About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 6
▸ Crush Injuries 1
▸ Severe Bleeding 14
▸ Severe Lacerations 5
▸ Concussion 10
▸ Whiplash 21
▸ Contusion/Bruise 68
▸ Abrasion 50
▸ Pain/Nausea 21
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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Three Dead on the Upper West Side. Who’s Next?
Precinct 20: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025
The Toll: Lives Lost, Bodies Broken
A man steps into the crosswalk at Broadway and West 86th. An SUV keeps going. He does not get up. He is 57. The record says “crush injuries.” Another day, another body on the street. In the last twelve months, three people have died in Precinct 20. Seven more suffered serious injuries. Two of the dead were over 65. One was 55. The old do not walk fast enough for the city.
A cyclist, 74, is struck by a bus at West End Avenue and 70th. Helmet or not, it does not matter. He is gone. The numbers do not show the blood on the street, or the silence after. In total: 200 injured, 3 dead, 7 seriously hurt in just one year. The disaster moves slow, but it does not stop. NYC Open Data
Leadership: Words, Laws, and the Waiting
The city says it will act. The mayor calls traffic violence a crime. The police promise to be “highly visible” and “take appropriate enforcement action” said Commissioner Caban. But the dead do not see police at the corner. The city passed Sammy’s Law. The council can lower the speed limit to 20 mph. They have not done it yet. Cameras catch speeders, but the law that keeps them running is always about to expire. The Dangerous Vehicle Abatement Program is gone. No more mandatory safety courses for repeat offenders.
Families march. They hold signs with names. “This epidemic is preventable. It doesn’t have to be this way,” said Darnell Sealy-McCrorey. The city listens, then waits.
The Role of Precinct 20: Power and Responsibility
Precinct 20 can act. They can ticket speeders. They can crack down on drivers who fail to yield. They can target the corners where bodies fall. They have the tools. They need only to use them. Every delay is another name on the list.
What Comes Next: No More Waiting
Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph limit. Demand speed cameras stay on. Demand Precinct 20 enforce the law.
The city will not save you unless you make it. The dead cannot speak. You must.
Citations
Other Representatives
District 67
230 W. 72nd St. Suite 2F, New York, NY 10023
Room 943, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 6
563 Columbus Avenue, New York, NY 10024
212-873-0282
250 Broadway, Suite 1744, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6975
District 47
322 8th Ave. Suite 1700, New York, NY 10001
Room 310, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Precinct 20 Police Precinct 20 sits in Manhattan, District 6, AD 67, SD 47.
It contains Manhattan CB7, Upper West Side-Lincoln Square, Upper West Side (Central).
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 20
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Eastbound driver hits man at W 79th▸Sep 12 - A driver in a sedan going east hit a 46-year-old man crossing at the intersection by 172 W 79 St in Manhattan. Police noted impact to the right front bumper. The man suffered a leg bruise and stayed conscious.
A driver in a 2024 Chevrolet sedan, traveling east and going straight, hit a 46-year-old man who was crossing at the intersection near 172 W 79 St in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered a knee and lower-leg contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the vehicle’s point of impact was the right front bumper, and the pedestrian was recorded as being at an intersection. The report listed contributing factors as “Unspecified” for the driver and pedestrian. No other injuries were detailed. The facts show a driver moving through the intersection and a person on foot who ended up hurt. The impact location and intersection setting underline the danger people face at Manhattan crossings.
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73-Year-Old Cyclist Rear-Ended on Broadway▸Sep 5 - Two cyclists rode south on Broadway at West 83rd. One closed in and hit the back of the other. The 73-year-old went down with a shoulder fracture. Police recorded "Passing Too Closely".
Two cyclists traveled south on Broadway at West 83rd Street in Manhattan. A trailing cyclist hit the back of the rider ahead. The 73-year-old cyclist was injured with a shoulder and upper-arm fracture-dislocation and was conscious. According to the police report, officers cited "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor. Both riders were going straight ahead at the time of impact, with the front of one bike contacting the back of the other. The record lists the injured rider’s contributing factors as "Unspecified." Police recorded the driver error as passing too closely.
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Box cutter-wielding Mercedes driver slashes bike-riding dad in NYC road rage clash: cops, sources▸
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Box cutter-wielding Mercedes driver slashes bike-riding dad in NYC road rage clash: cops, sources,
New York Post,
Published 2025-09-05
31
Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station▸
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Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-31
25
Driver reverses into woman on Broadway▸Aug 25 - A sedan backed on West 62nd and hit a pedestrian on Broadway. She went down with leg wounds. The driver reversed unsafely. Manhattan pavement took the blow. Sirens and pain followed.
A 2024 sedan, entering a parked position on West 62nd Street at Broadway, struck a 47-year-old woman outside an intersection. She suffered lower‑leg injuries and remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Backing Unsafely.” The driver’s action—reversing into a space—put the pedestrian in the lane of danger. The report lists driver errors as Backing Unsafely. The pedestrian was recorded as “Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,” but that follows the driver’s unsafe backing cited by police. No other injuries were reported.
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Taxi turns left, strikes cyclist on 63rd▸Aug 24 - Left‑turning taxi cut across on West 63rd. The cab’s front quarter hit the rider. The cyclist went down, hurt in the hip. Distraction and bad lane use flagged. The street bore it. The rider bore it more.
A taxi turning left from Columbus Avenue onto West 63rd Street hit a westbound bicyclist. The cyclist, a 44-year-old man, was injured with hip and upper leg trauma. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction, Passing or Lane Usage Improper” contributed to the crash. Records list improper passing or lane usage for the taxi driver and distraction as factors. The cab’s left front quarter panel made contact, showing a classic left-turn conflict. The bicyclist had no safety equipment noted, but that is listed after the driver’s errors in the report. No other injuries were reported by police.
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Taxi Driver Turned Into Stopped Moped▸Aug 23 - The driver of a taxi turned right into a stopped moped on Broadway at W 63rd. The 27‑year‑old moped driver fell, suffered neck pain and whiplash, and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A southbound taxi driver made a right turn into a southbound moped that was stopped in traffic on Broadway near West 63rd. The 27-year-old moped driver was injured, complained of whiplash and neck pain, and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists the taxi driver's pre-crash action as Making Right Turn and records driver inattention as the contributing factor. The taxi point of impact was the right front quarter panel; the moped point of impact was the left front bumper. No other injuries were reported.
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Driver opens door into teen cyclist▸Aug 19 - A southbound sedan’s door swung. A 14-year-old on a bike hit the left side. Hip bruised. Broadway at 2271. Police cite driver distraction. The car sat parked. The street did not forgive.
A parked Ford sedan’s left-side doors were struck by a southbound bicyclist near 2271 Broadway in Manhattan. The 14-year-old girl on the bike was injured in the hip and remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was Driver Inattention/Distraction. The sedan was parked; the bike was traveling straight. Listed occupants in the car were uninjured. The teen cyclist suffered a contusion and was marked injured. Data show the car’s point of impact on the left doors and the bike’s at the center front end, consistent with a dooring-style crash caused by inattention.
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Taxi Clips Cyclist, Pedestrian Hurt▸Aug 13 - Southbound taxi passed too close on Columbus at W 69th. Cyclist turning right struck. Pedestrian at the intersection injured. Shoulders hit. Street gave no mercy.
A southbound taxi and a bike collided at Columbus Avenue and West 69th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, making a right turn, was struck, and a pedestrian at the intersection was also injured. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” and “Passing Too Closely.” The data cites “Passing Too Closely,” a driver error that endangers people outside the vehicle. Both the bicyclist and pedestrian suffered shoulder injuries. No further vehicle damage was noted for the taxi. The record lists confusion among road users after the close pass.
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Forklift Crashes Into Parked Car, Driver Hurt▸Aug 12 - The driver of a forklift struck a parked car on W 62nd in Manhattan. The car's left doors were crushed. A 32-year-old man driving the car reported neck pain and whiplash. Police recorded driver inexperience.
A forklift driver traveling south struck a parked vehicle at 150 W 62nd Street in Manhattan. The forklift's center front end hit the parked car's left-side doors, crushing the doors and damaging the vehicle. One occupant — a 32-year-old man who was driving the parked car — was injured and complained of neck pain and whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inexperience." Police list driver inexperience as the recorded error. Vehicles involved were a forklift and a 2022 Me/be. No other contributing factors are specified in the report.
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Taxi Driver Leaving Parking Hits Cyclist on Riverside▸Aug 10 - Taxi driver leaving a parking spot hit a northbound cyclist at 140 Riverside Boulevard. The rider took a bruised arm and stayed conscious. Police listed causes as unspecified.
A taxi driver starting from parking moved north and hit a cyclist riding north at 140 Riverside Boulevard in Manhattan. The 33-year-old cyclist suffered a bruised arm and was conscious. The 46-year-old taxi driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, both were traveling north when the crash occurred, the taxi was 'Starting from Parking,' the taxi's point of impact was the left front bumper, and contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' Police recorded no driver errors in the data. No contributing factors were assigned to the cyclist beyond 'Unspecified.' The absence of identified causes leaves the rider's injury without clear accountability.
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Motorcyclist ejected in Henry Hudson rear-end▸Aug 8 - Northbound on the Henry Hudson. A sedan’s back end hit. A motorcyclist slams and flies. He suffers fractures. Police cite driver inexperience and tailgating. Manhattan traffic grinds. The Parkway swallows another body in pain.
A northbound motorcycle struck the rear of a northbound sedan near W 79th Street on the Henry Hudson Parkway. The motorcyclist was ejected and injured with fractures. Two people in the sedan were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Driver Inexperience” and “Following Too Closely.” Those driver errors appear across involved parties. Impact points show center front damage to the motorcycle and center rear damage to the sedan, consistent with a rear-end crash. Helmet use by the motorcyclist is noted in the report after the cited driver errors.
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Man Killed By Train At Harlem Station▸Aug 6 - A man lay on Harlem tracks. The northbound 5 train struck him. He died at the scene. Police found no crime. His name remains unknown. Subway lines stalled. The system moved on.
NY Daily News (2025-08-06) reports a 47-year-old man was killed by a northbound 5 train at 125th St. station in Harlem. Police said, "The man was unconscious and unresponsive on the tracks." No arrests were made. The cause of his presence on the tracks is unclear. Police stated, "There was no criminality." The incident halted 4 and 5 trains. The case highlights ongoing dangers for people in subway spaces and the lack of platform barriers.
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Man Killed By Train At Harlem Station,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-06
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Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
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Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 30 - A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-30
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City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
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City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
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Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
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Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
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Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision▸Jul 25 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A car struck him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. Police investigate. No arrests. The road claimed another life.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-25) reports Matthew Goicochea, 31, was killed after falling from his motorcycle and being struck by a car near E. 25th St. on FDR Drive. The driver did not remain at the scene. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The article states, "He was then struck by an unknown vehicle shortly thereafter, which did not remain on the scene." No arrests have been made. The crash highlights ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users on high-speed city highways and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.
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Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-25
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Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port▸Jul 24 - Two buses collided on a Port Authority ramp. The rear bus hit hard. Thirty injured. Passengers left on stretchers, necks braced. Steel and glass, pain and confusion. The ramp remains a danger.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that a New Jersey Transit bus rear-ended another on the Port Authority ramp near Dyer Avenue and West 39th Street. Surveillance video showed the rear bus 'zooming up the ramp and ramming the rear of the bus in front of it so hard that it physically pushed the bus forward.' At least 30 people suffered minor injuries, with 27 hospitalized. FDNY cited 'musculoskeletal injuries, neck pain, back pain.' The ramp, a known bottleneck, is set for replacement by 2032. The crash highlights risks in current bus terminal infrastructure and driver speed on crowded ramps.
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Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
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Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two▸Jul 22 - A rented sedan sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck a cyclist and a pedestrian on Canal Street. Both died at the scene. Police found alcohol and guns in the car. The driver tried to flee. The city failed to keep them safe.
Gothamist (2025-07-22) reports a Staten Island driver, Autumn Ascencio Romero, faces murder and other charges after killing a cyclist and a pedestrian in Chinatown. Prosecutors say she lost control of a rented car at high speed, striking Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Police found 'an open bottle of tequila in the car’s passenger area' and two pistols in the trunk. Witnesses saw the driver and a passenger try to flee. Romero had been charged in a prior Brooklyn crash involving a suspended license. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and gaps in enforcement.
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Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-22
Sep 12 - A driver in a sedan going east hit a 46-year-old man crossing at the intersection by 172 W 79 St in Manhattan. Police noted impact to the right front bumper. The man suffered a leg bruise and stayed conscious.
A driver in a 2024 Chevrolet sedan, traveling east and going straight, hit a 46-year-old man who was crossing at the intersection near 172 W 79 St in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered a knee and lower-leg contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the vehicle’s point of impact was the right front bumper, and the pedestrian was recorded as being at an intersection. The report listed contributing factors as “Unspecified” for the driver and pedestrian. No other injuries were detailed. The facts show a driver moving through the intersection and a person on foot who ended up hurt. The impact location and intersection setting underline the danger people face at Manhattan crossings.
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73-Year-Old Cyclist Rear-Ended on Broadway▸Sep 5 - Two cyclists rode south on Broadway at West 83rd. One closed in and hit the back of the other. The 73-year-old went down with a shoulder fracture. Police recorded "Passing Too Closely".
