Two drivers in sedans collided eastbound on Union Turnpike in Queens. Three women hurt: both drivers and a front passenger. Neck and shoulder injuries. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular" factors.
Two drivers in sedans crashed at 89-89 Union Turnpike in Queens while headed east and going straight. Three women were injured: the 47-year-old driver with a neck injury and bruising; the 66-year-old driver with a neck injury and bruising; and a 68-year-old front-seat passenger with a shoulder injury and bruising. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" led the list of contributing factors, along with "Other Vehicular." The report also notes both drivers were "Going Straight Ahead" and recorded front-quarter impact on each car. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Sep 6 - A northbound sedan driver hit a cyclist on 71 AVE at AUSTIN ST in Queens. The 54-year-old man suffered leg injuries. Police recorded driver inattention. They also noted bicyclist error/confusion.
A driver in a 2021 BMW sedan and a bicyclist were both traveling north on 71 AVE at AUSTIN ST when they collided. The 54-year-old cyclist suffered a leg injury. The sedan showed left-side damage. "According to the police report, driver inattention/distraction was a contributing factor." The report also listed "pedestrian/bicyclist/other pedestrian error/confusion." The driver, a 19-year-old woman with a permit, was the only occupant. Both were reported as going straight ahead in Queens, ZIP 11375. The crash was logged at 8:49 p.m. on September 6, 2025. No damage was recorded to the bike.
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Driver U-Turn Injures Two Teen Cyclists▸Sep 4 - An SUV driver made a U-turn on 108 St at 66 Ave and hit two teen cyclists. Both were ejected and hurt. One suffered a fracture. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper.
A driver in an SUV made a U-turn on 108 St at 66 Ave in Queens and hit two teen bicyclists. Both were ejected. The 15-year-old suffered a fracture and shock. The 14-year-old had lower-leg injuries and abrasions and was conscious. According to the police report, the SUV driver was making a U-turn, and police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” No other contributing factors were listed. The driver, a 25-year-old woman licensed in New York, reported no injury. The bike’s front end was damaged; the SUV showed damage to the left front quarter panel.
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Right-turning driver hit Lexus rear; teen hurt▸Sep 3 - At noon in Queens, a right‑turning driver hit the back of a southbound Lexus on 98 St at 62 Dr. The 19‑year‑old driver was injured and listed unconscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
Two vehicles collided at 98 St and 62 Dr in Queens at 12:00. The driver of a Dodge car/SUV was making a right turn. The driver of a 2024 Lexus sedan was traveling south, going straight. The Lexus had center back‑end damage. A 19‑year‑old male driver was injured with an eye injury and was listed unconscious, with a complaint of pain or nausea. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The report also lists Driver Inattention/Distraction for involved persons. A 39‑year‑old female registrant was noted with unspecified injury status.
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LIE lane change slams sedan, injures kids▸Aug 26 - Eastbound on the LIE, a lane change went bad. A sedan clipped a box truck and struck another car. Metal jumped. A 6‑year‑old boy took a face wound. Drivers and passengers hurt. Queens traffic ground them down.
A Honda sedan changed lanes eastbound on the Long Island Expressway and collided, leaving the Jeep’s right front damaged and the box truck’s left rear struck. Several people were hurt, including a 6-year-old boy with a facial abrasion, two drivers with pain, and front-seat passengers reporting leg and neck injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Other Vehicular” for the involved vehicles and persons. The data show the Honda was “Changing Lanes,” while the Jeep and box truck were “Going Straight Ahead,” underscoring improper lane movement and impact to multiple vehicles. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. Helmet use or signaling is not cited as a factor in the report.
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Left-turn sedan hits parked car▸Aug 25 - A driver made a left turn and hit a parked sedan on Grand Central Parkway near 78-15. A 61-year-old male driver suffered a chest contusion and was conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of a left-turning sedan struck a parked sedan on Grand Central Parkway near 78-15. One occupant — the 61-year-old male driver — was injured in the chest and reported a contusion; he was conscious, wearing a lap belt, and not ejected. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police listed the turning vehicle's pre-crash action as making a left turn with right-front impact and left-front damage; the parked car showed left-rear impact and damage. The report records driver inattention/distraction as the driver error preceding the collision.
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Two cars clash on Metropolitan Avenue▸Aug 16 - Westbound sedan met eastbound SUV head-on near 98-12 Metropolitan Ave. Metal hit. Air thick with brake dust. One driver hurt. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The system let speed and steel rule the crossroad.
A westbound sedan and an eastbound SUV collided near 98-12 Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. One 62-year-old male driver was injured with lower-leg pain and whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the center of this crash. Vehicles were going straight, impact to the front ends. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed, but the danger spreads to everyone near that corridor. The data lists no other contributing factors for people outside the vehicles. The record shows licensed drivers and front-end damage on both cars, consistent with a control ignored and a hard hit.
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Alcohol-scarred chain crash on Woodhaven▸Aug 15 - Four sedans going north on Woodhaven met steel and pain. Metal kissed metal. Two drivers hit with whiplash. Police cite Alcohol Involvement. Night street. Hard stop. Sirens cut the dark.
Two northbound sedans struck others in a chain crash on Woodhaven Blvd at Furmanville Ave in Queens. Two drivers, men aged 27 and 36, were injured with neck pain and whiplash. Several passengers were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Alcohol Involvement.” The data shows multiple driver errors by implication: alcohol use behind the wheel endangering everyone in the cars. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded. No other contributing factors, signals, or helmet notes were listed before the alcohol finding.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
SUV Rear-Ends Box Truck on LIE▸Aug 12 - The driver of an SUV rear-ended a box truck eastbound on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. A 44-year-old male driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and complained of whiplash. Police cited driver inattention.
The driver of an SUV rear-ended a box truck while both traveled east on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. A 44-year-old male driver in the SUV was injured; records list shoulder and upper-arm trauma and a complaint of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police noted center front-end damage to the SUV and center back-end damage to the truck, consistent with a rear-end impact. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The crash is recorded under collision ID 4834568 in NYPD Precinct 112.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
9
Sedans Collide on Grand Central Parkway▸Aug 9 - Two sedans crashed on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. A 22-year-old woman driving suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, a 22-year-old woman driving one vehicle suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead; each had a single occupant. Damage was reported to the center front of one sedan and the center back of the other. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The report's narrative field is null in the dataset. No driver errors are recorded in the data.
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SUV Turns Left, Hits 69-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Aug 8 - A driver in an SUV turning left hit a 69-year-old man at Long Island Expressway and Junction Boulevard. The pedestrian suffered an abrasion and an upper-arm injury. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
A driver in an SUV turned left and struck a 69-year-old man crossing at Long Island Expressway and Junction Boulevard. The pedestrian sustained an abrasion and an upper-arm/shoulder injury. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered an abrasion and upper arm injury and the SUV was making a left turn. Police recorded contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and did not list a specific driver error. The vehicle carried one licensed driver. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end, and the official record gives no further cause for the collision.
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Driver Backed Unsafely Into 82-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Aug 6 - A driver backed unsafely on 102 Street in Queens and hit an 82-year-old man at the intersection. The man suffered a fractured arm and was conscious at the scene. Police listed backing unsafely and driver inattention.
An 82-year-old man was struck while crossing at 102 Street and 67 Road in Queens and suffered a fracture to his arm. According to the police report, the driver was backing prior to the collision. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. Police recorded the vehicles pre-crash action as backing and the point of impact as the center back end. Vehicle type and driver identity are not specified in the report. The victim was conscious at the scene and listed with an elbow/lower-arm/hand injury.
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Sedan Driver Rear-Ends SUV on Woodhaven▸Aug 3 - A sedan driver hit an SUV's rear on Woodhaven Boulevard at 62 Road in Queens. A 60-year-old woman and a 60-year-old man had head injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely. Both drivers were eastbound.
A driver in a sedan rear-ended an SUV on Woodhaven Boulevard at 62 Road in Queens at 1:49 a.m. Both drivers were traveling east, going straight. The sedan driver hit the SUV's center rear. The SUV showed rear damage; the sedan showed front damage. Two people were hurt: a 60-year-old woman in the front passenger seat and a 60-year-old man who was driving. Both suffered head injuries and reported whiplash. According to the police report, 'Following Too Closely' was the contributing factor. No other contributing factors were listed. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the crash report.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Pickup Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on Parkway▸Aug 1 - The driver of a pickup truck rear-ended a sedan on Grand Central Parkway near Jewel Avenue. A 28-year-old front passenger suffered internal abdomen and pelvis injuries. Police recorded driver inattention as a contributing factor.
The driver of a Ford pickup truck struck the right rear bumper of an eastbound Nissan sedan with the pickup's left front bumper on Grand Central Parkway near Jewel Avenue. A 28-year-old female front passenger suffered internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Both drivers and other occupants were listed as uninjured. Police noted both vehicles were traveling straight at the time of impact. The sedan sustained center back end damage; the truck sustained center front end damage.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
30
Drivers Crash on Union Turnpike, Three Hurt▸Jul 30 - Two drivers in sedans collided eastbound on Union Turnpike in Queens. Three women hurt: both drivers and a front passenger. Neck and shoulder injuries. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular" factors.
Two drivers in sedans crashed at 89-89 Union Turnpike in Queens while headed east and going straight. Three women were injured: the 47-year-old driver with a neck injury and bruising; the 66-year-old driver with a neck injury and bruising; and a 68-year-old front-seat passenger with a shoulder injury and bruising. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" led the list of contributing factors, along with "Other Vehicular." The report also notes both drivers were "Going Straight Ahead" and recorded front-quarter impact on each car. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Sep 4 - An SUV driver made a U-turn on 108 St at 66 Ave and hit two teen cyclists. Both were ejected and hurt. One suffered a fracture. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper.
