About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 8
▸ Crush Injuries 3
▸ Severe Bleeding 11
▸ Severe Lacerations 6
▸ Concussion 10
▸ Whiplash 50
▸ Contusion/Bruise 86
▸ Abrasion 64
▸ Pain/Nausea 31
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year-to-year variance.
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These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
Caught Speeding Recently in Precinct 33
- 2004 Blue Toyota Suburban (LVF2705) – 35 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2021 Ford Van (XKVP79) – 28 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2021 Jeep Station Wagon (MCK3386) – 18 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2022 White Me/Be Sedan (LTY2773) – 9 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2015 Chrys Seda (E22UUK) – 6 times • 1 in last 90d here
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Precinct 33: crosswalks, sirens, and the long wait at the curb
Precinct 33: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 25, 2025
Broadway and the parkway
- Since 2022, Precinct 33 logged 1,957 crashes, with 4 people killed and 1,082 injured. Pedestrians suffered 181 strikes by sedans and SUVs alone. These figures come straight from the city’s dataset and rollup for this precinct.
- Two deaths sit on the Henry Hudson Parkway in this period. In one crash, an SUV, two sedans, and a pickup collided; two occupants died. The city’s record lists improper lane use for one driver and notes a demolished pickup in the pileup NYC Open Data crash 4750210.
- A 76‑year‑old man was killed at Broadway and West 161st. The file marks “Tinted Windows” and “Unsafe Speed” for the driver; the pedestrian was at the intersection. He died there NYC Open Data crash 4672150.
Where people get hit
- DOT’s map of harm here is not a secret. Broadway shows a death and 92 injuries. Amsterdam Avenue shows 50 injuries and three serious injuries. West 178th Street shows 36 injuries and three serious injuries. These are the top hotspots named in the precinct rollup.
- The hours run long. Injuries spike late at night and into the small hours. At 2 a.m., two people died across the period, with 28 injured. From midnight to 3 a.m., the sheets stack up: 81, 26, 28, 41 injuries by the hour. By evening rush, harm rises again at 6 p.m. with a death and four serious injuries, and at 7 p.m. with 86 injuries.
- On July 24, a 47‑year‑old woman crossing with the signal at Fort Washington Ave and West 179th was struck by a left‑turning SUV. The record lists “Driver Inexperience” and “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” She survived with severe injuries NYC Open Data crash 4831046.
Who bears the force
- Pedestrians: 208 injured, 9 seriously, and 1 killed. Cyclists: 145 injured and 1 killed. Occupants: 693 injured, 6 seriously, and 2 killed. That’s the split the city gives for this command.
- The city’s normalized rollup shows sedans and SUVs as the main striking force for pedestrians here: 77 pedestrian casualties from sedans, 68 from SUVs. Trucks and buses account for fewer, but each strike is heavy.
- Causes the city tags most often in serious outcomes include “failure to yield,” “disregarded traffic control,” “unsafe speed,” and “inattention.” One more line item—“other”—anchors the largest share of death and injury in the rollup, an indictment by absence.
What officials say when people die
- After two bystanders were killed in a 109‑mph crash off the Manhattan Bridge, the city promised fixes on Canal Street. The transportation chief said, “we are taking immediate steps to fortify this intersection while developing a long‑term safety redesign for the entire Canal Street corridor” Gothamist. NY1 wrote that “the redesign aims to improve the pedestrian experience” on 14th Street next year, with city and BID money behind it NY1.
- The pattern is citywide: big promises after blood on the street, and corridor plans that leave the most dangerous blocks waiting. “Canal Street is only as safe as its most dangerous block,” said Ben Furnas. “The vast majority of the corridor will remain deadly” Gothamist.
What would stop the turning cars
- On these corners—Broadway at West 161st; Fort Washington at West 179th; Amsterdam and the cross streets—the fixes are not exotic. Daylight the corners so drivers can see. Harden lefts to slow turns. Give walkers a head start at the signal. These are standard tools. They fit the causes listed: failure to yield, inattention, unsafe speed.
- Target the repeat hotspots. DOT knows them: Amsterdam Avenue, West 178th Street, Broadway. Return until the injury lines fall. Night hours show pain; align enforcement and signal timing when the bodies hit the asphalt.
Citywide levers that matter here
- The Council and DOT can take one clean step: lower the default speed limit. The case is made in the city’s own numbers and in the record of speed control. Then back it with tech for the worst actors.
- One bill on deck in Albany would force the most reckless to install intelligent speed‑assistance after racking up repeat violations. Advocates call it the Stop Super Speeders Act. The point is simple: stop repeat speeders before they stop someone’s heart.
Do something now
- These corners will not fix themselves. Ask your leaders to use the tools they already have. One call matters. Start here: take action.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crash data (Crashes, Persons, Vehicles) - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-25
- 14th Street Redesign Begins Next Year, NY1, Published 2025-08-15
- City Acts After Canal Street Deaths, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-07
Other Representatives
District 71
2541-55 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd., New York, NY 10039
Room 602, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 7
500 West 141st Street, New York, NY 10031
212-928-6814
250 Broadway, Suite 1763, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7007
District 31
5030 Broadway Suite 701, New York, NY 10034
Room 306, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Precinct 33 Police Precinct 33 sits in Manhattan, District 7, AD 71, SD 31.
It contains Manhattan CB12, Washington Heights (South), Highbridge Park.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 33
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Left-Turning SUV Driver Collides With Motorcyclist▸Sep 3 - On Riverside Drive West at West 158th Street, an SUV driver turned left. The driver collided with a southbound motorcycle. The 65-year-old rider was ejected and hurt. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
An SUV driver making a left turn on Riverside Drive West at West 158th Street collided with a southbound motorcycle. The 65-year-old male rider was ejected and injured, reporting pain and nausea. The SUV driver, 52, was not listed as injured. "According to the police report, the SUV driver was making a left turn and the motorcycle was going straight southbound." Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified for both drivers. Impact points show damage to the motorcycle’s center front and the SUV’s right-side doors.
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Distracted drivers crash on Harlem River ramp▸Sep 2 - Two drivers in SUVs collided on the Harlem River Drive ramp. Police cited driver inattention. A 45-year-old woman driving was hurt with chest pain and whiplash. Others had unspecified injuries.
Two drivers in SUVs collided on the Harlem River Drive ramp in New York City. A 45-year-old woman driving was injured, with chest pain and whiplash recorded. A 73-year-old male driver and a 73-year-old female passenger were listed with unspecified injuries, as was another occupant. "According to the police report, driver inattention/distraction was recorded for both drivers." Both vehicles were listed as SUVs with front-to-rear damage noted. The crash location is reported at latitude 40.845276, longitude -73.93057. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the case data.
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E-bike rider and 76-year-old collide on Amsterdam Avenue▸Sep 1 - An e-bike rider and a 76-year-old collided at the Amsterdam Avenue intersection. Both were injured. The bike’s front end took the hit. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
An e-bike rider traveling south on Amsterdam Avenue and a 76-year-old pedestrian collided at the intersection near 2150 Amsterdam Ave in Manhattan. The rider suffered facial abrasions; the pedestrian had bleeding to the arm and hand. Both were listed as injured. According to the police report, the e-bike was "Going Straight Ahead" southbound, and the point of impact was the "Center Front End." The pedestrian location was recorded as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection." Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified" for both parties.
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It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?▸
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It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-31
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Two sedans collide at Broadway and 169th▸Aug 29 - Two sedans crashed at Broadway and West 169th. Metal tore. Three people were hurt. A front-seat passenger suffered an arm bruise. One driver reported a head injury. Police recorded Failure to Yield and an inadequate windshield.
Two sedans collided at Broadway and W 169 St in Manhattan. Three people were injured: two drivers and a front-seat passenger. The passenger suffered an arm contusion and one driver reported a head injury. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Windshield Inadequate, Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. An inadequate windshield is also listed. The driver of a westbound Ford had right-side door damage. The driver of a southbound Acura had left-front damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
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SUV strikes scooter on W 168th▸Aug 27 - An SUV hit a motorized scooter at W 168th and St. Nicholas. The rider went down. Bruised, conscious, hurting head to toe. Failure to yield flagged. A parked vehicle was also struck. Manhattan street. Afternoon crush. Metal won. Flesh paid.
A 2024 Mazda SUV, traveling straight on W 168 St at St. Nicholas Ave, struck a motorized scooter rider and also contacted a parked vehicle. The scooter operator, a 31-year-old man, was injured across his body and remained conscious. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” was a contributing factor. The data lists the scooter rider as ejected and injured; he used no safety equipment. Vehicle details show the SUV going straight ahead with center back-end impact, and the parked vehicle sustained right rear bumper damage. No driver injury was recorded for the SUV. The record does not cite any fault for the victim.
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Rear-end crash on Harlem River Drive▸Aug 11 - Two southbound cars collide. SUV slams a sedan’s rear. Drivers hurt. Police cite distraction and speed. Center-front to center-rear crush. Manhattan highway turns hard and mean.
Two southbound vehicles collided on Harlem River Drive. The SUV struck the back of a sedan, damaging the sedan’s center rear and the SUV’s center front. Two male drivers were injured; two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Unsafe Speed.” Those driver errors are the story here: a rear-end hit in clear lanes, both vehicles going straight. The report places impact to the sedan’s rear and the SUV’s front, consistent with a following driver failing to pay attention and traveling too fast for conditions.
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SUV U-turn Hits Northbound E‑Biker▸Aug 9 - The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on Amsterdam Ave and hit a northbound e-biker at W 156th. The 43-year-old rider was ejected and suffered head injury; he remained conscious and complained of whiplash.
The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on Amsterdam Ave at W 156 St and struck a northbound e-bike. The bicyclist, a 43-year-old man, was ejected and sustained a head injury and a complaint of whiplash; he remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Turning Improperly" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," along with "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists the SUVs pre-crash action as "Making U Turn," the SUV point of impact as the left rear quarter panel and the e-bikes damage at the center front end. Police recorded these driver errors.
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Northbound sedans rear-end on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Aug 9 - Two northbound sedans stacked on Henry Hudson Parkway. A rear-end crash injured a 27-year-old driver and a 28-year-old passenger. Children in back seats were listed as involved. Police recorded Following Too Closely by involved drivers.
Two northbound sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. The driver of a 2023 Toyota struck the rear of a 2014 Honda. A 27-year-old female driver suffered a neck injury and a contusion. A 28-year-old female rear-seat passenger was also listed as injured. Children riding in the back seats were listed as involved. According to the police report, "contributing factors: Following Too Closely, Following Too Closely." Police recorded Following Too Closely for multiple involved drivers. Point-of-impact data show a center-front strike to a car’s center-rear and a third vehicle in the chain. Safety fields list Air Bag Deployed and Lap Belt.
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City Acts After Canal Street Deaths▸Aug 7 - A driver sped off the Manhattan Bridge, killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. City rushes barriers, lowers speed limits. Canal Street stays deadly. Grief, action, but danger remains.
Gothamist (2025-08-07) reports two people died when a driver, charged with vehicular homicide, sped at 109 mph off the Manhattan Bridge and crashed at Bowery and Canal. The city will add barriers, lower speed limits, and narrow lanes. Transportation Commissioner Rodriguez said, "We are taking immediate steps to fortify this intersection." Advocates warn most of Canal Street remains dangerous. Seven have died on this corridor since 2011. Community redesign meetings are now scheduled sooner in response to the crash.
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City Acts After Canal Street Deaths,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-07
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Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
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Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
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Inattention Cited in Pinehurst Right-Turn Crash▸Aug 3 - Drivers in two sedans crashed at Pinehurst Avenue and West 178th Street. A 32-year-old driver suffered a back bruise. Police recorded driver inattention. One driver was turning right. The other was going straight.
Two drivers in sedans collided at Pinehurst Avenue and West 178th Street in Manhattan. The driver of a 2022 Ford sedan was making a right turn while heading south. The driver of a 2018 Kia sedan was traveling east, going straight. A 32-year-old man driving one sedan was injured with a back contusion; he was conscious and his air bag deployed. No injury was recorded for the 63-year-old driver of the other sedan. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police recorded driver inattention as the driver error. Impact damaged the Ford’s right rear and the Kia’s front. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
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Distracted SUV Driver Injures E-Bike Rider▸Aug 1 - An SUV driver hit an e-bike rider at W 165th and Amsterdam. The man took a shoulder hit and road rash. Police cite driver inattention. Sirens cut the night. Another rider down on a big avenue.
An SUV driver hit a 38-year-old man riding an e-bike at West 165th Street and Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan at 1:15 a.m. The rider suffered a shoulder injury and abrasions and remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. Police recorded inattention by the driver. The SUV’s right front bumper made contact, and the crash damaged the vehicle’s front end, per the report. The SUV had two occupants and was registered in New York; the driver was licensed. No other injuries were reported. The crash occurred in the 33rd Precinct area.
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Pedestrian Hit, Head Injury on W 168th▸Jul 29 - A 44-year-old man was struck by a vehicle on West 168th Street in Manhattan. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. He remained conscious. The police report lists no vehicle type, driver errors, or contributing factors.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old man pedestrian was struck on West 168th Street in Manhattan and suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. He remained conscious. The report does not identify the vehicle type. The report does not list any driver errors or contributing factors. Police records show the pedestrian’s injury as a head wound with severe bleeding and list him as injured and conscious. The crash file contains no narrative of driver actions and no recorded contributing factors in the data provided.
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Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack▸Jul 29 - A man shoved his girlfriend onto subway tracks at Fulton Street. The train crushed her legs. She survived, but lost both limbs. He fled, but police caught him. The court sentenced him to 18 years.
Gothamist (2025-07-29) reports a Brooklyn man received 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to pushing his girlfriend onto the tracks at Manhattan's Fulton Street Station on March 9, 2024. Prosecutors said Christian Valdez threw her as a train entered, causing injuries that led to both legs being amputated. District Attorney Alvin Bragg called it a 'life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system.' Valdez fled but was arrested hours later. The case highlights the vulnerability of transit riders and the severe consequences of violence in public spaces.
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Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-29
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Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
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Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
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SUV Turns Left, Hits Woman in Crosswalk▸Jul 24 - A driver in an SUV turned left on W 179 St and hit a 47-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at Fort Washington Ave. She suffered back and crush injuries and was in shock. Police recorded driver inexperience and inattention.
A driver in an SUV made a left turn and struck a 47-year-old woman crossing W 179 St at Fort Washington Ave in Manhattan. She suffered back and crush injuries and was reported in shock. According to the police report, "the pedestrian was in the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the crash occurred." Police listed "Driver Inexperience" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. The SUV's center front end struck the pedestrian while making the left turn. Vehicle occupants were not reported injured.
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Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run▸Jul 24 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A driver struck him and fled. He died on the road. The city lost a rescuer. The driver vanished into the dark.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that Matthew Goicochea, an off-duty FDNY firefighter, died after falling from his motorcycle on FDR Drive near West 25th Street. Police said, "he was struck by an unknown vehicle that did not remain on the scene." The crash happened before 4 a.m. The driver left Goicochea on the roadway. The incident highlights the lethal risk of hit-and-runs and the dangers of high-speed corridors like the FDR. No information on the fleeing driver was released.
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Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
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Taxi Driver Hits Cyclist Turning Left▸Jul 22 - The driver of a taxi hit a 58-year-old cyclist making a left turn on Riverside Drive at West 165th. The cyclist suffered a contusion to the knee and lower leg and remained conscious. Police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded'.
The driver of a taxi struck a 58-year-old cyclist who was making a left turn at Riverside Drive and West 165th Street. The cyclist was injured, sustaining a contusion to the knee and lower leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved "Unsafe Speed" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The report also lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" for the cyclist after the driver factors. Police recorded the taxi’s point of impact as the right front bumper against the cyclist’s right side. No injuries were reported for the taxi occupants.
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Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown▸Jul 22 - A driver tore through Midtown, smashing cars and fleeing police. Metal scraped. Horns blared. The chase ended at Lexington and 50th. Police drew guns. The driver was arrested. Streets bore the scars.
According to ABC7 (2025-07-22), a driver struck multiple vehicles—including a police cruiser—while fleeing police through Midtown Manhattan. The pursuit began after a hit at Park Ave and ended at 50th and Lexington. The suspect, Jose Foster, faces charges including assault, reckless endangerment, and fleeing police. Witness Martina Minor said, "It felt like he was scratching like big noise and I was honking like stop and he kept doing it." The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases in dense city streets, with property damage and potential harm to bystanders.
