Another Body, Another Excuse—Hold Precinct 116 Accountable Now

A bus struck the left rear bumper of an SUV traveling east on Brookville Boulevard. The SUV driver, a 47-year-old woman, suffered injuries and shock. Police cited the bus driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause.

According to the police report, at 8:50 AM on Brookville Boulevard, a bus traveling east collided with the left rear bumper of a 2023 SUV also traveling east. The bus driver was changing lanes while the SUV driver was slowing or stopping. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the bus driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the SUV. The SUV driver, a 47-year-old woman, was injured and experienced shock, wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. She was not ejected and complained of pain or nausea. The collision caused damage to the SUV’s left rear quarter panel and the bus’s right front bumper. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789896, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 68-year-old woman suffered serious hip and upper leg injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The impact occurred at an intersection where the pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The driver’s error caused a bruising contusion.

According to the police report, at 18:47 a 2021 Acura sedan traveling south on Bedell Street made a left turn and struck a 68-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The point of impact was the sedan’s center front end. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and injuries to her hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” as the driver’s contributing factor. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the driver’s failure to yield to a lawful pedestrian, resulting in significant injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791503, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV driver distracted by inattention struck a westbound e-scooter from behind on 149 Ave. The 20-year-old e-scooter rider suffered hip and upper leg injuries, shock, and complained of pain and nausea. The SUV sustained rear-end damage.

According to the police report, a 2023 Toyota SUV traveling westbound on 149 Ave rear-ended a westbound e-scooter. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the SUV driver. The e-scooter rider, a 20-year-old female with a permit license, was injured with hip and upper leg trauma and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The SUV sustained damage to its center back end, while the e-scooter showed no vehicle damage. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The collision occurred with both vehicles traveling in the same direction, and the impact point was the center front end of the e-scooter. The report emphasizes the SUV driver's distraction as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790142, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed at Carson Street. Both drivers failed to yield right-of-way. A 44-year-old female driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Impact struck left front bumper and left rear quarter panel. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.

According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided at Carson Street around 3:50 p.m. Both drivers were cited for Failure to Yield Right-of-Way, a critical contributing factor in the crash. The female driver, age 44, was injured with contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The collision involved impact to the left front bumper of one vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the other, causing center front end and left rear quarter panel damage respectively. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report highlights driver errors as the cause, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790086, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles traveling south on S Conduit Ave collided head-on. The SUV driver’s inexperience and distraction caused the crash. A 37-year-old female passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage in the impact.

According to the police report, two vehicles—a 2018 Nissan SUV and a 2017 Toyota sedan—were traveling southbound on S Conduit Ave when they collided. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, indicating errors by the SUV driver. A 37-year-old female occupant in the SUV was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash caused damage to the front bumpers of both vehicles. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger or other road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788619, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 144 Avenue under non-working traffic controls. A 2-year-old child passenger was injured, suffering a shoulder contusion. Driver errors included passing too closely and failure of traffic control devices. The child was restrained but still hurt.

According to the police report, at 7:45 AM on 144 Avenue, two sedans traveling north and west collided. The contributing factors listed include 'Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working' and 'Passing Too Closely' for both vehicles. The collision caused injury to a 2-year-old female occupant seated in the middle rear seat, restrained by a child restraint. She sustained a shoulder-upper arm contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report highlights driver errors: improper or non-working traffic control devices and passing too closely, which contributed to the crash. The child passenger was not ejected and was properly restrained, but still suffered injury. The focus remains on the drivers' failure to maintain safe passing distance and the systemic danger posed by malfunctioning traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787824, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 67-year-old bicyclist was injured when a sedan made a left turn and collided with him on Hook Creek Blvd. The bicyclist suffered hip and upper leg contusions. Police cited driver failure to yield and bicyclist confusion as contributing factors.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Hook Creek Blvd was making a left turn when it collided with a bicyclist going straight south. The bicyclist, a 67-year-old man wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, including contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the sedan driver and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The bicyclist was not ejected and was the driver of the bike. Vehicle damage was noted on the bike's center front end, while the sedan showed no damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787630, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old unlicensed van driver traveling west on Merrick Blvd lost consciousness and crashed, suffering whiplash and full-body injuries. The van’s right front bumper was damaged. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male driver operating a 1999 Ford van on Merrick Blvd lost consciousness due to illness while driving westbound. The driver was unlicensed in New York and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The van sustained damage to the right front quarter panel after the collision. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' and 'Illness' as contributing factors, highlighting a critical driver condition failure. There is no indication of other vehicles or pedestrian involvement. The driver remained conscious after the crash but was injured. The crash underscores the dangers posed by medical incapacitation behind the wheel and unlicensed operation.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786462, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus turning left struck a 59-year-old woman crossing 146 Avenue. She suffered head injuries and abrasions. The bus showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious but injured at the intersection. Driver errors remain unspecified in the report.

