Another Body, Another Excuse—Hold Precinct 116 Accountable Now

A Toyota SUV starting in traffic struck a southbound BMW sedan on Hook Creek Blvd. The sedan’s driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. The impact damaged the sedan’s right rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hook Creek Blvd in Queens at 10:30. A Toyota SUV, driven by a licensed female driver traveling east and starting in traffic, collided with a southbound BMW sedan driven by a 32-year-old male. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the sedan, which sustained damage there. The sedan driver was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash, and remained conscious. The police report identifies the contributing factor as failure to yield right-of-way by the SUV driver. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The report highlights driver error as the cause, with no fault attributed to the sedan driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778185, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on 219 Street in Queens. The 25-year-old driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. A 73-year-old passenger also sustained whiplash. The crash was caused by driver inattention and inexperience, damaging both vehicles’ left sides.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:30 on 219 Street in Queens. Two station wagons/SUVs collided, with impact on the left rear bumper of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. The 25-year-old female driver, who was licensed and traveling north, was injured with head trauma and whiplash. She was wearing a lap belt and conscious after the crash. The front passenger, a 73-year-old female, also suffered whiplash and was conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for the driver of the northbound SUV. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left sides. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and inexperience behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777527, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three men suffered serious head and arm injuries in a Queens crash involving multiple SUVs. According to the police report, failure to yield right-of-way caused the collision. Vehicles struck each other’s sides and fronts, leaving drivers and passengers injured but restrained.

At 2:07 AM in Queens on N Conduit Ave near Springfield Blvd, a collision involving multiple SUVs resulted in serious injuries to three men, according to the police report. The report cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor for both involved drivers. One 19-year-old male driver sustained head contusions while wearing a lap belt and harness. A 22-year-old male front passenger was semiconscious with a concussion, also restrained. Another 32-year-old male driver suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow-lower-arm-hand injury. The vehicles involved included a 2017 Ford SUV traveling west and a 2021 Toyota SUV stopped in traffic, with impacts on the center front end and left side doors respectively. The collision’s impact points and driver errors highlight systemic dangers in yielding at this location.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776166, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Francis Lewis Boulevard at 1:31 p.m. Driver distraction caused a rear-end crash. Both vehicle occupants suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The impact struck the center back end of the lead SUV, injuring the driver and front passenger.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Francis Lewis Boulevard at 13:31. Two station wagons/SUVs traveling west collided when one vehicle struck the center back end of the other. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating that the striking vehicle's driver failed to maintain attention. The lead vehicle, a 2025 Hyundai SUV, carried two occupants: a 31-year-old female driver and a 37-year-old male front passenger. Both were conscious but injured, suffering neck injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and were not ejected. The striking vehicle had no reported damage or occupants. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778074, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 71-year-old male driver suffered a neck injury after his sedan was struck on the left front quarter panel. The driver remained conscious and was restrained by a harness. The crash occurred while traveling westbound on 130 Avenue.

According to the police report, a 71-year-old male driver was injured in a crash involving his 2012 Kia sedan traveling westbound on 130 Avenue. The vehicle sustained damage to the left front quarter panel, indicating the point of impact. The driver, who was harnessed and not ejected, complained of whiplash and sustained a neck injury classified as severity level 3. The report lists the driver's contributing factors as unspecified, and no other contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The driver remained conscious throughout the incident. No information about other vehicles or pedestrians involved was provided, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783533, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV with defective headlights struck a 27-year-old male e-bike rider on Merrick Blvd in Queens. The collision caused abrasions and lower leg injuries. The SUV was parked; the e-bike was traveling west when the crash occurred at 8:25 p.m.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 8:25 p.m. on Merrick Blvd in Queens. A 27-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike was injured, suffering abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Headlights Defective' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors. The SUV involved was parked and struck the e-bike on its left side doors. The e-bike was traveling west, going straight ahead, and the point of impact was the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the collision. The police report highlights defective headlights on the SUV and the vehicle passing too closely as key causes, focusing on driver responsibility without attributing fault to the injured bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774811, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old man suffered facial abrasions after an SUV made a left turn and struck him in Queens. The driver’s view was obstructed, contributing to the collision. The pedestrian was conscious but injured, highlighting dangers from limited visibility and driver error.

