Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 18?
Unlicensed, Unchecked, Unforgivable: Midtown’s Streets Still Bleed
Precinct 18: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 31, 2025
The Toll in Midtown: Broken Bodies, Silent Streets
Just last Tuesday, a 65-year-old man rode his e-bike down Second Avenue. A Nissan Rogue hit him. The driver fled. The cyclist was left with severe head trauma, unconscious as paramedics worked to keep him alive. Police arrested the driver two hours later. He was unlicensed. The street was closed, the bike’s red light still flashing in the road. The biker was rushed by EMS to Bellevue Hospital in critical condition.
This is not rare. In the last year, Precinct 18 saw 6 deaths and 499 injuries in crashes. Twelve people were seriously hurt. The dead include seniors, cyclists, and pedestrians. The numbers do not slow. The city does not slow.
Patterns of Harm: Who Pays the Price?
The violence is not random. Cars and SUVs caused the most pain: 3 deaths, 6 serious injuries, and over 300 injuries to pedestrians. Trucks and buses killed one, seriously hurt three. Bikes and e-bikes, too, left their mark: 4 serious injuries, dozens more hurt. No one is spared. The old, the young, the ones just trying to cross the street.
Leadership: Promises and Pressure
Local leaders have the tools. They can lower speed limits. They can redesign streets. They can enforce the law. But action is slow. After a crash killed two on the Manhattan Bridge, Council Member Marte cited Department of Transportation for ongoing neglect.
The police in Precinct 18 can do more. They can target speeding. They can ticket drivers who fail to yield. They can watch the corners where people keep getting hit. They can make it clear: these are not accidents. They are choices.
What Now: Demand Action
Every day without action is another day someone does not come home. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Tell the precinct captain you want enforcement, not excuses. Demand safer speeds, safer streets, and real accountability. The blood on the street is not washed away by words. Only action will do.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ Where does Precinct 18 sit politically?
▸ Which areas are in Precinct 18?
▸ What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Precinct 18?
▸ What can police do to protect vulnerable road users here?
▸ Are these crashes just 'accidents'?
▸ What can local politicians do?
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Driver Hits Senior Cyclist, Flees Scene, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-30
- Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-07-30
- Manhattan Bridge Crash Kills Two Bystanders, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-07-28
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719883 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31
- Driver Hits Senior Cyclist, Flees Scene, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-30
- Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-29
- Speeding Car Kills Two On Bridge, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-07-28
Other Representatives
District 67
230 W. 72nd St. Suite 2F, New York, NY 10023
Room 943, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 3
224 West 30th St, Suite 1206, New York, NY 10001
212-564-7757
250 Broadway, Suite 1785, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6979
District 28
211 E. 43rd St. Suite 2000, New York, NY 10017
Room 416, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Precinct 18 Police Precinct 18 sits in Manhattan, District 3, AD 67, SD 28.
It contains Manhattan CB4, Manhattan CB5, Hell'S Kitchen, Midtown-Times Square.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 18
SUV Turns Left, Cyclist Injured on W 57th▸SUV turned left on W 57th. Cyclist struck, arm bruised. Bike hit SUV’s rear. Police cite confusion. Streets stay hard. Riders bleed.
A station wagon SUV making a left turn on W 57th Street collided with a westbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 46-year-old man, suffered a bruised arm. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The SUV’s right rear bumper and the bike’s front end were damaged. The cyclist wore a helmet. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver or occupants. The crash highlights the danger when turning vehicles and cyclists cross paths on city streets.
Pick-up Truck Hits Parked Sedan on Fifth Avenue▸A pick-up truck struck a parked sedan on Fifth Avenue. One driver suffered a fractured arm. Police cite passing too closely and driver inattention. Metal and bone broke in the evening rush.
A pick-up truck traveling south collided with a parked sedan at 768 5th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, one driver, a 56-year-old man, suffered a fractured arm. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained damage, with the truck's front end striking the sedan's left side doors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of close passing and distraction behind the wheel.
SUV Strikes Cyclist on West 53rd Street▸A cyclist hit an SUV’s rear in Midtown. The rider suffered arm abrasions. Police list all factors as unspecified. The SUV was stopped. The bike went straight. Streets stayed dangerous.
A collision on West 53rd Street in Manhattan left a 39-year-old cyclist injured with abrasions to the arm. According to the police report, the SUV was stopped in traffic when the bike, traveling straight, struck the vehicle’s right rear quarter panel. The cyclist was conscious at the scene. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the SUV’s occupants. The report does not cite any specific driver errors or helmet use.
Grieving Families Demand Safer Streets▸A father mourns his daughter, killed by an SUV on the Upper West Side. Advocates gather in Albany. They press lawmakers for action. Speeders roam. Streets stay deadly. The call is clear: fix the system, stop the pain.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-05-14) reports on Families for Safe Streets and other advocates lobbying in Albany after a 13-year-old girl was killed by an SUV. The coalition pushes for the SAFE Streets Package, including speed-limiting devices for repeat offenders and the 'Idaho stop' for cyclists. The article quotes Darnell Sealy-McCrorey: 'This epidemic is preventable. It doesn't have to be this way.' Lawmakers show mixed support. Some cite privacy fears or question the seriousness of multiple speeding violations. Jackson Chabot notes, 'A lot of people have understood the bill because of the tragic and fatal crashes recently.' The piece highlights the urgent need for policy change to address reckless driving and systemic danger on city streets.
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Grieving Families Demand Safer Streets,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-14
Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian on West 47th Street▸A cyclist hit a woman crossing West 47th. She suffered a head injury. The bike’s front end took the impact. No driver errors listed. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A 54-year-old woman was injured when a cyclist struck her while she crossed West 47th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a head contusion. The crash occurred away from an intersection, with the cyclist traveling straight ahead. Both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist, a 24-year-old man, wore a helmet. No driver errors or specific violations are cited in the report.
Teen Pedestrian Struck by Distracted Sedan Driver▸A sedan hit a 16-year-old girl crossing West 46th Street. Her arm fractured. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. The street stayed loud. The pain stayed sharp.
A 16-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a sedan while crossing West 46th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the girl suffered a fractured arm. The driver, a 48-year-old man, was traveling east and hit her with the left front bumper. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No injuries were reported for the driver or vehicle registrant. The crash left the teen hurt and exposed the danger of driver error on city streets.
Cyclist Sues NYPD Over Red Light Tickets▸Police ticket cyclists for obeying walk signals. Law says cyclists can cross with pedestrians. NYPD ignores it. Tickets pile up. One rider fights back in court. The city’s policy stands, unmoved by the law.
According to the New York Post (May 13, 2025), cyclist Oliver Casey Esparza filed a federal lawsuit against the NYPD, alleging officers wrongfully ticket cyclists for running red lights even when they follow pedestrian crossing signals, as permitted by a 2019 City Council law. The suit claims, 'the city maintains a policy and practice of detaining, ticketing, and prosecuting cyclists who lawfully ride through an intersection when the pedestrian control signal indicates white/walk.' Esparza received a $190 summons at Third Avenue and East 42nd Street, Manhattan, despite acting within the law. The lawsuit names current and former NYPD commissioners, accusing them of knowingly violating civil rights. The article notes a sharp rise in tickets for cyclists in early 2025. The NYPD declined to comment. The case highlights a gap between city law and police enforcement, raising questions about policy compliance and systemic accountability.
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Cyclist Sues NYPD Over Red Light Tickets,
New York Post,
Published 2025-05-13
Taxi Merges, Cyclist Injured on Central Park South▸Taxi merged east. Cyclist rode straight. Crash struck the bike. Rider bruised, body hurt. Police list no clear cause. Streets stay harsh for those outside steel.
A taxi and a cyclist collided at 36 Central Park South in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 28-year-old man, suffered injuries to his entire body, including bruises. According to the police report, the taxi was merging east while the cyclist traveled straight. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The crash left the cyclist hurt, while the taxi driver and occupant were not reported as injured. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
Helicopter Breaks Apart Over Hudson River▸Six died when a sightseeing helicopter shattered midair over the Hudson. The fuselage, rotor, and tail tore loose. Loud bangs echoed. The craft plunged. No black box. No warning. Only fragments and silence left behind.
NY Daily News reported on May 7, 2025, that federal officials released images showing a sightseeing helicopter breaking apart in midair before crashing into the Hudson River, killing six. The National Transportation Safety Board’s preliminary report details how the Bell 206L-4 split into three pieces: 'the fuselage, the main rotor system, and the tail boom.' Witnesses heard 'several loud 'bangs'' before the breakup. The helicopter had flown eight tours that day, all with the same pilot, who had less than 50 hours in this model. The aircraft had a prior maintenance issue with its transmission assembly and lacked flight data recorders. The NTSB noted the pilot wore video-capable sunglasses, but they remain missing. The crash highlights gaps in oversight and the risks of repeated tour flights without robust recording or inspection requirements.
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Helicopter Breaks Apart Over Hudson River,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-07
Taxi Driver Distracted, Cyclist Injured on 48th Street▸A taxi struck a cyclist on West 48th. The cyclist was ejected and hurt in the arm. Police cite driver distraction and following too closely. The street saw blood and metal. The city keeps moving.
A taxi and a cyclist collided on West 48th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 31-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a shoulder injury. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' contributed to the crash. The taxi's left front bumper hit the cyclist. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but driver errors remain central. No other serious injuries were reported.
Spring Collisions Expose Street Dangers▸Three dead in two weeks. Cyclist crushed in Soho. Pedestrian killed crossing Woodhaven. Another cyclist struck by fire truck in Queens. Protected lanes grow, but streets remain perilous. City claims progress. The toll mounts. The danger persists.
amNY reported on May 4, 2025, that a surge in deadly collisions has struck New York City as spring brings more cyclists and pedestrians to the streets. On May 1, a cyclist died after hitting a van's open door and being thrown under a truck at Broome and Centre Streets. On April 25, a motorcyclist struck and killed Breanna Henderson as she crossed Woodhaven Boulevard. On April 19, a fire truck responding to an emergency collided with a cyclist, who died at the scene. The article notes, 'each of which is under investigation by the NYPD.' The city’s Department of Transportation points to expanded protected bike lanes—87.5 miles added in three years—and new barriers, but the recent deaths highlight ongoing systemic risks for vulnerable road users.
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Spring Collisions Expose Street Dangers,
amny,
Published 2025-05-04
E-Bike Rider Killed After Dooring in Soho▸A van door swung open. The cyclist struck it. He fell. A truck crushed him. Medics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. The street stayed busy. The drivers waited. The city moved on.
According to NY Daily News (May 3, 2025), Georgios Smaragdis, 44, was killed while riding his e-bike west on Broome Street in Soho. The article states, "he slammed into the door of a Mercedes van that its driver had just flung open," sending him into the path of a red delivery truck that ran him over. Both drivers remained at the scene. The van driver told the outlet, "I opened the door. I didn’t even see the guy." Police have not announced charges. The crash highlights the persistent danger of dooring and the lethal consequences for cyclists when drivers fail to check for oncoming traffic before opening doors. The incident underscores ongoing risks for vulnerable road users in Manhattan’s dense traffic.
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E-Bike Rider Killed After Dooring in Soho,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-03
E-Bike Rider Killed After Van Door Crash▸A man on an e-bike struck a van door on Broome Street. The door swung open. He fell into the path of a box truck. The truck ran him over. Medics tried to save him. He died at Bellevue Hospital.
NY Daily News reported on May 1, 2025, that an e-bike rider died in Manhattan after being doored by a Mercedes van and then run over by a box truck. The crash happened around 10:10 a.m. on Broome Street near Centre Street. The van driver told the outlet, "I opened the door. I didn’t even see the guy. I only saw the accident." The collision forced the cyclist into the path of a red delivery truck, which then struck him. The 54-year-old truck driver stayed at the scene. Police had not determined if charges would be filed. The article highlights the lethal risk of dooring and the vulnerability of cyclists in mixed traffic. The incident underscores systemic dangers at curbside and the consequences of inattentive door opening.
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E-Bike Rider Killed After Van Door Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-01
Ambulance Driver Charged After Fatal Turn▸A woman crossed Amsterdam Avenue. An ambulance turned left. Metal struck flesh. Bones broke. Blood spilled. She died in the hospital. The driver stayed, but charges followed. The street remains wide, busy, and dangerous.
NY Daily News reported on April 29, 2025, that Juan Santana, an ambulance driver, was arrested months after fatally striking Miriam Reinharth, 69, in Manhattan. Police said Santana failed to yield as Reinharth crossed Amsterdam Avenue at West 96th Street. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad found Santana turned left into her path. He was charged with failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Reinharth died from severe injuries, including a broken leg and pelvis fractures. The article notes, 'The police officer said the accident was not Miriam's fault at all.' The crash occurred on a double-wide, truck route artery, highlighting ongoing risks for pedestrians at busy intersections.
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Ambulance Driver Charged After Fatal Turn,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-29
Pedestrian Crushed at West 50th Street▸A young man’s leg crushed by a vehicle’s back end on West 50th. Blood on the pavement. Sirens cut through Manhattan’s noise. The street swallowed another pedestrian.
A 21-year-old man walking near 226 West 50th Street in Manhattan was struck and injured by a vehicle. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot after being hit by the center back end of an unspecified vehicle. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The victim was conscious at the scene. No further details on vehicle type or driver actions were provided in the official account.
Teen Cyclist Injured by Sedan on Sixth Avenue▸A sedan struck a 17-year-old cyclist on Avenue of the Americas. The teen suffered a shoulder injury. Police list all factors as unspecified. The car’s left side doors took the hit.
A 17-year-old bicyclist was injured when a sedan collided with her on Avenue of the Americas near West 51st Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when the crash occurred, impacting the sedan’s left side doors. The cyclist suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury and was in shock. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the report. The sedan’s driver, a 41-year-old man, was not injured. No helmet or signaling issues are mentioned as factors.
SUV Driver Inattention Injures Pedestrian on Broadway▸A distracted SUV driver struck a pedestrian on Broadway. The impact left the victim with abrasions and pain. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The street saw blood and blame fell on the wheel.
A pedestrian was injured when a station wagon/SUV struck him on Broadway at West 57th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The pedestrian, a 43-year-old man, suffered abrasions and pain to his entire body. The vehicle, a 2021 Chevy SUV registered in New Jersey, was traveling south and hit the pedestrian at the left front quarter panel. Police list no other contributing factors. The report highlights driver inattention as the sole cause.
Van Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on 7th Ave▸A van turned left on 7th Ave and hit a southbound cyclist. The rider, 21, was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention. The van showed no damage. The bike’s front end was smashed.
A van making a left turn on 7th Avenue at West 56th Street struck a 21-year-old male cyclist traveling straight. The cyclist was ejected and suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, remaining conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the primary contributing factor. The van sustained no damage, while the bicycle’s front end was damaged. No helmet use was specified. The crash highlights the danger posed by inattentive driving to vulnerable road users in Manhattan.
SUV Strikes Cyclist on West 56th Street▸An SUV hit a cyclist at West 56th. The rider suffered arm injuries and a concussion. The crash left the cyclist conscious but hurt. Police cited other vehicular factors. Danger lingers at the curb.
A cyclist, age 25, was struck by an SUV at 119 W 56th Street in Manhattan. The rider suffered injuries to the arm and a concussion but remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved a station wagon/SUV and a bike, with 'Other Vehicular' listed as a contributing factor. No driver errors were specified beyond this. The cyclist was the only person reported injured. No helmet or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors.
Young Woman Struck Crossing Park Avenue▸A 23-year-old woman crossed Park Avenue with the signal. A vehicle hit her. Her leg broke. Pain surged. She stayed awake. The street did not yield.
A 23-year-old woman was hit while crossing Park Avenue at East 50th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she crossed with the signal when a vehicle struck her, injuring her leg and causing internal pain. The report states she remained conscious. No driver errors were listed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use as a contributing factor. The crash left a pedestrian hurt at a marked intersection.
SUV turned left on W 57th. Cyclist struck, arm bruised. Bike hit SUV’s rear. Police cite confusion. Streets stay hard. Riders bleed.
A station wagon SUV making a left turn on W 57th Street collided with a westbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 46-year-old man, suffered a bruised arm. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The SUV’s right rear bumper and the bike’s front end were damaged. The cyclist wore a helmet. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver or occupants. The crash highlights the danger when turning vehicles and cyclists cross paths on city streets.
Pick-up Truck Hits Parked Sedan on Fifth Avenue▸A pick-up truck struck a parked sedan on Fifth Avenue. One driver suffered a fractured arm. Police cite passing too closely and driver inattention. Metal and bone broke in the evening rush.
A pick-up truck traveling south collided with a parked sedan at 768 5th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, one driver, a 56-year-old man, suffered a fractured arm. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained damage, with the truck's front end striking the sedan's left side doors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of close passing and distraction behind the wheel.
SUV Strikes Cyclist on West 53rd Street▸A cyclist hit an SUV’s rear in Midtown. The rider suffered arm abrasions. Police list all factors as unspecified. The SUV was stopped. The bike went straight. Streets stayed dangerous.
A collision on West 53rd Street in Manhattan left a 39-year-old cyclist injured with abrasions to the arm. According to the police report, the SUV was stopped in traffic when the bike, traveling straight, struck the vehicle’s right rear quarter panel. The cyclist was conscious at the scene. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the SUV’s occupants. The report does not cite any specific driver errors or helmet use.
Grieving Families Demand Safer Streets▸A father mourns his daughter, killed by an SUV on the Upper West Side. Advocates gather in Albany. They press lawmakers for action. Speeders roam. Streets stay deadly. The call is clear: fix the system, stop the pain.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-05-14) reports on Families for Safe Streets and other advocates lobbying in Albany after a 13-year-old girl was killed by an SUV. The coalition pushes for the SAFE Streets Package, including speed-limiting devices for repeat offenders and the 'Idaho stop' for cyclists. The article quotes Darnell Sealy-McCrorey: 'This epidemic is preventable. It doesn't have to be this way.' Lawmakers show mixed support. Some cite privacy fears or question the seriousness of multiple speeding violations. Jackson Chabot notes, 'A lot of people have understood the bill because of the tragic and fatal crashes recently.' The piece highlights the urgent need for policy change to address reckless driving and systemic danger on city streets.
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Grieving Families Demand Safer Streets,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-14
Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian on West 47th Street▸A cyclist hit a woman crossing West 47th. She suffered a head injury. The bike’s front end took the impact. No driver errors listed. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A 54-year-old woman was injured when a cyclist struck her while she crossed West 47th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a head contusion. The crash occurred away from an intersection, with the cyclist traveling straight ahead. Both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist, a 24-year-old man, wore a helmet. No driver errors or specific violations are cited in the report.
