Aug 1 - The driver of an SUV changed lanes unsafely on Henry Hudson Parkway and collided with another northbound vehicle. A front-seat passenger suffered head and neck injuries; the driver reported pain and nausea. Police cited Unsafe Lane Changing and Following Too Closely.

An SUV traveling north on Henry Hudson Parkway collided with another northbound vehicle after a lane change. A 44-year-old front-seat passenger suffered head and neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The SUV carried two occupants; the driver, a 38-year-old woman, reported pain and nausea. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Following Too Closely' caused the crash. Police recorded those driver errors as contributing factors. The SUV's right rear quarter panel struck the other vehicle's left front quarter panel; damage included roof damage to the SUV. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833736 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-06

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jul 24 - A speeding SUV making a U-turn hit a cyclist on W 207th. The rider was ejected and injured. Children in the SUV escaped harm. Driver inattention and unsafe speed fueled the crash.

A cyclist was struck and injured by a station wagon/SUV making a U-turn on W 207th Street at Vermilyea Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the SUV driver was inattentive and traveling at unsafe speed. The cyclist, a 29-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. Three occupants in the SUV, including two children, were not injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but the primary causes cited are driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830305 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-06

Jul 22 - A stolen car tore through Bowery and Canal. Two lives ended in seconds. Blood, wreckage, tequila, guns left behind. The driver ran. Bystanders paid the price.

According to the New York Post (2025-07-22), a stolen rental car struck and killed May Kwok, 63, and Kevin Scott Cruickshank, 55, at Bowery and Canal. Prosecutors said the driver, Autumn Donna Ascencio Romero, fled the scene, leaving 'an open bottle of tequila and two 9mm guns in the wreck.' Surveillance video captured the car plowing into a woman on a bench and a passing cyclist. Romero faces murder, manslaughter, and vehicular homicide charges. Passenger Kennedy Lecraft faces charges for possession of stolen property. The crash highlights the lethal risk of unchecked speeding and stolen vehicles on city streets.

• Stolen Car Kills Cyclist, Pedestrian in Chinatown, New York Post, Published 2025-07-22

Jul 21 - A speeding car tore through Chinatown. It struck a cyclist and a woman on a bench. Both died at the scene. The driver faces murder charges. The car was a long-overdue rental. Debris scattered. Lives ended in seconds.

Gothamist (2025-07-21) reports a driver faces murder and manslaughter charges after a deadly Chinatown crash. The car, a weeks-overdue rental, sped off the Manhattan Bridge and struck a cyclist and a pedestrian, killing both. Police found two 9mm pistols in the trunk. The article states, "the car was traveling westbound off the Manhattan Bridge at a high rate of speed" and "struck Cruickshank, Kwok and an unoccupied NYPD vehicle." The passenger faces charges for unauthorized use and weapons possession. The crash highlights risks from unreturned rentals and high-speed driving in dense city streets.

• Chinatown Crash Kills Cyclist, Pedestrian, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-21

Jul 20 - A stolen Chevy Malibu tore through Bowery and Canal, crushing a cyclist and a woman on a bench. Metal, bodies, silence. The driver fled. Two lives ended in seconds. The street swallowed them whole.

According to the New York Post (2025-07-20), a stolen Chevy Malibu jumped a median at Bowery and Canal, striking cyclist Kevin Cruickshank and pedestrian May Kwok. Both died. The car, driven by Autumn Donna Ascencio Romero, crashed into an NYPD van. Romero and a passenger fled but were caught. Police found drugs and alcohol in the car. The article notes Romero faces a separate charge from a previous crash. The incident highlights the lethal risk of stolen vehicles and the failure of current safeguards to protect people outside cars.

• Stolen Car Kills Cyclist, Bench Sitter, New York Post, Published 2025-07-20

Jul 19 - A car sped off the Manhattan Bridge, jumped the curb, struck a cyclist and a pedestrian. Both died. The driver and passenger tried to flee. Police caught them. Metal, speed, and chaos at Canal and Bowery.

ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that a Chevy Malibu jumped the curb near Canal Street and Bowery, killing a cyclist in his 30s and a pedestrian in her 60s. The two women in the car attempted to flee but were arrested. Mayor Eric Adams cited 'the rate of speed was pretty high' and called for action against reckless driving. The car also struck a parked police van. Charges are pending as police investigate. The crash highlights ongoing dangers at busy intersections and the deadly impact of speed.

• Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two in Chinatown, ABC7, Published 2025-07-19

Jul 17 - A van crashed on 42nd and 10th. Inside: 75 gallons of gasoline, 10 of diesel, dozens of propane tanks. The driver tried to hide the keys. Hazmat teams cleared the danger. Police made an arrest.

ABC7 (2025-07-17) reports NYPD found 75 gallons of gasoline, 10 gallons of diesel, and 76 propane cylinders in a van after a Manhattan crash. The driver "tried to get rid of his keys" and claimed he couldn't open the vehicle. Hazmat teams removed the fuel. The driver faces charges for reckless endangerment and fire code violations. The Manhattan DA is handling the case. The incident highlights risks from hazardous cargo on city streets and gaps in enforcement.

• Van Crash Reveals Fuel Stockpile In Midtown, ABC7, Published 2025-07-17

Jul 12 - The driver of a southbound bus hit a 68-year-old man walking outside the intersection on St. Nicholas Ave and W 193 St. He suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot and had abrasions. Police listed pedestrian confusion.

