Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 45?
Eight Dead, No Answers: Demand an End to Blood on Precinct 45’s Streets
Precinct 45: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 17, 2025
The Toll on Our Streets
Eight dead. Twenty-nine left with life-altering injuries. In the last three and a half years, the roads of Precinct 45 have not been quiet. The numbers do not flinch: 2,923 crashes, 1,792 people hurt, eight never coming home again (NYC Open Data).
The dead are not numbers. They are neighbors, mothers, fathers, children. On July 11, a 71-year-old woman was killed in Co-op City. A 79-year-old driver crashed into two cars and a pole. The impact sent metal into flesh. “I saw one lady was out on the ground. They was giving her medical attention, checking her body. She was laid out,” said Samuel Cherry. Six others were hurt. No arrests. The cause, police said, “was not immediately known” (NY Daily News).
A year before, a 40-year-old man was killed by an SUV on Westchester Avenue. The driver kept going straight. The pedestrian did not get up again (NYC Open Data).
Cars and SUVs do most of the killing. Two deaths by SUV, one by truck, two by cars. Trucks and buses crushed 19 people. Motorcycles and mopeds left eight more broken. Bikes injured three. The sidewalk is not safe. The crosswalk is not safe. The parkway is not safe.
What Leaders Have Done—and Not Done
The city has the tools. Albany handed them the power to lower speed limits. Cameras catch speeders day and night. But the carnage continues. Local leaders have not made Precinct 45 a model for safety. The silence is loud. No bold new plans. No public reckoning. The police have the power to enforce the law, to crack down on speeding, reckless driving, failure to yield. They can target the corners where blood stains the curb. They just need to act.
The Call: Demand Action Now
Every crash is preventable. Every death is a failure. Call your council member. Call the precinct. Demand speed enforcement. Demand real protection for people who walk, bike, and take the bus. “It was a terrible sound – it was a terrible incident that happened,” said Jennifer. Do not wait for the next one. Make them act. Make them answer.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ Where does Precinct 45 sit politically?
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▸ What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Precinct 45?
▸ What can police do to protect vulnerable road users here?
▸ Are crashes just accidents, or are they preventable?
▸ What can local politicians do to make streets safer?
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Three-Car Crash Kills One in Bronx, ABC7, Published 2025-07-11
- Three-Car Crash Kills One in Bronx, ABC7, Published 2025-07-11
- Bronx Crash Kills Passenger, Hurts Seven, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-13
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608431 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-17
- Six Struck In Bronx Left-Turn Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-17
- Passenger Dies After Bronx Car Crash, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-12
- Taxi Driver Shot Over Fare Dispute, ABC7, Published 2025-07-15
Other Representatives
District 82
3602 E. Tremont Ave. Suite 201, Bronx, NY 10465
Room 836, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 12
940 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469
718-684-5509
250 Broadway, Suite 1865, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6873
District 34
3853 E. Tremont Ave., Bronx, NY 10465
Room 814, Legislative Office Building 188 State St., Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Precinct 45 Police Precinct 45 sits in Bronx, District 12, AD 82, SD 34.
It contains Bronx CB10, Bronx CB28, Westchester Square, Throgs Neck-Schuylerville, Pelham Bay-Country Club-City Island, Co-Op City, Hart Island, Ferry Point Park-St. Raymond Cemetery, Pelham Bay Park.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 45
Driver Fails to Yield, Teen Pedestrian Injured▸A driver struck a 16-year-old crossing Silver Street. The teen suffered a bruised leg. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction. The crash happened in the Bronx, near Williamsbridge Road.
A 16-year-old pedestrian was hit and injured while crossing Silver Street at Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The teen suffered a contusion to the lower leg and remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No vehicle type or driver details were provided. The incident highlights the danger faced by pedestrians at intersections.
SUVs Collide at Speed on Hutchinson Parkway▸SUVs slammed together on Hutchinson River Parkway. Unsafe speed sent metal flying. One driver suffered neck injury. Others shaken. The road turned brutal in a flash.
Multiple SUVs and sedans crashed on Hutchinson River Parkway in the Bronx. According to the police report, unsafe speed was the listed contributing factor. One driver, a 38-year-old woman, sustained a neck injury and whiplash. Several other occupants, including drivers and passengers, reported unspecified injuries. All vehicles were traveling straight before impact. The report highlights unsafe speed as the cause. No other contributing factors were noted.
SUV Rear-Ends Convertible on Parkway, Injures Two▸Convertible and SUV collide on Hutchinson River Parkway. Metal twists. A woman suffers back pain. A man bleeds from his head. Children and elders shaken. Following too closely leads to chaos.
On Hutchinson River Parkway in the Bronx, a convertible and an SUV collided while heading north. According to the police report, 'Metal crushes metal. A convertible and SUV strike. A woman grips the wheel, pain shooting through her back. A man bleeds from his head.' Two people were injured: a 30-year-old woman with back pain and whiplash, and a 46-year-old man with head bleeding. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted.
2Bus Left Turn Slams Sedan, Passengers Hurt▸Bus turning left on E Tremont Ave hit a northbound sedan. Two women on the bus suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious, belted. Metal twisted. Streets failed them.
According to the police report, a southbound Ford bus made a left turn on E Tremont Ave and struck a northbound Honda sedan. The crash drove the bus's front into the sedan's left bumper. Two female bus passengers, ages 28 and 52, seated in the rear and wearing lap belts, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both remained conscious. The report lists both drivers as licensed. No specific driver errors were cited, but the bus's left turn directly preceded the collision. The crash shows the danger of turning maneuvers and the risk to passengers in large vehicles on Bronx streets.
Sedan Driver Injured in Unsafe Speed Crash▸A sedan driver suffered a facial injury and concussion after crashing on City Island Rd. The driver was semiconscious and injured due to unsafe speed and improper turning. The vehicle sustained front-end damage in the collision.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male driver operating a 2004 Honda sedan on City Island Rd was injured in a crash at 21:06. The driver was semiconscious with a facial injury and concussion, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan was traveling north and impacted with center front end damage. The driver was not ejected and held a valid New York license. The data highlights driver errors—unsafe speed and improper turning—as the causes of this crash and injury. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured according to the report.
SUV Driver Injured Turning Improperly in Bronx▸A 24-year-old woman suffered back injuries and whiplash after improperly turning an SUV on Hutchinson River Parkway East in the Bronx. The crash damaged the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:40 a.m. on Hutchinson River Parkway East in the Bronx. The driver, a 24-year-old female occupant of a 2018 Ford SUV, was making a left turn when the collision happened. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The impact struck the vehicle's left front quarter panel, causing damage there. The driver sustained back injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3, but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The driver was licensed in New York and traveling westbound at the time. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
SUV and Box Truck Collide on Bronx Road▸A northbound SUV struck the right rear quarter panel of a box truck making a right turn on Country Club Road in the Bronx. The SUV driver, a 40-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:20 on Country Club Road in the Bronx. A 2023 Chevrolet SUV traveling north went straight ahead and impacted the right rear quarter panel of a box truck making a right turn northeast. The SUV's left front bumper was damaged. The SUV driver, a 40-year-old female occupant, was injured with head trauma and whiplash, classified as injury severity 3. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness, and was not ejected. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, indicating no clear driver error was identified. The box truck driver’s license and sex were not reported. The collision highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions during turning maneuvers on Bronx streets.
Hit-And-Run Kills Stranded Bronx Motorist▸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.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Stranded Bronx Motorist,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-24
Bronx Highway Hit-And-Run Kills Driver▸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.
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Bronx Highway Hit-And-Run Kills Driver,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-22
Hit-and-Run Driver Crushes Young Woman’s Leg▸An 18-year-old woman crossing E Tremont Ave was struck and left bleeding on the Bronx asphalt. The driver fled. Her leg was crushed. No name, no face, just pain and the echo of vanishing wheels.
According to the police report, an 18-year-old woman was crossing E Tremont Ave near Fink Ave when she was struck by a vehicle. The report states her 'leg [was] crushed' and she was found 'conscious on the cold pavement.' The driver did not remain at the scene, vanishing without providing aid or identification. The police report describes the incident as a hit-and-run, noting there was 'no name, no face. Just blood on the Bronx asphalt.' The report does not list any contributing factors attributed to the driver, but the act of fleeing highlights a systemic danger: drivers leaving injured pedestrians behind. The report notes the pedestrian was 'crossing, no signal, or crosswalk,' but does not cite this as a contributing factor to the crash.
SUV Slams Front End on Hutchinson Parkway▸SUV crashed head-on at dawn. Driver, 35, bruised his back. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt. Police cite vehicle error. Parkway runs silent after impact.
According to the police report, a 2024 SUV traveling south on Hutchinson River Parkway crashed at 4:34 AM. The SUV struck with its center front end. The 35-year-old male driver suffered a back contusion. He was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, pointing to a vehicle or driver-related error. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The driver held a valid New York license. The crash underscores the risks of vehicle operation on the parkway.
2Distracted Driver Causes Rear-End Crash in Bronx▸A distracted driver struck a carry-all vehicle from behind on Tillotson Avenue in the Bronx. Both driver and front passenger in the carry-all suffered back injuries. The impact damaged the center front and rear ends of the vehicles involved.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Tillotson Avenue in the Bronx around 3:30 PM. The driver of a station wagon/SUV was stopped in traffic when a carry-all vehicle traveling southwest struck it from behind. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. The carry-all driver, a 69-year-old male, and his 66-year-old female front passenger were both injured, sustaining back injuries classified as severity level 3. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The vehicles sustained damage to the center front end of the carry-all and the center back end of the SUV. The police report identifies driver distraction as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the victims.
Sedan Strikes Southbound Teen Bicyclist▸A 17-year-old male bicyclist was injured in the Bronx when a sedan traveling east struck him. The crash caused upper arm contusions. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction were cited as contributing factors in the collision.
At 9:17 AM in the Bronx, a 17-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Mayflower Avenue was struck by a 2013 Honda sedan traveling east. According to the police report, the collision involved the sedan's center front end impacting the bicyclist. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The bicyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction to vulnerable road users.
SUV Rear-Ends Taxi Causing Driver Shoulder Injury▸A westbound SUV struck a stopped taxi on Philip Ave in the Bronx. The taxi driver suffered a serious shoulder injury. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage in the collision.
According to the police report, at 9:26 AM on Philip Ave in the Bronx, a 2006 SUV traveling westbound rear-ended a stopped 2023 taxi. The taxi driver, a 42-year-old male, was injured with an upper arm and shoulder injury classified as severity level 3. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The collision caused center back end damage to the taxi and center front end damage to the SUV. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at impact. The taxi was stopped in traffic when struck from behind.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Bruckner Expressway▸A multi-vehicle crash on Bruckner Expressway injured a 27-year-old female driver. The collision involved an SUV and a sedan traveling north. Unsafe speed contributed to the crash, causing head injuries and vehicle damage to left rear and front panels.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bruckner Expressway around 6:50 AM involving multiple vehicles traveling north. The collision involved a 2021 SUV and a 2018 sedan. The SUV driver, a 27-year-old female occupant, sustained a head injury classified as severity 3, with contusions and bruises, but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV was struck on the left rear quarter panel by the sedan's left front bumper. The SUV driver was using safety equipment including an airbag and lap belt. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver error related to speed control on a busy expressway.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Bruckner Expressway▸Two SUVs and a sedan collided on the Bruckner Expressway at night. The female SUV driver suffered a severe facial injury and shock. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as key factors in the crash, highlighting dangerous driver behavior.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:52 on the Bruckner Expressway involving two station wagons/SUVs and one sedan. The female driver of a 2022 Hyundai SUV was injured, sustaining a fractured, distorted, and dislocated facial injury and was in shock. She was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The police report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The female SUV driver was specifically noted for driver inattention/distraction and other vehicular factors. The collision points included the left front bumper of the sedan and the left front quarter panel of the SUV. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report focuses on driver errors, particularly unsafe speed and distraction, as the cause of the crash.
2Truck Lane Change Slams Sedan on Bruckner▸Tractor truck veered, struck sedan. Both drivers and a passenger hurt. Whiplash, trauma. Obstructed view and bad lane use fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Lives shaken.
According to the police report, a diesel tractor truck changed lanes on Bruckner Expressway and hit a sedan traveling straight. The sedan's 70-year-old driver and a 33-year-old rear passenger suffered whiplash and whole-body injuries. Both were conscious and not ejected. The truck driver, licensed in Kentucky, had a limited view and committed improper lane usage, both listed as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a licensed New Yorker, took the hit on its left front bumper. The report highlights the truck driver's obstructed view and improper lane change as key causes. No helmet or signal issues were cited. The crash underscores the danger of lane changes on fast Bronx roads.
E-Scooter Driver Suffers Bronx Head Injury▸A 34-year-old e-scooter driver crashed on Brush Avenue. He suffered a head injury and concussion. He wore no safety gear. Police list unspecified factors. No pedestrians were involved.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old man riding an e-scooter on Brush Avenue in the Bronx was injured in a crash at 21:52. He suffered a head injury and concussion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report states he wore no safety equipment. Police list 'unspecified' as the contributing factor. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash involved another unspecified vehicle. The report highlights the unlicensed status of the e-scooter driver and notes the lack of safety equipment only after listing driver factors.
Bronx Teen Killed In Moped-Minivan Crash▸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.
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Bronx Teen Killed In Moped-Minivan Crash,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-02-25
Bus Merging Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash▸A bus merging at unsafe speed rear-ended a sedan, triggering a chain collision on Hutchinson River Parkway. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite unsafe speed as the primary driver error behind the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hutchinson River Parkway at 16:30. A bus traveling north was merging when it impacted the center back end of a sedan also heading north. The bus driver's unsafe speed is listed as a contributing factor. This impact caused a multi-vehicle collision involving several sedans and an SUV, all traveling north. The sedan driver, a 54-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected and was conscious. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites unsafe speed by the bus driver as the key error leading to the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
A driver struck a 16-year-old crossing Silver Street. The teen suffered a bruised leg. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction. The crash happened in the Bronx, near Williamsbridge Road.
A 16-year-old pedestrian was hit and injured while crossing Silver Street at Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The teen suffered a contusion to the lower leg and remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No vehicle type or driver details were provided. The incident highlights the danger faced by pedestrians at intersections.
SUVs Collide at Speed on Hutchinson Parkway▸SUVs slammed together on Hutchinson River Parkway. Unsafe speed sent metal flying. One driver suffered neck injury. Others shaken. The road turned brutal in a flash.
Multiple SUVs and sedans crashed on Hutchinson River Parkway in the Bronx. According to the police report, unsafe speed was the listed contributing factor. One driver, a 38-year-old woman, sustained a neck injury and whiplash. Several other occupants, including drivers and passengers, reported unspecified injuries. All vehicles were traveling straight before impact. The report highlights unsafe speed as the cause. No other contributing factors were noted.
SUV Rear-Ends Convertible on Parkway, Injures Two▸Convertible and SUV collide on Hutchinson River Parkway. Metal twists. A woman suffers back pain. A man bleeds from his head. Children and elders shaken. Following too closely leads to chaos.
On Hutchinson River Parkway in the Bronx, a convertible and an SUV collided while heading north. According to the police report, 'Metal crushes metal. A convertible and SUV strike. A woman grips the wheel, pain shooting through her back. A man bleeds from his head.' Two people were injured: a 30-year-old woman with back pain and whiplash, and a 46-year-old man with head bleeding. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted.
2Bus Left Turn Slams Sedan, Passengers Hurt▸Bus turning left on E Tremont Ave hit a northbound sedan. Two women on the bus suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious, belted. Metal twisted. Streets failed them.
