Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 25?
No One Should Die Crossing the Street
Precinct 25: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025
The Bodies in the Road
A man, age 53, crushed by a truck on East 125th. Another, 62, struck by an SUV at 3rd and 122nd. A 66-year-old, dead on 5th Avenue. A woman, 32, killed by an SUV on Harlem River Drive. Five dead in Precinct 25 since 2022. Four were pedestrians. One was crossing at a marked crosswalk.
In the last twelve months, 2 people died and 3 suffered serious injuries in 700 crashes. There were 365 injuries. The numbers do not slow. The pain does not fade. NYC Open Data
The Machines That Kill
SUVs and cars killed four. Trucks killed one. Buses, bikes, and e-bikes left others bleeding, but the big machines do most of the damage. The street is not safe for the old, the young, or anyone who walks. The numbers are not just numbers. They are bodies. They are families left waiting for someone who will not come home.
The Gaps in Protection
On Randall’s Island, a woman riding home on her e-bike was beaten and left for dead. Her daughter said: “We need more protection, we need more lights. It is ridiculous that the park that my mom would ride from to go from work to home had no lights and no cameras.”
The paths are dark. The crossings are wide. The police have the power to enforce the law. They can ticket speeders, crack down on reckless drivers, and target the places where people die.
The Leaders and the Waiting
Albany passed Sammy’s Law. The city can lower speed limits to 20 mph. But the limit stands. The cameras that catch speeders work, but their future is always in question. Every day of delay is another day someone dies.
What You Can Do
Call your council member. Call the mayor. Call the precinct. Demand lower speed limits. Demand enforcement. Demand light where there is darkness.
Do not wait for another body in the road.
Citations
▸ Citations
- E-Bike Commuter Beaten On Randall's Island, Gothamist, Published 2025-05-24
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4509803 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-04
- E-Bike Commuter Beaten On Randall's Island, Gothamist, Published 2025-05-24
Other Representatives
District 68
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District 29
335 E. 100th St., New York, NY 10029
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▸ Other Geographies
Precinct 25 Police Precinct 25 sits in Manhattan, District 9, AD 68, SD 29.
It contains Manhattan CB11, East Harlem (North), Randall'S Island.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 25
2Bus and SUV Collide on East 116th Street▸A bus and SUV collided at East 116th Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan. The drivers and a passenger suffered head and shoulder injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard and unsafe speed by both drivers as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the collision occurred at 7:36 AM on East 116th Street near Park Avenue in Manhattan. The crash involved a bus traveling east and a 2016 Nissan SUV traveling north. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the right front bumper of the bus. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for both drivers. The SUV driver, a 68-year-old male, sustained head injuries and minor bleeding while wearing a lap belt and harness. A 45-year-old female passenger in the SUV suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock. Both occupants were not ejected but complained of pain or nausea. The bus had two occupants, including the driver, who was also cited for disregarding traffic control. The report highlights driver errors without attributing fault to the injured occupants.
2Two Sedans Collide on E 116 St Injuring Passengers▸Two sedans collided on E 116 Street in Manhattan. Both vehicles were driven by licensed men. The crash injured two male passengers, who suffered whiplash and back and neck injuries. Driver inattention and distraction caused the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on E 116 Street near 3 Avenue in Manhattan at 17:50. Two sedans, one traveling north and the other making a left turn northwest, collided. The Honda sedan struck the Nissan sedan on its left rear quarter panel, causing damage to the left side doors and right front quarter panel. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles. Two male passengers, ages 32 and 34, were injured in the crash. Both were conscious, not ejected, and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Injuries included whiplash and back and neck pain, classified as injury severity 3. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing instead on driver errors leading to the collision.
3SUVs and Sedan Collide on Harlem River Drive▸Three men hurt when two SUVs and a sedan crashed southbound on Harlem River Drive. Police blame tailgating. Victims suffered neck, leg, and full-body injuries. All stayed conscious. Metal twisted. System failed.
According to the police report, a multi-vehicle crash struck Harlem River Drive at 13:50. Two SUVs and a sedan, all heading south, collided. Police cite "Following Too Closely" as the sole contributing factor. The sedan took a hit to its center back end; both SUVs suffered front-end damage. Three men, ages 25, 27, and 37, were injured. Their wounds ranged from neck to lower leg to full-body trauma. All remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists no victim errors, focusing only on driver tailgating. This crash exposes the lethal risk of close following on city highways.
Pedestrian Struck Crossing With Signal Manhattan▸A man crossing with the signal on East 119th Street was hit head-on by a northbound vehicle. He suffered knee and leg injuries. The crash left him conscious, scraped, and hurt in the intersection.
According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at the intersection of East 119th Street and 1st Avenue in Manhattan. A northbound vehicle, traveling straight, struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions, and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors such as failure to yield. The pedestrian's action—crossing with the signal—is noted, but no contributing factors related to the victim were cited. The vehicle type and driver details remain unspecified in the data.
Improper U-Turn Injures Driver on East 116th▸Two sedans smashed front to front on East 116th. A woman behind the wheel took a hit to the back. Police blamed an improper turn. Metal twisted. One driver hurt. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 16:30 on East 116th Street in Manhattan. The crash involved a licensed female driver going straight and a licensed male driver making a U-turn. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor, pointing to driver error by the U-turning sedan. The female driver, age 29, suffered back injuries but remained conscious. Both cars took damage to their center front ends. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The incident highlights the risk of improper turning in city traffic.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸A 60-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan struck her at a Manhattan intersection. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive, hitting the pedestrian who crossed against the signal. The victim was left in shock and pain.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 3rd Avenue at East 123rd Street struck a 60-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the collision occurred. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The vehicle's point of impact was the right front bumper, and despite the collision, the sedan sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, was in shock, and complained of pain or nausea. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian beyond crossing against the signal, focusing on the driver's failure to yield and inattention.
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing York Avenue▸A 90-year-old woman died on York Avenue. A cab made a U-turn and struck her. Another car hit her moments later. She was rushed to the hospital. Both drivers stayed. She did not survive.
According to the New York Post (published February 6, 2025), Frances Rickard, 90, was crossing York Avenue at East 72nd Street around 5:40 p.m. when a yellow taxi, driven by a 68-year-old man, made a U-turn and struck her. Police said, “Moments later, a 35-year-old woman driving a 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer also struck her.” Rickard was taken to Weill Cornell Medical Center, where she died. Both drivers remained at the scene and have not been charged. The sequence highlights the dangers of U-turns and multi-lane crossings for pedestrians. The intersection saw two vehicles collide with a vulnerable road user in quick succession, underscoring persistent risks in city street design and driver behavior.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing York Avenue,
New York Post,
Published 2025-02-06
Tesla Crash Kills Woman On FDR Drive▸Tesla tore north on FDR. It struck a guardrail, flipped, split, burned. The woman driver died at the scene. Her passenger flew from the wreck. Firefighters battled battery flames. Northbound lanes shut. Metal, fire, speed, and loss marked the night.
NY Daily News (2025-02-04) reports a deadly crash on Manhattan's FDR Drive. A Tesla, traveling at high speed—witnesses estimated 'at least 120, 130 [mph]'—lost control near E. 70th St. The car struck a guardrail, overturned, and caught fire. Both occupants were ejected. The driver died at the scene; her passenger survived. Firefighters and a hazmat team responded to extinguish the burning lithium-ion battery. The crash shut down northbound lanes. The article highlights excessive speed and the dangers of high-performance vehicles in urban settings. Emergency response was extensive, with 60 firefighters on scene.
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Tesla Crash Kills Woman On FDR Drive,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-04
Sedan Veers on Triborough Bridge, Driver Injured▸A sedan veered on the Triborough Bridge, smashing into two SUVs. Steel twisted. The driver, forty-six, slumped semiconscious, bleeding from the head. Engines cooled in the aftermath. The bridge stood silent, bearing witness to sudden violence.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling northbound on the Triborough Bridge veered and struck two SUVs. The report states, 'A sedan veered, struck two SUVs. The driver, 46, slumped bleeding from the head. Semiconscious. His belt held fast. Illness named the cause.' The driver of the sedan suffered severe head injuries and was found semiconscious, with his seatbelt still fastened. The contributing factor listed in the report is 'Illness.' The impact left the sedan and both SUVs damaged, with steel crumpled and engines cooling in the aftermath. No errors or contributing factors are attributed to the occupants of the SUVs. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the persistent dangers faced by all road users when control is lost behind the wheel.
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Pedestrian on Harlem River Drive▸A 53-year-old man crossed Harlem River Drive before dawn. An unlicensed SUV driver struck him with the left front bumper. The man died at the scene, his body broken beneath the gray sky. No crosswalk. No signal. Just impact.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old man was crossing Harlem River Drive early in the morning when a southbound SUV struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian was not in a crosswalk or at a signal. The report states the driver was unlicensed, operating a 2019 Nissan SUV registered in Connecticut. The impact caused fatal crush injuries, and the man died at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The narrative details the pedestrian's location as 'not at intersection' and 'crossing, no signal or crosswalk,' but does not cite these as contributing factors. The focus remains on the unlicensed status of the driver and the fatal outcome on a major city roadway.
SUV and Sedan Collide on East 123rd Street▸A westbound SUV and southbound sedan collided at East 123rd Street and Park Avenue. The SUV driver’s inattention and inexperience caused the crash. A 29-year-old female passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, bruised but conscious and not ejected.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:29 PM on East 123rd Street near Park Avenue in Manhattan. The collision involved a westbound Honda SUV and a southbound Nissan sedan. The SUV’s right front bumper struck the sedan’s left front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. A 29-year-old female front passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report focuses on the SUV driver’s errors leading to the impact and resulting injuries to the passenger.
3Dual Sedan Collision on East 122nd Street▸Two sedans collided head-on on East 122nd Street in Manhattan. Both drivers and a passenger suffered injuries including back, neck, and leg pain. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as primary causes of the crash.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling east and north on East 122nd Street collided with impact at the left front bumper and left front quarter panel. The crash occurred at 7:58 AM. Both drivers, a 48-year-old male and a 39-year-old female, sustained injuries including back and neck pain, and were wearing lap belts and harnesses. A 33-year-old male passenger in the female driver's vehicle also suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The report explicitly identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report notes no ejections, and all occupants experienced shock. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front and left side, indicating a side-impact collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
Sedan Collision on Harlem River Drive Ramp▸Two sedans collided on the Harlem River Drive ramp. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved unsafe lane changing, striking the left rear bumper of one vehicle with the right front bumper of the other.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:50 on the Harlem River Drive ramp involving two sedans traveling south. One vehicle was going straight ahead while the other was merging. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the first sedan and the right front bumper of the second. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor. The injured party was a 46-year-old female driver, conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness, who suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision highlights the dangers of improper lane changes on high-speed ramps.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan Causing Passenger Injury▸A station wagon stopped in traffic was struck from behind by a sedan following too closely on FDR Drive. The rear passenger of the SUV, a 78-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and whiplash. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:40 on FDR Drive when a sedan traveling south rear-ended a station wagon also heading south but stopped in traffic. The contributing factor cited was "Following Too Closely" by the sedan driver. The SUV had two occupants; the injured party was a 78-year-old female passenger seated in the rear, who sustained back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. Despite the impact, no vehicle damage was reported on either vehicle. The report highlights driver error in maintaining unsafe distance as the cause of the collision and resulting injury to the vulnerable passenger.
Sedan Rear-Ends Pickup Truck on Harlem River Drive▸A sedan collided into the rear of a pickup truck on Harlem River Drive, demolishing the sedan's rear. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered upper arm injuries and shock. Police cite driver inexperience and other vehicular factors as causes.
According to the police report, at 16:35 on Harlem River Drive, a sedan traveling south struck the center back end of a pickup truck also moving south. The sedan sustained severe damage, described as demolished, while the pickup truck had damage to its left front bumper. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision resulted from driver errors, specifically inexperience and other vehicular factors, with no indication of victim fault or unsafe victim behavior.
E-Bike Rider Partially Ejected in Manhattan Crash▸A 36-year-old female e-bike rider was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a collision with an SUV in Manhattan. The SUV was slowing or stopping when impact occurred at the bike’s center back end.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Manhattan near East 116th Street at 14:40. The collision involved a female e-bike rider, age 36, and a station wagon/SUV. The e-bike was traveling northwest and was struck at the center back end by the left front bumper of the SUV, which was slowing or stopping and traveling west. The e-bike rider was partially ejected and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors explicitly. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet (motorcycle type) and was conscious after the crash. Vehicle damage was noted only on the e-bike, while the SUV showed no damage. The report highlights the impact dynamics and injury severity without attributing fault to the victim.
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on E 132 St▸A 59-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after an SUV struck him on E 132 St in Manhattan. The collision occurred as both traveled eastbound. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:17 on E 132 St in Manhattan, involving a 2018 Dodge SUV and a bicyclist. The SUV, driven by a licensed female driver from New York, was traveling eastbound and struck the bicyclist, also traveling eastbound, with the SUV's center front end impacting the cyclist. The bicyclist, a 59-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained head injuries classified as injury severity 3, resulting in shock. The police report explicitly lists the contributing factor as "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end, while the bike showed no damage at the point of impact.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A pedestrian crossing with the signal was struck by a southbound sedan on East 116th Street in Manhattan. The woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries, entering shock. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southbound on East 116th Street in Manhattan struck a female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and shock. The report explicitly lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating impairment played a role in the crash. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead, with the point of impact at the vehicle's center front end. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors, and the report emphasizes driver-related errors, specifically alcohol involvement, as central to the cause of the collision.
Distracted Driver Slams Sedan on East 125th▸Two sedans crashed on East 125th. A 62-year-old woman in the back seat took the hit. Whiplash. Whole-body trauma. Driver inattention named as the cause. Manhattan streets, danger sharp as glass.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at East 125th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan at 12:15 PM. One sedan was making a left turn northeast, the other drove straight east. The left front bumper of the turning car struck the right front bumper of the other. A 62-year-old female passenger in the rear left seat suffered whiplash and injuries to her entire body. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No victim actions contributed. This crash shows the risk driver distraction brings to city streets.
Taxi Jumps Curb, Hits Midtown Pedestrians▸A taxi veered off Sixth Avenue, mounted the curb, and struck a crowd near Herald Square. Three pedestrians, including a child, landed in the hospital. The driver stayed at the scene. Metal, flesh, and concrete met in Midtown’s holiday rush.
Gothamist (2024-12-26) reports a Midtown crash where a taxi driver, experiencing a medical episode, drove onto the sidewalk at Sixth Avenue and West 34th Street, injuring a 9-year-old boy and two women. Police said, 'they did not suspect any criminality in the crash.' The driver, 58, remained at the scene and was taken for evaluation. Four others declined medical attention. The article notes, 'the driver was driving northbound on Sixth Avenue around 3 p.m. on Wednesday when he jumped the curb and plowed into a crowd.' The incident highlights the persistent risk posed by vehicles in crowded pedestrian zones, regardless of intent or driver health. No policy changes were announced.
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Taxi Jumps Curb, Hits Midtown Pedestrians,
Gothamist,
Published 2024-12-26
A bus and SUV collided at East 116th Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan. The drivers and a passenger suffered head and shoulder injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard and unsafe speed by both drivers as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the collision occurred at 7:36 AM on East 116th Street near Park Avenue in Manhattan. The crash involved a bus traveling east and a 2016 Nissan SUV traveling north. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the right front bumper of the bus. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for both drivers. The SUV driver, a 68-year-old male, sustained head injuries and minor bleeding while wearing a lap belt and harness. A 45-year-old female passenger in the SUV suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock. Both occupants were not ejected but complained of pain or nausea. The bus had two occupants, including the driver, who was also cited for disregarding traffic control. The report highlights driver errors without attributing fault to the injured occupants.
2Two Sedans Collide on E 116 St Injuring Passengers▸Two sedans collided on E 116 Street in Manhattan. Both vehicles were driven by licensed men. The crash injured two male passengers, who suffered whiplash and back and neck injuries. Driver inattention and distraction caused the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on E 116 Street near 3 Avenue in Manhattan at 17:50. Two sedans, one traveling north and the other making a left turn northwest, collided. The Honda sedan struck the Nissan sedan on its left rear quarter panel, causing damage to the left side doors and right front quarter panel. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles. Two male passengers, ages 32 and 34, were injured in the crash. Both were conscious, not ejected, and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Injuries included whiplash and back and neck pain, classified as injury severity 3. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing instead on driver errors leading to the collision.
3SUVs and Sedan Collide on Harlem River Drive▸Three men hurt when two SUVs and a sedan crashed southbound on Harlem River Drive. Police blame tailgating. Victims suffered neck, leg, and full-body injuries. All stayed conscious. Metal twisted. System failed.
According to the police report, a multi-vehicle crash struck Harlem River Drive at 13:50. Two SUVs and a sedan, all heading south, collided. Police cite "Following Too Closely" as the sole contributing factor. The sedan took a hit to its center back end; both SUVs suffered front-end damage. Three men, ages 25, 27, and 37, were injured. Their wounds ranged from neck to lower leg to full-body trauma. All remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists no victim errors, focusing only on driver tailgating. This crash exposes the lethal risk of close following on city highways.
Pedestrian Struck Crossing With Signal Manhattan▸A man crossing with the signal on East 119th Street was hit head-on by a northbound vehicle. He suffered knee and leg injuries. The crash left him conscious, scraped, and hurt in the intersection.
According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at the intersection of East 119th Street and 1st Avenue in Manhattan. A northbound vehicle, traveling straight, struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions, and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors such as failure to yield. The pedestrian's action—crossing with the signal—is noted, but no contributing factors related to the victim were cited. The vehicle type and driver details remain unspecified in the data.
Improper U-Turn Injures Driver on East 116th▸Two sedans smashed front to front on East 116th. A woman behind the wheel took a hit to the back. Police blamed an improper turn. Metal twisted. One driver hurt. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 16:30 on East 116th Street in Manhattan. The crash involved a licensed female driver going straight and a licensed male driver making a U-turn. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor, pointing to driver error by the U-turning sedan. The female driver, age 29, suffered back injuries but remained conscious. Both cars took damage to their center front ends. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The incident highlights the risk of improper turning in city traffic.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸A 60-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan struck her at a Manhattan intersection. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive, hitting the pedestrian who crossed against the signal. The victim was left in shock and pain.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 3rd Avenue at East 123rd Street struck a 60-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the collision occurred. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The vehicle's point of impact was the right front bumper, and despite the collision, the sedan sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, was in shock, and complained of pain or nausea. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian beyond crossing against the signal, focusing on the driver's failure to yield and inattention.
