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 6
▸ Crush Injuries 2
▸ Severe Bleeding 10
▸ Severe Lacerations 8
▸ Concussion 7
▸ Whiplash 41
▸ Contusion/Bruise 92
▸ Abrasion 101
▸ Pain/Nausea 15
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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Precinct 17: Two dead at East 59th. Hundreds more hurt. The clock keeps ticking.
Precinct 17: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 25, 2025
Two people did not make it home from East 59th Street. One was 81. A 2023 Ford SUV hit and killed her off the corner on a Monday morning in 2024, the right‑front bumper taking her down according to city crash records. A year earlier, a 46‑year‑old man died on his bike at 1st Avenue and East 47th just before 1 a.m. He was ejected and died at the scene, the report listing distraction and alcohol as factors on the cyclist’s side; no other vehicle was recorded in the crash in the same dataset. The loss stands.
Since 2022, this precinct logged 2,289 crashes. Three people died. 1,397 were hurt. Eighteen were seriously injured. SUVs led pedestrian harm here, tied to two deaths and 92 struck walkers, with trucks and buses close behind in severity per precinct totals.
Where the street breaks
The pain clusters on the big corridors. First Avenue tops the list with one death and 54 injuries. Second Avenue adds 100‑plus more injuries across its entries. East 59th Street has two deaths on the roll from the precinct hotspot list. Afternoons cut deep: injuries peak from 2 p.m. through the rush, with spikes at 2 p.m., 4 p.m., and 5 p.m. by the hour.
The records name causes. “Other” factors dominate the serious harm here, tied to three deaths and 513 injuries. Distraction shows up in 45 injuries. Failure to yield appears again and again. Unsafe speed is logged even when bodies do the talking: a 25‑year‑old cyclist suffered severe head cuts after hitting a parked USPS truck at 2nd Avenue in May; the form marks unsafe speed and distraction on the rider’s side in the city file. Trucks hurt walkers hard: 21 pedestrian cases, three serious vehicle roll‑up.
This year is worse
Year to date, crashes climbed 30% over last year. Injuries rose a quarter. The precinct counts 475 crashes through late August, with 310 injured and four serious cases, compared with 364 crashes and 249 injured by this time last year year‑to‑date stats. Older New Yorkers bear the weight: in the last 12 months, people 75 and up account for two of the deaths age breakdown.
Promises uptown, blood downtown
When two people were killed at Bowery and Canal by a driver charged after topping 100 mph, City Hall said it would “take immediate steps to fortify this intersection” and plan a broader redesign of Canal Street the commissioner said. “As we mourn the loss of the victims of this horrific crash, we are taking immediate steps,” he said. An advocate warned, “the vast majority of the corridor will remain deadly.” same. The city talks redesigns on 14th Street too, with $3 million for planning and a nod to pedestrians as reported. The bodies pile up elsewhere.
What would help here, now
- Harden the turns on 1st and 2nd Avenues. Install daylighting at corners like East 59th and East 34th. Protect crossings where trucks roll heavy.
- Target trucks with enforcement at the worst hours. The city’s own roll‑up shows trucks and buses drive a large share of severe pedestrian injuries here dataset.
- Work the repeat hotspots. First Avenue. Second Avenue. East 59th Street. Fix the geometry; don’t wait for meetings.
Citywide tools that save lives
Lower speed saves life. Albany passed Sammy’s Law. New York City can set safer limits. Advocates call for a citywide 20 mph default and speed‑limiters for repeat offenders; the call is here: Take action. The program that watches speed near schools runs around the clock through 2030. The worst drivers do the worst harm; proposals would force them to cap their speed. The names in this precinct’s log argue the case.
Ben Furnas said it plain after the Chinatown crash: “Canal Street is only as safe as its most dangerous block.” Gothamist. So is First Avenue. So is East 59th. The map keeps its own score.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-25
- City Acts After Canal Street Deaths, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-07
- 14th Street Redesign Begins Next Year, NY1, Published 2025-08-15
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▸ Other Geographies
Precinct 17 Police Precinct 17 sits in Manhattan, District 4, AD 73, SD 28.
It contains Manhattan CB6, Murray Hill-Kips Bay, East Midtown-Turtle Bay, United Nations.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 17
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Bicyclist Injured in Manhattan Bike Collision▸Dec 10 - Two cyclists collided on 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. One rider suffered a hip and upper leg injury, left in shock. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as causes. No visible complaints or ejections reported.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:42 on 2nd Avenue near East 50th Street in Manhattan. Two bicycles traveling north collided; one cyclist was making a left turn while the other went straight ahead. The injured bicyclist, a 44-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg and was not ejected from his bike. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors for the injured rider. Both vehicles showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The injured cyclist was left in shock but had no visible complaints. The data highlights driver errors as central to the crash, with no victim fault indicated.
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E-Scooter Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Dec 10 - E-scooter hit a 29-year-old woman crossing 3 Ave with the signal. She suffered a fractured leg and foot. The crash left her conscious but injured at the intersection. No driver errors listed. Danger persists for walkers.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old woman was crossing 3 Ave at E 58 St in Manhattan with the signal when an e-scooter traveling north struck her. She suffered a fracture and dislocation to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield. The e-scooter showed no damage. The pedestrian’s use of the crossing signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the risk pedestrians face, even when following traffic signals, and the hazards posed by e-scooters in city traffic.
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Taxi Rear-Ends Sedan on East 34th Street▸Dec 9 - A taxi struck the rear of a sedan traveling east on East 34th Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. Police cited other vehicular factors as contributing causes. Both drivers were licensed men.
According to the police report, at 14:50 on East 34th Street near Lexington Avenue in Manhattan, a taxi traveling east collided with the rear of a sedan also traveling east. The point of impact was the taxi's left rear bumper hitting the sedan's center back end. The sedan driver, a 32-year-old licensed male, sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and complained of whiplash. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error or vehicle interaction issues. Both drivers were licensed men operating their vehicles legally. The taxi driver was not ejected and was conscious. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers of rear-end collisions and driver errors in vehicle operation.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Outside Intersection▸Dec 9 - A 42-year-old man suffered head abrasions after an SUV hit him outside an intersection on FDR Drive. The vehicle’s right front bumper made impact as it traveled south. The pedestrian was conscious but injured, with unspecified contributing factors noted.
According to the police report, a 42-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2021 Chevrolet SUV traveling south on FDR Drive struck him outside an intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper, causing head abrasions and a level 3 injury severity. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no explicit driver errors such as Failure to Yield or speeding were cited. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face even outside crosswalks when vehicles maintain right-of-way without yielding.
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Cyclist Strikes Woman Crossing East 50th Street▸Dec 5 - A cyclist hit a 63-year-old woman crossing East 50th Street near Third Avenue. She fell, bleeding and unconscious, sprawled on the pavement. The bike rolled on, untouched. Night on the avenue, no intersection, no time to stop.
A 63-year-old woman was struck by a man riding a bike on East 50th Street near Third Avenue in Manhattan, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 9:30 p.m. The report states the woman was crossing against the signal and was not at an intersection when the collision happened. She suffered severe bleeding to the face and was found unconscious on the pavement. The police narrative describes the bike as continuing on, undamaged, after the impact. No intersection was involved, and the report notes 'no time to stop.' The police report lists the pedestrian’s action as 'crossing against signal,' but contributing factors for both the cyclist and pedestrian are marked as 'unspecified.' The focus remains on the moment of impact and the vulnerability of those on foot in the city’s streets.
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Distracted Truck Rear-Ends SUV on 3rd Ave▸Dec 3 - A tractor truck stopped in traffic rear-ended a northbound SUV on 3rd Avenue. The SUV driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered hip and upper leg injuries with abrasions. Police cited driver inattention as the cause of the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:17 AM on 3rd Avenue near East 41st Street in Manhattan. A 2022 tractor truck, traveling north and stopped in traffic, struck the left rear bumper of a 2014 SUV also heading north. The SUV's right front bumper sustained damage. The SUV driver, a 28-year-old male occupant, was injured with hip and upper leg abrasions but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the truck driver failed to maintain proper attention, leading to the rear-end collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
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SUVs Collide on FDR Drive, Driver Injured▸Nov 15 - Two SUVs collided head-on on FDR Drive late at night. The 68-year-old driver suffered a severe head injury and fracture. Police cited failure to keep right as the cause. The crash left one driver injured, conscious, restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, two SUVs traveling southbound on FDR Drive collided at 11 p.m. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of a 2023 Toyota SUV and the left rear quarter panel of a 2018 Mercedes SUV. The 68-year-old male driver of the Toyota was injured, sustaining a head injury with fractures and dislocations. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The police report identifies the contributing factor as 'Failure to Keep Right,' indicating a driver error caused the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash resulted in significant vehicle damage and a serious injury to the driver.
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Sedan Turning Left Strikes Southbound Bicyclist▸Nov 14 - A sedan making a left turn collided with a southbound bicyclist on 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor in the crash, according to the police report.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 2nd Avenue near East 41st Street in Manhattan at 2:45 p.m. A sedan traveling west was making a left turn when it struck a southbound bicyclist going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist, a 19-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error in controlling vehicle speed during the turn. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The driver of the sedan was licensed and operating a 2014 Honda. This collision highlights the dangers posed by vehicle turning movements combined with unsafe speed.
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Sedan Turns Right, Strikes School Bus Front▸Nov 13 - A female sedan driver making a right turn collided with a northbound school bus in Manhattan. The impact struck the sedan’s right side doors. The sedan driver suffered whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, a 33-year-old female sedan driver, licensed in New York, was making a right turn on East 57th Street when her vehicle's right side doors collided with the center front end of a northbound school bus. The sedan sustained damage to its right side doors, while the bus was damaged at its center front end. The sedan driver was injured, complaining of whiplash, but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles in Manhattan. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver, highlighting driver error without further detail. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
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Motorcycle Rider Ejected on FDR Drive▸Nov 11 - A 38-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and injured on FDR Drive. The crash caused abrasions and back injuries. The rider wore a helmet. The motorcycle struck the right side doors, damaging the right front bumper. Driver errors remain unspecified.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and ejected during a crash on FDR Drive at 6:05 a.m. The rider, who was wearing a helmet, suffered abrasions and back injuries classified as severity level 3. The motorcycle, traveling north and going straight ahead, impacted the right side doors of another vehicle, resulting in damage to the motorcycle's right front bumper. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The report focuses on the impact and injuries sustained by the motorcyclist, highlighting the ejection and bodily harm without attributing fault to the rider.
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Unlicensed Truck Driver Crushes Elderly Pedestrian’s Legs▸Nov 6 - A box truck turned left at 2nd Avenue and East 45th. The driver, unlicensed, struck an 83-year-old woman crossing with the light. Her legs were crushed. She lay unconscious on the street. The truck showed no damage. The city’s danger persists.
At the corner of 2nd Avenue and East 45th Street in Manhattan, a box truck making a left turn struck an 83-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian’s legs were crushed and she was found unconscious at the scene. The report states the driver of the box truck had no license. The truck, registered in New Jersey, bore no visible damage after the collision. The police narrative confirms the woman was crossing with the light, placing the responsibility on the driver’s actions. The data highlights the systemic danger posed by unlicensed drivers operating large vehicles in dense urban intersections. No driver errors beyond the lack of a license are specified in the report, and no victim behaviors are listed as contributing factors.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist at 2nd Avenue▸Nov 2 - Steel meets flesh at East 58th and 2nd. A Honda turns left, a man pedals straight. Metal crushes bone. Blood stains the street. The SUV idles, the bicycle folds, the city rushes on.
A 58-year-old man riding a bicycle was injured at the corner of East 58th Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan when a Honda SUV, making a left turn, struck him. According to the police report, the SUV driver failed to yield the right-of-way, directly leading to the collision. The report details that the cyclist was traveling straight while the SUV turned left, resulting in a center front-end impact with the cyclist's lower leg. The cyclist suffered severe bleeding and a broken bone but remained conscious at the scene. The police narrative describes, 'Steel strikes leg. Bone breaks. Blood spills.' The only contributing factor cited is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the SUV driver. No victim behavior is listed as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the persistent danger faced by cyclists in intersections where driver errors remain deadly.
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Pick-up Truck Collides with Taxi, Passenger Injured▸Oct 29 - A pick-up truck traveling south struck a taxi moving east on 2 Avenue near East 37 Street. The impact injured a right rear passenger in the truck, causing neck whiplash. Limited view contributed to the collision, highlighting driver visibility risks.
According to the police report, a 2022 Ford pick-up truck traveling south on 2 Avenue collided with a 2017 Toyota taxi traveling east near East 37 Street in Manhattan. The point of impact was the center front end of the pick-up truck and the right rear quarter panel of the taxi. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver visibility issues played a role. The injured party was a 44-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger position of the pick-up truck. She sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. Both vehicle drivers were licensed, with no other driver errors specified. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.
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Sedan Turning Left Hits Northbound Bicyclist▸Oct 28 - A northbound bicyclist was ejected and injured after a sedan made a left turn on red and struck him on E 55 St. The crash caused facial contusions and bruises. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was speeding.
According to the police report, at 11:25 p.m. on E 55 St near 1 Ave in Manhattan, a sedan making a left turn on red collided with a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered facial contusions and bruises, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites the sedan driver's failure to yield right-of-way and other vehicular errors, including unsafe speed, as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the center front end of the bike. The driver was licensed and traveling west, while the bicyclist was going straight ahead northbound. This crash highlights critical driver errors leading to serious injury of a vulnerable road user.
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Distracted Taxi Slams Stopped SUV on 34th▸Oct 28 - A Lincoln taxi, its driver distracted, crashed into a slowing Ford SUV on East 34th Street. The SUV driver, 52, stayed conscious as his knees were crushed. The cab plowed forward. The street offered no mercy.
According to the police report, a Lincoln taxi traveling east on East 34th Street struck the center rear end of a Ford SUV that was slowing or stopping. The SUV driver, a 52-year-old man, was belted and remained conscious but suffered crush injuries to his knees and lower legs. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to pay attention to the road. The narrative states, 'A Lincoln taxi plowed into a slowing Ford SUV. The cabbie was distracted.' No contributing factors are attributed to the SUV driver. The impact left the Ford driver injured and the vehicles damaged at their respective front and rear ends. The collision underscores the consequences of driver distraction behind the wheel.
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Distracted Cyclists Collide on 1 Avenue▸Oct 23 - Two bikes crashed head-on on 1 Avenue. One rider, 22, suffered facial abrasions. Police cite distraction and improper lane use. Both cyclists unlicensed. No victim blamed. City streets remain dangerous.
According to the police report, two unlicensed bicyclists collided head-on on 1 Avenue near East 57 Street in Manhattan at 18:57. A 22-year-old male rider was injured, sustaining abrasions to his face but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. Both bikes were traveling straight, with impact at the center front end. The injured cyclist was not using safety equipment, as noted in the report. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The incident underscores the risks faced by cyclists amid distraction and improper lane use.
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Taxi Strikes Bicyclist on Manhattan Avenue▸Oct 22 - A taxi hit a 23-year-old bicyclist on 3rd Avenue late at night. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg contusions but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as key factors in the crash, which left the bike undamaged.
According to the police report, at 23:13 on 3rd Avenue near 797 in Manhattan, a taxi traveling north struck a bicyclist also heading north. The point of impact was the taxi's right front bumper against the cyclist's left side doors. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained contusions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors on the taxi driver's part. The taxi was going straight ahead with no occupants, and the bike showed no damage. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers to vulnerable road users.
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Taxi Backing Strikes 80-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Oct 22 - A taxi driver backing up in Manhattan struck an 80-year-old woman at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered chest abrasions and shock. Police cited driver failure to yield right-of-way and inexperience as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, a taxi was backing eastbound near East 53 Street in Manhattan when it struck an 80-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained chest abrasions and was in shock, classified with injury severity level 3. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. The taxi driver, a licensed male, caused the collision while backing, impacting the pedestrian at the center back end of the vehicle. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian's actions are unknown, and no victim behavior was cited as contributing. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors, particularly failure to yield and inexperience, in pedestrian crashes.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Elderly Woman on East 59th▸Oct 21 - A Ford SUV, its driver unlicensed, struck an 81-year-old woman near the curb on East 59th Street. The right front bumper shattered her pelvis. She died on the pavement. The car bore no mark. The city’s danger remains unyielding.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling east on East 59th Street struck an 81-year-old woman near the curb with its right front bumper. The impact shattered her pelvis, causing fatal crush injuries. The report states the victim 'died on the pavement.' The SUV showed no damage. Critically, the police report notes the driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No license, no right to drive, yet the vehicle continued straight ahead, ending a life. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' but the narrative centers the unlicensed driver as a key element. No mention is made of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The system allowed a driver with no license to operate a powerful vehicle, with deadly results.
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Motorcycle Strikes Pedestrian Crossing with Signal▸Oct 17 - A 31-year-old man suffered head injuries and whiplash after a motorcycle hit him on East 36 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The motorcycle driver showed inattention and unsafe speed, causing the collision.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on East 36 Street struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious after the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the motorcycle, which sustained no damage. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This collision highlights driver errors, specifically distraction and speeding, as the cause of serious injury to a vulnerable road user.
Dec 10 - Two cyclists collided on 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. One rider suffered a hip and upper leg injury, left in shock. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as causes. No visible complaints or ejections reported.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:42 on 2nd Avenue near East 50th Street in Manhattan. Two bicycles traveling north collided; one cyclist was making a left turn while the other went straight ahead. The injured bicyclist, a 44-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg and was not ejected from his bike. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors for the injured rider. Both vehicles showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The injured cyclist was left in shock but had no visible complaints. The data highlights driver errors as central to the crash, with no victim fault indicated.
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E-Scooter Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Dec 10 - E-scooter hit a 29-year-old woman crossing 3 Ave with the signal. She suffered a fractured leg and foot. The crash left her conscious but injured at the intersection. No driver errors listed. Danger persists for walkers.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old woman was crossing 3 Ave at E 58 St in Manhattan with the signal when an e-scooter traveling north struck her. She suffered a fracture and dislocation to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield. The e-scooter showed no damage. The pedestrian’s use of the crossing signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the risk pedestrians face, even when following traffic signals, and the hazards posed by e-scooters in city traffic.
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Taxi Rear-Ends Sedan on East 34th Street▸Dec 9 - A taxi struck the rear of a sedan traveling east on East 34th Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. Police cited other vehicular factors as contributing causes. Both drivers were licensed men.
According to the police report, at 14:50 on East 34th Street near Lexington Avenue in Manhattan, a taxi traveling east collided with the rear of a sedan also traveling east. The point of impact was the taxi's left rear bumper hitting the sedan's center back end. The sedan driver, a 32-year-old licensed male, sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and complained of whiplash. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error or vehicle interaction issues. Both drivers were licensed men operating their vehicles legally. The taxi driver was not ejected and was conscious. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers of rear-end collisions and driver errors in vehicle operation.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Outside Intersection▸Dec 9 - A 42-year-old man suffered head abrasions after an SUV hit him outside an intersection on FDR Drive. The vehicle’s right front bumper made impact as it traveled south. The pedestrian was conscious but injured, with unspecified contributing factors noted.
