About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 5
▸ Crush Injuries 3
▸ Severe Bleeding 4
▸ Severe Lacerations 3
▸ Concussion 7
▸ Whiplash 62
▸ Contusion/Bruise 54
▸ Abrasion 37
▸ Pain/Nausea 13
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year‑to‑year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
Caught Speeding Recently in Precinct 112
- 2023 Blue BMW Coupe (LSS9339) – 58 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2024 Gray Me/Be Suburban (LPP4515) – 44 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2023 White Me/Be Sedan (LJY3842) – 42 times • 3 in last 90d here
- 2024 Black Me/Be Sedan (LRD8483) – 36 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2023 Red Honda Sedn (LKL4602) – 35 times • 1 in last 90d here
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Precinct 112: speed, sirens, and bodies on the boulevard
Precinct 112: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 25, 2025
Queens’s Precinct 112 covers Forest Hills and Rego Park. Since 2022, there have been 2,670 crashes, leaving 1,314 people hurt and 5 dead. Pedestrians took 262 injuries and 2 deaths; cyclists 95 injuries and 1 death. Cars and SUVs did most of the harm. Trucks and buses added more wounds. City data.
L.I.E. and Grand Central: where the toll is paid
The Long Island Expressway is the top killer here: 2 deaths and 134 injuries tied to that corridor. The Grand Central Parkway follows with 1 death and 183 injuries. Even Queens Boulevard still maims: 95 injuries. These are the places where speed rules and people bleed. Open Data.
A 22‑year‑old motorcyclist died on the L.I.E. after contact with a tractor trailer. NYPD recorded “Unsafe Speed.” CrashID 4632739. Another motorcyclist was killed at Woodhaven and 60th Drive this spring in a multi‑vehicle crash. CrashID 4803498.
On Queens Boulevard at 63rd Drive, a 23‑year‑old cyclist was struck and killed. The record lists “Traffic Control Disregarded” and “Driver Inattention/Distraction” for the drivers involved. CrashID 4799953.
Nights are long; the hurt runs late
Harm piles up after dark. From midnight to 4 a.m., the precinct logged three deaths and 155 injuries. Another spike comes around the morning rush and noon. The clock does not care; the body count grows. Hourly distribution.
SUVs and sedans hit most pedestrians here: 196 injured and 2 killed. Trucks and buses add serious wounds, with multiple severe cases. Vehicle rollup.
What’s driving the pain
The biggest bucket in the city’s ledger for this precinct is “other,” with 2 deaths and 438 injuries. Vulnerable road users took blame in a smaller slice, but they are the ones left broken: 44 injuries and 2 deaths noted under that category. Improper passing, distraction, and failure to yield keep showing up. Contributing factors.
On a Queens highway, a wrong‑way driver admitted he “wanted to hurt people.” Two motorists were badly hurt. A judge gave him eight years. “Joseph Lee terrorized other drivers,” the Queens DA said.
Near JFK, a driver hit a 52‑year‑old man crossing before sunrise and fled. “The driver sped off without stopping,” police said. He died at Jamaica Hospital. No arrest. NY Daily News | Gothamist | ABC7.
Forest Hills, Rego Park: what can change now
Start where the harm is thickest.
- L.I.E. access roads and the Grand Central service lanes: slow entries, narrow lanes, harden turns, and daylight corners to cut blind pulls. Target speeding and wrong‑way risks at ramps. Top locations.
- Queens Boulevard and 63rd Drive: enforce signals, add hardened centerlines and longer walk starts, protect the bike line at conflict points. CrashID 4799953.
- Night hours: focus enforcement and calming from midnight to 4 a.m. where injuries and deaths stack up. Hourly data.
Citywide steps that would save lives here
Lower speeds save bodies. Albany passed a law that lets NYC set safer limits. The city can make 20 mph the norm on local streets. The work is not done. Take Action.
A small share of drivers cause outsized harm. Mandating intelligent speed assistance for repeat offenders would keep the worst from hitting you at deadly speeds. Take Action.
The count does not stop
In the last 12 months alone, this precinct saw 956 crashes, 481 injuries, and 2 deaths. Year to date, crashes are up 41% over last year’s pace. The line keeps rising. Period stats.
One more note. A cyclist dead at 63rd Drive. A biker down on the L.I.E. A pedestrian on the parkway shoulder who never made it home. The road remembers. We should too.
Act: tell City Hall to slow every street and stop repeat speeders. It starts here. It saves lives. Here’s how.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-25
- Wrong-way driver rams cars on expressway, amny, Published 2025-08-15
- Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-13
- Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-13
- Pedestrian Killed In JFK Hit-And-Run, ABC7, Published 2025-08-13
Other Representatives
District 27
159-06 71st Ave., Flushing, NY 11365
Room 818, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 30
64-69 Dry Harbor Road, Middle Village, NY 11379
718-366-3900
250 Broadway, Suite 1558, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7381
District 14
113-43 Farmers Blvd., St. Albans, NY 11412
Room 913, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Precinct 112 Police Precinct 112 sits in Queens, District 30, AD 27, SD 14.
It contains Queens CB6, Rego Park, Forest Hills.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 112
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Right-Turning Driver Hits Cyclist at Queens Boulevard▸Jul 29 - A driver in a sedan turned right at 62 Drive and Queens Boulevard and hit a 21-year-old cyclist. He suffered leg and foot injuries and went into shock. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a sedan made a right turn at 62 Drive and Queens Boulevard in Queens and hit a 21-year-old cyclist. According to the police report, the bike was traveling west and the sedan was making a right turn. The rider suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was in shock, with a complaint of pain or nausea. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report lists the sedan’s right front bumper as the point of impact and damage to the back of the bike. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.
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Driver rear-ends motorcyclist on Woodhaven in Queens▸Jul 27 - A driver hit the back of a northeastbound motorcycle near 73-25 Woodhaven Boulevard. The 28-year-old rider suffered abrasions and an upper-arm injury. Police listed no contributing driver errors. The other vehicle's right front bumper was damaged.
A driver hit the center rear of a motorcycle traveling northeast near 73-25 Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. The rider, a 28-year-old man, suffered abrasions and an upper-arm injury. According to the police report, the motorcycle's point of impact was the center back end and the other vehicle's was the right front bumper. The report lists no contributing driver errors. The other vehicle was registered in New Jersey and sustained right-front bumper damage. No other injuries were reported. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the data.
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Distracted Driver Rear-Ends Woman in Queens▸Jul 25 - A driver in a sedan, distracted, rear-ended a 41-year-old woman driving a Toyota on the L.I.E./G.C.P. collector in Queens. She suffered a conscious back contusion. Police listed driver inattention/distraction as the cause.
A 41-year-old woman driving a 2015 Toyota sedan was injured when a driver rear-ended her on the L.I.E./G.C.P. collector in Queens. The Toyota was traveling east and suffered center back-end damage, indicating it was struck from behind. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The injured driver remained conscious and complained of a back contusion. Police recorded the driver's safety equipment as a lap belt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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SUV Ignores Signal, Strikes Motorcycle on 63rd Drive▸Jul 21 - SUV and motorcycle collided on 63rd Drive. One rider suffered a head injury. Police cite traffic control ignored. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A station wagon SUV and a motorcycle crashed on 63rd Drive at Carlton Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles disregarded traffic control. A 19-year-old male motorcycle driver suffered a head injury. The SUV driver, a 59-year-old woman, was not injured. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the main contributing factor. No other contributing factors were reported.
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Cyclist Hurt After Hitting Stopped Taxi Door▸Jul 15 - A cyclist collided with the right-side doors of a stopped taxi on 71 Ave. The 33-year-old rider suffered a contusion to his arm. Police listed "Passenger Distraction" as a contributing factor.
A cyclist collided with the right-side doors of a taxi that had stopped in traffic on 71 Ave. The rider was a 33-year-old man who suffered a contusion to the elbow/arm. According to the police report, "Passenger Distraction" was a contributing factor in the crash. The bicycle was traveling south; the taxi was stopped in traffic when the impact occurred. Police list the point of impact as the taxi's right side doors and the bicycle's center front end. The taxi carried two occupants; police reported no injuries to them. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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Distracted Drivers Collide on Queens Boulevard▸Jul 11 - Two sedans crashed on Queens Blvd. Driver distraction listed for both. A woman and an infant suffered injuries. Metal and glass scattered. The system failed to protect its most vulnerable.
Two sedans collided on Queens Boulevard near 77th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, both drivers were inattentive or distracted. A 27-year-old woman in the front passenger seat and an infant in the rear seat were injured, suffering neck and facial injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left vulnerable passengers hurt while drivers escaped with minor or unspecified injuries.
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Teen Moped Driver Ejected on 69 Road▸Jul 10 - A 17-year-old moped driver was ejected and injured after a collision with a sedan on 69 Road near 108 Street in Queens. Police cited "Driver Inexperience" and "Other Vehicular" factors in the crash.
A moped and a sedan collided on 69 Road near 108 Street in Queens. The 17-year-old moped driver was ejected, remained conscious, and suffered injuries to the elbow and lower arm, with a reported contusion and bruising. The sedan sustained right front bumper damage; the moped showed center-front damage. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" and "Other Vehicular" contributed to the collision. Police recorded Driver Inexperience and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. The moped driver held a permit; the sedan driver was licensed. No pedestrians were reported struck.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
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Improper Lane Change Injures Passenger in Queens▸Jul 8 - A sedan veered on 63rd Road. Metal struck metal. A passenger took the blow. His leg bruised. Streets stayed loud. The system failed to protect him.
A crash on 63rd Road in Queens left a 37-year-old front passenger injured with a leg contusion. According to the police report, a sedan was involved in a collision caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The impact struck the right front quarter panel and left front bumper. The injured passenger was conscious. The report lists improper lane usage as the driver error. No other contributing factors were cited. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of improper lane changes on city streets.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-07
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Austin Street▸Jul 5 - A sedan hit a 70-year-old woman crossing Austin Street. She suffered a leg injury. The driver and another occupant were not hurt. No driver errors listed. The street remains dangerous.
A BMW sedan traveling north struck a 70-year-old woman as she crossed Austin Street in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not at an intersection or crosswalk. She sustained a contusion to her lower leg and foot but remained conscious. The driver, a 36-year-old man, and another occupant were not injured. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians on city streets.
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Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
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Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
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Rear-End Crash Injures Three on Van Wyck Exit▸Jul 1 - A sedan slammed into another car’s rear on Van Wyck Expressway. Three passengers, including a baby, suffered injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause.
A sedan rear-ended another vehicle on the Van Wyck Expressway northbound exit 10, near Jackie Robinson Parkway. Three passengers were injured: a 71-year-old woman, a baby boy, and a 34-year-old woman driving. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' The impact struck the center back end of the lead car. All injured persons were in shock, and one suffered a neck injury. The report lists no other contributing factors. The data shows the danger of tailgating on city expressways.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 1 - A sedan turning left hit a woman crossing 108th Street with the signal. She fell. Her leg bled. The driver failed to yield. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
A 42-year-old woman crossing 108th Street with the signal was struck by a southbound sedan making a left turn at 63rd Drive in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her lower leg and foot. The driver, a 43-year-old woman, remained at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other injuries were reported. The vehicle showed no damage. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians at intersections when drivers fail to yield.
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Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Horace Harding Expy▸Jun 30 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Horace Harding Expressway. The rider, a 27-year-old woman, suffered arm injuries. The crash left her bruised. No driver errors were listed in the police report.
A sedan and a bicycle collided on Horace Harding Expressway near 97 Place in Queens. The cyclist, a 27-year-old woman, was injured, sustaining a contusion to her arm. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike was struck on its left front quarter panel. The cyclist was conscious after the crash.
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SUV Rear-Ended on Grand Central Parkway▸Jun 28 - SUV struck from behind on Grand Central Parkway. Rear passenger injured. No driver errors listed. Crash left one man hurt, others shaken.
A crash on Grand Central Parkway involved a sedan and an SUV. According to the police report, the SUV was hit in the left rear bumper. A 47-year-old male passenger in the SUV suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body. Other occupants, including the driver and another passenger, were not reported injured. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. All involved wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact left one man hurt, but the report gives no further details on the cause.
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SUV Strikes Motorized Scooter on 63rd Drive▸Jun 25 - SUV hit a motorized scooter on 63rd Drive. Two riders, a woman and a child, suffered leg and arm injuries. Police cite driver inattention and improper lane use. Streets remain dangerous for the vulnerable.
A station wagon SUV collided with a motorized scooter at 63rd Drive and Booth Street in Queens. A 35-year-old woman driving the scooter and a 7-year-old boy riding with her were injured, suffering leg and arm wounds. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the crash. Both the SUV and scooter were going straight ahead before impact. The report also lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a factor for those involved. The crash underscores the risks faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
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Taxi and Sedan Collide on Expressway in Queens▸Jun 25 - Taxi and sedan slammed front to front on the Long Island Expressway. One driver suffered neck injury. Passengers shaken. Police list no clear cause.
A taxi and a sedan crashed head-on at the center front ends on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, a 45-year-old male driver suffered a neck injury, described as whiplash. A 35-year-old female passenger and two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were traveling east. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
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Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed▸Jun 23 - A pickup fleeing police struck Amanda Servedio on her bike. The crash hurled her thirty feet. She died at the scene. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, ran. Police chased him through residential streets. Eight months later, they made an arrest.
According to NY Daily News (2025-06-23), Amanda Servedio, 37, was killed when a Dodge Ram pickup, fleeing NYPD officers, struck her at 37th St. and 34th Ave. in Queens. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, was wanted for burglary and had tape over his license plate. Police chased him nearly a mile through residential streets. A witness said, "She went airborne. She flew like 30 feet. It was a lot of force." The article highlights concerns about NYPD's pursuit tactics, quoting the victim's father: "It was probably not the place to be doing a high-speed chase, in the residential neighborhood." Fiseku faces murder and manslaughter charges. The case raises questions about the risks of police chases in dense city neighborhoods.
