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 9
▸ Whiplash 48
▸ Contusion/Bruise 84
▸ Abrasion 62
▸ 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.
CloseAbout these numbers
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
- Vehicle (LVF2705) – 35 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2021 Ford Van (XKVP79) – 28 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2021 Jeep Station Wagon (MCK3386) – 17 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2022 White Me/Be Sedan (LTY2773) – 9 times • 1 in last 90d here
- Vehicle (D93NAN) – 5 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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SUV Strikes Parked Sedan on Amsterdam Avenue▸May 11 - SUV slammed into a parked sedan on Amsterdam. Seven people hurt. Head and neck injuries. Police list no clear cause. Unlicensed driver behind the wheel.
A station wagon/SUV making a U-turn hit a parked sedan on Amsterdam Avenue at West 156th Street. According to the police report, seven people were injured, including a 12-year-old boy, a 72-year-old woman, and a 37-year-old woman with head and neck injuries. Both drivers were hurt. The SUV driver was unlicensed. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other causes are given. The sedan was struck at the center back end by the SUV's front. No helmet or signal issues are noted in the report.
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SUV Collision on Fort Washington Avenue Injures Two▸May 7 - Two women hurt in SUV crash at Fort Washington Ave. Both suffered whiplash. Impact struck left front and rear bumpers. Police cite other vehicular factors. Streets remain unforgiving.
Two women, both 20, were injured when two SUVs collided at Fort Washington Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved a Honda SUV making a right turn and a parked Toyota SUV. Both injured women, a driver and a front passenger, suffered whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The crash underscores the persistent dangers for vehicle occupants on city streets.
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Helicopter Breaks Apart Over Hudson River▸May 7 - Six died when a sightseeing helicopter shattered midair over the Hudson. The fuselage, rotor, and tail tore loose. Loud bangs echoed. The craft plunged. No black box. No warning. Only fragments and silence left behind.
NY Daily News reported on May 7, 2025, that federal officials released images showing a sightseeing helicopter breaking apart in midair before crashing into the Hudson River, killing six. The National Transportation Safety Board’s preliminary report details how the Bell 206L-4 split into three pieces: 'the fuselage, the main rotor system, and the tail boom.' Witnesses heard 'several loud 'bangs'' before the breakup. The helicopter had flown eight tours that day, all with the same pilot, who had less than 50 hours in this model. The aircraft had a prior maintenance issue with its transmission assembly and lacked flight data recorders. The NTSB noted the pilot wore video-capable sunglasses, but they remain missing. The crash highlights gaps in oversight and the risks of repeated tour flights without robust recording or inspection requirements.
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Helicopter Breaks Apart Over Hudson River,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-07
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Alcohol-Involved Crash Injures Taxi Passenger▸May 4 - A taxi and SUV collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. Alcohol played a role. Two men suffered back and arm injuries. The crash left pain and whiplash. Metal and bodies took the hit.
A taxi and an SUV crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway in Manhattan. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. A 32-year-old male taxi passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. A 29-year-old male driver sustained shoulder and upper arm injuries. Both vehicles were traveling north. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a cause. No other contributing factors were specified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two people hurt and exposed the danger of impaired driving.
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E-Biker Doored, Killed in Soho Crash▸May 3 - A van door swung open. The e-biker hit it, thrown into the street. A truck rolled over him. He died in the gutter, Broome and Centre. The city lost a musician. The street stayed the same.
NY Daily News reported on May 3, 2025, that George Smaragdis, known as synthwave artist Starcadian, died after being doored by a Mercedes van while riding his e-bike westbound on Broome Street in Manhattan. The impact threw him into the path of a red delivery truck, which ran him over. Police said Smaragdis suffered severe head trauma and died at Bellevue Hospital. The article notes, 'The man who died after being doored while riding an e-bike and then run over by a passing truck...was a popular and influential synthwave artist.' The crash highlights the ongoing danger of dooring and the lethal consequences when street design and driver actions fail to protect cyclists. No mention of charges or policy changes followed.
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E-Biker Doored, Killed in Soho Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-03
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at St Nicholas Ave▸Apr 30 - A sedan hit a 64-year-old woman crossing St Nicholas Ave. She suffered deep leg cuts. Alcohol was involved. The driver was unhurt. The street stayed loud. The blood stayed bright.
A 64-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing St Nicholas Ave at W 174 St in Manhattan. She suffered severe lacerations to her lower leg and foot. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was noted as a contributing factor for both the pedestrian and the driver. The driver, a 34-year-old man, was not injured. The report lists 'Unspecified' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. No driver errors beyond alcohol involvement were documented.
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Sedan Strikes Teen Pedestrian on Edgecombe▸Apr 30 - A Ford sedan hit a 14-year-old boy playing in the street on Edgecombe Ave. The car’s right front quarter struck the teen’s leg. He was conscious, hurt, and bleeding. Police list all factors as unspecified.
A Ford sedan traveling south on Edgecombe Avenue struck a 14-year-old pedestrian who was playing in the roadway, away from an intersection. According to the police report, the car’s right front quarter panel hit the boy, injuring his knee and lower leg and causing abrasions. The teen was conscious at the scene. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
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Teen Pedestrian Struck Crossing Amsterdam Avenue▸Apr 28 - A 16-year-old crossing with the signal on Amsterdam Avenue suffered a bruised leg. The crash left him in shock. The driver’s actions remain unlisted. The street turned violent in an instant.
A 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Amsterdam Avenue at West 159th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, he was crossing with the signal at the intersection when he was struck and suffered a contusion to his lower leg and foot, leaving him in shock. The report does not specify the vehicle type or list any contributing factors or driver errors. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians at city intersections.
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NYPD Pursuit Ends In Fatal Crash▸Apr 27 - Francisco Guzman Parra died in a burning car after a police chase in Inwood. Officers left the scene unreported. Family demands answers. Two investigations run. Streets stay dangerous. System failed to protect. The dead remain silent.
CBS New York reported on April 27, 2025, that Francisco Andres Guzman Parra, 31, died after crashing a stolen vehicle on Dyckman Street in Manhattan following an NYPD pursuit. The article states, "NYPD sources said the two officers in pursuit returned to their stationhouse without reporting the crash." The FDNY later found Guzman Parra dead in the burning car. Patrick Hendry of the Police Benevolent Association claimed officers "lost sight of the car and did not know it crashed," but the family's attorney, Jeremy Feigenbaum, said their investigation "has not corroborated the officers' claim." The officers remain on leave as both the NYPD and the New York attorney general's office investigate. The case raises questions about police pursuit protocols and reporting failures.
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NYPD Pursuit Ends In Fatal Crash,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-04-27
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SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Broadway▸Apr 24 - SUV hit a 78-year-old man crossing with the signal on Broadway. He suffered leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention and traffic control disregard. The street stayed dangerous. The impact was real.
A 78-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by an SUV while crossing Broadway at West 178th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle hit him, causing injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Two vehicle occupants were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians even when following traffic signals.
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Truck Slams Sedan on Broadway, Driver Hurt▸Apr 21 - A truck struck a sedan’s rear on Broadway. One driver suffered head injuries. Both vehicles damaged. No clear cause named. The street bore the brunt.
A tractor truck hit the back of a sedan on Broadway at West 165th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the truck’s front end struck the sedan’s rear while both traveled south. One driver, age 51, sustained head injuries and whiplash. The other driver, age 53, was not reported injured. Both vehicles showed damage at the points of impact. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No driver errors were identified in the data.
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Sedan Turns, Strikes Pedestrian at W 165 St▸Apr 20 - A sedan hit a woman crossing with the signal at W 165 St and Fort Washington Ave. Her leg broke. The car’s left front bumper struck her. The driver’s actions are listed as unspecified.
A sedan making a right turn at W 165 St and Fort Washington Ave in Manhattan struck a 37-year-old woman crossing with the signal. According to the police report, the impact came from the car’s left front bumper, fracturing her lower leg. The driver was the only occupant. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are specified in the data.
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Speeding Lexus Strikes Pedestrian at Audubon▸Apr 19 - A speeding Lexus hit a 64-year-old man at Audubon and West 170th. The crash broke his leg. Police cite unsafe speed. The street bears the mark of impact. No room for error.
A 64-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a Lexus SUV at the intersection of Audubon Avenue and West 170th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed.' The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg. The vehicle’s left front bumper took the impact. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the sole contributing factor. No other errors or circumstances are noted in the data.
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Motorscooter Overturns, Child Struck, Blood on Edgecombe▸Apr 19 - A motorscooter sped down Edgecombe. It flipped. A 9-year-old boy hit, head bleeding. Rider thrown, bleeding. A baby inside, silent. Unsafe speed tore flesh and scattered lives.
A motorscooter, traveling at unsafe speed on Edgecombe Avenue near West 165th, overturned. According to the police report, the crash left a 9-year-old pedestrian with severe head lacerations and the 32-year-old rider bleeding after partial ejection. A baby, listed as an occupant, was also involved. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No other errors or equipment issues were noted. The crash marked the street with blood and pain, its cause clear in the record.
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Unsafe Lane Change Injures Moped Rider on Audubon▸Apr 17 - A moped rider suffered leg injuries on Audubon Avenue after a vehicle changed lanes unsafely. The crash left the rider in shock, pain sharp as the street. Danger moved fast. The city did not slow.
A moped rider, age 24, was injured on Audubon Avenue at West 170th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe lane changing. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor. The second vehicle struck the moped on the right side while changing lanes. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the risks faced by vulnerable road users when drivers make unsafe moves.
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Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death▸Apr 12 - A stolen car slammed into a Manhattan building. Flames followed. The driver, Francisco Guzman Parra, died on impact. His family waited days for answers. Police actions now face scrutiny. The city counts another life lost to speed and steel.
The New York Times (April 12, 2025) reports on the death of Francisco Guzman Parra after a stolen Honda CRV crashed into a building in Inwood, Manhattan. The crash followed a police chase; two officers involved were suspended pending investigation. The article notes, "The police are investigating whether the officers left the scene without reporting the crash." The medical examiner found Guzman Parra died from blunt impact and thermal injuries. The NYPD force investigation unit and state attorney general are reviewing the incident. The police have not disclosed why the chase began or details about the pursuit. The case highlights ongoing questions about police pursuit policies and the dangers that follow high-speed chases through city streets.
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Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-04-12
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Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash▸Apr 11 - Including Thursday's deadly crash, 25 people have been killed in New York City sightseeing helicopter accidents in the last 40 years.
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Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-04-11
7
Ambulance and SUV Collide on Audubon Avenue▸Apr 7 - Ambulance struck SUV at Audubon and West 173. One driver bruised. Police cite failure to yield. Metal, glass, pain. Manhattan night, sirens cut the dark.
An ambulance and an SUV crashed at Audubon Avenue and West 173 Street in Manhattan. One driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered bruises to his entire body. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Four other occupants were involved but injuries were unspecified. The ambulance hit the SUV's left side. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield.
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Box Truck Kills Man In Hell's Kitchen▸Apr 7 - A box truck struck a man sitting in the street at West 40th and 9th. The man died at the scene. The driver stayed. Police are investigating. No arrests. The victim’s name is not known.
Patch reported on April 7, 2025, that a man was killed by a box truck at West 40th Street and 9th Avenue in Manhattan. The article states, “Police determined that a box truck, operated by a 75-year-old man, was traveling southbound on 9 Avenue when the vehicle collided with the victim, who was sitting in the roadway.” The driver remained at the scene and was not injured. No arrests have been made. The victim’s identity has not been released. The incident highlights the persistent risk to people in city streets and the need for scrutiny of how large vehicles interact with vulnerable road users. The investigation is ongoing.
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Box Truck Kills Man In Hell's Kitchen,
Patch,
Published 2025-04-07
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Officers Flee Scene After Fatal Crash▸Apr 3 - A stolen SUV crashed and burned in Inwood. Two NYPD officers chased it, then left the wreck. The driver died in the flames. The officers returned to their Bronx precinct. They did not report the crash. Both are now suspended.
According to the NY Daily News (April 3, 2025), two NYPD officers pursued a stolen Honda CR-V from the Bronx into Manhattan. The chase ended when the SUV crashed into a building near Dyckman St and burst into flames. The officers 'fled the scene,' leaving the driver, who died in the fire. Surveillance footage showed their patrol car leaving. The officers did not report the incident and finished their shift. Both were suspended as the NYPD Force Investigation Division launched a probe. This crash comes after the NYPD tightened pursuit policies, now allowing chases only for felonies or violent misdemeanors. The department aims to avoid pursuits that 'lead to crashes and injure other motorists and pedestrians.' NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said police would instead use 'advanced tools of modern-day policing' to track suspects.
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Officers Flee Scene After Fatal Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-03
May 11 - SUV slammed into a parked sedan on Amsterdam. Seven people hurt. Head and neck injuries. Police list no clear cause. Unlicensed driver behind the wheel.
A station wagon/SUV making a U-turn hit a parked sedan on Amsterdam Avenue at West 156th Street. According to the police report, seven people were injured, including a 12-year-old boy, a 72-year-old woman, and a 37-year-old woman with head and neck injuries. Both drivers were hurt. The SUV driver was unlicensed. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other causes are given. The sedan was struck at the center back end by the SUV's front. No helmet or signal issues are noted in the report.
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SUV Collision on Fort Washington Avenue Injures Two▸May 7 - Two women hurt in SUV crash at Fort Washington Ave. Both suffered whiplash. Impact struck left front and rear bumpers. Police cite other vehicular factors. Streets remain unforgiving.
Two women, both 20, were injured when two SUVs collided at Fort Washington Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved a Honda SUV making a right turn and a parked Toyota SUV. Both injured women, a driver and a front passenger, suffered whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The crash underscores the persistent dangers for vehicle occupants on city streets.
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Helicopter Breaks Apart Over Hudson River▸May 7 - Six died when a sightseeing helicopter shattered midair over the Hudson. The fuselage, rotor, and tail tore loose. Loud bangs echoed. The craft plunged. No black box. No warning. Only fragments and silence left behind.
NY Daily News reported on May 7, 2025, that federal officials released images showing a sightseeing helicopter breaking apart in midair before crashing into the Hudson River, killing six. The National Transportation Safety Board’s preliminary report details how the Bell 206L-4 split into three pieces: 'the fuselage, the main rotor system, and the tail boom.' Witnesses heard 'several loud 'bangs'' before the breakup. The helicopter had flown eight tours that day, all with the same pilot, who had less than 50 hours in this model. The aircraft had a prior maintenance issue with its transmission assembly and lacked flight data recorders. The NTSB noted the pilot wore video-capable sunglasses, but they remain missing. The crash highlights gaps in oversight and the risks of repeated tour flights without robust recording or inspection requirements.
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Helicopter Breaks Apart Over Hudson River,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-07
4
Alcohol-Involved Crash Injures Taxi Passenger▸May 4 - A taxi and SUV collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. Alcohol played a role. Two men suffered back and arm injuries. The crash left pain and whiplash. Metal and bodies took the hit.
A taxi and an SUV crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway in Manhattan. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. A 32-year-old male taxi passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. A 29-year-old male driver sustained shoulder and upper arm injuries. Both vehicles were traveling north. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a cause. No other contributing factors were specified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two people hurt and exposed the danger of impaired driving.
3
E-Biker Doored, Killed in Soho Crash▸May 3 - A van door swung open. The e-biker hit it, thrown into the street. A truck rolled over him. He died in the gutter, Broome and Centre. The city lost a musician. The street stayed the same.
NY Daily News reported on May 3, 2025, that George Smaragdis, known as synthwave artist Starcadian, died after being doored by a Mercedes van while riding his e-bike westbound on Broome Street in Manhattan. The impact threw him into the path of a red delivery truck, which ran him over. Police said Smaragdis suffered severe head trauma and died at Bellevue Hospital. The article notes, 'The man who died after being doored while riding an e-bike and then run over by a passing truck...was a popular and influential synthwave artist.' The crash highlights the ongoing danger of dooring and the lethal consequences when street design and driver actions fail to protect cyclists. No mention of charges or policy changes followed.
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E-Biker Doored, Killed in Soho Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-03
30
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at St Nicholas Ave▸Apr 30 - A sedan hit a 64-year-old woman crossing St Nicholas Ave. She suffered deep leg cuts. Alcohol was involved. The driver was unhurt. The street stayed loud. The blood stayed bright.
A 64-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing St Nicholas Ave at W 174 St in Manhattan. She suffered severe lacerations to her lower leg and foot. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was noted as a contributing factor for both the pedestrian and the driver. The driver, a 34-year-old man, was not injured. The report lists 'Unspecified' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. No driver errors beyond alcohol involvement were documented.
30
Sedan Strikes Teen Pedestrian on Edgecombe▸Apr 30 - A Ford sedan hit a 14-year-old boy playing in the street on Edgecombe Ave. The car’s right front quarter struck the teen’s leg. He was conscious, hurt, and bleeding. Police list all factors as unspecified.
A Ford sedan traveling south on Edgecombe Avenue struck a 14-year-old pedestrian who was playing in the roadway, away from an intersection. According to the police report, the car’s right front quarter panel hit the boy, injuring his knee and lower leg and causing abrasions. The teen was conscious at the scene. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
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Teen Pedestrian Struck Crossing Amsterdam Avenue▸Apr 28 - A 16-year-old crossing with the signal on Amsterdam Avenue suffered a bruised leg. The crash left him in shock. The driver’s actions remain unlisted. The street turned violent in an instant.
