Precinct 30: Nights of sirens, days of grief

Sep 11 - A late-night Riverside Drive crash at West 135th threw a motorcyclist. He was semiconscious with a head wound and minor bleeding. Police listed contributing factors as “Unspecified.”

On Riverside Drive at West 135th Street in Manhattan, a late-night crash left a motorcyclist injured. The 40-year-old driver was ejected. He was semiconscious, with a head injury and minor bleeding. Another 40-year-old male is listed as an occupant and registrant; his injury is “Unspecified.” "According to the police report, the motorcycle was traveling west and going straight before the crash." The report records contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No other vehicles or pedestrians are listed. Police noted a left-front point of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841687 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 7 - A driver in a sedan made a U-turn on St. Nicholas at West 146th and hit a southbound cyclist. The 26-year-old was thrown, bled from the leg, and lost consciousness.

A driver in a 2009 sedan executed a U-turn on St. Nicholas Avenue at West 146th Street. A southbound cyclist collided with the car. The rider, 26, was ejected, suffered leg injuries, minor bleeding, and lost consciousness. According to the police report, the driver was making a U-turn and the bicycle’s front hit the car’s right-side doors. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No other causes are recorded in the data. The cyclist was the only person reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840472 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 6 - A driver on a motorcycle hit a 92-year-old man at W 146 St and Amsterdam Ave in Manhattan. He suffered a facial bruise and stayed conscious. The crash hurt a pedestrian in the intersection.

According to the police report, a driver on a motorcycle hit a 92-year-old male pedestrian at W 146 St and Amsterdam Ave in Manhattan at 14:46. The man suffered a facial contusion and injury to the face. He was conscious at the scene. The motorcycle carried two occupants. The police report did not record a contributing factor for the driver. No contributing factor was recorded for the pedestrian. The report places the pedestrian at an intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840469 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

• Box cutter-wielding Mercedes driver slashes bike-riding dad in NYC road rage clash: cops, sources, New York Post, Published 2025-09-05

• Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-31

Aug 26 - At midnight in Manhattan, a northbound driver pulled to park on Amsterdam at West 145th and hit a 55-year-old man on a bike riding straight. The rider was ejected, in shock, with back injury and bleeding. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.

A midnight crash at West 145th Street and Amsterdam Avenue left a bicyclist hurt. The driver of a 2020 Honda sedan, heading north and entering a parked position, collided with a 55-year-old man on a bike riding north and going straight. The rider was ejected and suffered a back injury with minor bleeding; police noted shock. The car showed damage to the left front quarter panel. “According to the police report, both vehicles were northbound; the driver was entering a parked position and the bicyclist was going straight ahead.” Police recorded contributing factors as unspecified for both parties.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842431 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 22 - Three southbound vehicles collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. A 39-year-old driver suffered neck injuries. A 38-year-old woman and two teenage girls were also hurt. Police cited distracted driving and an unsafe lane change.

According to the police report, three southbound vehicles collided on Henry Hudson Parkway and multiple occupants were injured. A 39-year-old male driver complained of whiplash and neck injury. The report also identifies a 38-year-old female rear-seat passenger, a 15-year-old rear passenger, and a 14-year-old front passenger as injured. Police listed "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for multiple drivers and "Unsafe Lane Changing" as contributing factors. Damage descriptions include the Honda sedan’s right rear bumper and front-end damage to the SUV and the Kia, consistent with a lane-change conflict. The report records driver inattention and an unsafe lane change as the causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836874 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 20 - A driver making a left turn hit a 65-year-old man crossing W 148 St at St Nicholas Ave with the signal. The car's left front bumper struck his hip and upper leg. He suffered injuries and went into shock.

A driver making a left turn struck a 65-year-old pedestrian at W 148 St and St Nicholas Ave. The pedestrian sustained hip and upper-leg injuries and went into shock. According to the police report, the pedestrian was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection” and “Crossing With Signal.” The driver was operating a 2014 Nissan sedan. Pre-crash movement is listed as Making Left Turn and point of impact as Left Front Bumper. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The driver and vehicle registrant were recorded with unspecified injuries in the police report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836609 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 15 - The driver of an SUV turned left from West 145th onto Amsterdam and hit a 30-year-old man crossing with the signal. He suffered a shoulder and upper-arm fracture and a dislocation and was conscious. Police recorded failure to yield.

