Another Body, Another Excuse—Hold Precinct 116 Accountable Now

Three vehicles collided in a chain reaction on Merrick Boulevard in Queens. The lead driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as key factors. All drivers were licensed and traveling eastbound.

According to the police report, a chain-reaction collision occurred on Merrick Boulevard in Queens at 8:55 a.m. involving three eastbound vehicles: two sedans and one SUV. The driver of the lead vehicle, a 51-year-old male occupant, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies driver inattention and following too closely as the primary contributing factors to the crash. The lead vehicle was impacted at the center front end, while the subsequent vehicles struck the center back ends of the cars ahead. All drivers were licensed in New York and traveling straight ahead. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762091, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs traveling eastbound collided on Farmers Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers were licensed men. One driver suffered neck injury and whiplash. No vehicle damage was reported. Police noted unspecified contributing factors but no clear driver errors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:32 AM on Farmers Boulevard in Queens involving two eastbound SUVs. Both drivers were male and licensed in New York. The first vehicle, a 2024 Acura SUV, was struck at the center back end, while the second, a 2021 Jeep SUV, impacted at the center front end. The Acura driver, age 52, sustained a neck injury described as whiplash and was conscious and not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified for both drivers, with no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding noted. Neither vehicle showed damage, suggesting a low-impact collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762185, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two westbound vehicles struck each other on Merrick Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers suffered injuries, including neck trauma. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. The crash left one driver conscious but injured, highlighting dangers of distracted driving.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:06 on Merrick Boulevard in Queens involving a 2010 Ford SUV and a 2005 Dodge sedan, both traveling westbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan, damaging the left side doors of the SUV and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The sole occupant of the SUV, a 53-year-old male driver, was injured with neck trauma but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing victim behavior. The collision underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted driving in Queens.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760776, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck an eastbound e-bike at 140 Avenue in Queens. The e-bike rider suffered elbow and arm injuries and was left in shock. Police cited the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and inexperience as key factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:50 on 140 Avenue in Queens. A 33-year-old male riding an e-bike traveling east was struck by a northbound SUV. The SUV driver, licensed and operating a 2010 Honda SUV, failed to yield right-of-way and was noted for driver inexperience. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front bumper and the e-bike’s center front end. The e-bike rider was injured with contusions and bruises to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly cites the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor, with no mention of any contributing factors related to the victim. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding and inexperienced vehicle operation.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760750, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep with faulty brakes slammed into a Cadillac’s rear on Belt Parkway. The front passenger, 45, suffered a crushed neck. He stayed conscious. The Jeep showed no damage. The man did. Systemic failure left flesh broken and steel untouched.

According to the police report, a 1997 Jeep traveling westbound on Belt Parkway struck the rear of a Cadillac sedan. The collision occurred when the Jeep, identified as having 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor, crashed into the Cadillac’s center back end. The front passenger in the Cadillac, a 45-year-old man, was injured with severe neck crush injuries and remained conscious at the scene. The report notes that the passenger wore only a lap belt. The Jeep showed no damage, while the Cadillac sustained damage to the right rear bumper. The police report explicitly cites 'Brakes Defective' as the primary cause, highlighting a clear driver-related mechanical failure. No victim behaviors are listed as contributing factors. The crash underscores the lethal risk posed by defective vehicle systems and the systemic dangers present on New York City roads.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759323, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