According to the police report, a 2010 Chevrolet bus was making a left turn on 146 Avenue at 5:28 a.m. when it struck a 59-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The bus was impacted on its left side doors but showed no vehicle damage. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified and does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed and traveling eastbound. The lack of specified driver contributing factors leaves the exact cause unclear, but the collision occurred during the bus's left turn maneuver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786254, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided westbound on Brookville Boulevard. A female driver changing lanes struck the rear of another sedan. Three occupants, including two children, suffered whiplash and injuries to neck, head, and arm. Police cite following too closely as cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:21 AM on Brookville Boulevard involving two sedans traveling west. The driver of a 2017 Mercedes sedan was changing lanes when she impacted the right rear bumper of another sedan. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. Three occupants were injured: a 27-year-old female driver and two female child passengers aged 9 and 10. Injuries included whiplash and trauma to the neck, head, and lower arm. All occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. No ejections or vehicle damage were reported. The data highlights driver error—specifically failure to maintain safe distance—as the primary cause, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786571, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sport utility vehicles collided head-on and rear-quarter on S Conduit Ave. Four occupants suffered whiplash and back or head injuries. All were conscious and restrained. The crash caused significant front and rear quarter damage to the vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:33 on S Conduit Ave involving two sport utility vehicles traveling south and east. The first SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was going straight ahead and impacted the center front end. The second SUV, also driven by a licensed male, was traveling straight ahead eastbound and was struck on the left rear quarter panel. Four occupants in the second vehicle sustained injuries including whiplash and back or head trauma. All occupants were conscious, wearing lap belts and harnesses, and none were ejected. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for all injured occupants, with no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding noted. The collision caused center front end damage to the first vehicle and left rear quarter panel damage to the second.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784832, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A speeding sedan in police pursuit slammed into the right side of a turning tractor truck. Two 19-year-old passengers in the sedan suffered neck and head injuries. The truck driver was licensed and making a left turn when struck.

According to the police report, a 2015 sedan registered in Illinois was involved in a police pursuit traveling east on S Conduit Ave. The sedan collided with a 2020 tractor truck diesel registered in Pennsylvania that was making a left turn. The point of impact was the right side doors of the truck and the center front end of the sedan. The contributing factor cited was unsafe speed by the sedan driver. The truck driver was licensed and operating legally. Two 19-year-old passengers in the sedan sustained injuries: one suffered neck injury with whiplash, the other had a head abrasion. Both were conscious and not ejected. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passengers. The collision highlights the dangers posed by high-speed police pursuits and the vulnerability of occupants in multi-vehicle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795074, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Multiple SUVs collided eastbound on Belt Parkway. One driver suffered facial contusions but remained conscious. Police cite reaction to uninvolved vehicle and following too closely as causes. Impact damaged front and rear ends, highlighting dangerous tailgating and sudden braking.