Two cyclists traveled south on Broadway at West 83rd Street in Manhattan. A trailing cyclist hit the back of the rider ahead. The 73-year-old cyclist was injured with a shoulder and upper-arm fracture-dislocation and was conscious. According to the police report, officers cited "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor. Both riders were going straight ahead at the time of impact, with the front of one bike contacting the back of the other. The record lists the injured rider’s contributing factors as "Unspecified." Police recorded the driver error as passing too closely.
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Box cutter-wielding Mercedes driver slashes bike-riding dad in NYC road rage clash: cops, sources▸
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Box cutter-wielding Mercedes driver slashes bike-riding dad in NYC road rage clash: cops, sources,
New York Post,
Published 2025-09-05
31
Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station▸
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Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-31
25
Driver reverses into woman on Broadway▸Aug 25 - A sedan backed on West 62nd and hit a pedestrian on Broadway. She went down with leg wounds. The driver reversed unsafely. Manhattan pavement took the blow. Sirens and pain followed.
A 2024 sedan, entering a parked position on West 62nd Street at Broadway, struck a 47-year-old woman outside an intersection. She suffered lower‑leg injuries and remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Backing Unsafely.” The driver’s action—reversing into a space—put the pedestrian in the lane of danger. The report lists driver errors as Backing Unsafely. The pedestrian was recorded as “Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,” but that follows the driver’s unsafe backing cited by police. No other injuries were reported.
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Taxi turns left, strikes cyclist on 63rd▸Aug 24 - Left‑turning taxi cut across on West 63rd. The cab’s front quarter hit the rider. The cyclist went down, hurt in the hip. Distraction and bad lane use flagged. The street bore it. The rider bore it more.
A taxi turning left from Columbus Avenue onto West 63rd Street hit a westbound bicyclist. The cyclist, a 44-year-old man, was injured with hip and upper leg trauma. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction, Passing or Lane Usage Improper” contributed to the crash. Records list improper passing or lane usage for the taxi driver and distraction as factors. The cab’s left front quarter panel made contact, showing a classic left-turn conflict. The bicyclist had no safety equipment noted, but that is listed after the driver’s errors in the report. No other injuries were reported by police.
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Taxi Driver Turned Into Stopped Moped▸Aug 23 - The driver of a taxi turned right into a stopped moped on Broadway at W 63rd. The 27‑year‑old moped driver fell, suffered neck pain and whiplash, and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A southbound taxi driver made a right turn into a southbound moped that was stopped in traffic on Broadway near West 63rd. The 27-year-old moped driver was injured, complained of whiplash and neck pain, and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists the taxi driver's pre-crash action as Making Right Turn and records driver inattention as the contributing factor. The taxi point of impact was the right front quarter panel; the moped point of impact was the left front bumper. No other injuries were reported.
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Driver opens door into teen cyclist▸Aug 19 - A southbound sedan’s door swung. A 14-year-old on a bike hit the left side. Hip bruised. Broadway at 2271. Police cite driver distraction. The car sat parked. The street did not forgive.
A parked Ford sedan’s left-side doors were struck by a southbound bicyclist near 2271 Broadway in Manhattan. The 14-year-old girl on the bike was injured in the hip and remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was Driver Inattention/Distraction. The sedan was parked; the bike was traveling straight. Listed occupants in the car were uninjured. The teen cyclist suffered a contusion and was marked injured. Data show the car’s point of impact on the left doors and the bike’s at the center front end, consistent with a dooring-style crash caused by inattention.
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Taxi Clips Cyclist, Pedestrian Hurt▸Aug 13 - Southbound taxi passed too close on Columbus at W 69th. Cyclist turning right struck. Pedestrian at the intersection injured. Shoulders hit. Street gave no mercy.
A southbound taxi and a bike collided at Columbus Avenue and West 69th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, making a right turn, was struck, and a pedestrian at the intersection was also injured. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” and “Passing Too Closely.” The data cites “Passing Too Closely,” a driver error that endangers people outside the vehicle. Both the bicyclist and pedestrian suffered shoulder injuries. No further vehicle damage was noted for the taxi. The record lists confusion among road users after the close pass.
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Forklift Crashes Into Parked Car, Driver Hurt▸Aug 12 - The driver of a forklift struck a parked car on W 62nd in Manhattan. The car's left doors were crushed. A 32-year-old man driving the car reported neck pain and whiplash. Police recorded driver inexperience.
A forklift driver traveling south struck a parked vehicle at 150 W 62nd Street in Manhattan. The forklift's center front end hit the parked car's left-side doors, crushing the doors and damaging the vehicle. One occupant — a 32-year-old man who was driving the parked car — was injured and complained of neck pain and whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inexperience." Police list driver inexperience as the recorded error. Vehicles involved were a forklift and a 2022 Me/be. No other contributing factors are specified in the report.
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Taxi Driver Leaving Parking Hits Cyclist on Riverside▸Aug 10 - Taxi driver leaving a parking spot hit a northbound cyclist at 140 Riverside Boulevard. The rider took a bruised arm and stayed conscious. Police listed causes as unspecified.
A taxi driver starting from parking moved north and hit a cyclist riding north at 140 Riverside Boulevard in Manhattan. The 33-year-old cyclist suffered a bruised arm and was conscious. The 46-year-old taxi driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, both were traveling north when the crash occurred, the taxi was 'Starting from Parking,' the taxi's point of impact was the left front bumper, and contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' Police recorded no driver errors in the data. No contributing factors were assigned to the cyclist beyond 'Unspecified.' The absence of identified causes leaves the rider's injury without clear accountability.
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Motorcyclist ejected in Henry Hudson rear-end▸Aug 8 - Northbound on the Henry Hudson. A sedan’s back end hit. A motorcyclist slams and flies. He suffers fractures. Police cite driver inexperience and tailgating. Manhattan traffic grinds. The Parkway swallows another body in pain.
A northbound motorcycle struck the rear of a northbound sedan near W 79th Street on the Henry Hudson Parkway. The motorcyclist was ejected and injured with fractures. Two people in the sedan were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Driver Inexperience” and “Following Too Closely.” Those driver errors appear across involved parties. Impact points show center front damage to the motorcycle and center rear damage to the sedan, consistent with a rear-end crash. Helmet use by the motorcyclist is noted in the report after the cited driver errors.
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Man Killed By Train At Harlem Station▸Aug 6 - A man lay on Harlem tracks. The northbound 5 train struck him. He died at the scene. Police found no crime. His name remains unknown. Subway lines stalled. The system moved on.
NY Daily News (2025-08-06) reports a 47-year-old man was killed by a northbound 5 train at 125th St. station in Harlem. Police said, "The man was unconscious and unresponsive on the tracks." No arrests were made. The cause of his presence on the tracks is unclear. Police stated, "There was no criminality." The incident halted 4 and 5 trains. The case highlights ongoing dangers for people in subway spaces and the lack of platform barriers.
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Man Killed By Train At Harlem Station,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-06
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Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
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Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 30 - A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-30
29
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
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City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
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Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
25
Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision▸Jul 25 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A car struck him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. Police investigate. No arrests. The road claimed another life.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-25) reports Matthew Goicochea, 31, was killed after falling from his motorcycle and being struck by a car near E. 25th St. on FDR Drive. The driver did not remain at the scene. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The article states, "He was then struck by an unknown vehicle shortly thereafter, which did not remain on the scene." No arrests have been made. The crash highlights ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users on high-speed city highways and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.
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Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-25
24
Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port▸Jul 24 - Two buses collided on a Port Authority ramp. The rear bus hit hard. Thirty injured. Passengers left on stretchers, necks braced. Steel and glass, pain and confusion. The ramp remains a danger.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that a New Jersey Transit bus rear-ended another on the Port Authority ramp near Dyer Avenue and West 39th Street. Surveillance video showed the rear bus 'zooming up the ramp and ramming the rear of the bus in front of it so hard that it physically pushed the bus forward.' At least 30 people suffered minor injuries, with 27 hospitalized. FDNY cited 'musculoskeletal injuries, neck pain, back pain.' The ramp, a known bottleneck, is set for replacement by 2032. The crash highlights risks in current bus terminal infrastructure and driver speed on crowded ramps.
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Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
22
Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two▸Jul 22 - A rented sedan sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck a cyclist and a pedestrian on Canal Street. Both died at the scene. Police found alcohol and guns in the car. The driver tried to flee. The city failed to keep them safe.
Gothamist (2025-07-22) reports a Staten Island driver, Autumn Ascencio Romero, faces murder and other charges after killing a cyclist and a pedestrian in Chinatown. Prosecutors say she lost control of a rented car at high speed, striking Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Police found 'an open bottle of tequila in the car’s passenger area' and two pistols in the trunk. Witnesses saw the driver and a passenger try to flee. Romero had been charged in a prior Brooklyn crash involving a suspended license. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and gaps in enforcement.
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Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-22
Sep 5 - Two cyclists rode south on Broadway at West 83rd. One closed in and hit the back of the other. The 73-year-old went down with a shoulder fracture. Police recorded "Passing Too Closely".
Two cyclists traveled south on Broadway at West 83rd Street in Manhattan. A trailing cyclist hit the back of the rider ahead. The 73-year-old cyclist was injured with a shoulder and upper-arm fracture-dislocation and was conscious. According to the police report, officers cited "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor. Both riders were going straight ahead at the time of impact, with the front of one bike contacting the back of the other. The record lists the injured rider’s contributing factors as "Unspecified." Police recorded the driver error as passing too closely.
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Box cutter-wielding Mercedes driver slashes bike-riding dad in NYC road rage clash: cops, sources▸
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Box cutter-wielding Mercedes driver slashes bike-riding dad in NYC road rage clash: cops, sources,
New York Post,
Published 2025-09-05
31
Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station▸
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Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-31
25
Driver reverses into woman on Broadway▸Aug 25 - A sedan backed on West 62nd and hit a pedestrian on Broadway. She went down with leg wounds. The driver reversed unsafely. Manhattan pavement took the blow. Sirens and pain followed.
A 2024 sedan, entering a parked position on West 62nd Street at Broadway, struck a 47-year-old woman outside an intersection. She suffered lower‑leg injuries and remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Backing Unsafely.” The driver’s action—reversing into a space—put the pedestrian in the lane of danger. The report lists driver errors as Backing Unsafely. The pedestrian was recorded as “Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,” but that follows the driver’s unsafe backing cited by police. No other injuries were reported.
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Taxi turns left, strikes cyclist on 63rd▸Aug 24 - Left‑turning taxi cut across on West 63rd. The cab’s front quarter hit the rider. The cyclist went down, hurt in the hip. Distraction and bad lane use flagged. The street bore it. The rider bore it more.
A taxi turning left from Columbus Avenue onto West 63rd Street hit a westbound bicyclist. The cyclist, a 44-year-old man, was injured with hip and upper leg trauma. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction, Passing or Lane Usage Improper” contributed to the crash. Records list improper passing or lane usage for the taxi driver and distraction as factors. The cab’s left front quarter panel made contact, showing a classic left-turn conflict. The bicyclist had no safety equipment noted, but that is listed after the driver’s errors in the report. No other injuries were reported by police.
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Taxi Driver Turned Into Stopped Moped▸Aug 23 - The driver of a taxi turned right into a stopped moped on Broadway at W 63rd. The 27‑year‑old moped driver fell, suffered neck pain and whiplash, and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A southbound taxi driver made a right turn into a southbound moped that was stopped in traffic on Broadway near West 63rd. The 27-year-old moped driver was injured, complained of whiplash and neck pain, and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists the taxi driver's pre-crash action as Making Right Turn and records driver inattention as the contributing factor. The taxi point of impact was the right front quarter panel; the moped point of impact was the left front bumper. No other injuries were reported.
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Driver opens door into teen cyclist▸Aug 19 - A southbound sedan’s door swung. A 14-year-old on a bike hit the left side. Hip bruised. Broadway at 2271. Police cite driver distraction. The car sat parked. The street did not forgive.
A parked Ford sedan’s left-side doors were struck by a southbound bicyclist near 2271 Broadway in Manhattan. The 14-year-old girl on the bike was injured in the hip and remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was Driver Inattention/Distraction. The sedan was parked; the bike was traveling straight. Listed occupants in the car were uninjured. The teen cyclist suffered a contusion and was marked injured. Data show the car’s point of impact on the left doors and the bike’s at the center front end, consistent with a dooring-style crash caused by inattention.
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Taxi Clips Cyclist, Pedestrian Hurt▸Aug 13 - Southbound taxi passed too close on Columbus at W 69th. Cyclist turning right struck. Pedestrian at the intersection injured. Shoulders hit. Street gave no mercy.
A southbound taxi and a bike collided at Columbus Avenue and West 69th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, making a right turn, was struck, and a pedestrian at the intersection was also injured. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” and “Passing Too Closely.” The data cites “Passing Too Closely,” a driver error that endangers people outside the vehicle. Both the bicyclist and pedestrian suffered shoulder injuries. No further vehicle damage was noted for the taxi. The record lists confusion among road users after the close pass.
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Forklift Crashes Into Parked Car, Driver Hurt▸Aug 12 - The driver of a forklift struck a parked car on W 62nd in Manhattan. The car's left doors were crushed. A 32-year-old man driving the car reported neck pain and whiplash. Police recorded driver inexperience.
A forklift driver traveling south struck a parked vehicle at 150 W 62nd Street in Manhattan. The forklift's center front end hit the parked car's left-side doors, crushing the doors and damaging the vehicle. One occupant — a 32-year-old man who was driving the parked car — was injured and complained of neck pain and whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inexperience." Police list driver inexperience as the recorded error. Vehicles involved were a forklift and a 2022 Me/be. No other contributing factors are specified in the report.