Teen Pedestrian Struck by Distracted Sedan Driver▸A sedan hit a 16-year-old girl crossing West 46th Street. Her arm fractured. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. The street stayed loud. The pain stayed sharp.
A 16-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a sedan while crossing West 46th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the girl suffered a fractured arm. The driver, a 48-year-old man, was traveling east and hit her with the left front bumper. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No injuries were reported for the driver or vehicle registrant. The crash left the teen hurt and exposed the danger of driver error on city streets.
Cyclist Sues NYPD Over Red Light Tickets▸Police ticket cyclists for obeying walk signals. Law says cyclists can cross with pedestrians. NYPD ignores it. Tickets pile up. One rider fights back in court. The city’s policy stands, unmoved by the law.
According to the New York Post (May 13, 2025), cyclist Oliver Casey Esparza filed a federal lawsuit against the NYPD, alleging officers wrongfully ticket cyclists for running red lights even when they follow pedestrian crossing signals, as permitted by a 2019 City Council law. The suit claims, 'the city maintains a policy and practice of detaining, ticketing, and prosecuting cyclists who lawfully ride through an intersection when the pedestrian control signal indicates white/walk.' Esparza received a $190 summons at Third Avenue and East 42nd Street, Manhattan, despite acting within the law. The lawsuit names current and former NYPD commissioners, accusing them of knowingly violating civil rights. The article notes a sharp rise in tickets for cyclists in early 2025. The NYPD declined to comment. The case highlights a gap between city law and police enforcement, raising questions about policy compliance and systemic accountability.
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Cyclist Sues NYPD Over Red Light Tickets,
New York Post,
Published 2025-05-13
Taxi Merges, Cyclist Injured on Central Park South▸Taxi merged east. Cyclist rode straight. Crash struck the bike. Rider bruised, body hurt. Police list no clear cause. Streets stay harsh for those outside steel.
A taxi and a cyclist collided at 36 Central Park South in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 28-year-old man, suffered injuries to his entire body, including bruises. According to the police report, the taxi was merging east while the cyclist traveled straight. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The crash left the cyclist hurt, while the taxi driver and occupant were not reported as injured. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
Helicopter Breaks Apart Over Hudson River▸Six died when a sightseeing helicopter shattered midair over the Hudson. The fuselage, rotor, and tail tore loose. Loud bangs echoed. The craft plunged. No black box. No warning. Only fragments and silence left behind.
NY Daily News reported on May 7, 2025, that federal officials released images showing a sightseeing helicopter breaking apart in midair before crashing into the Hudson River, killing six. The National Transportation Safety Board’s preliminary report details how the Bell 206L-4 split into three pieces: 'the fuselage, the main rotor system, and the tail boom.' Witnesses heard 'several loud 'bangs'' before the breakup. The helicopter had flown eight tours that day, all with the same pilot, who had less than 50 hours in this model. The aircraft had a prior maintenance issue with its transmission assembly and lacked flight data recorders. The NTSB noted the pilot wore video-capable sunglasses, but they remain missing. The crash highlights gaps in oversight and the risks of repeated tour flights without robust recording or inspection requirements.
-
Helicopter Breaks Apart Over Hudson River,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-07
Taxi Driver Distracted, Cyclist Injured on 48th Street▸A taxi struck a cyclist on West 48th. The cyclist was ejected and hurt in the arm. Police cite driver distraction and following too closely. The street saw blood and metal. The city keeps moving.
A taxi and a cyclist collided on West 48th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 31-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a shoulder injury. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' contributed to the crash. The taxi's left front bumper hit the cyclist. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but driver errors remain central. No other serious injuries were reported.
Spring Collisions Expose Street Dangers▸Three dead in two weeks. Cyclist crushed in Soho. Pedestrian killed crossing Woodhaven. Another cyclist struck by fire truck in Queens. Protected lanes grow, but streets remain perilous. City claims progress. The toll mounts. The danger persists.
amNY reported on May 4, 2025, that a surge in deadly collisions has struck New York City as spring brings more cyclists and pedestrians to the streets. On May 1, a cyclist died after hitting a van's open door and being thrown under a truck at Broome and Centre Streets. On April 25, a motorcyclist struck and killed Breanna Henderson as she crossed Woodhaven Boulevard. On April 19, a fire truck responding to an emergency collided with a cyclist, who died at the scene. The article notes, 'each of which is under investigation by the NYPD.' The city’s Department of Transportation points to expanded protected bike lanes—87.5 miles added in three years—and new barriers, but the recent deaths highlight ongoing systemic risks for vulnerable road users.
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Spring Collisions Expose Street Dangers,
amny,
Published 2025-05-04
E-Bike Rider Killed After Dooring in Soho▸A van door swung open. The cyclist struck it. He fell. A truck crushed him. Medics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. The street stayed busy. The drivers waited. The city moved on.
According to NY Daily News (May 3, 2025), Georgios Smaragdis, 44, was killed while riding his e-bike west on Broome Street in Soho. The article states, "he slammed into the door of a Mercedes van that its driver had just flung open," sending him into the path of a red delivery truck that ran him over. Both drivers remained at the scene. The van driver told the outlet, "I opened the door. I didn’t even see the guy." Police have not announced charges. The crash highlights the persistent danger of dooring and the lethal consequences for cyclists when drivers fail to check for oncoming traffic before opening doors. The incident underscores ongoing risks for vulnerable road users in Manhattan’s dense traffic.
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E-Bike Rider Killed After Dooring in Soho,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-03
E-Bike Rider Killed After Van Door Crash▸A man on an e-bike struck a van door on Broome Street. The door swung open. He fell into the path of a box truck. The truck ran him over. Medics tried to save him. He died at Bellevue Hospital.
NY Daily News reported on May 1, 2025, that an e-bike rider died in Manhattan after being doored by a Mercedes van and then run over by a box truck. The crash happened around 10:10 a.m. on Broome Street near Centre Street. The van driver told the outlet, "I opened the door. I didn’t even see the guy. I only saw the accident." The collision forced the cyclist into the path of a red delivery truck, which then struck him. The 54-year-old truck driver stayed at the scene. Police had not determined if charges would be filed. The article highlights the lethal risk of dooring and the vulnerability of cyclists in mixed traffic. The incident underscores systemic dangers at curbside and the consequences of inattentive door opening.
-
E-Bike Rider Killed After Van Door Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-01
Ambulance Driver Charged After Fatal Turn▸A woman crossed Amsterdam Avenue. An ambulance turned left. Metal struck flesh. Bones broke. Blood spilled. She died in the hospital. The driver stayed, but charges followed. The street remains wide, busy, and dangerous.
NY Daily News reported on April 29, 2025, that Juan Santana, an ambulance driver, was arrested months after fatally striking Miriam Reinharth, 69, in Manhattan. Police said Santana failed to yield as Reinharth crossed Amsterdam Avenue at West 96th Street. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad found Santana turned left into her path. He was charged with failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Reinharth died from severe injuries, including a broken leg and pelvis fractures. The article notes, 'The police officer said the accident was not Miriam's fault at all.' The crash occurred on a double-wide, truck route artery, highlighting ongoing risks for pedestrians at busy intersections.
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Ambulance Driver Charged After Fatal Turn,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-29
Pedestrian Crushed at West 50th Street▸A young man’s leg crushed by a vehicle’s back end on West 50th. Blood on the pavement. Sirens cut through Manhattan’s noise. The street swallowed another pedestrian.
A 21-year-old man walking near 226 West 50th Street in Manhattan was struck and injured by a vehicle. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot after being hit by the center back end of an unspecified vehicle. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The victim was conscious at the scene. No further details on vehicle type or driver actions were provided in the official account.
Teen Cyclist Injured by Sedan on Sixth Avenue▸A sedan struck a 17-year-old cyclist on Avenue of the Americas. The teen suffered a shoulder injury. Police list all factors as unspecified. The car’s left side doors took the hit.
A 17-year-old bicyclist was injured when a sedan collided with her on Avenue of the Americas near West 51st Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when the crash occurred, impacting the sedan’s left side doors. The cyclist suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury and was in shock. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the report. The sedan’s driver, a 41-year-old man, was not injured. No helmet or signaling issues are mentioned as factors.
SUV Driver Inattention Injures Pedestrian on Broadway▸A distracted SUV driver struck a pedestrian on Broadway. The impact left the victim with abrasions and pain. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The street saw blood and blame fell on the wheel.
A pedestrian was injured when a station wagon/SUV struck him on Broadway at West 57th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The pedestrian, a 43-year-old man, suffered abrasions and pain to his entire body. The vehicle, a 2021 Chevy SUV registered in New Jersey, was traveling south and hit the pedestrian at the left front quarter panel. Police list no other contributing factors. The report highlights driver inattention as the sole cause.
Van Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on 7th Ave▸A van turned left on 7th Ave and hit a southbound cyclist. The rider, 21, was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention. The van showed no damage. The bike’s front end was smashed.
A van making a left turn on 7th Avenue at West 56th Street struck a 21-year-old male cyclist traveling straight. The cyclist was ejected and suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, remaining conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the primary contributing factor. The van sustained no damage, while the bicycle’s front end was damaged. No helmet use was specified. The crash highlights the danger posed by inattentive driving to vulnerable road users in Manhattan.
SUV Strikes Cyclist on West 56th Street▸An SUV hit a cyclist at West 56th. The rider suffered arm injuries and a concussion. The crash left the cyclist conscious but hurt. Police cited other vehicular factors. Danger lingers at the curb.
A cyclist, age 25, was struck by an SUV at 119 W 56th Street in Manhattan. The rider suffered injuries to the arm and a concussion but remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved a station wagon/SUV and a bike, with 'Other Vehicular' listed as a contributing factor. No driver errors were specified beyond this. The cyclist was the only person reported injured. No helmet or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors.
Young Woman Struck Crossing Park Avenue▸A 23-year-old woman crossed Park Avenue with the signal. A vehicle hit her. Her leg broke. Pain surged. She stayed awake. The street did not yield.
A 23-year-old woman was hit while crossing Park Avenue at East 50th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she crossed with the signal when a vehicle struck her, injuring her leg and causing internal pain. The report states she remained conscious. No driver errors were listed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use as a contributing factor. The crash left a pedestrian hurt at a marked intersection.
A pick-up truck struck a parked sedan on Fifth Avenue. One driver suffered a fractured arm. Police cite passing too closely and driver inattention. Metal and bone broke in the evening rush.
A pick-up truck traveling south collided with a parked sedan at 768 5th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, one driver, a 56-year-old man, suffered a fractured arm. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained damage, with the truck's front end striking the sedan's left side doors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of close passing and distraction behind the wheel.
SUV Strikes Cyclist on West 53rd Street▸A cyclist hit an SUV’s rear in Midtown. The rider suffered arm abrasions. Police list all factors as unspecified. The SUV was stopped. The bike went straight. Streets stayed dangerous.
A collision on West 53rd Street in Manhattan left a 39-year-old cyclist injured with abrasions to the arm. According to the police report, the SUV was stopped in traffic when the bike, traveling straight, struck the vehicle’s right rear quarter panel. The cyclist was conscious at the scene. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the SUV’s occupants. The report does not cite any specific driver errors or helmet use.
Grieving Families Demand Safer Streets▸A father mourns his daughter, killed by an SUV on the Upper West Side. Advocates gather in Albany. They press lawmakers for action. Speeders roam. Streets stay deadly. The call is clear: fix the system, stop the pain.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-05-14) reports on Families for Safe Streets and other advocates lobbying in Albany after a 13-year-old girl was killed by an SUV. The coalition pushes for the SAFE Streets Package, including speed-limiting devices for repeat offenders and the 'Idaho stop' for cyclists. The article quotes Darnell Sealy-McCrorey: 'This epidemic is preventable. It doesn't have to be this way.' Lawmakers show mixed support. Some cite privacy fears or question the seriousness of multiple speeding violations. Jackson Chabot notes, 'A lot of people have understood the bill because of the tragic and fatal crashes recently.' The piece highlights the urgent need for policy change to address reckless driving and systemic danger on city streets.
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Grieving Families Demand Safer Streets,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-14
Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian on West 47th Street▸A cyclist hit a woman crossing West 47th. She suffered a head injury. The bike’s front end took the impact. No driver errors listed. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A 54-year-old woman was injured when a cyclist struck her while she crossed West 47th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a head contusion. The crash occurred away from an intersection, with the cyclist traveling straight ahead. Both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist, a 24-year-old man, wore a helmet. No driver errors or specific violations are cited in the report.
Teen Pedestrian Struck by Distracted Sedan Driver▸A sedan hit a 16-year-old girl crossing West 46th Street. Her arm fractured. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. The street stayed loud. The pain stayed sharp.
A 16-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a sedan while crossing West 46th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the girl suffered a fractured arm. The driver, a 48-year-old man, was traveling east and hit her with the left front bumper. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No injuries were reported for the driver or vehicle registrant. The crash left the teen hurt and exposed the danger of driver error on city streets.
Cyclist Sues NYPD Over Red Light Tickets▸Police ticket cyclists for obeying walk signals. Law says cyclists can cross with pedestrians. NYPD ignores it. Tickets pile up. One rider fights back in court. The city’s policy stands, unmoved by the law.
According to the New York Post (May 13, 2025), cyclist Oliver Casey Esparza filed a federal lawsuit against the NYPD, alleging officers wrongfully ticket cyclists for running red lights even when they follow pedestrian crossing signals, as permitted by a 2019 City Council law. The suit claims, 'the city maintains a policy and practice of detaining, ticketing, and prosecuting cyclists who lawfully ride through an intersection when the pedestrian control signal indicates white/walk.' Esparza received a $190 summons at Third Avenue and East 42nd Street, Manhattan, despite acting within the law. The lawsuit names current and former NYPD commissioners, accusing them of knowingly violating civil rights. The article notes a sharp rise in tickets for cyclists in early 2025. The NYPD declined to comment. The case highlights a gap between city law and police enforcement, raising questions about policy compliance and systemic accountability.
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Cyclist Sues NYPD Over Red Light Tickets,
New York Post,
Published 2025-05-13
Taxi Merges, Cyclist Injured on Central Park South▸Taxi merged east. Cyclist rode straight. Crash struck the bike. Rider bruised, body hurt. Police list no clear cause. Streets stay harsh for those outside steel.
A taxi and a cyclist collided at 36 Central Park South in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 28-year-old man, suffered injuries to his entire body, including bruises. According to the police report, the taxi was merging east while the cyclist traveled straight. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The crash left the cyclist hurt, while the taxi driver and occupant were not reported as injured. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
Helicopter Breaks Apart Over Hudson River▸Six died when a sightseeing helicopter shattered midair over the Hudson. The fuselage, rotor, and tail tore loose. Loud bangs echoed. The craft plunged. No black box. No warning. Only fragments and silence left behind.
NY Daily News reported on May 7, 2025, that federal officials released images showing a sightseeing helicopter breaking apart in midair before crashing into the Hudson River, killing six. The National Transportation Safety Board’s preliminary report details how the Bell 206L-4 split into three pieces: 'the fuselage, the main rotor system, and the tail boom.' Witnesses heard 'several loud 'bangs'' before the breakup. The helicopter had flown eight tours that day, all with the same pilot, who had less than 50 hours in this model. The aircraft had a prior maintenance issue with its transmission assembly and lacked flight data recorders. The NTSB noted the pilot wore video-capable sunglasses, but they remain missing. The crash highlights gaps in oversight and the risks of repeated tour flights without robust recording or inspection requirements.
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Helicopter Breaks Apart Over Hudson River,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-07
Taxi Driver Distracted, Cyclist Injured on 48th Street▸A taxi struck a cyclist on West 48th. The cyclist was ejected and hurt in the arm. Police cite driver distraction and following too closely. The street saw blood and metal. The city keeps moving.
A taxi and a cyclist collided on West 48th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 31-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a shoulder injury. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' contributed to the crash. The taxi's left front bumper hit the cyclist. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but driver errors remain central. No other serious injuries were reported.
Spring Collisions Expose Street Dangers▸Three dead in two weeks. Cyclist crushed in Soho. Pedestrian killed crossing Woodhaven. Another cyclist struck by fire truck in Queens. Protected lanes grow, but streets remain perilous. City claims progress. The toll mounts. The danger persists.
amNY reported on May 4, 2025, that a surge in deadly collisions has struck New York City as spring brings more cyclists and pedestrians to the streets. On May 1, a cyclist died after hitting a van's open door and being thrown under a truck at Broome and Centre Streets. On April 25, a motorcyclist struck and killed Breanna Henderson as she crossed Woodhaven Boulevard. On April 19, a fire truck responding to an emergency collided with a cyclist, who died at the scene. The article notes, 'each of which is under investigation by the NYPD.' The city’s Department of Transportation points to expanded protected bike lanes—87.5 miles added in three years—and new barriers, but the recent deaths highlight ongoing systemic risks for vulnerable road users.
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Spring Collisions Expose Street Dangers,
amny,
Published 2025-05-04
E-Bike Rider Killed After Dooring in Soho▸A van door swung open. The cyclist struck it. He fell. A truck crushed him. Medics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. The street stayed busy. The drivers waited. The city moved on.
According to NY Daily News (May 3, 2025), Georgios Smaragdis, 44, was killed while riding his e-bike west on Broome Street in Soho. The article states, "he slammed into the door of a Mercedes van that its driver had just flung open," sending him into the path of a red delivery truck that ran him over. Both drivers remained at the scene. The van driver told the outlet, "I opened the door. I didn’t even see the guy." Police have not announced charges. The crash highlights the persistent danger of dooring and the lethal consequences for cyclists when drivers fail to check for oncoming traffic before opening doors. The incident underscores ongoing risks for vulnerable road users in Manhattan’s dense traffic.
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E-Bike Rider Killed After Dooring in Soho,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-03
E-Bike Rider Killed After Van Door Crash▸A man on an e-bike struck a van door on Broome Street. The door swung open. He fell into the path of a box truck. The truck ran him over. Medics tried to save him. He died at Bellevue Hospital.
NY Daily News reported on May 1, 2025, that an e-bike rider died in Manhattan after being doored by a Mercedes van and then run over by a box truck. The crash happened around 10:10 a.m. on Broome Street near Centre Street. The van driver told the outlet, "I opened the door. I didn’t even see the guy. I only saw the accident." The collision forced the cyclist into the path of a red delivery truck, which then struck him. The 54-year-old truck driver stayed at the scene. Police had not determined if charges would be filed. The article highlights the lethal risk of dooring and the vulnerability of cyclists in mixed traffic. The incident underscores systemic dangers at curbside and the consequences of inattentive door opening.
