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 7
▸ Crush Injuries 3
▸ Severe Bleeding 5
▸ Severe Lacerations 3
▸ Concussion 9
▸ Whiplash 76
▸ Contusion/Bruise 72
▸ Abrasion 50
▸ Pain/Nausea 18
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) – 61 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2024 Gray Me/Be Suburban (LPP4515) – 53 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2023 White Me/Be Sedan (LJY3842) – 44 times • 3 in last 90d here
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz Seda (4JA7SV) – 37 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2024 Black Me/Be Sedan (LRD8483) – 36 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.
Close
Five minutes on Yellowstone Boulevard
Precinct 112: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 12, 2025
Mid‑afternoon at Austin St and Yellowstone Blvd, a driver in a sedan hit a man on an e‑bike. Police recorded him injured. Source.
They are part of a larger toll. Since Jan 1, 2022, at least 7 people were killed and 1,715 injured on streets in Precinct 112, across 3,417 crashes. Source.
This Week
- On Oct 5, at Austin St and Yellowstone Blvd, a driver and a person on an e‑bike collided; the cyclist was injured. Record.
- On Oct 3, at 69 Rd and Gerard Pl, a driver with a permit turned right and hit a 69‑year‑old woman in a marked crosswalk; police cited inattention and unsafe speed. She was injured. Record.
- On Sep 29, at 108 St and 63 Rd, two people on a bike were hurt; police recorded driver inattention in a crash involving a parked SUV. Record.
The pattern on these blocks
Police list inattention, failure to yield, and disregarding signals again and again in local crashes. Data show these recorded factors across this precinct’s streets.
Hurt and killed where the speed is highest: the Long Island Expressway and Grand Central Parkway top the precinct’s hotspot list for injuries and deaths. Queens Boulevard and 108 Street follow. Source.
Harm is not confined to highways. On Mar 24, 2025, at Burns St and Yellowstone Blvd, a bus driver making a left turn injured a 16‑year‑old girl who was crossing with the signal; police recorded driver inattention. Record. On Oct 16, 2023, at 65 Ave and 99 St, a pick‑up driver turning left injured two women, ages 72 and 65, both crossing with the signal; police recorded failure to yield. Record.
Injuries mount from noon into late afternoon. The busiest hours stack up between 12 PM and 4 PM in the precinct’s crash logs. Data.
What Precinct 112 can do next
Target the places people walk. Daylight corners, add hardened left turns, and give leading pedestrian intervals at the known trouble spots on 108 Street and Queens Boulevard. Focus enforcement on failure‑to‑yield and speeding at midday and the evening peak. These steps match what the records show: turning movements and inattention that put people in crosswalks on the ground. Evidence.
Citywide tools exist. The city can lower default speeds and curb repeat speeding; our own guide lays out how to press for both. See the steps and contacts here.
Who answers for this
This precinct sits in Council District 30 with Council Member Robert F. Holden, Assembly District 27 with Assembly Member Sam Berger, and State Senate District 14 with State Senator Leroy Comrie. The state bill to rein in repeat speeders is the Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045C/A2299C). The public record here does not show whether these officials have sponsored it. What gives?
Lower speeds save lives. Holding the worst drivers to account saves lives. The people at Austin and Yellowstone do not have time to wait. Take one step now: tell them to act.
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Citations
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Sam Berger
District 27
Council Member Robert F. Holden
District 30
State Senator Leroy Comrie
District 14
▸ 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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Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers▸
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Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-18
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Passengers hurt as truck driver rear-ends SUV▸Sep 17 - A truck driver hit the rear of an SUV on the Van Wyck Expressway in Queens. Two passengers were hurt. The SUV driver was injured. Police recorded Following Too Closely. Both drivers were headed south.
Two passengers in a BMW SUV were injured when the driver of a tractor truck hit the SUV’s rear on the Van Wyck Expressway in Queens at 9:30 a.m. The SUV’s 51-year-old driver was also hurt. According to the police report, both drivers were headed south and police recorded “Following Too Closely” as a contributing factor. The report lists front-end damage to the truck and rear-end damage to the SUV. The injured passengers were a 52-year-old man with back pain and a 61-year-old man with a leg abrasion. No injuries were recorded for the truck driver.
