Blood on the Asphalt, Silence in City Hall

Jul 1 - E-bike hit a 61-year-old woman in the crosswalk on E 103 St. She was crossing with the signal. She suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. Police cite driver inattention.

A 61-year-old woman was struck by an e-bike while crossing E 103 St at Madison Ave in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the e-bike, traveling north, hit her. She suffered a head injury and was found unconscious, complaining of pain and nausea. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828535 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 29 - Two vehicles collided on E 115 St. Driver distraction listed. Two people injured, both in shock. Impact struck front and rear. System failed to protect passengers.

A sedan and a bus crashed on E 115 St at 3rd Ave in Manhattan. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight when distraction led to impact. Two people were injured: a 53-year-old woman suffered back pain, and a 25-year-old man had shoulder injuries. Both reported shock. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for both vehicles. The sedan struck with its right front bumper; the bus was hit at the left rear. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The system left passengers exposed to harm.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828525 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 28 - Sedans slammed into taxis on E 100 St. Four people hurt. Neck, arm, and leg injuries. Police cite driver distraction. Metal and pain in Manhattan.

On E 100 St near 3 Ave, sedans collided with taxis. Four people were injured, suffering neck, arm, and leg injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left several occupants in pain, with whiplash and complaints of nausea. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, as documented by the police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823793 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 27 - A van’s door swung open. A cyclist hit hard. Blood on the face. Shock in the street. Glare and bad lane use listed. Manhattan, night. The system failed the rider.

A van and a bike collided near 1761 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 33-year-old man, suffered facial injuries and shock. According to the police report, 'Glare' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the crash. The van was parked, and the cyclist was riding east. The report lists no helmet or signal issues for the cyclist. The crash left the cyclist bleeding and shaken. Systemic failures and driver actions led to harm.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829577 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 26 - A sedan struck a cyclist at Lexington and 106th. The bike rider was ejected and injured. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The car’s right front bumper took the hit. The street stayed dangerous.

A sedan traveling west on East 106th Street collided with a southbound cyclist at Lexington Avenue. The 57-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. The sedan’s right front bumper was damaged. No injuries were reported for the car’s occupants. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the risk faced by vulnerable road users when drivers disregard traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823593 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 20 - SUV hit parked sedan at 1641 Madison Ave. One driver suffered head injury. Police cite driver distraction. Crash left pain, confusion, and a shaken street.

An SUV traveling north struck a parked sedan at 1641 Madison Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, five people were involved. A 39-year-old female driver suffered a head injury and was found unconscious. Four other occupants, including two children, reported unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV's right front bumper hit the sedan's left front quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The driver wore a lap belt and harness.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822015 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 20 - A parked Ford and a bronze Toyota touched in Manhattan. An investigator cuffed the young driver on the spot. The arrest was later voided. The Attorney General’s office is investigating. No injuries reported. Tension hung in the air.

According to the New York Post (2025-06-20), a minor collision occurred in Manhattan when a civilian's Toyota touched a parked Ford Expedition belonging to New York Attorney General Letitia James’ security detail. The investigator, Nelson Yu, a retired NYPD detective, immediately confronted and handcuffed the young woman driver, demanding identification. A witness described, 'He jumped out and cuffed her on the spot. No questions, no warning.' The woman was reportedly driving without a license. The arrest was later voided. The Attorney General’s office stated, 'OAG is investigating this matter internally and will not have further comment at this time.' The incident highlights the use of force and protocol in minor traffic incidents involving law enforcement personnel.

• Security Detail Cuffs Woman After Fender-Bender, New York Post, Published 2025-06-20

Jun 19 - A sedan struck a cyclist on East 97th Street. The cyclist flew from his bike, hit his head, and lay unconscious. Police say the driver disregarded traffic control. The car’s side was smashed. The street was quiet. The danger was not.

A crash on East 97th Street at 1st Avenue in Manhattan left a 30-year-old male cyclist injured and unconscious with head trauma after he was ejected from his bike. According to the police report, the sedan driver disregarded traffic control. The sedan, traveling west, struck the northbound cyclist, damaging the car’s left side. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported among the sedan’s occupants. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver’s failure to obey traffic signals. The crash underscores the risks faced by cyclists when drivers ignore basic rules.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4821511 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 19 - A cyclist swerved to avoid a pedestrian in Central Park. He fell. His head struck the curb. He died at the hospital. The pedestrian suffered minor injuries. The crash happened at a crosswalk near 96th Street. The case is under investigation.