According to the police report, a 42-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2021 Chevrolet SUV traveling south on FDR Drive struck him outside an intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper, causing head abrasions and a level 3 injury severity. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no explicit driver errors such as Failure to Yield or speeding were cited. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face even outside crosswalks when vehicles maintain right-of-way without yielding.
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Cyclist Strikes Woman Crossing East 50th Street▸Dec 5 - A cyclist hit a 63-year-old woman crossing East 50th Street near Third Avenue. She fell, bleeding and unconscious, sprawled on the pavement. The bike rolled on, untouched. Night on the avenue, no intersection, no time to stop.
A 63-year-old woman was struck by a man riding a bike on East 50th Street near Third Avenue in Manhattan, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 9:30 p.m. The report states the woman was crossing against the signal and was not at an intersection when the collision happened. She suffered severe bleeding to the face and was found unconscious on the pavement. The police narrative describes the bike as continuing on, undamaged, after the impact. No intersection was involved, and the report notes 'no time to stop.' The police report lists the pedestrian’s action as 'crossing against signal,' but contributing factors for both the cyclist and pedestrian are marked as 'unspecified.' The focus remains on the moment of impact and the vulnerability of those on foot in the city’s streets.
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Distracted Truck Rear-Ends SUV on 3rd Ave▸Dec 3 - A tractor truck stopped in traffic rear-ended a northbound SUV on 3rd Avenue. The SUV driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered hip and upper leg injuries with abrasions. Police cited driver inattention as the cause of the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:17 AM on 3rd Avenue near East 41st Street in Manhattan. A 2022 tractor truck, traveling north and stopped in traffic, struck the left rear bumper of a 2014 SUV also heading north. The SUV's right front bumper sustained damage. The SUV driver, a 28-year-old male occupant, was injured with hip and upper leg abrasions but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the truck driver failed to maintain proper attention, leading to the rear-end collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
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SUVs Collide on FDR Drive, Driver Injured▸Nov 15 - Two SUVs collided head-on on FDR Drive late at night. The 68-year-old driver suffered a severe head injury and fracture. Police cited failure to keep right as the cause. The crash left one driver injured, conscious, restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, two SUVs traveling southbound on FDR Drive collided at 11 p.m. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of a 2023 Toyota SUV and the left rear quarter panel of a 2018 Mercedes SUV. The 68-year-old male driver of the Toyota was injured, sustaining a head injury with fractures and dislocations. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The police report identifies the contributing factor as 'Failure to Keep Right,' indicating a driver error caused the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash resulted in significant vehicle damage and a serious injury to the driver.
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Sedan Turning Left Strikes Southbound Bicyclist▸Nov 14 - A sedan making a left turn collided with a southbound bicyclist on 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor in the crash, according to the police report.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 2nd Avenue near East 41st Street in Manhattan at 2:45 p.m. A sedan traveling west was making a left turn when it struck a southbound bicyclist going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist, a 19-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error in controlling vehicle speed during the turn. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The driver of the sedan was licensed and operating a 2014 Honda. This collision highlights the dangers posed by vehicle turning movements combined with unsafe speed.
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Sedan Turns Right, Strikes School Bus Front▸Nov 13 - A female sedan driver making a right turn collided with a northbound school bus in Manhattan. The impact struck the sedan’s right side doors. The sedan driver suffered whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, a 33-year-old female sedan driver, licensed in New York, was making a right turn on East 57th Street when her vehicle's right side doors collided with the center front end of a northbound school bus. The sedan sustained damage to its right side doors, while the bus was damaged at its center front end. The sedan driver was injured, complaining of whiplash, but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles in Manhattan. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver, highlighting driver error without further detail. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
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Motorcycle Rider Ejected on FDR Drive▸Nov 11 - A 38-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and injured on FDR Drive. The crash caused abrasions and back injuries. The rider wore a helmet. The motorcycle struck the right side doors, damaging the right front bumper. Driver errors remain unspecified.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and ejected during a crash on FDR Drive at 6:05 a.m. The rider, who was wearing a helmet, suffered abrasions and back injuries classified as severity level 3. The motorcycle, traveling north and going straight ahead, impacted the right side doors of another vehicle, resulting in damage to the motorcycle's right front bumper. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The report focuses on the impact and injuries sustained by the motorcyclist, highlighting the ejection and bodily harm without attributing fault to the rider.
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Unlicensed Truck Driver Crushes Elderly Pedestrian’s Legs▸Nov 6 - A box truck turned left at 2nd Avenue and East 45th. The driver, unlicensed, struck an 83-year-old woman crossing with the light. Her legs were crushed. She lay unconscious on the street. The truck showed no damage. The city’s danger persists.
At the corner of 2nd Avenue and East 45th Street in Manhattan, a box truck making a left turn struck an 83-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian’s legs were crushed and she was found unconscious at the scene. The report states the driver of the box truck had no license. The truck, registered in New Jersey, bore no visible damage after the collision. The police narrative confirms the woman was crossing with the light, placing the responsibility on the driver’s actions. The data highlights the systemic danger posed by unlicensed drivers operating large vehicles in dense urban intersections. No driver errors beyond the lack of a license are specified in the report, and no victim behaviors are listed as contributing factors.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist at 2nd Avenue▸Nov 2 - Steel meets flesh at East 58th and 2nd. A Honda turns left, a man pedals straight. Metal crushes bone. Blood stains the street. The SUV idles, the bicycle folds, the city rushes on.
A 58-year-old man riding a bicycle was injured at the corner of East 58th Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan when a Honda SUV, making a left turn, struck him. According to the police report, the SUV driver failed to yield the right-of-way, directly leading to the collision. The report details that the cyclist was traveling straight while the SUV turned left, resulting in a center front-end impact with the cyclist's lower leg. The cyclist suffered severe bleeding and a broken bone but remained conscious at the scene. The police narrative describes, 'Steel strikes leg. Bone breaks. Blood spills.' The only contributing factor cited is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the SUV driver. No victim behavior is listed as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the persistent danger faced by cyclists in intersections where driver errors remain deadly.
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Pick-up Truck Collides with Taxi, Passenger Injured▸Oct 29 - A pick-up truck traveling south struck a taxi moving east on 2 Avenue near East 37 Street. The impact injured a right rear passenger in the truck, causing neck whiplash. Limited view contributed to the collision, highlighting driver visibility risks.
According to the police report, a 2022 Ford pick-up truck traveling south on 2 Avenue collided with a 2017 Toyota taxi traveling east near East 37 Street in Manhattan. The point of impact was the center front end of the pick-up truck and the right rear quarter panel of the taxi. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver visibility issues played a role. The injured party was a 44-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger position of the pick-up truck. She sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. Both vehicle drivers were licensed, with no other driver errors specified. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.
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Sedan Turning Left Hits Northbound Bicyclist▸Oct 28 - A northbound bicyclist was ejected and injured after a sedan made a left turn on red and struck him on E 55 St. The crash caused facial contusions and bruises. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was speeding.
According to the police report, at 11:25 p.m. on E 55 St near 1 Ave in Manhattan, a sedan making a left turn on red collided with a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered facial contusions and bruises, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites the sedan driver's failure to yield right-of-way and other vehicular errors, including unsafe speed, as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the center front end of the bike. The driver was licensed and traveling west, while the bicyclist was going straight ahead northbound. This crash highlights critical driver errors leading to serious injury of a vulnerable road user.
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Distracted Taxi Slams Stopped SUV on 34th▸Oct 28 - A Lincoln taxi, its driver distracted, crashed into a slowing Ford SUV on East 34th Street. The SUV driver, 52, stayed conscious as his knees were crushed. The cab plowed forward. The street offered no mercy.
According to the police report, a Lincoln taxi traveling east on East 34th Street struck the center rear end of a Ford SUV that was slowing or stopping. The SUV driver, a 52-year-old man, was belted and remained conscious but suffered crush injuries to his knees and lower legs. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to pay attention to the road. The narrative states, 'A Lincoln taxi plowed into a slowing Ford SUV. The cabbie was distracted.' No contributing factors are attributed to the SUV driver. The impact left the Ford driver injured and the vehicles damaged at their respective front and rear ends. The collision underscores the consequences of driver distraction behind the wheel.
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Distracted Cyclists Collide on 1 Avenue▸Oct 23 - Two bikes crashed head-on on 1 Avenue. One rider, 22, suffered facial abrasions. Police cite distraction and improper lane use. Both cyclists unlicensed. No victim blamed. City streets remain dangerous.
According to the police report, two unlicensed bicyclists collided head-on on 1 Avenue near East 57 Street in Manhattan at 18:57. A 22-year-old male rider was injured, sustaining abrasions to his face but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. Both bikes were traveling straight, with impact at the center front end. The injured cyclist was not using safety equipment, as noted in the report. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The incident underscores the risks faced by cyclists amid distraction and improper lane use.
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Taxi Strikes Bicyclist on Manhattan Avenue▸Oct 22 - A taxi hit a 23-year-old bicyclist on 3rd Avenue late at night. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg contusions but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as key factors in the crash, which left the bike undamaged.
According to the police report, at 23:13 on 3rd Avenue near 797 in Manhattan, a taxi traveling north struck a bicyclist also heading north. The point of impact was the taxi's right front bumper against the cyclist's left side doors. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained contusions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors on the taxi driver's part. The taxi was going straight ahead with no occupants, and the bike showed no damage. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers to vulnerable road users.
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Taxi Backing Strikes 80-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Oct 22 - A taxi driver backing up in Manhattan struck an 80-year-old woman at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered chest abrasions and shock. Police cited driver failure to yield right-of-way and inexperience as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, a taxi was backing eastbound near East 53 Street in Manhattan when it struck an 80-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained chest abrasions and was in shock, classified with injury severity level 3. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. The taxi driver, a licensed male, caused the collision while backing, impacting the pedestrian at the center back end of the vehicle. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian's actions are unknown, and no victim behavior was cited as contributing. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors, particularly failure to yield and inexperience, in pedestrian crashes.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Elderly Woman on East 59th▸Oct 21 - A Ford SUV, its driver unlicensed, struck an 81-year-old woman near the curb on East 59th Street. The right front bumper shattered her pelvis. She died on the pavement. The car bore no mark. The city’s danger remains unyielding.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling east on East 59th Street struck an 81-year-old woman near the curb with its right front bumper. The impact shattered her pelvis, causing fatal crush injuries. The report states the victim 'died on the pavement.' The SUV showed no damage. Critically, the police report notes the driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No license, no right to drive, yet the vehicle continued straight ahead, ending a life. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' but the narrative centers the unlicensed driver as a key element. No mention is made of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The system allowed a driver with no license to operate a powerful vehicle, with deadly results.
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Motorcycle Strikes Pedestrian Crossing with Signal▸Oct 17 - A 31-year-old man suffered head injuries and whiplash after a motorcycle hit him on East 36 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The motorcycle driver showed inattention and unsafe speed, causing the collision.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on East 36 Street struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious after the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the motorcycle, which sustained no damage. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This collision highlights driver errors, specifically distraction and speeding, as the cause of serious injury to a vulnerable road user.
Dec 10 - E-scooter hit a 29-year-old woman crossing 3 Ave with the signal. She suffered a fractured leg and foot. The crash left her conscious but injured at the intersection. No driver errors listed. Danger persists for walkers.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old woman was crossing 3 Ave at E 58 St in Manhattan with the signal when an e-scooter traveling north struck her. She suffered a fracture and dislocation to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield. The e-scooter showed no damage. The pedestrian’s use of the crossing signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the risk pedestrians face, even when following traffic signals, and the hazards posed by e-scooters in city traffic.
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Taxi Rear-Ends Sedan on East 34th Street▸Dec 9 - A taxi struck the rear of a sedan traveling east on East 34th Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. Police cited other vehicular factors as contributing causes. Both drivers were licensed men.
According to the police report, at 14:50 on East 34th Street near Lexington Avenue in Manhattan, a taxi traveling east collided with the rear of a sedan also traveling east. The point of impact was the taxi's left rear bumper hitting the sedan's center back end. The sedan driver, a 32-year-old licensed male, sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and complained of whiplash. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error or vehicle interaction issues. Both drivers were licensed men operating their vehicles legally. The taxi driver was not ejected and was conscious. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers of rear-end collisions and driver errors in vehicle operation.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Outside Intersection▸Dec 9 - A 42-year-old man suffered head abrasions after an SUV hit him outside an intersection on FDR Drive. The vehicle’s right front bumper made impact as it traveled south. The pedestrian was conscious but injured, with unspecified contributing factors noted.
According to the police report, a 42-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2021 Chevrolet SUV traveling south on FDR Drive struck him outside an intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper, causing head abrasions and a level 3 injury severity. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no explicit driver errors such as Failure to Yield or speeding were cited. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face even outside crosswalks when vehicles maintain right-of-way without yielding.
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Cyclist Strikes Woman Crossing East 50th Street▸Dec 5 - A cyclist hit a 63-year-old woman crossing East 50th Street near Third Avenue. She fell, bleeding and unconscious, sprawled on the pavement. The bike rolled on, untouched. Night on the avenue, no intersection, no time to stop.
A 63-year-old woman was struck by a man riding a bike on East 50th Street near Third Avenue in Manhattan, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 9:30 p.m. The report states the woman was crossing against the signal and was not at an intersection when the collision happened. She suffered severe bleeding to the face and was found unconscious on the pavement. The police narrative describes the bike as continuing on, undamaged, after the impact. No intersection was involved, and the report notes 'no time to stop.' The police report lists the pedestrian’s action as 'crossing against signal,' but contributing factors for both the cyclist and pedestrian are marked as 'unspecified.' The focus remains on the moment of impact and the vulnerability of those on foot in the city’s streets.
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Distracted Truck Rear-Ends SUV on 3rd Ave▸Dec 3 - A tractor truck stopped in traffic rear-ended a northbound SUV on 3rd Avenue. The SUV driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered hip and upper leg injuries with abrasions. Police cited driver inattention as the cause of the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:17 AM on 3rd Avenue near East 41st Street in Manhattan. A 2022 tractor truck, traveling north and stopped in traffic, struck the left rear bumper of a 2014 SUV also heading north. The SUV's right front bumper sustained damage. The SUV driver, a 28-year-old male occupant, was injured with hip and upper leg abrasions but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the truck driver failed to maintain proper attention, leading to the rear-end collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
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SUVs Collide on FDR Drive, Driver Injured▸Nov 15 - Two SUVs collided head-on on FDR Drive late at night. The 68-year-old driver suffered a severe head injury and fracture. Police cited failure to keep right as the cause. The crash left one driver injured, conscious, restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, two SUVs traveling southbound on FDR Drive collided at 11 p.m. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of a 2023 Toyota SUV and the left rear quarter panel of a 2018 Mercedes SUV. The 68-year-old male driver of the Toyota was injured, sustaining a head injury with fractures and dislocations. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The police report identifies the contributing factor as 'Failure to Keep Right,' indicating a driver error caused the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash resulted in significant vehicle damage and a serious injury to the driver.
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Sedan Turning Left Strikes Southbound Bicyclist▸Nov 14 - A sedan making a left turn collided with a southbound bicyclist on 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor in the crash, according to the police report.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 2nd Avenue near East 41st Street in Manhattan at 2:45 p.m. A sedan traveling west was making a left turn when it struck a southbound bicyclist going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist, a 19-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error in controlling vehicle speed during the turn. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The driver of the sedan was licensed and operating a 2014 Honda. This collision highlights the dangers posed by vehicle turning movements combined with unsafe speed.
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Sedan Turns Right, Strikes School Bus Front▸Nov 13 - A female sedan driver making a right turn collided with a northbound school bus in Manhattan. The impact struck the sedan’s right side doors. The sedan driver suffered whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, a 33-year-old female sedan driver, licensed in New York, was making a right turn on East 57th Street when her vehicle's right side doors collided with the center front end of a northbound school bus. The sedan sustained damage to its right side doors, while the bus was damaged at its center front end. The sedan driver was injured, complaining of whiplash, but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles in Manhattan. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver, highlighting driver error without further detail. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
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Motorcycle Rider Ejected on FDR Drive▸Nov 11 - A 38-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and injured on FDR Drive. The crash caused abrasions and back injuries. The rider wore a helmet. The motorcycle struck the right side doors, damaging the right front bumper. Driver errors remain unspecified.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and ejected during a crash on FDR Drive at 6:05 a.m. The rider, who was wearing a helmet, suffered abrasions and back injuries classified as severity level 3. The motorcycle, traveling north and going straight ahead, impacted the right side doors of another vehicle, resulting in damage to the motorcycle's right front bumper. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The report focuses on the impact and injuries sustained by the motorcyclist, highlighting the ejection and bodily harm without attributing fault to the rider.
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Unlicensed Truck Driver Crushes Elderly Pedestrian’s Legs▸Nov 6 - A box truck turned left at 2nd Avenue and East 45th. The driver, unlicensed, struck an 83-year-old woman crossing with the light. Her legs were crushed. She lay unconscious on the street. The truck showed no damage. The city’s danger persists.
At the corner of 2nd Avenue and East 45th Street in Manhattan, a box truck making a left turn struck an 83-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian’s legs were crushed and she was found unconscious at the scene. The report states the driver of the box truck had no license. The truck, registered in New Jersey, bore no visible damage after the collision. The police narrative confirms the woman was crossing with the light, placing the responsibility on the driver’s actions. The data highlights the systemic danger posed by unlicensed drivers operating large vehicles in dense urban intersections. No driver errors beyond the lack of a license are specified in the report, and no victim behaviors are listed as contributing factors.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist at 2nd Avenue▸Nov 2 - Steel meets flesh at East 58th and 2nd. A Honda turns left, a man pedals straight. Metal crushes bone. Blood stains the street. The SUV idles, the bicycle folds, the city rushes on.
A 58-year-old man riding a bicycle was injured at the corner of East 58th Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan when a Honda SUV, making a left turn, struck him. According to the police report, the SUV driver failed to yield the right-of-way, directly leading to the collision. The report details that the cyclist was traveling straight while the SUV turned left, resulting in a center front-end impact with the cyclist's lower leg. The cyclist suffered severe bleeding and a broken bone but remained conscious at the scene. The police narrative describes, 'Steel strikes leg. Bone breaks. Blood spills.' The only contributing factor cited is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the SUV driver. No victim behavior is listed as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the persistent danger faced by cyclists in intersections where driver errors remain deadly.
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Pick-up Truck Collides with Taxi, Passenger Injured▸Oct 29 - A pick-up truck traveling south struck a taxi moving east on 2 Avenue near East 37 Street. The impact injured a right rear passenger in the truck, causing neck whiplash. Limited view contributed to the collision, highlighting driver visibility risks.
According to the police report, a 2022 Ford pick-up truck traveling south on 2 Avenue collided with a 2017 Toyota taxi traveling east near East 37 Street in Manhattan. The point of impact was the center front end of the pick-up truck and the right rear quarter panel of the taxi. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver visibility issues played a role. The injured party was a 44-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger position of the pick-up truck. She sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. Both vehicle drivers were licensed, with no other driver errors specified. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.