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Eastbound driver hits northbound SUV at Nansen▸Sep 16 - A driver going east on 71 Ave hit the left rear of a northbound SUV at Nansen St. The 50-year-old driver was hurt with a shoulder bruise. Police recorded driver inattention. Passengers rode in both SUVs; no injuries were listed for them.
A driver traveling east on 71 Ave hit the left rear quarter of a northbound SUV at Nansen St in Queens. The 50-year-old male driver suffered a shoulder contusion. Passengers rode in both SUVs, including a 58-year-old in the front and a 65-year-old in the left rear; no injuries were recorded for them. According to the police report “Driver Inattention/Distraction” contributed to the crash. Police recorded driver inattention for both drivers. Two additional registrants were listed with no injuries specified. The point of impact showed a center-front hit on the eastbound driver’s SUV and damage to the left rear of the northbound SUV, consistent with a right-angle hit near the rear of the through vehicle.
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2 children struck by driver in Queens▸
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2 children struck by driver in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
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16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
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16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
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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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Driver hits parked sedans on Grand Central Parkway▸Sep 12 - Eastbound on Grand Central Parkway in Queens, a driver in a sedan hit the rear of parked sedans while passing too closely. Two women driving suffered head injuries and shock. Police recorded Passing Too Closely by the driver.
On Grand Central Parkway in Queens, a multi-vehicle crash involved one eastbound sedan and three parked sedans. A driver going straight hit the rear and left rear of the parked cars. Two women behind the wheel, ages 45 and 57, suffered head injuries and were in shock. Others were recorded with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the moving sedan was going straight ahead and the others were parked when contact occurred. Police recorded Passing Too Closely by the driver. The parked vehicles included 2023 Nissan, 2025 Mercedes, and 2023 Acura models; the moving car was a 2007 Mercedes sedan.
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Left-turning SUV driver injures passenger▸Sep 10 - A passenger was hurt when a driver in an SUV turned left on HOR HARDING EXPRESSWAY EXIT WB. The 50-year-old suffered a leg bruise. Police recorded driver inattention.
According to the police report, a driver in a 2017 Nissan SUV made a left turn on HOR HARDING EXPRESSWAY EXIT WB. A 50-year-old passenger was injured, with a leg contusion listed. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the driver. The driver, a 60-year-old man, was listed with no injuries. A 61-year-old registrant was also listed with no injuries. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel, and damage matched that area. The vehicle’s travel direction was east before the turn.
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Queens Van Wyck crash injures child, driver▸Sep 7 - Two sedans were involved in a crash on the Van Wyck in Queens. A 7-year-old passenger hurt in the hip and leg. A 37-year-old driver suffered back and internal injuries. Police listed no contributing factors.
Two sedans were involved in a crash on the Van Wyck Expressway in Queens at 8:07 p.m. A 7-year-old boy riding as a passenger suffered hip and upper leg injuries. A 37-year-old woman driving was injured with back and internal trauma. "According to the police report, the 2018 Mercedes sedan was traveling southwest and going straight ahead; police recorded impact to the center back end and damage to the right rear bumper. The other vehicle was a 2012 Infiniti sedan. Police did not record any specific driver errors or contributing 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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Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
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Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
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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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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
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 Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
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Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
- Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers, NY Daily News, Published 2025-09-18
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Passengers hurt as truck driver rear-ends SUV▸Sep 17 - A truck driver hit the rear of an SUV on the Van Wyck Expressway in Queens. Two passengers were hurt. The SUV driver was injured. Police recorded Following Too Closely. Both drivers were headed south.
Two passengers in a BMW SUV were injured when the driver of a tractor truck hit the SUV’s rear on the Van Wyck Expressway in Queens at 9:30 a.m. The SUV’s 51-year-old driver was also hurt. According to the police report, both drivers were headed south and police recorded “Following Too Closely” as a contributing factor. The report lists front-end damage to the truck and rear-end damage to the SUV. The injured passengers were a 52-year-old man with back pain and a 61-year-old man with a leg abrasion. No injuries were recorded for the truck driver.
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Eastbound driver hits northbound SUV at Nansen▸Sep 16 - A driver going east on 71 Ave hit the left rear of a northbound SUV at Nansen St. The 50-year-old driver was hurt with a shoulder bruise. Police recorded driver inattention. Passengers rode in both SUVs; no injuries were listed for them.