ABC7 reported on June 19, 2025, that Salvador Nico-Garcia, 43, died after colliding with a pedestrian while riding an e-bike in Central Park. According to police, Nico-Garcia swerved to avoid a 41-year-old pedestrian crossing at the crosswalk near 96th Street and East Drive. He fell, struck his head on the curb, and was pronounced dead at Mount Sinai Morningside Hospital. The pedestrian sustained minor abrasions. ABC7 notes, 'Officials say Nico-Garcia was on an e-bike and was not wearing a helmet at the time he was thrown.' New York City does not require cyclists over 14 to wear helmets. In Central Park, pedestrians have the right of way at all times. The incident remains under investigation, highlighting ongoing risks at crosswalks and the lack of helmet mandates for adult cyclists.

• Cyclist Killed Dodging Pedestrian In Park, ABC7, Published 2025-06-19

Jun 17 - A woman tried to climb from the tracks. The L train struck her. She died at the scene. The platform offered no barrier. Safety reforms came too late. The train ran again after three hours. Her name is not yet known.

West Side Spirit reported on June 17, 2025, that a 24-year-old woman was killed by an L train at Union Square station. According to the article, 'witnesses said the woman stepped onto the tracks shortly before the collision, but then attempted to climb back onto the platform.' She could not escape in time. Police found no suspected criminality. The incident occurred months after a state initiative promised new platform barriers at over 100 stations, but these had not yet been installed at Union Square. The tragedy highlights the ongoing risk to subway riders in stations without protective infrastructure. The investigation continues.

• Woman Killed by L Train at Union Square, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-06-17

Jun 15 - Buses crawl. Riders wait. The city weighs a busway on 34th Street. Some cheer for faster trips and safer crossings. Others fear cars will flood side streets. The board backs the plan. The street waits for change.

West Side Spirit reported on June 15, 2025, that the NYC Department of Transportation’s plan to convert 34th Street into a busway drew mixed reactions at a Community Board 6 meeting. The board voted 31-5 in favor. Supporters called current bus speeds 'painfully slow' and urged the city to 'prioritize pedestrians and transit users.' Critics worried about diverted car traffic clogging residential streets, with one resident calling for a 'traffic study' and 'action plan.' The DOT says the busway could boost bus speeds by 15 percent. The proposal would force cars to exit 34th Street quickly or face tickets, echoing rules on 14th Street. The debate highlights the tension between transit improvements and neighborhood traffic concerns.

• 34th Street Busway Sparks Debate, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-06-15

Jun 14 - A 22-year-old cyclist slammed into a right-side door on E 100 St. He flew from his bike. Blood poured from his head. He stayed conscious. The crash left him injured and shaken.

A 22-year-old man riding south on E 100 St at 2 Ave was ejected from his bike after striking a right-side door. He suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved a bike and an unspecified vehicle. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor. No driver errors were detailed in the data. The cyclist was the only person injured in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4820809 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 14 - A sedan hit a motorized scooter on E 101 St. The scooter rider, 62, suffered a concussion and leg injury. Police cite obstructed view and unsafe speed. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.

A sedan collided with a motorized scooter on E 101 St at 3 Ave in Manhattan. The 62-year-old scooter rider was injured, suffering a concussion and lower leg trauma. According to the police report, 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Unsafe Speed' were listed as contributing factors. The sedan was parked before the crash. The scooter rider was wearing a helmet. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. Systemic hazards and driver errors combined to put the vulnerable at risk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826622 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 13 - A sedan hit a 72-year-old woman crossing with the signal at E 101 St. She suffered a bruised arm. The car’s right front bumper struck her. The driver turned left. The street was Manhattan. The night was hard. The system failed her.

A 72-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a sedan while crossing 2nd Avenue at E 101 St in Manhattan. According to the police report, the woman was crossing with the signal when the sedan, making a left turn, hit her with its right front bumper. She sustained a contusion to her arm and remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the driver or other occupants. The crash highlights the ongoing risks faced by pedestrians at intersections, especially when vehicles turn across crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4820204 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 13 - A sedan and motorcycle collided on East 111th Street. The crash left the motorcycle driver hurt, his leg injured. Police cited improper passing or lane use. Metal struck flesh. The street bore witness. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.