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Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-23
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Sedan Strikes Moped on Woodhaven Boulevard▸Jun 22 - A sedan hit a stopped moped on Woodhaven Boulevard. One man suffered a bruised leg. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe lane change. The crash left scars on metal and flesh.
A sedan collided with a moped at Woodhaven Boulevard and Eliot Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan struck the moped’s left rear bumper while the moped was stopped in traffic. One man, age 33, was injured with a contusion to his lower leg. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end and the moped’s rear bumper were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
Jul 29 - A driver in a sedan turned right at 62 Drive and Queens Boulevard and hit a 21-year-old cyclist. He suffered leg and foot injuries and went into shock. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a sedan made a right turn at 62 Drive and Queens Boulevard in Queens and hit a 21-year-old cyclist. According to the police report, the bike was traveling west and the sedan was making a right turn. The rider suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was in shock, with a complaint of pain or nausea. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report lists the sedan’s right front bumper as the point of impact and damage to the back of the bike. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.
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Driver rear-ends motorcyclist on Woodhaven in Queens▸Jul 27 - A driver hit the back of a northeastbound motorcycle near 73-25 Woodhaven Boulevard. The 28-year-old rider suffered abrasions and an upper-arm injury. Police listed no contributing driver errors. The other vehicle's right front bumper was damaged.
A driver hit the center rear of a motorcycle traveling northeast near 73-25 Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. The rider, a 28-year-old man, suffered abrasions and an upper-arm injury. According to the police report, the motorcycle's point of impact was the center back end and the other vehicle's was the right front bumper. The report lists no contributing driver errors. The other vehicle was registered in New Jersey and sustained right-front bumper damage. No other injuries were reported. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the data.
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Distracted Driver Rear-Ends Woman in Queens▸Jul 25 - A driver in a sedan, distracted, rear-ended a 41-year-old woman driving a Toyota on the L.I.E./G.C.P. collector in Queens. She suffered a conscious back contusion. Police listed driver inattention/distraction as the cause.
A 41-year-old woman driving a 2015 Toyota sedan was injured when a driver rear-ended her on the L.I.E./G.C.P. collector in Queens. The Toyota was traveling east and suffered center back-end damage, indicating it was struck from behind. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The injured driver remained conscious and complained of a back contusion. Police recorded the driver's safety equipment as a lap belt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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SUV Ignores Signal, Strikes Motorcycle on 63rd Drive▸Jul 21 - SUV and motorcycle collided on 63rd Drive. One rider suffered a head injury. Police cite traffic control ignored. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A station wagon SUV and a motorcycle crashed on 63rd Drive at Carlton Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles disregarded traffic control. A 19-year-old male motorcycle driver suffered a head injury. The SUV driver, a 59-year-old woman, was not injured. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the main contributing factor. No other contributing factors were reported.
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Cyclist Hurt After Hitting Stopped Taxi Door▸Jul 15 - A cyclist collided with the right-side doors of a stopped taxi on 71 Ave. The 33-year-old rider suffered a contusion to his arm. Police listed "Passenger Distraction" as a contributing factor.
A cyclist collided with the right-side doors of a taxi that had stopped in traffic on 71 Ave. The rider was a 33-year-old man who suffered a contusion to the elbow/arm. According to the police report, "Passenger Distraction" was a contributing factor in the crash. The bicycle was traveling south; the taxi was stopped in traffic when the impact occurred. Police list the point of impact as the taxi's right side doors and the bicycle's center front end. The taxi carried two occupants; police reported no injuries to them. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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Distracted Drivers Collide on Queens Boulevard▸Jul 11 - Two sedans crashed on Queens Blvd. Driver distraction listed for both. A woman and an infant suffered injuries. Metal and glass scattered. The system failed to protect its most vulnerable.
Two sedans collided on Queens Boulevard near 77th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, both drivers were inattentive or distracted. A 27-year-old woman in the front passenger seat and an infant in the rear seat were injured, suffering neck and facial injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left vulnerable passengers hurt while drivers escaped with minor or unspecified injuries.
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Teen Moped Driver Ejected on 69 Road▸Jul 10 - A 17-year-old moped driver was ejected and injured after a collision with a sedan on 69 Road near 108 Street in Queens. Police cited "Driver Inexperience" and "Other Vehicular" factors in the crash.
A moped and a sedan collided on 69 Road near 108 Street in Queens. The 17-year-old moped driver was ejected, remained conscious, and suffered injuries to the elbow and lower arm, with a reported contusion and bruising. The sedan sustained right front bumper damage; the moped showed center-front damage. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" and "Other Vehicular" contributed to the collision. Police recorded Driver Inexperience and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. The moped driver held a permit; the sedan driver was licensed. No pedestrians were reported struck.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
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Improper Lane Change Injures Passenger in Queens▸Jul 8 - A sedan veered on 63rd Road. Metal struck metal. A passenger took the blow. His leg bruised. Streets stayed loud. The system failed to protect him.
A crash on 63rd Road in Queens left a 37-year-old front passenger injured with a leg contusion. According to the police report, a sedan was involved in a collision caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The impact struck the right front quarter panel and left front bumper. The injured passenger was conscious. The report lists improper lane usage as the driver error. No other contributing factors were cited. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of improper lane changes on city streets.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-07
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Austin Street▸Jul 5 - A sedan hit a 70-year-old woman crossing Austin Street. She suffered a leg injury. The driver and another occupant were not hurt. No driver errors listed. The street remains dangerous.
A BMW sedan traveling north struck a 70-year-old woman as she crossed Austin Street in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not at an intersection or crosswalk. She sustained a contusion to her lower leg and foot but remained conscious. The driver, a 36-year-old man, and another occupant were not injured. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians on city streets.
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Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
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Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
1
Rear-End Crash Injures Three on Van Wyck Exit▸Jul 1 - A sedan slammed into another car’s rear on Van Wyck Expressway. Three passengers, including a baby, suffered injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause.
A sedan rear-ended another vehicle on the Van Wyck Expressway northbound exit 10, near Jackie Robinson Parkway. Three passengers were injured: a 71-year-old woman, a baby boy, and a 34-year-old woman driving. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' The impact struck the center back end of the lead car. All injured persons were in shock, and one suffered a neck injury. The report lists no other contributing factors. The data shows the danger of tailgating on city expressways.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 1 - A sedan turning left hit a woman crossing 108th Street with the signal. She fell. Her leg bled. The driver failed to yield. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
A 42-year-old woman crossing 108th Street with the signal was struck by a southbound sedan making a left turn at 63rd Drive in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her lower leg and foot. The driver, a 43-year-old woman, remained at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other injuries were reported. The vehicle showed no damage. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians at intersections when drivers fail to yield.
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Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Horace Harding Expy▸Jun 30 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Horace Harding Expressway. The rider, a 27-year-old woman, suffered arm injuries. The crash left her bruised. No driver errors were listed in the police report.
A sedan and a bicycle collided on Horace Harding Expressway near 97 Place in Queens. The cyclist, a 27-year-old woman, was injured, sustaining a contusion to her arm. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike was struck on its left front quarter panel. The cyclist was conscious after the crash.
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SUV Rear-Ended on Grand Central Parkway▸Jun 28 - SUV struck from behind on Grand Central Parkway. Rear passenger injured. No driver errors listed. Crash left one man hurt, others shaken.
A crash on Grand Central Parkway involved a sedan and an SUV. According to the police report, the SUV was hit in the left rear bumper. A 47-year-old male passenger in the SUV suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body. Other occupants, including the driver and another passenger, were not reported injured. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. All involved wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact left one man hurt, but the report gives no further details on the cause.
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SUV Strikes Motorized Scooter on 63rd Drive▸Jun 25 - SUV hit a motorized scooter on 63rd Drive. Two riders, a woman and a child, suffered leg and arm injuries. Police cite driver inattention and improper lane use. Streets remain dangerous for the vulnerable.
A station wagon SUV collided with a motorized scooter at 63rd Drive and Booth Street in Queens. A 35-year-old woman driving the scooter and a 7-year-old boy riding with her were injured, suffering leg and arm wounds. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the crash. Both the SUV and scooter were going straight ahead before impact. The report also lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a factor for those involved. The crash underscores the risks faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
25
Taxi and Sedan Collide on Expressway in Queens▸Jun 25 - Taxi and sedan slammed front to front on the Long Island Expressway. One driver suffered neck injury. Passengers shaken. Police list no clear cause.
A taxi and a sedan crashed head-on at the center front ends on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, a 45-year-old male driver suffered a neck injury, described as whiplash. A 35-year-old female passenger and two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were traveling east. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
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Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed▸Jun 23 - A pickup fleeing police struck Amanda Servedio on her bike. The crash hurled her thirty feet. She died at the scene. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, ran. Police chased him through residential streets. Eight months later, they made an arrest.
According to NY Daily News (2025-06-23), Amanda Servedio, 37, was killed when a Dodge Ram pickup, fleeing NYPD officers, struck her at 37th St. and 34th Ave. in Queens. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, was wanted for burglary and had tape over his license plate. Police chased him nearly a mile through residential streets. A witness said, "She went airborne. She flew like 30 feet. It was a lot of force." The article highlights concerns about NYPD's pursuit tactics, quoting the victim's father: "It was probably not the place to be doing a high-speed chase, in the residential neighborhood." Fiseku faces murder and manslaughter charges. The case raises questions about the risks of police chases in dense city neighborhoods.
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Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-23
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Sedan Strikes Moped on Woodhaven Boulevard▸Jun 22 - A sedan hit a stopped moped on Woodhaven Boulevard. One man suffered a bruised leg. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe lane change. The crash left scars on metal and flesh.
A sedan collided with a moped at Woodhaven Boulevard and Eliot Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan struck the moped’s left rear bumper while the moped was stopped in traffic. One man, age 33, was injured with a contusion to his lower leg. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end and the moped’s rear bumper were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
Jul 27 - A driver hit the back of a northeastbound motorcycle near 73-25 Woodhaven Boulevard. The 28-year-old rider suffered abrasions and an upper-arm injury. Police listed no contributing driver errors. The other vehicle's right front bumper was damaged.
A driver hit the center rear of a motorcycle traveling northeast near 73-25 Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. The rider, a 28-year-old man, suffered abrasions and an upper-arm injury. According to the police report, the motorcycle's point of impact was the center back end and the other vehicle's was the right front bumper. The report lists no contributing driver errors. The other vehicle was registered in New Jersey and sustained right-front bumper damage. No other injuries were reported. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the data.
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Distracted Driver Rear-Ends Woman in Queens▸Jul 25 - A driver in a sedan, distracted, rear-ended a 41-year-old woman driving a Toyota on the L.I.E./G.C.P. collector in Queens. She suffered a conscious back contusion. Police listed driver inattention/distraction as the cause.
A 41-year-old woman driving a 2015 Toyota sedan was injured when a driver rear-ended her on the L.I.E./G.C.P. collector in Queens. The Toyota was traveling east and suffered center back-end damage, indicating it was struck from behind. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The injured driver remained conscious and complained of a back contusion. Police recorded the driver's safety equipment as a lap belt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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SUV Ignores Signal, Strikes Motorcycle on 63rd Drive▸Jul 21 - SUV and motorcycle collided on 63rd Drive. One rider suffered a head injury. Police cite traffic control ignored. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A station wagon SUV and a motorcycle crashed on 63rd Drive at Carlton Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles disregarded traffic control. A 19-year-old male motorcycle driver suffered a head injury. The SUV driver, a 59-year-old woman, was not injured. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the main contributing factor. No other contributing factors were reported.
15
Cyclist Hurt After Hitting Stopped Taxi Door▸Jul 15 - A cyclist collided with the right-side doors of a stopped taxi on 71 Ave. The 33-year-old rider suffered a contusion to his arm. Police listed "Passenger Distraction" as a contributing factor.
A cyclist collided with the right-side doors of a taxi that had stopped in traffic on 71 Ave. The rider was a 33-year-old man who suffered a contusion to the elbow/arm. According to the police report, "Passenger Distraction" was a contributing factor in the crash. The bicycle was traveling south; the taxi was stopped in traffic when the impact occurred. Police list the point of impact as the taxi's right side doors and the bicycle's center front end. The taxi carried two occupants; police reported no injuries to them. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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Distracted Drivers Collide on Queens Boulevard▸Jul 11 - Two sedans crashed on Queens Blvd. Driver distraction listed for both. A woman and an infant suffered injuries. Metal and glass scattered. The system failed to protect its most vulnerable.
Two sedans collided on Queens Boulevard near 77th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, both drivers were inattentive or distracted. A 27-year-old woman in the front passenger seat and an infant in the rear seat were injured, suffering neck and facial injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left vulnerable passengers hurt while drivers escaped with minor or unspecified injuries.
10
Teen Moped Driver Ejected on 69 Road▸Jul 10 - A 17-year-old moped driver was ejected and injured after a collision with a sedan on 69 Road near 108 Street in Queens. Police cited "Driver Inexperience" and "Other Vehicular" factors in the crash.
A moped and a sedan collided on 69 Road near 108 Street in Queens. The 17-year-old moped driver was ejected, remained conscious, and suffered injuries to the elbow and lower arm, with a reported contusion and bruising. The sedan sustained right front bumper damage; the moped showed center-front damage. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" and "Other Vehicular" contributed to the collision. Police recorded Driver Inexperience and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. The moped driver held a permit; the sedan driver was licensed. No pedestrians were reported struck.
9
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
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Improper Lane Change Injures Passenger in Queens▸Jul 8 - A sedan veered on 63rd Road. Metal struck metal. A passenger took the blow. His leg bruised. Streets stayed loud. The system failed to protect him.
