Another Body, Another Excuse—Hold Precinct 116 Accountable Now

Westbound SUV plows into sedan’s rear near 150th Street. Steel folds. A woman’s spine breaks. She stays conscious, seatbelt digging in, pain radiating. The crash leaves her body broken, the road echoing with the violence of speed and carelessness.

A violent rear-end collision unfolded on Belt Parkway near 150th Street when a westbound SUV struck the back of a sedan, according to the police report. The report states the SUV 'slammed into a sedan’s rear,' crushing the 35-year-old woman driving the sedan. She remained conscious but suffered severe back injuries as her seatbelt held her in place while the force of the crash broke her spine. The police report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver's failure to maintain a safe distance. No other contributing factors are cited for the victim. The impact crumpled the sedan’s center back end and the SUV’s front, underscoring the destructive consequences of tailgating on city highways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797652, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles traveling east collided on S Conduit Ave. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as contributing factors. The crash caused damage to the right front bumper of the SUV and left side doors of the sedan.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:18 AM on S Conduit Ave involving a 2015 SUV and a 2021 sedan, both traveling east. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV and the left side doors of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old male, was injured with neck trauma and experienced shock, reporting whiplash. The police report identifies driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead before impact. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing instead on driver errors that led to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798147, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An eastbound bicyclist suffered a shoulder injury after a distracted SUV driver collided with him on S Conduit Ave. The impact struck the bike's left front quarter panel and the SUV's right front quarter panel. Driver inattention and following too closely caused the crash.

According to the police report, at 15:15 on S Conduit Ave, a 40-year-old male bicyclist traveling east was injured when a 2005 Ford SUV, also traveling east, collided with him. The point of impact was the bike's left front quarter panel and the SUV's right front quarter panel. The bicyclist sustained a contusion and upper arm shoulder injury but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors, indicating both drivers were distracted. Additionally, the bicyclist's contributing factors include 'Following Too Closely.' The SUV driver was licensed in New York. No damage was reported on the SUV, but the bike sustained damage on the left front quarter panel. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796943, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old front-seat passenger suffered injuries and shock when a 2024 Hyundai SUV struck the left rear bumper of a parked Kia SUV on 138 Avenue. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction, causing front-end damage to the moving vehicle.

According to the police report, at 16:48 a 2024 Hyundai SUV traveling east on 138 Avenue collided with a parked 2022 Kia SUV, impacting its left rear bumper. The Hyundai sustained center front-end damage. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. A 29-year-old female occupant seated in the front passenger seat of the Hyundai was injured and experienced shock, though no visible complaints were noted. Both vehicles were SUVs, and the Hyundai had two occupants at the time. The Kia was parked and unoccupied. The collision resulted from the moving driver's failure to maintain attention, leading to a rear-end impact with a stationary vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796781, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after losing control on defective pavement. The crash occurred at night on Brookville Boulevard. Unsafe speed combined with road defects caused the vehicle to impact its right front quarter panel, injuring the lone occupant.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on Brookville Boulevard at 12:19 a.m. The driver, the sole occupant of a 2023 Nissan sedan traveling northeast, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Pavement Defective' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle's right front quarter panel was damaged upon impact. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of the collision. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The combination of unsafe speed and defective pavement created hazardous conditions that led to the driver's loss of control and subsequent injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796487, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound sedan and a westbound SUV collided at 228 St. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the SUV’s right side doors. The sedan driver, a 23-year-old woman, suffered neck contusions but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:33 AM on 228 St involving a northbound sedan and a westbound SUV. The sedan’s left front bumper impacted the right side doors of the SUV, causing damage to the center front end of the sedan and the right rear quarter panel of the SUV. The sedan driver, a 23-year-old female occupant, was injured with neck contusions and remained conscious. She was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report cites "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by one or both drivers. No other contributing factors were specified. The report does not attribute fault to the injured driver or mention any victim behaviors contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796060, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two eastbound vehicles collided on Belt Parkway. An SUV struck the left rear bumper of a sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 48-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Both drivers were traveling straight ahead at impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Belt Parkway at 8:00 AM involving two eastbound vehicles: a 2011 Chevrolet SUV and a 2016 Jeep sedan. The SUV impacted the left rear bumper of the sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 48-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and shock, secured by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were traveling straight ahead at the time of collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify any driver errors or violations such as failure to yield. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The impact location and injury details highlight the dangers of rear-end collisions on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796759, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two women suffered serious internal injuries in a multi-vehicle collision on 145 Ave. The impact struck the sedan’s right side doors. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both victims were conscious and restrained by seat belts.