A 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Amsterdam Avenue at West 159th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, he was crossing with the signal at the intersection when he was struck and suffered a contusion to his lower leg and foot, leaving him in shock. The report does not specify the vehicle type or list any contributing factors or driver errors. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians at city intersections.
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NYPD Pursuit Ends In Fatal Crash▸Apr 27 - Francisco Guzman Parra died in a burning car after a police chase in Inwood. Officers left the scene unreported. Family demands answers. Two investigations run. Streets stay dangerous. System failed to protect. The dead remain silent.
CBS New York reported on April 27, 2025, that Francisco Andres Guzman Parra, 31, died after crashing a stolen vehicle on Dyckman Street in Manhattan following an NYPD pursuit. The article states, "NYPD sources said the two officers in pursuit returned to their stationhouse without reporting the crash." The FDNY later found Guzman Parra dead in the burning car. Patrick Hendry of the Police Benevolent Association claimed officers "lost sight of the car and did not know it crashed," but the family's attorney, Jeremy Feigenbaum, said their investigation "has not corroborated the officers' claim." The officers remain on leave as both the NYPD and the New York attorney general's office investigate. The case raises questions about police pursuit protocols and reporting failures.
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NYPD Pursuit Ends In Fatal Crash,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-04-27
24
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Broadway▸Apr 24 - SUV hit a 78-year-old man crossing with the signal on Broadway. He suffered leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention and traffic control disregard. The street stayed dangerous. The impact was real.
A 78-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by an SUV while crossing Broadway at West 178th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle hit him, causing injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Two vehicle occupants were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians even when following traffic signals.
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Truck Slams Sedan on Broadway, Driver Hurt▸Apr 21 - A truck struck a sedan’s rear on Broadway. One driver suffered head injuries. Both vehicles damaged. No clear cause named. The street bore the brunt.
A tractor truck hit the back of a sedan on Broadway at West 165th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the truck’s front end struck the sedan’s rear while both traveled south. One driver, age 51, sustained head injuries and whiplash. The other driver, age 53, was not reported injured. Both vehicles showed damage at the points of impact. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No driver errors were identified in the data.
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Sedan Turns, Strikes Pedestrian at W 165 St▸Apr 20 - A sedan hit a woman crossing with the signal at W 165 St and Fort Washington Ave. Her leg broke. The car’s left front bumper struck her. The driver’s actions are listed as unspecified.
A sedan making a right turn at W 165 St and Fort Washington Ave in Manhattan struck a 37-year-old woman crossing with the signal. According to the police report, the impact came from the car’s left front bumper, fracturing her lower leg. The driver was the only occupant. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are specified in the data.
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Speeding Lexus Strikes Pedestrian at Audubon▸Apr 19 - A speeding Lexus hit a 64-year-old man at Audubon and West 170th. The crash broke his leg. Police cite unsafe speed. The street bears the mark of impact. No room for error.
A 64-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a Lexus SUV at the intersection of Audubon Avenue and West 170th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed.' The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg. The vehicle’s left front bumper took the impact. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the sole contributing factor. No other errors or circumstances are noted in the data.
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Motorscooter Overturns, Child Struck, Blood on Edgecombe▸Apr 19 - A motorscooter sped down Edgecombe. It flipped. A 9-year-old boy hit, head bleeding. Rider thrown, bleeding. A baby inside, silent. Unsafe speed tore flesh and scattered lives.
A motorscooter, traveling at unsafe speed on Edgecombe Avenue near West 165th, overturned. According to the police report, the crash left a 9-year-old pedestrian with severe head lacerations and the 32-year-old rider bleeding after partial ejection. A baby, listed as an occupant, was also involved. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No other errors or equipment issues were noted. The crash marked the street with blood and pain, its cause clear in the record.
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Unsafe Lane Change Injures Moped Rider on Audubon▸Apr 17 - A moped rider suffered leg injuries on Audubon Avenue after a vehicle changed lanes unsafely. The crash left the rider in shock, pain sharp as the street. Danger moved fast. The city did not slow.
A moped rider, age 24, was injured on Audubon Avenue at West 170th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe lane changing. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor. The second vehicle struck the moped on the right side while changing lanes. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the risks faced by vulnerable road users when drivers make unsafe moves.
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Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death▸Apr 12 - A stolen car slammed into a Manhattan building. Flames followed. The driver, Francisco Guzman Parra, died on impact. His family waited days for answers. Police actions now face scrutiny. The city counts another life lost to speed and steel.
The New York Times (April 12, 2025) reports on the death of Francisco Guzman Parra after a stolen Honda CRV crashed into a building in Inwood, Manhattan. The crash followed a police chase; two officers involved were suspended pending investigation. The article notes, "The police are investigating whether the officers left the scene without reporting the crash." The medical examiner found Guzman Parra died from blunt impact and thermal injuries. The NYPD force investigation unit and state attorney general are reviewing the incident. The police have not disclosed why the chase began or details about the pursuit. The case highlights ongoing questions about police pursuit policies and the dangers that follow high-speed chases through city streets.
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Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-04-12
11
Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash▸Apr 11 - Including Thursday's deadly crash, 25 people have been killed in New York City sightseeing helicopter accidents in the last 40 years.
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Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-04-11
7
Ambulance and SUV Collide on Audubon Avenue▸Apr 7 - Ambulance struck SUV at Audubon and West 173. One driver bruised. Police cite failure to yield. Metal, glass, pain. Manhattan night, sirens cut the dark.
An ambulance and an SUV crashed at Audubon Avenue and West 173 Street in Manhattan. One driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered bruises to his entire body. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Four other occupants were involved but injuries were unspecified. The ambulance hit the SUV's left side. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield.
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Box Truck Kills Man In Hell's Kitchen▸Apr 7 - A box truck struck a man sitting in the street at West 40th and 9th. The man died at the scene. The driver stayed. Police are investigating. No arrests. The victim’s name is not known.
Patch reported on April 7, 2025, that a man was killed by a box truck at West 40th Street and 9th Avenue in Manhattan. The article states, “Police determined that a box truck, operated by a 75-year-old man, was traveling southbound on 9 Avenue when the vehicle collided with the victim, who was sitting in the roadway.” The driver remained at the scene and was not injured. No arrests have been made. The victim’s identity has not been released. The incident highlights the persistent risk to people in city streets and the need for scrutiny of how large vehicles interact with vulnerable road users. The investigation is ongoing.
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Box Truck Kills Man In Hell's Kitchen,
Patch,
Published 2025-04-07
3
Officers Flee Scene After Fatal Crash▸Apr 3 - A stolen SUV crashed and burned in Inwood. Two NYPD officers chased it, then left the wreck. The driver died in the flames. The officers returned to their Bronx precinct. They did not report the crash. Both are now suspended.
According to the NY Daily News (April 3, 2025), two NYPD officers pursued a stolen Honda CR-V from the Bronx into Manhattan. The chase ended when the SUV crashed into a building near Dyckman St and burst into flames. The officers 'fled the scene,' leaving the driver, who died in the fire. Surveillance footage showed their patrol car leaving. The officers did not report the incident and finished their shift. Both were suspended as the NYPD Force Investigation Division launched a probe. This crash comes after the NYPD tightened pursuit policies, now allowing chases only for felonies or violent misdemeanors. The department aims to avoid pursuits that 'lead to crashes and injure other motorists and pedestrians.' NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said police would instead use 'advanced tools of modern-day policing' to track suspects.
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Officers Flee Scene After Fatal Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-03
May 7 - Two women hurt in SUV crash at Fort Washington Ave. Both suffered whiplash. Impact struck left front and rear bumpers. Police cite other vehicular factors. Streets remain unforgiving.
Two women, both 20, were injured when two SUVs collided at Fort Washington Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved a Honda SUV making a right turn and a parked Toyota SUV. Both injured women, a driver and a front passenger, suffered whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The crash underscores the persistent dangers for vehicle occupants on city streets.
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Helicopter Breaks Apart Over Hudson River▸May 7 - Six died when a sightseeing helicopter shattered midair over the Hudson. The fuselage, rotor, and tail tore loose. Loud bangs echoed. The craft plunged. No black box. No warning. Only fragments and silence left behind.
NY Daily News reported on May 7, 2025, that federal officials released images showing a sightseeing helicopter breaking apart in midair before crashing into the Hudson River, killing six. The National Transportation Safety Board’s preliminary report details how the Bell 206L-4 split into three pieces: 'the fuselage, the main rotor system, and the tail boom.' Witnesses heard 'several loud 'bangs'' before the breakup. The helicopter had flown eight tours that day, all with the same pilot, who had less than 50 hours in this model. The aircraft had a prior maintenance issue with its transmission assembly and lacked flight data recorders. The NTSB noted the pilot wore video-capable sunglasses, but they remain missing. The crash highlights gaps in oversight and the risks of repeated tour flights without robust recording or inspection requirements.
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Helicopter Breaks Apart Over Hudson River,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-07
4
Alcohol-Involved Crash Injures Taxi Passenger▸May 4 - A taxi and SUV collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. Alcohol played a role. Two men suffered back and arm injuries. The crash left pain and whiplash. Metal and bodies took the hit.
A taxi and an SUV crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway in Manhattan. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. A 32-year-old male taxi passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. A 29-year-old male driver sustained shoulder and upper arm injuries. Both vehicles were traveling north. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a cause. No other contributing factors were specified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two people hurt and exposed the danger of impaired driving.
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E-Biker Doored, Killed in Soho Crash▸May 3 - A van door swung open. The e-biker hit it, thrown into the street. A truck rolled over him. He died in the gutter, Broome and Centre. The city lost a musician. The street stayed the same.
NY Daily News reported on May 3, 2025, that George Smaragdis, known as synthwave artist Starcadian, died after being doored by a Mercedes van while riding his e-bike westbound on Broome Street in Manhattan. The impact threw him into the path of a red delivery truck, which ran him over. Police said Smaragdis suffered severe head trauma and died at Bellevue Hospital. The article notes, 'The man who died after being doored while riding an e-bike and then run over by a passing truck...was a popular and influential synthwave artist.' The crash highlights the ongoing danger of dooring and the lethal consequences when street design and driver actions fail to protect cyclists. No mention of charges or policy changes followed.
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E-Biker Doored, Killed in Soho Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-03
30
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at St Nicholas Ave▸Apr 30 - A sedan hit a 64-year-old woman crossing St Nicholas Ave. She suffered deep leg cuts. Alcohol was involved. The driver was unhurt. The street stayed loud. The blood stayed bright.
A 64-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing St Nicholas Ave at W 174 St in Manhattan. She suffered severe lacerations to her lower leg and foot. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was noted as a contributing factor for both the pedestrian and the driver. The driver, a 34-year-old man, was not injured. The report lists 'Unspecified' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. No driver errors beyond alcohol involvement were documented.
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Sedan Strikes Teen Pedestrian on Edgecombe▸Apr 30 - A Ford sedan hit a 14-year-old boy playing in the street on Edgecombe Ave. The car’s right front quarter struck the teen’s leg. He was conscious, hurt, and bleeding. Police list all factors as unspecified.
A Ford sedan traveling south on Edgecombe Avenue struck a 14-year-old pedestrian who was playing in the roadway, away from an intersection. According to the police report, the car’s right front quarter panel hit the boy, injuring his knee and lower leg and causing abrasions. The teen was conscious at the scene. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
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Teen Pedestrian Struck Crossing Amsterdam Avenue▸Apr 28 - A 16-year-old crossing with the signal on Amsterdam Avenue suffered a bruised leg. The crash left him in shock. The driver’s actions remain unlisted. The street turned violent in an instant.
A 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Amsterdam Avenue at West 159th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, he was crossing with the signal at the intersection when he was struck and suffered a contusion to his lower leg and foot, leaving him in shock. The report does not specify the vehicle type or list any contributing factors or driver errors. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians at city intersections.
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NYPD Pursuit Ends In Fatal Crash▸Apr 27 - Francisco Guzman Parra died in a burning car after a police chase in Inwood. Officers left the scene unreported. Family demands answers. Two investigations run. Streets stay dangerous. System failed to protect. The dead remain silent.
CBS New York reported on April 27, 2025, that Francisco Andres Guzman Parra, 31, died after crashing a stolen vehicle on Dyckman Street in Manhattan following an NYPD pursuit. The article states, "NYPD sources said the two officers in pursuit returned to their stationhouse without reporting the crash." The FDNY later found Guzman Parra dead in the burning car. Patrick Hendry of the Police Benevolent Association claimed officers "lost sight of the car and did not know it crashed," but the family's attorney, Jeremy Feigenbaum, said their investigation "has not corroborated the officers' claim." The officers remain on leave as both the NYPD and the New York attorney general's office investigate. The case raises questions about police pursuit protocols and reporting failures.
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NYPD Pursuit Ends In Fatal Crash,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-04-27
24
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Broadway▸Apr 24 - SUV hit a 78-year-old man crossing with the signal on Broadway. He suffered leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention and traffic control disregard. The street stayed dangerous. The impact was real.
A 78-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by an SUV while crossing Broadway at West 178th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle hit him, causing injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Two vehicle occupants were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians even when following traffic signals.
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Truck Slams Sedan on Broadway, Driver Hurt▸Apr 21 - A truck struck a sedan’s rear on Broadway. One driver suffered head injuries. Both vehicles damaged. No clear cause named. The street bore the brunt.
A tractor truck hit the back of a sedan on Broadway at West 165th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the truck’s front end struck the sedan’s rear while both traveled south. One driver, age 51, sustained head injuries and whiplash. The other driver, age 53, was not reported injured. Both vehicles showed damage at the points of impact. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No driver errors were identified in the data.
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Sedan Turns, Strikes Pedestrian at W 165 St▸Apr 20 - A sedan hit a woman crossing with the signal at W 165 St and Fort Washington Ave. Her leg broke. The car’s left front bumper struck her. The driver’s actions are listed as unspecified.
A sedan making a right turn at W 165 St and Fort Washington Ave in Manhattan struck a 37-year-old woman crossing with the signal. According to the police report, the impact came from the car’s left front bumper, fracturing her lower leg. The driver was the only occupant. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are specified in the data.
19
Speeding Lexus Strikes Pedestrian at Audubon▸Apr 19 - A speeding Lexus hit a 64-year-old man at Audubon and West 170th. The crash broke his leg. Police cite unsafe speed. The street bears the mark of impact. No room for error.
A 64-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a Lexus SUV at the intersection of Audubon Avenue and West 170th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed.' The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg. The vehicle’s left front bumper took the impact. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the sole contributing factor. No other errors or circumstances are noted in the data.
19
Motorscooter Overturns, Child Struck, Blood on Edgecombe▸Apr 19 - A motorscooter sped down Edgecombe. It flipped. A 9-year-old boy hit, head bleeding. Rider thrown, bleeding. A baby inside, silent. Unsafe speed tore flesh and scattered lives.
A motorscooter, traveling at unsafe speed on Edgecombe Avenue near West 165th, overturned. According to the police report, the crash left a 9-year-old pedestrian with severe head lacerations and the 32-year-old rider bleeding after partial ejection. A baby, listed as an occupant, was also involved. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No other errors or equipment issues were noted. The crash marked the street with blood and pain, its cause clear in the record.
17
Unsafe Lane Change Injures Moped Rider on Audubon▸Apr 17 - A moped rider suffered leg injuries on Audubon Avenue after a vehicle changed lanes unsafely. The crash left the rider in shock, pain sharp as the street. Danger moved fast. The city did not slow.
A moped rider, age 24, was injured on Audubon Avenue at West 170th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe lane changing. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor. The second vehicle struck the moped on the right side while changing lanes. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the risks faced by vulnerable road users when drivers make unsafe moves.
12
Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death▸Apr 12 - A stolen car slammed into a Manhattan building. Flames followed. The driver, Francisco Guzman Parra, died on impact. His family waited days for answers. Police actions now face scrutiny. The city counts another life lost to speed and steel.
The New York Times (April 12, 2025) reports on the death of Francisco Guzman Parra after a stolen Honda CRV crashed into a building in Inwood, Manhattan. The crash followed a police chase; two officers involved were suspended pending investigation. The article notes, "The police are investigating whether the officers left the scene without reporting the crash." The medical examiner found Guzman Parra died from blunt impact and thermal injuries. The NYPD force investigation unit and state attorney general are reviewing the incident. The police have not disclosed why the chase began or details about the pursuit. The case highlights ongoing questions about police pursuit policies and the dangers that follow high-speed chases through city streets.
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Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-04-12
11
Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash▸Apr 11 - Including Thursday's deadly crash, 25 people have been killed in New York City sightseeing helicopter accidents in the last 40 years.
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Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-04-11
7
Ambulance and SUV Collide on Audubon Avenue▸Apr 7 - Ambulance struck SUV at Audubon and West 173. One driver bruised. Police cite failure to yield. Metal, glass, pain. Manhattan night, sirens cut the dark.
An ambulance and an SUV crashed at Audubon Avenue and West 173 Street in Manhattan. One driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered bruises to his entire body. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Four other occupants were involved but injuries were unspecified. The ambulance hit the SUV's left side. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield.
7
Box Truck Kills Man In Hell's Kitchen▸Apr 7 - A box truck struck a man sitting in the street at West 40th and 9th. The man died at the scene. The driver stayed. Police are investigating. No arrests. The victim’s name is not known.
