About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 10
▸ Crush Injuries 5
▸ Amputation 2
▸ Severe Bleeding 6
▸ Severe Lacerations 5
▸ Concussion 7
▸ Whiplash 44
▸ Contusion/Bruise 86
▸ Abrasion 59
▸ Pain/Nausea 18
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year-to-year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Morning crash on E Houston shows a precinct still bleeding
Precinct 7: Jan 1, 2022 - Nov 4, 2025
A woman on a bike hit the pavement in the morning at E Houston Street and Avenue A. Police recorded driver inattention by the taxi driver who hit her, and she was unconscious at the scene (NYC Open Data).
This Month
- A taxi driver hit a person walking near 217 E Houston just before evening, police noted the person was crossing against the signal (NYC Open Data).
- A driver in an SUV and a 20‑year‑old on a bike collided at E Houston and Ludlow; police cited the driver for following too closely (NYC Open Data).
- At Grand and Allen, a person on a bike was ejected when a driver making a U‑turn hit him (NYC Open Data).
The toll in Precinct 7
Since 2022, Precinct 7 has seen 10 people killed and 1,163 injured in 2,179 crashes (NYC Open Data). People on bikes account for 203 of those injuries; people walking, 237 (NYC Open Data).
Across the same window, among people walking, drivers in trucks were involved in 4 deaths, and drivers in SUVs/cars in 4 (NYC Open Data). FDR Drive and Delancey Street stand out in the records as repeat pain points (NYC Open Data).
Year to date, crashes are down 6.2% compared with last year, and recorded deaths fell from 8 to 0 in this precinct. Injuries also ticked down, to 237 (NYC Open Data). The bodies still come in.
A park, a truck, and four lives
On July 4, 2024, a pickup driver plowed into people gathered at Corlears Hook Park. Four people died. This month, a judge found the driver guilty. As ABC7 reported: “Daniel Hyden was found guilty on four counts of second-degree murder.”
That crash sits inside this precinct’s map. It sits in families’ kitchens. The names do not leave.
Where to fix first
Start where the data screams.
- FDR Drive shows the heaviest body count in the precinct’s log; Delancey Street shows the injuries piled high (NYC Open Data).
- Police recorded driver inattention in the latest Houston and Avenue A bike crash; failure to yield and following too closely show up again and again in recent bike and walk cases here (NYC Open Data).
Concrete steps fit the record: daylight corners on Delancey; hardened turns at bike conflict points; leading walk signals and no‑turn phases where people cross; targeted enforcement for failure to yield and distracted driving at FDR ramps and along East Houston. The precinct and DOT have the map. Use it.
The laws we’re not using
City leaders have already begun lowering speed limits at targeted sites under Sammy’s Law. “A driver’s speed can mean the difference between life and death,” said the DOT commissioner as the city started cutting limits in 2024 (NYC DOT). The city also expanded 24/7 speed cameras and red‑light cameras, with officials crediting stronger enforcement for a drop in deaths in early 2025 (NYC DOT).
Albany can go further. The Stop Super Speeders Act would force the worst repeat offenders to use speed‑limiting tech after piling up camera or point violations, a narrow cut aimed at drivers who keep endangering everyone else (CrashCount: Take Action).
Who must answer here
This is Precinct 7. Council Member Carlina Rivera represents most of it (District 2). In Albany, Assembly Member Grace Lee holds AD 65 and State Senator Brian Kavanagh holds SD 27. The bill named above is on their desks. Will they back it? Will they push it?
Lower the default speed where people walk and bike. Rein in repeat speeders. Start with the corners where people keep getting hit.
Act while the morning scenes on Houston Street are still fresh.
Take one step now: tell City Hall and Albany to slow the streets and stop repeat speeders. Go here.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ What area does this report cover?
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
- Man who drove drunk into LES crowd on July 4 found guilty of 4 counts of 2nd degree murder, ABC7, Published 2025-11-03
- NYC DOT Begins Reducing Speed Limits (Sammy’s Law), NYC DOT, Published 2024-10-09
- Traffic Deaths Reached Lowest Level in First Six Months of 2025, NYC DOT, Published 2025-07-02
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Grace Lee
District 65
Council Member Carlina Rivera
District 2
State Senator Brian Kavanagh
District 27
▸ Other Geographies
Precinct 7 Police Precinct 7 sits in Manhattan, District 2, AD 65, SD 27.
It contains Manhattan CB3, Chinatown-Two Bridges, Lower East Side.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 7
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E-bike rider hits man in crosswalk▸Sep 16 - An e-bike rider hit a 53-year-old man in a marked crosswalk at Delancey and Essex. The man suffered arm and hand bruises and stayed conscious. Police recorded no contributing factors.
On Delancey Street at Essex Street in Manhattan, the rider of an e-bike hit a 53-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to his arm and hand and was reported conscious. "According to the police report, an e-bike was involved and the pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk." The crash log lists no contributing factors for the rider or anyone else. The report also lists an unspecified vehicle with no details on its role.
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Merging Crash Injures Driver on FDR Drive▸Sep 11 - Two northbound drivers collided at a merge on FDR Drive. A sedan moved in. A convertible kept straight. Left front into right rear. A 27-year-old driver suffered leg injury and shock. Late-night traffic turned brutal.
Two northbound drivers collided on FDR Drive during a merge. The driver of a sedan was merging when the crash happened. The driver of a convertible was going straight. Impact marked the convertible's left front quarter panel and the sedan's right rear bumper. A 27-year-old male driver was injured, with knee and lower-leg injury, shock, and pain. Other listed occupants had injuries noted as Unspecified. "According to the police report, the sedan's pre-crash action was 'Merging' and the convertible's was 'Going Straight Ahead'." "According to the police report, contributing factors were recorded as 'Unspecified'."
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U-Turning Driver Hits Cyclist on Grand▸Sep 8 - At Grand and Allen in Manhattan, a driver making a U-turn in an Infiniti sedan hit a westbound cyclist. The man went down. Arm scraped. Conscious. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver.
A driver in a 2008 Infiniti sedan made a U-turn at Grand Street and Allen Street in Manhattan. He hit a 28-year-old man riding a bike west on Grand. The crash knocked the cyclist off the bike. He suffered an abrasion to his arm and hand and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver. No injuries were reported for the driver.
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Driver Hits Teen Cyclist on E Houston▸Sep 6 - A westbound sedan driver hit a northbound teen cyclist at Avenue C on E Houston. The rider went down with a leg injury. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded.