According to the police report, a southbound Ford bus made a left turn on E Tremont Ave and struck a northbound Honda sedan. The crash drove the bus's front into the sedan's left bumper. Two female bus passengers, ages 28 and 52, seated in the rear and wearing lap belts, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both remained conscious. The report lists both drivers as licensed. No specific driver errors were cited, but the bus's left turn directly preceded the collision. The crash shows the danger of turning maneuvers and the risk to passengers in large vehicles on Bronx streets.
Sedan Driver Injured in Unsafe Speed Crash▸A sedan driver suffered a facial injury and concussion after crashing on City Island Rd. The driver was semiconscious and injured due to unsafe speed and improper turning. The vehicle sustained front-end damage in the collision.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male driver operating a 2004 Honda sedan on City Island Rd was injured in a crash at 21:06. The driver was semiconscious with a facial injury and concussion, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan was traveling north and impacted with center front end damage. The driver was not ejected and held a valid New York license. The data highlights driver errors—unsafe speed and improper turning—as the causes of this crash and injury. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured according to the report.
SUV Driver Injured Turning Improperly in Bronx▸A 24-year-old woman suffered back injuries and whiplash after improperly turning an SUV on Hutchinson River Parkway East in the Bronx. The crash damaged the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:40 a.m. on Hutchinson River Parkway East in the Bronx. The driver, a 24-year-old female occupant of a 2018 Ford SUV, was making a left turn when the collision happened. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The impact struck the vehicle's left front quarter panel, causing damage there. The driver sustained back injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3, but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The driver was licensed in New York and traveling westbound at the time. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
SUV and Box Truck Collide on Bronx Road▸A northbound SUV struck the right rear quarter panel of a box truck making a right turn on Country Club Road in the Bronx. The SUV driver, a 40-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:20 on Country Club Road in the Bronx. A 2023 Chevrolet SUV traveling north went straight ahead and impacted the right rear quarter panel of a box truck making a right turn northeast. The SUV's left front bumper was damaged. The SUV driver, a 40-year-old female occupant, was injured with head trauma and whiplash, classified as injury severity 3. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness, and was not ejected. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, indicating no clear driver error was identified. The box truck driver’s license and sex were not reported. The collision highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions during turning maneuvers on Bronx streets.
Hit-And-Run Kills Stranded Bronx Motorist▸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.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Stranded Bronx Motorist,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-24
Bronx Highway Hit-And-Run Kills Driver▸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.
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Bronx Highway Hit-And-Run Kills Driver,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-22
Hit-and-Run Driver Crushes Young Woman’s Leg▸An 18-year-old woman crossing E Tremont Ave was struck and left bleeding on the Bronx asphalt. The driver fled. Her leg was crushed. No name, no face, just pain and the echo of vanishing wheels.
According to the police report, an 18-year-old woman was crossing E Tremont Ave near Fink Ave when she was struck by a vehicle. The report states her 'leg [was] crushed' and she was found 'conscious on the cold pavement.' The driver did not remain at the scene, vanishing without providing aid or identification. The police report describes the incident as a hit-and-run, noting there was 'no name, no face. Just blood on the Bronx asphalt.' The report does not list any contributing factors attributed to the driver, but the act of fleeing highlights a systemic danger: drivers leaving injured pedestrians behind. The report notes the pedestrian was 'crossing, no signal, or crosswalk,' but does not cite this as a contributing factor to the crash.
SUV Slams Front End on Hutchinson Parkway▸SUV crashed head-on at dawn. Driver, 35, bruised his back. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt. Police cite vehicle error. Parkway runs silent after impact.
According to the police report, a 2024 SUV traveling south on Hutchinson River Parkway crashed at 4:34 AM. The SUV struck with its center front end. The 35-year-old male driver suffered a back contusion. He was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, pointing to a vehicle or driver-related error. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The driver held a valid New York license. The crash underscores the risks of vehicle operation on the parkway.
2Distracted Driver Causes Rear-End Crash in Bronx▸A distracted driver struck a carry-all vehicle from behind on Tillotson Avenue in the Bronx. Both driver and front passenger in the carry-all suffered back injuries. The impact damaged the center front and rear ends of the vehicles involved.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Tillotson Avenue in the Bronx around 3:30 PM. The driver of a station wagon/SUV was stopped in traffic when a carry-all vehicle traveling southwest struck it from behind. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. The carry-all driver, a 69-year-old male, and his 66-year-old female front passenger were both injured, sustaining back injuries classified as severity level 3. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The vehicles sustained damage to the center front end of the carry-all and the center back end of the SUV. The police report identifies driver distraction as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the victims.
Sedan Strikes Southbound Teen Bicyclist▸A 17-year-old male bicyclist was injured in the Bronx when a sedan traveling east struck him. The crash caused upper arm contusions. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction were cited as contributing factors in the collision.
At 9:17 AM in the Bronx, a 17-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Mayflower Avenue was struck by a 2013 Honda sedan traveling east. According to the police report, the collision involved the sedan's center front end impacting the bicyclist. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The bicyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction to vulnerable road users.
SUV Rear-Ends Taxi Causing Driver Shoulder Injury▸A westbound SUV struck a stopped taxi on Philip Ave in the Bronx. The taxi driver suffered a serious shoulder injury. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage in the collision.
According to the police report, at 9:26 AM on Philip Ave in the Bronx, a 2006 SUV traveling westbound rear-ended a stopped 2023 taxi. The taxi driver, a 42-year-old male, was injured with an upper arm and shoulder injury classified as severity level 3. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The collision caused center back end damage to the taxi and center front end damage to the SUV. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at impact. The taxi was stopped in traffic when struck from behind.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Bruckner Expressway▸A multi-vehicle crash on Bruckner Expressway injured a 27-year-old female driver. The collision involved an SUV and a sedan traveling north. Unsafe speed contributed to the crash, causing head injuries and vehicle damage to left rear and front panels.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bruckner Expressway around 6:50 AM involving multiple vehicles traveling north. The collision involved a 2021 SUV and a 2018 sedan. The SUV driver, a 27-year-old female occupant, sustained a head injury classified as severity 3, with contusions and bruises, but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV was struck on the left rear quarter panel by the sedan's left front bumper. The SUV driver was using safety equipment including an airbag and lap belt. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver error related to speed control on a busy expressway.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Bruckner Expressway▸Two SUVs and a sedan collided on the Bruckner Expressway at night. The female SUV driver suffered a severe facial injury and shock. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as key factors in the crash, highlighting dangerous driver behavior.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:52 on the Bruckner Expressway involving two station wagons/SUVs and one sedan. The female driver of a 2022 Hyundai SUV was injured, sustaining a fractured, distorted, and dislocated facial injury and was in shock. She was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The police report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The female SUV driver was specifically noted for driver inattention/distraction and other vehicular factors. The collision points included the left front bumper of the sedan and the left front quarter panel of the SUV. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report focuses on driver errors, particularly unsafe speed and distraction, as the cause of the crash.
2Truck Lane Change Slams Sedan on Bruckner▸Tractor truck veered, struck sedan. Both drivers and a passenger hurt. Whiplash, trauma. Obstructed view and bad lane use fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Lives shaken.
According to the police report, a diesel tractor truck changed lanes on Bruckner Expressway and hit a sedan traveling straight. The sedan's 70-year-old driver and a 33-year-old rear passenger suffered whiplash and whole-body injuries. Both were conscious and not ejected. The truck driver, licensed in Kentucky, had a limited view and committed improper lane usage, both listed as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a licensed New Yorker, took the hit on its left front bumper. The report highlights the truck driver's obstructed view and improper lane change as key causes. No helmet or signal issues were cited. The crash underscores the danger of lane changes on fast Bronx roads.
E-Scooter Driver Suffers Bronx Head Injury▸A 34-year-old e-scooter driver crashed on Brush Avenue. He suffered a head injury and concussion. He wore no safety gear. Police list unspecified factors. No pedestrians were involved.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old man riding an e-scooter on Brush Avenue in the Bronx was injured in a crash at 21:52. He suffered a head injury and concussion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report states he wore no safety equipment. Police list 'unspecified' as the contributing factor. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash involved another unspecified vehicle. The report highlights the unlicensed status of the e-scooter driver and notes the lack of safety equipment only after listing driver factors.
Bronx Teen Killed In Moped-Minivan Crash▸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.
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Bronx Teen Killed In Moped-Minivan Crash,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-02-25
Bus Merging Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash▸A bus merging at unsafe speed rear-ended a sedan, triggering a chain collision on Hutchinson River Parkway. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite unsafe speed as the primary driver error behind the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hutchinson River Parkway at 16:30. A bus traveling north was merging when it impacted the center back end of a sedan also heading north. The bus driver's unsafe speed is listed as a contributing factor. This impact caused a multi-vehicle collision involving several sedans and an SUV, all traveling north. The sedan driver, a 54-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected and was conscious. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites unsafe speed by the bus driver as the key error leading to the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
SUVs slammed together on Hutchinson River Parkway. Unsafe speed sent metal flying. One driver suffered neck injury. Others shaken. The road turned brutal in a flash.
Multiple SUVs and sedans crashed on Hutchinson River Parkway in the Bronx. According to the police report, unsafe speed was the listed contributing factor. One driver, a 38-year-old woman, sustained a neck injury and whiplash. Several other occupants, including drivers and passengers, reported unspecified injuries. All vehicles were traveling straight before impact. The report highlights unsafe speed as the cause. No other contributing factors were noted.
SUV Rear-Ends Convertible on Parkway, Injures Two▸Convertible and SUV collide on Hutchinson River Parkway. Metal twists. A woman suffers back pain. A man bleeds from his head. Children and elders shaken. Following too closely leads to chaos.
On Hutchinson River Parkway in the Bronx, a convertible and an SUV collided while heading north. According to the police report, 'Metal crushes metal. A convertible and SUV strike. A woman grips the wheel, pain shooting through her back. A man bleeds from his head.' Two people were injured: a 30-year-old woman with back pain and whiplash, and a 46-year-old man with head bleeding. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted.
2Bus Left Turn Slams Sedan, Passengers Hurt▸Bus turning left on E Tremont Ave hit a northbound sedan. Two women on the bus suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious, belted. Metal twisted. Streets failed them.
According to the police report, a southbound Ford bus made a left turn on E Tremont Ave and struck a northbound Honda sedan. The crash drove the bus's front into the sedan's left bumper. Two female bus passengers, ages 28 and 52, seated in the rear and wearing lap belts, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both remained conscious. The report lists both drivers as licensed. No specific driver errors were cited, but the bus's left turn directly preceded the collision. The crash shows the danger of turning maneuvers and the risk to passengers in large vehicles on Bronx streets.
Sedan Driver Injured in Unsafe Speed Crash▸A sedan driver suffered a facial injury and concussion after crashing on City Island Rd. The driver was semiconscious and injured due to unsafe speed and improper turning. The vehicle sustained front-end damage in the collision.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male driver operating a 2004 Honda sedan on City Island Rd was injured in a crash at 21:06. The driver was semiconscious with a facial injury and concussion, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan was traveling north and impacted with center front end damage. The driver was not ejected and held a valid New York license. The data highlights driver errors—unsafe speed and improper turning—as the causes of this crash and injury. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured according to the report.
SUV Driver Injured Turning Improperly in Bronx▸A 24-year-old woman suffered back injuries and whiplash after improperly turning an SUV on Hutchinson River Parkway East in the Bronx. The crash damaged the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:40 a.m. on Hutchinson River Parkway East in the Bronx. The driver, a 24-year-old female occupant of a 2018 Ford SUV, was making a left turn when the collision happened. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The impact struck the vehicle's left front quarter panel, causing damage there. The driver sustained back injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3, but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The driver was licensed in New York and traveling westbound at the time. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
SUV and Box Truck Collide on Bronx Road▸A northbound SUV struck the right rear quarter panel of a box truck making a right turn on Country Club Road in the Bronx. The SUV driver, a 40-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:20 on Country Club Road in the Bronx. A 2023 Chevrolet SUV traveling north went straight ahead and impacted the right rear quarter panel of a box truck making a right turn northeast. The SUV's left front bumper was damaged. The SUV driver, a 40-year-old female occupant, was injured with head trauma and whiplash, classified as injury severity 3. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness, and was not ejected. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, indicating no clear driver error was identified. The box truck driver’s license and sex were not reported. The collision highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions during turning maneuvers on Bronx streets.
Hit-And-Run Kills Stranded Bronx Motorist▸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.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Stranded Bronx Motorist,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-24
Bronx Highway Hit-And-Run Kills Driver▸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.
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Bronx Highway Hit-And-Run Kills Driver,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-22
Hit-and-Run Driver Crushes Young Woman’s Leg▸An 18-year-old woman crossing E Tremont Ave was struck and left bleeding on the Bronx asphalt. The driver fled. Her leg was crushed. No name, no face, just pain and the echo of vanishing wheels.
According to the police report, an 18-year-old woman was crossing E Tremont Ave near Fink Ave when she was struck by a vehicle. The report states her 'leg [was] crushed' and she was found 'conscious on the cold pavement.' The driver did not remain at the scene, vanishing without providing aid or identification. The police report describes the incident as a hit-and-run, noting there was 'no name, no face. Just blood on the Bronx asphalt.' The report does not list any contributing factors attributed to the driver, but the act of fleeing highlights a systemic danger: drivers leaving injured pedestrians behind. The report notes the pedestrian was 'crossing, no signal, or crosswalk,' but does not cite this as a contributing factor to the crash.
SUV Slams Front End on Hutchinson Parkway▸SUV crashed head-on at dawn. Driver, 35, bruised his back. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt. Police cite vehicle error. Parkway runs silent after impact.
According to the police report, a 2024 SUV traveling south on Hutchinson River Parkway crashed at 4:34 AM. The SUV struck with its center front end. The 35-year-old male driver suffered a back contusion. He was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, pointing to a vehicle or driver-related error. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The driver held a valid New York license. The crash underscores the risks of vehicle operation on the parkway.
2Distracted Driver Causes Rear-End Crash in Bronx▸A distracted driver struck a carry-all vehicle from behind on Tillotson Avenue in the Bronx. Both driver and front passenger in the carry-all suffered back injuries. The impact damaged the center front and rear ends of the vehicles involved.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Tillotson Avenue in the Bronx around 3:30 PM. The driver of a station wagon/SUV was stopped in traffic when a carry-all vehicle traveling southwest struck it from behind. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. The carry-all driver, a 69-year-old male, and his 66-year-old female front passenger were both injured, sustaining back injuries classified as severity level 3. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The vehicles sustained damage to the center front end of the carry-all and the center back end of the SUV. The police report identifies driver distraction as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the victims.
Sedan Strikes Southbound Teen Bicyclist▸A 17-year-old male bicyclist was injured in the Bronx when a sedan traveling east struck him. The crash caused upper arm contusions. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction were cited as contributing factors in the collision.
At 9:17 AM in the Bronx, a 17-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Mayflower Avenue was struck by a 2013 Honda sedan traveling east. According to the police report, the collision involved the sedan's center front end impacting the bicyclist. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The bicyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction to vulnerable road users.
SUV Rear-Ends Taxi Causing Driver Shoulder Injury▸A westbound SUV struck a stopped taxi on Philip Ave in the Bronx. The taxi driver suffered a serious shoulder injury. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage in the collision.
