About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 7
▸ Crush Injuries 9
▸ Severe Bleeding 19
▸ Severe Lacerations 16
▸ Concussion 16
▸ Whiplash 43
▸ Contusion/Bruise 166
▸ Abrasion 114
▸ Pain/Nausea 36
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year‑to‑year variance.
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These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Six Dead, 1,200 Hurt: Midtown’s Streets Are Killing Fields—Who Will Stop the Bloodshed?
Precinct 14: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 17, 2025
The Toll in Midtown: Lives Lost, Bodies Broken
In Precinct 14, violence does not come with sirens and headlines. It comes with the slow grind of wheels on flesh, steel on bone. Six people have died on these streets since 2022. More than 1,200 have been injured. Thirty-four were hurt so badly they may never walk the same again (NYC Open Data).
The dead are not numbers. A 34-year-old man, struck by an SUV at the corner of 7th Avenue and West 36th, died with his whole body broken. The driver was distracted. The man is gone (NYC Open Data).
A 23-year-old woman, riding her bike, was killed by a driver who did not see her. She was hit on West 36th Street. She did not get up (NYC Open Data).
Trucks and SUVs do the worst damage. Two deaths by truck. Two by SUV. Cars, bikes, mopeds—they all leave scars. But the biggest vehicles leave the deepest wounds.
Recent Crashes: No End in Sight
The violence does not stop. In April, a box truck crushed a pedestrian on West 40th Street. In May, a cyclist hit a pedestrian at unsafe speed on West 45th. In July, a van towing a food cart broke loose and slammed into a parked car with a woman and child inside. Firefighters found 76 propane tanks and 75 gallons of gasoline in the van. The driver was arrested for reckless endangerment. “The driver was arrested and facing several charges, including reckless endangerment and multiple fire code violations.”
A city worker was slashed by a cyclist after a near-collision at Broadway and Cedar. “They weren’t even in the bike lane, they were parked on the corner, fixing the light or the sign or something,” a witness said.
Leadership: Promises, Delays, and Missed Chances
The city has the power to lower speed limits. It has the power to redesign streets. It has the power to enforce the law. But the pace is slow. Mayor Adams cut protected bike and bus lanes from the Fifth Avenue redesign, leaving cyclists and pedestrians to fight for scraps. “We want a real solution to the bike and pedestrian safety issue,” said Community Board 5 Vice Chair Samir Lavingia.
The police in Precinct 14 have the tools. They can ticket speeders. They can crack down on reckless drivers. They can target the corners where people keep dying. They just need to act.
Call to Action: Demand Action, Not Excuses
Every day of delay is another day of blood on the street. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Tell Precinct 14 to enforce the law. Tell them to protect the people who walk and bike. Do not wait for another body in the crosswalk. Demand action now.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-14
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648249 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-17
- Van Crash Reveals Fuel Stockpile In Midtown, ABC7, Published 2025-07-17
- DOT Worker Slashed After Near Collision, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-16
- Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-14
- Loose Food Cart Strikes Parked Car in Manhattan, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-17
- Car Fire Halts Lincoln Tunnel Traffic, New York Post, Published 2025-07-09
Other Representatives
District 73
353 Lexington Ave, Suite 704, New York, NY 10016
Room 431, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 3
224 West 30th St, Suite 1206, New York, NY 10001
212-564-7757
250 Broadway, Suite 1785, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6979
District 28
211 E. 43rd St. Suite 2000, New York, NY 10017
Room 416, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Precinct 14 Police Precinct 14 sits in Manhattan, District 3, AD 73, SD 28.
It contains Manhattan CB5, Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square, Midtown-Times Square.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 14
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Sedan Hits Six-Year-Old Playing on West 45th▸Aug 7 - A driver in a sedan hit a six-year-old boy playing in the roadway on West 45th in Manhattan. He suffered a fractured hip and was in shock. The driver was licensed and uninjured.
A driver in a sedan traveling west hit a six-year-old boy who was playing in the roadway on West 45th in Manhattan. The child suffered a fractured hip and was reported in shock. According to the police report, the child was not at an intersection when hit. Police recorded no driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The driver, identified as licensed and uninjured, had point of impact on the vehicle’s left front bumper and the vehicle showed no damage. The crash left a young pedestrian hurt and a street marked by trauma.
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Left-Turning Sedan Driver Hits Standing Scooter▸Aug 6 - A sedan driver turned left on West 38th near Seventh and hit a man on a standing scooter. He suffered a neck contusion. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. No vehicle damage reported.
A sedan driver turned left from West 38th Street at Seventh Avenue and hit a standing scooter driver. The rider, a 55-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and a contusion. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The data lists the scooter going straight and the sedan turning left. Police recorded no damage to either vehicle. The records show one person injured: the scooter driver. The crash occurred in Manhattan, zip code 10018. The driver held a New York license. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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Man Killed By Train At Harlem Station▸Aug 6 - A man lay on Harlem tracks. The northbound 5 train struck him. He died at the scene. Police found no crime. His name remains unknown. Subway lines stalled. The system moved on.
NY Daily News (2025-08-06) reports a 47-year-old man was killed by a northbound 5 train at 125th St. station in Harlem. Police said, "The man was unconscious and unresponsive on the tracks." No arrests were made. The cause of his presence on the tracks is unclear. Police stated, "There was no criminality." The incident halted 4 and 5 trains. The case highlights ongoing dangers for people in subway spaces and the lack of platform barriers.
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Man Killed By Train At Harlem Station,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-06
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Driver of SUV Hits Pedicab on W 44th▸Aug 5 - The driver of an SUV turned left and hit a pedicab on West 44th Street near 7th Avenue. Two men from the pedicab and a man working in the roadway were injured. Blood, shock and bruises were reported at the scene.
A driver of an SUV made a left turn and the SUV's center front end struck the pedicab's left rear bumper on West 44th Street near 7th Avenue. Two men in the pedicab — the driver and a passenger — suffered elbow and lower‑arm injuries and shock; one pedicab rider was ejected. A man working in the roadway suffered knee and lower‑leg contusions. "According to the police report ..." authorities list "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" as contributing factors to the crash. The report notes the point of impact and the vehicle movements involved.
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Driver Ignores Traffic Control, Hits Cyclist at 7th▸Aug 4 - A westbound sedan driver hit a southbound cyclist at W 37th and Seventh. The rider, 20, suffered arm injuries and a minor burn. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver.
The driver of a sedan traveled west on West 37th Street and hit a southbound cyclist at Seventh Avenue in Manhattan around 9:35 p.m. The sedan’s center front end made contact. The cyclist, a 20-year-old woman, suffered lower-arm injuries and a minor burn and was reported in shock. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver. Vehicle damage was noted to the sedan’s front; the bike showed no recorded damage. The data lists both parties going straight before impact.
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Distracted Taxi Drivers Crash on West 31st▸Aug 4 - Two taxi drivers collided on West 31st at 7 Ave. Police recorded driver inattention for both. A 41-year-old driver reported neck pain. The other driver, 31, was unhurt. Damage: right rear quarter, left front bumper.
Two taxi drivers collided on W 31 St at 7 Ave in Manhattan. One driver, 41, suffered a neck injury and reported whiplash. The other driver, 31, was not hurt. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for each driver as the contributing factor. Impact marked the right rear quarter panel of one cab and the left front bumper of the other. Both vehicles were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the report.
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Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
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Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
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Box Truck Hits Parked Sedans on W 37th▸Aug 3 - A driver in a box truck struck three parked sedans on W 37th near 9th Avenue. A 67-year-old female rear passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police cited 'Outside Car Distraction' as a contributing factor.
A driver in a box truck struck three parked sedans on W 37th Street near 9th Avenue in Manhattan. A 67-year-old female rear passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. According to the police report, 'Outside Car Distraction' was the contributing factor. Police recorded the box truck's pre-crash action as 'Slowing or Stopping' and the sedans' pre-crash status as 'Parked.' Damage concentrated on the sedans' center front ends and the truck's center back end. The report lists the passenger injury.
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SUV driver hits cyclist on West 39th Street▸Aug 3 - A driver in an SUV hit a northbound cyclist on West 39th near Fifth. The rider was ejected. Head wound. Semiconscious. Police recorded improper lane use by the driver.
A station wagon/SUV driver heading west on West 39th Street hit a northbound cyclist near Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. The 24-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head injury; he was semiconscious. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was a contributing factor. Police recorded improper lane use by the driver. The driver, a 49-year-old man, and an occupant were also listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were reported as going straight before the collision. The crash occurred around 1 p.m., police said.
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Left-Turning Driver Hits Woman at W 38 St▸Jul 31 - A left-turning driver hit a 25-year-old crossing with the signal at W 38 St and 9 Ave. She stayed conscious with an arm contusion. Police recorded failure to yield and driver inattention.
A driver making a left turn at W 38 St and 9 Ave in Manhattan hit a 25-year-old woman in the crosswalk at 10:00 p.m. She suffered a contusion to her lower arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The point of impact was the left front bumper. The crash happened at an intersection while she crossed with the signal. Vehicle damage was recorded as none. The report does not assign fault to the victim.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 30 - A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-30
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Distracted SUV Driver Rear-Ends Stopped SUV▸Jul 29 - On West 34th at Sixth, a northbound SUV driver failed to pay attention and hit a stopped SUV. A 73-year-old back-seat passenger suffered a back contusion. Others had unspecified injuries. Police recorded driver inattention.
Two SUVs collided on West 34th Street at Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The driver of a northbound Ford SUV hit the rear of a Toyota SUV that was stopped in traffic. A 73-year-old woman riding in the right rear seat suffered a back contusion. Others, including both drivers and another passenger, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' caused the collision. Police recorded driver inattention by the northbound driver as the contributing factor. The stopped vehicle had center rear damage. The striking vehicle had center front damage.
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SUV Driver Doors Cyclist on West 40th▸Jul 29 - The driver of an SUV opened a door into a 26-year-old cyclist at 206 W 40th in Manhattan. She took the hit. Hip bruised. Police recorded driver inattention. The SUV was parked.
A 26-year-old woman riding a bike was injured when the driver of a parked SUV opened a door into her path at 206 W 40th Street in Manhattan around 10:00 a.m. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the contributing factor for the driver. The cyclist sustained a hip contusion. The SUV was parked, and impact was with the left-side doors. The driver was not reported injured. No helmet or signal issues were cited as contributing factors.
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Sedan Merging Hits Motorized Scooter on Sixth▸Jul 29 - A driver in a sedan merged into a motorized scooter at Avenue of the Americas and West 42nd Street. The 31‑year‑old scooter driver suffered facial bruising and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a sedan merged into a motorized scooter at Avenue of the Americas and West 42nd Street in Manhattan. The scooter driver, a 31‑year‑old man, was injured with a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the primary contributing factor. Police noted the sedan's pre‑crash action as merging and point of impact on the sedan's left front bumper; the scooter was traveling straight and showed no vehicle damage. Helmet use for the scooter driver is recorded in the report, listed after the driver inattention finding.
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City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
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City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
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Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
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Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
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Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision▸Jul 25 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A car struck him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. Police investigate. No arrests. The road claimed another life.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-25) reports Matthew Goicochea, 31, was killed after falling from his motorcycle and being struck by a car near E. 25th St. on FDR Drive. The driver did not remain at the scene. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The article states, "He was then struck by an unknown vehicle shortly thereafter, which did not remain on the scene." No arrests have been made. The crash highlights ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users on high-speed city highways and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.
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Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-25
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Obstruction, Defective Pavement Injures Scooter Rider▸Jul 24 - A 35-year-old man on a motorized scooter struck road debris and a defective pavement patch on West 32nd. He suffered a facial abrasion and was reported in shock. Police cited obstruction and pavement defects as causes.
A 35-year-old man driving a motorized scooter was injured on West 32nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Obstruction/Debris' and 'Pavement Defective.' He suffered a facial abrasion and was reported in shock. Police recorded no driver errors and listed no other vehicles or people involved. The report attributes the incident to hazardous street conditions: debris in the roadway and a defective pavement area. The driver struck the obstruction and the broken pavement, and the contact produced the facial injury recorded by officers.
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Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port▸Jul 24 - Two buses collided on a Port Authority ramp. The rear bus hit hard. Thirty injured. Passengers left on stretchers, necks braced. Steel and glass, pain and confusion. The ramp remains a danger.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that a New Jersey Transit bus rear-ended another on the Port Authority ramp near Dyer Avenue and West 39th Street. Surveillance video showed the rear bus 'zooming up the ramp and ramming the rear of the bus in front of it so hard that it physically pushed the bus forward.' At least 30 people suffered minor injuries, with 27 hospitalized. FDNY cited 'musculoskeletal injuries, neck pain, back pain.' The ramp, a known bottleneck, is set for replacement by 2032. The crash highlights risks in current bus terminal infrastructure and driver speed on crowded ramps.
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Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
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Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two▸Jul 22 - A rented sedan sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck a cyclist and a pedestrian on Canal Street. Both died at the scene. Police found alcohol and guns in the car. The driver tried to flee. The city failed to keep them safe.
Gothamist (2025-07-22) reports a Staten Island driver, Autumn Ascencio Romero, faces murder and other charges after killing a cyclist and a pedestrian in Chinatown. Prosecutors say she lost control of a rented car at high speed, striking Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Police found 'an open bottle of tequila in the car’s passenger area' and two pistols in the trunk. Witnesses saw the driver and a passenger try to flee. Romero had been charged in a prior Brooklyn crash involving a suspended license. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and gaps in enforcement.
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Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-22
Aug 7 - A driver in a sedan hit a six-year-old boy playing in the roadway on West 45th in Manhattan. He suffered a fractured hip and was in shock. The driver was licensed and uninjured.
A driver in a sedan traveling west hit a six-year-old boy who was playing in the roadway on West 45th in Manhattan. The child suffered a fractured hip and was reported in shock. According to the police report, the child was not at an intersection when hit. Police recorded no driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The driver, identified as licensed and uninjured, had point of impact on the vehicle’s left front bumper and the vehicle showed no damage. The crash left a young pedestrian hurt and a street marked by trauma.
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Left-Turning Sedan Driver Hits Standing Scooter▸Aug 6 - A sedan driver turned left on West 38th near Seventh and hit a man on a standing scooter. He suffered a neck contusion. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. No vehicle damage reported.