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Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-22
Sep 3 - On Riverside Drive West at West 158th Street, an SUV driver turned left. The driver collided with a southbound motorcycle. The 65-year-old rider was ejected and hurt. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
An SUV driver making a left turn on Riverside Drive West at West 158th Street collided with a southbound motorcycle. The 65-year-old male rider was ejected and injured, reporting pain and nausea. The SUV driver, 52, was not listed as injured. "According to the police report, the SUV driver was making a left turn and the motorcycle was going straight southbound." Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified for both drivers. Impact points show damage to the motorcycle’s center front and the SUV’s right-side doors.
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Distracted drivers crash on Harlem River ramp▸Sep 2 - Two drivers in SUVs collided on the Harlem River Drive ramp. Police cited driver inattention. A 45-year-old woman driving was hurt with chest pain and whiplash. Others had unspecified injuries.
Two drivers in SUVs collided on the Harlem River Drive ramp in New York City. A 45-year-old woman driving was injured, with chest pain and whiplash recorded. A 73-year-old male driver and a 73-year-old female passenger were listed with unspecified injuries, as was another occupant. "According to the police report, driver inattention/distraction was recorded for both drivers." Both vehicles were listed as SUVs with front-to-rear damage noted. The crash location is reported at latitude 40.845276, longitude -73.93057. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the case data.
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E-bike rider and 76-year-old collide on Amsterdam Avenue▸Sep 1 - An e-bike rider and a 76-year-old collided at the Amsterdam Avenue intersection. Both were injured. The bike’s front end took the hit. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
An e-bike rider traveling south on Amsterdam Avenue and a 76-year-old pedestrian collided at the intersection near 2150 Amsterdam Ave in Manhattan. The rider suffered facial abrasions; the pedestrian had bleeding to the arm and hand. Both were listed as injured. According to the police report, the e-bike was "Going Straight Ahead" southbound, and the point of impact was the "Center Front End." The pedestrian location was recorded as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection." Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified" for both parties.
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It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?▸
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It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-31
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Two sedans collide at Broadway and 169th▸Aug 29 - Two sedans crashed at Broadway and West 169th. Metal tore. Three people were hurt. A front-seat passenger suffered an arm bruise. One driver reported a head injury. Police recorded Failure to Yield and an inadequate windshield.
Two sedans collided at Broadway and W 169 St in Manhattan. Three people were injured: two drivers and a front-seat passenger. The passenger suffered an arm contusion and one driver reported a head injury. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Windshield Inadequate, Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. An inadequate windshield is also listed. The driver of a westbound Ford had right-side door damage. The driver of a southbound Acura had left-front damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
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SUV strikes scooter on W 168th▸Aug 27 - An SUV hit a motorized scooter at W 168th and St. Nicholas. The rider went down. Bruised, conscious, hurting head to toe. Failure to yield flagged. A parked vehicle was also struck. Manhattan street. Afternoon crush. Metal won. Flesh paid.
A 2024 Mazda SUV, traveling straight on W 168 St at St. Nicholas Ave, struck a motorized scooter rider and also contacted a parked vehicle. The scooter operator, a 31-year-old man, was injured across his body and remained conscious. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” was a contributing factor. The data lists the scooter rider as ejected and injured; he used no safety equipment. Vehicle details show the SUV going straight ahead with center back-end impact, and the parked vehicle sustained right rear bumper damage. No driver injury was recorded for the SUV. The record does not cite any fault for the victim.
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Rear-end crash on Harlem River Drive▸Aug 11 - Two southbound cars collide. SUV slams a sedan’s rear. Drivers hurt. Police cite distraction and speed. Center-front to center-rear crush. Manhattan highway turns hard and mean.
Two southbound vehicles collided on Harlem River Drive. The SUV struck the back of a sedan, damaging the sedan’s center rear and the SUV’s center front. Two male drivers were injured; two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Unsafe Speed.” Those driver errors are the story here: a rear-end hit in clear lanes, both vehicles going straight. The report places impact to the sedan’s rear and the SUV’s front, consistent with a following driver failing to pay attention and traveling too fast for conditions.
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SUV U-turn Hits Northbound E‑Biker▸Aug 9 - The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on Amsterdam Ave and hit a northbound e-biker at W 156th. The 43-year-old rider was ejected and suffered head injury; he remained conscious and complained of whiplash.
The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on Amsterdam Ave at W 156 St and struck a northbound e-bike. The bicyclist, a 43-year-old man, was ejected and sustained a head injury and a complaint of whiplash; he remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Turning Improperly" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," along with "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists the SUVs pre-crash action as "Making U Turn," the SUV point of impact as the left rear quarter panel and the e-bikes damage at the center front end. Police recorded these driver errors.
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Northbound sedans rear-end on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Aug 9 - Two northbound sedans stacked on Henry Hudson Parkway. A rear-end crash injured a 27-year-old driver and a 28-year-old passenger. Children in back seats were listed as involved. Police recorded Following Too Closely by involved drivers.
Two northbound sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. The driver of a 2023 Toyota struck the rear of a 2014 Honda. A 27-year-old female driver suffered a neck injury and a contusion. A 28-year-old female rear-seat passenger was also listed as injured. Children riding in the back seats were listed as involved. According to the police report, "contributing factors: Following Too Closely, Following Too Closely." Police recorded Following Too Closely for multiple involved drivers. Point-of-impact data show a center-front strike to a car’s center-rear and a third vehicle in the chain. Safety fields list Air Bag Deployed and Lap Belt.
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City Acts After Canal Street Deaths▸Aug 7 - A driver sped off the Manhattan Bridge, killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. City rushes barriers, lowers speed limits. Canal Street stays deadly. Grief, action, but danger remains.
Gothamist (2025-08-07) reports two people died when a driver, charged with vehicular homicide, sped at 109 mph off the Manhattan Bridge and crashed at Bowery and Canal. The city will add barriers, lower speed limits, and narrow lanes. Transportation Commissioner Rodriguez said, "We are taking immediate steps to fortify this intersection." Advocates warn most of Canal Street remains dangerous. Seven have died on this corridor since 2011. Community redesign meetings are now scheduled sooner in response to the crash.
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City Acts After Canal Street Deaths,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-07
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Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
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Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
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Inattention Cited in Pinehurst Right-Turn Crash▸Aug 3 - Drivers in two sedans crashed at Pinehurst Avenue and West 178th Street. A 32-year-old driver suffered a back bruise. Police recorded driver inattention. One driver was turning right. The other was going straight.
Two drivers in sedans collided at Pinehurst Avenue and West 178th Street in Manhattan. The driver of a 2022 Ford sedan was making a right turn while heading south. The driver of a 2018 Kia sedan was traveling east, going straight. A 32-year-old man driving one sedan was injured with a back contusion; he was conscious and his air bag deployed. No injury was recorded for the 63-year-old driver of the other sedan. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police recorded driver inattention as the driver error. Impact damaged the Ford’s right rear and the Kia’s front. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
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Distracted SUV Driver Injures E-Bike Rider▸Aug 1 - An SUV driver hit an e-bike rider at W 165th and Amsterdam. The man took a shoulder hit and road rash. Police cite driver inattention. Sirens cut the night. Another rider down on a big avenue.
An SUV driver hit a 38-year-old man riding an e-bike at West 165th Street and Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan at 1:15 a.m. The rider suffered a shoulder injury and abrasions and remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. Police recorded inattention by the driver. The SUV’s right front bumper made contact, and the crash damaged the vehicle’s front end, per the report. The SUV had two occupants and was registered in New York; the driver was licensed. No other injuries were reported. The crash occurred in the 33rd Precinct area.
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Pedestrian Hit, Head Injury on W 168th▸Jul 29 - A 44-year-old man was struck by a vehicle on West 168th Street in Manhattan. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. He remained conscious. The police report lists no vehicle type, driver errors, or contributing factors.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old man pedestrian was struck on West 168th Street in Manhattan and suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. He remained conscious. The report does not identify the vehicle type. The report does not list any driver errors or contributing factors. Police records show the pedestrian’s injury as a head wound with severe bleeding and list him as injured and conscious. The crash file contains no narrative of driver actions and no recorded contributing factors in the data provided.
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Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack▸Jul 29 - A man shoved his girlfriend onto subway tracks at Fulton Street. The train crushed her legs. She survived, but lost both limbs. He fled, but police caught him. The court sentenced him to 18 years.
Gothamist (2025-07-29) reports a Brooklyn man received 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to pushing his girlfriend onto the tracks at Manhattan's Fulton Street Station on March 9, 2024. Prosecutors said Christian Valdez threw her as a train entered, causing injuries that led to both legs being amputated. District Attorney Alvin Bragg called it a 'life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system.' Valdez fled but was arrested hours later. The case highlights the vulnerability of transit riders and the severe consequences of violence in public spaces.
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Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-29
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Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
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Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
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SUV Turns Left, Hits Woman in Crosswalk▸Jul 24 - A driver in an SUV turned left on W 179 St and hit a 47-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at Fort Washington Ave. She suffered back and crush injuries and was in shock. Police recorded driver inexperience and inattention.
A driver in an SUV made a left turn and struck a 47-year-old woman crossing W 179 St at Fort Washington Ave in Manhattan. She suffered back and crush injuries and was reported in shock. According to the police report, "the pedestrian was in the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the crash occurred." Police listed "Driver Inexperience" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. The SUV's center front end struck the pedestrian while making the left turn. Vehicle occupants were not reported injured.
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Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run▸Jul 24 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A driver struck him and fled. He died on the road. The city lost a rescuer. The driver vanished into the dark.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that Matthew Goicochea, an off-duty FDNY firefighter, died after falling from his motorcycle on FDR Drive near West 25th Street. Police said, "he was struck by an unknown vehicle that did not remain on the scene." The crash happened before 4 a.m. The driver left Goicochea on the roadway. The incident highlights the lethal risk of hit-and-runs and the dangers of high-speed corridors like the FDR. No information on the fleeing driver was released.
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Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
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Taxi Driver Hits Cyclist Turning Left▸Jul 22 - The driver of a taxi hit a 58-year-old cyclist making a left turn on Riverside Drive at West 165th. The cyclist suffered a contusion to the knee and lower leg and remained conscious. Police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded'.
The driver of a taxi struck a 58-year-old cyclist who was making a left turn at Riverside Drive and West 165th Street. The cyclist was injured, sustaining a contusion to the knee and lower leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved "Unsafe Speed" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The report also lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" for the cyclist after the driver factors. Police recorded the taxi’s point of impact as the right front bumper against the cyclist’s right side. No injuries were reported for the taxi occupants.
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Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown▸Jul 22 - A driver tore through Midtown, smashing cars and fleeing police. Metal scraped. Horns blared. The chase ended at Lexington and 50th. Police drew guns. The driver was arrested. Streets bore the scars.
According to ABC7 (2025-07-22), a driver struck multiple vehicles—including a police cruiser—while fleeing police through Midtown Manhattan. The pursuit began after a hit at Park Ave and ended at 50th and Lexington. The suspect, Jose Foster, faces charges including assault, reckless endangerment, and fleeing police. Witness Martina Minor said, "It felt like he was scratching like big noise and I was honking like stop and he kept doing it." The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases in dense city streets, with property damage and potential harm to bystanders.
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Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-22
Sep 2 - Two drivers in SUVs collided on the Harlem River Drive ramp. Police cited driver inattention. A 45-year-old woman driving was hurt with chest pain and whiplash. Others had unspecified injuries.
Two drivers in SUVs collided on the Harlem River Drive ramp in New York City. A 45-year-old woman driving was injured, with chest pain and whiplash recorded. A 73-year-old male driver and a 73-year-old female passenger were listed with unspecified injuries, as was another occupant. "According to the police report, driver inattention/distraction was recorded for both drivers." Both vehicles were listed as SUVs with front-to-rear damage noted. The crash location is reported at latitude 40.845276, longitude -73.93057. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the case data.
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E-bike rider and 76-year-old collide on Amsterdam Avenue▸Sep 1 - An e-bike rider and a 76-year-old collided at the Amsterdam Avenue intersection. Both were injured. The bike’s front end took the hit. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
An e-bike rider traveling south on Amsterdam Avenue and a 76-year-old pedestrian collided at the intersection near 2150 Amsterdam Ave in Manhattan. The rider suffered facial abrasions; the pedestrian had bleeding to the arm and hand. Both were listed as injured. According to the police report, the e-bike was "Going Straight Ahead" southbound, and the point of impact was the "Center Front End." The pedestrian location was recorded as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection." Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified" for both parties.
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It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?▸
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It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-31
29
Two sedans collide at Broadway and 169th▸Aug 29 - Two sedans crashed at Broadway and West 169th. Metal tore. Three people were hurt. A front-seat passenger suffered an arm bruise. One driver reported a head injury. Police recorded Failure to Yield and an inadequate windshield.
Two sedans collided at Broadway and W 169 St in Manhattan. Three people were injured: two drivers and a front-seat passenger. The passenger suffered an arm contusion and one driver reported a head injury. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Windshield Inadequate, Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. An inadequate windshield is also listed. The driver of a westbound Ford had right-side door damage. The driver of a southbound Acura had left-front damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
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SUV strikes scooter on W 168th▸Aug 27 - An SUV hit a motorized scooter at W 168th and St. Nicholas. The rider went down. Bruised, conscious, hurting head to toe. Failure to yield flagged. A parked vehicle was also struck. Manhattan street. Afternoon crush. Metal won. Flesh paid.
A 2024 Mazda SUV, traveling straight on W 168 St at St. Nicholas Ave, struck a motorized scooter rider and also contacted a parked vehicle. The scooter operator, a 31-year-old man, was injured across his body and remained conscious. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” was a contributing factor. The data lists the scooter rider as ejected and injured; he used no safety equipment. Vehicle details show the SUV going straight ahead with center back-end impact, and the parked vehicle sustained right rear bumper damage. No driver injury was recorded for the SUV. The record does not cite any fault for the victim.
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Rear-end crash on Harlem River Drive▸Aug 11 - Two southbound cars collide. SUV slams a sedan’s rear. Drivers hurt. Police cite distraction and speed. Center-front to center-rear crush. Manhattan highway turns hard and mean.
Two southbound vehicles collided on Harlem River Drive. The SUV struck the back of a sedan, damaging the sedan’s center rear and the SUV’s center front. Two male drivers were injured; two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Unsafe Speed.” Those driver errors are the story here: a rear-end hit in clear lanes, both vehicles going straight. The report places impact to the sedan’s rear and the SUV’s front, consistent with a following driver failing to pay attention and traveling too fast for conditions.
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SUV U-turn Hits Northbound E‑Biker▸Aug 9 - The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on Amsterdam Ave and hit a northbound e-biker at W 156th. The 43-year-old rider was ejected and suffered head injury; he remained conscious and complained of whiplash.
The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on Amsterdam Ave at W 156 St and struck a northbound e-bike. The bicyclist, a 43-year-old man, was ejected and sustained a head injury and a complaint of whiplash; he remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Turning Improperly" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," along with "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists the SUVs pre-crash action as "Making U Turn," the SUV point of impact as the left rear quarter panel and the e-bikes damage at the center front end. Police recorded these driver errors.
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Northbound sedans rear-end on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Aug 9 - Two northbound sedans stacked on Henry Hudson Parkway. A rear-end crash injured a 27-year-old driver and a 28-year-old passenger. Children in back seats were listed as involved. Police recorded Following Too Closely by involved drivers.
Two northbound sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. The driver of a 2023 Toyota struck the rear of a 2014 Honda. A 27-year-old female driver suffered a neck injury and a contusion. A 28-year-old female rear-seat passenger was also listed as injured. Children riding in the back seats were listed as involved. According to the police report, "contributing factors: Following Too Closely, Following Too Closely." Police recorded Following Too Closely for multiple involved drivers. Point-of-impact data show a center-front strike to a car’s center-rear and a third vehicle in the chain. Safety fields list Air Bag Deployed and Lap Belt.
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City Acts After Canal Street Deaths▸Aug 7 - A driver sped off the Manhattan Bridge, killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. City rushes barriers, lowers speed limits. Canal Street stays deadly. Grief, action, but danger remains.
Gothamist (2025-08-07) reports two people died when a driver, charged with vehicular homicide, sped at 109 mph off the Manhattan Bridge and crashed at Bowery and Canal. The city will add barriers, lower speed limits, and narrow lanes. Transportation Commissioner Rodriguez said, "We are taking immediate steps to fortify this intersection." Advocates warn most of Canal Street remains dangerous. Seven have died on this corridor since 2011. Community redesign meetings are now scheduled sooner in response to the crash.