In Queens, an SUV struck the rear of a sedan traveling east on 241 Street. The sedan’s female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police report unspecified contributing factors from the sedan driver, highlighting collision impact and injury severity.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 241 Street in Queens at 15:16. A Ford SUV traveling east struck the left front bumper of a Dodge sedan also traveling east. The point of impact was the SUV’s right rear bumper and the sedan’s left front bumper, causing damage to the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The sedan’s female driver, age 34, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. She was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The collision’s impact and resulting injury to the sedan driver underscore the dangers of rear-end crashes in Queens traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760418, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A multi-vehicle collision on Belt Parkway left a 29-year-old male driver with neck injuries. According to the police report, driver inattention caused the crash. The driver, restrained by a lap belt and harness, suffered whiplash but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a chain-reaction crash occurred on Belt Parkway involving multiple sedans and SUVs all traveling eastbound. The collision resulted from driver inattention or distraction, as cited in the contributing factors. A 29-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining neck injuries described as whiplash. He was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was primarily center back end damage on several vehicles, indicating a rear-end collision sequence. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757611, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Multiple vehicles collided in a chain reaction on Laurelton Parkway. A 59-year-old male driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police report cites multiple vehicular contributing factors, highlighting driver errors amid the westbound traffic flow.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:20 on Laurelton Parkway involving several vehicles traveling westbound. The collision involved a 59-year-old male driver who was an occupant in one of the vehicles and sustained injuries described as whiplash and entire body trauma. The driver was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the primary contributing factor multiple times, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation. The vehicles involved included sedans and SUVs, with impacts noted at rear and front ends, suggesting a chain collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The data points to systemic danger in multi-vehicle interactions and driver failures to maintain safe distances or control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755654, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on South Conduit Avenue in Queens. The rear vehicle struck the front one while slowing. Four passengers suffered abrasions and neck or back injuries. All were conscious and restrained. Driver distraction caused the crash, according to police.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on South Conduit Avenue in Queens at 2:12 AM. Two sedans traveling east collided when the rear vehicle, driven by a licensed male driver, struck the center back end of the front sedan. The rear driver was slowing or stopping but was distracted, as the contributing factor was listed as Driver Inattention/Distraction. Four passengers in the front and rear seats of the vehicles were injured, sustaining abrasions and neck or back injuries. All occupants were conscious, not ejected, and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report does not indicate any contributing factors from the passengers. The collision and resulting injuries highlight the dangers of driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757321, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. Both vehicles struck on their left front sections. Two female passengers suffered abrasions and neck injuries. The crash involved a left turn and failure to yield right-of-way, according to the police report.