A sedan driver turned left from West 38th Street at Seventh Avenue and hit a standing scooter driver. The rider, a 55-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and a contusion. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The data lists the scooter going straight and the sedan turning left. Police recorded no damage to either vehicle. The records show one person injured: the scooter driver. The crash occurred in Manhattan, zip code 10018. The driver held a New York license. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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Man Killed By Train At Harlem Station▸Aug 6 - A man lay on Harlem tracks. The northbound 5 train struck him. He died at the scene. Police found no crime. His name remains unknown. Subway lines stalled. The system moved on.
NY Daily News (2025-08-06) reports a 47-year-old man was killed by a northbound 5 train at 125th St. station in Harlem. Police said, "The man was unconscious and unresponsive on the tracks." No arrests were made. The cause of his presence on the tracks is unclear. Police stated, "There was no criminality." The incident halted 4 and 5 trains. The case highlights ongoing dangers for people in subway spaces and the lack of platform barriers.
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Man Killed By Train At Harlem Station,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-06
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Driver of SUV Hits Pedicab on W 44th▸Aug 5 - The driver of an SUV turned left and hit a pedicab on West 44th Street near 7th Avenue. Two men from the pedicab and a man working in the roadway were injured. Blood, shock and bruises were reported at the scene.
A driver of an SUV made a left turn and the SUV's center front end struck the pedicab's left rear bumper on West 44th Street near 7th Avenue. Two men in the pedicab — the driver and a passenger — suffered elbow and lower‑arm injuries and shock; one pedicab rider was ejected. A man working in the roadway suffered knee and lower‑leg contusions. "According to the police report ..." authorities list "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" as contributing factors to the crash. The report notes the point of impact and the vehicle movements involved.
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Driver Ignores Traffic Control, Hits Cyclist at 7th▸Aug 4 - A westbound sedan driver hit a southbound cyclist at W 37th and Seventh. The rider, 20, suffered arm injuries and a minor burn. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver.
The driver of a sedan traveled west on West 37th Street and hit a southbound cyclist at Seventh Avenue in Manhattan around 9:35 p.m. The sedan’s center front end made contact. The cyclist, a 20-year-old woman, suffered lower-arm injuries and a minor burn and was reported in shock. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver. Vehicle damage was noted to the sedan’s front; the bike showed no recorded damage. The data lists both parties going straight before impact.
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Distracted Taxi Drivers Crash on West 31st▸Aug 4 - Two taxi drivers collided on West 31st at 7 Ave. Police recorded driver inattention for both. A 41-year-old driver reported neck pain. The other driver, 31, was unhurt. Damage: right rear quarter, left front bumper.
Two taxi drivers collided on W 31 St at 7 Ave in Manhattan. One driver, 41, suffered a neck injury and reported whiplash. The other driver, 31, was not hurt. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for each driver as the contributing factor. Impact marked the right rear quarter panel of one cab and the left front bumper of the other. Both vehicles were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the report.
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Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
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Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
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Box Truck Hits Parked Sedans on W 37th▸Aug 3 - A driver in a box truck struck three parked sedans on W 37th near 9th Avenue. A 67-year-old female rear passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police cited 'Outside Car Distraction' as a contributing factor.
A driver in a box truck struck three parked sedans on W 37th Street near 9th Avenue in Manhattan. A 67-year-old female rear passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. According to the police report, 'Outside Car Distraction' was the contributing factor. Police recorded the box truck's pre-crash action as 'Slowing or Stopping' and the sedans' pre-crash status as 'Parked.' Damage concentrated on the sedans' center front ends and the truck's center back end. The report lists the passenger injury.
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SUV driver hits cyclist on West 39th Street▸Aug 3 - A driver in an SUV hit a northbound cyclist on West 39th near Fifth. The rider was ejected. Head wound. Semiconscious. Police recorded improper lane use by the driver.
A station wagon/SUV driver heading west on West 39th Street hit a northbound cyclist near Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. The 24-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head injury; he was semiconscious. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was a contributing factor. Police recorded improper lane use by the driver. The driver, a 49-year-old man, and an occupant were also listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were reported as going straight before the collision. The crash occurred around 1 p.m., police said.
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Left-Turning Driver Hits Woman at W 38 St▸Jul 31 - A left-turning driver hit a 25-year-old crossing with the signal at W 38 St and 9 Ave. She stayed conscious with an arm contusion. Police recorded failure to yield and driver inattention.
A driver making a left turn at W 38 St and 9 Ave in Manhattan hit a 25-year-old woman in the crosswalk at 10:00 p.m. She suffered a contusion to her lower arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The point of impact was the left front bumper. The crash happened at an intersection while she crossed with the signal. Vehicle damage was recorded as none. The report does not assign fault to the victim.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 30 - A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-30
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Distracted SUV Driver Rear-Ends Stopped SUV▸Jul 29 - On West 34th at Sixth, a northbound SUV driver failed to pay attention and hit a stopped SUV. A 73-year-old back-seat passenger suffered a back contusion. Others had unspecified injuries. Police recorded driver inattention.
Two SUVs collided on West 34th Street at Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The driver of a northbound Ford SUV hit the rear of a Toyota SUV that was stopped in traffic. A 73-year-old woman riding in the right rear seat suffered a back contusion. Others, including both drivers and another passenger, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' caused the collision. Police recorded driver inattention by the northbound driver as the contributing factor. The stopped vehicle had center rear damage. The striking vehicle had center front damage.
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SUV Driver Doors Cyclist on West 40th▸Jul 29 - The driver of an SUV opened a door into a 26-year-old cyclist at 206 W 40th in Manhattan. She took the hit. Hip bruised. Police recorded driver inattention. The SUV was parked.
A 26-year-old woman riding a bike was injured when the driver of a parked SUV opened a door into her path at 206 W 40th Street in Manhattan around 10:00 a.m. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the contributing factor for the driver. The cyclist sustained a hip contusion. The SUV was parked, and impact was with the left-side doors. The driver was not reported injured. No helmet or signal issues were cited as contributing factors.
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Sedan Merging Hits Motorized Scooter on Sixth▸Jul 29 - A driver in a sedan merged into a motorized scooter at Avenue of the Americas and West 42nd Street. The 31‑year‑old scooter driver suffered facial bruising and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a sedan merged into a motorized scooter at Avenue of the Americas and West 42nd Street in Manhattan. The scooter driver, a 31‑year‑old man, was injured with a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the primary contributing factor. Police noted the sedan's pre‑crash action as merging and point of impact on the sedan's left front bumper; the scooter was traveling straight and showed no vehicle damage. Helmet use for the scooter driver is recorded in the report, listed after the driver inattention finding.
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City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
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City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
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Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
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Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
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Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision▸Jul 25 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A car struck him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. Police investigate. No arrests. The road claimed another life.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-25) reports Matthew Goicochea, 31, was killed after falling from his motorcycle and being struck by a car near E. 25th St. on FDR Drive. The driver did not remain at the scene. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The article states, "He was then struck by an unknown vehicle shortly thereafter, which did not remain on the scene." No arrests have been made. The crash highlights ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users on high-speed city highways and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.
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Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-25
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Obstruction, Defective Pavement Injures Scooter Rider▸Jul 24 - A 35-year-old man on a motorized scooter struck road debris and a defective pavement patch on West 32nd. He suffered a facial abrasion and was reported in shock. Police cited obstruction and pavement defects as causes.
A 35-year-old man driving a motorized scooter was injured on West 32nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Obstruction/Debris' and 'Pavement Defective.' He suffered a facial abrasion and was reported in shock. Police recorded no driver errors and listed no other vehicles or people involved. The report attributes the incident to hazardous street conditions: debris in the roadway and a defective pavement area. The driver struck the obstruction and the broken pavement, and the contact produced the facial injury recorded by officers.
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Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port▸Jul 24 - Two buses collided on a Port Authority ramp. The rear bus hit hard. Thirty injured. Passengers left on stretchers, necks braced. Steel and glass, pain and confusion. The ramp remains a danger.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that a New Jersey Transit bus rear-ended another on the Port Authority ramp near Dyer Avenue and West 39th Street. Surveillance video showed the rear bus 'zooming up the ramp and ramming the rear of the bus in front of it so hard that it physically pushed the bus forward.' At least 30 people suffered minor injuries, with 27 hospitalized. FDNY cited 'musculoskeletal injuries, neck pain, back pain.' The ramp, a known bottleneck, is set for replacement by 2032. The crash highlights risks in current bus terminal infrastructure and driver speed on crowded ramps.
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Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
22
Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two▸Jul 22 - A rented sedan sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck a cyclist and a pedestrian on Canal Street. Both died at the scene. Police found alcohol and guns in the car. The driver tried to flee. The city failed to keep them safe.
Gothamist (2025-07-22) reports a Staten Island driver, Autumn Ascencio Romero, faces murder and other charges after killing a cyclist and a pedestrian in Chinatown. Prosecutors say she lost control of a rented car at high speed, striking Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Police found 'an open bottle of tequila in the car’s passenger area' and two pistols in the trunk. Witnesses saw the driver and a passenger try to flee. Romero had been charged in a prior Brooklyn crash involving a suspended license. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and gaps in enforcement.
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Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-22
Aug 6 - A sedan driver turned left on West 38th near Seventh and hit a man on a standing scooter. He suffered a neck contusion. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. No vehicle damage reported.
A sedan driver turned left from West 38th Street at Seventh Avenue and hit a standing scooter driver. The rider, a 55-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and a contusion. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The data lists the scooter going straight and the sedan turning left. Police recorded no damage to either vehicle. The records show one person injured: the scooter driver. The crash occurred in Manhattan, zip code 10018. The driver held a New York license. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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Man Killed By Train At Harlem Station▸Aug 6 - A man lay on Harlem tracks. The northbound 5 train struck him. He died at the scene. Police found no crime. His name remains unknown. Subway lines stalled. The system moved on.
NY Daily News (2025-08-06) reports a 47-year-old man was killed by a northbound 5 train at 125th St. station in Harlem. Police said, "The man was unconscious and unresponsive on the tracks." No arrests were made. The cause of his presence on the tracks is unclear. Police stated, "There was no criminality." The incident halted 4 and 5 trains. The case highlights ongoing dangers for people in subway spaces and the lack of platform barriers.
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Man Killed By Train At Harlem Station,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-06
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Driver of SUV Hits Pedicab on W 44th▸Aug 5 - The driver of an SUV turned left and hit a pedicab on West 44th Street near 7th Avenue. Two men from the pedicab and a man working in the roadway were injured. Blood, shock and bruises were reported at the scene.
A driver of an SUV made a left turn and the SUV's center front end struck the pedicab's left rear bumper on West 44th Street near 7th Avenue. Two men in the pedicab — the driver and a passenger — suffered elbow and lower‑arm injuries and shock; one pedicab rider was ejected. A man working in the roadway suffered knee and lower‑leg contusions. "According to the police report ..." authorities list "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" as contributing factors to the crash. The report notes the point of impact and the vehicle movements involved.
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Driver Ignores Traffic Control, Hits Cyclist at 7th▸Aug 4 - A westbound sedan driver hit a southbound cyclist at W 37th and Seventh. The rider, 20, suffered arm injuries and a minor burn. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver.
The driver of a sedan traveled west on West 37th Street and hit a southbound cyclist at Seventh Avenue in Manhattan around 9:35 p.m. The sedan’s center front end made contact. The cyclist, a 20-year-old woman, suffered lower-arm injuries and a minor burn and was reported in shock. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver. Vehicle damage was noted to the sedan’s front; the bike showed no recorded damage. The data lists both parties going straight before impact.
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Distracted Taxi Drivers Crash on West 31st▸Aug 4 - Two taxi drivers collided on West 31st at 7 Ave. Police recorded driver inattention for both. A 41-year-old driver reported neck pain. The other driver, 31, was unhurt. Damage: right rear quarter, left front bumper.
Two taxi drivers collided on W 31 St at 7 Ave in Manhattan. One driver, 41, suffered a neck injury and reported whiplash. The other driver, 31, was not hurt. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for each driver as the contributing factor. Impact marked the right rear quarter panel of one cab and the left front bumper of the other. Both vehicles were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the report.
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Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
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Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
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Box Truck Hits Parked Sedans on W 37th▸Aug 3 - A driver in a box truck struck three parked sedans on W 37th near 9th Avenue. A 67-year-old female rear passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police cited 'Outside Car Distraction' as a contributing factor.
A driver in a box truck struck three parked sedans on W 37th Street near 9th Avenue in Manhattan. A 67-year-old female rear passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. According to the police report, 'Outside Car Distraction' was the contributing factor. Police recorded the box truck's pre-crash action as 'Slowing or Stopping' and the sedans' pre-crash status as 'Parked.' Damage concentrated on the sedans' center front ends and the truck's center back end. The report lists the passenger injury.
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SUV driver hits cyclist on West 39th Street▸Aug 3 - A driver in an SUV hit a northbound cyclist on West 39th near Fifth. The rider was ejected. Head wound. Semiconscious. Police recorded improper lane use by the driver.
A station wagon/SUV driver heading west on West 39th Street hit a northbound cyclist near Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. The 24-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head injury; he was semiconscious. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was a contributing factor. Police recorded improper lane use by the driver. The driver, a 49-year-old man, and an occupant were also listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were reported as going straight before the collision. The crash occurred around 1 p.m., police said.
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Left-Turning Driver Hits Woman at W 38 St▸Jul 31 - A left-turning driver hit a 25-year-old crossing with the signal at W 38 St and 9 Ave. She stayed conscious with an arm contusion. Police recorded failure to yield and driver inattention.
A driver making a left turn at W 38 St and 9 Ave in Manhattan hit a 25-year-old woman in the crosswalk at 10:00 p.m. She suffered a contusion to her lower arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The point of impact was the left front bumper. The crash happened at an intersection while she crossed with the signal. Vehicle damage was recorded as none. The report does not assign fault to the victim.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 30 - A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-30
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Distracted SUV Driver Rear-Ends Stopped SUV▸Jul 29 - On West 34th at Sixth, a northbound SUV driver failed to pay attention and hit a stopped SUV. A 73-year-old back-seat passenger suffered a back contusion. Others had unspecified injuries. Police recorded driver inattention.