According to the police report, a westbound sedan driver and a northbound bicyclist going straight collided at E Houston St and Avenue C in Manhattan at 9:34 p.m. The 18-year-old rider was injured, with hip and upper-leg abrasion and shock noted. Police recorded “Traffic Control Disregarded.” The sedan’s left front bumper took the hit; the bike’s front end was damaged. The car was a 2024 sedan registered in New Jersey; the driver was licensed, per the report. No contributing factors were recorded for the bicyclist. The record points to a vulnerable road user injured in a crash where traffic control was disregarded.
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Eastbound sedans crash at Williamsburg Bridge▸Sep 6 - Two eastbound sedan drivers crashed on Delancey St North at the Williamsburg Bridge. A 48-year-old woman driver was hurt with a back injury. Others were listed with no specific injuries. Police recorded contributing factors as unspecified.
Two eastbound sedan drivers collided on Delancey St North at the Williamsburg Bridge. A 48-year-old woman driving the New York-registered sedan was injured with a back contusion; she was conscious and not ejected. A 22-year-old male Virginia driver reported no injury. Other occupants were listed with no specific injuries. Impact was to the left front bumpers; damage centered on the front ends. "According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:04 and involved two sedans traveling east." Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for both drivers.
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Bicyclist Hurt Against Parked Sedan on Grand▸Sep 6 - A driver in a parked sedan and a man on an e-bike collided on Grand Street at Abraham Kazan Street in Manhattan. The cyclist went down. He suffered arm and hand abrasions. The sedan’s left side doors were damaged.
A man riding an e-bike north on Grand Street collided with a parked sedan near Abraham Kazan Street in Manhattan. He was injured, with abrasions to his arm and hand. Two adults and a child were in the car; injuries for occupants were listed as unspecified. According to the police report, the sedan was parked and its left side doors were damaged. The e-bike showed no recorded damage. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified. The bicyclist was listed as conscious at the scene.
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Opposing cyclists collide on Delancey at Essex▸Sep 4 - East- and westbound cyclists collided head-on on Delancey at Essex. A 25-year-old rider was injured, shoulder bruised. The other rider’s injuries were not specified.
Two cyclists collided at Delancey Street and Essex Street in Manhattan at 8:24 a.m. A 25-year-old rider was hurt with a shoulder contusion and was listed in shock. The other rider, 30, had no specific injury recorded. According to the police report, officers recorded "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "View Obstructed/Limited" for both cyclists. Both were traveling straight, one eastbound and one westbound. Damage was recorded to the front of both bikes, indicating a head-on impact. No motor vehicles were listed in the crash.
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Left Turn Crash Injures Two Cyclists on Delancey▸Sep 3 - At Delancey and Suffolk, a rider turned left and collided with a westbound rider. Both went down hard. One man suffered an eye bruise. The other bled from his arm and hand. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
Two bicyclists crashed at Delancey Street and Suffolk Street in Manhattan. One rode west, going straight. The other made a left turn. The impact hit the center front of both bikes. Both riders were ejected and injured. The 54-year-old man suffered an eye contusion. The 27-year-old man bled from his lower arm and hand. Both were conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:23 p.m., and contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or improper turn were recorded in the data.
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Man dragged, killed by hit-run NYC SUV driver year after escaping Correction custody▸
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Man dragged, killed by hit-run NYC SUV driver year after escaping Correction custody,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-01
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It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?▸
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It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-31
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E-bike rider hurt on Delancey▸Aug 19 - A westbound e-bike rider went down on Delancey near Clinton. She hit the pavement. Head injury. Semiconscious. Minor bleeding. Manhattan night. No other vehicle damage listed. System built for speed, not mercy.
A 32-year-old woman riding an e-bike west on Delancey Street at Clinton Street was injured and ejected, sustaining a head injury and minor bleeding. According to the police report, the bicyclist was “Semiconscious” and listed as “Injured.” The vehicle showed no damage and was going straight ahead. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified,” offering no driver errors despite a crash that left a vulnerable rider hurt on a high-speed corridor. Safety equipment is recorded as “None,” but it is noted only after the lack of identified driver faults in the report.
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Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban▸Aug 13 - Two runaway horses crashed into pedicabs. A cab driver’s wrist broke. The Conservancy calls for a ban. Heavy carriages scar pavement. Manure stains the drives. Safety for all hangs in the balance.
West Side Spirit (2025-08-13) reports the Central Park Conservancy urged city leaders to ban horse-drawn carriages, citing public safety. Their letter referenced two May incidents: a bolting horse and a crash injuring a pedicab driver. CEO Elizabeth W. Smith wrote, 'Banning horse carriages has become a matter of public health and safety for Park visitors.' The Conservancy also noted damage to park infrastructure and daily manure left behind. The push supports Ryder’s Law, a City Council bill named after a collapsed horse. The article highlights ongoing debate and recent injuries, underscoring risks to vulnerable park users.
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Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-08-13
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FDR chain crash injures two drivers▸Aug 11 - Southbound traffic stacked up on FDR. A lane change clipped cars. Metal jumped. Two drivers hurt. Speed fed the crush. Taxis and SUVs took hits. Sirens filled the river road.
Multiple southbound vehicles collided on FDR Drive in Manhattan, including an SUV, a sedan, and a taxi. Two drivers, men aged 45 and 27, were injured with neck and upper‑arm trauma. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Speed.” The data show a lane‑changing sedan striking vehicles and setting off a chain reaction, with impacts to rear bumpers and quarter panels across several cars. Unsafe Speed led the list of driver errors. Other noted fields for involved drivers were “Licensed,” with pre‑crash motions of Going Straight Ahead and Changing Lanes. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded in this highway pileup.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 31 - A Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider flew to the pavement. The driver fled. The bike’s red light blinked in the dark. Police arrested the unlicensed driver two hours later. The rider remains critical.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-31) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver in a Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-bike rider on Second Ave. near 15th St., leaving the cyclist with serious head trauma. The driver fled, drove on the sidewalk, and later took the SUV to a car wash. He confessed to police after turning himself in two hours later, saying he fled because he lacked a license. The article notes, 'He now faces charges of leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license.' The NYPD Highway District's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The crash highlights persistent dangers from unlicensed drivers and gaps in enforcement.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-31
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Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack▸Jul 29 - A man shoved his girlfriend onto subway tracks at Fulton Street. The train crushed her legs. She survived, but lost both limbs. He fled, but police caught him. The court sentenced him to 18 years.