A driver traveling east on 71 Ave hit the left rear quarter of a northbound SUV at Nansen St in Queens. The 50-year-old male driver suffered a shoulder contusion. Passengers rode in both SUVs, including a 58-year-old in the front and a 65-year-old in the left rear; no injuries were recorded for them. According to the police report “Driver Inattention/Distraction” contributed to the crash. Police recorded driver inattention for both drivers. Two additional registrants were listed with no injuries specified. The point of impact showed a center-front hit on the eastbound driver’s SUV and damage to the left rear of the northbound SUV, consistent with a right-angle hit near the rear of the through vehicle.
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2 children struck by driver in Queens▸
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2 children struck by driver in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
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16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
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16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
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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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Driver hits parked sedans on Grand Central Parkway▸Sep 12 - Eastbound on Grand Central Parkway in Queens, a driver in a sedan hit the rear of parked sedans while passing too closely. Two women driving suffered head injuries and shock. Police recorded Passing Too Closely by the driver.
On Grand Central Parkway in Queens, a multi-vehicle crash involved one eastbound sedan and three parked sedans. A driver going straight hit the rear and left rear of the parked cars. Two women behind the wheel, ages 45 and 57, suffered head injuries and were in shock. Others were recorded with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the moving sedan was going straight ahead and the others were parked when contact occurred. Police recorded Passing Too Closely by the driver. The parked vehicles included 2023 Nissan, 2025 Mercedes, and 2023 Acura models; the moving car was a 2007 Mercedes sedan.
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Left-turning SUV driver injures passenger▸Sep 10 - A passenger was hurt when a driver in an SUV turned left on HOR HARDING EXPRESSWAY EXIT WB. The 50-year-old suffered a leg bruise. Police recorded driver inattention.
According to the police report, a driver in a 2017 Nissan SUV made a left turn on HOR HARDING EXPRESSWAY EXIT WB. A 50-year-old passenger was injured, with a leg contusion listed. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the driver. The driver, a 60-year-old man, was listed with no injuries. A 61-year-old registrant was also listed with no injuries. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel, and damage matched that area. The vehicle’s travel direction was east before the turn.
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Queens Van Wyck crash injures child, driver▸Sep 7 - Two sedans were involved in a crash on the Van Wyck in Queens. A 7-year-old passenger hurt in the hip and leg. A 37-year-old driver suffered back and internal injuries. Police listed no contributing factors.
Two sedans were involved in a crash on the Van Wyck Expressway in Queens at 8:07 p.m. A 7-year-old boy riding as a passenger suffered hip and upper leg injuries. A 37-year-old woman driving was injured with back and internal trauma. "According to the police report, the 2018 Mercedes sedan was traveling southwest and going straight ahead; police recorded impact to the center back end and damage to the right rear bumper. The other vehicle was a 2012 Infiniti sedan. Police did not record any specific driver errors or contributing 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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Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
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Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
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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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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
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 Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
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Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
Sep 17 - A truck driver hit the rear of an SUV on the Van Wyck Expressway in Queens. Two passengers were hurt. The SUV driver was injured. Police recorded Following Too Closely. Both drivers were headed south.
Two passengers in a BMW SUV were injured when the driver of a tractor truck hit the SUV’s rear on the Van Wyck Expressway in Queens at 9:30 a.m. The SUV’s 51-year-old driver was also hurt. According to the police report, both drivers were headed south and police recorded “Following Too Closely” as a contributing factor. The report lists front-end damage to the truck and rear-end damage to the SUV. The injured passengers were a 52-year-old man with back pain and a 61-year-old man with a leg abrasion. No injuries were recorded for the truck driver.
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Eastbound driver hits northbound SUV at Nansen▸Sep 16 - A driver going east on 71 Ave hit the left rear of a northbound SUV at Nansen St. The 50-year-old driver was hurt with a shoulder bruise. Police recorded driver inattention. Passengers rode in both SUVs; no injuries were listed for them.
A driver traveling east on 71 Ave hit the left rear quarter of a northbound SUV at Nansen St in Queens. The 50-year-old male driver suffered a shoulder contusion. Passengers rode in both SUVs, including a 58-year-old in the front and a 65-year-old in the left rear; no injuries were recorded for them. According to the police report “Driver Inattention/Distraction” contributed to the crash. Police recorded driver inattention for both drivers. Two additional registrants were listed with no injuries specified. The point of impact showed a center-front hit on the eastbound driver’s SUV and damage to the left rear of the northbound SUV, consistent with a right-angle hit near the rear of the through vehicle.