Patch reported on April 7, 2025, that a man was killed by a box truck at West 40th Street and 9th Avenue in Manhattan. The article states, “Police determined that a box truck, operated by a 75-year-old man, was traveling southbound on 9 Avenue when the vehicle collided with the victim, who was sitting in the roadway.” The driver remained at the scene and was not injured. No arrests have been made. The victim’s identity has not been released. The incident highlights the persistent risk to people in city streets and the need for scrutiny of how large vehicles interact with vulnerable road users. The investigation is ongoing.
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Box Truck Kills Man In Hell's Kitchen,
Patch,
Published 2025-04-07
3
Officers Flee Scene After Fatal Crash▸Apr 3 - A stolen SUV crashed and burned in Inwood. Two NYPD officers chased it, then left the wreck. The driver died in the flames. The officers returned to their Bronx precinct. They did not report the crash. Both are now suspended.
According to the NY Daily News (April 3, 2025), two NYPD officers pursued a stolen Honda CR-V from the Bronx into Manhattan. The chase ended when the SUV crashed into a building near Dyckman St and burst into flames. The officers 'fled the scene,' leaving the driver, who died in the fire. Surveillance footage showed their patrol car leaving. The officers did not report the incident and finished their shift. Both were suspended as the NYPD Force Investigation Division launched a probe. This crash comes after the NYPD tightened pursuit policies, now allowing chases only for felonies or violent misdemeanors. The department aims to avoid pursuits that 'lead to crashes and injure other motorists and pedestrians.' NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said police would instead use 'advanced tools of modern-day policing' to track suspects.
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Officers Flee Scene After Fatal Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-03
May 7 - Six died when a sightseeing helicopter shattered midair over the Hudson. The fuselage, rotor, and tail tore loose. Loud bangs echoed. The craft plunged. No black box. No warning. Only fragments and silence left behind.
NY Daily News reported on May 7, 2025, that federal officials released images showing a sightseeing helicopter breaking apart in midair before crashing into the Hudson River, killing six. The National Transportation Safety Board’s preliminary report details how the Bell 206L-4 split into three pieces: 'the fuselage, the main rotor system, and the tail boom.' Witnesses heard 'several loud 'bangs'' before the breakup. The helicopter had flown eight tours that day, all with the same pilot, who had less than 50 hours in this model. The aircraft had a prior maintenance issue with its transmission assembly and lacked flight data recorders. The NTSB noted the pilot wore video-capable sunglasses, but they remain missing. The crash highlights gaps in oversight and the risks of repeated tour flights without robust recording or inspection requirements.
- Helicopter Breaks Apart Over Hudson River, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-07
4
Alcohol-Involved Crash Injures Taxi Passenger▸May 4 - A taxi and SUV collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. Alcohol played a role. Two men suffered back and arm injuries. The crash left pain and whiplash. Metal and bodies took the hit.
A taxi and an SUV crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway in Manhattan. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. A 32-year-old male taxi passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. A 29-year-old male driver sustained shoulder and upper arm injuries. Both vehicles were traveling north. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a cause. No other contributing factors were specified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two people hurt and exposed the danger of impaired driving.
3
E-Biker Doored, Killed in Soho Crash▸May 3 - A van door swung open. The e-biker hit it, thrown into the street. A truck rolled over him. He died in the gutter, Broome and Centre. The city lost a musician. The street stayed the same.
NY Daily News reported on May 3, 2025, that George Smaragdis, known as synthwave artist Starcadian, died after being doored by a Mercedes van while riding his e-bike westbound on Broome Street in Manhattan. The impact threw him into the path of a red delivery truck, which ran him over. Police said Smaragdis suffered severe head trauma and died at Bellevue Hospital. The article notes, 'The man who died after being doored while riding an e-bike and then run over by a passing truck...was a popular and influential synthwave artist.' The crash highlights the ongoing danger of dooring and the lethal consequences when street design and driver actions fail to protect cyclists. No mention of charges or policy changes followed.
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E-Biker Doored, Killed in Soho Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-03
30
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at St Nicholas Ave▸Apr 30 - A sedan hit a 64-year-old woman crossing St Nicholas Ave. She suffered deep leg cuts. Alcohol was involved. The driver was unhurt. The street stayed loud. The blood stayed bright.
A 64-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing St Nicholas Ave at W 174 St in Manhattan. She suffered severe lacerations to her lower leg and foot. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was noted as a contributing factor for both the pedestrian and the driver. The driver, a 34-year-old man, was not injured. The report lists 'Unspecified' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. No driver errors beyond alcohol involvement were documented.
30
Sedan Strikes Teen Pedestrian on Edgecombe▸Apr 30 - A Ford sedan hit a 14-year-old boy playing in the street on Edgecombe Ave. The car’s right front quarter struck the teen’s leg. He was conscious, hurt, and bleeding. Police list all factors as unspecified.
A Ford sedan traveling south on Edgecombe Avenue struck a 14-year-old pedestrian who was playing in the roadway, away from an intersection. According to the police report, the car’s right front quarter panel hit the boy, injuring his knee and lower leg and causing abrasions. The teen was conscious at the scene. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
28
Teen Pedestrian Struck Crossing Amsterdam Avenue▸Apr 28 - A 16-year-old crossing with the signal on Amsterdam Avenue suffered a bruised leg. The crash left him in shock. The driver’s actions remain unlisted. The street turned violent in an instant.
A 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Amsterdam Avenue at West 159th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, he was crossing with the signal at the intersection when he was struck and suffered a contusion to his lower leg and foot, leaving him in shock. The report does not specify the vehicle type or list any contributing factors or driver errors. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians at city intersections.
27
NYPD Pursuit Ends In Fatal Crash▸Apr 27 - Francisco Guzman Parra died in a burning car after a police chase in Inwood. Officers left the scene unreported. Family demands answers. Two investigations run. Streets stay dangerous. System failed to protect. The dead remain silent.
CBS New York reported on April 27, 2025, that Francisco Andres Guzman Parra, 31, died after crashing a stolen vehicle on Dyckman Street in Manhattan following an NYPD pursuit. The article states, "NYPD sources said the two officers in pursuit returned to their stationhouse without reporting the crash." The FDNY later found Guzman Parra dead in the burning car. Patrick Hendry of the Police Benevolent Association claimed officers "lost sight of the car and did not know it crashed," but the family's attorney, Jeremy Feigenbaum, said their investigation "has not corroborated the officers' claim." The officers remain on leave as both the NYPD and the New York attorney general's office investigate. The case raises questions about police pursuit protocols and reporting failures.
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NYPD Pursuit Ends In Fatal Crash,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-04-27
24
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Broadway▸Apr 24 - SUV hit a 78-year-old man crossing with the signal on Broadway. He suffered leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention and traffic control disregard. The street stayed dangerous. The impact was real.
A 78-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by an SUV while crossing Broadway at West 178th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle hit him, causing injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Two vehicle occupants were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians even when following traffic signals.
21
Truck Slams Sedan on Broadway, Driver Hurt▸Apr 21 - A truck struck a sedan’s rear on Broadway. One driver suffered head injuries. Both vehicles damaged. No clear cause named. The street bore the brunt.
A tractor truck hit the back of a sedan on Broadway at West 165th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the truck’s front end struck the sedan’s rear while both traveled south. One driver, age 51, sustained head injuries and whiplash. The other driver, age 53, was not reported injured. Both vehicles showed damage at the points of impact. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No driver errors were identified in the data.
20
Sedan Turns, Strikes Pedestrian at W 165 St▸Apr 20 - A sedan hit a woman crossing with the signal at W 165 St and Fort Washington Ave. Her leg broke. The car’s left front bumper struck her. The driver’s actions are listed as unspecified.
A sedan making a right turn at W 165 St and Fort Washington Ave in Manhattan struck a 37-year-old woman crossing with the signal. According to the police report, the impact came from the car’s left front bumper, fracturing her lower leg. The driver was the only occupant. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are specified in the data.
19
Speeding Lexus Strikes Pedestrian at Audubon▸Apr 19 - A speeding Lexus hit a 64-year-old man at Audubon and West 170th. The crash broke his leg. Police cite unsafe speed. The street bears the mark of impact. No room for error.
A 64-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a Lexus SUV at the intersection of Audubon Avenue and West 170th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed.' The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg. The vehicle’s left front bumper took the impact. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the sole contributing factor. No other errors or circumstances are noted in the data.
19
Motorscooter Overturns, Child Struck, Blood on Edgecombe▸Apr 19 - A motorscooter sped down Edgecombe. It flipped. A 9-year-old boy hit, head bleeding. Rider thrown, bleeding. A baby inside, silent. Unsafe speed tore flesh and scattered lives.
A motorscooter, traveling at unsafe speed on Edgecombe Avenue near West 165th, overturned. According to the police report, the crash left a 9-year-old pedestrian with severe head lacerations and the 32-year-old rider bleeding after partial ejection. A baby, listed as an occupant, was also involved. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No other errors or equipment issues were noted. The crash marked the street with blood and pain, its cause clear in the record.
17
Unsafe Lane Change Injures Moped Rider on Audubon▸Apr 17 - A moped rider suffered leg injuries on Audubon Avenue after a vehicle changed lanes unsafely. The crash left the rider in shock, pain sharp as the street. Danger moved fast. The city did not slow.
A moped rider, age 24, was injured on Audubon Avenue at West 170th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe lane changing. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor. The second vehicle struck the moped on the right side while changing lanes. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the risks faced by vulnerable road users when drivers make unsafe moves.
12
Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death▸Apr 12 - A stolen car slammed into a Manhattan building. Flames followed. The driver, Francisco Guzman Parra, died on impact. His family waited days for answers. Police actions now face scrutiny. The city counts another life lost to speed and steel.
The New York Times (April 12, 2025) reports on the death of Francisco Guzman Parra after a stolen Honda CRV crashed into a building in Inwood, Manhattan. The crash followed a police chase; two officers involved were suspended pending investigation. The article notes, "The police are investigating whether the officers left the scene without reporting the crash." The medical examiner found Guzman Parra died from blunt impact and thermal injuries. The NYPD force investigation unit and state attorney general are reviewing the incident. The police have not disclosed why the chase began or details about the pursuit. The case highlights ongoing questions about police pursuit policies and the dangers that follow high-speed chases through city streets.
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Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-04-12
11
Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash▸Apr 11 - Including Thursday's deadly crash, 25 people have been killed in New York City sightseeing helicopter accidents in the last 40 years.
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Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-04-11
7
Ambulance and SUV Collide on Audubon Avenue▸Apr 7 - Ambulance struck SUV at Audubon and West 173. One driver bruised. Police cite failure to yield. Metal, glass, pain. Manhattan night, sirens cut the dark.
An ambulance and an SUV crashed at Audubon Avenue and West 173 Street in Manhattan. One driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered bruises to his entire body. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Four other occupants were involved but injuries were unspecified. The ambulance hit the SUV's left side. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield.
7
Box Truck Kills Man In Hell's Kitchen▸Apr 7 - A box truck struck a man sitting in the street at West 40th and 9th. The man died at the scene. The driver stayed. Police are investigating. No arrests. The victim’s name is not known.
Patch reported on April 7, 2025, that a man was killed by a box truck at West 40th Street and 9th Avenue in Manhattan. The article states, “Police determined that a box truck, operated by a 75-year-old man, was traveling southbound on 9 Avenue when the vehicle collided with the victim, who was sitting in the roadway.” The driver remained at the scene and was not injured. No arrests have been made. The victim’s identity has not been released. The incident highlights the persistent risk to people in city streets and the need for scrutiny of how large vehicles interact with vulnerable road users. The investigation is ongoing.
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Box Truck Kills Man In Hell's Kitchen,
Patch,
Published 2025-04-07
3
Officers Flee Scene After Fatal Crash▸Apr 3 - A stolen SUV crashed and burned in Inwood. Two NYPD officers chased it, then left the wreck. The driver died in the flames. The officers returned to their Bronx precinct. They did not report the crash. Both are now suspended.
According to the NY Daily News (April 3, 2025), two NYPD officers pursued a stolen Honda CR-V from the Bronx into Manhattan. The chase ended when the SUV crashed into a building near Dyckman St and burst into flames. The officers 'fled the scene,' leaving the driver, who died in the fire. Surveillance footage showed their patrol car leaving. The officers did not report the incident and finished their shift. Both were suspended as the NYPD Force Investigation Division launched a probe. This crash comes after the NYPD tightened pursuit policies, now allowing chases only for felonies or violent misdemeanors. The department aims to avoid pursuits that 'lead to crashes and injure other motorists and pedestrians.' NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said police would instead use 'advanced tools of modern-day policing' to track suspects.
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Officers Flee Scene After Fatal Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-03
May 4 - A taxi and SUV collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. Alcohol played a role. Two men suffered back and arm injuries. The crash left pain and whiplash. Metal and bodies took the hit.
A taxi and an SUV crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway in Manhattan. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. A 32-year-old male taxi passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. A 29-year-old male driver sustained shoulder and upper arm injuries. Both vehicles were traveling north. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a cause. No other contributing factors were specified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two people hurt and exposed the danger of impaired driving.
3
E-Biker Doored, Killed in Soho Crash▸May 3 - A van door swung open. The e-biker hit it, thrown into the street. A truck rolled over him. He died in the gutter, Broome and Centre. The city lost a musician. The street stayed the same.
NY Daily News reported on May 3, 2025, that George Smaragdis, known as synthwave artist Starcadian, died after being doored by a Mercedes van while riding his e-bike westbound on Broome Street in Manhattan. The impact threw him into the path of a red delivery truck, which ran him over. Police said Smaragdis suffered severe head trauma and died at Bellevue Hospital. The article notes, 'The man who died after being doored while riding an e-bike and then run over by a passing truck...was a popular and influential synthwave artist.' The crash highlights the ongoing danger of dooring and the lethal consequences when street design and driver actions fail to protect cyclists. No mention of charges or policy changes followed.
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E-Biker Doored, Killed in Soho Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-03
30
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at St Nicholas Ave▸Apr 30 - A sedan hit a 64-year-old woman crossing St Nicholas Ave. She suffered deep leg cuts. Alcohol was involved. The driver was unhurt. The street stayed loud. The blood stayed bright.
A 64-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing St Nicholas Ave at W 174 St in Manhattan. She suffered severe lacerations to her lower leg and foot. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was noted as a contributing factor for both the pedestrian and the driver. The driver, a 34-year-old man, was not injured. The report lists 'Unspecified' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. No driver errors beyond alcohol involvement were documented.
30
Sedan Strikes Teen Pedestrian on Edgecombe▸Apr 30 - A Ford sedan hit a 14-year-old boy playing in the street on Edgecombe Ave. The car’s right front quarter struck the teen’s leg. He was conscious, hurt, and bleeding. Police list all factors as unspecified.
A Ford sedan traveling south on Edgecombe Avenue struck a 14-year-old pedestrian who was playing in the roadway, away from an intersection. According to the police report, the car’s right front quarter panel hit the boy, injuring his knee and lower leg and causing abrasions. The teen was conscious at the scene. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
28
Teen Pedestrian Struck Crossing Amsterdam Avenue▸Apr 28 - A 16-year-old crossing with the signal on Amsterdam Avenue suffered a bruised leg. The crash left him in shock. The driver’s actions remain unlisted. The street turned violent in an instant.
A 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Amsterdam Avenue at West 159th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, he was crossing with the signal at the intersection when he was struck and suffered a contusion to his lower leg and foot, leaving him in shock. The report does not specify the vehicle type or list any contributing factors or driver errors. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians at city intersections.
27
NYPD Pursuit Ends In Fatal Crash▸Apr 27 - Francisco Guzman Parra died in a burning car after a police chase in Inwood. Officers left the scene unreported. Family demands answers. Two investigations run. Streets stay dangerous. System failed to protect. The dead remain silent.
CBS New York reported on April 27, 2025, that Francisco Andres Guzman Parra, 31, died after crashing a stolen vehicle on Dyckman Street in Manhattan following an NYPD pursuit. The article states, "NYPD sources said the two officers in pursuit returned to their stationhouse without reporting the crash." The FDNY later found Guzman Parra dead in the burning car. Patrick Hendry of the Police Benevolent Association claimed officers "lost sight of the car and did not know it crashed," but the family's attorney, Jeremy Feigenbaum, said their investigation "has not corroborated the officers' claim." The officers remain on leave as both the NYPD and the New York attorney general's office investigate. The case raises questions about police pursuit protocols and reporting failures.
-
NYPD Pursuit Ends In Fatal Crash,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-04-27
24
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Broadway▸Apr 24 - SUV hit a 78-year-old man crossing with the signal on Broadway. He suffered leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention and traffic control disregard. The street stayed dangerous. The impact was real.
A 78-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by an SUV while crossing Broadway at West 178th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle hit him, causing injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Two vehicle occupants were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians even when following traffic signals.
21
Truck Slams Sedan on Broadway, Driver Hurt▸Apr 21 - A truck struck a sedan’s rear on Broadway. One driver suffered head injuries. Both vehicles damaged. No clear cause named. The street bore the brunt.
A tractor truck hit the back of a sedan on Broadway at West 165th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the truck’s front end struck the sedan’s rear while both traveled south. One driver, age 51, sustained head injuries and whiplash. The other driver, age 53, was not reported injured. Both vehicles showed damage at the points of impact. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No driver errors were identified in the data.