Gothamist (2025-07-29) reports a Brooklyn man received 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to pushing his girlfriend onto the tracks at Manhattan's Fulton Street Station on March 9, 2024. Prosecutors said Christian Valdez threw her as a train entered, causing injuries that led to both legs being amputated. District Attorney Alvin Bragg called it a 'life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system.' Valdez fled but was arrested hours later. The case highlights the vulnerability of transit riders and the severe consequences of violence in public spaces.
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Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-29
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Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
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Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
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Driver Inattention on Williamsburg Bridge Injures Two▸Jul 25 - Two westbound drivers collided on the Williamsburg Bridge inner roadway. The taxi driver hit the back of the SUV. Police recorded driver inattention. Neck and head injuries. Sirens on steel. Daylight crash.
An SUV and a taxi collided on the Williamsburg Bridge inner roadway at 2:53 p.m. Both were traveling west, going straight. The taxi driver hit the center back of the SUV; the taxi’s center front took the blow. A 36-year-old woman driving the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The 52-year-old taxi driver suffered a head injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. No other contributing factors were listed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report places the crash on the inner roadway and lists damage consistent with a rear-end impact.
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Toyota Sienna Hits Elderly Pedestrian at Grand St▸Jul 24 - A Toyota Sienna struck a 70-year-old man crossing Grand Street. The crash left him with crushed legs. The driver was unhurt. The street stayed busy. The city moved on.
A 2017 Toyota Sienna, driven by a 65-year-old man, struck a 70-year-old pedestrian at the intersection of Grand Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his lower legs. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The driver was not injured. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No vehicle damage was noted. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians at city intersections.
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Bicyclist Thrown, Arm Broken on Bridge Road▸Jul 22 - A moped struck a cyclist head-on on the Williamsburg Bridge Outer Roadway. The cyclist flew from his bike, arm fractured. Failure to yield and improper turn listed. Steel met flesh. The system failed.
A moped and a bicycle collided head-on on the Williamsburg Bridge Outer Roadway. The 33-year-old male cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured arm. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' were contributing factors. The moped, traveling west and passing, struck the cyclist heading east. The crash left the cyclist conscious but injured. No helmet use or signaling was listed as a factor. The report highlights driver errors, not victim actions.
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Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown▸Jul 22 - A stolen Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck and killed a pedestrian and a cyclist. The driver tried to flee. Eyewitnesses stopped her. Broken bodies, broken laws, broken city.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-22), Autumn Donna Ascension Romero crashed a stolen rental car at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok and Kevin Cruickshank. Prosecutors say Romero admitted to drinking before driving and tried to flee the scene with her passenger. An open tequila bottle and loaded pistols were found in the car. The article quotes, 'They then tried to flee the scene followed by multiple eyewitnesses who told them to stop.' Romero faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. The crash highlights dangers from impaired driving, stolen vehicles, and failures in preventing reckless use of rentals.
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Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-22
Sep 16 - An e-bike rider hit a 53-year-old man in a marked crosswalk at Delancey and Essex. The man suffered arm and hand bruises and stayed conscious. Police recorded no contributing factors.
On Delancey Street at Essex Street in Manhattan, the rider of an e-bike hit a 53-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to his arm and hand and was reported conscious. "According to the police report, an e-bike was involved and the pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk." The crash log lists no contributing factors for the rider or anyone else. The report also lists an unspecified vehicle with no details on its role.
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Merging Crash Injures Driver on FDR Drive▸Sep 11 - Two northbound drivers collided at a merge on FDR Drive. A sedan moved in. A convertible kept straight. Left front into right rear. A 27-year-old driver suffered leg injury and shock. Late-night traffic turned brutal.
Two northbound drivers collided on FDR Drive during a merge. The driver of a sedan was merging when the crash happened. The driver of a convertible was going straight. Impact marked the convertible's left front quarter panel and the sedan's right rear bumper. A 27-year-old male driver was injured, with knee and lower-leg injury, shock, and pain. Other listed occupants had injuries noted as Unspecified. "According to the police report, the sedan's pre-crash action was 'Merging' and the convertible's was 'Going Straight Ahead'." "According to the police report, contributing factors were recorded as 'Unspecified'."
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U-Turning Driver Hits Cyclist on Grand▸Sep 8 - At Grand and Allen in Manhattan, a driver making a U-turn in an Infiniti sedan hit a westbound cyclist. The man went down. Arm scraped. Conscious. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver.
A driver in a 2008 Infiniti sedan made a U-turn at Grand Street and Allen Street in Manhattan. He hit a 28-year-old man riding a bike west on Grand. The crash knocked the cyclist off the bike. He suffered an abrasion to his arm and hand and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver. No injuries were reported for the driver.
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Driver Hits Teen Cyclist on E Houston▸Sep 6 - A westbound sedan driver hit a northbound teen cyclist at Avenue C on E Houston. The rider went down with a leg injury. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded.
According to the police report, a westbound sedan driver and a northbound bicyclist going straight collided at E Houston St and Avenue C in Manhattan at 9:34 p.m. The 18-year-old rider was injured, with hip and upper-leg abrasion and shock noted. Police recorded “Traffic Control Disregarded.” The sedan’s left front bumper took the hit; the bike’s front end was damaged. The car was a 2024 sedan registered in New Jersey; the driver was licensed, per the report. No contributing factors were recorded for the bicyclist. The record points to a vulnerable road user injured in a crash where traffic control was disregarded.
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Eastbound sedans crash at Williamsburg Bridge▸Sep 6 - Two eastbound sedan drivers crashed on Delancey St North at the Williamsburg Bridge. A 48-year-old woman driver was hurt with a back injury. Others were listed with no specific injuries. Police recorded contributing factors as unspecified.
Two eastbound sedan drivers collided on Delancey St North at the Williamsburg Bridge. A 48-year-old woman driving the New York-registered sedan was injured with a back contusion; she was conscious and not ejected. A 22-year-old male Virginia driver reported no injury. Other occupants were listed with no specific injuries. Impact was to the left front bumpers; damage centered on the front ends. "According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:04 and involved two sedans traveling east." Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for both drivers.