According to the police report, a 2021 SUV traveling south on 147 Avenue in Queens was making a left turn when it struck a 66-year-old male pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor and explicitly notes 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a cause. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The driver, licensed in New Jersey, was the sole occupant of the SUV. No vehicle damage was reported. The collision underscores the risks posed by driver errors such as failure to adequately observe surroundings during turning maneuvers, compounded by limited visibility conditions. The pedestrian’s actions or behaviors were not listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771585, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Guy R Brewer Blvd in Queens. The 28-year-old female driver of a 2021 Jeep suffered upper arm injuries and shock. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage. The crash occurred as one vehicle started from parking and the other made a right turn.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on Guy R Brewer Blvd in Queens involving two SUVs traveling south. One vehicle, a 2021 Jeep SUV, was starting from parking when it collided with a 2020 Ford SUV making a right turn. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the Jeep and the right front bumper of the Ford. The 28-year-old female driver of the Jeep was injured, suffering an upper arm and shoulder injury and was in shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver, but no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are noted. Both vehicles had front bumper damage. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770387, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 5-year-old boy suffered a head contusion as an unlicensed SUV driver made a left turn and collided with a sedan traveling straight. The SUV struck the sedan’s left front bumper, causing injury to the child passenger restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Queens at 8:00 AM on 225 Street near N Conduit Avenue. A 2020 SUV, driven by an unlicensed male driver making a left turn, collided with a 2024 sedan traveling south. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. A 5-year-old male occupant in the sedan, seated in the right rear passenger seat and secured with a lap belt and harness, sustained a head contusion and was injured but conscious. The report highlights the driver error of the unlicensed SUV operator without attributing fault to the child passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769562, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Multiple sedans stopped in traffic on Sunrise Highway in Queens were struck from behind. A 51-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police report notes unspecified contributing factors but no clear driver error identified. Impact centered on rear bumpers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:18 p.m. on Sunrise Highway in Queens. Multiple sedans traveling west were stopped in traffic when they were struck from behind, resulting in a chain-reaction collision. The 51-year-old female driver of one sedan was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash, and was reported to be in shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists her contributing factors as unspecified and does not identify explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The points of impact were primarily the right rear bumpers and rear quarter panels of the vehicles involved, indicating rear-end impacts. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769045, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV collided with a sedan on 241 Street in Queens. The sedan’s female driver suffered shoulder and arm injuries. Police cited unsafe speed as a key factor. The SUV hit the sedan’s left side, causing significant damage and injury.

According to the police report, at 10:25 AM on 241 Street in Queens, a 2016 Chevrolet SUV traveling south struck a 2015 Dodge sedan traveling east. The SUV impacted the sedan on its left side doors, damaging the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The sedan’s female driver, age 36, sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries classified as injury severity 3, including contusions and bruises. The driver was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness, with airbags deployed. The report identifies unsafe speed as the contributing factor for the crash. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision’s point of impact and damage patterns indicate the SUV’s failure to control speed led to the side impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768168, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway at night. Unsafe speed and improper lane use triggered the crash. A 19-year-old male driver suffered elbow and arm injuries, including whiplash. Both vehicles struck each other’s front and side panels in a violent impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:30 PM on Belt Parkway involving two sedans traveling westbound. The 19-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining elbow, lower arm, and hand injuries along with whiplash. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors for the driver’s actions. The impact points were the center front end and right front quarter panel of the vehicles, indicating a collision during lane changes or passing maneuvers. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly identifies driver errors—unsafe speed and improper lane usage—as the causes of the crash, with no mention of victim fault or contributing pedestrian or cyclist behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768152, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 47-year-old man bent over a stalled car on 228th Street. An SUV, driver distracted, came south. The right front bumper hit flesh and bone. The man collapsed, bleeding, unconscious, broken on Queens pavement. The driver kept going straight.