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Sedan Turning Left Hits Northbound Bicyclist▸Oct 28 - A northbound bicyclist was ejected and injured after a sedan made a left turn on red and struck him on E 55 St. The crash caused facial contusions and bruises. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was speeding.
According to the police report, at 11:25 p.m. on E 55 St near 1 Ave in Manhattan, a sedan making a left turn on red collided with a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered facial contusions and bruises, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites the sedan driver's failure to yield right-of-way and other vehicular errors, including unsafe speed, as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the center front end of the bike. The driver was licensed and traveling west, while the bicyclist was going straight ahead northbound. This crash highlights critical driver errors leading to serious injury of a vulnerable road user.
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Distracted Taxi Slams Stopped SUV on 34th▸Oct 28 - A Lincoln taxi, its driver distracted, crashed into a slowing Ford SUV on East 34th Street. The SUV driver, 52, stayed conscious as his knees were crushed. The cab plowed forward. The street offered no mercy.
According to the police report, a Lincoln taxi traveling east on East 34th Street struck the center rear end of a Ford SUV that was slowing or stopping. The SUV driver, a 52-year-old man, was belted and remained conscious but suffered crush injuries to his knees and lower legs. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to pay attention to the road. The narrative states, 'A Lincoln taxi plowed into a slowing Ford SUV. The cabbie was distracted.' No contributing factors are attributed to the SUV driver. The impact left the Ford driver injured and the vehicles damaged at their respective front and rear ends. The collision underscores the consequences of driver distraction behind the wheel.
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Distracted Cyclists Collide on 1 Avenue▸Oct 23 - Two bikes crashed head-on on 1 Avenue. One rider, 22, suffered facial abrasions. Police cite distraction and improper lane use. Both cyclists unlicensed. No victim blamed. City streets remain dangerous.
According to the police report, two unlicensed bicyclists collided head-on on 1 Avenue near East 57 Street in Manhattan at 18:57. A 22-year-old male rider was injured, sustaining abrasions to his face but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. Both bikes were traveling straight, with impact at the center front end. The injured cyclist was not using safety equipment, as noted in the report. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The incident underscores the risks faced by cyclists amid distraction and improper lane use.
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Taxi Strikes Bicyclist on Manhattan Avenue▸Oct 22 - A taxi hit a 23-year-old bicyclist on 3rd Avenue late at night. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg contusions but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as key factors in the crash, which left the bike undamaged.
According to the police report, at 23:13 on 3rd Avenue near 797 in Manhattan, a taxi traveling north struck a bicyclist also heading north. The point of impact was the taxi's right front bumper against the cyclist's left side doors. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained contusions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors on the taxi driver's part. The taxi was going straight ahead with no occupants, and the bike showed no damage. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers to vulnerable road users.
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Taxi Backing Strikes 80-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Oct 22 - A taxi driver backing up in Manhattan struck an 80-year-old woman at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered chest abrasions and shock. Police cited driver failure to yield right-of-way and inexperience as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, a taxi was backing eastbound near East 53 Street in Manhattan when it struck an 80-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained chest abrasions and was in shock, classified with injury severity level 3. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. The taxi driver, a licensed male, caused the collision while backing, impacting the pedestrian at the center back end of the vehicle. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian's actions are unknown, and no victim behavior was cited as contributing. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors, particularly failure to yield and inexperience, in pedestrian crashes.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Elderly Woman on East 59th▸Oct 21 - A Ford SUV, its driver unlicensed, struck an 81-year-old woman near the curb on East 59th Street. The right front bumper shattered her pelvis. She died on the pavement. The car bore no mark. The city’s danger remains unyielding.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling east on East 59th Street struck an 81-year-old woman near the curb with its right front bumper. The impact shattered her pelvis, causing fatal crush injuries. The report states the victim 'died on the pavement.' The SUV showed no damage. Critically, the police report notes the driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No license, no right to drive, yet the vehicle continued straight ahead, ending a life. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' but the narrative centers the unlicensed driver as a key element. No mention is made of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The system allowed a driver with no license to operate a powerful vehicle, with deadly results.
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Motorcycle Strikes Pedestrian Crossing with Signal▸Oct 17 - A 31-year-old man suffered head injuries and whiplash after a motorcycle hit him on East 36 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The motorcycle driver showed inattention and unsafe speed, causing the collision.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on East 36 Street struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious after the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the motorcycle, which sustained no damage. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This collision highlights driver errors, specifically distraction and speeding, as the cause of serious injury to a vulnerable road user.
Dec 9 - A taxi struck the rear of a sedan traveling east on East 34th Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. Police cited other vehicular factors as contributing causes. Both drivers were licensed men.
According to the police report, at 14:50 on East 34th Street near Lexington Avenue in Manhattan, a taxi traveling east collided with the rear of a sedan also traveling east. The point of impact was the taxi's left rear bumper hitting the sedan's center back end. The sedan driver, a 32-year-old licensed male, sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and complained of whiplash. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error or vehicle interaction issues. Both drivers were licensed men operating their vehicles legally. The taxi driver was not ejected and was conscious. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers of rear-end collisions and driver errors in vehicle operation.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Outside Intersection▸Dec 9 - A 42-year-old man suffered head abrasions after an SUV hit him outside an intersection on FDR Drive. The vehicle’s right front bumper made impact as it traveled south. The pedestrian was conscious but injured, with unspecified contributing factors noted.
According to the police report, a 42-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2021 Chevrolet SUV traveling south on FDR Drive struck him outside an intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper, causing head abrasions and a level 3 injury severity. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no explicit driver errors such as Failure to Yield or speeding were cited. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face even outside crosswalks when vehicles maintain right-of-way without yielding.
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Cyclist Strikes Woman Crossing East 50th Street▸Dec 5 - A cyclist hit a 63-year-old woman crossing East 50th Street near Third Avenue. She fell, bleeding and unconscious, sprawled on the pavement. The bike rolled on, untouched. Night on the avenue, no intersection, no time to stop.
A 63-year-old woman was struck by a man riding a bike on East 50th Street near Third Avenue in Manhattan, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 9:30 p.m. The report states the woman was crossing against the signal and was not at an intersection when the collision happened. She suffered severe bleeding to the face and was found unconscious on the pavement. The police narrative describes the bike as continuing on, undamaged, after the impact. No intersection was involved, and the report notes 'no time to stop.' The police report lists the pedestrian’s action as 'crossing against signal,' but contributing factors for both the cyclist and pedestrian are marked as 'unspecified.' The focus remains on the moment of impact and the vulnerability of those on foot in the city’s streets.
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Distracted Truck Rear-Ends SUV on 3rd Ave▸Dec 3 - A tractor truck stopped in traffic rear-ended a northbound SUV on 3rd Avenue. The SUV driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered hip and upper leg injuries with abrasions. Police cited driver inattention as the cause of the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:17 AM on 3rd Avenue near East 41st Street in Manhattan. A 2022 tractor truck, traveling north and stopped in traffic, struck the left rear bumper of a 2014 SUV also heading north. The SUV's right front bumper sustained damage. The SUV driver, a 28-year-old male occupant, was injured with hip and upper leg abrasions but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the truck driver failed to maintain proper attention, leading to the rear-end collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
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SUVs Collide on FDR Drive, Driver Injured▸Nov 15 - Two SUVs collided head-on on FDR Drive late at night. The 68-year-old driver suffered a severe head injury and fracture. Police cited failure to keep right as the cause. The crash left one driver injured, conscious, restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, two SUVs traveling southbound on FDR Drive collided at 11 p.m. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of a 2023 Toyota SUV and the left rear quarter panel of a 2018 Mercedes SUV. The 68-year-old male driver of the Toyota was injured, sustaining a head injury with fractures and dislocations. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The police report identifies the contributing factor as 'Failure to Keep Right,' indicating a driver error caused the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash resulted in significant vehicle damage and a serious injury to the driver.
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Sedan Turning Left Strikes Southbound Bicyclist▸Nov 14 - A sedan making a left turn collided with a southbound bicyclist on 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor in the crash, according to the police report.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 2nd Avenue near East 41st Street in Manhattan at 2:45 p.m. A sedan traveling west was making a left turn when it struck a southbound bicyclist going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist, a 19-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error in controlling vehicle speed during the turn. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The driver of the sedan was licensed and operating a 2014 Honda. This collision highlights the dangers posed by vehicle turning movements combined with unsafe speed.
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Sedan Turns Right, Strikes School Bus Front▸Nov 13 - A female sedan driver making a right turn collided with a northbound school bus in Manhattan. The impact struck the sedan’s right side doors. The sedan driver suffered whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, a 33-year-old female sedan driver, licensed in New York, was making a right turn on East 57th Street when her vehicle's right side doors collided with the center front end of a northbound school bus. The sedan sustained damage to its right side doors, while the bus was damaged at its center front end. The sedan driver was injured, complaining of whiplash, but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles in Manhattan. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver, highlighting driver error without further detail. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
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Motorcycle Rider Ejected on FDR Drive▸Nov 11 - A 38-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and injured on FDR Drive. The crash caused abrasions and back injuries. The rider wore a helmet. The motorcycle struck the right side doors, damaging the right front bumper. Driver errors remain unspecified.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and ejected during a crash on FDR Drive at 6:05 a.m. The rider, who was wearing a helmet, suffered abrasions and back injuries classified as severity level 3. The motorcycle, traveling north and going straight ahead, impacted the right side doors of another vehicle, resulting in damage to the motorcycle's right front bumper. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The report focuses on the impact and injuries sustained by the motorcyclist, highlighting the ejection and bodily harm without attributing fault to the rider.
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Unlicensed Truck Driver Crushes Elderly Pedestrian’s Legs▸Nov 6 - A box truck turned left at 2nd Avenue and East 45th. The driver, unlicensed, struck an 83-year-old woman crossing with the light. Her legs were crushed. She lay unconscious on the street. The truck showed no damage. The city’s danger persists.
At the corner of 2nd Avenue and East 45th Street in Manhattan, a box truck making a left turn struck an 83-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian’s legs were crushed and she was found unconscious at the scene. The report states the driver of the box truck had no license. The truck, registered in New Jersey, bore no visible damage after the collision. The police narrative confirms the woman was crossing with the light, placing the responsibility on the driver’s actions. The data highlights the systemic danger posed by unlicensed drivers operating large vehicles in dense urban intersections. No driver errors beyond the lack of a license are specified in the report, and no victim behaviors are listed as contributing factors.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist at 2nd Avenue▸Nov 2 - Steel meets flesh at East 58th and 2nd. A Honda turns left, a man pedals straight. Metal crushes bone. Blood stains the street. The SUV idles, the bicycle folds, the city rushes on.
A 58-year-old man riding a bicycle was injured at the corner of East 58th Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan when a Honda SUV, making a left turn, struck him. According to the police report, the SUV driver failed to yield the right-of-way, directly leading to the collision. The report details that the cyclist was traveling straight while the SUV turned left, resulting in a center front-end impact with the cyclist's lower leg. The cyclist suffered severe bleeding and a broken bone but remained conscious at the scene. The police narrative describes, 'Steel strikes leg. Bone breaks. Blood spills.' The only contributing factor cited is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the SUV driver. No victim behavior is listed as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the persistent danger faced by cyclists in intersections where driver errors remain deadly.
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Pick-up Truck Collides with Taxi, Passenger Injured▸Oct 29 - A pick-up truck traveling south struck a taxi moving east on 2 Avenue near East 37 Street. The impact injured a right rear passenger in the truck, causing neck whiplash. Limited view contributed to the collision, highlighting driver visibility risks.
According to the police report, a 2022 Ford pick-up truck traveling south on 2 Avenue collided with a 2017 Toyota taxi traveling east near East 37 Street in Manhattan. The point of impact was the center front end of the pick-up truck and the right rear quarter panel of the taxi. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver visibility issues played a role. The injured party was a 44-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger position of the pick-up truck. She sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. Both vehicle drivers were licensed, with no other driver errors specified. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.
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Sedan Turning Left Hits Northbound Bicyclist▸Oct 28 - A northbound bicyclist was ejected and injured after a sedan made a left turn on red and struck him on E 55 St. The crash caused facial contusions and bruises. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was speeding.
According to the police report, at 11:25 p.m. on E 55 St near 1 Ave in Manhattan, a sedan making a left turn on red collided with a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered facial contusions and bruises, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites the sedan driver's failure to yield right-of-way and other vehicular errors, including unsafe speed, as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the center front end of the bike. The driver was licensed and traveling west, while the bicyclist was going straight ahead northbound. This crash highlights critical driver errors leading to serious injury of a vulnerable road user.
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Distracted Taxi Slams Stopped SUV on 34th▸Oct 28 - A Lincoln taxi, its driver distracted, crashed into a slowing Ford SUV on East 34th Street. The SUV driver, 52, stayed conscious as his knees were crushed. The cab plowed forward. The street offered no mercy.
According to the police report, a Lincoln taxi traveling east on East 34th Street struck the center rear end of a Ford SUV that was slowing or stopping. The SUV driver, a 52-year-old man, was belted and remained conscious but suffered crush injuries to his knees and lower legs. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to pay attention to the road. The narrative states, 'A Lincoln taxi plowed into a slowing Ford SUV. The cabbie was distracted.' No contributing factors are attributed to the SUV driver. The impact left the Ford driver injured and the vehicles damaged at their respective front and rear ends. The collision underscores the consequences of driver distraction behind the wheel.
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Distracted Cyclists Collide on 1 Avenue▸Oct 23 - Two bikes crashed head-on on 1 Avenue. One rider, 22, suffered facial abrasions. Police cite distraction and improper lane use. Both cyclists unlicensed. No victim blamed. City streets remain dangerous.
According to the police report, two unlicensed bicyclists collided head-on on 1 Avenue near East 57 Street in Manhattan at 18:57. A 22-year-old male rider was injured, sustaining abrasions to his face but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. Both bikes were traveling straight, with impact at the center front end. The injured cyclist was not using safety equipment, as noted in the report. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The incident underscores the risks faced by cyclists amid distraction and improper lane use.
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Taxi Strikes Bicyclist on Manhattan Avenue▸Oct 22 - A taxi hit a 23-year-old bicyclist on 3rd Avenue late at night. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg contusions but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as key factors in the crash, which left the bike undamaged.
According to the police report, at 23:13 on 3rd Avenue near 797 in Manhattan, a taxi traveling north struck a bicyclist also heading north. The point of impact was the taxi's right front bumper against the cyclist's left side doors. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained contusions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors on the taxi driver's part. The taxi was going straight ahead with no occupants, and the bike showed no damage. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers to vulnerable road users.
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Taxi Backing Strikes 80-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Oct 22 - A taxi driver backing up in Manhattan struck an 80-year-old woman at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered chest abrasions and shock. Police cited driver failure to yield right-of-way and inexperience as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, a taxi was backing eastbound near East 53 Street in Manhattan when it struck an 80-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained chest abrasions and was in shock, classified with injury severity level 3. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. The taxi driver, a licensed male, caused the collision while backing, impacting the pedestrian at the center back end of the vehicle. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian's actions are unknown, and no victim behavior was cited as contributing. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors, particularly failure to yield and inexperience, in pedestrian crashes.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Elderly Woman on East 59th▸Oct 21 - A Ford SUV, its driver unlicensed, struck an 81-year-old woman near the curb on East 59th Street. The right front bumper shattered her pelvis. She died on the pavement. The car bore no mark. The city’s danger remains unyielding.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling east on East 59th Street struck an 81-year-old woman near the curb with its right front bumper. The impact shattered her pelvis, causing fatal crush injuries. The report states the victim 'died on the pavement.' The SUV showed no damage. Critically, the police report notes the driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No license, no right to drive, yet the vehicle continued straight ahead, ending a life. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' but the narrative centers the unlicensed driver as a key element. No mention is made of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The system allowed a driver with no license to operate a powerful vehicle, with deadly results.
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Motorcycle Strikes Pedestrian Crossing with Signal▸Oct 17 - A 31-year-old man suffered head injuries and whiplash after a motorcycle hit him on East 36 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The motorcycle driver showed inattention and unsafe speed, causing the collision.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on East 36 Street struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious after the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the motorcycle, which sustained no damage. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This collision highlights driver errors, specifically distraction and speeding, as the cause of serious injury to a vulnerable road user.
Dec 9 - A 42-year-old man suffered head abrasions after an SUV hit him outside an intersection on FDR Drive. The vehicle’s right front bumper made impact as it traveled south. The pedestrian was conscious but injured, with unspecified contributing factors noted.
According to the police report, a 42-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2021 Chevrolet SUV traveling south on FDR Drive struck him outside an intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper, causing head abrasions and a level 3 injury severity. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no explicit driver errors such as Failure to Yield or speeding were cited. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face even outside crosswalks when vehicles maintain right-of-way without yielding.
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Cyclist Strikes Woman Crossing East 50th Street▸Dec 5 - A cyclist hit a 63-year-old woman crossing East 50th Street near Third Avenue. She fell, bleeding and unconscious, sprawled on the pavement. The bike rolled on, untouched. Night on the avenue, no intersection, no time to stop.
A 63-year-old woman was struck by a man riding a bike on East 50th Street near Third Avenue in Manhattan, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 9:30 p.m. The report states the woman was crossing against the signal and was not at an intersection when the collision happened. She suffered severe bleeding to the face and was found unconscious on the pavement. The police narrative describes the bike as continuing on, undamaged, after the impact. No intersection was involved, and the report notes 'no time to stop.' The police report lists the pedestrian’s action as 'crossing against signal,' but contributing factors for both the cyclist and pedestrian are marked as 'unspecified.' The focus remains on the moment of impact and the vulnerability of those on foot in the city’s streets.
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Distracted Truck Rear-Ends SUV on 3rd Ave▸Dec 3 - A tractor truck stopped in traffic rear-ended a northbound SUV on 3rd Avenue. The SUV driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered hip and upper leg injuries with abrasions. Police cited driver inattention as the cause of the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:17 AM on 3rd Avenue near East 41st Street in Manhattan. A 2022 tractor truck, traveling north and stopped in traffic, struck the left rear bumper of a 2014 SUV also heading north. The SUV's right front bumper sustained damage. The SUV driver, a 28-year-old male occupant, was injured with hip and upper leg abrasions but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the truck driver failed to maintain proper attention, leading to the rear-end collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
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SUVs Collide on FDR Drive, Driver Injured▸Nov 15 - Two SUVs collided head-on on FDR Drive late at night. The 68-year-old driver suffered a severe head injury and fracture. Police cited failure to keep right as the cause. The crash left one driver injured, conscious, restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, two SUVs traveling southbound on FDR Drive collided at 11 p.m. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of a 2023 Toyota SUV and the left rear quarter panel of a 2018 Mercedes SUV. The 68-year-old male driver of the Toyota was injured, sustaining a head injury with fractures and dislocations. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The police report identifies the contributing factor as 'Failure to Keep Right,' indicating a driver error caused the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash resulted in significant vehicle damage and a serious injury to the driver.
