Recent severe crashes

1. Distracted Truck Driver Kills Manhattan Pedestrian 2026-08-08T05:33:00+00:00
   9 AVE
   A delivery-truck driver hit and killed a 66-year-old pedestrian on 9th Avenue. Police recorded driver inattention.
   According to the police report, the driver was traveling straight south on 9th Avenue at West 55th Street when the crash occurred. Police recorded driver inattention or distraction. The 66-year-old pedestrian was killed. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
2. Distracted Driver Turns, Hits Manhattan Pedestrian 2026-10-23T15:00:00+00:00
   E 50 ST
   A driver turning left on E 50th Street hit a 49-year-old man crossing with the signal. Police recorded driver inattention; he suffered an internal complaint and an upper-leg injury.
   According to the police report, a driver making a left turn on E 50th Street hit a 49-year-old pedestrian crossing with the signal. Police recorded driver inattention or distraction. The pedestrian was injured, with an internal complaint and an injury to the hip or upper leg.
3. SUV Driver and Dirt-Bike Rider Collide 2026-10-12T20:56:00+00:00
   W 54 ST
   A driver and a dirt-bike rider collided on W. 54th Street. The rider was ejected and injured her lower leg.
   According to the police report, an SUV driver and a dirt-bike rider collided on W. 54th Street in Manhattan at 8:56 p.m. The 34-year-old rider was ejected and reported an injury to her knee, lower leg or foot, as well as pain or nausea. The report lists alcohol involvement and disregard of traffic control among the contributing factors.
4. A Driver Is Hurt in Manhattan Crash 2026-09-23T17:00:00+00:00
   AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS
   A driver and an e-bike rider were involved in a crash on Avenue of the Americas. The driver suffered a shoulder fracture and dislocation.
   According to the police report, a driver and an e-bike rider were traveling north on Avenue of the Americas. Police recorded following too closely, and the vehicle records also list driver inattention or distraction. The driver suffered a shoulder fracture and dislocation. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
5. Scooter Rider’s Inattention Leaves Pedestrian Hurt 2026-09-10T15:01:00+00:00
   W 51 ST
   A scooter rider hit a woman crossing with the signal at W 51st Street and 7th Avenue. Police recorded inattention; both the pedestrian and rider suffered head injuries.
   According to the police report, an e-scooter rider traveling west hit a 60-year-old woman crossing with the signal at W 51st Street and 7th Avenue. Police recorded driver inattention or distraction. The woman sustained a head injury with minor bleeding. The 61-year-old rider sustained a head injury with severe bleeding.