A crash on 63rd Road in Queens left a 37-year-old front passenger injured with a leg contusion. According to the police report, a sedan was involved in a collision caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The impact struck the right front quarter panel and left front bumper. The injured passenger was conscious. The report lists improper lane usage as the driver error. No other contributing factors were cited. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of improper lane changes on city streets.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-07
5
Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Austin Street▸Jul 5 - A sedan hit a 70-year-old woman crossing Austin Street. She suffered a leg injury. The driver and another occupant were not hurt. No driver errors listed. The street remains dangerous.
A BMW sedan traveling north struck a 70-year-old woman as she crossed Austin Street in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not at an intersection or crosswalk. She sustained a contusion to her lower leg and foot but remained conscious. The driver, a 36-year-old man, and another occupant were not injured. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians on city streets.
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Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
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Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
1
Rear-End Crash Injures Three on Van Wyck Exit▸Jul 1 - A sedan slammed into another car’s rear on Van Wyck Expressway. Three passengers, including a baby, suffered injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause.
A sedan rear-ended another vehicle on the Van Wyck Expressway northbound exit 10, near Jackie Robinson Parkway. Three passengers were injured: a 71-year-old woman, a baby boy, and a 34-year-old woman driving. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' The impact struck the center back end of the lead car. All injured persons were in shock, and one suffered a neck injury. The report lists no other contributing factors. The data shows the danger of tailgating on city expressways.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 1 - A sedan turning left hit a woman crossing 108th Street with the signal. She fell. Her leg bled. The driver failed to yield. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
A 42-year-old woman crossing 108th Street with the signal was struck by a southbound sedan making a left turn at 63rd Drive in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her lower leg and foot. The driver, a 43-year-old woman, remained at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other injuries were reported. The vehicle showed no damage. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians at intersections when drivers fail to yield.
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Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Horace Harding Expy▸Jun 30 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Horace Harding Expressway. The rider, a 27-year-old woman, suffered arm injuries. The crash left her bruised. No driver errors were listed in the police report.
A sedan and a bicycle collided on Horace Harding Expressway near 97 Place in Queens. The cyclist, a 27-year-old woman, was injured, sustaining a contusion to her arm. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike was struck on its left front quarter panel. The cyclist was conscious after the crash.
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SUV Rear-Ended on Grand Central Parkway▸Jun 28 - SUV struck from behind on Grand Central Parkway. Rear passenger injured. No driver errors listed. Crash left one man hurt, others shaken.
A crash on Grand Central Parkway involved a sedan and an SUV. According to the police report, the SUV was hit in the left rear bumper. A 47-year-old male passenger in the SUV suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body. Other occupants, including the driver and another passenger, were not reported injured. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. All involved wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact left one man hurt, but the report gives no further details on the cause.
25
SUV Strikes Motorized Scooter on 63rd Drive▸Jun 25 - SUV hit a motorized scooter on 63rd Drive. Two riders, a woman and a child, suffered leg and arm injuries. Police cite driver inattention and improper lane use. Streets remain dangerous for the vulnerable.
A station wagon SUV collided with a motorized scooter at 63rd Drive and Booth Street in Queens. A 35-year-old woman driving the scooter and a 7-year-old boy riding with her were injured, suffering leg and arm wounds. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the crash. Both the SUV and scooter were going straight ahead before impact. The report also lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a factor for those involved. The crash underscores the risks faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
25
Taxi and Sedan Collide on Expressway in Queens▸Jun 25 - Taxi and sedan slammed front to front on the Long Island Expressway. One driver suffered neck injury. Passengers shaken. Police list no clear cause.
A taxi and a sedan crashed head-on at the center front ends on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, a 45-year-old male driver suffered a neck injury, described as whiplash. A 35-year-old female passenger and two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were traveling east. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
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Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed▸Jun 23 - A pickup fleeing police struck Amanda Servedio on her bike. The crash hurled her thirty feet. She died at the scene. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, ran. Police chased him through residential streets. Eight months later, they made an arrest.
According to NY Daily News (2025-06-23), Amanda Servedio, 37, was killed when a Dodge Ram pickup, fleeing NYPD officers, struck her at 37th St. and 34th Ave. in Queens. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, was wanted for burglary and had tape over his license plate. Police chased him nearly a mile through residential streets. A witness said, "She went airborne. She flew like 30 feet. It was a lot of force." The article highlights concerns about NYPD's pursuit tactics, quoting the victim's father: "It was probably not the place to be doing a high-speed chase, in the residential neighborhood." Fiseku faces murder and manslaughter charges. The case raises questions about the risks of police chases in dense city neighborhoods.
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Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-23
22
Sedan Strikes Moped on Woodhaven Boulevard▸Jun 22 - A sedan hit a stopped moped on Woodhaven Boulevard. One man suffered a bruised leg. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe lane change. The crash left scars on metal and flesh.
A sedan collided with a moped at Woodhaven Boulevard and Eliot Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan struck the moped’s left rear bumper while the moped was stopped in traffic. One man, age 33, was injured with a contusion to his lower leg. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end and the moped’s rear bumper were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
Jul 25 - A driver in a sedan, distracted, rear-ended a 41-year-old woman driving a Toyota on the L.I.E./G.C.P. collector in Queens. She suffered a conscious back contusion. Police listed driver inattention/distraction as the cause.
A 41-year-old woman driving a 2015 Toyota sedan was injured when a driver rear-ended her on the L.I.E./G.C.P. collector in Queens. The Toyota was traveling east and suffered center back-end damage, indicating it was struck from behind. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The injured driver remained conscious and complained of a back contusion. Police recorded the driver's safety equipment as a lap belt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
21
SUV Ignores Signal, Strikes Motorcycle on 63rd Drive▸Jul 21 - SUV and motorcycle collided on 63rd Drive. One rider suffered a head injury. Police cite traffic control ignored. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A station wagon SUV and a motorcycle crashed on 63rd Drive at Carlton Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles disregarded traffic control. A 19-year-old male motorcycle driver suffered a head injury. The SUV driver, a 59-year-old woman, was not injured. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the main contributing factor. No other contributing factors were reported.
15
Cyclist Hurt After Hitting Stopped Taxi Door▸Jul 15 - A cyclist collided with the right-side doors of a stopped taxi on 71 Ave. The 33-year-old rider suffered a contusion to his arm. Police listed "Passenger Distraction" as a contributing factor.
A cyclist collided with the right-side doors of a taxi that had stopped in traffic on 71 Ave. The rider was a 33-year-old man who suffered a contusion to the elbow/arm. According to the police report, "Passenger Distraction" was a contributing factor in the crash. The bicycle was traveling south; the taxi was stopped in traffic when the impact occurred. Police list the point of impact as the taxi's right side doors and the bicycle's center front end. The taxi carried two occupants; police reported no injuries to them. The report lists no other contributing factors.
11
Distracted Drivers Collide on Queens Boulevard▸Jul 11 - Two sedans crashed on Queens Blvd. Driver distraction listed for both. A woman and an infant suffered injuries. Metal and glass scattered. The system failed to protect its most vulnerable.
Two sedans collided on Queens Boulevard near 77th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, both drivers were inattentive or distracted. A 27-year-old woman in the front passenger seat and an infant in the rear seat were injured, suffering neck and facial injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left vulnerable passengers hurt while drivers escaped with minor or unspecified injuries.
10
Teen Moped Driver Ejected on 69 Road▸Jul 10 - A 17-year-old moped driver was ejected and injured after a collision with a sedan on 69 Road near 108 Street in Queens. Police cited "Driver Inexperience" and "Other Vehicular" factors in the crash.
A moped and a sedan collided on 69 Road near 108 Street in Queens. The 17-year-old moped driver was ejected, remained conscious, and suffered injuries to the elbow and lower arm, with a reported contusion and bruising. The sedan sustained right front bumper damage; the moped showed center-front damage. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" and "Other Vehicular" contributed to the collision. Police recorded Driver Inexperience and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. The moped driver held a permit; the sedan driver was licensed. No pedestrians were reported struck.
9
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
8
Improper Lane Change Injures Passenger in Queens▸Jul 8 - A sedan veered on 63rd Road. Metal struck metal. A passenger took the blow. His leg bruised. Streets stayed loud. The system failed to protect him.
A crash on 63rd Road in Queens left a 37-year-old front passenger injured with a leg contusion. According to the police report, a sedan was involved in a collision caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The impact struck the right front quarter panel and left front bumper. The injured passenger was conscious. The report lists improper lane usage as the driver error. No other contributing factors were cited. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of improper lane changes on city streets.
7
BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-07
5
Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Austin Street▸Jul 5 - A sedan hit a 70-year-old woman crossing Austin Street. She suffered a leg injury. The driver and another occupant were not hurt. No driver errors listed. The street remains dangerous.
A BMW sedan traveling north struck a 70-year-old woman as she crossed Austin Street in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not at an intersection or crosswalk. She sustained a contusion to her lower leg and foot but remained conscious. The driver, a 36-year-old man, and another occupant were not injured. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians on city streets.
4
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
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Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
1
Rear-End Crash Injures Three on Van Wyck Exit▸Jul 1 - A sedan slammed into another car’s rear on Van Wyck Expressway. Three passengers, including a baby, suffered injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause.
A sedan rear-ended another vehicle on the Van Wyck Expressway northbound exit 10, near Jackie Robinson Parkway. Three passengers were injured: a 71-year-old woman, a baby boy, and a 34-year-old woman driving. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' The impact struck the center back end of the lead car. All injured persons were in shock, and one suffered a neck injury. The report lists no other contributing factors. The data shows the danger of tailgating on city expressways.
1
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 1 - A sedan turning left hit a woman crossing 108th Street with the signal. She fell. Her leg bled. The driver failed to yield. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
A 42-year-old woman crossing 108th Street with the signal was struck by a southbound sedan making a left turn at 63rd Drive in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her lower leg and foot. The driver, a 43-year-old woman, remained at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other injuries were reported. The vehicle showed no damage. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians at intersections when drivers fail to yield.
30
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Horace Harding Expy▸Jun 30 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Horace Harding Expressway. The rider, a 27-year-old woman, suffered arm injuries. The crash left her bruised. No driver errors were listed in the police report.
A sedan and a bicycle collided on Horace Harding Expressway near 97 Place in Queens. The cyclist, a 27-year-old woman, was injured, sustaining a contusion to her arm. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike was struck on its left front quarter panel. The cyclist was conscious after the crash.
28
SUV Rear-Ended on Grand Central Parkway▸Jun 28 - SUV struck from behind on Grand Central Parkway. Rear passenger injured. No driver errors listed. Crash left one man hurt, others shaken.
A crash on Grand Central Parkway involved a sedan and an SUV. According to the police report, the SUV was hit in the left rear bumper. A 47-year-old male passenger in the SUV suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body. Other occupants, including the driver and another passenger, were not reported injured. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. All involved wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact left one man hurt, but the report gives no further details on the cause.
25
SUV Strikes Motorized Scooter on 63rd Drive▸Jun 25 - SUV hit a motorized scooter on 63rd Drive. Two riders, a woman and a child, suffered leg and arm injuries. Police cite driver inattention and improper lane use. Streets remain dangerous for the vulnerable.
A station wagon SUV collided with a motorized scooter at 63rd Drive and Booth Street in Queens. A 35-year-old woman driving the scooter and a 7-year-old boy riding with her were injured, suffering leg and arm wounds. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the crash. Both the SUV and scooter were going straight ahead before impact. The report also lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a factor for those involved. The crash underscores the risks faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
25
Taxi and Sedan Collide on Expressway in Queens▸Jun 25 - Taxi and sedan slammed front to front on the Long Island Expressway. One driver suffered neck injury. Passengers shaken. Police list no clear cause.
A taxi and a sedan crashed head-on at the center front ends on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, a 45-year-old male driver suffered a neck injury, described as whiplash. A 35-year-old female passenger and two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were traveling east. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
23
Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed▸Jun 23 - A pickup fleeing police struck Amanda Servedio on her bike. The crash hurled her thirty feet. She died at the scene. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, ran. Police chased him through residential streets. Eight months later, they made an arrest.
According to NY Daily News (2025-06-23), Amanda Servedio, 37, was killed when a Dodge Ram pickup, fleeing NYPD officers, struck her at 37th St. and 34th Ave. in Queens. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, was wanted for burglary and had tape over his license plate. Police chased him nearly a mile through residential streets. A witness said, "She went airborne. She flew like 30 feet. It was a lot of force." The article highlights concerns about NYPD's pursuit tactics, quoting the victim's father: "It was probably not the place to be doing a high-speed chase, in the residential neighborhood." Fiseku faces murder and manslaughter charges. The case raises questions about the risks of police chases in dense city neighborhoods.
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Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-23
22
Sedan Strikes Moped on Woodhaven Boulevard▸Jun 22 - A sedan hit a stopped moped on Woodhaven Boulevard. One man suffered a bruised leg. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe lane change. The crash left scars on metal and flesh.
A sedan collided with a moped at Woodhaven Boulevard and Eliot Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan struck the moped’s left rear bumper while the moped was stopped in traffic. One man, age 33, was injured with a contusion to his lower leg. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end and the moped’s rear bumper were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
Jul 21 - SUV and motorcycle collided on 63rd Drive. One rider suffered a head injury. Police cite traffic control ignored. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A station wagon SUV and a motorcycle crashed on 63rd Drive at Carlton Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles disregarded traffic control. A 19-year-old male motorcycle driver suffered a head injury. The SUV driver, a 59-year-old woman, was not injured. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the main contributing factor. No other contributing factors were reported.
15
Cyclist Hurt After Hitting Stopped Taxi Door▸Jul 15 - A cyclist collided with the right-side doors of a stopped taxi on 71 Ave. The 33-year-old rider suffered a contusion to his arm. Police listed "Passenger Distraction" as a contributing factor.
