Blood on the Asphalt, Silence in City Hall

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 2025-11-03

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 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 2025-11-03

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 2025-11-03

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 2025-11-03

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 2025-11-03

Jun 9 - A driver ran a red light, struck a cyclist, then reversed and fled. The crash hurled the bike onto the sidewalk. The cyclist lay bleeding, bones shattered, memory gone. Witnesses watched in shock. Police later arrested the fleeing driver.

ABC7 reported on June 9, 2025, that police arrested Shannon Nunez, 37, for leaving the scene after hitting a cyclist at 5th Avenue and West 13th Street. The article states, "Witnesses say the driver had just blown through a red light," before striking Myung Jin Chung, 52, and fleeing in reverse. The impact left Chung with severe injuries: broken bones, a concussion, and memory loss. He required 16 hours of surgery. Video captured the driver fleeing. The incident highlights the dangers of red-light running and hit-and-run crashes. The arrest follows public concern over driver accountability and street safety in Manhattan.

• Driver Arrested After West Village Hit-and-Run, ABC7, Published 2025-06-09

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 2025-11-03

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 police chase tore through Upper Manhattan. A crash. Flames. Francisco Guzman Parra died trapped in the wreck. Officers drove past, never stopped. Video shows the moment. No help came for minutes. The street bore the cost.

Patch reported on June 7, 2025, that NYPD officers pursued Francisco Guzman Parra from The Bronx to Upper Manhattan. Security video shows the pursued SUV crashing and catching fire at Dyckman Street. Officers arrived seconds later but did not stop, instead driving away as flames grew. Guzman Parra died in the fire. The article quotes Guzman's sister: "No help was offered, and then how long he burned for." Officers were suspended after the incident. A police union spokesperson claimed officers could not see the wreck. The department is reviewing whether officers failed to report the deadly crash. The case raises questions about NYPD pursuit protocols and response obligations.

• NYPD Pursuit Ends In Fatal Fire, Patch, 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 2025-11-03

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 2025-11-03

Jun 2 - Hundreds rode through Manhattan. Police targeted cyclists, not reckless drivers. Riders stopped at every light, exposed the law’s absurdity. One cyclist jailed for lacking ID. Drivers who injure go free. Cyclists demand fair treatment, safety, respect.

Streetsblog NYC reported on June 2, 2025, that hundreds of New Yorkers joined a mass ride to protest the NYPD’s intensified enforcement against cyclists. The demonstration, which began at Union Square, challenged new policies issuing criminal summonses for minor cycling offenses. Riders followed traffic laws, highlighting the crackdown’s contradictions. One cyclist, Erin Poland, said the policy 'is not actually protecting cyclists [but] putting them in more danger.' Another, Tara Pham, noted, 'I’ve been hit by vehicles twice... those drivers face no criminal charges.' The article details how police arrested a Citi Bike rider for not moving aside and lacking ID, while drivers who injure vulnerable road users often avoid serious consequences. The piece underscores the disparity in enforcement and questions the effectiveness and fairness of current NYPD tactics.

• Cyclists Protest NYPD Crackdown in Manhattan, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-02

Jun 1 - Two cars crashed on FDR Drive. The SUV flipped. Passengers and drivers suffered neck and arm injuries. Children were inside. Distraction outside the car played a role. The night was broken by metal and pain.

Two vehicles, a Honda SUV and a Toyota sedan, collided while heading north on FDR Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, the SUV overturned after impact. Nine people were involved, including several children. Two drivers and at least two passengers were injured, suffering neck and shoulder injuries. The police report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose focus, especially with children in the car. The toll: bruises, whiplash, and fear, all in a moment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817929 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

May 31 - Hundreds rode through Manhattan. They called out harsh summonses for e-bike riders. Police target cyclists with criminal charges for minor traffic moves. Drivers get tickets. Riders face court. The city’s rules hit the vulnerable. The streets stay dangerous.