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Bicyclist Hurt Against Parked Sedan on Grand▸Sep 6 - A driver in a parked sedan and a man on an e-bike collided on Grand Street at Abraham Kazan Street in Manhattan. The cyclist went down. He suffered arm and hand abrasions. The sedan’s left side doors were damaged.
A man riding an e-bike north on Grand Street collided with a parked sedan near Abraham Kazan Street in Manhattan. He was injured, with abrasions to his arm and hand. Two adults and a child were in the car; injuries for occupants were listed as unspecified. According to the police report, the sedan was parked and its left side doors were damaged. The e-bike showed no recorded damage. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified. The bicyclist was listed as conscious at the scene.
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Opposing cyclists collide on Delancey at Essex▸Sep 4 - East- and westbound cyclists collided head-on on Delancey at Essex. A 25-year-old rider was injured, shoulder bruised. The other rider’s injuries were not specified.
Two cyclists collided at Delancey Street and Essex Street in Manhattan at 8:24 a.m. A 25-year-old rider was hurt with a shoulder contusion and was listed in shock. The other rider, 30, had no specific injury recorded. According to the police report, officers recorded "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "View Obstructed/Limited" for both cyclists. Both were traveling straight, one eastbound and one westbound. Damage was recorded to the front of both bikes, indicating a head-on impact. No motor vehicles were listed in the crash.
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Left Turn Crash Injures Two Cyclists on Delancey▸Sep 3 - At Delancey and Suffolk, a rider turned left and collided with a westbound rider. Both went down hard. One man suffered an eye bruise. The other bled from his arm and hand. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
Two bicyclists crashed at Delancey Street and Suffolk Street in Manhattan. One rode west, going straight. The other made a left turn. The impact hit the center front of both bikes. Both riders were ejected and injured. The 54-year-old man suffered an eye contusion. The 27-year-old man bled from his lower arm and hand. Both were conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:23 p.m., and contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or improper turn were recorded in the data.
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Man dragged, killed by hit-run NYC SUV driver year after escaping Correction custody▸
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Man dragged, killed by hit-run NYC SUV driver year after escaping Correction custody,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-01
31
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?▸
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It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-31
19
E-bike rider hurt on Delancey▸Aug 19 - A westbound e-bike rider went down on Delancey near Clinton. She hit the pavement. Head injury. Semiconscious. Minor bleeding. Manhattan night. No other vehicle damage listed. System built for speed, not mercy.
A 32-year-old woman riding an e-bike west on Delancey Street at Clinton Street was injured and ejected, sustaining a head injury and minor bleeding. According to the police report, the bicyclist was “Semiconscious” and listed as “Injured.” The vehicle showed no damage and was going straight ahead. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified,” offering no driver errors despite a crash that left a vulnerable rider hurt on a high-speed corridor. Safety equipment is recorded as “None,” but it is noted only after the lack of identified driver faults in the report.
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Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban▸Aug 13 - Two runaway horses crashed into pedicabs. A cab driver’s wrist broke. The Conservancy calls for a ban. Heavy carriages scar pavement. Manure stains the drives. Safety for all hangs in the balance.
West Side Spirit (2025-08-13) reports the Central Park Conservancy urged city leaders to ban horse-drawn carriages, citing public safety. Their letter referenced two May incidents: a bolting horse and a crash injuring a pedicab driver. CEO Elizabeth W. Smith wrote, 'Banning horse carriages has become a matter of public health and safety for Park visitors.' The Conservancy also noted damage to park infrastructure and daily manure left behind. The push supports Ryder’s Law, a City Council bill named after a collapsed horse. The article highlights ongoing debate and recent injuries, underscoring risks to vulnerable park users.
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Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-08-13
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FDR chain crash injures two drivers▸Aug 11 - Southbound traffic stacked up on FDR. A lane change clipped cars. Metal jumped. Two drivers hurt. Speed fed the crush. Taxis and SUVs took hits. Sirens filled the river road.
Multiple southbound vehicles collided on FDR Drive in Manhattan, including an SUV, a sedan, and a taxi. Two drivers, men aged 45 and 27, were injured with neck and upper‑arm trauma. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Speed.” The data show a lane‑changing sedan striking vehicles and setting off a chain reaction, with impacts to rear bumpers and quarter panels across several cars. Unsafe Speed led the list of driver errors. Other noted fields for involved drivers were “Licensed,” with pre‑crash motions of Going Straight Ahead and Changing Lanes. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded in this highway pileup.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 31 - A Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider flew to the pavement. The driver fled. The bike’s red light blinked in the dark. Police arrested the unlicensed driver two hours later. The rider remains critical.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-31) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver in a Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-bike rider on Second Ave. near 15th St., leaving the cyclist with serious head trauma. The driver fled, drove on the sidewalk, and later took the SUV to a car wash. He confessed to police after turning himself in two hours later, saying he fled because he lacked a license. The article notes, 'He now faces charges of leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license.' The NYPD Highway District's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The crash highlights persistent dangers from unlicensed drivers and gaps in enforcement.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-31
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Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack▸Jul 29 - A man shoved his girlfriend onto subway tracks at Fulton Street. The train crushed her legs. She survived, but lost both limbs. He fled, but police caught him. The court sentenced him to 18 years.
Gothamist (2025-07-29) reports a Brooklyn man received 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to pushing his girlfriend onto the tracks at Manhattan's Fulton Street Station on March 9, 2024. Prosecutors said Christian Valdez threw her as a train entered, causing injuries that led to both legs being amputated. District Attorney Alvin Bragg called it a 'life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system.' Valdez fled but was arrested hours later. The case highlights the vulnerability of transit riders and the severe consequences of violence in public spaces.
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Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
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Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
25
Driver Inattention on Williamsburg Bridge Injures Two▸Jul 25 - Two westbound drivers collided on the Williamsburg Bridge inner roadway. The taxi driver hit the back of the SUV. Police recorded driver inattention. Neck and head injuries. Sirens on steel. Daylight crash.
An SUV and a taxi collided on the Williamsburg Bridge inner roadway at 2:53 p.m. Both were traveling west, going straight. The taxi driver hit the center back of the SUV; the taxi’s center front took the blow. A 36-year-old woman driving the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The 52-year-old taxi driver suffered a head injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. No other contributing factors were listed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report places the crash on the inner roadway and lists damage consistent with a rear-end impact.
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Toyota Sienna Hits Elderly Pedestrian at Grand St▸Jul 24 - A Toyota Sienna struck a 70-year-old man crossing Grand Street. The crash left him with crushed legs. The driver was unhurt. The street stayed busy. The city moved on.