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing York Avenue▸A 90-year-old woman died on York Avenue. A cab made a U-turn and struck her. Another car hit her moments later. She was rushed to the hospital. Both drivers stayed. She did not survive.
According to the New York Post (published February 6, 2025), Frances Rickard, 90, was crossing York Avenue at East 72nd Street around 5:40 p.m. when a yellow taxi, driven by a 68-year-old man, made a U-turn and struck her. Police said, “Moments later, a 35-year-old woman driving a 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer also struck her.” Rickard was taken to Weill Cornell Medical Center, where she died. Both drivers remained at the scene and have not been charged. The sequence highlights the dangers of U-turns and multi-lane crossings for pedestrians. The intersection saw two vehicles collide with a vulnerable road user in quick succession, underscoring persistent risks in city street design and driver behavior.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing York Avenue,
New York Post,
Published 2025-02-06
Tesla Crash Kills Woman On FDR Drive▸Tesla tore north on FDR. It struck a guardrail, flipped, split, burned. The woman driver died at the scene. Her passenger flew from the wreck. Firefighters battled battery flames. Northbound lanes shut. Metal, fire, speed, and loss marked the night.
NY Daily News (2025-02-04) reports a deadly crash on Manhattan's FDR Drive. A Tesla, traveling at high speed—witnesses estimated 'at least 120, 130 [mph]'—lost control near E. 70th St. The car struck a guardrail, overturned, and caught fire. Both occupants were ejected. The driver died at the scene; her passenger survived. Firefighters and a hazmat team responded to extinguish the burning lithium-ion battery. The crash shut down northbound lanes. The article highlights excessive speed and the dangers of high-performance vehicles in urban settings. Emergency response was extensive, with 60 firefighters on scene.
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Tesla Crash Kills Woman On FDR Drive,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-04
Sedan Veers on Triborough Bridge, Driver Injured▸A sedan veered on the Triborough Bridge, smashing into two SUVs. Steel twisted. The driver, forty-six, slumped semiconscious, bleeding from the head. Engines cooled in the aftermath. The bridge stood silent, bearing witness to sudden violence.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling northbound on the Triborough Bridge veered and struck two SUVs. The report states, 'A sedan veered, struck two SUVs. The driver, 46, slumped bleeding from the head. Semiconscious. His belt held fast. Illness named the cause.' The driver of the sedan suffered severe head injuries and was found semiconscious, with his seatbelt still fastened. The contributing factor listed in the report is 'Illness.' The impact left the sedan and both SUVs damaged, with steel crumpled and engines cooling in the aftermath. No errors or contributing factors are attributed to the occupants of the SUVs. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the persistent dangers faced by all road users when control is lost behind the wheel.
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Pedestrian on Harlem River Drive▸A 53-year-old man crossed Harlem River Drive before dawn. An unlicensed SUV driver struck him with the left front bumper. The man died at the scene, his body broken beneath the gray sky. No crosswalk. No signal. Just impact.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old man was crossing Harlem River Drive early in the morning when a southbound SUV struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian was not in a crosswalk or at a signal. The report states the driver was unlicensed, operating a 2019 Nissan SUV registered in Connecticut. The impact caused fatal crush injuries, and the man died at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The narrative details the pedestrian's location as 'not at intersection' and 'crossing, no signal or crosswalk,' but does not cite these as contributing factors. The focus remains on the unlicensed status of the driver and the fatal outcome on a major city roadway.
SUV and Sedan Collide on East 123rd Street▸A westbound SUV and southbound sedan collided at East 123rd Street and Park Avenue. The SUV driver’s inattention and inexperience caused the crash. A 29-year-old female passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, bruised but conscious and not ejected.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:29 PM on East 123rd Street near Park Avenue in Manhattan. The collision involved a westbound Honda SUV and a southbound Nissan sedan. The SUV’s right front bumper struck the sedan’s left front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. A 29-year-old female front passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report focuses on the SUV driver’s errors leading to the impact and resulting injuries to the passenger.
3Dual Sedan Collision on East 122nd Street▸Two sedans collided head-on on East 122nd Street in Manhattan. Both drivers and a passenger suffered injuries including back, neck, and leg pain. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as primary causes of the crash.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling east and north on East 122nd Street collided with impact at the left front bumper and left front quarter panel. The crash occurred at 7:58 AM. Both drivers, a 48-year-old male and a 39-year-old female, sustained injuries including back and neck pain, and were wearing lap belts and harnesses. A 33-year-old male passenger in the female driver's vehicle also suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The report explicitly identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report notes no ejections, and all occupants experienced shock. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front and left side, indicating a side-impact collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
Sedan Collision on Harlem River Drive Ramp▸Two sedans collided on the Harlem River Drive ramp. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved unsafe lane changing, striking the left rear bumper of one vehicle with the right front bumper of the other.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:50 on the Harlem River Drive ramp involving two sedans traveling south. One vehicle was going straight ahead while the other was merging. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the first sedan and the right front bumper of the second. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor. The injured party was a 46-year-old female driver, conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness, who suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision highlights the dangers of improper lane changes on high-speed ramps.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan Causing Passenger Injury▸A station wagon stopped in traffic was struck from behind by a sedan following too closely on FDR Drive. The rear passenger of the SUV, a 78-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and whiplash. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:40 on FDR Drive when a sedan traveling south rear-ended a station wagon also heading south but stopped in traffic. The contributing factor cited was "Following Too Closely" by the sedan driver. The SUV had two occupants; the injured party was a 78-year-old female passenger seated in the rear, who sustained back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. Despite the impact, no vehicle damage was reported on either vehicle. The report highlights driver error in maintaining unsafe distance as the cause of the collision and resulting injury to the vulnerable passenger.
Sedan Rear-Ends Pickup Truck on Harlem River Drive▸A sedan collided into the rear of a pickup truck on Harlem River Drive, demolishing the sedan's rear. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered upper arm injuries and shock. Police cite driver inexperience and other vehicular factors as causes.
According to the police report, at 16:35 on Harlem River Drive, a sedan traveling south struck the center back end of a pickup truck also moving south. The sedan sustained severe damage, described as demolished, while the pickup truck had damage to its left front bumper. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision resulted from driver errors, specifically inexperience and other vehicular factors, with no indication of victim fault or unsafe victim behavior.
E-Bike Rider Partially Ejected in Manhattan Crash▸A 36-year-old female e-bike rider was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a collision with an SUV in Manhattan. The SUV was slowing or stopping when impact occurred at the bike’s center back end.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Manhattan near East 116th Street at 14:40. The collision involved a female e-bike rider, age 36, and a station wagon/SUV. The e-bike was traveling northwest and was struck at the center back end by the left front bumper of the SUV, which was slowing or stopping and traveling west. The e-bike rider was partially ejected and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors explicitly. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet (motorcycle type) and was conscious after the crash. Vehicle damage was noted only on the e-bike, while the SUV showed no damage. The report highlights the impact dynamics and injury severity without attributing fault to the victim.
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on E 132 St▸A 59-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after an SUV struck him on E 132 St in Manhattan. The collision occurred as both traveled eastbound. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:17 on E 132 St in Manhattan, involving a 2018 Dodge SUV and a bicyclist. The SUV, driven by a licensed female driver from New York, was traveling eastbound and struck the bicyclist, also traveling eastbound, with the SUV's center front end impacting the cyclist. The bicyclist, a 59-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained head injuries classified as injury severity 3, resulting in shock. The police report explicitly lists the contributing factor as "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end, while the bike showed no damage at the point of impact.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A pedestrian crossing with the signal was struck by a southbound sedan on East 116th Street in Manhattan. The woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries, entering shock. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southbound on East 116th Street in Manhattan struck a female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and shock. The report explicitly lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating impairment played a role in the crash. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead, with the point of impact at the vehicle's center front end. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors, and the report emphasizes driver-related errors, specifically alcohol involvement, as central to the cause of the collision.
Distracted Driver Slams Sedan on East 125th▸Two sedans crashed on East 125th. A 62-year-old woman in the back seat took the hit. Whiplash. Whole-body trauma. Driver inattention named as the cause. Manhattan streets, danger sharp as glass.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at East 125th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan at 12:15 PM. One sedan was making a left turn northeast, the other drove straight east. The left front bumper of the turning car struck the right front bumper of the other. A 62-year-old female passenger in the rear left seat suffered whiplash and injuries to her entire body. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No victim actions contributed. This crash shows the risk driver distraction brings to city streets.
Taxi Jumps Curb, Hits Midtown Pedestrians▸A taxi veered off Sixth Avenue, mounted the curb, and struck a crowd near Herald Square. Three pedestrians, including a child, landed in the hospital. The driver stayed at the scene. Metal, flesh, and concrete met in Midtown’s holiday rush.
Gothamist (2024-12-26) reports a Midtown crash where a taxi driver, experiencing a medical episode, drove onto the sidewalk at Sixth Avenue and West 34th Street, injuring a 9-year-old boy and two women. Police said, 'they did not suspect any criminality in the crash.' The driver, 58, remained at the scene and was taken for evaluation. Four others declined medical attention. The article notes, 'the driver was driving northbound on Sixth Avenue around 3 p.m. on Wednesday when he jumped the curb and plowed into a crowd.' The incident highlights the persistent risk posed by vehicles in crowded pedestrian zones, regardless of intent or driver health. No policy changes were announced.
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Taxi Jumps Curb, Hits Midtown Pedestrians,
Gothamist,
Published 2024-12-26
Two sedans collided on E 116 Street in Manhattan. Both vehicles were driven by licensed men. The crash injured two male passengers, who suffered whiplash and back and neck injuries. Driver inattention and distraction caused the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on E 116 Street near 3 Avenue in Manhattan at 17:50. Two sedans, one traveling north and the other making a left turn northwest, collided. The Honda sedan struck the Nissan sedan on its left rear quarter panel, causing damage to the left side doors and right front quarter panel. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles. Two male passengers, ages 32 and 34, were injured in the crash. Both were conscious, not ejected, and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Injuries included whiplash and back and neck pain, classified as injury severity 3. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing instead on driver errors leading to the collision.
3SUVs and Sedan Collide on Harlem River Drive▸Three men hurt when two SUVs and a sedan crashed southbound on Harlem River Drive. Police blame tailgating. Victims suffered neck, leg, and full-body injuries. All stayed conscious. Metal twisted. System failed.
According to the police report, a multi-vehicle crash struck Harlem River Drive at 13:50. Two SUVs and a sedan, all heading south, collided. Police cite "Following Too Closely" as the sole contributing factor. The sedan took a hit to its center back end; both SUVs suffered front-end damage. Three men, ages 25, 27, and 37, were injured. Their wounds ranged from neck to lower leg to full-body trauma. All remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists no victim errors, focusing only on driver tailgating. This crash exposes the lethal risk of close following on city highways.
Pedestrian Struck Crossing With Signal Manhattan▸A man crossing with the signal on East 119th Street was hit head-on by a northbound vehicle. He suffered knee and leg injuries. The crash left him conscious, scraped, and hurt in the intersection.
According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at the intersection of East 119th Street and 1st Avenue in Manhattan. A northbound vehicle, traveling straight, struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions, and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors such as failure to yield. The pedestrian's action—crossing with the signal—is noted, but no contributing factors related to the victim were cited. The vehicle type and driver details remain unspecified in the data.
Improper U-Turn Injures Driver on East 116th▸Two sedans smashed front to front on East 116th. A woman behind the wheel took a hit to the back. Police blamed an improper turn. Metal twisted. One driver hurt. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 16:30 on East 116th Street in Manhattan. The crash involved a licensed female driver going straight and a licensed male driver making a U-turn. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor, pointing to driver error by the U-turning sedan. The female driver, age 29, suffered back injuries but remained conscious. Both cars took damage to their center front ends. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The incident highlights the risk of improper turning in city traffic.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸A 60-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan struck her at a Manhattan intersection. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive, hitting the pedestrian who crossed against the signal. The victim was left in shock and pain.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 3rd Avenue at East 123rd Street struck a 60-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the collision occurred. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The vehicle's point of impact was the right front bumper, and despite the collision, the sedan sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, was in shock, and complained of pain or nausea. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian beyond crossing against the signal, focusing on the driver's failure to yield and inattention.
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing York Avenue▸A 90-year-old woman died on York Avenue. A cab made a U-turn and struck her. Another car hit her moments later. She was rushed to the hospital. Both drivers stayed. She did not survive.
According to the New York Post (published February 6, 2025), Frances Rickard, 90, was crossing York Avenue at East 72nd Street around 5:40 p.m. when a yellow taxi, driven by a 68-year-old man, made a U-turn and struck her. Police said, “Moments later, a 35-year-old woman driving a 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer also struck her.” Rickard was taken to Weill Cornell Medical Center, where she died. Both drivers remained at the scene and have not been charged. The sequence highlights the dangers of U-turns and multi-lane crossings for pedestrians. The intersection saw two vehicles collide with a vulnerable road user in quick succession, underscoring persistent risks in city street design and driver behavior.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing York Avenue,
New York Post,
Published 2025-02-06
Tesla Crash Kills Woman On FDR Drive▸Tesla tore north on FDR. It struck a guardrail, flipped, split, burned. The woman driver died at the scene. Her passenger flew from the wreck. Firefighters battled battery flames. Northbound lanes shut. Metal, fire, speed, and loss marked the night.
NY Daily News (2025-02-04) reports a deadly crash on Manhattan's FDR Drive. A Tesla, traveling at high speed—witnesses estimated 'at least 120, 130 [mph]'—lost control near E. 70th St. The car struck a guardrail, overturned, and caught fire. Both occupants were ejected. The driver died at the scene; her passenger survived. Firefighters and a hazmat team responded to extinguish the burning lithium-ion battery. The crash shut down northbound lanes. The article highlights excessive speed and the dangers of high-performance vehicles in urban settings. Emergency response was extensive, with 60 firefighters on scene.
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Tesla Crash Kills Woman On FDR Drive,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-04
Sedan Veers on Triborough Bridge, Driver Injured▸A sedan veered on the Triborough Bridge, smashing into two SUVs. Steel twisted. The driver, forty-six, slumped semiconscious, bleeding from the head. Engines cooled in the aftermath. The bridge stood silent, bearing witness to sudden violence.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling northbound on the Triborough Bridge veered and struck two SUVs. The report states, 'A sedan veered, struck two SUVs. The driver, 46, slumped bleeding from the head. Semiconscious. His belt held fast. Illness named the cause.' The driver of the sedan suffered severe head injuries and was found semiconscious, with his seatbelt still fastened. The contributing factor listed in the report is 'Illness.' The impact left the sedan and both SUVs damaged, with steel crumpled and engines cooling in the aftermath. No errors or contributing factors are attributed to the occupants of the SUVs. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the persistent dangers faced by all road users when control is lost behind the wheel.
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Pedestrian on Harlem River Drive▸A 53-year-old man crossed Harlem River Drive before dawn. An unlicensed SUV driver struck him with the left front bumper. The man died at the scene, his body broken beneath the gray sky. No crosswalk. No signal. Just impact.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old man was crossing Harlem River Drive early in the morning when a southbound SUV struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian was not in a crosswalk or at a signal. The report states the driver was unlicensed, operating a 2019 Nissan SUV registered in Connecticut. The impact caused fatal crush injuries, and the man died at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The narrative details the pedestrian's location as 'not at intersection' and 'crossing, no signal or crosswalk,' but does not cite these as contributing factors. The focus remains on the unlicensed status of the driver and the fatal outcome on a major city roadway.
SUV and Sedan Collide on East 123rd Street▸A westbound SUV and southbound sedan collided at East 123rd Street and Park Avenue. The SUV driver’s inattention and inexperience caused the crash. A 29-year-old female passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, bruised but conscious and not ejected.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:29 PM on East 123rd Street near Park Avenue in Manhattan. The collision involved a westbound Honda SUV and a southbound Nissan sedan. The SUV’s right front bumper struck the sedan’s left front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. A 29-year-old female front passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report focuses on the SUV driver’s errors leading to the impact and resulting injuries to the passenger.
3Dual Sedan Collision on East 122nd Street▸Two sedans collided head-on on East 122nd Street in Manhattan. Both drivers and a passenger suffered injuries including back, neck, and leg pain. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as primary causes of the crash.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling east and north on East 122nd Street collided with impact at the left front bumper and left front quarter panel. The crash occurred at 7:58 AM. Both drivers, a 48-year-old male and a 39-year-old female, sustained injuries including back and neck pain, and were wearing lap belts and harnesses. A 33-year-old male passenger in the female driver's vehicle also suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The report explicitly identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report notes no ejections, and all occupants experienced shock. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front and left side, indicating a side-impact collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
Sedan Collision on Harlem River Drive Ramp▸Two sedans collided on the Harlem River Drive ramp. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved unsafe lane changing, striking the left rear bumper of one vehicle with the right front bumper of the other.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:50 on the Harlem River Drive ramp involving two sedans traveling south. One vehicle was going straight ahead while the other was merging. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the first sedan and the right front bumper of the second. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor. The injured party was a 46-year-old female driver, conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness, who suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision highlights the dangers of improper lane changes on high-speed ramps.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan Causing Passenger Injury▸A station wagon stopped in traffic was struck from behind by a sedan following too closely on FDR Drive. The rear passenger of the SUV, a 78-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and whiplash. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:40 on FDR Drive when a sedan traveling south rear-ended a station wagon also heading south but stopped in traffic. The contributing factor cited was "Following Too Closely" by the sedan driver. The SUV had two occupants; the injured party was a 78-year-old female passenger seated in the rear, who sustained back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. Despite the impact, no vehicle damage was reported on either vehicle. The report highlights driver error in maintaining unsafe distance as the cause of the collision and resulting injury to the vulnerable passenger.
Sedan Rear-Ends Pickup Truck on Harlem River Drive▸A sedan collided into the rear of a pickup truck on Harlem River Drive, demolishing the sedan's rear. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered upper arm injuries and shock. Police cite driver inexperience and other vehicular factors as causes.
According to the police report, at 16:35 on Harlem River Drive, a sedan traveling south struck the center back end of a pickup truck also moving south. The sedan sustained severe damage, described as demolished, while the pickup truck had damage to its left front bumper. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision resulted from driver errors, specifically inexperience and other vehicular factors, with no indication of victim fault or unsafe victim behavior.
