About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 14
▸ Crush Injuries 7
▸ Severe Bleeding 15
▸ Severe Lacerations 19
▸ Concussion 16
▸ Whiplash 57
▸ Contusion/Bruise 247
▸ Abrasion 113
▸ Pain/Nausea 31
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year‑to‑year variance.
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These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Precinct 18: Death at the Crossroads
Precinct 18: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 26, 2025
Midtown’s kill zone sits in plain sight. Since 2022, 12 people are dead and 1,484 are hurt on streets patrolled by Precinct 18. Pedestrians and cyclists take the hardest blows. The tally runs without pause. City data says so.
W 51st, W 47th, W 58th: names on the map, lives in the balance
Three cyclists died here. Five pedestrians died. The bodies and broken bones pile up at corners we all know: W 51 St (three dead), W 47 St (two dead), and W 58 St (one dead). On April 22, 2024, a taxi driver killed himself and injured a woman crossing with the signal at Sixth and West 47th. The data logs “driver inexperience.” The woman lived. He did not. It’s all in the crash record.
On Feb. 11, 2025, an 83‑year‑old woman crossing with the signal at W 58th and Sixth was hit by a left‑turning SUV. She died. The record shows the turn, the bumper, the age. No comfort. See the entry.
A week later, Feb. 18, a 67‑year‑old on an e‑bike struck a parked SUV on W 51st at Fifth. He died. Another 67‑year‑old cyclist is logged dead in the same event. Two men. Same age. Same block. The system lists ejections, head trauma, “apparent death.” Read the file.
The clock tells on this place
The hurt comes in waves. Injuries spike at noon and the long Midtown afternoon, then again after dark. The dead cluster at 3 p.m., 10 p.m., 5 p.m., and 9 p.m. Four deaths at 3 p.m. Three at 10 p.m. One each at 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 9 p.m. The hours and counts sit in the city ledger. There is no mystery here. Only time, impact, and loss.
What hits whom
Pedestrians: five dead, 448 hurt. Cyclists: three dead, 373 hurt. Cars and SUVs do most of the damage to people on foot. Trucks and buses add their share. The breakdown is blunt and public in the rollup.
The official codes point to “inattention/distraction,” bad turns, blown signals. One line towers above the rest: “other.” Nine deaths sit under that word. It explains nothing and says everything. It’s all there in the factors list.
Corners that draw blood
Eight Avenue racks up 25 injuries and four serious cases. West 55th Street posts 33 injuries. W 47th Street records two deaths. W 58th Street holds one death and a serious injury. These aren’t warnings. They’re receipts.
What the city says it will fix elsewhere
After a driver doing more than 100 mph killed two people at Canal and Bowery, the city promised quick work: barriers, narrower lanes, lower speeds on that corridor. “We are taking immediate steps to fortify this intersection,” said the transportation commissioner, in a Gothamist report. Advocates answered that most of the street “will remain deadly.” They said it plainly. The same month, NY1 reported the upgrades would follow the crash that killed Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. The DA said Kwok sat on a bench. Cruickshank was riding on a sidewalk. Both died. Read the NY1 piece, and the CBS update on indictments.
Fix the blocks we walk today
We know what helps because we know where and when people are struck. Daylight the corners with clear sight lines. Give walkers a head start at signals. Harden turns at Sixth, Eighth, and the side streets where left turns kill. Focus night enforcement where deaths spike: 9–10 p.m., 3 p.m., and the evening rush. Target the repeat hotspots: 8th Avenue, W 47th, W 58th.
Citywide brakes that save lives
Albany passed a law that lets the city lower speeds. The city can set more 20 mph streets. That is how you dull the blade. The proof sits in the cameras that never sleep. The state renewed 24‑hour school‑zone speed cameras through 2030. Now the next step is to slow the worst drivers. A bill in Albany would require intelligent speed assistance for anyone who racks up heavy points or camera tickets. Read our Take Action page for the calls to make and the numbers behind it.
No more waiting
Four deaths in this precinct this year by late August. Injuries up a third over last year’s pace. The hours are known. The corners are known. Lower the speed. Fix the turns. Hold the line at night. Then keep going.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-26
- City Acts After Canal Street Deaths, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-07
- Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades, NY1, Published 2025-08-07
- Two Indicted After Chinatown Crash, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-07
- Take Action: Slow the Speed, Stop the Carnage, CrashCount, Published 0001-01-01
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▸ 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
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Left-Turning Sedan Struck on W 56 St▸Mar 30 - A left-turning sedan was hit broadside by a northbound car on W 56 St. The driver suffered neck injuries and a concussion. Police cite failure to yield and traffic control disregard.
According to the police report, a crash occurred at 5:28 AM on W 56 St near 12 Ave in Manhattan. A 2015 Honda sedan, making a left turn, was struck in the right side doors by a 2018 BMW sedan traveling north. The Honda's driver, a 51-year-old man, was injured with a neck injury and concussion. He remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, both driver errors. No other contributing factors or victim actions are noted.
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Sedan Turning Left Hits Northbound Bicyclist▸Mar 28 - A 27-year-old male bicyclist suffered upper arm injuries and shock after a collision with a westbound sedan making a left turn on 8th Avenue. The sedan struck the cyclist at the center front end, causing pain and nausea but no ejection.
According to the police report, a 2023 Chevrolet sedan registered in New Jersey was traveling westbound on 8th Avenue and was making a left turn when it struck a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 27-year-old male, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end, which sustained damage, while the bicycle showed no damage. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified, but the sedan driver’s action of making a left turn directly preceded the collision. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
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Motor Scooter Strikes Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸Mar 25 - A motor scooter hit a 48-year-old woman crossing with the signal on West 46th Street. She suffered facial abrasions. Police cited the scooter driver for failing to yield and disregarding traffic control.
According to the police report, a motor scooter traveling east on West 46th Street struck a 48-year-old female pedestrian as she crossed with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her face and remained conscious after the crash. The police report lists the scooter driver's failure to yield right-of-way and disregard for traffic control as contributing factors. No other vehicle occupants were involved. The point of impact was the center front end of the scooter. The pedestrian was classified with injury severity level 3.
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Van Slams Parked Truck After Driver Sleeps▸Mar 25 - Van driver nodded off on W 50 St. He crashed into a parked beverage truck. Head bruised. Metal twisted. Streets stayed hard and unforgiving.
According to the police report, a van traveling east on W 50 St in Manhattan struck the rear of a parked beverage truck at 9:35. The 22-year-old male van driver suffered head contusions but remained conscious. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the primary contributing factor, pointing to driver error. The van's right front bumper and the truck's right rear bumper were damaged. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted.
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Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Mar 20 - A 63-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries when a taxi struck him on East 50th Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The taxi impacted the left side doors, causing bruising and contusions.
According to the police report, a 63-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing East 50th Street at an intersection with the pedestrian signal. The vehicle involved was a northbound taxi that was parked before the crash and struck the pedestrian on its left side doors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any pedestrian fault. The taxi driver was licensed and operating a 2024 vehicle registered in New York. The impact and resulting injuries highlight the dangers posed by vehicle movements near intersections, especially involving taxis and vulnerable pedestrians.
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Taxi Left Turn Hits Manhattan Bicyclist▸Mar 9 - A taxi making a left turn struck a bicyclist going straight on West 48th Street in Manhattan. The 35-year-old rider was ejected and suffered upper arm injuries. Police cited the taxi driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:15 on West 48th Street near 9th Avenue in Manhattan. A 35-year-old male bicyclist was traveling southbound, going straight ahead, when a taxi driver making a left turn struck him with the taxi’s left front bumper. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained a contusion and upper arm injury, classified as injury severity 3. The report explicitly lists the taxi driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment at the time, but this was not cited as a contributing factor. The taxi driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Ford vehicle. Vehicle damage was limited to the taxi’s left front bumper. This crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to vulnerable road users.
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Scooter Rider Killed Fleeing Traffic Stop▸Mar 6 - A stolen minivan tore through Harlem. The driver ran from police. He struck Devon Hughley on a scooter. Hughley died at Harlem Hospital. The driver fled. Police used facial recognition. They arrested Enesin Delarosa. Grief lingers. Memorials remain.
According to the NY Daily News (2025-03-06), Enesin Delarosa, 26, was arrested for fatally striking Devon Hughley, 45, while fleeing an NYPD car stop in Harlem on November 2. The article reports Delarosa was driving a stolen minivan and "allegedly hit Hughley near W.155th St. and St. Nicholas Ave. while fleeing a traffic stop." Delarosa faces charges of manslaughter, leaving the scene, fleeing police, and possession of stolen property. The crash highlights the lethal risk of high-speed police pursuits and the dangers posed by stolen vehicles in dense urban areas. Memorial posters for Hughley remain in his building. The article quotes Hughley's sister, Yvette Palmer: "the arrest brought some peace."
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Scooter Rider Killed Fleeing Traffic Stop,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-06
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Intoxicated SUV Driver Crashes Into Parked Sedan▸Mar 5 - An intoxicated female driver crashed her SUV head-on into a parked sedan on West 50th Street in Manhattan. The impact caused front-end damage to the SUV and side damage to the sedan. The driver suffered a head contusion but remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:50 on West 50th Street in Manhattan. The driver, a 25-year-old female occupant of a 2023 Ford SUV, was traveling east when she struck a parked 2008 Honda sedan. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the right front quarter panel of the sedan, causing damage to both vehicles. The report identifies 'Alcohol Involvement' as the contributing factor, indicating the driver was intoxicated at the time of the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and sustained a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of impaired driving leading to collisions with stationary vehicles.
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SUV Hits Cyclist on W 49 St in Manhattan▸Mar 5 - SUV slammed into a northbound cyclist on W 49 St. The rider, 33, took abrasions to his arm. He stayed conscious. The SUV struck head-on. No damage to the bike. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a 33-year-old male cyclist was struck by a westbound Chevrolet SUV at 19:50 on W 49 St near 10 Ave in Manhattan. The SUV hit the bike's center front end. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The SUV driver was licensed. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The cyclist wore no safety equipment, but the report does not link this to the crash. The cause remains unspecified in the official account.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Intersection▸Mar 5 - A 52-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a distracted driver failed to yield while making a left turn on Vanderbilt Ave. The impact caused abrasions but no vehicle damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:17 on Vanderbilt Ave near E 47 St in Manhattan. A 52-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the intersection when a Toyota SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her on the left rear bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report explicitly identifies driver errors as the cause, with no contributing pedestrian factors noted. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and failure to yield at intersections.
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Sedan Crashes at Speed Turning on W 49th▸Mar 1 - A 22-year-old man driving a 2017 Hyundai sedan took a right turn too fast at W 49th Street and 8th Avenue. The car's front center struck a fixed object. He suffered head injuries and was found semi-conscious behind the wheel.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old male driver was injured in a crash at 5:28 a.m. on W 49th Street and 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The 2017 Hyundai sedan was making a right turn when it struck a fixed object with the center front end. The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The driver was alone, suffered severe head lacerations, and was found half-awake behind the wheel. The narrative states, 'A 2017 Hyundai turned too fast. Metal struck stone. A young man, 22, slumped behind the wheel, head bleeding, half-awake.' No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed during turns, as documented by the police.
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Driver Loses Consciousness in Manhattan Sedan Crash▸Feb 28 - A male driver lost consciousness while operating a sedan on 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The vehicle overturned, causing severe whole-body injuries and shock. Police report cites loss of consciousness as the primary contributing factor in this violent crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:18 on 8th Avenue near West 54th Street in Manhattan. The driver, a male occupant of a sedan, lost consciousness while driving, which led to the vehicle overturning. The report identifies 'Lost Consciousness' as the sole contributing factor. The driver sustained injuries to his entire body, including contusions and bruises, and was not ejected from the vehicle but experienced shock. The overturned sedan and damage to other parked vehicles indicate a violent impact. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited. The crash underscores the dangers posed when a driver becomes incapacitated behind the wheel.
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Motorcycle Collides With E-Scooter Injuring Rider▸Feb 24 - A motorcycle struck an e-scooter on East 59th Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 44-year-old man, suffered a severe back injury including fracture and dislocation. Both vehicles showed no damage, highlighting the vulnerability of the rider.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:03 PM on East 59th Street near Madison Avenue in Manhattan. The collision involved a motorcycle traveling northwest and an e-scooter traveling north. The e-scooter driver, a 44-year-old man, was injured with a fractured and dislocated back, classified as injury severity 3. The report notes the e-scooter driver was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. Both vehicles sustained no damage, with the point of impact recorded as the right front bumper of the e-scooter. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the victim. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited in the data. The focus remains on the collision's impact and the serious injury to the vulnerable e-scooter rider.
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Cyclist Killed After Striking Parked SUV Door▸Feb 18 - A 67-year-old man pedaled west on W 51st. The door of a parked SUV swung open. His bike crashed. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The SUV stood untouched. The man died on the street, another life ended by steel and carelessness.
According to the police report, a 67-year-old man riding a bike westbound on W 51st Street at 5th Avenue collided with the door of a parked SUV. The narrative states, 'A 67-year-old man on a bike hit the door of a parked SUV. No helmet. His head struck hard. He flew, then fell. Blood spread. The SUV was untouched. He died.' The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors, marking them as 'Unspecified.' The SUV was parked, and the cyclist was ejected upon impact, suffering fatal head injuries. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but does not cite this as a contributing factor to the crash. The focus remains on the lethal interaction between vulnerable road users and parked vehicles in Manhattan’s dense streetscape.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing with Signal on 11 Ave▸Feb 12 - A 38-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries while crossing 11 Avenue with the signal. The sedan driver, traveling southbound, caused the collision. The pedestrian was in shock and complained of pain and nausea after impact.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 11 Avenue and West 59th Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The driver, a licensed male from New Jersey operating a 2012 Volvo sedan traveling southbound and going straight ahead, was involved in the crash. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. The vehicle showed no damage, and the point of impact was noted as no damage. The data highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians even when crossing legally and the systemic dangers posed by vehicle interactions at intersections.
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Turning SUV Kills Elderly Woman in Midtown Crosswalk▸Feb 11 - An SUV turned left on W 58th Street and crushed an 83-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The left bumper struck her head. She died in the crosswalk, beneath the city’s cold lights. The street swallowed her name.
An 83-year-old woman was killed while crossing W 58th Street at Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was 'crossing with the signal' when a northbound SUV made a left turn and struck her with its left front bumper. The impact crushed her head, and she died at the scene, in the crosswalk. The vehicle involved was a 2020 Mazda SUV, operated by a licensed male driver. The police report lists the driver’s pre-crash action as 'making left turn.' No driver errors are explicitly cited beyond the vehicle’s movement, but the victim’s lawful crossing is clear. The report notes her position as 'Pedestrian at Intersection' and her action as 'Crossing With Signal.'
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing York Avenue▸Feb 6 - A 90-year-old woman died on York Avenue. A cab made a U-turn and struck her. Another car hit her moments later. She was rushed to the hospital. Both drivers stayed. She did not survive.
According to the New York Post (published February 6, 2025), Frances Rickard, 90, was crossing York Avenue at East 72nd Street around 5:40 p.m. when a yellow taxi, driven by a 68-year-old man, made a U-turn and struck her. Police said, “Moments later, a 35-year-old woman driving a 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer also struck her.” Rickard was taken to Weill Cornell Medical Center, where she died. Both drivers remained at the scene and have not been charged. The sequence highlights the dangers of U-turns and multi-lane crossings for pedestrians. The intersection saw two vehicles collide with a vulnerable road user in quick succession, underscoring persistent risks in city street design and driver behavior.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing York Avenue,
New York Post,
Published 2025-02-06
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Tesla Crash Ejects Two On FDR Drive▸Feb 4 - A Tesla hit a guardrail on the FDR. The car flipped, burned. The driver died at the scene. Her passenger survived but was badly hurt. Debris scattered. Police closed lanes for hours. The cause is still under investigation.
According to the New York Post (2025-02-04), a Tesla crashed on Manhattan's FDR Drive near 70th Street early Tuesday. The car struck a guardrail, flipped, and caught fire. Both occupants were ejected. The article states, 'A female driver was killed and her passenger seriously injured after they were tossed from a Tesla that flipped and then burst into flames.' The driver died at the scene; the passenger was hospitalized in stable condition. Photos showed 'large pieces of the vehicle scattered across the road.' Police have not determined if speed was a factor and continue to investigate. The crash closed all northbound lanes for several miles as fire crews responded. The incident highlights the violent consequences of high-speed impacts and the dangers posed by vehicle ejection and fire.
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Tesla Crash Ejects Two On FDR Drive,
New York Post,
Published 2025-02-04
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Taxi U-Turn Strikes Cyclist on West 57th▸Feb 3 - Taxi swung a U-turn. Bicyclist rode straight. Metal met flesh. The cyclist, 22, took the hit. Knee and leg bruised. Driver failed to yield. Manhattan street, morning rush. System failed the vulnerable.
A taxi making a U-turn hit a 22-year-old woman riding her bike straight east on West 57th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the taxi driver failed to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control. The cyclist suffered contusions to her knee and lower leg. The crash occurred at 9:15 AM. The point of impact was the taxi's right rear quarter panel and the bike's left rear bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as driver errors. The cyclist was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The crash left the cyclist injured and exposed the danger of driver negligence.
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Pedestrian Struck by Left-Turning Sedan in Manhattan▸Jan 28 - A man crossing with the signal was hit by a sedan making a left turn on East 57th Street. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and shock. The vehicle showed no damage. Driver errors were unspecified in the report.
According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 57th Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan at 5:25 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2018 Cadillac sedan, traveling southwest and making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The sedan showed no damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted, but no contributing factors were assigned to his actions. The incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians at intersections.
Mar 30 - A left-turning sedan was hit broadside by a northbound car on W 56 St. The driver suffered neck injuries and a concussion. Police cite failure to yield and traffic control disregard.
According to the police report, a crash occurred at 5:28 AM on W 56 St near 12 Ave in Manhattan. A 2015 Honda sedan, making a left turn, was struck in the right side doors by a 2018 BMW sedan traveling north. The Honda's driver, a 51-year-old man, was injured with a neck injury and concussion. He remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, both driver errors. No other contributing factors or victim actions are noted.
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Sedan Turning Left Hits Northbound Bicyclist▸Mar 28 - A 27-year-old male bicyclist suffered upper arm injuries and shock after a collision with a westbound sedan making a left turn on 8th Avenue. The sedan struck the cyclist at the center front end, causing pain and nausea but no ejection.
According to the police report, a 2023 Chevrolet sedan registered in New Jersey was traveling westbound on 8th Avenue and was making a left turn when it struck a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 27-year-old male, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end, which sustained damage, while the bicycle showed no damage. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified, but the sedan driver’s action of making a left turn directly preceded the collision. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
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Motor Scooter Strikes Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸Mar 25 - A motor scooter hit a 48-year-old woman crossing with the signal on West 46th Street. She suffered facial abrasions. Police cited the scooter driver for failing to yield and disregarding traffic control.
According to the police report, a motor scooter traveling east on West 46th Street struck a 48-year-old female pedestrian as she crossed with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her face and remained conscious after the crash. The police report lists the scooter driver's failure to yield right-of-way and disregard for traffic control as contributing factors. No other vehicle occupants were involved. The point of impact was the center front end of the scooter. The pedestrian was classified with injury severity level 3.
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Van Slams Parked Truck After Driver Sleeps▸Mar 25 - Van driver nodded off on W 50 St. He crashed into a parked beverage truck. Head bruised. Metal twisted. Streets stayed hard and unforgiving.
According to the police report, a van traveling east on W 50 St in Manhattan struck the rear of a parked beverage truck at 9:35. The 22-year-old male van driver suffered head contusions but remained conscious. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the primary contributing factor, pointing to driver error. The van's right front bumper and the truck's right rear bumper were damaged. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted.
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Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Mar 20 - A 63-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries when a taxi struck him on East 50th Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The taxi impacted the left side doors, causing bruising and contusions.
According to the police report, a 63-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing East 50th Street at an intersection with the pedestrian signal. The vehicle involved was a northbound taxi that was parked before the crash and struck the pedestrian on its left side doors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any pedestrian fault. The taxi driver was licensed and operating a 2024 vehicle registered in New York. The impact and resulting injuries highlight the dangers posed by vehicle movements near intersections, especially involving taxis and vulnerable pedestrians.