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City Acts After Canal Street Deaths,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-07
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Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
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Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
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Inattention Cited in Pinehurst Right-Turn Crash▸Aug 3 - Drivers in two sedans crashed at Pinehurst Avenue and West 178th Street. A 32-year-old driver suffered a back bruise. Police recorded driver inattention. One driver was turning right. The other was going straight.
Two drivers in sedans collided at Pinehurst Avenue and West 178th Street in Manhattan. The driver of a 2022 Ford sedan was making a right turn while heading south. The driver of a 2018 Kia sedan was traveling east, going straight. A 32-year-old man driving one sedan was injured with a back contusion; he was conscious and his air bag deployed. No injury was recorded for the 63-year-old driver of the other sedan. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police recorded driver inattention as the driver error. Impact damaged the Ford’s right rear and the Kia’s front. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
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Distracted SUV Driver Injures E-Bike Rider▸Aug 1 - An SUV driver hit an e-bike rider at W 165th and Amsterdam. The man took a shoulder hit and road rash. Police cite driver inattention. Sirens cut the night. Another rider down on a big avenue.
An SUV driver hit a 38-year-old man riding an e-bike at West 165th Street and Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan at 1:15 a.m. The rider suffered a shoulder injury and abrasions and remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. Police recorded inattention by the driver. The SUV’s right front bumper made contact, and the crash damaged the vehicle’s front end, per the report. The SUV had two occupants and was registered in New York; the driver was licensed. No other injuries were reported. The crash occurred in the 33rd Precinct area.
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Pedestrian Hit, Head Injury on W 168th▸Jul 29 - A 44-year-old man was struck by a vehicle on West 168th Street in Manhattan. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. He remained conscious. The police report lists no vehicle type, driver errors, or contributing factors.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old man pedestrian was struck on West 168th Street in Manhattan and suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. He remained conscious. The report does not identify the vehicle type. The report does not list any driver errors or contributing factors. Police records show the pedestrian’s injury as a head wound with severe bleeding and list him as injured and conscious. The crash file contains no narrative of driver actions and no recorded contributing factors in the data provided.
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Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack▸Jul 29 - A man shoved his girlfriend onto subway tracks at Fulton Street. The train crushed her legs. She survived, but lost both limbs. He fled, but police caught him. The court sentenced him to 18 years.
Gothamist (2025-07-29) reports a Brooklyn man received 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to pushing his girlfriend onto the tracks at Manhattan's Fulton Street Station on March 9, 2024. Prosecutors said Christian Valdez threw her as a train entered, causing injuries that led to both legs being amputated. District Attorney Alvin Bragg called it a 'life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system.' Valdez fled but was arrested hours later. The case highlights the vulnerability of transit riders and the severe consequences of violence in public spaces.
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Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-29
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Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
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Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
24
SUV Turns Left, Hits Woman in Crosswalk▸Jul 24 - A driver in an SUV turned left on W 179 St and hit a 47-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at Fort Washington Ave. She suffered back and crush injuries and was in shock. Police recorded driver inexperience and inattention.
A driver in an SUV made a left turn and struck a 47-year-old woman crossing W 179 St at Fort Washington Ave in Manhattan. She suffered back and crush injuries and was reported in shock. According to the police report, "the pedestrian was in the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the crash occurred." Police listed "Driver Inexperience" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. The SUV's center front end struck the pedestrian while making the left turn. Vehicle occupants were not reported injured.
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Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run▸Jul 24 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A driver struck him and fled. He died on the road. The city lost a rescuer. The driver vanished into the dark.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that Matthew Goicochea, an off-duty FDNY firefighter, died after falling from his motorcycle on FDR Drive near West 25th Street. Police said, "he was struck by an unknown vehicle that did not remain on the scene." The crash happened before 4 a.m. The driver left Goicochea on the roadway. The incident highlights the lethal risk of hit-and-runs and the dangers of high-speed corridors like the FDR. No information on the fleeing driver was released.
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Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
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Taxi Driver Hits Cyclist Turning Left▸Jul 22 - The driver of a taxi hit a 58-year-old cyclist making a left turn on Riverside Drive at West 165th. The cyclist suffered a contusion to the knee and lower leg and remained conscious. Police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded'.
The driver of a taxi struck a 58-year-old cyclist who was making a left turn at Riverside Drive and West 165th Street. The cyclist was injured, sustaining a contusion to the knee and lower leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved "Unsafe Speed" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The report also lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" for the cyclist after the driver factors. Police recorded the taxi’s point of impact as the right front bumper against the cyclist’s right side. No injuries were reported for the taxi occupants.
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Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown▸Jul 22 - A driver tore through Midtown, smashing cars and fleeing police. Metal scraped. Horns blared. The chase ended at Lexington and 50th. Police drew guns. The driver was arrested. Streets bore the scars.
According to ABC7 (2025-07-22), a driver struck multiple vehicles—including a police cruiser—while fleeing police through Midtown Manhattan. The pursuit began after a hit at Park Ave and ended at 50th and Lexington. The suspect, Jose Foster, faces charges including assault, reckless endangerment, and fleeing police. Witness Martina Minor said, "It felt like he was scratching like big noise and I was honking like stop and he kept doing it." The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases in dense city streets, with property damage and potential harm to bystanders.
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Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-22
Sep 1 - An e-bike rider and a 76-year-old collided at the Amsterdam Avenue intersection. Both were injured. The bike’s front end took the hit. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
An e-bike rider traveling south on Amsterdam Avenue and a 76-year-old pedestrian collided at the intersection near 2150 Amsterdam Ave in Manhattan. The rider suffered facial abrasions; the pedestrian had bleeding to the arm and hand. Both were listed as injured. According to the police report, the e-bike was "Going Straight Ahead" southbound, and the point of impact was the "Center Front End." The pedestrian location was recorded as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection." Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified" for both parties.
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It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?▸
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It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-31
29
Two sedans collide at Broadway and 169th▸Aug 29 - Two sedans crashed at Broadway and West 169th. Metal tore. Three people were hurt. A front-seat passenger suffered an arm bruise. One driver reported a head injury. Police recorded Failure to Yield and an inadequate windshield.
Two sedans collided at Broadway and W 169 St in Manhattan. Three people were injured: two drivers and a front-seat passenger. The passenger suffered an arm contusion and one driver reported a head injury. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Windshield Inadequate, Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. An inadequate windshield is also listed. The driver of a westbound Ford had right-side door damage. The driver of a southbound Acura had left-front damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
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SUV strikes scooter on W 168th▸Aug 27 - An SUV hit a motorized scooter at W 168th and St. Nicholas. The rider went down. Bruised, conscious, hurting head to toe. Failure to yield flagged. A parked vehicle was also struck. Manhattan street. Afternoon crush. Metal won. Flesh paid.
A 2024 Mazda SUV, traveling straight on W 168 St at St. Nicholas Ave, struck a motorized scooter rider and also contacted a parked vehicle. The scooter operator, a 31-year-old man, was injured across his body and remained conscious. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” was a contributing factor. The data lists the scooter rider as ejected and injured; he used no safety equipment. Vehicle details show the SUV going straight ahead with center back-end impact, and the parked vehicle sustained right rear bumper damage. No driver injury was recorded for the SUV. The record does not cite any fault for the victim.
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Rear-end crash on Harlem River Drive▸Aug 11 - Two southbound cars collide. SUV slams a sedan’s rear. Drivers hurt. Police cite distraction and speed. Center-front to center-rear crush. Manhattan highway turns hard and mean.
Two southbound vehicles collided on Harlem River Drive. The SUV struck the back of a sedan, damaging the sedan’s center rear and the SUV’s center front. Two male drivers were injured; two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Unsafe Speed.” Those driver errors are the story here: a rear-end hit in clear lanes, both vehicles going straight. The report places impact to the sedan’s rear and the SUV’s front, consistent with a following driver failing to pay attention and traveling too fast for conditions.
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SUV U-turn Hits Northbound E‑Biker▸Aug 9 - The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on Amsterdam Ave and hit a northbound e-biker at W 156th. The 43-year-old rider was ejected and suffered head injury; he remained conscious and complained of whiplash.
The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on Amsterdam Ave at W 156 St and struck a northbound e-bike. The bicyclist, a 43-year-old man, was ejected and sustained a head injury and a complaint of whiplash; he remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Turning Improperly" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," along with "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists the SUVs pre-crash action as "Making U Turn," the SUV point of impact as the left rear quarter panel and the e-bikes damage at the center front end. Police recorded these driver errors.
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Northbound sedans rear-end on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Aug 9 - Two northbound sedans stacked on Henry Hudson Parkway. A rear-end crash injured a 27-year-old driver and a 28-year-old passenger. Children in back seats were listed as involved. Police recorded Following Too Closely by involved drivers.
Two northbound sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. The driver of a 2023 Toyota struck the rear of a 2014 Honda. A 27-year-old female driver suffered a neck injury and a contusion. A 28-year-old female rear-seat passenger was also listed as injured. Children riding in the back seats were listed as involved. According to the police report, "contributing factors: Following Too Closely, Following Too Closely." Police recorded Following Too Closely for multiple involved drivers. Point-of-impact data show a center-front strike to a car’s center-rear and a third vehicle in the chain. Safety fields list Air Bag Deployed and Lap Belt.
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City Acts After Canal Street Deaths▸Aug 7 - A driver sped off the Manhattan Bridge, killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. City rushes barriers, lowers speed limits. Canal Street stays deadly. Grief, action, but danger remains.
Gothamist (2025-08-07) reports two people died when a driver, charged with vehicular homicide, sped at 109 mph off the Manhattan Bridge and crashed at Bowery and Canal. The city will add barriers, lower speed limits, and narrow lanes. Transportation Commissioner Rodriguez said, "We are taking immediate steps to fortify this intersection." Advocates warn most of Canal Street remains dangerous. Seven have died on this corridor since 2011. Community redesign meetings are now scheduled sooner in response to the crash.
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City Acts After Canal Street Deaths,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-07
4
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
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Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
3
Inattention Cited in Pinehurst Right-Turn Crash▸Aug 3 - Drivers in two sedans crashed at Pinehurst Avenue and West 178th Street. A 32-year-old driver suffered a back bruise. Police recorded driver inattention. One driver was turning right. The other was going straight.
Two drivers in sedans collided at Pinehurst Avenue and West 178th Street in Manhattan. The driver of a 2022 Ford sedan was making a right turn while heading south. The driver of a 2018 Kia sedan was traveling east, going straight. A 32-year-old man driving one sedan was injured with a back contusion; he was conscious and his air bag deployed. No injury was recorded for the 63-year-old driver of the other sedan. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police recorded driver inattention as the driver error. Impact damaged the Ford’s right rear and the Kia’s front. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
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Distracted SUV Driver Injures E-Bike Rider▸Aug 1 - An SUV driver hit an e-bike rider at W 165th and Amsterdam. The man took a shoulder hit and road rash. Police cite driver inattention. Sirens cut the night. Another rider down on a big avenue.
An SUV driver hit a 38-year-old man riding an e-bike at West 165th Street and Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan at 1:15 a.m. The rider suffered a shoulder injury and abrasions and remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. Police recorded inattention by the driver. The SUV’s right front bumper made contact, and the crash damaged the vehicle’s front end, per the report. The SUV had two occupants and was registered in New York; the driver was licensed. No other injuries were reported. The crash occurred in the 33rd Precinct area.
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Pedestrian Hit, Head Injury on W 168th▸Jul 29 - A 44-year-old man was struck by a vehicle on West 168th Street in Manhattan. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. He remained conscious. The police report lists no vehicle type, driver errors, or contributing factors.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old man pedestrian was struck on West 168th Street in Manhattan and suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. He remained conscious. The report does not identify the vehicle type. The report does not list any driver errors or contributing factors. Police records show the pedestrian’s injury as a head wound with severe bleeding and list him as injured and conscious. The crash file contains no narrative of driver actions and no recorded contributing factors in the data provided.
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Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack▸Jul 29 - A man shoved his girlfriend onto subway tracks at Fulton Street. The train crushed her legs. She survived, but lost both limbs. He fled, but police caught him. The court sentenced him to 18 years.
Gothamist (2025-07-29) reports a Brooklyn man received 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to pushing his girlfriend onto the tracks at Manhattan's Fulton Street Station on March 9, 2024. Prosecutors said Christian Valdez threw her as a train entered, causing injuries that led to both legs being amputated. District Attorney Alvin Bragg called it a 'life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system.' Valdez fled but was arrested hours later. The case highlights the vulnerability of transit riders and the severe consequences of violence in public spaces.
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Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-29
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Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
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Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
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SUV Turns Left, Hits Woman in Crosswalk▸Jul 24 - A driver in an SUV turned left on W 179 St and hit a 47-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at Fort Washington Ave. She suffered back and crush injuries and was in shock. Police recorded driver inexperience and inattention.
A driver in an SUV made a left turn and struck a 47-year-old woman crossing W 179 St at Fort Washington Ave in Manhattan. She suffered back and crush injuries and was reported in shock. According to the police report, "the pedestrian was in the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the crash occurred." Police listed "Driver Inexperience" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. The SUV's center front end struck the pedestrian while making the left turn. Vehicle occupants were not reported injured.
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Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run▸Jul 24 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A driver struck him and fled. He died on the road. The city lost a rescuer. The driver vanished into the dark.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that Matthew Goicochea, an off-duty FDNY firefighter, died after falling from his motorcycle on FDR Drive near West 25th Street. Police said, "he was struck by an unknown vehicle that did not remain on the scene." The crash happened before 4 a.m. The driver left Goicochea on the roadway. The incident highlights the lethal risk of hit-and-runs and the dangers of high-speed corridors like the FDR. No information on the fleeing driver was released.
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Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
22
Taxi Driver Hits Cyclist Turning Left▸Jul 22 - The driver of a taxi hit a 58-year-old cyclist making a left turn on Riverside Drive at West 165th. The cyclist suffered a contusion to the knee and lower leg and remained conscious. Police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded'.
The driver of a taxi struck a 58-year-old cyclist who was making a left turn at Riverside Drive and West 165th Street. The cyclist was injured, sustaining a contusion to the knee and lower leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved "Unsafe Speed" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The report also lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" for the cyclist after the driver factors. Police recorded the taxi’s point of impact as the right front bumper against the cyclist’s right side. No injuries were reported for the taxi occupants.
22
Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown▸Jul 22 - A driver tore through Midtown, smashing cars and fleeing police. Metal scraped. Horns blared. The chase ended at Lexington and 50th. Police drew guns. The driver was arrested. Streets bore the scars.
According to ABC7 (2025-07-22), a driver struck multiple vehicles—including a police cruiser—while fleeing police through Midtown Manhattan. The pursuit began after a hit at Park Ave and ended at 50th and Lexington. The suspect, Jose Foster, faces charges including assault, reckless endangerment, and fleeing police. Witness Martina Minor said, "It felt like he was scratching like big noise and I was honking like stop and he kept doing it." The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases in dense city streets, with property damage and potential harm to bystanders.
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Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-22
- It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-31
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Two sedans collide at Broadway and 169th▸Aug 29 - Two sedans crashed at Broadway and West 169th. Metal tore. Three people were hurt. A front-seat passenger suffered an arm bruise. One driver reported a head injury. Police recorded Failure to Yield and an inadequate windshield.
Two sedans collided at Broadway and W 169 St in Manhattan. Three people were injured: two drivers and a front-seat passenger. The passenger suffered an arm contusion and one driver reported a head injury. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Windshield Inadequate, Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. An inadequate windshield is also listed. The driver of a westbound Ford had right-side door damage. The driver of a southbound Acura had left-front damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
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SUV strikes scooter on W 168th▸Aug 27 - An SUV hit a motorized scooter at W 168th and St. Nicholas. The rider went down. Bruised, conscious, hurting head to toe. Failure to yield flagged. A parked vehicle was also struck. Manhattan street. Afternoon crush. Metal won. Flesh paid.
A 2024 Mazda SUV, traveling straight on W 168 St at St. Nicholas Ave, struck a motorized scooter rider and also contacted a parked vehicle. The scooter operator, a 31-year-old man, was injured across his body and remained conscious. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” was a contributing factor. The data lists the scooter rider as ejected and injured; he used no safety equipment. Vehicle details show the SUV going straight ahead with center back-end impact, and the parked vehicle sustained right rear bumper damage. No driver injury was recorded for the SUV. The record does not cite any fault for the victim.
11
Rear-end crash on Harlem River Drive▸Aug 11 - Two southbound cars collide. SUV slams a sedan’s rear. Drivers hurt. Police cite distraction and speed. Center-front to center-rear crush. Manhattan highway turns hard and mean.