A driver in an SUV made a U-turn on 108 St at 66 Ave in Queens and hit two teen bicyclists. Both were ejected. The 15-year-old suffered a fracture and shock. The 14-year-old had lower-leg injuries and abrasions and was conscious. According to the police report, the SUV driver was making a U-turn, and police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” No other contributing factors were listed. The driver, a 25-year-old woman licensed in New York, reported no injury. The bike’s front end was damaged; the SUV showed damage to the left front quarter panel.
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Right-turning driver hit Lexus rear; teen hurt▸Sep 3 - At noon in Queens, a right‑turning driver hit the back of a southbound Lexus on 98 St at 62 Dr. The 19‑year‑old driver was injured and listed unconscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
Two vehicles collided at 98 St and 62 Dr in Queens at 12:00. The driver of a Dodge car/SUV was making a right turn. The driver of a 2024 Lexus sedan was traveling south, going straight. The Lexus had center back‑end damage. A 19‑year‑old male driver was injured with an eye injury and was listed unconscious, with a complaint of pain or nausea. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The report also lists Driver Inattention/Distraction for involved persons. A 39‑year‑old female registrant was noted with unspecified injury status.
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LIE lane change slams sedan, injures kids▸Aug 26 - Eastbound on the LIE, a lane change went bad. A sedan clipped a box truck and struck another car. Metal jumped. A 6‑year‑old boy took a face wound. Drivers and passengers hurt. Queens traffic ground them down.
A Honda sedan changed lanes eastbound on the Long Island Expressway and collided, leaving the Jeep’s right front damaged and the box truck’s left rear struck. Several people were hurt, including a 6-year-old boy with a facial abrasion, two drivers with pain, and front-seat passengers reporting leg and neck injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Other Vehicular” for the involved vehicles and persons. The data show the Honda was “Changing Lanes,” while the Jeep and box truck were “Going Straight Ahead,” underscoring improper lane movement and impact to multiple vehicles. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. Helmet use or signaling is not cited as a factor in the report.
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Left-turn sedan hits parked car▸Aug 25 - A driver made a left turn and hit a parked sedan on Grand Central Parkway near 78-15. A 61-year-old male driver suffered a chest contusion and was conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of a left-turning sedan struck a parked sedan on Grand Central Parkway near 78-15. One occupant — the 61-year-old male driver — was injured in the chest and reported a contusion; he was conscious, wearing a lap belt, and not ejected. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police listed the turning vehicle's pre-crash action as making a left turn with right-front impact and left-front damage; the parked car showed left-rear impact and damage. The report records driver inattention/distraction as the driver error preceding the collision.
16
Two cars clash on Metropolitan Avenue▸Aug 16 - Westbound sedan met eastbound SUV head-on near 98-12 Metropolitan Ave. Metal hit. Air thick with brake dust. One driver hurt. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The system let speed and steel rule the crossroad.
A westbound sedan and an eastbound SUV collided near 98-12 Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. One 62-year-old male driver was injured with lower-leg pain and whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the center of this crash. Vehicles were going straight, impact to the front ends. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed, but the danger spreads to everyone near that corridor. The data lists no other contributing factors for people outside the vehicles. The record shows licensed drivers and front-end damage on both cars, consistent with a control ignored and a hard hit.
15
Alcohol-scarred chain crash on Woodhaven▸Aug 15 - Four sedans going north on Woodhaven met steel and pain. Metal kissed metal. Two drivers hit with whiplash. Police cite Alcohol Involvement. Night street. Hard stop. Sirens cut the dark.
Two northbound sedans struck others in a chain crash on Woodhaven Blvd at Furmanville Ave in Queens. Two drivers, men aged 27 and 36, were injured with neck pain and whiplash. Several passengers were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Alcohol Involvement.” The data shows multiple driver errors by implication: alcohol use behind the wheel endangering everyone in the cars. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded. No other contributing factors, signals, or helmet notes were listed before the alcohol finding.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
SUV Rear-Ends Box Truck on LIE▸Aug 12 - The driver of an SUV rear-ended a box truck eastbound on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. A 44-year-old male driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and complained of whiplash. Police cited driver inattention.
The driver of an SUV rear-ended a box truck while both traveled east on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. A 44-year-old male driver in the SUV was injured; records list shoulder and upper-arm trauma and a complaint of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police noted center front-end damage to the SUV and center back-end damage to the truck, consistent with a rear-end impact. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The crash is recorded under collision ID 4834568 in NYPD Precinct 112.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
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Sedans Collide on Grand Central Parkway▸Aug 9 - Two sedans crashed on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. A 22-year-old woman driving suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, a 22-year-old woman driving one vehicle suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead; each had a single occupant. Damage was reported to the center front of one sedan and the center back of the other. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The report's narrative field is null in the dataset. No driver errors are recorded in the data.
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SUV Turns Left, Hits 69-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Aug 8 - A driver in an SUV turning left hit a 69-year-old man at Long Island Expressway and Junction Boulevard. The pedestrian suffered an abrasion and an upper-arm injury. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
A driver in an SUV turned left and struck a 69-year-old man crossing at Long Island Expressway and Junction Boulevard. The pedestrian sustained an abrasion and an upper-arm/shoulder injury. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered an abrasion and upper arm injury and the SUV was making a left turn. Police recorded contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and did not list a specific driver error. The vehicle carried one licensed driver. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end, and the official record gives no further cause for the collision.
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Driver Backed Unsafely Into 82-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Aug 6 - A driver backed unsafely on 102 Street in Queens and hit an 82-year-old man at the intersection. The man suffered a fractured arm and was conscious at the scene. Police listed backing unsafely and driver inattention.
An 82-year-old man was struck while crossing at 102 Street and 67 Road in Queens and suffered a fracture to his arm. According to the police report, the driver was backing prior to the collision. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. Police recorded the vehicles pre-crash action as backing and the point of impact as the center back end. Vehicle type and driver identity are not specified in the report. The victim was conscious at the scene and listed with an elbow/lower-arm/hand injury.
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Sedan Driver Rear-Ends SUV on Woodhaven▸Aug 3 - A sedan driver hit an SUV's rear on Woodhaven Boulevard at 62 Road in Queens. A 60-year-old woman and a 60-year-old man had head injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely. Both drivers were eastbound.
A driver in a sedan rear-ended an SUV on Woodhaven Boulevard at 62 Road in Queens at 1:49 a.m. Both drivers were traveling east, going straight. The sedan driver hit the SUV's center rear. The SUV showed rear damage; the sedan showed front damage. Two people were hurt: a 60-year-old woman in the front passenger seat and a 60-year-old man who was driving. Both suffered head injuries and reported whiplash. According to the police report, 'Following Too Closely' was the contributing factor. No other contributing factors were listed. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the crash report.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
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Pickup Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on Parkway▸Aug 1 - The driver of a pickup truck rear-ended a sedan on Grand Central Parkway near Jewel Avenue. A 28-year-old front passenger suffered internal abdomen and pelvis injuries. Police recorded driver inattention as a contributing factor.
The driver of a Ford pickup truck struck the right rear bumper of an eastbound Nissan sedan with the pickup's left front bumper on Grand Central Parkway near Jewel Avenue. A 28-year-old female front passenger suffered internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Both drivers and other occupants were listed as uninjured. Police noted both vehicles were traveling straight at the time of impact. The sedan sustained center back end damage; the truck sustained center front end damage.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
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Drivers Crash on Union Turnpike, Three Hurt▸Jul 30 - Two drivers in sedans collided eastbound on Union Turnpike in Queens. Three women hurt: both drivers and a front passenger. Neck and shoulder injuries. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular" factors.
Two drivers in sedans crashed at 89-89 Union Turnpike in Queens while headed east and going straight. Three women were injured: the 47-year-old driver with a neck injury and bruising; the 66-year-old driver with a neck injury and bruising; and a 68-year-old front-seat passenger with a shoulder injury and bruising. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" led the list of contributing factors, along with "Other Vehicular." The report also notes both drivers were "Going Straight Ahead" and recorded front-quarter impact on each car. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Sep 3 - At noon in Queens, a right‑turning driver hit the back of a southbound Lexus on 98 St at 62 Dr. The 19‑year‑old driver was injured and listed unconscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
Two vehicles collided at 98 St and 62 Dr in Queens at 12:00. The driver of a Dodge car/SUV was making a right turn. The driver of a 2024 Lexus sedan was traveling south, going straight. The Lexus had center back‑end damage. A 19‑year‑old male driver was injured with an eye injury and was listed unconscious, with a complaint of pain or nausea. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The report also lists Driver Inattention/Distraction for involved persons. A 39‑year‑old female registrant was noted with unspecified injury status.
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LIE lane change slams sedan, injures kids▸Aug 26 - Eastbound on the LIE, a lane change went bad. A sedan clipped a box truck and struck another car. Metal jumped. A 6‑year‑old boy took a face wound. Drivers and passengers hurt. Queens traffic ground them down.
A Honda sedan changed lanes eastbound on the Long Island Expressway and collided, leaving the Jeep’s right front damaged and the box truck’s left rear struck. Several people were hurt, including a 6-year-old boy with a facial abrasion, two drivers with pain, and front-seat passengers reporting leg and neck injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Other Vehicular” for the involved vehicles and persons. The data show the Honda was “Changing Lanes,” while the Jeep and box truck were “Going Straight Ahead,” underscoring improper lane movement and impact to multiple vehicles. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. Helmet use or signaling is not cited as a factor in the report.
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Left-turn sedan hits parked car▸Aug 25 - A driver made a left turn and hit a parked sedan on Grand Central Parkway near 78-15. A 61-year-old male driver suffered a chest contusion and was conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of a left-turning sedan struck a parked sedan on Grand Central Parkway near 78-15. One occupant — the 61-year-old male driver — was injured in the chest and reported a contusion; he was conscious, wearing a lap belt, and not ejected. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police listed the turning vehicle's pre-crash action as making a left turn with right-front impact and left-front damage; the parked car showed left-rear impact and damage. The report records driver inattention/distraction as the driver error preceding the collision.