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Sedan Turning Left Strikes Southbound Bicyclist▸Nov 14 - A sedan making a left turn collided with a southbound bicyclist on 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor in the crash, according to the police report.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 2nd Avenue near East 41st Street in Manhattan at 2:45 p.m. A sedan traveling west was making a left turn when it struck a southbound bicyclist going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist, a 19-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error in controlling vehicle speed during the turn. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The driver of the sedan was licensed and operating a 2014 Honda. This collision highlights the dangers posed by vehicle turning movements combined with unsafe speed.
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Sedan Turns Right, Strikes School Bus Front▸Nov 13 - A female sedan driver making a right turn collided with a northbound school bus in Manhattan. The impact struck the sedan’s right side doors. The sedan driver suffered whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, a 33-year-old female sedan driver, licensed in New York, was making a right turn on East 57th Street when her vehicle's right side doors collided with the center front end of a northbound school bus. The sedan sustained damage to its right side doors, while the bus was damaged at its center front end. The sedan driver was injured, complaining of whiplash, but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles in Manhattan. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver, highlighting driver error without further detail. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
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Motorcycle Rider Ejected on FDR Drive▸Nov 11 - A 38-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and injured on FDR Drive. The crash caused abrasions and back injuries. The rider wore a helmet. The motorcycle struck the right side doors, damaging the right front bumper. Driver errors remain unspecified.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and ejected during a crash on FDR Drive at 6:05 a.m. The rider, who was wearing a helmet, suffered abrasions and back injuries classified as severity level 3. The motorcycle, traveling north and going straight ahead, impacted the right side doors of another vehicle, resulting in damage to the motorcycle's right front bumper. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The report focuses on the impact and injuries sustained by the motorcyclist, highlighting the ejection and bodily harm without attributing fault to the rider.
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Unlicensed Truck Driver Crushes Elderly Pedestrian’s Legs▸Nov 6 - A box truck turned left at 2nd Avenue and East 45th. The driver, unlicensed, struck an 83-year-old woman crossing with the light. Her legs were crushed. She lay unconscious on the street. The truck showed no damage. The city’s danger persists.
At the corner of 2nd Avenue and East 45th Street in Manhattan, a box truck making a left turn struck an 83-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian’s legs were crushed and she was found unconscious at the scene. The report states the driver of the box truck had no license. The truck, registered in New Jersey, bore no visible damage after the collision. The police narrative confirms the woman was crossing with the light, placing the responsibility on the driver’s actions. The data highlights the systemic danger posed by unlicensed drivers operating large vehicles in dense urban intersections. No driver errors beyond the lack of a license are specified in the report, and no victim behaviors are listed as contributing factors.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist at 2nd Avenue▸Nov 2 - Steel meets flesh at East 58th and 2nd. A Honda turns left, a man pedals straight. Metal crushes bone. Blood stains the street. The SUV idles, the bicycle folds, the city rushes on.
A 58-year-old man riding a bicycle was injured at the corner of East 58th Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan when a Honda SUV, making a left turn, struck him. According to the police report, the SUV driver failed to yield the right-of-way, directly leading to the collision. The report details that the cyclist was traveling straight while the SUV turned left, resulting in a center front-end impact with the cyclist's lower leg. The cyclist suffered severe bleeding and a broken bone but remained conscious at the scene. The police narrative describes, 'Steel strikes leg. Bone breaks. Blood spills.' The only contributing factor cited is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the SUV driver. No victim behavior is listed as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the persistent danger faced by cyclists in intersections where driver errors remain deadly.
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Pick-up Truck Collides with Taxi, Passenger Injured▸Oct 29 - A pick-up truck traveling south struck a taxi moving east on 2 Avenue near East 37 Street. The impact injured a right rear passenger in the truck, causing neck whiplash. Limited view contributed to the collision, highlighting driver visibility risks.
According to the police report, a 2022 Ford pick-up truck traveling south on 2 Avenue collided with a 2017 Toyota taxi traveling east near East 37 Street in Manhattan. The point of impact was the center front end of the pick-up truck and the right rear quarter panel of the taxi. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver visibility issues played a role. The injured party was a 44-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger position of the pick-up truck. She sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. Both vehicle drivers were licensed, with no other driver errors specified. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.
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Sedan Turning Left Hits Northbound Bicyclist▸Oct 28 - A northbound bicyclist was ejected and injured after a sedan made a left turn on red and struck him on E 55 St. The crash caused facial contusions and bruises. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was speeding.
According to the police report, at 11:25 p.m. on E 55 St near 1 Ave in Manhattan, a sedan making a left turn on red collided with a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered facial contusions and bruises, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites the sedan driver's failure to yield right-of-way and other vehicular errors, including unsafe speed, as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the center front end of the bike. The driver was licensed and traveling west, while the bicyclist was going straight ahead northbound. This crash highlights critical driver errors leading to serious injury of a vulnerable road user.
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Distracted Taxi Slams Stopped SUV on 34th▸Oct 28 - A Lincoln taxi, its driver distracted, crashed into a slowing Ford SUV on East 34th Street. The SUV driver, 52, stayed conscious as his knees were crushed. The cab plowed forward. The street offered no mercy.
According to the police report, a Lincoln taxi traveling east on East 34th Street struck the center rear end of a Ford SUV that was slowing or stopping. The SUV driver, a 52-year-old man, was belted and remained conscious but suffered crush injuries to his knees and lower legs. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to pay attention to the road. The narrative states, 'A Lincoln taxi plowed into a slowing Ford SUV. The cabbie was distracted.' No contributing factors are attributed to the SUV driver. The impact left the Ford driver injured and the vehicles damaged at their respective front and rear ends. The collision underscores the consequences of driver distraction behind the wheel.
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Distracted Cyclists Collide on 1 Avenue▸Oct 23 - Two bikes crashed head-on on 1 Avenue. One rider, 22, suffered facial abrasions. Police cite distraction and improper lane use. Both cyclists unlicensed. No victim blamed. City streets remain dangerous.
According to the police report, two unlicensed bicyclists collided head-on on 1 Avenue near East 57 Street in Manhattan at 18:57. A 22-year-old male rider was injured, sustaining abrasions to his face but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. Both bikes were traveling straight, with impact at the center front end. The injured cyclist was not using safety equipment, as noted in the report. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The incident underscores the risks faced by cyclists amid distraction and improper lane use.
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Taxi Strikes Bicyclist on Manhattan Avenue▸Oct 22 - A taxi hit a 23-year-old bicyclist on 3rd Avenue late at night. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg contusions but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as key factors in the crash, which left the bike undamaged.
According to the police report, at 23:13 on 3rd Avenue near 797 in Manhattan, a taxi traveling north struck a bicyclist also heading north. The point of impact was the taxi's right front bumper against the cyclist's left side doors. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained contusions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors on the taxi driver's part. The taxi was going straight ahead with no occupants, and the bike showed no damage. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers to vulnerable road users.
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Taxi Backing Strikes 80-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Oct 22 - A taxi driver backing up in Manhattan struck an 80-year-old woman at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered chest abrasions and shock. Police cited driver failure to yield right-of-way and inexperience as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, a taxi was backing eastbound near East 53 Street in Manhattan when it struck an 80-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained chest abrasions and was in shock, classified with injury severity level 3. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. The taxi driver, a licensed male, caused the collision while backing, impacting the pedestrian at the center back end of the vehicle. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian's actions are unknown, and no victim behavior was cited as contributing. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors, particularly failure to yield and inexperience, in pedestrian crashes.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Elderly Woman on East 59th▸Oct 21 - A Ford SUV, its driver unlicensed, struck an 81-year-old woman near the curb on East 59th Street. The right front bumper shattered her pelvis. She died on the pavement. The car bore no mark. The city’s danger remains unyielding.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling east on East 59th Street struck an 81-year-old woman near the curb with its right front bumper. The impact shattered her pelvis, causing fatal crush injuries. The report states the victim 'died on the pavement.' The SUV showed no damage. Critically, the police report notes the driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No license, no right to drive, yet the vehicle continued straight ahead, ending a life. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' but the narrative centers the unlicensed driver as a key element. No mention is made of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The system allowed a driver with no license to operate a powerful vehicle, with deadly results.
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Motorcycle Strikes Pedestrian Crossing with Signal▸Oct 17 - A 31-year-old man suffered head injuries and whiplash after a motorcycle hit him on East 36 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The motorcycle driver showed inattention and unsafe speed, causing the collision.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on East 36 Street struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious after the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the motorcycle, which sustained no damage. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This collision highlights driver errors, specifically distraction and speeding, as the cause of serious injury to a vulnerable road user.
Dec 5 - A cyclist hit a 63-year-old woman crossing East 50th Street near Third Avenue. She fell, bleeding and unconscious, sprawled on the pavement. The bike rolled on, untouched. Night on the avenue, no intersection, no time to stop.
A 63-year-old woman was struck by a man riding a bike on East 50th Street near Third Avenue in Manhattan, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 9:30 p.m. The report states the woman was crossing against the signal and was not at an intersection when the collision happened. She suffered severe bleeding to the face and was found unconscious on the pavement. The police narrative describes the bike as continuing on, undamaged, after the impact. No intersection was involved, and the report notes 'no time to stop.' The police report lists the pedestrian’s action as 'crossing against signal,' but contributing factors for both the cyclist and pedestrian are marked as 'unspecified.' The focus remains on the moment of impact and the vulnerability of those on foot in the city’s streets.
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Distracted Truck Rear-Ends SUV on 3rd Ave▸Dec 3 - A tractor truck stopped in traffic rear-ended a northbound SUV on 3rd Avenue. The SUV driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered hip and upper leg injuries with abrasions. Police cited driver inattention as the cause of the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:17 AM on 3rd Avenue near East 41st Street in Manhattan. A 2022 tractor truck, traveling north and stopped in traffic, struck the left rear bumper of a 2014 SUV also heading north. The SUV's right front bumper sustained damage. The SUV driver, a 28-year-old male occupant, was injured with hip and upper leg abrasions but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the truck driver failed to maintain proper attention, leading to the rear-end collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
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SUVs Collide on FDR Drive, Driver Injured▸Nov 15 - Two SUVs collided head-on on FDR Drive late at night. The 68-year-old driver suffered a severe head injury and fracture. Police cited failure to keep right as the cause. The crash left one driver injured, conscious, restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, two SUVs traveling southbound on FDR Drive collided at 11 p.m. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of a 2023 Toyota SUV and the left rear quarter panel of a 2018 Mercedes SUV. The 68-year-old male driver of the Toyota was injured, sustaining a head injury with fractures and dislocations. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The police report identifies the contributing factor as 'Failure to Keep Right,' indicating a driver error caused the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash resulted in significant vehicle damage and a serious injury to the driver.
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Sedan Turning Left Strikes Southbound Bicyclist▸Nov 14 - A sedan making a left turn collided with a southbound bicyclist on 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor in the crash, according to the police report.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 2nd Avenue near East 41st Street in Manhattan at 2:45 p.m. A sedan traveling west was making a left turn when it struck a southbound bicyclist going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist, a 19-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error in controlling vehicle speed during the turn. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The driver of the sedan was licensed and operating a 2014 Honda. This collision highlights the dangers posed by vehicle turning movements combined with unsafe speed.
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Sedan Turns Right, Strikes School Bus Front▸Nov 13 - A female sedan driver making a right turn collided with a northbound school bus in Manhattan. The impact struck the sedan’s right side doors. The sedan driver suffered whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, a 33-year-old female sedan driver, licensed in New York, was making a right turn on East 57th Street when her vehicle's right side doors collided with the center front end of a northbound school bus. The sedan sustained damage to its right side doors, while the bus was damaged at its center front end. The sedan driver was injured, complaining of whiplash, but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles in Manhattan. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver, highlighting driver error without further detail. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
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Motorcycle Rider Ejected on FDR Drive▸Nov 11 - A 38-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and injured on FDR Drive. The crash caused abrasions and back injuries. The rider wore a helmet. The motorcycle struck the right side doors, damaging the right front bumper. Driver errors remain unspecified.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and ejected during a crash on FDR Drive at 6:05 a.m. The rider, who was wearing a helmet, suffered abrasions and back injuries classified as severity level 3. The motorcycle, traveling north and going straight ahead, impacted the right side doors of another vehicle, resulting in damage to the motorcycle's right front bumper. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The report focuses on the impact and injuries sustained by the motorcyclist, highlighting the ejection and bodily harm without attributing fault to the rider.
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Unlicensed Truck Driver Crushes Elderly Pedestrian’s Legs▸Nov 6 - A box truck turned left at 2nd Avenue and East 45th. The driver, unlicensed, struck an 83-year-old woman crossing with the light. Her legs were crushed. She lay unconscious on the street. The truck showed no damage. The city’s danger persists.
At the corner of 2nd Avenue and East 45th Street in Manhattan, a box truck making a left turn struck an 83-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian’s legs were crushed and she was found unconscious at the scene. The report states the driver of the box truck had no license. The truck, registered in New Jersey, bore no visible damage after the collision. The police narrative confirms the woman was crossing with the light, placing the responsibility on the driver’s actions. The data highlights the systemic danger posed by unlicensed drivers operating large vehicles in dense urban intersections. No driver errors beyond the lack of a license are specified in the report, and no victim behaviors are listed as contributing factors.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist at 2nd Avenue▸Nov 2 - Steel meets flesh at East 58th and 2nd. A Honda turns left, a man pedals straight. Metal crushes bone. Blood stains the street. The SUV idles, the bicycle folds, the city rushes on.
A 58-year-old man riding a bicycle was injured at the corner of East 58th Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan when a Honda SUV, making a left turn, struck him. According to the police report, the SUV driver failed to yield the right-of-way, directly leading to the collision. The report details that the cyclist was traveling straight while the SUV turned left, resulting in a center front-end impact with the cyclist's lower leg. The cyclist suffered severe bleeding and a broken bone but remained conscious at the scene. The police narrative describes, 'Steel strikes leg. Bone breaks. Blood spills.' The only contributing factor cited is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the SUV driver. No victim behavior is listed as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the persistent danger faced by cyclists in intersections where driver errors remain deadly.
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Pick-up Truck Collides with Taxi, Passenger Injured▸Oct 29 - A pick-up truck traveling south struck a taxi moving east on 2 Avenue near East 37 Street. The impact injured a right rear passenger in the truck, causing neck whiplash. Limited view contributed to the collision, highlighting driver visibility risks.
According to the police report, a 2022 Ford pick-up truck traveling south on 2 Avenue collided with a 2017 Toyota taxi traveling east near East 37 Street in Manhattan. The point of impact was the center front end of the pick-up truck and the right rear quarter panel of the taxi. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver visibility issues played a role. The injured party was a 44-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger position of the pick-up truck. She sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. Both vehicle drivers were licensed, with no other driver errors specified. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.
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Sedan Turning Left Hits Northbound Bicyclist▸Oct 28 - A northbound bicyclist was ejected and injured after a sedan made a left turn on red and struck him on E 55 St. The crash caused facial contusions and bruises. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was speeding.
According to the police report, at 11:25 p.m. on E 55 St near 1 Ave in Manhattan, a sedan making a left turn on red collided with a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered facial contusions and bruises, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites the sedan driver's failure to yield right-of-way and other vehicular errors, including unsafe speed, as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the center front end of the bike. The driver was licensed and traveling west, while the bicyclist was going straight ahead northbound. This crash highlights critical driver errors leading to serious injury of a vulnerable road user.
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Distracted Taxi Slams Stopped SUV on 34th▸Oct 28 - A Lincoln taxi, its driver distracted, crashed into a slowing Ford SUV on East 34th Street. The SUV driver, 52, stayed conscious as his knees were crushed. The cab plowed forward. The street offered no mercy.
According to the police report, a Lincoln taxi traveling east on East 34th Street struck the center rear end of a Ford SUV that was slowing or stopping. The SUV driver, a 52-year-old man, was belted and remained conscious but suffered crush injuries to his knees and lower legs. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to pay attention to the road. The narrative states, 'A Lincoln taxi plowed into a slowing Ford SUV. The cabbie was distracted.' No contributing factors are attributed to the SUV driver. The impact left the Ford driver injured and the vehicles damaged at their respective front and rear ends. The collision underscores the consequences of driver distraction behind the wheel.
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Distracted Cyclists Collide on 1 Avenue▸Oct 23 - Two bikes crashed head-on on 1 Avenue. One rider, 22, suffered facial abrasions. Police cite distraction and improper lane use. Both cyclists unlicensed. No victim blamed. City streets remain dangerous.
According to the police report, two unlicensed bicyclists collided head-on on 1 Avenue near East 57 Street in Manhattan at 18:57. A 22-year-old male rider was injured, sustaining abrasions to his face but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. Both bikes were traveling straight, with impact at the center front end. The injured cyclist was not using safety equipment, as noted in the report. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The incident underscores the risks faced by cyclists amid distraction and improper lane use.
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Taxi Strikes Bicyclist on Manhattan Avenue▸Oct 22 - A taxi hit a 23-year-old bicyclist on 3rd Avenue late at night. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg contusions but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as key factors in the crash, which left the bike undamaged.
According to the police report, at 23:13 on 3rd Avenue near 797 in Manhattan, a taxi traveling north struck a bicyclist also heading north. The point of impact was the taxi's right front bumper against the cyclist's left side doors. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained contusions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors on the taxi driver's part. The taxi was going straight ahead with no occupants, and the bike showed no damage. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers to vulnerable road users.
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Taxi Backing Strikes 80-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Oct 22 - A taxi driver backing up in Manhattan struck an 80-year-old woman at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered chest abrasions and shock. Police cited driver failure to yield right-of-way and inexperience as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, a taxi was backing eastbound near East 53 Street in Manhattan when it struck an 80-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained chest abrasions and was in shock, classified with injury severity level 3. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. The taxi driver, a licensed male, caused the collision while backing, impacting the pedestrian at the center back end of the vehicle. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian's actions are unknown, and no victim behavior was cited as contributing. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors, particularly failure to yield and inexperience, in pedestrian crashes.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Elderly Woman on East 59th▸Oct 21 - A Ford SUV, its driver unlicensed, struck an 81-year-old woman near the curb on East 59th Street. The right front bumper shattered her pelvis. She died on the pavement. The car bore no mark. The city’s danger remains unyielding.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling east on East 59th Street struck an 81-year-old woman near the curb with its right front bumper. The impact shattered her pelvis, causing fatal crush injuries. The report states the victim 'died on the pavement.' The SUV showed no damage. Critically, the police report notes the driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No license, no right to drive, yet the vehicle continued straight ahead, ending a life. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' but the narrative centers the unlicensed driver as a key element. No mention is made of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The system allowed a driver with no license to operate a powerful vehicle, with deadly results.
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Motorcycle Strikes Pedestrian Crossing with Signal▸Oct 17 - A 31-year-old man suffered head injuries and whiplash after a motorcycle hit him on East 36 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The motorcycle driver showed inattention and unsafe speed, causing the collision.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on East 36 Street struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious after the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the motorcycle, which sustained no damage. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This collision highlights driver errors, specifically distraction and speeding, as the cause of serious injury to a vulnerable road user.