Two SUVs collided on West 34th Street at Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The driver of a northbound Ford SUV hit the rear of a Toyota SUV that was stopped in traffic. A 73-year-old woman riding in the right rear seat suffered a back contusion. Others, including both drivers and another passenger, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' caused the collision. Police recorded driver inattention by the northbound driver as the contributing factor. The stopped vehicle had center rear damage. The striking vehicle had center front damage.
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SUV Driver Doors Cyclist on West 40th▸Jul 29 - The driver of an SUV opened a door into a 26-year-old cyclist at 206 W 40th in Manhattan. She took the hit. Hip bruised. Police recorded driver inattention. The SUV was parked.
A 26-year-old woman riding a bike was injured when the driver of a parked SUV opened a door into her path at 206 W 40th Street in Manhattan around 10:00 a.m. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the contributing factor for the driver. The cyclist sustained a hip contusion. The SUV was parked, and impact was with the left-side doors. The driver was not reported injured. No helmet or signal issues were cited as contributing factors.
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Sedan Merging Hits Motorized Scooter on Sixth▸Jul 29 - A driver in a sedan merged into a motorized scooter at Avenue of the Americas and West 42nd Street. The 31‑year‑old scooter driver suffered facial bruising and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a sedan merged into a motorized scooter at Avenue of the Americas and West 42nd Street in Manhattan. The scooter driver, a 31‑year‑old man, was injured with a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the primary contributing factor. Police noted the sedan's pre‑crash action as merging and point of impact on the sedan's left front bumper; the scooter was traveling straight and showed no vehicle damage. Helmet use for the scooter driver is recorded in the report, listed after the driver inattention finding.
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City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
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City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
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Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
25
Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision▸Jul 25 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A car struck him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. Police investigate. No arrests. The road claimed another life.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-25) reports Matthew Goicochea, 31, was killed after falling from his motorcycle and being struck by a car near E. 25th St. on FDR Drive. The driver did not remain at the scene. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The article states, "He was then struck by an unknown vehicle shortly thereafter, which did not remain on the scene." No arrests have been made. The crash highlights ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users on high-speed city highways and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.
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Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-25
24
Obstruction, Defective Pavement Injures Scooter Rider▸Jul 24 - A 35-year-old man on a motorized scooter struck road debris and a defective pavement patch on West 32nd. He suffered a facial abrasion and was reported in shock. Police cited obstruction and pavement defects as causes.
A 35-year-old man driving a motorized scooter was injured on West 32nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Obstruction/Debris' and 'Pavement Defective.' He suffered a facial abrasion and was reported in shock. Police recorded no driver errors and listed no other vehicles or people involved. The report attributes the incident to hazardous street conditions: debris in the roadway and a defective pavement area. The driver struck the obstruction and the broken pavement, and the contact produced the facial injury recorded by officers.
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Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port▸Jul 24 - Two buses collided on a Port Authority ramp. The rear bus hit hard. Thirty injured. Passengers left on stretchers, necks braced. Steel and glass, pain and confusion. The ramp remains a danger.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that a New Jersey Transit bus rear-ended another on the Port Authority ramp near Dyer Avenue and West 39th Street. Surveillance video showed the rear bus 'zooming up the ramp and ramming the rear of the bus in front of it so hard that it physically pushed the bus forward.' At least 30 people suffered minor injuries, with 27 hospitalized. FDNY cited 'musculoskeletal injuries, neck pain, back pain.' The ramp, a known bottleneck, is set for replacement by 2032. The crash highlights risks in current bus terminal infrastructure and driver speed on crowded ramps.
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Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
22
Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two▸Jul 22 - A rented sedan sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck a cyclist and a pedestrian on Canal Street. Both died at the scene. Police found alcohol and guns in the car. The driver tried to flee. The city failed to keep them safe.
Gothamist (2025-07-22) reports a Staten Island driver, Autumn Ascencio Romero, faces murder and other charges after killing a cyclist and a pedestrian in Chinatown. Prosecutors say she lost control of a rented car at high speed, striking Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Police found 'an open bottle of tequila in the car’s passenger area' and two pistols in the trunk. Witnesses saw the driver and a passenger try to flee. Romero had been charged in a prior Brooklyn crash involving a suspended license. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and gaps in enforcement.
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Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-22
Aug 6 - A man lay on Harlem tracks. The northbound 5 train struck him. He died at the scene. Police found no crime. His name remains unknown. Subway lines stalled. The system moved on.
NY Daily News (2025-08-06) reports a 47-year-old man was killed by a northbound 5 train at 125th St. station in Harlem. Police said, "The man was unconscious and unresponsive on the tracks." No arrests were made. The cause of his presence on the tracks is unclear. Police stated, "There was no criminality." The incident halted 4 and 5 trains. The case highlights ongoing dangers for people in subway spaces and the lack of platform barriers.
- Man Killed By Train At Harlem Station, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-06
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Driver of SUV Hits Pedicab on W 44th▸Aug 5 - The driver of an SUV turned left and hit a pedicab on West 44th Street near 7th Avenue. Two men from the pedicab and a man working in the roadway were injured. Blood, shock and bruises were reported at the scene.
A driver of an SUV made a left turn and the SUV's center front end struck the pedicab's left rear bumper on West 44th Street near 7th Avenue. Two men in the pedicab — the driver and a passenger — suffered elbow and lower‑arm injuries and shock; one pedicab rider was ejected. A man working in the roadway suffered knee and lower‑leg contusions. "According to the police report ..." authorities list "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" as contributing factors to the crash. The report notes the point of impact and the vehicle movements involved.
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Driver Ignores Traffic Control, Hits Cyclist at 7th▸Aug 4 - A westbound sedan driver hit a southbound cyclist at W 37th and Seventh. The rider, 20, suffered arm injuries and a minor burn. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver.
The driver of a sedan traveled west on West 37th Street and hit a southbound cyclist at Seventh Avenue in Manhattan around 9:35 p.m. The sedan’s center front end made contact. The cyclist, a 20-year-old woman, suffered lower-arm injuries and a minor burn and was reported in shock. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver. Vehicle damage was noted to the sedan’s front; the bike showed no recorded damage. The data lists both parties going straight before impact.
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Distracted Taxi Drivers Crash on West 31st▸Aug 4 - Two taxi drivers collided on West 31st at 7 Ave. Police recorded driver inattention for both. A 41-year-old driver reported neck pain. The other driver, 31, was unhurt. Damage: right rear quarter, left front bumper.
Two taxi drivers collided on W 31 St at 7 Ave in Manhattan. One driver, 41, suffered a neck injury and reported whiplash. The other driver, 31, was not hurt. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for each driver as the contributing factor. Impact marked the right rear quarter panel of one cab and the left front bumper of the other. Both vehicles were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the report.
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Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
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Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
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Box Truck Hits Parked Sedans on W 37th▸Aug 3 - A driver in a box truck struck three parked sedans on W 37th near 9th Avenue. A 67-year-old female rear passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police cited 'Outside Car Distraction' as a contributing factor.
A driver in a box truck struck three parked sedans on W 37th Street near 9th Avenue in Manhattan. A 67-year-old female rear passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. According to the police report, 'Outside Car Distraction' was the contributing factor. Police recorded the box truck's pre-crash action as 'Slowing or Stopping' and the sedans' pre-crash status as 'Parked.' Damage concentrated on the sedans' center front ends and the truck's center back end. The report lists the passenger injury.
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SUV driver hits cyclist on West 39th Street▸Aug 3 - A driver in an SUV hit a northbound cyclist on West 39th near Fifth. The rider was ejected. Head wound. Semiconscious. Police recorded improper lane use by the driver.
A station wagon/SUV driver heading west on West 39th Street hit a northbound cyclist near Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. The 24-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head injury; he was semiconscious. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was a contributing factor. Police recorded improper lane use by the driver. The driver, a 49-year-old man, and an occupant were also listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were reported as going straight before the collision. The crash occurred around 1 p.m., police said.
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Left-Turning Driver Hits Woman at W 38 St▸Jul 31 - A left-turning driver hit a 25-year-old crossing with the signal at W 38 St and 9 Ave. She stayed conscious with an arm contusion. Police recorded failure to yield and driver inattention.
A driver making a left turn at W 38 St and 9 Ave in Manhattan hit a 25-year-old woman in the crosswalk at 10:00 p.m. She suffered a contusion to her lower arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The point of impact was the left front bumper. The crash happened at an intersection while she crossed with the signal. Vehicle damage was recorded as none. The report does not assign fault to the victim.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 30 - A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-30
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Distracted SUV Driver Rear-Ends Stopped SUV▸Jul 29 - On West 34th at Sixth, a northbound SUV driver failed to pay attention and hit a stopped SUV. A 73-year-old back-seat passenger suffered a back contusion. Others had unspecified injuries. Police recorded driver inattention.
Two SUVs collided on West 34th Street at Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The driver of a northbound Ford SUV hit the rear of a Toyota SUV that was stopped in traffic. A 73-year-old woman riding in the right rear seat suffered a back contusion. Others, including both drivers and another passenger, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' caused the collision. Police recorded driver inattention by the northbound driver as the contributing factor. The stopped vehicle had center rear damage. The striking vehicle had center front damage.
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SUV Driver Doors Cyclist on West 40th▸Jul 29 - The driver of an SUV opened a door into a 26-year-old cyclist at 206 W 40th in Manhattan. She took the hit. Hip bruised. Police recorded driver inattention. The SUV was parked.
A 26-year-old woman riding a bike was injured when the driver of a parked SUV opened a door into her path at 206 W 40th Street in Manhattan around 10:00 a.m. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the contributing factor for the driver. The cyclist sustained a hip contusion. The SUV was parked, and impact was with the left-side doors. The driver was not reported injured. No helmet or signal issues were cited as contributing factors.
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Sedan Merging Hits Motorized Scooter on Sixth▸Jul 29 - A driver in a sedan merged into a motorized scooter at Avenue of the Americas and West 42nd Street. The 31‑year‑old scooter driver suffered facial bruising and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a sedan merged into a motorized scooter at Avenue of the Americas and West 42nd Street in Manhattan. The scooter driver, a 31‑year‑old man, was injured with a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the primary contributing factor. Police noted the sedan's pre‑crash action as merging and point of impact on the sedan's left front bumper; the scooter was traveling straight and showed no vehicle damage. Helmet use for the scooter driver is recorded in the report, listed after the driver inattention finding.
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City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
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City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
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Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
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Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
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Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision▸Jul 25 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A car struck him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. Police investigate. No arrests. The road claimed another life.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-25) reports Matthew Goicochea, 31, was killed after falling from his motorcycle and being struck by a car near E. 25th St. on FDR Drive. The driver did not remain at the scene. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The article states, "He was then struck by an unknown vehicle shortly thereafter, which did not remain on the scene." No arrests have been made. The crash highlights ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users on high-speed city highways and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.
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Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-25
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Obstruction, Defective Pavement Injures Scooter Rider▸Jul 24 - A 35-year-old man on a motorized scooter struck road debris and a defective pavement patch on West 32nd. He suffered a facial abrasion and was reported in shock. Police cited obstruction and pavement defects as causes.
A 35-year-old man driving a motorized scooter was injured on West 32nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Obstruction/Debris' and 'Pavement Defective.' He suffered a facial abrasion and was reported in shock. Police recorded no driver errors and listed no other vehicles or people involved. The report attributes the incident to hazardous street conditions: debris in the roadway and a defective pavement area. The driver struck the obstruction and the broken pavement, and the contact produced the facial injury recorded by officers.
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Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port▸Jul 24 - Two buses collided on a Port Authority ramp. The rear bus hit hard. Thirty injured. Passengers left on stretchers, necks braced. Steel and glass, pain and confusion. The ramp remains a danger.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that a New Jersey Transit bus rear-ended another on the Port Authority ramp near Dyer Avenue and West 39th Street. Surveillance video showed the rear bus 'zooming up the ramp and ramming the rear of the bus in front of it so hard that it physically pushed the bus forward.' At least 30 people suffered minor injuries, with 27 hospitalized. FDNY cited 'musculoskeletal injuries, neck pain, back pain.' The ramp, a known bottleneck, is set for replacement by 2032. The crash highlights risks in current bus terminal infrastructure and driver speed on crowded ramps.
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Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
22
Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two▸Jul 22 - A rented sedan sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck a cyclist and a pedestrian on Canal Street. Both died at the scene. Police found alcohol and guns in the car. The driver tried to flee. The city failed to keep them safe.
Gothamist (2025-07-22) reports a Staten Island driver, Autumn Ascencio Romero, faces murder and other charges after killing a cyclist and a pedestrian in Chinatown. Prosecutors say she lost control of a rented car at high speed, striking Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Police found 'an open bottle of tequila in the car’s passenger area' and two pistols in the trunk. Witnesses saw the driver and a passenger try to flee. Romero had been charged in a prior Brooklyn crash involving a suspended license. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and gaps in enforcement.
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Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-22
Aug 5 - The driver of an SUV turned left and hit a pedicab on West 44th Street near 7th Avenue. Two men from the pedicab and a man working in the roadway were injured. Blood, shock and bruises were reported at the scene.
A driver of an SUV made a left turn and the SUV's center front end struck the pedicab's left rear bumper on West 44th Street near 7th Avenue. Two men in the pedicab — the driver and a passenger — suffered elbow and lower‑arm injuries and shock; one pedicab rider was ejected. A man working in the roadway suffered knee and lower‑leg contusions. "According to the police report ..." authorities list "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" as contributing factors to the crash. The report notes the point of impact and the vehicle movements involved.
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Driver Ignores Traffic Control, Hits Cyclist at 7th▸Aug 4 - A westbound sedan driver hit a southbound cyclist at W 37th and Seventh. The rider, 20, suffered arm injuries and a minor burn. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver.
The driver of a sedan traveled west on West 37th Street and hit a southbound cyclist at Seventh Avenue in Manhattan around 9:35 p.m. The sedan’s center front end made contact. The cyclist, a 20-year-old woman, suffered lower-arm injuries and a minor burn and was reported in shock. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver. Vehicle damage was noted to the sedan’s front; the bike showed no recorded damage. The data lists both parties going straight before impact.
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Distracted Taxi Drivers Crash on West 31st▸Aug 4 - Two taxi drivers collided on West 31st at 7 Ave. Police recorded driver inattention for both. A 41-year-old driver reported neck pain. The other driver, 31, was unhurt. Damage: right rear quarter, left front bumper.