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Two cars clash on Metropolitan Avenue▸Aug 16 - Westbound sedan met eastbound SUV head-on near 98-12 Metropolitan Ave. Metal hit. Air thick with brake dust. One driver hurt. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The system let speed and steel rule the crossroad.
A westbound sedan and an eastbound SUV collided near 98-12 Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. One 62-year-old male driver was injured with lower-leg pain and whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the center of this crash. Vehicles were going straight, impact to the front ends. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed, but the danger spreads to everyone near that corridor. The data lists no other contributing factors for people outside the vehicles. The record shows licensed drivers and front-end damage on both cars, consistent with a control ignored and a hard hit.
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Alcohol-scarred chain crash on Woodhaven▸Aug 15 - Four sedans going north on Woodhaven met steel and pain. Metal kissed metal. Two drivers hit with whiplash. Police cite Alcohol Involvement. Night street. Hard stop. Sirens cut the dark.
Two northbound sedans struck others in a chain crash on Woodhaven Blvd at Furmanville Ave in Queens. Two drivers, men aged 27 and 36, were injured with neck pain and whiplash. Several passengers were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Alcohol Involvement.” The data shows multiple driver errors by implication: alcohol use behind the wheel endangering everyone in the cars. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded. No other contributing factors, signals, or helmet notes were listed before the alcohol finding.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
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SUV Rear-Ends Box Truck on LIE▸Aug 12 - The driver of an SUV rear-ended a box truck eastbound on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. A 44-year-old male driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and complained of whiplash. Police cited driver inattention.
The driver of an SUV rear-ended a box truck while both traveled east on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. A 44-year-old male driver in the SUV was injured; records list shoulder and upper-arm trauma and a complaint of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police noted center front-end damage to the SUV and center back-end damage to the truck, consistent with a rear-end impact. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The crash is recorded under collision ID 4834568 in NYPD Precinct 112.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
9
Sedans Collide on Grand Central Parkway▸Aug 9 - Two sedans crashed on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. A 22-year-old woman driving suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, a 22-year-old woman driving one vehicle suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead; each had a single occupant. Damage was reported to the center front of one sedan and the center back of the other. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The report's narrative field is null in the dataset. No driver errors are recorded in the data.
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SUV Turns Left, Hits 69-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Aug 8 - A driver in an SUV turning left hit a 69-year-old man at Long Island Expressway and Junction Boulevard. The pedestrian suffered an abrasion and an upper-arm injury. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
A driver in an SUV turned left and struck a 69-year-old man crossing at Long Island Expressway and Junction Boulevard. The pedestrian sustained an abrasion and an upper-arm/shoulder injury. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered an abrasion and upper arm injury and the SUV was making a left turn. Police recorded contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and did not list a specific driver error. The vehicle carried one licensed driver. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end, and the official record gives no further cause for the collision.
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Driver Backed Unsafely Into 82-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Aug 6 - A driver backed unsafely on 102 Street in Queens and hit an 82-year-old man at the intersection. The man suffered a fractured arm and was conscious at the scene. Police listed backing unsafely and driver inattention.
An 82-year-old man was struck while crossing at 102 Street and 67 Road in Queens and suffered a fracture to his arm. According to the police report, the driver was backing prior to the collision. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. Police recorded the vehicles pre-crash action as backing and the point of impact as the center back end. Vehicle type and driver identity are not specified in the report. The victim was conscious at the scene and listed with an elbow/lower-arm/hand injury.
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Sedan Driver Rear-Ends SUV on Woodhaven▸Aug 3 - A sedan driver hit an SUV's rear on Woodhaven Boulevard at 62 Road in Queens. A 60-year-old woman and a 60-year-old man had head injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely. Both drivers were eastbound.
A driver in a sedan rear-ended an SUV on Woodhaven Boulevard at 62 Road in Queens at 1:49 a.m. Both drivers were traveling east, going straight. The sedan driver hit the SUV's center rear. The SUV showed rear damage; the sedan showed front damage. Two people were hurt: a 60-year-old woman in the front passenger seat and a 60-year-old man who was driving. Both suffered head injuries and reported whiplash. According to the police report, 'Following Too Closely' was the contributing factor. No other contributing factors were listed. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the crash report.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Pickup Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on Parkway▸Aug 1 - The driver of a pickup truck rear-ended a sedan on Grand Central Parkway near Jewel Avenue. A 28-year-old front passenger suffered internal abdomen and pelvis injuries. Police recorded driver inattention as a contributing factor.
The driver of a Ford pickup truck struck the right rear bumper of an eastbound Nissan sedan with the pickup's left front bumper on Grand Central Parkway near Jewel Avenue. A 28-year-old female front passenger suffered internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Both drivers and other occupants were listed as uninjured. Police noted both vehicles were traveling straight at the time of impact. The sedan sustained center back end damage; the truck sustained center front end damage.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
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Drivers Crash on Union Turnpike, Three Hurt▸Jul 30 - Two drivers in sedans collided eastbound on Union Turnpike in Queens. Three women hurt: both drivers and a front passenger. Neck and shoulder injuries. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular" factors.
Two drivers in sedans crashed at 89-89 Union Turnpike in Queens while headed east and going straight. Three women were injured: the 47-year-old driver with a neck injury and bruising; the 66-year-old driver with a neck injury and bruising; and a 68-year-old front-seat passenger with a shoulder injury and bruising. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" led the list of contributing factors, along with "Other Vehicular." The report also notes both drivers were "Going Straight Ahead" and recorded front-quarter impact on each car. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Aug 26 - Eastbound on the LIE, a lane change went bad. A sedan clipped a box truck and struck another car. Metal jumped. A 6‑year‑old boy took a face wound. Drivers and passengers hurt. Queens traffic ground them down.
A Honda sedan changed lanes eastbound on the Long Island Expressway and collided, leaving the Jeep’s right front damaged and the box truck’s left rear struck. Several people were hurt, including a 6-year-old boy with a facial abrasion, two drivers with pain, and front-seat passengers reporting leg and neck injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Other Vehicular” for the involved vehicles and persons. The data show the Honda was “Changing Lanes,” while the Jeep and box truck were “Going Straight Ahead,” underscoring improper lane movement and impact to multiple vehicles. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. Helmet use or signaling is not cited as a factor in the report.
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Left-turn sedan hits parked car▸Aug 25 - A driver made a left turn and hit a parked sedan on Grand Central Parkway near 78-15. A 61-year-old male driver suffered a chest contusion and was conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of a left-turning sedan struck a parked sedan on Grand Central Parkway near 78-15. One occupant — the 61-year-old male driver — was injured in the chest and reported a contusion; he was conscious, wearing a lap belt, and not ejected. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police listed the turning vehicle's pre-crash action as making a left turn with right-front impact and left-front damage; the parked car showed left-rear impact and damage. The report records driver inattention/distraction as the driver error preceding the collision.
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Two cars clash on Metropolitan Avenue▸Aug 16 - Westbound sedan met eastbound SUV head-on near 98-12 Metropolitan Ave. Metal hit. Air thick with brake dust. One driver hurt. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The system let speed and steel rule the crossroad.
A westbound sedan and an eastbound SUV collided near 98-12 Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. One 62-year-old male driver was injured with lower-leg pain and whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the center of this crash. Vehicles were going straight, impact to the front ends. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed, but the danger spreads to everyone near that corridor. The data lists no other contributing factors for people outside the vehicles. The record shows licensed drivers and front-end damage on both cars, consistent with a control ignored and a hard hit.
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Alcohol-scarred chain crash on Woodhaven▸Aug 15 - Four sedans going north on Woodhaven met steel and pain. Metal kissed metal. Two drivers hit with whiplash. Police cite Alcohol Involvement. Night street. Hard stop. Sirens cut the dark.
Two northbound sedans struck others in a chain crash on Woodhaven Blvd at Furmanville Ave in Queens. Two drivers, men aged 27 and 36, were injured with neck pain and whiplash. Several passengers were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Alcohol Involvement.” The data shows multiple driver errors by implication: alcohol use behind the wheel endangering everyone in the cars. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded. No other contributing factors, signals, or helmet notes were listed before the alcohol finding.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
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SUV Rear-Ends Box Truck on LIE▸Aug 12 - The driver of an SUV rear-ended a box truck eastbound on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. A 44-year-old male driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and complained of whiplash. Police cited driver inattention.
The driver of an SUV rear-ended a box truck while both traveled east on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. A 44-year-old male driver in the SUV was injured; records list shoulder and upper-arm trauma and a complaint of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police noted center front-end damage to the SUV and center back-end damage to the truck, consistent with a rear-end impact. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The crash is recorded under collision ID 4834568 in NYPD Precinct 112.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
9
Sedans Collide on Grand Central Parkway▸Aug 9 - Two sedans crashed on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. A 22-year-old woman driving suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, a 22-year-old woman driving one vehicle suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead; each had a single occupant. Damage was reported to the center front of one sedan and the center back of the other. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The report's narrative field is null in the dataset. No driver errors are recorded in the data.
8
SUV Turns Left, Hits 69-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Aug 8 - A driver in an SUV turning left hit a 69-year-old man at Long Island Expressway and Junction Boulevard. The pedestrian suffered an abrasion and an upper-arm injury. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
A driver in an SUV turned left and struck a 69-year-old man crossing at Long Island Expressway and Junction Boulevard. The pedestrian sustained an abrasion and an upper-arm/shoulder injury. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered an abrasion and upper arm injury and the SUV was making a left turn. Police recorded contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and did not list a specific driver error. The vehicle carried one licensed driver. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end, and the official record gives no further cause for the collision.
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Driver Backed Unsafely Into 82-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Aug 6 - A driver backed unsafely on 102 Street in Queens and hit an 82-year-old man at the intersection. The man suffered a fractured arm and was conscious at the scene. Police listed backing unsafely and driver inattention.
