Blood on Their Hands: Precinct 43’s Deadly Silence

SUV struck sedan’s rear on Wheeler Avenue. Two drivers hurt. Police cite distraction and tailgating. Metal twisted. Neck injured. Streets stayed loud and dangerous.

Two vehicles collided on Wheeler Avenue near Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a sedan was hit from behind by an SUV. Two male drivers, ages 55 and 65, were injured. The 65-year-old suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The SUV’s front end hit the sedan’s rear. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes the injured driver wore a lap belt. Systemic dangers remain on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803580 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A car struck an 84-year-old man outside the crosswalk on Westchester Ave. He suffered a fractured shoulder. Police list the cause as unspecified. The street remains dangerous for those on foot.

An 84-year-old pedestrian was hit by a car near 1585 Westchester Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, the man was not in the roadway or intersection when struck. He suffered a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No vehicle damage was reported. The driver was heading east and going straight. The report does not specify further details about the vehicle or driver. The incident highlights the ongoing risks faced by pedestrians, especially the elderly, on Bronx streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803562 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two SUVs crashed on White Plains Road. One driver suffered a bruised arm. Unsafe lane changing triggered the impact. Metal struck metal. Streets stayed dangerous.

Two SUVs collided at White Plains Road and Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. According to the police report, one driver was injured with a contusion to the upper arm. The crash involved a right turn and a straight-moving vehicle. Police listed 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the main contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and wore seat belts. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not specify further injuries. Unsafe lane changing remains a repeated danger in these collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803632 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A pick-up truck struck a sedan from behind on Bruckner Expressway, injuring the sedan driver. The impact hit the sedan’s left front bumper and the truck’s right rear bumper. The sedan driver suffered head injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, at 17:20 on Bruckner Expressway, a pick-up truck traveling west collided with the rear of a westbound sedan. The point of impact was the truck's right rear bumper striking the sedan's left front bumper. The sedan driver, a 58-year-old male, was injured with head trauma and internal complaints, experiencing shock. He was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The collision resulted in vehicle damage to both the truck’s right rear bumper and the sedan’s left front bumper. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801363 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A Mercedes slammed into Darryl Mathis Jr.'s stalled car on the Major Deegan. Mathis called for help, then for an ambulance. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed Mathis to the hospital. He died. The killer behind the wheel vanished into the night.

NY Daily News reported on March 24, 2025, that Darryl Mathis Jr. was killed when a Mercedes-Benz rear-ended his disabled Ford on the Major Deegan Expressway. Mathis, stranded after his battery died, called friends for help. As one friend recounted, 'He called to get a jump, and after that, he got hit from behind, a hit-and-run.' The Mercedes driver fled the scene and has not been caught. Mathis was transported to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he died. The crash highlights the dangers faced by stranded motorists on city highways and the deadly consequences when drivers flee. No policy changes or enforcement actions were detailed in the article.

• Hit-And-Run Kills Stranded Bronx Motorist, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-24

An e-bike rider was violently ejected after a collision on Wood Ave in the Bronx. The rider suffered severe lower leg injuries. The crash involved a vehicle slowing or stopping, with impact on both vehicles' front bumpers.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male e-bike driver traveling west on Wood Ave was involved in a collision at 7:05 PM. The e-bike's right front bumper struck another vehicle's left front bumper, which was slowing or stopping while traveling south. The e-bike rider was ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver errors explicitly noted. The e-bike rider was conscious and complained of internal injuries. The crash highlights the dangers faced by vulnerable road users when involved in collisions with motor vehicles, even when no clear driver fault is documented.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800758 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A black Mercedes slammed into a Ford on the Major Deegan. Both cars spun out. The Mercedes driver ran. The Ford driver died at St. Barnabas. Police closed the highway for hours. No arrests. The city’s roads stay deadly.

NY Daily News reported on March 22, 2025, that a 39-year-old driver was killed after a black Mercedes-Benz rear-ended his Ford Crown Victoria on the Major Deegan Expressway. The article states, “The hit-and-run driver responsible escaped on foot, police said.” Both vehicles lost control and crashed. Emergency services transported the victim to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he died. The Mercedes driver fled the scene, and no arrests have been made. Police closed the southbound lanes for several hours during the investigation. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of rear-end collisions and the persistent risk posed by hit-and-run drivers on New York City highways.