E-Bike Rider Partially Ejected in Manhattan Crash▸A 36-year-old female e-bike rider was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a collision with an SUV in Manhattan. The SUV was slowing or stopping when impact occurred at the bike’s center back end.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Manhattan near East 116th Street at 14:40. The collision involved a female e-bike rider, age 36, and a station wagon/SUV. The e-bike was traveling northwest and was struck at the center back end by the left front bumper of the SUV, which was slowing or stopping and traveling west. The e-bike rider was partially ejected and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors explicitly. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet (motorcycle type) and was conscious after the crash. Vehicle damage was noted only on the e-bike, while the SUV showed no damage. The report highlights the impact dynamics and injury severity without attributing fault to the victim.
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on E 132 St▸A 59-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after an SUV struck him on E 132 St in Manhattan. The collision occurred as both traveled eastbound. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:17 on E 132 St in Manhattan, involving a 2018 Dodge SUV and a bicyclist. The SUV, driven by a licensed female driver from New York, was traveling eastbound and struck the bicyclist, also traveling eastbound, with the SUV's center front end impacting the cyclist. The bicyclist, a 59-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained head injuries classified as injury severity 3, resulting in shock. The police report explicitly lists the contributing factor as "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end, while the bike showed no damage at the point of impact.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A pedestrian crossing with the signal was struck by a southbound sedan on East 116th Street in Manhattan. The woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries, entering shock. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southbound on East 116th Street in Manhattan struck a female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and shock. The report explicitly lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating impairment played a role in the crash. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead, with the point of impact at the vehicle's center front end. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors, and the report emphasizes driver-related errors, specifically alcohol involvement, as central to the cause of the collision.
Distracted Driver Slams Sedan on East 125th▸Two sedans crashed on East 125th. A 62-year-old woman in the back seat took the hit. Whiplash. Whole-body trauma. Driver inattention named as the cause. Manhattan streets, danger sharp as glass.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at East 125th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan at 12:15 PM. One sedan was making a left turn northeast, the other drove straight east. The left front bumper of the turning car struck the right front bumper of the other. A 62-year-old female passenger in the rear left seat suffered whiplash and injuries to her entire body. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No victim actions contributed. This crash shows the risk driver distraction brings to city streets.
Taxi Jumps Curb, Hits Midtown Pedestrians▸A taxi veered off Sixth Avenue, mounted the curb, and struck a crowd near Herald Square. Three pedestrians, including a child, landed in the hospital. The driver stayed at the scene. Metal, flesh, and concrete met in Midtown’s holiday rush.
Gothamist (2024-12-26) reports a Midtown crash where a taxi driver, experiencing a medical episode, drove onto the sidewalk at Sixth Avenue and West 34th Street, injuring a 9-year-old boy and two women. Police said, 'they did not suspect any criminality in the crash.' The driver, 58, remained at the scene and was taken for evaluation. Four others declined medical attention. The article notes, 'the driver was driving northbound on Sixth Avenue around 3 p.m. on Wednesday when he jumped the curb and plowed into a crowd.' The incident highlights the persistent risk posed by vehicles in crowded pedestrian zones, regardless of intent or driver health. No policy changes were announced.
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Taxi Jumps Curb, Hits Midtown Pedestrians,
Gothamist,
Published 2024-12-26
Three men hurt when two SUVs and a sedan crashed southbound on Harlem River Drive. Police blame tailgating. Victims suffered neck, leg, and full-body injuries. All stayed conscious. Metal twisted. System failed.
According to the police report, a multi-vehicle crash struck Harlem River Drive at 13:50. Two SUVs and a sedan, all heading south, collided. Police cite "Following Too Closely" as the sole contributing factor. The sedan took a hit to its center back end; both SUVs suffered front-end damage. Three men, ages 25, 27, and 37, were injured. Their wounds ranged from neck to lower leg to full-body trauma. All remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists no victim errors, focusing only on driver tailgating. This crash exposes the lethal risk of close following on city highways.
Pedestrian Struck Crossing With Signal Manhattan▸A man crossing with the signal on East 119th Street was hit head-on by a northbound vehicle. He suffered knee and leg injuries. The crash left him conscious, scraped, and hurt in the intersection.
According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at the intersection of East 119th Street and 1st Avenue in Manhattan. A northbound vehicle, traveling straight, struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions, and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors such as failure to yield. The pedestrian's action—crossing with the signal—is noted, but no contributing factors related to the victim were cited. The vehicle type and driver details remain unspecified in the data.
Improper U-Turn Injures Driver on East 116th▸Two sedans smashed front to front on East 116th. A woman behind the wheel took a hit to the back. Police blamed an improper turn. Metal twisted. One driver hurt. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 16:30 on East 116th Street in Manhattan. The crash involved a licensed female driver going straight and a licensed male driver making a U-turn. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor, pointing to driver error by the U-turning sedan. The female driver, age 29, suffered back injuries but remained conscious. Both cars took damage to their center front ends. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The incident highlights the risk of improper turning in city traffic.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸A 60-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan struck her at a Manhattan intersection. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive, hitting the pedestrian who crossed against the signal. The victim was left in shock and pain.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 3rd Avenue at East 123rd Street struck a 60-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the collision occurred. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The vehicle's point of impact was the right front bumper, and despite the collision, the sedan sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, was in shock, and complained of pain or nausea. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian beyond crossing against the signal, focusing on the driver's failure to yield and inattention.
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing York Avenue▸A 90-year-old woman died on York Avenue. A cab made a U-turn and struck her. Another car hit her moments later. She was rushed to the hospital. Both drivers stayed. She did not survive.
According to the New York Post (published February 6, 2025), Frances Rickard, 90, was crossing York Avenue at East 72nd Street around 5:40 p.m. when a yellow taxi, driven by a 68-year-old man, made a U-turn and struck her. Police said, “Moments later, a 35-year-old woman driving a 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer also struck her.” Rickard was taken to Weill Cornell Medical Center, where she died. Both drivers remained at the scene and have not been charged. The sequence highlights the dangers of U-turns and multi-lane crossings for pedestrians. The intersection saw two vehicles collide with a vulnerable road user in quick succession, underscoring persistent risks in city street design and driver behavior.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing York Avenue,
New York Post,
Published 2025-02-06
Tesla Crash Kills Woman On FDR Drive▸Tesla tore north on FDR. It struck a guardrail, flipped, split, burned. The woman driver died at the scene. Her passenger flew from the wreck. Firefighters battled battery flames. Northbound lanes shut. Metal, fire, speed, and loss marked the night.
NY Daily News (2025-02-04) reports a deadly crash on Manhattan's FDR Drive. A Tesla, traveling at high speed—witnesses estimated 'at least 120, 130 [mph]'—lost control near E. 70th St. The car struck a guardrail, overturned, and caught fire. Both occupants were ejected. The driver died at the scene; her passenger survived. Firefighters and a hazmat team responded to extinguish the burning lithium-ion battery. The crash shut down northbound lanes. The article highlights excessive speed and the dangers of high-performance vehicles in urban settings. Emergency response was extensive, with 60 firefighters on scene.
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Tesla Crash Kills Woman On FDR Drive,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-04
Sedan Veers on Triborough Bridge, Driver Injured▸A sedan veered on the Triborough Bridge, smashing into two SUVs. Steel twisted. The driver, forty-six, slumped semiconscious, bleeding from the head. Engines cooled in the aftermath. The bridge stood silent, bearing witness to sudden violence.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling northbound on the Triborough Bridge veered and struck two SUVs. The report states, 'A sedan veered, struck two SUVs. The driver, 46, slumped bleeding from the head. Semiconscious. His belt held fast. Illness named the cause.' The driver of the sedan suffered severe head injuries and was found semiconscious, with his seatbelt still fastened. The contributing factor listed in the report is 'Illness.' The impact left the sedan and both SUVs damaged, with steel crumpled and engines cooling in the aftermath. No errors or contributing factors are attributed to the occupants of the SUVs. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the persistent dangers faced by all road users when control is lost behind the wheel.
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Pedestrian on Harlem River Drive▸A 53-year-old man crossed Harlem River Drive before dawn. An unlicensed SUV driver struck him with the left front bumper. The man died at the scene, his body broken beneath the gray sky. No crosswalk. No signal. Just impact.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old man was crossing Harlem River Drive early in the morning when a southbound SUV struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian was not in a crosswalk or at a signal. The report states the driver was unlicensed, operating a 2019 Nissan SUV registered in Connecticut. The impact caused fatal crush injuries, and the man died at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The narrative details the pedestrian's location as 'not at intersection' and 'crossing, no signal or crosswalk,' but does not cite these as contributing factors. The focus remains on the unlicensed status of the driver and the fatal outcome on a major city roadway.
SUV and Sedan Collide on East 123rd Street▸A westbound SUV and southbound sedan collided at East 123rd Street and Park Avenue. The SUV driver’s inattention and inexperience caused the crash. A 29-year-old female passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, bruised but conscious and not ejected.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:29 PM on East 123rd Street near Park Avenue in Manhattan. The collision involved a westbound Honda SUV and a southbound Nissan sedan. The SUV’s right front bumper struck the sedan’s left front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. A 29-year-old female front passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report focuses on the SUV driver’s errors leading to the impact and resulting injuries to the passenger.
3Dual Sedan Collision on East 122nd Street▸Two sedans collided head-on on East 122nd Street in Manhattan. Both drivers and a passenger suffered injuries including back, neck, and leg pain. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as primary causes of the crash.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling east and north on East 122nd Street collided with impact at the left front bumper and left front quarter panel. The crash occurred at 7:58 AM. Both drivers, a 48-year-old male and a 39-year-old female, sustained injuries including back and neck pain, and were wearing lap belts and harnesses. A 33-year-old male passenger in the female driver's vehicle also suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The report explicitly identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report notes no ejections, and all occupants experienced shock. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front and left side, indicating a side-impact collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
Sedan Collision on Harlem River Drive Ramp▸Two sedans collided on the Harlem River Drive ramp. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved unsafe lane changing, striking the left rear bumper of one vehicle with the right front bumper of the other.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:50 on the Harlem River Drive ramp involving two sedans traveling south. One vehicle was going straight ahead while the other was merging. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the first sedan and the right front bumper of the second. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor. The injured party was a 46-year-old female driver, conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness, who suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision highlights the dangers of improper lane changes on high-speed ramps.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan Causing Passenger Injury▸A station wagon stopped in traffic was struck from behind by a sedan following too closely on FDR Drive. The rear passenger of the SUV, a 78-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and whiplash. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:40 on FDR Drive when a sedan traveling south rear-ended a station wagon also heading south but stopped in traffic. The contributing factor cited was "Following Too Closely" by the sedan driver. The SUV had two occupants; the injured party was a 78-year-old female passenger seated in the rear, who sustained back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. Despite the impact, no vehicle damage was reported on either vehicle. The report highlights driver error in maintaining unsafe distance as the cause of the collision and resulting injury to the vulnerable passenger.
Sedan Rear-Ends Pickup Truck on Harlem River Drive▸A sedan collided into the rear of a pickup truck on Harlem River Drive, demolishing the sedan's rear. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered upper arm injuries and shock. Police cite driver inexperience and other vehicular factors as causes.
According to the police report, at 16:35 on Harlem River Drive, a sedan traveling south struck the center back end of a pickup truck also moving south. The sedan sustained severe damage, described as demolished, while the pickup truck had damage to its left front bumper. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision resulted from driver errors, specifically inexperience and other vehicular factors, with no indication of victim fault or unsafe victim behavior.
E-Bike Rider Partially Ejected in Manhattan Crash▸A 36-year-old female e-bike rider was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a collision with an SUV in Manhattan. The SUV was slowing or stopping when impact occurred at the bike’s center back end.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Manhattan near East 116th Street at 14:40. The collision involved a female e-bike rider, age 36, and a station wagon/SUV. The e-bike was traveling northwest and was struck at the center back end by the left front bumper of the SUV, which was slowing or stopping and traveling west. The e-bike rider was partially ejected and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors explicitly. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet (motorcycle type) and was conscious after the crash. Vehicle damage was noted only on the e-bike, while the SUV showed no damage. The report highlights the impact dynamics and injury severity without attributing fault to the victim.
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on E 132 St▸A 59-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after an SUV struck him on E 132 St in Manhattan. The collision occurred as both traveled eastbound. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:17 on E 132 St in Manhattan, involving a 2018 Dodge SUV and a bicyclist. The SUV, driven by a licensed female driver from New York, was traveling eastbound and struck the bicyclist, also traveling eastbound, with the SUV's center front end impacting the cyclist. The bicyclist, a 59-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained head injuries classified as injury severity 3, resulting in shock. The police report explicitly lists the contributing factor as "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end, while the bike showed no damage at the point of impact.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A pedestrian crossing with the signal was struck by a southbound sedan on East 116th Street in Manhattan. The woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries, entering shock. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southbound on East 116th Street in Manhattan struck a female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and shock. The report explicitly lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating impairment played a role in the crash. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead, with the point of impact at the vehicle's center front end. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors, and the report emphasizes driver-related errors, specifically alcohol involvement, as central to the cause of the collision.
Distracted Driver Slams Sedan on East 125th▸Two sedans crashed on East 125th. A 62-year-old woman in the back seat took the hit. Whiplash. Whole-body trauma. Driver inattention named as the cause. Manhattan streets, danger sharp as glass.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at East 125th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan at 12:15 PM. One sedan was making a left turn northeast, the other drove straight east. The left front bumper of the turning car struck the right front bumper of the other. A 62-year-old female passenger in the rear left seat suffered whiplash and injuries to her entire body. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No victim actions contributed. This crash shows the risk driver distraction brings to city streets.
Taxi Jumps Curb, Hits Midtown Pedestrians▸A taxi veered off Sixth Avenue, mounted the curb, and struck a crowd near Herald Square. Three pedestrians, including a child, landed in the hospital. The driver stayed at the scene. Metal, flesh, and concrete met in Midtown’s holiday rush.
Gothamist (2024-12-26) reports a Midtown crash where a taxi driver, experiencing a medical episode, drove onto the sidewalk at Sixth Avenue and West 34th Street, injuring a 9-year-old boy and two women. Police said, 'they did not suspect any criminality in the crash.' The driver, 58, remained at the scene and was taken for evaluation. Four others declined medical attention. The article notes, 'the driver was driving northbound on Sixth Avenue around 3 p.m. on Wednesday when he jumped the curb and plowed into a crowd.' The incident highlights the persistent risk posed by vehicles in crowded pedestrian zones, regardless of intent or driver health. No policy changes were announced.
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Taxi Jumps Curb, Hits Midtown Pedestrians,
Gothamist,
Published 2024-12-26
A man crossing with the signal on East 119th Street was hit head-on by a northbound vehicle. He suffered knee and leg injuries. The crash left him conscious, scraped, and hurt in the intersection.
According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at the intersection of East 119th Street and 1st Avenue in Manhattan. A northbound vehicle, traveling straight, struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions, and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors such as failure to yield. The pedestrian's action—crossing with the signal—is noted, but no contributing factors related to the victim were cited. The vehicle type and driver details remain unspecified in the data.
Improper U-Turn Injures Driver on East 116th▸Two sedans smashed front to front on East 116th. A woman behind the wheel took a hit to the back. Police blamed an improper turn. Metal twisted. One driver hurt. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 16:30 on East 116th Street in Manhattan. The crash involved a licensed female driver going straight and a licensed male driver making a U-turn. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor, pointing to driver error by the U-turning sedan. The female driver, age 29, suffered back injuries but remained conscious. Both cars took damage to their center front ends. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The incident highlights the risk of improper turning in city traffic.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸A 60-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan struck her at a Manhattan intersection. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive, hitting the pedestrian who crossed against the signal. The victim was left in shock and pain.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 3rd Avenue at East 123rd Street struck a 60-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the collision occurred. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The vehicle's point of impact was the right front bumper, and despite the collision, the sedan sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, was in shock, and complained of pain or nausea. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian beyond crossing against the signal, focusing on the driver's failure to yield and inattention.
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing York Avenue▸A 90-year-old woman died on York Avenue. A cab made a U-turn and struck her. Another car hit her moments later. She was rushed to the hospital. Both drivers stayed. She did not survive.
According to the New York Post (published February 6, 2025), Frances Rickard, 90, was crossing York Avenue at East 72nd Street around 5:40 p.m. when a yellow taxi, driven by a 68-year-old man, made a U-turn and struck her. Police said, “Moments later, a 35-year-old woman driving a 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer also struck her.” Rickard was taken to Weill Cornell Medical Center, where she died. Both drivers remained at the scene and have not been charged. The sequence highlights the dangers of U-turns and multi-lane crossings for pedestrians. The intersection saw two vehicles collide with a vulnerable road user in quick succession, underscoring persistent risks in city street design and driver behavior.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing York Avenue,
New York Post,
Published 2025-02-06
Tesla Crash Kills Woman On FDR Drive▸Tesla tore north on FDR. It struck a guardrail, flipped, split, burned. The woman driver died at the scene. Her passenger flew from the wreck. Firefighters battled battery flames. Northbound lanes shut. Metal, fire, speed, and loss marked the night.
NY Daily News (2025-02-04) reports a deadly crash on Manhattan's FDR Drive. A Tesla, traveling at high speed—witnesses estimated 'at least 120, 130 [mph]'—lost control near E. 70th St. The car struck a guardrail, overturned, and caught fire. Both occupants were ejected. The driver died at the scene; her passenger survived. Firefighters and a hazmat team responded to extinguish the burning lithium-ion battery. The crash shut down northbound lanes. The article highlights excessive speed and the dangers of high-performance vehicles in urban settings. Emergency response was extensive, with 60 firefighters on scene.
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Tesla Crash Kills Woman On FDR Drive,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-04
Sedan Veers on Triborough Bridge, Driver Injured▸A sedan veered on the Triborough Bridge, smashing into two SUVs. Steel twisted. The driver, forty-six, slumped semiconscious, bleeding from the head. Engines cooled in the aftermath. The bridge stood silent, bearing witness to sudden violence.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling northbound on the Triborough Bridge veered and struck two SUVs. The report states, 'A sedan veered, struck two SUVs. The driver, 46, slumped bleeding from the head. Semiconscious. His belt held fast. Illness named the cause.' The driver of the sedan suffered severe head injuries and was found semiconscious, with his seatbelt still fastened. The contributing factor listed in the report is 'Illness.' The impact left the sedan and both SUVs damaged, with steel crumpled and engines cooling in the aftermath. No errors or contributing factors are attributed to the occupants of the SUVs. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the persistent dangers faced by all road users when control is lost behind the wheel.