According to the police report, at 10:21 a.m., a collision occurred on 145 Ave involving two SUVs and a sedan. One 2009 SUV was parked and struck on its center front end. A 2011 SUV traveling north sustained front-end damage. A 2010 sedan traveling east was hit on its right side doors. Two female occupants in the sedan were injured: a 22-year-old driver with head injuries and a 34-year-old front passenger with chest injuries. Both were conscious, not ejected, and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. This crash underscores driver distraction as a critical cause of injury in multi-vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796108, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north struck the right side doors of another vehicle on 122 Ave late at night. Two rear passengers suffered upper arm and head injuries, both in shock. The impact caused significant damage to both vehicles' side doors.

According to the police report, a 2012 Honda sedan traveling north on 122 Ave collided with the right side doors of another vehicle. The sedan's point of impact was its left front bumper, while the other vehicle sustained damage to its right side doors. Two female rear passengers, aged 24 and 26, were injured in the crash, suffering upper arm and head injuries respectively, both classified as injury severity 3 and experiencing shock. Both passengers were not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not specify contributing driver errors or other factors. The driver of the sedan was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead prior to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist involvement is noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796064, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A westbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on Laurelton Parkway at 1 a.m. The sedan’s front passenger, a 57-year-old man, suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:00 a.m. on Laurelton Parkway. A 2011 SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, was traveling westbound and collided with the center back end of a 2015 sedan driven by a licensed male driver also heading west. The impact was at the sedan’s rear center. The sedan carried a front passenger, a 57-year-old man, who was injured with a fractured and dislocated elbow, described as a severe injury (level 3). The passenger was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report does not list specific contributing factors or driver errors, but the rear-end nature of the collision suggests failure to maintain safe distance or attention by the SUV driver. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794875, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver struck a motorcycle turning right on 147 Ave. A 7-year-old passenger on the motorcycle suffered a bruised elbow. Both drivers showed inattention, with the motorcyclist unlicensed. The crash caused front-end damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:42 on 147 Ave involving a 2024 SUV traveling east and a 2023 motorcycle making a right turn northbound. The SUV driver, a licensed female, was going straight ahead and impacted the motorcycle's center front end with her right front bumper. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. Both drivers had contributing factors listed as Driver Inattention/Distraction. A 7-year-old female passenger on the motorcycle, wearing a helmet, was injured with a contusion to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She was conscious and not ejected. The collision caused damage to the right front bumper of the SUV and the center back end of the motorcycle. The report highlights driver distraction as the critical failure leading to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793828, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A female SUV driver was ejected and seriously injured in a collision with a parked box truck. The crash involved alcohol and left the driver with fractures to her lower leg and foot. The impact damaged both vehicles’ front centers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:20 AM on 244 Street near Merrick Boulevard. A female driver of a station wagon/SUV traveling west collided head-on with a parked box truck facing east. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV driver was ejected from her vehicle and sustained serious injuries, including fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The impact caused damage to the center front ends of both vehicles. The driver was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The collision highlights the dangers posed by impaired driving and the severe consequences for vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794031, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 67-year-old man suffered back contusions after an SUV failed to yield while making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection on N Conduit Ave. The vehicle's front center end bore the impact.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old male pedestrian was injured on N Conduit Ave at an intersection while crossing with the signal. The crash occurred at 19:20 when a 2017 Jeep SUV, traveling southwest and making a right turn, struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor attributed to the vehicle driver. The pedestrian sustained back contusions and remained conscious after the impact. The vehicle damage was concentrated at the center front end. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This incident underscores the critical role of driver errors, specifically failure to yield, in pedestrian injuries at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792715, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a pick-up truck driver distracted by inattention made an improper left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred, highlighting driver error as the cause.

According to the police report, at 7:50 AM a pick-up truck traveling northwest on Montauk Street made an improper left turn. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. A 23-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when she was struck. She sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated at level 3. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The report explicitly attributes the crash to driver errors, with no contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior. This incident underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving and improper turning maneuvers in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793220, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A minivan slammed head-on on Brookville Boulevard, crushing its front. A 78-year-old woman in the back seat took the full force and died at the scene. The impact shattered steel and bodies alike. The street kept moving. She did not.