• Bronx Highway Hit-And-Run Kills Driver, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-22

A 20-year-old man crossing Castle Hill Avenue with the signal was struck and suffered a severe head injury. Fractures and dislocations followed. No driver errors listed. The vehicle type was unspecified.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male pedestrian was crossing Castle Hill Avenue at Quimby Avenue in the Bronx with the signal when he was struck. He suffered a severe head injury, including fractures and dislocations, but remained conscious at the scene. The report does not specify any driver errors or vehicle details. No contributing factors were listed for either party. The vehicle involved was unspecified. The data does not indicate any fault by the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800772 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

An 81-year-old man lay bleeding and unconscious beneath the streetlights at Westchester and Metcalf. No driver stopped. No car remained. Only silence and the old man alone in the dark, another pedestrian left behind in the Bronx night.

According to the police report, an 81-year-old pedestrian was struck while crossing at the corner of Westchester Avenue and Metcalf Avenue in the Bronx. The report states the man was found unconscious with a head injury and severe bleeding. No driver remained at the scene, and no vehicle description was provided. The report notes, 'No driver stayed. No car described.' The pedestrian was left alone, with no witnesses or aid from the motorist responsible. The absence of any driver information or vehicle details underscores the systemic danger faced by pedestrians, especially when drivers flee and accountability vanishes. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800199 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Three occupants suffered whiplash in a violent crash involving two SUVs and a sedan. The collision, marked by aggressive driving and traffic control disregard, left all drivers and a passenger injured, exposing systemic risks on E 172 St.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:18 on E 172 St involving a sedan and two SUVs. The report cites aggressive driving and road rage as primary contributing factors. One driver was unlicensed, compounding the danger. The collision caused injuries to three occupants: two drivers and one front-seat passenger, all suffering whiplash and injuries to the entire body. The passenger's injuries were linked to aggressive driving and traffic control disregard. All occupants were conscious and none were ejected. Vehicle damage concentrated on right front bumpers and quarter panels, indicating a forceful impact. The report highlights driver errors, specifically aggressive driving and failure to comply with traffic controls, as central to the crash, underscoring systemic dangers rather than victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799758 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 17-year-old unlicensed motorcyclist collided with an SUV on E 174 St in the Bronx. The crash caused injuries to the motorcyclist’s arm and incoherence. Police cited unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors to the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:40 on E 174 St in the Bronx involving a motorcycle and an SUV. The motorcycle driver, a 17-year-old male, was unlicensed and injured with elbow, lower arm, and hand injuries, suffering minor bleeding and incoherence. The motorcycle struck the right rear bumper of the SUV, which was traveling west, while the motorcycle was traveling north. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors attributed to the motorcycle driver. The motorcyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of the motorcycle. The SUV driver was licensed and uninjured. The collision highlights dangerous driver behaviors by the motorcyclist leading to serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799751 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two sedans collided on Chatterton Ave. The rear vehicle slowed or stopped, striking the front vehicle from behind. A 21-year-old female passenger in the rear seat suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed men traveling westbound.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on Chatterton Ave were involved in a rear-end collision. The front vehicle was going straight ahead while the rear vehicle was slowing or stopping when it impacted the center back end of the front sedan. The collision caused no visible vehicle damage. A 21-year-old female occupant seated in the rear of one sedan was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The report does not specify contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or distracted driving. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers of rear-end impacts even at low speeds, with vulnerable passengers inside vehicles sustaining injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799873 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan and SUV crashed on Story Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The collision caused serious harm to the sedan driver.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Story Avenue in the Bronx involving a sedan and a sport utility vehicle. The sedan, traveling south, was struck on its left side doors by the SUV, which was traveling southwest. The sedan driver, a 25-year-old woman, sustained head injuries and whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The impact and resulting injuries highlight the dangers posed by driver failures to yield and control speed in Bronx traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799218 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