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2 children struck by driver in Queens▸
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2 children struck by driver in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
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16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
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16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
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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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Driver hits parked sedans on Grand Central Parkway▸Sep 12 - Eastbound on Grand Central Parkway in Queens, a driver in a sedan hit the rear of parked sedans while passing too closely. Two women driving suffered head injuries and shock. Police recorded Passing Too Closely by the driver.
On Grand Central Parkway in Queens, a multi-vehicle crash involved one eastbound sedan and three parked sedans. A driver going straight hit the rear and left rear of the parked cars. Two women behind the wheel, ages 45 and 57, suffered head injuries and were in shock. Others were recorded with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the moving sedan was going straight ahead and the others were parked when contact occurred. Police recorded Passing Too Closely by the driver. The parked vehicles included 2023 Nissan, 2025 Mercedes, and 2023 Acura models; the moving car was a 2007 Mercedes sedan.
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Left-turning SUV driver injures passenger▸Sep 10 - A passenger was hurt when a driver in an SUV turned left on HOR HARDING EXPRESSWAY EXIT WB. The 50-year-old suffered a leg bruise. Police recorded driver inattention.
According to the police report, a driver in a 2017 Nissan SUV made a left turn on HOR HARDING EXPRESSWAY EXIT WB. A 50-year-old passenger was injured, with a leg contusion listed. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the driver. The driver, a 60-year-old man, was listed with no injuries. A 61-year-old registrant was also listed with no injuries. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel, and damage matched that area. The vehicle’s travel direction was east before the turn.
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Queens Van Wyck crash injures child, driver▸Sep 7 - Two sedans were involved in a crash on the Van Wyck in Queens. A 7-year-old passenger hurt in the hip and leg. A 37-year-old driver suffered back and internal injuries. Police listed no contributing factors.
Two sedans were involved in a crash on the Van Wyck Expressway in Queens at 8:07 p.m. A 7-year-old boy riding as a passenger suffered hip and upper leg injuries. A 37-year-old woman driving was injured with back and internal trauma. "According to the police report, the 2018 Mercedes sedan was traveling southwest and going straight ahead; police recorded impact to the center back end and damage to the right rear bumper. The other vehicle was a 2012 Infiniti sedan. Police did not record any specific driver errors or contributing 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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Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
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Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
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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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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
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 Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
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Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
Sep 16 - A driver going east on 71 Ave hit the left rear of a northbound SUV at Nansen St. The 50-year-old driver was hurt with a shoulder bruise. Police recorded driver inattention. Passengers rode in both SUVs; no injuries were listed for them.
A driver traveling east on 71 Ave hit the left rear quarter of a northbound SUV at Nansen St in Queens. The 50-year-old male driver suffered a shoulder contusion. Passengers rode in both SUVs, including a 58-year-old in the front and a 65-year-old in the left rear; no injuries were recorded for them. According to the police report “Driver Inattention/Distraction” contributed to the crash. Police recorded driver inattention for both drivers. Two additional registrants were listed with no injuries specified. The point of impact showed a center-front hit on the eastbound driver’s SUV and damage to the left rear of the northbound SUV, consistent with a right-angle hit near the rear of the through vehicle.
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2 children struck by driver in Queens▸
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2 children struck by driver in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
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16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
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16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
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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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Driver hits parked sedans on Grand Central Parkway▸Sep 12 - Eastbound on Grand Central Parkway in Queens, a driver in a sedan hit the rear of parked sedans while passing too closely. Two women driving suffered head injuries and shock. Police recorded Passing Too Closely by the driver.
On Grand Central Parkway in Queens, a multi-vehicle crash involved one eastbound sedan and three parked sedans. A driver going straight hit the rear and left rear of the parked cars. Two women behind the wheel, ages 45 and 57, suffered head injuries and were in shock. Others were recorded with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the moving sedan was going straight ahead and the others were parked when contact occurred. Police recorded Passing Too Closely by the driver. The parked vehicles included 2023 Nissan, 2025 Mercedes, and 2023 Acura models; the moving car was a 2007 Mercedes sedan.