Dec 3 - A tractor truck stopped in traffic rear-ended a northbound SUV on 3rd Avenue. The SUV driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered hip and upper leg injuries with abrasions. Police cited driver inattention as the cause of the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:17 AM on 3rd Avenue near East 41st Street in Manhattan. A 2022 tractor truck, traveling north and stopped in traffic, struck the left rear bumper of a 2014 SUV also heading north. The SUV's right front bumper sustained damage. The SUV driver, a 28-year-old male occupant, was injured with hip and upper leg abrasions but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the truck driver failed to maintain proper attention, leading to the rear-end collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
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SUVs Collide on FDR Drive, Driver Injured▸Nov 15 - Two SUVs collided head-on on FDR Drive late at night. The 68-year-old driver suffered a severe head injury and fracture. Police cited failure to keep right as the cause. The crash left one driver injured, conscious, restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, two SUVs traveling southbound on FDR Drive collided at 11 p.m. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of a 2023 Toyota SUV and the left rear quarter panel of a 2018 Mercedes SUV. The 68-year-old male driver of the Toyota was injured, sustaining a head injury with fractures and dislocations. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The police report identifies the contributing factor as 'Failure to Keep Right,' indicating a driver error caused the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash resulted in significant vehicle damage and a serious injury to the driver.
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Sedan Turning Left Strikes Southbound Bicyclist▸Nov 14 - A sedan making a left turn collided with a southbound bicyclist on 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor in the crash, according to the police report.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 2nd Avenue near East 41st Street in Manhattan at 2:45 p.m. A sedan traveling west was making a left turn when it struck a southbound bicyclist going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist, a 19-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error in controlling vehicle speed during the turn. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The driver of the sedan was licensed and operating a 2014 Honda. This collision highlights the dangers posed by vehicle turning movements combined with unsafe speed.
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Sedan Turns Right, Strikes School Bus Front▸Nov 13 - A female sedan driver making a right turn collided with a northbound school bus in Manhattan. The impact struck the sedan’s right side doors. The sedan driver suffered whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, a 33-year-old female sedan driver, licensed in New York, was making a right turn on East 57th Street when her vehicle's right side doors collided with the center front end of a northbound school bus. The sedan sustained damage to its right side doors, while the bus was damaged at its center front end. The sedan driver was injured, complaining of whiplash, but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles in Manhattan. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver, highlighting driver error without further detail. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
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Motorcycle Rider Ejected on FDR Drive▸Nov 11 - A 38-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and injured on FDR Drive. The crash caused abrasions and back injuries. The rider wore a helmet. The motorcycle struck the right side doors, damaging the right front bumper. Driver errors remain unspecified.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and ejected during a crash on FDR Drive at 6:05 a.m. The rider, who was wearing a helmet, suffered abrasions and back injuries classified as severity level 3. The motorcycle, traveling north and going straight ahead, impacted the right side doors of another vehicle, resulting in damage to the motorcycle's right front bumper. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The report focuses on the impact and injuries sustained by the motorcyclist, highlighting the ejection and bodily harm without attributing fault to the rider.
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Unlicensed Truck Driver Crushes Elderly Pedestrian’s Legs▸Nov 6 - A box truck turned left at 2nd Avenue and East 45th. The driver, unlicensed, struck an 83-year-old woman crossing with the light. Her legs were crushed. She lay unconscious on the street. The truck showed no damage. The city’s danger persists.
At the corner of 2nd Avenue and East 45th Street in Manhattan, a box truck making a left turn struck an 83-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian’s legs were crushed and she was found unconscious at the scene. The report states the driver of the box truck had no license. The truck, registered in New Jersey, bore no visible damage after the collision. The police narrative confirms the woman was crossing with the light, placing the responsibility on the driver’s actions. The data highlights the systemic danger posed by unlicensed drivers operating large vehicles in dense urban intersections. No driver errors beyond the lack of a license are specified in the report, and no victim behaviors are listed as contributing factors.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist at 2nd Avenue▸Nov 2 - Steel meets flesh at East 58th and 2nd. A Honda turns left, a man pedals straight. Metal crushes bone. Blood stains the street. The SUV idles, the bicycle folds, the city rushes on.
A 58-year-old man riding a bicycle was injured at the corner of East 58th Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan when a Honda SUV, making a left turn, struck him. According to the police report, the SUV driver failed to yield the right-of-way, directly leading to the collision. The report details that the cyclist was traveling straight while the SUV turned left, resulting in a center front-end impact with the cyclist's lower leg. The cyclist suffered severe bleeding and a broken bone but remained conscious at the scene. The police narrative describes, 'Steel strikes leg. Bone breaks. Blood spills.' The only contributing factor cited is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the SUV driver. No victim behavior is listed as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the persistent danger faced by cyclists in intersections where driver errors remain deadly.
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Pick-up Truck Collides with Taxi, Passenger Injured▸Oct 29 - A pick-up truck traveling south struck a taxi moving east on 2 Avenue near East 37 Street. The impact injured a right rear passenger in the truck, causing neck whiplash. Limited view contributed to the collision, highlighting driver visibility risks.
According to the police report, a 2022 Ford pick-up truck traveling south on 2 Avenue collided with a 2017 Toyota taxi traveling east near East 37 Street in Manhattan. The point of impact was the center front end of the pick-up truck and the right rear quarter panel of the taxi. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver visibility issues played a role. The injured party was a 44-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger position of the pick-up truck. She sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. Both vehicle drivers were licensed, with no other driver errors specified. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.
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Sedan Turning Left Hits Northbound Bicyclist▸Oct 28 - A northbound bicyclist was ejected and injured after a sedan made a left turn on red and struck him on E 55 St. The crash caused facial contusions and bruises. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was speeding.
According to the police report, at 11:25 p.m. on E 55 St near 1 Ave in Manhattan, a sedan making a left turn on red collided with a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered facial contusions and bruises, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites the sedan driver's failure to yield right-of-way and other vehicular errors, including unsafe speed, as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the center front end of the bike. The driver was licensed and traveling west, while the bicyclist was going straight ahead northbound. This crash highlights critical driver errors leading to serious injury of a vulnerable road user.
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Distracted Taxi Slams Stopped SUV on 34th▸Oct 28 - A Lincoln taxi, its driver distracted, crashed into a slowing Ford SUV on East 34th Street. The SUV driver, 52, stayed conscious as his knees were crushed. The cab plowed forward. The street offered no mercy.
According to the police report, a Lincoln taxi traveling east on East 34th Street struck the center rear end of a Ford SUV that was slowing or stopping. The SUV driver, a 52-year-old man, was belted and remained conscious but suffered crush injuries to his knees and lower legs. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to pay attention to the road. The narrative states, 'A Lincoln taxi plowed into a slowing Ford SUV. The cabbie was distracted.' No contributing factors are attributed to the SUV driver. The impact left the Ford driver injured and the vehicles damaged at their respective front and rear ends. The collision underscores the consequences of driver distraction behind the wheel.
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Distracted Cyclists Collide on 1 Avenue▸Oct 23 - Two bikes crashed head-on on 1 Avenue. One rider, 22, suffered facial abrasions. Police cite distraction and improper lane use. Both cyclists unlicensed. No victim blamed. City streets remain dangerous.
According to the police report, two unlicensed bicyclists collided head-on on 1 Avenue near East 57 Street in Manhattan at 18:57. A 22-year-old male rider was injured, sustaining abrasions to his face but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. Both bikes were traveling straight, with impact at the center front end. The injured cyclist was not using safety equipment, as noted in the report. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The incident underscores the risks faced by cyclists amid distraction and improper lane use.
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Taxi Strikes Bicyclist on Manhattan Avenue▸Oct 22 - A taxi hit a 23-year-old bicyclist on 3rd Avenue late at night. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg contusions but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as key factors in the crash, which left the bike undamaged.
According to the police report, at 23:13 on 3rd Avenue near 797 in Manhattan, a taxi traveling north struck a bicyclist also heading north. The point of impact was the taxi's right front bumper against the cyclist's left side doors. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained contusions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors on the taxi driver's part. The taxi was going straight ahead with no occupants, and the bike showed no damage. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers to vulnerable road users.
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Taxi Backing Strikes 80-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Oct 22 - A taxi driver backing up in Manhattan struck an 80-year-old woman at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered chest abrasions and shock. Police cited driver failure to yield right-of-way and inexperience as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, a taxi was backing eastbound near East 53 Street in Manhattan when it struck an 80-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained chest abrasions and was in shock, classified with injury severity level 3. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. The taxi driver, a licensed male, caused the collision while backing, impacting the pedestrian at the center back end of the vehicle. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian's actions are unknown, and no victim behavior was cited as contributing. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors, particularly failure to yield and inexperience, in pedestrian crashes.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Elderly Woman on East 59th▸Oct 21 - A Ford SUV, its driver unlicensed, struck an 81-year-old woman near the curb on East 59th Street. The right front bumper shattered her pelvis. She died on the pavement. The car bore no mark. The city’s danger remains unyielding.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling east on East 59th Street struck an 81-year-old woman near the curb with its right front bumper. The impact shattered her pelvis, causing fatal crush injuries. The report states the victim 'died on the pavement.' The SUV showed no damage. Critically, the police report notes the driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No license, no right to drive, yet the vehicle continued straight ahead, ending a life. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' but the narrative centers the unlicensed driver as a key element. No mention is made of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The system allowed a driver with no license to operate a powerful vehicle, with deadly results.
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Motorcycle Strikes Pedestrian Crossing with Signal▸Oct 17 - A 31-year-old man suffered head injuries and whiplash after a motorcycle hit him on East 36 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The motorcycle driver showed inattention and unsafe speed, causing the collision.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on East 36 Street struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious after the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the motorcycle, which sustained no damage. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This collision highlights driver errors, specifically distraction and speeding, as the cause of serious injury to a vulnerable road user.
Nov 15 - Two SUVs collided head-on on FDR Drive late at night. The 68-year-old driver suffered a severe head injury and fracture. Police cited failure to keep right as the cause. The crash left one driver injured, conscious, restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, two SUVs traveling southbound on FDR Drive collided at 11 p.m. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of a 2023 Toyota SUV and the left rear quarter panel of a 2018 Mercedes SUV. The 68-year-old male driver of the Toyota was injured, sustaining a head injury with fractures and dislocations. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The police report identifies the contributing factor as 'Failure to Keep Right,' indicating a driver error caused the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash resulted in significant vehicle damage and a serious injury to the driver.
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Sedan Turning Left Strikes Southbound Bicyclist▸Nov 14 - A sedan making a left turn collided with a southbound bicyclist on 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor in the crash, according to the police report.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 2nd Avenue near East 41st Street in Manhattan at 2:45 p.m. A sedan traveling west was making a left turn when it struck a southbound bicyclist going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist, a 19-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error in controlling vehicle speed during the turn. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The driver of the sedan was licensed and operating a 2014 Honda. This collision highlights the dangers posed by vehicle turning movements combined with unsafe speed.
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Sedan Turns Right, Strikes School Bus Front▸Nov 13 - A female sedan driver making a right turn collided with a northbound school bus in Manhattan. The impact struck the sedan’s right side doors. The sedan driver suffered whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, a 33-year-old female sedan driver, licensed in New York, was making a right turn on East 57th Street when her vehicle's right side doors collided with the center front end of a northbound school bus. The sedan sustained damage to its right side doors, while the bus was damaged at its center front end. The sedan driver was injured, complaining of whiplash, but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles in Manhattan. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver, highlighting driver error without further detail. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
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Motorcycle Rider Ejected on FDR Drive▸Nov 11 - A 38-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and injured on FDR Drive. The crash caused abrasions and back injuries. The rider wore a helmet. The motorcycle struck the right side doors, damaging the right front bumper. Driver errors remain unspecified.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and ejected during a crash on FDR Drive at 6:05 a.m. The rider, who was wearing a helmet, suffered abrasions and back injuries classified as severity level 3. The motorcycle, traveling north and going straight ahead, impacted the right side doors of another vehicle, resulting in damage to the motorcycle's right front bumper. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The report focuses on the impact and injuries sustained by the motorcyclist, highlighting the ejection and bodily harm without attributing fault to the rider.
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Unlicensed Truck Driver Crushes Elderly Pedestrian’s Legs▸Nov 6 - A box truck turned left at 2nd Avenue and East 45th. The driver, unlicensed, struck an 83-year-old woman crossing with the light. Her legs were crushed. She lay unconscious on the street. The truck showed no damage. The city’s danger persists.
At the corner of 2nd Avenue and East 45th Street in Manhattan, a box truck making a left turn struck an 83-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian’s legs were crushed and she was found unconscious at the scene. The report states the driver of the box truck had no license. The truck, registered in New Jersey, bore no visible damage after the collision. The police narrative confirms the woman was crossing with the light, placing the responsibility on the driver’s actions. The data highlights the systemic danger posed by unlicensed drivers operating large vehicles in dense urban intersections. No driver errors beyond the lack of a license are specified in the report, and no victim behaviors are listed as contributing factors.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist at 2nd Avenue▸Nov 2 - Steel meets flesh at East 58th and 2nd. A Honda turns left, a man pedals straight. Metal crushes bone. Blood stains the street. The SUV idles, the bicycle folds, the city rushes on.
A 58-year-old man riding a bicycle was injured at the corner of East 58th Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan when a Honda SUV, making a left turn, struck him. According to the police report, the SUV driver failed to yield the right-of-way, directly leading to the collision. The report details that the cyclist was traveling straight while the SUV turned left, resulting in a center front-end impact with the cyclist's lower leg. The cyclist suffered severe bleeding and a broken bone but remained conscious at the scene. The police narrative describes, 'Steel strikes leg. Bone breaks. Blood spills.' The only contributing factor cited is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the SUV driver. No victim behavior is listed as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the persistent danger faced by cyclists in intersections where driver errors remain deadly.
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Pick-up Truck Collides with Taxi, Passenger Injured▸Oct 29 - A pick-up truck traveling south struck a taxi moving east on 2 Avenue near East 37 Street. The impact injured a right rear passenger in the truck, causing neck whiplash. Limited view contributed to the collision, highlighting driver visibility risks.
According to the police report, a 2022 Ford pick-up truck traveling south on 2 Avenue collided with a 2017 Toyota taxi traveling east near East 37 Street in Manhattan. The point of impact was the center front end of the pick-up truck and the right rear quarter panel of the taxi. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver visibility issues played a role. The injured party was a 44-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger position of the pick-up truck. She sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. Both vehicle drivers were licensed, with no other driver errors specified. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.
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Sedan Turning Left Hits Northbound Bicyclist▸Oct 28 - A northbound bicyclist was ejected and injured after a sedan made a left turn on red and struck him on E 55 St. The crash caused facial contusions and bruises. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was speeding.
According to the police report, at 11:25 p.m. on E 55 St near 1 Ave in Manhattan, a sedan making a left turn on red collided with a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered facial contusions and bruises, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites the sedan driver's failure to yield right-of-way and other vehicular errors, including unsafe speed, as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the center front end of the bike. The driver was licensed and traveling west, while the bicyclist was going straight ahead northbound. This crash highlights critical driver errors leading to serious injury of a vulnerable road user.
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Distracted Taxi Slams Stopped SUV on 34th▸Oct 28 - A Lincoln taxi, its driver distracted, crashed into a slowing Ford SUV on East 34th Street. The SUV driver, 52, stayed conscious as his knees were crushed. The cab plowed forward. The street offered no mercy.
According to the police report, a Lincoln taxi traveling east on East 34th Street struck the center rear end of a Ford SUV that was slowing or stopping. The SUV driver, a 52-year-old man, was belted and remained conscious but suffered crush injuries to his knees and lower legs. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to pay attention to the road. The narrative states, 'A Lincoln taxi plowed into a slowing Ford SUV. The cabbie was distracted.' No contributing factors are attributed to the SUV driver. The impact left the Ford driver injured and the vehicles damaged at their respective front and rear ends. The collision underscores the consequences of driver distraction behind the wheel.
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Distracted Cyclists Collide on 1 Avenue▸Oct 23 - Two bikes crashed head-on on 1 Avenue. One rider, 22, suffered facial abrasions. Police cite distraction and improper lane use. Both cyclists unlicensed. No victim blamed. City streets remain dangerous.
According to the police report, two unlicensed bicyclists collided head-on on 1 Avenue near East 57 Street in Manhattan at 18:57. A 22-year-old male rider was injured, sustaining abrasions to his face but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. Both bikes were traveling straight, with impact at the center front end. The injured cyclist was not using safety equipment, as noted in the report. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The incident underscores the risks faced by cyclists amid distraction and improper lane use.
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Taxi Strikes Bicyclist on Manhattan Avenue▸Oct 22 - A taxi hit a 23-year-old bicyclist on 3rd Avenue late at night. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg contusions but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as key factors in the crash, which left the bike undamaged.
According to the police report, at 23:13 on 3rd Avenue near 797 in Manhattan, a taxi traveling north struck a bicyclist also heading north. The point of impact was the taxi's right front bumper against the cyclist's left side doors. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained contusions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors on the taxi driver's part. The taxi was going straight ahead with no occupants, and the bike showed no damage. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers to vulnerable road users.
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Taxi Backing Strikes 80-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Oct 22 - A taxi driver backing up in Manhattan struck an 80-year-old woman at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered chest abrasions and shock. Police cited driver failure to yield right-of-way and inexperience as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, a taxi was backing eastbound near East 53 Street in Manhattan when it struck an 80-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained chest abrasions and was in shock, classified with injury severity level 3. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. The taxi driver, a licensed male, caused the collision while backing, impacting the pedestrian at the center back end of the vehicle. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian's actions are unknown, and no victim behavior was cited as contributing. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors, particularly failure to yield and inexperience, in pedestrian crashes.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Elderly Woman on East 59th▸Oct 21 - A Ford SUV, its driver unlicensed, struck an 81-year-old woman near the curb on East 59th Street. The right front bumper shattered her pelvis. She died on the pavement. The car bore no mark. The city’s danger remains unyielding.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling east on East 59th Street struck an 81-year-old woman near the curb with its right front bumper. The impact shattered her pelvis, causing fatal crush injuries. The report states the victim 'died on the pavement.' The SUV showed no damage. Critically, the police report notes the driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No license, no right to drive, yet the vehicle continued straight ahead, ending a life. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' but the narrative centers the unlicensed driver as a key element. No mention is made of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The system allowed a driver with no license to operate a powerful vehicle, with deadly results.
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Motorcycle Strikes Pedestrian Crossing with Signal▸Oct 17 - A 31-year-old man suffered head injuries and whiplash after a motorcycle hit him on East 36 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The motorcycle driver showed inattention and unsafe speed, causing the collision.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on East 36 Street struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious after the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the motorcycle, which sustained no damage. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This collision highlights driver errors, specifically distraction and speeding, as the cause of serious injury to a vulnerable road user.
Nov 14 - A sedan making a left turn collided with a southbound bicyclist on 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor in the crash, according to the police report.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 2nd Avenue near East 41st Street in Manhattan at 2:45 p.m. A sedan traveling west was making a left turn when it struck a southbound bicyclist going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist, a 19-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error in controlling vehicle speed during the turn. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The driver of the sedan was licensed and operating a 2014 Honda. This collision highlights the dangers posed by vehicle turning movements combined with unsafe speed.