According to the police report, at 9:26 AM on Philip Ave in the Bronx, a 2006 SUV traveling westbound rear-ended a stopped 2023 taxi. The taxi driver, a 42-year-old male, was injured with an upper arm and shoulder injury classified as severity level 3. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The collision caused center back end damage to the taxi and center front end damage to the SUV. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at impact. The taxi was stopped in traffic when struck from behind.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Bruckner Expressway▸A multi-vehicle crash on Bruckner Expressway injured a 27-year-old female driver. The collision involved an SUV and a sedan traveling north. Unsafe speed contributed to the crash, causing head injuries and vehicle damage to left rear and front panels.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bruckner Expressway around 6:50 AM involving multiple vehicles traveling north. The collision involved a 2021 SUV and a 2018 sedan. The SUV driver, a 27-year-old female occupant, sustained a head injury classified as severity 3, with contusions and bruises, but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV was struck on the left rear quarter panel by the sedan's left front bumper. The SUV driver was using safety equipment including an airbag and lap belt. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver error related to speed control on a busy expressway.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Bruckner Expressway▸Two SUVs and a sedan collided on the Bruckner Expressway at night. The female SUV driver suffered a severe facial injury and shock. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as key factors in the crash, highlighting dangerous driver behavior.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:52 on the Bruckner Expressway involving two station wagons/SUVs and one sedan. The female driver of a 2022 Hyundai SUV was injured, sustaining a fractured, distorted, and dislocated facial injury and was in shock. She was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The police report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The female SUV driver was specifically noted for driver inattention/distraction and other vehicular factors. The collision points included the left front bumper of the sedan and the left front quarter panel of the SUV. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report focuses on driver errors, particularly unsafe speed and distraction, as the cause of the crash.
2Truck Lane Change Slams Sedan on Bruckner▸Tractor truck veered, struck sedan. Both drivers and a passenger hurt. Whiplash, trauma. Obstructed view and bad lane use fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Lives shaken.
According to the police report, a diesel tractor truck changed lanes on Bruckner Expressway and hit a sedan traveling straight. The sedan's 70-year-old driver and a 33-year-old rear passenger suffered whiplash and whole-body injuries. Both were conscious and not ejected. The truck driver, licensed in Kentucky, had a limited view and committed improper lane usage, both listed as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a licensed New Yorker, took the hit on its left front bumper. The report highlights the truck driver's obstructed view and improper lane change as key causes. No helmet or signal issues were cited. The crash underscores the danger of lane changes on fast Bronx roads.
E-Scooter Driver Suffers Bronx Head Injury▸A 34-year-old e-scooter driver crashed on Brush Avenue. He suffered a head injury and concussion. He wore no safety gear. Police list unspecified factors. No pedestrians were involved.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old man riding an e-scooter on Brush Avenue in the Bronx was injured in a crash at 21:52. He suffered a head injury and concussion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report states he wore no safety equipment. Police list 'unspecified' as the contributing factor. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash involved another unspecified vehicle. The report highlights the unlicensed status of the e-scooter driver and notes the lack of safety equipment only after listing driver factors.
Bronx Teen Killed In Moped-Minivan Crash▸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.
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Bronx Teen Killed In Moped-Minivan Crash,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-02-25
Bus Merging Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash▸A bus merging at unsafe speed rear-ended a sedan, triggering a chain collision on Hutchinson River Parkway. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite unsafe speed as the primary driver error behind the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hutchinson River Parkway at 16:30. A bus traveling north was merging when it impacted the center back end of a sedan also heading north. The bus driver's unsafe speed is listed as a contributing factor. This impact caused a multi-vehicle collision involving several sedans and an SUV, all traveling north. The sedan driver, a 54-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected and was conscious. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites unsafe speed by the bus driver as the key error leading to the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
Convertible and SUV collide on Hutchinson River Parkway. Metal twists. A woman suffers back pain. A man bleeds from his head. Children and elders shaken. Following too closely leads to chaos.
On Hutchinson River Parkway in the Bronx, a convertible and an SUV collided while heading north. According to the police report, 'Metal crushes metal. A convertible and SUV strike. A woman grips the wheel, pain shooting through her back. A man bleeds from his head.' Two people were injured: a 30-year-old woman with back pain and whiplash, and a 46-year-old man with head bleeding. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted.
2Bus Left Turn Slams Sedan, Passengers Hurt▸Bus turning left on E Tremont Ave hit a northbound sedan. Two women on the bus suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious, belted. Metal twisted. Streets failed them.
According to the police report, a southbound Ford bus made a left turn on E Tremont Ave and struck a northbound Honda sedan. The crash drove the bus's front into the sedan's left bumper. Two female bus passengers, ages 28 and 52, seated in the rear and wearing lap belts, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both remained conscious. The report lists both drivers as licensed. No specific driver errors were cited, but the bus's left turn directly preceded the collision. The crash shows the danger of turning maneuvers and the risk to passengers in large vehicles on Bronx streets.
Sedan Driver Injured in Unsafe Speed Crash▸A sedan driver suffered a facial injury and concussion after crashing on City Island Rd. The driver was semiconscious and injured due to unsafe speed and improper turning. The vehicle sustained front-end damage in the collision.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male driver operating a 2004 Honda sedan on City Island Rd was injured in a crash at 21:06. The driver was semiconscious with a facial injury and concussion, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan was traveling north and impacted with center front end damage. The driver was not ejected and held a valid New York license. The data highlights driver errors—unsafe speed and improper turning—as the causes of this crash and injury. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured according to the report.
SUV Driver Injured Turning Improperly in Bronx▸A 24-year-old woman suffered back injuries and whiplash after improperly turning an SUV on Hutchinson River Parkway East in the Bronx. The crash damaged the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:40 a.m. on Hutchinson River Parkway East in the Bronx. The driver, a 24-year-old female occupant of a 2018 Ford SUV, was making a left turn when the collision happened. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The impact struck the vehicle's left front quarter panel, causing damage there. The driver sustained back injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3, but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The driver was licensed in New York and traveling westbound at the time. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
SUV and Box Truck Collide on Bronx Road▸A northbound SUV struck the right rear quarter panel of a box truck making a right turn on Country Club Road in the Bronx. The SUV driver, a 40-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:20 on Country Club Road in the Bronx. A 2023 Chevrolet SUV traveling north went straight ahead and impacted the right rear quarter panel of a box truck making a right turn northeast. The SUV's left front bumper was damaged. The SUV driver, a 40-year-old female occupant, was injured with head trauma and whiplash, classified as injury severity 3. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness, and was not ejected. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, indicating no clear driver error was identified. The box truck driver’s license and sex were not reported. The collision highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions during turning maneuvers on Bronx streets.
Hit-And-Run Kills Stranded Bronx Motorist▸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.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Stranded Bronx Motorist,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-24
Bronx Highway Hit-And-Run Kills Driver▸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.
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Bronx Highway Hit-And-Run Kills Driver,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-22
Hit-and-Run Driver Crushes Young Woman’s Leg▸An 18-year-old woman crossing E Tremont Ave was struck and left bleeding on the Bronx asphalt. The driver fled. Her leg was crushed. No name, no face, just pain and the echo of vanishing wheels.
According to the police report, an 18-year-old woman was crossing E Tremont Ave near Fink Ave when she was struck by a vehicle. The report states her 'leg [was] crushed' and she was found 'conscious on the cold pavement.' The driver did not remain at the scene, vanishing without providing aid or identification. The police report describes the incident as a hit-and-run, noting there was 'no name, no face. Just blood on the Bronx asphalt.' The report does not list any contributing factors attributed to the driver, but the act of fleeing highlights a systemic danger: drivers leaving injured pedestrians behind. The report notes the pedestrian was 'crossing, no signal, or crosswalk,' but does not cite this as a contributing factor to the crash.
SUV Slams Front End on Hutchinson Parkway▸SUV crashed head-on at dawn. Driver, 35, bruised his back. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt. Police cite vehicle error. Parkway runs silent after impact.
According to the police report, a 2024 SUV traveling south on Hutchinson River Parkway crashed at 4:34 AM. The SUV struck with its center front end. The 35-year-old male driver suffered a back contusion. He was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, pointing to a vehicle or driver-related error. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The driver held a valid New York license. The crash underscores the risks of vehicle operation on the parkway.
2Distracted Driver Causes Rear-End Crash in Bronx▸A distracted driver struck a carry-all vehicle from behind on Tillotson Avenue in the Bronx. Both driver and front passenger in the carry-all suffered back injuries. The impact damaged the center front and rear ends of the vehicles involved.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Tillotson Avenue in the Bronx around 3:30 PM. The driver of a station wagon/SUV was stopped in traffic when a carry-all vehicle traveling southwest struck it from behind. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. The carry-all driver, a 69-year-old male, and his 66-year-old female front passenger were both injured, sustaining back injuries classified as severity level 3. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The vehicles sustained damage to the center front end of the carry-all and the center back end of the SUV. The police report identifies driver distraction as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the victims.
Sedan Strikes Southbound Teen Bicyclist▸A 17-year-old male bicyclist was injured in the Bronx when a sedan traveling east struck him. The crash caused upper arm contusions. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction were cited as contributing factors in the collision.
At 9:17 AM in the Bronx, a 17-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Mayflower Avenue was struck by a 2013 Honda sedan traveling east. According to the police report, the collision involved the sedan's center front end impacting the bicyclist. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The bicyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction to vulnerable road users.
SUV Rear-Ends Taxi Causing Driver Shoulder Injury▸A westbound SUV struck a stopped taxi on Philip Ave in the Bronx. The taxi driver suffered a serious shoulder injury. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage in the collision.
According to the police report, at 9:26 AM on Philip Ave in the Bronx, a 2006 SUV traveling westbound rear-ended a stopped 2023 taxi. The taxi driver, a 42-year-old male, was injured with an upper arm and shoulder injury classified as severity level 3. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The collision caused center back end damage to the taxi and center front end damage to the SUV. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at impact. The taxi was stopped in traffic when struck from behind.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Bruckner Expressway▸A multi-vehicle crash on Bruckner Expressway injured a 27-year-old female driver. The collision involved an SUV and a sedan traveling north. Unsafe speed contributed to the crash, causing head injuries and vehicle damage to left rear and front panels.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bruckner Expressway around 6:50 AM involving multiple vehicles traveling north. The collision involved a 2021 SUV and a 2018 sedan. The SUV driver, a 27-year-old female occupant, sustained a head injury classified as severity 3, with contusions and bruises, but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV was struck on the left rear quarter panel by the sedan's left front bumper. The SUV driver was using safety equipment including an airbag and lap belt. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver error related to speed control on a busy expressway.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Bruckner Expressway▸Two SUVs and a sedan collided on the Bruckner Expressway at night. The female SUV driver suffered a severe facial injury and shock. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as key factors in the crash, highlighting dangerous driver behavior.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:52 on the Bruckner Expressway involving two station wagons/SUVs and one sedan. The female driver of a 2022 Hyundai SUV was injured, sustaining a fractured, distorted, and dislocated facial injury and was in shock. She was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The police report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The female SUV driver was specifically noted for driver inattention/distraction and other vehicular factors. The collision points included the left front bumper of the sedan and the left front quarter panel of the SUV. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report focuses on driver errors, particularly unsafe speed and distraction, as the cause of the crash.
2Truck Lane Change Slams Sedan on Bruckner▸Tractor truck veered, struck sedan. Both drivers and a passenger hurt. Whiplash, trauma. Obstructed view and bad lane use fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Lives shaken.
According to the police report, a diesel tractor truck changed lanes on Bruckner Expressway and hit a sedan traveling straight. The sedan's 70-year-old driver and a 33-year-old rear passenger suffered whiplash and whole-body injuries. Both were conscious and not ejected. The truck driver, licensed in Kentucky, had a limited view and committed improper lane usage, both listed as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a licensed New Yorker, took the hit on its left front bumper. The report highlights the truck driver's obstructed view and improper lane change as key causes. No helmet or signal issues were cited. The crash underscores the danger of lane changes on fast Bronx roads.
E-Scooter Driver Suffers Bronx Head Injury▸A 34-year-old e-scooter driver crashed on Brush Avenue. He suffered a head injury and concussion. He wore no safety gear. Police list unspecified factors. No pedestrians were involved.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old man riding an e-scooter on Brush Avenue in the Bronx was injured in a crash at 21:52. He suffered a head injury and concussion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report states he wore no safety equipment. Police list 'unspecified' as the contributing factor. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash involved another unspecified vehicle. The report highlights the unlicensed status of the e-scooter driver and notes the lack of safety equipment only after listing driver factors.
Bronx Teen Killed In Moped-Minivan Crash▸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.
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Bronx Teen Killed In Moped-Minivan Crash,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-02-25
Bus Merging Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash▸A bus merging at unsafe speed rear-ended a sedan, triggering a chain collision on Hutchinson River Parkway. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite unsafe speed as the primary driver error behind the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hutchinson River Parkway at 16:30. A bus traveling north was merging when it impacted the center back end of a sedan also heading north. The bus driver's unsafe speed is listed as a contributing factor. This impact caused a multi-vehicle collision involving several sedans and an SUV, all traveling north. The sedan driver, a 54-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected and was conscious. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites unsafe speed by the bus driver as the key error leading to the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
Bus turning left on E Tremont Ave hit a northbound sedan. Two women on the bus suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious, belted. Metal twisted. Streets failed them.
According to the police report, a southbound Ford bus made a left turn on E Tremont Ave and struck a northbound Honda sedan. The crash drove the bus's front into the sedan's left bumper. Two female bus passengers, ages 28 and 52, seated in the rear and wearing lap belts, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both remained conscious. The report lists both drivers as licensed. No specific driver errors were cited, but the bus's left turn directly preceded the collision. The crash shows the danger of turning maneuvers and the risk to passengers in large vehicles on Bronx streets.
Sedan Driver Injured in Unsafe Speed Crash▸A sedan driver suffered a facial injury and concussion after crashing on City Island Rd. The driver was semiconscious and injured due to unsafe speed and improper turning. The vehicle sustained front-end damage in the collision.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male driver operating a 2004 Honda sedan on City Island Rd was injured in a crash at 21:06. The driver was semiconscious with a facial injury and concussion, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan was traveling north and impacted with center front end damage. The driver was not ejected and held a valid New York license. The data highlights driver errors—unsafe speed and improper turning—as the causes of this crash and injury. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured according to the report.
SUV Driver Injured Turning Improperly in Bronx▸A 24-year-old woman suffered back injuries and whiplash after improperly turning an SUV on Hutchinson River Parkway East in the Bronx. The crash damaged the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:40 a.m. on Hutchinson River Parkway East in the Bronx. The driver, a 24-year-old female occupant of a 2018 Ford SUV, was making a left turn when the collision happened. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The impact struck the vehicle's left front quarter panel, causing damage there. The driver sustained back injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3, but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The driver was licensed in New York and traveling westbound at the time. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
SUV and Box Truck Collide on Bronx Road▸A northbound SUV struck the right rear quarter panel of a box truck making a right turn on Country Club Road in the Bronx. The SUV driver, a 40-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:20 on Country Club Road in the Bronx. A 2023 Chevrolet SUV traveling north went straight ahead and impacted the right rear quarter panel of a box truck making a right turn northeast. The SUV's left front bumper was damaged. The SUV driver, a 40-year-old female occupant, was injured with head trauma and whiplash, classified as injury severity 3. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness, and was not ejected. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, indicating no clear driver error was identified. The box truck driver’s license and sex were not reported. The collision highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions during turning maneuvers on Bronx streets.
Hit-And-Run Kills Stranded Bronx Motorist▸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.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Stranded Bronx Motorist,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-24
Bronx Highway Hit-And-Run Kills Driver▸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.