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Left-turning SUV driver injures passenger▸Sep 10 - A passenger was hurt when a driver in an SUV turned left on HOR HARDING EXPRESSWAY EXIT WB. The 50-year-old suffered a leg bruise. Police recorded driver inattention.
According to the police report, a driver in a 2017 Nissan SUV made a left turn on HOR HARDING EXPRESSWAY EXIT WB. A 50-year-old passenger was injured, with a leg contusion listed. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the driver. The driver, a 60-year-old man, was listed with no injuries. A 61-year-old registrant was also listed with no injuries. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel, and damage matched that area. The vehicle’s travel direction was east before the turn.
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Queens Van Wyck crash injures child, driver▸Sep 7 - Two sedans were involved in a crash on the Van Wyck in Queens. A 7-year-old passenger hurt in the hip and leg. A 37-year-old driver suffered back and internal injuries. Police listed no contributing factors.
Two sedans were involved in a crash on the Van Wyck Expressway in Queens at 8:07 p.m. A 7-year-old boy riding as a passenger suffered hip and upper leg injuries. A 37-year-old woman driving was injured with back and internal trauma. "According to the police report, the 2018 Mercedes sedan was traveling southwest and going straight ahead; police recorded impact to the center back end and damage to the right rear bumper. The other vehicle was a 2012 Infiniti sedan. Police did not record any specific driver errors or contributing 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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Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
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Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
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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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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
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 Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
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Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
- 2 children struck by driver in Queens, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-15
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16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
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16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
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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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Driver hits parked sedans on Grand Central Parkway▸Sep 12 - Eastbound on Grand Central Parkway in Queens, a driver in a sedan hit the rear of parked sedans while passing too closely. Two women driving suffered head injuries and shock. Police recorded Passing Too Closely by the driver.
On Grand Central Parkway in Queens, a multi-vehicle crash involved one eastbound sedan and three parked sedans. A driver going straight hit the rear and left rear of the parked cars. Two women behind the wheel, ages 45 and 57, suffered head injuries and were in shock. Others were recorded with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the moving sedan was going straight ahead and the others were parked when contact occurred. Police recorded Passing Too Closely by the driver. The parked vehicles included 2023 Nissan, 2025 Mercedes, and 2023 Acura models; the moving car was a 2007 Mercedes sedan.
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Left-turning SUV driver injures passenger▸Sep 10 - A passenger was hurt when a driver in an SUV turned left on HOR HARDING EXPRESSWAY EXIT WB. The 50-year-old suffered a leg bruise. Police recorded driver inattention.
According to the police report, a driver in a 2017 Nissan SUV made a left turn on HOR HARDING EXPRESSWAY EXIT WB. A 50-year-old passenger was injured, with a leg contusion listed. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the driver. The driver, a 60-year-old man, was listed with no injuries. A 61-year-old registrant was also listed with no injuries. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel, and damage matched that area. The vehicle’s travel direction was east before the turn.
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Queens Van Wyck crash injures child, driver▸Sep 7 - Two sedans were involved in a crash on the Van Wyck in Queens. A 7-year-old passenger hurt in the hip and leg. A 37-year-old driver suffered back and internal injuries. Police listed no contributing factors.
Two sedans were involved in a crash on the Van Wyck Expressway in Queens at 8:07 p.m. A 7-year-old boy riding as a passenger suffered hip and upper leg injuries. A 37-year-old woman driving was injured with back and internal trauma. "According to the police report, the 2018 Mercedes sedan was traveling southwest and going straight ahead; police recorded impact to the center back end and damage to the right rear bumper. The other vehicle was a 2012 Infiniti sedan. Police did not record any specific driver errors or contributing 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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Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
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Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
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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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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
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 Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
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Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
- 16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-13
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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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Driver hits parked sedans on Grand Central Parkway▸Sep 12 - Eastbound on Grand Central Parkway in Queens, a driver in a sedan hit the rear of parked sedans while passing too closely. Two women driving suffered head injuries and shock. Police recorded Passing Too Closely by the driver.
On Grand Central Parkway in Queens, a multi-vehicle crash involved one eastbound sedan and three parked sedans. A driver going straight hit the rear and left rear of the parked cars. Two women behind the wheel, ages 45 and 57, suffered head injuries and were in shock. Others were recorded with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the moving sedan was going straight ahead and the others were parked when contact occurred. Police recorded Passing Too Closely by the driver. The parked vehicles included 2023 Nissan, 2025 Mercedes, and 2023 Acura models; the moving car was a 2007 Mercedes sedan.