20
Sedan Turns, Strikes Pedestrian at W 165 St▸Apr 20 - A sedan hit a woman crossing with the signal at W 165 St and Fort Washington Ave. Her leg broke. The car’s left front bumper struck her. The driver’s actions are listed as unspecified.
A sedan making a right turn at W 165 St and Fort Washington Ave in Manhattan struck a 37-year-old woman crossing with the signal. According to the police report, the impact came from the car’s left front bumper, fracturing her lower leg. The driver was the only occupant. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are specified in the data.
19
Speeding Lexus Strikes Pedestrian at Audubon▸Apr 19 - A speeding Lexus hit a 64-year-old man at Audubon and West 170th. The crash broke his leg. Police cite unsafe speed. The street bears the mark of impact. No room for error.
A 64-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a Lexus SUV at the intersection of Audubon Avenue and West 170th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed.' The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg. The vehicle’s left front bumper took the impact. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the sole contributing factor. No other errors or circumstances are noted in the data.
19
Motorscooter Overturns, Child Struck, Blood on Edgecombe▸Apr 19 - A motorscooter sped down Edgecombe. It flipped. A 9-year-old boy hit, head bleeding. Rider thrown, bleeding. A baby inside, silent. Unsafe speed tore flesh and scattered lives.
A motorscooter, traveling at unsafe speed on Edgecombe Avenue near West 165th, overturned. According to the police report, the crash left a 9-year-old pedestrian with severe head lacerations and the 32-year-old rider bleeding after partial ejection. A baby, listed as an occupant, was also involved. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No other errors or equipment issues were noted. The crash marked the street with blood and pain, its cause clear in the record.
17
Unsafe Lane Change Injures Moped Rider on Audubon▸Apr 17 - A moped rider suffered leg injuries on Audubon Avenue after a vehicle changed lanes unsafely. The crash left the rider in shock, pain sharp as the street. Danger moved fast. The city did not slow.
A moped rider, age 24, was injured on Audubon Avenue at West 170th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe lane changing. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor. The second vehicle struck the moped on the right side while changing lanes. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the risks faced by vulnerable road users when drivers make unsafe moves.
12
Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death▸Apr 12 - A stolen car slammed into a Manhattan building. Flames followed. The driver, Francisco Guzman Parra, died on impact. His family waited days for answers. Police actions now face scrutiny. The city counts another life lost to speed and steel.
The New York Times (April 12, 2025) reports on the death of Francisco Guzman Parra after a stolen Honda CRV crashed into a building in Inwood, Manhattan. The crash followed a police chase; two officers involved were suspended pending investigation. The article notes, "The police are investigating whether the officers left the scene without reporting the crash." The medical examiner found Guzman Parra died from blunt impact and thermal injuries. The NYPD force investigation unit and state attorney general are reviewing the incident. The police have not disclosed why the chase began or details about the pursuit. The case highlights ongoing questions about police pursuit policies and the dangers that follow high-speed chases through city streets.
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Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-04-12
11
Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash▸Apr 11 - Including Thursday's deadly crash, 25 people have been killed in New York City sightseeing helicopter accidents in the last 40 years.
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Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-04-11
7
Ambulance and SUV Collide on Audubon Avenue▸Apr 7 - Ambulance struck SUV at Audubon and West 173. One driver bruised. Police cite failure to yield. Metal, glass, pain. Manhattan night, sirens cut the dark.
An ambulance and an SUV crashed at Audubon Avenue and West 173 Street in Manhattan. One driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered bruises to his entire body. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Four other occupants were involved but injuries were unspecified. The ambulance hit the SUV's left side. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield.
7
Box Truck Kills Man In Hell's Kitchen▸Apr 7 - A box truck struck a man sitting in the street at West 40th and 9th. The man died at the scene. The driver stayed. Police are investigating. No arrests. The victim’s name is not known.
Patch reported on April 7, 2025, that a man was killed by a box truck at West 40th Street and 9th Avenue in Manhattan. The article states, “Police determined that a box truck, operated by a 75-year-old man, was traveling southbound on 9 Avenue when the vehicle collided with the victim, who was sitting in the roadway.” The driver remained at the scene and was not injured. No arrests have been made. The victim’s identity has not been released. The incident highlights the persistent risk to people in city streets and the need for scrutiny of how large vehicles interact with vulnerable road users. The investigation is ongoing.
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Box Truck Kills Man In Hell's Kitchen,
Patch,
Published 2025-04-07
3
Officers Flee Scene After Fatal Crash▸Apr 3 - A stolen SUV crashed and burned in Inwood. Two NYPD officers chased it, then left the wreck. The driver died in the flames. The officers returned to their Bronx precinct. They did not report the crash. Both are now suspended.
According to the NY Daily News (April 3, 2025), two NYPD officers pursued a stolen Honda CR-V from the Bronx into Manhattan. The chase ended when the SUV crashed into a building near Dyckman St and burst into flames. The officers 'fled the scene,' leaving the driver, who died in the fire. Surveillance footage showed their patrol car leaving. The officers did not report the incident and finished their shift. Both were suspended as the NYPD Force Investigation Division launched a probe. This crash comes after the NYPD tightened pursuit policies, now allowing chases only for felonies or violent misdemeanors. The department aims to avoid pursuits that 'lead to crashes and injure other motorists and pedestrians.' NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said police would instead use 'advanced tools of modern-day policing' to track suspects.
-
Officers Flee Scene After Fatal Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-03
May 3 - A van door swung open. The e-biker hit it, thrown into the street. A truck rolled over him. He died in the gutter, Broome and Centre. The city lost a musician. The street stayed the same.
NY Daily News reported on May 3, 2025, that George Smaragdis, known as synthwave artist Starcadian, died after being doored by a Mercedes van while riding his e-bike westbound on Broome Street in Manhattan. The impact threw him into the path of a red delivery truck, which ran him over. Police said Smaragdis suffered severe head trauma and died at Bellevue Hospital. The article notes, 'The man who died after being doored while riding an e-bike and then run over by a passing truck...was a popular and influential synthwave artist.' The crash highlights the ongoing danger of dooring and the lethal consequences when street design and driver actions fail to protect cyclists. No mention of charges or policy changes followed.
- E-Biker Doored, Killed in Soho Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-03
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at St Nicholas Ave▸Apr 30 - A sedan hit a 64-year-old woman crossing St Nicholas Ave. She suffered deep leg cuts. Alcohol was involved. The driver was unhurt. The street stayed loud. The blood stayed bright.
A 64-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing St Nicholas Ave at W 174 St in Manhattan. She suffered severe lacerations to her lower leg and foot. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was noted as a contributing factor for both the pedestrian and the driver. The driver, a 34-year-old man, was not injured. The report lists 'Unspecified' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. No driver errors beyond alcohol involvement were documented.
30
Sedan Strikes Teen Pedestrian on Edgecombe▸Apr 30 - A Ford sedan hit a 14-year-old boy playing in the street on Edgecombe Ave. The car’s right front quarter struck the teen’s leg. He was conscious, hurt, and bleeding. Police list all factors as unspecified.
A Ford sedan traveling south on Edgecombe Avenue struck a 14-year-old pedestrian who was playing in the roadway, away from an intersection. According to the police report, the car’s right front quarter panel hit the boy, injuring his knee and lower leg and causing abrasions. The teen was conscious at the scene. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
28
Teen Pedestrian Struck Crossing Amsterdam Avenue▸Apr 28 - A 16-year-old crossing with the signal on Amsterdam Avenue suffered a bruised leg. The crash left him in shock. The driver’s actions remain unlisted. The street turned violent in an instant.
A 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Amsterdam Avenue at West 159th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, he was crossing with the signal at the intersection when he was struck and suffered a contusion to his lower leg and foot, leaving him in shock. The report does not specify the vehicle type or list any contributing factors or driver errors. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians at city intersections.
27
NYPD Pursuit Ends In Fatal Crash▸Apr 27 - Francisco Guzman Parra died in a burning car after a police chase in Inwood. Officers left the scene unreported. Family demands answers. Two investigations run. Streets stay dangerous. System failed to protect. The dead remain silent.
CBS New York reported on April 27, 2025, that Francisco Andres Guzman Parra, 31, died after crashing a stolen vehicle on Dyckman Street in Manhattan following an NYPD pursuit. The article states, "NYPD sources said the two officers in pursuit returned to their stationhouse without reporting the crash." The FDNY later found Guzman Parra dead in the burning car. Patrick Hendry of the Police Benevolent Association claimed officers "lost sight of the car and did not know it crashed," but the family's attorney, Jeremy Feigenbaum, said their investigation "has not corroborated the officers' claim." The officers remain on leave as both the NYPD and the New York attorney general's office investigate. The case raises questions about police pursuit protocols and reporting failures.
-
NYPD Pursuit Ends In Fatal Crash,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-04-27
24
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Broadway▸Apr 24 - SUV hit a 78-year-old man crossing with the signal on Broadway. He suffered leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention and traffic control disregard. The street stayed dangerous. The impact was real.
A 78-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by an SUV while crossing Broadway at West 178th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle hit him, causing injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Two vehicle occupants were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians even when following traffic signals.
21
Truck Slams Sedan on Broadway, Driver Hurt▸Apr 21 - A truck struck a sedan’s rear on Broadway. One driver suffered head injuries. Both vehicles damaged. No clear cause named. The street bore the brunt.
A tractor truck hit the back of a sedan on Broadway at West 165th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the truck’s front end struck the sedan’s rear while both traveled south. One driver, age 51, sustained head injuries and whiplash. The other driver, age 53, was not reported injured. Both vehicles showed damage at the points of impact. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No driver errors were identified in the data.
20
Sedan Turns, Strikes Pedestrian at W 165 St▸Apr 20 - A sedan hit a woman crossing with the signal at W 165 St and Fort Washington Ave. Her leg broke. The car’s left front bumper struck her. The driver’s actions are listed as unspecified.
A sedan making a right turn at W 165 St and Fort Washington Ave in Manhattan struck a 37-year-old woman crossing with the signal. According to the police report, the impact came from the car’s left front bumper, fracturing her lower leg. The driver was the only occupant. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are specified in the data.
19
Speeding Lexus Strikes Pedestrian at Audubon▸Apr 19 - A speeding Lexus hit a 64-year-old man at Audubon and West 170th. The crash broke his leg. Police cite unsafe speed. The street bears the mark of impact. No room for error.
A 64-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a Lexus SUV at the intersection of Audubon Avenue and West 170th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed.' The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg. The vehicle’s left front bumper took the impact. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the sole contributing factor. No other errors or circumstances are noted in the data.
19
Motorscooter Overturns, Child Struck, Blood on Edgecombe▸Apr 19 - A motorscooter sped down Edgecombe. It flipped. A 9-year-old boy hit, head bleeding. Rider thrown, bleeding. A baby inside, silent. Unsafe speed tore flesh and scattered lives.
A motorscooter, traveling at unsafe speed on Edgecombe Avenue near West 165th, overturned. According to the police report, the crash left a 9-year-old pedestrian with severe head lacerations and the 32-year-old rider bleeding after partial ejection. A baby, listed as an occupant, was also involved. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No other errors or equipment issues were noted. The crash marked the street with blood and pain, its cause clear in the record.
17
Unsafe Lane Change Injures Moped Rider on Audubon▸Apr 17 - A moped rider suffered leg injuries on Audubon Avenue after a vehicle changed lanes unsafely. The crash left the rider in shock, pain sharp as the street. Danger moved fast. The city did not slow.
A moped rider, age 24, was injured on Audubon Avenue at West 170th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe lane changing. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor. The second vehicle struck the moped on the right side while changing lanes. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the risks faced by vulnerable road users when drivers make unsafe moves.
12
Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death▸Apr 12 - A stolen car slammed into a Manhattan building. Flames followed. The driver, Francisco Guzman Parra, died on impact. His family waited days for answers. Police actions now face scrutiny. The city counts another life lost to speed and steel.
The New York Times (April 12, 2025) reports on the death of Francisco Guzman Parra after a stolen Honda CRV crashed into a building in Inwood, Manhattan. The crash followed a police chase; two officers involved were suspended pending investigation. The article notes, "The police are investigating whether the officers left the scene without reporting the crash." The medical examiner found Guzman Parra died from blunt impact and thermal injuries. The NYPD force investigation unit and state attorney general are reviewing the incident. The police have not disclosed why the chase began or details about the pursuit. The case highlights ongoing questions about police pursuit policies and the dangers that follow high-speed chases through city streets.
-
Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-04-12
11
Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash▸Apr 11 - Including Thursday's deadly crash, 25 people have been killed in New York City sightseeing helicopter accidents in the last 40 years.
-
Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-04-11
7
Ambulance and SUV Collide on Audubon Avenue▸Apr 7 - Ambulance struck SUV at Audubon and West 173. One driver bruised. Police cite failure to yield. Metal, glass, pain. Manhattan night, sirens cut the dark.
An ambulance and an SUV crashed at Audubon Avenue and West 173 Street in Manhattan. One driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered bruises to his entire body. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Four other occupants were involved but injuries were unspecified. The ambulance hit the SUV's left side. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield.
7
Box Truck Kills Man In Hell's Kitchen▸Apr 7 - A box truck struck a man sitting in the street at West 40th and 9th. The man died at the scene. The driver stayed. Police are investigating. No arrests. The victim’s name is not known.
Patch reported on April 7, 2025, that a man was killed by a box truck at West 40th Street and 9th Avenue in Manhattan. The article states, “Police determined that a box truck, operated by a 75-year-old man, was traveling southbound on 9 Avenue when the vehicle collided with the victim, who was sitting in the roadway.” The driver remained at the scene and was not injured. No arrests have been made. The victim’s identity has not been released. The incident highlights the persistent risk to people in city streets and the need for scrutiny of how large vehicles interact with vulnerable road users. The investigation is ongoing.
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Box Truck Kills Man In Hell's Kitchen,
Patch,
Published 2025-04-07
3
Officers Flee Scene After Fatal Crash▸Apr 3 - A stolen SUV crashed and burned in Inwood. Two NYPD officers chased it, then left the wreck. The driver died in the flames. The officers returned to their Bronx precinct. They did not report the crash. Both are now suspended.
According to the NY Daily News (April 3, 2025), two NYPD officers pursued a stolen Honda CR-V from the Bronx into Manhattan. The chase ended when the SUV crashed into a building near Dyckman St and burst into flames. The officers 'fled the scene,' leaving the driver, who died in the fire. Surveillance footage showed their patrol car leaving. The officers did not report the incident and finished their shift. Both were suspended as the NYPD Force Investigation Division launched a probe. This crash comes after the NYPD tightened pursuit policies, now allowing chases only for felonies or violent misdemeanors. The department aims to avoid pursuits that 'lead to crashes and injure other motorists and pedestrians.' NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said police would instead use 'advanced tools of modern-day policing' to track suspects.
-
Officers Flee Scene After Fatal Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-03
Apr 30 - A sedan hit a 64-year-old woman crossing St Nicholas Ave. She suffered deep leg cuts. Alcohol was involved. The driver was unhurt. The street stayed loud. The blood stayed bright.
A 64-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing St Nicholas Ave at W 174 St in Manhattan. She suffered severe lacerations to her lower leg and foot. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was noted as a contributing factor for both the pedestrian and the driver. The driver, a 34-year-old man, was not injured. The report lists 'Unspecified' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. No driver errors beyond alcohol involvement were documented.
30
Sedan Strikes Teen Pedestrian on Edgecombe▸Apr 30 - A Ford sedan hit a 14-year-old boy playing in the street on Edgecombe Ave. The car’s right front quarter struck the teen’s leg. He was conscious, hurt, and bleeding. Police list all factors as unspecified.
A Ford sedan traveling south on Edgecombe Avenue struck a 14-year-old pedestrian who was playing in the roadway, away from an intersection. According to the police report, the car’s right front quarter panel hit the boy, injuring his knee and lower leg and causing abrasions. The teen was conscious at the scene. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
28
Teen Pedestrian Struck Crossing Amsterdam Avenue▸Apr 28 - A 16-year-old crossing with the signal on Amsterdam Avenue suffered a bruised leg. The crash left him in shock. The driver’s actions remain unlisted. The street turned violent in an instant.
A 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Amsterdam Avenue at West 159th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, he was crossing with the signal at the intersection when he was struck and suffered a contusion to his lower leg and foot, leaving him in shock. The report does not specify the vehicle type or list any contributing factors or driver errors. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians at city intersections.
27
NYPD Pursuit Ends In Fatal Crash▸Apr 27 - Francisco Guzman Parra died in a burning car after a police chase in Inwood. Officers left the scene unreported. Family demands answers. Two investigations run. Streets stay dangerous. System failed to protect. The dead remain silent.
CBS New York reported on April 27, 2025, that Francisco Andres Guzman Parra, 31, died after crashing a stolen vehicle on Dyckman Street in Manhattan following an NYPD pursuit. The article states, "NYPD sources said the two officers in pursuit returned to their stationhouse without reporting the crash." The FDNY later found Guzman Parra dead in the burning car. Patrick Hendry of the Police Benevolent Association claimed officers "lost sight of the car and did not know it crashed," but the family's attorney, Jeremy Feigenbaum, said their investigation "has not corroborated the officers' claim." The officers remain on leave as both the NYPD and the New York attorney general's office investigate. The case raises questions about police pursuit protocols and reporting failures.