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Taxi Left Turn Hits Manhattan Bicyclist▸Mar 9 - A taxi making a left turn struck a bicyclist going straight on West 48th Street in Manhattan. The 35-year-old rider was ejected and suffered upper arm injuries. Police cited the taxi driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:15 on West 48th Street near 9th Avenue in Manhattan. A 35-year-old male bicyclist was traveling southbound, going straight ahead, when a taxi driver making a left turn struck him with the taxi’s left front bumper. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained a contusion and upper arm injury, classified as injury severity 3. The report explicitly lists the taxi driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment at the time, but this was not cited as a contributing factor. The taxi driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Ford vehicle. Vehicle damage was limited to the taxi’s left front bumper. This crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to vulnerable road users.
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Scooter Rider Killed Fleeing Traffic Stop▸Mar 6 - A stolen minivan tore through Harlem. The driver ran from police. He struck Devon Hughley on a scooter. Hughley died at Harlem Hospital. The driver fled. Police used facial recognition. They arrested Enesin Delarosa. Grief lingers. Memorials remain.
According to the NY Daily News (2025-03-06), Enesin Delarosa, 26, was arrested for fatally striking Devon Hughley, 45, while fleeing an NYPD car stop in Harlem on November 2. The article reports Delarosa was driving a stolen minivan and "allegedly hit Hughley near W.155th St. and St. Nicholas Ave. while fleeing a traffic stop." Delarosa faces charges of manslaughter, leaving the scene, fleeing police, and possession of stolen property. The crash highlights the lethal risk of high-speed police pursuits and the dangers posed by stolen vehicles in dense urban areas. Memorial posters for Hughley remain in his building. The article quotes Hughley's sister, Yvette Palmer: "the arrest brought some peace."
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Scooter Rider Killed Fleeing Traffic Stop,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-06
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Intoxicated SUV Driver Crashes Into Parked Sedan▸Mar 5 - An intoxicated female driver crashed her SUV head-on into a parked sedan on West 50th Street in Manhattan. The impact caused front-end damage to the SUV and side damage to the sedan. The driver suffered a head contusion but remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:50 on West 50th Street in Manhattan. The driver, a 25-year-old female occupant of a 2023 Ford SUV, was traveling east when she struck a parked 2008 Honda sedan. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the right front quarter panel of the sedan, causing damage to both vehicles. The report identifies 'Alcohol Involvement' as the contributing factor, indicating the driver was intoxicated at the time of the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and sustained a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of impaired driving leading to collisions with stationary vehicles.
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SUV Hits Cyclist on W 49 St in Manhattan▸Mar 5 - SUV slammed into a northbound cyclist on W 49 St. The rider, 33, took abrasions to his arm. He stayed conscious. The SUV struck head-on. No damage to the bike. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a 33-year-old male cyclist was struck by a westbound Chevrolet SUV at 19:50 on W 49 St near 10 Ave in Manhattan. The SUV hit the bike's center front end. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The SUV driver was licensed. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The cyclist wore no safety equipment, but the report does not link this to the crash. The cause remains unspecified in the official account.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Intersection▸Mar 5 - A 52-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a distracted driver failed to yield while making a left turn on Vanderbilt Ave. The impact caused abrasions but no vehicle damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:17 on Vanderbilt Ave near E 47 St in Manhattan. A 52-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the intersection when a Toyota SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her on the left rear bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report explicitly identifies driver errors as the cause, with no contributing pedestrian factors noted. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and failure to yield at intersections.
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Sedan Crashes at Speed Turning on W 49th▸Mar 1 - A 22-year-old man driving a 2017 Hyundai sedan took a right turn too fast at W 49th Street and 8th Avenue. The car's front center struck a fixed object. He suffered head injuries and was found semi-conscious behind the wheel.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old male driver was injured in a crash at 5:28 a.m. on W 49th Street and 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The 2017 Hyundai sedan was making a right turn when it struck a fixed object with the center front end. The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The driver was alone, suffered severe head lacerations, and was found half-awake behind the wheel. The narrative states, 'A 2017 Hyundai turned too fast. Metal struck stone. A young man, 22, slumped behind the wheel, head bleeding, half-awake.' No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed during turns, as documented by the police.
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Driver Loses Consciousness in Manhattan Sedan Crash▸Feb 28 - A male driver lost consciousness while operating a sedan on 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The vehicle overturned, causing severe whole-body injuries and shock. Police report cites loss of consciousness as the primary contributing factor in this violent crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:18 on 8th Avenue near West 54th Street in Manhattan. The driver, a male occupant of a sedan, lost consciousness while driving, which led to the vehicle overturning. The report identifies 'Lost Consciousness' as the sole contributing factor. The driver sustained injuries to his entire body, including contusions and bruises, and was not ejected from the vehicle but experienced shock. The overturned sedan and damage to other parked vehicles indicate a violent impact. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited. The crash underscores the dangers posed when a driver becomes incapacitated behind the wheel.
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Motorcycle Collides With E-Scooter Injuring Rider▸Feb 24 - A motorcycle struck an e-scooter on East 59th Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 44-year-old man, suffered a severe back injury including fracture and dislocation. Both vehicles showed no damage, highlighting the vulnerability of the rider.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:03 PM on East 59th Street near Madison Avenue in Manhattan. The collision involved a motorcycle traveling northwest and an e-scooter traveling north. The e-scooter driver, a 44-year-old man, was injured with a fractured and dislocated back, classified as injury severity 3. The report notes the e-scooter driver was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. Both vehicles sustained no damage, with the point of impact recorded as the right front bumper of the e-scooter. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the victim. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited in the data. The focus remains on the collision's impact and the serious injury to the vulnerable e-scooter rider.
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Cyclist Killed After Striking Parked SUV Door▸Feb 18 - A 67-year-old man pedaled west on W 51st. The door of a parked SUV swung open. His bike crashed. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The SUV stood untouched. The man died on the street, another life ended by steel and carelessness.
According to the police report, a 67-year-old man riding a bike westbound on W 51st Street at 5th Avenue collided with the door of a parked SUV. The narrative states, 'A 67-year-old man on a bike hit the door of a parked SUV. No helmet. His head struck hard. He flew, then fell. Blood spread. The SUV was untouched. He died.' The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors, marking them as 'Unspecified.' The SUV was parked, and the cyclist was ejected upon impact, suffering fatal head injuries. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but does not cite this as a contributing factor to the crash. The focus remains on the lethal interaction between vulnerable road users and parked vehicles in Manhattan’s dense streetscape.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing with Signal on 11 Ave▸Feb 12 - A 38-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries while crossing 11 Avenue with the signal. The sedan driver, traveling southbound, caused the collision. The pedestrian was in shock and complained of pain and nausea after impact.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 11 Avenue and West 59th Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The driver, a licensed male from New Jersey operating a 2012 Volvo sedan traveling southbound and going straight ahead, was involved in the crash. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. The vehicle showed no damage, and the point of impact was noted as no damage. The data highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians even when crossing legally and the systemic dangers posed by vehicle interactions at intersections.
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Turning SUV Kills Elderly Woman in Midtown Crosswalk▸Feb 11 - An SUV turned left on W 58th Street and crushed an 83-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The left bumper struck her head. She died in the crosswalk, beneath the city’s cold lights. The street swallowed her name.
An 83-year-old woman was killed while crossing W 58th Street at Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was 'crossing with the signal' when a northbound SUV made a left turn and struck her with its left front bumper. The impact crushed her head, and she died at the scene, in the crosswalk. The vehicle involved was a 2020 Mazda SUV, operated by a licensed male driver. The police report lists the driver’s pre-crash action as 'making left turn.' No driver errors are explicitly cited beyond the vehicle’s movement, but the victim’s lawful crossing is clear. The report notes her position as 'Pedestrian at Intersection' and her action as 'Crossing With Signal.'
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing York Avenue▸Feb 6 - A 90-year-old woman died on York Avenue. A cab made a U-turn and struck her. Another car hit her moments later. She was rushed to the hospital. Both drivers stayed. She did not survive.
According to the New York Post (published February 6, 2025), Frances Rickard, 90, was crossing York Avenue at East 72nd Street around 5:40 p.m. when a yellow taxi, driven by a 68-year-old man, made a U-turn and struck her. Police said, “Moments later, a 35-year-old woman driving a 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer also struck her.” Rickard was taken to Weill Cornell Medical Center, where she died. Both drivers remained at the scene and have not been charged. The sequence highlights the dangers of U-turns and multi-lane crossings for pedestrians. The intersection saw two vehicles collide with a vulnerable road user in quick succession, underscoring persistent risks in city street design and driver behavior.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing York Avenue,
New York Post,
Published 2025-02-06
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Tesla Crash Ejects Two On FDR Drive▸Feb 4 - A Tesla hit a guardrail on the FDR. The car flipped, burned. The driver died at the scene. Her passenger survived but was badly hurt. Debris scattered. Police closed lanes for hours. The cause is still under investigation.
According to the New York Post (2025-02-04), a Tesla crashed on Manhattan's FDR Drive near 70th Street early Tuesday. The car struck a guardrail, flipped, and caught fire. Both occupants were ejected. The article states, 'A female driver was killed and her passenger seriously injured after they were tossed from a Tesla that flipped and then burst into flames.' The driver died at the scene; the passenger was hospitalized in stable condition. Photos showed 'large pieces of the vehicle scattered across the road.' Police have not determined if speed was a factor and continue to investigate. The crash closed all northbound lanes for several miles as fire crews responded. The incident highlights the violent consequences of high-speed impacts and the dangers posed by vehicle ejection and fire.
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Tesla Crash Ejects Two On FDR Drive,
New York Post,
Published 2025-02-04
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Taxi U-Turn Strikes Cyclist on West 57th▸Feb 3 - Taxi swung a U-turn. Bicyclist rode straight. Metal met flesh. The cyclist, 22, took the hit. Knee and leg bruised. Driver failed to yield. Manhattan street, morning rush. System failed the vulnerable.
A taxi making a U-turn hit a 22-year-old woman riding her bike straight east on West 57th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the taxi driver failed to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control. The cyclist suffered contusions to her knee and lower leg. The crash occurred at 9:15 AM. The point of impact was the taxi's right rear quarter panel and the bike's left rear bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as driver errors. The cyclist was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The crash left the cyclist injured and exposed the danger of driver negligence.
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Pedestrian Struck by Left-Turning Sedan in Manhattan▸Jan 28 - A man crossing with the signal was hit by a sedan making a left turn on East 57th Street. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and shock. The vehicle showed no damage. Driver errors were unspecified in the report.
According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 57th Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan at 5:25 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2018 Cadillac sedan, traveling southwest and making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The sedan showed no damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted, but no contributing factors were assigned to his actions. The incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians at intersections.
Mar 28 - A 27-year-old male bicyclist suffered upper arm injuries and shock after a collision with a westbound sedan making a left turn on 8th Avenue. The sedan struck the cyclist at the center front end, causing pain and nausea but no ejection.
According to the police report, a 2023 Chevrolet sedan registered in New Jersey was traveling westbound on 8th Avenue and was making a left turn when it struck a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 27-year-old male, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end, which sustained damage, while the bicycle showed no damage. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified, but the sedan driver’s action of making a left turn directly preceded the collision. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
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Motor Scooter Strikes Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸Mar 25 - A motor scooter hit a 48-year-old woman crossing with the signal on West 46th Street. She suffered facial abrasions. Police cited the scooter driver for failing to yield and disregarding traffic control.
According to the police report, a motor scooter traveling east on West 46th Street struck a 48-year-old female pedestrian as she crossed with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her face and remained conscious after the crash. The police report lists the scooter driver's failure to yield right-of-way and disregard for traffic control as contributing factors. No other vehicle occupants were involved. The point of impact was the center front end of the scooter. The pedestrian was classified with injury severity level 3.
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Van Slams Parked Truck After Driver Sleeps▸Mar 25 - Van driver nodded off on W 50 St. He crashed into a parked beverage truck. Head bruised. Metal twisted. Streets stayed hard and unforgiving.
According to the police report, a van traveling east on W 50 St in Manhattan struck the rear of a parked beverage truck at 9:35. The 22-year-old male van driver suffered head contusions but remained conscious. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the primary contributing factor, pointing to driver error. The van's right front bumper and the truck's right rear bumper were damaged. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted.
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Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Mar 20 - A 63-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries when a taxi struck him on East 50th Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The taxi impacted the left side doors, causing bruising and contusions.
According to the police report, a 63-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing East 50th Street at an intersection with the pedestrian signal. The vehicle involved was a northbound taxi that was parked before the crash and struck the pedestrian on its left side doors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any pedestrian fault. The taxi driver was licensed and operating a 2024 vehicle registered in New York. The impact and resulting injuries highlight the dangers posed by vehicle movements near intersections, especially involving taxis and vulnerable pedestrians.
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Taxi Left Turn Hits Manhattan Bicyclist▸Mar 9 - A taxi making a left turn struck a bicyclist going straight on West 48th Street in Manhattan. The 35-year-old rider was ejected and suffered upper arm injuries. Police cited the taxi driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:15 on West 48th Street near 9th Avenue in Manhattan. A 35-year-old male bicyclist was traveling southbound, going straight ahead, when a taxi driver making a left turn struck him with the taxi’s left front bumper. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained a contusion and upper arm injury, classified as injury severity 3. The report explicitly lists the taxi driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment at the time, but this was not cited as a contributing factor. The taxi driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Ford vehicle. Vehicle damage was limited to the taxi’s left front bumper. This crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to vulnerable road users.
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Scooter Rider Killed Fleeing Traffic Stop▸Mar 6 - A stolen minivan tore through Harlem. The driver ran from police. He struck Devon Hughley on a scooter. Hughley died at Harlem Hospital. The driver fled. Police used facial recognition. They arrested Enesin Delarosa. Grief lingers. Memorials remain.
According to the NY Daily News (2025-03-06), Enesin Delarosa, 26, was arrested for fatally striking Devon Hughley, 45, while fleeing an NYPD car stop in Harlem on November 2. The article reports Delarosa was driving a stolen minivan and "allegedly hit Hughley near W.155th St. and St. Nicholas Ave. while fleeing a traffic stop." Delarosa faces charges of manslaughter, leaving the scene, fleeing police, and possession of stolen property. The crash highlights the lethal risk of high-speed police pursuits and the dangers posed by stolen vehicles in dense urban areas. Memorial posters for Hughley remain in his building. The article quotes Hughley's sister, Yvette Palmer: "the arrest brought some peace."
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Scooter Rider Killed Fleeing Traffic Stop,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-06
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Intoxicated SUV Driver Crashes Into Parked Sedan▸Mar 5 - An intoxicated female driver crashed her SUV head-on into a parked sedan on West 50th Street in Manhattan. The impact caused front-end damage to the SUV and side damage to the sedan. The driver suffered a head contusion but remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:50 on West 50th Street in Manhattan. The driver, a 25-year-old female occupant of a 2023 Ford SUV, was traveling east when she struck a parked 2008 Honda sedan. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the right front quarter panel of the sedan, causing damage to both vehicles. The report identifies 'Alcohol Involvement' as the contributing factor, indicating the driver was intoxicated at the time of the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and sustained a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of impaired driving leading to collisions with stationary vehicles.
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SUV Hits Cyclist on W 49 St in Manhattan▸Mar 5 - SUV slammed into a northbound cyclist on W 49 St. The rider, 33, took abrasions to his arm. He stayed conscious. The SUV struck head-on. No damage to the bike. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a 33-year-old male cyclist was struck by a westbound Chevrolet SUV at 19:50 on W 49 St near 10 Ave in Manhattan. The SUV hit the bike's center front end. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The SUV driver was licensed. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The cyclist wore no safety equipment, but the report does not link this to the crash. The cause remains unspecified in the official account.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Intersection▸Mar 5 - A 52-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a distracted driver failed to yield while making a left turn on Vanderbilt Ave. The impact caused abrasions but no vehicle damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:17 on Vanderbilt Ave near E 47 St in Manhattan. A 52-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the intersection when a Toyota SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her on the left rear bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report explicitly identifies driver errors as the cause, with no contributing pedestrian factors noted. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and failure to yield at intersections.
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Sedan Crashes at Speed Turning on W 49th▸Mar 1 - A 22-year-old man driving a 2017 Hyundai sedan took a right turn too fast at W 49th Street and 8th Avenue. The car's front center struck a fixed object. He suffered head injuries and was found semi-conscious behind the wheel.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old male driver was injured in a crash at 5:28 a.m. on W 49th Street and 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The 2017 Hyundai sedan was making a right turn when it struck a fixed object with the center front end. The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The driver was alone, suffered severe head lacerations, and was found half-awake behind the wheel. The narrative states, 'A 2017 Hyundai turned too fast. Metal struck stone. A young man, 22, slumped behind the wheel, head bleeding, half-awake.' No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed during turns, as documented by the police.
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Driver Loses Consciousness in Manhattan Sedan Crash▸Feb 28 - A male driver lost consciousness while operating a sedan on 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The vehicle overturned, causing severe whole-body injuries and shock. Police report cites loss of consciousness as the primary contributing factor in this violent crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:18 on 8th Avenue near West 54th Street in Manhattan. The driver, a male occupant of a sedan, lost consciousness while driving, which led to the vehicle overturning. The report identifies 'Lost Consciousness' as the sole contributing factor. The driver sustained injuries to his entire body, including contusions and bruises, and was not ejected from the vehicle but experienced shock. The overturned sedan and damage to other parked vehicles indicate a violent impact. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited. The crash underscores the dangers posed when a driver becomes incapacitated behind the wheel.
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Motorcycle Collides With E-Scooter Injuring Rider▸Feb 24 - A motorcycle struck an e-scooter on East 59th Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 44-year-old man, suffered a severe back injury including fracture and dislocation. Both vehicles showed no damage, highlighting the vulnerability of the rider.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:03 PM on East 59th Street near Madison Avenue in Manhattan. The collision involved a motorcycle traveling northwest and an e-scooter traveling north. The e-scooter driver, a 44-year-old man, was injured with a fractured and dislocated back, classified as injury severity 3. The report notes the e-scooter driver was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. Both vehicles sustained no damage, with the point of impact recorded as the right front bumper of the e-scooter. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the victim. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited in the data. The focus remains on the collision's impact and the serious injury to the vulnerable e-scooter rider.
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Cyclist Killed After Striking Parked SUV Door▸Feb 18 - A 67-year-old man pedaled west on W 51st. The door of a parked SUV swung open. His bike crashed. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The SUV stood untouched. The man died on the street, another life ended by steel and carelessness.
According to the police report, a 67-year-old man riding a bike westbound on W 51st Street at 5th Avenue collided with the door of a parked SUV. The narrative states, 'A 67-year-old man on a bike hit the door of a parked SUV. No helmet. His head struck hard. He flew, then fell. Blood spread. The SUV was untouched. He died.' The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors, marking them as 'Unspecified.' The SUV was parked, and the cyclist was ejected upon impact, suffering fatal head injuries. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but does not cite this as a contributing factor to the crash. The focus remains on the lethal interaction between vulnerable road users and parked vehicles in Manhattan’s dense streetscape.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing with Signal on 11 Ave▸Feb 12 - A 38-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries while crossing 11 Avenue with the signal. The sedan driver, traveling southbound, caused the collision. The pedestrian was in shock and complained of pain and nausea after impact.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 11 Avenue and West 59th Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The driver, a licensed male from New Jersey operating a 2012 Volvo sedan traveling southbound and going straight ahead, was involved in the crash. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. The vehicle showed no damage, and the point of impact was noted as no damage. The data highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians even when crossing legally and the systemic dangers posed by vehicle interactions at intersections.
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Turning SUV Kills Elderly Woman in Midtown Crosswalk▸Feb 11 - An SUV turned left on W 58th Street and crushed an 83-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The left bumper struck her head. She died in the crosswalk, beneath the city’s cold lights. The street swallowed her name.
An 83-year-old woman was killed while crossing W 58th Street at Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was 'crossing with the signal' when a northbound SUV made a left turn and struck her with its left front bumper. The impact crushed her head, and she died at the scene, in the crosswalk. The vehicle involved was a 2020 Mazda SUV, operated by a licensed male driver. The police report lists the driver’s pre-crash action as 'making left turn.' No driver errors are explicitly cited beyond the vehicle’s movement, but the victim’s lawful crossing is clear. The report notes her position as 'Pedestrian at Intersection' and her action as 'Crossing With Signal.'