An 82-year-old man was struck while crossing at 102 Street and 67 Road in Queens and suffered a fracture to his arm. According to the police report, the driver was backing prior to the collision. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. Police recorded the vehicles pre-crash action as backing and the point of impact as the center back end. Vehicle type and driver identity are not specified in the report. The victim was conscious at the scene and listed with an elbow/lower-arm/hand injury.
3
Sedan Driver Rear-Ends SUV on Woodhaven▸Aug 3 - A sedan driver hit an SUV's rear on Woodhaven Boulevard at 62 Road in Queens. A 60-year-old woman and a 60-year-old man had head injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely. Both drivers were eastbound.
A driver in a sedan rear-ended an SUV on Woodhaven Boulevard at 62 Road in Queens at 1:49 a.m. Both drivers were traveling east, going straight. The sedan driver hit the SUV's center rear. The SUV showed rear damage; the sedan showed front damage. Two people were hurt: a 60-year-old woman in the front passenger seat and a 60-year-old man who was driving. Both suffered head injuries and reported whiplash. According to the police report, 'Following Too Closely' was the contributing factor. No other contributing factors were listed. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the crash report.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Pickup Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on Parkway▸Aug 1 - The driver of a pickup truck rear-ended a sedan on Grand Central Parkway near Jewel Avenue. A 28-year-old front passenger suffered internal abdomen and pelvis injuries. Police recorded driver inattention as a contributing factor.
The driver of a Ford pickup truck struck the right rear bumper of an eastbound Nissan sedan with the pickup's left front bumper on Grand Central Parkway near Jewel Avenue. A 28-year-old female front passenger suffered internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Both drivers and other occupants were listed as uninjured. Police noted both vehicles were traveling straight at the time of impact. The sedan sustained center back end damage; the truck sustained center front end damage.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
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Drivers Crash on Union Turnpike, Three Hurt▸Jul 30 - Two drivers in sedans collided eastbound on Union Turnpike in Queens. Three women hurt: both drivers and a front passenger. Neck and shoulder injuries. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular" factors.
Two drivers in sedans crashed at 89-89 Union Turnpike in Queens while headed east and going straight. Three women were injured: the 47-year-old driver with a neck injury and bruising; the 66-year-old driver with a neck injury and bruising; and a 68-year-old front-seat passenger with a shoulder injury and bruising. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" led the list of contributing factors, along with "Other Vehicular." The report also notes both drivers were "Going Straight Ahead" and recorded front-quarter impact on each car. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Aug 25 - A driver made a left turn and hit a parked sedan on Grand Central Parkway near 78-15. A 61-year-old male driver suffered a chest contusion and was conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of a left-turning sedan struck a parked sedan on Grand Central Parkway near 78-15. One occupant — the 61-year-old male driver — was injured in the chest and reported a contusion; he was conscious, wearing a lap belt, and not ejected. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police listed the turning vehicle's pre-crash action as making a left turn with right-front impact and left-front damage; the parked car showed left-rear impact and damage. The report records driver inattention/distraction as the driver error preceding the collision.
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Two cars clash on Metropolitan Avenue▸Aug 16 - Westbound sedan met eastbound SUV head-on near 98-12 Metropolitan Ave. Metal hit. Air thick with brake dust. One driver hurt. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The system let speed and steel rule the crossroad.
A westbound sedan and an eastbound SUV collided near 98-12 Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. One 62-year-old male driver was injured with lower-leg pain and whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the center of this crash. Vehicles were going straight, impact to the front ends. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed, but the danger spreads to everyone near that corridor. The data lists no other contributing factors for people outside the vehicles. The record shows licensed drivers and front-end damage on both cars, consistent with a control ignored and a hard hit.
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Alcohol-scarred chain crash on Woodhaven▸Aug 15 - Four sedans going north on Woodhaven met steel and pain. Metal kissed metal. Two drivers hit with whiplash. Police cite Alcohol Involvement. Night street. Hard stop. Sirens cut the dark.
Two northbound sedans struck others in a chain crash on Woodhaven Blvd at Furmanville Ave in Queens. Two drivers, men aged 27 and 36, were injured with neck pain and whiplash. Several passengers were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Alcohol Involvement.” The data shows multiple driver errors by implication: alcohol use behind the wheel endangering everyone in the cars. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded. No other contributing factors, signals, or helmet notes were listed before the alcohol finding.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
SUV Rear-Ends Box Truck on LIE▸Aug 12 - The driver of an SUV rear-ended a box truck eastbound on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. A 44-year-old male driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and complained of whiplash. Police cited driver inattention.
The driver of an SUV rear-ended a box truck while both traveled east on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. A 44-year-old male driver in the SUV was injured; records list shoulder and upper-arm trauma and a complaint of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police noted center front-end damage to the SUV and center back-end damage to the truck, consistent with a rear-end impact. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The crash is recorded under collision ID 4834568 in NYPD Precinct 112.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
9
Sedans Collide on Grand Central Parkway▸Aug 9 - Two sedans crashed on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. A 22-year-old woman driving suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, a 22-year-old woman driving one vehicle suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead; each had a single occupant. Damage was reported to the center front of one sedan and the center back of the other. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The report's narrative field is null in the dataset. No driver errors are recorded in the data.
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SUV Turns Left, Hits 69-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Aug 8 - A driver in an SUV turning left hit a 69-year-old man at Long Island Expressway and Junction Boulevard. The pedestrian suffered an abrasion and an upper-arm injury. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
A driver in an SUV turned left and struck a 69-year-old man crossing at Long Island Expressway and Junction Boulevard. The pedestrian sustained an abrasion and an upper-arm/shoulder injury. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered an abrasion and upper arm injury and the SUV was making a left turn. Police recorded contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and did not list a specific driver error. The vehicle carried one licensed driver. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end, and the official record gives no further cause for the collision.
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Driver Backed Unsafely Into 82-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Aug 6 - A driver backed unsafely on 102 Street in Queens and hit an 82-year-old man at the intersection. The man suffered a fractured arm and was conscious at the scene. Police listed backing unsafely and driver inattention.
An 82-year-old man was struck while crossing at 102 Street and 67 Road in Queens and suffered a fracture to his arm. According to the police report, the driver was backing prior to the collision. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. Police recorded the vehicles pre-crash action as backing and the point of impact as the center back end. Vehicle type and driver identity are not specified in the report. The victim was conscious at the scene and listed with an elbow/lower-arm/hand injury.
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Sedan Driver Rear-Ends SUV on Woodhaven▸Aug 3 - A sedan driver hit an SUV's rear on Woodhaven Boulevard at 62 Road in Queens. A 60-year-old woman and a 60-year-old man had head injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely. Both drivers were eastbound.
A driver in a sedan rear-ended an SUV on Woodhaven Boulevard at 62 Road in Queens at 1:49 a.m. Both drivers were traveling east, going straight. The sedan driver hit the SUV's center rear. The SUV showed rear damage; the sedan showed front damage. Two people were hurt: a 60-year-old woman in the front passenger seat and a 60-year-old man who was driving. Both suffered head injuries and reported whiplash. According to the police report, 'Following Too Closely' was the contributing factor. No other contributing factors were listed. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the crash report.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Pickup Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on Parkway▸Aug 1 - The driver of a pickup truck rear-ended a sedan on Grand Central Parkway near Jewel Avenue. A 28-year-old front passenger suffered internal abdomen and pelvis injuries. Police recorded driver inattention as a contributing factor.
The driver of a Ford pickup truck struck the right rear bumper of an eastbound Nissan sedan with the pickup's left front bumper on Grand Central Parkway near Jewel Avenue. A 28-year-old female front passenger suffered internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Both drivers and other occupants were listed as uninjured. Police noted both vehicles were traveling straight at the time of impact. The sedan sustained center back end damage; the truck sustained center front end damage.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
30
Drivers Crash on Union Turnpike, Three Hurt▸Jul 30 - Two drivers in sedans collided eastbound on Union Turnpike in Queens. Three women hurt: both drivers and a front passenger. Neck and shoulder injuries. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular" factors.
Two drivers in sedans crashed at 89-89 Union Turnpike in Queens while headed east and going straight. Three women were injured: the 47-year-old driver with a neck injury and bruising; the 66-year-old driver with a neck injury and bruising; and a 68-year-old front-seat passenger with a shoulder injury and bruising. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" led the list of contributing factors, along with "Other Vehicular." The report also notes both drivers were "Going Straight Ahead" and recorded front-quarter impact on each car. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Aug 16 - Westbound sedan met eastbound SUV head-on near 98-12 Metropolitan Ave. Metal hit. Air thick with brake dust. One driver hurt. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The system let speed and steel rule the crossroad.
A westbound sedan and an eastbound SUV collided near 98-12 Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. One 62-year-old male driver was injured with lower-leg pain and whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the center of this crash. Vehicles were going straight, impact to the front ends. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed, but the danger spreads to everyone near that corridor. The data lists no other contributing factors for people outside the vehicles. The record shows licensed drivers and front-end damage on both cars, consistent with a control ignored and a hard hit.
15
Alcohol-scarred chain crash on Woodhaven▸Aug 15 - Four sedans going north on Woodhaven met steel and pain. Metal kissed metal. Two drivers hit with whiplash. Police cite Alcohol Involvement. Night street. Hard stop. Sirens cut the dark.
Two northbound sedans struck others in a chain crash on Woodhaven Blvd at Furmanville Ave in Queens. Two drivers, men aged 27 and 36, were injured with neck pain and whiplash. Several passengers were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Alcohol Involvement.” The data shows multiple driver errors by implication: alcohol use behind the wheel endangering everyone in the cars. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded. No other contributing factors, signals, or helmet notes were listed before the alcohol finding.
13
Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
SUV Rear-Ends Box Truck on LIE▸Aug 12 - The driver of an SUV rear-ended a box truck eastbound on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. A 44-year-old male driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and complained of whiplash. Police cited driver inattention.
The driver of an SUV rear-ended a box truck while both traveled east on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. A 44-year-old male driver in the SUV was injured; records list shoulder and upper-arm trauma and a complaint of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police noted center front-end damage to the SUV and center back-end damage to the truck, consistent with a rear-end impact. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The crash is recorded under collision ID 4834568 in NYPD Precinct 112.