Two taxi drivers collided on W 31 St at 7 Ave in Manhattan. One driver, 41, suffered a neck injury and reported whiplash. The other driver, 31, was not hurt. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for each driver as the contributing factor. Impact marked the right rear quarter panel of one cab and the left front bumper of the other. Both vehicles were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the report.
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Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
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Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
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Box Truck Hits Parked Sedans on W 37th▸Aug 3 - A driver in a box truck struck three parked sedans on W 37th near 9th Avenue. A 67-year-old female rear passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police cited 'Outside Car Distraction' as a contributing factor.
A driver in a box truck struck three parked sedans on W 37th Street near 9th Avenue in Manhattan. A 67-year-old female rear passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. According to the police report, 'Outside Car Distraction' was the contributing factor. Police recorded the box truck's pre-crash action as 'Slowing or Stopping' and the sedans' pre-crash status as 'Parked.' Damage concentrated on the sedans' center front ends and the truck's center back end. The report lists the passenger injury.
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SUV driver hits cyclist on West 39th Street▸Aug 3 - A driver in an SUV hit a northbound cyclist on West 39th near Fifth. The rider was ejected. Head wound. Semiconscious. Police recorded improper lane use by the driver.
A station wagon/SUV driver heading west on West 39th Street hit a northbound cyclist near Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. The 24-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head injury; he was semiconscious. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was a contributing factor. Police recorded improper lane use by the driver. The driver, a 49-year-old man, and an occupant were also listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were reported as going straight before the collision. The crash occurred around 1 p.m., police said.
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Left-Turning Driver Hits Woman at W 38 St▸Jul 31 - A left-turning driver hit a 25-year-old crossing with the signal at W 38 St and 9 Ave. She stayed conscious with an arm contusion. Police recorded failure to yield and driver inattention.
A driver making a left turn at W 38 St and 9 Ave in Manhattan hit a 25-year-old woman in the crosswalk at 10:00 p.m. She suffered a contusion to her lower arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The point of impact was the left front bumper. The crash happened at an intersection while she crossed with the signal. Vehicle damage was recorded as none. The report does not assign fault to the victim.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 30 - A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-30
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Distracted SUV Driver Rear-Ends Stopped SUV▸Jul 29 - On West 34th at Sixth, a northbound SUV driver failed to pay attention and hit a stopped SUV. A 73-year-old back-seat passenger suffered a back contusion. Others had unspecified injuries. Police recorded driver inattention.
Two SUVs collided on West 34th Street at Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The driver of a northbound Ford SUV hit the rear of a Toyota SUV that was stopped in traffic. A 73-year-old woman riding in the right rear seat suffered a back contusion. Others, including both drivers and another passenger, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' caused the collision. Police recorded driver inattention by the northbound driver as the contributing factor. The stopped vehicle had center rear damage. The striking vehicle had center front damage.
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SUV Driver Doors Cyclist on West 40th▸Jul 29 - The driver of an SUV opened a door into a 26-year-old cyclist at 206 W 40th in Manhattan. She took the hit. Hip bruised. Police recorded driver inattention. The SUV was parked.
A 26-year-old woman riding a bike was injured when the driver of a parked SUV opened a door into her path at 206 W 40th Street in Manhattan around 10:00 a.m. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the contributing factor for the driver. The cyclist sustained a hip contusion. The SUV was parked, and impact was with the left-side doors. The driver was not reported injured. No helmet or signal issues were cited as contributing factors.
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Sedan Merging Hits Motorized Scooter on Sixth▸Jul 29 - A driver in a sedan merged into a motorized scooter at Avenue of the Americas and West 42nd Street. The 31‑year‑old scooter driver suffered facial bruising and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a sedan merged into a motorized scooter at Avenue of the Americas and West 42nd Street in Manhattan. The scooter driver, a 31‑year‑old man, was injured with a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the primary contributing factor. Police noted the sedan's pre‑crash action as merging and point of impact on the sedan's left front bumper; the scooter was traveling straight and showed no vehicle damage. Helmet use for the scooter driver is recorded in the report, listed after the driver inattention finding.
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City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
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City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
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Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
25
Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision▸Jul 25 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A car struck him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. Police investigate. No arrests. The road claimed another life.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-25) reports Matthew Goicochea, 31, was killed after falling from his motorcycle and being struck by a car near E. 25th St. on FDR Drive. The driver did not remain at the scene. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The article states, "He was then struck by an unknown vehicle shortly thereafter, which did not remain on the scene." No arrests have been made. The crash highlights ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users on high-speed city highways and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.
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Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-25
24
Obstruction, Defective Pavement Injures Scooter Rider▸Jul 24 - A 35-year-old man on a motorized scooter struck road debris and a defective pavement patch on West 32nd. He suffered a facial abrasion and was reported in shock. Police cited obstruction and pavement defects as causes.
A 35-year-old man driving a motorized scooter was injured on West 32nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Obstruction/Debris' and 'Pavement Defective.' He suffered a facial abrasion and was reported in shock. Police recorded no driver errors and listed no other vehicles or people involved. The report attributes the incident to hazardous street conditions: debris in the roadway and a defective pavement area. The driver struck the obstruction and the broken pavement, and the contact produced the facial injury recorded by officers.
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Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port▸Jul 24 - Two buses collided on a Port Authority ramp. The rear bus hit hard. Thirty injured. Passengers left on stretchers, necks braced. Steel and glass, pain and confusion. The ramp remains a danger.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that a New Jersey Transit bus rear-ended another on the Port Authority ramp near Dyer Avenue and West 39th Street. Surveillance video showed the rear bus 'zooming up the ramp and ramming the rear of the bus in front of it so hard that it physically pushed the bus forward.' At least 30 people suffered minor injuries, with 27 hospitalized. FDNY cited 'musculoskeletal injuries, neck pain, back pain.' The ramp, a known bottleneck, is set for replacement by 2032. The crash highlights risks in current bus terminal infrastructure and driver speed on crowded ramps.
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Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
22
Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two▸Jul 22 - A rented sedan sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck a cyclist and a pedestrian on Canal Street. Both died at the scene. Police found alcohol and guns in the car. The driver tried to flee. The city failed to keep them safe.
Gothamist (2025-07-22) reports a Staten Island driver, Autumn Ascencio Romero, faces murder and other charges after killing a cyclist and a pedestrian in Chinatown. Prosecutors say she lost control of a rented car at high speed, striking Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Police found 'an open bottle of tequila in the car’s passenger area' and two pistols in the trunk. Witnesses saw the driver and a passenger try to flee. Romero had been charged in a prior Brooklyn crash involving a suspended license. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and gaps in enforcement.
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Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-22
Aug 4 - A westbound sedan driver hit a southbound cyclist at W 37th and Seventh. The rider, 20, suffered arm injuries and a minor burn. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver.
The driver of a sedan traveled west on West 37th Street and hit a southbound cyclist at Seventh Avenue in Manhattan around 9:35 p.m. The sedan’s center front end made contact. The cyclist, a 20-year-old woman, suffered lower-arm injuries and a minor burn and was reported in shock. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver. Vehicle damage was noted to the sedan’s front; the bike showed no recorded damage. The data lists both parties going straight before impact.
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Distracted Taxi Drivers Crash on West 31st▸Aug 4 - Two taxi drivers collided on West 31st at 7 Ave. Police recorded driver inattention for both. A 41-year-old driver reported neck pain. The other driver, 31, was unhurt. Damage: right rear quarter, left front bumper.
Two taxi drivers collided on W 31 St at 7 Ave in Manhattan. One driver, 41, suffered a neck injury and reported whiplash. The other driver, 31, was not hurt. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for each driver as the contributing factor. Impact marked the right rear quarter panel of one cab and the left front bumper of the other. Both vehicles were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the report.
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Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
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Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
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Box Truck Hits Parked Sedans on W 37th▸Aug 3 - A driver in a box truck struck three parked sedans on W 37th near 9th Avenue. A 67-year-old female rear passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police cited 'Outside Car Distraction' as a contributing factor.
A driver in a box truck struck three parked sedans on W 37th Street near 9th Avenue in Manhattan. A 67-year-old female rear passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. According to the police report, 'Outside Car Distraction' was the contributing factor. Police recorded the box truck's pre-crash action as 'Slowing or Stopping' and the sedans' pre-crash status as 'Parked.' Damage concentrated on the sedans' center front ends and the truck's center back end. The report lists the passenger injury.
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SUV driver hits cyclist on West 39th Street▸Aug 3 - A driver in an SUV hit a northbound cyclist on West 39th near Fifth. The rider was ejected. Head wound. Semiconscious. Police recorded improper lane use by the driver.
A station wagon/SUV driver heading west on West 39th Street hit a northbound cyclist near Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. The 24-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head injury; he was semiconscious. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was a contributing factor. Police recorded improper lane use by the driver. The driver, a 49-year-old man, and an occupant were also listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were reported as going straight before the collision. The crash occurred around 1 p.m., police said.
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Left-Turning Driver Hits Woman at W 38 St▸Jul 31 - A left-turning driver hit a 25-year-old crossing with the signal at W 38 St and 9 Ave. She stayed conscious with an arm contusion. Police recorded failure to yield and driver inattention.
A driver making a left turn at W 38 St and 9 Ave in Manhattan hit a 25-year-old woman in the crosswalk at 10:00 p.m. She suffered a contusion to her lower arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The point of impact was the left front bumper. The crash happened at an intersection while she crossed with the signal. Vehicle damage was recorded as none. The report does not assign fault to the victim.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 30 - A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-30
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Distracted SUV Driver Rear-Ends Stopped SUV▸Jul 29 - On West 34th at Sixth, a northbound SUV driver failed to pay attention and hit a stopped SUV. A 73-year-old back-seat passenger suffered a back contusion. Others had unspecified injuries. Police recorded driver inattention.
Two SUVs collided on West 34th Street at Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The driver of a northbound Ford SUV hit the rear of a Toyota SUV that was stopped in traffic. A 73-year-old woman riding in the right rear seat suffered a back contusion. Others, including both drivers and another passenger, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' caused the collision. Police recorded driver inattention by the northbound driver as the contributing factor. The stopped vehicle had center rear damage. The striking vehicle had center front damage.
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SUV Driver Doors Cyclist on West 40th▸Jul 29 - The driver of an SUV opened a door into a 26-year-old cyclist at 206 W 40th in Manhattan. She took the hit. Hip bruised. Police recorded driver inattention. The SUV was parked.
A 26-year-old woman riding a bike was injured when the driver of a parked SUV opened a door into her path at 206 W 40th Street in Manhattan around 10:00 a.m. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the contributing factor for the driver. The cyclist sustained a hip contusion. The SUV was parked, and impact was with the left-side doors. The driver was not reported injured. No helmet or signal issues were cited as contributing factors.
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Sedan Merging Hits Motorized Scooter on Sixth▸Jul 29 - A driver in a sedan merged into a motorized scooter at Avenue of the Americas and West 42nd Street. The 31‑year‑old scooter driver suffered facial bruising and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a sedan merged into a motorized scooter at Avenue of the Americas and West 42nd Street in Manhattan. The scooter driver, a 31‑year‑old man, was injured with a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the primary contributing factor. Police noted the sedan's pre‑crash action as merging and point of impact on the sedan's left front bumper; the scooter was traveling straight and showed no vehicle damage. Helmet use for the scooter driver is recorded in the report, listed after the driver inattention finding.
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City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
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City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
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Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
25
Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision▸Jul 25 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A car struck him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. Police investigate. No arrests. The road claimed another life.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-25) reports Matthew Goicochea, 31, was killed after falling from his motorcycle and being struck by a car near E. 25th St. on FDR Drive. The driver did not remain at the scene. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The article states, "He was then struck by an unknown vehicle shortly thereafter, which did not remain on the scene." No arrests have been made. The crash highlights ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users on high-speed city highways and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.
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Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-25
24
Obstruction, Defective Pavement Injures Scooter Rider▸Jul 24 - A 35-year-old man on a motorized scooter struck road debris and a defective pavement patch on West 32nd. He suffered a facial abrasion and was reported in shock. Police cited obstruction and pavement defects as causes.
A 35-year-old man driving a motorized scooter was injured on West 32nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Obstruction/Debris' and 'Pavement Defective.' He suffered a facial abrasion and was reported in shock. Police recorded no driver errors and listed no other vehicles or people involved. The report attributes the incident to hazardous street conditions: debris in the roadway and a defective pavement area. The driver struck the obstruction and the broken pavement, and the contact produced the facial injury recorded by officers.
24
Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port▸Jul 24 - Two buses collided on a Port Authority ramp. The rear bus hit hard. Thirty injured. Passengers left on stretchers, necks braced. Steel and glass, pain and confusion. The ramp remains a danger.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that a New Jersey Transit bus rear-ended another on the Port Authority ramp near Dyer Avenue and West 39th Street. Surveillance video showed the rear bus 'zooming up the ramp and ramming the rear of the bus in front of it so hard that it physically pushed the bus forward.' At least 30 people suffered minor injuries, with 27 hospitalized. FDNY cited 'musculoskeletal injuries, neck pain, back pain.' The ramp, a known bottleneck, is set for replacement by 2032. The crash highlights risks in current bus terminal infrastructure and driver speed on crowded ramps.
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Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
22
Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two▸Jul 22 - A rented sedan sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck a cyclist and a pedestrian on Canal Street. Both died at the scene. Police found alcohol and guns in the car. The driver tried to flee. The city failed to keep them safe.
Gothamist (2025-07-22) reports a Staten Island driver, Autumn Ascencio Romero, faces murder and other charges after killing a cyclist and a pedestrian in Chinatown. Prosecutors say she lost control of a rented car at high speed, striking Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Police found 'an open bottle of tequila in the car’s passenger area' and two pistols in the trunk. Witnesses saw the driver and a passenger try to flee. Romero had been charged in a prior Brooklyn crash involving a suspended license. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and gaps in enforcement.
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Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-22
Aug 4 - Two taxi drivers collided on West 31st at 7 Ave. Police recorded driver inattention for both. A 41-year-old driver reported neck pain. The other driver, 31, was unhurt. Damage: right rear quarter, left front bumper.