An e-scooter driver suffered a head contusion after colliding with a sedan on Bruckner Blvd. The rider was conscious but injured, with no safety equipment reported. The sedan traveled north, striking the scooter’s front center, causing serious injury.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bruckner Blvd at 11:46 involving a northbound sedan and an e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 29-year-old male, sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report states the scooter was impacted at its center front end by the sedan, which was traveling straight ahead northbound. The e-scooter driver was not using any safety equipment at the time. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the e-scooter driver but does not identify any driver errors or violations by the sedan operator. No ejection occurred, and the sedan had no occupants. The collision caused damage to the front center of the e-scooter and other damage to the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798616 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 39-year-old woman was injured when an SUV traveling west struck her at an intersection in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage despite impact on its left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of E 174 St and Croes Ave in the Bronx. The pedestrian was located at the intersection when she was struck by a 2019 Nissan SUV traveling west, which impacted her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle sustained no damage from the collision. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified and does not identify any driver errors or violations such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. The absence of listed driver errors or contributing factors highlights systemic dangers at this intersection involving vulnerable pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797282 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A pedestrian was struck at a marked crosswalk on Gleason Ave by an SUV traveling south. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing upper arm injuries and bruising. The victim was conscious and injured at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Gleason Ave near Croes Ave in the Bronx at 18:10. A 30-year-old female pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when she was hit by a southbound SUV. The vehicle, a Honda SUV, struck the pedestrian with its center front end, damaging its left front bumper. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and upper arm injury but remained conscious. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior. The collision highlights a critical failure by the driver to yield to a pedestrian legally crossing the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796718 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 62-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV backing north on St Lawrence Ave hit him outside the roadway. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:30 PM in the Bronx near 1393 St Lawrence Ave. A 2010 Chevrolet SUV was backing north when it struck a 62-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor for the crash. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated as moderate (3). The vehicle showed no damage upon impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited. The incident highlights the dangers posed by unsafe vehicle backing maneuvers in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795025 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A moped slammed into a minivan in Soundview. Two teens thrown. One died. The other survived. The driver stayed. Police probe who had the right of way. Another young life lost on Bronx streets.

Gothamist (2025-02-25) reports a fatal crash at Metcalf Avenue and East 172nd Street in the Bronx. A 17-year-old, Juan Alexander Quizhpi Naranjo, drove a moped with a 14-year-old passenger when they collided with a Honda Odyssey. Both were thrown from the moped. Quizhpi Naranjo died at Jacobi Hospital; the girl survived. The minivan driver, 42, remained at the scene and faced no charges. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad is still determining 'who had the right of way and whether a traffic violation played a role.' This marks the second traffic death this year in the 43rd Precinct, highlighting ongoing dangers for young road users.

• Bronx Teen Killed In Moped-Minivan Crash, Gothamist, Published 2025-02-25

A 17-year-old on a motorbike collided head-on with an SUV on Metcalf Avenue. He was thrown from his seat, his skull striking the street. He died there, broken and still, as dusk closed in over the Bronx.

A 17-year-old male riding a motorbike was killed in a violent head-on collision with an SUV on Metcalf Avenue near East 172nd Street in the Bronx, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 18:44, with both vehicles listed as 'Going Straight Ahead' before impact. The police report states the motorbike struck the SUV's right front quarter panel, resulting in the teen being ejected and suffering fatal head injuries. The report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet at the time. Both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified' in the official documentation. The narrative describes the aftermath: 'He flew from the seat. His skull met the street. He died there, broken and still, as dusk closed in.' No driver errors are specifically cited in the police report, and no mention is made of victim behavior as a contributing factor beyond the absence of a helmet.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794705 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 22-year-old female e-scooter driver suffered full-body injuries and shock after a collision on Soundview Avenue in the Bronx. The vehicle struck her on the left front bumper while both were traveling straight. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:25 AM on Soundview Avenue in the Bronx. A female e-scooter driver, age 22, was injured with complaints of pain and nausea and was in shock. The report notes the e-scooter was traveling southeast, and the other vehicle was traveling east, both going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the e-scooter and the center front end of the other vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. Vehicle damage was reported as none. The data focuses on the collision impact and injuries without assigning fault to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794475 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04