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
9
Sedans Collide on Grand Central Parkway▸Aug 9 - Two sedans crashed on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. A 22-year-old woman driving suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, a 22-year-old woman driving one vehicle suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead; each had a single occupant. Damage was reported to the center front of one sedan and the center back of the other. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The report's narrative field is null in the dataset. No driver errors are recorded in the data.
8
SUV Turns Left, Hits 69-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Aug 8 - A driver in an SUV turning left hit a 69-year-old man at Long Island Expressway and Junction Boulevard. The pedestrian suffered an abrasion and an upper-arm injury. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
A driver in an SUV turned left and struck a 69-year-old man crossing at Long Island Expressway and Junction Boulevard. The pedestrian sustained an abrasion and an upper-arm/shoulder injury. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered an abrasion and upper arm injury and the SUV was making a left turn. Police recorded contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and did not list a specific driver error. The vehicle carried one licensed driver. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end, and the official record gives no further cause for the collision.
6
Driver Backed Unsafely Into 82-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Aug 6 - A driver backed unsafely on 102 Street in Queens and hit an 82-year-old man at the intersection. The man suffered a fractured arm and was conscious at the scene. Police listed backing unsafely and driver inattention.
An 82-year-old man was struck while crossing at 102 Street and 67 Road in Queens and suffered a fracture to his arm. According to the police report, the driver was backing prior to the collision. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. Police recorded the vehicles pre-crash action as backing and the point of impact as the center back end. Vehicle type and driver identity are not specified in the report. The victim was conscious at the scene and listed with an elbow/lower-arm/hand injury.
3
Sedan Driver Rear-Ends SUV on Woodhaven▸Aug 3 - A sedan driver hit an SUV's rear on Woodhaven Boulevard at 62 Road in Queens. A 60-year-old woman and a 60-year-old man had head injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely. Both drivers were eastbound.
A driver in a sedan rear-ended an SUV on Woodhaven Boulevard at 62 Road in Queens at 1:49 a.m. Both drivers were traveling east, going straight. The sedan driver hit the SUV's center rear. The SUV showed rear damage; the sedan showed front damage. Two people were hurt: a 60-year-old woman in the front passenger seat and a 60-year-old man who was driving. Both suffered head injuries and reported whiplash. According to the police report, 'Following Too Closely' was the contributing factor. No other contributing factors were listed. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the crash report.
3
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Pickup Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on Parkway▸Aug 1 - The driver of a pickup truck rear-ended a sedan on Grand Central Parkway near Jewel Avenue. A 28-year-old front passenger suffered internal abdomen and pelvis injuries. Police recorded driver inattention as a contributing factor.
The driver of a Ford pickup truck struck the right rear bumper of an eastbound Nissan sedan with the pickup's left front bumper on Grand Central Parkway near Jewel Avenue. A 28-year-old female front passenger suffered internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Both drivers and other occupants were listed as uninjured. Police noted both vehicles were traveling straight at the time of impact. The sedan sustained center back end damage; the truck sustained center front end damage.
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
30
Drivers Crash on Union Turnpike, Three Hurt▸Jul 30 - Two drivers in sedans collided eastbound on Union Turnpike in Queens. Three women hurt: both drivers and a front passenger. Neck and shoulder injuries. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular" factors.
Two drivers in sedans crashed at 89-89 Union Turnpike in Queens while headed east and going straight. Three women were injured: the 47-year-old driver with a neck injury and bruising; the 66-year-old driver with a neck injury and bruising; and a 68-year-old front-seat passenger with a shoulder injury and bruising. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" led the list of contributing factors, along with "Other Vehicular." The report also notes both drivers were "Going Straight Ahead" and recorded front-quarter impact on each car. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Aug 15 - Four sedans going north on Woodhaven met steel and pain. Metal kissed metal. Two drivers hit with whiplash. Police cite Alcohol Involvement. Night street. Hard stop. Sirens cut the dark.
Two northbound sedans struck others in a chain crash on Woodhaven Blvd at Furmanville Ave in Queens. Two drivers, men aged 27 and 36, were injured with neck pain and whiplash. Several passengers were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Alcohol Involvement.” The data shows multiple driver errors by implication: alcohol use behind the wheel endangering everyone in the cars. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded. No other contributing factors, signals, or helmet notes were listed before the alcohol finding.
13
Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
SUV Rear-Ends Box Truck on LIE▸Aug 12 - The driver of an SUV rear-ended a box truck eastbound on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. A 44-year-old male driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and complained of whiplash. Police cited driver inattention.
The driver of an SUV rear-ended a box truck while both traveled east on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. A 44-year-old male driver in the SUV was injured; records list shoulder and upper-arm trauma and a complaint of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police noted center front-end damage to the SUV and center back-end damage to the truck, consistent with a rear-end impact. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The crash is recorded under collision ID 4834568 in NYPD Precinct 112.
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
9
Sedans Collide on Grand Central Parkway▸Aug 9 - Two sedans crashed on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. A 22-year-old woman driving suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, a 22-year-old woman driving one vehicle suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead; each had a single occupant. Damage was reported to the center front of one sedan and the center back of the other. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The report's narrative field is null in the dataset. No driver errors are recorded in the data.
8
SUV Turns Left, Hits 69-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Aug 8 - A driver in an SUV turning left hit a 69-year-old man at Long Island Expressway and Junction Boulevard. The pedestrian suffered an abrasion and an upper-arm injury. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
A driver in an SUV turned left and struck a 69-year-old man crossing at Long Island Expressway and Junction Boulevard. The pedestrian sustained an abrasion and an upper-arm/shoulder injury. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered an abrasion and upper arm injury and the SUV was making a left turn. Police recorded contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and did not list a specific driver error. The vehicle carried one licensed driver. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end, and the official record gives no further cause for the collision.
6
Driver Backed Unsafely Into 82-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Aug 6 - A driver backed unsafely on 102 Street in Queens and hit an 82-year-old man at the intersection. The man suffered a fractured arm and was conscious at the scene. Police listed backing unsafely and driver inattention.
An 82-year-old man was struck while crossing at 102 Street and 67 Road in Queens and suffered a fracture to his arm. According to the police report, the driver was backing prior to the collision. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. Police recorded the vehicles pre-crash action as backing and the point of impact as the center back end. Vehicle type and driver identity are not specified in the report. The victim was conscious at the scene and listed with an elbow/lower-arm/hand injury.
3
Sedan Driver Rear-Ends SUV on Woodhaven▸Aug 3 - A sedan driver hit an SUV's rear on Woodhaven Boulevard at 62 Road in Queens. A 60-year-old woman and a 60-year-old man had head injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely. Both drivers were eastbound.
A driver in a sedan rear-ended an SUV on Woodhaven Boulevard at 62 Road in Queens at 1:49 a.m. Both drivers were traveling east, going straight. The sedan driver hit the SUV's center rear. The SUV showed rear damage; the sedan showed front damage. Two people were hurt: a 60-year-old woman in the front passenger seat and a 60-year-old man who was driving. Both suffered head injuries and reported whiplash. According to the police report, 'Following Too Closely' was the contributing factor. No other contributing factors were listed. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the crash report.
3
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Pickup Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on Parkway▸Aug 1 - The driver of a pickup truck rear-ended a sedan on Grand Central Parkway near Jewel Avenue. A 28-year-old front passenger suffered internal abdomen and pelvis injuries. Police recorded driver inattention as a contributing factor.
The driver of a Ford pickup truck struck the right rear bumper of an eastbound Nissan sedan with the pickup's left front bumper on Grand Central Parkway near Jewel Avenue. A 28-year-old female front passenger suffered internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Both drivers and other occupants were listed as uninjured. Police noted both vehicles were traveling straight at the time of impact. The sedan sustained center back end damage; the truck sustained center front end damage.
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
30
Drivers Crash on Union Turnpike, Three Hurt▸Jul 30 - Two drivers in sedans collided eastbound on Union Turnpike in Queens. Three women hurt: both drivers and a front passenger. Neck and shoulder injuries. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular" factors.
Two drivers in sedans crashed at 89-89 Union Turnpike in Queens while headed east and going straight. Three women were injured: the 47-year-old driver with a neck injury and bruising; the 66-year-old driver with a neck injury and bruising; and a 68-year-old front-seat passenger with a shoulder injury and bruising. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" led the list of contributing factors, along with "Other Vehicular." The report also notes both drivers were "Going Straight Ahead" and recorded front-quarter impact on each car. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
- Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-13
12
SUV Rear-Ends Box Truck on LIE▸Aug 12 - The driver of an SUV rear-ended a box truck eastbound on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. A 44-year-old male driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and complained of whiplash. Police cited driver inattention.
The driver of an SUV rear-ended a box truck while both traveled east on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. A 44-year-old male driver in the SUV was injured; records list shoulder and upper-arm trauma and a complaint of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police noted center front-end damage to the SUV and center back-end damage to the truck, consistent with a rear-end impact. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The crash is recorded under collision ID 4834568 in NYPD Precinct 112.
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
9
Sedans Collide on Grand Central Parkway▸Aug 9 - Two sedans crashed on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. A 22-year-old woman driving suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, a 22-year-old woman driving one vehicle suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead; each had a single occupant. Damage was reported to the center front of one sedan and the center back of the other. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The report's narrative field is null in the dataset. No driver errors are recorded in the data.
8
SUV Turns Left, Hits 69-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Aug 8 - A driver in an SUV turning left hit a 69-year-old man at Long Island Expressway and Junction Boulevard. The pedestrian suffered an abrasion and an upper-arm injury. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
A driver in an SUV turned left and struck a 69-year-old man crossing at Long Island Expressway and Junction Boulevard. The pedestrian sustained an abrasion and an upper-arm/shoulder injury. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered an abrasion and upper arm injury and the SUV was making a left turn. Police recorded contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and did not list a specific driver error. The vehicle carried one licensed driver. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end, and the official record gives no further cause for the collision.