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Taxi Driver Leaving Parking Hits Cyclist on Riverside▸Aug 10 - Taxi driver leaving a parking spot hit a northbound cyclist at 140 Riverside Boulevard. The rider took a bruised arm and stayed conscious. Police listed causes as unspecified.
A taxi driver starting from parking moved north and hit a cyclist riding north at 140 Riverside Boulevard in Manhattan. The 33-year-old cyclist suffered a bruised arm and was conscious. The 46-year-old taxi driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, both were traveling north when the crash occurred, the taxi was 'Starting from Parking,' the taxi's point of impact was the left front bumper, and contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' Police recorded no driver errors in the data. No contributing factors were assigned to the cyclist beyond 'Unspecified.' The absence of identified causes leaves the rider's injury without clear accountability.
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Motorcyclist ejected in Henry Hudson rear-end▸Aug 8 - Northbound on the Henry Hudson. A sedan’s back end hit. A motorcyclist slams and flies. He suffers fractures. Police cite driver inexperience and tailgating. Manhattan traffic grinds. The Parkway swallows another body in pain.
A northbound motorcycle struck the rear of a northbound sedan near W 79th Street on the Henry Hudson Parkway. The motorcyclist was ejected and injured with fractures. Two people in the sedan were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Driver Inexperience” and “Following Too Closely.” Those driver errors appear across involved parties. Impact points show center front damage to the motorcycle and center rear damage to the sedan, consistent with a rear-end crash. Helmet use by the motorcyclist is noted in the report after the cited driver errors.
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Man Killed By Train At Harlem Station▸Aug 6 - A man lay on Harlem tracks. The northbound 5 train struck him. He died at the scene. Police found no crime. His name remains unknown. Subway lines stalled. The system moved on.
NY Daily News (2025-08-06) reports a 47-year-old man was killed by a northbound 5 train at 125th St. station in Harlem. Police said, "The man was unconscious and unresponsive on the tracks." No arrests were made. The cause of his presence on the tracks is unclear. Police stated, "There was no criminality." The incident halted 4 and 5 trains. The case highlights ongoing dangers for people in subway spaces and the lack of platform barriers.
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Man Killed By Train At Harlem Station,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-06
4
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
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Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
30
Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 30 - A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-30
29
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
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City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
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Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
25
Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision▸Jul 25 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A car struck him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. Police investigate. No arrests. The road claimed another life.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-25) reports Matthew Goicochea, 31, was killed after falling from his motorcycle and being struck by a car near E. 25th St. on FDR Drive. The driver did not remain at the scene. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The article states, "He was then struck by an unknown vehicle shortly thereafter, which did not remain on the scene." No arrests have been made. The crash highlights ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users on high-speed city highways and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.
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Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-25
24
Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port▸Jul 24 - Two buses collided on a Port Authority ramp. The rear bus hit hard. Thirty injured. Passengers left on stretchers, necks braced. Steel and glass, pain and confusion. The ramp remains a danger.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that a New Jersey Transit bus rear-ended another on the Port Authority ramp near Dyer Avenue and West 39th Street. Surveillance video showed the rear bus 'zooming up the ramp and ramming the rear of the bus in front of it so hard that it physically pushed the bus forward.' At least 30 people suffered minor injuries, with 27 hospitalized. FDNY cited 'musculoskeletal injuries, neck pain, back pain.' The ramp, a known bottleneck, is set for replacement by 2032. The crash highlights risks in current bus terminal infrastructure and driver speed on crowded ramps.
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Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
22
Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two▸Jul 22 - A rented sedan sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck a cyclist and a pedestrian on Canal Street. Both died at the scene. Police found alcohol and guns in the car. The driver tried to flee. The city failed to keep them safe.
Gothamist (2025-07-22) reports a Staten Island driver, Autumn Ascencio Romero, faces murder and other charges after killing a cyclist and a pedestrian in Chinatown. Prosecutors say she lost control of a rented car at high speed, striking Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Police found 'an open bottle of tequila in the car’s passenger area' and two pistols in the trunk. Witnesses saw the driver and a passenger try to flee. Romero had been charged in a prior Brooklyn crash involving a suspended license. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and gaps in enforcement.
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Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-22
- Box cutter-wielding Mercedes driver slashes bike-riding dad in NYC road rage clash: cops, sources, New York Post, Published 2025-09-05
31
Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station▸
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Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-31
25
Driver reverses into woman on Broadway▸Aug 25 - A sedan backed on West 62nd and hit a pedestrian on Broadway. She went down with leg wounds. The driver reversed unsafely. Manhattan pavement took the blow. Sirens and pain followed.
A 2024 sedan, entering a parked position on West 62nd Street at Broadway, struck a 47-year-old woman outside an intersection. She suffered lower‑leg injuries and remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Backing Unsafely.” The driver’s action—reversing into a space—put the pedestrian in the lane of danger. The report lists driver errors as Backing Unsafely. The pedestrian was recorded as “Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,” but that follows the driver’s unsafe backing cited by police. No other injuries were reported.
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Taxi turns left, strikes cyclist on 63rd▸Aug 24 - Left‑turning taxi cut across on West 63rd. The cab’s front quarter hit the rider. The cyclist went down, hurt in the hip. Distraction and bad lane use flagged. The street bore it. The rider bore it more.
A taxi turning left from Columbus Avenue onto West 63rd Street hit a westbound bicyclist. The cyclist, a 44-year-old man, was injured with hip and upper leg trauma. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction, Passing or Lane Usage Improper” contributed to the crash. Records list improper passing or lane usage for the taxi driver and distraction as factors. The cab’s left front quarter panel made contact, showing a classic left-turn conflict. The bicyclist had no safety equipment noted, but that is listed after the driver’s errors in the report. No other injuries were reported by police.
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Taxi Driver Turned Into Stopped Moped▸Aug 23 - The driver of a taxi turned right into a stopped moped on Broadway at W 63rd. The 27‑year‑old moped driver fell, suffered neck pain and whiplash, and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A southbound taxi driver made a right turn into a southbound moped that was stopped in traffic on Broadway near West 63rd. The 27-year-old moped driver was injured, complained of whiplash and neck pain, and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists the taxi driver's pre-crash action as Making Right Turn and records driver inattention as the contributing factor. The taxi point of impact was the right front quarter panel; the moped point of impact was the left front bumper. No other injuries were reported.
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Driver opens door into teen cyclist▸Aug 19 - A southbound sedan’s door swung. A 14-year-old on a bike hit the left side. Hip bruised. Broadway at 2271. Police cite driver distraction. The car sat parked. The street did not forgive.
A parked Ford sedan’s left-side doors were struck by a southbound bicyclist near 2271 Broadway in Manhattan. The 14-year-old girl on the bike was injured in the hip and remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was Driver Inattention/Distraction. The sedan was parked; the bike was traveling straight. Listed occupants in the car were uninjured. The teen cyclist suffered a contusion and was marked injured. Data show the car’s point of impact on the left doors and the bike’s at the center front end, consistent with a dooring-style crash caused by inattention.
13
Taxi Clips Cyclist, Pedestrian Hurt▸Aug 13 - Southbound taxi passed too close on Columbus at W 69th. Cyclist turning right struck. Pedestrian at the intersection injured. Shoulders hit. Street gave no mercy.
A southbound taxi and a bike collided at Columbus Avenue and West 69th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, making a right turn, was struck, and a pedestrian at the intersection was also injured. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” and “Passing Too Closely.” The data cites “Passing Too Closely,” a driver error that endangers people outside the vehicle. Both the bicyclist and pedestrian suffered shoulder injuries. No further vehicle damage was noted for the taxi. The record lists confusion among road users after the close pass.
12
Forklift Crashes Into Parked Car, Driver Hurt▸Aug 12 - The driver of a forklift struck a parked car on W 62nd in Manhattan. The car's left doors were crushed. A 32-year-old man driving the car reported neck pain and whiplash. Police recorded driver inexperience.
A forklift driver traveling south struck a parked vehicle at 150 W 62nd Street in Manhattan. The forklift's center front end hit the parked car's left-side doors, crushing the doors and damaging the vehicle. One occupant — a 32-year-old man who was driving the parked car — was injured and complained of neck pain and whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inexperience." Police list driver inexperience as the recorded error. Vehicles involved were a forklift and a 2022 Me/be. No other contributing factors are specified in the report.
10
Taxi Driver Leaving Parking Hits Cyclist on Riverside▸Aug 10 - Taxi driver leaving a parking spot hit a northbound cyclist at 140 Riverside Boulevard. The rider took a bruised arm and stayed conscious. Police listed causes as unspecified.
A taxi driver starting from parking moved north and hit a cyclist riding north at 140 Riverside Boulevard in Manhattan. The 33-year-old cyclist suffered a bruised arm and was conscious. The 46-year-old taxi driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, both were traveling north when the crash occurred, the taxi was 'Starting from Parking,' the taxi's point of impact was the left front bumper, and contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' Police recorded no driver errors in the data. No contributing factors were assigned to the cyclist beyond 'Unspecified.' The absence of identified causes leaves the rider's injury without clear accountability.
8
Motorcyclist ejected in Henry Hudson rear-end▸Aug 8 - Northbound on the Henry Hudson. A sedan’s back end hit. A motorcyclist slams and flies. He suffers fractures. Police cite driver inexperience and tailgating. Manhattan traffic grinds. The Parkway swallows another body in pain.
A northbound motorcycle struck the rear of a northbound sedan near W 79th Street on the Henry Hudson Parkway. The motorcyclist was ejected and injured with fractures. Two people in the sedan were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Driver Inexperience” and “Following Too Closely.” Those driver errors appear across involved parties. Impact points show center front damage to the motorcycle and center rear damage to the sedan, consistent with a rear-end crash. Helmet use by the motorcyclist is noted in the report after the cited driver errors.
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Man Killed By Train At Harlem Station▸Aug 6 - A man lay on Harlem tracks. The northbound 5 train struck him. He died at the scene. Police found no crime. His name remains unknown. Subway lines stalled. The system moved on.
NY Daily News (2025-08-06) reports a 47-year-old man was killed by a northbound 5 train at 125th St. station in Harlem. Police said, "The man was unconscious and unresponsive on the tracks." No arrests were made. The cause of his presence on the tracks is unclear. Police stated, "There was no criminality." The incident halted 4 and 5 trains. The case highlights ongoing dangers for people in subway spaces and the lack of platform barriers.
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Man Killed By Train At Harlem Station,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-06
4
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
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Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
30
Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 30 - A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-30
29
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
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City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
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Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
25
Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision▸Jul 25 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A car struck him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. Police investigate. No arrests. The road claimed another life.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-25) reports Matthew Goicochea, 31, was killed after falling from his motorcycle and being struck by a car near E. 25th St. on FDR Drive. The driver did not remain at the scene. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The article states, "He was then struck by an unknown vehicle shortly thereafter, which did not remain on the scene." No arrests have been made. The crash highlights ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users on high-speed city highways and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.
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Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-25
24
Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port▸Jul 24 - Two buses collided on a Port Authority ramp. The rear bus hit hard. Thirty injured. Passengers left on stretchers, necks braced. Steel and glass, pain and confusion. The ramp remains a danger.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that a New Jersey Transit bus rear-ended another on the Port Authority ramp near Dyer Avenue and West 39th Street. Surveillance video showed the rear bus 'zooming up the ramp and ramming the rear of the bus in front of it so hard that it physically pushed the bus forward.' At least 30 people suffered minor injuries, with 27 hospitalized. FDNY cited 'musculoskeletal injuries, neck pain, back pain.' The ramp, a known bottleneck, is set for replacement by 2032. The crash highlights risks in current bus terminal infrastructure and driver speed on crowded ramps.
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Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
22
Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two▸Jul 22 - A rented sedan sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck a cyclist and a pedestrian on Canal Street. Both died at the scene. Police found alcohol and guns in the car. The driver tried to flee. The city failed to keep them safe.
Gothamist (2025-07-22) reports a Staten Island driver, Autumn Ascencio Romero, faces murder and other charges after killing a cyclist and a pedestrian in Chinatown. Prosecutors say she lost control of a rented car at high speed, striking Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Police found 'an open bottle of tequila in the car’s passenger area' and two pistols in the trunk. Witnesses saw the driver and a passenger try to flee. Romero had been charged in a prior Brooklyn crash involving a suspended license. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and gaps in enforcement.
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Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-22
- Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-31
25
Driver reverses into woman on Broadway▸Aug 25 - A sedan backed on West 62nd and hit a pedestrian on Broadway. She went down with leg wounds. The driver reversed unsafely. Manhattan pavement took the blow. Sirens and pain followed.
A 2024 sedan, entering a parked position on West 62nd Street at Broadway, struck a 47-year-old woman outside an intersection. She suffered lower‑leg injuries and remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Backing Unsafely.” The driver’s action—reversing into a space—put the pedestrian in the lane of danger. The report lists driver errors as Backing Unsafely. The pedestrian was recorded as “Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,” but that follows the driver’s unsafe backing cited by police. No other injuries were reported.
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Taxi turns left, strikes cyclist on 63rd▸Aug 24 - Left‑turning taxi cut across on West 63rd. The cab’s front quarter hit the rider. The cyclist went down, hurt in the hip. Distraction and bad lane use flagged. The street bore it. The rider bore it more.