Two southbound vehicles collided on Harlem River Drive. The SUV struck the back of a sedan, damaging the sedan’s center rear and the SUV’s center front. Two male drivers were injured; two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Unsafe Speed.” Those driver errors are the story here: a rear-end hit in clear lanes, both vehicles going straight. The report places impact to the sedan’s rear and the SUV’s front, consistent with a following driver failing to pay attention and traveling too fast for conditions.
9
SUV U-turn Hits Northbound E‑Biker▸Aug 9 - The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on Amsterdam Ave and hit a northbound e-biker at W 156th. The 43-year-old rider was ejected and suffered head injury; he remained conscious and complained of whiplash.
The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on Amsterdam Ave at W 156 St and struck a northbound e-bike. The bicyclist, a 43-year-old man, was ejected and sustained a head injury and a complaint of whiplash; he remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Turning Improperly" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," along with "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists the SUVs pre-crash action as "Making U Turn," the SUV point of impact as the left rear quarter panel and the e-bikes damage at the center front end. Police recorded these driver errors.
9
Northbound sedans rear-end on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Aug 9 - Two northbound sedans stacked on Henry Hudson Parkway. A rear-end crash injured a 27-year-old driver and a 28-year-old passenger. Children in back seats were listed as involved. Police recorded Following Too Closely by involved drivers.
Two northbound sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. The driver of a 2023 Toyota struck the rear of a 2014 Honda. A 27-year-old female driver suffered a neck injury and a contusion. A 28-year-old female rear-seat passenger was also listed as injured. Children riding in the back seats were listed as involved. According to the police report, "contributing factors: Following Too Closely, Following Too Closely." Police recorded Following Too Closely for multiple involved drivers. Point-of-impact data show a center-front strike to a car’s center-rear and a third vehicle in the chain. Safety fields list Air Bag Deployed and Lap Belt.
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City Acts After Canal Street Deaths▸Aug 7 - A driver sped off the Manhattan Bridge, killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. City rushes barriers, lowers speed limits. Canal Street stays deadly. Grief, action, but danger remains.
Gothamist (2025-08-07) reports two people died when a driver, charged with vehicular homicide, sped at 109 mph off the Manhattan Bridge and crashed at Bowery and Canal. The city will add barriers, lower speed limits, and narrow lanes. Transportation Commissioner Rodriguez said, "We are taking immediate steps to fortify this intersection." Advocates warn most of Canal Street remains dangerous. Seven have died on this corridor since 2011. Community redesign meetings are now scheduled sooner in response to the crash.
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City Acts After Canal Street Deaths,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-07
4
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
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Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
3
Inattention Cited in Pinehurst Right-Turn Crash▸Aug 3 - Drivers in two sedans crashed at Pinehurst Avenue and West 178th Street. A 32-year-old driver suffered a back bruise. Police recorded driver inattention. One driver was turning right. The other was going straight.
Two drivers in sedans collided at Pinehurst Avenue and West 178th Street in Manhattan. The driver of a 2022 Ford sedan was making a right turn while heading south. The driver of a 2018 Kia sedan was traveling east, going straight. A 32-year-old man driving one sedan was injured with a back contusion; he was conscious and his air bag deployed. No injury was recorded for the 63-year-old driver of the other sedan. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police recorded driver inattention as the driver error. Impact damaged the Ford’s right rear and the Kia’s front. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
1
Distracted SUV Driver Injures E-Bike Rider▸Aug 1 - An SUV driver hit an e-bike rider at W 165th and Amsterdam. The man took a shoulder hit and road rash. Police cite driver inattention. Sirens cut the night. Another rider down on a big avenue.
An SUV driver hit a 38-year-old man riding an e-bike at West 165th Street and Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan at 1:15 a.m. The rider suffered a shoulder injury and abrasions and remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. Police recorded inattention by the driver. The SUV’s right front bumper made contact, and the crash damaged the vehicle’s front end, per the report. The SUV had two occupants and was registered in New York; the driver was licensed. No other injuries were reported. The crash occurred in the 33rd Precinct area.
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Pedestrian Hit, Head Injury on W 168th▸Jul 29 - A 44-year-old man was struck by a vehicle on West 168th Street in Manhattan. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. He remained conscious. The police report lists no vehicle type, driver errors, or contributing factors.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old man pedestrian was struck on West 168th Street in Manhattan and suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. He remained conscious. The report does not identify the vehicle type. The report does not list any driver errors or contributing factors. Police records show the pedestrian’s injury as a head wound with severe bleeding and list him as injured and conscious. The crash file contains no narrative of driver actions and no recorded contributing factors in the data provided.
29
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack▸Jul 29 - A man shoved his girlfriend onto subway tracks at Fulton Street. The train crushed her legs. She survived, but lost both limbs. He fled, but police caught him. The court sentenced him to 18 years.
Gothamist (2025-07-29) reports a Brooklyn man received 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to pushing his girlfriend onto the tracks at Manhattan's Fulton Street Station on March 9, 2024. Prosecutors said Christian Valdez threw her as a train entered, causing injuries that led to both legs being amputated. District Attorney Alvin Bragg called it a 'life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system.' Valdez fled but was arrested hours later. The case highlights the vulnerability of transit riders and the severe consequences of violence in public spaces.
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Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
-
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
24
SUV Turns Left, Hits Woman in Crosswalk▸Jul 24 - A driver in an SUV turned left on W 179 St and hit a 47-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at Fort Washington Ave. She suffered back and crush injuries and was in shock. Police recorded driver inexperience and inattention.
A driver in an SUV made a left turn and struck a 47-year-old woman crossing W 179 St at Fort Washington Ave in Manhattan. She suffered back and crush injuries and was reported in shock. According to the police report, "the pedestrian was in the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the crash occurred." Police listed "Driver Inexperience" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. The SUV's center front end struck the pedestrian while making the left turn. Vehicle occupants were not reported injured.
24
Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run▸Jul 24 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A driver struck him and fled. He died on the road. The city lost a rescuer. The driver vanished into the dark.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that Matthew Goicochea, an off-duty FDNY firefighter, died after falling from his motorcycle on FDR Drive near West 25th Street. Police said, "he was struck by an unknown vehicle that did not remain on the scene." The crash happened before 4 a.m. The driver left Goicochea on the roadway. The incident highlights the lethal risk of hit-and-runs and the dangers of high-speed corridors like the FDR. No information on the fleeing driver was released.
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Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
22
Taxi Driver Hits Cyclist Turning Left▸Jul 22 - The driver of a taxi hit a 58-year-old cyclist making a left turn on Riverside Drive at West 165th. The cyclist suffered a contusion to the knee and lower leg and remained conscious. Police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded'.
The driver of a taxi struck a 58-year-old cyclist who was making a left turn at Riverside Drive and West 165th Street. The cyclist was injured, sustaining a contusion to the knee and lower leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved "Unsafe Speed" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The report also lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" for the cyclist after the driver factors. Police recorded the taxi’s point of impact as the right front bumper against the cyclist’s right side. No injuries were reported for the taxi occupants.
22
Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown▸Jul 22 - A driver tore through Midtown, smashing cars and fleeing police. Metal scraped. Horns blared. The chase ended at Lexington and 50th. Police drew guns. The driver was arrested. Streets bore the scars.
According to ABC7 (2025-07-22), a driver struck multiple vehicles—including a police cruiser—while fleeing police through Midtown Manhattan. The pursuit began after a hit at Park Ave and ended at 50th and Lexington. The suspect, Jose Foster, faces charges including assault, reckless endangerment, and fleeing police. Witness Martina Minor said, "It felt like he was scratching like big noise and I was honking like stop and he kept doing it." The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases in dense city streets, with property damage and potential harm to bystanders.
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Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-22
Aug 29 - Two sedans crashed at Broadway and West 169th. Metal tore. Three people were hurt. A front-seat passenger suffered an arm bruise. One driver reported a head injury. Police recorded Failure to Yield and an inadequate windshield.
Two sedans collided at Broadway and W 169 St in Manhattan. Three people were injured: two drivers and a front-seat passenger. The passenger suffered an arm contusion and one driver reported a head injury. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Windshield Inadequate, Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. An inadequate windshield is also listed. The driver of a westbound Ford had right-side door damage. The driver of a southbound Acura had left-front damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
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SUV strikes scooter on W 168th▸Aug 27 - An SUV hit a motorized scooter at W 168th and St. Nicholas. The rider went down. Bruised, conscious, hurting head to toe. Failure to yield flagged. A parked vehicle was also struck. Manhattan street. Afternoon crush. Metal won. Flesh paid.
A 2024 Mazda SUV, traveling straight on W 168 St at St. Nicholas Ave, struck a motorized scooter rider and also contacted a parked vehicle. The scooter operator, a 31-year-old man, was injured across his body and remained conscious. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” was a contributing factor. The data lists the scooter rider as ejected and injured; he used no safety equipment. Vehicle details show the SUV going straight ahead with center back-end impact, and the parked vehicle sustained right rear bumper damage. No driver injury was recorded for the SUV. The record does not cite any fault for the victim.
11
Rear-end crash on Harlem River Drive▸Aug 11 - Two southbound cars collide. SUV slams a sedan’s rear. Drivers hurt. Police cite distraction and speed. Center-front to center-rear crush. Manhattan highway turns hard and mean.
Two southbound vehicles collided on Harlem River Drive. The SUV struck the back of a sedan, damaging the sedan’s center rear and the SUV’s center front. Two male drivers were injured; two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Unsafe Speed.” Those driver errors are the story here: a rear-end hit in clear lanes, both vehicles going straight. The report places impact to the sedan’s rear and the SUV’s front, consistent with a following driver failing to pay attention and traveling too fast for conditions.
9
SUV U-turn Hits Northbound E‑Biker▸Aug 9 - The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on Amsterdam Ave and hit a northbound e-biker at W 156th. The 43-year-old rider was ejected and suffered head injury; he remained conscious and complained of whiplash.
The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on Amsterdam Ave at W 156 St and struck a northbound e-bike. The bicyclist, a 43-year-old man, was ejected and sustained a head injury and a complaint of whiplash; he remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Turning Improperly" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," along with "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists the SUVs pre-crash action as "Making U Turn," the SUV point of impact as the left rear quarter panel and the e-bikes damage at the center front end. Police recorded these driver errors.
9
Northbound sedans rear-end on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Aug 9 - Two northbound sedans stacked on Henry Hudson Parkway. A rear-end crash injured a 27-year-old driver and a 28-year-old passenger. Children in back seats were listed as involved. Police recorded Following Too Closely by involved drivers.
Two northbound sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. The driver of a 2023 Toyota struck the rear of a 2014 Honda. A 27-year-old female driver suffered a neck injury and a contusion. A 28-year-old female rear-seat passenger was also listed as injured. Children riding in the back seats were listed as involved. According to the police report, "contributing factors: Following Too Closely, Following Too Closely." Police recorded Following Too Closely for multiple involved drivers. Point-of-impact data show a center-front strike to a car’s center-rear and a third vehicle in the chain. Safety fields list Air Bag Deployed and Lap Belt.
7
City Acts After Canal Street Deaths▸Aug 7 - A driver sped off the Manhattan Bridge, killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. City rushes barriers, lowers speed limits. Canal Street stays deadly. Grief, action, but danger remains.
Gothamist (2025-08-07) reports two people died when a driver, charged with vehicular homicide, sped at 109 mph off the Manhattan Bridge and crashed at Bowery and Canal. The city will add barriers, lower speed limits, and narrow lanes. Transportation Commissioner Rodriguez said, "We are taking immediate steps to fortify this intersection." Advocates warn most of Canal Street remains dangerous. Seven have died on this corridor since 2011. Community redesign meetings are now scheduled sooner in response to the crash.
-
City Acts After Canal Street Deaths,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-07
4
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
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Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
3
Inattention Cited in Pinehurst Right-Turn Crash▸Aug 3 - Drivers in two sedans crashed at Pinehurst Avenue and West 178th Street. A 32-year-old driver suffered a back bruise. Police recorded driver inattention. One driver was turning right. The other was going straight.
Two drivers in sedans collided at Pinehurst Avenue and West 178th Street in Manhattan. The driver of a 2022 Ford sedan was making a right turn while heading south. The driver of a 2018 Kia sedan was traveling east, going straight. A 32-year-old man driving one sedan was injured with a back contusion; he was conscious and his air bag deployed. No injury was recorded for the 63-year-old driver of the other sedan. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police recorded driver inattention as the driver error. Impact damaged the Ford’s right rear and the Kia’s front. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
1
Distracted SUV Driver Injures E-Bike Rider▸Aug 1 - An SUV driver hit an e-bike rider at W 165th and Amsterdam. The man took a shoulder hit and road rash. Police cite driver inattention. Sirens cut the night. Another rider down on a big avenue.
An SUV driver hit a 38-year-old man riding an e-bike at West 165th Street and Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan at 1:15 a.m. The rider suffered a shoulder injury and abrasions and remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. Police recorded inattention by the driver. The SUV’s right front bumper made contact, and the crash damaged the vehicle’s front end, per the report. The SUV had two occupants and was registered in New York; the driver was licensed. No other injuries were reported. The crash occurred in the 33rd Precinct area.
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Pedestrian Hit, Head Injury on W 168th▸Jul 29 - A 44-year-old man was struck by a vehicle on West 168th Street in Manhattan. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. He remained conscious. The police report lists no vehicle type, driver errors, or contributing factors.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old man pedestrian was struck on West 168th Street in Manhattan and suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. He remained conscious. The report does not identify the vehicle type. The report does not list any driver errors or contributing factors. Police records show the pedestrian’s injury as a head wound with severe bleeding and list him as injured and conscious. The crash file contains no narrative of driver actions and no recorded contributing factors in the data provided.
29
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack▸Jul 29 - A man shoved his girlfriend onto subway tracks at Fulton Street. The train crushed her legs. She survived, but lost both limbs. He fled, but police caught him. The court sentenced him to 18 years.
Gothamist (2025-07-29) reports a Brooklyn man received 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to pushing his girlfriend onto the tracks at Manhattan's Fulton Street Station on March 9, 2024. Prosecutors said Christian Valdez threw her as a train entered, causing injuries that led to both legs being amputated. District Attorney Alvin Bragg called it a 'life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system.' Valdez fled but was arrested hours later. The case highlights the vulnerability of transit riders and the severe consequences of violence in public spaces.
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Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
-
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
24
SUV Turns Left, Hits Woman in Crosswalk▸Jul 24 - A driver in an SUV turned left on W 179 St and hit a 47-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at Fort Washington Ave. She suffered back and crush injuries and was in shock. Police recorded driver inexperience and inattention.
A driver in an SUV made a left turn and struck a 47-year-old woman crossing W 179 St at Fort Washington Ave in Manhattan. She suffered back and crush injuries and was reported in shock. According to the police report, "the pedestrian was in the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the crash occurred." Police listed "Driver Inexperience" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. The SUV's center front end struck the pedestrian while making the left turn. Vehicle occupants were not reported injured.
24
Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run▸Jul 24 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A driver struck him and fled. He died on the road. The city lost a rescuer. The driver vanished into the dark.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that Matthew Goicochea, an off-duty FDNY firefighter, died after falling from his motorcycle on FDR Drive near West 25th Street. Police said, "he was struck by an unknown vehicle that did not remain on the scene." The crash happened before 4 a.m. The driver left Goicochea on the roadway. The incident highlights the lethal risk of hit-and-runs and the dangers of high-speed corridors like the FDR. No information on the fleeing driver was released.
-
Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
22
Taxi Driver Hits Cyclist Turning Left▸Jul 22 - The driver of a taxi hit a 58-year-old cyclist making a left turn on Riverside Drive at West 165th. The cyclist suffered a contusion to the knee and lower leg and remained conscious. Police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded'.
The driver of a taxi struck a 58-year-old cyclist who was making a left turn at Riverside Drive and West 165th Street. The cyclist was injured, sustaining a contusion to the knee and lower leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved "Unsafe Speed" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The report also lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" for the cyclist after the driver factors. Police recorded the taxi’s point of impact as the right front bumper against the cyclist’s right side. No injuries were reported for the taxi occupants.
22
Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown▸Jul 22 - A driver tore through Midtown, smashing cars and fleeing police. Metal scraped. Horns blared. The chase ended at Lexington and 50th. Police drew guns. The driver was arrested. Streets bore the scars.
