Blood on Their Hands: Precinct 43’s Deadly Silence

Two sedans crashed on Cross Bronx Expressway. One passenger suffered a leg injury and whiplash. Impact tore metal. No clear cause listed. Streets remain harsh for those inside.

Two sedans collided at White Plains Road and Cross Bronx Expressway in the Bronx. According to the police report, a 36-year-old male passenger suffered a knee and lower leg injury and whiplash. The crash involved one car going straight and another making a left turn. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front panels. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The toll fell on those riding inside.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812370 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A black Mercedes struck Kelvin Mitchell as he crossed Webster Avenue. The driver fled. Mitchell died steps from home. Police have not caught the driver. The street stayed quiet. The loss cut deep. The danger remains.

NY Daily News reported on May 11, 2025, that Kelvin Mitchell, 43, was killed by a hit-and-run driver while crossing Webster Ave. near E. 168th St. in the Bronx. The article states, "Mitchell was crossing Webster Ave. midblock... when he was mowed down by the driver of a black Mercedes-Benz." Surveillance video showed the Mercedes speeding in a bus lane before the crash. The driver did not stop. NYPD could not confirm if police were pursuing the car. Mitchell was a father and community figure. The crash highlights the lethal risk of speeding and hit-and-run drivers, and the lack of immediate accountability. No arrests have been made.

• Bronx Man Killed in Hit-and-Run, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-11

A driver struck a pedestrian in the Bronx. The driver fled. The victim died. Police search for answers. The street holds the mark. Another life lost to speed and steel.

CBS New York reported on May 10, 2025, that a pedestrian was killed in the Bronx by a driver who fled the scene. The article states, 'Police are searching for a driver who allegedly fled after striking and killing a pedestrian in the Bronx early Saturday morning.' The incident highlights the lethal risk faced by people on foot and the ongoing problem of hit-and-run crashes in New York City. The driver’s failure to remain at the scene is a clear violation of traffic law. The case underscores the need for stronger enforcement and systemic changes to protect vulnerable road users.

• Pedestrian Killed In Bronx Hit-And-Run, CBS New York, Published 2025-05-10

A BMW driver without a license struck and killed Dwight Downer outside his Bronx home. Police charged the driver with manslaughter. Speeding violations followed the crash. Downer’s family mourns. The street remains unchanged. The danger persists.

NY Daily News reported on May 8, 2025, that Sheydon McClean, an unlicensed BMW driver, was charged with manslaughter after a November 30 crash killed Dwight Downer, a retired correction officer and football coach, in Baychester. McClean remained at the scene, but police only charged him after further investigation. The article notes McClean’s BMW received at least three speeding violations from city cameras after the fatal crash. Downer’s mother said, 'These arrests cannot bring back my child. Still, something has to be done.' The case highlights the ongoing risks posed by unlicensed and repeat speeding drivers, and the limits of enforcement in preventing deadly crashes.

• Unlicensed Driver Kills Bronx Coach, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-08

A sedan hit hard at Gleason and Taylor. The driver suffered a head injury. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. No driver errors listed in the police report.

A crash occurred at Gleason Avenue and Taylor Avenue in the Bronx. A sedan struck another vehicle, causing a head injury to the driver. According to the police report, no contributing factors or driver errors were listed. The injured person was the driver, a 37-year-old man, who was wearing a lap belt and experienced shock. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not mention any failure to yield, distraction, or other driver mistakes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811443 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two SUVs crashed on Bruckner Blvd. Two passengers bruised. Police cite driver distraction. Metal struck flesh. Impact left marks. Streets stayed dangerous.

Two sport utility vehicles collided at Bruckner Blvd and Wheeler Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. Two passengers, a 37-year-old woman and a 17-year-old boy, suffered bruises to their limbs. Both drivers and other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Lap belts were used by injured passengers, as noted after driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810721 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two sedans collided on Cross Bronx Expressway. A ten-year-old girl in the back seat suffered a fractured back. Police cite unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.