A taxi turning left from Columbus Avenue onto West 63rd Street hit a westbound bicyclist. The cyclist, a 44-year-old man, was injured with hip and upper leg trauma. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction, Passing or Lane Usage Improper” contributed to the crash. Records list improper passing or lane usage for the taxi driver and distraction as factors. The cab’s left front quarter panel made contact, showing a classic left-turn conflict. The bicyclist had no safety equipment noted, but that is listed after the driver’s errors in the report. No other injuries were reported by police.
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Taxi Driver Turned Into Stopped Moped▸Aug 23 - The driver of a taxi turned right into a stopped moped on Broadway at W 63rd. The 27‑year‑old moped driver fell, suffered neck pain and whiplash, and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A southbound taxi driver made a right turn into a southbound moped that was stopped in traffic on Broadway near West 63rd. The 27-year-old moped driver was injured, complained of whiplash and neck pain, and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists the taxi driver's pre-crash action as Making Right Turn and records driver inattention as the contributing factor. The taxi point of impact was the right front quarter panel; the moped point of impact was the left front bumper. No other injuries were reported.
19
Driver opens door into teen cyclist▸Aug 19 - A southbound sedan’s door swung. A 14-year-old on a bike hit the left side. Hip bruised. Broadway at 2271. Police cite driver distraction. The car sat parked. The street did not forgive.
A parked Ford sedan’s left-side doors were struck by a southbound bicyclist near 2271 Broadway in Manhattan. The 14-year-old girl on the bike was injured in the hip and remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was Driver Inattention/Distraction. The sedan was parked; the bike was traveling straight. Listed occupants in the car were uninjured. The teen cyclist suffered a contusion and was marked injured. Data show the car’s point of impact on the left doors and the bike’s at the center front end, consistent with a dooring-style crash caused by inattention.
13
Taxi Clips Cyclist, Pedestrian Hurt▸Aug 13 - Southbound taxi passed too close on Columbus at W 69th. Cyclist turning right struck. Pedestrian at the intersection injured. Shoulders hit. Street gave no mercy.
A southbound taxi and a bike collided at Columbus Avenue and West 69th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, making a right turn, was struck, and a pedestrian at the intersection was also injured. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” and “Passing Too Closely.” The data cites “Passing Too Closely,” a driver error that endangers people outside the vehicle. Both the bicyclist and pedestrian suffered shoulder injuries. No further vehicle damage was noted for the taxi. The record lists confusion among road users after the close pass.
12
Forklift Crashes Into Parked Car, Driver Hurt▸Aug 12 - The driver of a forklift struck a parked car on W 62nd in Manhattan. The car's left doors were crushed. A 32-year-old man driving the car reported neck pain and whiplash. Police recorded driver inexperience.
A forklift driver traveling south struck a parked vehicle at 150 W 62nd Street in Manhattan. The forklift's center front end hit the parked car's left-side doors, crushing the doors and damaging the vehicle. One occupant — a 32-year-old man who was driving the parked car — was injured and complained of neck pain and whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inexperience." Police list driver inexperience as the recorded error. Vehicles involved were a forklift and a 2022 Me/be. No other contributing factors are specified in the report.
10
Taxi Driver Leaving Parking Hits Cyclist on Riverside▸Aug 10 - Taxi driver leaving a parking spot hit a northbound cyclist at 140 Riverside Boulevard. The rider took a bruised arm and stayed conscious. Police listed causes as unspecified.
A taxi driver starting from parking moved north and hit a cyclist riding north at 140 Riverside Boulevard in Manhattan. The 33-year-old cyclist suffered a bruised arm and was conscious. The 46-year-old taxi driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, both were traveling north when the crash occurred, the taxi was 'Starting from Parking,' the taxi's point of impact was the left front bumper, and contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' Police recorded no driver errors in the data. No contributing factors were assigned to the cyclist beyond 'Unspecified.' The absence of identified causes leaves the rider's injury without clear accountability.
8
Motorcyclist ejected in Henry Hudson rear-end▸Aug 8 - Northbound on the Henry Hudson. A sedan’s back end hit. A motorcyclist slams and flies. He suffers fractures. Police cite driver inexperience and tailgating. Manhattan traffic grinds. The Parkway swallows another body in pain.
A northbound motorcycle struck the rear of a northbound sedan near W 79th Street on the Henry Hudson Parkway. The motorcyclist was ejected and injured with fractures. Two people in the sedan were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Driver Inexperience” and “Following Too Closely.” Those driver errors appear across involved parties. Impact points show center front damage to the motorcycle and center rear damage to the sedan, consistent with a rear-end crash. Helmet use by the motorcyclist is noted in the report after the cited driver errors.
6
Man Killed By Train At Harlem Station▸Aug 6 - A man lay on Harlem tracks. The northbound 5 train struck him. He died at the scene. Police found no crime. His name remains unknown. Subway lines stalled. The system moved on.
NY Daily News (2025-08-06) reports a 47-year-old man was killed by a northbound 5 train at 125th St. station in Harlem. Police said, "The man was unconscious and unresponsive on the tracks." No arrests were made. The cause of his presence on the tracks is unclear. Police stated, "There was no criminality." The incident halted 4 and 5 trains. The case highlights ongoing dangers for people in subway spaces and the lack of platform barriers.
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Man Killed By Train At Harlem Station,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-06
4
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
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Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
30
Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 30 - A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-30
29
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
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City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
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Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
25
Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision▸Jul 25 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A car struck him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. Police investigate. No arrests. The road claimed another life.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-25) reports Matthew Goicochea, 31, was killed after falling from his motorcycle and being struck by a car near E. 25th St. on FDR Drive. The driver did not remain at the scene. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The article states, "He was then struck by an unknown vehicle shortly thereafter, which did not remain on the scene." No arrests have been made. The crash highlights ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users on high-speed city highways and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.
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Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-25
24
Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port▸Jul 24 - Two buses collided on a Port Authority ramp. The rear bus hit hard. Thirty injured. Passengers left on stretchers, necks braced. Steel and glass, pain and confusion. The ramp remains a danger.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that a New Jersey Transit bus rear-ended another on the Port Authority ramp near Dyer Avenue and West 39th Street. Surveillance video showed the rear bus 'zooming up the ramp and ramming the rear of the bus in front of it so hard that it physically pushed the bus forward.' At least 30 people suffered minor injuries, with 27 hospitalized. FDNY cited 'musculoskeletal injuries, neck pain, back pain.' The ramp, a known bottleneck, is set for replacement by 2032. The crash highlights risks in current bus terminal infrastructure and driver speed on crowded ramps.
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Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
22
Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two▸Jul 22 - A rented sedan sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck a cyclist and a pedestrian on Canal Street. Both died at the scene. Police found alcohol and guns in the car. The driver tried to flee. The city failed to keep them safe.
Gothamist (2025-07-22) reports a Staten Island driver, Autumn Ascencio Romero, faces murder and other charges after killing a cyclist and a pedestrian in Chinatown. Prosecutors say she lost control of a rented car at high speed, striking Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Police found 'an open bottle of tequila in the car’s passenger area' and two pistols in the trunk. Witnesses saw the driver and a passenger try to flee. Romero had been charged in a prior Brooklyn crash involving a suspended license. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and gaps in enforcement.
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Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-22
Aug 25 - A sedan backed on West 62nd and hit a pedestrian on Broadway. She went down with leg wounds. The driver reversed unsafely. Manhattan pavement took the blow. Sirens and pain followed.
A 2024 sedan, entering a parked position on West 62nd Street at Broadway, struck a 47-year-old woman outside an intersection. She suffered lower‑leg injuries and remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Backing Unsafely.” The driver’s action—reversing into a space—put the pedestrian in the lane of danger. The report lists driver errors as Backing Unsafely. The pedestrian was recorded as “Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,” but that follows the driver’s unsafe backing cited by police. No other injuries were reported.
24
Taxi turns left, strikes cyclist on 63rd▸Aug 24 - Left‑turning taxi cut across on West 63rd. The cab’s front quarter hit the rider. The cyclist went down, hurt in the hip. Distraction and bad lane use flagged. The street bore it. The rider bore it more.
A taxi turning left from Columbus Avenue onto West 63rd Street hit a westbound bicyclist. The cyclist, a 44-year-old man, was injured with hip and upper leg trauma. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction, Passing or Lane Usage Improper” contributed to the crash. Records list improper passing or lane usage for the taxi driver and distraction as factors. The cab’s left front quarter panel made contact, showing a classic left-turn conflict. The bicyclist had no safety equipment noted, but that is listed after the driver’s errors in the report. No other injuries were reported by police.
23
Taxi Driver Turned Into Stopped Moped▸Aug 23 - The driver of a taxi turned right into a stopped moped on Broadway at W 63rd. The 27‑year‑old moped driver fell, suffered neck pain and whiplash, and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A southbound taxi driver made a right turn into a southbound moped that was stopped in traffic on Broadway near West 63rd. The 27-year-old moped driver was injured, complained of whiplash and neck pain, and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists the taxi driver's pre-crash action as Making Right Turn and records driver inattention as the contributing factor. The taxi point of impact was the right front quarter panel; the moped point of impact was the left front bumper. No other injuries were reported.
19
Driver opens door into teen cyclist▸Aug 19 - A southbound sedan’s door swung. A 14-year-old on a bike hit the left side. Hip bruised. Broadway at 2271. Police cite driver distraction. The car sat parked. The street did not forgive.
A parked Ford sedan’s left-side doors were struck by a southbound bicyclist near 2271 Broadway in Manhattan. The 14-year-old girl on the bike was injured in the hip and remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was Driver Inattention/Distraction. The sedan was parked; the bike was traveling straight. Listed occupants in the car were uninjured. The teen cyclist suffered a contusion and was marked injured. Data show the car’s point of impact on the left doors and the bike’s at the center front end, consistent with a dooring-style crash caused by inattention.
13
Taxi Clips Cyclist, Pedestrian Hurt▸Aug 13 - Southbound taxi passed too close on Columbus at W 69th. Cyclist turning right struck. Pedestrian at the intersection injured. Shoulders hit. Street gave no mercy.
A southbound taxi and a bike collided at Columbus Avenue and West 69th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, making a right turn, was struck, and a pedestrian at the intersection was also injured. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” and “Passing Too Closely.” The data cites “Passing Too Closely,” a driver error that endangers people outside the vehicle. Both the bicyclist and pedestrian suffered shoulder injuries. No further vehicle damage was noted for the taxi. The record lists confusion among road users after the close pass.
12
Forklift Crashes Into Parked Car, Driver Hurt▸Aug 12 - The driver of a forklift struck a parked car on W 62nd in Manhattan. The car's left doors were crushed. A 32-year-old man driving the car reported neck pain and whiplash. Police recorded driver inexperience.
A forklift driver traveling south struck a parked vehicle at 150 W 62nd Street in Manhattan. The forklift's center front end hit the parked car's left-side doors, crushing the doors and damaging the vehicle. One occupant — a 32-year-old man who was driving the parked car — was injured and complained of neck pain and whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inexperience." Police list driver inexperience as the recorded error. Vehicles involved were a forklift and a 2022 Me/be. No other contributing factors are specified in the report.
10
Taxi Driver Leaving Parking Hits Cyclist on Riverside▸Aug 10 - Taxi driver leaving a parking spot hit a northbound cyclist at 140 Riverside Boulevard. The rider took a bruised arm and stayed conscious. Police listed causes as unspecified.
A taxi driver starting from parking moved north and hit a cyclist riding north at 140 Riverside Boulevard in Manhattan. The 33-year-old cyclist suffered a bruised arm and was conscious. The 46-year-old taxi driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, both were traveling north when the crash occurred, the taxi was 'Starting from Parking,' the taxi's point of impact was the left front bumper, and contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' Police recorded no driver errors in the data. No contributing factors were assigned to the cyclist beyond 'Unspecified.' The absence of identified causes leaves the rider's injury without clear accountability.
8
Motorcyclist ejected in Henry Hudson rear-end▸Aug 8 - Northbound on the Henry Hudson. A sedan’s back end hit. A motorcyclist slams and flies. He suffers fractures. Police cite driver inexperience and tailgating. Manhattan traffic grinds. The Parkway swallows another body in pain.
A northbound motorcycle struck the rear of a northbound sedan near W 79th Street on the Henry Hudson Parkway. The motorcyclist was ejected and injured with fractures. Two people in the sedan were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Driver Inexperience” and “Following Too Closely.” Those driver errors appear across involved parties. Impact points show center front damage to the motorcycle and center rear damage to the sedan, consistent with a rear-end crash. Helmet use by the motorcyclist is noted in the report after the cited driver errors.
6
Man Killed By Train At Harlem Station▸Aug 6 - A man lay on Harlem tracks. The northbound 5 train struck him. He died at the scene. Police found no crime. His name remains unknown. Subway lines stalled. The system moved on.
NY Daily News (2025-08-06) reports a 47-year-old man was killed by a northbound 5 train at 125th St. station in Harlem. Police said, "The man was unconscious and unresponsive on the tracks." No arrests were made. The cause of his presence on the tracks is unclear. Police stated, "There was no criminality." The incident halted 4 and 5 trains. The case highlights ongoing dangers for people in subway spaces and the lack of platform barriers.