According to ABC7 (2025-07-22), a driver struck multiple vehicles—including a police cruiser—while fleeing police through Midtown Manhattan. The pursuit began after a hit at Park Ave and ended at 50th and Lexington. The suspect, Jose Foster, faces charges including assault, reckless endangerment, and fleeing police. Witness Martina Minor said, "It felt like he was scratching like big noise and I was honking like stop and he kept doing it." The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases in dense city streets, with property damage and potential harm to bystanders.
-
Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-22
Aug 27 - An SUV hit a motorized scooter at W 168th and St. Nicholas. The rider went down. Bruised, conscious, hurting head to toe. Failure to yield flagged. A parked vehicle was also struck. Manhattan street. Afternoon crush. Metal won. Flesh paid.
A 2024 Mazda SUV, traveling straight on W 168 St at St. Nicholas Ave, struck a motorized scooter rider and also contacted a parked vehicle. The scooter operator, a 31-year-old man, was injured across his body and remained conscious. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” was a contributing factor. The data lists the scooter rider as ejected and injured; he used no safety equipment. Vehicle details show the SUV going straight ahead with center back-end impact, and the parked vehicle sustained right rear bumper damage. No driver injury was recorded for the SUV. The record does not cite any fault for the victim.
11
Rear-end crash on Harlem River Drive▸Aug 11 - Two southbound cars collide. SUV slams a sedan’s rear. Drivers hurt. Police cite distraction and speed. Center-front to center-rear crush. Manhattan highway turns hard and mean.
Two southbound vehicles collided on Harlem River Drive. The SUV struck the back of a sedan, damaging the sedan’s center rear and the SUV’s center front. Two male drivers were injured; two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Unsafe Speed.” Those driver errors are the story here: a rear-end hit in clear lanes, both vehicles going straight. The report places impact to the sedan’s rear and the SUV’s front, consistent with a following driver failing to pay attention and traveling too fast for conditions.
9
SUV U-turn Hits Northbound E‑Biker▸Aug 9 - The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on Amsterdam Ave and hit a northbound e-biker at W 156th. The 43-year-old rider was ejected and suffered head injury; he remained conscious and complained of whiplash.
The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on Amsterdam Ave at W 156 St and struck a northbound e-bike. The bicyclist, a 43-year-old man, was ejected and sustained a head injury and a complaint of whiplash; he remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Turning Improperly" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," along with "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists the SUVs pre-crash action as "Making U Turn," the SUV point of impact as the left rear quarter panel and the e-bikes damage at the center front end. Police recorded these driver errors.
9
Northbound sedans rear-end on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Aug 9 - Two northbound sedans stacked on Henry Hudson Parkway. A rear-end crash injured a 27-year-old driver and a 28-year-old passenger. Children in back seats were listed as involved. Police recorded Following Too Closely by involved drivers.
Two northbound sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. The driver of a 2023 Toyota struck the rear of a 2014 Honda. A 27-year-old female driver suffered a neck injury and a contusion. A 28-year-old female rear-seat passenger was also listed as injured. Children riding in the back seats were listed as involved. According to the police report, "contributing factors: Following Too Closely, Following Too Closely." Police recorded Following Too Closely for multiple involved drivers. Point-of-impact data show a center-front strike to a car’s center-rear and a third vehicle in the chain. Safety fields list Air Bag Deployed and Lap Belt.
7
City Acts After Canal Street Deaths▸Aug 7 - A driver sped off the Manhattan Bridge, killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. City rushes barriers, lowers speed limits. Canal Street stays deadly. Grief, action, but danger remains.
Gothamist (2025-08-07) reports two people died when a driver, charged with vehicular homicide, sped at 109 mph off the Manhattan Bridge and crashed at Bowery and Canal. The city will add barriers, lower speed limits, and narrow lanes. Transportation Commissioner Rodriguez said, "We are taking immediate steps to fortify this intersection." Advocates warn most of Canal Street remains dangerous. Seven have died on this corridor since 2011. Community redesign meetings are now scheduled sooner in response to the crash.
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City Acts After Canal Street Deaths,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-07
4
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
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Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
3
Inattention Cited in Pinehurst Right-Turn Crash▸Aug 3 - Drivers in two sedans crashed at Pinehurst Avenue and West 178th Street. A 32-year-old driver suffered a back bruise. Police recorded driver inattention. One driver was turning right. The other was going straight.
Two drivers in sedans collided at Pinehurst Avenue and West 178th Street in Manhattan. The driver of a 2022 Ford sedan was making a right turn while heading south. The driver of a 2018 Kia sedan was traveling east, going straight. A 32-year-old man driving one sedan was injured with a back contusion; he was conscious and his air bag deployed. No injury was recorded for the 63-year-old driver of the other sedan. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police recorded driver inattention as the driver error. Impact damaged the Ford’s right rear and the Kia’s front. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
1
Distracted SUV Driver Injures E-Bike Rider▸Aug 1 - An SUV driver hit an e-bike rider at W 165th and Amsterdam. The man took a shoulder hit and road rash. Police cite driver inattention. Sirens cut the night. Another rider down on a big avenue.
An SUV driver hit a 38-year-old man riding an e-bike at West 165th Street and Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan at 1:15 a.m. The rider suffered a shoulder injury and abrasions and remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. Police recorded inattention by the driver. The SUV’s right front bumper made contact, and the crash damaged the vehicle’s front end, per the report. The SUV had two occupants and was registered in New York; the driver was licensed. No other injuries were reported. The crash occurred in the 33rd Precinct area.
29
Pedestrian Hit, Head Injury on W 168th▸Jul 29 - A 44-year-old man was struck by a vehicle on West 168th Street in Manhattan. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. He remained conscious. The police report lists no vehicle type, driver errors, or contributing factors.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old man pedestrian was struck on West 168th Street in Manhattan and suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. He remained conscious. The report does not identify the vehicle type. The report does not list any driver errors or contributing factors. Police records show the pedestrian’s injury as a head wound with severe bleeding and list him as injured and conscious. The crash file contains no narrative of driver actions and no recorded contributing factors in the data provided.
29
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack▸Jul 29 - A man shoved his girlfriend onto subway tracks at Fulton Street. The train crushed her legs. She survived, but lost both limbs. He fled, but police caught him. The court sentenced him to 18 years.
Gothamist (2025-07-29) reports a Brooklyn man received 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to pushing his girlfriend onto the tracks at Manhattan's Fulton Street Station on March 9, 2024. Prosecutors said Christian Valdez threw her as a train entered, causing injuries that led to both legs being amputated. District Attorney Alvin Bragg called it a 'life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system.' Valdez fled but was arrested hours later. The case highlights the vulnerability of transit riders and the severe consequences of violence in public spaces.
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Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
-
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
24
SUV Turns Left, Hits Woman in Crosswalk▸Jul 24 - A driver in an SUV turned left on W 179 St and hit a 47-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at Fort Washington Ave. She suffered back and crush injuries and was in shock. Police recorded driver inexperience and inattention.
A driver in an SUV made a left turn and struck a 47-year-old woman crossing W 179 St at Fort Washington Ave in Manhattan. She suffered back and crush injuries and was reported in shock. According to the police report, "the pedestrian was in the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the crash occurred." Police listed "Driver Inexperience" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. The SUV's center front end struck the pedestrian while making the left turn. Vehicle occupants were not reported injured.
24
Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run▸Jul 24 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A driver struck him and fled. He died on the road. The city lost a rescuer. The driver vanished into the dark.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that Matthew Goicochea, an off-duty FDNY firefighter, died after falling from his motorcycle on FDR Drive near West 25th Street. Police said, "he was struck by an unknown vehicle that did not remain on the scene." The crash happened before 4 a.m. The driver left Goicochea on the roadway. The incident highlights the lethal risk of hit-and-runs and the dangers of high-speed corridors like the FDR. No information on the fleeing driver was released.
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Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
22
Taxi Driver Hits Cyclist Turning Left▸Jul 22 - The driver of a taxi hit a 58-year-old cyclist making a left turn on Riverside Drive at West 165th. The cyclist suffered a contusion to the knee and lower leg and remained conscious. Police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded'.
The driver of a taxi struck a 58-year-old cyclist who was making a left turn at Riverside Drive and West 165th Street. The cyclist was injured, sustaining a contusion to the knee and lower leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved "Unsafe Speed" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The report also lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" for the cyclist after the driver factors. Police recorded the taxi’s point of impact as the right front bumper against the cyclist’s right side. No injuries were reported for the taxi occupants.
22
Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown▸Jul 22 - A driver tore through Midtown, smashing cars and fleeing police. Metal scraped. Horns blared. The chase ended at Lexington and 50th. Police drew guns. The driver was arrested. Streets bore the scars.
According to ABC7 (2025-07-22), a driver struck multiple vehicles—including a police cruiser—while fleeing police through Midtown Manhattan. The pursuit began after a hit at Park Ave and ended at 50th and Lexington. The suspect, Jose Foster, faces charges including assault, reckless endangerment, and fleeing police. Witness Martina Minor said, "It felt like he was scratching like big noise and I was honking like stop and he kept doing it." The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases in dense city streets, with property damage and potential harm to bystanders.
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Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-22
Aug 11 - Two southbound cars collide. SUV slams a sedan’s rear. Drivers hurt. Police cite distraction and speed. Center-front to center-rear crush. Manhattan highway turns hard and mean.
Two southbound vehicles collided on Harlem River Drive. The SUV struck the back of a sedan, damaging the sedan’s center rear and the SUV’s center front. Two male drivers were injured; two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Unsafe Speed.” Those driver errors are the story here: a rear-end hit in clear lanes, both vehicles going straight. The report places impact to the sedan’s rear and the SUV’s front, consistent with a following driver failing to pay attention and traveling too fast for conditions.
9
SUV U-turn Hits Northbound E‑Biker▸Aug 9 - The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on Amsterdam Ave and hit a northbound e-biker at W 156th. The 43-year-old rider was ejected and suffered head injury; he remained conscious and complained of whiplash.
The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on Amsterdam Ave at W 156 St and struck a northbound e-bike. The bicyclist, a 43-year-old man, was ejected and sustained a head injury and a complaint of whiplash; he remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Turning Improperly" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," along with "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists the SUVs pre-crash action as "Making U Turn," the SUV point of impact as the left rear quarter panel and the e-bikes damage at the center front end. Police recorded these driver errors.
9
Northbound sedans rear-end on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Aug 9 - Two northbound sedans stacked on Henry Hudson Parkway. A rear-end crash injured a 27-year-old driver and a 28-year-old passenger. Children in back seats were listed as involved. Police recorded Following Too Closely by involved drivers.
Two northbound sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. The driver of a 2023 Toyota struck the rear of a 2014 Honda. A 27-year-old female driver suffered a neck injury and a contusion. A 28-year-old female rear-seat passenger was also listed as injured. Children riding in the back seats were listed as involved. According to the police report, "contributing factors: Following Too Closely, Following Too Closely." Police recorded Following Too Closely for multiple involved drivers. Point-of-impact data show a center-front strike to a car’s center-rear and a third vehicle in the chain. Safety fields list Air Bag Deployed and Lap Belt.
7
City Acts After Canal Street Deaths▸Aug 7 - A driver sped off the Manhattan Bridge, killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. City rushes barriers, lowers speed limits. Canal Street stays deadly. Grief, action, but danger remains.
Gothamist (2025-08-07) reports two people died when a driver, charged with vehicular homicide, sped at 109 mph off the Manhattan Bridge and crashed at Bowery and Canal. The city will add barriers, lower speed limits, and narrow lanes. Transportation Commissioner Rodriguez said, "We are taking immediate steps to fortify this intersection." Advocates warn most of Canal Street remains dangerous. Seven have died on this corridor since 2011. Community redesign meetings are now scheduled sooner in response to the crash.
-
City Acts After Canal Street Deaths,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-07
4
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
-
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
3
Inattention Cited in Pinehurst Right-Turn Crash▸Aug 3 - Drivers in two sedans crashed at Pinehurst Avenue and West 178th Street. A 32-year-old driver suffered a back bruise. Police recorded driver inattention. One driver was turning right. The other was going straight.
Two drivers in sedans collided at Pinehurst Avenue and West 178th Street in Manhattan. The driver of a 2022 Ford sedan was making a right turn while heading south. The driver of a 2018 Kia sedan was traveling east, going straight. A 32-year-old man driving one sedan was injured with a back contusion; he was conscious and his air bag deployed. No injury was recorded for the 63-year-old driver of the other sedan. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police recorded driver inattention as the driver error. Impact damaged the Ford’s right rear and the Kia’s front. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
1
Distracted SUV Driver Injures E-Bike Rider▸Aug 1 - An SUV driver hit an e-bike rider at W 165th and Amsterdam. The man took a shoulder hit and road rash. Police cite driver inattention. Sirens cut the night. Another rider down on a big avenue.
An SUV driver hit a 38-year-old man riding an e-bike at West 165th Street and Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan at 1:15 a.m. The rider suffered a shoulder injury and abrasions and remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. Police recorded inattention by the driver. The SUV’s right front bumper made contact, and the crash damaged the vehicle’s front end, per the report. The SUV had two occupants and was registered in New York; the driver was licensed. No other injuries were reported. The crash occurred in the 33rd Precinct area.
29
Pedestrian Hit, Head Injury on W 168th▸Jul 29 - A 44-year-old man was struck by a vehicle on West 168th Street in Manhattan. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. He remained conscious. The police report lists no vehicle type, driver errors, or contributing factors.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old man pedestrian was struck on West 168th Street in Manhattan and suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. He remained conscious. The report does not identify the vehicle type. The report does not list any driver errors or contributing factors. Police records show the pedestrian’s injury as a head wound with severe bleeding and list him as injured and conscious. The crash file contains no narrative of driver actions and no recorded contributing factors in the data provided.
29
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack▸Jul 29 - A man shoved his girlfriend onto subway tracks at Fulton Street. The train crushed her legs. She survived, but lost both limbs. He fled, but police caught him. The court sentenced him to 18 years.
Gothamist (2025-07-29) reports a Brooklyn man received 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to pushing his girlfriend onto the tracks at Manhattan's Fulton Street Station on March 9, 2024. Prosecutors said Christian Valdez threw her as a train entered, causing injuries that led to both legs being amputated. District Attorney Alvin Bragg called it a 'life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system.' Valdez fled but was arrested hours later. The case highlights the vulnerability of transit riders and the severe consequences of violence in public spaces.
-
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
-
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
24
SUV Turns Left, Hits Woman in Crosswalk▸Jul 24 - A driver in an SUV turned left on W 179 St and hit a 47-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at Fort Washington Ave. She suffered back and crush injuries and was in shock. Police recorded driver inexperience and inattention.
A driver in an SUV made a left turn and struck a 47-year-old woman crossing W 179 St at Fort Washington Ave in Manhattan. She suffered back and crush injuries and was reported in shock. According to the police report, "the pedestrian was in the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the crash occurred." Police listed "Driver Inexperience" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. The SUV's center front end struck the pedestrian while making the left turn. Vehicle occupants were not reported injured.
24
Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run▸Jul 24 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A driver struck him and fled. He died on the road. The city lost a rescuer. The driver vanished into the dark.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that Matthew Goicochea, an off-duty FDNY firefighter, died after falling from his motorcycle on FDR Drive near West 25th Street. Police said, "he was struck by an unknown vehicle that did not remain on the scene." The crash happened before 4 a.m. The driver left Goicochea on the roadway. The incident highlights the lethal risk of hit-and-runs and the dangers of high-speed corridors like the FDR. No information on the fleeing driver was released.
-
Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
22
Taxi Driver Hits Cyclist Turning Left▸Jul 22 - The driver of a taxi hit a 58-year-old cyclist making a left turn on Riverside Drive at West 165th. The cyclist suffered a contusion to the knee and lower leg and remained conscious. Police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded'.
The driver of a taxi struck a 58-year-old cyclist who was making a left turn at Riverside Drive and West 165th Street. The cyclist was injured, sustaining a contusion to the knee and lower leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved "Unsafe Speed" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The report also lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" for the cyclist after the driver factors. Police recorded the taxi’s point of impact as the right front bumper against the cyclist’s right side. No injuries were reported for the taxi occupants.
22
Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown▸Jul 22 - A driver tore through Midtown, smashing cars and fleeing police. Metal scraped. Horns blared. The chase ended at Lexington and 50th. Police drew guns. The driver was arrested. Streets bore the scars.
According to ABC7 (2025-07-22), a driver struck multiple vehicles—including a police cruiser—while fleeing police through Midtown Manhattan. The pursuit began after a hit at Park Ave and ended at 50th and Lexington. The suspect, Jose Foster, faces charges including assault, reckless endangerment, and fleeing police. Witness Martina Minor said, "It felt like he was scratching like big noise and I was honking like stop and he kept doing it." The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases in dense city streets, with property damage and potential harm to bystanders.