According to the police report, a chain-reaction collision occurred on Belt Parkway involving multiple SUVs traveling eastbound. The primary contributing factors were 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Following Too Closely,' indicating that drivers failed to maintain safe distances and reacted abruptly to other vehicles not involved in the crash. One driver, a 35-year-old female occupant, sustained facial contusions and was conscious at the scene. Her vehicle's airbag deployed, and she was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The collision damaged the center front ends and left rear bumpers of the involved vehicles, confirming the close proximity and impact sequence. The report explicitly attributes the crash to driver errors without listing any victim behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784132, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old man, unlicensed and alone, sped down Laurelton Parkway. The Audi slammed, right side crushed. He died inside, body broken. No one else was hurt. The road fell silent, marked by reckless speed and shattered metal.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old unlicensed man was driving a 2015 Audi sedan alone on Laurelton Parkway when he changed lanes at an unsafe speed. The sedan struck with force, its right side crushed and the vehicle demolished. The report states the driver was killed, suffering injuries to his entire body. No other people were involved or injured. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor, with the driver’s lack of a valid license also noted in the data. No seatbelt use was recorded. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of excessive speed and unlicensed driving, as detailed in the official account.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781385, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided at an intersection. One driver’s unsafe speed and inattention caused a violent impact. A rear passenger suffered a hip and upper leg injury, conscious but bruised. The crash left vehicle damage and a shaken passenger in its wake.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling straight ahead collided near 230-19 International Airport Center B. The driver errors cited include unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction. One vehicle struck the other’s left rear bumper with its center front end, causing significant damage. A 55-year-old male passenger in the left rear seat of one sedan sustained a contusion and injury to his hip and upper leg. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unsafe speed and other vehicular factors as contributing to the injury. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash occurred at 4:50 a.m., highlighting the dangers of speeding and distracted driving in multi-vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781272, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 42-year-old man suffered a severe shoulder injury when a tractor truck backed unsafely on Farmers Blvd. The pedestrian was struck off intersection, left in shock with pain and nausea. The truck’s center back end caused the impact.

According to the police report, a tractor truck was backing unsafely on Farmers Blvd at 12:25 when it struck a 42-year-old male pedestrian. The pedestrian was located off an intersection, described as performing other actions in the roadway. The impact occurred at the truck’s center back end, causing a severe upper arm and shoulder injury. The pedestrian was not ejected but suffered shock and complained of pain and nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor to the crash. The truck driver was licensed and operating a 2011 International truck. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This collision highlights the dangers posed by unsafe backing maneuvers of large vehicles in pedestrian areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782215, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver made a right turn, striking two vehicles stopped or traveling southbound on Hook Creek Blvd. Two male drivers suffered moderate injuries, including leg and shoulder wounds. Both were restrained and experienced shock after the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:10 on Hook Creek Blvd involving a pick-up truck, a sedan, and an SUV. The pick-up truck driver, a 43-year-old male, was making a right turn when the collision happened. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both injured drivers. The pick-up truck struck the center front end, impacting the right side doors of the sedan and the right rear bumper of the SUV. Both drivers, aged 43 and 32, were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. They sustained injuries to the knee-lower leg-foot and shoulder-upper arm, respectively, and were in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report highlights driver distraction as the primary cause, with no victim fault indicated.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779724, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old boy was struck by a sedan while crossing an intersection without signal. The impact hit the pedestrian’s knee and lower leg, causing bruising. The driver was traveling northeast, continuing straight ahead at the time of collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast struck a 16-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection near 134-56 231 Street around 8:00 PM. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication when the vehicle's center front end made contact. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the impact. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors such as failure to yield or speeding, but notes the pedestrian was crossing without signal. The sedan showed no vehicle damage, and the driver was alone, traveling straight ahead. This collision highlights the dangers pedestrians face at intersections even without explicit driver error cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781904, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sport utility vehicles collided on Memphis Avenue in Queens. Both drivers suffered neck injuries and whiplash. A front passenger also sustained head injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles traveling on Memphis Avenue in Queens collided at 3:35 PM. Both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of one SUV and the right front bumper of the other. The drivers, a 51-year-old male and a 55-year-old female passenger, both suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The front passenger sustained head injuries. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. Both occupants were wearing lap belts and were not ejected. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to serious injuries even without ejections or loss of control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779480, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 148 Drive in Queens. The impact struck the right side doors of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 39-year-old male driver suffered back injuries but was conscious and not ejected. Police cite traffic control disregard.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:00 PM on 148 Drive in Queens involving two sedans traveling east and south. The collision impacted the right side doors of the southbound vehicle and the center front end of the eastbound vehicle. The 39-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, sustaining back injuries and remaining conscious without ejection. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or controls. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls, resulting in serious injury to vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778672, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15