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Man Killed By Train At Harlem Station,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-06
4
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
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Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
30
Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 30 - A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-30
29
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
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City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
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Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
25
Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision▸Jul 25 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A car struck him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. Police investigate. No arrests. The road claimed another life.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-25) reports Matthew Goicochea, 31, was killed after falling from his motorcycle and being struck by a car near E. 25th St. on FDR Drive. The driver did not remain at the scene. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The article states, "He was then struck by an unknown vehicle shortly thereafter, which did not remain on the scene." No arrests have been made. The crash highlights ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users on high-speed city highways and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.
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Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-25
24
Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port▸Jul 24 - Two buses collided on a Port Authority ramp. The rear bus hit hard. Thirty injured. Passengers left on stretchers, necks braced. Steel and glass, pain and confusion. The ramp remains a danger.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that a New Jersey Transit bus rear-ended another on the Port Authority ramp near Dyer Avenue and West 39th Street. Surveillance video showed the rear bus 'zooming up the ramp and ramming the rear of the bus in front of it so hard that it physically pushed the bus forward.' At least 30 people suffered minor injuries, with 27 hospitalized. FDNY cited 'musculoskeletal injuries, neck pain, back pain.' The ramp, a known bottleneck, is set for replacement by 2032. The crash highlights risks in current bus terminal infrastructure and driver speed on crowded ramps.
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Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
22
Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two▸Jul 22 - A rented sedan sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck a cyclist and a pedestrian on Canal Street. Both died at the scene. Police found alcohol and guns in the car. The driver tried to flee. The city failed to keep them safe.
Gothamist (2025-07-22) reports a Staten Island driver, Autumn Ascencio Romero, faces murder and other charges after killing a cyclist and a pedestrian in Chinatown. Prosecutors say she lost control of a rented car at high speed, striking Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Police found 'an open bottle of tequila in the car’s passenger area' and two pistols in the trunk. Witnesses saw the driver and a passenger try to flee. Romero had been charged in a prior Brooklyn crash involving a suspended license. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and gaps in enforcement.
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Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-22
Aug 24 - Left‑turning taxi cut across on West 63rd. The cab’s front quarter hit the rider. The cyclist went down, hurt in the hip. Distraction and bad lane use flagged. The street bore it. The rider bore it more.
A taxi turning left from Columbus Avenue onto West 63rd Street hit a westbound bicyclist. The cyclist, a 44-year-old man, was injured with hip and upper leg trauma. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction, Passing or Lane Usage Improper” contributed to the crash. Records list improper passing or lane usage for the taxi driver and distraction as factors. The cab’s left front quarter panel made contact, showing a classic left-turn conflict. The bicyclist had no safety equipment noted, but that is listed after the driver’s errors in the report. No other injuries were reported by police.
23
Taxi Driver Turned Into Stopped Moped▸Aug 23 - The driver of a taxi turned right into a stopped moped on Broadway at W 63rd. The 27‑year‑old moped driver fell, suffered neck pain and whiplash, and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A southbound taxi driver made a right turn into a southbound moped that was stopped in traffic on Broadway near West 63rd. The 27-year-old moped driver was injured, complained of whiplash and neck pain, and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists the taxi driver's pre-crash action as Making Right Turn and records driver inattention as the contributing factor. The taxi point of impact was the right front quarter panel; the moped point of impact was the left front bumper. No other injuries were reported.
19
Driver opens door into teen cyclist▸Aug 19 - A southbound sedan’s door swung. A 14-year-old on a bike hit the left side. Hip bruised. Broadway at 2271. Police cite driver distraction. The car sat parked. The street did not forgive.
A parked Ford sedan’s left-side doors were struck by a southbound bicyclist near 2271 Broadway in Manhattan. The 14-year-old girl on the bike was injured in the hip and remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was Driver Inattention/Distraction. The sedan was parked; the bike was traveling straight. Listed occupants in the car were uninjured. The teen cyclist suffered a contusion and was marked injured. Data show the car’s point of impact on the left doors and the bike’s at the center front end, consistent with a dooring-style crash caused by inattention.
13
Taxi Clips Cyclist, Pedestrian Hurt▸Aug 13 - Southbound taxi passed too close on Columbus at W 69th. Cyclist turning right struck. Pedestrian at the intersection injured. Shoulders hit. Street gave no mercy.
A southbound taxi and a bike collided at Columbus Avenue and West 69th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, making a right turn, was struck, and a pedestrian at the intersection was also injured. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” and “Passing Too Closely.” The data cites “Passing Too Closely,” a driver error that endangers people outside the vehicle. Both the bicyclist and pedestrian suffered shoulder injuries. No further vehicle damage was noted for the taxi. The record lists confusion among road users after the close pass.
12
Forklift Crashes Into Parked Car, Driver Hurt▸Aug 12 - The driver of a forklift struck a parked car on W 62nd in Manhattan. The car's left doors were crushed. A 32-year-old man driving the car reported neck pain and whiplash. Police recorded driver inexperience.
A forklift driver traveling south struck a parked vehicle at 150 W 62nd Street in Manhattan. The forklift's center front end hit the parked car's left-side doors, crushing the doors and damaging the vehicle. One occupant — a 32-year-old man who was driving the parked car — was injured and complained of neck pain and whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inexperience." Police list driver inexperience as the recorded error. Vehicles involved were a forklift and a 2022 Me/be. No other contributing factors are specified in the report.
10
Taxi Driver Leaving Parking Hits Cyclist on Riverside▸Aug 10 - Taxi driver leaving a parking spot hit a northbound cyclist at 140 Riverside Boulevard. The rider took a bruised arm and stayed conscious. Police listed causes as unspecified.
A taxi driver starting from parking moved north and hit a cyclist riding north at 140 Riverside Boulevard in Manhattan. The 33-year-old cyclist suffered a bruised arm and was conscious. The 46-year-old taxi driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, both were traveling north when the crash occurred, the taxi was 'Starting from Parking,' the taxi's point of impact was the left front bumper, and contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' Police recorded no driver errors in the data. No contributing factors were assigned to the cyclist beyond 'Unspecified.' The absence of identified causes leaves the rider's injury without clear accountability.
8
Motorcyclist ejected in Henry Hudson rear-end▸Aug 8 - Northbound on the Henry Hudson. A sedan’s back end hit. A motorcyclist slams and flies. He suffers fractures. Police cite driver inexperience and tailgating. Manhattan traffic grinds. The Parkway swallows another body in pain.
A northbound motorcycle struck the rear of a northbound sedan near W 79th Street on the Henry Hudson Parkway. The motorcyclist was ejected and injured with fractures. Two people in the sedan were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Driver Inexperience” and “Following Too Closely.” Those driver errors appear across involved parties. Impact points show center front damage to the motorcycle and center rear damage to the sedan, consistent with a rear-end crash. Helmet use by the motorcyclist is noted in the report after the cited driver errors.
6
Man Killed By Train At Harlem Station▸Aug 6 - A man lay on Harlem tracks. The northbound 5 train struck him. He died at the scene. Police found no crime. His name remains unknown. Subway lines stalled. The system moved on.
NY Daily News (2025-08-06) reports a 47-year-old man was killed by a northbound 5 train at 125th St. station in Harlem. Police said, "The man was unconscious and unresponsive on the tracks." No arrests were made. The cause of his presence on the tracks is unclear. Police stated, "There was no criminality." The incident halted 4 and 5 trains. The case highlights ongoing dangers for people in subway spaces and the lack of platform barriers.
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Man Killed By Train At Harlem Station,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-06
4
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
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Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
30
Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 30 - A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-30
29
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
-
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
-
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
25
Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision▸Jul 25 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A car struck him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. Police investigate. No arrests. The road claimed another life.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-25) reports Matthew Goicochea, 31, was killed after falling from his motorcycle and being struck by a car near E. 25th St. on FDR Drive. The driver did not remain at the scene. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The article states, "He was then struck by an unknown vehicle shortly thereafter, which did not remain on the scene." No arrests have been made. The crash highlights ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users on high-speed city highways and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.
-
Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-25
24
Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port▸Jul 24 - Two buses collided on a Port Authority ramp. The rear bus hit hard. Thirty injured. Passengers left on stretchers, necks braced. Steel and glass, pain and confusion. The ramp remains a danger.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that a New Jersey Transit bus rear-ended another on the Port Authority ramp near Dyer Avenue and West 39th Street. Surveillance video showed the rear bus 'zooming up the ramp and ramming the rear of the bus in front of it so hard that it physically pushed the bus forward.' At least 30 people suffered minor injuries, with 27 hospitalized. FDNY cited 'musculoskeletal injuries, neck pain, back pain.' The ramp, a known bottleneck, is set for replacement by 2032. The crash highlights risks in current bus terminal infrastructure and driver speed on crowded ramps.
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Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
22
Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two▸Jul 22 - A rented sedan sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck a cyclist and a pedestrian on Canal Street. Both died at the scene. Police found alcohol and guns in the car. The driver tried to flee. The city failed to keep them safe.
Gothamist (2025-07-22) reports a Staten Island driver, Autumn Ascencio Romero, faces murder and other charges after killing a cyclist and a pedestrian in Chinatown. Prosecutors say she lost control of a rented car at high speed, striking Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Police found 'an open bottle of tequila in the car’s passenger area' and two pistols in the trunk. Witnesses saw the driver and a passenger try to flee. Romero had been charged in a prior Brooklyn crash involving a suspended license. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and gaps in enforcement.
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Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-22
Aug 23 - The driver of a taxi turned right into a stopped moped on Broadway at W 63rd. The 27‑year‑old moped driver fell, suffered neck pain and whiplash, and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A southbound taxi driver made a right turn into a southbound moped that was stopped in traffic on Broadway near West 63rd. The 27-year-old moped driver was injured, complained of whiplash and neck pain, and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists the taxi driver's pre-crash action as Making Right Turn and records driver inattention as the contributing factor. The taxi point of impact was the right front quarter panel; the moped point of impact was the left front bumper. No other injuries were reported.
19
Driver opens door into teen cyclist▸Aug 19 - A southbound sedan’s door swung. A 14-year-old on a bike hit the left side. Hip bruised. Broadway at 2271. Police cite driver distraction. The car sat parked. The street did not forgive.
A parked Ford sedan’s left-side doors were struck by a southbound bicyclist near 2271 Broadway in Manhattan. The 14-year-old girl on the bike was injured in the hip and remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was Driver Inattention/Distraction. The sedan was parked; the bike was traveling straight. Listed occupants in the car were uninjured. The teen cyclist suffered a contusion and was marked injured. Data show the car’s point of impact on the left doors and the bike’s at the center front end, consistent with a dooring-style crash caused by inattention.
13
Taxi Clips Cyclist, Pedestrian Hurt▸Aug 13 - Southbound taxi passed too close on Columbus at W 69th. Cyclist turning right struck. Pedestrian at the intersection injured. Shoulders hit. Street gave no mercy.
A southbound taxi and a bike collided at Columbus Avenue and West 69th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, making a right turn, was struck, and a pedestrian at the intersection was also injured. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” and “Passing Too Closely.” The data cites “Passing Too Closely,” a driver error that endangers people outside the vehicle. Both the bicyclist and pedestrian suffered shoulder injuries. No further vehicle damage was noted for the taxi. The record lists confusion among road users after the close pass.
12
Forklift Crashes Into Parked Car, Driver Hurt▸Aug 12 - The driver of a forklift struck a parked car on W 62nd in Manhattan. The car's left doors were crushed. A 32-year-old man driving the car reported neck pain and whiplash. Police recorded driver inexperience.
A forklift driver traveling south struck a parked vehicle at 150 W 62nd Street in Manhattan. The forklift's center front end hit the parked car's left-side doors, crushing the doors and damaging the vehicle. One occupant — a 32-year-old man who was driving the parked car — was injured and complained of neck pain and whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inexperience." Police list driver inexperience as the recorded error. Vehicles involved were a forklift and a 2022 Me/be. No other contributing factors are specified in the report.
10
Taxi Driver Leaving Parking Hits Cyclist on Riverside▸Aug 10 - Taxi driver leaving a parking spot hit a northbound cyclist at 140 Riverside Boulevard. The rider took a bruised arm and stayed conscious. Police listed causes as unspecified.
A taxi driver starting from parking moved north and hit a cyclist riding north at 140 Riverside Boulevard in Manhattan. The 33-year-old cyclist suffered a bruised arm and was conscious. The 46-year-old taxi driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, both were traveling north when the crash occurred, the taxi was 'Starting from Parking,' the taxi's point of impact was the left front bumper, and contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' Police recorded no driver errors in the data. No contributing factors were assigned to the cyclist beyond 'Unspecified.' The absence of identified causes leaves the rider's injury without clear accountability.
8
Motorcyclist ejected in Henry Hudson rear-end▸Aug 8 - Northbound on the Henry Hudson. A sedan’s back end hit. A motorcyclist slams and flies. He suffers fractures. Police cite driver inexperience and tailgating. Manhattan traffic grinds. The Parkway swallows another body in pain.
A northbound motorcycle struck the rear of a northbound sedan near W 79th Street on the Henry Hudson Parkway. The motorcyclist was ejected and injured with fractures. Two people in the sedan were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Driver Inexperience” and “Following Too Closely.” Those driver errors appear across involved parties. Impact points show center front damage to the motorcycle and center rear damage to the sedan, consistent with a rear-end crash. Helmet use by the motorcyclist is noted in the report after the cited driver errors.
6
Man Killed By Train At Harlem Station▸Aug 6 - A man lay on Harlem tracks. The northbound 5 train struck him. He died at the scene. Police found no crime. His name remains unknown. Subway lines stalled. The system moved on.