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Left-turning SUV driver injures passenger▸Sep 10 - A passenger was hurt when a driver in an SUV turned left on HOR HARDING EXPRESSWAY EXIT WB. The 50-year-old suffered a leg bruise. Police recorded driver inattention.
According to the police report, a driver in a 2017 Nissan SUV made a left turn on HOR HARDING EXPRESSWAY EXIT WB. A 50-year-old passenger was injured, with a leg contusion listed. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the driver. The driver, a 60-year-old man, was listed with no injuries. A 61-year-old registrant was also listed with no injuries. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel, and damage matched that area. The vehicle’s travel direction was east before the turn.
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Queens Van Wyck crash injures child, driver▸Sep 7 - Two sedans were involved in a crash on the Van Wyck in Queens. A 7-year-old passenger hurt in the hip and leg. A 37-year-old driver suffered back and internal injuries. Police listed no contributing factors.
Two sedans were involved in a crash on the Van Wyck Expressway in Queens at 8:07 p.m. A 7-year-old boy riding as a passenger suffered hip and upper leg injuries. A 37-year-old woman driving was injured with back and internal trauma. "According to the police report, the 2018 Mercedes sedan was traveling southwest and going straight ahead; police recorded impact to the center back end and damage to the right rear bumper. The other vehicle was a 2012 Infiniti sedan. Police did not record any specific driver errors or contributing 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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Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
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Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
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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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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
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 Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
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Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
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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Driver hits parked sedans on Grand Central Parkway▸Sep 12 - Eastbound on Grand Central Parkway in Queens, a driver in a sedan hit the rear of parked sedans while passing too closely. Two women driving suffered head injuries and shock. Police recorded Passing Too Closely by the driver.
On Grand Central Parkway in Queens, a multi-vehicle crash involved one eastbound sedan and three parked sedans. A driver going straight hit the rear and left rear of the parked cars. Two women behind the wheel, ages 45 and 57, suffered head injuries and were in shock. Others were recorded with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the moving sedan was going straight ahead and the others were parked when contact occurred. Police recorded Passing Too Closely by the driver. The parked vehicles included 2023 Nissan, 2025 Mercedes, and 2023 Acura models; the moving car was a 2007 Mercedes sedan.
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Left-turning SUV driver injures passenger▸Sep 10 - A passenger was hurt when a driver in an SUV turned left on HOR HARDING EXPRESSWAY EXIT WB. The 50-year-old suffered a leg bruise. Police recorded driver inattention.
According to the police report, a driver in a 2017 Nissan SUV made a left turn on HOR HARDING EXPRESSWAY EXIT WB. A 50-year-old passenger was injured, with a leg contusion listed. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the driver. The driver, a 60-year-old man, was listed with no injuries. A 61-year-old registrant was also listed with no injuries. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel, and damage matched that area. The vehicle’s travel direction was east before the turn.
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Queens Van Wyck crash injures child, driver▸Sep 7 - Two sedans were involved in a crash on the Van Wyck in Queens. A 7-year-old passenger hurt in the hip and leg. A 37-year-old driver suffered back and internal injuries. Police listed no contributing factors.
Two sedans were involved in a crash on the Van Wyck Expressway in Queens at 8:07 p.m. A 7-year-old boy riding as a passenger suffered hip and upper leg injuries. A 37-year-old woman driving was injured with back and internal trauma. "According to the police report, the 2018 Mercedes sedan was traveling southwest and going straight ahead; police recorded impact to the center back end and damage to the right rear bumper. The other vehicle was a 2012 Infiniti sedan. Police did not record any specific driver errors or contributing 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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Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
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Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
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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.
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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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
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 Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
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Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
Sep 12 - Eastbound on Grand Central Parkway in Queens, a driver in a sedan hit the rear of parked sedans while passing too closely. Two women driving suffered head injuries and shock. Police recorded Passing Too Closely by the driver.