6
Driver Backed Unsafely Into 82-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Aug 6 - A driver backed unsafely on 102 Street in Queens and hit an 82-year-old man at the intersection. The man suffered a fractured arm and was conscious at the scene. Police listed backing unsafely and driver inattention.
An 82-year-old man was struck while crossing at 102 Street and 67 Road in Queens and suffered a fracture to his arm. According to the police report, the driver was backing prior to the collision. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. Police recorded the vehicles pre-crash action as backing and the point of impact as the center back end. Vehicle type and driver identity are not specified in the report. The victim was conscious at the scene and listed with an elbow/lower-arm/hand injury.
3
Sedan Driver Rear-Ends SUV on Woodhaven▸Aug 3 - A sedan driver hit an SUV's rear on Woodhaven Boulevard at 62 Road in Queens. A 60-year-old woman and a 60-year-old man had head injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely. Both drivers were eastbound.
A driver in a sedan rear-ended an SUV on Woodhaven Boulevard at 62 Road in Queens at 1:49 a.m. Both drivers were traveling east, going straight. The sedan driver hit the SUV's center rear. The SUV showed rear damage; the sedan showed front damage. Two people were hurt: a 60-year-old woman in the front passenger seat and a 60-year-old man who was driving. Both suffered head injuries and reported whiplash. According to the police report, 'Following Too Closely' was the contributing factor. No other contributing factors were listed. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the crash report.
3
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Pickup Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on Parkway▸Aug 1 - The driver of a pickup truck rear-ended a sedan on Grand Central Parkway near Jewel Avenue. A 28-year-old front passenger suffered internal abdomen and pelvis injuries. Police recorded driver inattention as a contributing factor.
The driver of a Ford pickup truck struck the right rear bumper of an eastbound Nissan sedan with the pickup's left front bumper on Grand Central Parkway near Jewel Avenue. A 28-year-old female front passenger suffered internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Both drivers and other occupants were listed as uninjured. Police noted both vehicles were traveling straight at the time of impact. The sedan sustained center back end damage; the truck sustained center front end damage.
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
30
Drivers Crash on Union Turnpike, Three Hurt▸Jul 30 - Two drivers in sedans collided eastbound on Union Turnpike in Queens. Three women hurt: both drivers and a front passenger. Neck and shoulder injuries. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular" factors.
Two drivers in sedans crashed at 89-89 Union Turnpike in Queens while headed east and going straight. Three women were injured: the 47-year-old driver with a neck injury and bruising; the 66-year-old driver with a neck injury and bruising; and a 68-year-old front-seat passenger with a shoulder injury and bruising. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" led the list of contributing factors, along with "Other Vehicular." The report also notes both drivers were "Going Straight Ahead" and recorded front-quarter impact on each car. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Aug 12 - The driver of an SUV rear-ended a box truck eastbound on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. A 44-year-old male driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and complained of whiplash. Police cited driver inattention.
The driver of an SUV rear-ended a box truck while both traveled east on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. A 44-year-old male driver in the SUV was injured; records list shoulder and upper-arm trauma and a complaint of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police noted center front-end damage to the SUV and center back-end damage to the truck, consistent with a rear-end impact. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The crash is recorded under collision ID 4834568 in NYPD Precinct 112.
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
9
Sedans Collide on Grand Central Parkway▸Aug 9 - Two sedans crashed on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. A 22-year-old woman driving suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, a 22-year-old woman driving one vehicle suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead; each had a single occupant. Damage was reported to the center front of one sedan and the center back of the other. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The report's narrative field is null in the dataset. No driver errors are recorded in the data.
8
SUV Turns Left, Hits 69-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Aug 8 - A driver in an SUV turning left hit a 69-year-old man at Long Island Expressway and Junction Boulevard. The pedestrian suffered an abrasion and an upper-arm injury. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
A driver in an SUV turned left and struck a 69-year-old man crossing at Long Island Expressway and Junction Boulevard. The pedestrian sustained an abrasion and an upper-arm/shoulder injury. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered an abrasion and upper arm injury and the SUV was making a left turn. Police recorded contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and did not list a specific driver error. The vehicle carried one licensed driver. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end, and the official record gives no further cause for the collision.
6
Driver Backed Unsafely Into 82-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Aug 6 - A driver backed unsafely on 102 Street in Queens and hit an 82-year-old man at the intersection. The man suffered a fractured arm and was conscious at the scene. Police listed backing unsafely and driver inattention.
An 82-year-old man was struck while crossing at 102 Street and 67 Road in Queens and suffered a fracture to his arm. According to the police report, the driver was backing prior to the collision. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. Police recorded the vehicles pre-crash action as backing and the point of impact as the center back end. Vehicle type and driver identity are not specified in the report. The victim was conscious at the scene and listed with an elbow/lower-arm/hand injury.
3
Sedan Driver Rear-Ends SUV on Woodhaven▸Aug 3 - A sedan driver hit an SUV's rear on Woodhaven Boulevard at 62 Road in Queens. A 60-year-old woman and a 60-year-old man had head injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely. Both drivers were eastbound.
A driver in a sedan rear-ended an SUV on Woodhaven Boulevard at 62 Road in Queens at 1:49 a.m. Both drivers were traveling east, going straight. The sedan driver hit the SUV's center rear. The SUV showed rear damage; the sedan showed front damage. Two people were hurt: a 60-year-old woman in the front passenger seat and a 60-year-old man who was driving. Both suffered head injuries and reported whiplash. According to the police report, 'Following Too Closely' was the contributing factor. No other contributing factors were listed. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the crash report.
3
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
-
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Pickup Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on Parkway▸Aug 1 - The driver of a pickup truck rear-ended a sedan on Grand Central Parkway near Jewel Avenue. A 28-year-old front passenger suffered internal abdomen and pelvis injuries. Police recorded driver inattention as a contributing factor.
The driver of a Ford pickup truck struck the right rear bumper of an eastbound Nissan sedan with the pickup's left front bumper on Grand Central Parkway near Jewel Avenue. A 28-year-old female front passenger suffered internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Both drivers and other occupants were listed as uninjured. Police noted both vehicles were traveling straight at the time of impact. The sedan sustained center back end damage; the truck sustained center front end damage.
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
-
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
30
Drivers Crash on Union Turnpike, Three Hurt▸Jul 30 - Two drivers in sedans collided eastbound on Union Turnpike in Queens. Three women hurt: both drivers and a front passenger. Neck and shoulder injuries. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular" factors.
Two drivers in sedans crashed at 89-89 Union Turnpike in Queens while headed east and going straight. Three women were injured: the 47-year-old driver with a neck injury and bruising; the 66-year-old driver with a neck injury and bruising; and a 68-year-old front-seat passenger with a shoulder injury and bruising. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" led the list of contributing factors, along with "Other Vehicular." The report also notes both drivers were "Going Straight Ahead" and recorded front-quarter impact on each car. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
- Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two, New York Post, Published 2025-08-12
11
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
9
Sedans Collide on Grand Central Parkway▸Aug 9 - Two sedans crashed on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. A 22-year-old woman driving suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, a 22-year-old woman driving one vehicle suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead; each had a single occupant. Damage was reported to the center front of one sedan and the center back of the other. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The report's narrative field is null in the dataset. No driver errors are recorded in the data.
8
SUV Turns Left, Hits 69-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Aug 8 - A driver in an SUV turning left hit a 69-year-old man at Long Island Expressway and Junction Boulevard. The pedestrian suffered an abrasion and an upper-arm injury. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
A driver in an SUV turned left and struck a 69-year-old man crossing at Long Island Expressway and Junction Boulevard. The pedestrian sustained an abrasion and an upper-arm/shoulder injury. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered an abrasion and upper arm injury and the SUV was making a left turn. Police recorded contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and did not list a specific driver error. The vehicle carried one licensed driver. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end, and the official record gives no further cause for the collision.
6
Driver Backed Unsafely Into 82-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Aug 6 - A driver backed unsafely on 102 Street in Queens and hit an 82-year-old man at the intersection. The man suffered a fractured arm and was conscious at the scene. Police listed backing unsafely and driver inattention.
An 82-year-old man was struck while crossing at 102 Street and 67 Road in Queens and suffered a fracture to his arm. According to the police report, the driver was backing prior to the collision. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. Police recorded the vehicles pre-crash action as backing and the point of impact as the center back end. Vehicle type and driver identity are not specified in the report. The victim was conscious at the scene and listed with an elbow/lower-arm/hand injury.
3
Sedan Driver Rear-Ends SUV on Woodhaven▸Aug 3 - A sedan driver hit an SUV's rear on Woodhaven Boulevard at 62 Road in Queens. A 60-year-old woman and a 60-year-old man had head injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely. Both drivers were eastbound.
A driver in a sedan rear-ended an SUV on Woodhaven Boulevard at 62 Road in Queens at 1:49 a.m. Both drivers were traveling east, going straight. The sedan driver hit the SUV's center rear. The SUV showed rear damage; the sedan showed front damage. Two people were hurt: a 60-year-old woman in the front passenger seat and a 60-year-old man who was driving. Both suffered head injuries and reported whiplash. According to the police report, 'Following Too Closely' was the contributing factor. No other contributing factors were listed. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the crash report.
3
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
-
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Pickup Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on Parkway▸Aug 1 - The driver of a pickup truck rear-ended a sedan on Grand Central Parkway near Jewel Avenue. A 28-year-old front passenger suffered internal abdomen and pelvis injuries. Police recorded driver inattention as a contributing factor.
The driver of a Ford pickup truck struck the right rear bumper of an eastbound Nissan sedan with the pickup's left front bumper on Grand Central Parkway near Jewel Avenue. A 28-year-old female front passenger suffered internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Both drivers and other occupants were listed as uninjured. Police noted both vehicles were traveling straight at the time of impact. The sedan sustained center back end damage; the truck sustained center front end damage.