NY Daily News (2025-08-06) reports a 47-year-old man was killed by a northbound 5 train at 125th St. station in Harlem. Police said, "The man was unconscious and unresponsive on the tracks." No arrests were made. The cause of his presence on the tracks is unclear. Police stated, "There was no criminality." The incident halted 4 and 5 trains. The case highlights ongoing dangers for people in subway spaces and the lack of platform barriers.
-
Man Killed By Train At Harlem Station,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-06
4
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
-
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
30
Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 30 - A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-30
29
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
-
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
-
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
25
Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision▸Jul 25 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A car struck him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. Police investigate. No arrests. The road claimed another life.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-25) reports Matthew Goicochea, 31, was killed after falling from his motorcycle and being struck by a car near E. 25th St. on FDR Drive. The driver did not remain at the scene. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The article states, "He was then struck by an unknown vehicle shortly thereafter, which did not remain on the scene." No arrests have been made. The crash highlights ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users on high-speed city highways and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.
-
Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-25
24
Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port▸Jul 24 - Two buses collided on a Port Authority ramp. The rear bus hit hard. Thirty injured. Passengers left on stretchers, necks braced. Steel and glass, pain and confusion. The ramp remains a danger.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that a New Jersey Transit bus rear-ended another on the Port Authority ramp near Dyer Avenue and West 39th Street. Surveillance video showed the rear bus 'zooming up the ramp and ramming the rear of the bus in front of it so hard that it physically pushed the bus forward.' At least 30 people suffered minor injuries, with 27 hospitalized. FDNY cited 'musculoskeletal injuries, neck pain, back pain.' The ramp, a known bottleneck, is set for replacement by 2032. The crash highlights risks in current bus terminal infrastructure and driver speed on crowded ramps.
-
Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
22
Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two▸Jul 22 - A rented sedan sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck a cyclist and a pedestrian on Canal Street. Both died at the scene. Police found alcohol and guns in the car. The driver tried to flee. The city failed to keep them safe.
Gothamist (2025-07-22) reports a Staten Island driver, Autumn Ascencio Romero, faces murder and other charges after killing a cyclist and a pedestrian in Chinatown. Prosecutors say she lost control of a rented car at high speed, striking Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Police found 'an open bottle of tequila in the car’s passenger area' and two pistols in the trunk. Witnesses saw the driver and a passenger try to flee. Romero had been charged in a prior Brooklyn crash involving a suspended license. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and gaps in enforcement.
-
Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-22
Aug 19 - A southbound sedan’s door swung. A 14-year-old on a bike hit the left side. Hip bruised. Broadway at 2271. Police cite driver distraction. The car sat parked. The street did not forgive.
A parked Ford sedan’s left-side doors were struck by a southbound bicyclist near 2271 Broadway in Manhattan. The 14-year-old girl on the bike was injured in the hip and remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was Driver Inattention/Distraction. The sedan was parked; the bike was traveling straight. Listed occupants in the car were uninjured. The teen cyclist suffered a contusion and was marked injured. Data show the car’s point of impact on the left doors and the bike’s at the center front end, consistent with a dooring-style crash caused by inattention.
13
Taxi Clips Cyclist, Pedestrian Hurt▸Aug 13 - Southbound taxi passed too close on Columbus at W 69th. Cyclist turning right struck. Pedestrian at the intersection injured. Shoulders hit. Street gave no mercy.
A southbound taxi and a bike collided at Columbus Avenue and West 69th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, making a right turn, was struck, and a pedestrian at the intersection was also injured. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” and “Passing Too Closely.” The data cites “Passing Too Closely,” a driver error that endangers people outside the vehicle. Both the bicyclist and pedestrian suffered shoulder injuries. No further vehicle damage was noted for the taxi. The record lists confusion among road users after the close pass.
12
Forklift Crashes Into Parked Car, Driver Hurt▸Aug 12 - The driver of a forklift struck a parked car on W 62nd in Manhattan. The car's left doors were crushed. A 32-year-old man driving the car reported neck pain and whiplash. Police recorded driver inexperience.
A forklift driver traveling south struck a parked vehicle at 150 W 62nd Street in Manhattan. The forklift's center front end hit the parked car's left-side doors, crushing the doors and damaging the vehicle. One occupant — a 32-year-old man who was driving the parked car — was injured and complained of neck pain and whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inexperience." Police list driver inexperience as the recorded error. Vehicles involved were a forklift and a 2022 Me/be. No other contributing factors are specified in the report.
10
Taxi Driver Leaving Parking Hits Cyclist on Riverside▸Aug 10 - Taxi driver leaving a parking spot hit a northbound cyclist at 140 Riverside Boulevard. The rider took a bruised arm and stayed conscious. Police listed causes as unspecified.
A taxi driver starting from parking moved north and hit a cyclist riding north at 140 Riverside Boulevard in Manhattan. The 33-year-old cyclist suffered a bruised arm and was conscious. The 46-year-old taxi driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, both were traveling north when the crash occurred, the taxi was 'Starting from Parking,' the taxi's point of impact was the left front bumper, and contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' Police recorded no driver errors in the data. No contributing factors were assigned to the cyclist beyond 'Unspecified.' The absence of identified causes leaves the rider's injury without clear accountability.
8
Motorcyclist ejected in Henry Hudson rear-end▸Aug 8 - Northbound on the Henry Hudson. A sedan’s back end hit. A motorcyclist slams and flies. He suffers fractures. Police cite driver inexperience and tailgating. Manhattan traffic grinds. The Parkway swallows another body in pain.
A northbound motorcycle struck the rear of a northbound sedan near W 79th Street on the Henry Hudson Parkway. The motorcyclist was ejected and injured with fractures. Two people in the sedan were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Driver Inexperience” and “Following Too Closely.” Those driver errors appear across involved parties. Impact points show center front damage to the motorcycle and center rear damage to the sedan, consistent with a rear-end crash. Helmet use by the motorcyclist is noted in the report after the cited driver errors.
6
Man Killed By Train At Harlem Station▸Aug 6 - A man lay on Harlem tracks. The northbound 5 train struck him. He died at the scene. Police found no crime. His name remains unknown. Subway lines stalled. The system moved on.
NY Daily News (2025-08-06) reports a 47-year-old man was killed by a northbound 5 train at 125th St. station in Harlem. Police said, "The man was unconscious and unresponsive on the tracks." No arrests were made. The cause of his presence on the tracks is unclear. Police stated, "There was no criminality." The incident halted 4 and 5 trains. The case highlights ongoing dangers for people in subway spaces and the lack of platform barriers.
-
Man Killed By Train At Harlem Station,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-06
4
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
-
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
30
Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 30 - A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.
-
Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-30
29
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
-
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
-
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
25
Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision▸Jul 25 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A car struck him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. Police investigate. No arrests. The road claimed another life.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-25) reports Matthew Goicochea, 31, was killed after falling from his motorcycle and being struck by a car near E. 25th St. on FDR Drive. The driver did not remain at the scene. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The article states, "He was then struck by an unknown vehicle shortly thereafter, which did not remain on the scene." No arrests have been made. The crash highlights ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users on high-speed city highways and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.
-
Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-25
24
Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port▸Jul 24 - Two buses collided on a Port Authority ramp. The rear bus hit hard. Thirty injured. Passengers left on stretchers, necks braced. Steel and glass, pain and confusion. The ramp remains a danger.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that a New Jersey Transit bus rear-ended another on the Port Authority ramp near Dyer Avenue and West 39th Street. Surveillance video showed the rear bus 'zooming up the ramp and ramming the rear of the bus in front of it so hard that it physically pushed the bus forward.' At least 30 people suffered minor injuries, with 27 hospitalized. FDNY cited 'musculoskeletal injuries, neck pain, back pain.' The ramp, a known bottleneck, is set for replacement by 2032. The crash highlights risks in current bus terminal infrastructure and driver speed on crowded ramps.
-
Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
22
Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two▸Jul 22 - A rented sedan sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck a cyclist and a pedestrian on Canal Street. Both died at the scene. Police found alcohol and guns in the car. The driver tried to flee. The city failed to keep them safe.
Gothamist (2025-07-22) reports a Staten Island driver, Autumn Ascencio Romero, faces murder and other charges after killing a cyclist and a pedestrian in Chinatown. Prosecutors say she lost control of a rented car at high speed, striking Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Police found 'an open bottle of tequila in the car’s passenger area' and two pistols in the trunk. Witnesses saw the driver and a passenger try to flee. Romero had been charged in a prior Brooklyn crash involving a suspended license. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and gaps in enforcement.
-
Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-22
Aug 13 - Southbound taxi passed too close on Columbus at W 69th. Cyclist turning right struck. Pedestrian at the intersection injured. Shoulders hit. Street gave no mercy.
A southbound taxi and a bike collided at Columbus Avenue and West 69th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, making a right turn, was struck, and a pedestrian at the intersection was also injured. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” and “Passing Too Closely.” The data cites “Passing Too Closely,” a driver error that endangers people outside the vehicle. Both the bicyclist and pedestrian suffered shoulder injuries. No further vehicle damage was noted for the taxi. The record lists confusion among road users after the close pass.
12
Forklift Crashes Into Parked Car, Driver Hurt▸Aug 12 - The driver of a forklift struck a parked car on W 62nd in Manhattan. The car's left doors were crushed. A 32-year-old man driving the car reported neck pain and whiplash. Police recorded driver inexperience.
A forklift driver traveling south struck a parked vehicle at 150 W 62nd Street in Manhattan. The forklift's center front end hit the parked car's left-side doors, crushing the doors and damaging the vehicle. One occupant — a 32-year-old man who was driving the parked car — was injured and complained of neck pain and whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inexperience." Police list driver inexperience as the recorded error. Vehicles involved were a forklift and a 2022 Me/be. No other contributing factors are specified in the report.
10
Taxi Driver Leaving Parking Hits Cyclist on Riverside▸Aug 10 - Taxi driver leaving a parking spot hit a northbound cyclist at 140 Riverside Boulevard. The rider took a bruised arm and stayed conscious. Police listed causes as unspecified.
A taxi driver starting from parking moved north and hit a cyclist riding north at 140 Riverside Boulevard in Manhattan. The 33-year-old cyclist suffered a bruised arm and was conscious. The 46-year-old taxi driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, both were traveling north when the crash occurred, the taxi was 'Starting from Parking,' the taxi's point of impact was the left front bumper, and contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' Police recorded no driver errors in the data. No contributing factors were assigned to the cyclist beyond 'Unspecified.' The absence of identified causes leaves the rider's injury without clear accountability.
8
Motorcyclist ejected in Henry Hudson rear-end▸Aug 8 - Northbound on the Henry Hudson. A sedan’s back end hit. A motorcyclist slams and flies. He suffers fractures. Police cite driver inexperience and tailgating. Manhattan traffic grinds. The Parkway swallows another body in pain.
A northbound motorcycle struck the rear of a northbound sedan near W 79th Street on the Henry Hudson Parkway. The motorcyclist was ejected and injured with fractures. Two people in the sedan were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Driver Inexperience” and “Following Too Closely.” Those driver errors appear across involved parties. Impact points show center front damage to the motorcycle and center rear damage to the sedan, consistent with a rear-end crash. Helmet use by the motorcyclist is noted in the report after the cited driver errors.
6
Man Killed By Train At Harlem Station▸Aug 6 - A man lay on Harlem tracks. The northbound 5 train struck him. He died at the scene. Police found no crime. His name remains unknown. Subway lines stalled. The system moved on.
NY Daily News (2025-08-06) reports a 47-year-old man was killed by a northbound 5 train at 125th St. station in Harlem. Police said, "The man was unconscious and unresponsive on the tracks." No arrests were made. The cause of his presence on the tracks is unclear. Police stated, "There was no criminality." The incident halted 4 and 5 trains. The case highlights ongoing dangers for people in subway spaces and the lack of platform barriers.
-
Man Killed By Train At Harlem Station,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-06
4
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
-
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
30
Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 30 - A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.
-
Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-30
29
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
-
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
-
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
25
Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision▸Jul 25 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A car struck him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. Police investigate. No arrests. The road claimed another life.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-25) reports Matthew Goicochea, 31, was killed after falling from his motorcycle and being struck by a car near E. 25th St. on FDR Drive. The driver did not remain at the scene. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The article states, "He was then struck by an unknown vehicle shortly thereafter, which did not remain on the scene." No arrests have been made. The crash highlights ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users on high-speed city highways and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.
-
Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-25
24
Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port▸Jul 24 - Two buses collided on a Port Authority ramp. The rear bus hit hard. Thirty injured. Passengers left on stretchers, necks braced. Steel and glass, pain and confusion. The ramp remains a danger.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that a New Jersey Transit bus rear-ended another on the Port Authority ramp near Dyer Avenue and West 39th Street. Surveillance video showed the rear bus 'zooming up the ramp and ramming the rear of the bus in front of it so hard that it physically pushed the bus forward.' At least 30 people suffered minor injuries, with 27 hospitalized. FDNY cited 'musculoskeletal injuries, neck pain, back pain.' The ramp, a known bottleneck, is set for replacement by 2032. The crash highlights risks in current bus terminal infrastructure and driver speed on crowded ramps.
-
Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
22
Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two▸Jul 22 - A rented sedan sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck a cyclist and a pedestrian on Canal Street. Both died at the scene. Police found alcohol and guns in the car. The driver tried to flee. The city failed to keep them safe.