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing York Avenue▸Feb 6 - A 90-year-old woman died on York Avenue. A cab made a U-turn and struck her. Another car hit her moments later. She was rushed to the hospital. Both drivers stayed. She did not survive.
According to the New York Post (published February 6, 2025), Frances Rickard, 90, was crossing York Avenue at East 72nd Street around 5:40 p.m. when a yellow taxi, driven by a 68-year-old man, made a U-turn and struck her. Police said, “Moments later, a 35-year-old woman driving a 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer also struck her.” Rickard was taken to Weill Cornell Medical Center, where she died. Both drivers remained at the scene and have not been charged. The sequence highlights the dangers of U-turns and multi-lane crossings for pedestrians. The intersection saw two vehicles collide with a vulnerable road user in quick succession, underscoring persistent risks in city street design and driver behavior.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing York Avenue,
New York Post,
Published 2025-02-06
4
Tesla Crash Ejects Two On FDR Drive▸Feb 4 - A Tesla hit a guardrail on the FDR. The car flipped, burned. The driver died at the scene. Her passenger survived but was badly hurt. Debris scattered. Police closed lanes for hours. The cause is still under investigation.
According to the New York Post (2025-02-04), a Tesla crashed on Manhattan's FDR Drive near 70th Street early Tuesday. The car struck a guardrail, flipped, and caught fire. Both occupants were ejected. The article states, 'A female driver was killed and her passenger seriously injured after they were tossed from a Tesla that flipped and then burst into flames.' The driver died at the scene; the passenger was hospitalized in stable condition. Photos showed 'large pieces of the vehicle scattered across the road.' Police have not determined if speed was a factor and continue to investigate. The crash closed all northbound lanes for several miles as fire crews responded. The incident highlights the violent consequences of high-speed impacts and the dangers posed by vehicle ejection and fire.
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Tesla Crash Ejects Two On FDR Drive,
New York Post,
Published 2025-02-04
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Taxi U-Turn Strikes Cyclist on West 57th▸Feb 3 - Taxi swung a U-turn. Bicyclist rode straight. Metal met flesh. The cyclist, 22, took the hit. Knee and leg bruised. Driver failed to yield. Manhattan street, morning rush. System failed the vulnerable.
A taxi making a U-turn hit a 22-year-old woman riding her bike straight east on West 57th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the taxi driver failed to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control. The cyclist suffered contusions to her knee and lower leg. The crash occurred at 9:15 AM. The point of impact was the taxi's right rear quarter panel and the bike's left rear bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as driver errors. The cyclist was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The crash left the cyclist injured and exposed the danger of driver negligence.
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Pedestrian Struck by Left-Turning Sedan in Manhattan▸Jan 28 - A man crossing with the signal was hit by a sedan making a left turn on East 57th Street. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and shock. The vehicle showed no damage. Driver errors were unspecified in the report.
According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 57th Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan at 5:25 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2018 Cadillac sedan, traveling southwest and making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The sedan showed no damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted, but no contributing factors were assigned to his actions. The incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians at intersections.
Mar 25 - A motor scooter hit a 48-year-old woman crossing with the signal on West 46th Street. She suffered facial abrasions. Police cited the scooter driver for failing to yield and disregarding traffic control.
According to the police report, a motor scooter traveling east on West 46th Street struck a 48-year-old female pedestrian as she crossed with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her face and remained conscious after the crash. The police report lists the scooter driver's failure to yield right-of-way and disregard for traffic control as contributing factors. No other vehicle occupants were involved. The point of impact was the center front end of the scooter. The pedestrian was classified with injury severity level 3.
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Van Slams Parked Truck After Driver Sleeps▸Mar 25 - Van driver nodded off on W 50 St. He crashed into a parked beverage truck. Head bruised. Metal twisted. Streets stayed hard and unforgiving.
According to the police report, a van traveling east on W 50 St in Manhattan struck the rear of a parked beverage truck at 9:35. The 22-year-old male van driver suffered head contusions but remained conscious. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the primary contributing factor, pointing to driver error. The van's right front bumper and the truck's right rear bumper were damaged. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted.
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Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Mar 20 - A 63-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries when a taxi struck him on East 50th Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The taxi impacted the left side doors, causing bruising and contusions.
According to the police report, a 63-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing East 50th Street at an intersection with the pedestrian signal. The vehicle involved was a northbound taxi that was parked before the crash and struck the pedestrian on its left side doors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any pedestrian fault. The taxi driver was licensed and operating a 2024 vehicle registered in New York. The impact and resulting injuries highlight the dangers posed by vehicle movements near intersections, especially involving taxis and vulnerable pedestrians.
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Taxi Left Turn Hits Manhattan Bicyclist▸Mar 9 - A taxi making a left turn struck a bicyclist going straight on West 48th Street in Manhattan. The 35-year-old rider was ejected and suffered upper arm injuries. Police cited the taxi driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:15 on West 48th Street near 9th Avenue in Manhattan. A 35-year-old male bicyclist was traveling southbound, going straight ahead, when a taxi driver making a left turn struck him with the taxi’s left front bumper. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained a contusion and upper arm injury, classified as injury severity 3. The report explicitly lists the taxi driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment at the time, but this was not cited as a contributing factor. The taxi driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Ford vehicle. Vehicle damage was limited to the taxi’s left front bumper. This crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to vulnerable road users.
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Scooter Rider Killed Fleeing Traffic Stop▸Mar 6 - A stolen minivan tore through Harlem. The driver ran from police. He struck Devon Hughley on a scooter. Hughley died at Harlem Hospital. The driver fled. Police used facial recognition. They arrested Enesin Delarosa. Grief lingers. Memorials remain.
According to the NY Daily News (2025-03-06), Enesin Delarosa, 26, was arrested for fatally striking Devon Hughley, 45, while fleeing an NYPD car stop in Harlem on November 2. The article reports Delarosa was driving a stolen minivan and "allegedly hit Hughley near W.155th St. and St. Nicholas Ave. while fleeing a traffic stop." Delarosa faces charges of manslaughter, leaving the scene, fleeing police, and possession of stolen property. The crash highlights the lethal risk of high-speed police pursuits and the dangers posed by stolen vehicles in dense urban areas. Memorial posters for Hughley remain in his building. The article quotes Hughley's sister, Yvette Palmer: "the arrest brought some peace."
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Scooter Rider Killed Fleeing Traffic Stop,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-06
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Intoxicated SUV Driver Crashes Into Parked Sedan▸Mar 5 - An intoxicated female driver crashed her SUV head-on into a parked sedan on West 50th Street in Manhattan. The impact caused front-end damage to the SUV and side damage to the sedan. The driver suffered a head contusion but remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:50 on West 50th Street in Manhattan. The driver, a 25-year-old female occupant of a 2023 Ford SUV, was traveling east when she struck a parked 2008 Honda sedan. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the right front quarter panel of the sedan, causing damage to both vehicles. The report identifies 'Alcohol Involvement' as the contributing factor, indicating the driver was intoxicated at the time of the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and sustained a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of impaired driving leading to collisions with stationary vehicles.
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SUV Hits Cyclist on W 49 St in Manhattan▸Mar 5 - SUV slammed into a northbound cyclist on W 49 St. The rider, 33, took abrasions to his arm. He stayed conscious. The SUV struck head-on. No damage to the bike. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a 33-year-old male cyclist was struck by a westbound Chevrolet SUV at 19:50 on W 49 St near 10 Ave in Manhattan. The SUV hit the bike's center front end. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The SUV driver was licensed. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The cyclist wore no safety equipment, but the report does not link this to the crash. The cause remains unspecified in the official account.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Intersection▸Mar 5 - A 52-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a distracted driver failed to yield while making a left turn on Vanderbilt Ave. The impact caused abrasions but no vehicle damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:17 on Vanderbilt Ave near E 47 St in Manhattan. A 52-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the intersection when a Toyota SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her on the left rear bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report explicitly identifies driver errors as the cause, with no contributing pedestrian factors noted. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and failure to yield at intersections.
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Sedan Crashes at Speed Turning on W 49th▸Mar 1 - A 22-year-old man driving a 2017 Hyundai sedan took a right turn too fast at W 49th Street and 8th Avenue. The car's front center struck a fixed object. He suffered head injuries and was found semi-conscious behind the wheel.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old male driver was injured in a crash at 5:28 a.m. on W 49th Street and 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The 2017 Hyundai sedan was making a right turn when it struck a fixed object with the center front end. The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The driver was alone, suffered severe head lacerations, and was found half-awake behind the wheel. The narrative states, 'A 2017 Hyundai turned too fast. Metal struck stone. A young man, 22, slumped behind the wheel, head bleeding, half-awake.' No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed during turns, as documented by the police.
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Driver Loses Consciousness in Manhattan Sedan Crash▸Feb 28 - A male driver lost consciousness while operating a sedan on 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The vehicle overturned, causing severe whole-body injuries and shock. Police report cites loss of consciousness as the primary contributing factor in this violent crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:18 on 8th Avenue near West 54th Street in Manhattan. The driver, a male occupant of a sedan, lost consciousness while driving, which led to the vehicle overturning. The report identifies 'Lost Consciousness' as the sole contributing factor. The driver sustained injuries to his entire body, including contusions and bruises, and was not ejected from the vehicle but experienced shock. The overturned sedan and damage to other parked vehicles indicate a violent impact. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited. The crash underscores the dangers posed when a driver becomes incapacitated behind the wheel.
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Motorcycle Collides With E-Scooter Injuring Rider▸Feb 24 - A motorcycle struck an e-scooter on East 59th Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 44-year-old man, suffered a severe back injury including fracture and dislocation. Both vehicles showed no damage, highlighting the vulnerability of the rider.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:03 PM on East 59th Street near Madison Avenue in Manhattan. The collision involved a motorcycle traveling northwest and an e-scooter traveling north. The e-scooter driver, a 44-year-old man, was injured with a fractured and dislocated back, classified as injury severity 3. The report notes the e-scooter driver was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. Both vehicles sustained no damage, with the point of impact recorded as the right front bumper of the e-scooter. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the victim. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited in the data. The focus remains on the collision's impact and the serious injury to the vulnerable e-scooter rider.
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Cyclist Killed After Striking Parked SUV Door▸Feb 18 - A 67-year-old man pedaled west on W 51st. The door of a parked SUV swung open. His bike crashed. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The SUV stood untouched. The man died on the street, another life ended by steel and carelessness.
According to the police report, a 67-year-old man riding a bike westbound on W 51st Street at 5th Avenue collided with the door of a parked SUV. The narrative states, 'A 67-year-old man on a bike hit the door of a parked SUV. No helmet. His head struck hard. He flew, then fell. Blood spread. The SUV was untouched. He died.' The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors, marking them as 'Unspecified.' The SUV was parked, and the cyclist was ejected upon impact, suffering fatal head injuries. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but does not cite this as a contributing factor to the crash. The focus remains on the lethal interaction between vulnerable road users and parked vehicles in Manhattan’s dense streetscape.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing with Signal on 11 Ave▸Feb 12 - A 38-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries while crossing 11 Avenue with the signal. The sedan driver, traveling southbound, caused the collision. The pedestrian was in shock and complained of pain and nausea after impact.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 11 Avenue and West 59th Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The driver, a licensed male from New Jersey operating a 2012 Volvo sedan traveling southbound and going straight ahead, was involved in the crash. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. The vehicle showed no damage, and the point of impact was noted as no damage. The data highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians even when crossing legally and the systemic dangers posed by vehicle interactions at intersections.
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Turning SUV Kills Elderly Woman in Midtown Crosswalk▸Feb 11 - An SUV turned left on W 58th Street and crushed an 83-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The left bumper struck her head. She died in the crosswalk, beneath the city’s cold lights. The street swallowed her name.
An 83-year-old woman was killed while crossing W 58th Street at Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was 'crossing with the signal' when a northbound SUV made a left turn and struck her with its left front bumper. The impact crushed her head, and she died at the scene, in the crosswalk. The vehicle involved was a 2020 Mazda SUV, operated by a licensed male driver. The police report lists the driver’s pre-crash action as 'making left turn.' No driver errors are explicitly cited beyond the vehicle’s movement, but the victim’s lawful crossing is clear. The report notes her position as 'Pedestrian at Intersection' and her action as 'Crossing With Signal.'
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing York Avenue▸Feb 6 - A 90-year-old woman died on York Avenue. A cab made a U-turn and struck her. Another car hit her moments later. She was rushed to the hospital. Both drivers stayed. She did not survive.
According to the New York Post (published February 6, 2025), Frances Rickard, 90, was crossing York Avenue at East 72nd Street around 5:40 p.m. when a yellow taxi, driven by a 68-year-old man, made a U-turn and struck her. Police said, “Moments later, a 35-year-old woman driving a 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer also struck her.” Rickard was taken to Weill Cornell Medical Center, where she died. Both drivers remained at the scene and have not been charged. The sequence highlights the dangers of U-turns and multi-lane crossings for pedestrians. The intersection saw two vehicles collide with a vulnerable road user in quick succession, underscoring persistent risks in city street design and driver behavior.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing York Avenue,
New York Post,
Published 2025-02-06
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Tesla Crash Ejects Two On FDR Drive▸Feb 4 - A Tesla hit a guardrail on the FDR. The car flipped, burned. The driver died at the scene. Her passenger survived but was badly hurt. Debris scattered. Police closed lanes for hours. The cause is still under investigation.
According to the New York Post (2025-02-04), a Tesla crashed on Manhattan's FDR Drive near 70th Street early Tuesday. The car struck a guardrail, flipped, and caught fire. Both occupants were ejected. The article states, 'A female driver was killed and her passenger seriously injured after they were tossed from a Tesla that flipped and then burst into flames.' The driver died at the scene; the passenger was hospitalized in stable condition. Photos showed 'large pieces of the vehicle scattered across the road.' Police have not determined if speed was a factor and continue to investigate. The crash closed all northbound lanes for several miles as fire crews responded. The incident highlights the violent consequences of high-speed impacts and the dangers posed by vehicle ejection and fire.
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Tesla Crash Ejects Two On FDR Drive,
New York Post,
Published 2025-02-04
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Taxi U-Turn Strikes Cyclist on West 57th▸Feb 3 - Taxi swung a U-turn. Bicyclist rode straight. Metal met flesh. The cyclist, 22, took the hit. Knee and leg bruised. Driver failed to yield. Manhattan street, morning rush. System failed the vulnerable.
A taxi making a U-turn hit a 22-year-old woman riding her bike straight east on West 57th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the taxi driver failed to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control. The cyclist suffered contusions to her knee and lower leg. The crash occurred at 9:15 AM. The point of impact was the taxi's right rear quarter panel and the bike's left rear bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as driver errors. The cyclist was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The crash left the cyclist injured and exposed the danger of driver negligence.
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Pedestrian Struck by Left-Turning Sedan in Manhattan▸Jan 28 - A man crossing with the signal was hit by a sedan making a left turn on East 57th Street. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and shock. The vehicle showed no damage. Driver errors were unspecified in the report.
According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 57th Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan at 5:25 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2018 Cadillac sedan, traveling southwest and making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The sedan showed no damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted, but no contributing factors were assigned to his actions. The incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians at intersections.
Mar 25 - Van driver nodded off on W 50 St. He crashed into a parked beverage truck. Head bruised. Metal twisted. Streets stayed hard and unforgiving.
According to the police report, a van traveling east on W 50 St in Manhattan struck the rear of a parked beverage truck at 9:35. The 22-year-old male van driver suffered head contusions but remained conscious. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the primary contributing factor, pointing to driver error. The van's right front bumper and the truck's right rear bumper were damaged. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted.
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Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Mar 20 - A 63-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries when a taxi struck him on East 50th Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The taxi impacted the left side doors, causing bruising and contusions.
According to the police report, a 63-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing East 50th Street at an intersection with the pedestrian signal. The vehicle involved was a northbound taxi that was parked before the crash and struck the pedestrian on its left side doors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any pedestrian fault. The taxi driver was licensed and operating a 2024 vehicle registered in New York. The impact and resulting injuries highlight the dangers posed by vehicle movements near intersections, especially involving taxis and vulnerable pedestrians.
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Taxi Left Turn Hits Manhattan Bicyclist▸Mar 9 - A taxi making a left turn struck a bicyclist going straight on West 48th Street in Manhattan. The 35-year-old rider was ejected and suffered upper arm injuries. Police cited the taxi driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:15 on West 48th Street near 9th Avenue in Manhattan. A 35-year-old male bicyclist was traveling southbound, going straight ahead, when a taxi driver making a left turn struck him with the taxi’s left front bumper. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained a contusion and upper arm injury, classified as injury severity 3. The report explicitly lists the taxi driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment at the time, but this was not cited as a contributing factor. The taxi driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Ford vehicle. Vehicle damage was limited to the taxi’s left front bumper. This crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to vulnerable road users.
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Scooter Rider Killed Fleeing Traffic Stop▸Mar 6 - A stolen minivan tore through Harlem. The driver ran from police. He struck Devon Hughley on a scooter. Hughley died at Harlem Hospital. The driver fled. Police used facial recognition. They arrested Enesin Delarosa. Grief lingers. Memorials remain.
According to the NY Daily News (2025-03-06), Enesin Delarosa, 26, was arrested for fatally striking Devon Hughley, 45, while fleeing an NYPD car stop in Harlem on November 2. The article reports Delarosa was driving a stolen minivan and "allegedly hit Hughley near W.155th St. and St. Nicholas Ave. while fleeing a traffic stop." Delarosa faces charges of manslaughter, leaving the scene, fleeing police, and possession of stolen property. The crash highlights the lethal risk of high-speed police pursuits and the dangers posed by stolen vehicles in dense urban areas. Memorial posters for Hughley remain in his building. The article quotes Hughley's sister, Yvette Palmer: "the arrest brought some peace."
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Scooter Rider Killed Fleeing Traffic Stop,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-06
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Intoxicated SUV Driver Crashes Into Parked Sedan▸Mar 5 - An intoxicated female driver crashed her SUV head-on into a parked sedan on West 50th Street in Manhattan. The impact caused front-end damage to the SUV and side damage to the sedan. The driver suffered a head contusion but remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:50 on West 50th Street in Manhattan. The driver, a 25-year-old female occupant of a 2023 Ford SUV, was traveling east when she struck a parked 2008 Honda sedan. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the right front quarter panel of the sedan, causing damage to both vehicles. The report identifies 'Alcohol Involvement' as the contributing factor, indicating the driver was intoxicated at the time of the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and sustained a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of impaired driving leading to collisions with stationary vehicles.
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SUV Hits Cyclist on W 49 St in Manhattan▸Mar 5 - SUV slammed into a northbound cyclist on W 49 St. The rider, 33, took abrasions to his arm. He stayed conscious. The SUV struck head-on. No damage to the bike. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a 33-year-old male cyclist was struck by a westbound Chevrolet SUV at 19:50 on W 49 St near 10 Ave in Manhattan. The SUV hit the bike's center front end. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The SUV driver was licensed. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The cyclist wore no safety equipment, but the report does not link this to the crash. The cause remains unspecified in the official account.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Intersection▸Mar 5 - A 52-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a distracted driver failed to yield while making a left turn on Vanderbilt Ave. The impact caused abrasions but no vehicle damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:17 on Vanderbilt Ave near E 47 St in Manhattan. A 52-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the intersection when a Toyota SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her on the left rear bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report explicitly identifies driver errors as the cause, with no contributing pedestrian factors noted. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and failure to yield at intersections.
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Sedan Crashes at Speed Turning on W 49th▸Mar 1 - A 22-year-old man driving a 2017 Hyundai sedan took a right turn too fast at W 49th Street and 8th Avenue. The car's front center struck a fixed object. He suffered head injuries and was found semi-conscious behind the wheel.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old male driver was injured in a crash at 5:28 a.m. on W 49th Street and 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The 2017 Hyundai sedan was making a right turn when it struck a fixed object with the center front end. The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The driver was alone, suffered severe head lacerations, and was found half-awake behind the wheel. The narrative states, 'A 2017 Hyundai turned too fast. Metal struck stone. A young man, 22, slumped behind the wheel, head bleeding, half-awake.' No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed during turns, as documented by the police.