-
NYPD Pursuit Ends In Fatal Crash,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-04-27
24
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Broadway▸Apr 24 - SUV hit a 78-year-old man crossing with the signal on Broadway. He suffered leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention and traffic control disregard. The street stayed dangerous. The impact was real.
A 78-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by an SUV while crossing Broadway at West 178th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle hit him, causing injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Two vehicle occupants were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians even when following traffic signals.
21
Truck Slams Sedan on Broadway, Driver Hurt▸Apr 21 - A truck struck a sedan’s rear on Broadway. One driver suffered head injuries. Both vehicles damaged. No clear cause named. The street bore the brunt.
A tractor truck hit the back of a sedan on Broadway at West 165th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the truck’s front end struck the sedan’s rear while both traveled south. One driver, age 51, sustained head injuries and whiplash. The other driver, age 53, was not reported injured. Both vehicles showed damage at the points of impact. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No driver errors were identified in the data.
20
Sedan Turns, Strikes Pedestrian at W 165 St▸Apr 20 - A sedan hit a woman crossing with the signal at W 165 St and Fort Washington Ave. Her leg broke. The car’s left front bumper struck her. The driver’s actions are listed as unspecified.
A sedan making a right turn at W 165 St and Fort Washington Ave in Manhattan struck a 37-year-old woman crossing with the signal. According to the police report, the impact came from the car’s left front bumper, fracturing her lower leg. The driver was the only occupant. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are specified in the data.
19
Speeding Lexus Strikes Pedestrian at Audubon▸Apr 19 - A speeding Lexus hit a 64-year-old man at Audubon and West 170th. The crash broke his leg. Police cite unsafe speed. The street bears the mark of impact. No room for error.
A 64-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a Lexus SUV at the intersection of Audubon Avenue and West 170th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed.' The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg. The vehicle’s left front bumper took the impact. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the sole contributing factor. No other errors or circumstances are noted in the data.
19
Motorscooter Overturns, Child Struck, Blood on Edgecombe▸Apr 19 - A motorscooter sped down Edgecombe. It flipped. A 9-year-old boy hit, head bleeding. Rider thrown, bleeding. A baby inside, silent. Unsafe speed tore flesh and scattered lives.
A motorscooter, traveling at unsafe speed on Edgecombe Avenue near West 165th, overturned. According to the police report, the crash left a 9-year-old pedestrian with severe head lacerations and the 32-year-old rider bleeding after partial ejection. A baby, listed as an occupant, was also involved. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No other errors or equipment issues were noted. The crash marked the street with blood and pain, its cause clear in the record.
17
Unsafe Lane Change Injures Moped Rider on Audubon▸Apr 17 - A moped rider suffered leg injuries on Audubon Avenue after a vehicle changed lanes unsafely. The crash left the rider in shock, pain sharp as the street. Danger moved fast. The city did not slow.
A moped rider, age 24, was injured on Audubon Avenue at West 170th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe lane changing. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor. The second vehicle struck the moped on the right side while changing lanes. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the risks faced by vulnerable road users when drivers make unsafe moves.
12
Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death▸Apr 12 - A stolen car slammed into a Manhattan building. Flames followed. The driver, Francisco Guzman Parra, died on impact. His family waited days for answers. Police actions now face scrutiny. The city counts another life lost to speed and steel.
The New York Times (April 12, 2025) reports on the death of Francisco Guzman Parra after a stolen Honda CRV crashed into a building in Inwood, Manhattan. The crash followed a police chase; two officers involved were suspended pending investigation. The article notes, "The police are investigating whether the officers left the scene without reporting the crash." The medical examiner found Guzman Parra died from blunt impact and thermal injuries. The NYPD force investigation unit and state attorney general are reviewing the incident. The police have not disclosed why the chase began or details about the pursuit. The case highlights ongoing questions about police pursuit policies and the dangers that follow high-speed chases through city streets.
-
Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-04-12
11
Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash▸Apr 11 - Including Thursday's deadly crash, 25 people have been killed in New York City sightseeing helicopter accidents in the last 40 years.
-
Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-04-11
7
Ambulance and SUV Collide on Audubon Avenue▸Apr 7 - Ambulance struck SUV at Audubon and West 173. One driver bruised. Police cite failure to yield. Metal, glass, pain. Manhattan night, sirens cut the dark.
An ambulance and an SUV crashed at Audubon Avenue and West 173 Street in Manhattan. One driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered bruises to his entire body. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Four other occupants were involved but injuries were unspecified. The ambulance hit the SUV's left side. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield.
7
Box Truck Kills Man In Hell's Kitchen▸Apr 7 - A box truck struck a man sitting in the street at West 40th and 9th. The man died at the scene. The driver stayed. Police are investigating. No arrests. The victim’s name is not known.
Patch reported on April 7, 2025, that a man was killed by a box truck at West 40th Street and 9th Avenue in Manhattan. The article states, “Police determined that a box truck, operated by a 75-year-old man, was traveling southbound on 9 Avenue when the vehicle collided with the victim, who was sitting in the roadway.” The driver remained at the scene and was not injured. No arrests have been made. The victim’s identity has not been released. The incident highlights the persistent risk to people in city streets and the need for scrutiny of how large vehicles interact with vulnerable road users. The investigation is ongoing.
-
Box Truck Kills Man In Hell's Kitchen,
Patch,
Published 2025-04-07
3
Officers Flee Scene After Fatal Crash▸Apr 3 - A stolen SUV crashed and burned in Inwood. Two NYPD officers chased it, then left the wreck. The driver died in the flames. The officers returned to their Bronx precinct. They did not report the crash. Both are now suspended.
According to the NY Daily News (April 3, 2025), two NYPD officers pursued a stolen Honda CR-V from the Bronx into Manhattan. The chase ended when the SUV crashed into a building near Dyckman St and burst into flames. The officers 'fled the scene,' leaving the driver, who died in the fire. Surveillance footage showed their patrol car leaving. The officers did not report the incident and finished their shift. Both were suspended as the NYPD Force Investigation Division launched a probe. This crash comes after the NYPD tightened pursuit policies, now allowing chases only for felonies or violent misdemeanors. The department aims to avoid pursuits that 'lead to crashes and injure other motorists and pedestrians.' NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said police would instead use 'advanced tools of modern-day policing' to track suspects.
-
Officers Flee Scene After Fatal Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-03
Apr 30 - A Ford sedan hit a 14-year-old boy playing in the street on Edgecombe Ave. The car’s right front quarter struck the teen’s leg. He was conscious, hurt, and bleeding. Police list all factors as unspecified.
A Ford sedan traveling south on Edgecombe Avenue struck a 14-year-old pedestrian who was playing in the roadway, away from an intersection. According to the police report, the car’s right front quarter panel hit the boy, injuring his knee and lower leg and causing abrasions. The teen was conscious at the scene. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
28
Teen Pedestrian Struck Crossing Amsterdam Avenue▸Apr 28 - A 16-year-old crossing with the signal on Amsterdam Avenue suffered a bruised leg. The crash left him in shock. The driver’s actions remain unlisted. The street turned violent in an instant.
A 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Amsterdam Avenue at West 159th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, he was crossing with the signal at the intersection when he was struck and suffered a contusion to his lower leg and foot, leaving him in shock. The report does not specify the vehicle type or list any contributing factors or driver errors. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians at city intersections.
27
NYPD Pursuit Ends In Fatal Crash▸Apr 27 - Francisco Guzman Parra died in a burning car after a police chase in Inwood. Officers left the scene unreported. Family demands answers. Two investigations run. Streets stay dangerous. System failed to protect. The dead remain silent.
CBS New York reported on April 27, 2025, that Francisco Andres Guzman Parra, 31, died after crashing a stolen vehicle on Dyckman Street in Manhattan following an NYPD pursuit. The article states, "NYPD sources said the two officers in pursuit returned to their stationhouse without reporting the crash." The FDNY later found Guzman Parra dead in the burning car. Patrick Hendry of the Police Benevolent Association claimed officers "lost sight of the car and did not know it crashed," but the family's attorney, Jeremy Feigenbaum, said their investigation "has not corroborated the officers' claim." The officers remain on leave as both the NYPD and the New York attorney general's office investigate. The case raises questions about police pursuit protocols and reporting failures.
-
NYPD Pursuit Ends In Fatal Crash,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-04-27
24
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Broadway▸Apr 24 - SUV hit a 78-year-old man crossing with the signal on Broadway. He suffered leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention and traffic control disregard. The street stayed dangerous. The impact was real.
A 78-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by an SUV while crossing Broadway at West 178th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle hit him, causing injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Two vehicle occupants were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians even when following traffic signals.
21
Truck Slams Sedan on Broadway, Driver Hurt▸Apr 21 - A truck struck a sedan’s rear on Broadway. One driver suffered head injuries. Both vehicles damaged. No clear cause named. The street bore the brunt.
A tractor truck hit the back of a sedan on Broadway at West 165th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the truck’s front end struck the sedan’s rear while both traveled south. One driver, age 51, sustained head injuries and whiplash. The other driver, age 53, was not reported injured. Both vehicles showed damage at the points of impact. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No driver errors were identified in the data.
20
Sedan Turns, Strikes Pedestrian at W 165 St▸Apr 20 - A sedan hit a woman crossing with the signal at W 165 St and Fort Washington Ave. Her leg broke. The car’s left front bumper struck her. The driver’s actions are listed as unspecified.
A sedan making a right turn at W 165 St and Fort Washington Ave in Manhattan struck a 37-year-old woman crossing with the signal. According to the police report, the impact came from the car’s left front bumper, fracturing her lower leg. The driver was the only occupant. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are specified in the data.
19
Speeding Lexus Strikes Pedestrian at Audubon▸Apr 19 - A speeding Lexus hit a 64-year-old man at Audubon and West 170th. The crash broke his leg. Police cite unsafe speed. The street bears the mark of impact. No room for error.
A 64-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a Lexus SUV at the intersection of Audubon Avenue and West 170th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed.' The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg. The vehicle’s left front bumper took the impact. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the sole contributing factor. No other errors or circumstances are noted in the data.
19
Motorscooter Overturns, Child Struck, Blood on Edgecombe▸Apr 19 - A motorscooter sped down Edgecombe. It flipped. A 9-year-old boy hit, head bleeding. Rider thrown, bleeding. A baby inside, silent. Unsafe speed tore flesh and scattered lives.
A motorscooter, traveling at unsafe speed on Edgecombe Avenue near West 165th, overturned. According to the police report, the crash left a 9-year-old pedestrian with severe head lacerations and the 32-year-old rider bleeding after partial ejection. A baby, listed as an occupant, was also involved. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No other errors or equipment issues were noted. The crash marked the street with blood and pain, its cause clear in the record.
17
Unsafe Lane Change Injures Moped Rider on Audubon▸Apr 17 - A moped rider suffered leg injuries on Audubon Avenue after a vehicle changed lanes unsafely. The crash left the rider in shock, pain sharp as the street. Danger moved fast. The city did not slow.
A moped rider, age 24, was injured on Audubon Avenue at West 170th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe lane changing. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor. The second vehicle struck the moped on the right side while changing lanes. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the risks faced by vulnerable road users when drivers make unsafe moves.
12
Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death▸Apr 12 - A stolen car slammed into a Manhattan building. Flames followed. The driver, Francisco Guzman Parra, died on impact. His family waited days for answers. Police actions now face scrutiny. The city counts another life lost to speed and steel.
The New York Times (April 12, 2025) reports on the death of Francisco Guzman Parra after a stolen Honda CRV crashed into a building in Inwood, Manhattan. The crash followed a police chase; two officers involved were suspended pending investigation. The article notes, "The police are investigating whether the officers left the scene without reporting the crash." The medical examiner found Guzman Parra died from blunt impact and thermal injuries. The NYPD force investigation unit and state attorney general are reviewing the incident. The police have not disclosed why the chase began or details about the pursuit. The case highlights ongoing questions about police pursuit policies and the dangers that follow high-speed chases through city streets.
-
Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-04-12
11
Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash▸Apr 11 - Including Thursday's deadly crash, 25 people have been killed in New York City sightseeing helicopter accidents in the last 40 years.
-
Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-04-11
7
Ambulance and SUV Collide on Audubon Avenue▸Apr 7 - Ambulance struck SUV at Audubon and West 173. One driver bruised. Police cite failure to yield. Metal, glass, pain. Manhattan night, sirens cut the dark.
An ambulance and an SUV crashed at Audubon Avenue and West 173 Street in Manhattan. One driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered bruises to his entire body. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Four other occupants were involved but injuries were unspecified. The ambulance hit the SUV's left side. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield.
7
Box Truck Kills Man In Hell's Kitchen▸Apr 7 - A box truck struck a man sitting in the street at West 40th and 9th. The man died at the scene. The driver stayed. Police are investigating. No arrests. The victim’s name is not known.
Patch reported on April 7, 2025, that a man was killed by a box truck at West 40th Street and 9th Avenue in Manhattan. The article states, “Police determined that a box truck, operated by a 75-year-old man, was traveling southbound on 9 Avenue when the vehicle collided with the victim, who was sitting in the roadway.” The driver remained at the scene and was not injured. No arrests have been made. The victim’s identity has not been released. The incident highlights the persistent risk to people in city streets and the need for scrutiny of how large vehicles interact with vulnerable road users. The investigation is ongoing.
-
Box Truck Kills Man In Hell's Kitchen,
Patch,
Published 2025-04-07
3
Officers Flee Scene After Fatal Crash▸Apr 3 - A stolen SUV crashed and burned in Inwood. Two NYPD officers chased it, then left the wreck. The driver died in the flames. The officers returned to their Bronx precinct. They did not report the crash. Both are now suspended.
According to the NY Daily News (April 3, 2025), two NYPD officers pursued a stolen Honda CR-V from the Bronx into Manhattan. The chase ended when the SUV crashed into a building near Dyckman St and burst into flames. The officers 'fled the scene,' leaving the driver, who died in the fire. Surveillance footage showed their patrol car leaving. The officers did not report the incident and finished their shift. Both were suspended as the NYPD Force Investigation Division launched a probe. This crash comes after the NYPD tightened pursuit policies, now allowing chases only for felonies or violent misdemeanors. The department aims to avoid pursuits that 'lead to crashes and injure other motorists and pedestrians.' NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said police would instead use 'advanced tools of modern-day policing' to track suspects.
-
Officers Flee Scene After Fatal Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-03
Apr 28 - A 16-year-old crossing with the signal on Amsterdam Avenue suffered a bruised leg. The crash left him in shock. The driver’s actions remain unlisted. The street turned violent in an instant.
A 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Amsterdam Avenue at West 159th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, he was crossing with the signal at the intersection when he was struck and suffered a contusion to his lower leg and foot, leaving him in shock. The report does not specify the vehicle type or list any contributing factors or driver errors. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians at city intersections.
27
NYPD Pursuit Ends In Fatal Crash▸Apr 27 - Francisco Guzman Parra died in a burning car after a police chase in Inwood. Officers left the scene unreported. Family demands answers. Two investigations run. Streets stay dangerous. System failed to protect. The dead remain silent.
CBS New York reported on April 27, 2025, that Francisco Andres Guzman Parra, 31, died after crashing a stolen vehicle on Dyckman Street in Manhattan following an NYPD pursuit. The article states, "NYPD sources said the two officers in pursuit returned to their stationhouse without reporting the crash." The FDNY later found Guzman Parra dead in the burning car. Patrick Hendry of the Police Benevolent Association claimed officers "lost sight of the car and did not know it crashed," but the family's attorney, Jeremy Feigenbaum, said their investigation "has not corroborated the officers' claim." The officers remain on leave as both the NYPD and the New York attorney general's office investigate. The case raises questions about police pursuit protocols and reporting failures.
-
NYPD Pursuit Ends In Fatal Crash,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-04-27
24
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Broadway▸Apr 24 - SUV hit a 78-year-old man crossing with the signal on Broadway. He suffered leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention and traffic control disregard. The street stayed dangerous. The impact was real.
A 78-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by an SUV while crossing Broadway at West 178th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle hit him, causing injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Two vehicle occupants were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians even when following traffic signals.
21
Truck Slams Sedan on Broadway, Driver Hurt▸Apr 21 - A truck struck a sedan’s rear on Broadway. One driver suffered head injuries. Both vehicles damaged. No clear cause named. The street bore the brunt.
A tractor truck hit the back of a sedan on Broadway at West 165th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the truck’s front end struck the sedan’s rear while both traveled south. One driver, age 51, sustained head injuries and whiplash. The other driver, age 53, was not reported injured. Both vehicles showed damage at the points of impact. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No driver errors were identified in the data.
20
Sedan Turns, Strikes Pedestrian at W 165 St▸Apr 20 - A sedan hit a woman crossing with the signal at W 165 St and Fort Washington Ave. Her leg broke. The car’s left front bumper struck her. The driver’s actions are listed as unspecified.
A sedan making a right turn at W 165 St and Fort Washington Ave in Manhattan struck a 37-year-old woman crossing with the signal. According to the police report, the impact came from the car’s left front bumper, fracturing her lower leg. The driver was the only occupant. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are specified in the data.
19
Speeding Lexus Strikes Pedestrian at Audubon▸Apr 19 - A speeding Lexus hit a 64-year-old man at Audubon and West 170th. The crash broke his leg. Police cite unsafe speed. The street bears the mark of impact. No room for error.