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Bronx Highway Hit-And-Run Kills Driver,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-22
Hit-and-Run Driver Crushes Young Woman’s Leg▸An 18-year-old woman crossing E Tremont Ave was struck and left bleeding on the Bronx asphalt. The driver fled. Her leg was crushed. No name, no face, just pain and the echo of vanishing wheels.
According to the police report, an 18-year-old woman was crossing E Tremont Ave near Fink Ave when she was struck by a vehicle. The report states her 'leg [was] crushed' and she was found 'conscious on the cold pavement.' The driver did not remain at the scene, vanishing without providing aid or identification. The police report describes the incident as a hit-and-run, noting there was 'no name, no face. Just blood on the Bronx asphalt.' The report does not list any contributing factors attributed to the driver, but the act of fleeing highlights a systemic danger: drivers leaving injured pedestrians behind. The report notes the pedestrian was 'crossing, no signal, or crosswalk,' but does not cite this as a contributing factor to the crash.
SUV Slams Front End on Hutchinson Parkway▸SUV crashed head-on at dawn. Driver, 35, bruised his back. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt. Police cite vehicle error. Parkway runs silent after impact.
According to the police report, a 2024 SUV traveling south on Hutchinson River Parkway crashed at 4:34 AM. The SUV struck with its center front end. The 35-year-old male driver suffered a back contusion. He was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, pointing to a vehicle or driver-related error. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The driver held a valid New York license. The crash underscores the risks of vehicle operation on the parkway.
2Distracted Driver Causes Rear-End Crash in Bronx▸A distracted driver struck a carry-all vehicle from behind on Tillotson Avenue in the Bronx. Both driver and front passenger in the carry-all suffered back injuries. The impact damaged the center front and rear ends of the vehicles involved.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Tillotson Avenue in the Bronx around 3:30 PM. The driver of a station wagon/SUV was stopped in traffic when a carry-all vehicle traveling southwest struck it from behind. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. The carry-all driver, a 69-year-old male, and his 66-year-old female front passenger were both injured, sustaining back injuries classified as severity level 3. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The vehicles sustained damage to the center front end of the carry-all and the center back end of the SUV. The police report identifies driver distraction as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the victims.
Sedan Strikes Southbound Teen Bicyclist▸A 17-year-old male bicyclist was injured in the Bronx when a sedan traveling east struck him. The crash caused upper arm contusions. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction were cited as contributing factors in the collision.
At 9:17 AM in the Bronx, a 17-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Mayflower Avenue was struck by a 2013 Honda sedan traveling east. According to the police report, the collision involved the sedan's center front end impacting the bicyclist. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The bicyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction to vulnerable road users.
SUV Rear-Ends Taxi Causing Driver Shoulder Injury▸A westbound SUV struck a stopped taxi on Philip Ave in the Bronx. The taxi driver suffered a serious shoulder injury. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage in the collision.
According to the police report, at 9:26 AM on Philip Ave in the Bronx, a 2006 SUV traveling westbound rear-ended a stopped 2023 taxi. The taxi driver, a 42-year-old male, was injured with an upper arm and shoulder injury classified as severity level 3. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The collision caused center back end damage to the taxi and center front end damage to the SUV. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at impact. The taxi was stopped in traffic when struck from behind.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Bruckner Expressway▸A multi-vehicle crash on Bruckner Expressway injured a 27-year-old female driver. The collision involved an SUV and a sedan traveling north. Unsafe speed contributed to the crash, causing head injuries and vehicle damage to left rear and front panels.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bruckner Expressway around 6:50 AM involving multiple vehicles traveling north. The collision involved a 2021 SUV and a 2018 sedan. The SUV driver, a 27-year-old female occupant, sustained a head injury classified as severity 3, with contusions and bruises, but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV was struck on the left rear quarter panel by the sedan's left front bumper. The SUV driver was using safety equipment including an airbag and lap belt. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver error related to speed control on a busy expressway.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Bruckner Expressway▸Two SUVs and a sedan collided on the Bruckner Expressway at night. The female SUV driver suffered a severe facial injury and shock. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as key factors in the crash, highlighting dangerous driver behavior.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:52 on the Bruckner Expressway involving two station wagons/SUVs and one sedan. The female driver of a 2022 Hyundai SUV was injured, sustaining a fractured, distorted, and dislocated facial injury and was in shock. She was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The police report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The female SUV driver was specifically noted for driver inattention/distraction and other vehicular factors. The collision points included the left front bumper of the sedan and the left front quarter panel of the SUV. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report focuses on driver errors, particularly unsafe speed and distraction, as the cause of the crash.
2Truck Lane Change Slams Sedan on Bruckner▸Tractor truck veered, struck sedan. Both drivers and a passenger hurt. Whiplash, trauma. Obstructed view and bad lane use fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Lives shaken.
According to the police report, a diesel tractor truck changed lanes on Bruckner Expressway and hit a sedan traveling straight. The sedan's 70-year-old driver and a 33-year-old rear passenger suffered whiplash and whole-body injuries. Both were conscious and not ejected. The truck driver, licensed in Kentucky, had a limited view and committed improper lane usage, both listed as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a licensed New Yorker, took the hit on its left front bumper. The report highlights the truck driver's obstructed view and improper lane change as key causes. No helmet or signal issues were cited. The crash underscores the danger of lane changes on fast Bronx roads.
E-Scooter Driver Suffers Bronx Head Injury▸A 34-year-old e-scooter driver crashed on Brush Avenue. He suffered a head injury and concussion. He wore no safety gear. Police list unspecified factors. No pedestrians were involved.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old man riding an e-scooter on Brush Avenue in the Bronx was injured in a crash at 21:52. He suffered a head injury and concussion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report states he wore no safety equipment. Police list 'unspecified' as the contributing factor. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash involved another unspecified vehicle. The report highlights the unlicensed status of the e-scooter driver and notes the lack of safety equipment only after listing driver factors.
Bronx Teen Killed In Moped-Minivan Crash▸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.
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Bronx Teen Killed In Moped-Minivan Crash,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-02-25
Bus Merging Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash▸A bus merging at unsafe speed rear-ended a sedan, triggering a chain collision on Hutchinson River Parkway. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite unsafe speed as the primary driver error behind the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hutchinson River Parkway at 16:30. A bus traveling north was merging when it impacted the center back end of a sedan also heading north. The bus driver's unsafe speed is listed as a contributing factor. This impact caused a multi-vehicle collision involving several sedans and an SUV, all traveling north. The sedan driver, a 54-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected and was conscious. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites unsafe speed by the bus driver as the key error leading to the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
A sedan driver suffered a facial injury and concussion after crashing on City Island Rd. The driver was semiconscious and injured due to unsafe speed and improper turning. The vehicle sustained front-end damage in the collision.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male driver operating a 2004 Honda sedan on City Island Rd was injured in a crash at 21:06. The driver was semiconscious with a facial injury and concussion, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan was traveling north and impacted with center front end damage. The driver was not ejected and held a valid New York license. The data highlights driver errors—unsafe speed and improper turning—as the causes of this crash and injury. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured according to the report.
SUV Driver Injured Turning Improperly in Bronx▸A 24-year-old woman suffered back injuries and whiplash after improperly turning an SUV on Hutchinson River Parkway East in the Bronx. The crash damaged the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:40 a.m. on Hutchinson River Parkway East in the Bronx. The driver, a 24-year-old female occupant of a 2018 Ford SUV, was making a left turn when the collision happened. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The impact struck the vehicle's left front quarter panel, causing damage there. The driver sustained back injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3, but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The driver was licensed in New York and traveling westbound at the time. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
SUV and Box Truck Collide on Bronx Road▸A northbound SUV struck the right rear quarter panel of a box truck making a right turn on Country Club Road in the Bronx. The SUV driver, a 40-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:20 on Country Club Road in the Bronx. A 2023 Chevrolet SUV traveling north went straight ahead and impacted the right rear quarter panel of a box truck making a right turn northeast. The SUV's left front bumper was damaged. The SUV driver, a 40-year-old female occupant, was injured with head trauma and whiplash, classified as injury severity 3. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness, and was not ejected. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, indicating no clear driver error was identified. The box truck driver’s license and sex were not reported. The collision highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions during turning maneuvers on Bronx streets.
Hit-And-Run Kills Stranded Bronx Motorist▸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.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Stranded Bronx Motorist,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-24
Bronx Highway Hit-And-Run Kills Driver▸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.
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Bronx Highway Hit-And-Run Kills Driver,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-22
Hit-and-Run Driver Crushes Young Woman’s Leg▸An 18-year-old woman crossing E Tremont Ave was struck and left bleeding on the Bronx asphalt. The driver fled. Her leg was crushed. No name, no face, just pain and the echo of vanishing wheels.
According to the police report, an 18-year-old woman was crossing E Tremont Ave near Fink Ave when she was struck by a vehicle. The report states her 'leg [was] crushed' and she was found 'conscious on the cold pavement.' The driver did not remain at the scene, vanishing without providing aid or identification. The police report describes the incident as a hit-and-run, noting there was 'no name, no face. Just blood on the Bronx asphalt.' The report does not list any contributing factors attributed to the driver, but the act of fleeing highlights a systemic danger: drivers leaving injured pedestrians behind. The report notes the pedestrian was 'crossing, no signal, or crosswalk,' but does not cite this as a contributing factor to the crash.
SUV Slams Front End on Hutchinson Parkway▸SUV crashed head-on at dawn. Driver, 35, bruised his back. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt. Police cite vehicle error. Parkway runs silent after impact.
According to the police report, a 2024 SUV traveling south on Hutchinson River Parkway crashed at 4:34 AM. The SUV struck with its center front end. The 35-year-old male driver suffered a back contusion. He was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, pointing to a vehicle or driver-related error. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The driver held a valid New York license. The crash underscores the risks of vehicle operation on the parkway.
2Distracted Driver Causes Rear-End Crash in Bronx▸A distracted driver struck a carry-all vehicle from behind on Tillotson Avenue in the Bronx. Both driver and front passenger in the carry-all suffered back injuries. The impact damaged the center front and rear ends of the vehicles involved.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Tillotson Avenue in the Bronx around 3:30 PM. The driver of a station wagon/SUV was stopped in traffic when a carry-all vehicle traveling southwest struck it from behind. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. The carry-all driver, a 69-year-old male, and his 66-year-old female front passenger were both injured, sustaining back injuries classified as severity level 3. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The vehicles sustained damage to the center front end of the carry-all and the center back end of the SUV. The police report identifies driver distraction as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the victims.
Sedan Strikes Southbound Teen Bicyclist▸A 17-year-old male bicyclist was injured in the Bronx when a sedan traveling east struck him. The crash caused upper arm contusions. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction were cited as contributing factors in the collision.
At 9:17 AM in the Bronx, a 17-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Mayflower Avenue was struck by a 2013 Honda sedan traveling east. According to the police report, the collision involved the sedan's center front end impacting the bicyclist. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The bicyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction to vulnerable road users.
SUV Rear-Ends Taxi Causing Driver Shoulder Injury▸A westbound SUV struck a stopped taxi on Philip Ave in the Bronx. The taxi driver suffered a serious shoulder injury. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage in the collision.
According to the police report, at 9:26 AM on Philip Ave in the Bronx, a 2006 SUV traveling westbound rear-ended a stopped 2023 taxi. The taxi driver, a 42-year-old male, was injured with an upper arm and shoulder injury classified as severity level 3. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The collision caused center back end damage to the taxi and center front end damage to the SUV. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at impact. The taxi was stopped in traffic when struck from behind.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Bruckner Expressway▸A multi-vehicle crash on Bruckner Expressway injured a 27-year-old female driver. The collision involved an SUV and a sedan traveling north. Unsafe speed contributed to the crash, causing head injuries and vehicle damage to left rear and front panels.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bruckner Expressway around 6:50 AM involving multiple vehicles traveling north. The collision involved a 2021 SUV and a 2018 sedan. The SUV driver, a 27-year-old female occupant, sustained a head injury classified as severity 3, with contusions and bruises, but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV was struck on the left rear quarter panel by the sedan's left front bumper. The SUV driver was using safety equipment including an airbag and lap belt. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver error related to speed control on a busy expressway.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Bruckner Expressway▸Two SUVs and a sedan collided on the Bruckner Expressway at night. The female SUV driver suffered a severe facial injury and shock. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as key factors in the crash, highlighting dangerous driver behavior.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:52 on the Bruckner Expressway involving two station wagons/SUVs and one sedan. The female driver of a 2022 Hyundai SUV was injured, sustaining a fractured, distorted, and dislocated facial injury and was in shock. She was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The police report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The female SUV driver was specifically noted for driver inattention/distraction and other vehicular factors. The collision points included the left front bumper of the sedan and the left front quarter panel of the SUV. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report focuses on driver errors, particularly unsafe speed and distraction, as the cause of the crash.
2Truck Lane Change Slams Sedan on Bruckner▸Tractor truck veered, struck sedan. Both drivers and a passenger hurt. Whiplash, trauma. Obstructed view and bad lane use fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Lives shaken.
According to the police report, a diesel tractor truck changed lanes on Bruckner Expressway and hit a sedan traveling straight. The sedan's 70-year-old driver and a 33-year-old rear passenger suffered whiplash and whole-body injuries. Both were conscious and not ejected. The truck driver, licensed in Kentucky, had a limited view and committed improper lane usage, both listed as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a licensed New Yorker, took the hit on its left front bumper. The report highlights the truck driver's obstructed view and improper lane change as key causes. No helmet or signal issues were cited. The crash underscores the danger of lane changes on fast Bronx roads.
E-Scooter Driver Suffers Bronx Head Injury▸A 34-year-old e-scooter driver crashed on Brush Avenue. He suffered a head injury and concussion. He wore no safety gear. Police list unspecified factors. No pedestrians were involved.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old man riding an e-scooter on Brush Avenue in the Bronx was injured in a crash at 21:52. He suffered a head injury and concussion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report states he wore no safety equipment. Police list 'unspecified' as the contributing factor. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash involved another unspecified vehicle. The report highlights the unlicensed status of the e-scooter driver and notes the lack of safety equipment only after listing driver factors.
Bronx Teen Killed In Moped-Minivan Crash▸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.
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Bronx Teen Killed In Moped-Minivan Crash,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-02-25
Bus Merging Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash▸A bus merging at unsafe speed rear-ended a sedan, triggering a chain collision on Hutchinson River Parkway. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite unsafe speed as the primary driver error behind the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hutchinson River Parkway at 16:30. A bus traveling north was merging when it impacted the center back end of a sedan also heading north. The bus driver's unsafe speed is listed as a contributing factor. This impact caused a multi-vehicle collision involving several sedans and an SUV, all traveling north. The sedan driver, a 54-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected and was conscious. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites unsafe speed by the bus driver as the key error leading to the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
A 24-year-old woman suffered back injuries and whiplash after improperly turning an SUV on Hutchinson River Parkway East in the Bronx. The crash damaged the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:40 a.m. on Hutchinson River Parkway East in the Bronx. The driver, a 24-year-old female occupant of a 2018 Ford SUV, was making a left turn when the collision happened. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The impact struck the vehicle's left front quarter panel, causing damage there. The driver sustained back injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3, but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The driver was licensed in New York and traveling westbound at the time. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
SUV and Box Truck Collide on Bronx Road▸A northbound SUV struck the right rear quarter panel of a box truck making a right turn on Country Club Road in the Bronx. The SUV driver, a 40-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:20 on Country Club Road in the Bronx. A 2023 Chevrolet SUV traveling north went straight ahead and impacted the right rear quarter panel of a box truck making a right turn northeast. The SUV's left front bumper was damaged. The SUV driver, a 40-year-old female occupant, was injured with head trauma and whiplash, classified as injury severity 3. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness, and was not ejected. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, indicating no clear driver error was identified. The box truck driver’s license and sex were not reported. The collision highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions during turning maneuvers on Bronx streets.