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Driver Loses Consciousness in Manhattan Sedan Crash▸Feb 28 - A male driver lost consciousness while operating a sedan on 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The vehicle overturned, causing severe whole-body injuries and shock. Police report cites loss of consciousness as the primary contributing factor in this violent crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:18 on 8th Avenue near West 54th Street in Manhattan. The driver, a male occupant of a sedan, lost consciousness while driving, which led to the vehicle overturning. The report identifies 'Lost Consciousness' as the sole contributing factor. The driver sustained injuries to his entire body, including contusions and bruises, and was not ejected from the vehicle but experienced shock. The overturned sedan and damage to other parked vehicles indicate a violent impact. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited. The crash underscores the dangers posed when a driver becomes incapacitated behind the wheel.
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Motorcycle Collides With E-Scooter Injuring Rider▸Feb 24 - A motorcycle struck an e-scooter on East 59th Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 44-year-old man, suffered a severe back injury including fracture and dislocation. Both vehicles showed no damage, highlighting the vulnerability of the rider.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:03 PM on East 59th Street near Madison Avenue in Manhattan. The collision involved a motorcycle traveling northwest and an e-scooter traveling north. The e-scooter driver, a 44-year-old man, was injured with a fractured and dislocated back, classified as injury severity 3. The report notes the e-scooter driver was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. Both vehicles sustained no damage, with the point of impact recorded as the right front bumper of the e-scooter. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the victim. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited in the data. The focus remains on the collision's impact and the serious injury to the vulnerable e-scooter rider.
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Cyclist Killed After Striking Parked SUV Door▸Feb 18 - A 67-year-old man pedaled west on W 51st. The door of a parked SUV swung open. His bike crashed. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The SUV stood untouched. The man died on the street, another life ended by steel and carelessness.
According to the police report, a 67-year-old man riding a bike westbound on W 51st Street at 5th Avenue collided with the door of a parked SUV. The narrative states, 'A 67-year-old man on a bike hit the door of a parked SUV. No helmet. His head struck hard. He flew, then fell. Blood spread. The SUV was untouched. He died.' The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors, marking them as 'Unspecified.' The SUV was parked, and the cyclist was ejected upon impact, suffering fatal head injuries. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but does not cite this as a contributing factor to the crash. The focus remains on the lethal interaction between vulnerable road users and parked vehicles in Manhattan’s dense streetscape.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing with Signal on 11 Ave▸Feb 12 - A 38-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries while crossing 11 Avenue with the signal. The sedan driver, traveling southbound, caused the collision. The pedestrian was in shock and complained of pain and nausea after impact.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 11 Avenue and West 59th Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The driver, a licensed male from New Jersey operating a 2012 Volvo sedan traveling southbound and going straight ahead, was involved in the crash. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. The vehicle showed no damage, and the point of impact was noted as no damage. The data highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians even when crossing legally and the systemic dangers posed by vehicle interactions at intersections.
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Turning SUV Kills Elderly Woman in Midtown Crosswalk▸Feb 11 - An SUV turned left on W 58th Street and crushed an 83-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The left bumper struck her head. She died in the crosswalk, beneath the city’s cold lights. The street swallowed her name.
An 83-year-old woman was killed while crossing W 58th Street at Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was 'crossing with the signal' when a northbound SUV made a left turn and struck her with its left front bumper. The impact crushed her head, and she died at the scene, in the crosswalk. The vehicle involved was a 2020 Mazda SUV, operated by a licensed male driver. The police report lists the driver’s pre-crash action as 'making left turn.' No driver errors are explicitly cited beyond the vehicle’s movement, but the victim’s lawful crossing is clear. The report notes her position as 'Pedestrian at Intersection' and her action as 'Crossing With Signal.'
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing York Avenue▸Feb 6 - A 90-year-old woman died on York Avenue. A cab made a U-turn and struck her. Another car hit her moments later. She was rushed to the hospital. Both drivers stayed. She did not survive.
According to the New York Post (published February 6, 2025), Frances Rickard, 90, was crossing York Avenue at East 72nd Street around 5:40 p.m. when a yellow taxi, driven by a 68-year-old man, made a U-turn and struck her. Police said, “Moments later, a 35-year-old woman driving a 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer also struck her.” Rickard was taken to Weill Cornell Medical Center, where she died. Both drivers remained at the scene and have not been charged. The sequence highlights the dangers of U-turns and multi-lane crossings for pedestrians. The intersection saw two vehicles collide with a vulnerable road user in quick succession, underscoring persistent risks in city street design and driver behavior.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing York Avenue,
New York Post,
Published 2025-02-06
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Tesla Crash Ejects Two On FDR Drive▸Feb 4 - A Tesla hit a guardrail on the FDR. The car flipped, burned. The driver died at the scene. Her passenger survived but was badly hurt. Debris scattered. Police closed lanes for hours. The cause is still under investigation.
According to the New York Post (2025-02-04), a Tesla crashed on Manhattan's FDR Drive near 70th Street early Tuesday. The car struck a guardrail, flipped, and caught fire. Both occupants were ejected. The article states, 'A female driver was killed and her passenger seriously injured after they were tossed from a Tesla that flipped and then burst into flames.' The driver died at the scene; the passenger was hospitalized in stable condition. Photos showed 'large pieces of the vehicle scattered across the road.' Police have not determined if speed was a factor and continue to investigate. The crash closed all northbound lanes for several miles as fire crews responded. The incident highlights the violent consequences of high-speed impacts and the dangers posed by vehicle ejection and fire.
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Tesla Crash Ejects Two On FDR Drive,
New York Post,
Published 2025-02-04
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Taxi U-Turn Strikes Cyclist on West 57th▸Feb 3 - Taxi swung a U-turn. Bicyclist rode straight. Metal met flesh. The cyclist, 22, took the hit. Knee and leg bruised. Driver failed to yield. Manhattan street, morning rush. System failed the vulnerable.
A taxi making a U-turn hit a 22-year-old woman riding her bike straight east on West 57th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the taxi driver failed to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control. The cyclist suffered contusions to her knee and lower leg. The crash occurred at 9:15 AM. The point of impact was the taxi's right rear quarter panel and the bike's left rear bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as driver errors. The cyclist was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The crash left the cyclist injured and exposed the danger of driver negligence.
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Pedestrian Struck by Left-Turning Sedan in Manhattan▸Jan 28 - A man crossing with the signal was hit by a sedan making a left turn on East 57th Street. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and shock. The vehicle showed no damage. Driver errors were unspecified in the report.
According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 57th Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan at 5:25 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2018 Cadillac sedan, traveling southwest and making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The sedan showed no damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted, but no contributing factors were assigned to his actions. The incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians at intersections.
Mar 20 - A 63-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries when a taxi struck him on East 50th Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The taxi impacted the left side doors, causing bruising and contusions.
According to the police report, a 63-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing East 50th Street at an intersection with the pedestrian signal. The vehicle involved was a northbound taxi that was parked before the crash and struck the pedestrian on its left side doors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any pedestrian fault. The taxi driver was licensed and operating a 2024 vehicle registered in New York. The impact and resulting injuries highlight the dangers posed by vehicle movements near intersections, especially involving taxis and vulnerable pedestrians.
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Taxi Left Turn Hits Manhattan Bicyclist▸Mar 9 - A taxi making a left turn struck a bicyclist going straight on West 48th Street in Manhattan. The 35-year-old rider was ejected and suffered upper arm injuries. Police cited the taxi driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:15 on West 48th Street near 9th Avenue in Manhattan. A 35-year-old male bicyclist was traveling southbound, going straight ahead, when a taxi driver making a left turn struck him with the taxi’s left front bumper. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained a contusion and upper arm injury, classified as injury severity 3. The report explicitly lists the taxi driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment at the time, but this was not cited as a contributing factor. The taxi driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Ford vehicle. Vehicle damage was limited to the taxi’s left front bumper. This crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to vulnerable road users.
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Scooter Rider Killed Fleeing Traffic Stop▸Mar 6 - A stolen minivan tore through Harlem. The driver ran from police. He struck Devon Hughley on a scooter. Hughley died at Harlem Hospital. The driver fled. Police used facial recognition. They arrested Enesin Delarosa. Grief lingers. Memorials remain.
According to the NY Daily News (2025-03-06), Enesin Delarosa, 26, was arrested for fatally striking Devon Hughley, 45, while fleeing an NYPD car stop in Harlem on November 2. The article reports Delarosa was driving a stolen minivan and "allegedly hit Hughley near W.155th St. and St. Nicholas Ave. while fleeing a traffic stop." Delarosa faces charges of manslaughter, leaving the scene, fleeing police, and possession of stolen property. The crash highlights the lethal risk of high-speed police pursuits and the dangers posed by stolen vehicles in dense urban areas. Memorial posters for Hughley remain in his building. The article quotes Hughley's sister, Yvette Palmer: "the arrest brought some peace."
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Scooter Rider Killed Fleeing Traffic Stop,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-06
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Intoxicated SUV Driver Crashes Into Parked Sedan▸Mar 5 - An intoxicated female driver crashed her SUV head-on into a parked sedan on West 50th Street in Manhattan. The impact caused front-end damage to the SUV and side damage to the sedan. The driver suffered a head contusion but remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:50 on West 50th Street in Manhattan. The driver, a 25-year-old female occupant of a 2023 Ford SUV, was traveling east when she struck a parked 2008 Honda sedan. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the right front quarter panel of the sedan, causing damage to both vehicles. The report identifies 'Alcohol Involvement' as the contributing factor, indicating the driver was intoxicated at the time of the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and sustained a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of impaired driving leading to collisions with stationary vehicles.
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SUV Hits Cyclist on W 49 St in Manhattan▸Mar 5 - SUV slammed into a northbound cyclist on W 49 St. The rider, 33, took abrasions to his arm. He stayed conscious. The SUV struck head-on. No damage to the bike. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a 33-year-old male cyclist was struck by a westbound Chevrolet SUV at 19:50 on W 49 St near 10 Ave in Manhattan. The SUV hit the bike's center front end. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The SUV driver was licensed. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The cyclist wore no safety equipment, but the report does not link this to the crash. The cause remains unspecified in the official account.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Intersection▸Mar 5 - A 52-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a distracted driver failed to yield while making a left turn on Vanderbilt Ave. The impact caused abrasions but no vehicle damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:17 on Vanderbilt Ave near E 47 St in Manhattan. A 52-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the intersection when a Toyota SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her on the left rear bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report explicitly identifies driver errors as the cause, with no contributing pedestrian factors noted. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and failure to yield at intersections.
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Sedan Crashes at Speed Turning on W 49th▸Mar 1 - A 22-year-old man driving a 2017 Hyundai sedan took a right turn too fast at W 49th Street and 8th Avenue. The car's front center struck a fixed object. He suffered head injuries and was found semi-conscious behind the wheel.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old male driver was injured in a crash at 5:28 a.m. on W 49th Street and 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The 2017 Hyundai sedan was making a right turn when it struck a fixed object with the center front end. The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The driver was alone, suffered severe head lacerations, and was found half-awake behind the wheel. The narrative states, 'A 2017 Hyundai turned too fast. Metal struck stone. A young man, 22, slumped behind the wheel, head bleeding, half-awake.' No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed during turns, as documented by the police.
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Driver Loses Consciousness in Manhattan Sedan Crash▸Feb 28 - A male driver lost consciousness while operating a sedan on 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The vehicle overturned, causing severe whole-body injuries and shock. Police report cites loss of consciousness as the primary contributing factor in this violent crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:18 on 8th Avenue near West 54th Street in Manhattan. The driver, a male occupant of a sedan, lost consciousness while driving, which led to the vehicle overturning. The report identifies 'Lost Consciousness' as the sole contributing factor. The driver sustained injuries to his entire body, including contusions and bruises, and was not ejected from the vehicle but experienced shock. The overturned sedan and damage to other parked vehicles indicate a violent impact. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited. The crash underscores the dangers posed when a driver becomes incapacitated behind the wheel.
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Motorcycle Collides With E-Scooter Injuring Rider▸Feb 24 - A motorcycle struck an e-scooter on East 59th Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 44-year-old man, suffered a severe back injury including fracture and dislocation. Both vehicles showed no damage, highlighting the vulnerability of the rider.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:03 PM on East 59th Street near Madison Avenue in Manhattan. The collision involved a motorcycle traveling northwest and an e-scooter traveling north. The e-scooter driver, a 44-year-old man, was injured with a fractured and dislocated back, classified as injury severity 3. The report notes the e-scooter driver was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. Both vehicles sustained no damage, with the point of impact recorded as the right front bumper of the e-scooter. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the victim. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited in the data. The focus remains on the collision's impact and the serious injury to the vulnerable e-scooter rider.
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Cyclist Killed After Striking Parked SUV Door▸Feb 18 - A 67-year-old man pedaled west on W 51st. The door of a parked SUV swung open. His bike crashed. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The SUV stood untouched. The man died on the street, another life ended by steel and carelessness.
According to the police report, a 67-year-old man riding a bike westbound on W 51st Street at 5th Avenue collided with the door of a parked SUV. The narrative states, 'A 67-year-old man on a bike hit the door of a parked SUV. No helmet. His head struck hard. He flew, then fell. Blood spread. The SUV was untouched. He died.' The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors, marking them as 'Unspecified.' The SUV was parked, and the cyclist was ejected upon impact, suffering fatal head injuries. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but does not cite this as a contributing factor to the crash. The focus remains on the lethal interaction between vulnerable road users and parked vehicles in Manhattan’s dense streetscape.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing with Signal on 11 Ave▸Feb 12 - A 38-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries while crossing 11 Avenue with the signal. The sedan driver, traveling southbound, caused the collision. The pedestrian was in shock and complained of pain and nausea after impact.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 11 Avenue and West 59th Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The driver, a licensed male from New Jersey operating a 2012 Volvo sedan traveling southbound and going straight ahead, was involved in the crash. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. The vehicle showed no damage, and the point of impact was noted as no damage. The data highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians even when crossing legally and the systemic dangers posed by vehicle interactions at intersections.
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Turning SUV Kills Elderly Woman in Midtown Crosswalk▸Feb 11 - An SUV turned left on W 58th Street and crushed an 83-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The left bumper struck her head. She died in the crosswalk, beneath the city’s cold lights. The street swallowed her name.
An 83-year-old woman was killed while crossing W 58th Street at Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was 'crossing with the signal' when a northbound SUV made a left turn and struck her with its left front bumper. The impact crushed her head, and she died at the scene, in the crosswalk. The vehicle involved was a 2020 Mazda SUV, operated by a licensed male driver. The police report lists the driver’s pre-crash action as 'making left turn.' No driver errors are explicitly cited beyond the vehicle’s movement, but the victim’s lawful crossing is clear. The report notes her position as 'Pedestrian at Intersection' and her action as 'Crossing With Signal.'
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing York Avenue▸Feb 6 - A 90-year-old woman died on York Avenue. A cab made a U-turn and struck her. Another car hit her moments later. She was rushed to the hospital. Both drivers stayed. She did not survive.
According to the New York Post (published February 6, 2025), Frances Rickard, 90, was crossing York Avenue at East 72nd Street around 5:40 p.m. when a yellow taxi, driven by a 68-year-old man, made a U-turn and struck her. Police said, “Moments later, a 35-year-old woman driving a 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer also struck her.” Rickard was taken to Weill Cornell Medical Center, where she died. Both drivers remained at the scene and have not been charged. The sequence highlights the dangers of U-turns and multi-lane crossings for pedestrians. The intersection saw two vehicles collide with a vulnerable road user in quick succession, underscoring persistent risks in city street design and driver behavior.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing York Avenue,
New York Post,
Published 2025-02-06
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Tesla Crash Ejects Two On FDR Drive▸Feb 4 - A Tesla hit a guardrail on the FDR. The car flipped, burned. The driver died at the scene. Her passenger survived but was badly hurt. Debris scattered. Police closed lanes for hours. The cause is still under investigation.
According to the New York Post (2025-02-04), a Tesla crashed on Manhattan's FDR Drive near 70th Street early Tuesday. The car struck a guardrail, flipped, and caught fire. Both occupants were ejected. The article states, 'A female driver was killed and her passenger seriously injured after they were tossed from a Tesla that flipped and then burst into flames.' The driver died at the scene; the passenger was hospitalized in stable condition. Photos showed 'large pieces of the vehicle scattered across the road.' Police have not determined if speed was a factor and continue to investigate. The crash closed all northbound lanes for several miles as fire crews responded. The incident highlights the violent consequences of high-speed impacts and the dangers posed by vehicle ejection and fire.
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Tesla Crash Ejects Two On FDR Drive,
New York Post,
Published 2025-02-04
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Taxi U-Turn Strikes Cyclist on West 57th▸Feb 3 - Taxi swung a U-turn. Bicyclist rode straight. Metal met flesh. The cyclist, 22, took the hit. Knee and leg bruised. Driver failed to yield. Manhattan street, morning rush. System failed the vulnerable.
A taxi making a U-turn hit a 22-year-old woman riding her bike straight east on West 57th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the taxi driver failed to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control. The cyclist suffered contusions to her knee and lower leg. The crash occurred at 9:15 AM. The point of impact was the taxi's right rear quarter panel and the bike's left rear bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as driver errors. The cyclist was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The crash left the cyclist injured and exposed the danger of driver negligence.
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Pedestrian Struck by Left-Turning Sedan in Manhattan▸Jan 28 - A man crossing with the signal was hit by a sedan making a left turn on East 57th Street. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and shock. The vehicle showed no damage. Driver errors were unspecified in the report.
According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 57th Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan at 5:25 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2018 Cadillac sedan, traveling southwest and making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The sedan showed no damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted, but no contributing factors were assigned to his actions. The incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians at intersections.
Mar 9 - A taxi making a left turn struck a bicyclist going straight on West 48th Street in Manhattan. The 35-year-old rider was ejected and suffered upper arm injuries. Police cited the taxi driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:15 on West 48th Street near 9th Avenue in Manhattan. A 35-year-old male bicyclist was traveling southbound, going straight ahead, when a taxi driver making a left turn struck him with the taxi’s left front bumper. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained a contusion and upper arm injury, classified as injury severity 3. The report explicitly lists the taxi driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment at the time, but this was not cited as a contributing factor. The taxi driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Ford vehicle. Vehicle damage was limited to the taxi’s left front bumper. This crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to vulnerable road users.
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Scooter Rider Killed Fleeing Traffic Stop▸Mar 6 - A stolen minivan tore through Harlem. The driver ran from police. He struck Devon Hughley on a scooter. Hughley died at Harlem Hospital. The driver fled. Police used facial recognition. They arrested Enesin Delarosa. Grief lingers. Memorials remain.
According to the NY Daily News (2025-03-06), Enesin Delarosa, 26, was arrested for fatally striking Devon Hughley, 45, while fleeing an NYPD car stop in Harlem on November 2. The article reports Delarosa was driving a stolen minivan and "allegedly hit Hughley near W.155th St. and St. Nicholas Ave. while fleeing a traffic stop." Delarosa faces charges of manslaughter, leaving the scene, fleeing police, and possession of stolen property. The crash highlights the lethal risk of high-speed police pursuits and the dangers posed by stolen vehicles in dense urban areas. Memorial posters for Hughley remain in his building. The article quotes Hughley's sister, Yvette Palmer: "the arrest brought some peace."
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Scooter Rider Killed Fleeing Traffic Stop,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-06
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Intoxicated SUV Driver Crashes Into Parked Sedan▸Mar 5 - An intoxicated female driver crashed her SUV head-on into a parked sedan on West 50th Street in Manhattan. The impact caused front-end damage to the SUV and side damage to the sedan. The driver suffered a head contusion but remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:50 on West 50th Street in Manhattan. The driver, a 25-year-old female occupant of a 2023 Ford SUV, was traveling east when she struck a parked 2008 Honda sedan. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the right front quarter panel of the sedan, causing damage to both vehicles. The report identifies 'Alcohol Involvement' as the contributing factor, indicating the driver was intoxicated at the time of the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and sustained a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of impaired driving leading to collisions with stationary vehicles.