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Pedestrian on Harlem River Drive▸A 53-year-old man crossed Harlem River Drive before dawn. An unlicensed SUV driver struck him with the left front bumper. The man died at the scene, his body broken beneath the gray sky. No crosswalk. No signal. Just impact.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old man was crossing Harlem River Drive early in the morning when a southbound SUV struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian was not in a crosswalk or at a signal. The report states the driver was unlicensed, operating a 2019 Nissan SUV registered in Connecticut. The impact caused fatal crush injuries, and the man died at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The narrative details the pedestrian's location as 'not at intersection' and 'crossing, no signal or crosswalk,' but does not cite these as contributing factors. The focus remains on the unlicensed status of the driver and the fatal outcome on a major city roadway.
SUV and Sedan Collide on East 123rd Street▸A westbound SUV and southbound sedan collided at East 123rd Street and Park Avenue. The SUV driver’s inattention and inexperience caused the crash. A 29-year-old female passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, bruised but conscious and not ejected.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:29 PM on East 123rd Street near Park Avenue in Manhattan. The collision involved a westbound Honda SUV and a southbound Nissan sedan. The SUV’s right front bumper struck the sedan’s left front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. A 29-year-old female front passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report focuses on the SUV driver’s errors leading to the impact and resulting injuries to the passenger.
3Dual Sedan Collision on East 122nd Street▸Two sedans collided head-on on East 122nd Street in Manhattan. Both drivers and a passenger suffered injuries including back, neck, and leg pain. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as primary causes of the crash.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling east and north on East 122nd Street collided with impact at the left front bumper and left front quarter panel. The crash occurred at 7:58 AM. Both drivers, a 48-year-old male and a 39-year-old female, sustained injuries including back and neck pain, and were wearing lap belts and harnesses. A 33-year-old male passenger in the female driver's vehicle also suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The report explicitly identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report notes no ejections, and all occupants experienced shock. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front and left side, indicating a side-impact collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
Sedan Collision on Harlem River Drive Ramp▸Two sedans collided on the Harlem River Drive ramp. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved unsafe lane changing, striking the left rear bumper of one vehicle with the right front bumper of the other.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:50 on the Harlem River Drive ramp involving two sedans traveling south. One vehicle was going straight ahead while the other was merging. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the first sedan and the right front bumper of the second. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor. The injured party was a 46-year-old female driver, conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness, who suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision highlights the dangers of improper lane changes on high-speed ramps.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan Causing Passenger Injury▸A station wagon stopped in traffic was struck from behind by a sedan following too closely on FDR Drive. The rear passenger of the SUV, a 78-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and whiplash. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:40 on FDR Drive when a sedan traveling south rear-ended a station wagon also heading south but stopped in traffic. The contributing factor cited was "Following Too Closely" by the sedan driver. The SUV had two occupants; the injured party was a 78-year-old female passenger seated in the rear, who sustained back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. Despite the impact, no vehicle damage was reported on either vehicle. The report highlights driver error in maintaining unsafe distance as the cause of the collision and resulting injury to the vulnerable passenger.
Sedan Rear-Ends Pickup Truck on Harlem River Drive▸A sedan collided into the rear of a pickup truck on Harlem River Drive, demolishing the sedan's rear. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered upper arm injuries and shock. Police cite driver inexperience and other vehicular factors as causes.
According to the police report, at 16:35 on Harlem River Drive, a sedan traveling south struck the center back end of a pickup truck also moving south. The sedan sustained severe damage, described as demolished, while the pickup truck had damage to its left front bumper. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision resulted from driver errors, specifically inexperience and other vehicular factors, with no indication of victim fault or unsafe victim behavior.
E-Bike Rider Partially Ejected in Manhattan Crash▸A 36-year-old female e-bike rider was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a collision with an SUV in Manhattan. The SUV was slowing or stopping when impact occurred at the bike’s center back end.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Manhattan near East 116th Street at 14:40. The collision involved a female e-bike rider, age 36, and a station wagon/SUV. The e-bike was traveling northwest and was struck at the center back end by the left front bumper of the SUV, which was slowing or stopping and traveling west. The e-bike rider was partially ejected and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors explicitly. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet (motorcycle type) and was conscious after the crash. Vehicle damage was noted only on the e-bike, while the SUV showed no damage. The report highlights the impact dynamics and injury severity without attributing fault to the victim.
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on E 132 St▸A 59-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after an SUV struck him on E 132 St in Manhattan. The collision occurred as both traveled eastbound. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:17 on E 132 St in Manhattan, involving a 2018 Dodge SUV and a bicyclist. The SUV, driven by a licensed female driver from New York, was traveling eastbound and struck the bicyclist, also traveling eastbound, with the SUV's center front end impacting the cyclist. The bicyclist, a 59-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained head injuries classified as injury severity 3, resulting in shock. The police report explicitly lists the contributing factor as "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end, while the bike showed no damage at the point of impact.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A pedestrian crossing with the signal was struck by a southbound sedan on East 116th Street in Manhattan. The woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries, entering shock. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southbound on East 116th Street in Manhattan struck a female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and shock. The report explicitly lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating impairment played a role in the crash. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead, with the point of impact at the vehicle's center front end. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors, and the report emphasizes driver-related errors, specifically alcohol involvement, as central to the cause of the collision.
Distracted Driver Slams Sedan on East 125th▸Two sedans crashed on East 125th. A 62-year-old woman in the back seat took the hit. Whiplash. Whole-body trauma. Driver inattention named as the cause. Manhattan streets, danger sharp as glass.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at East 125th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan at 12:15 PM. One sedan was making a left turn northeast, the other drove straight east. The left front bumper of the turning car struck the right front bumper of the other. A 62-year-old female passenger in the rear left seat suffered whiplash and injuries to her entire body. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No victim actions contributed. This crash shows the risk driver distraction brings to city streets.
Taxi Jumps Curb, Hits Midtown Pedestrians▸A taxi veered off Sixth Avenue, mounted the curb, and struck a crowd near Herald Square. Three pedestrians, including a child, landed in the hospital. The driver stayed at the scene. Metal, flesh, and concrete met in Midtown’s holiday rush.
Gothamist (2024-12-26) reports a Midtown crash where a taxi driver, experiencing a medical episode, drove onto the sidewalk at Sixth Avenue and West 34th Street, injuring a 9-year-old boy and two women. Police said, 'they did not suspect any criminality in the crash.' The driver, 58, remained at the scene and was taken for evaluation. Four others declined medical attention. The article notes, 'the driver was driving northbound on Sixth Avenue around 3 p.m. on Wednesday when he jumped the curb and plowed into a crowd.' The incident highlights the persistent risk posed by vehicles in crowded pedestrian zones, regardless of intent or driver health. No policy changes were announced.
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Taxi Jumps Curb, Hits Midtown Pedestrians,
Gothamist,
Published 2024-12-26
Two sedans smashed front to front on East 116th. A woman behind the wheel took a hit to the back. Police blamed an improper turn. Metal twisted. One driver hurt. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 16:30 on East 116th Street in Manhattan. The crash involved a licensed female driver going straight and a licensed male driver making a U-turn. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor, pointing to driver error by the U-turning sedan. The female driver, age 29, suffered back injuries but remained conscious. Both cars took damage to their center front ends. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The incident highlights the risk of improper turning in city traffic.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸A 60-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan struck her at a Manhattan intersection. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive, hitting the pedestrian who crossed against the signal. The victim was left in shock and pain.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 3rd Avenue at East 123rd Street struck a 60-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the collision occurred. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The vehicle's point of impact was the right front bumper, and despite the collision, the sedan sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, was in shock, and complained of pain or nausea. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian beyond crossing against the signal, focusing on the driver's failure to yield and inattention.
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing York Avenue▸A 90-year-old woman died on York Avenue. A cab made a U-turn and struck her. Another car hit her moments later. She was rushed to the hospital. Both drivers stayed. She did not survive.
According to the New York Post (published February 6, 2025), Frances Rickard, 90, was crossing York Avenue at East 72nd Street around 5:40 p.m. when a yellow taxi, driven by a 68-year-old man, made a U-turn and struck her. Police said, “Moments later, a 35-year-old woman driving a 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer also struck her.” Rickard was taken to Weill Cornell Medical Center, where she died. Both drivers remained at the scene and have not been charged. The sequence highlights the dangers of U-turns and multi-lane crossings for pedestrians. The intersection saw two vehicles collide with a vulnerable road user in quick succession, underscoring persistent risks in city street design and driver behavior.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing York Avenue,
New York Post,
Published 2025-02-06
Tesla Crash Kills Woman On FDR Drive▸Tesla tore north on FDR. It struck a guardrail, flipped, split, burned. The woman driver died at the scene. Her passenger flew from the wreck. Firefighters battled battery flames. Northbound lanes shut. Metal, fire, speed, and loss marked the night.
NY Daily News (2025-02-04) reports a deadly crash on Manhattan's FDR Drive. A Tesla, traveling at high speed—witnesses estimated 'at least 120, 130 [mph]'—lost control near E. 70th St. The car struck a guardrail, overturned, and caught fire. Both occupants were ejected. The driver died at the scene; her passenger survived. Firefighters and a hazmat team responded to extinguish the burning lithium-ion battery. The crash shut down northbound lanes. The article highlights excessive speed and the dangers of high-performance vehicles in urban settings. Emergency response was extensive, with 60 firefighters on scene.
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Tesla Crash Kills Woman On FDR Drive,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-04
Sedan Veers on Triborough Bridge, Driver Injured▸A sedan veered on the Triborough Bridge, smashing into two SUVs. Steel twisted. The driver, forty-six, slumped semiconscious, bleeding from the head. Engines cooled in the aftermath. The bridge stood silent, bearing witness to sudden violence.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling northbound on the Triborough Bridge veered and struck two SUVs. The report states, 'A sedan veered, struck two SUVs. The driver, 46, slumped bleeding from the head. Semiconscious. His belt held fast. Illness named the cause.' The driver of the sedan suffered severe head injuries and was found semiconscious, with his seatbelt still fastened. The contributing factor listed in the report is 'Illness.' The impact left the sedan and both SUVs damaged, with steel crumpled and engines cooling in the aftermath. No errors or contributing factors are attributed to the occupants of the SUVs. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the persistent dangers faced by all road users when control is lost behind the wheel.
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Pedestrian on Harlem River Drive▸A 53-year-old man crossed Harlem River Drive before dawn. An unlicensed SUV driver struck him with the left front bumper. The man died at the scene, his body broken beneath the gray sky. No crosswalk. No signal. Just impact.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old man was crossing Harlem River Drive early in the morning when a southbound SUV struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian was not in a crosswalk or at a signal. The report states the driver was unlicensed, operating a 2019 Nissan SUV registered in Connecticut. The impact caused fatal crush injuries, and the man died at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The narrative details the pedestrian's location as 'not at intersection' and 'crossing, no signal or crosswalk,' but does not cite these as contributing factors. The focus remains on the unlicensed status of the driver and the fatal outcome on a major city roadway.
SUV and Sedan Collide on East 123rd Street▸A westbound SUV and southbound sedan collided at East 123rd Street and Park Avenue. The SUV driver’s inattention and inexperience caused the crash. A 29-year-old female passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, bruised but conscious and not ejected.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:29 PM on East 123rd Street near Park Avenue in Manhattan. The collision involved a westbound Honda SUV and a southbound Nissan sedan. The SUV’s right front bumper struck the sedan’s left front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. A 29-year-old female front passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report focuses on the SUV driver’s errors leading to the impact and resulting injuries to the passenger.
3Dual Sedan Collision on East 122nd Street▸Two sedans collided head-on on East 122nd Street in Manhattan. Both drivers and a passenger suffered injuries including back, neck, and leg pain. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as primary causes of the crash.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling east and north on East 122nd Street collided with impact at the left front bumper and left front quarter panel. The crash occurred at 7:58 AM. Both drivers, a 48-year-old male and a 39-year-old female, sustained injuries including back and neck pain, and were wearing lap belts and harnesses. A 33-year-old male passenger in the female driver's vehicle also suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The report explicitly identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report notes no ejections, and all occupants experienced shock. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front and left side, indicating a side-impact collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
Sedan Collision on Harlem River Drive Ramp▸Two sedans collided on the Harlem River Drive ramp. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved unsafe lane changing, striking the left rear bumper of one vehicle with the right front bumper of the other.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:50 on the Harlem River Drive ramp involving two sedans traveling south. One vehicle was going straight ahead while the other was merging. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the first sedan and the right front bumper of the second. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor. The injured party was a 46-year-old female driver, conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness, who suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision highlights the dangers of improper lane changes on high-speed ramps.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan Causing Passenger Injury▸A station wagon stopped in traffic was struck from behind by a sedan following too closely on FDR Drive. The rear passenger of the SUV, a 78-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and whiplash. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:40 on FDR Drive when a sedan traveling south rear-ended a station wagon also heading south but stopped in traffic. The contributing factor cited was "Following Too Closely" by the sedan driver. The SUV had two occupants; the injured party was a 78-year-old female passenger seated in the rear, who sustained back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. Despite the impact, no vehicle damage was reported on either vehicle. The report highlights driver error in maintaining unsafe distance as the cause of the collision and resulting injury to the vulnerable passenger.
Sedan Rear-Ends Pickup Truck on Harlem River Drive▸A sedan collided into the rear of a pickup truck on Harlem River Drive, demolishing the sedan's rear. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered upper arm injuries and shock. Police cite driver inexperience and other vehicular factors as causes.
According to the police report, at 16:35 on Harlem River Drive, a sedan traveling south struck the center back end of a pickup truck also moving south. The sedan sustained severe damage, described as demolished, while the pickup truck had damage to its left front bumper. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision resulted from driver errors, specifically inexperience and other vehicular factors, with no indication of victim fault or unsafe victim behavior.
E-Bike Rider Partially Ejected in Manhattan Crash▸A 36-year-old female e-bike rider was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a collision with an SUV in Manhattan. The SUV was slowing or stopping when impact occurred at the bike’s center back end.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Manhattan near East 116th Street at 14:40. The collision involved a female e-bike rider, age 36, and a station wagon/SUV. The e-bike was traveling northwest and was struck at the center back end by the left front bumper of the SUV, which was slowing or stopping and traveling west. The e-bike rider was partially ejected and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors explicitly. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet (motorcycle type) and was conscious after the crash. Vehicle damage was noted only on the e-bike, while the SUV showed no damage. The report highlights the impact dynamics and injury severity without attributing fault to the victim.
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on E 132 St▸A 59-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after an SUV struck him on E 132 St in Manhattan. The collision occurred as both traveled eastbound. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:17 on E 132 St in Manhattan, involving a 2018 Dodge SUV and a bicyclist. The SUV, driven by a licensed female driver from New York, was traveling eastbound and struck the bicyclist, also traveling eastbound, with the SUV's center front end impacting the cyclist. The bicyclist, a 59-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained head injuries classified as injury severity 3, resulting in shock. The police report explicitly lists the contributing factor as "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end, while the bike showed no damage at the point of impact.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A pedestrian crossing with the signal was struck by a southbound sedan on East 116th Street in Manhattan. The woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries, entering shock. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southbound on East 116th Street in Manhattan struck a female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and shock. The report explicitly lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating impairment played a role in the crash. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead, with the point of impact at the vehicle's center front end. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors, and the report emphasizes driver-related errors, specifically alcohol involvement, as central to the cause of the collision.
Distracted Driver Slams Sedan on East 125th▸Two sedans crashed on East 125th. A 62-year-old woman in the back seat took the hit. Whiplash. Whole-body trauma. Driver inattention named as the cause. Manhattan streets, danger sharp as glass.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at East 125th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan at 12:15 PM. One sedan was making a left turn northeast, the other drove straight east. The left front bumper of the turning car struck the right front bumper of the other. A 62-year-old female passenger in the rear left seat suffered whiplash and injuries to her entire body. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No victim actions contributed. This crash shows the risk driver distraction brings to city streets.
Taxi Jumps Curb, Hits Midtown Pedestrians▸A taxi veered off Sixth Avenue, mounted the curb, and struck a crowd near Herald Square. Three pedestrians, including a child, landed in the hospital. The driver stayed at the scene. Metal, flesh, and concrete met in Midtown’s holiday rush.
Gothamist (2024-12-26) reports a Midtown crash where a taxi driver, experiencing a medical episode, drove onto the sidewalk at Sixth Avenue and West 34th Street, injuring a 9-year-old boy and two women. Police said, 'they did not suspect any criminality in the crash.' The driver, 58, remained at the scene and was taken for evaluation. Four others declined medical attention. The article notes, 'the driver was driving northbound on Sixth Avenue around 3 p.m. on Wednesday when he jumped the curb and plowed into a crowd.' The incident highlights the persistent risk posed by vehicles in crowded pedestrian zones, regardless of intent or driver health. No policy changes were announced.
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Taxi Jumps Curb, Hits Midtown Pedestrians,
Gothamist,
Published 2024-12-26
A 60-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan struck her at a Manhattan intersection. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive, hitting the pedestrian who crossed against the signal. The victim was left in shock and pain.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 3rd Avenue at East 123rd Street struck a 60-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the collision occurred. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The vehicle's point of impact was the right front bumper, and despite the collision, the sedan sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, was in shock, and complained of pain or nausea. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian beyond crossing against the signal, focusing on the driver's failure to yield and inattention.
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing York Avenue▸A 90-year-old woman died on York Avenue. A cab made a U-turn and struck her. Another car hit her moments later. She was rushed to the hospital. Both drivers stayed. She did not survive.
According to the New York Post (published February 6, 2025), Frances Rickard, 90, was crossing York Avenue at East 72nd Street around 5:40 p.m. when a yellow taxi, driven by a 68-year-old man, made a U-turn and struck her. Police said, “Moments later, a 35-year-old woman driving a 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer also struck her.” Rickard was taken to Weill Cornell Medical Center, where she died. Both drivers remained at the scene and have not been charged. The sequence highlights the dangers of U-turns and multi-lane crossings for pedestrians. The intersection saw two vehicles collide with a vulnerable road user in quick succession, underscoring persistent risks in city street design and driver behavior.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing York Avenue,
New York Post,
Published 2025-02-06
Tesla Crash Kills Woman On FDR Drive▸Tesla tore north on FDR. It struck a guardrail, flipped, split, burned. The woman driver died at the scene. Her passenger flew from the wreck. Firefighters battled battery flames. Northbound lanes shut. Metal, fire, speed, and loss marked the night.