Two sedans crashed on the Cross Bronx Expressway at Rosedale Avenue. A ten-year-old girl riding as a rear passenger was injured, suffering a fractured back. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed.' Three adults—two drivers and a front passenger—were also involved but did not report serious injuries. The police report lists no other contributing factors. The impact left a child hurt and exposed the high cost of speed on city roads.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812654 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two SUVs collided on Bronx River Parkway. A 61-year-old woman in the front seat suffered leg injuries and shock. Police cite improper lane usage. Metal and bodies took the impact.

Two station wagons collided on Bronx River Parkway in the Bronx. A 61-year-old female passenger suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries and was in shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' Both drivers were licensed. The impact struck the left front quarter panel of one SUV and the right front bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured passenger wore a lap belt and harness.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809259 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A four-year-old boy suffered a head injury when an SUV hit him on Manor Avenue. The child was emerging from behind a parked car. Police list injuries as a contusion. No driver errors specified.

A four-year-old pedestrian was injured when a Toyota SUV traveling west on Manor Avenue struck him. According to the police report, the child was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle and suffered a head contusion. The report lists the injury as 'Injured' and the location as 'Not at Intersection.' No specific driver errors or contributing factors are noted in the data. The driver was licensed and the vehicle showed no damage. The police report does not mention any helmet or signal use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809696 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Sedan making U-turn hit e-scooter head-on. E-scooter rider ejected, suffered leg fracture. Sedan driver unhurt. No clear cause named. Streets left another rider broken.

A sedan making a U-turn collided with an eastbound e-scooter at 1950 E Tremont Ave in the Bronx. The e-scooter rider, a 58-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, both vehicles had licensed drivers and no specific contributing factors were listed. The sedan's right rear quarter panel and the scooter's front end took the impact. The sedan driver, a 76-year-old man, was not injured. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The report does not specify fault or further details.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809175 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Blood pooled on 149th Street. A man, beaten by a group after a roadside argument, lay with head trauma. The attackers fled. Police searched the night. The victim survived, but the scars of violence lingered in Mott Haven.

CBS New York reported on April 28, 2025, that a 37-year-old man was hospitalized after a violent road rage incident in the Bronx. The confrontation began as an argument between occupants of two cars near 149th Street and Brook Avenue. According to police, 'both parties got out of their cars,' and a group then 'started kicking and punching the 37-year-old victim, causing him to sustain significant head trauma.' The attackers fled before officers arrived. The victim was taken to Lincoln Hospital in critical condition. The incident occurred near a police precinct, highlighting ongoing dangers when disputes escalate on city streets. Police are searching for the suspects.

• Bronx Road Rage Leaves Man Hospitalized, CBS New York, Published 2025-04-28

A man clung to his car as a thief sped off. The driver sideswiped a parked car. The victim fell, suffering head trauma and a shattered leg. He faces amputation. The car was found abandoned. The street bears old scars.

NY Daily News reported on April 26, 2025, that a 32-year-old man in Pelham Bay, Bronx, was critically injured after trying to stop a carjacker. Surveillance video shows the victim sprinting to his double-parked Infiniti as a suspect entered and sped away. The suspect sideswiped a parked car, knocking the victim to the street. He suffered head trauma and a fractured leg, and may require amputation. The article quotes a local, 'This has absolutely happened before,' highlighting repeated car thefts in the area. The car was later found abandoned. The incident underscores persistent dangers for bystanders and the ongoing threat of vehicle theft in city neighborhoods.

• Bronx Carjacking Leaves Man Critically Injured, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-26

A man clung to his car as a thief sped off. The vehicle dragged him down the street. Police found him battered, head and leg broken. The car, abandoned, bore scars of violence. The thief vanished. The city’s system failed to stop it.

According to the New York Post (April 25, 2025), a 32-year-old man was critically injured after being dragged by his own car during a daylight theft on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The article reports, 'Officers found the victim badly injured with trauma to his head and leg a block away.' Surveillance footage shows the man trying to stop the thief by grabbing the car window as it sped away. The Infiniti was later found abandoned with heavy damage. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch called the Bronx 'the absolute best place' in New York City to steal a car, citing a 3.6% rise in thefts in the borough, despite a citywide decrease. The incident highlights ongoing gaps in car theft prevention and prosecution.