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E-Bike Rider Killed After Van Door Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-01
Ambulance Driver Charged After Fatal Turn▸A woman crossed Amsterdam Avenue. An ambulance turned left. Metal struck flesh. Bones broke. Blood spilled. She died in the hospital. The driver stayed, but charges followed. The street remains wide, busy, and dangerous.
NY Daily News reported on April 29, 2025, that Juan Santana, an ambulance driver, was arrested months after fatally striking Miriam Reinharth, 69, in Manhattan. Police said Santana failed to yield as Reinharth crossed Amsterdam Avenue at West 96th Street. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad found Santana turned left into her path. He was charged with failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Reinharth died from severe injuries, including a broken leg and pelvis fractures. The article notes, 'The police officer said the accident was not Miriam's fault at all.' The crash occurred on a double-wide, truck route artery, highlighting ongoing risks for pedestrians at busy intersections.
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Ambulance Driver Charged After Fatal Turn,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-29
Pedestrian Crushed at West 50th Street▸A young man’s leg crushed by a vehicle’s back end on West 50th. Blood on the pavement. Sirens cut through Manhattan’s noise. The street swallowed another pedestrian.
A 21-year-old man walking near 226 West 50th Street in Manhattan was struck and injured by a vehicle. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot after being hit by the center back end of an unspecified vehicle. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The victim was conscious at the scene. No further details on vehicle type or driver actions were provided in the official account.
Teen Cyclist Injured by Sedan on Sixth Avenue▸A sedan struck a 17-year-old cyclist on Avenue of the Americas. The teen suffered a shoulder injury. Police list all factors as unspecified. The car’s left side doors took the hit.
A 17-year-old bicyclist was injured when a sedan collided with her on Avenue of the Americas near West 51st Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when the crash occurred, impacting the sedan’s left side doors. The cyclist suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury and was in shock. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the report. The sedan’s driver, a 41-year-old man, was not injured. No helmet or signaling issues are mentioned as factors.
SUV Driver Inattention Injures Pedestrian on Broadway▸A distracted SUV driver struck a pedestrian on Broadway. The impact left the victim with abrasions and pain. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The street saw blood and blame fell on the wheel.
A pedestrian was injured when a station wagon/SUV struck him on Broadway at West 57th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The pedestrian, a 43-year-old man, suffered abrasions and pain to his entire body. The vehicle, a 2021 Chevy SUV registered in New Jersey, was traveling south and hit the pedestrian at the left front quarter panel. Police list no other contributing factors. The report highlights driver inattention as the sole cause.
Van Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on 7th Ave▸A van turned left on 7th Ave and hit a southbound cyclist. The rider, 21, was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention. The van showed no damage. The bike’s front end was smashed.
A van making a left turn on 7th Avenue at West 56th Street struck a 21-year-old male cyclist traveling straight. The cyclist was ejected and suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, remaining conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the primary contributing factor. The van sustained no damage, while the bicycle’s front end was damaged. No helmet use was specified. The crash highlights the danger posed by inattentive driving to vulnerable road users in Manhattan.
SUV Strikes Cyclist on West 56th Street▸An SUV hit a cyclist at West 56th. The rider suffered arm injuries and a concussion. The crash left the cyclist conscious but hurt. Police cited other vehicular factors. Danger lingers at the curb.
A cyclist, age 25, was struck by an SUV at 119 W 56th Street in Manhattan. The rider suffered injuries to the arm and a concussion but remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved a station wagon/SUV and a bike, with 'Other Vehicular' listed as a contributing factor. No driver errors were specified beyond this. The cyclist was the only person reported injured. No helmet or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors.
Young Woman Struck Crossing Park Avenue▸A 23-year-old woman crossed Park Avenue with the signal. A vehicle hit her. Her leg broke. Pain surged. She stayed awake. The street did not yield.
A 23-year-old woman was hit while crossing Park Avenue at East 50th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she crossed with the signal when a vehicle struck her, injuring her leg and causing internal pain. The report states she remained conscious. No driver errors were listed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use as a contributing factor. The crash left a pedestrian hurt at a marked intersection.
A cyclist hit an SUV’s rear in Midtown. The rider suffered arm abrasions. Police list all factors as unspecified. The SUV was stopped. The bike went straight. Streets stayed dangerous.
A collision on West 53rd Street in Manhattan left a 39-year-old cyclist injured with abrasions to the arm. According to the police report, the SUV was stopped in traffic when the bike, traveling straight, struck the vehicle’s right rear quarter panel. The cyclist was conscious at the scene. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the SUV’s occupants. The report does not cite any specific driver errors or helmet use.
Grieving Families Demand Safer Streets▸A father mourns his daughter, killed by an SUV on the Upper West Side. Advocates gather in Albany. They press lawmakers for action. Speeders roam. Streets stay deadly. The call is clear: fix the system, stop the pain.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-05-14) reports on Families for Safe Streets and other advocates lobbying in Albany after a 13-year-old girl was killed by an SUV. The coalition pushes for the SAFE Streets Package, including speed-limiting devices for repeat offenders and the 'Idaho stop' for cyclists. The article quotes Darnell Sealy-McCrorey: 'This epidemic is preventable. It doesn't have to be this way.' Lawmakers show mixed support. Some cite privacy fears or question the seriousness of multiple speeding violations. Jackson Chabot notes, 'A lot of people have understood the bill because of the tragic and fatal crashes recently.' The piece highlights the urgent need for policy change to address reckless driving and systemic danger on city streets.
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Grieving Families Demand Safer Streets,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-14
Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian on West 47th Street▸A cyclist hit a woman crossing West 47th. She suffered a head injury. The bike’s front end took the impact. No driver errors listed. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A 54-year-old woman was injured when a cyclist struck her while she crossed West 47th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a head contusion. The crash occurred away from an intersection, with the cyclist traveling straight ahead. Both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist, a 24-year-old man, wore a helmet. No driver errors or specific violations are cited in the report.
Teen Pedestrian Struck by Distracted Sedan Driver▸A sedan hit a 16-year-old girl crossing West 46th Street. Her arm fractured. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. The street stayed loud. The pain stayed sharp.
A 16-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a sedan while crossing West 46th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the girl suffered a fractured arm. The driver, a 48-year-old man, was traveling east and hit her with the left front bumper. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No injuries were reported for the driver or vehicle registrant. The crash left the teen hurt and exposed the danger of driver error on city streets.
Cyclist Sues NYPD Over Red Light Tickets▸Police ticket cyclists for obeying walk signals. Law says cyclists can cross with pedestrians. NYPD ignores it. Tickets pile up. One rider fights back in court. The city’s policy stands, unmoved by the law.
According to the New York Post (May 13, 2025), cyclist Oliver Casey Esparza filed a federal lawsuit against the NYPD, alleging officers wrongfully ticket cyclists for running red lights even when they follow pedestrian crossing signals, as permitted by a 2019 City Council law. The suit claims, 'the city maintains a policy and practice of detaining, ticketing, and prosecuting cyclists who lawfully ride through an intersection when the pedestrian control signal indicates white/walk.' Esparza received a $190 summons at Third Avenue and East 42nd Street, Manhattan, despite acting within the law. The lawsuit names current and former NYPD commissioners, accusing them of knowingly violating civil rights. The article notes a sharp rise in tickets for cyclists in early 2025. The NYPD declined to comment. The case highlights a gap between city law and police enforcement, raising questions about policy compliance and systemic accountability.
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Cyclist Sues NYPD Over Red Light Tickets,
New York Post,
Published 2025-05-13
Taxi Merges, Cyclist Injured on Central Park South▸Taxi merged east. Cyclist rode straight. Crash struck the bike. Rider bruised, body hurt. Police list no clear cause. Streets stay harsh for those outside steel.
A taxi and a cyclist collided at 36 Central Park South in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 28-year-old man, suffered injuries to his entire body, including bruises. According to the police report, the taxi was merging east while the cyclist traveled straight. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The crash left the cyclist hurt, while the taxi driver and occupant were not reported as injured. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
Helicopter Breaks Apart Over Hudson River▸Six died when a sightseeing helicopter shattered midair over the Hudson. The fuselage, rotor, and tail tore loose. Loud bangs echoed. The craft plunged. No black box. No warning. Only fragments and silence left behind.
NY Daily News reported on May 7, 2025, that federal officials released images showing a sightseeing helicopter breaking apart in midair before crashing into the Hudson River, killing six. The National Transportation Safety Board’s preliminary report details how the Bell 206L-4 split into three pieces: 'the fuselage, the main rotor system, and the tail boom.' Witnesses heard 'several loud 'bangs'' before the breakup. The helicopter had flown eight tours that day, all with the same pilot, who had less than 50 hours in this model. The aircraft had a prior maintenance issue with its transmission assembly and lacked flight data recorders. The NTSB noted the pilot wore video-capable sunglasses, but they remain missing. The crash highlights gaps in oversight and the risks of repeated tour flights without robust recording or inspection requirements.
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Helicopter Breaks Apart Over Hudson River,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-07
Taxi Driver Distracted, Cyclist Injured on 48th Street▸A taxi struck a cyclist on West 48th. The cyclist was ejected and hurt in the arm. Police cite driver distraction and following too closely. The street saw blood and metal. The city keeps moving.
A taxi and a cyclist collided on West 48th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 31-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a shoulder injury. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' contributed to the crash. The taxi's left front bumper hit the cyclist. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but driver errors remain central. No other serious injuries were reported.
Spring Collisions Expose Street Dangers▸Three dead in two weeks. Cyclist crushed in Soho. Pedestrian killed crossing Woodhaven. Another cyclist struck by fire truck in Queens. Protected lanes grow, but streets remain perilous. City claims progress. The toll mounts. The danger persists.
amNY reported on May 4, 2025, that a surge in deadly collisions has struck New York City as spring brings more cyclists and pedestrians to the streets. On May 1, a cyclist died after hitting a van's open door and being thrown under a truck at Broome and Centre Streets. On April 25, a motorcyclist struck and killed Breanna Henderson as she crossed Woodhaven Boulevard. On April 19, a fire truck responding to an emergency collided with a cyclist, who died at the scene. The article notes, 'each of which is under investigation by the NYPD.' The city’s Department of Transportation points to expanded protected bike lanes—87.5 miles added in three years—and new barriers, but the recent deaths highlight ongoing systemic risks for vulnerable road users.
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Spring Collisions Expose Street Dangers,
amny,
Published 2025-05-04
E-Bike Rider Killed After Dooring in Soho▸A van door swung open. The cyclist struck it. He fell. A truck crushed him. Medics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. The street stayed busy. The drivers waited. The city moved on.
According to NY Daily News (May 3, 2025), Georgios Smaragdis, 44, was killed while riding his e-bike west on Broome Street in Soho. The article states, "he slammed into the door of a Mercedes van that its driver had just flung open," sending him into the path of a red delivery truck that ran him over. Both drivers remained at the scene. The van driver told the outlet, "I opened the door. I didn’t even see the guy." Police have not announced charges. The crash highlights the persistent danger of dooring and the lethal consequences for cyclists when drivers fail to check for oncoming traffic before opening doors. The incident underscores ongoing risks for vulnerable road users in Manhattan’s dense traffic.
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E-Bike Rider Killed After Dooring in Soho,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-03
E-Bike Rider Killed After Van Door Crash▸A man on an e-bike struck a van door on Broome Street. The door swung open. He fell into the path of a box truck. The truck ran him over. Medics tried to save him. He died at Bellevue Hospital.
NY Daily News reported on May 1, 2025, that an e-bike rider died in Manhattan after being doored by a Mercedes van and then run over by a box truck. The crash happened around 10:10 a.m. on Broome Street near Centre Street. The van driver told the outlet, "I opened the door. I didn’t even see the guy. I only saw the accident." The collision forced the cyclist into the path of a red delivery truck, which then struck him. The 54-year-old truck driver stayed at the scene. Police had not determined if charges would be filed. The article highlights the lethal risk of dooring and the vulnerability of cyclists in mixed traffic. The incident underscores systemic dangers at curbside and the consequences of inattentive door opening.
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E-Bike Rider Killed After Van Door Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-01
Ambulance Driver Charged After Fatal Turn▸A woman crossed Amsterdam Avenue. An ambulance turned left. Metal struck flesh. Bones broke. Blood spilled. She died in the hospital. The driver stayed, but charges followed. The street remains wide, busy, and dangerous.
NY Daily News reported on April 29, 2025, that Juan Santana, an ambulance driver, was arrested months after fatally striking Miriam Reinharth, 69, in Manhattan. Police said Santana failed to yield as Reinharth crossed Amsterdam Avenue at West 96th Street. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad found Santana turned left into her path. He was charged with failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Reinharth died from severe injuries, including a broken leg and pelvis fractures. The article notes, 'The police officer said the accident was not Miriam's fault at all.' The crash occurred on a double-wide, truck route artery, highlighting ongoing risks for pedestrians at busy intersections.
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Ambulance Driver Charged After Fatal Turn,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-29
Pedestrian Crushed at West 50th Street▸A young man’s leg crushed by a vehicle’s back end on West 50th. Blood on the pavement. Sirens cut through Manhattan’s noise. The street swallowed another pedestrian.
A 21-year-old man walking near 226 West 50th Street in Manhattan was struck and injured by a vehicle. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot after being hit by the center back end of an unspecified vehicle. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The victim was conscious at the scene. No further details on vehicle type or driver actions were provided in the official account.
Teen Cyclist Injured by Sedan on Sixth Avenue▸A sedan struck a 17-year-old cyclist on Avenue of the Americas. The teen suffered a shoulder injury. Police list all factors as unspecified. The car’s left side doors took the hit.
A 17-year-old bicyclist was injured when a sedan collided with her on Avenue of the Americas near West 51st Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when the crash occurred, impacting the sedan’s left side doors. The cyclist suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury and was in shock. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the report. The sedan’s driver, a 41-year-old man, was not injured. No helmet or signaling issues are mentioned as factors.
SUV Driver Inattention Injures Pedestrian on Broadway▸A distracted SUV driver struck a pedestrian on Broadway. The impact left the victim with abrasions and pain. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The street saw blood and blame fell on the wheel.
A pedestrian was injured when a station wagon/SUV struck him on Broadway at West 57th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The pedestrian, a 43-year-old man, suffered abrasions and pain to his entire body. The vehicle, a 2021 Chevy SUV registered in New Jersey, was traveling south and hit the pedestrian at the left front quarter panel. Police list no other contributing factors. The report highlights driver inattention as the sole cause.
Van Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on 7th Ave▸A van turned left on 7th Ave and hit a southbound cyclist. The rider, 21, was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention. The van showed no damage. The bike’s front end was smashed.
A van making a left turn on 7th Avenue at West 56th Street struck a 21-year-old male cyclist traveling straight. The cyclist was ejected and suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, remaining conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the primary contributing factor. The van sustained no damage, while the bicycle’s front end was damaged. No helmet use was specified. The crash highlights the danger posed by inattentive driving to vulnerable road users in Manhattan.
SUV Strikes Cyclist on West 56th Street▸An SUV hit a cyclist at West 56th. The rider suffered arm injuries and a concussion. The crash left the cyclist conscious but hurt. Police cited other vehicular factors. Danger lingers at the curb.
A cyclist, age 25, was struck by an SUV at 119 W 56th Street in Manhattan. The rider suffered injuries to the arm and a concussion but remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved a station wagon/SUV and a bike, with 'Other Vehicular' listed as a contributing factor. No driver errors were specified beyond this. The cyclist was the only person reported injured. No helmet or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors.
Young Woman Struck Crossing Park Avenue▸A 23-year-old woman crossed Park Avenue with the signal. A vehicle hit her. Her leg broke. Pain surged. She stayed awake. The street did not yield.
A 23-year-old woman was hit while crossing Park Avenue at East 50th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she crossed with the signal when a vehicle struck her, injuring her leg and causing internal pain. The report states she remained conscious. No driver errors were listed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use as a contributing factor. The crash left a pedestrian hurt at a marked intersection.
A father mourns his daughter, killed by an SUV on the Upper West Side. Advocates gather in Albany. They press lawmakers for action. Speeders roam. Streets stay deadly. The call is clear: fix the system, stop the pain.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-05-14) reports on Families for Safe Streets and other advocates lobbying in Albany after a 13-year-old girl was killed by an SUV. The coalition pushes for the SAFE Streets Package, including speed-limiting devices for repeat offenders and the 'Idaho stop' for cyclists. The article quotes Darnell Sealy-McCrorey: 'This epidemic is preventable. It doesn't have to be this way.' Lawmakers show mixed support. Some cite privacy fears or question the seriousness of multiple speeding violations. Jackson Chabot notes, 'A lot of people have understood the bill because of the tragic and fatal crashes recently.' The piece highlights the urgent need for policy change to address reckless driving and systemic danger on city streets.
- Grieving Families Demand Safer Streets, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-05-14
Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian on West 47th Street▸A cyclist hit a woman crossing West 47th. She suffered a head injury. The bike’s front end took the impact. No driver errors listed. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A 54-year-old woman was injured when a cyclist struck her while she crossed West 47th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a head contusion. The crash occurred away from an intersection, with the cyclist traveling straight ahead. Both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist, a 24-year-old man, wore a helmet. No driver errors or specific violations are cited in the report.
Teen Pedestrian Struck by Distracted Sedan Driver▸A sedan hit a 16-year-old girl crossing West 46th Street. Her arm fractured. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. The street stayed loud. The pain stayed sharp.
A 16-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a sedan while crossing West 46th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the girl suffered a fractured arm. The driver, a 48-year-old man, was traveling east and hit her with the left front bumper. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No injuries were reported for the driver or vehicle registrant. The crash left the teen hurt and exposed the danger of driver error on city streets.
Cyclist Sues NYPD Over Red Light Tickets▸Police ticket cyclists for obeying walk signals. Law says cyclists can cross with pedestrians. NYPD ignores it. Tickets pile up. One rider fights back in court. The city’s policy stands, unmoved by the law.
According to the New York Post (May 13, 2025), cyclist Oliver Casey Esparza filed a federal lawsuit against the NYPD, alleging officers wrongfully ticket cyclists for running red lights even when they follow pedestrian crossing signals, as permitted by a 2019 City Council law. The suit claims, 'the city maintains a policy and practice of detaining, ticketing, and prosecuting cyclists who lawfully ride through an intersection when the pedestrian control signal indicates white/walk.' Esparza received a $190 summons at Third Avenue and East 42nd Street, Manhattan, despite acting within the law. The lawsuit names current and former NYPD commissioners, accusing them of knowingly violating civil rights. The article notes a sharp rise in tickets for cyclists in early 2025. The NYPD declined to comment. The case highlights a gap between city law and police enforcement, raising questions about policy compliance and systemic accountability.