NY Daily News (2025-02-04) reports a deadly crash on Manhattan's FDR Drive. A Tesla, traveling at high speed—witnesses estimated 'at least 120, 130 [mph]'—lost control near E. 70th St. The car struck a guardrail, overturned, and caught fire. Both occupants were ejected. The driver died at the scene; her passenger survived. Firefighters and a hazmat team responded to extinguish the burning lithium-ion battery. The crash shut down northbound lanes. The article highlights excessive speed and the dangers of high-performance vehicles in urban settings. Emergency response was extensive, with 60 firefighters on scene.
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Tesla Crash Kills Woman On FDR Drive,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-04
Sedan Veers on Triborough Bridge, Driver Injured▸A sedan veered on the Triborough Bridge, smashing into two SUVs. Steel twisted. The driver, forty-six, slumped semiconscious, bleeding from the head. Engines cooled in the aftermath. The bridge stood silent, bearing witness to sudden violence.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling northbound on the Triborough Bridge veered and struck two SUVs. The report states, 'A sedan veered, struck two SUVs. The driver, 46, slumped bleeding from the head. Semiconscious. His belt held fast. Illness named the cause.' The driver of the sedan suffered severe head injuries and was found semiconscious, with his seatbelt still fastened. The contributing factor listed in the report is 'Illness.' The impact left the sedan and both SUVs damaged, with steel crumpled and engines cooling in the aftermath. No errors or contributing factors are attributed to the occupants of the SUVs. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the persistent dangers faced by all road users when control is lost behind the wheel.
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Pedestrian on Harlem River Drive▸A 53-year-old man crossed Harlem River Drive before dawn. An unlicensed SUV driver struck him with the left front bumper. The man died at the scene, his body broken beneath the gray sky. No crosswalk. No signal. Just impact.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old man was crossing Harlem River Drive early in the morning when a southbound SUV struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian was not in a crosswalk or at a signal. The report states the driver was unlicensed, operating a 2019 Nissan SUV registered in Connecticut. The impact caused fatal crush injuries, and the man died at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The narrative details the pedestrian's location as 'not at intersection' and 'crossing, no signal or crosswalk,' but does not cite these as contributing factors. The focus remains on the unlicensed status of the driver and the fatal outcome on a major city roadway.
SUV and Sedan Collide on East 123rd Street▸A westbound SUV and southbound sedan collided at East 123rd Street and Park Avenue. The SUV driver’s inattention and inexperience caused the crash. A 29-year-old female passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, bruised but conscious and not ejected.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:29 PM on East 123rd Street near Park Avenue in Manhattan. The collision involved a westbound Honda SUV and a southbound Nissan sedan. The SUV’s right front bumper struck the sedan’s left front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. A 29-year-old female front passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report focuses on the SUV driver’s errors leading to the impact and resulting injuries to the passenger.
3Dual Sedan Collision on East 122nd Street▸Two sedans collided head-on on East 122nd Street in Manhattan. Both drivers and a passenger suffered injuries including back, neck, and leg pain. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as primary causes of the crash.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling east and north on East 122nd Street collided with impact at the left front bumper and left front quarter panel. The crash occurred at 7:58 AM. Both drivers, a 48-year-old male and a 39-year-old female, sustained injuries including back and neck pain, and were wearing lap belts and harnesses. A 33-year-old male passenger in the female driver's vehicle also suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The report explicitly identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report notes no ejections, and all occupants experienced shock. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front and left side, indicating a side-impact collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
Sedan Collision on Harlem River Drive Ramp▸Two sedans collided on the Harlem River Drive ramp. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved unsafe lane changing, striking the left rear bumper of one vehicle with the right front bumper of the other.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:50 on the Harlem River Drive ramp involving two sedans traveling south. One vehicle was going straight ahead while the other was merging. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the first sedan and the right front bumper of the second. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor. The injured party was a 46-year-old female driver, conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness, who suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision highlights the dangers of improper lane changes on high-speed ramps.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan Causing Passenger Injury▸A station wagon stopped in traffic was struck from behind by a sedan following too closely on FDR Drive. The rear passenger of the SUV, a 78-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and whiplash. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:40 on FDR Drive when a sedan traveling south rear-ended a station wagon also heading south but stopped in traffic. The contributing factor cited was "Following Too Closely" by the sedan driver. The SUV had two occupants; the injured party was a 78-year-old female passenger seated in the rear, who sustained back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. Despite the impact, no vehicle damage was reported on either vehicle. The report highlights driver error in maintaining unsafe distance as the cause of the collision and resulting injury to the vulnerable passenger.
Sedan Rear-Ends Pickup Truck on Harlem River Drive▸A sedan collided into the rear of a pickup truck on Harlem River Drive, demolishing the sedan's rear. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered upper arm injuries and shock. Police cite driver inexperience and other vehicular factors as causes.
According to the police report, at 16:35 on Harlem River Drive, a sedan traveling south struck the center back end of a pickup truck also moving south. The sedan sustained severe damage, described as demolished, while the pickup truck had damage to its left front bumper. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision resulted from driver errors, specifically inexperience and other vehicular factors, with no indication of victim fault or unsafe victim behavior.
E-Bike Rider Partially Ejected in Manhattan Crash▸A 36-year-old female e-bike rider was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a collision with an SUV in Manhattan. The SUV was slowing or stopping when impact occurred at the bike’s center back end.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Manhattan near East 116th Street at 14:40. The collision involved a female e-bike rider, age 36, and a station wagon/SUV. The e-bike was traveling northwest and was struck at the center back end by the left front bumper of the SUV, which was slowing or stopping and traveling west. The e-bike rider was partially ejected and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors explicitly. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet (motorcycle type) and was conscious after the crash. Vehicle damage was noted only on the e-bike, while the SUV showed no damage. The report highlights the impact dynamics and injury severity without attributing fault to the victim.
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on E 132 St▸A 59-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after an SUV struck him on E 132 St in Manhattan. The collision occurred as both traveled eastbound. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:17 on E 132 St in Manhattan, involving a 2018 Dodge SUV and a bicyclist. The SUV, driven by a licensed female driver from New York, was traveling eastbound and struck the bicyclist, also traveling eastbound, with the SUV's center front end impacting the cyclist. The bicyclist, a 59-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained head injuries classified as injury severity 3, resulting in shock. The police report explicitly lists the contributing factor as "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end, while the bike showed no damage at the point of impact.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A pedestrian crossing with the signal was struck by a southbound sedan on East 116th Street in Manhattan. The woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries, entering shock. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southbound on East 116th Street in Manhattan struck a female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and shock. The report explicitly lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating impairment played a role in the crash. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead, with the point of impact at the vehicle's center front end. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors, and the report emphasizes driver-related errors, specifically alcohol involvement, as central to the cause of the collision.
Distracted Driver Slams Sedan on East 125th▸Two sedans crashed on East 125th. A 62-year-old woman in the back seat took the hit. Whiplash. Whole-body trauma. Driver inattention named as the cause. Manhattan streets, danger sharp as glass.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at East 125th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan at 12:15 PM. One sedan was making a left turn northeast, the other drove straight east. The left front bumper of the turning car struck the right front bumper of the other. A 62-year-old female passenger in the rear left seat suffered whiplash and injuries to her entire body. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No victim actions contributed. This crash shows the risk driver distraction brings to city streets.
Taxi Jumps Curb, Hits Midtown Pedestrians▸A taxi veered off Sixth Avenue, mounted the curb, and struck a crowd near Herald Square. Three pedestrians, including a child, landed in the hospital. The driver stayed at the scene. Metal, flesh, and concrete met in Midtown’s holiday rush.
Gothamist (2024-12-26) reports a Midtown crash where a taxi driver, experiencing a medical episode, drove onto the sidewalk at Sixth Avenue and West 34th Street, injuring a 9-year-old boy and two women. Police said, 'they did not suspect any criminality in the crash.' The driver, 58, remained at the scene and was taken for evaluation. Four others declined medical attention. The article notes, 'the driver was driving northbound on Sixth Avenue around 3 p.m. on Wednesday when he jumped the curb and plowed into a crowd.' The incident highlights the persistent risk posed by vehicles in crowded pedestrian zones, regardless of intent or driver health. No policy changes were announced.
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Taxi Jumps Curb, Hits Midtown Pedestrians,
Gothamist,
Published 2024-12-26
A 90-year-old woman died on York Avenue. A cab made a U-turn and struck her. Another car hit her moments later. She was rushed to the hospital. Both drivers stayed. She did not survive.
According to the New York Post (published February 6, 2025), Frances Rickard, 90, was crossing York Avenue at East 72nd Street around 5:40 p.m. when a yellow taxi, driven by a 68-year-old man, made a U-turn and struck her. Police said, “Moments later, a 35-year-old woman driving a 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer also struck her.” Rickard was taken to Weill Cornell Medical Center, where she died. Both drivers remained at the scene and have not been charged. The sequence highlights the dangers of U-turns and multi-lane crossings for pedestrians. The intersection saw two vehicles collide with a vulnerable road user in quick succession, underscoring persistent risks in city street design and driver behavior.
- Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing York Avenue, New York Post, Published 2025-02-06
Tesla Crash Kills Woman On FDR Drive▸Tesla tore north on FDR. It struck a guardrail, flipped, split, burned. The woman driver died at the scene. Her passenger flew from the wreck. Firefighters battled battery flames. Northbound lanes shut. Metal, fire, speed, and loss marked the night.
NY Daily News (2025-02-04) reports a deadly crash on Manhattan's FDR Drive. A Tesla, traveling at high speed—witnesses estimated 'at least 120, 130 [mph]'—lost control near E. 70th St. The car struck a guardrail, overturned, and caught fire. Both occupants were ejected. The driver died at the scene; her passenger survived. Firefighters and a hazmat team responded to extinguish the burning lithium-ion battery. The crash shut down northbound lanes. The article highlights excessive speed and the dangers of high-performance vehicles in urban settings. Emergency response was extensive, with 60 firefighters on scene.
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Tesla Crash Kills Woman On FDR Drive,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-04
Sedan Veers on Triborough Bridge, Driver Injured▸A sedan veered on the Triborough Bridge, smashing into two SUVs. Steel twisted. The driver, forty-six, slumped semiconscious, bleeding from the head. Engines cooled in the aftermath. The bridge stood silent, bearing witness to sudden violence.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling northbound on the Triborough Bridge veered and struck two SUVs. The report states, 'A sedan veered, struck two SUVs. The driver, 46, slumped bleeding from the head. Semiconscious. His belt held fast. Illness named the cause.' The driver of the sedan suffered severe head injuries and was found semiconscious, with his seatbelt still fastened. The contributing factor listed in the report is 'Illness.' The impact left the sedan and both SUVs damaged, with steel crumpled and engines cooling in the aftermath. No errors or contributing factors are attributed to the occupants of the SUVs. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the persistent dangers faced by all road users when control is lost behind the wheel.
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Pedestrian on Harlem River Drive▸A 53-year-old man crossed Harlem River Drive before dawn. An unlicensed SUV driver struck him with the left front bumper. The man died at the scene, his body broken beneath the gray sky. No crosswalk. No signal. Just impact.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old man was crossing Harlem River Drive early in the morning when a southbound SUV struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian was not in a crosswalk or at a signal. The report states the driver was unlicensed, operating a 2019 Nissan SUV registered in Connecticut. The impact caused fatal crush injuries, and the man died at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The narrative details the pedestrian's location as 'not at intersection' and 'crossing, no signal or crosswalk,' but does not cite these as contributing factors. The focus remains on the unlicensed status of the driver and the fatal outcome on a major city roadway.
SUV and Sedan Collide on East 123rd Street▸A westbound SUV and southbound sedan collided at East 123rd Street and Park Avenue. The SUV driver’s inattention and inexperience caused the crash. A 29-year-old female passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, bruised but conscious and not ejected.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:29 PM on East 123rd Street near Park Avenue in Manhattan. The collision involved a westbound Honda SUV and a southbound Nissan sedan. The SUV’s right front bumper struck the sedan’s left front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. A 29-year-old female front passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report focuses on the SUV driver’s errors leading to the impact and resulting injuries to the passenger.
3Dual Sedan Collision on East 122nd Street▸Two sedans collided head-on on East 122nd Street in Manhattan. Both drivers and a passenger suffered injuries including back, neck, and leg pain. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as primary causes of the crash.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling east and north on East 122nd Street collided with impact at the left front bumper and left front quarter panel. The crash occurred at 7:58 AM. Both drivers, a 48-year-old male and a 39-year-old female, sustained injuries including back and neck pain, and were wearing lap belts and harnesses. A 33-year-old male passenger in the female driver's vehicle also suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The report explicitly identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report notes no ejections, and all occupants experienced shock. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front and left side, indicating a side-impact collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
Sedan Collision on Harlem River Drive Ramp▸Two sedans collided on the Harlem River Drive ramp. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved unsafe lane changing, striking the left rear bumper of one vehicle with the right front bumper of the other.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:50 on the Harlem River Drive ramp involving two sedans traveling south. One vehicle was going straight ahead while the other was merging. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the first sedan and the right front bumper of the second. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor. The injured party was a 46-year-old female driver, conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness, who suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision highlights the dangers of improper lane changes on high-speed ramps.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan Causing Passenger Injury▸A station wagon stopped in traffic was struck from behind by a sedan following too closely on FDR Drive. The rear passenger of the SUV, a 78-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and whiplash. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:40 on FDR Drive when a sedan traveling south rear-ended a station wagon also heading south but stopped in traffic. The contributing factor cited was "Following Too Closely" by the sedan driver. The SUV had two occupants; the injured party was a 78-year-old female passenger seated in the rear, who sustained back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. Despite the impact, no vehicle damage was reported on either vehicle. The report highlights driver error in maintaining unsafe distance as the cause of the collision and resulting injury to the vulnerable passenger.
Sedan Rear-Ends Pickup Truck on Harlem River Drive▸A sedan collided into the rear of a pickup truck on Harlem River Drive, demolishing the sedan's rear. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered upper arm injuries and shock. Police cite driver inexperience and other vehicular factors as causes.
According to the police report, at 16:35 on Harlem River Drive, a sedan traveling south struck the center back end of a pickup truck also moving south. The sedan sustained severe damage, described as demolished, while the pickup truck had damage to its left front bumper. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision resulted from driver errors, specifically inexperience and other vehicular factors, with no indication of victim fault or unsafe victim behavior.
E-Bike Rider Partially Ejected in Manhattan Crash▸A 36-year-old female e-bike rider was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a collision with an SUV in Manhattan. The SUV was slowing or stopping when impact occurred at the bike’s center back end.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Manhattan near East 116th Street at 14:40. The collision involved a female e-bike rider, age 36, and a station wagon/SUV. The e-bike was traveling northwest and was struck at the center back end by the left front bumper of the SUV, which was slowing or stopping and traveling west. The e-bike rider was partially ejected and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors explicitly. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet (motorcycle type) and was conscious after the crash. Vehicle damage was noted only on the e-bike, while the SUV showed no damage. The report highlights the impact dynamics and injury severity without attributing fault to the victim.
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on E 132 St▸A 59-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after an SUV struck him on E 132 St in Manhattan. The collision occurred as both traveled eastbound. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:17 on E 132 St in Manhattan, involving a 2018 Dodge SUV and a bicyclist. The SUV, driven by a licensed female driver from New York, was traveling eastbound and struck the bicyclist, also traveling eastbound, with the SUV's center front end impacting the cyclist. The bicyclist, a 59-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained head injuries classified as injury severity 3, resulting in shock. The police report explicitly lists the contributing factor as "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end, while the bike showed no damage at the point of impact.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A pedestrian crossing with the signal was struck by a southbound sedan on East 116th Street in Manhattan. The woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries, entering shock. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southbound on East 116th Street in Manhattan struck a female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and shock. The report explicitly lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating impairment played a role in the crash. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead, with the point of impact at the vehicle's center front end. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors, and the report emphasizes driver-related errors, specifically alcohol involvement, as central to the cause of the collision.
Distracted Driver Slams Sedan on East 125th▸Two sedans crashed on East 125th. A 62-year-old woman in the back seat took the hit. Whiplash. Whole-body trauma. Driver inattention named as the cause. Manhattan streets, danger sharp as glass.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at East 125th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan at 12:15 PM. One sedan was making a left turn northeast, the other drove straight east. The left front bumper of the turning car struck the right front bumper of the other. A 62-year-old female passenger in the rear left seat suffered whiplash and injuries to her entire body. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No victim actions contributed. This crash shows the risk driver distraction brings to city streets.
Taxi Jumps Curb, Hits Midtown Pedestrians▸A taxi veered off Sixth Avenue, mounted the curb, and struck a crowd near Herald Square. Three pedestrians, including a child, landed in the hospital. The driver stayed at the scene. Metal, flesh, and concrete met in Midtown’s holiday rush.
Gothamist (2024-12-26) reports a Midtown crash where a taxi driver, experiencing a medical episode, drove onto the sidewalk at Sixth Avenue and West 34th Street, injuring a 9-year-old boy and two women. Police said, 'they did not suspect any criminality in the crash.' The driver, 58, remained at the scene and was taken for evaluation. Four others declined medical attention. The article notes, 'the driver was driving northbound on Sixth Avenue around 3 p.m. on Wednesday when he jumped the curb and plowed into a crowd.' The incident highlights the persistent risk posed by vehicles in crowded pedestrian zones, regardless of intent or driver health. No policy changes were announced.
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Taxi Jumps Curb, Hits Midtown Pedestrians,
Gothamist,
Published 2024-12-26
Tesla tore north on FDR. It struck a guardrail, flipped, split, burned. The woman driver died at the scene. Her passenger flew from the wreck. Firefighters battled battery flames. Northbound lanes shut. Metal, fire, speed, and loss marked the night.
NY Daily News (2025-02-04) reports a deadly crash on Manhattan's FDR Drive. A Tesla, traveling at high speed—witnesses estimated 'at least 120, 130 [mph]'—lost control near E. 70th St. The car struck a guardrail, overturned, and caught fire. Both occupants were ejected. The driver died at the scene; her passenger survived. Firefighters and a hazmat team responded to extinguish the burning lithium-ion battery. The crash shut down northbound lanes. The article highlights excessive speed and the dangers of high-performance vehicles in urban settings. Emergency response was extensive, with 60 firefighters on scene.
- Tesla Crash Kills Woman On FDR Drive, NY Daily News, Published 2025-02-04
Sedan Veers on Triborough Bridge, Driver Injured▸A sedan veered on the Triborough Bridge, smashing into two SUVs. Steel twisted. The driver, forty-six, slumped semiconscious, bleeding from the head. Engines cooled in the aftermath. The bridge stood silent, bearing witness to sudden violence.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling northbound on the Triborough Bridge veered and struck two SUVs. The report states, 'A sedan veered, struck two SUVs. The driver, 46, slumped bleeding from the head. Semiconscious. His belt held fast. Illness named the cause.' The driver of the sedan suffered severe head injuries and was found semiconscious, with his seatbelt still fastened. The contributing factor listed in the report is 'Illness.' The impact left the sedan and both SUVs damaged, with steel crumpled and engines cooling in the aftermath. No errors or contributing factors are attributed to the occupants of the SUVs. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the persistent dangers faced by all road users when control is lost behind the wheel.