A 2017 Toyota Sienna, driven by a 65-year-old man, struck a 70-year-old pedestrian at the intersection of Grand Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his lower legs. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The driver was not injured. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No vehicle damage was noted. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians at city intersections.
22
Bicyclist Thrown, Arm Broken on Bridge Road▸Jul 22 - A moped struck a cyclist head-on on the Williamsburg Bridge Outer Roadway. The cyclist flew from his bike, arm fractured. Failure to yield and improper turn listed. Steel met flesh. The system failed.
A moped and a bicycle collided head-on on the Williamsburg Bridge Outer Roadway. The 33-year-old male cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured arm. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' were contributing factors. The moped, traveling west and passing, struck the cyclist heading east. The crash left the cyclist conscious but injured. No helmet use or signaling was listed as a factor. The report highlights driver errors, not victim actions.
22
Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown▸Jul 22 - A stolen Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck and killed a pedestrian and a cyclist. The driver tried to flee. Eyewitnesses stopped her. Broken bodies, broken laws, broken city.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-22), Autumn Donna Ascension Romero crashed a stolen rental car at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok and Kevin Cruickshank. Prosecutors say Romero admitted to drinking before driving and tried to flee the scene with her passenger. An open tequila bottle and loaded pistols were found in the car. The article quotes, 'They then tried to flee the scene followed by multiple eyewitnesses who told them to stop.' Romero faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. The crash highlights dangers from impaired driving, stolen vehicles, and failures in preventing reckless use of rentals.
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Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-22
Sep 11 - Two northbound drivers collided at a merge on FDR Drive. A sedan moved in. A convertible kept straight. Left front into right rear. A 27-year-old driver suffered leg injury and shock. Late-night traffic turned brutal.
Two northbound drivers collided on FDR Drive during a merge. The driver of a sedan was merging when the crash happened. The driver of a convertible was going straight. Impact marked the convertible's left front quarter panel and the sedan's right rear bumper. A 27-year-old male driver was injured, with knee and lower-leg injury, shock, and pain. Other listed occupants had injuries noted as Unspecified. "According to the police report, the sedan's pre-crash action was 'Merging' and the convertible's was 'Going Straight Ahead'." "According to the police report, contributing factors were recorded as 'Unspecified'."
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U-Turning Driver Hits Cyclist on Grand▸Sep 8 - At Grand and Allen in Manhattan, a driver making a U-turn in an Infiniti sedan hit a westbound cyclist. The man went down. Arm scraped. Conscious. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver.
A driver in a 2008 Infiniti sedan made a U-turn at Grand Street and Allen Street in Manhattan. He hit a 28-year-old man riding a bike west on Grand. The crash knocked the cyclist off the bike. He suffered an abrasion to his arm and hand and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver. No injuries were reported for the driver.
6
Driver Hits Teen Cyclist on E Houston▸Sep 6 - A westbound sedan driver hit a northbound teen cyclist at Avenue C on E Houston. The rider went down with a leg injury. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded.
According to the police report, a westbound sedan driver and a northbound bicyclist going straight collided at E Houston St and Avenue C in Manhattan at 9:34 p.m. The 18-year-old rider was injured, with hip and upper-leg abrasion and shock noted. Police recorded “Traffic Control Disregarded.” The sedan’s left front bumper took the hit; the bike’s front end was damaged. The car was a 2024 sedan registered in New Jersey; the driver was licensed, per the report. No contributing factors were recorded for the bicyclist. The record points to a vulnerable road user injured in a crash where traffic control was disregarded.
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Eastbound sedans crash at Williamsburg Bridge▸Sep 6 - Two eastbound sedan drivers crashed on Delancey St North at the Williamsburg Bridge. A 48-year-old woman driver was hurt with a back injury. Others were listed with no specific injuries. Police recorded contributing factors as unspecified.
Two eastbound sedan drivers collided on Delancey St North at the Williamsburg Bridge. A 48-year-old woman driving the New York-registered sedan was injured with a back contusion; she was conscious and not ejected. A 22-year-old male Virginia driver reported no injury. Other occupants were listed with no specific injuries. Impact was to the left front bumpers; damage centered on the front ends. "According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:04 and involved two sedans traveling east." Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for both drivers.
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Bicyclist Hurt Against Parked Sedan on Grand▸Sep 6 - A driver in a parked sedan and a man on an e-bike collided on Grand Street at Abraham Kazan Street in Manhattan. The cyclist went down. He suffered arm and hand abrasions. The sedan’s left side doors were damaged.
A man riding an e-bike north on Grand Street collided with a parked sedan near Abraham Kazan Street in Manhattan. He was injured, with abrasions to his arm and hand. Two adults and a child were in the car; injuries for occupants were listed as unspecified. According to the police report, the sedan was parked and its left side doors were damaged. The e-bike showed no recorded damage. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified. The bicyclist was listed as conscious at the scene.
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Opposing cyclists collide on Delancey at Essex▸Sep 4 - East- and westbound cyclists collided head-on on Delancey at Essex. A 25-year-old rider was injured, shoulder bruised. The other rider’s injuries were not specified.
Two cyclists collided at Delancey Street and Essex Street in Manhattan at 8:24 a.m. A 25-year-old rider was hurt with a shoulder contusion and was listed in shock. The other rider, 30, had no specific injury recorded. According to the police report, officers recorded "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "View Obstructed/Limited" for both cyclists. Both were traveling straight, one eastbound and one westbound. Damage was recorded to the front of both bikes, indicating a head-on impact. No motor vehicles were listed in the crash.
3
Left Turn Crash Injures Two Cyclists on Delancey▸Sep 3 - At Delancey and Suffolk, a rider turned left and collided with a westbound rider. Both went down hard. One man suffered an eye bruise. The other bled from his arm and hand. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
Two bicyclists crashed at Delancey Street and Suffolk Street in Manhattan. One rode west, going straight. The other made a left turn. The impact hit the center front of both bikes. Both riders were ejected and injured. The 54-year-old man suffered an eye contusion. The 27-year-old man bled from his lower arm and hand. Both were conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:23 p.m., and contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or improper turn were recorded in the data.