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SUV Hits Cyclist on W 49 St in Manhattan▸Mar 5 - SUV slammed into a northbound cyclist on W 49 St. The rider, 33, took abrasions to his arm. He stayed conscious. The SUV struck head-on. No damage to the bike. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a 33-year-old male cyclist was struck by a westbound Chevrolet SUV at 19:50 on W 49 St near 10 Ave in Manhattan. The SUV hit the bike's center front end. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The SUV driver was licensed. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The cyclist wore no safety equipment, but the report does not link this to the crash. The cause remains unspecified in the official account.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Intersection▸Mar 5 - A 52-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a distracted driver failed to yield while making a left turn on Vanderbilt Ave. The impact caused abrasions but no vehicle damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:17 on Vanderbilt Ave near E 47 St in Manhattan. A 52-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the intersection when a Toyota SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her on the left rear bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report explicitly identifies driver errors as the cause, with no contributing pedestrian factors noted. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and failure to yield at intersections.
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Sedan Crashes at Speed Turning on W 49th▸Mar 1 - A 22-year-old man driving a 2017 Hyundai sedan took a right turn too fast at W 49th Street and 8th Avenue. The car's front center struck a fixed object. He suffered head injuries and was found semi-conscious behind the wheel.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old male driver was injured in a crash at 5:28 a.m. on W 49th Street and 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The 2017 Hyundai sedan was making a right turn when it struck a fixed object with the center front end. The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The driver was alone, suffered severe head lacerations, and was found half-awake behind the wheel. The narrative states, 'A 2017 Hyundai turned too fast. Metal struck stone. A young man, 22, slumped behind the wheel, head bleeding, half-awake.' No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed during turns, as documented by the police.
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Driver Loses Consciousness in Manhattan Sedan Crash▸Feb 28 - A male driver lost consciousness while operating a sedan on 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The vehicle overturned, causing severe whole-body injuries and shock. Police report cites loss of consciousness as the primary contributing factor in this violent crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:18 on 8th Avenue near West 54th Street in Manhattan. The driver, a male occupant of a sedan, lost consciousness while driving, which led to the vehicle overturning. The report identifies 'Lost Consciousness' as the sole contributing factor. The driver sustained injuries to his entire body, including contusions and bruises, and was not ejected from the vehicle but experienced shock. The overturned sedan and damage to other parked vehicles indicate a violent impact. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited. The crash underscores the dangers posed when a driver becomes incapacitated behind the wheel.
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Motorcycle Collides With E-Scooter Injuring Rider▸Feb 24 - A motorcycle struck an e-scooter on East 59th Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 44-year-old man, suffered a severe back injury including fracture and dislocation. Both vehicles showed no damage, highlighting the vulnerability of the rider.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:03 PM on East 59th Street near Madison Avenue in Manhattan. The collision involved a motorcycle traveling northwest and an e-scooter traveling north. The e-scooter driver, a 44-year-old man, was injured with a fractured and dislocated back, classified as injury severity 3. The report notes the e-scooter driver was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. Both vehicles sustained no damage, with the point of impact recorded as the right front bumper of the e-scooter. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the victim. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited in the data. The focus remains on the collision's impact and the serious injury to the vulnerable e-scooter rider.
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Cyclist Killed After Striking Parked SUV Door▸Feb 18 - A 67-year-old man pedaled west on W 51st. The door of a parked SUV swung open. His bike crashed. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The SUV stood untouched. The man died on the street, another life ended by steel and carelessness.
According to the police report, a 67-year-old man riding a bike westbound on W 51st Street at 5th Avenue collided with the door of a parked SUV. The narrative states, 'A 67-year-old man on a bike hit the door of a parked SUV. No helmet. His head struck hard. He flew, then fell. Blood spread. The SUV was untouched. He died.' The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors, marking them as 'Unspecified.' The SUV was parked, and the cyclist was ejected upon impact, suffering fatal head injuries. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but does not cite this as a contributing factor to the crash. The focus remains on the lethal interaction between vulnerable road users and parked vehicles in Manhattan’s dense streetscape.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing with Signal on 11 Ave▸Feb 12 - A 38-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries while crossing 11 Avenue with the signal. The sedan driver, traveling southbound, caused the collision. The pedestrian was in shock and complained of pain and nausea after impact.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 11 Avenue and West 59th Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The driver, a licensed male from New Jersey operating a 2012 Volvo sedan traveling southbound and going straight ahead, was involved in the crash. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. The vehicle showed no damage, and the point of impact was noted as no damage. The data highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians even when crossing legally and the systemic dangers posed by vehicle interactions at intersections.
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Turning SUV Kills Elderly Woman in Midtown Crosswalk▸Feb 11 - An SUV turned left on W 58th Street and crushed an 83-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The left bumper struck her head. She died in the crosswalk, beneath the city’s cold lights. The street swallowed her name.
An 83-year-old woman was killed while crossing W 58th Street at Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was 'crossing with the signal' when a northbound SUV made a left turn and struck her with its left front bumper. The impact crushed her head, and she died at the scene, in the crosswalk. The vehicle involved was a 2020 Mazda SUV, operated by a licensed male driver. The police report lists the driver’s pre-crash action as 'making left turn.' No driver errors are explicitly cited beyond the vehicle’s movement, but the victim’s lawful crossing is clear. The report notes her position as 'Pedestrian at Intersection' and her action as 'Crossing With Signal.'
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing York Avenue▸Feb 6 - A 90-year-old woman died on York Avenue. A cab made a U-turn and struck her. Another car hit her moments later. She was rushed to the hospital. Both drivers stayed. She did not survive.
According to the New York Post (published February 6, 2025), Frances Rickard, 90, was crossing York Avenue at East 72nd Street around 5:40 p.m. when a yellow taxi, driven by a 68-year-old man, made a U-turn and struck her. Police said, “Moments later, a 35-year-old woman driving a 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer also struck her.” Rickard was taken to Weill Cornell Medical Center, where she died. Both drivers remained at the scene and have not been charged. The sequence highlights the dangers of U-turns and multi-lane crossings for pedestrians. The intersection saw two vehicles collide with a vulnerable road user in quick succession, underscoring persistent risks in city street design and driver behavior.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing York Avenue,
New York Post,
Published 2025-02-06
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Tesla Crash Ejects Two On FDR Drive▸Feb 4 - A Tesla hit a guardrail on the FDR. The car flipped, burned. The driver died at the scene. Her passenger survived but was badly hurt. Debris scattered. Police closed lanes for hours. The cause is still under investigation.
According to the New York Post (2025-02-04), a Tesla crashed on Manhattan's FDR Drive near 70th Street early Tuesday. The car struck a guardrail, flipped, and caught fire. Both occupants were ejected. The article states, 'A female driver was killed and her passenger seriously injured after they were tossed from a Tesla that flipped and then burst into flames.' The driver died at the scene; the passenger was hospitalized in stable condition. Photos showed 'large pieces of the vehicle scattered across the road.' Police have not determined if speed was a factor and continue to investigate. The crash closed all northbound lanes for several miles as fire crews responded. The incident highlights the violent consequences of high-speed impacts and the dangers posed by vehicle ejection and fire.
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Tesla Crash Ejects Two On FDR Drive,
New York Post,
Published 2025-02-04
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Taxi U-Turn Strikes Cyclist on West 57th▸Feb 3 - Taxi swung a U-turn. Bicyclist rode straight. Metal met flesh. The cyclist, 22, took the hit. Knee and leg bruised. Driver failed to yield. Manhattan street, morning rush. System failed the vulnerable.
A taxi making a U-turn hit a 22-year-old woman riding her bike straight east on West 57th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the taxi driver failed to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control. The cyclist suffered contusions to her knee and lower leg. The crash occurred at 9:15 AM. The point of impact was the taxi's right rear quarter panel and the bike's left rear bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as driver errors. The cyclist was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The crash left the cyclist injured and exposed the danger of driver negligence.
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Pedestrian Struck by Left-Turning Sedan in Manhattan▸Jan 28 - A man crossing with the signal was hit by a sedan making a left turn on East 57th Street. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and shock. The vehicle showed no damage. Driver errors were unspecified in the report.
According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 57th Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan at 5:25 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2018 Cadillac sedan, traveling southwest and making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The sedan showed no damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted, but no contributing factors were assigned to his actions. The incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians at intersections.
Mar 6 - A stolen minivan tore through Harlem. The driver ran from police. He struck Devon Hughley on a scooter. Hughley died at Harlem Hospital. The driver fled. Police used facial recognition. They arrested Enesin Delarosa. Grief lingers. Memorials remain.
According to the NY Daily News (2025-03-06), Enesin Delarosa, 26, was arrested for fatally striking Devon Hughley, 45, while fleeing an NYPD car stop in Harlem on November 2. The article reports Delarosa was driving a stolen minivan and "allegedly hit Hughley near W.155th St. and St. Nicholas Ave. while fleeing a traffic stop." Delarosa faces charges of manslaughter, leaving the scene, fleeing police, and possession of stolen property. The crash highlights the lethal risk of high-speed police pursuits and the dangers posed by stolen vehicles in dense urban areas. Memorial posters for Hughley remain in his building. The article quotes Hughley's sister, Yvette Palmer: "the arrest brought some peace."
- Scooter Rider Killed Fleeing Traffic Stop, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-06
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Intoxicated SUV Driver Crashes Into Parked Sedan▸Mar 5 - An intoxicated female driver crashed her SUV head-on into a parked sedan on West 50th Street in Manhattan. The impact caused front-end damage to the SUV and side damage to the sedan. The driver suffered a head contusion but remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:50 on West 50th Street in Manhattan. The driver, a 25-year-old female occupant of a 2023 Ford SUV, was traveling east when she struck a parked 2008 Honda sedan. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the right front quarter panel of the sedan, causing damage to both vehicles. The report identifies 'Alcohol Involvement' as the contributing factor, indicating the driver was intoxicated at the time of the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and sustained a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of impaired driving leading to collisions with stationary vehicles.
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SUV Hits Cyclist on W 49 St in Manhattan▸Mar 5 - SUV slammed into a northbound cyclist on W 49 St. The rider, 33, took abrasions to his arm. He stayed conscious. The SUV struck head-on. No damage to the bike. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a 33-year-old male cyclist was struck by a westbound Chevrolet SUV at 19:50 on W 49 St near 10 Ave in Manhattan. The SUV hit the bike's center front end. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The SUV driver was licensed. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The cyclist wore no safety equipment, but the report does not link this to the crash. The cause remains unspecified in the official account.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Intersection▸Mar 5 - A 52-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a distracted driver failed to yield while making a left turn on Vanderbilt Ave. The impact caused abrasions but no vehicle damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:17 on Vanderbilt Ave near E 47 St in Manhattan. A 52-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the intersection when a Toyota SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her on the left rear bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report explicitly identifies driver errors as the cause, with no contributing pedestrian factors noted. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and failure to yield at intersections.
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Sedan Crashes at Speed Turning on W 49th▸Mar 1 - A 22-year-old man driving a 2017 Hyundai sedan took a right turn too fast at W 49th Street and 8th Avenue. The car's front center struck a fixed object. He suffered head injuries and was found semi-conscious behind the wheel.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old male driver was injured in a crash at 5:28 a.m. on W 49th Street and 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The 2017 Hyundai sedan was making a right turn when it struck a fixed object with the center front end. The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The driver was alone, suffered severe head lacerations, and was found half-awake behind the wheel. The narrative states, 'A 2017 Hyundai turned too fast. Metal struck stone. A young man, 22, slumped behind the wheel, head bleeding, half-awake.' No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed during turns, as documented by the police.
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Driver Loses Consciousness in Manhattan Sedan Crash▸Feb 28 - A male driver lost consciousness while operating a sedan on 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The vehicle overturned, causing severe whole-body injuries and shock. Police report cites loss of consciousness as the primary contributing factor in this violent crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:18 on 8th Avenue near West 54th Street in Manhattan. The driver, a male occupant of a sedan, lost consciousness while driving, which led to the vehicle overturning. The report identifies 'Lost Consciousness' as the sole contributing factor. The driver sustained injuries to his entire body, including contusions and bruises, and was not ejected from the vehicle but experienced shock. The overturned sedan and damage to other parked vehicles indicate a violent impact. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited. The crash underscores the dangers posed when a driver becomes incapacitated behind the wheel.
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Motorcycle Collides With E-Scooter Injuring Rider▸Feb 24 - A motorcycle struck an e-scooter on East 59th Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 44-year-old man, suffered a severe back injury including fracture and dislocation. Both vehicles showed no damage, highlighting the vulnerability of the rider.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:03 PM on East 59th Street near Madison Avenue in Manhattan. The collision involved a motorcycle traveling northwest and an e-scooter traveling north. The e-scooter driver, a 44-year-old man, was injured with a fractured and dislocated back, classified as injury severity 3. The report notes the e-scooter driver was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. Both vehicles sustained no damage, with the point of impact recorded as the right front bumper of the e-scooter. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the victim. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited in the data. The focus remains on the collision's impact and the serious injury to the vulnerable e-scooter rider.
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Cyclist Killed After Striking Parked SUV Door▸Feb 18 - A 67-year-old man pedaled west on W 51st. The door of a parked SUV swung open. His bike crashed. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The SUV stood untouched. The man died on the street, another life ended by steel and carelessness.
According to the police report, a 67-year-old man riding a bike westbound on W 51st Street at 5th Avenue collided with the door of a parked SUV. The narrative states, 'A 67-year-old man on a bike hit the door of a parked SUV. No helmet. His head struck hard. He flew, then fell. Blood spread. The SUV was untouched. He died.' The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors, marking them as 'Unspecified.' The SUV was parked, and the cyclist was ejected upon impact, suffering fatal head injuries. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but does not cite this as a contributing factor to the crash. The focus remains on the lethal interaction between vulnerable road users and parked vehicles in Manhattan’s dense streetscape.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing with Signal on 11 Ave▸Feb 12 - A 38-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries while crossing 11 Avenue with the signal. The sedan driver, traveling southbound, caused the collision. The pedestrian was in shock and complained of pain and nausea after impact.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 11 Avenue and West 59th Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The driver, a licensed male from New Jersey operating a 2012 Volvo sedan traveling southbound and going straight ahead, was involved in the crash. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. The vehicle showed no damage, and the point of impact was noted as no damage. The data highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians even when crossing legally and the systemic dangers posed by vehicle interactions at intersections.
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Turning SUV Kills Elderly Woman in Midtown Crosswalk▸Feb 11 - An SUV turned left on W 58th Street and crushed an 83-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The left bumper struck her head. She died in the crosswalk, beneath the city’s cold lights. The street swallowed her name.
An 83-year-old woman was killed while crossing W 58th Street at Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was 'crossing with the signal' when a northbound SUV made a left turn and struck her with its left front bumper. The impact crushed her head, and she died at the scene, in the crosswalk. The vehicle involved was a 2020 Mazda SUV, operated by a licensed male driver. The police report lists the driver’s pre-crash action as 'making left turn.' No driver errors are explicitly cited beyond the vehicle’s movement, but the victim’s lawful crossing is clear. The report notes her position as 'Pedestrian at Intersection' and her action as 'Crossing With Signal.'
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing York Avenue▸Feb 6 - A 90-year-old woman died on York Avenue. A cab made a U-turn and struck her. Another car hit her moments later. She was rushed to the hospital. Both drivers stayed. She did not survive.
According to the New York Post (published February 6, 2025), Frances Rickard, 90, was crossing York Avenue at East 72nd Street around 5:40 p.m. when a yellow taxi, driven by a 68-year-old man, made a U-turn and struck her. Police said, “Moments later, a 35-year-old woman driving a 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer also struck her.” Rickard was taken to Weill Cornell Medical Center, where she died. Both drivers remained at the scene and have not been charged. The sequence highlights the dangers of U-turns and multi-lane crossings for pedestrians. The intersection saw two vehicles collide with a vulnerable road user in quick succession, underscoring persistent risks in city street design and driver behavior.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing York Avenue,
New York Post,
Published 2025-02-06
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Tesla Crash Ejects Two On FDR Drive▸Feb 4 - A Tesla hit a guardrail on the FDR. The car flipped, burned. The driver died at the scene. Her passenger survived but was badly hurt. Debris scattered. Police closed lanes for hours. The cause is still under investigation.
According to the New York Post (2025-02-04), a Tesla crashed on Manhattan's FDR Drive near 70th Street early Tuesday. The car struck a guardrail, flipped, and caught fire. Both occupants were ejected. The article states, 'A female driver was killed and her passenger seriously injured after they were tossed from a Tesla that flipped and then burst into flames.' The driver died at the scene; the passenger was hospitalized in stable condition. Photos showed 'large pieces of the vehicle scattered across the road.' Police have not determined if speed was a factor and continue to investigate. The crash closed all northbound lanes for several miles as fire crews responded. The incident highlights the violent consequences of high-speed impacts and the dangers posed by vehicle ejection and fire.
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Tesla Crash Ejects Two On FDR Drive,
New York Post,
Published 2025-02-04
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Taxi U-Turn Strikes Cyclist on West 57th▸Feb 3 - Taxi swung a U-turn. Bicyclist rode straight. Metal met flesh. The cyclist, 22, took the hit. Knee and leg bruised. Driver failed to yield. Manhattan street, morning rush. System failed the vulnerable.
A taxi making a U-turn hit a 22-year-old woman riding her bike straight east on West 57th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the taxi driver failed to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control. The cyclist suffered contusions to her knee and lower leg. The crash occurred at 9:15 AM. The point of impact was the taxi's right rear quarter panel and the bike's left rear bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as driver errors. The cyclist was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The crash left the cyclist injured and exposed the danger of driver negligence.
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Pedestrian Struck by Left-Turning Sedan in Manhattan▸Jan 28 - A man crossing with the signal was hit by a sedan making a left turn on East 57th Street. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and shock. The vehicle showed no damage. Driver errors were unspecified in the report.
According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 57th Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan at 5:25 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2018 Cadillac sedan, traveling southwest and making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The sedan showed no damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted, but no contributing factors were assigned to his actions. The incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians at intersections.
Mar 5 - An intoxicated female driver crashed her SUV head-on into a parked sedan on West 50th Street in Manhattan. The impact caused front-end damage to the SUV and side damage to the sedan. The driver suffered a head contusion but remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:50 on West 50th Street in Manhattan. The driver, a 25-year-old female occupant of a 2023 Ford SUV, was traveling east when she struck a parked 2008 Honda sedan. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the right front quarter panel of the sedan, causing damage to both vehicles. The report identifies 'Alcohol Involvement' as the contributing factor, indicating the driver was intoxicated at the time of the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and sustained a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of impaired driving leading to collisions with stationary vehicles.
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SUV Hits Cyclist on W 49 St in Manhattan▸Mar 5 - SUV slammed into a northbound cyclist on W 49 St. The rider, 33, took abrasions to his arm. He stayed conscious. The SUV struck head-on. No damage to the bike. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a 33-year-old male cyclist was struck by a westbound Chevrolet SUV at 19:50 on W 49 St near 10 Ave in Manhattan. The SUV hit the bike's center front end. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The SUV driver was licensed. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The cyclist wore no safety equipment, but the report does not link this to the crash. The cause remains unspecified in the official account.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Intersection▸Mar 5 - A 52-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a distracted driver failed to yield while making a left turn on Vanderbilt Ave. The impact caused abrasions but no vehicle damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:17 on Vanderbilt Ave near E 47 St in Manhattan. A 52-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the intersection when a Toyota SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her on the left rear bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report explicitly identifies driver errors as the cause, with no contributing pedestrian factors noted. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and failure to yield at intersections.
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Sedan Crashes at Speed Turning on W 49th▸Mar 1 - A 22-year-old man driving a 2017 Hyundai sedan took a right turn too fast at W 49th Street and 8th Avenue. The car's front center struck a fixed object. He suffered head injuries and was found semi-conscious behind the wheel.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old male driver was injured in a crash at 5:28 a.m. on W 49th Street and 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The 2017 Hyundai sedan was making a right turn when it struck a fixed object with the center front end. The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The driver was alone, suffered severe head lacerations, and was found half-awake behind the wheel. The narrative states, 'A 2017 Hyundai turned too fast. Metal struck stone. A young man, 22, slumped behind the wheel, head bleeding, half-awake.' No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed during turns, as documented by the police.