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Pedestrian on Harlem River Drive▸A 53-year-old man crossed Harlem River Drive before dawn. An unlicensed SUV driver struck him with the left front bumper. The man died at the scene, his body broken beneath the gray sky. No crosswalk. No signal. Just impact.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old man was crossing Harlem River Drive early in the morning when a southbound SUV struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian was not in a crosswalk or at a signal. The report states the driver was unlicensed, operating a 2019 Nissan SUV registered in Connecticut. The impact caused fatal crush injuries, and the man died at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The narrative details the pedestrian's location as 'not at intersection' and 'crossing, no signal or crosswalk,' but does not cite these as contributing factors. The focus remains on the unlicensed status of the driver and the fatal outcome on a major city roadway.
SUV and Sedan Collide on East 123rd Street▸A westbound SUV and southbound sedan collided at East 123rd Street and Park Avenue. The SUV driver’s inattention and inexperience caused the crash. A 29-year-old female passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, bruised but conscious and not ejected.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:29 PM on East 123rd Street near Park Avenue in Manhattan. The collision involved a westbound Honda SUV and a southbound Nissan sedan. The SUV’s right front bumper struck the sedan’s left front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. A 29-year-old female front passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report focuses on the SUV driver’s errors leading to the impact and resulting injuries to the passenger.
3Dual Sedan Collision on East 122nd Street▸Two sedans collided head-on on East 122nd Street in Manhattan. Both drivers and a passenger suffered injuries including back, neck, and leg pain. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as primary causes of the crash.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling east and north on East 122nd Street collided with impact at the left front bumper and left front quarter panel. The crash occurred at 7:58 AM. Both drivers, a 48-year-old male and a 39-year-old female, sustained injuries including back and neck pain, and were wearing lap belts and harnesses. A 33-year-old male passenger in the female driver's vehicle also suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The report explicitly identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report notes no ejections, and all occupants experienced shock. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front and left side, indicating a side-impact collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
Sedan Collision on Harlem River Drive Ramp▸Two sedans collided on the Harlem River Drive ramp. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved unsafe lane changing, striking the left rear bumper of one vehicle with the right front bumper of the other.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:50 on the Harlem River Drive ramp involving two sedans traveling south. One vehicle was going straight ahead while the other was merging. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the first sedan and the right front bumper of the second. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor. The injured party was a 46-year-old female driver, conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness, who suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision highlights the dangers of improper lane changes on high-speed ramps.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan Causing Passenger Injury▸A station wagon stopped in traffic was struck from behind by a sedan following too closely on FDR Drive. The rear passenger of the SUV, a 78-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and whiplash. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:40 on FDR Drive when a sedan traveling south rear-ended a station wagon also heading south but stopped in traffic. The contributing factor cited was "Following Too Closely" by the sedan driver. The SUV had two occupants; the injured party was a 78-year-old female passenger seated in the rear, who sustained back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. Despite the impact, no vehicle damage was reported on either vehicle. The report highlights driver error in maintaining unsafe distance as the cause of the collision and resulting injury to the vulnerable passenger.
Sedan Rear-Ends Pickup Truck on Harlem River Drive▸A sedan collided into the rear of a pickup truck on Harlem River Drive, demolishing the sedan's rear. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered upper arm injuries and shock. Police cite driver inexperience and other vehicular factors as causes.
According to the police report, at 16:35 on Harlem River Drive, a sedan traveling south struck the center back end of a pickup truck also moving south. The sedan sustained severe damage, described as demolished, while the pickup truck had damage to its left front bumper. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision resulted from driver errors, specifically inexperience and other vehicular factors, with no indication of victim fault or unsafe victim behavior.
E-Bike Rider Partially Ejected in Manhattan Crash▸A 36-year-old female e-bike rider was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a collision with an SUV in Manhattan. The SUV was slowing or stopping when impact occurred at the bike’s center back end.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Manhattan near East 116th Street at 14:40. The collision involved a female e-bike rider, age 36, and a station wagon/SUV. The e-bike was traveling northwest and was struck at the center back end by the left front bumper of the SUV, which was slowing or stopping and traveling west. The e-bike rider was partially ejected and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors explicitly. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet (motorcycle type) and was conscious after the crash. Vehicle damage was noted only on the e-bike, while the SUV showed no damage. The report highlights the impact dynamics and injury severity without attributing fault to the victim.
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on E 132 St▸A 59-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after an SUV struck him on E 132 St in Manhattan. The collision occurred as both traveled eastbound. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:17 on E 132 St in Manhattan, involving a 2018 Dodge SUV and a bicyclist. The SUV, driven by a licensed female driver from New York, was traveling eastbound and struck the bicyclist, also traveling eastbound, with the SUV's center front end impacting the cyclist. The bicyclist, a 59-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained head injuries classified as injury severity 3, resulting in shock. The police report explicitly lists the contributing factor as "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end, while the bike showed no damage at the point of impact.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A pedestrian crossing with the signal was struck by a southbound sedan on East 116th Street in Manhattan. The woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries, entering shock. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southbound on East 116th Street in Manhattan struck a female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and shock. The report explicitly lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating impairment played a role in the crash. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead, with the point of impact at the vehicle's center front end. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors, and the report emphasizes driver-related errors, specifically alcohol involvement, as central to the cause of the collision.
Distracted Driver Slams Sedan on East 125th▸Two sedans crashed on East 125th. A 62-year-old woman in the back seat took the hit. Whiplash. Whole-body trauma. Driver inattention named as the cause. Manhattan streets, danger sharp as glass.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at East 125th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan at 12:15 PM. One sedan was making a left turn northeast, the other drove straight east. The left front bumper of the turning car struck the right front bumper of the other. A 62-year-old female passenger in the rear left seat suffered whiplash and injuries to her entire body. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No victim actions contributed. This crash shows the risk driver distraction brings to city streets.
Taxi Jumps Curb, Hits Midtown Pedestrians▸A taxi veered off Sixth Avenue, mounted the curb, and struck a crowd near Herald Square. Three pedestrians, including a child, landed in the hospital. The driver stayed at the scene. Metal, flesh, and concrete met in Midtown’s holiday rush.
Gothamist (2024-12-26) reports a Midtown crash where a taxi driver, experiencing a medical episode, drove onto the sidewalk at Sixth Avenue and West 34th Street, injuring a 9-year-old boy and two women. Police said, 'they did not suspect any criminality in the crash.' The driver, 58, remained at the scene and was taken for evaluation. Four others declined medical attention. The article notes, 'the driver was driving northbound on Sixth Avenue around 3 p.m. on Wednesday when he jumped the curb and plowed into a crowd.' The incident highlights the persistent risk posed by vehicles in crowded pedestrian zones, regardless of intent or driver health. No policy changes were announced.
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Taxi Jumps Curb, Hits Midtown Pedestrians,
Gothamist,
Published 2024-12-26
A sedan veered on the Triborough Bridge, smashing into two SUVs. Steel twisted. The driver, forty-six, slumped semiconscious, bleeding from the head. Engines cooled in the aftermath. The bridge stood silent, bearing witness to sudden violence.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling northbound on the Triborough Bridge veered and struck two SUVs. The report states, 'A sedan veered, struck two SUVs. The driver, 46, slumped bleeding from the head. Semiconscious. His belt held fast. Illness named the cause.' The driver of the sedan suffered severe head injuries and was found semiconscious, with his seatbelt still fastened. The contributing factor listed in the report is 'Illness.' The impact left the sedan and both SUVs damaged, with steel crumpled and engines cooling in the aftermath. No errors or contributing factors are attributed to the occupants of the SUVs. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the persistent dangers faced by all road users when control is lost behind the wheel.
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Pedestrian on Harlem River Drive▸A 53-year-old man crossed Harlem River Drive before dawn. An unlicensed SUV driver struck him with the left front bumper. The man died at the scene, his body broken beneath the gray sky. No crosswalk. No signal. Just impact.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old man was crossing Harlem River Drive early in the morning when a southbound SUV struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian was not in a crosswalk or at a signal. The report states the driver was unlicensed, operating a 2019 Nissan SUV registered in Connecticut. The impact caused fatal crush injuries, and the man died at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The narrative details the pedestrian's location as 'not at intersection' and 'crossing, no signal or crosswalk,' but does not cite these as contributing factors. The focus remains on the unlicensed status of the driver and the fatal outcome on a major city roadway.
SUV and Sedan Collide on East 123rd Street▸A westbound SUV and southbound sedan collided at East 123rd Street and Park Avenue. The SUV driver’s inattention and inexperience caused the crash. A 29-year-old female passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, bruised but conscious and not ejected.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:29 PM on East 123rd Street near Park Avenue in Manhattan. The collision involved a westbound Honda SUV and a southbound Nissan sedan. The SUV’s right front bumper struck the sedan’s left front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. A 29-year-old female front passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report focuses on the SUV driver’s errors leading to the impact and resulting injuries to the passenger.
3Dual Sedan Collision on East 122nd Street▸Two sedans collided head-on on East 122nd Street in Manhattan. Both drivers and a passenger suffered injuries including back, neck, and leg pain. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as primary causes of the crash.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling east and north on East 122nd Street collided with impact at the left front bumper and left front quarter panel. The crash occurred at 7:58 AM. Both drivers, a 48-year-old male and a 39-year-old female, sustained injuries including back and neck pain, and were wearing lap belts and harnesses. A 33-year-old male passenger in the female driver's vehicle also suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The report explicitly identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report notes no ejections, and all occupants experienced shock. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front and left side, indicating a side-impact collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
Sedan Collision on Harlem River Drive Ramp▸Two sedans collided on the Harlem River Drive ramp. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved unsafe lane changing, striking the left rear bumper of one vehicle with the right front bumper of the other.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:50 on the Harlem River Drive ramp involving two sedans traveling south. One vehicle was going straight ahead while the other was merging. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the first sedan and the right front bumper of the second. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor. The injured party was a 46-year-old female driver, conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness, who suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision highlights the dangers of improper lane changes on high-speed ramps.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan Causing Passenger Injury▸A station wagon stopped in traffic was struck from behind by a sedan following too closely on FDR Drive. The rear passenger of the SUV, a 78-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and whiplash. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:40 on FDR Drive when a sedan traveling south rear-ended a station wagon also heading south but stopped in traffic. The contributing factor cited was "Following Too Closely" by the sedan driver. The SUV had two occupants; the injured party was a 78-year-old female passenger seated in the rear, who sustained back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. Despite the impact, no vehicle damage was reported on either vehicle. The report highlights driver error in maintaining unsafe distance as the cause of the collision and resulting injury to the vulnerable passenger.
Sedan Rear-Ends Pickup Truck on Harlem River Drive▸A sedan collided into the rear of a pickup truck on Harlem River Drive, demolishing the sedan's rear. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered upper arm injuries and shock. Police cite driver inexperience and other vehicular factors as causes.
According to the police report, at 16:35 on Harlem River Drive, a sedan traveling south struck the center back end of a pickup truck also moving south. The sedan sustained severe damage, described as demolished, while the pickup truck had damage to its left front bumper. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision resulted from driver errors, specifically inexperience and other vehicular factors, with no indication of victim fault or unsafe victim behavior.
E-Bike Rider Partially Ejected in Manhattan Crash▸A 36-year-old female e-bike rider was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a collision with an SUV in Manhattan. The SUV was slowing or stopping when impact occurred at the bike’s center back end.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Manhattan near East 116th Street at 14:40. The collision involved a female e-bike rider, age 36, and a station wagon/SUV. The e-bike was traveling northwest and was struck at the center back end by the left front bumper of the SUV, which was slowing or stopping and traveling west. The e-bike rider was partially ejected and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors explicitly. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet (motorcycle type) and was conscious after the crash. Vehicle damage was noted only on the e-bike, while the SUV showed no damage. The report highlights the impact dynamics and injury severity without attributing fault to the victim.
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on E 132 St▸A 59-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after an SUV struck him on E 132 St in Manhattan. The collision occurred as both traveled eastbound. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:17 on E 132 St in Manhattan, involving a 2018 Dodge SUV and a bicyclist. The SUV, driven by a licensed female driver from New York, was traveling eastbound and struck the bicyclist, also traveling eastbound, with the SUV's center front end impacting the cyclist. The bicyclist, a 59-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained head injuries classified as injury severity 3, resulting in shock. The police report explicitly lists the contributing factor as "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end, while the bike showed no damage at the point of impact.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A pedestrian crossing with the signal was struck by a southbound sedan on East 116th Street in Manhattan. The woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries, entering shock. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southbound on East 116th Street in Manhattan struck a female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and shock. The report explicitly lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating impairment played a role in the crash. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead, with the point of impact at the vehicle's center front end. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors, and the report emphasizes driver-related errors, specifically alcohol involvement, as central to the cause of the collision.
Distracted Driver Slams Sedan on East 125th▸Two sedans crashed on East 125th. A 62-year-old woman in the back seat took the hit. Whiplash. Whole-body trauma. Driver inattention named as the cause. Manhattan streets, danger sharp as glass.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at East 125th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan at 12:15 PM. One sedan was making a left turn northeast, the other drove straight east. The left front bumper of the turning car struck the right front bumper of the other. A 62-year-old female passenger in the rear left seat suffered whiplash and injuries to her entire body. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No victim actions contributed. This crash shows the risk driver distraction brings to city streets.
Taxi Jumps Curb, Hits Midtown Pedestrians▸A taxi veered off Sixth Avenue, mounted the curb, and struck a crowd near Herald Square. Three pedestrians, including a child, landed in the hospital. The driver stayed at the scene. Metal, flesh, and concrete met in Midtown’s holiday rush.
Gothamist (2024-12-26) reports a Midtown crash where a taxi driver, experiencing a medical episode, drove onto the sidewalk at Sixth Avenue and West 34th Street, injuring a 9-year-old boy and two women. Police said, 'they did not suspect any criminality in the crash.' The driver, 58, remained at the scene and was taken for evaluation. Four others declined medical attention. The article notes, 'the driver was driving northbound on Sixth Avenue around 3 p.m. on Wednesday when he jumped the curb and plowed into a crowd.' The incident highlights the persistent risk posed by vehicles in crowded pedestrian zones, regardless of intent or driver health. No policy changes were announced.
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Taxi Jumps Curb, Hits Midtown Pedestrians,
Gothamist,
Published 2024-12-26
A 53-year-old man crossed Harlem River Drive before dawn. An unlicensed SUV driver struck him with the left front bumper. The man died at the scene, his body broken beneath the gray sky. No crosswalk. No signal. Just impact.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old man was crossing Harlem River Drive early in the morning when a southbound SUV struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian was not in a crosswalk or at a signal. The report states the driver was unlicensed, operating a 2019 Nissan SUV registered in Connecticut. The impact caused fatal crush injuries, and the man died at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The narrative details the pedestrian's location as 'not at intersection' and 'crossing, no signal or crosswalk,' but does not cite these as contributing factors. The focus remains on the unlicensed status of the driver and the fatal outcome on a major city roadway.
SUV and Sedan Collide on East 123rd Street▸A westbound SUV and southbound sedan collided at East 123rd Street and Park Avenue. The SUV driver’s inattention and inexperience caused the crash. A 29-year-old female passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, bruised but conscious and not ejected.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:29 PM on East 123rd Street near Park Avenue in Manhattan. The collision involved a westbound Honda SUV and a southbound Nissan sedan. The SUV’s right front bumper struck the sedan’s left front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. A 29-year-old female front passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report focuses on the SUV driver’s errors leading to the impact and resulting injuries to the passenger.
3Dual Sedan Collision on East 122nd Street▸Two sedans collided head-on on East 122nd Street in Manhattan. Both drivers and a passenger suffered injuries including back, neck, and leg pain. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as primary causes of the crash.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling east and north on East 122nd Street collided with impact at the left front bumper and left front quarter panel. The crash occurred at 7:58 AM. Both drivers, a 48-year-old male and a 39-year-old female, sustained injuries including back and neck pain, and were wearing lap belts and harnesses. A 33-year-old male passenger in the female driver's vehicle also suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The report explicitly identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report notes no ejections, and all occupants experienced shock. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front and left side, indicating a side-impact collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
Sedan Collision on Harlem River Drive Ramp▸Two sedans collided on the Harlem River Drive ramp. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved unsafe lane changing, striking the left rear bumper of one vehicle with the right front bumper of the other.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:50 on the Harlem River Drive ramp involving two sedans traveling south. One vehicle was going straight ahead while the other was merging. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the first sedan and the right front bumper of the second. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor. The injured party was a 46-year-old female driver, conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness, who suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision highlights the dangers of improper lane changes on high-speed ramps.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan Causing Passenger Injury▸A station wagon stopped in traffic was struck from behind by a sedan following too closely on FDR Drive. The rear passenger of the SUV, a 78-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and whiplash. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:40 on FDR Drive when a sedan traveling south rear-ended a station wagon also heading south but stopped in traffic. The contributing factor cited was "Following Too Closely" by the sedan driver. The SUV had two occupants; the injured party was a 78-year-old female passenger seated in the rear, who sustained back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. Despite the impact, no vehicle damage was reported on either vehicle. The report highlights driver error in maintaining unsafe distance as the cause of the collision and resulting injury to the vulnerable passenger.
Sedan Rear-Ends Pickup Truck on Harlem River Drive▸A sedan collided into the rear of a pickup truck on Harlem River Drive, demolishing the sedan's rear. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered upper arm injuries and shock. Police cite driver inexperience and other vehicular factors as causes.
According to the police report, at 16:35 on Harlem River Drive, a sedan traveling south struck the center back end of a pickup truck also moving south. The sedan sustained severe damage, described as demolished, while the pickup truck had damage to its left front bumper. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision resulted from driver errors, specifically inexperience and other vehicular factors, with no indication of victim fault or unsafe victim behavior.