Two taxi drivers collided on W 31 St at 7 Ave in Manhattan. One driver, 41, suffered a neck injury and reported whiplash. The other driver, 31, was not hurt. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for each driver as the contributing factor. Impact marked the right rear quarter panel of one cab and the left front bumper of the other. Both vehicles were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the report.
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Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
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Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
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Box Truck Hits Parked Sedans on W 37th▸Aug 3 - A driver in a box truck struck three parked sedans on W 37th near 9th Avenue. A 67-year-old female rear passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police cited 'Outside Car Distraction' as a contributing factor.
A driver in a box truck struck three parked sedans on W 37th Street near 9th Avenue in Manhattan. A 67-year-old female rear passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. According to the police report, 'Outside Car Distraction' was the contributing factor. Police recorded the box truck's pre-crash action as 'Slowing or Stopping' and the sedans' pre-crash status as 'Parked.' Damage concentrated on the sedans' center front ends and the truck's center back end. The report lists the passenger injury.
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SUV driver hits cyclist on West 39th Street▸Aug 3 - A driver in an SUV hit a northbound cyclist on West 39th near Fifth. The rider was ejected. Head wound. Semiconscious. Police recorded improper lane use by the driver.
A station wagon/SUV driver heading west on West 39th Street hit a northbound cyclist near Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. The 24-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head injury; he was semiconscious. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was a contributing factor. Police recorded improper lane use by the driver. The driver, a 49-year-old man, and an occupant were also listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were reported as going straight before the collision. The crash occurred around 1 p.m., police said.
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Left-Turning Driver Hits Woman at W 38 St▸Jul 31 - A left-turning driver hit a 25-year-old crossing with the signal at W 38 St and 9 Ave. She stayed conscious with an arm contusion. Police recorded failure to yield and driver inattention.
A driver making a left turn at W 38 St and 9 Ave in Manhattan hit a 25-year-old woman in the crosswalk at 10:00 p.m. She suffered a contusion to her lower arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The point of impact was the left front bumper. The crash happened at an intersection while she crossed with the signal. Vehicle damage was recorded as none. The report does not assign fault to the victim.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 30 - A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-30
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Distracted SUV Driver Rear-Ends Stopped SUV▸Jul 29 - On West 34th at Sixth, a northbound SUV driver failed to pay attention and hit a stopped SUV. A 73-year-old back-seat passenger suffered a back contusion. Others had unspecified injuries. Police recorded driver inattention.
Two SUVs collided on West 34th Street at Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The driver of a northbound Ford SUV hit the rear of a Toyota SUV that was stopped in traffic. A 73-year-old woman riding in the right rear seat suffered a back contusion. Others, including both drivers and another passenger, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' caused the collision. Police recorded driver inattention by the northbound driver as the contributing factor. The stopped vehicle had center rear damage. The striking vehicle had center front damage.
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SUV Driver Doors Cyclist on West 40th▸Jul 29 - The driver of an SUV opened a door into a 26-year-old cyclist at 206 W 40th in Manhattan. She took the hit. Hip bruised. Police recorded driver inattention. The SUV was parked.
A 26-year-old woman riding a bike was injured when the driver of a parked SUV opened a door into her path at 206 W 40th Street in Manhattan around 10:00 a.m. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the contributing factor for the driver. The cyclist sustained a hip contusion. The SUV was parked, and impact was with the left-side doors. The driver was not reported injured. No helmet or signal issues were cited as contributing factors.
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Sedan Merging Hits Motorized Scooter on Sixth▸Jul 29 - A driver in a sedan merged into a motorized scooter at Avenue of the Americas and West 42nd Street. The 31‑year‑old scooter driver suffered facial bruising and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a sedan merged into a motorized scooter at Avenue of the Americas and West 42nd Street in Manhattan. The scooter driver, a 31‑year‑old man, was injured with a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the primary contributing factor. Police noted the sedan's pre‑crash action as merging and point of impact on the sedan's left front bumper; the scooter was traveling straight and showed no vehicle damage. Helmet use for the scooter driver is recorded in the report, listed after the driver inattention finding.
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City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
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City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
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Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
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Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
25
Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision▸Jul 25 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A car struck him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. Police investigate. No arrests. The road claimed another life.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-25) reports Matthew Goicochea, 31, was killed after falling from his motorcycle and being struck by a car near E. 25th St. on FDR Drive. The driver did not remain at the scene. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The article states, "He was then struck by an unknown vehicle shortly thereafter, which did not remain on the scene." No arrests have been made. The crash highlights ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users on high-speed city highways and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.
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Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-25
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Obstruction, Defective Pavement Injures Scooter Rider▸Jul 24 - A 35-year-old man on a motorized scooter struck road debris and a defective pavement patch on West 32nd. He suffered a facial abrasion and was reported in shock. Police cited obstruction and pavement defects as causes.
A 35-year-old man driving a motorized scooter was injured on West 32nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Obstruction/Debris' and 'Pavement Defective.' He suffered a facial abrasion and was reported in shock. Police recorded no driver errors and listed no other vehicles or people involved. The report attributes the incident to hazardous street conditions: debris in the roadway and a defective pavement area. The driver struck the obstruction and the broken pavement, and the contact produced the facial injury recorded by officers.
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Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port▸Jul 24 - Two buses collided on a Port Authority ramp. The rear bus hit hard. Thirty injured. Passengers left on stretchers, necks braced. Steel and glass, pain and confusion. The ramp remains a danger.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that a New Jersey Transit bus rear-ended another on the Port Authority ramp near Dyer Avenue and West 39th Street. Surveillance video showed the rear bus 'zooming up the ramp and ramming the rear of the bus in front of it so hard that it physically pushed the bus forward.' At least 30 people suffered minor injuries, with 27 hospitalized. FDNY cited 'musculoskeletal injuries, neck pain, back pain.' The ramp, a known bottleneck, is set for replacement by 2032. The crash highlights risks in current bus terminal infrastructure and driver speed on crowded ramps.
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Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
22
Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two▸Jul 22 - A rented sedan sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck a cyclist and a pedestrian on Canal Street. Both died at the scene. Police found alcohol and guns in the car. The driver tried to flee. The city failed to keep them safe.
Gothamist (2025-07-22) reports a Staten Island driver, Autumn Ascencio Romero, faces murder and other charges after killing a cyclist and a pedestrian in Chinatown. Prosecutors say she lost control of a rented car at high speed, striking Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Police found 'an open bottle of tequila in the car’s passenger area' and two pistols in the trunk. Witnesses saw the driver and a passenger try to flee. Romero had been charged in a prior Brooklyn crash involving a suspended license. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and gaps in enforcement.
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Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-22
Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
- Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-04
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Box Truck Hits Parked Sedans on W 37th▸Aug 3 - A driver in a box truck struck three parked sedans on W 37th near 9th Avenue. A 67-year-old female rear passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police cited 'Outside Car Distraction' as a contributing factor.
A driver in a box truck struck three parked sedans on W 37th Street near 9th Avenue in Manhattan. A 67-year-old female rear passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. According to the police report, 'Outside Car Distraction' was the contributing factor. Police recorded the box truck's pre-crash action as 'Slowing or Stopping' and the sedans' pre-crash status as 'Parked.' Damage concentrated on the sedans' center front ends and the truck's center back end. The report lists the passenger injury.
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SUV driver hits cyclist on West 39th Street▸Aug 3 - A driver in an SUV hit a northbound cyclist on West 39th near Fifth. The rider was ejected. Head wound. Semiconscious. Police recorded improper lane use by the driver.
A station wagon/SUV driver heading west on West 39th Street hit a northbound cyclist near Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. The 24-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head injury; he was semiconscious. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was a contributing factor. Police recorded improper lane use by the driver. The driver, a 49-year-old man, and an occupant were also listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were reported as going straight before the collision. The crash occurred around 1 p.m., police said.
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Left-Turning Driver Hits Woman at W 38 St▸Jul 31 - A left-turning driver hit a 25-year-old crossing with the signal at W 38 St and 9 Ave. She stayed conscious with an arm contusion. Police recorded failure to yield and driver inattention.
A driver making a left turn at W 38 St and 9 Ave in Manhattan hit a 25-year-old woman in the crosswalk at 10:00 p.m. She suffered a contusion to her lower arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The point of impact was the left front bumper. The crash happened at an intersection while she crossed with the signal. Vehicle damage was recorded as none. The report does not assign fault to the victim.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 30 - A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-30
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Distracted SUV Driver Rear-Ends Stopped SUV▸Jul 29 - On West 34th at Sixth, a northbound SUV driver failed to pay attention and hit a stopped SUV. A 73-year-old back-seat passenger suffered a back contusion. Others had unspecified injuries. Police recorded driver inattention.
Two SUVs collided on West 34th Street at Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The driver of a northbound Ford SUV hit the rear of a Toyota SUV that was stopped in traffic. A 73-year-old woman riding in the right rear seat suffered a back contusion. Others, including both drivers and another passenger, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' caused the collision. Police recorded driver inattention by the northbound driver as the contributing factor. The stopped vehicle had center rear damage. The striking vehicle had center front damage.
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SUV Driver Doors Cyclist on West 40th▸Jul 29 - The driver of an SUV opened a door into a 26-year-old cyclist at 206 W 40th in Manhattan. She took the hit. Hip bruised. Police recorded driver inattention. The SUV was parked.
A 26-year-old woman riding a bike was injured when the driver of a parked SUV opened a door into her path at 206 W 40th Street in Manhattan around 10:00 a.m. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the contributing factor for the driver. The cyclist sustained a hip contusion. The SUV was parked, and impact was with the left-side doors. The driver was not reported injured. No helmet or signal issues were cited as contributing factors.
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Sedan Merging Hits Motorized Scooter on Sixth▸Jul 29 - A driver in a sedan merged into a motorized scooter at Avenue of the Americas and West 42nd Street. The 31‑year‑old scooter driver suffered facial bruising and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a sedan merged into a motorized scooter at Avenue of the Americas and West 42nd Street in Manhattan. The scooter driver, a 31‑year‑old man, was injured with a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the primary contributing factor. Police noted the sedan's pre‑crash action as merging and point of impact on the sedan's left front bumper; the scooter was traveling straight and showed no vehicle damage. Helmet use for the scooter driver is recorded in the report, listed after the driver inattention finding.
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City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
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City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
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Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
25
Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision▸Jul 25 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A car struck him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. Police investigate. No arrests. The road claimed another life.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-25) reports Matthew Goicochea, 31, was killed after falling from his motorcycle and being struck by a car near E. 25th St. on FDR Drive. The driver did not remain at the scene. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The article states, "He was then struck by an unknown vehicle shortly thereafter, which did not remain on the scene." No arrests have been made. The crash highlights ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users on high-speed city highways and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.
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Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-25
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Obstruction, Defective Pavement Injures Scooter Rider▸Jul 24 - A 35-year-old man on a motorized scooter struck road debris and a defective pavement patch on West 32nd. He suffered a facial abrasion and was reported in shock. Police cited obstruction and pavement defects as causes.
A 35-year-old man driving a motorized scooter was injured on West 32nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Obstruction/Debris' and 'Pavement Defective.' He suffered a facial abrasion and was reported in shock. Police recorded no driver errors and listed no other vehicles or people involved. The report attributes the incident to hazardous street conditions: debris in the roadway and a defective pavement area. The driver struck the obstruction and the broken pavement, and the contact produced the facial injury recorded by officers.
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Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port▸Jul 24 - Two buses collided on a Port Authority ramp. The rear bus hit hard. Thirty injured. Passengers left on stretchers, necks braced. Steel and glass, pain and confusion. The ramp remains a danger.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that a New Jersey Transit bus rear-ended another on the Port Authority ramp near Dyer Avenue and West 39th Street. Surveillance video showed the rear bus 'zooming up the ramp and ramming the rear of the bus in front of it so hard that it physically pushed the bus forward.' At least 30 people suffered minor injuries, with 27 hospitalized. FDNY cited 'musculoskeletal injuries, neck pain, back pain.' The ramp, a known bottleneck, is set for replacement by 2032. The crash highlights risks in current bus terminal infrastructure and driver speed on crowded ramps.
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Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
22
Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two▸Jul 22 - A rented sedan sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck a cyclist and a pedestrian on Canal Street. Both died at the scene. Police found alcohol and guns in the car. The driver tried to flee. The city failed to keep them safe.
Gothamist (2025-07-22) reports a Staten Island driver, Autumn Ascencio Romero, faces murder and other charges after killing a cyclist and a pedestrian in Chinatown. Prosecutors say she lost control of a rented car at high speed, striking Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Police found 'an open bottle of tequila in the car’s passenger area' and two pistols in the trunk. Witnesses saw the driver and a passenger try to flee. Romero had been charged in a prior Brooklyn crash involving a suspended license. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and gaps in enforcement.
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Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-22
Aug 3 - A driver in a box truck struck three parked sedans on W 37th near 9th Avenue. A 67-year-old female rear passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police cited 'Outside Car Distraction' as a contributing factor.
A driver in a box truck struck three parked sedans on W 37th Street near 9th Avenue in Manhattan. A 67-year-old female rear passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. According to the police report, 'Outside Car Distraction' was the contributing factor. Police recorded the box truck's pre-crash action as 'Slowing or Stopping' and the sedans' pre-crash status as 'Parked.' Damage concentrated on the sedans' center front ends and the truck's center back end. The report lists the passenger injury.
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SUV driver hits cyclist on West 39th Street▸Aug 3 - A driver in an SUV hit a northbound cyclist on West 39th near Fifth. The rider was ejected. Head wound. Semiconscious. Police recorded improper lane use by the driver.
A station wagon/SUV driver heading west on West 39th Street hit a northbound cyclist near Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. The 24-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head injury; he was semiconscious. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was a contributing factor. Police recorded improper lane use by the driver. The driver, a 49-year-old man, and an occupant were also listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were reported as going straight before the collision. The crash occurred around 1 p.m., police said.
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Left-Turning Driver Hits Woman at W 38 St▸Jul 31 - A left-turning driver hit a 25-year-old crossing with the signal at W 38 St and 9 Ave. She stayed conscious with an arm contusion. Police recorded failure to yield and driver inattention.