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Driver Loses Consciousness in Manhattan Sedan Crash▸Feb 28 - A male driver lost consciousness while operating a sedan on 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The vehicle overturned, causing severe whole-body injuries and shock. Police report cites loss of consciousness as the primary contributing factor in this violent crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:18 on 8th Avenue near West 54th Street in Manhattan. The driver, a male occupant of a sedan, lost consciousness while driving, which led to the vehicle overturning. The report identifies 'Lost Consciousness' as the sole contributing factor. The driver sustained injuries to his entire body, including contusions and bruises, and was not ejected from the vehicle but experienced shock. The overturned sedan and damage to other parked vehicles indicate a violent impact. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited. The crash underscores the dangers posed when a driver becomes incapacitated behind the wheel.
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Motorcycle Collides With E-Scooter Injuring Rider▸Feb 24 - A motorcycle struck an e-scooter on East 59th Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 44-year-old man, suffered a severe back injury including fracture and dislocation. Both vehicles showed no damage, highlighting the vulnerability of the rider.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:03 PM on East 59th Street near Madison Avenue in Manhattan. The collision involved a motorcycle traveling northwest and an e-scooter traveling north. The e-scooter driver, a 44-year-old man, was injured with a fractured and dislocated back, classified as injury severity 3. The report notes the e-scooter driver was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. Both vehicles sustained no damage, with the point of impact recorded as the right front bumper of the e-scooter. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the victim. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited in the data. The focus remains on the collision's impact and the serious injury to the vulnerable e-scooter rider.
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Cyclist Killed After Striking Parked SUV Door▸Feb 18 - A 67-year-old man pedaled west on W 51st. The door of a parked SUV swung open. His bike crashed. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The SUV stood untouched. The man died on the street, another life ended by steel and carelessness.
According to the police report, a 67-year-old man riding a bike westbound on W 51st Street at 5th Avenue collided with the door of a parked SUV. The narrative states, 'A 67-year-old man on a bike hit the door of a parked SUV. No helmet. His head struck hard. He flew, then fell. Blood spread. The SUV was untouched. He died.' The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors, marking them as 'Unspecified.' The SUV was parked, and the cyclist was ejected upon impact, suffering fatal head injuries. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but does not cite this as a contributing factor to the crash. The focus remains on the lethal interaction between vulnerable road users and parked vehicles in Manhattan’s dense streetscape.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing with Signal on 11 Ave▸Feb 12 - A 38-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries while crossing 11 Avenue with the signal. The sedan driver, traveling southbound, caused the collision. The pedestrian was in shock and complained of pain and nausea after impact.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 11 Avenue and West 59th Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The driver, a licensed male from New Jersey operating a 2012 Volvo sedan traveling southbound and going straight ahead, was involved in the crash. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. The vehicle showed no damage, and the point of impact was noted as no damage. The data highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians even when crossing legally and the systemic dangers posed by vehicle interactions at intersections.
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Turning SUV Kills Elderly Woman in Midtown Crosswalk▸Feb 11 - An SUV turned left on W 58th Street and crushed an 83-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The left bumper struck her head. She died in the crosswalk, beneath the city’s cold lights. The street swallowed her name.
An 83-year-old woman was killed while crossing W 58th Street at Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was 'crossing with the signal' when a northbound SUV made a left turn and struck her with its left front bumper. The impact crushed her head, and she died at the scene, in the crosswalk. The vehicle involved was a 2020 Mazda SUV, operated by a licensed male driver. The police report lists the driver’s pre-crash action as 'making left turn.' No driver errors are explicitly cited beyond the vehicle’s movement, but the victim’s lawful crossing is clear. The report notes her position as 'Pedestrian at Intersection' and her action as 'Crossing With Signal.'
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing York Avenue▸Feb 6 - A 90-year-old woman died on York Avenue. A cab made a U-turn and struck her. Another car hit her moments later. She was rushed to the hospital. Both drivers stayed. She did not survive.
According to the New York Post (published February 6, 2025), Frances Rickard, 90, was crossing York Avenue at East 72nd Street around 5:40 p.m. when a yellow taxi, driven by a 68-year-old man, made a U-turn and struck her. Police said, “Moments later, a 35-year-old woman driving a 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer also struck her.” Rickard was taken to Weill Cornell Medical Center, where she died. Both drivers remained at the scene and have not been charged. The sequence highlights the dangers of U-turns and multi-lane crossings for pedestrians. The intersection saw two vehicles collide with a vulnerable road user in quick succession, underscoring persistent risks in city street design and driver behavior.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing York Avenue,
New York Post,
Published 2025-02-06
4
Tesla Crash Ejects Two On FDR Drive▸Feb 4 - A Tesla hit a guardrail on the FDR. The car flipped, burned. The driver died at the scene. Her passenger survived but was badly hurt. Debris scattered. Police closed lanes for hours. The cause is still under investigation.
According to the New York Post (2025-02-04), a Tesla crashed on Manhattan's FDR Drive near 70th Street early Tuesday. The car struck a guardrail, flipped, and caught fire. Both occupants were ejected. The article states, 'A female driver was killed and her passenger seriously injured after they were tossed from a Tesla that flipped and then burst into flames.' The driver died at the scene; the passenger was hospitalized in stable condition. Photos showed 'large pieces of the vehicle scattered across the road.' Police have not determined if speed was a factor and continue to investigate. The crash closed all northbound lanes for several miles as fire crews responded. The incident highlights the violent consequences of high-speed impacts and the dangers posed by vehicle ejection and fire.
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Tesla Crash Ejects Two On FDR Drive,
New York Post,
Published 2025-02-04
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Taxi U-Turn Strikes Cyclist on West 57th▸Feb 3 - Taxi swung a U-turn. Bicyclist rode straight. Metal met flesh. The cyclist, 22, took the hit. Knee and leg bruised. Driver failed to yield. Manhattan street, morning rush. System failed the vulnerable.
A taxi making a U-turn hit a 22-year-old woman riding her bike straight east on West 57th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the taxi driver failed to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control. The cyclist suffered contusions to her knee and lower leg. The crash occurred at 9:15 AM. The point of impact was the taxi's right rear quarter panel and the bike's left rear bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as driver errors. The cyclist was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The crash left the cyclist injured and exposed the danger of driver negligence.
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Pedestrian Struck by Left-Turning Sedan in Manhattan▸Jan 28 - A man crossing with the signal was hit by a sedan making a left turn on East 57th Street. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and shock. The vehicle showed no damage. Driver errors were unspecified in the report.
According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 57th Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan at 5:25 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2018 Cadillac sedan, traveling southwest and making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The sedan showed no damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted, but no contributing factors were assigned to his actions. The incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians at intersections.
Mar 5 - SUV slammed into a northbound cyclist on W 49 St. The rider, 33, took abrasions to his arm. He stayed conscious. The SUV struck head-on. No damage to the bike. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a 33-year-old male cyclist was struck by a westbound Chevrolet SUV at 19:50 on W 49 St near 10 Ave in Manhattan. The SUV hit the bike's center front end. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The SUV driver was licensed. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The cyclist wore no safety equipment, but the report does not link this to the crash. The cause remains unspecified in the official account.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Intersection▸Mar 5 - A 52-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a distracted driver failed to yield while making a left turn on Vanderbilt Ave. The impact caused abrasions but no vehicle damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:17 on Vanderbilt Ave near E 47 St in Manhattan. A 52-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the intersection when a Toyota SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her on the left rear bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report explicitly identifies driver errors as the cause, with no contributing pedestrian factors noted. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and failure to yield at intersections.
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Sedan Crashes at Speed Turning on W 49th▸Mar 1 - A 22-year-old man driving a 2017 Hyundai sedan took a right turn too fast at W 49th Street and 8th Avenue. The car's front center struck a fixed object. He suffered head injuries and was found semi-conscious behind the wheel.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old male driver was injured in a crash at 5:28 a.m. on W 49th Street and 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The 2017 Hyundai sedan was making a right turn when it struck a fixed object with the center front end. The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The driver was alone, suffered severe head lacerations, and was found half-awake behind the wheel. The narrative states, 'A 2017 Hyundai turned too fast. Metal struck stone. A young man, 22, slumped behind the wheel, head bleeding, half-awake.' No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed during turns, as documented by the police.
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Driver Loses Consciousness in Manhattan Sedan Crash▸Feb 28 - A male driver lost consciousness while operating a sedan on 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The vehicle overturned, causing severe whole-body injuries and shock. Police report cites loss of consciousness as the primary contributing factor in this violent crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:18 on 8th Avenue near West 54th Street in Manhattan. The driver, a male occupant of a sedan, lost consciousness while driving, which led to the vehicle overturning. The report identifies 'Lost Consciousness' as the sole contributing factor. The driver sustained injuries to his entire body, including contusions and bruises, and was not ejected from the vehicle but experienced shock. The overturned sedan and damage to other parked vehicles indicate a violent impact. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited. The crash underscores the dangers posed when a driver becomes incapacitated behind the wheel.
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Motorcycle Collides With E-Scooter Injuring Rider▸Feb 24 - A motorcycle struck an e-scooter on East 59th Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 44-year-old man, suffered a severe back injury including fracture and dislocation. Both vehicles showed no damage, highlighting the vulnerability of the rider.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:03 PM on East 59th Street near Madison Avenue in Manhattan. The collision involved a motorcycle traveling northwest and an e-scooter traveling north. The e-scooter driver, a 44-year-old man, was injured with a fractured and dislocated back, classified as injury severity 3. The report notes the e-scooter driver was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. Both vehicles sustained no damage, with the point of impact recorded as the right front bumper of the e-scooter. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the victim. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited in the data. The focus remains on the collision's impact and the serious injury to the vulnerable e-scooter rider.
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Cyclist Killed After Striking Parked SUV Door▸Feb 18 - A 67-year-old man pedaled west on W 51st. The door of a parked SUV swung open. His bike crashed. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The SUV stood untouched. The man died on the street, another life ended by steel and carelessness.
According to the police report, a 67-year-old man riding a bike westbound on W 51st Street at 5th Avenue collided with the door of a parked SUV. The narrative states, 'A 67-year-old man on a bike hit the door of a parked SUV. No helmet. His head struck hard. He flew, then fell. Blood spread. The SUV was untouched. He died.' The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors, marking them as 'Unspecified.' The SUV was parked, and the cyclist was ejected upon impact, suffering fatal head injuries. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but does not cite this as a contributing factor to the crash. The focus remains on the lethal interaction between vulnerable road users and parked vehicles in Manhattan’s dense streetscape.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing with Signal on 11 Ave▸Feb 12 - A 38-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries while crossing 11 Avenue with the signal. The sedan driver, traveling southbound, caused the collision. The pedestrian was in shock and complained of pain and nausea after impact.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 11 Avenue and West 59th Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The driver, a licensed male from New Jersey operating a 2012 Volvo sedan traveling southbound and going straight ahead, was involved in the crash. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. The vehicle showed no damage, and the point of impact was noted as no damage. The data highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians even when crossing legally and the systemic dangers posed by vehicle interactions at intersections.
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Turning SUV Kills Elderly Woman in Midtown Crosswalk▸Feb 11 - An SUV turned left on W 58th Street and crushed an 83-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The left bumper struck her head. She died in the crosswalk, beneath the city’s cold lights. The street swallowed her name.
An 83-year-old woman was killed while crossing W 58th Street at Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was 'crossing with the signal' when a northbound SUV made a left turn and struck her with its left front bumper. The impact crushed her head, and she died at the scene, in the crosswalk. The vehicle involved was a 2020 Mazda SUV, operated by a licensed male driver. The police report lists the driver’s pre-crash action as 'making left turn.' No driver errors are explicitly cited beyond the vehicle’s movement, but the victim’s lawful crossing is clear. The report notes her position as 'Pedestrian at Intersection' and her action as 'Crossing With Signal.'
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing York Avenue▸Feb 6 - A 90-year-old woman died on York Avenue. A cab made a U-turn and struck her. Another car hit her moments later. She was rushed to the hospital. Both drivers stayed. She did not survive.
According to the New York Post (published February 6, 2025), Frances Rickard, 90, was crossing York Avenue at East 72nd Street around 5:40 p.m. when a yellow taxi, driven by a 68-year-old man, made a U-turn and struck her. Police said, “Moments later, a 35-year-old woman driving a 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer also struck her.” Rickard was taken to Weill Cornell Medical Center, where she died. Both drivers remained at the scene and have not been charged. The sequence highlights the dangers of U-turns and multi-lane crossings for pedestrians. The intersection saw two vehicles collide with a vulnerable road user in quick succession, underscoring persistent risks in city street design and driver behavior.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing York Avenue,
New York Post,
Published 2025-02-06
4
Tesla Crash Ejects Two On FDR Drive▸Feb 4 - A Tesla hit a guardrail on the FDR. The car flipped, burned. The driver died at the scene. Her passenger survived but was badly hurt. Debris scattered. Police closed lanes for hours. The cause is still under investigation.
According to the New York Post (2025-02-04), a Tesla crashed on Manhattan's FDR Drive near 70th Street early Tuesday. The car struck a guardrail, flipped, and caught fire. Both occupants were ejected. The article states, 'A female driver was killed and her passenger seriously injured after they were tossed from a Tesla that flipped and then burst into flames.' The driver died at the scene; the passenger was hospitalized in stable condition. Photos showed 'large pieces of the vehicle scattered across the road.' Police have not determined if speed was a factor and continue to investigate. The crash closed all northbound lanes for several miles as fire crews responded. The incident highlights the violent consequences of high-speed impacts and the dangers posed by vehicle ejection and fire.
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Tesla Crash Ejects Two On FDR Drive,
New York Post,
Published 2025-02-04
3
Taxi U-Turn Strikes Cyclist on West 57th▸Feb 3 - Taxi swung a U-turn. Bicyclist rode straight. Metal met flesh. The cyclist, 22, took the hit. Knee and leg bruised. Driver failed to yield. Manhattan street, morning rush. System failed the vulnerable.
A taxi making a U-turn hit a 22-year-old woman riding her bike straight east on West 57th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the taxi driver failed to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control. The cyclist suffered contusions to her knee and lower leg. The crash occurred at 9:15 AM. The point of impact was the taxi's right rear quarter panel and the bike's left rear bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as driver errors. The cyclist was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The crash left the cyclist injured and exposed the danger of driver negligence.
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Pedestrian Struck by Left-Turning Sedan in Manhattan▸Jan 28 - A man crossing with the signal was hit by a sedan making a left turn on East 57th Street. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and shock. The vehicle showed no damage. Driver errors were unspecified in the report.
According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 57th Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan at 5:25 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2018 Cadillac sedan, traveling southwest and making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The sedan showed no damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted, but no contributing factors were assigned to his actions. The incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians at intersections.
Mar 5 - A 52-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a distracted driver failed to yield while making a left turn on Vanderbilt Ave. The impact caused abrasions but no vehicle damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:17 on Vanderbilt Ave near E 47 St in Manhattan. A 52-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the intersection when a Toyota SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her on the left rear bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report explicitly identifies driver errors as the cause, with no contributing pedestrian factors noted. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and failure to yield at intersections.
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Sedan Crashes at Speed Turning on W 49th▸Mar 1 - A 22-year-old man driving a 2017 Hyundai sedan took a right turn too fast at W 49th Street and 8th Avenue. The car's front center struck a fixed object. He suffered head injuries and was found semi-conscious behind the wheel.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old male driver was injured in a crash at 5:28 a.m. on W 49th Street and 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The 2017 Hyundai sedan was making a right turn when it struck a fixed object with the center front end. The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The driver was alone, suffered severe head lacerations, and was found half-awake behind the wheel. The narrative states, 'A 2017 Hyundai turned too fast. Metal struck stone. A young man, 22, slumped behind the wheel, head bleeding, half-awake.' No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed during turns, as documented by the police.
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Driver Loses Consciousness in Manhattan Sedan Crash▸Feb 28 - A male driver lost consciousness while operating a sedan on 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The vehicle overturned, causing severe whole-body injuries and shock. Police report cites loss of consciousness as the primary contributing factor in this violent crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:18 on 8th Avenue near West 54th Street in Manhattan. The driver, a male occupant of a sedan, lost consciousness while driving, which led to the vehicle overturning. The report identifies 'Lost Consciousness' as the sole contributing factor. The driver sustained injuries to his entire body, including contusions and bruises, and was not ejected from the vehicle but experienced shock. The overturned sedan and damage to other parked vehicles indicate a violent impact. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited. The crash underscores the dangers posed when a driver becomes incapacitated behind the wheel.
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Motorcycle Collides With E-Scooter Injuring Rider▸Feb 24 - A motorcycle struck an e-scooter on East 59th Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 44-year-old man, suffered a severe back injury including fracture and dislocation. Both vehicles showed no damage, highlighting the vulnerability of the rider.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:03 PM on East 59th Street near Madison Avenue in Manhattan. The collision involved a motorcycle traveling northwest and an e-scooter traveling north. The e-scooter driver, a 44-year-old man, was injured with a fractured and dislocated back, classified as injury severity 3. The report notes the e-scooter driver was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. Both vehicles sustained no damage, with the point of impact recorded as the right front bumper of the e-scooter. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the victim. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited in the data. The focus remains on the collision's impact and the serious injury to the vulnerable e-scooter rider.
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Cyclist Killed After Striking Parked SUV Door▸Feb 18 - A 67-year-old man pedaled west on W 51st. The door of a parked SUV swung open. His bike crashed. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The SUV stood untouched. The man died on the street, another life ended by steel and carelessness.
According to the police report, a 67-year-old man riding a bike westbound on W 51st Street at 5th Avenue collided with the door of a parked SUV. The narrative states, 'A 67-year-old man on a bike hit the door of a parked SUV. No helmet. His head struck hard. He flew, then fell. Blood spread. The SUV was untouched. He died.' The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors, marking them as 'Unspecified.' The SUV was parked, and the cyclist was ejected upon impact, suffering fatal head injuries. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but does not cite this as a contributing factor to the crash. The focus remains on the lethal interaction between vulnerable road users and parked vehicles in Manhattan’s dense streetscape.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing with Signal on 11 Ave▸Feb 12 - A 38-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries while crossing 11 Avenue with the signal. The sedan driver, traveling southbound, caused the collision. The pedestrian was in shock and complained of pain and nausea after impact.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 11 Avenue and West 59th Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The driver, a licensed male from New Jersey operating a 2012 Volvo sedan traveling southbound and going straight ahead, was involved in the crash. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. The vehicle showed no damage, and the point of impact was noted as no damage. The data highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians even when crossing legally and the systemic dangers posed by vehicle interactions at intersections.
11
Turning SUV Kills Elderly Woman in Midtown Crosswalk▸Feb 11 - An SUV turned left on W 58th Street and crushed an 83-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The left bumper struck her head. She died in the crosswalk, beneath the city’s cold lights. The street swallowed her name.
An 83-year-old woman was killed while crossing W 58th Street at Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was 'crossing with the signal' when a northbound SUV made a left turn and struck her with its left front bumper. The impact crushed her head, and she died at the scene, in the crosswalk. The vehicle involved was a 2020 Mazda SUV, operated by a licensed male driver. The police report lists the driver’s pre-crash action as 'making left turn.' No driver errors are explicitly cited beyond the vehicle’s movement, but the victim’s lawful crossing is clear. The report notes her position as 'Pedestrian at Intersection' and her action as 'Crossing With Signal.'
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing York Avenue▸Feb 6 - A 90-year-old woman died on York Avenue. A cab made a U-turn and struck her. Another car hit her moments later. She was rushed to the hospital. Both drivers stayed. She did not survive.
According to the New York Post (published February 6, 2025), Frances Rickard, 90, was crossing York Avenue at East 72nd Street around 5:40 p.m. when a yellow taxi, driven by a 68-year-old man, made a U-turn and struck her. Police said, “Moments later, a 35-year-old woman driving a 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer also struck her.” Rickard was taken to Weill Cornell Medical Center, where she died. Both drivers remained at the scene and have not been charged. The sequence highlights the dangers of U-turns and multi-lane crossings for pedestrians. The intersection saw two vehicles collide with a vulnerable road user in quick succession, underscoring persistent risks in city street design and driver behavior.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing York Avenue,
New York Post,
Published 2025-02-06
4
Tesla Crash Ejects Two On FDR Drive▸Feb 4 - A Tesla hit a guardrail on the FDR. The car flipped, burned. The driver died at the scene. Her passenger survived but was badly hurt. Debris scattered. Police closed lanes for hours. The cause is still under investigation.