A crash involving a sedan and a motorcycle occurred at East 111th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the collision happened as the sedan was entering a parked position and the motorcycle was passing. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. One person, the motorcycle driver, suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The sedan driver and two other occupants were not reported as injured. The crash data shows the point of impact on the right rear quarter panel of the sedan and the left side doors of the motorcycle. The police report does not cite any errors by the injured party. The crash underscores the danger posed by improper lane use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4820102 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 8 - SUV hit two pedestrians at East 103rd and Lexington. Both walkers injured. Driver and passenger hurt. Police cite driver inattention. Steel met flesh. Pain followed.

Two pedestrians, a 30-year-old woman and a 32-year-old man, were injured when a station wagon/SUV struck them at East 103rd Street and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved driver inattention or distraction. The pedestrians suffered injuries to the leg and back. The SUV driver and a passenger were also hurt. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors are noted for the pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4820035 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 8 - City wants cars off 34th Street. Residents fear traffic will flood side streets. Bus riders crawl at five miles an hour. Officials tout safety gains from 14th Street. Tension rises between speed, safety, and neighborhood calm.

The New York Post (2025-06-08) reports that the city proposes restricting cars on 34th Street to create a busway between 3rd and 9th Avenues. Residents worry rerouted vehicles will jam local streets and worsen safety. Jessica Lavoie of the Murray Hill Neighborhood Association warns, "diverting traffic from this critical corridor onto narrow residential streets would lead to increased congestion, safety hazards, and diminished quality of life." The Department of Transportation aims to replicate the 14th Street busway, which "reduced congestion, sped up bus travel and curbed accidents." The article highlights the ongoing struggle to balance efficient transit, tunnel access, and neighborhood safety. No specific driver errors are cited, but the plan underscores the systemic risks of shifting car traffic onto residential blocks.

• City Eyes 34th Street Car Ban Plan, New York Post, Published 2025-06-08

Jun 7 - A drunk driver tore through Gramercy. He struck Abdulhekim Esiyok in the crosswalk. Bars kept pouring drinks for the driver. Blood alcohol soared. Esiyok died at Bellevue. The driver hit more people before stopping. The city’s system failed again.

According to the New York Post (2025-06-07), Abdulhekim Esiyok, a 23-year-old Turkish immigrant, was killed while crossing Third Avenue after Mahbub Ali, allegedly intoxicated, drove into him. Prosecutors say Ali drank for nearly six hours at three Manhattan bars, reaching a blood alcohol content of .158, almost twice the legal limit. After hitting Esiyok, Ali continued, injuring a cyclist, two more pedestrians, and crashing into a van. The family’s lawsuit cites New York’s Dram Shop Act, which holds bars liable for serving visibly drunk patrons who later cause harm. The article quotes the family’s lawyer: “The family is devastated. They’re still in disbelief.” The case highlights failures in both driver responsibility and alcohol-serving oversight.

• Drunk Driver Kills Immigrant Pedestrian in Manhattan, New York Post, Published 2025-06-07

Jun 4 - Box truck struck e-bike on E 115 St. Cyclist ejected, hit head, left unconscious. Police cite faulty traffic signal and alcohol. System failed. Streets remain brutal.

A box truck and an e-bike collided on E 115 St in Manhattan. The 34-year-old male cyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury with concussion, left unconscious. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working' and 'Alcohol Involvement' contributed to the crash. The truck’s right front bumper struck the e-bike. The cyclist wore no helmet, as noted after the driver errors. Two truck occupants were unhurt. Systemic failures in traffic control and driver behavior led to injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817786 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 2 - An e-scooter and a bike crashed head-on at East 103rd Street. The scooter rider, eighteen, suffered a concussion. The crash left the street marked by confusion and pain. The night air held the echo of impact.

An e-scooter and a bicycle collided at 315 East 103rd Street in Manhattan. The eighteen-year-old e-scooter rider was injured, suffering a concussion to the head. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight, one west and one east, when they struck each other head-on. No other injuries were reported. The police report lists no driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction, but cites confusion among the road users. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817504 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18