A cyclist collided with the right-side doors of a taxi that had stopped in traffic on 71 Ave. The rider was a 33-year-old man who suffered a contusion to the elbow/arm. According to the police report, "Passenger Distraction" was a contributing factor in the crash. The bicycle was traveling south; the taxi was stopped in traffic when the impact occurred. Police list the point of impact as the taxi's right side doors and the bicycle's center front end. The taxi carried two occupants; police reported no injuries to them. The report lists no other contributing factors.
11
Distracted Drivers Collide on Queens Boulevard▸Jul 11 - Two sedans crashed on Queens Blvd. Driver distraction listed for both. A woman and an infant suffered injuries. Metal and glass scattered. The system failed to protect its most vulnerable.
Two sedans collided on Queens Boulevard near 77th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, both drivers were inattentive or distracted. A 27-year-old woman in the front passenger seat and an infant in the rear seat were injured, suffering neck and facial injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left vulnerable passengers hurt while drivers escaped with minor or unspecified injuries.
10
Teen Moped Driver Ejected on 69 Road▸Jul 10 - A 17-year-old moped driver was ejected and injured after a collision with a sedan on 69 Road near 108 Street in Queens. Police cited "Driver Inexperience" and "Other Vehicular" factors in the crash.
A moped and a sedan collided on 69 Road near 108 Street in Queens. The 17-year-old moped driver was ejected, remained conscious, and suffered injuries to the elbow and lower arm, with a reported contusion and bruising. The sedan sustained right front bumper damage; the moped showed center-front damage. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" and "Other Vehicular" contributed to the collision. Police recorded Driver Inexperience and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. The moped driver held a permit; the sedan driver was licensed. No pedestrians were reported struck.
9
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
8
Improper Lane Change Injures Passenger in Queens▸Jul 8 - A sedan veered on 63rd Road. Metal struck metal. A passenger took the blow. His leg bruised. Streets stayed loud. The system failed to protect him.
A crash on 63rd Road in Queens left a 37-year-old front passenger injured with a leg contusion. According to the police report, a sedan was involved in a collision caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The impact struck the right front quarter panel and left front bumper. The injured passenger was conscious. The report lists improper lane usage as the driver error. No other contributing factors were cited. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of improper lane changes on city streets.
7
BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-07
5
Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Austin Street▸Jul 5 - A sedan hit a 70-year-old woman crossing Austin Street. She suffered a leg injury. The driver and another occupant were not hurt. No driver errors listed. The street remains dangerous.
A BMW sedan traveling north struck a 70-year-old woman as she crossed Austin Street in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not at an intersection or crosswalk. She sustained a contusion to her lower leg and foot but remained conscious. The driver, a 36-year-old man, and another occupant were not injured. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians on city streets.
4
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
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Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
1
Rear-End Crash Injures Three on Van Wyck Exit▸Jul 1 - A sedan slammed into another car’s rear on Van Wyck Expressway. Three passengers, including a baby, suffered injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause.
A sedan rear-ended another vehicle on the Van Wyck Expressway northbound exit 10, near Jackie Robinson Parkway. Three passengers were injured: a 71-year-old woman, a baby boy, and a 34-year-old woman driving. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' The impact struck the center back end of the lead car. All injured persons were in shock, and one suffered a neck injury. The report lists no other contributing factors. The data shows the danger of tailgating on city expressways.
1
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 1 - A sedan turning left hit a woman crossing 108th Street with the signal. She fell. Her leg bled. The driver failed to yield. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
A 42-year-old woman crossing 108th Street with the signal was struck by a southbound sedan making a left turn at 63rd Drive in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her lower leg and foot. The driver, a 43-year-old woman, remained at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other injuries were reported. The vehicle showed no damage. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians at intersections when drivers fail to yield.
30
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Horace Harding Expy▸Jun 30 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Horace Harding Expressway. The rider, a 27-year-old woman, suffered arm injuries. The crash left her bruised. No driver errors were listed in the police report.
A sedan and a bicycle collided on Horace Harding Expressway near 97 Place in Queens. The cyclist, a 27-year-old woman, was injured, sustaining a contusion to her arm. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike was struck on its left front quarter panel. The cyclist was conscious after the crash.
28
SUV Rear-Ended on Grand Central Parkway▸Jun 28 - SUV struck from behind on Grand Central Parkway. Rear passenger injured. No driver errors listed. Crash left one man hurt, others shaken.
A crash on Grand Central Parkway involved a sedan and an SUV. According to the police report, the SUV was hit in the left rear bumper. A 47-year-old male passenger in the SUV suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body. Other occupants, including the driver and another passenger, were not reported injured. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. All involved wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact left one man hurt, but the report gives no further details on the cause.
25
SUV Strikes Motorized Scooter on 63rd Drive▸Jun 25 - SUV hit a motorized scooter on 63rd Drive. Two riders, a woman and a child, suffered leg and arm injuries. Police cite driver inattention and improper lane use. Streets remain dangerous for the vulnerable.
A station wagon SUV collided with a motorized scooter at 63rd Drive and Booth Street in Queens. A 35-year-old woman driving the scooter and a 7-year-old boy riding with her were injured, suffering leg and arm wounds. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the crash. Both the SUV and scooter were going straight ahead before impact. The report also lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a factor for those involved. The crash underscores the risks faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
25
Taxi and Sedan Collide on Expressway in Queens▸Jun 25 - Taxi and sedan slammed front to front on the Long Island Expressway. One driver suffered neck injury. Passengers shaken. Police list no clear cause.
A taxi and a sedan crashed head-on at the center front ends on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, a 45-year-old male driver suffered a neck injury, described as whiplash. A 35-year-old female passenger and two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were traveling east. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
23
Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed▸Jun 23 - A pickup fleeing police struck Amanda Servedio on her bike. The crash hurled her thirty feet. She died at the scene. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, ran. Police chased him through residential streets. Eight months later, they made an arrest.
According to NY Daily News (2025-06-23), Amanda Servedio, 37, was killed when a Dodge Ram pickup, fleeing NYPD officers, struck her at 37th St. and 34th Ave. in Queens. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, was wanted for burglary and had tape over his license plate. Police chased him nearly a mile through residential streets. A witness said, "She went airborne. She flew like 30 feet. It was a lot of force." The article highlights concerns about NYPD's pursuit tactics, quoting the victim's father: "It was probably not the place to be doing a high-speed chase, in the residential neighborhood." Fiseku faces murder and manslaughter charges. The case raises questions about the risks of police chases in dense city neighborhoods.
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Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-23
22
Sedan Strikes Moped on Woodhaven Boulevard▸Jun 22 - A sedan hit a stopped moped on Woodhaven Boulevard. One man suffered a bruised leg. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe lane change. The crash left scars on metal and flesh.
A sedan collided with a moped at Woodhaven Boulevard and Eliot Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan struck the moped’s left rear bumper while the moped was stopped in traffic. One man, age 33, was injured with a contusion to his lower leg. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end and the moped’s rear bumper were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
Jul 15 - A cyclist collided with the right-side doors of a stopped taxi on 71 Ave. The 33-year-old rider suffered a contusion to his arm. Police listed "Passenger Distraction" as a contributing factor.
A cyclist collided with the right-side doors of a taxi that had stopped in traffic on 71 Ave. The rider was a 33-year-old man who suffered a contusion to the elbow/arm. According to the police report, "Passenger Distraction" was a contributing factor in the crash. The bicycle was traveling south; the taxi was stopped in traffic when the impact occurred. Police list the point of impact as the taxi's right side doors and the bicycle's center front end. The taxi carried two occupants; police reported no injuries to them. The report lists no other contributing factors.
11
Distracted Drivers Collide on Queens Boulevard▸Jul 11 - Two sedans crashed on Queens Blvd. Driver distraction listed for both. A woman and an infant suffered injuries. Metal and glass scattered. The system failed to protect its most vulnerable.
Two sedans collided on Queens Boulevard near 77th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, both drivers were inattentive or distracted. A 27-year-old woman in the front passenger seat and an infant in the rear seat were injured, suffering neck and facial injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left vulnerable passengers hurt while drivers escaped with minor or unspecified injuries.
10
Teen Moped Driver Ejected on 69 Road▸Jul 10 - A 17-year-old moped driver was ejected and injured after a collision with a sedan on 69 Road near 108 Street in Queens. Police cited "Driver Inexperience" and "Other Vehicular" factors in the crash.
A moped and a sedan collided on 69 Road near 108 Street in Queens. The 17-year-old moped driver was ejected, remained conscious, and suffered injuries to the elbow and lower arm, with a reported contusion and bruising. The sedan sustained right front bumper damage; the moped showed center-front damage. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" and "Other Vehicular" contributed to the collision. Police recorded Driver Inexperience and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. The moped driver held a permit; the sedan driver was licensed. No pedestrians were reported struck.
9
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
8
Improper Lane Change Injures Passenger in Queens▸Jul 8 - A sedan veered on 63rd Road. Metal struck metal. A passenger took the blow. His leg bruised. Streets stayed loud. The system failed to protect him.
A crash on 63rd Road in Queens left a 37-year-old front passenger injured with a leg contusion. According to the police report, a sedan was involved in a collision caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The impact struck the right front quarter panel and left front bumper. The injured passenger was conscious. The report lists improper lane usage as the driver error. No other contributing factors were cited. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of improper lane changes on city streets.
7
BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-07
5
Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Austin Street▸Jul 5 - A sedan hit a 70-year-old woman crossing Austin Street. She suffered a leg injury. The driver and another occupant were not hurt. No driver errors listed. The street remains dangerous.
A BMW sedan traveling north struck a 70-year-old woman as she crossed Austin Street in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not at an intersection or crosswalk. She sustained a contusion to her lower leg and foot but remained conscious. The driver, a 36-year-old man, and another occupant were not injured. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians on city streets.
4
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
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Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
1
Rear-End Crash Injures Three on Van Wyck Exit▸Jul 1 - A sedan slammed into another car’s rear on Van Wyck Expressway. Three passengers, including a baby, suffered injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause.
A sedan rear-ended another vehicle on the Van Wyck Expressway northbound exit 10, near Jackie Robinson Parkway. Three passengers were injured: a 71-year-old woman, a baby boy, and a 34-year-old woman driving. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' The impact struck the center back end of the lead car. All injured persons were in shock, and one suffered a neck injury. The report lists no other contributing factors. The data shows the danger of tailgating on city expressways.
1
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 1 - A sedan turning left hit a woman crossing 108th Street with the signal. She fell. Her leg bled. The driver failed to yield. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
A 42-year-old woman crossing 108th Street with the signal was struck by a southbound sedan making a left turn at 63rd Drive in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her lower leg and foot. The driver, a 43-year-old woman, remained at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other injuries were reported. The vehicle showed no damage. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians at intersections when drivers fail to yield.
30
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Horace Harding Expy▸Jun 30 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Horace Harding Expressway. The rider, a 27-year-old woman, suffered arm injuries. The crash left her bruised. No driver errors were listed in the police report.
A sedan and a bicycle collided on Horace Harding Expressway near 97 Place in Queens. The cyclist, a 27-year-old woman, was injured, sustaining a contusion to her arm. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike was struck on its left front quarter panel. The cyclist was conscious after the crash.
28
SUV Rear-Ended on Grand Central Parkway▸Jun 28 - SUV struck from behind on Grand Central Parkway. Rear passenger injured. No driver errors listed. Crash left one man hurt, others shaken.
A crash on Grand Central Parkway involved a sedan and an SUV. According to the police report, the SUV was hit in the left rear bumper. A 47-year-old male passenger in the SUV suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body. Other occupants, including the driver and another passenger, were not reported injured. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. All involved wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact left one man hurt, but the report gives no further details on the cause.
25
SUV Strikes Motorized Scooter on 63rd Drive▸Jun 25 - SUV hit a motorized scooter on 63rd Drive. Two riders, a woman and a child, suffered leg and arm injuries. Police cite driver inattention and improper lane use. Streets remain dangerous for the vulnerable.
A station wagon SUV collided with a motorized scooter at 63rd Drive and Booth Street in Queens. A 35-year-old woman driving the scooter and a 7-year-old boy riding with her were injured, suffering leg and arm wounds. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the crash. Both the SUV and scooter were going straight ahead before impact. The report also lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a factor for those involved. The crash underscores the risks faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
25
Taxi and Sedan Collide on Expressway in Queens▸Jun 25 - Taxi and sedan slammed front to front on the Long Island Expressway. One driver suffered neck injury. Passengers shaken. Police list no clear cause.
A taxi and a sedan crashed head-on at the center front ends on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, a 45-year-old male driver suffered a neck injury, described as whiplash. A 35-year-old female passenger and two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were traveling east. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
23
Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed▸Jun 23 - A pickup fleeing police struck Amanda Servedio on her bike. The crash hurled her thirty feet. She died at the scene. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, ran. Police chased him through residential streets. Eight months later, they made an arrest.
According to NY Daily News (2025-06-23), Amanda Servedio, 37, was killed when a Dodge Ram pickup, fleeing NYPD officers, struck her at 37th St. and 34th Ave. in Queens. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, was wanted for burglary and had tape over his license plate. Police chased him nearly a mile through residential streets. A witness said, "She went airborne. She flew like 30 feet. It was a lot of force." The article highlights concerns about NYPD's pursuit tactics, quoting the victim's father: "It was probably not the place to be doing a high-speed chase, in the residential neighborhood." Fiseku faces murder and manslaughter charges. The case raises questions about the risks of police chases in dense city neighborhoods.
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Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-23
22
Sedan Strikes Moped on Woodhaven Boulevard▸Jun 22 - A sedan hit a stopped moped on Woodhaven Boulevard. One man suffered a bruised leg. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe lane change. The crash left scars on metal and flesh.
A sedan collided with a moped at Woodhaven Boulevard and Eliot Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan struck the moped’s left rear bumper while the moped was stopped in traffic. One man, age 33, was injured with a contusion to his lower leg. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end and the moped’s rear bumper were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
Jul 11 - Two sedans crashed on Queens Blvd. Driver distraction listed for both. A woman and an infant suffered injuries. Metal and glass scattered. The system failed to protect its most vulnerable.