A driver in a 2012 Subaru SUV turned left from West 145th Street onto Amsterdam Avenue and struck a 30-year-old man in the marked crosswalk. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a shoulder/upper-arm fracture and a dislocation. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Turning Improperly." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report lists the point of impact as the center front end and damage to the left-front bumper. The pedestrian action is recorded as "Crossing With Signal."

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835237 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 9 - A driver in an SUV passed too closely on Henry Hudson Parkway and hit a motorcycle. The 39-year-old rider was partially ejected and suffered a head injury. Police recorded improper passing as the cause.

A driver in an SUV passed too closely and struck a motorcycle on Henry Hudson Parkway at W 135 St. The motorcyclist, a 39-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a head injury and contusion. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Passing Too Closely" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." Both vehicles were traveling south. Police noted the SUV's right rear bumper impacted the motorcycle's center back end. The report lists the improper passing and lane-use errors by the driver as the contributing factors to the collision; no other serious injuries were recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834249 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 8 - A driver in an SUV hit a 51-year-old man riding a bike at Broadway and W 155th. The rider was ejected and suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and an abrasion. Police recorded the contributing factor as "Unspecified."

A driver in an SUV hit a bicyclist at Broadway and West 155th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was a 51-year-old man who was ejected and treated for knee, lower-leg and foot injuries and an abrasion. According to the police report, the SUV’s left front bumper struck the bike’s center front end. Police recorded both vehicles as going straight—bike north, SUV east. Police list the contributing factor as "Unspecified." No specific driver error is detailed in the report. The report also notes the bicyclist was not using any safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833641 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 6 - A man lay on Harlem tracks. The northbound 5 train struck him. He died at the scene. Police found no crime. His name remains unknown. Subway lines stalled. The system moved on.

NY Daily News (2025-08-06) reports a 47-year-old man was killed by a northbound 5 train at 125th St. station in Harlem. Police said, "The man was unconscious and unresponsive on the tracks." No arrests were made. The cause of his presence on the tracks is unclear. Police stated, "There was no criminality." The incident halted 4 and 5 trains. The case highlights ongoing dangers for people in subway spaces and the lack of platform barriers.

• Man Killed By Train At Harlem Station, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-06

Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.

CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.

• Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-04

Jul 31 - A sedan turned left and hit a 20-year-old e-bike rider in Manhattan. The rider suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries and was reported in shock. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors.

A 20-year-old man on an e-bike was injured when a sedan made a left turn and collided with him on W 145th Street at St Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, "the sedan was making a left turn while the e-bike was traveling straight." The rider suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot and was reported in shock. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both operators are listed as male. The e-bike was struck on its left side and the sedan shows left-front damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831925 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jul 30 - A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.

West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.

• Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-07-30

Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.

New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.

• City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street, New York Magazine - Curbed, Published 2025-07-29

Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.

According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.

• Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be, New York Post, Published 2025-07-27

Jul 26 - A sedan driver hit the back of a southbound motorcycle on Henry Hudson Parkway. The 43-year-old rider was ejected and hurt. He suffered back injuries and abrasions. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.

A sedan driver rear-ended a motorcycle on Henry Hudson Parkway in Manhattan. Both were heading south. The impact damaged the sedan’s center front and the motorcycle’s center back. The 43-year-old rider was ejected and suffered back injuries and abrasions. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling south and collided, with damage noted to the sedan’s center front and the motorcycle’s center back. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No other injuries were recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830761 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jul 25 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A car struck him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. Police investigate. No arrests. The road claimed another life.

West Side Spirit (2025-07-25) reports Matthew Goicochea, 31, was killed after falling from his motorcycle and being struck by a car near E. 25th St. on FDR Drive. The driver did not remain at the scene. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The article states, "He was then struck by an unknown vehicle shortly thereafter, which did not remain on the scene." No arrests have been made. The crash highlights ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users on high-speed city highways and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.

• Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-07-25

Jul 24 - Two buses collided on a Port Authority ramp. The rear bus hit hard. Thirty injured. Passengers left on stretchers, necks braced. Steel and glass, pain and confusion. The ramp remains a danger.

ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that a New Jersey Transit bus rear-ended another on the Port Authority ramp near Dyer Avenue and West 39th Street. Surveillance video showed the rear bus 'zooming up the ramp and ramming the rear of the bus in front of it so hard that it physically pushed the bus forward.' At least 30 people suffered minor injuries, with 27 hospitalized. FDNY cited 'musculoskeletal injuries, neck pain, back pain.' The ramp, a known bottleneck, is set for replacement by 2032. The crash highlights risks in current bus terminal infrastructure and driver speed on crowded ramps.

• Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port, ABC7, Published 2025-07-24