A 64-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a Lexus SUV at the intersection of Audubon Avenue and West 170th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed.' The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg. The vehicle’s left front bumper took the impact. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the sole contributing factor. No other errors or circumstances are noted in the data.
19
Motorscooter Overturns, Child Struck, Blood on Edgecombe▸Apr 19 - A motorscooter sped down Edgecombe. It flipped. A 9-year-old boy hit, head bleeding. Rider thrown, bleeding. A baby inside, silent. Unsafe speed tore flesh and scattered lives.
A motorscooter, traveling at unsafe speed on Edgecombe Avenue near West 165th, overturned. According to the police report, the crash left a 9-year-old pedestrian with severe head lacerations and the 32-year-old rider bleeding after partial ejection. A baby, listed as an occupant, was also involved. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No other errors or equipment issues were noted. The crash marked the street with blood and pain, its cause clear in the record.
17
Unsafe Lane Change Injures Moped Rider on Audubon▸Apr 17 - A moped rider suffered leg injuries on Audubon Avenue after a vehicle changed lanes unsafely. The crash left the rider in shock, pain sharp as the street. Danger moved fast. The city did not slow.
A moped rider, age 24, was injured on Audubon Avenue at West 170th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe lane changing. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor. The second vehicle struck the moped on the right side while changing lanes. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the risks faced by vulnerable road users when drivers make unsafe moves.
12
Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death▸Apr 12 - A stolen car slammed into a Manhattan building. Flames followed. The driver, Francisco Guzman Parra, died on impact. His family waited days for answers. Police actions now face scrutiny. The city counts another life lost to speed and steel.
The New York Times (April 12, 2025) reports on the death of Francisco Guzman Parra after a stolen Honda CRV crashed into a building in Inwood, Manhattan. The crash followed a police chase; two officers involved were suspended pending investigation. The article notes, "The police are investigating whether the officers left the scene without reporting the crash." The medical examiner found Guzman Parra died from blunt impact and thermal injuries. The NYPD force investigation unit and state attorney general are reviewing the incident. The police have not disclosed why the chase began or details about the pursuit. The case highlights ongoing questions about police pursuit policies and the dangers that follow high-speed chases through city streets.
-
Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-04-12
11
Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash▸Apr 11 - Including Thursday's deadly crash, 25 people have been killed in New York City sightseeing helicopter accidents in the last 40 years.
-
Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-04-11
7
Ambulance and SUV Collide on Audubon Avenue▸Apr 7 - Ambulance struck SUV at Audubon and West 173. One driver bruised. Police cite failure to yield. Metal, glass, pain. Manhattan night, sirens cut the dark.
An ambulance and an SUV crashed at Audubon Avenue and West 173 Street in Manhattan. One driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered bruises to his entire body. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Four other occupants were involved but injuries were unspecified. The ambulance hit the SUV's left side. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield.
7
Box Truck Kills Man In Hell's Kitchen▸Apr 7 - A box truck struck a man sitting in the street at West 40th and 9th. The man died at the scene. The driver stayed. Police are investigating. No arrests. The victim’s name is not known.
Patch reported on April 7, 2025, that a man was killed by a box truck at West 40th Street and 9th Avenue in Manhattan. The article states, “Police determined that a box truck, operated by a 75-year-old man, was traveling southbound on 9 Avenue when the vehicle collided with the victim, who was sitting in the roadway.” The driver remained at the scene and was not injured. No arrests have been made. The victim’s identity has not been released. The incident highlights the persistent risk to people in city streets and the need for scrutiny of how large vehicles interact with vulnerable road users. The investigation is ongoing.
-
Box Truck Kills Man In Hell's Kitchen,
Patch,
Published 2025-04-07
3
Officers Flee Scene After Fatal Crash▸Apr 3 - A stolen SUV crashed and burned in Inwood. Two NYPD officers chased it, then left the wreck. The driver died in the flames. The officers returned to their Bronx precinct. They did not report the crash. Both are now suspended.
According to the NY Daily News (April 3, 2025), two NYPD officers pursued a stolen Honda CR-V from the Bronx into Manhattan. The chase ended when the SUV crashed into a building near Dyckman St and burst into flames. The officers 'fled the scene,' leaving the driver, who died in the fire. Surveillance footage showed their patrol car leaving. The officers did not report the incident and finished their shift. Both were suspended as the NYPD Force Investigation Division launched a probe. This crash comes after the NYPD tightened pursuit policies, now allowing chases only for felonies or violent misdemeanors. The department aims to avoid pursuits that 'lead to crashes and injure other motorists and pedestrians.' NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said police would instead use 'advanced tools of modern-day policing' to track suspects.
-
Officers Flee Scene After Fatal Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-03
Apr 27 - Francisco Guzman Parra died in a burning car after a police chase in Inwood. Officers left the scene unreported. Family demands answers. Two investigations run. Streets stay dangerous. System failed to protect. The dead remain silent.
CBS New York reported on April 27, 2025, that Francisco Andres Guzman Parra, 31, died after crashing a stolen vehicle on Dyckman Street in Manhattan following an NYPD pursuit. The article states, "NYPD sources said the two officers in pursuit returned to their stationhouse without reporting the crash." The FDNY later found Guzman Parra dead in the burning car. Patrick Hendry of the Police Benevolent Association claimed officers "lost sight of the car and did not know it crashed," but the family's attorney, Jeremy Feigenbaum, said their investigation "has not corroborated the officers' claim." The officers remain on leave as both the NYPD and the New York attorney general's office investigate. The case raises questions about police pursuit protocols and reporting failures.
- NYPD Pursuit Ends In Fatal Crash, CBS New York, Published 2025-04-27
24
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Broadway▸Apr 24 - SUV hit a 78-year-old man crossing with the signal on Broadway. He suffered leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention and traffic control disregard. The street stayed dangerous. The impact was real.
A 78-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by an SUV while crossing Broadway at West 178th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle hit him, causing injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Two vehicle occupants were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians even when following traffic signals.
21
Truck Slams Sedan on Broadway, Driver Hurt▸Apr 21 - A truck struck a sedan’s rear on Broadway. One driver suffered head injuries. Both vehicles damaged. No clear cause named. The street bore the brunt.
A tractor truck hit the back of a sedan on Broadway at West 165th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the truck’s front end struck the sedan’s rear while both traveled south. One driver, age 51, sustained head injuries and whiplash. The other driver, age 53, was not reported injured. Both vehicles showed damage at the points of impact. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No driver errors were identified in the data.
20
Sedan Turns, Strikes Pedestrian at W 165 St▸Apr 20 - A sedan hit a woman crossing with the signal at W 165 St and Fort Washington Ave. Her leg broke. The car’s left front bumper struck her. The driver’s actions are listed as unspecified.
A sedan making a right turn at W 165 St and Fort Washington Ave in Manhattan struck a 37-year-old woman crossing with the signal. According to the police report, the impact came from the car’s left front bumper, fracturing her lower leg. The driver was the only occupant. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are specified in the data.
19
Speeding Lexus Strikes Pedestrian at Audubon▸Apr 19 - A speeding Lexus hit a 64-year-old man at Audubon and West 170th. The crash broke his leg. Police cite unsafe speed. The street bears the mark of impact. No room for error.
A 64-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a Lexus SUV at the intersection of Audubon Avenue and West 170th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed.' The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg. The vehicle’s left front bumper took the impact. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the sole contributing factor. No other errors or circumstances are noted in the data.
19
Motorscooter Overturns, Child Struck, Blood on Edgecombe▸Apr 19 - A motorscooter sped down Edgecombe. It flipped. A 9-year-old boy hit, head bleeding. Rider thrown, bleeding. A baby inside, silent. Unsafe speed tore flesh and scattered lives.
A motorscooter, traveling at unsafe speed on Edgecombe Avenue near West 165th, overturned. According to the police report, the crash left a 9-year-old pedestrian with severe head lacerations and the 32-year-old rider bleeding after partial ejection. A baby, listed as an occupant, was also involved. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No other errors or equipment issues were noted. The crash marked the street with blood and pain, its cause clear in the record.
17
Unsafe Lane Change Injures Moped Rider on Audubon▸Apr 17 - A moped rider suffered leg injuries on Audubon Avenue after a vehicle changed lanes unsafely. The crash left the rider in shock, pain sharp as the street. Danger moved fast. The city did not slow.
A moped rider, age 24, was injured on Audubon Avenue at West 170th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe lane changing. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor. The second vehicle struck the moped on the right side while changing lanes. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the risks faced by vulnerable road users when drivers make unsafe moves.
12
Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death▸Apr 12 - A stolen car slammed into a Manhattan building. Flames followed. The driver, Francisco Guzman Parra, died on impact. His family waited days for answers. Police actions now face scrutiny. The city counts another life lost to speed and steel.
The New York Times (April 12, 2025) reports on the death of Francisco Guzman Parra after a stolen Honda CRV crashed into a building in Inwood, Manhattan. The crash followed a police chase; two officers involved were suspended pending investigation. The article notes, "The police are investigating whether the officers left the scene without reporting the crash." The medical examiner found Guzman Parra died from blunt impact and thermal injuries. The NYPD force investigation unit and state attorney general are reviewing the incident. The police have not disclosed why the chase began or details about the pursuit. The case highlights ongoing questions about police pursuit policies and the dangers that follow high-speed chases through city streets.
-
Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-04-12
11
Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash▸Apr 11 - Including Thursday's deadly crash, 25 people have been killed in New York City sightseeing helicopter accidents in the last 40 years.
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Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-04-11
7
Ambulance and SUV Collide on Audubon Avenue▸Apr 7 - Ambulance struck SUV at Audubon and West 173. One driver bruised. Police cite failure to yield. Metal, glass, pain. Manhattan night, sirens cut the dark.
An ambulance and an SUV crashed at Audubon Avenue and West 173 Street in Manhattan. One driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered bruises to his entire body. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Four other occupants were involved but injuries were unspecified. The ambulance hit the SUV's left side. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield.
7
Box Truck Kills Man In Hell's Kitchen▸Apr 7 - A box truck struck a man sitting in the street at West 40th and 9th. The man died at the scene. The driver stayed. Police are investigating. No arrests. The victim’s name is not known.
Patch reported on April 7, 2025, that a man was killed by a box truck at West 40th Street and 9th Avenue in Manhattan. The article states, “Police determined that a box truck, operated by a 75-year-old man, was traveling southbound on 9 Avenue when the vehicle collided with the victim, who was sitting in the roadway.” The driver remained at the scene and was not injured. No arrests have been made. The victim’s identity has not been released. The incident highlights the persistent risk to people in city streets and the need for scrutiny of how large vehicles interact with vulnerable road users. The investigation is ongoing.
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Box Truck Kills Man In Hell's Kitchen,
Patch,
Published 2025-04-07
3
Officers Flee Scene After Fatal Crash▸Apr 3 - A stolen SUV crashed and burned in Inwood. Two NYPD officers chased it, then left the wreck. The driver died in the flames. The officers returned to their Bronx precinct. They did not report the crash. Both are now suspended.
According to the NY Daily News (April 3, 2025), two NYPD officers pursued a stolen Honda CR-V from the Bronx into Manhattan. The chase ended when the SUV crashed into a building near Dyckman St and burst into flames. The officers 'fled the scene,' leaving the driver, who died in the fire. Surveillance footage showed their patrol car leaving. The officers did not report the incident and finished their shift. Both were suspended as the NYPD Force Investigation Division launched a probe. This crash comes after the NYPD tightened pursuit policies, now allowing chases only for felonies or violent misdemeanors. The department aims to avoid pursuits that 'lead to crashes and injure other motorists and pedestrians.' NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said police would instead use 'advanced tools of modern-day policing' to track suspects.
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Officers Flee Scene After Fatal Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-03
Apr 24 - SUV hit a 78-year-old man crossing with the signal on Broadway. He suffered leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention and traffic control disregard. The street stayed dangerous. The impact was real.
A 78-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by an SUV while crossing Broadway at West 178th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle hit him, causing injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Two vehicle occupants were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians even when following traffic signals.
21
Truck Slams Sedan on Broadway, Driver Hurt▸Apr 21 - A truck struck a sedan’s rear on Broadway. One driver suffered head injuries. Both vehicles damaged. No clear cause named. The street bore the brunt.
A tractor truck hit the back of a sedan on Broadway at West 165th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the truck’s front end struck the sedan’s rear while both traveled south. One driver, age 51, sustained head injuries and whiplash. The other driver, age 53, was not reported injured. Both vehicles showed damage at the points of impact. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No driver errors were identified in the data.
20
Sedan Turns, Strikes Pedestrian at W 165 St▸Apr 20 - A sedan hit a woman crossing with the signal at W 165 St and Fort Washington Ave. Her leg broke. The car’s left front bumper struck her. The driver’s actions are listed as unspecified.
A sedan making a right turn at W 165 St and Fort Washington Ave in Manhattan struck a 37-year-old woman crossing with the signal. According to the police report, the impact came from the car’s left front bumper, fracturing her lower leg. The driver was the only occupant. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are specified in the data.
19
Speeding Lexus Strikes Pedestrian at Audubon▸Apr 19 - A speeding Lexus hit a 64-year-old man at Audubon and West 170th. The crash broke his leg. Police cite unsafe speed. The street bears the mark of impact. No room for error.
A 64-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a Lexus SUV at the intersection of Audubon Avenue and West 170th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed.' The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg. The vehicle’s left front bumper took the impact. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the sole contributing factor. No other errors or circumstances are noted in the data.
19
Motorscooter Overturns, Child Struck, Blood on Edgecombe▸Apr 19 - A motorscooter sped down Edgecombe. It flipped. A 9-year-old boy hit, head bleeding. Rider thrown, bleeding. A baby inside, silent. Unsafe speed tore flesh and scattered lives.
A motorscooter, traveling at unsafe speed on Edgecombe Avenue near West 165th, overturned. According to the police report, the crash left a 9-year-old pedestrian with severe head lacerations and the 32-year-old rider bleeding after partial ejection. A baby, listed as an occupant, was also involved. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No other errors or equipment issues were noted. The crash marked the street with blood and pain, its cause clear in the record.
17
Unsafe Lane Change Injures Moped Rider on Audubon▸Apr 17 - A moped rider suffered leg injuries on Audubon Avenue after a vehicle changed lanes unsafely. The crash left the rider in shock, pain sharp as the street. Danger moved fast. The city did not slow.
A moped rider, age 24, was injured on Audubon Avenue at West 170th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe lane changing. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor. The second vehicle struck the moped on the right side while changing lanes. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the risks faced by vulnerable road users when drivers make unsafe moves.
12
Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death▸Apr 12 - A stolen car slammed into a Manhattan building. Flames followed. The driver, Francisco Guzman Parra, died on impact. His family waited days for answers. Police actions now face scrutiny. The city counts another life lost to speed and steel.
The New York Times (April 12, 2025) reports on the death of Francisco Guzman Parra after a stolen Honda CRV crashed into a building in Inwood, Manhattan. The crash followed a police chase; two officers involved were suspended pending investigation. The article notes, "The police are investigating whether the officers left the scene without reporting the crash." The medical examiner found Guzman Parra died from blunt impact and thermal injuries. The NYPD force investigation unit and state attorney general are reviewing the incident. The police have not disclosed why the chase began or details about the pursuit. The case highlights ongoing questions about police pursuit policies and the dangers that follow high-speed chases through city streets.
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Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-04-12
11
Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash▸Apr 11 - Including Thursday's deadly crash, 25 people have been killed in New York City sightseeing helicopter accidents in the last 40 years.
-
Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-04-11
7
Ambulance and SUV Collide on Audubon Avenue▸Apr 7 - Ambulance struck SUV at Audubon and West 173. One driver bruised. Police cite failure to yield. Metal, glass, pain. Manhattan night, sirens cut the dark.
An ambulance and an SUV crashed at Audubon Avenue and West 173 Street in Manhattan. One driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered bruises to his entire body. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Four other occupants were involved but injuries were unspecified. The ambulance hit the SUV's left side. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield.
7
Box Truck Kills Man In Hell's Kitchen▸Apr 7 - A box truck struck a man sitting in the street at West 40th and 9th. The man died at the scene. The driver stayed. Police are investigating. No arrests. The victim’s name is not known.
Patch reported on April 7, 2025, that a man was killed by a box truck at West 40th Street and 9th Avenue in Manhattan. The article states, “Police determined that a box truck, operated by a 75-year-old man, was traveling southbound on 9 Avenue when the vehicle collided with the victim, who was sitting in the roadway.” The driver remained at the scene and was not injured. No arrests have been made. The victim’s identity has not been released. The incident highlights the persistent risk to people in city streets and the need for scrutiny of how large vehicles interact with vulnerable road users. The investigation is ongoing.
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Box Truck Kills Man In Hell's Kitchen,
Patch,
Published 2025-04-07
3
Officers Flee Scene After Fatal Crash▸Apr 3 - A stolen SUV crashed and burned in Inwood. Two NYPD officers chased it, then left the wreck. The driver died in the flames. The officers returned to their Bronx precinct. They did not report the crash. Both are now suspended.