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Cyclist Sues NYPD Over Red Light Tickets,
New York Post,
Published 2025-05-13
Taxi Merges, Cyclist Injured on Central Park South▸Taxi merged east. Cyclist rode straight. Crash struck the bike. Rider bruised, body hurt. Police list no clear cause. Streets stay harsh for those outside steel.
A taxi and a cyclist collided at 36 Central Park South in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 28-year-old man, suffered injuries to his entire body, including bruises. According to the police report, the taxi was merging east while the cyclist traveled straight. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The crash left the cyclist hurt, while the taxi driver and occupant were not reported as injured. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
Helicopter Breaks Apart Over Hudson River▸Six died when a sightseeing helicopter shattered midair over the Hudson. The fuselage, rotor, and tail tore loose. Loud bangs echoed. The craft plunged. No black box. No warning. Only fragments and silence left behind.
NY Daily News reported on May 7, 2025, that federal officials released images showing a sightseeing helicopter breaking apart in midair before crashing into the Hudson River, killing six. The National Transportation Safety Board’s preliminary report details how the Bell 206L-4 split into three pieces: 'the fuselage, the main rotor system, and the tail boom.' Witnesses heard 'several loud 'bangs'' before the breakup. The helicopter had flown eight tours that day, all with the same pilot, who had less than 50 hours in this model. The aircraft had a prior maintenance issue with its transmission assembly and lacked flight data recorders. The NTSB noted the pilot wore video-capable sunglasses, but they remain missing. The crash highlights gaps in oversight and the risks of repeated tour flights without robust recording or inspection requirements.
-
Helicopter Breaks Apart Over Hudson River,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-07
Taxi Driver Distracted, Cyclist Injured on 48th Street▸A taxi struck a cyclist on West 48th. The cyclist was ejected and hurt in the arm. Police cite driver distraction and following too closely. The street saw blood and metal. The city keeps moving.
A taxi and a cyclist collided on West 48th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 31-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a shoulder injury. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' contributed to the crash. The taxi's left front bumper hit the cyclist. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but driver errors remain central. No other serious injuries were reported.
Spring Collisions Expose Street Dangers▸Three dead in two weeks. Cyclist crushed in Soho. Pedestrian killed crossing Woodhaven. Another cyclist struck by fire truck in Queens. Protected lanes grow, but streets remain perilous. City claims progress. The toll mounts. The danger persists.
amNY reported on May 4, 2025, that a surge in deadly collisions has struck New York City as spring brings more cyclists and pedestrians to the streets. On May 1, a cyclist died after hitting a van's open door and being thrown under a truck at Broome and Centre Streets. On April 25, a motorcyclist struck and killed Breanna Henderson as she crossed Woodhaven Boulevard. On April 19, a fire truck responding to an emergency collided with a cyclist, who died at the scene. The article notes, 'each of which is under investigation by the NYPD.' The city’s Department of Transportation points to expanded protected bike lanes—87.5 miles added in three years—and new barriers, but the recent deaths highlight ongoing systemic risks for vulnerable road users.
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Spring Collisions Expose Street Dangers,
amny,
Published 2025-05-04
E-Bike Rider Killed After Dooring in Soho▸A van door swung open. The cyclist struck it. He fell. A truck crushed him. Medics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. The street stayed busy. The drivers waited. The city moved on.
According to NY Daily News (May 3, 2025), Georgios Smaragdis, 44, was killed while riding his e-bike west on Broome Street in Soho. The article states, "he slammed into the door of a Mercedes van that its driver had just flung open," sending him into the path of a red delivery truck that ran him over. Both drivers remained at the scene. The van driver told the outlet, "I opened the door. I didn’t even see the guy." Police have not announced charges. The crash highlights the persistent danger of dooring and the lethal consequences for cyclists when drivers fail to check for oncoming traffic before opening doors. The incident underscores ongoing risks for vulnerable road users in Manhattan’s dense traffic.
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E-Bike Rider Killed After Dooring in Soho,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-03
E-Bike Rider Killed After Van Door Crash▸A man on an e-bike struck a van door on Broome Street. The door swung open. He fell into the path of a box truck. The truck ran him over. Medics tried to save him. He died at Bellevue Hospital.
NY Daily News reported on May 1, 2025, that an e-bike rider died in Manhattan after being doored by a Mercedes van and then run over by a box truck. The crash happened around 10:10 a.m. on Broome Street near Centre Street. The van driver told the outlet, "I opened the door. I didn’t even see the guy. I only saw the accident." The collision forced the cyclist into the path of a red delivery truck, which then struck him. The 54-year-old truck driver stayed at the scene. Police had not determined if charges would be filed. The article highlights the lethal risk of dooring and the vulnerability of cyclists in mixed traffic. The incident underscores systemic dangers at curbside and the consequences of inattentive door opening.
-
E-Bike Rider Killed After Van Door Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-01
Ambulance Driver Charged After Fatal Turn▸A woman crossed Amsterdam Avenue. An ambulance turned left. Metal struck flesh. Bones broke. Blood spilled. She died in the hospital. The driver stayed, but charges followed. The street remains wide, busy, and dangerous.
NY Daily News reported on April 29, 2025, that Juan Santana, an ambulance driver, was arrested months after fatally striking Miriam Reinharth, 69, in Manhattan. Police said Santana failed to yield as Reinharth crossed Amsterdam Avenue at West 96th Street. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad found Santana turned left into her path. He was charged with failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Reinharth died from severe injuries, including a broken leg and pelvis fractures. The article notes, 'The police officer said the accident was not Miriam's fault at all.' The crash occurred on a double-wide, truck route artery, highlighting ongoing risks for pedestrians at busy intersections.
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Ambulance Driver Charged After Fatal Turn,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-29
Pedestrian Crushed at West 50th Street▸A young man’s leg crushed by a vehicle’s back end on West 50th. Blood on the pavement. Sirens cut through Manhattan’s noise. The street swallowed another pedestrian.
A 21-year-old man walking near 226 West 50th Street in Manhattan was struck and injured by a vehicle. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot after being hit by the center back end of an unspecified vehicle. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The victim was conscious at the scene. No further details on vehicle type or driver actions were provided in the official account.
Teen Cyclist Injured by Sedan on Sixth Avenue▸A sedan struck a 17-year-old cyclist on Avenue of the Americas. The teen suffered a shoulder injury. Police list all factors as unspecified. The car’s left side doors took the hit.
A 17-year-old bicyclist was injured when a sedan collided with her on Avenue of the Americas near West 51st Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when the crash occurred, impacting the sedan’s left side doors. The cyclist suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury and was in shock. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the report. The sedan’s driver, a 41-year-old man, was not injured. No helmet or signaling issues are mentioned as factors.
SUV Driver Inattention Injures Pedestrian on Broadway▸A distracted SUV driver struck a pedestrian on Broadway. The impact left the victim with abrasions and pain. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The street saw blood and blame fell on the wheel.
A pedestrian was injured when a station wagon/SUV struck him on Broadway at West 57th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The pedestrian, a 43-year-old man, suffered abrasions and pain to his entire body. The vehicle, a 2021 Chevy SUV registered in New Jersey, was traveling south and hit the pedestrian at the left front quarter panel. Police list no other contributing factors. The report highlights driver inattention as the sole cause.
Van Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on 7th Ave▸A van turned left on 7th Ave and hit a southbound cyclist. The rider, 21, was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention. The van showed no damage. The bike’s front end was smashed.
A van making a left turn on 7th Avenue at West 56th Street struck a 21-year-old male cyclist traveling straight. The cyclist was ejected and suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, remaining conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the primary contributing factor. The van sustained no damage, while the bicycle’s front end was damaged. No helmet use was specified. The crash highlights the danger posed by inattentive driving to vulnerable road users in Manhattan.
SUV Strikes Cyclist on West 56th Street▸An SUV hit a cyclist at West 56th. The rider suffered arm injuries and a concussion. The crash left the cyclist conscious but hurt. Police cited other vehicular factors. Danger lingers at the curb.
A cyclist, age 25, was struck by an SUV at 119 W 56th Street in Manhattan. The rider suffered injuries to the arm and a concussion but remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved a station wagon/SUV and a bike, with 'Other Vehicular' listed as a contributing factor. No driver errors were specified beyond this. The cyclist was the only person reported injured. No helmet or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors.
Young Woman Struck Crossing Park Avenue▸A 23-year-old woman crossed Park Avenue with the signal. A vehicle hit her. Her leg broke. Pain surged. She stayed awake. The street did not yield.
A 23-year-old woman was hit while crossing Park Avenue at East 50th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she crossed with the signal when a vehicle struck her, injuring her leg and causing internal pain. The report states she remained conscious. No driver errors were listed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use as a contributing factor. The crash left a pedestrian hurt at a marked intersection.
A cyclist hit a woman crossing West 47th. She suffered a head injury. The bike’s front end took the impact. No driver errors listed. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A 54-year-old woman was injured when a cyclist struck her while she crossed West 47th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a head contusion. The crash occurred away from an intersection, with the cyclist traveling straight ahead. Both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist, a 24-year-old man, wore a helmet. No driver errors or specific violations are cited in the report.
Teen Pedestrian Struck by Distracted Sedan Driver▸A sedan hit a 16-year-old girl crossing West 46th Street. Her arm fractured. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. The street stayed loud. The pain stayed sharp.
A 16-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a sedan while crossing West 46th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the girl suffered a fractured arm. The driver, a 48-year-old man, was traveling east and hit her with the left front bumper. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No injuries were reported for the driver or vehicle registrant. The crash left the teen hurt and exposed the danger of driver error on city streets.
Cyclist Sues NYPD Over Red Light Tickets▸Police ticket cyclists for obeying walk signals. Law says cyclists can cross with pedestrians. NYPD ignores it. Tickets pile up. One rider fights back in court. The city’s policy stands, unmoved by the law.
According to the New York Post (May 13, 2025), cyclist Oliver Casey Esparza filed a federal lawsuit against the NYPD, alleging officers wrongfully ticket cyclists for running red lights even when they follow pedestrian crossing signals, as permitted by a 2019 City Council law. The suit claims, 'the city maintains a policy and practice of detaining, ticketing, and prosecuting cyclists who lawfully ride through an intersection when the pedestrian control signal indicates white/walk.' Esparza received a $190 summons at Third Avenue and East 42nd Street, Manhattan, despite acting within the law. The lawsuit names current and former NYPD commissioners, accusing them of knowingly violating civil rights. The article notes a sharp rise in tickets for cyclists in early 2025. The NYPD declined to comment. The case highlights a gap between city law and police enforcement, raising questions about policy compliance and systemic accountability.
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Cyclist Sues NYPD Over Red Light Tickets,
New York Post,
Published 2025-05-13
Taxi Merges, Cyclist Injured on Central Park South▸Taxi merged east. Cyclist rode straight. Crash struck the bike. Rider bruised, body hurt. Police list no clear cause. Streets stay harsh for those outside steel.
A taxi and a cyclist collided at 36 Central Park South in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 28-year-old man, suffered injuries to his entire body, including bruises. According to the police report, the taxi was merging east while the cyclist traveled straight. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The crash left the cyclist hurt, while the taxi driver and occupant were not reported as injured. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
Helicopter Breaks Apart Over Hudson River▸Six died when a sightseeing helicopter shattered midair over the Hudson. The fuselage, rotor, and tail tore loose. Loud bangs echoed. The craft plunged. No black box. No warning. Only fragments and silence left behind.
NY Daily News reported on May 7, 2025, that federal officials released images showing a sightseeing helicopter breaking apart in midair before crashing into the Hudson River, killing six. The National Transportation Safety Board’s preliminary report details how the Bell 206L-4 split into three pieces: 'the fuselage, the main rotor system, and the tail boom.' Witnesses heard 'several loud 'bangs'' before the breakup. The helicopter had flown eight tours that day, all with the same pilot, who had less than 50 hours in this model. The aircraft had a prior maintenance issue with its transmission assembly and lacked flight data recorders. The NTSB noted the pilot wore video-capable sunglasses, but they remain missing. The crash highlights gaps in oversight and the risks of repeated tour flights without robust recording or inspection requirements.
-
Helicopter Breaks Apart Over Hudson River,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-07
Taxi Driver Distracted, Cyclist Injured on 48th Street▸A taxi struck a cyclist on West 48th. The cyclist was ejected and hurt in the arm. Police cite driver distraction and following too closely. The street saw blood and metal. The city keeps moving.
A taxi and a cyclist collided on West 48th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 31-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a shoulder injury. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' contributed to the crash. The taxi's left front bumper hit the cyclist. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but driver errors remain central. No other serious injuries were reported.
Spring Collisions Expose Street Dangers▸Three dead in two weeks. Cyclist crushed in Soho. Pedestrian killed crossing Woodhaven. Another cyclist struck by fire truck in Queens. Protected lanes grow, but streets remain perilous. City claims progress. The toll mounts. The danger persists.
amNY reported on May 4, 2025, that a surge in deadly collisions has struck New York City as spring brings more cyclists and pedestrians to the streets. On May 1, a cyclist died after hitting a van's open door and being thrown under a truck at Broome and Centre Streets. On April 25, a motorcyclist struck and killed Breanna Henderson as she crossed Woodhaven Boulevard. On April 19, a fire truck responding to an emergency collided with a cyclist, who died at the scene. The article notes, 'each of which is under investigation by the NYPD.' The city’s Department of Transportation points to expanded protected bike lanes—87.5 miles added in three years—and new barriers, but the recent deaths highlight ongoing systemic risks for vulnerable road users.
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Spring Collisions Expose Street Dangers,
amny,
Published 2025-05-04
E-Bike Rider Killed After Dooring in Soho▸A van door swung open. The cyclist struck it. He fell. A truck crushed him. Medics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. The street stayed busy. The drivers waited. The city moved on.
According to NY Daily News (May 3, 2025), Georgios Smaragdis, 44, was killed while riding his e-bike west on Broome Street in Soho. The article states, "he slammed into the door of a Mercedes van that its driver had just flung open," sending him into the path of a red delivery truck that ran him over. Both drivers remained at the scene. The van driver told the outlet, "I opened the door. I didn’t even see the guy." Police have not announced charges. The crash highlights the persistent danger of dooring and the lethal consequences for cyclists when drivers fail to check for oncoming traffic before opening doors. The incident underscores ongoing risks for vulnerable road users in Manhattan’s dense traffic.
-
E-Bike Rider Killed After Dooring in Soho,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-03
E-Bike Rider Killed After Van Door Crash▸A man on an e-bike struck a van door on Broome Street. The door swung open. He fell into the path of a box truck. The truck ran him over. Medics tried to save him. He died at Bellevue Hospital.
NY Daily News reported on May 1, 2025, that an e-bike rider died in Manhattan after being doored by a Mercedes van and then run over by a box truck. The crash happened around 10:10 a.m. on Broome Street near Centre Street. The van driver told the outlet, "I opened the door. I didn’t even see the guy. I only saw the accident." The collision forced the cyclist into the path of a red delivery truck, which then struck him. The 54-year-old truck driver stayed at the scene. Police had not determined if charges would be filed. The article highlights the lethal risk of dooring and the vulnerability of cyclists in mixed traffic. The incident underscores systemic dangers at curbside and the consequences of inattentive door opening.
-
E-Bike Rider Killed After Van Door Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-01
Ambulance Driver Charged After Fatal Turn▸A woman crossed Amsterdam Avenue. An ambulance turned left. Metal struck flesh. Bones broke. Blood spilled. She died in the hospital. The driver stayed, but charges followed. The street remains wide, busy, and dangerous.
NY Daily News reported on April 29, 2025, that Juan Santana, an ambulance driver, was arrested months after fatally striking Miriam Reinharth, 69, in Manhattan. Police said Santana failed to yield as Reinharth crossed Amsterdam Avenue at West 96th Street. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad found Santana turned left into her path. He was charged with failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Reinharth died from severe injuries, including a broken leg and pelvis fractures. The article notes, 'The police officer said the accident was not Miriam's fault at all.' The crash occurred on a double-wide, truck route artery, highlighting ongoing risks for pedestrians at busy intersections.
-
Ambulance Driver Charged After Fatal Turn,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-29
Pedestrian Crushed at West 50th Street▸A young man’s leg crushed by a vehicle’s back end on West 50th. Blood on the pavement. Sirens cut through Manhattan’s noise. The street swallowed another pedestrian.
A 21-year-old man walking near 226 West 50th Street in Manhattan was struck and injured by a vehicle. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot after being hit by the center back end of an unspecified vehicle. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The victim was conscious at the scene. No further details on vehicle type or driver actions were provided in the official account.
Teen Cyclist Injured by Sedan on Sixth Avenue▸A sedan struck a 17-year-old cyclist on Avenue of the Americas. The teen suffered a shoulder injury. Police list all factors as unspecified. The car’s left side doors took the hit.
A 17-year-old bicyclist was injured when a sedan collided with her on Avenue of the Americas near West 51st Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when the crash occurred, impacting the sedan’s left side doors. The cyclist suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury and was in shock. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the report. The sedan’s driver, a 41-year-old man, was not injured. No helmet or signaling issues are mentioned as factors.
SUV Driver Inattention Injures Pedestrian on Broadway▸A distracted SUV driver struck a pedestrian on Broadway. The impact left the victim with abrasions and pain. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The street saw blood and blame fell on the wheel.
A pedestrian was injured when a station wagon/SUV struck him on Broadway at West 57th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The pedestrian, a 43-year-old man, suffered abrasions and pain to his entire body. The vehicle, a 2021 Chevy SUV registered in New Jersey, was traveling south and hit the pedestrian at the left front quarter panel. Police list no other contributing factors. The report highlights driver inattention as the sole cause.
Van Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on 7th Ave▸A van turned left on 7th Ave and hit a southbound cyclist. The rider, 21, was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention. The van showed no damage. The bike’s front end was smashed.
A van making a left turn on 7th Avenue at West 56th Street struck a 21-year-old male cyclist traveling straight. The cyclist was ejected and suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, remaining conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the primary contributing factor. The van sustained no damage, while the bicycle’s front end was damaged. No helmet use was specified. The crash highlights the danger posed by inattentive driving to vulnerable road users in Manhattan.
SUV Strikes Cyclist on West 56th Street▸An SUV hit a cyclist at West 56th. The rider suffered arm injuries and a concussion. The crash left the cyclist conscious but hurt. Police cited other vehicular factors. Danger lingers at the curb.
A cyclist, age 25, was struck by an SUV at 119 W 56th Street in Manhattan. The rider suffered injuries to the arm and a concussion but remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved a station wagon/SUV and a bike, with 'Other Vehicular' listed as a contributing factor. No driver errors were specified beyond this. The cyclist was the only person reported injured. No helmet or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors.