A driver making a left turn at W 38 St and 9 Ave in Manhattan hit a 25-year-old woman in the crosswalk at 10:00 p.m. She suffered a contusion to her lower arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The point of impact was the left front bumper. The crash happened at an intersection while she crossed with the signal. Vehicle damage was recorded as none. The report does not assign fault to the victim.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 30 - A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-30
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Distracted SUV Driver Rear-Ends Stopped SUV▸Jul 29 - On West 34th at Sixth, a northbound SUV driver failed to pay attention and hit a stopped SUV. A 73-year-old back-seat passenger suffered a back contusion. Others had unspecified injuries. Police recorded driver inattention.
Two SUVs collided on West 34th Street at Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The driver of a northbound Ford SUV hit the rear of a Toyota SUV that was stopped in traffic. A 73-year-old woman riding in the right rear seat suffered a back contusion. Others, including both drivers and another passenger, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' caused the collision. Police recorded driver inattention by the northbound driver as the contributing factor. The stopped vehicle had center rear damage. The striking vehicle had center front damage.
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SUV Driver Doors Cyclist on West 40th▸Jul 29 - The driver of an SUV opened a door into a 26-year-old cyclist at 206 W 40th in Manhattan. She took the hit. Hip bruised. Police recorded driver inattention. The SUV was parked.
A 26-year-old woman riding a bike was injured when the driver of a parked SUV opened a door into her path at 206 W 40th Street in Manhattan around 10:00 a.m. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the contributing factor for the driver. The cyclist sustained a hip contusion. The SUV was parked, and impact was with the left-side doors. The driver was not reported injured. No helmet or signal issues were cited as contributing factors.
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Sedan Merging Hits Motorized Scooter on Sixth▸Jul 29 - A driver in a sedan merged into a motorized scooter at Avenue of the Americas and West 42nd Street. The 31‑year‑old scooter driver suffered facial bruising and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a sedan merged into a motorized scooter at Avenue of the Americas and West 42nd Street in Manhattan. The scooter driver, a 31‑year‑old man, was injured with a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the primary contributing factor. Police noted the sedan's pre‑crash action as merging and point of impact on the sedan's left front bumper; the scooter was traveling straight and showed no vehicle damage. Helmet use for the scooter driver is recorded in the report, listed after the driver inattention finding.
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City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
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City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
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Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
25
Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision▸Jul 25 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A car struck him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. Police investigate. No arrests. The road claimed another life.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-25) reports Matthew Goicochea, 31, was killed after falling from his motorcycle and being struck by a car near E. 25th St. on FDR Drive. The driver did not remain at the scene. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The article states, "He was then struck by an unknown vehicle shortly thereafter, which did not remain on the scene." No arrests have been made. The crash highlights ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users on high-speed city highways and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.
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Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-25
24
Obstruction, Defective Pavement Injures Scooter Rider▸Jul 24 - A 35-year-old man on a motorized scooter struck road debris and a defective pavement patch on West 32nd. He suffered a facial abrasion and was reported in shock. Police cited obstruction and pavement defects as causes.
A 35-year-old man driving a motorized scooter was injured on West 32nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Obstruction/Debris' and 'Pavement Defective.' He suffered a facial abrasion and was reported in shock. Police recorded no driver errors and listed no other vehicles or people involved. The report attributes the incident to hazardous street conditions: debris in the roadway and a defective pavement area. The driver struck the obstruction and the broken pavement, and the contact produced the facial injury recorded by officers.
24
Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port▸Jul 24 - Two buses collided on a Port Authority ramp. The rear bus hit hard. Thirty injured. Passengers left on stretchers, necks braced. Steel and glass, pain and confusion. The ramp remains a danger.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that a New Jersey Transit bus rear-ended another on the Port Authority ramp near Dyer Avenue and West 39th Street. Surveillance video showed the rear bus 'zooming up the ramp and ramming the rear of the bus in front of it so hard that it physically pushed the bus forward.' At least 30 people suffered minor injuries, with 27 hospitalized. FDNY cited 'musculoskeletal injuries, neck pain, back pain.' The ramp, a known bottleneck, is set for replacement by 2032. The crash highlights risks in current bus terminal infrastructure and driver speed on crowded ramps.
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Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
22
Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two▸Jul 22 - A rented sedan sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck a cyclist and a pedestrian on Canal Street. Both died at the scene. Police found alcohol and guns in the car. The driver tried to flee. The city failed to keep them safe.
Gothamist (2025-07-22) reports a Staten Island driver, Autumn Ascencio Romero, faces murder and other charges after killing a cyclist and a pedestrian in Chinatown. Prosecutors say she lost control of a rented car at high speed, striking Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Police found 'an open bottle of tequila in the car’s passenger area' and two pistols in the trunk. Witnesses saw the driver and a passenger try to flee. Romero had been charged in a prior Brooklyn crash involving a suspended license. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and gaps in enforcement.
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Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-22
Aug 3 - A driver in an SUV hit a northbound cyclist on West 39th near Fifth. The rider was ejected. Head wound. Semiconscious. Police recorded improper lane use by the driver.
A station wagon/SUV driver heading west on West 39th Street hit a northbound cyclist near Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. The 24-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head injury; he was semiconscious. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was a contributing factor. Police recorded improper lane use by the driver. The driver, a 49-year-old man, and an occupant were also listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were reported as going straight before the collision. The crash occurred around 1 p.m., police said.
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Left-Turning Driver Hits Woman at W 38 St▸Jul 31 - A left-turning driver hit a 25-year-old crossing with the signal at W 38 St and 9 Ave. She stayed conscious with an arm contusion. Police recorded failure to yield and driver inattention.
A driver making a left turn at W 38 St and 9 Ave in Manhattan hit a 25-year-old woman in the crosswalk at 10:00 p.m. She suffered a contusion to her lower arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The point of impact was the left front bumper. The crash happened at an intersection while she crossed with the signal. Vehicle damage was recorded as none. The report does not assign fault to the victim.
30
Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 30 - A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-30
29
Distracted SUV Driver Rear-Ends Stopped SUV▸Jul 29 - On West 34th at Sixth, a northbound SUV driver failed to pay attention and hit a stopped SUV. A 73-year-old back-seat passenger suffered a back contusion. Others had unspecified injuries. Police recorded driver inattention.
Two SUVs collided on West 34th Street at Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The driver of a northbound Ford SUV hit the rear of a Toyota SUV that was stopped in traffic. A 73-year-old woman riding in the right rear seat suffered a back contusion. Others, including both drivers and another passenger, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' caused the collision. Police recorded driver inattention by the northbound driver as the contributing factor. The stopped vehicle had center rear damage. The striking vehicle had center front damage.
29
SUV Driver Doors Cyclist on West 40th▸Jul 29 - The driver of an SUV opened a door into a 26-year-old cyclist at 206 W 40th in Manhattan. She took the hit. Hip bruised. Police recorded driver inattention. The SUV was parked.
A 26-year-old woman riding a bike was injured when the driver of a parked SUV opened a door into her path at 206 W 40th Street in Manhattan around 10:00 a.m. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the contributing factor for the driver. The cyclist sustained a hip contusion. The SUV was parked, and impact was with the left-side doors. The driver was not reported injured. No helmet or signal issues were cited as contributing factors.
29
Sedan Merging Hits Motorized Scooter on Sixth▸Jul 29 - A driver in a sedan merged into a motorized scooter at Avenue of the Americas and West 42nd Street. The 31‑year‑old scooter driver suffered facial bruising and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a sedan merged into a motorized scooter at Avenue of the Americas and West 42nd Street in Manhattan. The scooter driver, a 31‑year‑old man, was injured with a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the primary contributing factor. Police noted the sedan's pre‑crash action as merging and point of impact on the sedan's left front bumper; the scooter was traveling straight and showed no vehicle damage. Helmet use for the scooter driver is recorded in the report, listed after the driver inattention finding.
29
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
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City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
-
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
25
Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision▸Jul 25 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A car struck him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. Police investigate. No arrests. The road claimed another life.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-25) reports Matthew Goicochea, 31, was killed after falling from his motorcycle and being struck by a car near E. 25th St. on FDR Drive. The driver did not remain at the scene. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The article states, "He was then struck by an unknown vehicle shortly thereafter, which did not remain on the scene." No arrests have been made. The crash highlights ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users on high-speed city highways and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.
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Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-25
24
Obstruction, Defective Pavement Injures Scooter Rider▸Jul 24 - A 35-year-old man on a motorized scooter struck road debris and a defective pavement patch on West 32nd. He suffered a facial abrasion and was reported in shock. Police cited obstruction and pavement defects as causes.
A 35-year-old man driving a motorized scooter was injured on West 32nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Obstruction/Debris' and 'Pavement Defective.' He suffered a facial abrasion and was reported in shock. Police recorded no driver errors and listed no other vehicles or people involved. The report attributes the incident to hazardous street conditions: debris in the roadway and a defective pavement area. The driver struck the obstruction and the broken pavement, and the contact produced the facial injury recorded by officers.
24
Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port▸Jul 24 - Two buses collided on a Port Authority ramp. The rear bus hit hard. Thirty injured. Passengers left on stretchers, necks braced. Steel and glass, pain and confusion. The ramp remains a danger.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that a New Jersey Transit bus rear-ended another on the Port Authority ramp near Dyer Avenue and West 39th Street. Surveillance video showed the rear bus 'zooming up the ramp and ramming the rear of the bus in front of it so hard that it physically pushed the bus forward.' At least 30 people suffered minor injuries, with 27 hospitalized. FDNY cited 'musculoskeletal injuries, neck pain, back pain.' The ramp, a known bottleneck, is set for replacement by 2032. The crash highlights risks in current bus terminal infrastructure and driver speed on crowded ramps.
-
Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
22
Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two▸Jul 22 - A rented sedan sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck a cyclist and a pedestrian on Canal Street. Both died at the scene. Police found alcohol and guns in the car. The driver tried to flee. The city failed to keep them safe.
Gothamist (2025-07-22) reports a Staten Island driver, Autumn Ascencio Romero, faces murder and other charges after killing a cyclist and a pedestrian in Chinatown. Prosecutors say she lost control of a rented car at high speed, striking Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Police found 'an open bottle of tequila in the car’s passenger area' and two pistols in the trunk. Witnesses saw the driver and a passenger try to flee. Romero had been charged in a prior Brooklyn crash involving a suspended license. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and gaps in enforcement.
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Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-22
Jul 31 - A left-turning driver hit a 25-year-old crossing with the signal at W 38 St and 9 Ave. She stayed conscious with an arm contusion. Police recorded failure to yield and driver inattention.
A driver making a left turn at W 38 St and 9 Ave in Manhattan hit a 25-year-old woman in the crosswalk at 10:00 p.m. She suffered a contusion to her lower arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The point of impact was the left front bumper. The crash happened at an intersection while she crossed with the signal. Vehicle damage was recorded as none. The report does not assign fault to the victim.
30
Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 30 - A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-30
29
Distracted SUV Driver Rear-Ends Stopped SUV▸Jul 29 - On West 34th at Sixth, a northbound SUV driver failed to pay attention and hit a stopped SUV. A 73-year-old back-seat passenger suffered a back contusion. Others had unspecified injuries. Police recorded driver inattention.
Two SUVs collided on West 34th Street at Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The driver of a northbound Ford SUV hit the rear of a Toyota SUV that was stopped in traffic. A 73-year-old woman riding in the right rear seat suffered a back contusion. Others, including both drivers and another passenger, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' caused the collision. Police recorded driver inattention by the northbound driver as the contributing factor. The stopped vehicle had center rear damage. The striking vehicle had center front damage.
29
SUV Driver Doors Cyclist on West 40th▸Jul 29 - The driver of an SUV opened a door into a 26-year-old cyclist at 206 W 40th in Manhattan. She took the hit. Hip bruised. Police recorded driver inattention. The SUV was parked.
A 26-year-old woman riding a bike was injured when the driver of a parked SUV opened a door into her path at 206 W 40th Street in Manhattan around 10:00 a.m. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the contributing factor for the driver. The cyclist sustained a hip contusion. The SUV was parked, and impact was with the left-side doors. The driver was not reported injured. No helmet or signal issues were cited as contributing factors.
29
Sedan Merging Hits Motorized Scooter on Sixth▸Jul 29 - A driver in a sedan merged into a motorized scooter at Avenue of the Americas and West 42nd Street. The 31‑year‑old scooter driver suffered facial bruising and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a sedan merged into a motorized scooter at Avenue of the Americas and West 42nd Street in Manhattan. The scooter driver, a 31‑year‑old man, was injured with a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the primary contributing factor. Police noted the sedan's pre‑crash action as merging and point of impact on the sedan's left front bumper; the scooter was traveling straight and showed no vehicle damage. Helmet use for the scooter driver is recorded in the report, listed after the driver inattention finding.
29
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
-
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
-
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
25
Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision▸Jul 25 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A car struck him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. Police investigate. No arrests. The road claimed another life.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-25) reports Matthew Goicochea, 31, was killed after falling from his motorcycle and being struck by a car near E. 25th St. on FDR Drive. The driver did not remain at the scene. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The article states, "He was then struck by an unknown vehicle shortly thereafter, which did not remain on the scene." No arrests have been made. The crash highlights ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users on high-speed city highways and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.
-
Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-25
24
Obstruction, Defective Pavement Injures Scooter Rider▸Jul 24 - A 35-year-old man on a motorized scooter struck road debris and a defective pavement patch on West 32nd. He suffered a facial abrasion and was reported in shock. Police cited obstruction and pavement defects as causes.
A 35-year-old man driving a motorized scooter was injured on West 32nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Obstruction/Debris' and 'Pavement Defective.' He suffered a facial abrasion and was reported in shock. Police recorded no driver errors and listed no other vehicles or people involved. The report attributes the incident to hazardous street conditions: debris in the roadway and a defective pavement area. The driver struck the obstruction and the broken pavement, and the contact produced the facial injury recorded by officers.
24
Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port▸Jul 24 - Two buses collided on a Port Authority ramp. The rear bus hit hard. Thirty injured. Passengers left on stretchers, necks braced. Steel and glass, pain and confusion. The ramp remains a danger.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that a New Jersey Transit bus rear-ended another on the Port Authority ramp near Dyer Avenue and West 39th Street. Surveillance video showed the rear bus 'zooming up the ramp and ramming the rear of the bus in front of it so hard that it physically pushed the bus forward.' At least 30 people suffered minor injuries, with 27 hospitalized. FDNY cited 'musculoskeletal injuries, neck pain, back pain.' The ramp, a known bottleneck, is set for replacement by 2032. The crash highlights risks in current bus terminal infrastructure and driver speed on crowded ramps.