According to the NY Daily News (April 3, 2025), two NYPD officers pursued a stolen Honda CR-V from the Bronx into Manhattan. The chase ended when the SUV crashed into a building near Dyckman St and burst into flames. The officers 'fled the scene,' leaving the driver, who died in the fire. Surveillance footage showed their patrol car leaving. The officers did not report the incident and finished their shift. Both were suspended as the NYPD Force Investigation Division launched a probe. This crash comes after the NYPD tightened pursuit policies, now allowing chases only for felonies or violent misdemeanors. The department aims to avoid pursuits that 'lead to crashes and injure other motorists and pedestrians.' NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said police would instead use 'advanced tools of modern-day policing' to track suspects.
-
Officers Flee Scene After Fatal Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-03
Apr 21 - A truck struck a sedan’s rear on Broadway. One driver suffered head injuries. Both vehicles damaged. No clear cause named. The street bore the brunt.
A tractor truck hit the back of a sedan on Broadway at West 165th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the truck’s front end struck the sedan’s rear while both traveled south. One driver, age 51, sustained head injuries and whiplash. The other driver, age 53, was not reported injured. Both vehicles showed damage at the points of impact. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No driver errors were identified in the data.
20
Sedan Turns, Strikes Pedestrian at W 165 St▸Apr 20 - A sedan hit a woman crossing with the signal at W 165 St and Fort Washington Ave. Her leg broke. The car’s left front bumper struck her. The driver’s actions are listed as unspecified.
A sedan making a right turn at W 165 St and Fort Washington Ave in Manhattan struck a 37-year-old woman crossing with the signal. According to the police report, the impact came from the car’s left front bumper, fracturing her lower leg. The driver was the only occupant. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are specified in the data.
19
Speeding Lexus Strikes Pedestrian at Audubon▸Apr 19 - A speeding Lexus hit a 64-year-old man at Audubon and West 170th. The crash broke his leg. Police cite unsafe speed. The street bears the mark of impact. No room for error.
A 64-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a Lexus SUV at the intersection of Audubon Avenue and West 170th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed.' The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg. The vehicle’s left front bumper took the impact. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the sole contributing factor. No other errors or circumstances are noted in the data.
19
Motorscooter Overturns, Child Struck, Blood on Edgecombe▸Apr 19 - A motorscooter sped down Edgecombe. It flipped. A 9-year-old boy hit, head bleeding. Rider thrown, bleeding. A baby inside, silent. Unsafe speed tore flesh and scattered lives.
A motorscooter, traveling at unsafe speed on Edgecombe Avenue near West 165th, overturned. According to the police report, the crash left a 9-year-old pedestrian with severe head lacerations and the 32-year-old rider bleeding after partial ejection. A baby, listed as an occupant, was also involved. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No other errors or equipment issues were noted. The crash marked the street with blood and pain, its cause clear in the record.
17
Unsafe Lane Change Injures Moped Rider on Audubon▸Apr 17 - A moped rider suffered leg injuries on Audubon Avenue after a vehicle changed lanes unsafely. The crash left the rider in shock, pain sharp as the street. Danger moved fast. The city did not slow.
A moped rider, age 24, was injured on Audubon Avenue at West 170th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe lane changing. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor. The second vehicle struck the moped on the right side while changing lanes. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the risks faced by vulnerable road users when drivers make unsafe moves.
12
Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death▸Apr 12 - A stolen car slammed into a Manhattan building. Flames followed. The driver, Francisco Guzman Parra, died on impact. His family waited days for answers. Police actions now face scrutiny. The city counts another life lost to speed and steel.
The New York Times (April 12, 2025) reports on the death of Francisco Guzman Parra after a stolen Honda CRV crashed into a building in Inwood, Manhattan. The crash followed a police chase; two officers involved were suspended pending investigation. The article notes, "The police are investigating whether the officers left the scene without reporting the crash." The medical examiner found Guzman Parra died from blunt impact and thermal injuries. The NYPD force investigation unit and state attorney general are reviewing the incident. The police have not disclosed why the chase began or details about the pursuit. The case highlights ongoing questions about police pursuit policies and the dangers that follow high-speed chases through city streets.
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Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-04-12
11
Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash▸Apr 11 - Including Thursday's deadly crash, 25 people have been killed in New York City sightseeing helicopter accidents in the last 40 years.
-
Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-04-11
7
Ambulance and SUV Collide on Audubon Avenue▸Apr 7 - Ambulance struck SUV at Audubon and West 173. One driver bruised. Police cite failure to yield. Metal, glass, pain. Manhattan night, sirens cut the dark.
An ambulance and an SUV crashed at Audubon Avenue and West 173 Street in Manhattan. One driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered bruises to his entire body. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Four other occupants were involved but injuries were unspecified. The ambulance hit the SUV's left side. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield.
7
Box Truck Kills Man In Hell's Kitchen▸Apr 7 - A box truck struck a man sitting in the street at West 40th and 9th. The man died at the scene. The driver stayed. Police are investigating. No arrests. The victim’s name is not known.
Patch reported on April 7, 2025, that a man was killed by a box truck at West 40th Street and 9th Avenue in Manhattan. The article states, “Police determined that a box truck, operated by a 75-year-old man, was traveling southbound on 9 Avenue when the vehicle collided with the victim, who was sitting in the roadway.” The driver remained at the scene and was not injured. No arrests have been made. The victim’s identity has not been released. The incident highlights the persistent risk to people in city streets and the need for scrutiny of how large vehicles interact with vulnerable road users. The investigation is ongoing.
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Box Truck Kills Man In Hell's Kitchen,
Patch,
Published 2025-04-07
3
Officers Flee Scene After Fatal Crash▸Apr 3 - A stolen SUV crashed and burned in Inwood. Two NYPD officers chased it, then left the wreck. The driver died in the flames. The officers returned to their Bronx precinct. They did not report the crash. Both are now suspended.
According to the NY Daily News (April 3, 2025), two NYPD officers pursued a stolen Honda CR-V from the Bronx into Manhattan. The chase ended when the SUV crashed into a building near Dyckman St and burst into flames. The officers 'fled the scene,' leaving the driver, who died in the fire. Surveillance footage showed their patrol car leaving. The officers did not report the incident and finished their shift. Both were suspended as the NYPD Force Investigation Division launched a probe. This crash comes after the NYPD tightened pursuit policies, now allowing chases only for felonies or violent misdemeanors. The department aims to avoid pursuits that 'lead to crashes and injure other motorists and pedestrians.' NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said police would instead use 'advanced tools of modern-day policing' to track suspects.
-
Officers Flee Scene After Fatal Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-03
Apr 20 - A sedan hit a woman crossing with the signal at W 165 St and Fort Washington Ave. Her leg broke. The car’s left front bumper struck her. The driver’s actions are listed as unspecified.
A sedan making a right turn at W 165 St and Fort Washington Ave in Manhattan struck a 37-year-old woman crossing with the signal. According to the police report, the impact came from the car’s left front bumper, fracturing her lower leg. The driver was the only occupant. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are specified in the data.
19
Speeding Lexus Strikes Pedestrian at Audubon▸Apr 19 - A speeding Lexus hit a 64-year-old man at Audubon and West 170th. The crash broke his leg. Police cite unsafe speed. The street bears the mark of impact. No room for error.
A 64-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a Lexus SUV at the intersection of Audubon Avenue and West 170th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed.' The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg. The vehicle’s left front bumper took the impact. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the sole contributing factor. No other errors or circumstances are noted in the data.
19
Motorscooter Overturns, Child Struck, Blood on Edgecombe▸Apr 19 - A motorscooter sped down Edgecombe. It flipped. A 9-year-old boy hit, head bleeding. Rider thrown, bleeding. A baby inside, silent. Unsafe speed tore flesh and scattered lives.
A motorscooter, traveling at unsafe speed on Edgecombe Avenue near West 165th, overturned. According to the police report, the crash left a 9-year-old pedestrian with severe head lacerations and the 32-year-old rider bleeding after partial ejection. A baby, listed as an occupant, was also involved. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No other errors or equipment issues were noted. The crash marked the street with blood and pain, its cause clear in the record.
17
Unsafe Lane Change Injures Moped Rider on Audubon▸Apr 17 - A moped rider suffered leg injuries on Audubon Avenue after a vehicle changed lanes unsafely. The crash left the rider in shock, pain sharp as the street. Danger moved fast. The city did not slow.
A moped rider, age 24, was injured on Audubon Avenue at West 170th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe lane changing. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor. The second vehicle struck the moped on the right side while changing lanes. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the risks faced by vulnerable road users when drivers make unsafe moves.
12
Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death▸Apr 12 - A stolen car slammed into a Manhattan building. Flames followed. The driver, Francisco Guzman Parra, died on impact. His family waited days for answers. Police actions now face scrutiny. The city counts another life lost to speed and steel.
The New York Times (April 12, 2025) reports on the death of Francisco Guzman Parra after a stolen Honda CRV crashed into a building in Inwood, Manhattan. The crash followed a police chase; two officers involved were suspended pending investigation. The article notes, "The police are investigating whether the officers left the scene without reporting the crash." The medical examiner found Guzman Parra died from blunt impact and thermal injuries. The NYPD force investigation unit and state attorney general are reviewing the incident. The police have not disclosed why the chase began or details about the pursuit. The case highlights ongoing questions about police pursuit policies and the dangers that follow high-speed chases through city streets.
-
Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-04-12
11
Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash▸Apr 11 - Including Thursday's deadly crash, 25 people have been killed in New York City sightseeing helicopter accidents in the last 40 years.
-
Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-04-11
7
Ambulance and SUV Collide on Audubon Avenue▸Apr 7 - Ambulance struck SUV at Audubon and West 173. One driver bruised. Police cite failure to yield. Metal, glass, pain. Manhattan night, sirens cut the dark.
An ambulance and an SUV crashed at Audubon Avenue and West 173 Street in Manhattan. One driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered bruises to his entire body. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Four other occupants were involved but injuries were unspecified. The ambulance hit the SUV's left side. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield.
7
Box Truck Kills Man In Hell's Kitchen▸Apr 7 - A box truck struck a man sitting in the street at West 40th and 9th. The man died at the scene. The driver stayed. Police are investigating. No arrests. The victim’s name is not known.
Patch reported on April 7, 2025, that a man was killed by a box truck at West 40th Street and 9th Avenue in Manhattan. The article states, “Police determined that a box truck, operated by a 75-year-old man, was traveling southbound on 9 Avenue when the vehicle collided with the victim, who was sitting in the roadway.” The driver remained at the scene and was not injured. No arrests have been made. The victim’s identity has not been released. The incident highlights the persistent risk to people in city streets and the need for scrutiny of how large vehicles interact with vulnerable road users. The investigation is ongoing.
-
Box Truck Kills Man In Hell's Kitchen,
Patch,
Published 2025-04-07
3
Officers Flee Scene After Fatal Crash▸Apr 3 - A stolen SUV crashed and burned in Inwood. Two NYPD officers chased it, then left the wreck. The driver died in the flames. The officers returned to their Bronx precinct. They did not report the crash. Both are now suspended.
According to the NY Daily News (April 3, 2025), two NYPD officers pursued a stolen Honda CR-V from the Bronx into Manhattan. The chase ended when the SUV crashed into a building near Dyckman St and burst into flames. The officers 'fled the scene,' leaving the driver, who died in the fire. Surveillance footage showed their patrol car leaving. The officers did not report the incident and finished their shift. Both were suspended as the NYPD Force Investigation Division launched a probe. This crash comes after the NYPD tightened pursuit policies, now allowing chases only for felonies or violent misdemeanors. The department aims to avoid pursuits that 'lead to crashes and injure other motorists and pedestrians.' NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said police would instead use 'advanced tools of modern-day policing' to track suspects.
-
Officers Flee Scene After Fatal Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-03
Apr 19 - A speeding Lexus hit a 64-year-old man at Audubon and West 170th. The crash broke his leg. Police cite unsafe speed. The street bears the mark of impact. No room for error.
A 64-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a Lexus SUV at the intersection of Audubon Avenue and West 170th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed.' The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg. The vehicle’s left front bumper took the impact. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the sole contributing factor. No other errors or circumstances are noted in the data.
19
Motorscooter Overturns, Child Struck, Blood on Edgecombe▸Apr 19 - A motorscooter sped down Edgecombe. It flipped. A 9-year-old boy hit, head bleeding. Rider thrown, bleeding. A baby inside, silent. Unsafe speed tore flesh and scattered lives.
A motorscooter, traveling at unsafe speed on Edgecombe Avenue near West 165th, overturned. According to the police report, the crash left a 9-year-old pedestrian with severe head lacerations and the 32-year-old rider bleeding after partial ejection. A baby, listed as an occupant, was also involved. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No other errors or equipment issues were noted. The crash marked the street with blood and pain, its cause clear in the record.
17
Unsafe Lane Change Injures Moped Rider on Audubon▸Apr 17 - A moped rider suffered leg injuries on Audubon Avenue after a vehicle changed lanes unsafely. The crash left the rider in shock, pain sharp as the street. Danger moved fast. The city did not slow.
A moped rider, age 24, was injured on Audubon Avenue at West 170th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe lane changing. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor. The second vehicle struck the moped on the right side while changing lanes. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the risks faced by vulnerable road users when drivers make unsafe moves.
12
Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death▸Apr 12 - A stolen car slammed into a Manhattan building. Flames followed. The driver, Francisco Guzman Parra, died on impact. His family waited days for answers. Police actions now face scrutiny. The city counts another life lost to speed and steel.
The New York Times (April 12, 2025) reports on the death of Francisco Guzman Parra after a stolen Honda CRV crashed into a building in Inwood, Manhattan. The crash followed a police chase; two officers involved were suspended pending investigation. The article notes, "The police are investigating whether the officers left the scene without reporting the crash." The medical examiner found Guzman Parra died from blunt impact and thermal injuries. The NYPD force investigation unit and state attorney general are reviewing the incident. The police have not disclosed why the chase began or details about the pursuit. The case highlights ongoing questions about police pursuit policies and the dangers that follow high-speed chases through city streets.
-
Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-04-12
11
Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash▸Apr 11 - Including Thursday's deadly crash, 25 people have been killed in New York City sightseeing helicopter accidents in the last 40 years.
-
Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-04-11
7
Ambulance and SUV Collide on Audubon Avenue▸Apr 7 - Ambulance struck SUV at Audubon and West 173. One driver bruised. Police cite failure to yield. Metal, glass, pain. Manhattan night, sirens cut the dark.
An ambulance and an SUV crashed at Audubon Avenue and West 173 Street in Manhattan. One driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered bruises to his entire body. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Four other occupants were involved but injuries were unspecified. The ambulance hit the SUV's left side. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield.
7
Box Truck Kills Man In Hell's Kitchen▸Apr 7 - A box truck struck a man sitting in the street at West 40th and 9th. The man died at the scene. The driver stayed. Police are investigating. No arrests. The victim’s name is not known.
Patch reported on April 7, 2025, that a man was killed by a box truck at West 40th Street and 9th Avenue in Manhattan. The article states, “Police determined that a box truck, operated by a 75-year-old man, was traveling southbound on 9 Avenue when the vehicle collided with the victim, who was sitting in the roadway.” The driver remained at the scene and was not injured. No arrests have been made. The victim’s identity has not been released. The incident highlights the persistent risk to people in city streets and the need for scrutiny of how large vehicles interact with vulnerable road users. The investigation is ongoing.
-
Box Truck Kills Man In Hell's Kitchen,
Patch,
Published 2025-04-07
3
Officers Flee Scene After Fatal Crash▸Apr 3 - A stolen SUV crashed and burned in Inwood. Two NYPD officers chased it, then left the wreck. The driver died in the flames. The officers returned to their Bronx precinct. They did not report the crash. Both are now suspended.
According to the NY Daily News (April 3, 2025), two NYPD officers pursued a stolen Honda CR-V from the Bronx into Manhattan. The chase ended when the SUV crashed into a building near Dyckman St and burst into flames. The officers 'fled the scene,' leaving the driver, who died in the fire. Surveillance footage showed their patrol car leaving. The officers did not report the incident and finished their shift. Both were suspended as the NYPD Force Investigation Division launched a probe. This crash comes after the NYPD tightened pursuit policies, now allowing chases only for felonies or violent misdemeanors. The department aims to avoid pursuits that 'lead to crashes and injure other motorists and pedestrians.' NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said police would instead use 'advanced tools of modern-day policing' to track suspects.
-
Officers Flee Scene After Fatal Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-03
Apr 19 - A motorscooter sped down Edgecombe. It flipped. A 9-year-old boy hit, head bleeding. Rider thrown, bleeding. A baby inside, silent. Unsafe speed tore flesh and scattered lives.
A motorscooter, traveling at unsafe speed on Edgecombe Avenue near West 165th, overturned. According to the police report, the crash left a 9-year-old pedestrian with severe head lacerations and the 32-year-old rider bleeding after partial ejection. A baby, listed as an occupant, was also involved. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No other errors or equipment issues were noted. The crash marked the street with blood and pain, its cause clear in the record.
17
Unsafe Lane Change Injures Moped Rider on Audubon▸Apr 17 - A moped rider suffered leg injuries on Audubon Avenue after a vehicle changed lanes unsafely. The crash left the rider in shock, pain sharp as the street. Danger moved fast. The city did not slow.
A moped rider, age 24, was injured on Audubon Avenue at West 170th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe lane changing. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor. The second vehicle struck the moped on the right side while changing lanes. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the risks faced by vulnerable road users when drivers make unsafe moves.