According to the police report, near 145-27 228th Street in Queens, a 47-year-old man was leaning over a stalled car when a southbound SUV struck him with its right front bumper. The report states the driver was inattentive and distracted at the time of the crash. The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding and injuries to his entire body, and was found unconscious on the street. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor. The man was not at an intersection and was working on a car, but the report does not cite these as contributing factors. The impact left the victim collapsed and motionless, underscoring the danger posed by distracted driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769400, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV slammed into the rear of a stopped sedan on Brookville Blvd in Queens. The sedan driver, a 20-year-old woman, suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited following too closely as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:18 AM on Brookville Blvd in Queens. A 2012 Ford SUV, traveling south and slowing or stopping, struck the center back end of a 2020 Honda sedan that was stopped in traffic. The sedan's driver, a 20-year-old female occupant, sustained injuries described as whiplash and entire body trauma, with an injury severity level of 3. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The SUV's front center end and the sedan's rear center end sustained damage. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767838, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 47-year-old man driving a 2024 Dodge pickup truck suffered a neck injury and whiplash in a crash on Brookville Boulevard. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash caused damage to the center back end of the vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:40 on Brookville Boulevard involving a single 2024 Dodge pickup truck traveling east. The driver, a 47-year-old male, was the sole occupant and was wearing a lap belt and harness. He sustained a neck injury described as whiplash and was conscious after the crash. The vehicle sustained damage to the center back end, indicating a rear impact. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of failure to yield or other driver errors explicitly cited. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767768, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pickup truck flipped on South Conduit Avenue. Metal screamed, glass shattered. A 73-year-old man bled from the head, belted in the front seat. The sedan’s front left crumpled. Blood on the belt. The road fell silent.

A violent collision unfolded on South Conduit Avenue near 153-70 in Queens when a pickup truck overturned after a lane change, according to the police report. The crash involved a pickup and a sedan, both traveling east. The report states, 'A pickup flipped after a lane change. A 73-year-old man, belted in the front seat, bled from the head.' The sedan’s front left quarter panel was crushed. Police cite 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The 73-year-old male passenger in the pickup, restrained by a lap belt and harness, suffered severe head bleeding but remained conscious. The report details blood on the belt and silence on the road. Driver error—specifically unsafe lane changing—stands at the center of this crash’s violence.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766064, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A speeding SUV struck a parked sedan on 131-02 233 Street in Queens. The SUV driver, a 53-year-old man, suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as causes. The parked vehicle was unoccupied.

According to the police report, at 10:00 AM on 131-02 233 Street in Queens, a 2014 Honda SUV traveling north rear-ended a parked 2007 Ford sedan. The SUV's point of impact was the center front end, while the sedan was hit at its center back end. The SUV driver, a 53-year-old male occupant, sustained injuries to his entire body, including whiplash, but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The parked sedan was unoccupied at the time of impact. The driver held a valid New York license. This crash highlights the danger posed by speeding and distracted driving even when other vehicles are stationary.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765696, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three vehicles traveling west collided on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. A 49-year-old male driver suffered full-body injuries and whiplash. The crash involved a pickup truck and two sedans, all sustaining front or rear-end damage. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:16 AM on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. Three vehicles—a 2001 Dodge pickup truck and two sedans (a 2024 Hyundai and a 2017 Chevrolet)—were all traveling westbound. The pickup truck impacted the center front end of one sedan, which in turn struck the center back end of the other sedan. The 49-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, suffering whiplash and full-body injuries but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, providing no direct evidence of driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The collision's impact points and vehicle damage indicate a chain-reaction crash involving multiple vehicles traveling in the same direction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765698, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Queens crash on 193 Street sent a 54-year-old female SUV driver to the hospital with back contusions. Both vehicles collided head-on, with police citing failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. The driver remained conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:00 PM on 193 Street in Queens involving a 2016 SUV traveling west and a 2018 sedan traveling east. Both drivers were licensed and going straight ahead when the collision happened. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old female occupant, suffered back injuries and contusions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' twice as contributing factors, indicating driver errors on both sides. The SUV sustained damage to its right front bumper, while the sedan's left front bumper was damaged. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764654, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle rider was ejected and injured in a Queens crash involving two sedans. The impact struck the motorcycle’s right front quarter panel, causing severe knee and lower leg injuries. The rider wore a helmet but suffered abrasions and serious trauma.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Rockaway Boulevard in Queens at 11:00 AM involving a motorcycle and two sedans all traveling westbound. The motorcycle struck the right front quarter panel of one sedan, resulting in the rider being ejected. The motorcycle driver, a 61-year-old male, sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, classified as injury severity 3, and suffered abrasions. The rider was wearing a helmet at the time. Both vehicles involved were going straight ahead. The report lists the rider’s contributing factors as unspecified, and no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are noted. The focus remains on the violent impact and the rider’s ejection, underscoring the systemic dangers motorcyclists face in multi-vehicle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764164, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15