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Man dragged, killed by hit-run NYC SUV driver year after escaping Correction custody▸
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Man dragged, killed by hit-run NYC SUV driver year after escaping Correction custody,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-01
31
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?▸
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It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-31
19
E-bike rider hurt on Delancey▸Aug 19 - A westbound e-bike rider went down on Delancey near Clinton. She hit the pavement. Head injury. Semiconscious. Minor bleeding. Manhattan night. No other vehicle damage listed. System built for speed, not mercy.
A 32-year-old woman riding an e-bike west on Delancey Street at Clinton Street was injured and ejected, sustaining a head injury and minor bleeding. According to the police report, the bicyclist was “Semiconscious” and listed as “Injured.” The vehicle showed no damage and was going straight ahead. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified,” offering no driver errors despite a crash that left a vulnerable rider hurt on a high-speed corridor. Safety equipment is recorded as “None,” but it is noted only after the lack of identified driver faults in the report.
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Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban▸Aug 13 - Two runaway horses crashed into pedicabs. A cab driver’s wrist broke. The Conservancy calls for a ban. Heavy carriages scar pavement. Manure stains the drives. Safety for all hangs in the balance.
West Side Spirit (2025-08-13) reports the Central Park Conservancy urged city leaders to ban horse-drawn carriages, citing public safety. Their letter referenced two May incidents: a bolting horse and a crash injuring a pedicab driver. CEO Elizabeth W. Smith wrote, 'Banning horse carriages has become a matter of public health and safety for Park visitors.' The Conservancy also noted damage to park infrastructure and daily manure left behind. The push supports Ryder’s Law, a City Council bill named after a collapsed horse. The article highlights ongoing debate and recent injuries, underscoring risks to vulnerable park users.
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Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-08-13
11
FDR chain crash injures two drivers▸Aug 11 - Southbound traffic stacked up on FDR. A lane change clipped cars. Metal jumped. Two drivers hurt. Speed fed the crush. Taxis and SUVs took hits. Sirens filled the river road.
Multiple southbound vehicles collided on FDR Drive in Manhattan, including an SUV, a sedan, and a taxi. Two drivers, men aged 45 and 27, were injured with neck and upper‑arm trauma. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Speed.” The data show a lane‑changing sedan striking vehicles and setting off a chain reaction, with impacts to rear bumpers and quarter panels across several cars. Unsafe Speed led the list of driver errors. Other noted fields for involved drivers were “Licensed,” with pre‑crash motions of Going Straight Ahead and Changing Lanes. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded in this highway pileup.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 31 - A Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider flew to the pavement. The driver fled. The bike’s red light blinked in the dark. Police arrested the unlicensed driver two hours later. The rider remains critical.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-31) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver in a Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-bike rider on Second Ave. near 15th St., leaving the cyclist with serious head trauma. The driver fled, drove on the sidewalk, and later took the SUV to a car wash. He confessed to police after turning himself in two hours later, saying he fled because he lacked a license. The article notes, 'He now faces charges of leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license.' The NYPD Highway District's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The crash highlights persistent dangers from unlicensed drivers and gaps in enforcement.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-31
29
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack▸Jul 29 - A man shoved his girlfriend onto subway tracks at Fulton Street. The train crushed her legs. She survived, but lost both limbs. He fled, but police caught him. The court sentenced him to 18 years.
Gothamist (2025-07-29) reports a Brooklyn man received 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to pushing his girlfriend onto the tracks at Manhattan's Fulton Street Station on March 9, 2024. Prosecutors said Christian Valdez threw her as a train entered, causing injuries that led to both legs being amputated. District Attorney Alvin Bragg called it a 'life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system.' Valdez fled but was arrested hours later. The case highlights the vulnerability of transit riders and the severe consequences of violence in public spaces.
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Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
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Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
25
Driver Inattention on Williamsburg Bridge Injures Two▸Jul 25 - Two westbound drivers collided on the Williamsburg Bridge inner roadway. The taxi driver hit the back of the SUV. Police recorded driver inattention. Neck and head injuries. Sirens on steel. Daylight crash.
An SUV and a taxi collided on the Williamsburg Bridge inner roadway at 2:53 p.m. Both were traveling west, going straight. The taxi driver hit the center back of the SUV; the taxi’s center front took the blow. A 36-year-old woman driving the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The 52-year-old taxi driver suffered a head injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. No other contributing factors were listed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report places the crash on the inner roadway and lists damage consistent with a rear-end impact.
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Toyota Sienna Hits Elderly Pedestrian at Grand St▸Jul 24 - A Toyota Sienna struck a 70-year-old man crossing Grand Street. The crash left him with crushed legs. The driver was unhurt. The street stayed busy. The city moved on.
A 2017 Toyota Sienna, driven by a 65-year-old man, struck a 70-year-old pedestrian at the intersection of Grand Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his lower legs. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The driver was not injured. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No vehicle damage was noted. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians at city intersections.
22
Bicyclist Thrown, Arm Broken on Bridge Road▸Jul 22 - A moped struck a cyclist head-on on the Williamsburg Bridge Outer Roadway. The cyclist flew from his bike, arm fractured. Failure to yield and improper turn listed. Steel met flesh. The system failed.
A moped and a bicycle collided head-on on the Williamsburg Bridge Outer Roadway. The 33-year-old male cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured arm. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' were contributing factors. The moped, traveling west and passing, struck the cyclist heading east. The crash left the cyclist conscious but injured. No helmet use or signaling was listed as a factor. The report highlights driver errors, not victim actions.
22
Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown▸Jul 22 - A stolen Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck and killed a pedestrian and a cyclist. The driver tried to flee. Eyewitnesses stopped her. Broken bodies, broken laws, broken city.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-22), Autumn Donna Ascension Romero crashed a stolen rental car at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok and Kevin Cruickshank. Prosecutors say Romero admitted to drinking before driving and tried to flee the scene with her passenger. An open tequila bottle and loaded pistols were found in the car. The article quotes, 'They then tried to flee the scene followed by multiple eyewitnesses who told them to stop.' Romero faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. The crash highlights dangers from impaired driving, stolen vehicles, and failures in preventing reckless use of rentals.
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Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-22
Sep 8 - At Grand and Allen in Manhattan, a driver making a U-turn in an Infiniti sedan hit a westbound cyclist. The man went down. Arm scraped. Conscious. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver.
A driver in a 2008 Infiniti sedan made a U-turn at Grand Street and Allen Street in Manhattan. He hit a 28-year-old man riding a bike west on Grand. The crash knocked the cyclist off the bike. He suffered an abrasion to his arm and hand and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver. No injuries were reported for the driver.