On Grand Central Parkway in Queens, a multi-vehicle crash involved one eastbound sedan and three parked sedans. A driver going straight hit the rear and left rear of the parked cars. Two women behind the wheel, ages 45 and 57, suffered head injuries and were in shock. Others were recorded with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the moving sedan was going straight ahead and the others were parked when contact occurred. Police recorded Passing Too Closely by the driver. The parked vehicles included 2023 Nissan, 2025 Mercedes, and 2023 Acura models; the moving car was a 2007 Mercedes sedan.
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Left-turning SUV driver injures passenger▸Sep 10 - A passenger was hurt when a driver in an SUV turned left on HOR HARDING EXPRESSWAY EXIT WB. The 50-year-old suffered a leg bruise. Police recorded driver inattention.
According to the police report, a driver in a 2017 Nissan SUV made a left turn on HOR HARDING EXPRESSWAY EXIT WB. A 50-year-old passenger was injured, with a leg contusion listed. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the driver. The driver, a 60-year-old man, was listed with no injuries. A 61-year-old registrant was also listed with no injuries. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel, and damage matched that area. The vehicle’s travel direction was east before the turn.
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Queens Van Wyck crash injures child, driver▸Sep 7 - Two sedans were involved in a crash on the Van Wyck in Queens. A 7-year-old passenger hurt in the hip and leg. A 37-year-old driver suffered back and internal injuries. Police listed no contributing factors.
Two sedans were involved in a crash on the Van Wyck Expressway in Queens at 8:07 p.m. A 7-year-old boy riding as a passenger suffered hip and upper leg injuries. A 37-year-old woman driving was injured with back and internal trauma. "According to the police report, the 2018 Mercedes sedan was traveling southwest and going straight ahead; police recorded impact to the center back end and damage to the right rear bumper. The other vehicle was a 2012 Infiniti sedan. Police did not record any specific driver errors or contributing 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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Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
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Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
4
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.
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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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
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 Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
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Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
Sep 10 - A passenger was hurt when a driver in an SUV turned left on HOR HARDING EXPRESSWAY EXIT WB. The 50-year-old suffered a leg bruise. Police recorded driver inattention.
According to the police report, a driver in a 2017 Nissan SUV made a left turn on HOR HARDING EXPRESSWAY EXIT WB. A 50-year-old passenger was injured, with a leg contusion listed. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the driver. The driver, a 60-year-old man, was listed with no injuries. A 61-year-old registrant was also listed with no injuries. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel, and damage matched that area. The vehicle’s travel direction was east before the turn.
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Queens Van Wyck crash injures child, driver▸Sep 7 - Two sedans were involved in a crash on the Van Wyck in Queens. A 7-year-old passenger hurt in the hip and leg. A 37-year-old driver suffered back and internal injuries. Police listed no contributing factors.
Two sedans were involved in a crash on the Van Wyck Expressway in Queens at 8:07 p.m. A 7-year-old boy riding as a passenger suffered hip and upper leg injuries. A 37-year-old woman driving was injured with back and internal trauma. "According to the police report, the 2018 Mercedes sedan was traveling southwest and going straight ahead; police recorded impact to the center back end and damage to the right rear bumper. The other vehicle was a 2012 Infiniti sedan. Police did not record any specific driver errors or contributing 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.
5
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
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Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
4
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.
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.
13
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
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 Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
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Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
Sep 7 - Two sedans were involved in a crash on the Van Wyck in Queens. A 7-year-old passenger hurt in the hip and leg. A 37-year-old driver suffered back and internal injuries. Police listed no contributing factors.
Two sedans were involved in a crash on the Van Wyck Expressway in Queens at 8:07 p.m. A 7-year-old boy riding as a passenger suffered hip and upper leg injuries. A 37-year-old woman driving was injured with back and internal trauma. "According to the police report, the 2018 Mercedes sedan was traveling southwest and going straight ahead; police recorded impact to the center back end and damage to the right rear bumper. The other vehicle was a 2012 Infiniti sedan. Police did not record any specific driver errors or contributing 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.
5
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
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Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
4
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.
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.
13
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
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 Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
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Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
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.
5
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
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Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
4
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.
3
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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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
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 Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
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Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
- Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school, NY Daily News, Published 2025-09-05
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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.
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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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
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 Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
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Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
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.
25
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.
13
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
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 Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
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Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
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.
25
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.
13
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
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 Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
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Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
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.
25
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.
13
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
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 Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
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Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
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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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
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 Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
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Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
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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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
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 Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
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Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
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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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
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 Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
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Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
- Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK, Gothamist, 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 Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
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Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
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 Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
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Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
- Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-12