Five Dead in Queens: Speed Kills, Leaders Stall

A 13-year-old boy was struck by an SUV while crossing Queens Boulevard. The driver, distracted and inattentive, hit the pedestrian at the right front bumper. The boy suffered a head contusion but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Queens Boulevard in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when a 2016 SUV traveling west struck him with the vehicle's right front bumper. The driver was identified as a licensed female motorist who was going straight ahead. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious after the impact. No vehicle damage was reported. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions beyond crossing against the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529396, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on 99 Street in Queens. One driver suffered a back injury and shock. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way. Both vehicles struck front and side. The injured driver was restrained and not ejected.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on 99 Street in Queens. The driver of the westbound SUV, a 40-year-old man, sustained a back injury and was in shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way by the injured driver. The northbound SUV struck the left side doors of the westbound SUV, causing damage to both vehicles' front and side. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before impact. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, with no other driver errors or victim factors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4527924, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old male driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries after his sedan rear-ended another vehicle on Grand Central Parkway. The crash occurred as the driver was inattentive and following too closely. The vehicle was demolished in the impact.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male driver was injured when his 2017 Infiniti sedan collided with the rear of another vehicle while traveling eastbound on Grand Central Parkway. The driver was conscious but suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan striking the center back end of the other vehicle. The sedan was demolished in the crash. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other persons were reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4525505, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided on Grand Central Parkway. Both drivers changed lanes simultaneously. The sedan driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Both drivers were distracted. The impact hit the sedan’s right side and the SUV’s front left. Injuries were serious but no ejections.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old male sedan driver was injured when his vehicle collided with an SUV on Grand Central Parkway. Both drivers were changing lanes at the time of the crash. The sedan driver sustained whiplash and injuries to his entire body but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The sedan was struck on the right side doors, while the SUV was damaged on its left front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights driver distraction and lane change errors as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4525513, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 18-year-old male pedestrian was struck by an eastbound SUV on Union Turnpike. He suffered a fractured hip and upper leg, left semiconscious. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian at the intersection.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Union Turnpike with the signal. The driver of a 2006 Chevrolet SUV, traveling eastbound, failed to yield right-of-way and struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated hip and upper leg, leaving him semiconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4525030, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Queens Boulevard. One driver merged while the other went straight. The front passenger in the straight-moving car suffered a head contusion. Both drivers were licensed men. The crash caused right and left front quarter panel damage.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Queens Boulevard in Queens. One vehicle was traveling straight north while the other was merging northbound. The front passenger in the sedan going straight, a 61-year-old woman, sustained a head injury described as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The collision impacted the right front quarter panel of the sedan going straight and the left front quarter panel of the merging sedan. The injured passenger was restrained by a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4524155, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a 2021 Nissan SUV on Queens Boulevard. The bike struck the SUV’s left front bumper. The cyclist suffered head injuries and shock. Obstruction or debris contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male bicyclist traveling west on Queens Boulevard collided with a westbound 2021 Nissan SUV. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front bumper and the bike’s right front quarter panel. The bicyclist was injured, sustaining head trauma and shock, and was not ejected from the bike. The report lists obstruction or debris as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and female. The crash occurred while both vehicles were going straight ahead.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4522575, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck parked vehicles on Queens Boulevard. The driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as a factor. The impact damaged the front of the sedan and the rear of the parked cars.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male driver traveling west on Queens Boulevard collided with two parked vehicles, a sedan and an SUV. The driver sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. The sedan's front end struck the center back ends of the parked vehicles, causing damage. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved. The driver was not ejected and held a valid New York license. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4526298, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV on 62 Drive in Queens. The vehicle hit her center front end. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 62 Drive at an intersection in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2004 Honda SUV traveling west struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for both the driver and pedestrian, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4520412, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Carry All struck a sedan’s right rear bumper on Van Wyck Expressway. The sedan’s front passenger, a 28-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and shock. Driver distraction caused the crash. Both vehicles traveled south when the collision occurred.