-
Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
22
Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two▸Jul 22 - A rented sedan sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck a cyclist and a pedestrian on Canal Street. Both died at the scene. Police found alcohol and guns in the car. The driver tried to flee. The city failed to keep them safe.
Gothamist (2025-07-22) reports a Staten Island driver, Autumn Ascencio Romero, faces murder and other charges after killing a cyclist and a pedestrian in Chinatown. Prosecutors say she lost control of a rented car at high speed, striking Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Police found 'an open bottle of tequila in the car’s passenger area' and two pistols in the trunk. Witnesses saw the driver and a passenger try to flee. Romero had been charged in a prior Brooklyn crash involving a suspended license. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and gaps in enforcement.
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Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-22
Jul 30 - A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.
- Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-07-30
29
Distracted SUV Driver Rear-Ends Stopped SUV▸Jul 29 - On West 34th at Sixth, a northbound SUV driver failed to pay attention and hit a stopped SUV. A 73-year-old back-seat passenger suffered a back contusion. Others had unspecified injuries. Police recorded driver inattention.
Two SUVs collided on West 34th Street at Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The driver of a northbound Ford SUV hit the rear of a Toyota SUV that was stopped in traffic. A 73-year-old woman riding in the right rear seat suffered a back contusion. Others, including both drivers and another passenger, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' caused the collision. Police recorded driver inattention by the northbound driver as the contributing factor. The stopped vehicle had center rear damage. The striking vehicle had center front damage.
29
SUV Driver Doors Cyclist on West 40th▸Jul 29 - The driver of an SUV opened a door into a 26-year-old cyclist at 206 W 40th in Manhattan. She took the hit. Hip bruised. Police recorded driver inattention. The SUV was parked.
A 26-year-old woman riding a bike was injured when the driver of a parked SUV opened a door into her path at 206 W 40th Street in Manhattan around 10:00 a.m. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the contributing factor for the driver. The cyclist sustained a hip contusion. The SUV was parked, and impact was with the left-side doors. The driver was not reported injured. No helmet or signal issues were cited as contributing factors.
29
Sedan Merging Hits Motorized Scooter on Sixth▸Jul 29 - A driver in a sedan merged into a motorized scooter at Avenue of the Americas and West 42nd Street. The 31‑year‑old scooter driver suffered facial bruising and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a sedan merged into a motorized scooter at Avenue of the Americas and West 42nd Street in Manhattan. The scooter driver, a 31‑year‑old man, was injured with a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the primary contributing factor. Police noted the sedan's pre‑crash action as merging and point of impact on the sedan's left front bumper; the scooter was traveling straight and showed no vehicle damage. Helmet use for the scooter driver is recorded in the report, listed after the driver inattention finding.
29
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
-
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
-
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
25
Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision▸Jul 25 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A car struck him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. Police investigate. No arrests. The road claimed another life.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-25) reports Matthew Goicochea, 31, was killed after falling from his motorcycle and being struck by a car near E. 25th St. on FDR Drive. The driver did not remain at the scene. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The article states, "He was then struck by an unknown vehicle shortly thereafter, which did not remain on the scene." No arrests have been made. The crash highlights ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users on high-speed city highways and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.
-
Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-25
24
Obstruction, Defective Pavement Injures Scooter Rider▸Jul 24 - A 35-year-old man on a motorized scooter struck road debris and a defective pavement patch on West 32nd. He suffered a facial abrasion and was reported in shock. Police cited obstruction and pavement defects as causes.
A 35-year-old man driving a motorized scooter was injured on West 32nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Obstruction/Debris' and 'Pavement Defective.' He suffered a facial abrasion and was reported in shock. Police recorded no driver errors and listed no other vehicles or people involved. The report attributes the incident to hazardous street conditions: debris in the roadway and a defective pavement area. The driver struck the obstruction and the broken pavement, and the contact produced the facial injury recorded by officers.
24
Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port▸Jul 24 - Two buses collided on a Port Authority ramp. The rear bus hit hard. Thirty injured. Passengers left on stretchers, necks braced. Steel and glass, pain and confusion. The ramp remains a danger.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that a New Jersey Transit bus rear-ended another on the Port Authority ramp near Dyer Avenue and West 39th Street. Surveillance video showed the rear bus 'zooming up the ramp and ramming the rear of the bus in front of it so hard that it physically pushed the bus forward.' At least 30 people suffered minor injuries, with 27 hospitalized. FDNY cited 'musculoskeletal injuries, neck pain, back pain.' The ramp, a known bottleneck, is set for replacement by 2032. The crash highlights risks in current bus terminal infrastructure and driver speed on crowded ramps.
-
Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
22
Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two▸Jul 22 - A rented sedan sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck a cyclist and a pedestrian on Canal Street. Both died at the scene. Police found alcohol and guns in the car. The driver tried to flee. The city failed to keep them safe.
Gothamist (2025-07-22) reports a Staten Island driver, Autumn Ascencio Romero, faces murder and other charges after killing a cyclist and a pedestrian in Chinatown. Prosecutors say she lost control of a rented car at high speed, striking Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Police found 'an open bottle of tequila in the car’s passenger area' and two pistols in the trunk. Witnesses saw the driver and a passenger try to flee. Romero had been charged in a prior Brooklyn crash involving a suspended license. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and gaps in enforcement.
-
Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-22
Jul 29 - On West 34th at Sixth, a northbound SUV driver failed to pay attention and hit a stopped SUV. A 73-year-old back-seat passenger suffered a back contusion. Others had unspecified injuries. Police recorded driver inattention.
Two SUVs collided on West 34th Street at Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The driver of a northbound Ford SUV hit the rear of a Toyota SUV that was stopped in traffic. A 73-year-old woman riding in the right rear seat suffered a back contusion. Others, including both drivers and another passenger, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' caused the collision. Police recorded driver inattention by the northbound driver as the contributing factor. The stopped vehicle had center rear damage. The striking vehicle had center front damage.
29
SUV Driver Doors Cyclist on West 40th▸Jul 29 - The driver of an SUV opened a door into a 26-year-old cyclist at 206 W 40th in Manhattan. She took the hit. Hip bruised. Police recorded driver inattention. The SUV was parked.
A 26-year-old woman riding a bike was injured when the driver of a parked SUV opened a door into her path at 206 W 40th Street in Manhattan around 10:00 a.m. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the contributing factor for the driver. The cyclist sustained a hip contusion. The SUV was parked, and impact was with the left-side doors. The driver was not reported injured. No helmet or signal issues were cited as contributing factors.
29
Sedan Merging Hits Motorized Scooter on Sixth▸Jul 29 - A driver in a sedan merged into a motorized scooter at Avenue of the Americas and West 42nd Street. The 31‑year‑old scooter driver suffered facial bruising and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a sedan merged into a motorized scooter at Avenue of the Americas and West 42nd Street in Manhattan. The scooter driver, a 31‑year‑old man, was injured with a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the primary contributing factor. Police noted the sedan's pre‑crash action as merging and point of impact on the sedan's left front bumper; the scooter was traveling straight and showed no vehicle damage. Helmet use for the scooter driver is recorded in the report, listed after the driver inattention finding.
29
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
-
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
-
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
25
Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision▸Jul 25 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A car struck him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. Police investigate. No arrests. The road claimed another life.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-25) reports Matthew Goicochea, 31, was killed after falling from his motorcycle and being struck by a car near E. 25th St. on FDR Drive. The driver did not remain at the scene. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The article states, "He was then struck by an unknown vehicle shortly thereafter, which did not remain on the scene." No arrests have been made. The crash highlights ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users on high-speed city highways and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.
-
Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-25
24
Obstruction, Defective Pavement Injures Scooter Rider▸Jul 24 - A 35-year-old man on a motorized scooter struck road debris and a defective pavement patch on West 32nd. He suffered a facial abrasion and was reported in shock. Police cited obstruction and pavement defects as causes.
A 35-year-old man driving a motorized scooter was injured on West 32nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Obstruction/Debris' and 'Pavement Defective.' He suffered a facial abrasion and was reported in shock. Police recorded no driver errors and listed no other vehicles or people involved. The report attributes the incident to hazardous street conditions: debris in the roadway and a defective pavement area. The driver struck the obstruction and the broken pavement, and the contact produced the facial injury recorded by officers.
24
Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port▸Jul 24 - Two buses collided on a Port Authority ramp. The rear bus hit hard. Thirty injured. Passengers left on stretchers, necks braced. Steel and glass, pain and confusion. The ramp remains a danger.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that a New Jersey Transit bus rear-ended another on the Port Authority ramp near Dyer Avenue and West 39th Street. Surveillance video showed the rear bus 'zooming up the ramp and ramming the rear of the bus in front of it so hard that it physically pushed the bus forward.' At least 30 people suffered minor injuries, with 27 hospitalized. FDNY cited 'musculoskeletal injuries, neck pain, back pain.' The ramp, a known bottleneck, is set for replacement by 2032. The crash highlights risks in current bus terminal infrastructure and driver speed on crowded ramps.
-
Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
22
Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two▸Jul 22 - A rented sedan sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck a cyclist and a pedestrian on Canal Street. Both died at the scene. Police found alcohol and guns in the car. The driver tried to flee. The city failed to keep them safe.
Gothamist (2025-07-22) reports a Staten Island driver, Autumn Ascencio Romero, faces murder and other charges after killing a cyclist and a pedestrian in Chinatown. Prosecutors say she lost control of a rented car at high speed, striking Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Police found 'an open bottle of tequila in the car’s passenger area' and two pistols in the trunk. Witnesses saw the driver and a passenger try to flee. Romero had been charged in a prior Brooklyn crash involving a suspended license. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and gaps in enforcement.
-
Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-22
Jul 29 - The driver of an SUV opened a door into a 26-year-old cyclist at 206 W 40th in Manhattan. She took the hit. Hip bruised. Police recorded driver inattention. The SUV was parked.
A 26-year-old woman riding a bike was injured when the driver of a parked SUV opened a door into her path at 206 W 40th Street in Manhattan around 10:00 a.m. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the contributing factor for the driver. The cyclist sustained a hip contusion. The SUV was parked, and impact was with the left-side doors. The driver was not reported injured. No helmet or signal issues were cited as contributing factors.
29
Sedan Merging Hits Motorized Scooter on Sixth▸Jul 29 - A driver in a sedan merged into a motorized scooter at Avenue of the Americas and West 42nd Street. The 31‑year‑old scooter driver suffered facial bruising and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a sedan merged into a motorized scooter at Avenue of the Americas and West 42nd Street in Manhattan. The scooter driver, a 31‑year‑old man, was injured with a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the primary contributing factor. Police noted the sedan's pre‑crash action as merging and point of impact on the sedan's left front bumper; the scooter was traveling straight and showed no vehicle damage. Helmet use for the scooter driver is recorded in the report, listed after the driver inattention finding.
29
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
-
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
-
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
25
Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision▸Jul 25 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A car struck him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. Police investigate. No arrests. The road claimed another life.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-25) reports Matthew Goicochea, 31, was killed after falling from his motorcycle and being struck by a car near E. 25th St. on FDR Drive. The driver did not remain at the scene. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The article states, "He was then struck by an unknown vehicle shortly thereafter, which did not remain on the scene." No arrests have been made. The crash highlights ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users on high-speed city highways and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.
-
Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-25
24
Obstruction, Defective Pavement Injures Scooter Rider▸Jul 24 - A 35-year-old man on a motorized scooter struck road debris and a defective pavement patch on West 32nd. He suffered a facial abrasion and was reported in shock. Police cited obstruction and pavement defects as causes.
A 35-year-old man driving a motorized scooter was injured on West 32nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Obstruction/Debris' and 'Pavement Defective.' He suffered a facial abrasion and was reported in shock. Police recorded no driver errors and listed no other vehicles or people involved. The report attributes the incident to hazardous street conditions: debris in the roadway and a defective pavement area. The driver struck the obstruction and the broken pavement, and the contact produced the facial injury recorded by officers.
24
Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port▸Jul 24 - Two buses collided on a Port Authority ramp. The rear bus hit hard. Thirty injured. Passengers left on stretchers, necks braced. Steel and glass, pain and confusion. The ramp remains a danger.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that a New Jersey Transit bus rear-ended another on the Port Authority ramp near Dyer Avenue and West 39th Street. Surveillance video showed the rear bus 'zooming up the ramp and ramming the rear of the bus in front of it so hard that it physically pushed the bus forward.' At least 30 people suffered minor injuries, with 27 hospitalized. FDNY cited 'musculoskeletal injuries, neck pain, back pain.' The ramp, a known bottleneck, is set for replacement by 2032. The crash highlights risks in current bus terminal infrastructure and driver speed on crowded ramps.
-
Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
22
Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two▸Jul 22 - A rented sedan sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck a cyclist and a pedestrian on Canal Street. Both died at the scene. Police found alcohol and guns in the car. The driver tried to flee. The city failed to keep them safe.
Gothamist (2025-07-22) reports a Staten Island driver, Autumn Ascencio Romero, faces murder and other charges after killing a cyclist and a pedestrian in Chinatown. Prosecutors say she lost control of a rented car at high speed, striking Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Police found 'an open bottle of tequila in the car’s passenger area' and two pistols in the trunk. Witnesses saw the driver and a passenger try to flee. Romero had been charged in a prior Brooklyn crash involving a suspended license. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and gaps in enforcement.
-
Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-22
Jul 29 - A driver in a sedan merged into a motorized scooter at Avenue of the Americas and West 42nd Street. The 31‑year‑old scooter driver suffered facial bruising and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a sedan merged into a motorized scooter at Avenue of the Americas and West 42nd Street in Manhattan. The scooter driver, a 31‑year‑old man, was injured with a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the primary contributing factor. Police noted the sedan's pre‑crash action as merging and point of impact on the sedan's left front bumper; the scooter was traveling straight and showed no vehicle damage. Helmet use for the scooter driver is recorded in the report, listed after the driver inattention finding.