• Man Dragged By Stolen Car In Bronx, New York Post, Published 2025-04-25

Taxi cut left on Noble Ave. Bike rider hit. Young man hurt, arm bloodied. Police cite traffic control ignored. Streets stay sharp. Lives change fast.

A taxi making a left turn on Noble Ave collided with a westbound cyclist. The 21-year-old bicyclist suffered an arm injury and abrasions. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. The cyclist wore a helmet. No serious injuries were reported for the taxi occupants. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls, putting vulnerable road users at risk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808354 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A car struck two boys, 15 and 17, on Westchester Ave in the Bronx. Both suffered leg abrasions. The crash left them hurt at the intersection. No driver errors listed. Streets remain dangerous.

Two male pedestrians, ages 15 and 17, were injured at the intersection of Westchester Ave and Evergreen Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, both were walking along the highway with traffic when a vehicle struck them. Each suffered abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No details on the vehicle or driver were provided. The crash highlights the ongoing risks faced by pedestrians at Bronx intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808369 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two SUVs crashed on Havemeyer Ave. Four passengers injured, including two children. Impact struck front ends. No clear cause listed. The street bore the brunt. Pain, blood, sirens followed.

Two SUVs collided on Havemeyer Ave in the Bronx. Four passengers were injured: a 47-year-old woman, a 5-year-old girl, a 10-year-old boy, and a 34-year-old woman. According to the police report, both vehicles suffered front-end damage. The crash left children with head and arm injuries. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or external causes are named. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The toll fell on passengers, especially the young.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807154 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Steel met steel at dawn. The box truck flipped. Three people hurt—two in the ambulance, one in the truck. Sirens wailed. All went to Jacobi. The cause is still a question. The Bronx street stayed dangerous.

ABC7 reported on April 15, 2025, that an ambulance and a box truck collided at Pelham Parkway South and Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx just after 6:30 a.m. The article states, "The box truck overturned in the crash. Three people were hurt: the box truck driver and two ambulance workers." All were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The cause remains under investigation. The crash highlights risks at busy intersections and the potential for severe outcomes when large vehicles collide. No driver actions have been detailed yet. The incident underscores ongoing safety concerns for workers and drivers on city streets.

• Ambulance, Truck Crash Injures Three Bronx, ABC7, Published 2025-04-15

A BMW sedan struck a Honda from behind on White Plains Road. One driver suffered neck injuries. Four others were involved. No contributing factors listed by police.

A BMW sedan traveling north on White Plains Road hit the rear of a Honda sedan that was slowing or stopping near Lafayette Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, one driver, a 28-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Four other occupants, including a 17-year-old passenger, were involved but not seriously hurt. The police report lists no contributing factors for the crash. Both drivers were licensed. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805038 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A truck and sedan collided on Bruckner Blvd at White Plains Rd. Two men hurt. Police cite driver inattention and improper lane use. Metal and pain in the Bronx morning.

A diesel tractor truck and a sedan crashed at Bruckner Blvd and White Plains Rd in the Bronx. Two men, a sedan driver and passenger, suffered head and back injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the crash. The truck hit the sedan’s left side. No pedestrians were involved. The report lists no helmet or signal issues. The toll: pain, bruises, and another mark on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805006 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan hit a man on an e-bike at Bruckner Blvd and Bronx River Ave. He was thrown, struck his head, and lost consciousness. Police cite failure to yield and a broken windshield.

A man riding an e-bike southbound on Bruckner Blvd was struck by an eastbound sedan at Bronx River Ave. According to the police report, the e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a head injury, losing consciousness at the scene. The report notes 'Windshield Inadequate' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan's front end was damaged. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as listed in the report, but the primary factors were the driver's failure to yield and the vehicle's inadequate windshield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804844 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04