According to the police report, a 68-year-old man walking outside the intersection on St. Nicholas Ave and W 193 St was struck by a southbound bus. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot, and abrasions were noted. The bus showed no damage and had one occupant. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors were recorded. Police recorded the bus's point of impact as the right front bumper and noted the bus was slowing or stopping before the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827527 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-06

Jul 11 - The driver of a box truck passed too close to a parked sedan on Amsterdam Avenue and struck its left front. Two male rear passengers suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police recorded "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor.

The driver of a box truck passed too close to a parked Toyota sedan at 2402 Amsterdam Avenue and struck the sedan’s left front quarter panel. Two men seated in the sedan’s rear were injured. Both complained of whiplash and back injuries and were conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash involved "Other Vehicular" and "Passing Too Closely" contributing factors. Police listed Passing Too Closely as a driver error. The truck’s point of impact was its right front quarter panel; the sedan’s point of impact was its left front quarter panel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828210 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-06

Jul 5 - Three hurt on Henry Hudson Parkway. Child suffers head injury. Two adults report neck pain. Police cite following too closely and driver inexperience. Metal and glass. No room for error.

A crash on Henry Hudson Parkway involved a station wagon/SUV and a sedan. Three people were injured: a 7-year-old girl with a head injury, a 39-year-old woman with neck whiplash, and a 33-year-old man with neck pain. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inexperience.' The impact struck the right rear and front ends of the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Helmet or signal use was not listed as a factor. The report highlights driver errors as the main causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827478 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-06

Jul 3 - A moped and SUV collided on Broadway. A 23-year-old man walking outside the crosswalk suffered crush injuries to his hip and leg. Driver inexperience, bad lane use, and alcohol played a role.

A crash on Broadway in Manhattan involved a moped and an SUV. A 23-year-old pedestrian, not at an intersection, was struck and suffered crush injuries to his hip and upper leg. According to the police report, driver inexperience, improper passing or lane usage, and alcohol involvement contributed to the crash. The moped driver, a 36-year-old man, was partially ejected and injured. The SUV driver held only a permit. Helmet use was noted for the moped driver, but only after the listed driver errors. No blame is placed on the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826989 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-06

Jul 3 - A sedan struck a 61-year-old cyclist on Cabrini Boulevard. The rider suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. The cyclist wore a helmet.

A sedan collided with a 61-year-old male cyclist on Cabrini Boulevard near W 181st Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' contributed to the crash. The cyclist was conscious at the scene and wore a helmet. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor, but the primary errors listed are on the part of the sedan driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827013 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-06

Jun 23 - A stolen box truck crashed into a Midtown building. The front awning buckled under the force. No injuries. Police detained a person of interest. Metal and glass scattered. The street fell silent. The city watched, unblinking.

CBS New York reported on June 23, 2025, that a stolen box truck struck a building in Midtown Manhattan, damaging the front awning. According to police, 'no one was hurt and a person of interest was taken into custody.' The incident highlights the risk posed by unauthorized drivers behind the wheel of large vehicles. The crash did not result in injuries, but the impact damaged property and disrupted the area. The report underscores ongoing concerns about vehicle theft and the potential for harm in dense urban environments, where even a single reckless act can threaten public safety.

• Stolen Truck Slams Midtown Building, CBS New York, Published 2025-06-23

Jun 20 - A sedan hit a 17-year-old cyclist on Dyckman Street. The teen suffered leg injuries. Police cite following too closely. The street stayed open. Metal met flesh. The system failed again.

A sedan and a bicycle collided on Dyckman Street at Post Avenue in Manhattan. The 17-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering abrasions and leg trauma. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' The sedan was making a right turn when it struck the cyclist, who was traveling straight. No injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The police report lists no other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825760 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-06

Jun 20 - A parked Ford and a bronze Toyota touched in Manhattan. An investigator cuffed the young driver on the spot. The arrest was later voided. The Attorney General’s office is investigating. No injuries reported. Tension hung in the air.

According to the New York Post (2025-06-20), a minor collision occurred in Manhattan when a civilian's Toyota touched a parked Ford Expedition belonging to New York Attorney General Letitia James’ security detail. The investigator, Nelson Yu, a retired NYPD detective, immediately confronted and handcuffed the young woman driver, demanding identification. A witness described, 'He jumped out and cuffed her on the spot. No questions, no warning.' The woman was reportedly driving without a license. The arrest was later voided. The Attorney General’s office stated, 'OAG is investigating this matter internally and will not have further comment at this time.' The incident highlights the use of force and protocol in minor traffic incidents involving law enforcement personnel.

• Security Detail Cuffs Woman After Fender-Bender, New York Post, Published 2025-06-20

Jun 19 - A Bronx man died after his e-bike struck a pedestrian in a Central Park crosswalk. He flew from the bike, hit the curb, and never recovered. The pedestrian suffered a minor hand injury. Police are investigating. No arrests have been made.

West Side Spirit reported on June 19, 2025, that Salvador Nico-Garcia, 43, died after his e-bike collided with a pedestrian at East Drive and East 97th Street in Central Park. The article states, "He ran into the unidentified 41 year-old pedestrian. Nico-Garcia was then flung from his bike and struck his head on the curb, the NYPD said." The pedestrian sustained a minor hand injury and refused medical treatment. The NYPD Highway District's Collision Investigation Squad is investigating; no arrests have been made. City data shows e-bike and e-scooter deaths have dropped in 2025, but Central Park crash numbers remain steady. The incident highlights ongoing risks at crosswalks and the need for systemic safety improvements.

• E-Bike Rider Killed in Park Collision, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-06-19