Two sedans collided on Queens Boulevard near 77th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, both drivers were inattentive or distracted. A 27-year-old woman in the front passenger seat and an infant in the rear seat were injured, suffering neck and facial injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left vulnerable passengers hurt while drivers escaped with minor or unspecified injuries.
10
Teen Moped Driver Ejected on 69 Road▸Jul 10 - A 17-year-old moped driver was ejected and injured after a collision with a sedan on 69 Road near 108 Street in Queens. Police cited "Driver Inexperience" and "Other Vehicular" factors in the crash.
A moped and a sedan collided on 69 Road near 108 Street in Queens. The 17-year-old moped driver was ejected, remained conscious, and suffered injuries to the elbow and lower arm, with a reported contusion and bruising. The sedan sustained right front bumper damage; the moped showed center-front damage. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" and "Other Vehicular" contributed to the collision. Police recorded Driver Inexperience and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. The moped driver held a permit; the sedan driver was licensed. No pedestrians were reported struck.
9
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
8
Improper Lane Change Injures Passenger in Queens▸Jul 8 - A sedan veered on 63rd Road. Metal struck metal. A passenger took the blow. His leg bruised. Streets stayed loud. The system failed to protect him.
A crash on 63rd Road in Queens left a 37-year-old front passenger injured with a leg contusion. According to the police report, a sedan was involved in a collision caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The impact struck the right front quarter panel and left front bumper. The injured passenger was conscious. The report lists improper lane usage as the driver error. No other contributing factors were cited. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of improper lane changes on city streets.
7
BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-07
5
Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Austin Street▸Jul 5 - A sedan hit a 70-year-old woman crossing Austin Street. She suffered a leg injury. The driver and another occupant were not hurt. No driver errors listed. The street remains dangerous.
A BMW sedan traveling north struck a 70-year-old woman as she crossed Austin Street in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not at an intersection or crosswalk. She sustained a contusion to her lower leg and foot but remained conscious. The driver, a 36-year-old man, and another occupant were not injured. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians on city streets.
4
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
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Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
1
Rear-End Crash Injures Three on Van Wyck Exit▸Jul 1 - A sedan slammed into another car’s rear on Van Wyck Expressway. Three passengers, including a baby, suffered injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause.
A sedan rear-ended another vehicle on the Van Wyck Expressway northbound exit 10, near Jackie Robinson Parkway. Three passengers were injured: a 71-year-old woman, a baby boy, and a 34-year-old woman driving. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' The impact struck the center back end of the lead car. All injured persons were in shock, and one suffered a neck injury. The report lists no other contributing factors. The data shows the danger of tailgating on city expressways.
1
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 1 - A sedan turning left hit a woman crossing 108th Street with the signal. She fell. Her leg bled. The driver failed to yield. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
A 42-year-old woman crossing 108th Street with the signal was struck by a southbound sedan making a left turn at 63rd Drive in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her lower leg and foot. The driver, a 43-year-old woman, remained at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other injuries were reported. The vehicle showed no damage. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians at intersections when drivers fail to yield.
30
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Horace Harding Expy▸Jun 30 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Horace Harding Expressway. The rider, a 27-year-old woman, suffered arm injuries. The crash left her bruised. No driver errors were listed in the police report.
A sedan and a bicycle collided on Horace Harding Expressway near 97 Place in Queens. The cyclist, a 27-year-old woman, was injured, sustaining a contusion to her arm. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike was struck on its left front quarter panel. The cyclist was conscious after the crash.
28
SUV Rear-Ended on Grand Central Parkway▸Jun 28 - SUV struck from behind on Grand Central Parkway. Rear passenger injured. No driver errors listed. Crash left one man hurt, others shaken.
A crash on Grand Central Parkway involved a sedan and an SUV. According to the police report, the SUV was hit in the left rear bumper. A 47-year-old male passenger in the SUV suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body. Other occupants, including the driver and another passenger, were not reported injured. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. All involved wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact left one man hurt, but the report gives no further details on the cause.
25
SUV Strikes Motorized Scooter on 63rd Drive▸Jun 25 - SUV hit a motorized scooter on 63rd Drive. Two riders, a woman and a child, suffered leg and arm injuries. Police cite driver inattention and improper lane use. Streets remain dangerous for the vulnerable.
A station wagon SUV collided with a motorized scooter at 63rd Drive and Booth Street in Queens. A 35-year-old woman driving the scooter and a 7-year-old boy riding with her were injured, suffering leg and arm wounds. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the crash. Both the SUV and scooter were going straight ahead before impact. The report also lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a factor for those involved. The crash underscores the risks faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
25
Taxi and Sedan Collide on Expressway in Queens▸Jun 25 - Taxi and sedan slammed front to front on the Long Island Expressway. One driver suffered neck injury. Passengers shaken. Police list no clear cause.
A taxi and a sedan crashed head-on at the center front ends on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, a 45-year-old male driver suffered a neck injury, described as whiplash. A 35-year-old female passenger and two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were traveling east. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
23
Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed▸Jun 23 - A pickup fleeing police struck Amanda Servedio on her bike. The crash hurled her thirty feet. She died at the scene. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, ran. Police chased him through residential streets. Eight months later, they made an arrest.
According to NY Daily News (2025-06-23), Amanda Servedio, 37, was killed when a Dodge Ram pickup, fleeing NYPD officers, struck her at 37th St. and 34th Ave. in Queens. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, was wanted for burglary and had tape over his license plate. Police chased him nearly a mile through residential streets. A witness said, "She went airborne. She flew like 30 feet. It was a lot of force." The article highlights concerns about NYPD's pursuit tactics, quoting the victim's father: "It was probably not the place to be doing a high-speed chase, in the residential neighborhood." Fiseku faces murder and manslaughter charges. The case raises questions about the risks of police chases in dense city neighborhoods.
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Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-23
22
Sedan Strikes Moped on Woodhaven Boulevard▸Jun 22 - A sedan hit a stopped moped on Woodhaven Boulevard. One man suffered a bruised leg. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe lane change. The crash left scars on metal and flesh.
A sedan collided with a moped at Woodhaven Boulevard and Eliot Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan struck the moped’s left rear bumper while the moped was stopped in traffic. One man, age 33, was injured with a contusion to his lower leg. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end and the moped’s rear bumper were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
Jul 10 - A 17-year-old moped driver was ejected and injured after a collision with a sedan on 69 Road near 108 Street in Queens. Police cited "Driver Inexperience" and "Other Vehicular" factors in the crash.
A moped and a sedan collided on 69 Road near 108 Street in Queens. The 17-year-old moped driver was ejected, remained conscious, and suffered injuries to the elbow and lower arm, with a reported contusion and bruising. The sedan sustained right front bumper damage; the moped showed center-front damage. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" and "Other Vehicular" contributed to the collision. Police recorded Driver Inexperience and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. The moped driver held a permit; the sedan driver was licensed. No pedestrians were reported struck.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
8
Improper Lane Change Injures Passenger in Queens▸Jul 8 - A sedan veered on 63rd Road. Metal struck metal. A passenger took the blow. His leg bruised. Streets stayed loud. The system failed to protect him.
A crash on 63rd Road in Queens left a 37-year-old front passenger injured with a leg contusion. According to the police report, a sedan was involved in a collision caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The impact struck the right front quarter panel and left front bumper. The injured passenger was conscious. The report lists improper lane usage as the driver error. No other contributing factors were cited. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of improper lane changes on city streets.
7
BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-07
5
Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Austin Street▸Jul 5 - A sedan hit a 70-year-old woman crossing Austin Street. She suffered a leg injury. The driver and another occupant were not hurt. No driver errors listed. The street remains dangerous.
A BMW sedan traveling north struck a 70-year-old woman as she crossed Austin Street in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not at an intersection or crosswalk. She sustained a contusion to her lower leg and foot but remained conscious. The driver, a 36-year-old man, and another occupant were not injured. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians on city streets.
4
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
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Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
1
Rear-End Crash Injures Three on Van Wyck Exit▸Jul 1 - A sedan slammed into another car’s rear on Van Wyck Expressway. Three passengers, including a baby, suffered injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause.
A sedan rear-ended another vehicle on the Van Wyck Expressway northbound exit 10, near Jackie Robinson Parkway. Three passengers were injured: a 71-year-old woman, a baby boy, and a 34-year-old woman driving. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' The impact struck the center back end of the lead car. All injured persons were in shock, and one suffered a neck injury. The report lists no other contributing factors. The data shows the danger of tailgating on city expressways.
1
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 1 - A sedan turning left hit a woman crossing 108th Street with the signal. She fell. Her leg bled. The driver failed to yield. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
A 42-year-old woman crossing 108th Street with the signal was struck by a southbound sedan making a left turn at 63rd Drive in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her lower leg and foot. The driver, a 43-year-old woman, remained at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other injuries were reported. The vehicle showed no damage. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians at intersections when drivers fail to yield.
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Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Horace Harding Expy▸Jun 30 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Horace Harding Expressway. The rider, a 27-year-old woman, suffered arm injuries. The crash left her bruised. No driver errors were listed in the police report.
A sedan and a bicycle collided on Horace Harding Expressway near 97 Place in Queens. The cyclist, a 27-year-old woman, was injured, sustaining a contusion to her arm. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike was struck on its left front quarter panel. The cyclist was conscious after the crash.
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SUV Rear-Ended on Grand Central Parkway▸Jun 28 - SUV struck from behind on Grand Central Parkway. Rear passenger injured. No driver errors listed. Crash left one man hurt, others shaken.
A crash on Grand Central Parkway involved a sedan and an SUV. According to the police report, the SUV was hit in the left rear bumper. A 47-year-old male passenger in the SUV suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body. Other occupants, including the driver and another passenger, were not reported injured. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. All involved wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact left one man hurt, but the report gives no further details on the cause.
25
SUV Strikes Motorized Scooter on 63rd Drive▸Jun 25 - SUV hit a motorized scooter on 63rd Drive. Two riders, a woman and a child, suffered leg and arm injuries. Police cite driver inattention and improper lane use. Streets remain dangerous for the vulnerable.
A station wagon SUV collided with a motorized scooter at 63rd Drive and Booth Street in Queens. A 35-year-old woman driving the scooter and a 7-year-old boy riding with her were injured, suffering leg and arm wounds. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the crash. Both the SUV and scooter were going straight ahead before impact. The report also lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a factor for those involved. The crash underscores the risks faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
25
Taxi and Sedan Collide on Expressway in Queens▸Jun 25 - Taxi and sedan slammed front to front on the Long Island Expressway. One driver suffered neck injury. Passengers shaken. Police list no clear cause.
A taxi and a sedan crashed head-on at the center front ends on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, a 45-year-old male driver suffered a neck injury, described as whiplash. A 35-year-old female passenger and two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were traveling east. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
23
Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed▸Jun 23 - A pickup fleeing police struck Amanda Servedio on her bike. The crash hurled her thirty feet. She died at the scene. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, ran. Police chased him through residential streets. Eight months later, they made an arrest.
According to NY Daily News (2025-06-23), Amanda Servedio, 37, was killed when a Dodge Ram pickup, fleeing NYPD officers, struck her at 37th St. and 34th Ave. in Queens. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, was wanted for burglary and had tape over his license plate. Police chased him nearly a mile through residential streets. A witness said, "She went airborne. She flew like 30 feet. It was a lot of force." The article highlights concerns about NYPD's pursuit tactics, quoting the victim's father: "It was probably not the place to be doing a high-speed chase, in the residential neighborhood." Fiseku faces murder and manslaughter charges. The case raises questions about the risks of police chases in dense city neighborhoods.
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Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-23
22
Sedan Strikes Moped on Woodhaven Boulevard▸Jun 22 - A sedan hit a stopped moped on Woodhaven Boulevard. One man suffered a bruised leg. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe lane change. The crash left scars on metal and flesh.
A sedan collided with a moped at Woodhaven Boulevard and Eliot Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan struck the moped’s left rear bumper while the moped was stopped in traffic. One man, age 33, was injured with a contusion to his lower leg. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end and the moped’s rear bumper were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
- E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens, New York Post, Published 2025-07-09
8
Improper Lane Change Injures Passenger in Queens▸Jul 8 - A sedan veered on 63rd Road. Metal struck metal. A passenger took the blow. His leg bruised. Streets stayed loud. The system failed to protect him.
A crash on 63rd Road in Queens left a 37-year-old front passenger injured with a leg contusion. According to the police report, a sedan was involved in a collision caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The impact struck the right front quarter panel and left front bumper. The injured passenger was conscious. The report lists improper lane usage as the driver error. No other contributing factors were cited. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of improper lane changes on city streets.
7
BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-07
5
Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Austin Street▸Jul 5 - A sedan hit a 70-year-old woman crossing Austin Street. She suffered a leg injury. The driver and another occupant were not hurt. No driver errors listed. The street remains dangerous.
A BMW sedan traveling north struck a 70-year-old woman as she crossed Austin Street in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not at an intersection or crosswalk. She sustained a contusion to her lower leg and foot but remained conscious. The driver, a 36-year-old man, and another occupant were not injured. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians on city streets.
4
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
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Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
1
Rear-End Crash Injures Three on Van Wyck Exit▸Jul 1 - A sedan slammed into another car’s rear on Van Wyck Expressway. Three passengers, including a baby, suffered injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause.
A sedan rear-ended another vehicle on the Van Wyck Expressway northbound exit 10, near Jackie Robinson Parkway. Three passengers were injured: a 71-year-old woman, a baby boy, and a 34-year-old woman driving. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' The impact struck the center back end of the lead car. All injured persons were in shock, and one suffered a neck injury. The report lists no other contributing factors. The data shows the danger of tailgating on city expressways.