Young Woman Struck Crossing Park Avenue▸A 23-year-old woman crossed Park Avenue with the signal. A vehicle hit her. Her leg broke. Pain surged. She stayed awake. The street did not yield.
A 23-year-old woman was hit while crossing Park Avenue at East 50th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she crossed with the signal when a vehicle struck her, injuring her leg and causing internal pain. The report states she remained conscious. No driver errors were listed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use as a contributing factor. The crash left a pedestrian hurt at a marked intersection.
A sedan hit a 16-year-old girl crossing West 46th Street. Her arm fractured. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. The street stayed loud. The pain stayed sharp.
A 16-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a sedan while crossing West 46th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the girl suffered a fractured arm. The driver, a 48-year-old man, was traveling east and hit her with the left front bumper. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No injuries were reported for the driver or vehicle registrant. The crash left the teen hurt and exposed the danger of driver error on city streets.
Cyclist Sues NYPD Over Red Light Tickets▸Police ticket cyclists for obeying walk signals. Law says cyclists can cross with pedestrians. NYPD ignores it. Tickets pile up. One rider fights back in court. The city’s policy stands, unmoved by the law.
According to the New York Post (May 13, 2025), cyclist Oliver Casey Esparza filed a federal lawsuit against the NYPD, alleging officers wrongfully ticket cyclists for running red lights even when they follow pedestrian crossing signals, as permitted by a 2019 City Council law. The suit claims, 'the city maintains a policy and practice of detaining, ticketing, and prosecuting cyclists who lawfully ride through an intersection when the pedestrian control signal indicates white/walk.' Esparza received a $190 summons at Third Avenue and East 42nd Street, Manhattan, despite acting within the law. The lawsuit names current and former NYPD commissioners, accusing them of knowingly violating civil rights. The article notes a sharp rise in tickets for cyclists in early 2025. The NYPD declined to comment. The case highlights a gap between city law and police enforcement, raising questions about policy compliance and systemic accountability.
-
Cyclist Sues NYPD Over Red Light Tickets,
New York Post,
Published 2025-05-13
Taxi Merges, Cyclist Injured on Central Park South▸Taxi merged east. Cyclist rode straight. Crash struck the bike. Rider bruised, body hurt. Police list no clear cause. Streets stay harsh for those outside steel.
A taxi and a cyclist collided at 36 Central Park South in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 28-year-old man, suffered injuries to his entire body, including bruises. According to the police report, the taxi was merging east while the cyclist traveled straight. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The crash left the cyclist hurt, while the taxi driver and occupant were not reported as injured. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
Helicopter Breaks Apart Over Hudson River▸Six died when a sightseeing helicopter shattered midair over the Hudson. The fuselage, rotor, and tail tore loose. Loud bangs echoed. The craft plunged. No black box. No warning. Only fragments and silence left behind.
NY Daily News reported on May 7, 2025, that federal officials released images showing a sightseeing helicopter breaking apart in midair before crashing into the Hudson River, killing six. The National Transportation Safety Board’s preliminary report details how the Bell 206L-4 split into three pieces: 'the fuselage, the main rotor system, and the tail boom.' Witnesses heard 'several loud 'bangs'' before the breakup. The helicopter had flown eight tours that day, all with the same pilot, who had less than 50 hours in this model. The aircraft had a prior maintenance issue with its transmission assembly and lacked flight data recorders. The NTSB noted the pilot wore video-capable sunglasses, but they remain missing. The crash highlights gaps in oversight and the risks of repeated tour flights without robust recording or inspection requirements.
-
Helicopter Breaks Apart Over Hudson River,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-07
Taxi Driver Distracted, Cyclist Injured on 48th Street▸A taxi struck a cyclist on West 48th. The cyclist was ejected and hurt in the arm. Police cite driver distraction and following too closely. The street saw blood and metal. The city keeps moving.
A taxi and a cyclist collided on West 48th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 31-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a shoulder injury. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' contributed to the crash. The taxi's left front bumper hit the cyclist. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but driver errors remain central. No other serious injuries were reported.
Spring Collisions Expose Street Dangers▸Three dead in two weeks. Cyclist crushed in Soho. Pedestrian killed crossing Woodhaven. Another cyclist struck by fire truck in Queens. Protected lanes grow, but streets remain perilous. City claims progress. The toll mounts. The danger persists.
amNY reported on May 4, 2025, that a surge in deadly collisions has struck New York City as spring brings more cyclists and pedestrians to the streets. On May 1, a cyclist died after hitting a van's open door and being thrown under a truck at Broome and Centre Streets. On April 25, a motorcyclist struck and killed Breanna Henderson as she crossed Woodhaven Boulevard. On April 19, a fire truck responding to an emergency collided with a cyclist, who died at the scene. The article notes, 'each of which is under investigation by the NYPD.' The city’s Department of Transportation points to expanded protected bike lanes—87.5 miles added in three years—and new barriers, but the recent deaths highlight ongoing systemic risks for vulnerable road users.
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Spring Collisions Expose Street Dangers,
amny,
Published 2025-05-04
E-Bike Rider Killed After Dooring in Soho▸A van door swung open. The cyclist struck it. He fell. A truck crushed him. Medics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. The street stayed busy. The drivers waited. The city moved on.
According to NY Daily News (May 3, 2025), Georgios Smaragdis, 44, was killed while riding his e-bike west on Broome Street in Soho. The article states, "he slammed into the door of a Mercedes van that its driver had just flung open," sending him into the path of a red delivery truck that ran him over. Both drivers remained at the scene. The van driver told the outlet, "I opened the door. I didn’t even see the guy." Police have not announced charges. The crash highlights the persistent danger of dooring and the lethal consequences for cyclists when drivers fail to check for oncoming traffic before opening doors. The incident underscores ongoing risks for vulnerable road users in Manhattan’s dense traffic.
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E-Bike Rider Killed After Dooring in Soho,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-03
E-Bike Rider Killed After Van Door Crash▸A man on an e-bike struck a van door on Broome Street. The door swung open. He fell into the path of a box truck. The truck ran him over. Medics tried to save him. He died at Bellevue Hospital.
NY Daily News reported on May 1, 2025, that an e-bike rider died in Manhattan after being doored by a Mercedes van and then run over by a box truck. The crash happened around 10:10 a.m. on Broome Street near Centre Street. The van driver told the outlet, "I opened the door. I didn’t even see the guy. I only saw the accident." The collision forced the cyclist into the path of a red delivery truck, which then struck him. The 54-year-old truck driver stayed at the scene. Police had not determined if charges would be filed. The article highlights the lethal risk of dooring and the vulnerability of cyclists in mixed traffic. The incident underscores systemic dangers at curbside and the consequences of inattentive door opening.
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E-Bike Rider Killed After Van Door Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-01
Ambulance Driver Charged After Fatal Turn▸A woman crossed Amsterdam Avenue. An ambulance turned left. Metal struck flesh. Bones broke. Blood spilled. She died in the hospital. The driver stayed, but charges followed. The street remains wide, busy, and dangerous.
NY Daily News reported on April 29, 2025, that Juan Santana, an ambulance driver, was arrested months after fatally striking Miriam Reinharth, 69, in Manhattan. Police said Santana failed to yield as Reinharth crossed Amsterdam Avenue at West 96th Street. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad found Santana turned left into her path. He was charged with failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Reinharth died from severe injuries, including a broken leg and pelvis fractures. The article notes, 'The police officer said the accident was not Miriam's fault at all.' The crash occurred on a double-wide, truck route artery, highlighting ongoing risks for pedestrians at busy intersections.
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Ambulance Driver Charged After Fatal Turn,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-29
Pedestrian Crushed at West 50th Street▸A young man’s leg crushed by a vehicle’s back end on West 50th. Blood on the pavement. Sirens cut through Manhattan’s noise. The street swallowed another pedestrian.
A 21-year-old man walking near 226 West 50th Street in Manhattan was struck and injured by a vehicle. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot after being hit by the center back end of an unspecified vehicle. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The victim was conscious at the scene. No further details on vehicle type or driver actions were provided in the official account.
Teen Cyclist Injured by Sedan on Sixth Avenue▸A sedan struck a 17-year-old cyclist on Avenue of the Americas. The teen suffered a shoulder injury. Police list all factors as unspecified. The car’s left side doors took the hit.
A 17-year-old bicyclist was injured when a sedan collided with her on Avenue of the Americas near West 51st Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when the crash occurred, impacting the sedan’s left side doors. The cyclist suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury and was in shock. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the report. The sedan’s driver, a 41-year-old man, was not injured. No helmet or signaling issues are mentioned as factors.
SUV Driver Inattention Injures Pedestrian on Broadway▸A distracted SUV driver struck a pedestrian on Broadway. The impact left the victim with abrasions and pain. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The street saw blood and blame fell on the wheel.
A pedestrian was injured when a station wagon/SUV struck him on Broadway at West 57th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The pedestrian, a 43-year-old man, suffered abrasions and pain to his entire body. The vehicle, a 2021 Chevy SUV registered in New Jersey, was traveling south and hit the pedestrian at the left front quarter panel. Police list no other contributing factors. The report highlights driver inattention as the sole cause.
Van Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on 7th Ave▸A van turned left on 7th Ave and hit a southbound cyclist. The rider, 21, was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention. The van showed no damage. The bike’s front end was smashed.
A van making a left turn on 7th Avenue at West 56th Street struck a 21-year-old male cyclist traveling straight. The cyclist was ejected and suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, remaining conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the primary contributing factor. The van sustained no damage, while the bicycle’s front end was damaged. No helmet use was specified. The crash highlights the danger posed by inattentive driving to vulnerable road users in Manhattan.
SUV Strikes Cyclist on West 56th Street▸An SUV hit a cyclist at West 56th. The rider suffered arm injuries and a concussion. The crash left the cyclist conscious but hurt. Police cited other vehicular factors. Danger lingers at the curb.
A cyclist, age 25, was struck by an SUV at 119 W 56th Street in Manhattan. The rider suffered injuries to the arm and a concussion but remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved a station wagon/SUV and a bike, with 'Other Vehicular' listed as a contributing factor. No driver errors were specified beyond this. The cyclist was the only person reported injured. No helmet or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors.
Young Woman Struck Crossing Park Avenue▸A 23-year-old woman crossed Park Avenue with the signal. A vehicle hit her. Her leg broke. Pain surged. She stayed awake. The street did not yield.
A 23-year-old woman was hit while crossing Park Avenue at East 50th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she crossed with the signal when a vehicle struck her, injuring her leg and causing internal pain. The report states she remained conscious. No driver errors were listed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use as a contributing factor. The crash left a pedestrian hurt at a marked intersection.
Police ticket cyclists for obeying walk signals. Law says cyclists can cross with pedestrians. NYPD ignores it. Tickets pile up. One rider fights back in court. The city’s policy stands, unmoved by the law.
According to the New York Post (May 13, 2025), cyclist Oliver Casey Esparza filed a federal lawsuit against the NYPD, alleging officers wrongfully ticket cyclists for running red lights even when they follow pedestrian crossing signals, as permitted by a 2019 City Council law. The suit claims, 'the city maintains a policy and practice of detaining, ticketing, and prosecuting cyclists who lawfully ride through an intersection when the pedestrian control signal indicates white/walk.' Esparza received a $190 summons at Third Avenue and East 42nd Street, Manhattan, despite acting within the law. The lawsuit names current and former NYPD commissioners, accusing them of knowingly violating civil rights. The article notes a sharp rise in tickets for cyclists in early 2025. The NYPD declined to comment. The case highlights a gap between city law and police enforcement, raising questions about policy compliance and systemic accountability.
- Cyclist Sues NYPD Over Red Light Tickets, New York Post, Published 2025-05-13
Taxi Merges, Cyclist Injured on Central Park South▸Taxi merged east. Cyclist rode straight. Crash struck the bike. Rider bruised, body hurt. Police list no clear cause. Streets stay harsh for those outside steel.
A taxi and a cyclist collided at 36 Central Park South in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 28-year-old man, suffered injuries to his entire body, including bruises. According to the police report, the taxi was merging east while the cyclist traveled straight. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The crash left the cyclist hurt, while the taxi driver and occupant were not reported as injured. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
Helicopter Breaks Apart Over Hudson River▸Six died when a sightseeing helicopter shattered midair over the Hudson. The fuselage, rotor, and tail tore loose. Loud bangs echoed. The craft plunged. No black box. No warning. Only fragments and silence left behind.
NY Daily News reported on May 7, 2025, that federal officials released images showing a sightseeing helicopter breaking apart in midair before crashing into the Hudson River, killing six. The National Transportation Safety Board’s preliminary report details how the Bell 206L-4 split into three pieces: 'the fuselage, the main rotor system, and the tail boom.' Witnesses heard 'several loud 'bangs'' before the breakup. The helicopter had flown eight tours that day, all with the same pilot, who had less than 50 hours in this model. The aircraft had a prior maintenance issue with its transmission assembly and lacked flight data recorders. The NTSB noted the pilot wore video-capable sunglasses, but they remain missing. The crash highlights gaps in oversight and the risks of repeated tour flights without robust recording or inspection requirements.
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Helicopter Breaks Apart Over Hudson River,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-07
Taxi Driver Distracted, Cyclist Injured on 48th Street▸A taxi struck a cyclist on West 48th. The cyclist was ejected and hurt in the arm. Police cite driver distraction and following too closely. The street saw blood and metal. The city keeps moving.
A taxi and a cyclist collided on West 48th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 31-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a shoulder injury. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' contributed to the crash. The taxi's left front bumper hit the cyclist. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but driver errors remain central. No other serious injuries were reported.
Spring Collisions Expose Street Dangers▸Three dead in two weeks. Cyclist crushed in Soho. Pedestrian killed crossing Woodhaven. Another cyclist struck by fire truck in Queens. Protected lanes grow, but streets remain perilous. City claims progress. The toll mounts. The danger persists.
amNY reported on May 4, 2025, that a surge in deadly collisions has struck New York City as spring brings more cyclists and pedestrians to the streets. On May 1, a cyclist died after hitting a van's open door and being thrown under a truck at Broome and Centre Streets. On April 25, a motorcyclist struck and killed Breanna Henderson as she crossed Woodhaven Boulevard. On April 19, a fire truck responding to an emergency collided with a cyclist, who died at the scene. The article notes, 'each of which is under investigation by the NYPD.' The city’s Department of Transportation points to expanded protected bike lanes—87.5 miles added in three years—and new barriers, but the recent deaths highlight ongoing systemic risks for vulnerable road users.
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Spring Collisions Expose Street Dangers,
amny,
Published 2025-05-04
E-Bike Rider Killed After Dooring in Soho▸A van door swung open. The cyclist struck it. He fell. A truck crushed him. Medics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. The street stayed busy. The drivers waited. The city moved on.
According to NY Daily News (May 3, 2025), Georgios Smaragdis, 44, was killed while riding his e-bike west on Broome Street in Soho. The article states, "he slammed into the door of a Mercedes van that its driver had just flung open," sending him into the path of a red delivery truck that ran him over. Both drivers remained at the scene. The van driver told the outlet, "I opened the door. I didn’t even see the guy." Police have not announced charges. The crash highlights the persistent danger of dooring and the lethal consequences for cyclists when drivers fail to check for oncoming traffic before opening doors. The incident underscores ongoing risks for vulnerable road users in Manhattan’s dense traffic.
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E-Bike Rider Killed After Dooring in Soho,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-03
E-Bike Rider Killed After Van Door Crash▸A man on an e-bike struck a van door on Broome Street. The door swung open. He fell into the path of a box truck. The truck ran him over. Medics tried to save him. He died at Bellevue Hospital.
NY Daily News reported on May 1, 2025, that an e-bike rider died in Manhattan after being doored by a Mercedes van and then run over by a box truck. The crash happened around 10:10 a.m. on Broome Street near Centre Street. The van driver told the outlet, "I opened the door. I didn’t even see the guy. I only saw the accident." The collision forced the cyclist into the path of a red delivery truck, which then struck him. The 54-year-old truck driver stayed at the scene. Police had not determined if charges would be filed. The article highlights the lethal risk of dooring and the vulnerability of cyclists in mixed traffic. The incident underscores systemic dangers at curbside and the consequences of inattentive door opening.
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E-Bike Rider Killed After Van Door Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-01
Ambulance Driver Charged After Fatal Turn▸A woman crossed Amsterdam Avenue. An ambulance turned left. Metal struck flesh. Bones broke. Blood spilled. She died in the hospital. The driver stayed, but charges followed. The street remains wide, busy, and dangerous.
NY Daily News reported on April 29, 2025, that Juan Santana, an ambulance driver, was arrested months after fatally striking Miriam Reinharth, 69, in Manhattan. Police said Santana failed to yield as Reinharth crossed Amsterdam Avenue at West 96th Street. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad found Santana turned left into her path. He was charged with failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Reinharth died from severe injuries, including a broken leg and pelvis fractures. The article notes, 'The police officer said the accident was not Miriam's fault at all.' The crash occurred on a double-wide, truck route artery, highlighting ongoing risks for pedestrians at busy intersections.
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Ambulance Driver Charged After Fatal Turn,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-29
Pedestrian Crushed at West 50th Street▸A young man’s leg crushed by a vehicle’s back end on West 50th. Blood on the pavement. Sirens cut through Manhattan’s noise. The street swallowed another pedestrian.
A 21-year-old man walking near 226 West 50th Street in Manhattan was struck and injured by a vehicle. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot after being hit by the center back end of an unspecified vehicle. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The victim was conscious at the scene. No further details on vehicle type or driver actions were provided in the official account.
Teen Cyclist Injured by Sedan on Sixth Avenue▸A sedan struck a 17-year-old cyclist on Avenue of the Americas. The teen suffered a shoulder injury. Police list all factors as unspecified. The car’s left side doors took the hit.
A 17-year-old bicyclist was injured when a sedan collided with her on Avenue of the Americas near West 51st Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when the crash occurred, impacting the sedan’s left side doors. The cyclist suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury and was in shock. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the report. The sedan’s driver, a 41-year-old man, was not injured. No helmet or signaling issues are mentioned as factors.
SUV Driver Inattention Injures Pedestrian on Broadway▸A distracted SUV driver struck a pedestrian on Broadway. The impact left the victim with abrasions and pain. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The street saw blood and blame fell on the wheel.
A pedestrian was injured when a station wagon/SUV struck him on Broadway at West 57th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The pedestrian, a 43-year-old man, suffered abrasions and pain to his entire body. The vehicle, a 2021 Chevy SUV registered in New Jersey, was traveling south and hit the pedestrian at the left front quarter panel. Police list no other contributing factors. The report highlights driver inattention as the sole cause.
Van Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on 7th Ave▸A van turned left on 7th Ave and hit a southbound cyclist. The rider, 21, was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention. The van showed no damage. The bike’s front end was smashed.