Hit-And-Run Kills Stranded Bronx Motorist▸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.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Stranded Bronx Motorist,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-24
Bronx Highway Hit-And-Run Kills Driver▸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.
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Bronx Highway Hit-And-Run Kills Driver,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-22
Hit-and-Run Driver Crushes Young Woman’s Leg▸An 18-year-old woman crossing E Tremont Ave was struck and left bleeding on the Bronx asphalt. The driver fled. Her leg was crushed. No name, no face, just pain and the echo of vanishing wheels.
According to the police report, an 18-year-old woman was crossing E Tremont Ave near Fink Ave when she was struck by a vehicle. The report states her 'leg [was] crushed' and she was found 'conscious on the cold pavement.' The driver did not remain at the scene, vanishing without providing aid or identification. The police report describes the incident as a hit-and-run, noting there was 'no name, no face. Just blood on the Bronx asphalt.' The report does not list any contributing factors attributed to the driver, but the act of fleeing highlights a systemic danger: drivers leaving injured pedestrians behind. The report notes the pedestrian was 'crossing, no signal, or crosswalk,' but does not cite this as a contributing factor to the crash.
SUV Slams Front End on Hutchinson Parkway▸SUV crashed head-on at dawn. Driver, 35, bruised his back. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt. Police cite vehicle error. Parkway runs silent after impact.
According to the police report, a 2024 SUV traveling south on Hutchinson River Parkway crashed at 4:34 AM. The SUV struck with its center front end. The 35-year-old male driver suffered a back contusion. He was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, pointing to a vehicle or driver-related error. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The driver held a valid New York license. The crash underscores the risks of vehicle operation on the parkway.
2Distracted Driver Causes Rear-End Crash in Bronx▸A distracted driver struck a carry-all vehicle from behind on Tillotson Avenue in the Bronx. Both driver and front passenger in the carry-all suffered back injuries. The impact damaged the center front and rear ends of the vehicles involved.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Tillotson Avenue in the Bronx around 3:30 PM. The driver of a station wagon/SUV was stopped in traffic when a carry-all vehicle traveling southwest struck it from behind. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. The carry-all driver, a 69-year-old male, and his 66-year-old female front passenger were both injured, sustaining back injuries classified as severity level 3. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The vehicles sustained damage to the center front end of the carry-all and the center back end of the SUV. The police report identifies driver distraction as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the victims.
Sedan Strikes Southbound Teen Bicyclist▸A 17-year-old male bicyclist was injured in the Bronx when a sedan traveling east struck him. The crash caused upper arm contusions. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction were cited as contributing factors in the collision.
At 9:17 AM in the Bronx, a 17-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Mayflower Avenue was struck by a 2013 Honda sedan traveling east. According to the police report, the collision involved the sedan's center front end impacting the bicyclist. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The bicyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction to vulnerable road users.
SUV Rear-Ends Taxi Causing Driver Shoulder Injury▸A westbound SUV struck a stopped taxi on Philip Ave in the Bronx. The taxi driver suffered a serious shoulder injury. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage in the collision.
According to the police report, at 9:26 AM on Philip Ave in the Bronx, a 2006 SUV traveling westbound rear-ended a stopped 2023 taxi. The taxi driver, a 42-year-old male, was injured with an upper arm and shoulder injury classified as severity level 3. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The collision caused center back end damage to the taxi and center front end damage to the SUV. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at impact. The taxi was stopped in traffic when struck from behind.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Bruckner Expressway▸A multi-vehicle crash on Bruckner Expressway injured a 27-year-old female driver. The collision involved an SUV and a sedan traveling north. Unsafe speed contributed to the crash, causing head injuries and vehicle damage to left rear and front panels.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bruckner Expressway around 6:50 AM involving multiple vehicles traveling north. The collision involved a 2021 SUV and a 2018 sedan. The SUV driver, a 27-year-old female occupant, sustained a head injury classified as severity 3, with contusions and bruises, but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV was struck on the left rear quarter panel by the sedan's left front bumper. The SUV driver was using safety equipment including an airbag and lap belt. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver error related to speed control on a busy expressway.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Bruckner Expressway▸Two SUVs and a sedan collided on the Bruckner Expressway at night. The female SUV driver suffered a severe facial injury and shock. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as key factors in the crash, highlighting dangerous driver behavior.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:52 on the Bruckner Expressway involving two station wagons/SUVs and one sedan. The female driver of a 2022 Hyundai SUV was injured, sustaining a fractured, distorted, and dislocated facial injury and was in shock. She was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The police report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The female SUV driver was specifically noted for driver inattention/distraction and other vehicular factors. The collision points included the left front bumper of the sedan and the left front quarter panel of the SUV. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report focuses on driver errors, particularly unsafe speed and distraction, as the cause of the crash.
2Truck Lane Change Slams Sedan on Bruckner▸Tractor truck veered, struck sedan. Both drivers and a passenger hurt. Whiplash, trauma. Obstructed view and bad lane use fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Lives shaken.
According to the police report, a diesel tractor truck changed lanes on Bruckner Expressway and hit a sedan traveling straight. The sedan's 70-year-old driver and a 33-year-old rear passenger suffered whiplash and whole-body injuries. Both were conscious and not ejected. The truck driver, licensed in Kentucky, had a limited view and committed improper lane usage, both listed as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a licensed New Yorker, took the hit on its left front bumper. The report highlights the truck driver's obstructed view and improper lane change as key causes. No helmet or signal issues were cited. The crash underscores the danger of lane changes on fast Bronx roads.
E-Scooter Driver Suffers Bronx Head Injury▸A 34-year-old e-scooter driver crashed on Brush Avenue. He suffered a head injury and concussion. He wore no safety gear. Police list unspecified factors. No pedestrians were involved.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old man riding an e-scooter on Brush Avenue in the Bronx was injured in a crash at 21:52. He suffered a head injury and concussion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report states he wore no safety equipment. Police list 'unspecified' as the contributing factor. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash involved another unspecified vehicle. The report highlights the unlicensed status of the e-scooter driver and notes the lack of safety equipment only after listing driver factors.
Bronx Teen Killed In Moped-Minivan Crash▸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.
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Bronx Teen Killed In Moped-Minivan Crash,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-02-25
Bus Merging Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash▸A bus merging at unsafe speed rear-ended a sedan, triggering a chain collision on Hutchinson River Parkway. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite unsafe speed as the primary driver error behind the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hutchinson River Parkway at 16:30. A bus traveling north was merging when it impacted the center back end of a sedan also heading north. The bus driver's unsafe speed is listed as a contributing factor. This impact caused a multi-vehicle collision involving several sedans and an SUV, all traveling north. The sedan driver, a 54-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected and was conscious. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites unsafe speed by the bus driver as the key error leading to the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
A northbound SUV struck the right rear quarter panel of a box truck making a right turn on Country Club Road in the Bronx. The SUV driver, a 40-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:20 on Country Club Road in the Bronx. A 2023 Chevrolet SUV traveling north went straight ahead and impacted the right rear quarter panel of a box truck making a right turn northeast. The SUV's left front bumper was damaged. The SUV driver, a 40-year-old female occupant, was injured with head trauma and whiplash, classified as injury severity 3. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness, and was not ejected. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, indicating no clear driver error was identified. The box truck driver’s license and sex were not reported. The collision highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions during turning maneuvers on Bronx streets.
Hit-And-Run Kills Stranded Bronx Motorist▸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.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Stranded Bronx Motorist,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-24
Bronx Highway Hit-And-Run Kills Driver▸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.
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Bronx Highway Hit-And-Run Kills Driver,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-22
Hit-and-Run Driver Crushes Young Woman’s Leg▸An 18-year-old woman crossing E Tremont Ave was struck and left bleeding on the Bronx asphalt. The driver fled. Her leg was crushed. No name, no face, just pain and the echo of vanishing wheels.
According to the police report, an 18-year-old woman was crossing E Tremont Ave near Fink Ave when she was struck by a vehicle. The report states her 'leg [was] crushed' and she was found 'conscious on the cold pavement.' The driver did not remain at the scene, vanishing without providing aid or identification. The police report describes the incident as a hit-and-run, noting there was 'no name, no face. Just blood on the Bronx asphalt.' The report does not list any contributing factors attributed to the driver, but the act of fleeing highlights a systemic danger: drivers leaving injured pedestrians behind. The report notes the pedestrian was 'crossing, no signal, or crosswalk,' but does not cite this as a contributing factor to the crash.
SUV Slams Front End on Hutchinson Parkway▸SUV crashed head-on at dawn. Driver, 35, bruised his back. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt. Police cite vehicle error. Parkway runs silent after impact.
According to the police report, a 2024 SUV traveling south on Hutchinson River Parkway crashed at 4:34 AM. The SUV struck with its center front end. The 35-year-old male driver suffered a back contusion. He was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, pointing to a vehicle or driver-related error. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The driver held a valid New York license. The crash underscores the risks of vehicle operation on the parkway.
2Distracted Driver Causes Rear-End Crash in Bronx▸A distracted driver struck a carry-all vehicle from behind on Tillotson Avenue in the Bronx. Both driver and front passenger in the carry-all suffered back injuries. The impact damaged the center front and rear ends of the vehicles involved.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Tillotson Avenue in the Bronx around 3:30 PM. The driver of a station wagon/SUV was stopped in traffic when a carry-all vehicle traveling southwest struck it from behind. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. The carry-all driver, a 69-year-old male, and his 66-year-old female front passenger were both injured, sustaining back injuries classified as severity level 3. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The vehicles sustained damage to the center front end of the carry-all and the center back end of the SUV. The police report identifies driver distraction as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the victims.
Sedan Strikes Southbound Teen Bicyclist▸A 17-year-old male bicyclist was injured in the Bronx when a sedan traveling east struck him. The crash caused upper arm contusions. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction were cited as contributing factors in the collision.
At 9:17 AM in the Bronx, a 17-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Mayflower Avenue was struck by a 2013 Honda sedan traveling east. According to the police report, the collision involved the sedan's center front end impacting the bicyclist. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The bicyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction to vulnerable road users.
SUV Rear-Ends Taxi Causing Driver Shoulder Injury▸A westbound SUV struck a stopped taxi on Philip Ave in the Bronx. The taxi driver suffered a serious shoulder injury. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage in the collision.
According to the police report, at 9:26 AM on Philip Ave in the Bronx, a 2006 SUV traveling westbound rear-ended a stopped 2023 taxi. The taxi driver, a 42-year-old male, was injured with an upper arm and shoulder injury classified as severity level 3. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The collision caused center back end damage to the taxi and center front end damage to the SUV. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at impact. The taxi was stopped in traffic when struck from behind.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Bruckner Expressway▸A multi-vehicle crash on Bruckner Expressway injured a 27-year-old female driver. The collision involved an SUV and a sedan traveling north. Unsafe speed contributed to the crash, causing head injuries and vehicle damage to left rear and front panels.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bruckner Expressway around 6:50 AM involving multiple vehicles traveling north. The collision involved a 2021 SUV and a 2018 sedan. The SUV driver, a 27-year-old female occupant, sustained a head injury classified as severity 3, with contusions and bruises, but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV was struck on the left rear quarter panel by the sedan's left front bumper. The SUV driver was using safety equipment including an airbag and lap belt. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver error related to speed control on a busy expressway.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Bruckner Expressway▸Two SUVs and a sedan collided on the Bruckner Expressway at night. The female SUV driver suffered a severe facial injury and shock. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as key factors in the crash, highlighting dangerous driver behavior.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:52 on the Bruckner Expressway involving two station wagons/SUVs and one sedan. The female driver of a 2022 Hyundai SUV was injured, sustaining a fractured, distorted, and dislocated facial injury and was in shock. She was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The police report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The female SUV driver was specifically noted for driver inattention/distraction and other vehicular factors. The collision points included the left front bumper of the sedan and the left front quarter panel of the SUV. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report focuses on driver errors, particularly unsafe speed and distraction, as the cause of the crash.
2Truck Lane Change Slams Sedan on Bruckner▸Tractor truck veered, struck sedan. Both drivers and a passenger hurt. Whiplash, trauma. Obstructed view and bad lane use fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Lives shaken.
According to the police report, a diesel tractor truck changed lanes on Bruckner Expressway and hit a sedan traveling straight. The sedan's 70-year-old driver and a 33-year-old rear passenger suffered whiplash and whole-body injuries. Both were conscious and not ejected. The truck driver, licensed in Kentucky, had a limited view and committed improper lane usage, both listed as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a licensed New Yorker, took the hit on its left front bumper. The report highlights the truck driver's obstructed view and improper lane change as key causes. No helmet or signal issues were cited. The crash underscores the danger of lane changes on fast Bronx roads.
E-Scooter Driver Suffers Bronx Head Injury▸A 34-year-old e-scooter driver crashed on Brush Avenue. He suffered a head injury and concussion. He wore no safety gear. Police list unspecified factors. No pedestrians were involved.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old man riding an e-scooter on Brush Avenue in the Bronx was injured in a crash at 21:52. He suffered a head injury and concussion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report states he wore no safety equipment. Police list 'unspecified' as the contributing factor. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash involved another unspecified vehicle. The report highlights the unlicensed status of the e-scooter driver and notes the lack of safety equipment only after listing driver factors.
Bronx Teen Killed In Moped-Minivan Crash▸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.
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Bronx Teen Killed In Moped-Minivan Crash,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-02-25
Bus Merging Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash▸A bus merging at unsafe speed rear-ended a sedan, triggering a chain collision on Hutchinson River Parkway. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite unsafe speed as the primary driver error behind the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hutchinson River Parkway at 16:30. A bus traveling north was merging when it impacted the center back end of a sedan also heading north. The bus driver's unsafe speed is listed as a contributing factor. This impact caused a multi-vehicle collision involving several sedans and an SUV, all traveling north. The sedan driver, a 54-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected and was conscious. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites unsafe speed by the bus driver as the key error leading to the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
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
Bronx Highway Hit-And-Run Kills Driver▸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.
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Bronx Highway Hit-And-Run Kills Driver,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-22
Hit-and-Run Driver Crushes Young Woman’s Leg▸An 18-year-old woman crossing E Tremont Ave was struck and left bleeding on the Bronx asphalt. The driver fled. Her leg was crushed. No name, no face, just pain and the echo of vanishing wheels.
According to the police report, an 18-year-old woman was crossing E Tremont Ave near Fink Ave when she was struck by a vehicle. The report states her 'leg [was] crushed' and she was found 'conscious on the cold pavement.' The driver did not remain at the scene, vanishing without providing aid or identification. The police report describes the incident as a hit-and-run, noting there was 'no name, no face. Just blood on the Bronx asphalt.' The report does not list any contributing factors attributed to the driver, but the act of fleeing highlights a systemic danger: drivers leaving injured pedestrians behind. The report notes the pedestrian was 'crossing, no signal, or crosswalk,' but does not cite this as a contributing factor to the crash.
SUV Slams Front End on Hutchinson Parkway▸SUV crashed head-on at dawn. Driver, 35, bruised his back. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt. Police cite vehicle error. Parkway runs silent after impact.