1
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 1 - A sedan turning left hit a woman crossing 108th Street with the signal. She fell. Her leg bled. The driver failed to yield. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
A 42-year-old woman crossing 108th Street with the signal was struck by a southbound sedan making a left turn at 63rd Drive in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her lower leg and foot. The driver, a 43-year-old woman, remained at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other injuries were reported. The vehicle showed no damage. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians at intersections when drivers fail to yield.
30
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Horace Harding Expy▸Jun 30 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Horace Harding Expressway. The rider, a 27-year-old woman, suffered arm injuries. The crash left her bruised. No driver errors were listed in the police report.
A sedan and a bicycle collided on Horace Harding Expressway near 97 Place in Queens. The cyclist, a 27-year-old woman, was injured, sustaining a contusion to her arm. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike was struck on its left front quarter panel. The cyclist was conscious after the crash.
28
SUV Rear-Ended on Grand Central Parkway▸Jun 28 - SUV struck from behind on Grand Central Parkway. Rear passenger injured. No driver errors listed. Crash left one man hurt, others shaken.
A crash on Grand Central Parkway involved a sedan and an SUV. According to the police report, the SUV was hit in the left rear bumper. A 47-year-old male passenger in the SUV suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body. Other occupants, including the driver and another passenger, were not reported injured. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. All involved wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact left one man hurt, but the report gives no further details on the cause.
25
SUV Strikes Motorized Scooter on 63rd Drive▸Jun 25 - SUV hit a motorized scooter on 63rd Drive. Two riders, a woman and a child, suffered leg and arm injuries. Police cite driver inattention and improper lane use. Streets remain dangerous for the vulnerable.
A station wagon SUV collided with a motorized scooter at 63rd Drive and Booth Street in Queens. A 35-year-old woman driving the scooter and a 7-year-old boy riding with her were injured, suffering leg and arm wounds. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the crash. Both the SUV and scooter were going straight ahead before impact. The report also lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a factor for those involved. The crash underscores the risks faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
25
Taxi and Sedan Collide on Expressway in Queens▸Jun 25 - Taxi and sedan slammed front to front on the Long Island Expressway. One driver suffered neck injury. Passengers shaken. Police list no clear cause.
A taxi and a sedan crashed head-on at the center front ends on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, a 45-year-old male driver suffered a neck injury, described as whiplash. A 35-year-old female passenger and two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were traveling east. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
23
Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed▸Jun 23 - A pickup fleeing police struck Amanda Servedio on her bike. The crash hurled her thirty feet. She died at the scene. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, ran. Police chased him through residential streets. Eight months later, they made an arrest.
According to NY Daily News (2025-06-23), Amanda Servedio, 37, was killed when a Dodge Ram pickup, fleeing NYPD officers, struck her at 37th St. and 34th Ave. in Queens. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, was wanted for burglary and had tape over his license plate. Police chased him nearly a mile through residential streets. A witness said, "She went airborne. She flew like 30 feet. It was a lot of force." The article highlights concerns about NYPD's pursuit tactics, quoting the victim's father: "It was probably not the place to be doing a high-speed chase, in the residential neighborhood." Fiseku faces murder and manslaughter charges. The case raises questions about the risks of police chases in dense city neighborhoods.
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Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-23
22
Sedan Strikes Moped on Woodhaven Boulevard▸Jun 22 - A sedan hit a stopped moped on Woodhaven Boulevard. One man suffered a bruised leg. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe lane change. The crash left scars on metal and flesh.
A sedan collided with a moped at Woodhaven Boulevard and Eliot Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan struck the moped’s left rear bumper while the moped was stopped in traffic. One man, age 33, was injured with a contusion to his lower leg. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end and the moped’s rear bumper were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
Jul 8 - A sedan veered on 63rd Road. Metal struck metal. A passenger took the blow. His leg bruised. Streets stayed loud. The system failed to protect him.
A crash on 63rd Road in Queens left a 37-year-old front passenger injured with a leg contusion. According to the police report, a sedan was involved in a collision caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The impact struck the right front quarter panel and left front bumper. The injured passenger was conscious. The report lists improper lane usage as the driver error. No other contributing factors were cited. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of improper lane changes on city streets.
7
BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-07
5
Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Austin Street▸Jul 5 - A sedan hit a 70-year-old woman crossing Austin Street. She suffered a leg injury. The driver and another occupant were not hurt. No driver errors listed. The street remains dangerous.
A BMW sedan traveling north struck a 70-year-old woman as she crossed Austin Street in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not at an intersection or crosswalk. She sustained a contusion to her lower leg and foot but remained conscious. The driver, a 36-year-old man, and another occupant were not injured. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians on city streets.
4
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
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Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
1
Rear-End Crash Injures Three on Van Wyck Exit▸Jul 1 - A sedan slammed into another car’s rear on Van Wyck Expressway. Three passengers, including a baby, suffered injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause.
A sedan rear-ended another vehicle on the Van Wyck Expressway northbound exit 10, near Jackie Robinson Parkway. Three passengers were injured: a 71-year-old woman, a baby boy, and a 34-year-old woman driving. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' The impact struck the center back end of the lead car. All injured persons were in shock, and one suffered a neck injury. The report lists no other contributing factors. The data shows the danger of tailgating on city expressways.
1
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 1 - A sedan turning left hit a woman crossing 108th Street with the signal. She fell. Her leg bled. The driver failed to yield. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
A 42-year-old woman crossing 108th Street with the signal was struck by a southbound sedan making a left turn at 63rd Drive in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her lower leg and foot. The driver, a 43-year-old woman, remained at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other injuries were reported. The vehicle showed no damage. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians at intersections when drivers fail to yield.
30
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Horace Harding Expy▸Jun 30 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Horace Harding Expressway. The rider, a 27-year-old woman, suffered arm injuries. The crash left her bruised. No driver errors were listed in the police report.
A sedan and a bicycle collided on Horace Harding Expressway near 97 Place in Queens. The cyclist, a 27-year-old woman, was injured, sustaining a contusion to her arm. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike was struck on its left front quarter panel. The cyclist was conscious after the crash.
28
SUV Rear-Ended on Grand Central Parkway▸Jun 28 - SUV struck from behind on Grand Central Parkway. Rear passenger injured. No driver errors listed. Crash left one man hurt, others shaken.
A crash on Grand Central Parkway involved a sedan and an SUV. According to the police report, the SUV was hit in the left rear bumper. A 47-year-old male passenger in the SUV suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body. Other occupants, including the driver and another passenger, were not reported injured. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. All involved wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact left one man hurt, but the report gives no further details on the cause.
25
SUV Strikes Motorized Scooter on 63rd Drive▸Jun 25 - SUV hit a motorized scooter on 63rd Drive. Two riders, a woman and a child, suffered leg and arm injuries. Police cite driver inattention and improper lane use. Streets remain dangerous for the vulnerable.
A station wagon SUV collided with a motorized scooter at 63rd Drive and Booth Street in Queens. A 35-year-old woman driving the scooter and a 7-year-old boy riding with her were injured, suffering leg and arm wounds. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the crash. Both the SUV and scooter were going straight ahead before impact. The report also lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a factor for those involved. The crash underscores the risks faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
25
Taxi and Sedan Collide on Expressway in Queens▸Jun 25 - Taxi and sedan slammed front to front on the Long Island Expressway. One driver suffered neck injury. Passengers shaken. Police list no clear cause.
A taxi and a sedan crashed head-on at the center front ends on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, a 45-year-old male driver suffered a neck injury, described as whiplash. A 35-year-old female passenger and two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were traveling east. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
23
Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed▸Jun 23 - A pickup fleeing police struck Amanda Servedio on her bike. The crash hurled her thirty feet. She died at the scene. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, ran. Police chased him through residential streets. Eight months later, they made an arrest.
According to NY Daily News (2025-06-23), Amanda Servedio, 37, was killed when a Dodge Ram pickup, fleeing NYPD officers, struck her at 37th St. and 34th Ave. in Queens. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, was wanted for burglary and had tape over his license plate. Police chased him nearly a mile through residential streets. A witness said, "She went airborne. She flew like 30 feet. It was a lot of force." The article highlights concerns about NYPD's pursuit tactics, quoting the victim's father: "It was probably not the place to be doing a high-speed chase, in the residential neighborhood." Fiseku faces murder and manslaughter charges. The case raises questions about the risks of police chases in dense city neighborhoods.
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Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-23
22
Sedan Strikes Moped on Woodhaven Boulevard▸Jun 22 - A sedan hit a stopped moped on Woodhaven Boulevard. One man suffered a bruised leg. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe lane change. The crash left scars on metal and flesh.
A sedan collided with a moped at Woodhaven Boulevard and Eliot Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan struck the moped’s left rear bumper while the moped was stopped in traffic. One man, age 33, was injured with a contusion to his lower leg. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end and the moped’s rear bumper were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
- BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-07
5
Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Austin Street▸Jul 5 - A sedan hit a 70-year-old woman crossing Austin Street. She suffered a leg injury. The driver and another occupant were not hurt. No driver errors listed. The street remains dangerous.
A BMW sedan traveling north struck a 70-year-old woman as she crossed Austin Street in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not at an intersection or crosswalk. She sustained a contusion to her lower leg and foot but remained conscious. The driver, a 36-year-old man, and another occupant were not injured. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians on city streets.
4
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
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Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
1
Rear-End Crash Injures Three on Van Wyck Exit▸Jul 1 - A sedan slammed into another car’s rear on Van Wyck Expressway. Three passengers, including a baby, suffered injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause.
A sedan rear-ended another vehicle on the Van Wyck Expressway northbound exit 10, near Jackie Robinson Parkway. Three passengers were injured: a 71-year-old woman, a baby boy, and a 34-year-old woman driving. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' The impact struck the center back end of the lead car. All injured persons were in shock, and one suffered a neck injury. The report lists no other contributing factors. The data shows the danger of tailgating on city expressways.
1
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 1 - A sedan turning left hit a woman crossing 108th Street with the signal. She fell. Her leg bled. The driver failed to yield. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
A 42-year-old woman crossing 108th Street with the signal was struck by a southbound sedan making a left turn at 63rd Drive in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her lower leg and foot. The driver, a 43-year-old woman, remained at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other injuries were reported. The vehicle showed no damage. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians at intersections when drivers fail to yield.
30
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Horace Harding Expy▸Jun 30 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Horace Harding Expressway. The rider, a 27-year-old woman, suffered arm injuries. The crash left her bruised. No driver errors were listed in the police report.
A sedan and a bicycle collided on Horace Harding Expressway near 97 Place in Queens. The cyclist, a 27-year-old woman, was injured, sustaining a contusion to her arm. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike was struck on its left front quarter panel. The cyclist was conscious after the crash.
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SUV Rear-Ended on Grand Central Parkway▸Jun 28 - SUV struck from behind on Grand Central Parkway. Rear passenger injured. No driver errors listed. Crash left one man hurt, others shaken.
A crash on Grand Central Parkway involved a sedan and an SUV. According to the police report, the SUV was hit in the left rear bumper. A 47-year-old male passenger in the SUV suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body. Other occupants, including the driver and another passenger, were not reported injured. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. All involved wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact left one man hurt, but the report gives no further details on the cause.
25
SUV Strikes Motorized Scooter on 63rd Drive▸Jun 25 - SUV hit a motorized scooter on 63rd Drive. Two riders, a woman and a child, suffered leg and arm injuries. Police cite driver inattention and improper lane use. Streets remain dangerous for the vulnerable.
A station wagon SUV collided with a motorized scooter at 63rd Drive and Booth Street in Queens. A 35-year-old woman driving the scooter and a 7-year-old boy riding with her were injured, suffering leg and arm wounds. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the crash. Both the SUV and scooter were going straight ahead before impact. The report also lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a factor for those involved. The crash underscores the risks faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
25
Taxi and Sedan Collide on Expressway in Queens▸Jun 25 - Taxi and sedan slammed front to front on the Long Island Expressway. One driver suffered neck injury. Passengers shaken. Police list no clear cause.
A taxi and a sedan crashed head-on at the center front ends on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, a 45-year-old male driver suffered a neck injury, described as whiplash. A 35-year-old female passenger and two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were traveling east. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
23
Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed▸Jun 23 - A pickup fleeing police struck Amanda Servedio on her bike. The crash hurled her thirty feet. She died at the scene. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, ran. Police chased him through residential streets. Eight months later, they made an arrest.
According to NY Daily News (2025-06-23), Amanda Servedio, 37, was killed when a Dodge Ram pickup, fleeing NYPD officers, struck her at 37th St. and 34th Ave. in Queens. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, was wanted for burglary and had tape over his license plate. Police chased him nearly a mile through residential streets. A witness said, "She went airborne. She flew like 30 feet. It was a lot of force." The article highlights concerns about NYPD's pursuit tactics, quoting the victim's father: "It was probably not the place to be doing a high-speed chase, in the residential neighborhood." Fiseku faces murder and manslaughter charges. The case raises questions about the risks of police chases in dense city neighborhoods.
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Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-23
22
Sedan Strikes Moped on Woodhaven Boulevard▸Jun 22 - A sedan hit a stopped moped on Woodhaven Boulevard. One man suffered a bruised leg. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe lane change. The crash left scars on metal and flesh.
A sedan collided with a moped at Woodhaven Boulevard and Eliot Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan struck the moped’s left rear bumper while the moped was stopped in traffic. One man, age 33, was injured with a contusion to his lower leg. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end and the moped’s rear bumper were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
Jul 5 - A sedan hit a 70-year-old woman crossing Austin Street. She suffered a leg injury. The driver and another occupant were not hurt. No driver errors listed. The street remains dangerous.
A BMW sedan traveling north struck a 70-year-old woman as she crossed Austin Street in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not at an intersection or crosswalk. She sustained a contusion to her lower leg and foot but remained conscious. The driver, a 36-year-old man, and another occupant were not injured. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians on city streets.