According to the New York Post (2025-02-04), a Tesla crashed on Manhattan's FDR Drive near 70th Street early Tuesday. The car struck a guardrail, flipped, and caught fire. Both occupants were ejected. The article states, 'A female driver was killed and her passenger seriously injured after they were tossed from a Tesla that flipped and then burst into flames.' The driver died at the scene; the passenger was hospitalized in stable condition. Photos showed 'large pieces of the vehicle scattered across the road.' Police have not determined if speed was a factor and continue to investigate. The crash closed all northbound lanes for several miles as fire crews responded. The incident highlights the violent consequences of high-speed impacts and the dangers posed by vehicle ejection and fire.
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Tesla Crash Ejects Two On FDR Drive,
New York Post,
Published 2025-02-04
3
Taxi U-Turn Strikes Cyclist on West 57th▸Feb 3 - Taxi swung a U-turn. Bicyclist rode straight. Metal met flesh. The cyclist, 22, took the hit. Knee and leg bruised. Driver failed to yield. Manhattan street, morning rush. System failed the vulnerable.
A taxi making a U-turn hit a 22-year-old woman riding her bike straight east on West 57th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the taxi driver failed to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control. The cyclist suffered contusions to her knee and lower leg. The crash occurred at 9:15 AM. The point of impact was the taxi's right rear quarter panel and the bike's left rear bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as driver errors. The cyclist was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The crash left the cyclist injured and exposed the danger of driver negligence.
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Pedestrian Struck by Left-Turning Sedan in Manhattan▸Jan 28 - A man crossing with the signal was hit by a sedan making a left turn on East 57th Street. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and shock. The vehicle showed no damage. Driver errors were unspecified in the report.
According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 57th Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan at 5:25 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2018 Cadillac sedan, traveling southwest and making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The sedan showed no damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted, but no contributing factors were assigned to his actions. The incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians at intersections.
Mar 1 - A 22-year-old man driving a 2017 Hyundai sedan took a right turn too fast at W 49th Street and 8th Avenue. The car's front center struck a fixed object. He suffered head injuries and was found semi-conscious behind the wheel.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old male driver was injured in a crash at 5:28 a.m. on W 49th Street and 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The 2017 Hyundai sedan was making a right turn when it struck a fixed object with the center front end. The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The driver was alone, suffered severe head lacerations, and was found half-awake behind the wheel. The narrative states, 'A 2017 Hyundai turned too fast. Metal struck stone. A young man, 22, slumped behind the wheel, head bleeding, half-awake.' No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed during turns, as documented by the police.
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Driver Loses Consciousness in Manhattan Sedan Crash▸Feb 28 - A male driver lost consciousness while operating a sedan on 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The vehicle overturned, causing severe whole-body injuries and shock. Police report cites loss of consciousness as the primary contributing factor in this violent crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:18 on 8th Avenue near West 54th Street in Manhattan. The driver, a male occupant of a sedan, lost consciousness while driving, which led to the vehicle overturning. The report identifies 'Lost Consciousness' as the sole contributing factor. The driver sustained injuries to his entire body, including contusions and bruises, and was not ejected from the vehicle but experienced shock. The overturned sedan and damage to other parked vehicles indicate a violent impact. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited. The crash underscores the dangers posed when a driver becomes incapacitated behind the wheel.
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Motorcycle Collides With E-Scooter Injuring Rider▸Feb 24 - A motorcycle struck an e-scooter on East 59th Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 44-year-old man, suffered a severe back injury including fracture and dislocation. Both vehicles showed no damage, highlighting the vulnerability of the rider.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:03 PM on East 59th Street near Madison Avenue in Manhattan. The collision involved a motorcycle traveling northwest and an e-scooter traveling north. The e-scooter driver, a 44-year-old man, was injured with a fractured and dislocated back, classified as injury severity 3. The report notes the e-scooter driver was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. Both vehicles sustained no damage, with the point of impact recorded as the right front bumper of the e-scooter. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the victim. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited in the data. The focus remains on the collision's impact and the serious injury to the vulnerable e-scooter rider.
18
Cyclist Killed After Striking Parked SUV Door▸Feb 18 - A 67-year-old man pedaled west on W 51st. The door of a parked SUV swung open. His bike crashed. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The SUV stood untouched. The man died on the street, another life ended by steel and carelessness.
According to the police report, a 67-year-old man riding a bike westbound on W 51st Street at 5th Avenue collided with the door of a parked SUV. The narrative states, 'A 67-year-old man on a bike hit the door of a parked SUV. No helmet. His head struck hard. He flew, then fell. Blood spread. The SUV was untouched. He died.' The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors, marking them as 'Unspecified.' The SUV was parked, and the cyclist was ejected upon impact, suffering fatal head injuries. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but does not cite this as a contributing factor to the crash. The focus remains on the lethal interaction between vulnerable road users and parked vehicles in Manhattan’s dense streetscape.
12
Pedestrian Injured Crossing with Signal on 11 Ave▸Feb 12 - A 38-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries while crossing 11 Avenue with the signal. The sedan driver, traveling southbound, caused the collision. The pedestrian was in shock and complained of pain and nausea after impact.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 11 Avenue and West 59th Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The driver, a licensed male from New Jersey operating a 2012 Volvo sedan traveling southbound and going straight ahead, was involved in the crash. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. The vehicle showed no damage, and the point of impact was noted as no damage. The data highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians even when crossing legally and the systemic dangers posed by vehicle interactions at intersections.
11
Turning SUV Kills Elderly Woman in Midtown Crosswalk▸Feb 11 - An SUV turned left on W 58th Street and crushed an 83-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The left bumper struck her head. She died in the crosswalk, beneath the city’s cold lights. The street swallowed her name.
An 83-year-old woman was killed while crossing W 58th Street at Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was 'crossing with the signal' when a northbound SUV made a left turn and struck her with its left front bumper. The impact crushed her head, and she died at the scene, in the crosswalk. The vehicle involved was a 2020 Mazda SUV, operated by a licensed male driver. The police report lists the driver’s pre-crash action as 'making left turn.' No driver errors are explicitly cited beyond the vehicle’s movement, but the victim’s lawful crossing is clear. The report notes her position as 'Pedestrian at Intersection' and her action as 'Crossing With Signal.'
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing York Avenue▸Feb 6 - A 90-year-old woman died on York Avenue. A cab made a U-turn and struck her. Another car hit her moments later. She was rushed to the hospital. Both drivers stayed. She did not survive.
According to the New York Post (published February 6, 2025), Frances Rickard, 90, was crossing York Avenue at East 72nd Street around 5:40 p.m. when a yellow taxi, driven by a 68-year-old man, made a U-turn and struck her. Police said, “Moments later, a 35-year-old woman driving a 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer also struck her.” Rickard was taken to Weill Cornell Medical Center, where she died. Both drivers remained at the scene and have not been charged. The sequence highlights the dangers of U-turns and multi-lane crossings for pedestrians. The intersection saw two vehicles collide with a vulnerable road user in quick succession, underscoring persistent risks in city street design and driver behavior.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing York Avenue,
New York Post,
Published 2025-02-06
4
Tesla Crash Ejects Two On FDR Drive▸Feb 4 - A Tesla hit a guardrail on the FDR. The car flipped, burned. The driver died at the scene. Her passenger survived but was badly hurt. Debris scattered. Police closed lanes for hours. The cause is still under investigation.
According to the New York Post (2025-02-04), a Tesla crashed on Manhattan's FDR Drive near 70th Street early Tuesday. The car struck a guardrail, flipped, and caught fire. Both occupants were ejected. The article states, 'A female driver was killed and her passenger seriously injured after they were tossed from a Tesla that flipped and then burst into flames.' The driver died at the scene; the passenger was hospitalized in stable condition. Photos showed 'large pieces of the vehicle scattered across the road.' Police have not determined if speed was a factor and continue to investigate. The crash closed all northbound lanes for several miles as fire crews responded. The incident highlights the violent consequences of high-speed impacts and the dangers posed by vehicle ejection and fire.
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Tesla Crash Ejects Two On FDR Drive,
New York Post,
Published 2025-02-04
3
Taxi U-Turn Strikes Cyclist on West 57th▸Feb 3 - Taxi swung a U-turn. Bicyclist rode straight. Metal met flesh. The cyclist, 22, took the hit. Knee and leg bruised. Driver failed to yield. Manhattan street, morning rush. System failed the vulnerable.
A taxi making a U-turn hit a 22-year-old woman riding her bike straight east on West 57th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the taxi driver failed to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control. The cyclist suffered contusions to her knee and lower leg. The crash occurred at 9:15 AM. The point of impact was the taxi's right rear quarter panel and the bike's left rear bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as driver errors. The cyclist was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The crash left the cyclist injured and exposed the danger of driver negligence.
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Pedestrian Struck by Left-Turning Sedan in Manhattan▸Jan 28 - A man crossing with the signal was hit by a sedan making a left turn on East 57th Street. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and shock. The vehicle showed no damage. Driver errors were unspecified in the report.
According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 57th Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan at 5:25 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2018 Cadillac sedan, traveling southwest and making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The sedan showed no damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted, but no contributing factors were assigned to his actions. The incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians at intersections.
Feb 28 - A male driver lost consciousness while operating a sedan on 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The vehicle overturned, causing severe whole-body injuries and shock. Police report cites loss of consciousness as the primary contributing factor in this violent crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:18 on 8th Avenue near West 54th Street in Manhattan. The driver, a male occupant of a sedan, lost consciousness while driving, which led to the vehicle overturning. The report identifies 'Lost Consciousness' as the sole contributing factor. The driver sustained injuries to his entire body, including contusions and bruises, and was not ejected from the vehicle but experienced shock. The overturned sedan and damage to other parked vehicles indicate a violent impact. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited. The crash underscores the dangers posed when a driver becomes incapacitated behind the wheel.
24
Motorcycle Collides With E-Scooter Injuring Rider▸Feb 24 - A motorcycle struck an e-scooter on East 59th Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 44-year-old man, suffered a severe back injury including fracture and dislocation. Both vehicles showed no damage, highlighting the vulnerability of the rider.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:03 PM on East 59th Street near Madison Avenue in Manhattan. The collision involved a motorcycle traveling northwest and an e-scooter traveling north. The e-scooter driver, a 44-year-old man, was injured with a fractured and dislocated back, classified as injury severity 3. The report notes the e-scooter driver was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. Both vehicles sustained no damage, with the point of impact recorded as the right front bumper of the e-scooter. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the victim. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited in the data. The focus remains on the collision's impact and the serious injury to the vulnerable e-scooter rider.
18
Cyclist Killed After Striking Parked SUV Door▸Feb 18 - A 67-year-old man pedaled west on W 51st. The door of a parked SUV swung open. His bike crashed. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The SUV stood untouched. The man died on the street, another life ended by steel and carelessness.
According to the police report, a 67-year-old man riding a bike westbound on W 51st Street at 5th Avenue collided with the door of a parked SUV. The narrative states, 'A 67-year-old man on a bike hit the door of a parked SUV. No helmet. His head struck hard. He flew, then fell. Blood spread. The SUV was untouched. He died.' The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors, marking them as 'Unspecified.' The SUV was parked, and the cyclist was ejected upon impact, suffering fatal head injuries. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but does not cite this as a contributing factor to the crash. The focus remains on the lethal interaction between vulnerable road users and parked vehicles in Manhattan’s dense streetscape.
12
Pedestrian Injured Crossing with Signal on 11 Ave▸Feb 12 - A 38-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries while crossing 11 Avenue with the signal. The sedan driver, traveling southbound, caused the collision. The pedestrian was in shock and complained of pain and nausea after impact.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 11 Avenue and West 59th Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The driver, a licensed male from New Jersey operating a 2012 Volvo sedan traveling southbound and going straight ahead, was involved in the crash. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. The vehicle showed no damage, and the point of impact was noted as no damage. The data highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians even when crossing legally and the systemic dangers posed by vehicle interactions at intersections.
11
Turning SUV Kills Elderly Woman in Midtown Crosswalk▸Feb 11 - An SUV turned left on W 58th Street and crushed an 83-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The left bumper struck her head. She died in the crosswalk, beneath the city’s cold lights. The street swallowed her name.
An 83-year-old woman was killed while crossing W 58th Street at Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was 'crossing with the signal' when a northbound SUV made a left turn and struck her with its left front bumper. The impact crushed her head, and she died at the scene, in the crosswalk. The vehicle involved was a 2020 Mazda SUV, operated by a licensed male driver. The police report lists the driver’s pre-crash action as 'making left turn.' No driver errors are explicitly cited beyond the vehicle’s movement, but the victim’s lawful crossing is clear. The report notes her position as 'Pedestrian at Intersection' and her action as 'Crossing With Signal.'
6
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing York Avenue▸Feb 6 - A 90-year-old woman died on York Avenue. A cab made a U-turn and struck her. Another car hit her moments later. She was rushed to the hospital. Both drivers stayed. She did not survive.
According to the New York Post (published February 6, 2025), Frances Rickard, 90, was crossing York Avenue at East 72nd Street around 5:40 p.m. when a yellow taxi, driven by a 68-year-old man, made a U-turn and struck her. Police said, “Moments later, a 35-year-old woman driving a 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer also struck her.” Rickard was taken to Weill Cornell Medical Center, where she died. Both drivers remained at the scene and have not been charged. The sequence highlights the dangers of U-turns and multi-lane crossings for pedestrians. The intersection saw two vehicles collide with a vulnerable road user in quick succession, underscoring persistent risks in city street design and driver behavior.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing York Avenue,
New York Post,
Published 2025-02-06
4
Tesla Crash Ejects Two On FDR Drive▸Feb 4 - A Tesla hit a guardrail on the FDR. The car flipped, burned. The driver died at the scene. Her passenger survived but was badly hurt. Debris scattered. Police closed lanes for hours. The cause is still under investigation.
According to the New York Post (2025-02-04), a Tesla crashed on Manhattan's FDR Drive near 70th Street early Tuesday. The car struck a guardrail, flipped, and caught fire. Both occupants were ejected. The article states, 'A female driver was killed and her passenger seriously injured after they were tossed from a Tesla that flipped and then burst into flames.' The driver died at the scene; the passenger was hospitalized in stable condition. Photos showed 'large pieces of the vehicle scattered across the road.' Police have not determined if speed was a factor and continue to investigate. The crash closed all northbound lanes for several miles as fire crews responded. The incident highlights the violent consequences of high-speed impacts and the dangers posed by vehicle ejection and fire.
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Tesla Crash Ejects Two On FDR Drive,
New York Post,
Published 2025-02-04
3
Taxi U-Turn Strikes Cyclist on West 57th▸Feb 3 - Taxi swung a U-turn. Bicyclist rode straight. Metal met flesh. The cyclist, 22, took the hit. Knee and leg bruised. Driver failed to yield. Manhattan street, morning rush. System failed the vulnerable.
A taxi making a U-turn hit a 22-year-old woman riding her bike straight east on West 57th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the taxi driver failed to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control. The cyclist suffered contusions to her knee and lower leg. The crash occurred at 9:15 AM. The point of impact was the taxi's right rear quarter panel and the bike's left rear bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as driver errors. The cyclist was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The crash left the cyclist injured and exposed the danger of driver negligence.
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Pedestrian Struck by Left-Turning Sedan in Manhattan▸Jan 28 - A man crossing with the signal was hit by a sedan making a left turn on East 57th Street. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and shock. The vehicle showed no damage. Driver errors were unspecified in the report.
According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 57th Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan at 5:25 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2018 Cadillac sedan, traveling southwest and making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The sedan showed no damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted, but no contributing factors were assigned to his actions. The incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians at intersections.
Feb 24 - A motorcycle struck an e-scooter on East 59th Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 44-year-old man, suffered a severe back injury including fracture and dislocation. Both vehicles showed no damage, highlighting the vulnerability of the rider.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:03 PM on East 59th Street near Madison Avenue in Manhattan. The collision involved a motorcycle traveling northwest and an e-scooter traveling north. The e-scooter driver, a 44-year-old man, was injured with a fractured and dislocated back, classified as injury severity 3. The report notes the e-scooter driver was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. Both vehicles sustained no damage, with the point of impact recorded as the right front bumper of the e-scooter. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the victim. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited in the data. The focus remains on the collision's impact and the serious injury to the vulnerable e-scooter rider.
18
Cyclist Killed After Striking Parked SUV Door▸Feb 18 - A 67-year-old man pedaled west on W 51st. The door of a parked SUV swung open. His bike crashed. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The SUV stood untouched. The man died on the street, another life ended by steel and carelessness.
According to the police report, a 67-year-old man riding a bike westbound on W 51st Street at 5th Avenue collided with the door of a parked SUV. The narrative states, 'A 67-year-old man on a bike hit the door of a parked SUV. No helmet. His head struck hard. He flew, then fell. Blood spread. The SUV was untouched. He died.' The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors, marking them as 'Unspecified.' The SUV was parked, and the cyclist was ejected upon impact, suffering fatal head injuries. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but does not cite this as a contributing factor to the crash. The focus remains on the lethal interaction between vulnerable road users and parked vehicles in Manhattan’s dense streetscape.
12
Pedestrian Injured Crossing with Signal on 11 Ave▸Feb 12 - A 38-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries while crossing 11 Avenue with the signal. The sedan driver, traveling southbound, caused the collision. The pedestrian was in shock and complained of pain and nausea after impact.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 11 Avenue and West 59th Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The driver, a licensed male from New Jersey operating a 2012 Volvo sedan traveling southbound and going straight ahead, was involved in the crash. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. The vehicle showed no damage, and the point of impact was noted as no damage. The data highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians even when crossing legally and the systemic dangers posed by vehicle interactions at intersections.
11
Turning SUV Kills Elderly Woman in Midtown Crosswalk▸Feb 11 - An SUV turned left on W 58th Street and crushed an 83-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The left bumper struck her head. She died in the crosswalk, beneath the city’s cold lights. The street swallowed her name.
An 83-year-old woman was killed while crossing W 58th Street at Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was 'crossing with the signal' when a northbound SUV made a left turn and struck her with its left front bumper. The impact crushed her head, and she died at the scene, in the crosswalk. The vehicle involved was a 2020 Mazda SUV, operated by a licensed male driver. The police report lists the driver’s pre-crash action as 'making left turn.' No driver errors are explicitly cited beyond the vehicle’s movement, but the victim’s lawful crossing is clear. The report notes her position as 'Pedestrian at Intersection' and her action as 'Crossing With Signal.'
6
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing York Avenue▸Feb 6 - A 90-year-old woman died on York Avenue. A cab made a U-turn and struck her. Another car hit her moments later. She was rushed to the hospital. Both drivers stayed. She did not survive.
According to the New York Post (published February 6, 2025), Frances Rickard, 90, was crossing York Avenue at East 72nd Street around 5:40 p.m. when a yellow taxi, driven by a 68-year-old man, made a U-turn and struck her. Police said, “Moments later, a 35-year-old woman driving a 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer also struck her.” Rickard was taken to Weill Cornell Medical Center, where she died. Both drivers remained at the scene and have not been charged. The sequence highlights the dangers of U-turns and multi-lane crossings for pedestrians. The intersection saw two vehicles collide with a vulnerable road user in quick succession, underscoring persistent risks in city street design and driver behavior.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing York Avenue,
New York Post,
Published 2025-02-06
4
Tesla Crash Ejects Two On FDR Drive▸Feb 4 - A Tesla hit a guardrail on the FDR. The car flipped, burned. The driver died at the scene. Her passenger survived but was badly hurt. Debris scattered. Police closed lanes for hours. The cause is still under investigation.
According to the New York Post (2025-02-04), a Tesla crashed on Manhattan's FDR Drive near 70th Street early Tuesday. The car struck a guardrail, flipped, and caught fire. Both occupants were ejected. The article states, 'A female driver was killed and her passenger seriously injured after they were tossed from a Tesla that flipped and then burst into flames.' The driver died at the scene; the passenger was hospitalized in stable condition. Photos showed 'large pieces of the vehicle scattered across the road.' Police have not determined if speed was a factor and continue to investigate. The crash closed all northbound lanes for several miles as fire crews responded. The incident highlights the violent consequences of high-speed impacts and the dangers posed by vehicle ejection and fire.