-
Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-22
Aug 9 - The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on Amsterdam Ave and hit a northbound e-biker at W 156th. The 43-year-old rider was ejected and suffered head injury; he remained conscious and complained of whiplash.
The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on Amsterdam Ave at W 156 St and struck a northbound e-bike. The bicyclist, a 43-year-old man, was ejected and sustained a head injury and a complaint of whiplash; he remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Turning Improperly" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," along with "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists the SUVs pre-crash action as "Making U Turn," the SUV point of impact as the left rear quarter panel and the e-bikes damage at the center front end. Police recorded these driver errors.
9
Northbound sedans rear-end on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Aug 9 - Two northbound sedans stacked on Henry Hudson Parkway. A rear-end crash injured a 27-year-old driver and a 28-year-old passenger. Children in back seats were listed as involved. Police recorded Following Too Closely by involved drivers.
Two northbound sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. The driver of a 2023 Toyota struck the rear of a 2014 Honda. A 27-year-old female driver suffered a neck injury and a contusion. A 28-year-old female rear-seat passenger was also listed as injured. Children riding in the back seats were listed as involved. According to the police report, "contributing factors: Following Too Closely, Following Too Closely." Police recorded Following Too Closely for multiple involved drivers. Point-of-impact data show a center-front strike to a car’s center-rear and a third vehicle in the chain. Safety fields list Air Bag Deployed and Lap Belt.
7
City Acts After Canal Street Deaths▸Aug 7 - A driver sped off the Manhattan Bridge, killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. City rushes barriers, lowers speed limits. Canal Street stays deadly. Grief, action, but danger remains.
Gothamist (2025-08-07) reports two people died when a driver, charged with vehicular homicide, sped at 109 mph off the Manhattan Bridge and crashed at Bowery and Canal. The city will add barriers, lower speed limits, and narrow lanes. Transportation Commissioner Rodriguez said, "We are taking immediate steps to fortify this intersection." Advocates warn most of Canal Street remains dangerous. Seven have died on this corridor since 2011. Community redesign meetings are now scheduled sooner in response to the crash.
-
City Acts After Canal Street Deaths,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-07
4
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
-
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
3
Inattention Cited in Pinehurst Right-Turn Crash▸Aug 3 - Drivers in two sedans crashed at Pinehurst Avenue and West 178th Street. A 32-year-old driver suffered a back bruise. Police recorded driver inattention. One driver was turning right. The other was going straight.
Two drivers in sedans collided at Pinehurst Avenue and West 178th Street in Manhattan. The driver of a 2022 Ford sedan was making a right turn while heading south. The driver of a 2018 Kia sedan was traveling east, going straight. A 32-year-old man driving one sedan was injured with a back contusion; he was conscious and his air bag deployed. No injury was recorded for the 63-year-old driver of the other sedan. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police recorded driver inattention as the driver error. Impact damaged the Ford’s right rear and the Kia’s front. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
1
Distracted SUV Driver Injures E-Bike Rider▸Aug 1 - An SUV driver hit an e-bike rider at W 165th and Amsterdam. The man took a shoulder hit and road rash. Police cite driver inattention. Sirens cut the night. Another rider down on a big avenue.
An SUV driver hit a 38-year-old man riding an e-bike at West 165th Street and Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan at 1:15 a.m. The rider suffered a shoulder injury and abrasions and remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. Police recorded inattention by the driver. The SUV’s right front bumper made contact, and the crash damaged the vehicle’s front end, per the report. The SUV had two occupants and was registered in New York; the driver was licensed. No other injuries were reported. The crash occurred in the 33rd Precinct area.
29
Pedestrian Hit, Head Injury on W 168th▸Jul 29 - A 44-year-old man was struck by a vehicle on West 168th Street in Manhattan. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. He remained conscious. The police report lists no vehicle type, driver errors, or contributing factors.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old man pedestrian was struck on West 168th Street in Manhattan and suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. He remained conscious. The report does not identify the vehicle type. The report does not list any driver errors or contributing factors. Police records show the pedestrian’s injury as a head wound with severe bleeding and list him as injured and conscious. The crash file contains no narrative of driver actions and no recorded contributing factors in the data provided.
29
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack▸Jul 29 - A man shoved his girlfriend onto subway tracks at Fulton Street. The train crushed her legs. She survived, but lost both limbs. He fled, but police caught him. The court sentenced him to 18 years.
Gothamist (2025-07-29) reports a Brooklyn man received 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to pushing his girlfriend onto the tracks at Manhattan's Fulton Street Station on March 9, 2024. Prosecutors said Christian Valdez threw her as a train entered, causing injuries that led to both legs being amputated. District Attorney Alvin Bragg called it a 'life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system.' Valdez fled but was arrested hours later. The case highlights the vulnerability of transit riders and the severe consequences of violence in public spaces.
-
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
-
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
24
SUV Turns Left, Hits Woman in Crosswalk▸Jul 24 - A driver in an SUV turned left on W 179 St and hit a 47-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at Fort Washington Ave. She suffered back and crush injuries and was in shock. Police recorded driver inexperience and inattention.
A driver in an SUV made a left turn and struck a 47-year-old woman crossing W 179 St at Fort Washington Ave in Manhattan. She suffered back and crush injuries and was reported in shock. According to the police report, "the pedestrian was in the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the crash occurred." Police listed "Driver Inexperience" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. The SUV's center front end struck the pedestrian while making the left turn. Vehicle occupants were not reported injured.
24
Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run▸Jul 24 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A driver struck him and fled. He died on the road. The city lost a rescuer. The driver vanished into the dark.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that Matthew Goicochea, an off-duty FDNY firefighter, died after falling from his motorcycle on FDR Drive near West 25th Street. Police said, "he was struck by an unknown vehicle that did not remain on the scene." The crash happened before 4 a.m. The driver left Goicochea on the roadway. The incident highlights the lethal risk of hit-and-runs and the dangers of high-speed corridors like the FDR. No information on the fleeing driver was released.
-
Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
22
Taxi Driver Hits Cyclist Turning Left▸Jul 22 - The driver of a taxi hit a 58-year-old cyclist making a left turn on Riverside Drive at West 165th. The cyclist suffered a contusion to the knee and lower leg and remained conscious. Police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded'.
The driver of a taxi struck a 58-year-old cyclist who was making a left turn at Riverside Drive and West 165th Street. The cyclist was injured, sustaining a contusion to the knee and lower leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved "Unsafe Speed" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The report also lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" for the cyclist after the driver factors. Police recorded the taxi’s point of impact as the right front bumper against the cyclist’s right side. No injuries were reported for the taxi occupants.
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Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown▸Jul 22 - A driver tore through Midtown, smashing cars and fleeing police. Metal scraped. Horns blared. The chase ended at Lexington and 50th. Police drew guns. The driver was arrested. Streets bore the scars.
According to ABC7 (2025-07-22), a driver struck multiple vehicles—including a police cruiser—while fleeing police through Midtown Manhattan. The pursuit began after a hit at Park Ave and ended at 50th and Lexington. The suspect, Jose Foster, faces charges including assault, reckless endangerment, and fleeing police. Witness Martina Minor said, "It felt like he was scratching like big noise and I was honking like stop and he kept doing it." The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases in dense city streets, with property damage and potential harm to bystanders.
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Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-22
Aug 9 - Two northbound sedans stacked on Henry Hudson Parkway. A rear-end crash injured a 27-year-old driver and a 28-year-old passenger. Children in back seats were listed as involved. Police recorded Following Too Closely by involved drivers.
Two northbound sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. The driver of a 2023 Toyota struck the rear of a 2014 Honda. A 27-year-old female driver suffered a neck injury and a contusion. A 28-year-old female rear-seat passenger was also listed as injured. Children riding in the back seats were listed as involved. According to the police report, "contributing factors: Following Too Closely, Following Too Closely." Police recorded Following Too Closely for multiple involved drivers. Point-of-impact data show a center-front strike to a car’s center-rear and a third vehicle in the chain. Safety fields list Air Bag Deployed and Lap Belt.
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City Acts After Canal Street Deaths▸Aug 7 - A driver sped off the Manhattan Bridge, killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. City rushes barriers, lowers speed limits. Canal Street stays deadly. Grief, action, but danger remains.
Gothamist (2025-08-07) reports two people died when a driver, charged with vehicular homicide, sped at 109 mph off the Manhattan Bridge and crashed at Bowery and Canal. The city will add barriers, lower speed limits, and narrow lanes. Transportation Commissioner Rodriguez said, "We are taking immediate steps to fortify this intersection." Advocates warn most of Canal Street remains dangerous. Seven have died on this corridor since 2011. Community redesign meetings are now scheduled sooner in response to the crash.
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City Acts After Canal Street Deaths,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-07
4
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
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Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
3
Inattention Cited in Pinehurst Right-Turn Crash▸Aug 3 - Drivers in two sedans crashed at Pinehurst Avenue and West 178th Street. A 32-year-old driver suffered a back bruise. Police recorded driver inattention. One driver was turning right. The other was going straight.
Two drivers in sedans collided at Pinehurst Avenue and West 178th Street in Manhattan. The driver of a 2022 Ford sedan was making a right turn while heading south. The driver of a 2018 Kia sedan was traveling east, going straight. A 32-year-old man driving one sedan was injured with a back contusion; he was conscious and his air bag deployed. No injury was recorded for the 63-year-old driver of the other sedan. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police recorded driver inattention as the driver error. Impact damaged the Ford’s right rear and the Kia’s front. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
1
Distracted SUV Driver Injures E-Bike Rider▸Aug 1 - An SUV driver hit an e-bike rider at W 165th and Amsterdam. The man took a shoulder hit and road rash. Police cite driver inattention. Sirens cut the night. Another rider down on a big avenue.
An SUV driver hit a 38-year-old man riding an e-bike at West 165th Street and Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan at 1:15 a.m. The rider suffered a shoulder injury and abrasions and remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. Police recorded inattention by the driver. The SUV’s right front bumper made contact, and the crash damaged the vehicle’s front end, per the report. The SUV had two occupants and was registered in New York; the driver was licensed. No other injuries were reported. The crash occurred in the 33rd Precinct area.
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Pedestrian Hit, Head Injury on W 168th▸Jul 29 - A 44-year-old man was struck by a vehicle on West 168th Street in Manhattan. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. He remained conscious. The police report lists no vehicle type, driver errors, or contributing factors.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old man pedestrian was struck on West 168th Street in Manhattan and suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. He remained conscious. The report does not identify the vehicle type. The report does not list any driver errors or contributing factors. Police records show the pedestrian’s injury as a head wound with severe bleeding and list him as injured and conscious. The crash file contains no narrative of driver actions and no recorded contributing factors in the data provided.
29
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack▸Jul 29 - A man shoved his girlfriend onto subway tracks at Fulton Street. The train crushed her legs. She survived, but lost both limbs. He fled, but police caught him. The court sentenced him to 18 years.
Gothamist (2025-07-29) reports a Brooklyn man received 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to pushing his girlfriend onto the tracks at Manhattan's Fulton Street Station on March 9, 2024. Prosecutors said Christian Valdez threw her as a train entered, causing injuries that led to both legs being amputated. District Attorney Alvin Bragg called it a 'life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system.' Valdez fled but was arrested hours later. The case highlights the vulnerability of transit riders and the severe consequences of violence in public spaces.
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Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
-
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
24
SUV Turns Left, Hits Woman in Crosswalk▸Jul 24 - A driver in an SUV turned left on W 179 St and hit a 47-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at Fort Washington Ave. She suffered back and crush injuries and was in shock. Police recorded driver inexperience and inattention.
A driver in an SUV made a left turn and struck a 47-year-old woman crossing W 179 St at Fort Washington Ave in Manhattan. She suffered back and crush injuries and was reported in shock. According to the police report, "the pedestrian was in the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the crash occurred." Police listed "Driver Inexperience" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. The SUV's center front end struck the pedestrian while making the left turn. Vehicle occupants were not reported injured.
24
Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run▸Jul 24 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A driver struck him and fled. He died on the road. The city lost a rescuer. The driver vanished into the dark.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that Matthew Goicochea, an off-duty FDNY firefighter, died after falling from his motorcycle on FDR Drive near West 25th Street. Police said, "he was struck by an unknown vehicle that did not remain on the scene." The crash happened before 4 a.m. The driver left Goicochea on the roadway. The incident highlights the lethal risk of hit-and-runs and the dangers of high-speed corridors like the FDR. No information on the fleeing driver was released.
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Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
22
Taxi Driver Hits Cyclist Turning Left▸Jul 22 - The driver of a taxi hit a 58-year-old cyclist making a left turn on Riverside Drive at West 165th. The cyclist suffered a contusion to the knee and lower leg and remained conscious. Police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded'.
The driver of a taxi struck a 58-year-old cyclist who was making a left turn at Riverside Drive and West 165th Street. The cyclist was injured, sustaining a contusion to the knee and lower leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved "Unsafe Speed" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The report also lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" for the cyclist after the driver factors. Police recorded the taxi’s point of impact as the right front bumper against the cyclist’s right side. No injuries were reported for the taxi occupants.
22
Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown▸Jul 22 - A driver tore through Midtown, smashing cars and fleeing police. Metal scraped. Horns blared. The chase ended at Lexington and 50th. Police drew guns. The driver was arrested. Streets bore the scars.
According to ABC7 (2025-07-22), a driver struck multiple vehicles—including a police cruiser—while fleeing police through Midtown Manhattan. The pursuit began after a hit at Park Ave and ended at 50th and Lexington. The suspect, Jose Foster, faces charges including assault, reckless endangerment, and fleeing police. Witness Martina Minor said, "It felt like he was scratching like big noise and I was honking like stop and he kept doing it." The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases in dense city streets, with property damage and potential harm to bystanders.
-
Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-22
Aug 7 - A driver sped off the Manhattan Bridge, killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. City rushes barriers, lowers speed limits. Canal Street stays deadly. Grief, action, but danger remains.
Gothamist (2025-08-07) reports two people died when a driver, charged with vehicular homicide, sped at 109 mph off the Manhattan Bridge and crashed at Bowery and Canal. The city will add barriers, lower speed limits, and narrow lanes. Transportation Commissioner Rodriguez said, "We are taking immediate steps to fortify this intersection." Advocates warn most of Canal Street remains dangerous. Seven have died on this corridor since 2011. Community redesign meetings are now scheduled sooner in response to the crash.
- City Acts After Canal Street Deaths, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-07
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Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
-
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
3
Inattention Cited in Pinehurst Right-Turn Crash▸Aug 3 - Drivers in two sedans crashed at Pinehurst Avenue and West 178th Street. A 32-year-old driver suffered a back bruise. Police recorded driver inattention. One driver was turning right. The other was going straight.
Two drivers in sedans collided at Pinehurst Avenue and West 178th Street in Manhattan. The driver of a 2022 Ford sedan was making a right turn while heading south. The driver of a 2018 Kia sedan was traveling east, going straight. A 32-year-old man driving one sedan was injured with a back contusion; he was conscious and his air bag deployed. No injury was recorded for the 63-year-old driver of the other sedan. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police recorded driver inattention as the driver error. Impact damaged the Ford’s right rear and the Kia’s front. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
1
Distracted SUV Driver Injures E-Bike Rider▸Aug 1 - An SUV driver hit an e-bike rider at W 165th and Amsterdam. The man took a shoulder hit and road rash. Police cite driver inattention. Sirens cut the night. Another rider down on a big avenue.
An SUV driver hit a 38-year-old man riding an e-bike at West 165th Street and Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan at 1:15 a.m. The rider suffered a shoulder injury and abrasions and remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. Police recorded inattention by the driver. The SUV’s right front bumper made contact, and the crash damaged the vehicle’s front end, per the report. The SUV had two occupants and was registered in New York; the driver was licensed. No other injuries were reported. The crash occurred in the 33rd Precinct area.
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Pedestrian Hit, Head Injury on W 168th▸Jul 29 - A 44-year-old man was struck by a vehicle on West 168th Street in Manhattan. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. He remained conscious. The police report lists no vehicle type, driver errors, or contributing factors.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old man pedestrian was struck on West 168th Street in Manhattan and suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. He remained conscious. The report does not identify the vehicle type. The report does not list any driver errors or contributing factors. Police records show the pedestrian’s injury as a head wound with severe bleeding and list him as injured and conscious. The crash file contains no narrative of driver actions and no recorded contributing factors in the data provided.