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Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
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Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
1
Rear-End Crash Injures Three on Van Wyck Exit▸Jul 1 - A sedan slammed into another car’s rear on Van Wyck Expressway. Three passengers, including a baby, suffered injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause.
A sedan rear-ended another vehicle on the Van Wyck Expressway northbound exit 10, near Jackie Robinson Parkway. Three passengers were injured: a 71-year-old woman, a baby boy, and a 34-year-old woman driving. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' The impact struck the center back end of the lead car. All injured persons were in shock, and one suffered a neck injury. The report lists no other contributing factors. The data shows the danger of tailgating on city expressways.
1
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 1 - A sedan turning left hit a woman crossing 108th Street with the signal. She fell. Her leg bled. The driver failed to yield. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
A 42-year-old woman crossing 108th Street with the signal was struck by a southbound sedan making a left turn at 63rd Drive in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her lower leg and foot. The driver, a 43-year-old woman, remained at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other injuries were reported. The vehicle showed no damage. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians at intersections when drivers fail to yield.
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Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Horace Harding Expy▸Jun 30 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Horace Harding Expressway. The rider, a 27-year-old woman, suffered arm injuries. The crash left her bruised. No driver errors were listed in the police report.
A sedan and a bicycle collided on Horace Harding Expressway near 97 Place in Queens. The cyclist, a 27-year-old woman, was injured, sustaining a contusion to her arm. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike was struck on its left front quarter panel. The cyclist was conscious after the crash.
28
SUV Rear-Ended on Grand Central Parkway▸Jun 28 - SUV struck from behind on Grand Central Parkway. Rear passenger injured. No driver errors listed. Crash left one man hurt, others shaken.
A crash on Grand Central Parkway involved a sedan and an SUV. According to the police report, the SUV was hit in the left rear bumper. A 47-year-old male passenger in the SUV suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body. Other occupants, including the driver and another passenger, were not reported injured. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. All involved wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact left one man hurt, but the report gives no further details on the cause.
25
SUV Strikes Motorized Scooter on 63rd Drive▸Jun 25 - SUV hit a motorized scooter on 63rd Drive. Two riders, a woman and a child, suffered leg and arm injuries. Police cite driver inattention and improper lane use. Streets remain dangerous for the vulnerable.
A station wagon SUV collided with a motorized scooter at 63rd Drive and Booth Street in Queens. A 35-year-old woman driving the scooter and a 7-year-old boy riding with her were injured, suffering leg and arm wounds. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the crash. Both the SUV and scooter were going straight ahead before impact. The report also lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a factor for those involved. The crash underscores the risks faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
25
Taxi and Sedan Collide on Expressway in Queens▸Jun 25 - Taxi and sedan slammed front to front on the Long Island Expressway. One driver suffered neck injury. Passengers shaken. Police list no clear cause.
A taxi and a sedan crashed head-on at the center front ends on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, a 45-year-old male driver suffered a neck injury, described as whiplash. A 35-year-old female passenger and two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were traveling east. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
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Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed▸Jun 23 - A pickup fleeing police struck Amanda Servedio on her bike. The crash hurled her thirty feet. She died at the scene. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, ran. Police chased him through residential streets. Eight months later, they made an arrest.
According to NY Daily News (2025-06-23), Amanda Servedio, 37, was killed when a Dodge Ram pickup, fleeing NYPD officers, struck her at 37th St. and 34th Ave. in Queens. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, was wanted for burglary and had tape over his license plate. Police chased him nearly a mile through residential streets. A witness said, "She went airborne. She flew like 30 feet. It was a lot of force." The article highlights concerns about NYPD's pursuit tactics, quoting the victim's father: "It was probably not the place to be doing a high-speed chase, in the residential neighborhood." Fiseku faces murder and manslaughter charges. The case raises questions about the risks of police chases in dense city neighborhoods.
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Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-23
22
Sedan Strikes Moped on Woodhaven Boulevard▸Jun 22 - A sedan hit a stopped moped on Woodhaven Boulevard. One man suffered a bruised leg. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe lane change. The crash left scars on metal and flesh.
A sedan collided with a moped at Woodhaven Boulevard and Eliot Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan struck the moped’s left rear bumper while the moped was stopped in traffic. One man, age 33, was injured with a contusion to his lower leg. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end and the moped’s rear bumper were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
- Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car, The New York Times, Published 2025-07-04
1
Rear-End Crash Injures Three on Van Wyck Exit▸Jul 1 - A sedan slammed into another car’s rear on Van Wyck Expressway. Three passengers, including a baby, suffered injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause.
A sedan rear-ended another vehicle on the Van Wyck Expressway northbound exit 10, near Jackie Robinson Parkway. Three passengers were injured: a 71-year-old woman, a baby boy, and a 34-year-old woman driving. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' The impact struck the center back end of the lead car. All injured persons were in shock, and one suffered a neck injury. The report lists no other contributing factors. The data shows the danger of tailgating on city expressways.
1
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 1 - A sedan turning left hit a woman crossing 108th Street with the signal. She fell. Her leg bled. The driver failed to yield. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
A 42-year-old woman crossing 108th Street with the signal was struck by a southbound sedan making a left turn at 63rd Drive in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her lower leg and foot. The driver, a 43-year-old woman, remained at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other injuries were reported. The vehicle showed no damage. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians at intersections when drivers fail to yield.
30
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Horace Harding Expy▸Jun 30 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Horace Harding Expressway. The rider, a 27-year-old woman, suffered arm injuries. The crash left her bruised. No driver errors were listed in the police report.
A sedan and a bicycle collided on Horace Harding Expressway near 97 Place in Queens. The cyclist, a 27-year-old woman, was injured, sustaining a contusion to her arm. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike was struck on its left front quarter panel. The cyclist was conscious after the crash.
28
SUV Rear-Ended on Grand Central Parkway▸Jun 28 - SUV struck from behind on Grand Central Parkway. Rear passenger injured. No driver errors listed. Crash left one man hurt, others shaken.
A crash on Grand Central Parkway involved a sedan and an SUV. According to the police report, the SUV was hit in the left rear bumper. A 47-year-old male passenger in the SUV suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body. Other occupants, including the driver and another passenger, were not reported injured. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. All involved wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact left one man hurt, but the report gives no further details on the cause.
25
SUV Strikes Motorized Scooter on 63rd Drive▸Jun 25 - SUV hit a motorized scooter on 63rd Drive. Two riders, a woman and a child, suffered leg and arm injuries. Police cite driver inattention and improper lane use. Streets remain dangerous for the vulnerable.
A station wagon SUV collided with a motorized scooter at 63rd Drive and Booth Street in Queens. A 35-year-old woman driving the scooter and a 7-year-old boy riding with her were injured, suffering leg and arm wounds. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the crash. Both the SUV and scooter were going straight ahead before impact. The report also lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a factor for those involved. The crash underscores the risks faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
25
Taxi and Sedan Collide on Expressway in Queens▸Jun 25 - Taxi and sedan slammed front to front on the Long Island Expressway. One driver suffered neck injury. Passengers shaken. Police list no clear cause.
A taxi and a sedan crashed head-on at the center front ends on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, a 45-year-old male driver suffered a neck injury, described as whiplash. A 35-year-old female passenger and two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were traveling east. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
23
Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed▸Jun 23 - A pickup fleeing police struck Amanda Servedio on her bike. The crash hurled her thirty feet. She died at the scene. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, ran. Police chased him through residential streets. Eight months later, they made an arrest.
According to NY Daily News (2025-06-23), Amanda Servedio, 37, was killed when a Dodge Ram pickup, fleeing NYPD officers, struck her at 37th St. and 34th Ave. in Queens. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, was wanted for burglary and had tape over his license plate. Police chased him nearly a mile through residential streets. A witness said, "She went airborne. She flew like 30 feet. It was a lot of force." The article highlights concerns about NYPD's pursuit tactics, quoting the victim's father: "It was probably not the place to be doing a high-speed chase, in the residential neighborhood." Fiseku faces murder and manslaughter charges. The case raises questions about the risks of police chases in dense city neighborhoods.
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Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-23
22
Sedan Strikes Moped on Woodhaven Boulevard▸Jun 22 - A sedan hit a stopped moped on Woodhaven Boulevard. One man suffered a bruised leg. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe lane change. The crash left scars on metal and flesh.
A sedan collided with a moped at Woodhaven Boulevard and Eliot Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan struck the moped’s left rear bumper while the moped was stopped in traffic. One man, age 33, was injured with a contusion to his lower leg. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end and the moped’s rear bumper were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
Jul 1 - A sedan slammed into another car’s rear on Van Wyck Expressway. Three passengers, including a baby, suffered injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause.
A sedan rear-ended another vehicle on the Van Wyck Expressway northbound exit 10, near Jackie Robinson Parkway. Three passengers were injured: a 71-year-old woman, a baby boy, and a 34-year-old woman driving. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' The impact struck the center back end of the lead car. All injured persons were in shock, and one suffered a neck injury. The report lists no other contributing factors. The data shows the danger of tailgating on city expressways.
1
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 1 - A sedan turning left hit a woman crossing 108th Street with the signal. She fell. Her leg bled. The driver failed to yield. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
A 42-year-old woman crossing 108th Street with the signal was struck by a southbound sedan making a left turn at 63rd Drive in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her lower leg and foot. The driver, a 43-year-old woman, remained at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other injuries were reported. The vehicle showed no damage. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians at intersections when drivers fail to yield.
30
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Horace Harding Expy▸Jun 30 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Horace Harding Expressway. The rider, a 27-year-old woman, suffered arm injuries. The crash left her bruised. No driver errors were listed in the police report.
A sedan and a bicycle collided on Horace Harding Expressway near 97 Place in Queens. The cyclist, a 27-year-old woman, was injured, sustaining a contusion to her arm. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike was struck on its left front quarter panel. The cyclist was conscious after the crash.
28
SUV Rear-Ended on Grand Central Parkway▸Jun 28 - SUV struck from behind on Grand Central Parkway. Rear passenger injured. No driver errors listed. Crash left one man hurt, others shaken.
A crash on Grand Central Parkway involved a sedan and an SUV. According to the police report, the SUV was hit in the left rear bumper. A 47-year-old male passenger in the SUV suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body. Other occupants, including the driver and another passenger, were not reported injured. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. All involved wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact left one man hurt, but the report gives no further details on the cause.
25
SUV Strikes Motorized Scooter on 63rd Drive▸Jun 25 - SUV hit a motorized scooter on 63rd Drive. Two riders, a woman and a child, suffered leg and arm injuries. Police cite driver inattention and improper lane use. Streets remain dangerous for the vulnerable.
A station wagon SUV collided with a motorized scooter at 63rd Drive and Booth Street in Queens. A 35-year-old woman driving the scooter and a 7-year-old boy riding with her were injured, suffering leg and arm wounds. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the crash. Both the SUV and scooter were going straight ahead before impact. The report also lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a factor for those involved. The crash underscores the risks faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
25
Taxi and Sedan Collide on Expressway in Queens▸Jun 25 - Taxi and sedan slammed front to front on the Long Island Expressway. One driver suffered neck injury. Passengers shaken. Police list no clear cause.
A taxi and a sedan crashed head-on at the center front ends on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, a 45-year-old male driver suffered a neck injury, described as whiplash. A 35-year-old female passenger and two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were traveling east. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
23
Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed▸Jun 23 - A pickup fleeing police struck Amanda Servedio on her bike. The crash hurled her thirty feet. She died at the scene. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, ran. Police chased him through residential streets. Eight months later, they made an arrest.
According to NY Daily News (2025-06-23), Amanda Servedio, 37, was killed when a Dodge Ram pickup, fleeing NYPD officers, struck her at 37th St. and 34th Ave. in Queens. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, was wanted for burglary and had tape over his license plate. Police chased him nearly a mile through residential streets. A witness said, "She went airborne. She flew like 30 feet. It was a lot of force." The article highlights concerns about NYPD's pursuit tactics, quoting the victim's father: "It was probably not the place to be doing a high-speed chase, in the residential neighborhood." Fiseku faces murder and manslaughter charges. The case raises questions about the risks of police chases in dense city neighborhoods.
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Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-23
22
Sedan Strikes Moped on Woodhaven Boulevard▸Jun 22 - A sedan hit a stopped moped on Woodhaven Boulevard. One man suffered a bruised leg. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe lane change. The crash left scars on metal and flesh.
A sedan collided with a moped at Woodhaven Boulevard and Eliot Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan struck the moped’s left rear bumper while the moped was stopped in traffic. One man, age 33, was injured with a contusion to his lower leg. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end and the moped’s rear bumper were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
Jul 1 - A sedan turning left hit a woman crossing 108th Street with the signal. She fell. Her leg bled. The driver failed to yield. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
A 42-year-old woman crossing 108th Street with the signal was struck by a southbound sedan making a left turn at 63rd Drive in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her lower leg and foot. The driver, a 43-year-old woman, remained at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other injuries were reported. The vehicle showed no damage. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians at intersections when drivers fail to yield.
30
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Horace Harding Expy▸Jun 30 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Horace Harding Expressway. The rider, a 27-year-old woman, suffered arm injuries. The crash left her bruised. No driver errors were listed in the police report.
A sedan and a bicycle collided on Horace Harding Expressway near 97 Place in Queens. The cyclist, a 27-year-old woman, was injured, sustaining a contusion to her arm. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike was struck on its left front quarter panel. The cyclist was conscious after the crash.
28
SUV Rear-Ended on Grand Central Parkway▸Jun 28 - SUV struck from behind on Grand Central Parkway. Rear passenger injured. No driver errors listed. Crash left one man hurt, others shaken.