According to the police report, a Carry All changing lanes rear-ended a sedan going straight ahead on Van Wyck Expressway. The impact hit the sedan’s right rear bumper and the Carry All’s left front bumper. The sedan’s front passenger, a 28-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling south. The Carry All driver, also licensed, was changing lanes when the collision occurred. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4518455, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 52-year-old woman crossing Metropolitan Avenue with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered upper leg and hip injuries but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Metropolitan Avenue at an intersection. The driver of a 2008 Acura SUV was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained internal injuries to her hip and upper leg and was conscious after the crash. The SUV showed no damage despite striking the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling southbound at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4516556, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV made a left turn on Queens Boulevard and struck a westbound e-scooter. The rider, a 36-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries and a concussion. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The scooter showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male e-scooter rider traveling west on Queens Boulevard was struck by a 2020 Ford SUV making a left turn. The collision impacted the left side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the e-scooter. The rider sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with a concussion. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor by the SUV driver. The e-scooter rider was wearing a helmet. The SUV driver was licensed in New York. No damage was reported on the e-scooter, while the SUV sustained damage to its left side doors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4516204, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a parked SUV on Queens Boulevard in Queens. The sedan’s driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered a head injury and shock. The SUV was unoccupied. The impact damaged the right rear bumper of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Queens Boulevard collided with a parked SUV. The SUV was stationary with no occupants inside. The sedan’s 45-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining a head injury and experiencing shock. The report notes the driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. Contributing factors are unspecified, but the driver lost consciousness. The collision caused damage to the left front bumper of the sedan and the right rear bumper of the SUV. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report does not list any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4514971, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old woman driving a sedan on Queens Boulevard suffered neck injuries and whiplash. She was making a left turn when she distractedly turned improperly. The vehicle sustained damage to the right front quarter panel. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old female driver was making a left turn on Queens Boulevard when she turned improperly while distracted. The driver suffered a neck injury and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The contributing factors listed include Driver Inattention/Distraction and Turning Improperly. The sedan sustained damage to the right front quarter panel. The driver was wearing a lap belt. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4515301, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old woman was struck while getting on or off a vehicle outside an intersection in Queens. The driver, traveling east, hit her on the left rear quarter panel. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old female pedestrian was injured while getting on or off a vehicle outside an intersection on Union Turnpike in Queens. The driver was traveling straight ahead eastbound when the collision occurred at the vehicle's left rear quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as contributing factors, specifically "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience." The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered moderate injuries. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4516498, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old man was struck by a northbound sedan on 77 Avenue in Queens. The impact fractured and dislocated his lower leg and foot. The driver showed inattention and distraction. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously injured.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 77 Avenue in Queens struck a 35-year-old male pedestrian. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle's point of impact was the left rear bumper, and no vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and sustained serious injuries classified as severity level 3. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4513308, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 64-year-old woman was struck by an e-bike while crossing Ascan Avenue at Burns Street. The rider disregarded traffic control and failed to yield. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The e-bike front end was damaged.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Ascan Avenue at the intersection with Burns Street. She was crossing with the signal when an e-bike traveling southwest struck her at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the contributing factors as "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the e-bike operator. The e-bike, a 2018 Tailg model, was damaged at the front center. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of impact. No safety equipment or other factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4513064, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck the right side doors of another vehicle on Queens Boulevard in Queens. Two front-seat passengers suffered back injuries and whiplash. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. Both victims were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2006 Toyota sedan traveling west on Queens Boulevard collided with the right side doors of another vehicle also traveling west. Two front-seat passengers, a 66-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman, were injured with back pain and whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report cites driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the sedan and the right side doors of the other vehicle. No ejections were reported. The injuries were classified as moderate.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4513408, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Five SUVs collided on the Long Island Expressway. One driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash involved repeated driver inattention. Vehicles struck each other front and rear, causing center-end damage. The injured driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, five SUVs traveling east on the Long Island Expressway collided. The impact points included center front and center back ends of the vehicles. One male driver, age 30, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists multiple instances of driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other causes or victim errors were noted. The crash caused significant damage to the center front and back ends of the vehicles involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4511914, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and an SUV collided head-on on Eliot Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles struck each other’s front bumpers. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west and an SUV traveling east on Eliot Avenue collided frontally. The sedan driver, a 40-year-old male occupant, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to collisions between vehicles traveling in opposite directions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4509955, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15