E-Bike Rider Partially Ejected in Manhattan Crash▸A 36-year-old female e-bike rider was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a collision with an SUV in Manhattan. The SUV was slowing or stopping when impact occurred at the bike’s center back end.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Manhattan near East 116th Street at 14:40. The collision involved a female e-bike rider, age 36, and a station wagon/SUV. The e-bike was traveling northwest and was struck at the center back end by the left front bumper of the SUV, which was slowing or stopping and traveling west. The e-bike rider was partially ejected and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors explicitly. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet (motorcycle type) and was conscious after the crash. Vehicle damage was noted only on the e-bike, while the SUV showed no damage. The report highlights the impact dynamics and injury severity without attributing fault to the victim.
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on E 132 St▸A 59-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after an SUV struck him on E 132 St in Manhattan. The collision occurred as both traveled eastbound. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:17 on E 132 St in Manhattan, involving a 2018 Dodge SUV and a bicyclist. The SUV, driven by a licensed female driver from New York, was traveling eastbound and struck the bicyclist, also traveling eastbound, with the SUV's center front end impacting the cyclist. The bicyclist, a 59-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained head injuries classified as injury severity 3, resulting in shock. The police report explicitly lists the contributing factor as "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end, while the bike showed no damage at the point of impact.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A pedestrian crossing with the signal was struck by a southbound sedan on East 116th Street in Manhattan. The woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries, entering shock. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southbound on East 116th Street in Manhattan struck a female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and shock. The report explicitly lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating impairment played a role in the crash. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead, with the point of impact at the vehicle's center front end. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors, and the report emphasizes driver-related errors, specifically alcohol involvement, as central to the cause of the collision.
Distracted Driver Slams Sedan on East 125th▸Two sedans crashed on East 125th. A 62-year-old woman in the back seat took the hit. Whiplash. Whole-body trauma. Driver inattention named as the cause. Manhattan streets, danger sharp as glass.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at East 125th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan at 12:15 PM. One sedan was making a left turn northeast, the other drove straight east. The left front bumper of the turning car struck the right front bumper of the other. A 62-year-old female passenger in the rear left seat suffered whiplash and injuries to her entire body. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No victim actions contributed. This crash shows the risk driver distraction brings to city streets.
Taxi Jumps Curb, Hits Midtown Pedestrians▸A taxi veered off Sixth Avenue, mounted the curb, and struck a crowd near Herald Square. Three pedestrians, including a child, landed in the hospital. The driver stayed at the scene. Metal, flesh, and concrete met in Midtown’s holiday rush.
Gothamist (2024-12-26) reports a Midtown crash where a taxi driver, experiencing a medical episode, drove onto the sidewalk at Sixth Avenue and West 34th Street, injuring a 9-year-old boy and two women. Police said, 'they did not suspect any criminality in the crash.' The driver, 58, remained at the scene and was taken for evaluation. Four others declined medical attention. The article notes, 'the driver was driving northbound on Sixth Avenue around 3 p.m. on Wednesday when he jumped the curb and plowed into a crowd.' The incident highlights the persistent risk posed by vehicles in crowded pedestrian zones, regardless of intent or driver health. No policy changes were announced.
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Taxi Jumps Curb, Hits Midtown Pedestrians,
Gothamist,
Published 2024-12-26
A westbound SUV and southbound sedan collided at East 123rd Street and Park Avenue. The SUV driver’s inattention and inexperience caused the crash. A 29-year-old female passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, bruised but conscious and not ejected.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:29 PM on East 123rd Street near Park Avenue in Manhattan. The collision involved a westbound Honda SUV and a southbound Nissan sedan. The SUV’s right front bumper struck the sedan’s left front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. A 29-year-old female front passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report focuses on the SUV driver’s errors leading to the impact and resulting injuries to the passenger.
3Dual Sedan Collision on East 122nd Street▸Two sedans collided head-on on East 122nd Street in Manhattan. Both drivers and a passenger suffered injuries including back, neck, and leg pain. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as primary causes of the crash.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling east and north on East 122nd Street collided with impact at the left front bumper and left front quarter panel. The crash occurred at 7:58 AM. Both drivers, a 48-year-old male and a 39-year-old female, sustained injuries including back and neck pain, and were wearing lap belts and harnesses. A 33-year-old male passenger in the female driver's vehicle also suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The report explicitly identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report notes no ejections, and all occupants experienced shock. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front and left side, indicating a side-impact collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
Sedan Collision on Harlem River Drive Ramp▸Two sedans collided on the Harlem River Drive ramp. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved unsafe lane changing, striking the left rear bumper of one vehicle with the right front bumper of the other.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:50 on the Harlem River Drive ramp involving two sedans traveling south. One vehicle was going straight ahead while the other was merging. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the first sedan and the right front bumper of the second. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor. The injured party was a 46-year-old female driver, conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness, who suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision highlights the dangers of improper lane changes on high-speed ramps.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan Causing Passenger Injury▸A station wagon stopped in traffic was struck from behind by a sedan following too closely on FDR Drive. The rear passenger of the SUV, a 78-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and whiplash. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:40 on FDR Drive when a sedan traveling south rear-ended a station wagon also heading south but stopped in traffic. The contributing factor cited was "Following Too Closely" by the sedan driver. The SUV had two occupants; the injured party was a 78-year-old female passenger seated in the rear, who sustained back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. Despite the impact, no vehicle damage was reported on either vehicle. The report highlights driver error in maintaining unsafe distance as the cause of the collision and resulting injury to the vulnerable passenger.
Sedan Rear-Ends Pickup Truck on Harlem River Drive▸A sedan collided into the rear of a pickup truck on Harlem River Drive, demolishing the sedan's rear. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered upper arm injuries and shock. Police cite driver inexperience and other vehicular factors as causes.
According to the police report, at 16:35 on Harlem River Drive, a sedan traveling south struck the center back end of a pickup truck also moving south. The sedan sustained severe damage, described as demolished, while the pickup truck had damage to its left front bumper. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision resulted from driver errors, specifically inexperience and other vehicular factors, with no indication of victim fault or unsafe victim behavior.
E-Bike Rider Partially Ejected in Manhattan Crash▸A 36-year-old female e-bike rider was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a collision with an SUV in Manhattan. The SUV was slowing or stopping when impact occurred at the bike’s center back end.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Manhattan near East 116th Street at 14:40. The collision involved a female e-bike rider, age 36, and a station wagon/SUV. The e-bike was traveling northwest and was struck at the center back end by the left front bumper of the SUV, which was slowing or stopping and traveling west. The e-bike rider was partially ejected and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors explicitly. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet (motorcycle type) and was conscious after the crash. Vehicle damage was noted only on the e-bike, while the SUV showed no damage. The report highlights the impact dynamics and injury severity without attributing fault to the victim.
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on E 132 St▸A 59-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after an SUV struck him on E 132 St in Manhattan. The collision occurred as both traveled eastbound. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:17 on E 132 St in Manhattan, involving a 2018 Dodge SUV and a bicyclist. The SUV, driven by a licensed female driver from New York, was traveling eastbound and struck the bicyclist, also traveling eastbound, with the SUV's center front end impacting the cyclist. The bicyclist, a 59-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained head injuries classified as injury severity 3, resulting in shock. The police report explicitly lists the contributing factor as "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end, while the bike showed no damage at the point of impact.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A pedestrian crossing with the signal was struck by a southbound sedan on East 116th Street in Manhattan. The woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries, entering shock. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southbound on East 116th Street in Manhattan struck a female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and shock. The report explicitly lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating impairment played a role in the crash. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead, with the point of impact at the vehicle's center front end. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors, and the report emphasizes driver-related errors, specifically alcohol involvement, as central to the cause of the collision.
Distracted Driver Slams Sedan on East 125th▸Two sedans crashed on East 125th. A 62-year-old woman in the back seat took the hit. Whiplash. Whole-body trauma. Driver inattention named as the cause. Manhattan streets, danger sharp as glass.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at East 125th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan at 12:15 PM. One sedan was making a left turn northeast, the other drove straight east. The left front bumper of the turning car struck the right front bumper of the other. A 62-year-old female passenger in the rear left seat suffered whiplash and injuries to her entire body. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No victim actions contributed. This crash shows the risk driver distraction brings to city streets.
Taxi Jumps Curb, Hits Midtown Pedestrians▸A taxi veered off Sixth Avenue, mounted the curb, and struck a crowd near Herald Square. Three pedestrians, including a child, landed in the hospital. The driver stayed at the scene. Metal, flesh, and concrete met in Midtown’s holiday rush.
Gothamist (2024-12-26) reports a Midtown crash where a taxi driver, experiencing a medical episode, drove onto the sidewalk at Sixth Avenue and West 34th Street, injuring a 9-year-old boy and two women. Police said, 'they did not suspect any criminality in the crash.' The driver, 58, remained at the scene and was taken for evaluation. Four others declined medical attention. The article notes, 'the driver was driving northbound on Sixth Avenue around 3 p.m. on Wednesday when he jumped the curb and plowed into a crowd.' The incident highlights the persistent risk posed by vehicles in crowded pedestrian zones, regardless of intent or driver health. No policy changes were announced.
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Taxi Jumps Curb, Hits Midtown Pedestrians,
Gothamist,
Published 2024-12-26
Two sedans collided head-on on East 122nd Street in Manhattan. Both drivers and a passenger suffered injuries including back, neck, and leg pain. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as primary causes of the crash.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling east and north on East 122nd Street collided with impact at the left front bumper and left front quarter panel. The crash occurred at 7:58 AM. Both drivers, a 48-year-old male and a 39-year-old female, sustained injuries including back and neck pain, and were wearing lap belts and harnesses. A 33-year-old male passenger in the female driver's vehicle also suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The report explicitly identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report notes no ejections, and all occupants experienced shock. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front and left side, indicating a side-impact collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
Sedan Collision on Harlem River Drive Ramp▸Two sedans collided on the Harlem River Drive ramp. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved unsafe lane changing, striking the left rear bumper of one vehicle with the right front bumper of the other.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:50 on the Harlem River Drive ramp involving two sedans traveling south. One vehicle was going straight ahead while the other was merging. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the first sedan and the right front bumper of the second. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor. The injured party was a 46-year-old female driver, conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness, who suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision highlights the dangers of improper lane changes on high-speed ramps.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan Causing Passenger Injury▸A station wagon stopped in traffic was struck from behind by a sedan following too closely on FDR Drive. The rear passenger of the SUV, a 78-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and whiplash. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:40 on FDR Drive when a sedan traveling south rear-ended a station wagon also heading south but stopped in traffic. The contributing factor cited was "Following Too Closely" by the sedan driver. The SUV had two occupants; the injured party was a 78-year-old female passenger seated in the rear, who sustained back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. Despite the impact, no vehicle damage was reported on either vehicle. The report highlights driver error in maintaining unsafe distance as the cause of the collision and resulting injury to the vulnerable passenger.
Sedan Rear-Ends Pickup Truck on Harlem River Drive▸A sedan collided into the rear of a pickup truck on Harlem River Drive, demolishing the sedan's rear. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered upper arm injuries and shock. Police cite driver inexperience and other vehicular factors as causes.
According to the police report, at 16:35 on Harlem River Drive, a sedan traveling south struck the center back end of a pickup truck also moving south. The sedan sustained severe damage, described as demolished, while the pickup truck had damage to its left front bumper. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision resulted from driver errors, specifically inexperience and other vehicular factors, with no indication of victim fault or unsafe victim behavior.
E-Bike Rider Partially Ejected in Manhattan Crash▸A 36-year-old female e-bike rider was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a collision with an SUV in Manhattan. The SUV was slowing or stopping when impact occurred at the bike’s center back end.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Manhattan near East 116th Street at 14:40. The collision involved a female e-bike rider, age 36, and a station wagon/SUV. The e-bike was traveling northwest and was struck at the center back end by the left front bumper of the SUV, which was slowing or stopping and traveling west. The e-bike rider was partially ejected and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors explicitly. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet (motorcycle type) and was conscious after the crash. Vehicle damage was noted only on the e-bike, while the SUV showed no damage. The report highlights the impact dynamics and injury severity without attributing fault to the victim.
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on E 132 St▸A 59-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after an SUV struck him on E 132 St in Manhattan. The collision occurred as both traveled eastbound. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:17 on E 132 St in Manhattan, involving a 2018 Dodge SUV and a bicyclist. The SUV, driven by a licensed female driver from New York, was traveling eastbound and struck the bicyclist, also traveling eastbound, with the SUV's center front end impacting the cyclist. The bicyclist, a 59-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained head injuries classified as injury severity 3, resulting in shock. The police report explicitly lists the contributing factor as "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end, while the bike showed no damage at the point of impact.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A pedestrian crossing with the signal was struck by a southbound sedan on East 116th Street in Manhattan. The woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries, entering shock. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southbound on East 116th Street in Manhattan struck a female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and shock. The report explicitly lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating impairment played a role in the crash. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead, with the point of impact at the vehicle's center front end. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors, and the report emphasizes driver-related errors, specifically alcohol involvement, as central to the cause of the collision.
Distracted Driver Slams Sedan on East 125th▸Two sedans crashed on East 125th. A 62-year-old woman in the back seat took the hit. Whiplash. Whole-body trauma. Driver inattention named as the cause. Manhattan streets, danger sharp as glass.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at East 125th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan at 12:15 PM. One sedan was making a left turn northeast, the other drove straight east. The left front bumper of the turning car struck the right front bumper of the other. A 62-year-old female passenger in the rear left seat suffered whiplash and injuries to her entire body. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No victim actions contributed. This crash shows the risk driver distraction brings to city streets.
Taxi Jumps Curb, Hits Midtown Pedestrians▸A taxi veered off Sixth Avenue, mounted the curb, and struck a crowd near Herald Square. Three pedestrians, including a child, landed in the hospital. The driver stayed at the scene. Metal, flesh, and concrete met in Midtown’s holiday rush.
Gothamist (2024-12-26) reports a Midtown crash where a taxi driver, experiencing a medical episode, drove onto the sidewalk at Sixth Avenue and West 34th Street, injuring a 9-year-old boy and two women. Police said, 'they did not suspect any criminality in the crash.' The driver, 58, remained at the scene and was taken for evaluation. Four others declined medical attention. The article notes, 'the driver was driving northbound on Sixth Avenue around 3 p.m. on Wednesday when he jumped the curb and plowed into a crowd.' The incident highlights the persistent risk posed by vehicles in crowded pedestrian zones, regardless of intent or driver health. No policy changes were announced.
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Taxi Jumps Curb, Hits Midtown Pedestrians,
Gothamist,
Published 2024-12-26
Two sedans collided on the Harlem River Drive ramp. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved unsafe lane changing, striking the left rear bumper of one vehicle with the right front bumper of the other.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:50 on the Harlem River Drive ramp involving two sedans traveling south. One vehicle was going straight ahead while the other was merging. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the first sedan and the right front bumper of the second. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor. The injured party was a 46-year-old female driver, conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness, who suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision highlights the dangers of improper lane changes on high-speed ramps.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan Causing Passenger Injury▸A station wagon stopped in traffic was struck from behind by a sedan following too closely on FDR Drive. The rear passenger of the SUV, a 78-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and whiplash. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:40 on FDR Drive when a sedan traveling south rear-ended a station wagon also heading south but stopped in traffic. The contributing factor cited was "Following Too Closely" by the sedan driver. The SUV had two occupants; the injured party was a 78-year-old female passenger seated in the rear, who sustained back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. Despite the impact, no vehicle damage was reported on either vehicle. The report highlights driver error in maintaining unsafe distance as the cause of the collision and resulting injury to the vulnerable passenger.
Sedan Rear-Ends Pickup Truck on Harlem River Drive▸A sedan collided into the rear of a pickup truck on Harlem River Drive, demolishing the sedan's rear. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered upper arm injuries and shock. Police cite driver inexperience and other vehicular factors as causes.
According to the police report, at 16:35 on Harlem River Drive, a sedan traveling south struck the center back end of a pickup truck also moving south. The sedan sustained severe damage, described as demolished, while the pickup truck had damage to its left front bumper. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision resulted from driver errors, specifically inexperience and other vehicular factors, with no indication of victim fault or unsafe victim behavior.
E-Bike Rider Partially Ejected in Manhattan Crash▸A 36-year-old female e-bike rider was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a collision with an SUV in Manhattan. The SUV was slowing or stopping when impact occurred at the bike’s center back end.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Manhattan near East 116th Street at 14:40. The collision involved a female e-bike rider, age 36, and a station wagon/SUV. The e-bike was traveling northwest and was struck at the center back end by the left front bumper of the SUV, which was slowing or stopping and traveling west. The e-bike rider was partially ejected and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors explicitly. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet (motorcycle type) and was conscious after the crash. Vehicle damage was noted only on the e-bike, while the SUV showed no damage. The report highlights the impact dynamics and injury severity without attributing fault to the victim.
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on E 132 St▸A 59-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after an SUV struck him on E 132 St in Manhattan. The collision occurred as both traveled eastbound. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:17 on E 132 St in Manhattan, involving a 2018 Dodge SUV and a bicyclist. The SUV, driven by a licensed female driver from New York, was traveling eastbound and struck the bicyclist, also traveling eastbound, with the SUV's center front end impacting the cyclist. The bicyclist, a 59-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained head injuries classified as injury severity 3, resulting in shock. The police report explicitly lists the contributing factor as "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end, while the bike showed no damage at the point of impact.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A pedestrian crossing with the signal was struck by a southbound sedan on East 116th Street in Manhattan. The woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries, entering shock. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southbound on East 116th Street in Manhattan struck a female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and shock. The report explicitly lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating impairment played a role in the crash. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead, with the point of impact at the vehicle's center front end. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors, and the report emphasizes driver-related errors, specifically alcohol involvement, as central to the cause of the collision.
Distracted Driver Slams Sedan on East 125th▸Two sedans crashed on East 125th. A 62-year-old woman in the back seat took the hit. Whiplash. Whole-body trauma. Driver inattention named as the cause. Manhattan streets, danger sharp as glass.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at East 125th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan at 12:15 PM. One sedan was making a left turn northeast, the other drove straight east. The left front bumper of the turning car struck the right front bumper of the other. A 62-year-old female passenger in the rear left seat suffered whiplash and injuries to her entire body. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No victim actions contributed. This crash shows the risk driver distraction brings to city streets.
Taxi Jumps Curb, Hits Midtown Pedestrians▸A taxi veered off Sixth Avenue, mounted the curb, and struck a crowd near Herald Square. Three pedestrians, including a child, landed in the hospital. The driver stayed at the scene. Metal, flesh, and concrete met in Midtown’s holiday rush.