29
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack▸Jul 29 - A man shoved his girlfriend onto subway tracks at Fulton Street. The train crushed her legs. She survived, but lost both limbs. He fled, but police caught him. The court sentenced him to 18 years.
Gothamist (2025-07-29) reports a Brooklyn man received 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to pushing his girlfriend onto the tracks at Manhattan's Fulton Street Station on March 9, 2024. Prosecutors said Christian Valdez threw her as a train entered, causing injuries that led to both legs being amputated. District Attorney Alvin Bragg called it a 'life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system.' Valdez fled but was arrested hours later. The case highlights the vulnerability of transit riders and the severe consequences of violence in public spaces.
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Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
-
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
24
SUV Turns Left, Hits Woman in Crosswalk▸Jul 24 - A driver in an SUV turned left on W 179 St and hit a 47-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at Fort Washington Ave. She suffered back and crush injuries and was in shock. Police recorded driver inexperience and inattention.
A driver in an SUV made a left turn and struck a 47-year-old woman crossing W 179 St at Fort Washington Ave in Manhattan. She suffered back and crush injuries and was reported in shock. According to the police report, "the pedestrian was in the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the crash occurred." Police listed "Driver Inexperience" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. The SUV's center front end struck the pedestrian while making the left turn. Vehicle occupants were not reported injured.
24
Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run▸Jul 24 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A driver struck him and fled. He died on the road. The city lost a rescuer. The driver vanished into the dark.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that Matthew Goicochea, an off-duty FDNY firefighter, died after falling from his motorcycle on FDR Drive near West 25th Street. Police said, "he was struck by an unknown vehicle that did not remain on the scene." The crash happened before 4 a.m. The driver left Goicochea on the roadway. The incident highlights the lethal risk of hit-and-runs and the dangers of high-speed corridors like the FDR. No information on the fleeing driver was released.
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Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
22
Taxi Driver Hits Cyclist Turning Left▸Jul 22 - The driver of a taxi hit a 58-year-old cyclist making a left turn on Riverside Drive at West 165th. The cyclist suffered a contusion to the knee and lower leg and remained conscious. Police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded'.
The driver of a taxi struck a 58-year-old cyclist who was making a left turn at Riverside Drive and West 165th Street. The cyclist was injured, sustaining a contusion to the knee and lower leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved "Unsafe Speed" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The report also lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" for the cyclist after the driver factors. Police recorded the taxi’s point of impact as the right front bumper against the cyclist’s right side. No injuries were reported for the taxi occupants.
22
Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown▸Jul 22 - A driver tore through Midtown, smashing cars and fleeing police. Metal scraped. Horns blared. The chase ended at Lexington and 50th. Police drew guns. The driver was arrested. Streets bore the scars.
According to ABC7 (2025-07-22), a driver struck multiple vehicles—including a police cruiser—while fleeing police through Midtown Manhattan. The pursuit began after a hit at Park Ave and ended at 50th and Lexington. The suspect, Jose Foster, faces charges including assault, reckless endangerment, and fleeing police. Witness Martina Minor said, "It felt like he was scratching like big noise and I was honking like stop and he kept doing it." The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases in dense city streets, with property damage and potential harm to bystanders.
-
Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-22
Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
- Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-04
3
Inattention Cited in Pinehurst Right-Turn Crash▸Aug 3 - Drivers in two sedans crashed at Pinehurst Avenue and West 178th Street. A 32-year-old driver suffered a back bruise. Police recorded driver inattention. One driver was turning right. The other was going straight.
Two drivers in sedans collided at Pinehurst Avenue and West 178th Street in Manhattan. The driver of a 2022 Ford sedan was making a right turn while heading south. The driver of a 2018 Kia sedan was traveling east, going straight. A 32-year-old man driving one sedan was injured with a back contusion; he was conscious and his air bag deployed. No injury was recorded for the 63-year-old driver of the other sedan. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police recorded driver inattention as the driver error. Impact damaged the Ford’s right rear and the Kia’s front. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
1
Distracted SUV Driver Injures E-Bike Rider▸Aug 1 - An SUV driver hit an e-bike rider at W 165th and Amsterdam. The man took a shoulder hit and road rash. Police cite driver inattention. Sirens cut the night. Another rider down on a big avenue.
An SUV driver hit a 38-year-old man riding an e-bike at West 165th Street and Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan at 1:15 a.m. The rider suffered a shoulder injury and abrasions and remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. Police recorded inattention by the driver. The SUV’s right front bumper made contact, and the crash damaged the vehicle’s front end, per the report. The SUV had two occupants and was registered in New York; the driver was licensed. No other injuries were reported. The crash occurred in the 33rd Precinct area.
29
Pedestrian Hit, Head Injury on W 168th▸Jul 29 - A 44-year-old man was struck by a vehicle on West 168th Street in Manhattan. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. He remained conscious. The police report lists no vehicle type, driver errors, or contributing factors.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old man pedestrian was struck on West 168th Street in Manhattan and suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. He remained conscious. The report does not identify the vehicle type. The report does not list any driver errors or contributing factors. Police records show the pedestrian’s injury as a head wound with severe bleeding and list him as injured and conscious. The crash file contains no narrative of driver actions and no recorded contributing factors in the data provided.
29
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack▸Jul 29 - A man shoved his girlfriend onto subway tracks at Fulton Street. The train crushed her legs. She survived, but lost both limbs. He fled, but police caught him. The court sentenced him to 18 years.
Gothamist (2025-07-29) reports a Brooklyn man received 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to pushing his girlfriend onto the tracks at Manhattan's Fulton Street Station on March 9, 2024. Prosecutors said Christian Valdez threw her as a train entered, causing injuries that led to both legs being amputated. District Attorney Alvin Bragg called it a 'life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system.' Valdez fled but was arrested hours later. The case highlights the vulnerability of transit riders and the severe consequences of violence in public spaces.
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Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
-
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
24
SUV Turns Left, Hits Woman in Crosswalk▸Jul 24 - A driver in an SUV turned left on W 179 St and hit a 47-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at Fort Washington Ave. She suffered back and crush injuries and was in shock. Police recorded driver inexperience and inattention.
A driver in an SUV made a left turn and struck a 47-year-old woman crossing W 179 St at Fort Washington Ave in Manhattan. She suffered back and crush injuries and was reported in shock. According to the police report, "the pedestrian was in the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the crash occurred." Police listed "Driver Inexperience" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. The SUV's center front end struck the pedestrian while making the left turn. Vehicle occupants were not reported injured.
24
Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run▸Jul 24 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A driver struck him and fled. He died on the road. The city lost a rescuer. The driver vanished into the dark.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that Matthew Goicochea, an off-duty FDNY firefighter, died after falling from his motorcycle on FDR Drive near West 25th Street. Police said, "he was struck by an unknown vehicle that did not remain on the scene." The crash happened before 4 a.m. The driver left Goicochea on the roadway. The incident highlights the lethal risk of hit-and-runs and the dangers of high-speed corridors like the FDR. No information on the fleeing driver was released.
-
Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
22
Taxi Driver Hits Cyclist Turning Left▸Jul 22 - The driver of a taxi hit a 58-year-old cyclist making a left turn on Riverside Drive at West 165th. The cyclist suffered a contusion to the knee and lower leg and remained conscious. Police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded'.
The driver of a taxi struck a 58-year-old cyclist who was making a left turn at Riverside Drive and West 165th Street. The cyclist was injured, sustaining a contusion to the knee and lower leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved "Unsafe Speed" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The report also lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" for the cyclist after the driver factors. Police recorded the taxi’s point of impact as the right front bumper against the cyclist’s right side. No injuries were reported for the taxi occupants.
22
Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown▸Jul 22 - A driver tore through Midtown, smashing cars and fleeing police. Metal scraped. Horns blared. The chase ended at Lexington and 50th. Police drew guns. The driver was arrested. Streets bore the scars.
According to ABC7 (2025-07-22), a driver struck multiple vehicles—including a police cruiser—while fleeing police through Midtown Manhattan. The pursuit began after a hit at Park Ave and ended at 50th and Lexington. The suspect, Jose Foster, faces charges including assault, reckless endangerment, and fleeing police. Witness Martina Minor said, "It felt like he was scratching like big noise and I was honking like stop and he kept doing it." The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases in dense city streets, with property damage and potential harm to bystanders.
-
Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-22
Aug 3 - Drivers in two sedans crashed at Pinehurst Avenue and West 178th Street. A 32-year-old driver suffered a back bruise. Police recorded driver inattention. One driver was turning right. The other was going straight.
Two drivers in sedans collided at Pinehurst Avenue and West 178th Street in Manhattan. The driver of a 2022 Ford sedan was making a right turn while heading south. The driver of a 2018 Kia sedan was traveling east, going straight. A 32-year-old man driving one sedan was injured with a back contusion; he was conscious and his air bag deployed. No injury was recorded for the 63-year-old driver of the other sedan. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police recorded driver inattention as the driver error. Impact damaged the Ford’s right rear and the Kia’s front. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
1
Distracted SUV Driver Injures E-Bike Rider▸Aug 1 - An SUV driver hit an e-bike rider at W 165th and Amsterdam. The man took a shoulder hit and road rash. Police cite driver inattention. Sirens cut the night. Another rider down on a big avenue.
An SUV driver hit a 38-year-old man riding an e-bike at West 165th Street and Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan at 1:15 a.m. The rider suffered a shoulder injury and abrasions and remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. Police recorded inattention by the driver. The SUV’s right front bumper made contact, and the crash damaged the vehicle’s front end, per the report. The SUV had two occupants and was registered in New York; the driver was licensed. No other injuries were reported. The crash occurred in the 33rd Precinct area.
29
Pedestrian Hit, Head Injury on W 168th▸Jul 29 - A 44-year-old man was struck by a vehicle on West 168th Street in Manhattan. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. He remained conscious. The police report lists no vehicle type, driver errors, or contributing factors.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old man pedestrian was struck on West 168th Street in Manhattan and suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. He remained conscious. The report does not identify the vehicle type. The report does not list any driver errors or contributing factors. Police records show the pedestrian’s injury as a head wound with severe bleeding and list him as injured and conscious. The crash file contains no narrative of driver actions and no recorded contributing factors in the data provided.
29
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack▸Jul 29 - A man shoved his girlfriend onto subway tracks at Fulton Street. The train crushed her legs. She survived, but lost both limbs. He fled, but police caught him. The court sentenced him to 18 years.
Gothamist (2025-07-29) reports a Brooklyn man received 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to pushing his girlfriend onto the tracks at Manhattan's Fulton Street Station on March 9, 2024. Prosecutors said Christian Valdez threw her as a train entered, causing injuries that led to both legs being amputated. District Attorney Alvin Bragg called it a 'life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system.' Valdez fled but was arrested hours later. The case highlights the vulnerability of transit riders and the severe consequences of violence in public spaces.
-
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
-
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
24
SUV Turns Left, Hits Woman in Crosswalk▸Jul 24 - A driver in an SUV turned left on W 179 St and hit a 47-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at Fort Washington Ave. She suffered back and crush injuries and was in shock. Police recorded driver inexperience and inattention.
A driver in an SUV made a left turn and struck a 47-year-old woman crossing W 179 St at Fort Washington Ave in Manhattan. She suffered back and crush injuries and was reported in shock. According to the police report, "the pedestrian was in the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the crash occurred." Police listed "Driver Inexperience" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. The SUV's center front end struck the pedestrian while making the left turn. Vehicle occupants were not reported injured.
24
Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run▸Jul 24 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A driver struck him and fled. He died on the road. The city lost a rescuer. The driver vanished into the dark.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that Matthew Goicochea, an off-duty FDNY firefighter, died after falling from his motorcycle on FDR Drive near West 25th Street. Police said, "he was struck by an unknown vehicle that did not remain on the scene." The crash happened before 4 a.m. The driver left Goicochea on the roadway. The incident highlights the lethal risk of hit-and-runs and the dangers of high-speed corridors like the FDR. No information on the fleeing driver was released.
-
Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
22
Taxi Driver Hits Cyclist Turning Left▸Jul 22 - The driver of a taxi hit a 58-year-old cyclist making a left turn on Riverside Drive at West 165th. The cyclist suffered a contusion to the knee and lower leg and remained conscious. Police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded'.
The driver of a taxi struck a 58-year-old cyclist who was making a left turn at Riverside Drive and West 165th Street. The cyclist was injured, sustaining a contusion to the knee and lower leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved "Unsafe Speed" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The report also lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" for the cyclist after the driver factors. Police recorded the taxi’s point of impact as the right front bumper against the cyclist’s right side. No injuries were reported for the taxi occupants.
22
Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown▸Jul 22 - A driver tore through Midtown, smashing cars and fleeing police. Metal scraped. Horns blared. The chase ended at Lexington and 50th. Police drew guns. The driver was arrested. Streets bore the scars.
According to ABC7 (2025-07-22), a driver struck multiple vehicles—including a police cruiser—while fleeing police through Midtown Manhattan. The pursuit began after a hit at Park Ave and ended at 50th and Lexington. The suspect, Jose Foster, faces charges including assault, reckless endangerment, and fleeing police. Witness Martina Minor said, "It felt like he was scratching like big noise and I was honking like stop and he kept doing it." The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases in dense city streets, with property damage and potential harm to bystanders.
-
Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-22
Aug 1 - An SUV driver hit an e-bike rider at W 165th and Amsterdam. The man took a shoulder hit and road rash. Police cite driver inattention. Sirens cut the night. Another rider down on a big avenue.
An SUV driver hit a 38-year-old man riding an e-bike at West 165th Street and Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan at 1:15 a.m. The rider suffered a shoulder injury and abrasions and remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. Police recorded inattention by the driver. The SUV’s right front bumper made contact, and the crash damaged the vehicle’s front end, per the report. The SUV had two occupants and was registered in New York; the driver was licensed. No other injuries were reported. The crash occurred in the 33rd Precinct area.
29
Pedestrian Hit, Head Injury on W 168th▸Jul 29 - A 44-year-old man was struck by a vehicle on West 168th Street in Manhattan. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. He remained conscious. The police report lists no vehicle type, driver errors, or contributing factors.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old man pedestrian was struck on West 168th Street in Manhattan and suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. He remained conscious. The report does not identify the vehicle type. The report does not list any driver errors or contributing factors. Police records show the pedestrian’s injury as a head wound with severe bleeding and list him as injured and conscious. The crash file contains no narrative of driver actions and no recorded contributing factors in the data provided.
29
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack▸Jul 29 - A man shoved his girlfriend onto subway tracks at Fulton Street. The train crushed her legs. She survived, but lost both limbs. He fled, but police caught him. The court sentenced him to 18 years.
Gothamist (2025-07-29) reports a Brooklyn man received 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to pushing his girlfriend onto the tracks at Manhattan's Fulton Street Station on March 9, 2024. Prosecutors said Christian Valdez threw her as a train entered, causing injuries that led to both legs being amputated. District Attorney Alvin Bragg called it a 'life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system.' Valdez fled but was arrested hours later. The case highlights the vulnerability of transit riders and the severe consequences of violence in public spaces.
-
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
-
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
24
SUV Turns Left, Hits Woman in Crosswalk▸Jul 24 - A driver in an SUV turned left on W 179 St and hit a 47-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at Fort Washington Ave. She suffered back and crush injuries and was in shock. Police recorded driver inexperience and inattention.
A driver in an SUV made a left turn and struck a 47-year-old woman crossing W 179 St at Fort Washington Ave in Manhattan. She suffered back and crush injuries and was reported in shock. According to the police report, "the pedestrian was in the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the crash occurred." Police listed "Driver Inexperience" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. The SUV's center front end struck the pedestrian while making the left turn. Vehicle occupants were not reported injured.
24
Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run▸Jul 24 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A driver struck him and fled. He died on the road. The city lost a rescuer. The driver vanished into the dark.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that Matthew Goicochea, an off-duty FDNY firefighter, died after falling from his motorcycle on FDR Drive near West 25th Street. Police said, "he was struck by an unknown vehicle that did not remain on the scene." The crash happened before 4 a.m. The driver left Goicochea on the roadway. The incident highlights the lethal risk of hit-and-runs and the dangers of high-speed corridors like the FDR. No information on the fleeing driver was released.
-
Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
22
Taxi Driver Hits Cyclist Turning Left▸Jul 22 - The driver of a taxi hit a 58-year-old cyclist making a left turn on Riverside Drive at West 165th. The cyclist suffered a contusion to the knee and lower leg and remained conscious. Police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded'.