A van making a left turn on 7th Avenue at West 56th Street struck a 21-year-old male cyclist traveling straight. The cyclist was ejected and suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, remaining conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the primary contributing factor. The van sustained no damage, while the bicycle’s front end was damaged. No helmet use was specified. The crash highlights the danger posed by inattentive driving to vulnerable road users in Manhattan.
SUV Strikes Cyclist on West 56th Street▸An SUV hit a cyclist at West 56th. The rider suffered arm injuries and a concussion. The crash left the cyclist conscious but hurt. Police cited other vehicular factors. Danger lingers at the curb.
A cyclist, age 25, was struck by an SUV at 119 W 56th Street in Manhattan. The rider suffered injuries to the arm and a concussion but remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved a station wagon/SUV and a bike, with 'Other Vehicular' listed as a contributing factor. No driver errors were specified beyond this. The cyclist was the only person reported injured. No helmet or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors.
Young Woman Struck Crossing Park Avenue▸A 23-year-old woman crossed Park Avenue with the signal. A vehicle hit her. Her leg broke. Pain surged. She stayed awake. The street did not yield.
A 23-year-old woman was hit while crossing Park Avenue at East 50th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she crossed with the signal when a vehicle struck her, injuring her leg and causing internal pain. The report states she remained conscious. No driver errors were listed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use as a contributing factor. The crash left a pedestrian hurt at a marked intersection.
Taxi merged east. Cyclist rode straight. Crash struck the bike. Rider bruised, body hurt. Police list no clear cause. Streets stay harsh for those outside steel.
A taxi and a cyclist collided at 36 Central Park South in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 28-year-old man, suffered injuries to his entire body, including bruises. According to the police report, the taxi was merging east while the cyclist traveled straight. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The crash left the cyclist hurt, while the taxi driver and occupant were not reported as injured. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
Helicopter Breaks Apart Over Hudson River▸Six died when a sightseeing helicopter shattered midair over the Hudson. The fuselage, rotor, and tail tore loose. Loud bangs echoed. The craft plunged. No black box. No warning. Only fragments and silence left behind.
NY Daily News reported on May 7, 2025, that federal officials released images showing a sightseeing helicopter breaking apart in midair before crashing into the Hudson River, killing six. The National Transportation Safety Board’s preliminary report details how the Bell 206L-4 split into three pieces: 'the fuselage, the main rotor system, and the tail boom.' Witnesses heard 'several loud 'bangs'' before the breakup. The helicopter had flown eight tours that day, all with the same pilot, who had less than 50 hours in this model. The aircraft had a prior maintenance issue with its transmission assembly and lacked flight data recorders. The NTSB noted the pilot wore video-capable sunglasses, but they remain missing. The crash highlights gaps in oversight and the risks of repeated tour flights without robust recording or inspection requirements.
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Helicopter Breaks Apart Over Hudson River,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-07
Taxi Driver Distracted, Cyclist Injured on 48th Street▸A taxi struck a cyclist on West 48th. The cyclist was ejected and hurt in the arm. Police cite driver distraction and following too closely. The street saw blood and metal. The city keeps moving.
A taxi and a cyclist collided on West 48th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 31-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a shoulder injury. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' contributed to the crash. The taxi's left front bumper hit the cyclist. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but driver errors remain central. No other serious injuries were reported.
Spring Collisions Expose Street Dangers▸Three dead in two weeks. Cyclist crushed in Soho. Pedestrian killed crossing Woodhaven. Another cyclist struck by fire truck in Queens. Protected lanes grow, but streets remain perilous. City claims progress. The toll mounts. The danger persists.
amNY reported on May 4, 2025, that a surge in deadly collisions has struck New York City as spring brings more cyclists and pedestrians to the streets. On May 1, a cyclist died after hitting a van's open door and being thrown under a truck at Broome and Centre Streets. On April 25, a motorcyclist struck and killed Breanna Henderson as she crossed Woodhaven Boulevard. On April 19, a fire truck responding to an emergency collided with a cyclist, who died at the scene. The article notes, 'each of which is under investigation by the NYPD.' The city’s Department of Transportation points to expanded protected bike lanes—87.5 miles added in three years—and new barriers, but the recent deaths highlight ongoing systemic risks for vulnerable road users.
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Spring Collisions Expose Street Dangers,
amny,
Published 2025-05-04
E-Bike Rider Killed After Dooring in Soho▸A van door swung open. The cyclist struck it. He fell. A truck crushed him. Medics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. The street stayed busy. The drivers waited. The city moved on.
According to NY Daily News (May 3, 2025), Georgios Smaragdis, 44, was killed while riding his e-bike west on Broome Street in Soho. The article states, "he slammed into the door of a Mercedes van that its driver had just flung open," sending him into the path of a red delivery truck that ran him over. Both drivers remained at the scene. The van driver told the outlet, "I opened the door. I didn’t even see the guy." Police have not announced charges. The crash highlights the persistent danger of dooring and the lethal consequences for cyclists when drivers fail to check for oncoming traffic before opening doors. The incident underscores ongoing risks for vulnerable road users in Manhattan’s dense traffic.
-
E-Bike Rider Killed After Dooring in Soho,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-03
E-Bike Rider Killed After Van Door Crash▸A man on an e-bike struck a van door on Broome Street. The door swung open. He fell into the path of a box truck. The truck ran him over. Medics tried to save him. He died at Bellevue Hospital.
NY Daily News reported on May 1, 2025, that an e-bike rider died in Manhattan after being doored by a Mercedes van and then run over by a box truck. The crash happened around 10:10 a.m. on Broome Street near Centre Street. The van driver told the outlet, "I opened the door. I didn’t even see the guy. I only saw the accident." The collision forced the cyclist into the path of a red delivery truck, which then struck him. The 54-year-old truck driver stayed at the scene. Police had not determined if charges would be filed. The article highlights the lethal risk of dooring and the vulnerability of cyclists in mixed traffic. The incident underscores systemic dangers at curbside and the consequences of inattentive door opening.
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E-Bike Rider Killed After Van Door Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-01
Ambulance Driver Charged After Fatal Turn▸A woman crossed Amsterdam Avenue. An ambulance turned left. Metal struck flesh. Bones broke. Blood spilled. She died in the hospital. The driver stayed, but charges followed. The street remains wide, busy, and dangerous.
NY Daily News reported on April 29, 2025, that Juan Santana, an ambulance driver, was arrested months after fatally striking Miriam Reinharth, 69, in Manhattan. Police said Santana failed to yield as Reinharth crossed Amsterdam Avenue at West 96th Street. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad found Santana turned left into her path. He was charged with failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Reinharth died from severe injuries, including a broken leg and pelvis fractures. The article notes, 'The police officer said the accident was not Miriam's fault at all.' The crash occurred on a double-wide, truck route artery, highlighting ongoing risks for pedestrians at busy intersections.
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Ambulance Driver Charged After Fatal Turn,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-29
Pedestrian Crushed at West 50th Street▸A young man’s leg crushed by a vehicle’s back end on West 50th. Blood on the pavement. Sirens cut through Manhattan’s noise. The street swallowed another pedestrian.
A 21-year-old man walking near 226 West 50th Street in Manhattan was struck and injured by a vehicle. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot after being hit by the center back end of an unspecified vehicle. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The victim was conscious at the scene. No further details on vehicle type or driver actions were provided in the official account.
Teen Cyclist Injured by Sedan on Sixth Avenue▸A sedan struck a 17-year-old cyclist on Avenue of the Americas. The teen suffered a shoulder injury. Police list all factors as unspecified. The car’s left side doors took the hit.
A 17-year-old bicyclist was injured when a sedan collided with her on Avenue of the Americas near West 51st Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when the crash occurred, impacting the sedan’s left side doors. The cyclist suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury and was in shock. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the report. The sedan’s driver, a 41-year-old man, was not injured. No helmet or signaling issues are mentioned as factors.
SUV Driver Inattention Injures Pedestrian on Broadway▸A distracted SUV driver struck a pedestrian on Broadway. The impact left the victim with abrasions and pain. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The street saw blood and blame fell on the wheel.
A pedestrian was injured when a station wagon/SUV struck him on Broadway at West 57th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The pedestrian, a 43-year-old man, suffered abrasions and pain to his entire body. The vehicle, a 2021 Chevy SUV registered in New Jersey, was traveling south and hit the pedestrian at the left front quarter panel. Police list no other contributing factors. The report highlights driver inattention as the sole cause.
Van Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on 7th Ave▸A van turned left on 7th Ave and hit a southbound cyclist. The rider, 21, was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention. The van showed no damage. The bike’s front end was smashed.
A van making a left turn on 7th Avenue at West 56th Street struck a 21-year-old male cyclist traveling straight. The cyclist was ejected and suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, remaining conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the primary contributing factor. The van sustained no damage, while the bicycle’s front end was damaged. No helmet use was specified. The crash highlights the danger posed by inattentive driving to vulnerable road users in Manhattan.
SUV Strikes Cyclist on West 56th Street▸An SUV hit a cyclist at West 56th. The rider suffered arm injuries and a concussion. The crash left the cyclist conscious but hurt. Police cited other vehicular factors. Danger lingers at the curb.
A cyclist, age 25, was struck by an SUV at 119 W 56th Street in Manhattan. The rider suffered injuries to the arm and a concussion but remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved a station wagon/SUV and a bike, with 'Other Vehicular' listed as a contributing factor. No driver errors were specified beyond this. The cyclist was the only person reported injured. No helmet or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors.
Young Woman Struck Crossing Park Avenue▸A 23-year-old woman crossed Park Avenue with the signal. A vehicle hit her. Her leg broke. Pain surged. She stayed awake. The street did not yield.
A 23-year-old woman was hit while crossing Park Avenue at East 50th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she crossed with the signal when a vehicle struck her, injuring her leg and causing internal pain. The report states she remained conscious. No driver errors were listed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use as a contributing factor. The crash left a pedestrian hurt at a marked intersection.
Six died when a sightseeing helicopter shattered midair over the Hudson. The fuselage, rotor, and tail tore loose. Loud bangs echoed. The craft plunged. No black box. No warning. Only fragments and silence left behind.
NY Daily News reported on May 7, 2025, that federal officials released images showing a sightseeing helicopter breaking apart in midair before crashing into the Hudson River, killing six. The National Transportation Safety Board’s preliminary report details how the Bell 206L-4 split into three pieces: 'the fuselage, the main rotor system, and the tail boom.' Witnesses heard 'several loud 'bangs'' before the breakup. The helicopter had flown eight tours that day, all with the same pilot, who had less than 50 hours in this model. The aircraft had a prior maintenance issue with its transmission assembly and lacked flight data recorders. The NTSB noted the pilot wore video-capable sunglasses, but they remain missing. The crash highlights gaps in oversight and the risks of repeated tour flights without robust recording or inspection requirements.
- Helicopter Breaks Apart Over Hudson River, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-07
Taxi Driver Distracted, Cyclist Injured on 48th Street▸A taxi struck a cyclist on West 48th. The cyclist was ejected and hurt in the arm. Police cite driver distraction and following too closely. The street saw blood and metal. The city keeps moving.
A taxi and a cyclist collided on West 48th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 31-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a shoulder injury. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' contributed to the crash. The taxi's left front bumper hit the cyclist. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but driver errors remain central. No other serious injuries were reported.
Spring Collisions Expose Street Dangers▸Three dead in two weeks. Cyclist crushed in Soho. Pedestrian killed crossing Woodhaven. Another cyclist struck by fire truck in Queens. Protected lanes grow, but streets remain perilous. City claims progress. The toll mounts. The danger persists.
amNY reported on May 4, 2025, that a surge in deadly collisions has struck New York City as spring brings more cyclists and pedestrians to the streets. On May 1, a cyclist died after hitting a van's open door and being thrown under a truck at Broome and Centre Streets. On April 25, a motorcyclist struck and killed Breanna Henderson as she crossed Woodhaven Boulevard. On April 19, a fire truck responding to an emergency collided with a cyclist, who died at the scene. The article notes, 'each of which is under investigation by the NYPD.' The city’s Department of Transportation points to expanded protected bike lanes—87.5 miles added in three years—and new barriers, but the recent deaths highlight ongoing systemic risks for vulnerable road users.
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Spring Collisions Expose Street Dangers,
amny,
Published 2025-05-04
E-Bike Rider Killed After Dooring in Soho▸A van door swung open. The cyclist struck it. He fell. A truck crushed him. Medics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. The street stayed busy. The drivers waited. The city moved on.
According to NY Daily News (May 3, 2025), Georgios Smaragdis, 44, was killed while riding his e-bike west on Broome Street in Soho. The article states, "he slammed into the door of a Mercedes van that its driver had just flung open," sending him into the path of a red delivery truck that ran him over. Both drivers remained at the scene. The van driver told the outlet, "I opened the door. I didn’t even see the guy." Police have not announced charges. The crash highlights the persistent danger of dooring and the lethal consequences for cyclists when drivers fail to check for oncoming traffic before opening doors. The incident underscores ongoing risks for vulnerable road users in Manhattan’s dense traffic.
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E-Bike Rider Killed After Dooring in Soho,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-03
E-Bike Rider Killed After Van Door Crash▸A man on an e-bike struck a van door on Broome Street. The door swung open. He fell into the path of a box truck. The truck ran him over. Medics tried to save him. He died at Bellevue Hospital.
NY Daily News reported on May 1, 2025, that an e-bike rider died in Manhattan after being doored by a Mercedes van and then run over by a box truck. The crash happened around 10:10 a.m. on Broome Street near Centre Street. The van driver told the outlet, "I opened the door. I didn’t even see the guy. I only saw the accident." The collision forced the cyclist into the path of a red delivery truck, which then struck him. The 54-year-old truck driver stayed at the scene. Police had not determined if charges would be filed. The article highlights the lethal risk of dooring and the vulnerability of cyclists in mixed traffic. The incident underscores systemic dangers at curbside and the consequences of inattentive door opening.
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E-Bike Rider Killed After Van Door Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-01
Ambulance Driver Charged After Fatal Turn▸A woman crossed Amsterdam Avenue. An ambulance turned left. Metal struck flesh. Bones broke. Blood spilled. She died in the hospital. The driver stayed, but charges followed. The street remains wide, busy, and dangerous.
NY Daily News reported on April 29, 2025, that Juan Santana, an ambulance driver, was arrested months after fatally striking Miriam Reinharth, 69, in Manhattan. Police said Santana failed to yield as Reinharth crossed Amsterdam Avenue at West 96th Street. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad found Santana turned left into her path. He was charged with failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Reinharth died from severe injuries, including a broken leg and pelvis fractures. The article notes, 'The police officer said the accident was not Miriam's fault at all.' The crash occurred on a double-wide, truck route artery, highlighting ongoing risks for pedestrians at busy intersections.
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Ambulance Driver Charged After Fatal Turn,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-29
Pedestrian Crushed at West 50th Street▸A young man’s leg crushed by a vehicle’s back end on West 50th. Blood on the pavement. Sirens cut through Manhattan’s noise. The street swallowed another pedestrian.
A 21-year-old man walking near 226 West 50th Street in Manhattan was struck and injured by a vehicle. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot after being hit by the center back end of an unspecified vehicle. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The victim was conscious at the scene. No further details on vehicle type or driver actions were provided in the official account.
Teen Cyclist Injured by Sedan on Sixth Avenue▸A sedan struck a 17-year-old cyclist on Avenue of the Americas. The teen suffered a shoulder injury. Police list all factors as unspecified. The car’s left side doors took the hit.
A 17-year-old bicyclist was injured when a sedan collided with her on Avenue of the Americas near West 51st Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when the crash occurred, impacting the sedan’s left side doors. The cyclist suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury and was in shock. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the report. The sedan’s driver, a 41-year-old man, was not injured. No helmet or signaling issues are mentioned as factors.
SUV Driver Inattention Injures Pedestrian on Broadway▸A distracted SUV driver struck a pedestrian on Broadway. The impact left the victim with abrasions and pain. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The street saw blood and blame fell on the wheel.
A pedestrian was injured when a station wagon/SUV struck him on Broadway at West 57th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The pedestrian, a 43-year-old man, suffered abrasions and pain to his entire body. The vehicle, a 2021 Chevy SUV registered in New Jersey, was traveling south and hit the pedestrian at the left front quarter panel. Police list no other contributing factors. The report highlights driver inattention as the sole cause.
Van Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on 7th Ave▸A van turned left on 7th Ave and hit a southbound cyclist. The rider, 21, was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention. The van showed no damage. The bike’s front end was smashed.
A van making a left turn on 7th Avenue at West 56th Street struck a 21-year-old male cyclist traveling straight. The cyclist was ejected and suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, remaining conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the primary contributing factor. The van sustained no damage, while the bicycle’s front end was damaged. No helmet use was specified. The crash highlights the danger posed by inattentive driving to vulnerable road users in Manhattan.
SUV Strikes Cyclist on West 56th Street▸An SUV hit a cyclist at West 56th. The rider suffered arm injuries and a concussion. The crash left the cyclist conscious but hurt. Police cited other vehicular factors. Danger lingers at the curb.
A cyclist, age 25, was struck by an SUV at 119 W 56th Street in Manhattan. The rider suffered injuries to the arm and a concussion but remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved a station wagon/SUV and a bike, with 'Other Vehicular' listed as a contributing factor. No driver errors were specified beyond this. The cyclist was the only person reported injured. No helmet or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors.
Young Woman Struck Crossing Park Avenue▸A 23-year-old woman crossed Park Avenue with the signal. A vehicle hit her. Her leg broke. Pain surged. She stayed awake. The street did not yield.
A 23-year-old woman was hit while crossing Park Avenue at East 50th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she crossed with the signal when a vehicle struck her, injuring her leg and causing internal pain. The report states she remained conscious. No driver errors were listed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use as a contributing factor. The crash left a pedestrian hurt at a marked intersection.
A taxi struck a cyclist on West 48th. The cyclist was ejected and hurt in the arm. Police cite driver distraction and following too closely. The street saw blood and metal. The city keeps moving.
A taxi and a cyclist collided on West 48th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 31-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a shoulder injury. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' contributed to the crash. The taxi's left front bumper hit the cyclist. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but driver errors remain central. No other serious injuries were reported.