According to the police report, a 2024 SUV traveling south on Hutchinson River Parkway crashed at 4:34 AM. The SUV struck with its center front end. The 35-year-old male driver suffered a back contusion. He was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, pointing to a vehicle or driver-related error. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The driver held a valid New York license. The crash underscores the risks of vehicle operation on the parkway.
2Distracted Driver Causes Rear-End Crash in Bronx▸A distracted driver struck a carry-all vehicle from behind on Tillotson Avenue in the Bronx. Both driver and front passenger in the carry-all suffered back injuries. The impact damaged the center front and rear ends of the vehicles involved.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Tillotson Avenue in the Bronx around 3:30 PM. The driver of a station wagon/SUV was stopped in traffic when a carry-all vehicle traveling southwest struck it from behind. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. The carry-all driver, a 69-year-old male, and his 66-year-old female front passenger were both injured, sustaining back injuries classified as severity level 3. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The vehicles sustained damage to the center front end of the carry-all and the center back end of the SUV. The police report identifies driver distraction as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the victims.
Sedan Strikes Southbound Teen Bicyclist▸A 17-year-old male bicyclist was injured in the Bronx when a sedan traveling east struck him. The crash caused upper arm contusions. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction were cited as contributing factors in the collision.
At 9:17 AM in the Bronx, a 17-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Mayflower Avenue was struck by a 2013 Honda sedan traveling east. According to the police report, the collision involved the sedan's center front end impacting the bicyclist. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The bicyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction to vulnerable road users.
SUV Rear-Ends Taxi Causing Driver Shoulder Injury▸A westbound SUV struck a stopped taxi on Philip Ave in the Bronx. The taxi driver suffered a serious shoulder injury. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage in the collision.
According to the police report, at 9:26 AM on Philip Ave in the Bronx, a 2006 SUV traveling westbound rear-ended a stopped 2023 taxi. The taxi driver, a 42-year-old male, was injured with an upper arm and shoulder injury classified as severity level 3. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The collision caused center back end damage to the taxi and center front end damage to the SUV. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at impact. The taxi was stopped in traffic when struck from behind.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Bruckner Expressway▸A multi-vehicle crash on Bruckner Expressway injured a 27-year-old female driver. The collision involved an SUV and a sedan traveling north. Unsafe speed contributed to the crash, causing head injuries and vehicle damage to left rear and front panels.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bruckner Expressway around 6:50 AM involving multiple vehicles traveling north. The collision involved a 2021 SUV and a 2018 sedan. The SUV driver, a 27-year-old female occupant, sustained a head injury classified as severity 3, with contusions and bruises, but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV was struck on the left rear quarter panel by the sedan's left front bumper. The SUV driver was using safety equipment including an airbag and lap belt. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver error related to speed control on a busy expressway.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Bruckner Expressway▸Two SUVs and a sedan collided on the Bruckner Expressway at night. The female SUV driver suffered a severe facial injury and shock. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as key factors in the crash, highlighting dangerous driver behavior.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:52 on the Bruckner Expressway involving two station wagons/SUVs and one sedan. The female driver of a 2022 Hyundai SUV was injured, sustaining a fractured, distorted, and dislocated facial injury and was in shock. She was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The police report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The female SUV driver was specifically noted for driver inattention/distraction and other vehicular factors. The collision points included the left front bumper of the sedan and the left front quarter panel of the SUV. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report focuses on driver errors, particularly unsafe speed and distraction, as the cause of the crash.
2Truck Lane Change Slams Sedan on Bruckner▸Tractor truck veered, struck sedan. Both drivers and a passenger hurt. Whiplash, trauma. Obstructed view and bad lane use fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Lives shaken.
According to the police report, a diesel tractor truck changed lanes on Bruckner Expressway and hit a sedan traveling straight. The sedan's 70-year-old driver and a 33-year-old rear passenger suffered whiplash and whole-body injuries. Both were conscious and not ejected. The truck driver, licensed in Kentucky, had a limited view and committed improper lane usage, both listed as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a licensed New Yorker, took the hit on its left front bumper. The report highlights the truck driver's obstructed view and improper lane change as key causes. No helmet or signal issues were cited. The crash underscores the danger of lane changes on fast Bronx roads.
E-Scooter Driver Suffers Bronx Head Injury▸A 34-year-old e-scooter driver crashed on Brush Avenue. He suffered a head injury and concussion. He wore no safety gear. Police list unspecified factors. No pedestrians were involved.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old man riding an e-scooter on Brush Avenue in the Bronx was injured in a crash at 21:52. He suffered a head injury and concussion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report states he wore no safety equipment. Police list 'unspecified' as the contributing factor. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash involved another unspecified vehicle. The report highlights the unlicensed status of the e-scooter driver and notes the lack of safety equipment only after listing driver factors.
Bronx Teen Killed In Moped-Minivan Crash▸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.
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Bronx Teen Killed In Moped-Minivan Crash,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-02-25
Bus Merging Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash▸A bus merging at unsafe speed rear-ended a sedan, triggering a chain collision on Hutchinson River Parkway. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite unsafe speed as the primary driver error behind the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hutchinson River Parkway at 16:30. A bus traveling north was merging when it impacted the center back end of a sedan also heading north. The bus driver's unsafe speed is listed as a contributing factor. This impact caused a multi-vehicle collision involving several sedans and an SUV, all traveling north. The sedan driver, a 54-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected and was conscious. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites unsafe speed by the bus driver as the key error leading to the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
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
Hit-and-Run Driver Crushes Young Woman’s Leg▸An 18-year-old woman crossing E Tremont Ave was struck and left bleeding on the Bronx asphalt. The driver fled. Her leg was crushed. No name, no face, just pain and the echo of vanishing wheels.
According to the police report, an 18-year-old woman was crossing E Tremont Ave near Fink Ave when she was struck by a vehicle. The report states her 'leg [was] crushed' and she was found 'conscious on the cold pavement.' The driver did not remain at the scene, vanishing without providing aid or identification. The police report describes the incident as a hit-and-run, noting there was 'no name, no face. Just blood on the Bronx asphalt.' The report does not list any contributing factors attributed to the driver, but the act of fleeing highlights a systemic danger: drivers leaving injured pedestrians behind. The report notes the pedestrian was 'crossing, no signal, or crosswalk,' but does not cite this as a contributing factor to the crash.
SUV Slams Front End on Hutchinson Parkway▸SUV crashed head-on at dawn. Driver, 35, bruised his back. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt. Police cite vehicle error. Parkway runs silent after impact.
According to the police report, a 2024 SUV traveling south on Hutchinson River Parkway crashed at 4:34 AM. The SUV struck with its center front end. The 35-year-old male driver suffered a back contusion. He was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, pointing to a vehicle or driver-related error. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The driver held a valid New York license. The crash underscores the risks of vehicle operation on the parkway.
2Distracted Driver Causes Rear-End Crash in Bronx▸A distracted driver struck a carry-all vehicle from behind on Tillotson Avenue in the Bronx. Both driver and front passenger in the carry-all suffered back injuries. The impact damaged the center front and rear ends of the vehicles involved.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Tillotson Avenue in the Bronx around 3:30 PM. The driver of a station wagon/SUV was stopped in traffic when a carry-all vehicle traveling southwest struck it from behind. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. The carry-all driver, a 69-year-old male, and his 66-year-old female front passenger were both injured, sustaining back injuries classified as severity level 3. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The vehicles sustained damage to the center front end of the carry-all and the center back end of the SUV. The police report identifies driver distraction as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the victims.
Sedan Strikes Southbound Teen Bicyclist▸A 17-year-old male bicyclist was injured in the Bronx when a sedan traveling east struck him. The crash caused upper arm contusions. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction were cited as contributing factors in the collision.
At 9:17 AM in the Bronx, a 17-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Mayflower Avenue was struck by a 2013 Honda sedan traveling east. According to the police report, the collision involved the sedan's center front end impacting the bicyclist. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The bicyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction to vulnerable road users.
SUV Rear-Ends Taxi Causing Driver Shoulder Injury▸A westbound SUV struck a stopped taxi on Philip Ave in the Bronx. The taxi driver suffered a serious shoulder injury. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage in the collision.
According to the police report, at 9:26 AM on Philip Ave in the Bronx, a 2006 SUV traveling westbound rear-ended a stopped 2023 taxi. The taxi driver, a 42-year-old male, was injured with an upper arm and shoulder injury classified as severity level 3. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The collision caused center back end damage to the taxi and center front end damage to the SUV. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at impact. The taxi was stopped in traffic when struck from behind.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Bruckner Expressway▸A multi-vehicle crash on Bruckner Expressway injured a 27-year-old female driver. The collision involved an SUV and a sedan traveling north. Unsafe speed contributed to the crash, causing head injuries and vehicle damage to left rear and front panels.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bruckner Expressway around 6:50 AM involving multiple vehicles traveling north. The collision involved a 2021 SUV and a 2018 sedan. The SUV driver, a 27-year-old female occupant, sustained a head injury classified as severity 3, with contusions and bruises, but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV was struck on the left rear quarter panel by the sedan's left front bumper. The SUV driver was using safety equipment including an airbag and lap belt. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver error related to speed control on a busy expressway.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Bruckner Expressway▸Two SUVs and a sedan collided on the Bruckner Expressway at night. The female SUV driver suffered a severe facial injury and shock. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as key factors in the crash, highlighting dangerous driver behavior.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:52 on the Bruckner Expressway involving two station wagons/SUVs and one sedan. The female driver of a 2022 Hyundai SUV was injured, sustaining a fractured, distorted, and dislocated facial injury and was in shock. She was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The police report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The female SUV driver was specifically noted for driver inattention/distraction and other vehicular factors. The collision points included the left front bumper of the sedan and the left front quarter panel of the SUV. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report focuses on driver errors, particularly unsafe speed and distraction, as the cause of the crash.
2Truck Lane Change Slams Sedan on Bruckner▸Tractor truck veered, struck sedan. Both drivers and a passenger hurt. Whiplash, trauma. Obstructed view and bad lane use fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Lives shaken.
According to the police report, a diesel tractor truck changed lanes on Bruckner Expressway and hit a sedan traveling straight. The sedan's 70-year-old driver and a 33-year-old rear passenger suffered whiplash and whole-body injuries. Both were conscious and not ejected. The truck driver, licensed in Kentucky, had a limited view and committed improper lane usage, both listed as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a licensed New Yorker, took the hit on its left front bumper. The report highlights the truck driver's obstructed view and improper lane change as key causes. No helmet or signal issues were cited. The crash underscores the danger of lane changes on fast Bronx roads.
E-Scooter Driver Suffers Bronx Head Injury▸A 34-year-old e-scooter driver crashed on Brush Avenue. He suffered a head injury and concussion. He wore no safety gear. Police list unspecified factors. No pedestrians were involved.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old man riding an e-scooter on Brush Avenue in the Bronx was injured in a crash at 21:52. He suffered a head injury and concussion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report states he wore no safety equipment. Police list 'unspecified' as the contributing factor. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash involved another unspecified vehicle. The report highlights the unlicensed status of the e-scooter driver and notes the lack of safety equipment only after listing driver factors.
Bronx Teen Killed In Moped-Minivan Crash▸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.
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Bronx Teen Killed In Moped-Minivan Crash,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-02-25
Bus Merging Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash▸A bus merging at unsafe speed rear-ended a sedan, triggering a chain collision on Hutchinson River Parkway. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite unsafe speed as the primary driver error behind the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hutchinson River Parkway at 16:30. A bus traveling north was merging when it impacted the center back end of a sedan also heading north. The bus driver's unsafe speed is listed as a contributing factor. This impact caused a multi-vehicle collision involving several sedans and an SUV, all traveling north. The sedan driver, a 54-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected and was conscious. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites unsafe speed by the bus driver as the key error leading to the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
An 18-year-old woman crossing E Tremont Ave was struck and left bleeding on the Bronx asphalt. The driver fled. Her leg was crushed. No name, no face, just pain and the echo of vanishing wheels.
According to the police report, an 18-year-old woman was crossing E Tremont Ave near Fink Ave when she was struck by a vehicle. The report states her 'leg [was] crushed' and she was found 'conscious on the cold pavement.' The driver did not remain at the scene, vanishing without providing aid or identification. The police report describes the incident as a hit-and-run, noting there was 'no name, no face. Just blood on the Bronx asphalt.' The report does not list any contributing factors attributed to the driver, but the act of fleeing highlights a systemic danger: drivers leaving injured pedestrians behind. The report notes the pedestrian was 'crossing, no signal, or crosswalk,' but does not cite this as a contributing factor to the crash.
SUV Slams Front End on Hutchinson Parkway▸SUV crashed head-on at dawn. Driver, 35, bruised his back. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt. Police cite vehicle error. Parkway runs silent after impact.
According to the police report, a 2024 SUV traveling south on Hutchinson River Parkway crashed at 4:34 AM. The SUV struck with its center front end. The 35-year-old male driver suffered a back contusion. He was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, pointing to a vehicle or driver-related error. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The driver held a valid New York license. The crash underscores the risks of vehicle operation on the parkway.
2Distracted Driver Causes Rear-End Crash in Bronx▸A distracted driver struck a carry-all vehicle from behind on Tillotson Avenue in the Bronx. Both driver and front passenger in the carry-all suffered back injuries. The impact damaged the center front and rear ends of the vehicles involved.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Tillotson Avenue in the Bronx around 3:30 PM. The driver of a station wagon/SUV was stopped in traffic when a carry-all vehicle traveling southwest struck it from behind. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. The carry-all driver, a 69-year-old male, and his 66-year-old female front passenger were both injured, sustaining back injuries classified as severity level 3. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The vehicles sustained damage to the center front end of the carry-all and the center back end of the SUV. The police report identifies driver distraction as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the victims.
Sedan Strikes Southbound Teen Bicyclist▸A 17-year-old male bicyclist was injured in the Bronx when a sedan traveling east struck him. The crash caused upper arm contusions. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction were cited as contributing factors in the collision.
At 9:17 AM in the Bronx, a 17-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Mayflower Avenue was struck by a 2013 Honda sedan traveling east. According to the police report, the collision involved the sedan's center front end impacting the bicyclist. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The bicyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction to vulnerable road users.
SUV Rear-Ends Taxi Causing Driver Shoulder Injury▸A westbound SUV struck a stopped taxi on Philip Ave in the Bronx. The taxi driver suffered a serious shoulder injury. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage in the collision.
According to the police report, at 9:26 AM on Philip Ave in the Bronx, a 2006 SUV traveling westbound rear-ended a stopped 2023 taxi. The taxi driver, a 42-year-old male, was injured with an upper arm and shoulder injury classified as severity level 3. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The collision caused center back end damage to the taxi and center front end damage to the SUV. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at impact. The taxi was stopped in traffic when struck from behind.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Bruckner Expressway▸A multi-vehicle crash on Bruckner Expressway injured a 27-year-old female driver. The collision involved an SUV and a sedan traveling north. Unsafe speed contributed to the crash, causing head injuries and vehicle damage to left rear and front panels.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bruckner Expressway around 6:50 AM involving multiple vehicles traveling north. The collision involved a 2021 SUV and a 2018 sedan. The SUV driver, a 27-year-old female occupant, sustained a head injury classified as severity 3, with contusions and bruises, but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV was struck on the left rear quarter panel by the sedan's left front bumper. The SUV driver was using safety equipment including an airbag and lap belt. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver error related to speed control on a busy expressway.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Bruckner Expressway▸Two SUVs and a sedan collided on the Bruckner Expressway at night. The female SUV driver suffered a severe facial injury and shock. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as key factors in the crash, highlighting dangerous driver behavior.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:52 on the Bruckner Expressway involving two station wagons/SUVs and one sedan. The female driver of a 2022 Hyundai SUV was injured, sustaining a fractured, distorted, and dislocated facial injury and was in shock. She was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The police report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The female SUV driver was specifically noted for driver inattention/distraction and other vehicular factors. The collision points included the left front bumper of the sedan and the left front quarter panel of the SUV. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report focuses on driver errors, particularly unsafe speed and distraction, as the cause of the crash.