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Tesla Crash Ejects Two On FDR Drive,
New York Post,
Published 2025-02-04
3
Taxi U-Turn Strikes Cyclist on West 57th▸Feb 3 - Taxi swung a U-turn. Bicyclist rode straight. Metal met flesh. The cyclist, 22, took the hit. Knee and leg bruised. Driver failed to yield. Manhattan street, morning rush. System failed the vulnerable.
A taxi making a U-turn hit a 22-year-old woman riding her bike straight east on West 57th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the taxi driver failed to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control. The cyclist suffered contusions to her knee and lower leg. The crash occurred at 9:15 AM. The point of impact was the taxi's right rear quarter panel and the bike's left rear bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as driver errors. The cyclist was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The crash left the cyclist injured and exposed the danger of driver negligence.
28
Pedestrian Struck by Left-Turning Sedan in Manhattan▸Jan 28 - A man crossing with the signal was hit by a sedan making a left turn on East 57th Street. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and shock. The vehicle showed no damage. Driver errors were unspecified in the report.
According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 57th Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan at 5:25 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2018 Cadillac sedan, traveling southwest and making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The sedan showed no damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted, but no contributing factors were assigned to his actions. The incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians at intersections.
Feb 18 - A 67-year-old man pedaled west on W 51st. The door of a parked SUV swung open. His bike crashed. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The SUV stood untouched. The man died on the street, another life ended by steel and carelessness.
According to the police report, a 67-year-old man riding a bike westbound on W 51st Street at 5th Avenue collided with the door of a parked SUV. The narrative states, 'A 67-year-old man on a bike hit the door of a parked SUV. No helmet. His head struck hard. He flew, then fell. Blood spread. The SUV was untouched. He died.' The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors, marking them as 'Unspecified.' The SUV was parked, and the cyclist was ejected upon impact, suffering fatal head injuries. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but does not cite this as a contributing factor to the crash. The focus remains on the lethal interaction between vulnerable road users and parked vehicles in Manhattan’s dense streetscape.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing with Signal on 11 Ave▸Feb 12 - A 38-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries while crossing 11 Avenue with the signal. The sedan driver, traveling southbound, caused the collision. The pedestrian was in shock and complained of pain and nausea after impact.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 11 Avenue and West 59th Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The driver, a licensed male from New Jersey operating a 2012 Volvo sedan traveling southbound and going straight ahead, was involved in the crash. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. The vehicle showed no damage, and the point of impact was noted as no damage. The data highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians even when crossing legally and the systemic dangers posed by vehicle interactions at intersections.
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Turning SUV Kills Elderly Woman in Midtown Crosswalk▸Feb 11 - An SUV turned left on W 58th Street and crushed an 83-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The left bumper struck her head. She died in the crosswalk, beneath the city’s cold lights. The street swallowed her name.
An 83-year-old woman was killed while crossing W 58th Street at Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was 'crossing with the signal' when a northbound SUV made a left turn and struck her with its left front bumper. The impact crushed her head, and she died at the scene, in the crosswalk. The vehicle involved was a 2020 Mazda SUV, operated by a licensed male driver. The police report lists the driver’s pre-crash action as 'making left turn.' No driver errors are explicitly cited beyond the vehicle’s movement, but the victim’s lawful crossing is clear. The report notes her position as 'Pedestrian at Intersection' and her action as 'Crossing With Signal.'
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing York Avenue▸Feb 6 - A 90-year-old woman died on York Avenue. A cab made a U-turn and struck her. Another car hit her moments later. She was rushed to the hospital. Both drivers stayed. She did not survive.
According to the New York Post (published February 6, 2025), Frances Rickard, 90, was crossing York Avenue at East 72nd Street around 5:40 p.m. when a yellow taxi, driven by a 68-year-old man, made a U-turn and struck her. Police said, “Moments later, a 35-year-old woman driving a 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer also struck her.” Rickard was taken to Weill Cornell Medical Center, where she died. Both drivers remained at the scene and have not been charged. The sequence highlights the dangers of U-turns and multi-lane crossings for pedestrians. The intersection saw two vehicles collide with a vulnerable road user in quick succession, underscoring persistent risks in city street design and driver behavior.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing York Avenue,
New York Post,
Published 2025-02-06
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Tesla Crash Ejects Two On FDR Drive▸Feb 4 - A Tesla hit a guardrail on the FDR. The car flipped, burned. The driver died at the scene. Her passenger survived but was badly hurt. Debris scattered. Police closed lanes for hours. The cause is still under investigation.
According to the New York Post (2025-02-04), a Tesla crashed on Manhattan's FDR Drive near 70th Street early Tuesday. The car struck a guardrail, flipped, and caught fire. Both occupants were ejected. The article states, 'A female driver was killed and her passenger seriously injured after they were tossed from a Tesla that flipped and then burst into flames.' The driver died at the scene; the passenger was hospitalized in stable condition. Photos showed 'large pieces of the vehicle scattered across the road.' Police have not determined if speed was a factor and continue to investigate. The crash closed all northbound lanes for several miles as fire crews responded. The incident highlights the violent consequences of high-speed impacts and the dangers posed by vehicle ejection and fire.
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Tesla Crash Ejects Two On FDR Drive,
New York Post,
Published 2025-02-04
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Taxi U-Turn Strikes Cyclist on West 57th▸Feb 3 - Taxi swung a U-turn. Bicyclist rode straight. Metal met flesh. The cyclist, 22, took the hit. Knee and leg bruised. Driver failed to yield. Manhattan street, morning rush. System failed the vulnerable.
A taxi making a U-turn hit a 22-year-old woman riding her bike straight east on West 57th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the taxi driver failed to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control. The cyclist suffered contusions to her knee and lower leg. The crash occurred at 9:15 AM. The point of impact was the taxi's right rear quarter panel and the bike's left rear bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as driver errors. The cyclist was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The crash left the cyclist injured and exposed the danger of driver negligence.
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Pedestrian Struck by Left-Turning Sedan in Manhattan▸Jan 28 - A man crossing with the signal was hit by a sedan making a left turn on East 57th Street. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and shock. The vehicle showed no damage. Driver errors were unspecified in the report.
According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 57th Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan at 5:25 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2018 Cadillac sedan, traveling southwest and making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The sedan showed no damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted, but no contributing factors were assigned to his actions. The incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians at intersections.
Feb 12 - A 38-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries while crossing 11 Avenue with the signal. The sedan driver, traveling southbound, caused the collision. The pedestrian was in shock and complained of pain and nausea after impact.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 11 Avenue and West 59th Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The driver, a licensed male from New Jersey operating a 2012 Volvo sedan traveling southbound and going straight ahead, was involved in the crash. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. The vehicle showed no damage, and the point of impact was noted as no damage. The data highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians even when crossing legally and the systemic dangers posed by vehicle interactions at intersections.
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Turning SUV Kills Elderly Woman in Midtown Crosswalk▸Feb 11 - An SUV turned left on W 58th Street and crushed an 83-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The left bumper struck her head. She died in the crosswalk, beneath the city’s cold lights. The street swallowed her name.
An 83-year-old woman was killed while crossing W 58th Street at Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was 'crossing with the signal' when a northbound SUV made a left turn and struck her with its left front bumper. The impact crushed her head, and she died at the scene, in the crosswalk. The vehicle involved was a 2020 Mazda SUV, operated by a licensed male driver. The police report lists the driver’s pre-crash action as 'making left turn.' No driver errors are explicitly cited beyond the vehicle’s movement, but the victim’s lawful crossing is clear. The report notes her position as 'Pedestrian at Intersection' and her action as 'Crossing With Signal.'
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing York Avenue▸Feb 6 - A 90-year-old woman died on York Avenue. A cab made a U-turn and struck her. Another car hit her moments later. She was rushed to the hospital. Both drivers stayed. She did not survive.
According to the New York Post (published February 6, 2025), Frances Rickard, 90, was crossing York Avenue at East 72nd Street around 5:40 p.m. when a yellow taxi, driven by a 68-year-old man, made a U-turn and struck her. Police said, “Moments later, a 35-year-old woman driving a 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer also struck her.” Rickard was taken to Weill Cornell Medical Center, where she died. Both drivers remained at the scene and have not been charged. The sequence highlights the dangers of U-turns and multi-lane crossings for pedestrians. The intersection saw two vehicles collide with a vulnerable road user in quick succession, underscoring persistent risks in city street design and driver behavior.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing York Avenue,
New York Post,
Published 2025-02-06
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Tesla Crash Ejects Two On FDR Drive▸Feb 4 - A Tesla hit a guardrail on the FDR. The car flipped, burned. The driver died at the scene. Her passenger survived but was badly hurt. Debris scattered. Police closed lanes for hours. The cause is still under investigation.
According to the New York Post (2025-02-04), a Tesla crashed on Manhattan's FDR Drive near 70th Street early Tuesday. The car struck a guardrail, flipped, and caught fire. Both occupants were ejected. The article states, 'A female driver was killed and her passenger seriously injured after they were tossed from a Tesla that flipped and then burst into flames.' The driver died at the scene; the passenger was hospitalized in stable condition. Photos showed 'large pieces of the vehicle scattered across the road.' Police have not determined if speed was a factor and continue to investigate. The crash closed all northbound lanes for several miles as fire crews responded. The incident highlights the violent consequences of high-speed impacts and the dangers posed by vehicle ejection and fire.
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Tesla Crash Ejects Two On FDR Drive,
New York Post,
Published 2025-02-04
3
Taxi U-Turn Strikes Cyclist on West 57th▸Feb 3 - Taxi swung a U-turn. Bicyclist rode straight. Metal met flesh. The cyclist, 22, took the hit. Knee and leg bruised. Driver failed to yield. Manhattan street, morning rush. System failed the vulnerable.
A taxi making a U-turn hit a 22-year-old woman riding her bike straight east on West 57th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the taxi driver failed to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control. The cyclist suffered contusions to her knee and lower leg. The crash occurred at 9:15 AM. The point of impact was the taxi's right rear quarter panel and the bike's left rear bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as driver errors. The cyclist was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The crash left the cyclist injured and exposed the danger of driver negligence.
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Pedestrian Struck by Left-Turning Sedan in Manhattan▸Jan 28 - A man crossing with the signal was hit by a sedan making a left turn on East 57th Street. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and shock. The vehicle showed no damage. Driver errors were unspecified in the report.
According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 57th Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan at 5:25 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2018 Cadillac sedan, traveling southwest and making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The sedan showed no damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted, but no contributing factors were assigned to his actions. The incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians at intersections.
Feb 11 - An SUV turned left on W 58th Street and crushed an 83-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The left bumper struck her head. She died in the crosswalk, beneath the city’s cold lights. The street swallowed her name.
An 83-year-old woman was killed while crossing W 58th Street at Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was 'crossing with the signal' when a northbound SUV made a left turn and struck her with its left front bumper. The impact crushed her head, and she died at the scene, in the crosswalk. The vehicle involved was a 2020 Mazda SUV, operated by a licensed male driver. The police report lists the driver’s pre-crash action as 'making left turn.' No driver errors are explicitly cited beyond the vehicle’s movement, but the victim’s lawful crossing is clear. The report notes her position as 'Pedestrian at Intersection' and her action as 'Crossing With Signal.'
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing York Avenue▸Feb 6 - A 90-year-old woman died on York Avenue. A cab made a U-turn and struck her. Another car hit her moments later. She was rushed to the hospital. Both drivers stayed. She did not survive.
According to the New York Post (published February 6, 2025), Frances Rickard, 90, was crossing York Avenue at East 72nd Street around 5:40 p.m. when a yellow taxi, driven by a 68-year-old man, made a U-turn and struck her. Police said, “Moments later, a 35-year-old woman driving a 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer also struck her.” Rickard was taken to Weill Cornell Medical Center, where she died. Both drivers remained at the scene and have not been charged. The sequence highlights the dangers of U-turns and multi-lane crossings for pedestrians. The intersection saw two vehicles collide with a vulnerable road user in quick succession, underscoring persistent risks in city street design and driver behavior.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing York Avenue,
New York Post,
Published 2025-02-06
4
Tesla Crash Ejects Two On FDR Drive▸Feb 4 - A Tesla hit a guardrail on the FDR. The car flipped, burned. The driver died at the scene. Her passenger survived but was badly hurt. Debris scattered. Police closed lanes for hours. The cause is still under investigation.
According to the New York Post (2025-02-04), a Tesla crashed on Manhattan's FDR Drive near 70th Street early Tuesday. The car struck a guardrail, flipped, and caught fire. Both occupants were ejected. The article states, 'A female driver was killed and her passenger seriously injured after they were tossed from a Tesla that flipped and then burst into flames.' The driver died at the scene; the passenger was hospitalized in stable condition. Photos showed 'large pieces of the vehicle scattered across the road.' Police have not determined if speed was a factor and continue to investigate. The crash closed all northbound lanes for several miles as fire crews responded. The incident highlights the violent consequences of high-speed impacts and the dangers posed by vehicle ejection and fire.
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Tesla Crash Ejects Two On FDR Drive,
New York Post,
Published 2025-02-04
3
Taxi U-Turn Strikes Cyclist on West 57th▸Feb 3 - Taxi swung a U-turn. Bicyclist rode straight. Metal met flesh. The cyclist, 22, took the hit. Knee and leg bruised. Driver failed to yield. Manhattan street, morning rush. System failed the vulnerable.
A taxi making a U-turn hit a 22-year-old woman riding her bike straight east on West 57th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the taxi driver failed to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control. The cyclist suffered contusions to her knee and lower leg. The crash occurred at 9:15 AM. The point of impact was the taxi's right rear quarter panel and the bike's left rear bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as driver errors. The cyclist was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The crash left the cyclist injured and exposed the danger of driver negligence.
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Pedestrian Struck by Left-Turning Sedan in Manhattan▸Jan 28 - A man crossing with the signal was hit by a sedan making a left turn on East 57th Street. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and shock. The vehicle showed no damage. Driver errors were unspecified in the report.
According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 57th Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan at 5:25 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2018 Cadillac sedan, traveling southwest and making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The sedan showed no damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted, but no contributing factors were assigned to his actions. The incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians at intersections.
Feb 6 - A 90-year-old woman died on York Avenue. A cab made a U-turn and struck her. Another car hit her moments later. She was rushed to the hospital. Both drivers stayed. She did not survive.
According to the New York Post (published February 6, 2025), Frances Rickard, 90, was crossing York Avenue at East 72nd Street around 5:40 p.m. when a yellow taxi, driven by a 68-year-old man, made a U-turn and struck her. Police said, “Moments later, a 35-year-old woman driving a 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer also struck her.” Rickard was taken to Weill Cornell Medical Center, where she died. Both drivers remained at the scene and have not been charged. The sequence highlights the dangers of U-turns and multi-lane crossings for pedestrians. The intersection saw two vehicles collide with a vulnerable road user in quick succession, underscoring persistent risks in city street design and driver behavior.
- Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing York Avenue, New York Post, Published 2025-02-06
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Tesla Crash Ejects Two On FDR Drive▸Feb 4 - A Tesla hit a guardrail on the FDR. The car flipped, burned. The driver died at the scene. Her passenger survived but was badly hurt. Debris scattered. Police closed lanes for hours. The cause is still under investigation.
According to the New York Post (2025-02-04), a Tesla crashed on Manhattan's FDR Drive near 70th Street early Tuesday. The car struck a guardrail, flipped, and caught fire. Both occupants were ejected. The article states, 'A female driver was killed and her passenger seriously injured after they were tossed from a Tesla that flipped and then burst into flames.' The driver died at the scene; the passenger was hospitalized in stable condition. Photos showed 'large pieces of the vehicle scattered across the road.' Police have not determined if speed was a factor and continue to investigate. The crash closed all northbound lanes for several miles as fire crews responded. The incident highlights the violent consequences of high-speed impacts and the dangers posed by vehicle ejection and fire.
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Tesla Crash Ejects Two On FDR Drive,
New York Post,
Published 2025-02-04
3
Taxi U-Turn Strikes Cyclist on West 57th▸Feb 3 - Taxi swung a U-turn. Bicyclist rode straight. Metal met flesh. The cyclist, 22, took the hit. Knee and leg bruised. Driver failed to yield. Manhattan street, morning rush. System failed the vulnerable.
A taxi making a U-turn hit a 22-year-old woman riding her bike straight east on West 57th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the taxi driver failed to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control. The cyclist suffered contusions to her knee and lower leg. The crash occurred at 9:15 AM. The point of impact was the taxi's right rear quarter panel and the bike's left rear bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as driver errors. The cyclist was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The crash left the cyclist injured and exposed the danger of driver negligence.
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Pedestrian Struck by Left-Turning Sedan in Manhattan▸Jan 28 - A man crossing with the signal was hit by a sedan making a left turn on East 57th Street. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and shock. The vehicle showed no damage. Driver errors were unspecified in the report.
According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 57th Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan at 5:25 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2018 Cadillac sedan, traveling southwest and making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The sedan showed no damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted, but no contributing factors were assigned to his actions. The incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians at intersections.
Feb 4 - A Tesla hit a guardrail on the FDR. The car flipped, burned. The driver died at the scene. Her passenger survived but was badly hurt. Debris scattered. Police closed lanes for hours. The cause is still under investigation.
According to the New York Post (2025-02-04), a Tesla crashed on Manhattan's FDR Drive near 70th Street early Tuesday. The car struck a guardrail, flipped, and caught fire. Both occupants were ejected. The article states, 'A female driver was killed and her passenger seriously injured after they were tossed from a Tesla that flipped and then burst into flames.' The driver died at the scene; the passenger was hospitalized in stable condition. Photos showed 'large pieces of the vehicle scattered across the road.' Police have not determined if speed was a factor and continue to investigate. The crash closed all northbound lanes for several miles as fire crews responded. The incident highlights the violent consequences of high-speed impacts and the dangers posed by vehicle ejection and fire.
- Tesla Crash Ejects Two On FDR Drive, New York Post, Published 2025-02-04
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Taxi U-Turn Strikes Cyclist on West 57th▸Feb 3 - Taxi swung a U-turn. Bicyclist rode straight. Metal met flesh. The cyclist, 22, took the hit. Knee and leg bruised. Driver failed to yield. Manhattan street, morning rush. System failed the vulnerable.
A taxi making a U-turn hit a 22-year-old woman riding her bike straight east on West 57th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the taxi driver failed to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control. The cyclist suffered contusions to her knee and lower leg. The crash occurred at 9:15 AM. The point of impact was the taxi's right rear quarter panel and the bike's left rear bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as driver errors. The cyclist was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The crash left the cyclist injured and exposed the danger of driver negligence.
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Pedestrian Struck by Left-Turning Sedan in Manhattan▸Jan 28 - A man crossing with the signal was hit by a sedan making a left turn on East 57th Street. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and shock. The vehicle showed no damage. Driver errors were unspecified in the report.
According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 57th Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan at 5:25 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2018 Cadillac sedan, traveling southwest and making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The sedan showed no damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted, but no contributing factors were assigned to his actions. The incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians at intersections.
Feb 3 - Taxi swung a U-turn. Bicyclist rode straight. Metal met flesh. The cyclist, 22, took the hit. Knee and leg bruised. Driver failed to yield. Manhattan street, morning rush. System failed the vulnerable.
A taxi making a U-turn hit a 22-year-old woman riding her bike straight east on West 57th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the taxi driver failed to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control. The cyclist suffered contusions to her knee and lower leg. The crash occurred at 9:15 AM. The point of impact was the taxi's right rear quarter panel and the bike's left rear bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as driver errors. The cyclist was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The crash left the cyclist injured and exposed the danger of driver negligence.
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Pedestrian Struck by Left-Turning Sedan in Manhattan▸Jan 28 - A man crossing with the signal was hit by a sedan making a left turn on East 57th Street. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and shock. The vehicle showed no damage. Driver errors were unspecified in the report.
According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 57th Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan at 5:25 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2018 Cadillac sedan, traveling southwest and making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The sedan showed no damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted, but no contributing factors were assigned to his actions. The incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians at intersections.
Jan 28 - A man crossing with the signal was hit by a sedan making a left turn on East 57th Street. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and shock. The vehicle showed no damage. Driver errors were unspecified in the report.
According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 57th Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan at 5:25 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2018 Cadillac sedan, traveling southwest and making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The sedan showed no damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted, but no contributing factors were assigned to his actions. The incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians at intersections.