Spring Collisions Expose Street Dangers▸Three dead in two weeks. Cyclist crushed in Soho. Pedestrian killed crossing Woodhaven. Another cyclist struck by fire truck in Queens. Protected lanes grow, but streets remain perilous. City claims progress. The toll mounts. The danger persists.
amNY reported on May 4, 2025, that a surge in deadly collisions has struck New York City as spring brings more cyclists and pedestrians to the streets. On May 1, a cyclist died after hitting a van's open door and being thrown under a truck at Broome and Centre Streets. On April 25, a motorcyclist struck and killed Breanna Henderson as she crossed Woodhaven Boulevard. On April 19, a fire truck responding to an emergency collided with a cyclist, who died at the scene. The article notes, 'each of which is under investigation by the NYPD.' The city’s Department of Transportation points to expanded protected bike lanes—87.5 miles added in three years—and new barriers, but the recent deaths highlight ongoing systemic risks for vulnerable road users.
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Spring Collisions Expose Street Dangers,
amny,
Published 2025-05-04
E-Bike Rider Killed After Dooring in Soho▸A van door swung open. The cyclist struck it. He fell. A truck crushed him. Medics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. The street stayed busy. The drivers waited. The city moved on.
According to NY Daily News (May 3, 2025), Georgios Smaragdis, 44, was killed while riding his e-bike west on Broome Street in Soho. The article states, "he slammed into the door of a Mercedes van that its driver had just flung open," sending him into the path of a red delivery truck that ran him over. Both drivers remained at the scene. The van driver told the outlet, "I opened the door. I didn’t even see the guy." Police have not announced charges. The crash highlights the persistent danger of dooring and the lethal consequences for cyclists when drivers fail to check for oncoming traffic before opening doors. The incident underscores ongoing risks for vulnerable road users in Manhattan’s dense traffic.
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E-Bike Rider Killed After Dooring in Soho,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-03
E-Bike Rider Killed After Van Door Crash▸A man on an e-bike struck a van door on Broome Street. The door swung open. He fell into the path of a box truck. The truck ran him over. Medics tried to save him. He died at Bellevue Hospital.
NY Daily News reported on May 1, 2025, that an e-bike rider died in Manhattan after being doored by a Mercedes van and then run over by a box truck. The crash happened around 10:10 a.m. on Broome Street near Centre Street. The van driver told the outlet, "I opened the door. I didn’t even see the guy. I only saw the accident." The collision forced the cyclist into the path of a red delivery truck, which then struck him. The 54-year-old truck driver stayed at the scene. Police had not determined if charges would be filed. The article highlights the lethal risk of dooring and the vulnerability of cyclists in mixed traffic. The incident underscores systemic dangers at curbside and the consequences of inattentive door opening.
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E-Bike Rider Killed After Van Door Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-01
Ambulance Driver Charged After Fatal Turn▸A woman crossed Amsterdam Avenue. An ambulance turned left. Metal struck flesh. Bones broke. Blood spilled. She died in the hospital. The driver stayed, but charges followed. The street remains wide, busy, and dangerous.
NY Daily News reported on April 29, 2025, that Juan Santana, an ambulance driver, was arrested months after fatally striking Miriam Reinharth, 69, in Manhattan. Police said Santana failed to yield as Reinharth crossed Amsterdam Avenue at West 96th Street. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad found Santana turned left into her path. He was charged with failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Reinharth died from severe injuries, including a broken leg and pelvis fractures. The article notes, 'The police officer said the accident was not Miriam's fault at all.' The crash occurred on a double-wide, truck route artery, highlighting ongoing risks for pedestrians at busy intersections.
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Ambulance Driver Charged After Fatal Turn,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-29
Pedestrian Crushed at West 50th Street▸A young man’s leg crushed by a vehicle’s back end on West 50th. Blood on the pavement. Sirens cut through Manhattan’s noise. The street swallowed another pedestrian.
A 21-year-old man walking near 226 West 50th Street in Manhattan was struck and injured by a vehicle. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot after being hit by the center back end of an unspecified vehicle. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The victim was conscious at the scene. No further details on vehicle type or driver actions were provided in the official account.
Teen Cyclist Injured by Sedan on Sixth Avenue▸A sedan struck a 17-year-old cyclist on Avenue of the Americas. The teen suffered a shoulder injury. Police list all factors as unspecified. The car’s left side doors took the hit.
A 17-year-old bicyclist was injured when a sedan collided with her on Avenue of the Americas near West 51st Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when the crash occurred, impacting the sedan’s left side doors. The cyclist suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury and was in shock. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the report. The sedan’s driver, a 41-year-old man, was not injured. No helmet or signaling issues are mentioned as factors.
SUV Driver Inattention Injures Pedestrian on Broadway▸A distracted SUV driver struck a pedestrian on Broadway. The impact left the victim with abrasions and pain. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The street saw blood and blame fell on the wheel.
A pedestrian was injured when a station wagon/SUV struck him on Broadway at West 57th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The pedestrian, a 43-year-old man, suffered abrasions and pain to his entire body. The vehicle, a 2021 Chevy SUV registered in New Jersey, was traveling south and hit the pedestrian at the left front quarter panel. Police list no other contributing factors. The report highlights driver inattention as the sole cause.
Van Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on 7th Ave▸A van turned left on 7th Ave and hit a southbound cyclist. The rider, 21, was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention. The van showed no damage. The bike’s front end was smashed.
A van making a left turn on 7th Avenue at West 56th Street struck a 21-year-old male cyclist traveling straight. The cyclist was ejected and suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, remaining conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the primary contributing factor. The van sustained no damage, while the bicycle’s front end was damaged. No helmet use was specified. The crash highlights the danger posed by inattentive driving to vulnerable road users in Manhattan.
SUV Strikes Cyclist on West 56th Street▸An SUV hit a cyclist at West 56th. The rider suffered arm injuries and a concussion. The crash left the cyclist conscious but hurt. Police cited other vehicular factors. Danger lingers at the curb.
A cyclist, age 25, was struck by an SUV at 119 W 56th Street in Manhattan. The rider suffered injuries to the arm and a concussion but remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved a station wagon/SUV and a bike, with 'Other Vehicular' listed as a contributing factor. No driver errors were specified beyond this. The cyclist was the only person reported injured. No helmet or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors.
Young Woman Struck Crossing Park Avenue▸A 23-year-old woman crossed Park Avenue with the signal. A vehicle hit her. Her leg broke. Pain surged. She stayed awake. The street did not yield.
A 23-year-old woman was hit while crossing Park Avenue at East 50th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she crossed with the signal when a vehicle struck her, injuring her leg and causing internal pain. The report states she remained conscious. No driver errors were listed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use as a contributing factor. The crash left a pedestrian hurt at a marked intersection.
Three dead in two weeks. Cyclist crushed in Soho. Pedestrian killed crossing Woodhaven. Another cyclist struck by fire truck in Queens. Protected lanes grow, but streets remain perilous. City claims progress. The toll mounts. The danger persists.
amNY reported on May 4, 2025, that a surge in deadly collisions has struck New York City as spring brings more cyclists and pedestrians to the streets. On May 1, a cyclist died after hitting a van's open door and being thrown under a truck at Broome and Centre Streets. On April 25, a motorcyclist struck and killed Breanna Henderson as she crossed Woodhaven Boulevard. On April 19, a fire truck responding to an emergency collided with a cyclist, who died at the scene. The article notes, 'each of which is under investigation by the NYPD.' The city’s Department of Transportation points to expanded protected bike lanes—87.5 miles added in three years—and new barriers, but the recent deaths highlight ongoing systemic risks for vulnerable road users.
- Spring Collisions Expose Street Dangers, amny, Published 2025-05-04
E-Bike Rider Killed After Dooring in Soho▸A van door swung open. The cyclist struck it. He fell. A truck crushed him. Medics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. The street stayed busy. The drivers waited. The city moved on.
According to NY Daily News (May 3, 2025), Georgios Smaragdis, 44, was killed while riding his e-bike west on Broome Street in Soho. The article states, "he slammed into the door of a Mercedes van that its driver had just flung open," sending him into the path of a red delivery truck that ran him over. Both drivers remained at the scene. The van driver told the outlet, "I opened the door. I didn’t even see the guy." Police have not announced charges. The crash highlights the persistent danger of dooring and the lethal consequences for cyclists when drivers fail to check for oncoming traffic before opening doors. The incident underscores ongoing risks for vulnerable road users in Manhattan’s dense traffic.
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E-Bike Rider Killed After Dooring in Soho,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-03
E-Bike Rider Killed After Van Door Crash▸A man on an e-bike struck a van door on Broome Street. The door swung open. He fell into the path of a box truck. The truck ran him over. Medics tried to save him. He died at Bellevue Hospital.
NY Daily News reported on May 1, 2025, that an e-bike rider died in Manhattan after being doored by a Mercedes van and then run over by a box truck. The crash happened around 10:10 a.m. on Broome Street near Centre Street. The van driver told the outlet, "I opened the door. I didn’t even see the guy. I only saw the accident." The collision forced the cyclist into the path of a red delivery truck, which then struck him. The 54-year-old truck driver stayed at the scene. Police had not determined if charges would be filed. The article highlights the lethal risk of dooring and the vulnerability of cyclists in mixed traffic. The incident underscores systemic dangers at curbside and the consequences of inattentive door opening.
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E-Bike Rider Killed After Van Door Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-01
Ambulance Driver Charged After Fatal Turn▸A woman crossed Amsterdam Avenue. An ambulance turned left. Metal struck flesh. Bones broke. Blood spilled. She died in the hospital. The driver stayed, but charges followed. The street remains wide, busy, and dangerous.
NY Daily News reported on April 29, 2025, that Juan Santana, an ambulance driver, was arrested months after fatally striking Miriam Reinharth, 69, in Manhattan. Police said Santana failed to yield as Reinharth crossed Amsterdam Avenue at West 96th Street. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad found Santana turned left into her path. He was charged with failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Reinharth died from severe injuries, including a broken leg and pelvis fractures. The article notes, 'The police officer said the accident was not Miriam's fault at all.' The crash occurred on a double-wide, truck route artery, highlighting ongoing risks for pedestrians at busy intersections.
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Ambulance Driver Charged After Fatal Turn,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-29
Pedestrian Crushed at West 50th Street▸A young man’s leg crushed by a vehicle’s back end on West 50th. Blood on the pavement. Sirens cut through Manhattan’s noise. The street swallowed another pedestrian.
A 21-year-old man walking near 226 West 50th Street in Manhattan was struck and injured by a vehicle. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot after being hit by the center back end of an unspecified vehicle. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The victim was conscious at the scene. No further details on vehicle type or driver actions were provided in the official account.
Teen Cyclist Injured by Sedan on Sixth Avenue▸A sedan struck a 17-year-old cyclist on Avenue of the Americas. The teen suffered a shoulder injury. Police list all factors as unspecified. The car’s left side doors took the hit.
A 17-year-old bicyclist was injured when a sedan collided with her on Avenue of the Americas near West 51st Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when the crash occurred, impacting the sedan’s left side doors. The cyclist suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury and was in shock. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the report. The sedan’s driver, a 41-year-old man, was not injured. No helmet or signaling issues are mentioned as factors.
SUV Driver Inattention Injures Pedestrian on Broadway▸A distracted SUV driver struck a pedestrian on Broadway. The impact left the victim with abrasions and pain. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The street saw blood and blame fell on the wheel.
A pedestrian was injured when a station wagon/SUV struck him on Broadway at West 57th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The pedestrian, a 43-year-old man, suffered abrasions and pain to his entire body. The vehicle, a 2021 Chevy SUV registered in New Jersey, was traveling south and hit the pedestrian at the left front quarter panel. Police list no other contributing factors. The report highlights driver inattention as the sole cause.
Van Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on 7th Ave▸A van turned left on 7th Ave and hit a southbound cyclist. The rider, 21, was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention. The van showed no damage. The bike’s front end was smashed.
A van making a left turn on 7th Avenue at West 56th Street struck a 21-year-old male cyclist traveling straight. The cyclist was ejected and suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, remaining conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the primary contributing factor. The van sustained no damage, while the bicycle’s front end was damaged. No helmet use was specified. The crash highlights the danger posed by inattentive driving to vulnerable road users in Manhattan.
SUV Strikes Cyclist on West 56th Street▸An SUV hit a cyclist at West 56th. The rider suffered arm injuries and a concussion. The crash left the cyclist conscious but hurt. Police cited other vehicular factors. Danger lingers at the curb.
A cyclist, age 25, was struck by an SUV at 119 W 56th Street in Manhattan. The rider suffered injuries to the arm and a concussion but remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved a station wagon/SUV and a bike, with 'Other Vehicular' listed as a contributing factor. No driver errors were specified beyond this. The cyclist was the only person reported injured. No helmet or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors.
Young Woman Struck Crossing Park Avenue▸A 23-year-old woman crossed Park Avenue with the signal. A vehicle hit her. Her leg broke. Pain surged. She stayed awake. The street did not yield.
A 23-year-old woman was hit while crossing Park Avenue at East 50th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she crossed with the signal when a vehicle struck her, injuring her leg and causing internal pain. The report states she remained conscious. No driver errors were listed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use as a contributing factor. The crash left a pedestrian hurt at a marked intersection.
A van door swung open. The cyclist struck it. He fell. A truck crushed him. Medics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. The street stayed busy. The drivers waited. The city moved on.
According to NY Daily News (May 3, 2025), Georgios Smaragdis, 44, was killed while riding his e-bike west on Broome Street in Soho. The article states, "he slammed into the door of a Mercedes van that its driver had just flung open," sending him into the path of a red delivery truck that ran him over. Both drivers remained at the scene. The van driver told the outlet, "I opened the door. I didn’t even see the guy." Police have not announced charges. The crash highlights the persistent danger of dooring and the lethal consequences for cyclists when drivers fail to check for oncoming traffic before opening doors. The incident underscores ongoing risks for vulnerable road users in Manhattan’s dense traffic.
- E-Bike Rider Killed After Dooring in Soho, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-03
E-Bike Rider Killed After Van Door Crash▸A man on an e-bike struck a van door on Broome Street. The door swung open. He fell into the path of a box truck. The truck ran him over. Medics tried to save him. He died at Bellevue Hospital.
NY Daily News reported on May 1, 2025, that an e-bike rider died in Manhattan after being doored by a Mercedes van and then run over by a box truck. The crash happened around 10:10 a.m. on Broome Street near Centre Street. The van driver told the outlet, "I opened the door. I didn’t even see the guy. I only saw the accident." The collision forced the cyclist into the path of a red delivery truck, which then struck him. The 54-year-old truck driver stayed at the scene. Police had not determined if charges would be filed. The article highlights the lethal risk of dooring and the vulnerability of cyclists in mixed traffic. The incident underscores systemic dangers at curbside and the consequences of inattentive door opening.
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E-Bike Rider Killed After Van Door Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-01
Ambulance Driver Charged After Fatal Turn▸A woman crossed Amsterdam Avenue. An ambulance turned left. Metal struck flesh. Bones broke. Blood spilled. She died in the hospital. The driver stayed, but charges followed. The street remains wide, busy, and dangerous.
NY Daily News reported on April 29, 2025, that Juan Santana, an ambulance driver, was arrested months after fatally striking Miriam Reinharth, 69, in Manhattan. Police said Santana failed to yield as Reinharth crossed Amsterdam Avenue at West 96th Street. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad found Santana turned left into her path. He was charged with failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Reinharth died from severe injuries, including a broken leg and pelvis fractures. The article notes, 'The police officer said the accident was not Miriam's fault at all.' The crash occurred on a double-wide, truck route artery, highlighting ongoing risks for pedestrians at busy intersections.
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Ambulance Driver Charged After Fatal Turn,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-29
Pedestrian Crushed at West 50th Street▸A young man’s leg crushed by a vehicle’s back end on West 50th. Blood on the pavement. Sirens cut through Manhattan’s noise. The street swallowed another pedestrian.
A 21-year-old man walking near 226 West 50th Street in Manhattan was struck and injured by a vehicle. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot after being hit by the center back end of an unspecified vehicle. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The victim was conscious at the scene. No further details on vehicle type or driver actions were provided in the official account.
Teen Cyclist Injured by Sedan on Sixth Avenue▸A sedan struck a 17-year-old cyclist on Avenue of the Americas. The teen suffered a shoulder injury. Police list all factors as unspecified. The car’s left side doors took the hit.
A 17-year-old bicyclist was injured when a sedan collided with her on Avenue of the Americas near West 51st Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when the crash occurred, impacting the sedan’s left side doors. The cyclist suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury and was in shock. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the report. The sedan’s driver, a 41-year-old man, was not injured. No helmet or signaling issues are mentioned as factors.
SUV Driver Inattention Injures Pedestrian on Broadway▸A distracted SUV driver struck a pedestrian on Broadway. The impact left the victim with abrasions and pain. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The street saw blood and blame fell on the wheel.
A pedestrian was injured when a station wagon/SUV struck him on Broadway at West 57th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The pedestrian, a 43-year-old man, suffered abrasions and pain to his entire body. The vehicle, a 2021 Chevy SUV registered in New Jersey, was traveling south and hit the pedestrian at the left front quarter panel. Police list no other contributing factors. The report highlights driver inattention as the sole cause.
Van Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on 7th Ave▸A van turned left on 7th Ave and hit a southbound cyclist. The rider, 21, was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention. The van showed no damage. The bike’s front end was smashed.
A van making a left turn on 7th Avenue at West 56th Street struck a 21-year-old male cyclist traveling straight. The cyclist was ejected and suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, remaining conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the primary contributing factor. The van sustained no damage, while the bicycle’s front end was damaged. No helmet use was specified. The crash highlights the danger posed by inattentive driving to vulnerable road users in Manhattan.
SUV Strikes Cyclist on West 56th Street▸An SUV hit a cyclist at West 56th. The rider suffered arm injuries and a concussion. The crash left the cyclist conscious but hurt. Police cited other vehicular factors. Danger lingers at the curb.
A cyclist, age 25, was struck by an SUV at 119 W 56th Street in Manhattan. The rider suffered injuries to the arm and a concussion but remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved a station wagon/SUV and a bike, with 'Other Vehicular' listed as a contributing factor. No driver errors were specified beyond this. The cyclist was the only person reported injured. No helmet or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors.
Young Woman Struck Crossing Park Avenue▸A 23-year-old woman crossed Park Avenue with the signal. A vehicle hit her. Her leg broke. Pain surged. She stayed awake. The street did not yield.
A 23-year-old woman was hit while crossing Park Avenue at East 50th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she crossed with the signal when a vehicle struck her, injuring her leg and causing internal pain. The report states she remained conscious. No driver errors were listed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use as a contributing factor. The crash left a pedestrian hurt at a marked intersection.
A man on an e-bike struck a van door on Broome Street. The door swung open. He fell into the path of a box truck. The truck ran him over. Medics tried to save him. He died at Bellevue Hospital.