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Sedan Turns Right, Strikes School Bus Front▸Nov 13 - A female sedan driver making a right turn collided with a northbound school bus in Manhattan. The impact struck the sedan’s right side doors. The sedan driver suffered whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, a 33-year-old female sedan driver, licensed in New York, was making a right turn on East 57th Street when her vehicle's right side doors collided with the center front end of a northbound school bus. The sedan sustained damage to its right side doors, while the bus was damaged at its center front end. The sedan driver was injured, complaining of whiplash, but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles in Manhattan. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver, highlighting driver error without further detail. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
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Motorcycle Rider Ejected on FDR Drive▸Nov 11 - A 38-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and injured on FDR Drive. The crash caused abrasions and back injuries. The rider wore a helmet. The motorcycle struck the right side doors, damaging the right front bumper. Driver errors remain unspecified.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and ejected during a crash on FDR Drive at 6:05 a.m. The rider, who was wearing a helmet, suffered abrasions and back injuries classified as severity level 3. The motorcycle, traveling north and going straight ahead, impacted the right side doors of another vehicle, resulting in damage to the motorcycle's right front bumper. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The report focuses on the impact and injuries sustained by the motorcyclist, highlighting the ejection and bodily harm without attributing fault to the rider.
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Unlicensed Truck Driver Crushes Elderly Pedestrian’s Legs▸Nov 6 - A box truck turned left at 2nd Avenue and East 45th. The driver, unlicensed, struck an 83-year-old woman crossing with the light. Her legs were crushed. She lay unconscious on the street. The truck showed no damage. The city’s danger persists.
At the corner of 2nd Avenue and East 45th Street in Manhattan, a box truck making a left turn struck an 83-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian’s legs were crushed and she was found unconscious at the scene. The report states the driver of the box truck had no license. The truck, registered in New Jersey, bore no visible damage after the collision. The police narrative confirms the woman was crossing with the light, placing the responsibility on the driver’s actions. The data highlights the systemic danger posed by unlicensed drivers operating large vehicles in dense urban intersections. No driver errors beyond the lack of a license are specified in the report, and no victim behaviors are listed as contributing factors.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist at 2nd Avenue▸Nov 2 - Steel meets flesh at East 58th and 2nd. A Honda turns left, a man pedals straight. Metal crushes bone. Blood stains the street. The SUV idles, the bicycle folds, the city rushes on.
A 58-year-old man riding a bicycle was injured at the corner of East 58th Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan when a Honda SUV, making a left turn, struck him. According to the police report, the SUV driver failed to yield the right-of-way, directly leading to the collision. The report details that the cyclist was traveling straight while the SUV turned left, resulting in a center front-end impact with the cyclist's lower leg. The cyclist suffered severe bleeding and a broken bone but remained conscious at the scene. The police narrative describes, 'Steel strikes leg. Bone breaks. Blood spills.' The only contributing factor cited is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the SUV driver. No victim behavior is listed as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the persistent danger faced by cyclists in intersections where driver errors remain deadly.
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Pick-up Truck Collides with Taxi, Passenger Injured▸Oct 29 - A pick-up truck traveling south struck a taxi moving east on 2 Avenue near East 37 Street. The impact injured a right rear passenger in the truck, causing neck whiplash. Limited view contributed to the collision, highlighting driver visibility risks.
According to the police report, a 2022 Ford pick-up truck traveling south on 2 Avenue collided with a 2017 Toyota taxi traveling east near East 37 Street in Manhattan. The point of impact was the center front end of the pick-up truck and the right rear quarter panel of the taxi. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver visibility issues played a role. The injured party was a 44-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger position of the pick-up truck. She sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. Both vehicle drivers were licensed, with no other driver errors specified. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.
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Sedan Turning Left Hits Northbound Bicyclist▸Oct 28 - A northbound bicyclist was ejected and injured after a sedan made a left turn on red and struck him on E 55 St. The crash caused facial contusions and bruises. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was speeding.
According to the police report, at 11:25 p.m. on E 55 St near 1 Ave in Manhattan, a sedan making a left turn on red collided with a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered facial contusions and bruises, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites the sedan driver's failure to yield right-of-way and other vehicular errors, including unsafe speed, as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the center front end of the bike. The driver was licensed and traveling west, while the bicyclist was going straight ahead northbound. This crash highlights critical driver errors leading to serious injury of a vulnerable road user.
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Distracted Taxi Slams Stopped SUV on 34th▸Oct 28 - A Lincoln taxi, its driver distracted, crashed into a slowing Ford SUV on East 34th Street. The SUV driver, 52, stayed conscious as his knees were crushed. The cab plowed forward. The street offered no mercy.
According to the police report, a Lincoln taxi traveling east on East 34th Street struck the center rear end of a Ford SUV that was slowing or stopping. The SUV driver, a 52-year-old man, was belted and remained conscious but suffered crush injuries to his knees and lower legs. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to pay attention to the road. The narrative states, 'A Lincoln taxi plowed into a slowing Ford SUV. The cabbie was distracted.' No contributing factors are attributed to the SUV driver. The impact left the Ford driver injured and the vehicles damaged at their respective front and rear ends. The collision underscores the consequences of driver distraction behind the wheel.
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Distracted Cyclists Collide on 1 Avenue▸Oct 23 - Two bikes crashed head-on on 1 Avenue. One rider, 22, suffered facial abrasions. Police cite distraction and improper lane use. Both cyclists unlicensed. No victim blamed. City streets remain dangerous.
According to the police report, two unlicensed bicyclists collided head-on on 1 Avenue near East 57 Street in Manhattan at 18:57. A 22-year-old male rider was injured, sustaining abrasions to his face but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. Both bikes were traveling straight, with impact at the center front end. The injured cyclist was not using safety equipment, as noted in the report. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The incident underscores the risks faced by cyclists amid distraction and improper lane use.
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Taxi Strikes Bicyclist on Manhattan Avenue▸Oct 22 - A taxi hit a 23-year-old bicyclist on 3rd Avenue late at night. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg contusions but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as key factors in the crash, which left the bike undamaged.
According to the police report, at 23:13 on 3rd Avenue near 797 in Manhattan, a taxi traveling north struck a bicyclist also heading north. The point of impact was the taxi's right front bumper against the cyclist's left side doors. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained contusions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors on the taxi driver's part. The taxi was going straight ahead with no occupants, and the bike showed no damage. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers to vulnerable road users.
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Taxi Backing Strikes 80-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Oct 22 - A taxi driver backing up in Manhattan struck an 80-year-old woman at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered chest abrasions and shock. Police cited driver failure to yield right-of-way and inexperience as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, a taxi was backing eastbound near East 53 Street in Manhattan when it struck an 80-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained chest abrasions and was in shock, classified with injury severity level 3. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. The taxi driver, a licensed male, caused the collision while backing, impacting the pedestrian at the center back end of the vehicle. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian's actions are unknown, and no victim behavior was cited as contributing. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors, particularly failure to yield and inexperience, in pedestrian crashes.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Elderly Woman on East 59th▸Oct 21 - A Ford SUV, its driver unlicensed, struck an 81-year-old woman near the curb on East 59th Street. The right front bumper shattered her pelvis. She died on the pavement. The car bore no mark. The city’s danger remains unyielding.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling east on East 59th Street struck an 81-year-old woman near the curb with its right front bumper. The impact shattered her pelvis, causing fatal crush injuries. The report states the victim 'died on the pavement.' The SUV showed no damage. Critically, the police report notes the driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No license, no right to drive, yet the vehicle continued straight ahead, ending a life. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' but the narrative centers the unlicensed driver as a key element. No mention is made of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The system allowed a driver with no license to operate a powerful vehicle, with deadly results.
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Motorcycle Strikes Pedestrian Crossing with Signal▸Oct 17 - A 31-year-old man suffered head injuries and whiplash after a motorcycle hit him on East 36 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The motorcycle driver showed inattention and unsafe speed, causing the collision.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on East 36 Street struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious after the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the motorcycle, which sustained no damage. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This collision highlights driver errors, specifically distraction and speeding, as the cause of serious injury to a vulnerable road user.
Nov 13 - A female sedan driver making a right turn collided with a northbound school bus in Manhattan. The impact struck the sedan’s right side doors. The sedan driver suffered whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, a 33-year-old female sedan driver, licensed in New York, was making a right turn on East 57th Street when her vehicle's right side doors collided with the center front end of a northbound school bus. The sedan sustained damage to its right side doors, while the bus was damaged at its center front end. The sedan driver was injured, complaining of whiplash, but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles in Manhattan. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver, highlighting driver error without further detail. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
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Motorcycle Rider Ejected on FDR Drive▸Nov 11 - A 38-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and injured on FDR Drive. The crash caused abrasions and back injuries. The rider wore a helmet. The motorcycle struck the right side doors, damaging the right front bumper. Driver errors remain unspecified.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and ejected during a crash on FDR Drive at 6:05 a.m. The rider, who was wearing a helmet, suffered abrasions and back injuries classified as severity level 3. The motorcycle, traveling north and going straight ahead, impacted the right side doors of another vehicle, resulting in damage to the motorcycle's right front bumper. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The report focuses on the impact and injuries sustained by the motorcyclist, highlighting the ejection and bodily harm without attributing fault to the rider.
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Unlicensed Truck Driver Crushes Elderly Pedestrian’s Legs▸Nov 6 - A box truck turned left at 2nd Avenue and East 45th. The driver, unlicensed, struck an 83-year-old woman crossing with the light. Her legs were crushed. She lay unconscious on the street. The truck showed no damage. The city’s danger persists.
At the corner of 2nd Avenue and East 45th Street in Manhattan, a box truck making a left turn struck an 83-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian’s legs were crushed and she was found unconscious at the scene. The report states the driver of the box truck had no license. The truck, registered in New Jersey, bore no visible damage after the collision. The police narrative confirms the woman was crossing with the light, placing the responsibility on the driver’s actions. The data highlights the systemic danger posed by unlicensed drivers operating large vehicles in dense urban intersections. No driver errors beyond the lack of a license are specified in the report, and no victim behaviors are listed as contributing factors.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist at 2nd Avenue▸Nov 2 - Steel meets flesh at East 58th and 2nd. A Honda turns left, a man pedals straight. Metal crushes bone. Blood stains the street. The SUV idles, the bicycle folds, the city rushes on.
A 58-year-old man riding a bicycle was injured at the corner of East 58th Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan when a Honda SUV, making a left turn, struck him. According to the police report, the SUV driver failed to yield the right-of-way, directly leading to the collision. The report details that the cyclist was traveling straight while the SUV turned left, resulting in a center front-end impact with the cyclist's lower leg. The cyclist suffered severe bleeding and a broken bone but remained conscious at the scene. The police narrative describes, 'Steel strikes leg. Bone breaks. Blood spills.' The only contributing factor cited is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the SUV driver. No victim behavior is listed as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the persistent danger faced by cyclists in intersections where driver errors remain deadly.
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Pick-up Truck Collides with Taxi, Passenger Injured▸Oct 29 - A pick-up truck traveling south struck a taxi moving east on 2 Avenue near East 37 Street. The impact injured a right rear passenger in the truck, causing neck whiplash. Limited view contributed to the collision, highlighting driver visibility risks.
According to the police report, a 2022 Ford pick-up truck traveling south on 2 Avenue collided with a 2017 Toyota taxi traveling east near East 37 Street in Manhattan. The point of impact was the center front end of the pick-up truck and the right rear quarter panel of the taxi. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver visibility issues played a role. The injured party was a 44-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger position of the pick-up truck. She sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. Both vehicle drivers were licensed, with no other driver errors specified. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.
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Sedan Turning Left Hits Northbound Bicyclist▸Oct 28 - A northbound bicyclist was ejected and injured after a sedan made a left turn on red and struck him on E 55 St. The crash caused facial contusions and bruises. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was speeding.
According to the police report, at 11:25 p.m. on E 55 St near 1 Ave in Manhattan, a sedan making a left turn on red collided with a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered facial contusions and bruises, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites the sedan driver's failure to yield right-of-way and other vehicular errors, including unsafe speed, as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the center front end of the bike. The driver was licensed and traveling west, while the bicyclist was going straight ahead northbound. This crash highlights critical driver errors leading to serious injury of a vulnerable road user.
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Distracted Taxi Slams Stopped SUV on 34th▸Oct 28 - A Lincoln taxi, its driver distracted, crashed into a slowing Ford SUV on East 34th Street. The SUV driver, 52, stayed conscious as his knees were crushed. The cab plowed forward. The street offered no mercy.
According to the police report, a Lincoln taxi traveling east on East 34th Street struck the center rear end of a Ford SUV that was slowing or stopping. The SUV driver, a 52-year-old man, was belted and remained conscious but suffered crush injuries to his knees and lower legs. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to pay attention to the road. The narrative states, 'A Lincoln taxi plowed into a slowing Ford SUV. The cabbie was distracted.' No contributing factors are attributed to the SUV driver. The impact left the Ford driver injured and the vehicles damaged at their respective front and rear ends. The collision underscores the consequences of driver distraction behind the wheel.
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Distracted Cyclists Collide on 1 Avenue▸Oct 23 - Two bikes crashed head-on on 1 Avenue. One rider, 22, suffered facial abrasions. Police cite distraction and improper lane use. Both cyclists unlicensed. No victim blamed. City streets remain dangerous.
According to the police report, two unlicensed bicyclists collided head-on on 1 Avenue near East 57 Street in Manhattan at 18:57. A 22-year-old male rider was injured, sustaining abrasions to his face but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. Both bikes were traveling straight, with impact at the center front end. The injured cyclist was not using safety equipment, as noted in the report. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The incident underscores the risks faced by cyclists amid distraction and improper lane use.
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Taxi Strikes Bicyclist on Manhattan Avenue▸Oct 22 - A taxi hit a 23-year-old bicyclist on 3rd Avenue late at night. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg contusions but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as key factors in the crash, which left the bike undamaged.
According to the police report, at 23:13 on 3rd Avenue near 797 in Manhattan, a taxi traveling north struck a bicyclist also heading north. The point of impact was the taxi's right front bumper against the cyclist's left side doors. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained contusions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors on the taxi driver's part. The taxi was going straight ahead with no occupants, and the bike showed no damage. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers to vulnerable road users.
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Taxi Backing Strikes 80-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Oct 22 - A taxi driver backing up in Manhattan struck an 80-year-old woman at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered chest abrasions and shock. Police cited driver failure to yield right-of-way and inexperience as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, a taxi was backing eastbound near East 53 Street in Manhattan when it struck an 80-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained chest abrasions and was in shock, classified with injury severity level 3. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. The taxi driver, a licensed male, caused the collision while backing, impacting the pedestrian at the center back end of the vehicle. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian's actions are unknown, and no victim behavior was cited as contributing. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors, particularly failure to yield and inexperience, in pedestrian crashes.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Elderly Woman on East 59th▸Oct 21 - A Ford SUV, its driver unlicensed, struck an 81-year-old woman near the curb on East 59th Street. The right front bumper shattered her pelvis. She died on the pavement. The car bore no mark. The city’s danger remains unyielding.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling east on East 59th Street struck an 81-year-old woman near the curb with its right front bumper. The impact shattered her pelvis, causing fatal crush injuries. The report states the victim 'died on the pavement.' The SUV showed no damage. Critically, the police report notes the driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No license, no right to drive, yet the vehicle continued straight ahead, ending a life. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' but the narrative centers the unlicensed driver as a key element. No mention is made of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The system allowed a driver with no license to operate a powerful vehicle, with deadly results.
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Motorcycle Strikes Pedestrian Crossing with Signal▸Oct 17 - A 31-year-old man suffered head injuries and whiplash after a motorcycle hit him on East 36 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The motorcycle driver showed inattention and unsafe speed, causing the collision.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on East 36 Street struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious after the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the motorcycle, which sustained no damage. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This collision highlights driver errors, specifically distraction and speeding, as the cause of serious injury to a vulnerable road user.
Nov 11 - A 38-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and injured on FDR Drive. The crash caused abrasions and back injuries. The rider wore a helmet. The motorcycle struck the right side doors, damaging the right front bumper. Driver errors remain unspecified.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and ejected during a crash on FDR Drive at 6:05 a.m. The rider, who was wearing a helmet, suffered abrasions and back injuries classified as severity level 3. The motorcycle, traveling north and going straight ahead, impacted the right side doors of another vehicle, resulting in damage to the motorcycle's right front bumper. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The report focuses on the impact and injuries sustained by the motorcyclist, highlighting the ejection and bodily harm without attributing fault to the rider.
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Unlicensed Truck Driver Crushes Elderly Pedestrian’s Legs▸Nov 6 - A box truck turned left at 2nd Avenue and East 45th. The driver, unlicensed, struck an 83-year-old woman crossing with the light. Her legs were crushed. She lay unconscious on the street. The truck showed no damage. The city’s danger persists.
At the corner of 2nd Avenue and East 45th Street in Manhattan, a box truck making a left turn struck an 83-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian’s legs were crushed and she was found unconscious at the scene. The report states the driver of the box truck had no license. The truck, registered in New Jersey, bore no visible damage after the collision. The police narrative confirms the woman was crossing with the light, placing the responsibility on the driver’s actions. The data highlights the systemic danger posed by unlicensed drivers operating large vehicles in dense urban intersections. No driver errors beyond the lack of a license are specified in the report, and no victim behaviors are listed as contributing factors.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist at 2nd Avenue▸Nov 2 - Steel meets flesh at East 58th and 2nd. A Honda turns left, a man pedals straight. Metal crushes bone. Blood stains the street. The SUV idles, the bicycle folds, the city rushes on.
A 58-year-old man riding a bicycle was injured at the corner of East 58th Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan when a Honda SUV, making a left turn, struck him. According to the police report, the SUV driver failed to yield the right-of-way, directly leading to the collision. The report details that the cyclist was traveling straight while the SUV turned left, resulting in a center front-end impact with the cyclist's lower leg. The cyclist suffered severe bleeding and a broken bone but remained conscious at the scene. The police narrative describes, 'Steel strikes leg. Bone breaks. Blood spills.' The only contributing factor cited is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the SUV driver. No victim behavior is listed as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the persistent danger faced by cyclists in intersections where driver errors remain deadly.
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Pick-up Truck Collides with Taxi, Passenger Injured▸Oct 29 - A pick-up truck traveling south struck a taxi moving east on 2 Avenue near East 37 Street. The impact injured a right rear passenger in the truck, causing neck whiplash. Limited view contributed to the collision, highlighting driver visibility risks.
According to the police report, a 2022 Ford pick-up truck traveling south on 2 Avenue collided with a 2017 Toyota taxi traveling east near East 37 Street in Manhattan. The point of impact was the center front end of the pick-up truck and the right rear quarter panel of the taxi. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver visibility issues played a role. The injured party was a 44-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger position of the pick-up truck. She sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. Both vehicle drivers were licensed, with no other driver errors specified. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.