Gothamist (2025-07-22) reports a Staten Island driver, Autumn Ascencio Romero, faces murder and other charges after killing a cyclist and a pedestrian in Chinatown. Prosecutors say she lost control of a rented car at high speed, striking Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Police found 'an open bottle of tequila in the car’s passenger area' and two pistols in the trunk. Witnesses saw the driver and a passenger try to flee. Romero had been charged in a prior Brooklyn crash involving a suspended license. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and gaps in enforcement.
-
Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-22
Aug 12 - The driver of a forklift struck a parked car on W 62nd in Manhattan. The car's left doors were crushed. A 32-year-old man driving the car reported neck pain and whiplash. Police recorded driver inexperience.
A forklift driver traveling south struck a parked vehicle at 150 W 62nd Street in Manhattan. The forklift's center front end hit the parked car's left-side doors, crushing the doors and damaging the vehicle. One occupant — a 32-year-old man who was driving the parked car — was injured and complained of neck pain and whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inexperience." Police list driver inexperience as the recorded error. Vehicles involved were a forklift and a 2022 Me/be. No other contributing factors are specified in the report.
10
Taxi Driver Leaving Parking Hits Cyclist on Riverside▸Aug 10 - Taxi driver leaving a parking spot hit a northbound cyclist at 140 Riverside Boulevard. The rider took a bruised arm and stayed conscious. Police listed causes as unspecified.
A taxi driver starting from parking moved north and hit a cyclist riding north at 140 Riverside Boulevard in Manhattan. The 33-year-old cyclist suffered a bruised arm and was conscious. The 46-year-old taxi driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, both were traveling north when the crash occurred, the taxi was 'Starting from Parking,' the taxi's point of impact was the left front bumper, and contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' Police recorded no driver errors in the data. No contributing factors were assigned to the cyclist beyond 'Unspecified.' The absence of identified causes leaves the rider's injury without clear accountability.
8
Motorcyclist ejected in Henry Hudson rear-end▸Aug 8 - Northbound on the Henry Hudson. A sedan’s back end hit. A motorcyclist slams and flies. He suffers fractures. Police cite driver inexperience and tailgating. Manhattan traffic grinds. The Parkway swallows another body in pain.
A northbound motorcycle struck the rear of a northbound sedan near W 79th Street on the Henry Hudson Parkway. The motorcyclist was ejected and injured with fractures. Two people in the sedan were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Driver Inexperience” and “Following Too Closely.” Those driver errors appear across involved parties. Impact points show center front damage to the motorcycle and center rear damage to the sedan, consistent with a rear-end crash. Helmet use by the motorcyclist is noted in the report after the cited driver errors.
6
Man Killed By Train At Harlem Station▸Aug 6 - A man lay on Harlem tracks. The northbound 5 train struck him. He died at the scene. Police found no crime. His name remains unknown. Subway lines stalled. The system moved on.
NY Daily News (2025-08-06) reports a 47-year-old man was killed by a northbound 5 train at 125th St. station in Harlem. Police said, "The man was unconscious and unresponsive on the tracks." No arrests were made. The cause of his presence on the tracks is unclear. Police stated, "There was no criminality." The incident halted 4 and 5 trains. The case highlights ongoing dangers for people in subway spaces and the lack of platform barriers.
-
Man Killed By Train At Harlem Station,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-06
4
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
-
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
30
Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 30 - A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.
-
Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-30
29
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
-
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
-
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
25
Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision▸Jul 25 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A car struck him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. Police investigate. No arrests. The road claimed another life.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-25) reports Matthew Goicochea, 31, was killed after falling from his motorcycle and being struck by a car near E. 25th St. on FDR Drive. The driver did not remain at the scene. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The article states, "He was then struck by an unknown vehicle shortly thereafter, which did not remain on the scene." No arrests have been made. The crash highlights ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users on high-speed city highways and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.
-
Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-25
24
Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port▸Jul 24 - Two buses collided on a Port Authority ramp. The rear bus hit hard. Thirty injured. Passengers left on stretchers, necks braced. Steel and glass, pain and confusion. The ramp remains a danger.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that a New Jersey Transit bus rear-ended another on the Port Authority ramp near Dyer Avenue and West 39th Street. Surveillance video showed the rear bus 'zooming up the ramp and ramming the rear of the bus in front of it so hard that it physically pushed the bus forward.' At least 30 people suffered minor injuries, with 27 hospitalized. FDNY cited 'musculoskeletal injuries, neck pain, back pain.' The ramp, a known bottleneck, is set for replacement by 2032. The crash highlights risks in current bus terminal infrastructure and driver speed on crowded ramps.
-
Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
22
Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two▸Jul 22 - A rented sedan sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck a cyclist and a pedestrian on Canal Street. Both died at the scene. Police found alcohol and guns in the car. The driver tried to flee. The city failed to keep them safe.
Gothamist (2025-07-22) reports a Staten Island driver, Autumn Ascencio Romero, faces murder and other charges after killing a cyclist and a pedestrian in Chinatown. Prosecutors say she lost control of a rented car at high speed, striking Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Police found 'an open bottle of tequila in the car’s passenger area' and two pistols in the trunk. Witnesses saw the driver and a passenger try to flee. Romero had been charged in a prior Brooklyn crash involving a suspended license. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and gaps in enforcement.
-
Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-22
Aug 10 - Taxi driver leaving a parking spot hit a northbound cyclist at 140 Riverside Boulevard. The rider took a bruised arm and stayed conscious. Police listed causes as unspecified.
A taxi driver starting from parking moved north and hit a cyclist riding north at 140 Riverside Boulevard in Manhattan. The 33-year-old cyclist suffered a bruised arm and was conscious. The 46-year-old taxi driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, both were traveling north when the crash occurred, the taxi was 'Starting from Parking,' the taxi's point of impact was the left front bumper, and contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' Police recorded no driver errors in the data. No contributing factors were assigned to the cyclist beyond 'Unspecified.' The absence of identified causes leaves the rider's injury without clear accountability.
8
Motorcyclist ejected in Henry Hudson rear-end▸Aug 8 - Northbound on the Henry Hudson. A sedan’s back end hit. A motorcyclist slams and flies. He suffers fractures. Police cite driver inexperience and tailgating. Manhattan traffic grinds. The Parkway swallows another body in pain.
A northbound motorcycle struck the rear of a northbound sedan near W 79th Street on the Henry Hudson Parkway. The motorcyclist was ejected and injured with fractures. Two people in the sedan were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Driver Inexperience” and “Following Too Closely.” Those driver errors appear across involved parties. Impact points show center front damage to the motorcycle and center rear damage to the sedan, consistent with a rear-end crash. Helmet use by the motorcyclist is noted in the report after the cited driver errors.
6
Man Killed By Train At Harlem Station▸Aug 6 - A man lay on Harlem tracks. The northbound 5 train struck him. He died at the scene. Police found no crime. His name remains unknown. Subway lines stalled. The system moved on.
NY Daily News (2025-08-06) reports a 47-year-old man was killed by a northbound 5 train at 125th St. station in Harlem. Police said, "The man was unconscious and unresponsive on the tracks." No arrests were made. The cause of his presence on the tracks is unclear. Police stated, "There was no criminality." The incident halted 4 and 5 trains. The case highlights ongoing dangers for people in subway spaces and the lack of platform barriers.
-
Man Killed By Train At Harlem Station,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-06
4
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
-
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
30
Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 30 - A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.
-
Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-30
29
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
-
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
-
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
25
Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision▸Jul 25 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A car struck him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. Police investigate. No arrests. The road claimed another life.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-25) reports Matthew Goicochea, 31, was killed after falling from his motorcycle and being struck by a car near E. 25th St. on FDR Drive. The driver did not remain at the scene. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The article states, "He was then struck by an unknown vehicle shortly thereafter, which did not remain on the scene." No arrests have been made. The crash highlights ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users on high-speed city highways and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.
-
Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-25
24
Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port▸Jul 24 - Two buses collided on a Port Authority ramp. The rear bus hit hard. Thirty injured. Passengers left on stretchers, necks braced. Steel and glass, pain and confusion. The ramp remains a danger.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that a New Jersey Transit bus rear-ended another on the Port Authority ramp near Dyer Avenue and West 39th Street. Surveillance video showed the rear bus 'zooming up the ramp and ramming the rear of the bus in front of it so hard that it physically pushed the bus forward.' At least 30 people suffered minor injuries, with 27 hospitalized. FDNY cited 'musculoskeletal injuries, neck pain, back pain.' The ramp, a known bottleneck, is set for replacement by 2032. The crash highlights risks in current bus terminal infrastructure and driver speed on crowded ramps.
-
Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
22
Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two▸Jul 22 - A rented sedan sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck a cyclist and a pedestrian on Canal Street. Both died at the scene. Police found alcohol and guns in the car. The driver tried to flee. The city failed to keep them safe.
Gothamist (2025-07-22) reports a Staten Island driver, Autumn Ascencio Romero, faces murder and other charges after killing a cyclist and a pedestrian in Chinatown. Prosecutors say she lost control of a rented car at high speed, striking Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Police found 'an open bottle of tequila in the car’s passenger area' and two pistols in the trunk. Witnesses saw the driver and a passenger try to flee. Romero had been charged in a prior Brooklyn crash involving a suspended license. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and gaps in enforcement.
-
Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-22
Aug 8 - Northbound on the Henry Hudson. A sedan’s back end hit. A motorcyclist slams and flies. He suffers fractures. Police cite driver inexperience and tailgating. Manhattan traffic grinds. The Parkway swallows another body in pain.
A northbound motorcycle struck the rear of a northbound sedan near W 79th Street on the Henry Hudson Parkway. The motorcyclist was ejected and injured with fractures. Two people in the sedan were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Driver Inexperience” and “Following Too Closely.” Those driver errors appear across involved parties. Impact points show center front damage to the motorcycle and center rear damage to the sedan, consistent with a rear-end crash. Helmet use by the motorcyclist is noted in the report after the cited driver errors.
6
Man Killed By Train At Harlem Station▸Aug 6 - A man lay on Harlem tracks. The northbound 5 train struck him. He died at the scene. Police found no crime. His name remains unknown. Subway lines stalled. The system moved on.
NY Daily News (2025-08-06) reports a 47-year-old man was killed by a northbound 5 train at 125th St. station in Harlem. Police said, "The man was unconscious and unresponsive on the tracks." No arrests were made. The cause of his presence on the tracks is unclear. Police stated, "There was no criminality." The incident halted 4 and 5 trains. The case highlights ongoing dangers for people in subway spaces and the lack of platform barriers.
-
Man Killed By Train At Harlem Station,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-06
4
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
-
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
30
Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 30 - A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.
-
Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-30
29
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
-
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
-
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
25
Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision▸Jul 25 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A car struck him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. Police investigate. No arrests. The road claimed another life.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-25) reports Matthew Goicochea, 31, was killed after falling from his motorcycle and being struck by a car near E. 25th St. on FDR Drive. The driver did not remain at the scene. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The article states, "He was then struck by an unknown vehicle shortly thereafter, which did not remain on the scene." No arrests have been made. The crash highlights ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users on high-speed city highways and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.
-
Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-25
24
Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port▸Jul 24 - Two buses collided on a Port Authority ramp. The rear bus hit hard. Thirty injured. Passengers left on stretchers, necks braced. Steel and glass, pain and confusion. The ramp remains a danger.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that a New Jersey Transit bus rear-ended another on the Port Authority ramp near Dyer Avenue and West 39th Street. Surveillance video showed the rear bus 'zooming up the ramp and ramming the rear of the bus in front of it so hard that it physically pushed the bus forward.' At least 30 people suffered minor injuries, with 27 hospitalized. FDNY cited 'musculoskeletal injuries, neck pain, back pain.' The ramp, a known bottleneck, is set for replacement by 2032. The crash highlights risks in current bus terminal infrastructure and driver speed on crowded ramps.
-
Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
22
Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two▸Jul 22 - A rented sedan sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck a cyclist and a pedestrian on Canal Street. Both died at the scene. Police found alcohol and guns in the car. The driver tried to flee. The city failed to keep them safe.
Gothamist (2025-07-22) reports a Staten Island driver, Autumn Ascencio Romero, faces murder and other charges after killing a cyclist and a pedestrian in Chinatown. Prosecutors say she lost control of a rented car at high speed, striking Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Police found 'an open bottle of tequila in the car’s passenger area' and two pistols in the trunk. Witnesses saw the driver and a passenger try to flee. Romero had been charged in a prior Brooklyn crash involving a suspended license. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and gaps in enforcement.
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Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-22
Aug 6 - A man lay on Harlem tracks. The northbound 5 train struck him. He died at the scene. Police found no crime. His name remains unknown. Subway lines stalled. The system moved on.
NY Daily News (2025-08-06) reports a 47-year-old man was killed by a northbound 5 train at 125th St. station in Harlem. Police said, "The man was unconscious and unresponsive on the tracks." No arrests were made. The cause of his presence on the tracks is unclear. Police stated, "There was no criminality." The incident halted 4 and 5 trains. The case highlights ongoing dangers for people in subway spaces and the lack of platform barriers.