NY Daily News reported on May 1, 2025, that an e-bike rider died in Manhattan after being doored by a Mercedes van and then run over by a box truck. The crash happened around 10:10 a.m. on Broome Street near Centre Street. The van driver told the outlet, "I opened the door. I didn’t even see the guy. I only saw the accident." The collision forced the cyclist into the path of a red delivery truck, which then struck him. The 54-year-old truck driver stayed at the scene. Police had not determined if charges would be filed. The article highlights the lethal risk of dooring and the vulnerability of cyclists in mixed traffic. The incident underscores systemic dangers at curbside and the consequences of inattentive door opening.
- E-Bike Rider Killed After Van Door Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-01
Ambulance Driver Charged After Fatal Turn▸A woman crossed Amsterdam Avenue. An ambulance turned left. Metal struck flesh. Bones broke. Blood spilled. She died in the hospital. The driver stayed, but charges followed. The street remains wide, busy, and dangerous.
NY Daily News reported on April 29, 2025, that Juan Santana, an ambulance driver, was arrested months after fatally striking Miriam Reinharth, 69, in Manhattan. Police said Santana failed to yield as Reinharth crossed Amsterdam Avenue at West 96th Street. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad found Santana turned left into her path. He was charged with failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Reinharth died from severe injuries, including a broken leg and pelvis fractures. The article notes, 'The police officer said the accident was not Miriam's fault at all.' The crash occurred on a double-wide, truck route artery, highlighting ongoing risks for pedestrians at busy intersections.
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Ambulance Driver Charged After Fatal Turn,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-29
Pedestrian Crushed at West 50th Street▸A young man’s leg crushed by a vehicle’s back end on West 50th. Blood on the pavement. Sirens cut through Manhattan’s noise. The street swallowed another pedestrian.
A 21-year-old man walking near 226 West 50th Street in Manhattan was struck and injured by a vehicle. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot after being hit by the center back end of an unspecified vehicle. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The victim was conscious at the scene. No further details on vehicle type or driver actions were provided in the official account.
Teen Cyclist Injured by Sedan on Sixth Avenue▸A sedan struck a 17-year-old cyclist on Avenue of the Americas. The teen suffered a shoulder injury. Police list all factors as unspecified. The car’s left side doors took the hit.
A 17-year-old bicyclist was injured when a sedan collided with her on Avenue of the Americas near West 51st Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when the crash occurred, impacting the sedan’s left side doors. The cyclist suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury and was in shock. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the report. The sedan’s driver, a 41-year-old man, was not injured. No helmet or signaling issues are mentioned as factors.
SUV Driver Inattention Injures Pedestrian on Broadway▸A distracted SUV driver struck a pedestrian on Broadway. The impact left the victim with abrasions and pain. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The street saw blood and blame fell on the wheel.
A pedestrian was injured when a station wagon/SUV struck him on Broadway at West 57th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The pedestrian, a 43-year-old man, suffered abrasions and pain to his entire body. The vehicle, a 2021 Chevy SUV registered in New Jersey, was traveling south and hit the pedestrian at the left front quarter panel. Police list no other contributing factors. The report highlights driver inattention as the sole cause.
Van Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on 7th Ave▸A van turned left on 7th Ave and hit a southbound cyclist. The rider, 21, was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention. The van showed no damage. The bike’s front end was smashed.
A van making a left turn on 7th Avenue at West 56th Street struck a 21-year-old male cyclist traveling straight. The cyclist was ejected and suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, remaining conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the primary contributing factor. The van sustained no damage, while the bicycle’s front end was damaged. No helmet use was specified. The crash highlights the danger posed by inattentive driving to vulnerable road users in Manhattan.
SUV Strikes Cyclist on West 56th Street▸An SUV hit a cyclist at West 56th. The rider suffered arm injuries and a concussion. The crash left the cyclist conscious but hurt. Police cited other vehicular factors. Danger lingers at the curb.
A cyclist, age 25, was struck by an SUV at 119 W 56th Street in Manhattan. The rider suffered injuries to the arm and a concussion but remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved a station wagon/SUV and a bike, with 'Other Vehicular' listed as a contributing factor. No driver errors were specified beyond this. The cyclist was the only person reported injured. No helmet or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors.
Young Woman Struck Crossing Park Avenue▸A 23-year-old woman crossed Park Avenue with the signal. A vehicle hit her. Her leg broke. Pain surged. She stayed awake. The street did not yield.
A 23-year-old woman was hit while crossing Park Avenue at East 50th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she crossed with the signal when a vehicle struck her, injuring her leg and causing internal pain. The report states she remained conscious. No driver errors were listed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use as a contributing factor. The crash left a pedestrian hurt at a marked intersection.
A woman crossed Amsterdam Avenue. An ambulance turned left. Metal struck flesh. Bones broke. Blood spilled. She died in the hospital. The driver stayed, but charges followed. The street remains wide, busy, and dangerous.
NY Daily News reported on April 29, 2025, that Juan Santana, an ambulance driver, was arrested months after fatally striking Miriam Reinharth, 69, in Manhattan. Police said Santana failed to yield as Reinharth crossed Amsterdam Avenue at West 96th Street. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad found Santana turned left into her path. He was charged with failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Reinharth died from severe injuries, including a broken leg and pelvis fractures. The article notes, 'The police officer said the accident was not Miriam's fault at all.' The crash occurred on a double-wide, truck route artery, highlighting ongoing risks for pedestrians at busy intersections.
- Ambulance Driver Charged After Fatal Turn, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-29
Pedestrian Crushed at West 50th Street▸A young man’s leg crushed by a vehicle’s back end on West 50th. Blood on the pavement. Sirens cut through Manhattan’s noise. The street swallowed another pedestrian.
A 21-year-old man walking near 226 West 50th Street in Manhattan was struck and injured by a vehicle. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot after being hit by the center back end of an unspecified vehicle. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The victim was conscious at the scene. No further details on vehicle type or driver actions were provided in the official account.
Teen Cyclist Injured by Sedan on Sixth Avenue▸A sedan struck a 17-year-old cyclist on Avenue of the Americas. The teen suffered a shoulder injury. Police list all factors as unspecified. The car’s left side doors took the hit.
A 17-year-old bicyclist was injured when a sedan collided with her on Avenue of the Americas near West 51st Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when the crash occurred, impacting the sedan’s left side doors. The cyclist suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury and was in shock. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the report. The sedan’s driver, a 41-year-old man, was not injured. No helmet or signaling issues are mentioned as factors.
SUV Driver Inattention Injures Pedestrian on Broadway▸A distracted SUV driver struck a pedestrian on Broadway. The impact left the victim with abrasions and pain. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The street saw blood and blame fell on the wheel.
A pedestrian was injured when a station wagon/SUV struck him on Broadway at West 57th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The pedestrian, a 43-year-old man, suffered abrasions and pain to his entire body. The vehicle, a 2021 Chevy SUV registered in New Jersey, was traveling south and hit the pedestrian at the left front quarter panel. Police list no other contributing factors. The report highlights driver inattention as the sole cause.
Van Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on 7th Ave▸A van turned left on 7th Ave and hit a southbound cyclist. The rider, 21, was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention. The van showed no damage. The bike’s front end was smashed.
A van making a left turn on 7th Avenue at West 56th Street struck a 21-year-old male cyclist traveling straight. The cyclist was ejected and suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, remaining conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the primary contributing factor. The van sustained no damage, while the bicycle’s front end was damaged. No helmet use was specified. The crash highlights the danger posed by inattentive driving to vulnerable road users in Manhattan.
SUV Strikes Cyclist on West 56th Street▸An SUV hit a cyclist at West 56th. The rider suffered arm injuries and a concussion. The crash left the cyclist conscious but hurt. Police cited other vehicular factors. Danger lingers at the curb.
A cyclist, age 25, was struck by an SUV at 119 W 56th Street in Manhattan. The rider suffered injuries to the arm and a concussion but remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved a station wagon/SUV and a bike, with 'Other Vehicular' listed as a contributing factor. No driver errors were specified beyond this. The cyclist was the only person reported injured. No helmet or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors.
Young Woman Struck Crossing Park Avenue▸A 23-year-old woman crossed Park Avenue with the signal. A vehicle hit her. Her leg broke. Pain surged. She stayed awake. The street did not yield.
A 23-year-old woman was hit while crossing Park Avenue at East 50th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she crossed with the signal when a vehicle struck her, injuring her leg and causing internal pain. The report states she remained conscious. No driver errors were listed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use as a contributing factor. The crash left a pedestrian hurt at a marked intersection.
A young man’s leg crushed by a vehicle’s back end on West 50th. Blood on the pavement. Sirens cut through Manhattan’s noise. The street swallowed another pedestrian.
A 21-year-old man walking near 226 West 50th Street in Manhattan was struck and injured by a vehicle. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot after being hit by the center back end of an unspecified vehicle. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The victim was conscious at the scene. No further details on vehicle type or driver actions were provided in the official account.
Teen Cyclist Injured by Sedan on Sixth Avenue▸A sedan struck a 17-year-old cyclist on Avenue of the Americas. The teen suffered a shoulder injury. Police list all factors as unspecified. The car’s left side doors took the hit.
A 17-year-old bicyclist was injured when a sedan collided with her on Avenue of the Americas near West 51st Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when the crash occurred, impacting the sedan’s left side doors. The cyclist suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury and was in shock. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the report. The sedan’s driver, a 41-year-old man, was not injured. No helmet or signaling issues are mentioned as factors.
SUV Driver Inattention Injures Pedestrian on Broadway▸A distracted SUV driver struck a pedestrian on Broadway. The impact left the victim with abrasions and pain. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The street saw blood and blame fell on the wheel.
A pedestrian was injured when a station wagon/SUV struck him on Broadway at West 57th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The pedestrian, a 43-year-old man, suffered abrasions and pain to his entire body. The vehicle, a 2021 Chevy SUV registered in New Jersey, was traveling south and hit the pedestrian at the left front quarter panel. Police list no other contributing factors. The report highlights driver inattention as the sole cause.
Van Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on 7th Ave▸A van turned left on 7th Ave and hit a southbound cyclist. The rider, 21, was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention. The van showed no damage. The bike’s front end was smashed.
A van making a left turn on 7th Avenue at West 56th Street struck a 21-year-old male cyclist traveling straight. The cyclist was ejected and suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, remaining conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the primary contributing factor. The van sustained no damage, while the bicycle’s front end was damaged. No helmet use was specified. The crash highlights the danger posed by inattentive driving to vulnerable road users in Manhattan.
SUV Strikes Cyclist on West 56th Street▸An SUV hit a cyclist at West 56th. The rider suffered arm injuries and a concussion. The crash left the cyclist conscious but hurt. Police cited other vehicular factors. Danger lingers at the curb.
A cyclist, age 25, was struck by an SUV at 119 W 56th Street in Manhattan. The rider suffered injuries to the arm and a concussion but remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved a station wagon/SUV and a bike, with 'Other Vehicular' listed as a contributing factor. No driver errors were specified beyond this. The cyclist was the only person reported injured. No helmet or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors.
Young Woman Struck Crossing Park Avenue▸A 23-year-old woman crossed Park Avenue with the signal. A vehicle hit her. Her leg broke. Pain surged. She stayed awake. The street did not yield.
A 23-year-old woman was hit while crossing Park Avenue at East 50th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she crossed with the signal when a vehicle struck her, injuring her leg and causing internal pain. The report states she remained conscious. No driver errors were listed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use as a contributing factor. The crash left a pedestrian hurt at a marked intersection.
A sedan struck a 17-year-old cyclist on Avenue of the Americas. The teen suffered a shoulder injury. Police list all factors as unspecified. The car’s left side doors took the hit.
A 17-year-old bicyclist was injured when a sedan collided with her on Avenue of the Americas near West 51st Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when the crash occurred, impacting the sedan’s left side doors. The cyclist suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury and was in shock. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the report. The sedan’s driver, a 41-year-old man, was not injured. No helmet or signaling issues are mentioned as factors.
SUV Driver Inattention Injures Pedestrian on Broadway▸A distracted SUV driver struck a pedestrian on Broadway. The impact left the victim with abrasions and pain. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The street saw blood and blame fell on the wheel.
A pedestrian was injured when a station wagon/SUV struck him on Broadway at West 57th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The pedestrian, a 43-year-old man, suffered abrasions and pain to his entire body. The vehicle, a 2021 Chevy SUV registered in New Jersey, was traveling south and hit the pedestrian at the left front quarter panel. Police list no other contributing factors. The report highlights driver inattention as the sole cause.
Van Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on 7th Ave▸A van turned left on 7th Ave and hit a southbound cyclist. The rider, 21, was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention. The van showed no damage. The bike’s front end was smashed.
A van making a left turn on 7th Avenue at West 56th Street struck a 21-year-old male cyclist traveling straight. The cyclist was ejected and suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, remaining conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the primary contributing factor. The van sustained no damage, while the bicycle’s front end was damaged. No helmet use was specified. The crash highlights the danger posed by inattentive driving to vulnerable road users in Manhattan.
SUV Strikes Cyclist on West 56th Street▸An SUV hit a cyclist at West 56th. The rider suffered arm injuries and a concussion. The crash left the cyclist conscious but hurt. Police cited other vehicular factors. Danger lingers at the curb.
A cyclist, age 25, was struck by an SUV at 119 W 56th Street in Manhattan. The rider suffered injuries to the arm and a concussion but remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved a station wagon/SUV and a bike, with 'Other Vehicular' listed as a contributing factor. No driver errors were specified beyond this. The cyclist was the only person reported injured. No helmet or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors.
Young Woman Struck Crossing Park Avenue▸A 23-year-old woman crossed Park Avenue with the signal. A vehicle hit her. Her leg broke. Pain surged. She stayed awake. The street did not yield.
A 23-year-old woman was hit while crossing Park Avenue at East 50th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she crossed with the signal when a vehicle struck her, injuring her leg and causing internal pain. The report states she remained conscious. No driver errors were listed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use as a contributing factor. The crash left a pedestrian hurt at a marked intersection.
A distracted SUV driver struck a pedestrian on Broadway. The impact left the victim with abrasions and pain. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The street saw blood and blame fell on the wheel.
A pedestrian was injured when a station wagon/SUV struck him on Broadway at West 57th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The pedestrian, a 43-year-old man, suffered abrasions and pain to his entire body. The vehicle, a 2021 Chevy SUV registered in New Jersey, was traveling south and hit the pedestrian at the left front quarter panel. Police list no other contributing factors. The report highlights driver inattention as the sole cause.
Van Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on 7th Ave▸A van turned left on 7th Ave and hit a southbound cyclist. The rider, 21, was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention. The van showed no damage. The bike’s front end was smashed.
A van making a left turn on 7th Avenue at West 56th Street struck a 21-year-old male cyclist traveling straight. The cyclist was ejected and suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, remaining conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the primary contributing factor. The van sustained no damage, while the bicycle’s front end was damaged. No helmet use was specified. The crash highlights the danger posed by inattentive driving to vulnerable road users in Manhattan.
SUV Strikes Cyclist on West 56th Street▸An SUV hit a cyclist at West 56th. The rider suffered arm injuries and a concussion. The crash left the cyclist conscious but hurt. Police cited other vehicular factors. Danger lingers at the curb.
A cyclist, age 25, was struck by an SUV at 119 W 56th Street in Manhattan. The rider suffered injuries to the arm and a concussion but remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved a station wagon/SUV and a bike, with 'Other Vehicular' listed as a contributing factor. No driver errors were specified beyond this. The cyclist was the only person reported injured. No helmet or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors.
Young Woman Struck Crossing Park Avenue▸A 23-year-old woman crossed Park Avenue with the signal. A vehicle hit her. Her leg broke. Pain surged. She stayed awake. The street did not yield.
A 23-year-old woman was hit while crossing Park Avenue at East 50th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she crossed with the signal when a vehicle struck her, injuring her leg and causing internal pain. The report states she remained conscious. No driver errors were listed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use as a contributing factor. The crash left a pedestrian hurt at a marked intersection.
A van turned left on 7th Ave and hit a southbound cyclist. The rider, 21, was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention. The van showed no damage. The bike’s front end was smashed.
A van making a left turn on 7th Avenue at West 56th Street struck a 21-year-old male cyclist traveling straight. The cyclist was ejected and suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, remaining conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the primary contributing factor. The van sustained no damage, while the bicycle’s front end was damaged. No helmet use was specified. The crash highlights the danger posed by inattentive driving to vulnerable road users in Manhattan.
SUV Strikes Cyclist on West 56th Street▸An SUV hit a cyclist at West 56th. The rider suffered arm injuries and a concussion. The crash left the cyclist conscious but hurt. Police cited other vehicular factors. Danger lingers at the curb.
A cyclist, age 25, was struck by an SUV at 119 W 56th Street in Manhattan. The rider suffered injuries to the arm and a concussion but remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved a station wagon/SUV and a bike, with 'Other Vehicular' listed as a contributing factor. No driver errors were specified beyond this. The cyclist was the only person reported injured. No helmet or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors.
Young Woman Struck Crossing Park Avenue▸A 23-year-old woman crossed Park Avenue with the signal. A vehicle hit her. Her leg broke. Pain surged. She stayed awake. The street did not yield.
A 23-year-old woman was hit while crossing Park Avenue at East 50th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she crossed with the signal when a vehicle struck her, injuring her leg and causing internal pain. The report states she remained conscious. No driver errors were listed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use as a contributing factor. The crash left a pedestrian hurt at a marked intersection.
An SUV hit a cyclist at West 56th. The rider suffered arm injuries and a concussion. The crash left the cyclist conscious but hurt. Police cited other vehicular factors. Danger lingers at the curb.
A cyclist, age 25, was struck by an SUV at 119 W 56th Street in Manhattan. The rider suffered injuries to the arm and a concussion but remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved a station wagon/SUV and a bike, with 'Other Vehicular' listed as a contributing factor. No driver errors were specified beyond this. The cyclist was the only person reported injured. No helmet or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors.
Young Woman Struck Crossing Park Avenue▸A 23-year-old woman crossed Park Avenue with the signal. A vehicle hit her. Her leg broke. Pain surged. She stayed awake. The street did not yield.
A 23-year-old woman was hit while crossing Park Avenue at East 50th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she crossed with the signal when a vehicle struck her, injuring her leg and causing internal pain. The report states she remained conscious. No driver errors were listed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use as a contributing factor. The crash left a pedestrian hurt at a marked intersection.
A 23-year-old woman crossed Park Avenue with the signal. A vehicle hit her. Her leg broke. Pain surged. She stayed awake. The street did not yield.
A 23-year-old woman was hit while crossing Park Avenue at East 50th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she crossed with the signal when a vehicle struck her, injuring her leg and causing internal pain. The report states she remained conscious. No driver errors were listed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use as a contributing factor. The crash left a pedestrian hurt at a marked intersection.