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Sedan Turning Left Hits Northbound Bicyclist▸Oct 28 - A northbound bicyclist was ejected and injured after a sedan made a left turn on red and struck him on E 55 St. The crash caused facial contusions and bruises. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was speeding.
According to the police report, at 11:25 p.m. on E 55 St near 1 Ave in Manhattan, a sedan making a left turn on red collided with a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered facial contusions and bruises, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites the sedan driver's failure to yield right-of-way and other vehicular errors, including unsafe speed, as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the center front end of the bike. The driver was licensed and traveling west, while the bicyclist was going straight ahead northbound. This crash highlights critical driver errors leading to serious injury of a vulnerable road user.
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Distracted Taxi Slams Stopped SUV on 34th▸Oct 28 - A Lincoln taxi, its driver distracted, crashed into a slowing Ford SUV on East 34th Street. The SUV driver, 52, stayed conscious as his knees were crushed. The cab plowed forward. The street offered no mercy.
According to the police report, a Lincoln taxi traveling east on East 34th Street struck the center rear end of a Ford SUV that was slowing or stopping. The SUV driver, a 52-year-old man, was belted and remained conscious but suffered crush injuries to his knees and lower legs. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to pay attention to the road. The narrative states, 'A Lincoln taxi plowed into a slowing Ford SUV. The cabbie was distracted.' No contributing factors are attributed to the SUV driver. The impact left the Ford driver injured and the vehicles damaged at their respective front and rear ends. The collision underscores the consequences of driver distraction behind the wheel.
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Distracted Cyclists Collide on 1 Avenue▸Oct 23 - Two bikes crashed head-on on 1 Avenue. One rider, 22, suffered facial abrasions. Police cite distraction and improper lane use. Both cyclists unlicensed. No victim blamed. City streets remain dangerous.
According to the police report, two unlicensed bicyclists collided head-on on 1 Avenue near East 57 Street in Manhattan at 18:57. A 22-year-old male rider was injured, sustaining abrasions to his face but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. Both bikes were traveling straight, with impact at the center front end. The injured cyclist was not using safety equipment, as noted in the report. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The incident underscores the risks faced by cyclists amid distraction and improper lane use.
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Taxi Strikes Bicyclist on Manhattan Avenue▸Oct 22 - A taxi hit a 23-year-old bicyclist on 3rd Avenue late at night. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg contusions but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as key factors in the crash, which left the bike undamaged.
According to the police report, at 23:13 on 3rd Avenue near 797 in Manhattan, a taxi traveling north struck a bicyclist also heading north. The point of impact was the taxi's right front bumper against the cyclist's left side doors. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained contusions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors on the taxi driver's part. The taxi was going straight ahead with no occupants, and the bike showed no damage. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers to vulnerable road users.
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Taxi Backing Strikes 80-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Oct 22 - A taxi driver backing up in Manhattan struck an 80-year-old woman at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered chest abrasions and shock. Police cited driver failure to yield right-of-way and inexperience as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, a taxi was backing eastbound near East 53 Street in Manhattan when it struck an 80-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained chest abrasions and was in shock, classified with injury severity level 3. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. The taxi driver, a licensed male, caused the collision while backing, impacting the pedestrian at the center back end of the vehicle. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian's actions are unknown, and no victim behavior was cited as contributing. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors, particularly failure to yield and inexperience, in pedestrian crashes.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Elderly Woman on East 59th▸Oct 21 - A Ford SUV, its driver unlicensed, struck an 81-year-old woman near the curb on East 59th Street. The right front bumper shattered her pelvis. She died on the pavement. The car bore no mark. The city’s danger remains unyielding.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling east on East 59th Street struck an 81-year-old woman near the curb with its right front bumper. The impact shattered her pelvis, causing fatal crush injuries. The report states the victim 'died on the pavement.' The SUV showed no damage. Critically, the police report notes the driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No license, no right to drive, yet the vehicle continued straight ahead, ending a life. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' but the narrative centers the unlicensed driver as a key element. No mention is made of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The system allowed a driver with no license to operate a powerful vehicle, with deadly results.
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Motorcycle Strikes Pedestrian Crossing with Signal▸Oct 17 - A 31-year-old man suffered head injuries and whiplash after a motorcycle hit him on East 36 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The motorcycle driver showed inattention and unsafe speed, causing the collision.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on East 36 Street struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious after the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the motorcycle, which sustained no damage. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This collision highlights driver errors, specifically distraction and speeding, as the cause of serious injury to a vulnerable road user.
Nov 6 - A box truck turned left at 2nd Avenue and East 45th. The driver, unlicensed, struck an 83-year-old woman crossing with the light. Her legs were crushed. She lay unconscious on the street. The truck showed no damage. The city’s danger persists.
At the corner of 2nd Avenue and East 45th Street in Manhattan, a box truck making a left turn struck an 83-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian’s legs were crushed and she was found unconscious at the scene. The report states the driver of the box truck had no license. The truck, registered in New Jersey, bore no visible damage after the collision. The police narrative confirms the woman was crossing with the light, placing the responsibility on the driver’s actions. The data highlights the systemic danger posed by unlicensed drivers operating large vehicles in dense urban intersections. No driver errors beyond the lack of a license are specified in the report, and no victim behaviors are listed as contributing factors.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist at 2nd Avenue▸Nov 2 - Steel meets flesh at East 58th and 2nd. A Honda turns left, a man pedals straight. Metal crushes bone. Blood stains the street. The SUV idles, the bicycle folds, the city rushes on.
A 58-year-old man riding a bicycle was injured at the corner of East 58th Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan when a Honda SUV, making a left turn, struck him. According to the police report, the SUV driver failed to yield the right-of-way, directly leading to the collision. The report details that the cyclist was traveling straight while the SUV turned left, resulting in a center front-end impact with the cyclist's lower leg. The cyclist suffered severe bleeding and a broken bone but remained conscious at the scene. The police narrative describes, 'Steel strikes leg. Bone breaks. Blood spills.' The only contributing factor cited is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the SUV driver. No victim behavior is listed as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the persistent danger faced by cyclists in intersections where driver errors remain deadly.
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Pick-up Truck Collides with Taxi, Passenger Injured▸Oct 29 - A pick-up truck traveling south struck a taxi moving east on 2 Avenue near East 37 Street. The impact injured a right rear passenger in the truck, causing neck whiplash. Limited view contributed to the collision, highlighting driver visibility risks.
According to the police report, a 2022 Ford pick-up truck traveling south on 2 Avenue collided with a 2017 Toyota taxi traveling east near East 37 Street in Manhattan. The point of impact was the center front end of the pick-up truck and the right rear quarter panel of the taxi. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver visibility issues played a role. The injured party was a 44-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger position of the pick-up truck. She sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. Both vehicle drivers were licensed, with no other driver errors specified. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.
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Sedan Turning Left Hits Northbound Bicyclist▸Oct 28 - A northbound bicyclist was ejected and injured after a sedan made a left turn on red and struck him on E 55 St. The crash caused facial contusions and bruises. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was speeding.
According to the police report, at 11:25 p.m. on E 55 St near 1 Ave in Manhattan, a sedan making a left turn on red collided with a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered facial contusions and bruises, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites the sedan driver's failure to yield right-of-way and other vehicular errors, including unsafe speed, as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the center front end of the bike. The driver was licensed and traveling west, while the bicyclist was going straight ahead northbound. This crash highlights critical driver errors leading to serious injury of a vulnerable road user.
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Distracted Taxi Slams Stopped SUV on 34th▸Oct 28 - A Lincoln taxi, its driver distracted, crashed into a slowing Ford SUV on East 34th Street. The SUV driver, 52, stayed conscious as his knees were crushed. The cab plowed forward. The street offered no mercy.
According to the police report, a Lincoln taxi traveling east on East 34th Street struck the center rear end of a Ford SUV that was slowing or stopping. The SUV driver, a 52-year-old man, was belted and remained conscious but suffered crush injuries to his knees and lower legs. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to pay attention to the road. The narrative states, 'A Lincoln taxi plowed into a slowing Ford SUV. The cabbie was distracted.' No contributing factors are attributed to the SUV driver. The impact left the Ford driver injured and the vehicles damaged at their respective front and rear ends. The collision underscores the consequences of driver distraction behind the wheel.
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Distracted Cyclists Collide on 1 Avenue▸Oct 23 - Two bikes crashed head-on on 1 Avenue. One rider, 22, suffered facial abrasions. Police cite distraction and improper lane use. Both cyclists unlicensed. No victim blamed. City streets remain dangerous.
According to the police report, two unlicensed bicyclists collided head-on on 1 Avenue near East 57 Street in Manhattan at 18:57. A 22-year-old male rider was injured, sustaining abrasions to his face but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. Both bikes were traveling straight, with impact at the center front end. The injured cyclist was not using safety equipment, as noted in the report. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The incident underscores the risks faced by cyclists amid distraction and improper lane use.
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Taxi Strikes Bicyclist on Manhattan Avenue▸Oct 22 - A taxi hit a 23-year-old bicyclist on 3rd Avenue late at night. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg contusions but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as key factors in the crash, which left the bike undamaged.
According to the police report, at 23:13 on 3rd Avenue near 797 in Manhattan, a taxi traveling north struck a bicyclist also heading north. The point of impact was the taxi's right front bumper against the cyclist's left side doors. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained contusions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors on the taxi driver's part. The taxi was going straight ahead with no occupants, and the bike showed no damage. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers to vulnerable road users.
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Taxi Backing Strikes 80-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Oct 22 - A taxi driver backing up in Manhattan struck an 80-year-old woman at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered chest abrasions and shock. Police cited driver failure to yield right-of-way and inexperience as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, a taxi was backing eastbound near East 53 Street in Manhattan when it struck an 80-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained chest abrasions and was in shock, classified with injury severity level 3. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. The taxi driver, a licensed male, caused the collision while backing, impacting the pedestrian at the center back end of the vehicle. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian's actions are unknown, and no victim behavior was cited as contributing. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors, particularly failure to yield and inexperience, in pedestrian crashes.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Elderly Woman on East 59th▸Oct 21 - A Ford SUV, its driver unlicensed, struck an 81-year-old woman near the curb on East 59th Street. The right front bumper shattered her pelvis. She died on the pavement. The car bore no mark. The city’s danger remains unyielding.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling east on East 59th Street struck an 81-year-old woman near the curb with its right front bumper. The impact shattered her pelvis, causing fatal crush injuries. The report states the victim 'died on the pavement.' The SUV showed no damage. Critically, the police report notes the driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No license, no right to drive, yet the vehicle continued straight ahead, ending a life. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' but the narrative centers the unlicensed driver as a key element. No mention is made of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The system allowed a driver with no license to operate a powerful vehicle, with deadly results.
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Motorcycle Strikes Pedestrian Crossing with Signal▸Oct 17 - A 31-year-old man suffered head injuries and whiplash after a motorcycle hit him on East 36 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The motorcycle driver showed inattention and unsafe speed, causing the collision.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on East 36 Street struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious after the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the motorcycle, which sustained no damage. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This collision highlights driver errors, specifically distraction and speeding, as the cause of serious injury to a vulnerable road user.
Nov 2 - Steel meets flesh at East 58th and 2nd. A Honda turns left, a man pedals straight. Metal crushes bone. Blood stains the street. The SUV idles, the bicycle folds, the city rushes on.
A 58-year-old man riding a bicycle was injured at the corner of East 58th Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan when a Honda SUV, making a left turn, struck him. According to the police report, the SUV driver failed to yield the right-of-way, directly leading to the collision. The report details that the cyclist was traveling straight while the SUV turned left, resulting in a center front-end impact with the cyclist's lower leg. The cyclist suffered severe bleeding and a broken bone but remained conscious at the scene. The police narrative describes, 'Steel strikes leg. Bone breaks. Blood spills.' The only contributing factor cited is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the SUV driver. No victim behavior is listed as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the persistent danger faced by cyclists in intersections where driver errors remain deadly.
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Pick-up Truck Collides with Taxi, Passenger Injured▸Oct 29 - A pick-up truck traveling south struck a taxi moving east on 2 Avenue near East 37 Street. The impact injured a right rear passenger in the truck, causing neck whiplash. Limited view contributed to the collision, highlighting driver visibility risks.
According to the police report, a 2022 Ford pick-up truck traveling south on 2 Avenue collided with a 2017 Toyota taxi traveling east near East 37 Street in Manhattan. The point of impact was the center front end of the pick-up truck and the right rear quarter panel of the taxi. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver visibility issues played a role. The injured party was a 44-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger position of the pick-up truck. She sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. Both vehicle drivers were licensed, with no other driver errors specified. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.
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Sedan Turning Left Hits Northbound Bicyclist▸Oct 28 - A northbound bicyclist was ejected and injured after a sedan made a left turn on red and struck him on E 55 St. The crash caused facial contusions and bruises. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was speeding.
According to the police report, at 11:25 p.m. on E 55 St near 1 Ave in Manhattan, a sedan making a left turn on red collided with a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered facial contusions and bruises, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites the sedan driver's failure to yield right-of-way and other vehicular errors, including unsafe speed, as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the center front end of the bike. The driver was licensed and traveling west, while the bicyclist was going straight ahead northbound. This crash highlights critical driver errors leading to serious injury of a vulnerable road user.
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Distracted Taxi Slams Stopped SUV on 34th▸Oct 28 - A Lincoln taxi, its driver distracted, crashed into a slowing Ford SUV on East 34th Street. The SUV driver, 52, stayed conscious as his knees were crushed. The cab plowed forward. The street offered no mercy.
According to the police report, a Lincoln taxi traveling east on East 34th Street struck the center rear end of a Ford SUV that was slowing or stopping. The SUV driver, a 52-year-old man, was belted and remained conscious but suffered crush injuries to his knees and lower legs. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to pay attention to the road. The narrative states, 'A Lincoln taxi plowed into a slowing Ford SUV. The cabbie was distracted.' No contributing factors are attributed to the SUV driver. The impact left the Ford driver injured and the vehicles damaged at their respective front and rear ends. The collision underscores the consequences of driver distraction behind the wheel.
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Distracted Cyclists Collide on 1 Avenue▸Oct 23 - Two bikes crashed head-on on 1 Avenue. One rider, 22, suffered facial abrasions. Police cite distraction and improper lane use. Both cyclists unlicensed. No victim blamed. City streets remain dangerous.
According to the police report, two unlicensed bicyclists collided head-on on 1 Avenue near East 57 Street in Manhattan at 18:57. A 22-year-old male rider was injured, sustaining abrasions to his face but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. Both bikes were traveling straight, with impact at the center front end. The injured cyclist was not using safety equipment, as noted in the report. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The incident underscores the risks faced by cyclists amid distraction and improper lane use.
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Taxi Strikes Bicyclist on Manhattan Avenue▸Oct 22 - A taxi hit a 23-year-old bicyclist on 3rd Avenue late at night. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg contusions but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as key factors in the crash, which left the bike undamaged.
According to the police report, at 23:13 on 3rd Avenue near 797 in Manhattan, a taxi traveling north struck a bicyclist also heading north. The point of impact was the taxi's right front bumper against the cyclist's left side doors. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained contusions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors on the taxi driver's part. The taxi was going straight ahead with no occupants, and the bike showed no damage. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers to vulnerable road users.
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Taxi Backing Strikes 80-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Oct 22 - A taxi driver backing up in Manhattan struck an 80-year-old woman at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered chest abrasions and shock. Police cited driver failure to yield right-of-way and inexperience as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, a taxi was backing eastbound near East 53 Street in Manhattan when it struck an 80-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained chest abrasions and was in shock, classified with injury severity level 3. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. The taxi driver, a licensed male, caused the collision while backing, impacting the pedestrian at the center back end of the vehicle. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian's actions are unknown, and no victim behavior was cited as contributing. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors, particularly failure to yield and inexperience, in pedestrian crashes.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Elderly Woman on East 59th▸Oct 21 - A Ford SUV, its driver unlicensed, struck an 81-year-old woman near the curb on East 59th Street. The right front bumper shattered her pelvis. She died on the pavement. The car bore no mark. The city’s danger remains unyielding.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling east on East 59th Street struck an 81-year-old woman near the curb with its right front bumper. The impact shattered her pelvis, causing fatal crush injuries. The report states the victim 'died on the pavement.' The SUV showed no damage. Critically, the police report notes the driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No license, no right to drive, yet the vehicle continued straight ahead, ending a life. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' but the narrative centers the unlicensed driver as a key element. No mention is made of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The system allowed a driver with no license to operate a powerful vehicle, with deadly results.
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Motorcycle Strikes Pedestrian Crossing with Signal▸Oct 17 - A 31-year-old man suffered head injuries and whiplash after a motorcycle hit him on East 36 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The motorcycle driver showed inattention and unsafe speed, causing the collision.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on East 36 Street struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious after the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the motorcycle, which sustained no damage. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This collision highlights driver errors, specifically distraction and speeding, as the cause of serious injury to a vulnerable road user.
Oct 29 - A pick-up truck traveling south struck a taxi moving east on 2 Avenue near East 37 Street. The impact injured a right rear passenger in the truck, causing neck whiplash. Limited view contributed to the collision, highlighting driver visibility risks.
According to the police report, a 2022 Ford pick-up truck traveling south on 2 Avenue collided with a 2017 Toyota taxi traveling east near East 37 Street in Manhattan. The point of impact was the center front end of the pick-up truck and the right rear quarter panel of the taxi. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver visibility issues played a role. The injured party was a 44-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger position of the pick-up truck. She sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. Both vehicle drivers were licensed, with no other driver errors specified. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.
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Sedan Turning Left Hits Northbound Bicyclist▸Oct 28 - A northbound bicyclist was ejected and injured after a sedan made a left turn on red and struck him on E 55 St. The crash caused facial contusions and bruises. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was speeding.
According to the police report, at 11:25 p.m. on E 55 St near 1 Ave in Manhattan, a sedan making a left turn on red collided with a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered facial contusions and bruises, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites the sedan driver's failure to yield right-of-way and other vehicular errors, including unsafe speed, as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the center front end of the bike. The driver was licensed and traveling west, while the bicyclist was going straight ahead northbound. This crash highlights critical driver errors leading to serious injury of a vulnerable road user.
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Distracted Taxi Slams Stopped SUV on 34th▸Oct 28 - A Lincoln taxi, its driver distracted, crashed into a slowing Ford SUV on East 34th Street. The SUV driver, 52, stayed conscious as his knees were crushed. The cab plowed forward. The street offered no mercy.
According to the police report, a Lincoln taxi traveling east on East 34th Street struck the center rear end of a Ford SUV that was slowing or stopping. The SUV driver, a 52-year-old man, was belted and remained conscious but suffered crush injuries to his knees and lower legs. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to pay attention to the road. The narrative states, 'A Lincoln taxi plowed into a slowing Ford SUV. The cabbie was distracted.' No contributing factors are attributed to the SUV driver. The impact left the Ford driver injured and the vehicles damaged at their respective front and rear ends. The collision underscores the consequences of driver distraction behind the wheel.