2Truck Lane Change Slams Sedan on Bruckner▸Tractor truck veered, struck sedan. Both drivers and a passenger hurt. Whiplash, trauma. Obstructed view and bad lane use fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Lives shaken.
According to the police report, a diesel tractor truck changed lanes on Bruckner Expressway and hit a sedan traveling straight. The sedan's 70-year-old driver and a 33-year-old rear passenger suffered whiplash and whole-body injuries. Both were conscious and not ejected. The truck driver, licensed in Kentucky, had a limited view and committed improper lane usage, both listed as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a licensed New Yorker, took the hit on its left front bumper. The report highlights the truck driver's obstructed view and improper lane change as key causes. No helmet or signal issues were cited. The crash underscores the danger of lane changes on fast Bronx roads.
E-Scooter Driver Suffers Bronx Head Injury▸A 34-year-old e-scooter driver crashed on Brush Avenue. He suffered a head injury and concussion. He wore no safety gear. Police list unspecified factors. No pedestrians were involved.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old man riding an e-scooter on Brush Avenue in the Bronx was injured in a crash at 21:52. He suffered a head injury and concussion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report states he wore no safety equipment. Police list 'unspecified' as the contributing factor. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash involved another unspecified vehicle. The report highlights the unlicensed status of the e-scooter driver and notes the lack of safety equipment only after listing driver factors.
Bronx Teen Killed In Moped-Minivan Crash▸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.
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Bronx Teen Killed In Moped-Minivan Crash,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-02-25
Bus Merging Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash▸A bus merging at unsafe speed rear-ended a sedan, triggering a chain collision on Hutchinson River Parkway. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite unsafe speed as the primary driver error behind the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hutchinson River Parkway at 16:30. A bus traveling north was merging when it impacted the center back end of a sedan also heading north. The bus driver's unsafe speed is listed as a contributing factor. This impact caused a multi-vehicle collision involving several sedans and an SUV, all traveling north. The sedan driver, a 54-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected and was conscious. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites unsafe speed by the bus driver as the key error leading to the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
SUV crashed head-on at dawn. Driver, 35, bruised his back. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt. Police cite vehicle error. Parkway runs silent after impact.
According to the police report, a 2024 SUV traveling south on Hutchinson River Parkway crashed at 4:34 AM. The SUV struck with its center front end. The 35-year-old male driver suffered a back contusion. He was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, pointing to a vehicle or driver-related error. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The driver held a valid New York license. The crash underscores the risks of vehicle operation on the parkway.
2Distracted Driver Causes Rear-End Crash in Bronx▸A distracted driver struck a carry-all vehicle from behind on Tillotson Avenue in the Bronx. Both driver and front passenger in the carry-all suffered back injuries. The impact damaged the center front and rear ends of the vehicles involved.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Tillotson Avenue in the Bronx around 3:30 PM. The driver of a station wagon/SUV was stopped in traffic when a carry-all vehicle traveling southwest struck it from behind. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. The carry-all driver, a 69-year-old male, and his 66-year-old female front passenger were both injured, sustaining back injuries classified as severity level 3. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The vehicles sustained damage to the center front end of the carry-all and the center back end of the SUV. The police report identifies driver distraction as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the victims.
Sedan Strikes Southbound Teen Bicyclist▸A 17-year-old male bicyclist was injured in the Bronx when a sedan traveling east struck him. The crash caused upper arm contusions. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction were cited as contributing factors in the collision.
At 9:17 AM in the Bronx, a 17-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Mayflower Avenue was struck by a 2013 Honda sedan traveling east. According to the police report, the collision involved the sedan's center front end impacting the bicyclist. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The bicyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction to vulnerable road users.
SUV Rear-Ends Taxi Causing Driver Shoulder Injury▸A westbound SUV struck a stopped taxi on Philip Ave in the Bronx. The taxi driver suffered a serious shoulder injury. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage in the collision.
According to the police report, at 9:26 AM on Philip Ave in the Bronx, a 2006 SUV traveling westbound rear-ended a stopped 2023 taxi. The taxi driver, a 42-year-old male, was injured with an upper arm and shoulder injury classified as severity level 3. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The collision caused center back end damage to the taxi and center front end damage to the SUV. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at impact. The taxi was stopped in traffic when struck from behind.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Bruckner Expressway▸A multi-vehicle crash on Bruckner Expressway injured a 27-year-old female driver. The collision involved an SUV and a sedan traveling north. Unsafe speed contributed to the crash, causing head injuries and vehicle damage to left rear and front panels.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bruckner Expressway around 6:50 AM involving multiple vehicles traveling north. The collision involved a 2021 SUV and a 2018 sedan. The SUV driver, a 27-year-old female occupant, sustained a head injury classified as severity 3, with contusions and bruises, but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV was struck on the left rear quarter panel by the sedan's left front bumper. The SUV driver was using safety equipment including an airbag and lap belt. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver error related to speed control on a busy expressway.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Bruckner Expressway▸Two SUVs and a sedan collided on the Bruckner Expressway at night. The female SUV driver suffered a severe facial injury and shock. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as key factors in the crash, highlighting dangerous driver behavior.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:52 on the Bruckner Expressway involving two station wagons/SUVs and one sedan. The female driver of a 2022 Hyundai SUV was injured, sustaining a fractured, distorted, and dislocated facial injury and was in shock. She was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The police report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The female SUV driver was specifically noted for driver inattention/distraction and other vehicular factors. The collision points included the left front bumper of the sedan and the left front quarter panel of the SUV. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report focuses on driver errors, particularly unsafe speed and distraction, as the cause of the crash.
2Truck Lane Change Slams Sedan on Bruckner▸Tractor truck veered, struck sedan. Both drivers and a passenger hurt. Whiplash, trauma. Obstructed view and bad lane use fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Lives shaken.
According to the police report, a diesel tractor truck changed lanes on Bruckner Expressway and hit a sedan traveling straight. The sedan's 70-year-old driver and a 33-year-old rear passenger suffered whiplash and whole-body injuries. Both were conscious and not ejected. The truck driver, licensed in Kentucky, had a limited view and committed improper lane usage, both listed as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a licensed New Yorker, took the hit on its left front bumper. The report highlights the truck driver's obstructed view and improper lane change as key causes. No helmet or signal issues were cited. The crash underscores the danger of lane changes on fast Bronx roads.
E-Scooter Driver Suffers Bronx Head Injury▸A 34-year-old e-scooter driver crashed on Brush Avenue. He suffered a head injury and concussion. He wore no safety gear. Police list unspecified factors. No pedestrians were involved.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old man riding an e-scooter on Brush Avenue in the Bronx was injured in a crash at 21:52. He suffered a head injury and concussion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report states he wore no safety equipment. Police list 'unspecified' as the contributing factor. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash involved another unspecified vehicle. The report highlights the unlicensed status of the e-scooter driver and notes the lack of safety equipment only after listing driver factors.
Bronx Teen Killed In Moped-Minivan Crash▸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.
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Bronx Teen Killed In Moped-Minivan Crash,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-02-25
Bus Merging Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash▸A bus merging at unsafe speed rear-ended a sedan, triggering a chain collision on Hutchinson River Parkway. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite unsafe speed as the primary driver error behind the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hutchinson River Parkway at 16:30. A bus traveling north was merging when it impacted the center back end of a sedan also heading north. The bus driver's unsafe speed is listed as a contributing factor. This impact caused a multi-vehicle collision involving several sedans and an SUV, all traveling north. The sedan driver, a 54-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected and was conscious. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites unsafe speed by the bus driver as the key error leading to the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
A distracted driver struck a carry-all vehicle from behind on Tillotson Avenue in the Bronx. Both driver and front passenger in the carry-all suffered back injuries. The impact damaged the center front and rear ends of the vehicles involved.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Tillotson Avenue in the Bronx around 3:30 PM. The driver of a station wagon/SUV was stopped in traffic when a carry-all vehicle traveling southwest struck it from behind. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. The carry-all driver, a 69-year-old male, and his 66-year-old female front passenger were both injured, sustaining back injuries classified as severity level 3. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The vehicles sustained damage to the center front end of the carry-all and the center back end of the SUV. The police report identifies driver distraction as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the victims.
Sedan Strikes Southbound Teen Bicyclist▸A 17-year-old male bicyclist was injured in the Bronx when a sedan traveling east struck him. The crash caused upper arm contusions. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction were cited as contributing factors in the collision.
At 9:17 AM in the Bronx, a 17-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Mayflower Avenue was struck by a 2013 Honda sedan traveling east. According to the police report, the collision involved the sedan's center front end impacting the bicyclist. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The bicyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction to vulnerable road users.
SUV Rear-Ends Taxi Causing Driver Shoulder Injury▸A westbound SUV struck a stopped taxi on Philip Ave in the Bronx. The taxi driver suffered a serious shoulder injury. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage in the collision.
According to the police report, at 9:26 AM on Philip Ave in the Bronx, a 2006 SUV traveling westbound rear-ended a stopped 2023 taxi. The taxi driver, a 42-year-old male, was injured with an upper arm and shoulder injury classified as severity level 3. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The collision caused center back end damage to the taxi and center front end damage to the SUV. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at impact. The taxi was stopped in traffic when struck from behind.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Bruckner Expressway▸A multi-vehicle crash on Bruckner Expressway injured a 27-year-old female driver. The collision involved an SUV and a sedan traveling north. Unsafe speed contributed to the crash, causing head injuries and vehicle damage to left rear and front panels.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bruckner Expressway around 6:50 AM involving multiple vehicles traveling north. The collision involved a 2021 SUV and a 2018 sedan. The SUV driver, a 27-year-old female occupant, sustained a head injury classified as severity 3, with contusions and bruises, but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV was struck on the left rear quarter panel by the sedan's left front bumper. The SUV driver was using safety equipment including an airbag and lap belt. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver error related to speed control on a busy expressway.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Bruckner Expressway▸Two SUVs and a sedan collided on the Bruckner Expressway at night. The female SUV driver suffered a severe facial injury and shock. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as key factors in the crash, highlighting dangerous driver behavior.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:52 on the Bruckner Expressway involving two station wagons/SUVs and one sedan. The female driver of a 2022 Hyundai SUV was injured, sustaining a fractured, distorted, and dislocated facial injury and was in shock. She was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The police report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The female SUV driver was specifically noted for driver inattention/distraction and other vehicular factors. The collision points included the left front bumper of the sedan and the left front quarter panel of the SUV. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report focuses on driver errors, particularly unsafe speed and distraction, as the cause of the crash.
2Truck Lane Change Slams Sedan on Bruckner▸Tractor truck veered, struck sedan. Both drivers and a passenger hurt. Whiplash, trauma. Obstructed view and bad lane use fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Lives shaken.
According to the police report, a diesel tractor truck changed lanes on Bruckner Expressway and hit a sedan traveling straight. The sedan's 70-year-old driver and a 33-year-old rear passenger suffered whiplash and whole-body injuries. Both were conscious and not ejected. The truck driver, licensed in Kentucky, had a limited view and committed improper lane usage, both listed as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a licensed New Yorker, took the hit on its left front bumper. The report highlights the truck driver's obstructed view and improper lane change as key causes. No helmet or signal issues were cited. The crash underscores the danger of lane changes on fast Bronx roads.
E-Scooter Driver Suffers Bronx Head Injury▸A 34-year-old e-scooter driver crashed on Brush Avenue. He suffered a head injury and concussion. He wore no safety gear. Police list unspecified factors. No pedestrians were involved.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old man riding an e-scooter on Brush Avenue in the Bronx was injured in a crash at 21:52. He suffered a head injury and concussion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report states he wore no safety equipment. Police list 'unspecified' as the contributing factor. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash involved another unspecified vehicle. The report highlights the unlicensed status of the e-scooter driver and notes the lack of safety equipment only after listing driver factors.
Bronx Teen Killed In Moped-Minivan Crash▸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.
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Bronx Teen Killed In Moped-Minivan Crash,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-02-25
Bus Merging Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash▸A bus merging at unsafe speed rear-ended a sedan, triggering a chain collision on Hutchinson River Parkway. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite unsafe speed as the primary driver error behind the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hutchinson River Parkway at 16:30. A bus traveling north was merging when it impacted the center back end of a sedan also heading north. The bus driver's unsafe speed is listed as a contributing factor. This impact caused a multi-vehicle collision involving several sedans and an SUV, all traveling north. The sedan driver, a 54-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected and was conscious. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites unsafe speed by the bus driver as the key error leading to the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
A 17-year-old male bicyclist was injured in the Bronx when a sedan traveling east struck him. The crash caused upper arm contusions. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction were cited as contributing factors in the collision.
At 9:17 AM in the Bronx, a 17-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Mayflower Avenue was struck by a 2013 Honda sedan traveling east. According to the police report, the collision involved the sedan's center front end impacting the bicyclist. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The bicyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction to vulnerable road users.
SUV Rear-Ends Taxi Causing Driver Shoulder Injury▸A westbound SUV struck a stopped taxi on Philip Ave in the Bronx. The taxi driver suffered a serious shoulder injury. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage in the collision.
According to the police report, at 9:26 AM on Philip Ave in the Bronx, a 2006 SUV traveling westbound rear-ended a stopped 2023 taxi. The taxi driver, a 42-year-old male, was injured with an upper arm and shoulder injury classified as severity level 3. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The collision caused center back end damage to the taxi and center front end damage to the SUV. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at impact. The taxi was stopped in traffic when struck from behind.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Bruckner Expressway▸A multi-vehicle crash on Bruckner Expressway injured a 27-year-old female driver. The collision involved an SUV and a sedan traveling north. Unsafe speed contributed to the crash, causing head injuries and vehicle damage to left rear and front panels.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bruckner Expressway around 6:50 AM involving multiple vehicles traveling north. The collision involved a 2021 SUV and a 2018 sedan. The SUV driver, a 27-year-old female occupant, sustained a head injury classified as severity 3, with contusions and bruises, but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV was struck on the left rear quarter panel by the sedan's left front bumper. The SUV driver was using safety equipment including an airbag and lap belt. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver error related to speed control on a busy expressway.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Bruckner Expressway▸Two SUVs and a sedan collided on the Bruckner Expressway at night. The female SUV driver suffered a severe facial injury and shock. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as key factors in the crash, highlighting dangerous driver behavior.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:52 on the Bruckner Expressway involving two station wagons/SUVs and one sedan. The female driver of a 2022 Hyundai SUV was injured, sustaining a fractured, distorted, and dislocated facial injury and was in shock. She was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The police report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The female SUV driver was specifically noted for driver inattention/distraction and other vehicular factors. The collision points included the left front bumper of the sedan and the left front quarter panel of the SUV. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report focuses on driver errors, particularly unsafe speed and distraction, as the cause of the crash.
2Truck Lane Change Slams Sedan on Bruckner▸Tractor truck veered, struck sedan. Both drivers and a passenger hurt. Whiplash, trauma. Obstructed view and bad lane use fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Lives shaken.