Gothamist (2025-05-31) reports on a protest in Lower Manhattan against the NYPD’s policy of issuing criminal summonses to e-bike riders for traffic violations like running red lights or riding against traffic. Cyclists and advocates argue the penalties are harsher than those faced by drivers for similar actions. As one protester said, “It seems unfair to me that cyclists should receive a higher penalty for doing the same thing that a person in a car would do.” Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch defended the crackdown, citing the lack of licensing for e-bikes as a challenge for enforcement, but acknowledged the need for legislative reform. The article highlights inconsistent enforcement and the risks faced by vulnerable road users, especially delivery workers. Policy gaps and unequal penalties expose systemic danger on city streets.

• E-Bike Riders Protest NYPD Crackdown, Gothamist, Published 2025-05-31

May 30 - Three SUVs and a sedan slammed together on FDR Drive. Two drivers suffered head and chest injuries. Police cite lost consciousness and tailgating. Metal twisted. Shock followed. The chain reaction left scars and questions in Manhattan traffic.

A multi-vehicle crash unfolded on FDR Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, three SUVs and a sedan collided while traveling south. Two drivers, a 58-year-old man and a 46-year-old woman, were injured—one with chest trauma, the other with a head injury. Both were wearing seat belts. Police list 'Lost Consciousness' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The report details center-front and rear-end impacts, with vehicles sustaining heavy damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating and driver impairment on crowded city highways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816775 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

May 30 - An e-bike struck Renee Baruch on the Upper West Side. She woke in pain, face broken, spine injured. NYPD cracks down with criminal summonses. Cyclists protest. City Council stalls. Streets stay dangerous. Justice, tangled in policy.

NY1 reported on May 30, 2025, that the NYPD is issuing criminal summonses to e-bike riders for traffic infractions, citing a lack of City Council action on new regulations. Commissioner Tisch told the Council, "Pass e-bike regulations." Cyclists object to criminal charges for minor violations, arguing for civil penalties instead. The article highlights the case of Renee Baruch, hospitalized after an e-bike crash left her with facial fractures and a spinal injury. The NYPD’s new Quality of Life Division targets reckless e-bike use, but without updated laws, criminal summonses remain their only tool. The policy gap leaves vulnerable road users exposed and enforcement inconsistent.

• NYPD Issues Criminal Summonses For E-Bikes, NY1, Published 2025-05-30

May 28 - A crash on FDR Drive left a woman with a head injury. Two cars collided. Unsafe lane changing and tailgating played a role. Metal struck metal. One passenger hurt. The road stayed dangerous. The system failed to protect her.

A collision on FDR Drive in Manhattan involved a sedan and an SUV. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Following Too Closely.' A 56-year-old female passenger suffered a head contusion. Other occupants, including both drivers and two male passengers, were listed with unspecified injuries. The sedan was merging northeast when it was struck on the left rear quarter panel by the SUV’s right front bumper. The report highlights unsafe lane changing as a key factor. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash underscores the ongoing risk for vehicle occupants when driver errors go unchecked.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816811 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

May 27 - A sedan hit a cyclist at 2nd Avenue and East 100th Street. The car turned left. The bike went straight. The cyclist, a 21-year-old woman, took the impact in her shoulder. She was bruised but conscious. No driver errors listed. System failed to protect her.

A crash took place at 2nd Avenue and East 100th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn struck a northbound cyclist who was going straight. The cyclist, a 21-year-old woman, suffered a shoulder injury and a contusion but remained conscious. The sedan’s front end hit the bike’s right side. No specific driver errors were listed in the report. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data. The report does not specify contributing factors beyond the basic movements of each vehicle. The system left a vulnerable road user exposed at a busy intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816240 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

May 27 - A police cruiser swerved from a taxi and slammed into two people eating outside. Sirens screamed. Metal struck flesh. Both diners and officers landed in the hospital. The street stayed open. The city kept moving. The system failed the vulnerable.

According to the New York Post (May 27, 2025), an NYPD squad car struck two people seated at an outdoor dining area on Broadway and West 112th Street. The crash happened when a taxi made a left turn, prompting the police car to swerve. The article states, “The 37-year-old cab driver was given a summons for failure to yield to oncoming traffic.” Both diners and police vehicle occupants were hospitalized in stable condition. The report notes, “It was not immediately clear if authorities were responding to a call when the incident unfolded.” The incident highlights risks at curbside dining areas and ongoing dangers from driver error and street design. The investigation continues.

• Police Car Hits Diners In Manhattan Crash, New York Post, Published 2025-05-27