Gothamist (2024-12-26) reports a Midtown crash where a taxi driver, experiencing a medical episode, drove onto the sidewalk at Sixth Avenue and West 34th Street, injuring a 9-year-old boy and two women. Police said, 'they did not suspect any criminality in the crash.' The driver, 58, remained at the scene and was taken for evaluation. Four others declined medical attention. The article notes, 'the driver was driving northbound on Sixth Avenue around 3 p.m. on Wednesday when he jumped the curb and plowed into a crowd.' The incident highlights the persistent risk posed by vehicles in crowded pedestrian zones, regardless of intent or driver health. No policy changes were announced.
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Taxi Jumps Curb, Hits Midtown Pedestrians,
Gothamist,
Published 2024-12-26
A station wagon stopped in traffic was struck from behind by a sedan following too closely on FDR Drive. The rear passenger of the SUV, a 78-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and whiplash. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:40 on FDR Drive when a sedan traveling south rear-ended a station wagon also heading south but stopped in traffic. The contributing factor cited was "Following Too Closely" by the sedan driver. The SUV had two occupants; the injured party was a 78-year-old female passenger seated in the rear, who sustained back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. Despite the impact, no vehicle damage was reported on either vehicle. The report highlights driver error in maintaining unsafe distance as the cause of the collision and resulting injury to the vulnerable passenger.
Sedan Rear-Ends Pickup Truck on Harlem River Drive▸A sedan collided into the rear of a pickup truck on Harlem River Drive, demolishing the sedan's rear. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered upper arm injuries and shock. Police cite driver inexperience and other vehicular factors as causes.
According to the police report, at 16:35 on Harlem River Drive, a sedan traveling south struck the center back end of a pickup truck also moving south. The sedan sustained severe damage, described as demolished, while the pickup truck had damage to its left front bumper. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision resulted from driver errors, specifically inexperience and other vehicular factors, with no indication of victim fault or unsafe victim behavior.
E-Bike Rider Partially Ejected in Manhattan Crash▸A 36-year-old female e-bike rider was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a collision with an SUV in Manhattan. The SUV was slowing or stopping when impact occurred at the bike’s center back end.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Manhattan near East 116th Street at 14:40. The collision involved a female e-bike rider, age 36, and a station wagon/SUV. The e-bike was traveling northwest and was struck at the center back end by the left front bumper of the SUV, which was slowing or stopping and traveling west. The e-bike rider was partially ejected and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors explicitly. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet (motorcycle type) and was conscious after the crash. Vehicle damage was noted only on the e-bike, while the SUV showed no damage. The report highlights the impact dynamics and injury severity without attributing fault to the victim.
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on E 132 St▸A 59-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after an SUV struck him on E 132 St in Manhattan. The collision occurred as both traveled eastbound. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:17 on E 132 St in Manhattan, involving a 2018 Dodge SUV and a bicyclist. The SUV, driven by a licensed female driver from New York, was traveling eastbound and struck the bicyclist, also traveling eastbound, with the SUV's center front end impacting the cyclist. The bicyclist, a 59-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained head injuries classified as injury severity 3, resulting in shock. The police report explicitly lists the contributing factor as "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end, while the bike showed no damage at the point of impact.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A pedestrian crossing with the signal was struck by a southbound sedan on East 116th Street in Manhattan. The woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries, entering shock. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southbound on East 116th Street in Manhattan struck a female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and shock. The report explicitly lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating impairment played a role in the crash. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead, with the point of impact at the vehicle's center front end. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors, and the report emphasizes driver-related errors, specifically alcohol involvement, as central to the cause of the collision.
Distracted Driver Slams Sedan on East 125th▸Two sedans crashed on East 125th. A 62-year-old woman in the back seat took the hit. Whiplash. Whole-body trauma. Driver inattention named as the cause. Manhattan streets, danger sharp as glass.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at East 125th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan at 12:15 PM. One sedan was making a left turn northeast, the other drove straight east. The left front bumper of the turning car struck the right front bumper of the other. A 62-year-old female passenger in the rear left seat suffered whiplash and injuries to her entire body. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No victim actions contributed. This crash shows the risk driver distraction brings to city streets.
Taxi Jumps Curb, Hits Midtown Pedestrians▸A taxi veered off Sixth Avenue, mounted the curb, and struck a crowd near Herald Square. Three pedestrians, including a child, landed in the hospital. The driver stayed at the scene. Metal, flesh, and concrete met in Midtown’s holiday rush.
Gothamist (2024-12-26) reports a Midtown crash where a taxi driver, experiencing a medical episode, drove onto the sidewalk at Sixth Avenue and West 34th Street, injuring a 9-year-old boy and two women. Police said, 'they did not suspect any criminality in the crash.' The driver, 58, remained at the scene and was taken for evaluation. Four others declined medical attention. The article notes, 'the driver was driving northbound on Sixth Avenue around 3 p.m. on Wednesday when he jumped the curb and plowed into a crowd.' The incident highlights the persistent risk posed by vehicles in crowded pedestrian zones, regardless of intent or driver health. No policy changes were announced.
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Taxi Jumps Curb, Hits Midtown Pedestrians,
Gothamist,
Published 2024-12-26
A sedan collided into the rear of a pickup truck on Harlem River Drive, demolishing the sedan's rear. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered upper arm injuries and shock. Police cite driver inexperience and other vehicular factors as causes.
According to the police report, at 16:35 on Harlem River Drive, a sedan traveling south struck the center back end of a pickup truck also moving south. The sedan sustained severe damage, described as demolished, while the pickup truck had damage to its left front bumper. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision resulted from driver errors, specifically inexperience and other vehicular factors, with no indication of victim fault or unsafe victim behavior.
E-Bike Rider Partially Ejected in Manhattan Crash▸A 36-year-old female e-bike rider was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a collision with an SUV in Manhattan. The SUV was slowing or stopping when impact occurred at the bike’s center back end.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Manhattan near East 116th Street at 14:40. The collision involved a female e-bike rider, age 36, and a station wagon/SUV. The e-bike was traveling northwest and was struck at the center back end by the left front bumper of the SUV, which was slowing or stopping and traveling west. The e-bike rider was partially ejected and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors explicitly. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet (motorcycle type) and was conscious after the crash. Vehicle damage was noted only on the e-bike, while the SUV showed no damage. The report highlights the impact dynamics and injury severity without attributing fault to the victim.
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on E 132 St▸A 59-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after an SUV struck him on E 132 St in Manhattan. The collision occurred as both traveled eastbound. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:17 on E 132 St in Manhattan, involving a 2018 Dodge SUV and a bicyclist. The SUV, driven by a licensed female driver from New York, was traveling eastbound and struck the bicyclist, also traveling eastbound, with the SUV's center front end impacting the cyclist. The bicyclist, a 59-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained head injuries classified as injury severity 3, resulting in shock. The police report explicitly lists the contributing factor as "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end, while the bike showed no damage at the point of impact.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A pedestrian crossing with the signal was struck by a southbound sedan on East 116th Street in Manhattan. The woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries, entering shock. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southbound on East 116th Street in Manhattan struck a female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and shock. The report explicitly lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating impairment played a role in the crash. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead, with the point of impact at the vehicle's center front end. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors, and the report emphasizes driver-related errors, specifically alcohol involvement, as central to the cause of the collision.
Distracted Driver Slams Sedan on East 125th▸Two sedans crashed on East 125th. A 62-year-old woman in the back seat took the hit. Whiplash. Whole-body trauma. Driver inattention named as the cause. Manhattan streets, danger sharp as glass.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at East 125th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan at 12:15 PM. One sedan was making a left turn northeast, the other drove straight east. The left front bumper of the turning car struck the right front bumper of the other. A 62-year-old female passenger in the rear left seat suffered whiplash and injuries to her entire body. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No victim actions contributed. This crash shows the risk driver distraction brings to city streets.
Taxi Jumps Curb, Hits Midtown Pedestrians▸A taxi veered off Sixth Avenue, mounted the curb, and struck a crowd near Herald Square. Three pedestrians, including a child, landed in the hospital. The driver stayed at the scene. Metal, flesh, and concrete met in Midtown’s holiday rush.
Gothamist (2024-12-26) reports a Midtown crash where a taxi driver, experiencing a medical episode, drove onto the sidewalk at Sixth Avenue and West 34th Street, injuring a 9-year-old boy and two women. Police said, 'they did not suspect any criminality in the crash.' The driver, 58, remained at the scene and was taken for evaluation. Four others declined medical attention. The article notes, 'the driver was driving northbound on Sixth Avenue around 3 p.m. on Wednesday when he jumped the curb and plowed into a crowd.' The incident highlights the persistent risk posed by vehicles in crowded pedestrian zones, regardless of intent or driver health. No policy changes were announced.
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Taxi Jumps Curb, Hits Midtown Pedestrians,
Gothamist,
Published 2024-12-26
A 36-year-old female e-bike rider was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a collision with an SUV in Manhattan. The SUV was slowing or stopping when impact occurred at the bike’s center back end.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Manhattan near East 116th Street at 14:40. The collision involved a female e-bike rider, age 36, and a station wagon/SUV. The e-bike was traveling northwest and was struck at the center back end by the left front bumper of the SUV, which was slowing or stopping and traveling west. The e-bike rider was partially ejected and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors explicitly. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet (motorcycle type) and was conscious after the crash. Vehicle damage was noted only on the e-bike, while the SUV showed no damage. The report highlights the impact dynamics and injury severity without attributing fault to the victim.
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on E 132 St▸A 59-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after an SUV struck him on E 132 St in Manhattan. The collision occurred as both traveled eastbound. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:17 on E 132 St in Manhattan, involving a 2018 Dodge SUV and a bicyclist. The SUV, driven by a licensed female driver from New York, was traveling eastbound and struck the bicyclist, also traveling eastbound, with the SUV's center front end impacting the cyclist. The bicyclist, a 59-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained head injuries classified as injury severity 3, resulting in shock. The police report explicitly lists the contributing factor as "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end, while the bike showed no damage at the point of impact.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A pedestrian crossing with the signal was struck by a southbound sedan on East 116th Street in Manhattan. The woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries, entering shock. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southbound on East 116th Street in Manhattan struck a female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and shock. The report explicitly lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating impairment played a role in the crash. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead, with the point of impact at the vehicle's center front end. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors, and the report emphasizes driver-related errors, specifically alcohol involvement, as central to the cause of the collision.
Distracted Driver Slams Sedan on East 125th▸Two sedans crashed on East 125th. A 62-year-old woman in the back seat took the hit. Whiplash. Whole-body trauma. Driver inattention named as the cause. Manhattan streets, danger sharp as glass.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at East 125th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan at 12:15 PM. One sedan was making a left turn northeast, the other drove straight east. The left front bumper of the turning car struck the right front bumper of the other. A 62-year-old female passenger in the rear left seat suffered whiplash and injuries to her entire body. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No victim actions contributed. This crash shows the risk driver distraction brings to city streets.
Taxi Jumps Curb, Hits Midtown Pedestrians▸A taxi veered off Sixth Avenue, mounted the curb, and struck a crowd near Herald Square. Three pedestrians, including a child, landed in the hospital. The driver stayed at the scene. Metal, flesh, and concrete met in Midtown’s holiday rush.
Gothamist (2024-12-26) reports a Midtown crash where a taxi driver, experiencing a medical episode, drove onto the sidewalk at Sixth Avenue and West 34th Street, injuring a 9-year-old boy and two women. Police said, 'they did not suspect any criminality in the crash.' The driver, 58, remained at the scene and was taken for evaluation. Four others declined medical attention. The article notes, 'the driver was driving northbound on Sixth Avenue around 3 p.m. on Wednesday when he jumped the curb and plowed into a crowd.' The incident highlights the persistent risk posed by vehicles in crowded pedestrian zones, regardless of intent or driver health. No policy changes were announced.
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Taxi Jumps Curb, Hits Midtown Pedestrians,
Gothamist,
Published 2024-12-26
A 59-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after an SUV struck him on E 132 St in Manhattan. The collision occurred as both traveled eastbound. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:17 on E 132 St in Manhattan, involving a 2018 Dodge SUV and a bicyclist. The SUV, driven by a licensed female driver from New York, was traveling eastbound and struck the bicyclist, also traveling eastbound, with the SUV's center front end impacting the cyclist. The bicyclist, a 59-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained head injuries classified as injury severity 3, resulting in shock. The police report explicitly lists the contributing factor as "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end, while the bike showed no damage at the point of impact.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A pedestrian crossing with the signal was struck by a southbound sedan on East 116th Street in Manhattan. The woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries, entering shock. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southbound on East 116th Street in Manhattan struck a female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and shock. The report explicitly lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating impairment played a role in the crash. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead, with the point of impact at the vehicle's center front end. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors, and the report emphasizes driver-related errors, specifically alcohol involvement, as central to the cause of the collision.
Distracted Driver Slams Sedan on East 125th▸Two sedans crashed on East 125th. A 62-year-old woman in the back seat took the hit. Whiplash. Whole-body trauma. Driver inattention named as the cause. Manhattan streets, danger sharp as glass.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at East 125th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan at 12:15 PM. One sedan was making a left turn northeast, the other drove straight east. The left front bumper of the turning car struck the right front bumper of the other. A 62-year-old female passenger in the rear left seat suffered whiplash and injuries to her entire body. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No victim actions contributed. This crash shows the risk driver distraction brings to city streets.
Taxi Jumps Curb, Hits Midtown Pedestrians▸A taxi veered off Sixth Avenue, mounted the curb, and struck a crowd near Herald Square. Three pedestrians, including a child, landed in the hospital. The driver stayed at the scene. Metal, flesh, and concrete met in Midtown’s holiday rush.
Gothamist (2024-12-26) reports a Midtown crash where a taxi driver, experiencing a medical episode, drove onto the sidewalk at Sixth Avenue and West 34th Street, injuring a 9-year-old boy and two women. Police said, 'they did not suspect any criminality in the crash.' The driver, 58, remained at the scene and was taken for evaluation. Four others declined medical attention. The article notes, 'the driver was driving northbound on Sixth Avenue around 3 p.m. on Wednesday when he jumped the curb and plowed into a crowd.' The incident highlights the persistent risk posed by vehicles in crowded pedestrian zones, regardless of intent or driver health. No policy changes were announced.
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Taxi Jumps Curb, Hits Midtown Pedestrians,
Gothamist,
Published 2024-12-26
A pedestrian crossing with the signal was struck by a southbound sedan on East 116th Street in Manhattan. The woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries, entering shock. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southbound on East 116th Street in Manhattan struck a female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and shock. The report explicitly lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating impairment played a role in the crash. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead, with the point of impact at the vehicle's center front end. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors, and the report emphasizes driver-related errors, specifically alcohol involvement, as central to the cause of the collision.
Distracted Driver Slams Sedan on East 125th▸Two sedans crashed on East 125th. A 62-year-old woman in the back seat took the hit. Whiplash. Whole-body trauma. Driver inattention named as the cause. Manhattan streets, danger sharp as glass.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at East 125th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan at 12:15 PM. One sedan was making a left turn northeast, the other drove straight east. The left front bumper of the turning car struck the right front bumper of the other. A 62-year-old female passenger in the rear left seat suffered whiplash and injuries to her entire body. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No victim actions contributed. This crash shows the risk driver distraction brings to city streets.
Taxi Jumps Curb, Hits Midtown Pedestrians▸A taxi veered off Sixth Avenue, mounted the curb, and struck a crowd near Herald Square. Three pedestrians, including a child, landed in the hospital. The driver stayed at the scene. Metal, flesh, and concrete met in Midtown’s holiday rush.
Gothamist (2024-12-26) reports a Midtown crash where a taxi driver, experiencing a medical episode, drove onto the sidewalk at Sixth Avenue and West 34th Street, injuring a 9-year-old boy and two women. Police said, 'they did not suspect any criminality in the crash.' The driver, 58, remained at the scene and was taken for evaluation. Four others declined medical attention. The article notes, 'the driver was driving northbound on Sixth Avenue around 3 p.m. on Wednesday when he jumped the curb and plowed into a crowd.' The incident highlights the persistent risk posed by vehicles in crowded pedestrian zones, regardless of intent or driver health. No policy changes were announced.
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Taxi Jumps Curb, Hits Midtown Pedestrians,
Gothamist,
Published 2024-12-26
Two sedans crashed on East 125th. A 62-year-old woman in the back seat took the hit. Whiplash. Whole-body trauma. Driver inattention named as the cause. Manhattan streets, danger sharp as glass.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at East 125th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan at 12:15 PM. One sedan was making a left turn northeast, the other drove straight east. The left front bumper of the turning car struck the right front bumper of the other. A 62-year-old female passenger in the rear left seat suffered whiplash and injuries to her entire body. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No victim actions contributed. This crash shows the risk driver distraction brings to city streets.
Taxi Jumps Curb, Hits Midtown Pedestrians▸A taxi veered off Sixth Avenue, mounted the curb, and struck a crowd near Herald Square. Three pedestrians, including a child, landed in the hospital. The driver stayed at the scene. Metal, flesh, and concrete met in Midtown’s holiday rush.
Gothamist (2024-12-26) reports a Midtown crash where a taxi driver, experiencing a medical episode, drove onto the sidewalk at Sixth Avenue and West 34th Street, injuring a 9-year-old boy and two women. Police said, 'they did not suspect any criminality in the crash.' The driver, 58, remained at the scene and was taken for evaluation. Four others declined medical attention. The article notes, 'the driver was driving northbound on Sixth Avenue around 3 p.m. on Wednesday when he jumped the curb and plowed into a crowd.' The incident highlights the persistent risk posed by vehicles in crowded pedestrian zones, regardless of intent or driver health. No policy changes were announced.
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Taxi Jumps Curb, Hits Midtown Pedestrians,
Gothamist,
Published 2024-12-26
A taxi veered off Sixth Avenue, mounted the curb, and struck a crowd near Herald Square. Three pedestrians, including a child, landed in the hospital. The driver stayed at the scene. Metal, flesh, and concrete met in Midtown’s holiday rush.
Gothamist (2024-12-26) reports a Midtown crash where a taxi driver, experiencing a medical episode, drove onto the sidewalk at Sixth Avenue and West 34th Street, injuring a 9-year-old boy and two women. Police said, 'they did not suspect any criminality in the crash.' The driver, 58, remained at the scene and was taken for evaluation. Four others declined medical attention. The article notes, 'the driver was driving northbound on Sixth Avenue around 3 p.m. on Wednesday when he jumped the curb and plowed into a crowd.' The incident highlights the persistent risk posed by vehicles in crowded pedestrian zones, regardless of intent or driver health. No policy changes were announced.
- Taxi Jumps Curb, Hits Midtown Pedestrians, Gothamist, Published 2024-12-26