Recent severe crashes

1. SUV driver blew left turn, broke pedestrian 2026-03-17T11:00:00+00:00
   W 42 ST
   A driver making a left turn on W 42nd Street failed to yield and hit a 39-year-old man crossing with the signal. Police recorded failure to yield and traffic control disregarded; the pedestrian suffered a leg fracture/dislocation.
   According to the police report, a 56-year-old male driver in an SUV was making a left turn on W 42nd Street in Manhattan around 11:00 a.m. on March 17, 2026, and hit a 39-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and suffered a knee/lower-leg/foot injury described as fracture, distortion, and dislocation. Police recorded failure to yield right-of-way and traffic control disregarded.
2. Bus driver botches lane, breaks leg 2026-03-11T15:27:00+00:00
   E 42 ST
   On E 42nd Street at 5th Avenue, a bus driver made an improper lane move and hit a 55-year-old driver, leaving her with a lower-leg fracture and dislocation.
   According to the police report, a crash was reported at E 42nd Street and 5th Avenue in Manhattan on March 11, 2026 at 3:27 p.m. Police recorded improper passing or lane usage. A 55-year-old woman driving another motorized vehicle was injured with a lower-leg fracture and dislocation. A bus was involved; other occupants were listed, and the report does not describe their injuries.
3. Distracted driver hits 20-year-old pedestrian 2026-02-28T01:30:00+00:00
   7 E 36 ST
   A driver hit a 20-year-old woman on E 36th Street after police recorded driver inattention. She suffered crush injuries to her knee and lower leg.
   According to the police report, at about 1:30 a.m. on Feb. 28, 2026, a driver in a sedan hit a 20-year-old pedestrian on E 36th Street in Manhattan. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. The pedestrian was listed as conscious and injured, with crush injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
4. Inexperienced driver hits cyclist on 42nd 2026-02-17T01:43:00+00:00
   W 42 ST
   On W 42 St overnight, a driver making a left turn hit a cyclist going straight. Police recorded driver inexperience. The cyclist reported chest crush injuries.
   According to the police report, a 38-year-old driver in a sedan was making a left turn on W 42 St in Manhattan around 1:43 a.m. on Feb. 17, 2026, and hit a 40-year-old bicyclist who was going straight. Police recorded driver inexperience. The bicyclist was injured, with chest crush injuries reported.
5. Distracted 82-year-old driver hits pedestrian 2026-02-09T10:30:00+00:00
   E 34 ST
   A distracted 82-year-old driver hit a 27-year-old man crossing at E 34 St and 5 Ave. The pedestrian suffered a concussion and head injury.
   According to the police report, an 82-year-old driver in a sedan hit a 27-year-old pedestrian at the intersection of E 34 St and 5 Ave around 10:30 a.m. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. The pedestrian was injured, with a head injury and a concussion listed. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.