The driver of a taxi struck a 58-year-old cyclist who was making a left turn at Riverside Drive and West 165th Street. The cyclist was injured, sustaining a contusion to the knee and lower leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved "Unsafe Speed" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The report also lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" for the cyclist after the driver factors. Police recorded the taxi’s point of impact as the right front bumper against the cyclist’s right side. No injuries were reported for the taxi occupants.
22
Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown▸Jul 22 - A driver tore through Midtown, smashing cars and fleeing police. Metal scraped. Horns blared. The chase ended at Lexington and 50th. Police drew guns. The driver was arrested. Streets bore the scars.
According to ABC7 (2025-07-22), a driver struck multiple vehicles—including a police cruiser—while fleeing police through Midtown Manhattan. The pursuit began after a hit at Park Ave and ended at 50th and Lexington. The suspect, Jose Foster, faces charges including assault, reckless endangerment, and fleeing police. Witness Martina Minor said, "It felt like he was scratching like big noise and I was honking like stop and he kept doing it." The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases in dense city streets, with property damage and potential harm to bystanders.
-
Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-22
Jul 29 - A 44-year-old man was struck by a vehicle on West 168th Street in Manhattan. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. He remained conscious. The police report lists no vehicle type, driver errors, or contributing factors.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old man pedestrian was struck on West 168th Street in Manhattan and suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. He remained conscious. The report does not identify the vehicle type. The report does not list any driver errors or contributing factors. Police records show the pedestrian’s injury as a head wound with severe bleeding and list him as injured and conscious. The crash file contains no narrative of driver actions and no recorded contributing factors in the data provided.
29
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack▸Jul 29 - A man shoved his girlfriend onto subway tracks at Fulton Street. The train crushed her legs. She survived, but lost both limbs. He fled, but police caught him. The court sentenced him to 18 years.
Gothamist (2025-07-29) reports a Brooklyn man received 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to pushing his girlfriend onto the tracks at Manhattan's Fulton Street Station on March 9, 2024. Prosecutors said Christian Valdez threw her as a train entered, causing injuries that led to both legs being amputated. District Attorney Alvin Bragg called it a 'life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system.' Valdez fled but was arrested hours later. The case highlights the vulnerability of transit riders and the severe consequences of violence in public spaces.
-
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
-
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
24
SUV Turns Left, Hits Woman in Crosswalk▸Jul 24 - A driver in an SUV turned left on W 179 St and hit a 47-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at Fort Washington Ave. She suffered back and crush injuries and was in shock. Police recorded driver inexperience and inattention.
A driver in an SUV made a left turn and struck a 47-year-old woman crossing W 179 St at Fort Washington Ave in Manhattan. She suffered back and crush injuries and was reported in shock. According to the police report, "the pedestrian was in the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the crash occurred." Police listed "Driver Inexperience" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. The SUV's center front end struck the pedestrian while making the left turn. Vehicle occupants were not reported injured.
24
Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run▸Jul 24 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A driver struck him and fled. He died on the road. The city lost a rescuer. The driver vanished into the dark.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that Matthew Goicochea, an off-duty FDNY firefighter, died after falling from his motorcycle on FDR Drive near West 25th Street. Police said, "he was struck by an unknown vehicle that did not remain on the scene." The crash happened before 4 a.m. The driver left Goicochea on the roadway. The incident highlights the lethal risk of hit-and-runs and the dangers of high-speed corridors like the FDR. No information on the fleeing driver was released.
-
Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
22
Taxi Driver Hits Cyclist Turning Left▸Jul 22 - The driver of a taxi hit a 58-year-old cyclist making a left turn on Riverside Drive at West 165th. The cyclist suffered a contusion to the knee and lower leg and remained conscious. Police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded'.
The driver of a taxi struck a 58-year-old cyclist who was making a left turn at Riverside Drive and West 165th Street. The cyclist was injured, sustaining a contusion to the knee and lower leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved "Unsafe Speed" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The report also lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" for the cyclist after the driver factors. Police recorded the taxi’s point of impact as the right front bumper against the cyclist’s right side. No injuries were reported for the taxi occupants.
22
Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown▸Jul 22 - A driver tore through Midtown, smashing cars and fleeing police. Metal scraped. Horns blared. The chase ended at Lexington and 50th. Police drew guns. The driver was arrested. Streets bore the scars.
According to ABC7 (2025-07-22), a driver struck multiple vehicles—including a police cruiser—while fleeing police through Midtown Manhattan. The pursuit began after a hit at Park Ave and ended at 50th and Lexington. The suspect, Jose Foster, faces charges including assault, reckless endangerment, and fleeing police. Witness Martina Minor said, "It felt like he was scratching like big noise and I was honking like stop and he kept doing it." The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases in dense city streets, with property damage and potential harm to bystanders.
-
Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-22
Jul 29 - A man shoved his girlfriend onto subway tracks at Fulton Street. The train crushed her legs. She survived, but lost both limbs. He fled, but police caught him. The court sentenced him to 18 years.
Gothamist (2025-07-29) reports a Brooklyn man received 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to pushing his girlfriend onto the tracks at Manhattan's Fulton Street Station on March 9, 2024. Prosecutors said Christian Valdez threw her as a train entered, causing injuries that led to both legs being amputated. District Attorney Alvin Bragg called it a 'life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system.' Valdez fled but was arrested hours later. The case highlights the vulnerability of transit riders and the severe consequences of violence in public spaces.
- Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
-
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
24
SUV Turns Left, Hits Woman in Crosswalk▸Jul 24 - A driver in an SUV turned left on W 179 St and hit a 47-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at Fort Washington Ave. She suffered back and crush injuries and was in shock. Police recorded driver inexperience and inattention.
A driver in an SUV made a left turn and struck a 47-year-old woman crossing W 179 St at Fort Washington Ave in Manhattan. She suffered back and crush injuries and was reported in shock. According to the police report, "the pedestrian was in the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the crash occurred." Police listed "Driver Inexperience" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. The SUV's center front end struck the pedestrian while making the left turn. Vehicle occupants were not reported injured.
24
Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run▸Jul 24 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A driver struck him and fled. He died on the road. The city lost a rescuer. The driver vanished into the dark.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that Matthew Goicochea, an off-duty FDNY firefighter, died after falling from his motorcycle on FDR Drive near West 25th Street. Police said, "he was struck by an unknown vehicle that did not remain on the scene." The crash happened before 4 a.m. The driver left Goicochea on the roadway. The incident highlights the lethal risk of hit-and-runs and the dangers of high-speed corridors like the FDR. No information on the fleeing driver was released.
-
Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
22
Taxi Driver Hits Cyclist Turning Left▸Jul 22 - The driver of a taxi hit a 58-year-old cyclist making a left turn on Riverside Drive at West 165th. The cyclist suffered a contusion to the knee and lower leg and remained conscious. Police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded'.
The driver of a taxi struck a 58-year-old cyclist who was making a left turn at Riverside Drive and West 165th Street. The cyclist was injured, sustaining a contusion to the knee and lower leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved "Unsafe Speed" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The report also lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" for the cyclist after the driver factors. Police recorded the taxi’s point of impact as the right front bumper against the cyclist’s right side. No injuries were reported for the taxi occupants.
22
Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown▸Jul 22 - A driver tore through Midtown, smashing cars and fleeing police. Metal scraped. Horns blared. The chase ended at Lexington and 50th. Police drew guns. The driver was arrested. Streets bore the scars.
According to ABC7 (2025-07-22), a driver struck multiple vehicles—including a police cruiser—while fleeing police through Midtown Manhattan. The pursuit began after a hit at Park Ave and ended at 50th and Lexington. The suspect, Jose Foster, faces charges including assault, reckless endangerment, and fleeing police. Witness Martina Minor said, "It felt like he was scratching like big noise and I was honking like stop and he kept doing it." The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases in dense city streets, with property damage and potential harm to bystanders.
-
Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-22
Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
- Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be, New York Post, Published 2025-07-27
24
SUV Turns Left, Hits Woman in Crosswalk▸Jul 24 - A driver in an SUV turned left on W 179 St and hit a 47-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at Fort Washington Ave. She suffered back and crush injuries and was in shock. Police recorded driver inexperience and inattention.
A driver in an SUV made a left turn and struck a 47-year-old woman crossing W 179 St at Fort Washington Ave in Manhattan. She suffered back and crush injuries and was reported in shock. According to the police report, "the pedestrian was in the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the crash occurred." Police listed "Driver Inexperience" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. The SUV's center front end struck the pedestrian while making the left turn. Vehicle occupants were not reported injured.
24
Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run▸Jul 24 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A driver struck him and fled. He died on the road. The city lost a rescuer. The driver vanished into the dark.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that Matthew Goicochea, an off-duty FDNY firefighter, died after falling from his motorcycle on FDR Drive near West 25th Street. Police said, "he was struck by an unknown vehicle that did not remain on the scene." The crash happened before 4 a.m. The driver left Goicochea on the roadway. The incident highlights the lethal risk of hit-and-runs and the dangers of high-speed corridors like the FDR. No information on the fleeing driver was released.
-
Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
22
Taxi Driver Hits Cyclist Turning Left▸Jul 22 - The driver of a taxi hit a 58-year-old cyclist making a left turn on Riverside Drive at West 165th. The cyclist suffered a contusion to the knee and lower leg and remained conscious. Police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded'.
The driver of a taxi struck a 58-year-old cyclist who was making a left turn at Riverside Drive and West 165th Street. The cyclist was injured, sustaining a contusion to the knee and lower leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved "Unsafe Speed" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The report also lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" for the cyclist after the driver factors. Police recorded the taxi’s point of impact as the right front bumper against the cyclist’s right side. No injuries were reported for the taxi occupants.
22
Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown▸Jul 22 - A driver tore through Midtown, smashing cars and fleeing police. Metal scraped. Horns blared. The chase ended at Lexington and 50th. Police drew guns. The driver was arrested. Streets bore the scars.
According to ABC7 (2025-07-22), a driver struck multiple vehicles—including a police cruiser—while fleeing police through Midtown Manhattan. The pursuit began after a hit at Park Ave and ended at 50th and Lexington. The suspect, Jose Foster, faces charges including assault, reckless endangerment, and fleeing police. Witness Martina Minor said, "It felt like he was scratching like big noise and I was honking like stop and he kept doing it." The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases in dense city streets, with property damage and potential harm to bystanders.
-
Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-22
Jul 24 - A driver in an SUV turned left on W 179 St and hit a 47-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at Fort Washington Ave. She suffered back and crush injuries and was in shock. Police recorded driver inexperience and inattention.
A driver in an SUV made a left turn and struck a 47-year-old woman crossing W 179 St at Fort Washington Ave in Manhattan. She suffered back and crush injuries and was reported in shock. According to the police report, "the pedestrian was in the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the crash occurred." Police listed "Driver Inexperience" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. The SUV's center front end struck the pedestrian while making the left turn. Vehicle occupants were not reported injured.
24
Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run▸Jul 24 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A driver struck him and fled. He died on the road. The city lost a rescuer. The driver vanished into the dark.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that Matthew Goicochea, an off-duty FDNY firefighter, died after falling from his motorcycle on FDR Drive near West 25th Street. Police said, "he was struck by an unknown vehicle that did not remain on the scene." The crash happened before 4 a.m. The driver left Goicochea on the roadway. The incident highlights the lethal risk of hit-and-runs and the dangers of high-speed corridors like the FDR. No information on the fleeing driver was released.
-
Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-24
22
Taxi Driver Hits Cyclist Turning Left▸Jul 22 - The driver of a taxi hit a 58-year-old cyclist making a left turn on Riverside Drive at West 165th. The cyclist suffered a contusion to the knee and lower leg and remained conscious. Police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded'.
The driver of a taxi struck a 58-year-old cyclist who was making a left turn at Riverside Drive and West 165th Street. The cyclist was injured, sustaining a contusion to the knee and lower leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved "Unsafe Speed" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The report also lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" for the cyclist after the driver factors. Police recorded the taxi’s point of impact as the right front bumper against the cyclist’s right side. No injuries were reported for the taxi occupants.
22
Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown▸Jul 22 - A driver tore through Midtown, smashing cars and fleeing police. Metal scraped. Horns blared. The chase ended at Lexington and 50th. Police drew guns. The driver was arrested. Streets bore the scars.
According to ABC7 (2025-07-22), a driver struck multiple vehicles—including a police cruiser—while fleeing police through Midtown Manhattan. The pursuit began after a hit at Park Ave and ended at 50th and Lexington. The suspect, Jose Foster, faces charges including assault, reckless endangerment, and fleeing police. Witness Martina Minor said, "It felt like he was scratching like big noise and I was honking like stop and he kept doing it." The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases in dense city streets, with property damage and potential harm to bystanders.
-
Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-22
Jul 24 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A driver struck him and fled. He died on the road. The city lost a rescuer. The driver vanished into the dark.
ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that Matthew Goicochea, an off-duty FDNY firefighter, died after falling from his motorcycle on FDR Drive near West 25th Street. Police said, "he was struck by an unknown vehicle that did not remain on the scene." The crash happened before 4 a.m. The driver left Goicochea on the roadway. The incident highlights the lethal risk of hit-and-runs and the dangers of high-speed corridors like the FDR. No information on the fleeing driver was released.
- Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run, ABC7, Published 2025-07-24
22
Taxi Driver Hits Cyclist Turning Left▸Jul 22 - The driver of a taxi hit a 58-year-old cyclist making a left turn on Riverside Drive at West 165th. The cyclist suffered a contusion to the knee and lower leg and remained conscious. Police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded'.
The driver of a taxi struck a 58-year-old cyclist who was making a left turn at Riverside Drive and West 165th Street. The cyclist was injured, sustaining a contusion to the knee and lower leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved "Unsafe Speed" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The report also lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" for the cyclist after the driver factors. Police recorded the taxi’s point of impact as the right front bumper against the cyclist’s right side. No injuries were reported for the taxi occupants.
22
Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown▸Jul 22 - A driver tore through Midtown, smashing cars and fleeing police. Metal scraped. Horns blared. The chase ended at Lexington and 50th. Police drew guns. The driver was arrested. Streets bore the scars.
According to ABC7 (2025-07-22), a driver struck multiple vehicles—including a police cruiser—while fleeing police through Midtown Manhattan. The pursuit began after a hit at Park Ave and ended at 50th and Lexington. The suspect, Jose Foster, faces charges including assault, reckless endangerment, and fleeing police. Witness Martina Minor said, "It felt like he was scratching like big noise and I was honking like stop and he kept doing it." The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases in dense city streets, with property damage and potential harm to bystanders.
-
Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-22
Jul 22 - The driver of a taxi hit a 58-year-old cyclist making a left turn on Riverside Drive at West 165th. The cyclist suffered a contusion to the knee and lower leg and remained conscious. Police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded'.
The driver of a taxi struck a 58-year-old cyclist who was making a left turn at Riverside Drive and West 165th Street. The cyclist was injured, sustaining a contusion to the knee and lower leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved "Unsafe Speed" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The report also lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" for the cyclist after the driver factors. Police recorded the taxi’s point of impact as the right front bumper against the cyclist’s right side. No injuries were reported for the taxi occupants.
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Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown▸Jul 22 - A driver tore through Midtown, smashing cars and fleeing police. Metal scraped. Horns blared. The chase ended at Lexington and 50th. Police drew guns. The driver was arrested. Streets bore the scars.
According to ABC7 (2025-07-22), a driver struck multiple vehicles—including a police cruiser—while fleeing police through Midtown Manhattan. The pursuit began after a hit at Park Ave and ended at 50th and Lexington. The suspect, Jose Foster, faces charges including assault, reckless endangerment, and fleeing police. Witness Martina Minor said, "It felt like he was scratching like big noise and I was honking like stop and he kept doing it." The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases in dense city streets, with property damage and potential harm to bystanders.
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Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-22
Jul 22 - A driver tore through Midtown, smashing cars and fleeing police. Metal scraped. Horns blared. The chase ended at Lexington and 50th. Police drew guns. The driver was arrested. Streets bore the scars.
According to ABC7 (2025-07-22), a driver struck multiple vehicles—including a police cruiser—while fleeing police through Midtown Manhattan. The pursuit began after a hit at Park Ave and ended at 50th and Lexington. The suspect, Jose Foster, faces charges including assault, reckless endangerment, and fleeing police. Witness Martina Minor said, "It felt like he was scratching like big noise and I was honking like stop and he kept doing it." The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases in dense city streets, with property damage and potential harm to bystanders.
- Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown, ABC7, Published 2025-07-22