At 11:34 PM on North Conduit Avenue in Queens, two SUVs collided, according to the police report. One driver was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the turning vehicle and the left front quarter panel of the other. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Two female passengers, aged 17 and 47, were injured—one with abrasions over her entire body and the other with neck abrasions. Both were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report highlights driver errors, specifically failure to yield and disregarding traffic controls, as central causes of this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755902, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north struck an e-bike rider heading west on 197 Street in Queens. The e-bike driver suffered elbow and lower arm injuries, experiencing shock and minor bleeding. The sedan sustained right front quarter panel damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:55 on 197 Street in Queens. A sedan traveling north and an e-bike moving west collided, with impact on the sedan's right front quarter panel and the e-bike's center front end. The e-bike driver, a 30-year-old male, was injured with elbow, lower arm, and hand trauma, reported as injury severity 3, and was in shock with minor bleeding. The sedan driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The report lists the e-bike driver's contributing factors as unspecified and the sedan driver's contributing factors as unspecified. No explicit driver errors like Failure to Yield or speeding were noted in the report. The e-bike sustained no damage. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and injuries without victim blame.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756160, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old man suffered head injuries after an SUV making a left turn struck him at a marked crosswalk. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing a collision that left the pedestrian bruised and conscious at the Queens intersection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hook Creek Boulevard in Queens at 8:46 p.m. A 25-year-old male pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when he was struck by a Jeep SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, damaging the center front end. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious after the collision. The driver was licensed and traveling westbound. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors at intersections, especially failure to yield during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754958, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A woman stepped down from a car on 147th Road. An SUV tore into her right leg. Flesh ripped. She stayed conscious. The driver sped off, leaving blood and silence behind.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old woman was injured on 147th Road near 235th Street in Queens when she exited a vehicle and was struck by a 2023 Toyota SUV. The report states the SUV hit her right leg, causing severe lacerations, but she remained conscious at the scene. The driver did not stop after the impact. The police report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage and continued eastbound, according to the report. The victim was not at an intersection and was getting on or off a vehicle at the time. The focus remains on the driver's failure to yield, as cited by police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757610, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Memphis Avenue at 11:20 p.m. A front passenger suffered chest injuries with contusions. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage. The crash involved a right turn and a straight travel path, with no specified contributing factors from drivers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:20 on Memphis Avenue involving two sedans traveling south. One driver was making a right turn while the other was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the turning vehicle and the right front bumper of the vehicle traveling straight. A 52-year-old female front passenger was injured, sustaining chest contusions and bruises, and was conscious at the scene. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists no explicit driver errors or contributing factors, only 'unspecified' factors for the injured passenger. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles registered in New York. The collision highlights the dangers of interactions between turning and straight-moving vehicles at night.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753024, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcyclist suffered back abrasions and partial ejection in a Queens crash. The collision involved improper lane usage by the motorbike driver. Both vehicles traveled south on 150 Street when impact occurred at the left front bumper of the motorcycle.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on 150 Street in Queens involving a 2024 motorbike and a 2017 SUV, both traveling south. The motorbike driver, a 26-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained back abrasions, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating driver error by the motorcyclist. The motorbike driver was unlicensed and not using any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and had no cited violations. Impact occurred at the left front bumper of the motorbike and the center front end of the SUV. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper lane usage and unlicensed operation in Queens traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758934, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old unlicensed moped driver was ejected and injured after crashing while making a right turn at unsafe speed. The impact struck the left side doors, causing abrasions and lower leg injuries. The driver was conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male moped driver, unlicensed and traveling west on 147 Avenue, was making a right turn when the crash occurred at 2:41 AM. The vehicle impacted the left side doors, resulting in the driver being ejected from the moped. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity level of 3. The driver was conscious at the scene but was not wearing any safety equipment. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of unlicensed operation and excessive speed on mopeds.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754419, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound sedan making a right turn struck a southbound pick-up truck going straight on Memphis Avenue. The collision injured three occupants in the truck, all sustaining neck contusions and bruises. The drivers were licensed; contributing factors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:20 p.m. on Memphis Avenue. A 2019 sedan traveling south was making a right turn when it collided with a 2024 pick-up truck also traveling south and going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the right front bumper of the pick-up truck. The pick-up truck carried three occupants: a 45-year-old female driver and two passengers aged 30 and 38. All three occupants were conscious and sustained neck injuries characterized as contusions and bruises. Each occupant was restrained with lap belts and was not ejected. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The police report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no explicit driver errors noted. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751187, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan rear-ended another vehicle on Laurelton Parkway, injuring an 8-year-old passenger. The child suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Driver inattention was cited as the cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Laurelton Parkway at 18:45. Two sedans traveling westbound collided when the rear vehicle struck the center back end of the lead vehicle. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. An 8-year-old male occupant in the rear left seat of the struck vehicle sustained a head abrasion but remained conscious and was secured by a lap belt and harness. The rear vehicle sustained damage to its center back end, while the lead vehicle showed no damage. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The collision highlights the dangers of distracted driving and its impact on vulnerable passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751079, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound Kia SUV hit a 44-year-old woman head-on on Laurelton Parkway. Her skull broke. She died alone, far from any crosswalk. The SUV’s front end crumpled. The road stayed still. No driver errors were specified in the report.

A 44-year-old woman walking in the roadway on Laurelton Parkway was struck head-on by a northbound Kia SUV, according to the police report. The impact broke her skull and she died at the scene, far from any crosswalk. The report states, 'A northbound Kia SUV struck her head-on. Her skull broke. She died there, alone, far from any crosswalk. The SUV’s front crumpled.' The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the driver and the pedestrian. No specific driver errors, such as failure to yield or distraction, are cited in the data. The focus remains on the fatal impact and the absence of explicit driver accountability in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750204, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered head injuries after a collision with an SUV in Queens. The SUV driver disregarded traffic control, limiting visibility and causing a violent impact. The motorcyclist was unconscious with minor bleeding.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:21 AM on 226 Street near 131 Avenue in Queens. A 24-year-old male motorcycle driver, wearing a helmet, was traveling south when his vehicle collided with an eastbound SUV. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors, indicating the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The motorcyclist was ejected from his vehicle, sustaining head injuries and losing consciousness, with minor bleeding noted. The SUV sustained damage to its left front quarter panel, while the motorcycle's center front end was damaged. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as ignoring traffic control and obstructed views, which led to severe injury for the vulnerable motorcyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748295, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15