According to the police report, a 2022 minivan traveling north on Brookville Boulevard near S Conduit Avenue crashed head-on, with the center front end absorbing the impact. The vehicle's front was crushed, confirming the violent collision. Inside, a 78-year-old female passenger seated in the rear left suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and was pronounced dead at the scene. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor, indicating a vehicle-related error or malfunction played a role. The driver, a 74-year-old man, also sustained internal injuries but survived. Another occupant, a 71-year-old female front passenger, suffered fractures and dislocations. No driver errors beyond the unspecified vehicular factor are detailed, and no victim behaviors contributed according to the police report. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of vehicle-related failures in head-on collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792680, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A minivan left the road in Queens. It hit a tree. One woman died. Three others, all seniors, went to the hospital. The crash happened on Brookville Boulevard, near Sunrise Highway. Police are investigating. The road stayed quiet after.

According to the NY Daily News (published February 14, 2025), a minivan from Eunhae Adult Daycare crashed while leaving a senior residence in Queens. The 74-year-old driver 'lost control of the wheel at the Sunrise Highway.' The vehicle veered off Brookville Blvd and struck a tree. Four people were inside, all seniors. One woman in her 70s died after being found unconscious in the back seat. Three others, including the driver, were hospitalized but expected to survive. Police are investigating the cause. The article highlights the dangers faced by passengers in vehicles operated by older drivers and the risks at busy intersections like Brookville Boulevard and Sunrise Highway.

• Minivan Crash Kills Woman, Injures Three, NY Daily News, Published 2025-02-14

A speeding Toyota sedan on Belt Parkway ejected its front passenger, a 30-year-old man. He suffered severe whole-body injuries and was unconscious. The vehicle’s left front bumper was damaged. Unsafe speed drove the crash, leaving a silent, cold road behind.

According to the police report, at 3:47 a.m., a Toyota sedan traveling eastbound on Belt Parkway crashed with the left front bumper as the point of impact. The driver, a 27-year-old woman, was cited for 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor. The front passenger, a 30-year-old man, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained severe injuries to his entire body, resulting in unconsciousness. The report notes the passenger was not using any safety equipment. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of excessive speed, which led directly to the passenger’s ejection and critical injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791204, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A car struck an underpass on Belt Parkway. Metal twisted. A woman, 27, died at the hospital. A man survived. Police do not know who drove. The wreck left questions. The system failed to protect its passengers.

According to NY Daily News (published February 8, 2025), a single-car crash on Queens’ Belt Parkway killed a 27-year-old woman and injured a 30-year-old man. The white Toyota sedan hit an underpass near 225th Street around 3:50 a.m. Both occupants were found outside the wreck when police arrived. Investigators are unsure who was driving at the time of impact: 'Since both occupants were out of the car at the time of the crash, investigators haven't figured out who was driving, police said.' The woman died at Long Island Jewish Hospital-Valley Stream; the man was expected to survive. The article highlights ongoing uncertainty about driver identity and underscores the persistent risks on city highways, especially where loss of vehicle control leads to deadly outcomes. The investigation continues.

• Woman Killed In Queens Parkway Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-02-08

A bus turning right struck an 18-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The victim suffered back abrasions but remained conscious. Police cited driver failure to yield right-of-way and inattention as causes. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, at 16:15 on N Conduit Ave near Springfield Blvd, a bus traveling west made a right turn and struck an 18-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained back abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies the bus driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the bus’s right front quarter panel. The bus sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The incident highlights driver errors—specifically failure to yield and distraction—as the primary causes of injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791071, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old male pedestrian suffered upper arm injuries and bruising at a Belt Parkway intersection. The pedestrian was conscious and not in the roadway. Two sedans traveling west collided, involving left front and rear bumper impacts. Driver errors unspecified.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Belt Parkway. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained contusions and upper arm injuries. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. The crash involved two sedans traveling westbound, with impact points on the left front bumper of one vehicle and the rear bumpers of the others. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding noted. The pedestrian's location and actions were recorded, but no contributing factors related to the pedestrian were cited. The collision resulted in injuries to the pedestrian but does not specify driver violations or errors beyond the collision details.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793305, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15