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
-
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
30
Drivers Crash on Union Turnpike, Three Hurt▸Jul 30 - Two drivers in sedans collided eastbound on Union Turnpike in Queens. Three women hurt: both drivers and a front passenger. Neck and shoulder injuries. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular" factors.
Two drivers in sedans crashed at 89-89 Union Turnpike in Queens while headed east and going straight. Three women were injured: the 47-year-old driver with a neck injury and bruising; the 66-year-old driver with a neck injury and bruising; and a 68-year-old front-seat passenger with a shoulder injury and bruising. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" led the list of contributing factors, along with "Other Vehicular." The report also notes both drivers were "Going Straight Ahead" and recorded front-quarter impact on each car. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
- Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-11
9
Sedans Collide on Grand Central Parkway▸Aug 9 - Two sedans crashed on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. A 22-year-old woman driving suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, a 22-year-old woman driving one vehicle suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead; each had a single occupant. Damage was reported to the center front of one sedan and the center back of the other. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The report's narrative field is null in the dataset. No driver errors are recorded in the data.
8
SUV Turns Left, Hits 69-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Aug 8 - A driver in an SUV turning left hit a 69-year-old man at Long Island Expressway and Junction Boulevard. The pedestrian suffered an abrasion and an upper-arm injury. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
A driver in an SUV turned left and struck a 69-year-old man crossing at Long Island Expressway and Junction Boulevard. The pedestrian sustained an abrasion and an upper-arm/shoulder injury. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered an abrasion and upper arm injury and the SUV was making a left turn. Police recorded contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and did not list a specific driver error. The vehicle carried one licensed driver. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end, and the official record gives no further cause for the collision.
6
Driver Backed Unsafely Into 82-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Aug 6 - A driver backed unsafely on 102 Street in Queens and hit an 82-year-old man at the intersection. The man suffered a fractured arm and was conscious at the scene. Police listed backing unsafely and driver inattention.
An 82-year-old man was struck while crossing at 102 Street and 67 Road in Queens and suffered a fracture to his arm. According to the police report, the driver was backing prior to the collision. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. Police recorded the vehicles pre-crash action as backing and the point of impact as the center back end. Vehicle type and driver identity are not specified in the report. The victim was conscious at the scene and listed with an elbow/lower-arm/hand injury.
3
Sedan Driver Rear-Ends SUV on Woodhaven▸Aug 3 - A sedan driver hit an SUV's rear on Woodhaven Boulevard at 62 Road in Queens. A 60-year-old woman and a 60-year-old man had head injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely. Both drivers were eastbound.
A driver in a sedan rear-ended an SUV on Woodhaven Boulevard at 62 Road in Queens at 1:49 a.m. Both drivers were traveling east, going straight. The sedan driver hit the SUV's center rear. The SUV showed rear damage; the sedan showed front damage. Two people were hurt: a 60-year-old woman in the front passenger seat and a 60-year-old man who was driving. Both suffered head injuries and reported whiplash. According to the police report, 'Following Too Closely' was the contributing factor. No other contributing factors were listed. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the crash report.
3
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Pickup Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on Parkway▸Aug 1 - The driver of a pickup truck rear-ended a sedan on Grand Central Parkway near Jewel Avenue. A 28-year-old front passenger suffered internal abdomen and pelvis injuries. Police recorded driver inattention as a contributing factor.
The driver of a Ford pickup truck struck the right rear bumper of an eastbound Nissan sedan with the pickup's left front bumper on Grand Central Parkway near Jewel Avenue. A 28-year-old female front passenger suffered internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Both drivers and other occupants were listed as uninjured. Police noted both vehicles were traveling straight at the time of impact. The sedan sustained center back end damage; the truck sustained center front end damage.
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
30
Drivers Crash on Union Turnpike, Three Hurt▸Jul 30 - Two drivers in sedans collided eastbound on Union Turnpike in Queens. Three women hurt: both drivers and a front passenger. Neck and shoulder injuries. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular" factors.
Two drivers in sedans crashed at 89-89 Union Turnpike in Queens while headed east and going straight. Three women were injured: the 47-year-old driver with a neck injury and bruising; the 66-year-old driver with a neck injury and bruising; and a 68-year-old front-seat passenger with a shoulder injury and bruising. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" led the list of contributing factors, along with "Other Vehicular." The report also notes both drivers were "Going Straight Ahead" and recorded front-quarter impact on each car. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Aug 9 - Two sedans crashed on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. A 22-year-old woman driving suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, a 22-year-old woman driving one vehicle suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead; each had a single occupant. Damage was reported to the center front of one sedan and the center back of the other. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The report's narrative field is null in the dataset. No driver errors are recorded in the data.
8
SUV Turns Left, Hits 69-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Aug 8 - A driver in an SUV turning left hit a 69-year-old man at Long Island Expressway and Junction Boulevard. The pedestrian suffered an abrasion and an upper-arm injury. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
A driver in an SUV turned left and struck a 69-year-old man crossing at Long Island Expressway and Junction Boulevard. The pedestrian sustained an abrasion and an upper-arm/shoulder injury. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered an abrasion and upper arm injury and the SUV was making a left turn. Police recorded contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and did not list a specific driver error. The vehicle carried one licensed driver. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end, and the official record gives no further cause for the collision.
6
Driver Backed Unsafely Into 82-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Aug 6 - A driver backed unsafely on 102 Street in Queens and hit an 82-year-old man at the intersection. The man suffered a fractured arm and was conscious at the scene. Police listed backing unsafely and driver inattention.
An 82-year-old man was struck while crossing at 102 Street and 67 Road in Queens and suffered a fracture to his arm. According to the police report, the driver was backing prior to the collision. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. Police recorded the vehicles pre-crash action as backing and the point of impact as the center back end. Vehicle type and driver identity are not specified in the report. The victim was conscious at the scene and listed with an elbow/lower-arm/hand injury.
3
Sedan Driver Rear-Ends SUV on Woodhaven▸Aug 3 - A sedan driver hit an SUV's rear on Woodhaven Boulevard at 62 Road in Queens. A 60-year-old woman and a 60-year-old man had head injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely. Both drivers were eastbound.
A driver in a sedan rear-ended an SUV on Woodhaven Boulevard at 62 Road in Queens at 1:49 a.m. Both drivers were traveling east, going straight. The sedan driver hit the SUV's center rear. The SUV showed rear damage; the sedan showed front damage. Two people were hurt: a 60-year-old woman in the front passenger seat and a 60-year-old man who was driving. Both suffered head injuries and reported whiplash. According to the police report, 'Following Too Closely' was the contributing factor. No other contributing factors were listed. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the crash report.
3
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Pickup Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on Parkway▸Aug 1 - The driver of a pickup truck rear-ended a sedan on Grand Central Parkway near Jewel Avenue. A 28-year-old front passenger suffered internal abdomen and pelvis injuries. Police recorded driver inattention as a contributing factor.
The driver of a Ford pickup truck struck the right rear bumper of an eastbound Nissan sedan with the pickup's left front bumper on Grand Central Parkway near Jewel Avenue. A 28-year-old female front passenger suffered internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Both drivers and other occupants were listed as uninjured. Police noted both vehicles were traveling straight at the time of impact. The sedan sustained center back end damage; the truck sustained center front end damage.
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
30
Drivers Crash on Union Turnpike, Three Hurt▸Jul 30 - Two drivers in sedans collided eastbound on Union Turnpike in Queens. Three women hurt: both drivers and a front passenger. Neck and shoulder injuries. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular" factors.
Two drivers in sedans crashed at 89-89 Union Turnpike in Queens while headed east and going straight. Three women were injured: the 47-year-old driver with a neck injury and bruising; the 66-year-old driver with a neck injury and bruising; and a 68-year-old front-seat passenger with a shoulder injury and bruising. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" led the list of contributing factors, along with "Other Vehicular." The report also notes both drivers were "Going Straight Ahead" and recorded front-quarter impact on each car. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Aug 8 - A driver in an SUV turning left hit a 69-year-old man at Long Island Expressway and Junction Boulevard. The pedestrian suffered an abrasion and an upper-arm injury. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
A driver in an SUV turned left and struck a 69-year-old man crossing at Long Island Expressway and Junction Boulevard. The pedestrian sustained an abrasion and an upper-arm/shoulder injury. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered an abrasion and upper arm injury and the SUV was making a left turn. Police recorded contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and did not list a specific driver error. The vehicle carried one licensed driver. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end, and the official record gives no further cause for the collision.
6
Driver Backed Unsafely Into 82-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Aug 6 - A driver backed unsafely on 102 Street in Queens and hit an 82-year-old man at the intersection. The man suffered a fractured arm and was conscious at the scene. Police listed backing unsafely and driver inattention.
An 82-year-old man was struck while crossing at 102 Street and 67 Road in Queens and suffered a fracture to his arm. According to the police report, the driver was backing prior to the collision. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. Police recorded the vehicles pre-crash action as backing and the point of impact as the center back end. Vehicle type and driver identity are not specified in the report. The victim was conscious at the scene and listed with an elbow/lower-arm/hand injury.
3
Sedan Driver Rear-Ends SUV on Woodhaven▸Aug 3 - A sedan driver hit an SUV's rear on Woodhaven Boulevard at 62 Road in Queens. A 60-year-old woman and a 60-year-old man had head injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely. Both drivers were eastbound.
A driver in a sedan rear-ended an SUV on Woodhaven Boulevard at 62 Road in Queens at 1:49 a.m. Both drivers were traveling east, going straight. The sedan driver hit the SUV's center rear. The SUV showed rear damage; the sedan showed front damage. Two people were hurt: a 60-year-old woman in the front passenger seat and a 60-year-old man who was driving. Both suffered head injuries and reported whiplash. According to the police report, 'Following Too Closely' was the contributing factor. No other contributing factors were listed. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the crash report.