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Driver Hits Teen Cyclist on E Houston▸Sep 6 - A westbound sedan driver hit a northbound teen cyclist at Avenue C on E Houston. The rider went down with a leg injury. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded.
According to the police report, a westbound sedan driver and a northbound bicyclist going straight collided at E Houston St and Avenue C in Manhattan at 9:34 p.m. The 18-year-old rider was injured, with hip and upper-leg abrasion and shock noted. Police recorded “Traffic Control Disregarded.” The sedan’s left front bumper took the hit; the bike’s front end was damaged. The car was a 2024 sedan registered in New Jersey; the driver was licensed, per the report. No contributing factors were recorded for the bicyclist. The record points to a vulnerable road user injured in a crash where traffic control was disregarded.
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Eastbound sedans crash at Williamsburg Bridge▸Sep 6 - Two eastbound sedan drivers crashed on Delancey St North at the Williamsburg Bridge. A 48-year-old woman driver was hurt with a back injury. Others were listed with no specific injuries. Police recorded contributing factors as unspecified.
Two eastbound sedan drivers collided on Delancey St North at the Williamsburg Bridge. A 48-year-old woman driving the New York-registered sedan was injured with a back contusion; she was conscious and not ejected. A 22-year-old male Virginia driver reported no injury. Other occupants were listed with no specific injuries. Impact was to the left front bumpers; damage centered on the front ends. "According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:04 and involved two sedans traveling east." Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for both drivers.
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Bicyclist Hurt Against Parked Sedan on Grand▸Sep 6 - A driver in a parked sedan and a man on an e-bike collided on Grand Street at Abraham Kazan Street in Manhattan. The cyclist went down. He suffered arm and hand abrasions. The sedan’s left side doors were damaged.
A man riding an e-bike north on Grand Street collided with a parked sedan near Abraham Kazan Street in Manhattan. He was injured, with abrasions to his arm and hand. Two adults and a child were in the car; injuries for occupants were listed as unspecified. According to the police report, the sedan was parked and its left side doors were damaged. The e-bike showed no recorded damage. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified. The bicyclist was listed as conscious at the scene.
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Opposing cyclists collide on Delancey at Essex▸Sep 4 - East- and westbound cyclists collided head-on on Delancey at Essex. A 25-year-old rider was injured, shoulder bruised. The other rider’s injuries were not specified.
Two cyclists collided at Delancey Street and Essex Street in Manhattan at 8:24 a.m. A 25-year-old rider was hurt with a shoulder contusion and was listed in shock. The other rider, 30, had no specific injury recorded. According to the police report, officers recorded "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "View Obstructed/Limited" for both cyclists. Both were traveling straight, one eastbound and one westbound. Damage was recorded to the front of both bikes, indicating a head-on impact. No motor vehicles were listed in the crash.
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Left Turn Crash Injures Two Cyclists on Delancey▸Sep 3 - At Delancey and Suffolk, a rider turned left and collided with a westbound rider. Both went down hard. One man suffered an eye bruise. The other bled from his arm and hand. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
Two bicyclists crashed at Delancey Street and Suffolk Street in Manhattan. One rode west, going straight. The other made a left turn. The impact hit the center front of both bikes. Both riders were ejected and injured. The 54-year-old man suffered an eye contusion. The 27-year-old man bled from his lower arm and hand. Both were conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:23 p.m., and contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or improper turn were recorded in the data.
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Man dragged, killed by hit-run NYC SUV driver year after escaping Correction custody▸
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Man dragged, killed by hit-run NYC SUV driver year after escaping Correction custody,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-01
31
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?▸
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It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-31
19
E-bike rider hurt on Delancey▸Aug 19 - A westbound e-bike rider went down on Delancey near Clinton. She hit the pavement. Head injury. Semiconscious. Minor bleeding. Manhattan night. No other vehicle damage listed. System built for speed, not mercy.
A 32-year-old woman riding an e-bike west on Delancey Street at Clinton Street was injured and ejected, sustaining a head injury and minor bleeding. According to the police report, the bicyclist was “Semiconscious” and listed as “Injured.” The vehicle showed no damage and was going straight ahead. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified,” offering no driver errors despite a crash that left a vulnerable rider hurt on a high-speed corridor. Safety equipment is recorded as “None,” but it is noted only after the lack of identified driver faults in the report.
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Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban▸Aug 13 - Two runaway horses crashed into pedicabs. A cab driver’s wrist broke. The Conservancy calls for a ban. Heavy carriages scar pavement. Manure stains the drives. Safety for all hangs in the balance.
West Side Spirit (2025-08-13) reports the Central Park Conservancy urged city leaders to ban horse-drawn carriages, citing public safety. Their letter referenced two May incidents: a bolting horse and a crash injuring a pedicab driver. CEO Elizabeth W. Smith wrote, 'Banning horse carriages has become a matter of public health and safety for Park visitors.' The Conservancy also noted damage to park infrastructure and daily manure left behind. The push supports Ryder’s Law, a City Council bill named after a collapsed horse. The article highlights ongoing debate and recent injuries, underscoring risks to vulnerable park users.
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Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-08-13
11
FDR chain crash injures two drivers▸Aug 11 - Southbound traffic stacked up on FDR. A lane change clipped cars. Metal jumped. Two drivers hurt. Speed fed the crush. Taxis and SUVs took hits. Sirens filled the river road.
Multiple southbound vehicles collided on FDR Drive in Manhattan, including an SUV, a sedan, and a taxi. Two drivers, men aged 45 and 27, were injured with neck and upper‑arm trauma. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Speed.” The data show a lane‑changing sedan striking vehicles and setting off a chain reaction, with impacts to rear bumpers and quarter panels across several cars. Unsafe Speed led the list of driver errors. Other noted fields for involved drivers were “Licensed,” with pre‑crash motions of Going Straight Ahead and Changing Lanes. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded in this highway pileup.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 31 - A Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider flew to the pavement. The driver fled. The bike’s red light blinked in the dark. Police arrested the unlicensed driver two hours later. The rider remains critical.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-31) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver in a Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-bike rider on Second Ave. near 15th St., leaving the cyclist with serious head trauma. The driver fled, drove on the sidewalk, and later took the SUV to a car wash. He confessed to police after turning himself in two hours later, saying he fled because he lacked a license. The article notes, 'He now faces charges of leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license.' The NYPD Highway District's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The crash highlights persistent dangers from unlicensed drivers and gaps in enforcement.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-31
29
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack▸Jul 29 - A man shoved his girlfriend onto subway tracks at Fulton Street. The train crushed her legs. She survived, but lost both limbs. He fled, but police caught him. The court sentenced him to 18 years.