- Man Killed By Train At Harlem Station, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-06
4
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
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Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
30
Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 30 - A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-30
29
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
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City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
-
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
25
Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision▸Jul 25 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A car struck him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. Police investigate. No arrests. The road claimed another life.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-25) reports Matthew Goicochea, 31, was killed after falling from his motorcycle and being struck by a car near E. 25th St. on FDR Drive. The driver did not remain at the scene. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The article states, "He was then struck by an unknown vehicle shortly thereafter, which did not remain on the scene." No arrests have been made. The crash highlights ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users on high-speed city highways and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.
-
Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-25
24
Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port▸Jul 24 - Two buses collided on a Port Authority ramp. The rear bus hit hard. Thirty injured. Passengers left on stretchers, necks braced. Steel and glass, pain and confusion. The ramp remains a danger.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that a New Jersey Transit bus rear-ended another on the Port Authority ramp near Dyer Avenue and West 39th Street. Surveillance video showed the rear bus 'zooming up the ramp and ramming the rear of the bus in front of it so hard that it physically pushed the bus forward.' At least 30 people suffered minor injuries, with 27 hospitalized. FDNY cited 'musculoskeletal injuries, neck pain, back pain.' The ramp, a known bottleneck, is set for replacement by 2032. The crash highlights risks in current bus terminal infrastructure and driver speed on crowded ramps.
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Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
22
Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two▸Jul 22 - A rented sedan sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck a cyclist and a pedestrian on Canal Street. Both died at the scene. Police found alcohol and guns in the car. The driver tried to flee. The city failed to keep them safe.
Gothamist (2025-07-22) reports a Staten Island driver, Autumn Ascencio Romero, faces murder and other charges after killing a cyclist and a pedestrian in Chinatown. Prosecutors say she lost control of a rented car at high speed, striking Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Police found 'an open bottle of tequila in the car’s passenger area' and two pistols in the trunk. Witnesses saw the driver and a passenger try to flee. Romero had been charged in a prior Brooklyn crash involving a suspended license. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and gaps in enforcement.
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Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-22
Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
- Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-04
30
Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 30 - A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-30
29
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
-
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
-
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
25
Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision▸Jul 25 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A car struck him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. Police investigate. No arrests. The road claimed another life.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-25) reports Matthew Goicochea, 31, was killed after falling from his motorcycle and being struck by a car near E. 25th St. on FDR Drive. The driver did not remain at the scene. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The article states, "He was then struck by an unknown vehicle shortly thereafter, which did not remain on the scene." No arrests have been made. The crash highlights ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users on high-speed city highways and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.
-
Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-25
24
Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port▸Jul 24 - Two buses collided on a Port Authority ramp. The rear bus hit hard. Thirty injured. Passengers left on stretchers, necks braced. Steel and glass, pain and confusion. The ramp remains a danger.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that a New Jersey Transit bus rear-ended another on the Port Authority ramp near Dyer Avenue and West 39th Street. Surveillance video showed the rear bus 'zooming up the ramp and ramming the rear of the bus in front of it so hard that it physically pushed the bus forward.' At least 30 people suffered minor injuries, with 27 hospitalized. FDNY cited 'musculoskeletal injuries, neck pain, back pain.' The ramp, a known bottleneck, is set for replacement by 2032. The crash highlights risks in current bus terminal infrastructure and driver speed on crowded ramps.
-
Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
22
Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two▸Jul 22 - A rented sedan sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck a cyclist and a pedestrian on Canal Street. Both died at the scene. Police found alcohol and guns in the car. The driver tried to flee. The city failed to keep them safe.
Gothamist (2025-07-22) reports a Staten Island driver, Autumn Ascencio Romero, faces murder and other charges after killing a cyclist and a pedestrian in Chinatown. Prosecutors say she lost control of a rented car at high speed, striking Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Police found 'an open bottle of tequila in the car’s passenger area' and two pistols in the trunk. Witnesses saw the driver and a passenger try to flee. Romero had been charged in a prior Brooklyn crash involving a suspended license. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and gaps in enforcement.
-
Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-22
Jul 30 - A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.
- Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-07-30
29
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
-
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
-
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
25
Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision▸Jul 25 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A car struck him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. Police investigate. No arrests. The road claimed another life.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-25) reports Matthew Goicochea, 31, was killed after falling from his motorcycle and being struck by a car near E. 25th St. on FDR Drive. The driver did not remain at the scene. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The article states, "He was then struck by an unknown vehicle shortly thereafter, which did not remain on the scene." No arrests have been made. The crash highlights ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users on high-speed city highways and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.
-
Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-25
24
Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port▸Jul 24 - Two buses collided on a Port Authority ramp. The rear bus hit hard. Thirty injured. Passengers left on stretchers, necks braced. Steel and glass, pain and confusion. The ramp remains a danger.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that a New Jersey Transit bus rear-ended another on the Port Authority ramp near Dyer Avenue and West 39th Street. Surveillance video showed the rear bus 'zooming up the ramp and ramming the rear of the bus in front of it so hard that it physically pushed the bus forward.' At least 30 people suffered minor injuries, with 27 hospitalized. FDNY cited 'musculoskeletal injuries, neck pain, back pain.' The ramp, a known bottleneck, is set for replacement by 2032. The crash highlights risks in current bus terminal infrastructure and driver speed on crowded ramps.
-
Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
22
Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two▸Jul 22 - A rented sedan sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck a cyclist and a pedestrian on Canal Street. Both died at the scene. Police found alcohol and guns in the car. The driver tried to flee. The city failed to keep them safe.
Gothamist (2025-07-22) reports a Staten Island driver, Autumn Ascencio Romero, faces murder and other charges after killing a cyclist and a pedestrian in Chinatown. Prosecutors say she lost control of a rented car at high speed, striking Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Police found 'an open bottle of tequila in the car’s passenger area' and two pistols in the trunk. Witnesses saw the driver and a passenger try to flee. Romero had been charged in a prior Brooklyn crash involving a suspended license. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and gaps in enforcement.
-
Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-22
Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
- City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street, New York Magazine - Curbed, Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
-
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
25
Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision▸Jul 25 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A car struck him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. Police investigate. No arrests. The road claimed another life.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-25) reports Matthew Goicochea, 31, was killed after falling from his motorcycle and being struck by a car near E. 25th St. on FDR Drive. The driver did not remain at the scene. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The article states, "He was then struck by an unknown vehicle shortly thereafter, which did not remain on the scene." No arrests have been made. The crash highlights ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users on high-speed city highways and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.
-
Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-25
24
Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port▸Jul 24 - Two buses collided on a Port Authority ramp. The rear bus hit hard. Thirty injured. Passengers left on stretchers, necks braced. Steel and glass, pain and confusion. The ramp remains a danger.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that a New Jersey Transit bus rear-ended another on the Port Authority ramp near Dyer Avenue and West 39th Street. Surveillance video showed the rear bus 'zooming up the ramp and ramming the rear of the bus in front of it so hard that it physically pushed the bus forward.' At least 30 people suffered minor injuries, with 27 hospitalized. FDNY cited 'musculoskeletal injuries, neck pain, back pain.' The ramp, a known bottleneck, is set for replacement by 2032. The crash highlights risks in current bus terminal infrastructure and driver speed on crowded ramps.
-
Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
22
Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two▸Jul 22 - A rented sedan sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck a cyclist and a pedestrian on Canal Street. Both died at the scene. Police found alcohol and guns in the car. The driver tried to flee. The city failed to keep them safe.
Gothamist (2025-07-22) reports a Staten Island driver, Autumn Ascencio Romero, faces murder and other charges after killing a cyclist and a pedestrian in Chinatown. Prosecutors say she lost control of a rented car at high speed, striking Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Police found 'an open bottle of tequila in the car’s passenger area' and two pistols in the trunk. Witnesses saw the driver and a passenger try to flee. Romero had been charged in a prior Brooklyn crash involving a suspended license. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and gaps in enforcement.
-
Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-22
Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
- Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be, New York Post, Published 2025-07-27
25
Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision▸Jul 25 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A car struck him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. Police investigate. No arrests. The road claimed another life.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-25) reports Matthew Goicochea, 31, was killed after falling from his motorcycle and being struck by a car near E. 25th St. on FDR Drive. The driver did not remain at the scene. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The article states, "He was then struck by an unknown vehicle shortly thereafter, which did not remain on the scene." No arrests have been made. The crash highlights ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users on high-speed city highways and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.
-
Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-25
24
Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port▸Jul 24 - Two buses collided on a Port Authority ramp. The rear bus hit hard. Thirty injured. Passengers left on stretchers, necks braced. Steel and glass, pain and confusion. The ramp remains a danger.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that a New Jersey Transit bus rear-ended another on the Port Authority ramp near Dyer Avenue and West 39th Street. Surveillance video showed the rear bus 'zooming up the ramp and ramming the rear of the bus in front of it so hard that it physically pushed the bus forward.' At least 30 people suffered minor injuries, with 27 hospitalized. FDNY cited 'musculoskeletal injuries, neck pain, back pain.' The ramp, a known bottleneck, is set for replacement by 2032. The crash highlights risks in current bus terminal infrastructure and driver speed on crowded ramps.
-
Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
22
Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two▸Jul 22 - A rented sedan sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck a cyclist and a pedestrian on Canal Street. Both died at the scene. Police found alcohol and guns in the car. The driver tried to flee. The city failed to keep them safe.
Gothamist (2025-07-22) reports a Staten Island driver, Autumn Ascencio Romero, faces murder and other charges after killing a cyclist and a pedestrian in Chinatown. Prosecutors say she lost control of a rented car at high speed, striking Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Police found 'an open bottle of tequila in the car’s passenger area' and two pistols in the trunk. Witnesses saw the driver and a passenger try to flee. Romero had been charged in a prior Brooklyn crash involving a suspended license. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and gaps in enforcement.
-
Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-22
Jul 25 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A car struck him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. Police investigate. No arrests. The road claimed another life.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-25) reports Matthew Goicochea, 31, was killed after falling from his motorcycle and being struck by a car near E. 25th St. on FDR Drive. The driver did not remain at the scene. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The article states, "He was then struck by an unknown vehicle shortly thereafter, which did not remain on the scene." No arrests have been made. The crash highlights ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users on high-speed city highways and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.
- Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-07-25
24
Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port▸Jul 24 - Two buses collided on a Port Authority ramp. The rear bus hit hard. Thirty injured. Passengers left on stretchers, necks braced. Steel and glass, pain and confusion. The ramp remains a danger.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that a New Jersey Transit bus rear-ended another on the Port Authority ramp near Dyer Avenue and West 39th Street. Surveillance video showed the rear bus 'zooming up the ramp and ramming the rear of the bus in front of it so hard that it physically pushed the bus forward.' At least 30 people suffered minor injuries, with 27 hospitalized. FDNY cited 'musculoskeletal injuries, neck pain, back pain.' The ramp, a known bottleneck, is set for replacement by 2032. The crash highlights risks in current bus terminal infrastructure and driver speed on crowded ramps.
-
Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
22
Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two▸Jul 22 - A rented sedan sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck a cyclist and a pedestrian on Canal Street. Both died at the scene. Police found alcohol and guns in the car. The driver tried to flee. The city failed to keep them safe.
Gothamist (2025-07-22) reports a Staten Island driver, Autumn Ascencio Romero, faces murder and other charges after killing a cyclist and a pedestrian in Chinatown. Prosecutors say she lost control of a rented car at high speed, striking Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Police found 'an open bottle of tequila in the car’s passenger area' and two pistols in the trunk. Witnesses saw the driver and a passenger try to flee. Romero had been charged in a prior Brooklyn crash involving a suspended license. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and gaps in enforcement.
-
Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-22
Jul 24 - Two buses collided on a Port Authority ramp. The rear bus hit hard. Thirty injured. Passengers left on stretchers, necks braced. Steel and glass, pain and confusion. The ramp remains a danger.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that a New Jersey Transit bus rear-ended another on the Port Authority ramp near Dyer Avenue and West 39th Street. Surveillance video showed the rear bus 'zooming up the ramp and ramming the rear of the bus in front of it so hard that it physically pushed the bus forward.' At least 30 people suffered minor injuries, with 27 hospitalized. FDNY cited 'musculoskeletal injuries, neck pain, back pain.' The ramp, a known bottleneck, is set for replacement by 2032. The crash highlights risks in current bus terminal infrastructure and driver speed on crowded ramps.
- Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port, ABC7, Published 2025-07-24
22
Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two▸Jul 22 - A rented sedan sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck a cyclist and a pedestrian on Canal Street. Both died at the scene. Police found alcohol and guns in the car. The driver tried to flee. The city failed to keep them safe.
Gothamist (2025-07-22) reports a Staten Island driver, Autumn Ascencio Romero, faces murder and other charges after killing a cyclist and a pedestrian in Chinatown. Prosecutors say she lost control of a rented car at high speed, striking Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Police found 'an open bottle of tequila in the car’s passenger area' and two pistols in the trunk. Witnesses saw the driver and a passenger try to flee. Romero had been charged in a prior Brooklyn crash involving a suspended license. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and gaps in enforcement.
-
Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-22
Jul 22 - A rented sedan sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck a cyclist and a pedestrian on Canal Street. Both died at the scene. Police found alcohol and guns in the car. The driver tried to flee. The city failed to keep them safe.
Gothamist (2025-07-22) reports a Staten Island driver, Autumn Ascencio Romero, faces murder and other charges after killing a cyclist and a pedestrian in Chinatown. Prosecutors say she lost control of a rented car at high speed, striking Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Police found 'an open bottle of tequila in the car’s passenger area' and two pistols in the trunk. Witnesses saw the driver and a passenger try to flee. Romero had been charged in a prior Brooklyn crash involving a suspended license. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and gaps in enforcement.
- Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-22