A crash on Grand Central Parkway involved a sedan and an SUV. According to the police report, the SUV was hit in the left rear bumper. A 47-year-old male passenger in the SUV suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body. Other occupants, including the driver and another passenger, were not reported injured. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. All involved wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact left one man hurt, but the report gives no further details on the cause.
25
SUV Strikes Motorized Scooter on 63rd Drive▸Jun 25 - SUV hit a motorized scooter on 63rd Drive. Two riders, a woman and a child, suffered leg and arm injuries. Police cite driver inattention and improper lane use. Streets remain dangerous for the vulnerable.
A station wagon SUV collided with a motorized scooter at 63rd Drive and Booth Street in Queens. A 35-year-old woman driving the scooter and a 7-year-old boy riding with her were injured, suffering leg and arm wounds. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the crash. Both the SUV and scooter were going straight ahead before impact. The report also lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a factor for those involved. The crash underscores the risks faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
25
Taxi and Sedan Collide on Expressway in Queens▸Jun 25 - Taxi and sedan slammed front to front on the Long Island Expressway. One driver suffered neck injury. Passengers shaken. Police list no clear cause.
A taxi and a sedan crashed head-on at the center front ends on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, a 45-year-old male driver suffered a neck injury, described as whiplash. A 35-year-old female passenger and two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were traveling east. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
23
Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed▸Jun 23 - A pickup fleeing police struck Amanda Servedio on her bike. The crash hurled her thirty feet. She died at the scene. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, ran. Police chased him through residential streets. Eight months later, they made an arrest.
According to NY Daily News (2025-06-23), Amanda Servedio, 37, was killed when a Dodge Ram pickup, fleeing NYPD officers, struck her at 37th St. and 34th Ave. in Queens. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, was wanted for burglary and had tape over his license plate. Police chased him nearly a mile through residential streets. A witness said, "She went airborne. She flew like 30 feet. It was a lot of force." The article highlights concerns about NYPD's pursuit tactics, quoting the victim's father: "It was probably not the place to be doing a high-speed chase, in the residential neighborhood." Fiseku faces murder and manslaughter charges. The case raises questions about the risks of police chases in dense city neighborhoods.
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Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-23
22
Sedan Strikes Moped on Woodhaven Boulevard▸Jun 22 - A sedan hit a stopped moped on Woodhaven Boulevard. One man suffered a bruised leg. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe lane change. The crash left scars on metal and flesh.
A sedan collided with a moped at Woodhaven Boulevard and Eliot Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan struck the moped’s left rear bumper while the moped was stopped in traffic. One man, age 33, was injured with a contusion to his lower leg. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end and the moped’s rear bumper were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
Jun 30 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Horace Harding Expressway. The rider, a 27-year-old woman, suffered arm injuries. The crash left her bruised. No driver errors were listed in the police report.
A sedan and a bicycle collided on Horace Harding Expressway near 97 Place in Queens. The cyclist, a 27-year-old woman, was injured, sustaining a contusion to her arm. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike was struck on its left front quarter panel. The cyclist was conscious after the crash.
28
SUV Rear-Ended on Grand Central Parkway▸Jun 28 - SUV struck from behind on Grand Central Parkway. Rear passenger injured. No driver errors listed. Crash left one man hurt, others shaken.
A crash on Grand Central Parkway involved a sedan and an SUV. According to the police report, the SUV was hit in the left rear bumper. A 47-year-old male passenger in the SUV suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body. Other occupants, including the driver and another passenger, were not reported injured. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. All involved wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact left one man hurt, but the report gives no further details on the cause.
25
SUV Strikes Motorized Scooter on 63rd Drive▸Jun 25 - SUV hit a motorized scooter on 63rd Drive. Two riders, a woman and a child, suffered leg and arm injuries. Police cite driver inattention and improper lane use. Streets remain dangerous for the vulnerable.
A station wagon SUV collided with a motorized scooter at 63rd Drive and Booth Street in Queens. A 35-year-old woman driving the scooter and a 7-year-old boy riding with her were injured, suffering leg and arm wounds. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the crash. Both the SUV and scooter were going straight ahead before impact. The report also lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a factor for those involved. The crash underscores the risks faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
25
Taxi and Sedan Collide on Expressway in Queens▸Jun 25 - Taxi and sedan slammed front to front on the Long Island Expressway. One driver suffered neck injury. Passengers shaken. Police list no clear cause.
A taxi and a sedan crashed head-on at the center front ends on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, a 45-year-old male driver suffered a neck injury, described as whiplash. A 35-year-old female passenger and two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were traveling east. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
23
Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed▸Jun 23 - A pickup fleeing police struck Amanda Servedio on her bike. The crash hurled her thirty feet. She died at the scene. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, ran. Police chased him through residential streets. Eight months later, they made an arrest.
According to NY Daily News (2025-06-23), Amanda Servedio, 37, was killed when a Dodge Ram pickup, fleeing NYPD officers, struck her at 37th St. and 34th Ave. in Queens. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, was wanted for burglary and had tape over his license plate. Police chased him nearly a mile through residential streets. A witness said, "She went airborne. She flew like 30 feet. It was a lot of force." The article highlights concerns about NYPD's pursuit tactics, quoting the victim's father: "It was probably not the place to be doing a high-speed chase, in the residential neighborhood." Fiseku faces murder and manslaughter charges. The case raises questions about the risks of police chases in dense city neighborhoods.
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Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-23
22
Sedan Strikes Moped on Woodhaven Boulevard▸Jun 22 - A sedan hit a stopped moped on Woodhaven Boulevard. One man suffered a bruised leg. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe lane change. The crash left scars on metal and flesh.
A sedan collided with a moped at Woodhaven Boulevard and Eliot Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan struck the moped’s left rear bumper while the moped was stopped in traffic. One man, age 33, was injured with a contusion to his lower leg. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end and the moped’s rear bumper were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
Jun 28 - SUV struck from behind on Grand Central Parkway. Rear passenger injured. No driver errors listed. Crash left one man hurt, others shaken.
A crash on Grand Central Parkway involved a sedan and an SUV. According to the police report, the SUV was hit in the left rear bumper. A 47-year-old male passenger in the SUV suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body. Other occupants, including the driver and another passenger, were not reported injured. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. All involved wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact left one man hurt, but the report gives no further details on the cause.
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SUV Strikes Motorized Scooter on 63rd Drive▸Jun 25 - SUV hit a motorized scooter on 63rd Drive. Two riders, a woman and a child, suffered leg and arm injuries. Police cite driver inattention and improper lane use. Streets remain dangerous for the vulnerable.
A station wagon SUV collided with a motorized scooter at 63rd Drive and Booth Street in Queens. A 35-year-old woman driving the scooter and a 7-year-old boy riding with her were injured, suffering leg and arm wounds. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the crash. Both the SUV and scooter were going straight ahead before impact. The report also lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a factor for those involved. The crash underscores the risks faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
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Taxi and Sedan Collide on Expressway in Queens▸Jun 25 - Taxi and sedan slammed front to front on the Long Island Expressway. One driver suffered neck injury. Passengers shaken. Police list no clear cause.
A taxi and a sedan crashed head-on at the center front ends on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, a 45-year-old male driver suffered a neck injury, described as whiplash. A 35-year-old female passenger and two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were traveling east. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
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Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed▸Jun 23 - A pickup fleeing police struck Amanda Servedio on her bike. The crash hurled her thirty feet. She died at the scene. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, ran. Police chased him through residential streets. Eight months later, they made an arrest.
According to NY Daily News (2025-06-23), Amanda Servedio, 37, was killed when a Dodge Ram pickup, fleeing NYPD officers, struck her at 37th St. and 34th Ave. in Queens. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, was wanted for burglary and had tape over his license plate. Police chased him nearly a mile through residential streets. A witness said, "She went airborne. She flew like 30 feet. It was a lot of force." The article highlights concerns about NYPD's pursuit tactics, quoting the victim's father: "It was probably not the place to be doing a high-speed chase, in the residential neighborhood." Fiseku faces murder and manslaughter charges. The case raises questions about the risks of police chases in dense city neighborhoods.
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Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-23
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Sedan Strikes Moped on Woodhaven Boulevard▸Jun 22 - A sedan hit a stopped moped on Woodhaven Boulevard. One man suffered a bruised leg. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe lane change. The crash left scars on metal and flesh.
A sedan collided with a moped at Woodhaven Boulevard and Eliot Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan struck the moped’s left rear bumper while the moped was stopped in traffic. One man, age 33, was injured with a contusion to his lower leg. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end and the moped’s rear bumper were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
Jun 25 - SUV hit a motorized scooter on 63rd Drive. Two riders, a woman and a child, suffered leg and arm injuries. Police cite driver inattention and improper lane use. Streets remain dangerous for the vulnerable.
A station wagon SUV collided with a motorized scooter at 63rd Drive and Booth Street in Queens. A 35-year-old woman driving the scooter and a 7-year-old boy riding with her were injured, suffering leg and arm wounds. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the crash. Both the SUV and scooter were going straight ahead before impact. The report also lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a factor for those involved. The crash underscores the risks faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
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Taxi and Sedan Collide on Expressway in Queens▸Jun 25 - Taxi and sedan slammed front to front on the Long Island Expressway. One driver suffered neck injury. Passengers shaken. Police list no clear cause.
A taxi and a sedan crashed head-on at the center front ends on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, a 45-year-old male driver suffered a neck injury, described as whiplash. A 35-year-old female passenger and two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were traveling east. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
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Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed▸Jun 23 - A pickup fleeing police struck Amanda Servedio on her bike. The crash hurled her thirty feet. She died at the scene. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, ran. Police chased him through residential streets. Eight months later, they made an arrest.
According to NY Daily News (2025-06-23), Amanda Servedio, 37, was killed when a Dodge Ram pickup, fleeing NYPD officers, struck her at 37th St. and 34th Ave. in Queens. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, was wanted for burglary and had tape over his license plate. Police chased him nearly a mile through residential streets. A witness said, "She went airborne. She flew like 30 feet. It was a lot of force." The article highlights concerns about NYPD's pursuit tactics, quoting the victim's father: "It was probably not the place to be doing a high-speed chase, in the residential neighborhood." Fiseku faces murder and manslaughter charges. The case raises questions about the risks of police chases in dense city neighborhoods.
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Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-23
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Sedan Strikes Moped on Woodhaven Boulevard▸Jun 22 - A sedan hit a stopped moped on Woodhaven Boulevard. One man suffered a bruised leg. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe lane change. The crash left scars on metal and flesh.
A sedan collided with a moped at Woodhaven Boulevard and Eliot Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan struck the moped’s left rear bumper while the moped was stopped in traffic. One man, age 33, was injured with a contusion to his lower leg. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end and the moped’s rear bumper were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
Jun 25 - Taxi and sedan slammed front to front on the Long Island Expressway. One driver suffered neck injury. Passengers shaken. Police list no clear cause.
A taxi and a sedan crashed head-on at the center front ends on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, a 45-year-old male driver suffered a neck injury, described as whiplash. A 35-year-old female passenger and two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were traveling east. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
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Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed▸Jun 23 - A pickup fleeing police struck Amanda Servedio on her bike. The crash hurled her thirty feet. She died at the scene. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, ran. Police chased him through residential streets. Eight months later, they made an arrest.
According to NY Daily News (2025-06-23), Amanda Servedio, 37, was killed when a Dodge Ram pickup, fleeing NYPD officers, struck her at 37th St. and 34th Ave. in Queens. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, was wanted for burglary and had tape over his license plate. Police chased him nearly a mile through residential streets. A witness said, "She went airborne. She flew like 30 feet. It was a lot of force." The article highlights concerns about NYPD's pursuit tactics, quoting the victim's father: "It was probably not the place to be doing a high-speed chase, in the residential neighborhood." Fiseku faces murder and manslaughter charges. The case raises questions about the risks of police chases in dense city neighborhoods.
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Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-23
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Sedan Strikes Moped on Woodhaven Boulevard▸Jun 22 - A sedan hit a stopped moped on Woodhaven Boulevard. One man suffered a bruised leg. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe lane change. The crash left scars on metal and flesh.
A sedan collided with a moped at Woodhaven Boulevard and Eliot Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan struck the moped’s left rear bumper while the moped was stopped in traffic. One man, age 33, was injured with a contusion to his lower leg. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end and the moped’s rear bumper were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
Jun 23 - A pickup fleeing police struck Amanda Servedio on her bike. The crash hurled her thirty feet. She died at the scene. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, ran. Police chased him through residential streets. Eight months later, they made an arrest.
According to NY Daily News (2025-06-23), Amanda Servedio, 37, was killed when a Dodge Ram pickup, fleeing NYPD officers, struck her at 37th St. and 34th Ave. in Queens. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, was wanted for burglary and had tape over his license plate. Police chased him nearly a mile through residential streets. A witness said, "She went airborne. She flew like 30 feet. It was a lot of force." The article highlights concerns about NYPD's pursuit tactics, quoting the victim's father: "It was probably not the place to be doing a high-speed chase, in the residential neighborhood." Fiseku faces murder and manslaughter charges. The case raises questions about the risks of police chases in dense city neighborhoods.
- Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-23
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Sedan Strikes Moped on Woodhaven Boulevard▸Jun 22 - A sedan hit a stopped moped on Woodhaven Boulevard. One man suffered a bruised leg. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe lane change. The crash left scars on metal and flesh.
A sedan collided with a moped at Woodhaven Boulevard and Eliot Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan struck the moped’s left rear bumper while the moped was stopped in traffic. One man, age 33, was injured with a contusion to his lower leg. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end and the moped’s rear bumper were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
Jun 22 - A sedan hit a stopped moped on Woodhaven Boulevard. One man suffered a bruised leg. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe lane change. The crash left scars on metal and flesh.
A sedan collided with a moped at Woodhaven Boulevard and Eliot Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan struck the moped’s left rear bumper while the moped was stopped in traffic. One man, age 33, was injured with a contusion to his lower leg. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end and the moped’s rear bumper were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.