According to the police report, a diesel tractor truck changed lanes on Bruckner Expressway and hit a sedan traveling straight. The sedan's 70-year-old driver and a 33-year-old rear passenger suffered whiplash and whole-body injuries. Both were conscious and not ejected. The truck driver, licensed in Kentucky, had a limited view and committed improper lane usage, both listed as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a licensed New Yorker, took the hit on its left front bumper. The report highlights the truck driver's obstructed view and improper lane change as key causes. No helmet or signal issues were cited. The crash underscores the danger of lane changes on fast Bronx roads.
E-Scooter Driver Suffers Bronx Head Injury▸A 34-year-old e-scooter driver crashed on Brush Avenue. He suffered a head injury and concussion. He wore no safety gear. Police list unspecified factors. No pedestrians were involved.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old man riding an e-scooter on Brush Avenue in the Bronx was injured in a crash at 21:52. He suffered a head injury and concussion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report states he wore no safety equipment. Police list 'unspecified' as the contributing factor. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash involved another unspecified vehicle. The report highlights the unlicensed status of the e-scooter driver and notes the lack of safety equipment only after listing driver factors.
Bronx Teen Killed In Moped-Minivan Crash▸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.
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Bronx Teen Killed In Moped-Minivan Crash,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-02-25
Bus Merging Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash▸A bus merging at unsafe speed rear-ended a sedan, triggering a chain collision on Hutchinson River Parkway. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite unsafe speed as the primary driver error behind the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hutchinson River Parkway at 16:30. A bus traveling north was merging when it impacted the center back end of a sedan also heading north. The bus driver's unsafe speed is listed as a contributing factor. This impact caused a multi-vehicle collision involving several sedans and an SUV, all traveling north. The sedan driver, a 54-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected and was conscious. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites unsafe speed by the bus driver as the key error leading to the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
A westbound SUV struck a stopped taxi on Philip Ave in the Bronx. The taxi driver suffered a serious shoulder injury. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage in the collision.
According to the police report, at 9:26 AM on Philip Ave in the Bronx, a 2006 SUV traveling westbound rear-ended a stopped 2023 taxi. The taxi driver, a 42-year-old male, was injured with an upper arm and shoulder injury classified as severity level 3. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The collision caused center back end damage to the taxi and center front end damage to the SUV. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at impact. The taxi was stopped in traffic when struck from behind.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Bruckner Expressway▸A multi-vehicle crash on Bruckner Expressway injured a 27-year-old female driver. The collision involved an SUV and a sedan traveling north. Unsafe speed contributed to the crash, causing head injuries and vehicle damage to left rear and front panels.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bruckner Expressway around 6:50 AM involving multiple vehicles traveling north. The collision involved a 2021 SUV and a 2018 sedan. The SUV driver, a 27-year-old female occupant, sustained a head injury classified as severity 3, with contusions and bruises, but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV was struck on the left rear quarter panel by the sedan's left front bumper. The SUV driver was using safety equipment including an airbag and lap belt. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver error related to speed control on a busy expressway.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Bruckner Expressway▸Two SUVs and a sedan collided on the Bruckner Expressway at night. The female SUV driver suffered a severe facial injury and shock. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as key factors in the crash, highlighting dangerous driver behavior.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:52 on the Bruckner Expressway involving two station wagons/SUVs and one sedan. The female driver of a 2022 Hyundai SUV was injured, sustaining a fractured, distorted, and dislocated facial injury and was in shock. She was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The police report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The female SUV driver was specifically noted for driver inattention/distraction and other vehicular factors. The collision points included the left front bumper of the sedan and the left front quarter panel of the SUV. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report focuses on driver errors, particularly unsafe speed and distraction, as the cause of the crash.
2Truck Lane Change Slams Sedan on Bruckner▸Tractor truck veered, struck sedan. Both drivers and a passenger hurt. Whiplash, trauma. Obstructed view and bad lane use fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Lives shaken.
According to the police report, a diesel tractor truck changed lanes on Bruckner Expressway and hit a sedan traveling straight. The sedan's 70-year-old driver and a 33-year-old rear passenger suffered whiplash and whole-body injuries. Both were conscious and not ejected. The truck driver, licensed in Kentucky, had a limited view and committed improper lane usage, both listed as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a licensed New Yorker, took the hit on its left front bumper. The report highlights the truck driver's obstructed view and improper lane change as key causes. No helmet or signal issues were cited. The crash underscores the danger of lane changes on fast Bronx roads.
E-Scooter Driver Suffers Bronx Head Injury▸A 34-year-old e-scooter driver crashed on Brush Avenue. He suffered a head injury and concussion. He wore no safety gear. Police list unspecified factors. No pedestrians were involved.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old man riding an e-scooter on Brush Avenue in the Bronx was injured in a crash at 21:52. He suffered a head injury and concussion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report states he wore no safety equipment. Police list 'unspecified' as the contributing factor. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash involved another unspecified vehicle. The report highlights the unlicensed status of the e-scooter driver and notes the lack of safety equipment only after listing driver factors.
Bronx Teen Killed In Moped-Minivan Crash▸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.
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Bronx Teen Killed In Moped-Minivan Crash,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-02-25
Bus Merging Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash▸A bus merging at unsafe speed rear-ended a sedan, triggering a chain collision on Hutchinson River Parkway. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite unsafe speed as the primary driver error behind the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hutchinson River Parkway at 16:30. A bus traveling north was merging when it impacted the center back end of a sedan also heading north. The bus driver's unsafe speed is listed as a contributing factor. This impact caused a multi-vehicle collision involving several sedans and an SUV, all traveling north. The sedan driver, a 54-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected and was conscious. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites unsafe speed by the bus driver as the key error leading to the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
A multi-vehicle crash on Bruckner Expressway injured a 27-year-old female driver. The collision involved an SUV and a sedan traveling north. Unsafe speed contributed to the crash, causing head injuries and vehicle damage to left rear and front panels.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bruckner Expressway around 6:50 AM involving multiple vehicles traveling north. The collision involved a 2021 SUV and a 2018 sedan. The SUV driver, a 27-year-old female occupant, sustained a head injury classified as severity 3, with contusions and bruises, but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV was struck on the left rear quarter panel by the sedan's left front bumper. The SUV driver was using safety equipment including an airbag and lap belt. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver error related to speed control on a busy expressway.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Bruckner Expressway▸Two SUVs and a sedan collided on the Bruckner Expressway at night. The female SUV driver suffered a severe facial injury and shock. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as key factors in the crash, highlighting dangerous driver behavior.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:52 on the Bruckner Expressway involving two station wagons/SUVs and one sedan. The female driver of a 2022 Hyundai SUV was injured, sustaining a fractured, distorted, and dislocated facial injury and was in shock. She was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The police report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The female SUV driver was specifically noted for driver inattention/distraction and other vehicular factors. The collision points included the left front bumper of the sedan and the left front quarter panel of the SUV. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report focuses on driver errors, particularly unsafe speed and distraction, as the cause of the crash.
2Truck Lane Change Slams Sedan on Bruckner▸Tractor truck veered, struck sedan. Both drivers and a passenger hurt. Whiplash, trauma. Obstructed view and bad lane use fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Lives shaken.
According to the police report, a diesel tractor truck changed lanes on Bruckner Expressway and hit a sedan traveling straight. The sedan's 70-year-old driver and a 33-year-old rear passenger suffered whiplash and whole-body injuries. Both were conscious and not ejected. The truck driver, licensed in Kentucky, had a limited view and committed improper lane usage, both listed as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a licensed New Yorker, took the hit on its left front bumper. The report highlights the truck driver's obstructed view and improper lane change as key causes. No helmet or signal issues were cited. The crash underscores the danger of lane changes on fast Bronx roads.
E-Scooter Driver Suffers Bronx Head Injury▸A 34-year-old e-scooter driver crashed on Brush Avenue. He suffered a head injury and concussion. He wore no safety gear. Police list unspecified factors. No pedestrians were involved.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old man riding an e-scooter on Brush Avenue in the Bronx was injured in a crash at 21:52. He suffered a head injury and concussion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report states he wore no safety equipment. Police list 'unspecified' as the contributing factor. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash involved another unspecified vehicle. The report highlights the unlicensed status of the e-scooter driver and notes the lack of safety equipment only after listing driver factors.
Bronx Teen Killed In Moped-Minivan Crash▸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.
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Bronx Teen Killed In Moped-Minivan Crash,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-02-25
Bus Merging Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash▸A bus merging at unsafe speed rear-ended a sedan, triggering a chain collision on Hutchinson River Parkway. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite unsafe speed as the primary driver error behind the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hutchinson River Parkway at 16:30. A bus traveling north was merging when it impacted the center back end of a sedan also heading north. The bus driver's unsafe speed is listed as a contributing factor. This impact caused a multi-vehicle collision involving several sedans and an SUV, all traveling north. The sedan driver, a 54-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected and was conscious. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites unsafe speed by the bus driver as the key error leading to the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
Two SUVs and a sedan collided on the Bruckner Expressway at night. The female SUV driver suffered a severe facial injury and shock. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as key factors in the crash, highlighting dangerous driver behavior.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:52 on the Bruckner Expressway involving two station wagons/SUVs and one sedan. The female driver of a 2022 Hyundai SUV was injured, sustaining a fractured, distorted, and dislocated facial injury and was in shock. She was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The police report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The female SUV driver was specifically noted for driver inattention/distraction and other vehicular factors. The collision points included the left front bumper of the sedan and the left front quarter panel of the SUV. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report focuses on driver errors, particularly unsafe speed and distraction, as the cause of the crash.
2Truck Lane Change Slams Sedan on Bruckner▸Tractor truck veered, struck sedan. Both drivers and a passenger hurt. Whiplash, trauma. Obstructed view and bad lane use fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Lives shaken.
According to the police report, a diesel tractor truck changed lanes on Bruckner Expressway and hit a sedan traveling straight. The sedan's 70-year-old driver and a 33-year-old rear passenger suffered whiplash and whole-body injuries. Both were conscious and not ejected. The truck driver, licensed in Kentucky, had a limited view and committed improper lane usage, both listed as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a licensed New Yorker, took the hit on its left front bumper. The report highlights the truck driver's obstructed view and improper lane change as key causes. No helmet or signal issues were cited. The crash underscores the danger of lane changes on fast Bronx roads.
E-Scooter Driver Suffers Bronx Head Injury▸A 34-year-old e-scooter driver crashed on Brush Avenue. He suffered a head injury and concussion. He wore no safety gear. Police list unspecified factors. No pedestrians were involved.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old man riding an e-scooter on Brush Avenue in the Bronx was injured in a crash at 21:52. He suffered a head injury and concussion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report states he wore no safety equipment. Police list 'unspecified' as the contributing factor. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash involved another unspecified vehicle. The report highlights the unlicensed status of the e-scooter driver and notes the lack of safety equipment only after listing driver factors.
Bronx Teen Killed In Moped-Minivan Crash▸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.
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Bronx Teen Killed In Moped-Minivan Crash,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-02-25
Bus Merging Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash▸A bus merging at unsafe speed rear-ended a sedan, triggering a chain collision on Hutchinson River Parkway. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite unsafe speed as the primary driver error behind the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hutchinson River Parkway at 16:30. A bus traveling north was merging when it impacted the center back end of a sedan also heading north. The bus driver's unsafe speed is listed as a contributing factor. This impact caused a multi-vehicle collision involving several sedans and an SUV, all traveling north. The sedan driver, a 54-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected and was conscious. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites unsafe speed by the bus driver as the key error leading to the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
Tractor truck veered, struck sedan. Both drivers and a passenger hurt. Whiplash, trauma. Obstructed view and bad lane use fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Lives shaken.
According to the police report, a diesel tractor truck changed lanes on Bruckner Expressway and hit a sedan traveling straight. The sedan's 70-year-old driver and a 33-year-old rear passenger suffered whiplash and whole-body injuries. Both were conscious and not ejected. The truck driver, licensed in Kentucky, had a limited view and committed improper lane usage, both listed as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a licensed New Yorker, took the hit on its left front bumper. The report highlights the truck driver's obstructed view and improper lane change as key causes. No helmet or signal issues were cited. The crash underscores the danger of lane changes on fast Bronx roads.
E-Scooter Driver Suffers Bronx Head Injury▸A 34-year-old e-scooter driver crashed on Brush Avenue. He suffered a head injury and concussion. He wore no safety gear. Police list unspecified factors. No pedestrians were involved.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old man riding an e-scooter on Brush Avenue in the Bronx was injured in a crash at 21:52. He suffered a head injury and concussion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report states he wore no safety equipment. Police list 'unspecified' as the contributing factor. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash involved another unspecified vehicle. The report highlights the unlicensed status of the e-scooter driver and notes the lack of safety equipment only after listing driver factors.
Bronx Teen Killed In Moped-Minivan Crash▸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.
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Bronx Teen Killed In Moped-Minivan Crash,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-02-25
Bus Merging Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash▸A bus merging at unsafe speed rear-ended a sedan, triggering a chain collision on Hutchinson River Parkway. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite unsafe speed as the primary driver error behind the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hutchinson River Parkway at 16:30. A bus traveling north was merging when it impacted the center back end of a sedan also heading north. The bus driver's unsafe speed is listed as a contributing factor. This impact caused a multi-vehicle collision involving several sedans and an SUV, all traveling north. The sedan driver, a 54-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected and was conscious. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites unsafe speed by the bus driver as the key error leading to the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
A 34-year-old e-scooter driver crashed on Brush Avenue. He suffered a head injury and concussion. He wore no safety gear. Police list unspecified factors. No pedestrians were involved.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old man riding an e-scooter on Brush Avenue in the Bronx was injured in a crash at 21:52. He suffered a head injury and concussion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report states he wore no safety equipment. Police list 'unspecified' as the contributing factor. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash involved another unspecified vehicle. The report highlights the unlicensed status of the e-scooter driver and notes the lack of safety equipment only after listing driver factors.
Bronx Teen Killed In Moped-Minivan Crash▸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.
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Bronx Teen Killed In Moped-Minivan Crash,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-02-25
Bus Merging Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash▸A bus merging at unsafe speed rear-ended a sedan, triggering a chain collision on Hutchinson River Parkway. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite unsafe speed as the primary driver error behind the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hutchinson River Parkway at 16:30. A bus traveling north was merging when it impacted the center back end of a sedan also heading north. The bus driver's unsafe speed is listed as a contributing factor. This impact caused a multi-vehicle collision involving several sedans and an SUV, all traveling north. The sedan driver, a 54-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected and was conscious. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites unsafe speed by the bus driver as the key error leading to the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
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
Bus Merging Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash▸A bus merging at unsafe speed rear-ended a sedan, triggering a chain collision on Hutchinson River Parkway. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite unsafe speed as the primary driver error behind the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hutchinson River Parkway at 16:30. A bus traveling north was merging when it impacted the center back end of a sedan also heading north. The bus driver's unsafe speed is listed as a contributing factor. This impact caused a multi-vehicle collision involving several sedans and an SUV, all traveling north. The sedan driver, a 54-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected and was conscious. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites unsafe speed by the bus driver as the key error leading to the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
A bus merging at unsafe speed rear-ended a sedan, triggering a chain collision on Hutchinson River Parkway. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite unsafe speed as the primary driver error behind the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hutchinson River Parkway at 16:30. A bus traveling north was merging when it impacted the center back end of a sedan also heading north. The bus driver's unsafe speed is listed as a contributing factor. This impact caused a multi-vehicle collision involving several sedans and an SUV, all traveling north. The sedan driver, a 54-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected and was conscious. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites unsafe speed by the bus driver as the key error leading to the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.