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Distracted Cyclists Collide on 1 Avenue▸Oct 23 - Two bikes crashed head-on on 1 Avenue. One rider, 22, suffered facial abrasions. Police cite distraction and improper lane use. Both cyclists unlicensed. No victim blamed. City streets remain dangerous.
According to the police report, two unlicensed bicyclists collided head-on on 1 Avenue near East 57 Street in Manhattan at 18:57. A 22-year-old male rider was injured, sustaining abrasions to his face but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. Both bikes were traveling straight, with impact at the center front end. The injured cyclist was not using safety equipment, as noted in the report. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The incident underscores the risks faced by cyclists amid distraction and improper lane use.
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Taxi Strikes Bicyclist on Manhattan Avenue▸Oct 22 - A taxi hit a 23-year-old bicyclist on 3rd Avenue late at night. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg contusions but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as key factors in the crash, which left the bike undamaged.
According to the police report, at 23:13 on 3rd Avenue near 797 in Manhattan, a taxi traveling north struck a bicyclist also heading north. The point of impact was the taxi's right front bumper against the cyclist's left side doors. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained contusions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors on the taxi driver's part. The taxi was going straight ahead with no occupants, and the bike showed no damage. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers to vulnerable road users.
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Taxi Backing Strikes 80-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Oct 22 - A taxi driver backing up in Manhattan struck an 80-year-old woman at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered chest abrasions and shock. Police cited driver failure to yield right-of-way and inexperience as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, a taxi was backing eastbound near East 53 Street in Manhattan when it struck an 80-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained chest abrasions and was in shock, classified with injury severity level 3. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. The taxi driver, a licensed male, caused the collision while backing, impacting the pedestrian at the center back end of the vehicle. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian's actions are unknown, and no victim behavior was cited as contributing. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors, particularly failure to yield and inexperience, in pedestrian crashes.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Elderly Woman on East 59th▸Oct 21 - A Ford SUV, its driver unlicensed, struck an 81-year-old woman near the curb on East 59th Street. The right front bumper shattered her pelvis. She died on the pavement. The car bore no mark. The city’s danger remains unyielding.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling east on East 59th Street struck an 81-year-old woman near the curb with its right front bumper. The impact shattered her pelvis, causing fatal crush injuries. The report states the victim 'died on the pavement.' The SUV showed no damage. Critically, the police report notes the driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No license, no right to drive, yet the vehicle continued straight ahead, ending a life. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' but the narrative centers the unlicensed driver as a key element. No mention is made of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The system allowed a driver with no license to operate a powerful vehicle, with deadly results.
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Motorcycle Strikes Pedestrian Crossing with Signal▸Oct 17 - A 31-year-old man suffered head injuries and whiplash after a motorcycle hit him on East 36 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The motorcycle driver showed inattention and unsafe speed, causing the collision.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on East 36 Street struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious after the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the motorcycle, which sustained no damage. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This collision highlights driver errors, specifically distraction and speeding, as the cause of serious injury to a vulnerable road user.
Oct 28 - A northbound bicyclist was ejected and injured after a sedan made a left turn on red and struck him on E 55 St. The crash caused facial contusions and bruises. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was speeding.
According to the police report, at 11:25 p.m. on E 55 St near 1 Ave in Manhattan, a sedan making a left turn on red collided with a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered facial contusions and bruises, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites the sedan driver's failure to yield right-of-way and other vehicular errors, including unsafe speed, as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the center front end of the bike. The driver was licensed and traveling west, while the bicyclist was going straight ahead northbound. This crash highlights critical driver errors leading to serious injury of a vulnerable road user.
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Distracted Taxi Slams Stopped SUV on 34th▸Oct 28 - A Lincoln taxi, its driver distracted, crashed into a slowing Ford SUV on East 34th Street. The SUV driver, 52, stayed conscious as his knees were crushed. The cab plowed forward. The street offered no mercy.
According to the police report, a Lincoln taxi traveling east on East 34th Street struck the center rear end of a Ford SUV that was slowing or stopping. The SUV driver, a 52-year-old man, was belted and remained conscious but suffered crush injuries to his knees and lower legs. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to pay attention to the road. The narrative states, 'A Lincoln taxi plowed into a slowing Ford SUV. The cabbie was distracted.' No contributing factors are attributed to the SUV driver. The impact left the Ford driver injured and the vehicles damaged at their respective front and rear ends. The collision underscores the consequences of driver distraction behind the wheel.
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Distracted Cyclists Collide on 1 Avenue▸Oct 23 - Two bikes crashed head-on on 1 Avenue. One rider, 22, suffered facial abrasions. Police cite distraction and improper lane use. Both cyclists unlicensed. No victim blamed. City streets remain dangerous.
According to the police report, two unlicensed bicyclists collided head-on on 1 Avenue near East 57 Street in Manhattan at 18:57. A 22-year-old male rider was injured, sustaining abrasions to his face but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. Both bikes were traveling straight, with impact at the center front end. The injured cyclist was not using safety equipment, as noted in the report. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The incident underscores the risks faced by cyclists amid distraction and improper lane use.
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Taxi Strikes Bicyclist on Manhattan Avenue▸Oct 22 - A taxi hit a 23-year-old bicyclist on 3rd Avenue late at night. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg contusions but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as key factors in the crash, which left the bike undamaged.
According to the police report, at 23:13 on 3rd Avenue near 797 in Manhattan, a taxi traveling north struck a bicyclist also heading north. The point of impact was the taxi's right front bumper against the cyclist's left side doors. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained contusions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors on the taxi driver's part. The taxi was going straight ahead with no occupants, and the bike showed no damage. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers to vulnerable road users.
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Taxi Backing Strikes 80-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Oct 22 - A taxi driver backing up in Manhattan struck an 80-year-old woman at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered chest abrasions and shock. Police cited driver failure to yield right-of-way and inexperience as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, a taxi was backing eastbound near East 53 Street in Manhattan when it struck an 80-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained chest abrasions and was in shock, classified with injury severity level 3. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. The taxi driver, a licensed male, caused the collision while backing, impacting the pedestrian at the center back end of the vehicle. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian's actions are unknown, and no victim behavior was cited as contributing. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors, particularly failure to yield and inexperience, in pedestrian crashes.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Elderly Woman on East 59th▸Oct 21 - A Ford SUV, its driver unlicensed, struck an 81-year-old woman near the curb on East 59th Street. The right front bumper shattered her pelvis. She died on the pavement. The car bore no mark. The city’s danger remains unyielding.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling east on East 59th Street struck an 81-year-old woman near the curb with its right front bumper. The impact shattered her pelvis, causing fatal crush injuries. The report states the victim 'died on the pavement.' The SUV showed no damage. Critically, the police report notes the driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No license, no right to drive, yet the vehicle continued straight ahead, ending a life. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' but the narrative centers the unlicensed driver as a key element. No mention is made of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The system allowed a driver with no license to operate a powerful vehicle, with deadly results.
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Motorcycle Strikes Pedestrian Crossing with Signal▸Oct 17 - A 31-year-old man suffered head injuries and whiplash after a motorcycle hit him on East 36 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The motorcycle driver showed inattention and unsafe speed, causing the collision.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on East 36 Street struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious after the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the motorcycle, which sustained no damage. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This collision highlights driver errors, specifically distraction and speeding, as the cause of serious injury to a vulnerable road user.
Oct 28 - A Lincoln taxi, its driver distracted, crashed into a slowing Ford SUV on East 34th Street. The SUV driver, 52, stayed conscious as his knees were crushed. The cab plowed forward. The street offered no mercy.
According to the police report, a Lincoln taxi traveling east on East 34th Street struck the center rear end of a Ford SUV that was slowing or stopping. The SUV driver, a 52-year-old man, was belted and remained conscious but suffered crush injuries to his knees and lower legs. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to pay attention to the road. The narrative states, 'A Lincoln taxi plowed into a slowing Ford SUV. The cabbie was distracted.' No contributing factors are attributed to the SUV driver. The impact left the Ford driver injured and the vehicles damaged at their respective front and rear ends. The collision underscores the consequences of driver distraction behind the wheel.
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Distracted Cyclists Collide on 1 Avenue▸Oct 23 - Two bikes crashed head-on on 1 Avenue. One rider, 22, suffered facial abrasions. Police cite distraction and improper lane use. Both cyclists unlicensed. No victim blamed. City streets remain dangerous.
According to the police report, two unlicensed bicyclists collided head-on on 1 Avenue near East 57 Street in Manhattan at 18:57. A 22-year-old male rider was injured, sustaining abrasions to his face but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. Both bikes were traveling straight, with impact at the center front end. The injured cyclist was not using safety equipment, as noted in the report. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The incident underscores the risks faced by cyclists amid distraction and improper lane use.
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Taxi Strikes Bicyclist on Manhattan Avenue▸Oct 22 - A taxi hit a 23-year-old bicyclist on 3rd Avenue late at night. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg contusions but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as key factors in the crash, which left the bike undamaged.
According to the police report, at 23:13 on 3rd Avenue near 797 in Manhattan, a taxi traveling north struck a bicyclist also heading north. The point of impact was the taxi's right front bumper against the cyclist's left side doors. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained contusions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors on the taxi driver's part. The taxi was going straight ahead with no occupants, and the bike showed no damage. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers to vulnerable road users.
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Taxi Backing Strikes 80-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Oct 22 - A taxi driver backing up in Manhattan struck an 80-year-old woman at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered chest abrasions and shock. Police cited driver failure to yield right-of-way and inexperience as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, a taxi was backing eastbound near East 53 Street in Manhattan when it struck an 80-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained chest abrasions and was in shock, classified with injury severity level 3. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. The taxi driver, a licensed male, caused the collision while backing, impacting the pedestrian at the center back end of the vehicle. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian's actions are unknown, and no victim behavior was cited as contributing. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors, particularly failure to yield and inexperience, in pedestrian crashes.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Elderly Woman on East 59th▸Oct 21 - A Ford SUV, its driver unlicensed, struck an 81-year-old woman near the curb on East 59th Street. The right front bumper shattered her pelvis. She died on the pavement. The car bore no mark. The city’s danger remains unyielding.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling east on East 59th Street struck an 81-year-old woman near the curb with its right front bumper. The impact shattered her pelvis, causing fatal crush injuries. The report states the victim 'died on the pavement.' The SUV showed no damage. Critically, the police report notes the driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No license, no right to drive, yet the vehicle continued straight ahead, ending a life. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' but the narrative centers the unlicensed driver as a key element. No mention is made of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The system allowed a driver with no license to operate a powerful vehicle, with deadly results.
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Motorcycle Strikes Pedestrian Crossing with Signal▸Oct 17 - A 31-year-old man suffered head injuries and whiplash after a motorcycle hit him on East 36 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The motorcycle driver showed inattention and unsafe speed, causing the collision.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on East 36 Street struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious after the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the motorcycle, which sustained no damage. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This collision highlights driver errors, specifically distraction and speeding, as the cause of serious injury to a vulnerable road user.
Oct 23 - Two bikes crashed head-on on 1 Avenue. One rider, 22, suffered facial abrasions. Police cite distraction and improper lane use. Both cyclists unlicensed. No victim blamed. City streets remain dangerous.
According to the police report, two unlicensed bicyclists collided head-on on 1 Avenue near East 57 Street in Manhattan at 18:57. A 22-year-old male rider was injured, sustaining abrasions to his face but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. Both bikes were traveling straight, with impact at the center front end. The injured cyclist was not using safety equipment, as noted in the report. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The incident underscores the risks faced by cyclists amid distraction and improper lane use.
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Taxi Strikes Bicyclist on Manhattan Avenue▸Oct 22 - A taxi hit a 23-year-old bicyclist on 3rd Avenue late at night. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg contusions but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as key factors in the crash, which left the bike undamaged.
According to the police report, at 23:13 on 3rd Avenue near 797 in Manhattan, a taxi traveling north struck a bicyclist also heading north. The point of impact was the taxi's right front bumper against the cyclist's left side doors. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained contusions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors on the taxi driver's part. The taxi was going straight ahead with no occupants, and the bike showed no damage. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers to vulnerable road users.
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Taxi Backing Strikes 80-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Oct 22 - A taxi driver backing up in Manhattan struck an 80-year-old woman at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered chest abrasions and shock. Police cited driver failure to yield right-of-way and inexperience as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, a taxi was backing eastbound near East 53 Street in Manhattan when it struck an 80-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained chest abrasions and was in shock, classified with injury severity level 3. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. The taxi driver, a licensed male, caused the collision while backing, impacting the pedestrian at the center back end of the vehicle. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian's actions are unknown, and no victim behavior was cited as contributing. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors, particularly failure to yield and inexperience, in pedestrian crashes.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Elderly Woman on East 59th▸Oct 21 - A Ford SUV, its driver unlicensed, struck an 81-year-old woman near the curb on East 59th Street. The right front bumper shattered her pelvis. She died on the pavement. The car bore no mark. The city’s danger remains unyielding.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling east on East 59th Street struck an 81-year-old woman near the curb with its right front bumper. The impact shattered her pelvis, causing fatal crush injuries. The report states the victim 'died on the pavement.' The SUV showed no damage. Critically, the police report notes the driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No license, no right to drive, yet the vehicle continued straight ahead, ending a life. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' but the narrative centers the unlicensed driver as a key element. No mention is made of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The system allowed a driver with no license to operate a powerful vehicle, with deadly results.
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Motorcycle Strikes Pedestrian Crossing with Signal▸Oct 17 - A 31-year-old man suffered head injuries and whiplash after a motorcycle hit him on East 36 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The motorcycle driver showed inattention and unsafe speed, causing the collision.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on East 36 Street struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious after the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the motorcycle, which sustained no damage. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This collision highlights driver errors, specifically distraction and speeding, as the cause of serious injury to a vulnerable road user.
Oct 22 - A taxi hit a 23-year-old bicyclist on 3rd Avenue late at night. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg contusions but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as key factors in the crash, which left the bike undamaged.
According to the police report, at 23:13 on 3rd Avenue near 797 in Manhattan, a taxi traveling north struck a bicyclist also heading north. The point of impact was the taxi's right front bumper against the cyclist's left side doors. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained contusions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors on the taxi driver's part. The taxi was going straight ahead with no occupants, and the bike showed no damage. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers to vulnerable road users.
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Taxi Backing Strikes 80-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Oct 22 - A taxi driver backing up in Manhattan struck an 80-year-old woman at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered chest abrasions and shock. Police cited driver failure to yield right-of-way and inexperience as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, a taxi was backing eastbound near East 53 Street in Manhattan when it struck an 80-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained chest abrasions and was in shock, classified with injury severity level 3. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. The taxi driver, a licensed male, caused the collision while backing, impacting the pedestrian at the center back end of the vehicle. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian's actions are unknown, and no victim behavior was cited as contributing. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors, particularly failure to yield and inexperience, in pedestrian crashes.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Elderly Woman on East 59th▸Oct 21 - A Ford SUV, its driver unlicensed, struck an 81-year-old woman near the curb on East 59th Street. The right front bumper shattered her pelvis. She died on the pavement. The car bore no mark. The city’s danger remains unyielding.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling east on East 59th Street struck an 81-year-old woman near the curb with its right front bumper. The impact shattered her pelvis, causing fatal crush injuries. The report states the victim 'died on the pavement.' The SUV showed no damage. Critically, the police report notes the driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No license, no right to drive, yet the vehicle continued straight ahead, ending a life. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' but the narrative centers the unlicensed driver as a key element. No mention is made of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The system allowed a driver with no license to operate a powerful vehicle, with deadly results.
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Motorcycle Strikes Pedestrian Crossing with Signal▸Oct 17 - A 31-year-old man suffered head injuries and whiplash after a motorcycle hit him on East 36 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The motorcycle driver showed inattention and unsafe speed, causing the collision.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on East 36 Street struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious after the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the motorcycle, which sustained no damage. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This collision highlights driver errors, specifically distraction and speeding, as the cause of serious injury to a vulnerable road user.
Oct 22 - A taxi driver backing up in Manhattan struck an 80-year-old woman at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered chest abrasions and shock. Police cited driver failure to yield right-of-way and inexperience as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, a taxi was backing eastbound near East 53 Street in Manhattan when it struck an 80-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained chest abrasions and was in shock, classified with injury severity level 3. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. The taxi driver, a licensed male, caused the collision while backing, impacting the pedestrian at the center back end of the vehicle. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian's actions are unknown, and no victim behavior was cited as contributing. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors, particularly failure to yield and inexperience, in pedestrian crashes.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Elderly Woman on East 59th▸Oct 21 - A Ford SUV, its driver unlicensed, struck an 81-year-old woman near the curb on East 59th Street. The right front bumper shattered her pelvis. She died on the pavement. The car bore no mark. The city’s danger remains unyielding.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling east on East 59th Street struck an 81-year-old woman near the curb with its right front bumper. The impact shattered her pelvis, causing fatal crush injuries. The report states the victim 'died on the pavement.' The SUV showed no damage. Critically, the police report notes the driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No license, no right to drive, yet the vehicle continued straight ahead, ending a life. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' but the narrative centers the unlicensed driver as a key element. No mention is made of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The system allowed a driver with no license to operate a powerful vehicle, with deadly results.
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Motorcycle Strikes Pedestrian Crossing with Signal▸Oct 17 - A 31-year-old man suffered head injuries and whiplash after a motorcycle hit him on East 36 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The motorcycle driver showed inattention and unsafe speed, causing the collision.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on East 36 Street struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious after the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the motorcycle, which sustained no damage. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This collision highlights driver errors, specifically distraction and speeding, as the cause of serious injury to a vulnerable road user.
Oct 21 - A Ford SUV, its driver unlicensed, struck an 81-year-old woman near the curb on East 59th Street. The right front bumper shattered her pelvis. She died on the pavement. The car bore no mark. The city’s danger remains unyielding.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling east on East 59th Street struck an 81-year-old woman near the curb with its right front bumper. The impact shattered her pelvis, causing fatal crush injuries. The report states the victim 'died on the pavement.' The SUV showed no damage. Critically, the police report notes the driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No license, no right to drive, yet the vehicle continued straight ahead, ending a life. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' but the narrative centers the unlicensed driver as a key element. No mention is made of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The system allowed a driver with no license to operate a powerful vehicle, with deadly results.
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Motorcycle Strikes Pedestrian Crossing with Signal▸Oct 17 - A 31-year-old man suffered head injuries and whiplash after a motorcycle hit him on East 36 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The motorcycle driver showed inattention and unsafe speed, causing the collision.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on East 36 Street struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious after the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the motorcycle, which sustained no damage. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This collision highlights driver errors, specifically distraction and speeding, as the cause of serious injury to a vulnerable road user.
Oct 17 - A 31-year-old man suffered head injuries and whiplash after a motorcycle hit him on East 36 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The motorcycle driver showed inattention and unsafe speed, causing the collision.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on East 36 Street struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious after the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the motorcycle, which sustained no damage. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This collision highlights driver errors, specifically distraction and speeding, as the cause of serious injury to a vulnerable road user.