29
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
-
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
-
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
25
Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision▸Jul 25 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A car struck him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. Police investigate. No arrests. The road claimed another life.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-25) reports Matthew Goicochea, 31, was killed after falling from his motorcycle and being struck by a car near E. 25th St. on FDR Drive. The driver did not remain at the scene. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The article states, "He was then struck by an unknown vehicle shortly thereafter, which did not remain on the scene." No arrests have been made. The crash highlights ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users on high-speed city highways and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.
-
Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-25
24
Obstruction, Defective Pavement Injures Scooter Rider▸Jul 24 - A 35-year-old man on a motorized scooter struck road debris and a defective pavement patch on West 32nd. He suffered a facial abrasion and was reported in shock. Police cited obstruction and pavement defects as causes.
A 35-year-old man driving a motorized scooter was injured on West 32nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Obstruction/Debris' and 'Pavement Defective.' He suffered a facial abrasion and was reported in shock. Police recorded no driver errors and listed no other vehicles or people involved. The report attributes the incident to hazardous street conditions: debris in the roadway and a defective pavement area. The driver struck the obstruction and the broken pavement, and the contact produced the facial injury recorded by officers.
24
Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port▸Jul 24 - Two buses collided on a Port Authority ramp. The rear bus hit hard. Thirty injured. Passengers left on stretchers, necks braced. Steel and glass, pain and confusion. The ramp remains a danger.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that a New Jersey Transit bus rear-ended another on the Port Authority ramp near Dyer Avenue and West 39th Street. Surveillance video showed the rear bus 'zooming up the ramp and ramming the rear of the bus in front of it so hard that it physically pushed the bus forward.' At least 30 people suffered minor injuries, with 27 hospitalized. FDNY cited 'musculoskeletal injuries, neck pain, back pain.' The ramp, a known bottleneck, is set for replacement by 2032. The crash highlights risks in current bus terminal infrastructure and driver speed on crowded ramps.
-
Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
22
Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two▸Jul 22 - A rented sedan sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck a cyclist and a pedestrian on Canal Street. Both died at the scene. Police found alcohol and guns in the car. The driver tried to flee. The city failed to keep them safe.
Gothamist (2025-07-22) reports a Staten Island driver, Autumn Ascencio Romero, faces murder and other charges after killing a cyclist and a pedestrian in Chinatown. Prosecutors say she lost control of a rented car at high speed, striking Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Police found 'an open bottle of tequila in the car’s passenger area' and two pistols in the trunk. Witnesses saw the driver and a passenger try to flee. Romero had been charged in a prior Brooklyn crash involving a suspended license. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and gaps in enforcement.
-
Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-22
Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
- City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street, New York Magazine - Curbed, Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
-
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
25
Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision▸Jul 25 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A car struck him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. Police investigate. No arrests. The road claimed another life.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-25) reports Matthew Goicochea, 31, was killed after falling from his motorcycle and being struck by a car near E. 25th St. on FDR Drive. The driver did not remain at the scene. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The article states, "He was then struck by an unknown vehicle shortly thereafter, which did not remain on the scene." No arrests have been made. The crash highlights ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users on high-speed city highways and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.
-
Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-25
24
Obstruction, Defective Pavement Injures Scooter Rider▸Jul 24 - A 35-year-old man on a motorized scooter struck road debris and a defective pavement patch on West 32nd. He suffered a facial abrasion and was reported in shock. Police cited obstruction and pavement defects as causes.
A 35-year-old man driving a motorized scooter was injured on West 32nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Obstruction/Debris' and 'Pavement Defective.' He suffered a facial abrasion and was reported in shock. Police recorded no driver errors and listed no other vehicles or people involved. The report attributes the incident to hazardous street conditions: debris in the roadway and a defective pavement area. The driver struck the obstruction and the broken pavement, and the contact produced the facial injury recorded by officers.
24
Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port▸Jul 24 - Two buses collided on a Port Authority ramp. The rear bus hit hard. Thirty injured. Passengers left on stretchers, necks braced. Steel and glass, pain and confusion. The ramp remains a danger.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that a New Jersey Transit bus rear-ended another on the Port Authority ramp near Dyer Avenue and West 39th Street. Surveillance video showed the rear bus 'zooming up the ramp and ramming the rear of the bus in front of it so hard that it physically pushed the bus forward.' At least 30 people suffered minor injuries, with 27 hospitalized. FDNY cited 'musculoskeletal injuries, neck pain, back pain.' The ramp, a known bottleneck, is set for replacement by 2032. The crash highlights risks in current bus terminal infrastructure and driver speed on crowded ramps.
-
Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
22
Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two▸Jul 22 - A rented sedan sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck a cyclist and a pedestrian on Canal Street. Both died at the scene. Police found alcohol and guns in the car. The driver tried to flee. The city failed to keep them safe.
Gothamist (2025-07-22) reports a Staten Island driver, Autumn Ascencio Romero, faces murder and other charges after killing a cyclist and a pedestrian in Chinatown. Prosecutors say she lost control of a rented car at high speed, striking Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Police found 'an open bottle of tequila in the car’s passenger area' and two pistols in the trunk. Witnesses saw the driver and a passenger try to flee. Romero had been charged in a prior Brooklyn crash involving a suspended license. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and gaps in enforcement.
-
Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-22
Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
- Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be, New York Post, Published 2025-07-27
25
Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision▸Jul 25 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A car struck him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. Police investigate. No arrests. The road claimed another life.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-25) reports Matthew Goicochea, 31, was killed after falling from his motorcycle and being struck by a car near E. 25th St. on FDR Drive. The driver did not remain at the scene. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The article states, "He was then struck by an unknown vehicle shortly thereafter, which did not remain on the scene." No arrests have been made. The crash highlights ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users on high-speed city highways and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.
-
Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-25
24
Obstruction, Defective Pavement Injures Scooter Rider▸Jul 24 - A 35-year-old man on a motorized scooter struck road debris and a defective pavement patch on West 32nd. He suffered a facial abrasion and was reported in shock. Police cited obstruction and pavement defects as causes.
A 35-year-old man driving a motorized scooter was injured on West 32nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Obstruction/Debris' and 'Pavement Defective.' He suffered a facial abrasion and was reported in shock. Police recorded no driver errors and listed no other vehicles or people involved. The report attributes the incident to hazardous street conditions: debris in the roadway and a defective pavement area. The driver struck the obstruction and the broken pavement, and the contact produced the facial injury recorded by officers.
24
Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port▸Jul 24 - Two buses collided on a Port Authority ramp. The rear bus hit hard. Thirty injured. Passengers left on stretchers, necks braced. Steel and glass, pain and confusion. The ramp remains a danger.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that a New Jersey Transit bus rear-ended another on the Port Authority ramp near Dyer Avenue and West 39th Street. Surveillance video showed the rear bus 'zooming up the ramp and ramming the rear of the bus in front of it so hard that it physically pushed the bus forward.' At least 30 people suffered minor injuries, with 27 hospitalized. FDNY cited 'musculoskeletal injuries, neck pain, back pain.' The ramp, a known bottleneck, is set for replacement by 2032. The crash highlights risks in current bus terminal infrastructure and driver speed on crowded ramps.
-
Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
22
Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two▸Jul 22 - A rented sedan sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck a cyclist and a pedestrian on Canal Street. Both died at the scene. Police found alcohol and guns in the car. The driver tried to flee. The city failed to keep them safe.
Gothamist (2025-07-22) reports a Staten Island driver, Autumn Ascencio Romero, faces murder and other charges after killing a cyclist and a pedestrian in Chinatown. Prosecutors say she lost control of a rented car at high speed, striking Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Police found 'an open bottle of tequila in the car’s passenger area' and two pistols in the trunk. Witnesses saw the driver and a passenger try to flee. Romero had been charged in a prior Brooklyn crash involving a suspended license. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and gaps in enforcement.
-
Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-22
Jul 25 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A car struck him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. Police investigate. No arrests. The road claimed another life.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-25) reports Matthew Goicochea, 31, was killed after falling from his motorcycle and being struck by a car near E. 25th St. on FDR Drive. The driver did not remain at the scene. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The article states, "He was then struck by an unknown vehicle shortly thereafter, which did not remain on the scene." No arrests have been made. The crash highlights ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users on high-speed city highways and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.
- Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-07-25
24
Obstruction, Defective Pavement Injures Scooter Rider▸Jul 24 - A 35-year-old man on a motorized scooter struck road debris and a defective pavement patch on West 32nd. He suffered a facial abrasion and was reported in shock. Police cited obstruction and pavement defects as causes.
A 35-year-old man driving a motorized scooter was injured on West 32nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Obstruction/Debris' and 'Pavement Defective.' He suffered a facial abrasion and was reported in shock. Police recorded no driver errors and listed no other vehicles or people involved. The report attributes the incident to hazardous street conditions: debris in the roadway and a defective pavement area. The driver struck the obstruction and the broken pavement, and the contact produced the facial injury recorded by officers.
24
Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port▸Jul 24 - Two buses collided on a Port Authority ramp. The rear bus hit hard. Thirty injured. Passengers left on stretchers, necks braced. Steel and glass, pain and confusion. The ramp remains a danger.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that a New Jersey Transit bus rear-ended another on the Port Authority ramp near Dyer Avenue and West 39th Street. Surveillance video showed the rear bus 'zooming up the ramp and ramming the rear of the bus in front of it so hard that it physically pushed the bus forward.' At least 30 people suffered minor injuries, with 27 hospitalized. FDNY cited 'musculoskeletal injuries, neck pain, back pain.' The ramp, a known bottleneck, is set for replacement by 2032. The crash highlights risks in current bus terminal infrastructure and driver speed on crowded ramps.
-
Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
22
Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two▸Jul 22 - A rented sedan sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck a cyclist and a pedestrian on Canal Street. Both died at the scene. Police found alcohol and guns in the car. The driver tried to flee. The city failed to keep them safe.
Gothamist (2025-07-22) reports a Staten Island driver, Autumn Ascencio Romero, faces murder and other charges after killing a cyclist and a pedestrian in Chinatown. Prosecutors say she lost control of a rented car at high speed, striking Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Police found 'an open bottle of tequila in the car’s passenger area' and two pistols in the trunk. Witnesses saw the driver and a passenger try to flee. Romero had been charged in a prior Brooklyn crash involving a suspended license. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and gaps in enforcement.
-
Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-22
Jul 24 - A 35-year-old man on a motorized scooter struck road debris and a defective pavement patch on West 32nd. He suffered a facial abrasion and was reported in shock. Police cited obstruction and pavement defects as causes.
A 35-year-old man driving a motorized scooter was injured on West 32nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Obstruction/Debris' and 'Pavement Defective.' He suffered a facial abrasion and was reported in shock. Police recorded no driver errors and listed no other vehicles or people involved. The report attributes the incident to hazardous street conditions: debris in the roadway and a defective pavement area. The driver struck the obstruction and the broken pavement, and the contact produced the facial injury recorded by officers.
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Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port▸Jul 24 - Two buses collided on a Port Authority ramp. The rear bus hit hard. Thirty injured. Passengers left on stretchers, necks braced. Steel and glass, pain and confusion. The ramp remains a danger.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that a New Jersey Transit bus rear-ended another on the Port Authority ramp near Dyer Avenue and West 39th Street. Surveillance video showed the rear bus 'zooming up the ramp and ramming the rear of the bus in front of it so hard that it physically pushed the bus forward.' At least 30 people suffered minor injuries, with 27 hospitalized. FDNY cited 'musculoskeletal injuries, neck pain, back pain.' The ramp, a known bottleneck, is set for replacement by 2032. The crash highlights risks in current bus terminal infrastructure and driver speed on crowded ramps.
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Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
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Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two▸Jul 22 - A rented sedan sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck a cyclist and a pedestrian on Canal Street. Both died at the scene. Police found alcohol and guns in the car. The driver tried to flee. The city failed to keep them safe.
Gothamist (2025-07-22) reports a Staten Island driver, Autumn Ascencio Romero, faces murder and other charges after killing a cyclist and a pedestrian in Chinatown. Prosecutors say she lost control of a rented car at high speed, striking Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Police found 'an open bottle of tequila in the car’s passenger area' and two pistols in the trunk. Witnesses saw the driver and a passenger try to flee. Romero had been charged in a prior Brooklyn crash involving a suspended license. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and gaps in enforcement.
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Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-22
Jul 24 - Two buses collided on a Port Authority ramp. The rear bus hit hard. Thirty injured. Passengers left on stretchers, necks braced. Steel and glass, pain and confusion. The ramp remains a danger.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that a New Jersey Transit bus rear-ended another on the Port Authority ramp near Dyer Avenue and West 39th Street. Surveillance video showed the rear bus 'zooming up the ramp and ramming the rear of the bus in front of it so hard that it physically pushed the bus forward.' At least 30 people suffered minor injuries, with 27 hospitalized. FDNY cited 'musculoskeletal injuries, neck pain, back pain.' The ramp, a known bottleneck, is set for replacement by 2032. The crash highlights risks in current bus terminal infrastructure and driver speed on crowded ramps.
- Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port, ABC7, Published 2025-07-24
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Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two▸Jul 22 - A rented sedan sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck a cyclist and a pedestrian on Canal Street. Both died at the scene. Police found alcohol and guns in the car. The driver tried to flee. The city failed to keep them safe.
Gothamist (2025-07-22) reports a Staten Island driver, Autumn Ascencio Romero, faces murder and other charges after killing a cyclist and a pedestrian in Chinatown. Prosecutors say she lost control of a rented car at high speed, striking Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Police found 'an open bottle of tequila in the car’s passenger area' and two pistols in the trunk. Witnesses saw the driver and a passenger try to flee. Romero had been charged in a prior Brooklyn crash involving a suspended license. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and gaps in enforcement.
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Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-22
Jul 22 - A rented sedan sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck a cyclist and a pedestrian on Canal Street. Both died at the scene. Police found alcohol and guns in the car. The driver tried to flee. The city failed to keep them safe.
Gothamist (2025-07-22) reports a Staten Island driver, Autumn Ascencio Romero, faces murder and other charges after killing a cyclist and a pedestrian in Chinatown. Prosecutors say she lost control of a rented car at high speed, striking Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Police found 'an open bottle of tequila in the car’s passenger area' and two pistols in the trunk. Witnesses saw the driver and a passenger try to flee. Romero had been charged in a prior Brooklyn crash involving a suspended license. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and gaps in enforcement.
- Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-22