12
Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death▸Apr 12 - A stolen car slammed into a Manhattan building. Flames followed. The driver, Francisco Guzman Parra, died on impact. His family waited days for answers. Police actions now face scrutiny. The city counts another life lost to speed and steel.
The New York Times (April 12, 2025) reports on the death of Francisco Guzman Parra after a stolen Honda CRV crashed into a building in Inwood, Manhattan. The crash followed a police chase; two officers involved were suspended pending investigation. The article notes, "The police are investigating whether the officers left the scene without reporting the crash." The medical examiner found Guzman Parra died from blunt impact and thermal injuries. The NYPD force investigation unit and state attorney general are reviewing the incident. The police have not disclosed why the chase began or details about the pursuit. The case highlights ongoing questions about police pursuit policies and the dangers that follow high-speed chases through city streets.
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Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-04-12
11
Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash▸Apr 11 - Including Thursday's deadly crash, 25 people have been killed in New York City sightseeing helicopter accidents in the last 40 years.
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Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-04-11
7
Ambulance and SUV Collide on Audubon Avenue▸Apr 7 - Ambulance struck SUV at Audubon and West 173. One driver bruised. Police cite failure to yield. Metal, glass, pain. Manhattan night, sirens cut the dark.
An ambulance and an SUV crashed at Audubon Avenue and West 173 Street in Manhattan. One driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered bruises to his entire body. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Four other occupants were involved but injuries were unspecified. The ambulance hit the SUV's left side. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield.
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Box Truck Kills Man In Hell's Kitchen▸Apr 7 - A box truck struck a man sitting in the street at West 40th and 9th. The man died at the scene. The driver stayed. Police are investigating. No arrests. The victim’s name is not known.
Patch reported on April 7, 2025, that a man was killed by a box truck at West 40th Street and 9th Avenue in Manhattan. The article states, “Police determined that a box truck, operated by a 75-year-old man, was traveling southbound on 9 Avenue when the vehicle collided with the victim, who was sitting in the roadway.” The driver remained at the scene and was not injured. No arrests have been made. The victim’s identity has not been released. The incident highlights the persistent risk to people in city streets and the need for scrutiny of how large vehicles interact with vulnerable road users. The investigation is ongoing.
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Box Truck Kills Man In Hell's Kitchen,
Patch,
Published 2025-04-07
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Officers Flee Scene After Fatal Crash▸Apr 3 - A stolen SUV crashed and burned in Inwood. Two NYPD officers chased it, then left the wreck. The driver died in the flames. The officers returned to their Bronx precinct. They did not report the crash. Both are now suspended.
According to the NY Daily News (April 3, 2025), two NYPD officers pursued a stolen Honda CR-V from the Bronx into Manhattan. The chase ended when the SUV crashed into a building near Dyckman St and burst into flames. The officers 'fled the scene,' leaving the driver, who died in the fire. Surveillance footage showed their patrol car leaving. The officers did not report the incident and finished their shift. Both were suspended as the NYPD Force Investigation Division launched a probe. This crash comes after the NYPD tightened pursuit policies, now allowing chases only for felonies or violent misdemeanors. The department aims to avoid pursuits that 'lead to crashes and injure other motorists and pedestrians.' NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said police would instead use 'advanced tools of modern-day policing' to track suspects.
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Officers Flee Scene After Fatal Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-03
Apr 17 - A moped rider suffered leg injuries on Audubon Avenue after a vehicle changed lanes unsafely. The crash left the rider in shock, pain sharp as the street. Danger moved fast. The city did not slow.
A moped rider, age 24, was injured on Audubon Avenue at West 170th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe lane changing. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor. The second vehicle struck the moped on the right side while changing lanes. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the risks faced by vulnerable road users when drivers make unsafe moves.
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Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death▸Apr 12 - A stolen car slammed into a Manhattan building. Flames followed. The driver, Francisco Guzman Parra, died on impact. His family waited days for answers. Police actions now face scrutiny. The city counts another life lost to speed and steel.
The New York Times (April 12, 2025) reports on the death of Francisco Guzman Parra after a stolen Honda CRV crashed into a building in Inwood, Manhattan. The crash followed a police chase; two officers involved were suspended pending investigation. The article notes, "The police are investigating whether the officers left the scene without reporting the crash." The medical examiner found Guzman Parra died from blunt impact and thermal injuries. The NYPD force investigation unit and state attorney general are reviewing the incident. The police have not disclosed why the chase began or details about the pursuit. The case highlights ongoing questions about police pursuit policies and the dangers that follow high-speed chases through city streets.
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Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-04-12
11
Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash▸Apr 11 - Including Thursday's deadly crash, 25 people have been killed in New York City sightseeing helicopter accidents in the last 40 years.
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Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-04-11
7
Ambulance and SUV Collide on Audubon Avenue▸Apr 7 - Ambulance struck SUV at Audubon and West 173. One driver bruised. Police cite failure to yield. Metal, glass, pain. Manhattan night, sirens cut the dark.
An ambulance and an SUV crashed at Audubon Avenue and West 173 Street in Manhattan. One driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered bruises to his entire body. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Four other occupants were involved but injuries were unspecified. The ambulance hit the SUV's left side. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield.
7
Box Truck Kills Man In Hell's Kitchen▸Apr 7 - A box truck struck a man sitting in the street at West 40th and 9th. The man died at the scene. The driver stayed. Police are investigating. No arrests. The victim’s name is not known.
Patch reported on April 7, 2025, that a man was killed by a box truck at West 40th Street and 9th Avenue in Manhattan. The article states, “Police determined that a box truck, operated by a 75-year-old man, was traveling southbound on 9 Avenue when the vehicle collided with the victim, who was sitting in the roadway.” The driver remained at the scene and was not injured. No arrests have been made. The victim’s identity has not been released. The incident highlights the persistent risk to people in city streets and the need for scrutiny of how large vehicles interact with vulnerable road users. The investigation is ongoing.
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Box Truck Kills Man In Hell's Kitchen,
Patch,
Published 2025-04-07
3
Officers Flee Scene After Fatal Crash▸Apr 3 - A stolen SUV crashed and burned in Inwood. Two NYPD officers chased it, then left the wreck. The driver died in the flames. The officers returned to their Bronx precinct. They did not report the crash. Both are now suspended.
According to the NY Daily News (April 3, 2025), two NYPD officers pursued a stolen Honda CR-V from the Bronx into Manhattan. The chase ended when the SUV crashed into a building near Dyckman St and burst into flames. The officers 'fled the scene,' leaving the driver, who died in the fire. Surveillance footage showed their patrol car leaving. The officers did not report the incident and finished their shift. Both were suspended as the NYPD Force Investigation Division launched a probe. This crash comes after the NYPD tightened pursuit policies, now allowing chases only for felonies or violent misdemeanors. The department aims to avoid pursuits that 'lead to crashes and injure other motorists and pedestrians.' NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said police would instead use 'advanced tools of modern-day policing' to track suspects.
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Officers Flee Scene After Fatal Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-03
Apr 12 - A stolen car slammed into a Manhattan building. Flames followed. The driver, Francisco Guzman Parra, died on impact. His family waited days for answers. Police actions now face scrutiny. The city counts another life lost to speed and steel.
The New York Times (April 12, 2025) reports on the death of Francisco Guzman Parra after a stolen Honda CRV crashed into a building in Inwood, Manhattan. The crash followed a police chase; two officers involved were suspended pending investigation. The article notes, "The police are investigating whether the officers left the scene without reporting the crash." The medical examiner found Guzman Parra died from blunt impact and thermal injuries. The NYPD force investigation unit and state attorney general are reviewing the incident. The police have not disclosed why the chase began or details about the pursuit. The case highlights ongoing questions about police pursuit policies and the dangers that follow high-speed chases through city streets.
- Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death, The New York Times, Published 2025-04-12
11
Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash▸Apr 11 - Including Thursday's deadly crash, 25 people have been killed in New York City sightseeing helicopter accidents in the last 40 years.
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Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-04-11
7
Ambulance and SUV Collide on Audubon Avenue▸Apr 7 - Ambulance struck SUV at Audubon and West 173. One driver bruised. Police cite failure to yield. Metal, glass, pain. Manhattan night, sirens cut the dark.
An ambulance and an SUV crashed at Audubon Avenue and West 173 Street in Manhattan. One driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered bruises to his entire body. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Four other occupants were involved but injuries were unspecified. The ambulance hit the SUV's left side. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield.
7
Box Truck Kills Man In Hell's Kitchen▸Apr 7 - A box truck struck a man sitting in the street at West 40th and 9th. The man died at the scene. The driver stayed. Police are investigating. No arrests. The victim’s name is not known.
Patch reported on April 7, 2025, that a man was killed by a box truck at West 40th Street and 9th Avenue in Manhattan. The article states, “Police determined that a box truck, operated by a 75-year-old man, was traveling southbound on 9 Avenue when the vehicle collided with the victim, who was sitting in the roadway.” The driver remained at the scene and was not injured. No arrests have been made. The victim’s identity has not been released. The incident highlights the persistent risk to people in city streets and the need for scrutiny of how large vehicles interact with vulnerable road users. The investigation is ongoing.
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Box Truck Kills Man In Hell's Kitchen,
Patch,
Published 2025-04-07
3
Officers Flee Scene After Fatal Crash▸Apr 3 - A stolen SUV crashed and burned in Inwood. Two NYPD officers chased it, then left the wreck. The driver died in the flames. The officers returned to their Bronx precinct. They did not report the crash. Both are now suspended.
According to the NY Daily News (April 3, 2025), two NYPD officers pursued a stolen Honda CR-V from the Bronx into Manhattan. The chase ended when the SUV crashed into a building near Dyckman St and burst into flames. The officers 'fled the scene,' leaving the driver, who died in the fire. Surveillance footage showed their patrol car leaving. The officers did not report the incident and finished their shift. Both were suspended as the NYPD Force Investigation Division launched a probe. This crash comes after the NYPD tightened pursuit policies, now allowing chases only for felonies or violent misdemeanors. The department aims to avoid pursuits that 'lead to crashes and injure other motorists and pedestrians.' NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said police would instead use 'advanced tools of modern-day policing' to track suspects.
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Officers Flee Scene After Fatal Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-03
Apr 11 - Including Thursday's deadly crash, 25 people have been killed in New York City sightseeing helicopter accidents in the last 40 years.
- Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash, ABC7, Published 2025-04-11
7
Ambulance and SUV Collide on Audubon Avenue▸Apr 7 - Ambulance struck SUV at Audubon and West 173. One driver bruised. Police cite failure to yield. Metal, glass, pain. Manhattan night, sirens cut the dark.
An ambulance and an SUV crashed at Audubon Avenue and West 173 Street in Manhattan. One driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered bruises to his entire body. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Four other occupants were involved but injuries were unspecified. The ambulance hit the SUV's left side. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield.
7
Box Truck Kills Man In Hell's Kitchen▸Apr 7 - A box truck struck a man sitting in the street at West 40th and 9th. The man died at the scene. The driver stayed. Police are investigating. No arrests. The victim’s name is not known.
Patch reported on April 7, 2025, that a man was killed by a box truck at West 40th Street and 9th Avenue in Manhattan. The article states, “Police determined that a box truck, operated by a 75-year-old man, was traveling southbound on 9 Avenue when the vehicle collided with the victim, who was sitting in the roadway.” The driver remained at the scene and was not injured. No arrests have been made. The victim’s identity has not been released. The incident highlights the persistent risk to people in city streets and the need for scrutiny of how large vehicles interact with vulnerable road users. The investigation is ongoing.
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Box Truck Kills Man In Hell's Kitchen,
Patch,
Published 2025-04-07
3
Officers Flee Scene After Fatal Crash▸Apr 3 - A stolen SUV crashed and burned in Inwood. Two NYPD officers chased it, then left the wreck. The driver died in the flames. The officers returned to their Bronx precinct. They did not report the crash. Both are now suspended.
According to the NY Daily News (April 3, 2025), two NYPD officers pursued a stolen Honda CR-V from the Bronx into Manhattan. The chase ended when the SUV crashed into a building near Dyckman St and burst into flames. The officers 'fled the scene,' leaving the driver, who died in the fire. Surveillance footage showed their patrol car leaving. The officers did not report the incident and finished their shift. Both were suspended as the NYPD Force Investigation Division launched a probe. This crash comes after the NYPD tightened pursuit policies, now allowing chases only for felonies or violent misdemeanors. The department aims to avoid pursuits that 'lead to crashes and injure other motorists and pedestrians.' NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said police would instead use 'advanced tools of modern-day policing' to track suspects.
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Officers Flee Scene After Fatal Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-03
Apr 7 - Ambulance struck SUV at Audubon and West 173. One driver bruised. Police cite failure to yield. Metal, glass, pain. Manhattan night, sirens cut the dark.
An ambulance and an SUV crashed at Audubon Avenue and West 173 Street in Manhattan. One driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered bruises to his entire body. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Four other occupants were involved but injuries were unspecified. The ambulance hit the SUV's left side. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield.
7
Box Truck Kills Man In Hell's Kitchen▸Apr 7 - A box truck struck a man sitting in the street at West 40th and 9th. The man died at the scene. The driver stayed. Police are investigating. No arrests. The victim’s name is not known.
Patch reported on April 7, 2025, that a man was killed by a box truck at West 40th Street and 9th Avenue in Manhattan. The article states, “Police determined that a box truck, operated by a 75-year-old man, was traveling southbound on 9 Avenue when the vehicle collided with the victim, who was sitting in the roadway.” The driver remained at the scene and was not injured. No arrests have been made. The victim’s identity has not been released. The incident highlights the persistent risk to people in city streets and the need for scrutiny of how large vehicles interact with vulnerable road users. The investigation is ongoing.
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Box Truck Kills Man In Hell's Kitchen,
Patch,
Published 2025-04-07
3
Officers Flee Scene After Fatal Crash▸Apr 3 - A stolen SUV crashed and burned in Inwood. Two NYPD officers chased it, then left the wreck. The driver died in the flames. The officers returned to their Bronx precinct. They did not report the crash. Both are now suspended.
According to the NY Daily News (April 3, 2025), two NYPD officers pursued a stolen Honda CR-V from the Bronx into Manhattan. The chase ended when the SUV crashed into a building near Dyckman St and burst into flames. The officers 'fled the scene,' leaving the driver, who died in the fire. Surveillance footage showed their patrol car leaving. The officers did not report the incident and finished their shift. Both were suspended as the NYPD Force Investigation Division launched a probe. This crash comes after the NYPD tightened pursuit policies, now allowing chases only for felonies or violent misdemeanors. The department aims to avoid pursuits that 'lead to crashes and injure other motorists and pedestrians.' NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said police would instead use 'advanced tools of modern-day policing' to track suspects.
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Officers Flee Scene After Fatal Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-03
Apr 7 - A box truck struck a man sitting in the street at West 40th and 9th. The man died at the scene. The driver stayed. Police are investigating. No arrests. The victim’s name is not known.
Patch reported on April 7, 2025, that a man was killed by a box truck at West 40th Street and 9th Avenue in Manhattan. The article states, “Police determined that a box truck, operated by a 75-year-old man, was traveling southbound on 9 Avenue when the vehicle collided with the victim, who was sitting in the roadway.” The driver remained at the scene and was not injured. No arrests have been made. The victim’s identity has not been released. The incident highlights the persistent risk to people in city streets and the need for scrutiny of how large vehicles interact with vulnerable road users. The investigation is ongoing.
- Box Truck Kills Man In Hell's Kitchen, Patch, Published 2025-04-07
3
Officers Flee Scene After Fatal Crash▸Apr 3 - A stolen SUV crashed and burned in Inwood. Two NYPD officers chased it, then left the wreck. The driver died in the flames. The officers returned to their Bronx precinct. They did not report the crash. Both are now suspended.
According to the NY Daily News (April 3, 2025), two NYPD officers pursued a stolen Honda CR-V from the Bronx into Manhattan. The chase ended when the SUV crashed into a building near Dyckman St and burst into flames. The officers 'fled the scene,' leaving the driver, who died in the fire. Surveillance footage showed their patrol car leaving. The officers did not report the incident and finished their shift. Both were suspended as the NYPD Force Investigation Division launched a probe. This crash comes after the NYPD tightened pursuit policies, now allowing chases only for felonies or violent misdemeanors. The department aims to avoid pursuits that 'lead to crashes and injure other motorists and pedestrians.' NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said police would instead use 'advanced tools of modern-day policing' to track suspects.
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Officers Flee Scene After Fatal Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-03
Apr 3 - A stolen SUV crashed and burned in Inwood. Two NYPD officers chased it, then left the wreck. The driver died in the flames. The officers returned to their Bronx precinct. They did not report the crash. Both are now suspended.
According to the NY Daily News (April 3, 2025), two NYPD officers pursued a stolen Honda CR-V from the Bronx into Manhattan. The chase ended when the SUV crashed into a building near Dyckman St and burst into flames. The officers 'fled the scene,' leaving the driver, who died in the fire. Surveillance footage showed their patrol car leaving. The officers did not report the incident and finished their shift. Both were suspended as the NYPD Force Investigation Division launched a probe. This crash comes after the NYPD tightened pursuit policies, now allowing chases only for felonies or violent misdemeanors. The department aims to avoid pursuits that 'lead to crashes and injure other motorists and pedestrians.' NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said police would instead use 'advanced tools of modern-day policing' to track suspects.
- Officers Flee Scene After Fatal Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-03