3
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
-
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Pickup Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on Parkway▸Aug 1 - The driver of a pickup truck rear-ended a sedan on Grand Central Parkway near Jewel Avenue. A 28-year-old front passenger suffered internal abdomen and pelvis injuries. Police recorded driver inattention as a contributing factor.
The driver of a Ford pickup truck struck the right rear bumper of an eastbound Nissan sedan with the pickup's left front bumper on Grand Central Parkway near Jewel Avenue. A 28-year-old female front passenger suffered internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Both drivers and other occupants were listed as uninjured. Police noted both vehicles were traveling straight at the time of impact. The sedan sustained center back end damage; the truck sustained center front end damage.
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
30
Drivers Crash on Union Turnpike, Three Hurt▸Jul 30 - Two drivers in sedans collided eastbound on Union Turnpike in Queens. Three women hurt: both drivers and a front passenger. Neck and shoulder injuries. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular" factors.
Two drivers in sedans crashed at 89-89 Union Turnpike in Queens while headed east and going straight. Three women were injured: the 47-year-old driver with a neck injury and bruising; the 66-year-old driver with a neck injury and bruising; and a 68-year-old front-seat passenger with a shoulder injury and bruising. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" led the list of contributing factors, along with "Other Vehicular." The report also notes both drivers were "Going Straight Ahead" and recorded front-quarter impact on each car. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Aug 6 - A driver backed unsafely on 102 Street in Queens and hit an 82-year-old man at the intersection. The man suffered a fractured arm and was conscious at the scene. Police listed backing unsafely and driver inattention.
An 82-year-old man was struck while crossing at 102 Street and 67 Road in Queens and suffered a fracture to his arm. According to the police report, the driver was backing prior to the collision. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. Police recorded the vehicles pre-crash action as backing and the point of impact as the center back end. Vehicle type and driver identity are not specified in the report. The victim was conscious at the scene and listed with an elbow/lower-arm/hand injury.
3
Sedan Driver Rear-Ends SUV on Woodhaven▸Aug 3 - A sedan driver hit an SUV's rear on Woodhaven Boulevard at 62 Road in Queens. A 60-year-old woman and a 60-year-old man had head injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely. Both drivers were eastbound.
A driver in a sedan rear-ended an SUV on Woodhaven Boulevard at 62 Road in Queens at 1:49 a.m. Both drivers were traveling east, going straight. The sedan driver hit the SUV's center rear. The SUV showed rear damage; the sedan showed front damage. Two people were hurt: a 60-year-old woman in the front passenger seat and a 60-year-old man who was driving. Both suffered head injuries and reported whiplash. According to the police report, 'Following Too Closely' was the contributing factor. No other contributing factors were listed. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the crash report.
3
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Pickup Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on Parkway▸Aug 1 - The driver of a pickup truck rear-ended a sedan on Grand Central Parkway near Jewel Avenue. A 28-year-old front passenger suffered internal abdomen and pelvis injuries. Police recorded driver inattention as a contributing factor.
The driver of a Ford pickup truck struck the right rear bumper of an eastbound Nissan sedan with the pickup's left front bumper on Grand Central Parkway near Jewel Avenue. A 28-year-old female front passenger suffered internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Both drivers and other occupants were listed as uninjured. Police noted both vehicles were traveling straight at the time of impact. The sedan sustained center back end damage; the truck sustained center front end damage.
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
-
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
30
Drivers Crash on Union Turnpike, Three Hurt▸Jul 30 - Two drivers in sedans collided eastbound on Union Turnpike in Queens. Three women hurt: both drivers and a front passenger. Neck and shoulder injuries. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular" factors.
Two drivers in sedans crashed at 89-89 Union Turnpike in Queens while headed east and going straight. Three women were injured: the 47-year-old driver with a neck injury and bruising; the 66-year-old driver with a neck injury and bruising; and a 68-year-old front-seat passenger with a shoulder injury and bruising. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" led the list of contributing factors, along with "Other Vehicular." The report also notes both drivers were "Going Straight Ahead" and recorded front-quarter impact on each car. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Aug 3 - A sedan driver hit an SUV's rear on Woodhaven Boulevard at 62 Road in Queens. A 60-year-old woman and a 60-year-old man had head injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely. Both drivers were eastbound.
A driver in a sedan rear-ended an SUV on Woodhaven Boulevard at 62 Road in Queens at 1:49 a.m. Both drivers were traveling east, going straight. The sedan driver hit the SUV's center rear. The SUV showed rear damage; the sedan showed front damage. Two people were hurt: a 60-year-old woman in the front passenger seat and a 60-year-old man who was driving. Both suffered head injuries and reported whiplash. According to the police report, 'Following Too Closely' was the contributing factor. No other contributing factors were listed. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the crash report.
3
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Pickup Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on Parkway▸Aug 1 - The driver of a pickup truck rear-ended a sedan on Grand Central Parkway near Jewel Avenue. A 28-year-old front passenger suffered internal abdomen and pelvis injuries. Police recorded driver inattention as a contributing factor.
The driver of a Ford pickup truck struck the right rear bumper of an eastbound Nissan sedan with the pickup's left front bumper on Grand Central Parkway near Jewel Avenue. A 28-year-old female front passenger suffered internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Both drivers and other occupants were listed as uninjured. Police noted both vehicles were traveling straight at the time of impact. The sedan sustained center back end damage; the truck sustained center front end damage.
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
-
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
30
Drivers Crash on Union Turnpike, Three Hurt▸Jul 30 - Two drivers in sedans collided eastbound on Union Turnpike in Queens. Three women hurt: both drivers and a front passenger. Neck and shoulder injuries. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular" factors.
Two drivers in sedans crashed at 89-89 Union Turnpike in Queens while headed east and going straight. Three women were injured: the 47-year-old driver with a neck injury and bruising; the 66-year-old driver with a neck injury and bruising; and a 68-year-old front-seat passenger with a shoulder injury and bruising. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" led the list of contributing factors, along with "Other Vehicular." The report also notes both drivers were "Going Straight Ahead" and recorded front-quarter impact on each car. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
- Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-03
1
Pickup Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on Parkway▸Aug 1 - The driver of a pickup truck rear-ended a sedan on Grand Central Parkway near Jewel Avenue. A 28-year-old front passenger suffered internal abdomen and pelvis injuries. Police recorded driver inattention as a contributing factor.
The driver of a Ford pickup truck struck the right rear bumper of an eastbound Nissan sedan with the pickup's left front bumper on Grand Central Parkway near Jewel Avenue. A 28-year-old female front passenger suffered internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Both drivers and other occupants were listed as uninjured. Police noted both vehicles were traveling straight at the time of impact. The sedan sustained center back end damage; the truck sustained center front end damage.
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
-
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
30
Drivers Crash on Union Turnpike, Three Hurt▸Jul 30 - Two drivers in sedans collided eastbound on Union Turnpike in Queens. Three women hurt: both drivers and a front passenger. Neck and shoulder injuries. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular" factors.
Two drivers in sedans crashed at 89-89 Union Turnpike in Queens while headed east and going straight. Three women were injured: the 47-year-old driver with a neck injury and bruising; the 66-year-old driver with a neck injury and bruising; and a 68-year-old front-seat passenger with a shoulder injury and bruising. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" led the list of contributing factors, along with "Other Vehicular." The report also notes both drivers were "Going Straight Ahead" and recorded front-quarter impact on each car. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Aug 1 - The driver of a pickup truck rear-ended a sedan on Grand Central Parkway near Jewel Avenue. A 28-year-old front passenger suffered internal abdomen and pelvis injuries. Police recorded driver inattention as a contributing factor.
The driver of a Ford pickup truck struck the right rear bumper of an eastbound Nissan sedan with the pickup's left front bumper on Grand Central Parkway near Jewel Avenue. A 28-year-old female front passenger suffered internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Both drivers and other occupants were listed as uninjured. Police noted both vehicles were traveling straight at the time of impact. The sedan sustained center back end damage; the truck sustained center front end damage.
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
30
Drivers Crash on Union Turnpike, Three Hurt▸Jul 30 - Two drivers in sedans collided eastbound on Union Turnpike in Queens. Three women hurt: both drivers and a front passenger. Neck and shoulder injuries. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular" factors.
Two drivers in sedans crashed at 89-89 Union Turnpike in Queens while headed east and going straight. Three women were injured: the 47-year-old driver with a neck injury and bruising; the 66-year-old driver with a neck injury and bruising; and a 68-year-old front-seat passenger with a shoulder injury and bruising. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" led the list of contributing factors, along with "Other Vehicular." The report also notes both drivers were "Going Straight Ahead" and recorded front-quarter impact on each car. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
- Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street, New York Post, Published 2025-08-01
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Drivers Crash on Union Turnpike, Three Hurt▸Jul 30 - Two drivers in sedans collided eastbound on Union Turnpike in Queens. Three women hurt: both drivers and a front passenger. Neck and shoulder injuries. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular" factors.
Two drivers in sedans crashed at 89-89 Union Turnpike in Queens while headed east and going straight. Three women were injured: the 47-year-old driver with a neck injury and bruising; the 66-year-old driver with a neck injury and bruising; and a 68-year-old front-seat passenger with a shoulder injury and bruising. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" led the list of contributing factors, along with "Other Vehicular." The report also notes both drivers were "Going Straight Ahead" and recorded front-quarter impact on each car. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Jul 30 - Two drivers in sedans collided eastbound on Union Turnpike in Queens. Three women hurt: both drivers and a front passenger. Neck and shoulder injuries. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular" factors.
Two drivers in sedans crashed at 89-89 Union Turnpike in Queens while headed east and going straight. Three women were injured: the 47-year-old driver with a neck injury and bruising; the 66-year-old driver with a neck injury and bruising; and a 68-year-old front-seat passenger with a shoulder injury and bruising. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" led the list of contributing factors, along with "Other Vehicular." The report also notes both drivers were "Going Straight Ahead" and recorded front-quarter impact on each car. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.