Gothamist (2025-07-29) reports a Brooklyn man received 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to pushing his girlfriend onto the tracks at Manhattan's Fulton Street Station on March 9, 2024. Prosecutors said Christian Valdez threw her as a train entered, causing injuries that led to both legs being amputated. District Attorney Alvin Bragg called it a 'life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system.' Valdez fled but was arrested hours later. The case highlights the vulnerability of transit riders and the severe consequences of violence in public spaces.
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Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
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Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
25
Driver Inattention on Williamsburg Bridge Injures Two▸Jul 25 - Two westbound drivers collided on the Williamsburg Bridge inner roadway. The taxi driver hit the back of the SUV. Police recorded driver inattention. Neck and head injuries. Sirens on steel. Daylight crash.
An SUV and a taxi collided on the Williamsburg Bridge inner roadway at 2:53 p.m. Both were traveling west, going straight. The taxi driver hit the center back of the SUV; the taxi’s center front took the blow. A 36-year-old woman driving the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The 52-year-old taxi driver suffered a head injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. No other contributing factors were listed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report places the crash on the inner roadway and lists damage consistent with a rear-end impact.
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Toyota Sienna Hits Elderly Pedestrian at Grand St▸Jul 24 - A Toyota Sienna struck a 70-year-old man crossing Grand Street. The crash left him with crushed legs. The driver was unhurt. The street stayed busy. The city moved on.
A 2017 Toyota Sienna, driven by a 65-year-old man, struck a 70-year-old pedestrian at the intersection of Grand Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his lower legs. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The driver was not injured. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No vehicle damage was noted. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians at city intersections.
22
Bicyclist Thrown, Arm Broken on Bridge Road▸Jul 22 - A moped struck a cyclist head-on on the Williamsburg Bridge Outer Roadway. The cyclist flew from his bike, arm fractured. Failure to yield and improper turn listed. Steel met flesh. The system failed.
A moped and a bicycle collided head-on on the Williamsburg Bridge Outer Roadway. The 33-year-old male cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured arm. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' were contributing factors. The moped, traveling west and passing, struck the cyclist heading east. The crash left the cyclist conscious but injured. No helmet use or signaling was listed as a factor. The report highlights driver errors, not victim actions.
22
Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown▸Jul 22 - A stolen Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck and killed a pedestrian and a cyclist. The driver tried to flee. Eyewitnesses stopped her. Broken bodies, broken laws, broken city.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-22), Autumn Donna Ascension Romero crashed a stolen rental car at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok and Kevin Cruickshank. Prosecutors say Romero admitted to drinking before driving and tried to flee the scene with her passenger. An open tequila bottle and loaded pistols were found in the car. The article quotes, 'They then tried to flee the scene followed by multiple eyewitnesses who told them to stop.' Romero faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. The crash highlights dangers from impaired driving, stolen vehicles, and failures in preventing reckless use of rentals.
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Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-22
Sep 6 - A westbound sedan driver hit a northbound teen cyclist at Avenue C on E Houston. The rider went down with a leg injury. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded.
According to the police report, a westbound sedan driver and a northbound bicyclist going straight collided at E Houston St and Avenue C in Manhattan at 9:34 p.m. The 18-year-old rider was injured, with hip and upper-leg abrasion and shock noted. Police recorded “Traffic Control Disregarded.” The sedan’s left front bumper took the hit; the bike’s front end was damaged. The car was a 2024 sedan registered in New Jersey; the driver was licensed, per the report. No contributing factors were recorded for the bicyclist. The record points to a vulnerable road user injured in a crash where traffic control was disregarded.
6
Eastbound sedans crash at Williamsburg Bridge▸Sep 6 - Two eastbound sedan drivers crashed on Delancey St North at the Williamsburg Bridge. A 48-year-old woman driver was hurt with a back injury. Others were listed with no specific injuries. Police recorded contributing factors as unspecified.
Two eastbound sedan drivers collided on Delancey St North at the Williamsburg Bridge. A 48-year-old woman driving the New York-registered sedan was injured with a back contusion; she was conscious and not ejected. A 22-year-old male Virginia driver reported no injury. Other occupants were listed with no specific injuries. Impact was to the left front bumpers; damage centered on the front ends. "According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:04 and involved two sedans traveling east." Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for both drivers.
6
Bicyclist Hurt Against Parked Sedan on Grand▸Sep 6 - A driver in a parked sedan and a man on an e-bike collided on Grand Street at Abraham Kazan Street in Manhattan. The cyclist went down. He suffered arm and hand abrasions. The sedan’s left side doors were damaged.
A man riding an e-bike north on Grand Street collided with a parked sedan near Abraham Kazan Street in Manhattan. He was injured, with abrasions to his arm and hand. Two adults and a child were in the car; injuries for occupants were listed as unspecified. According to the police report, the sedan was parked and its left side doors were damaged. The e-bike showed no recorded damage. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified. The bicyclist was listed as conscious at the scene.
4
Opposing cyclists collide on Delancey at Essex▸Sep 4 - East- and westbound cyclists collided head-on on Delancey at Essex. A 25-year-old rider was injured, shoulder bruised. The other rider’s injuries were not specified.
Two cyclists collided at Delancey Street and Essex Street in Manhattan at 8:24 a.m. A 25-year-old rider was hurt with a shoulder contusion and was listed in shock. The other rider, 30, had no specific injury recorded. According to the police report, officers recorded "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "View Obstructed/Limited" for both cyclists. Both were traveling straight, one eastbound and one westbound. Damage was recorded to the front of both bikes, indicating a head-on impact. No motor vehicles were listed in the crash.
3
Left Turn Crash Injures Two Cyclists on Delancey▸Sep 3 - At Delancey and Suffolk, a rider turned left and collided with a westbound rider. Both went down hard. One man suffered an eye bruise. The other bled from his arm and hand. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
Two bicyclists crashed at Delancey Street and Suffolk Street in Manhattan. One rode west, going straight. The other made a left turn. The impact hit the center front of both bikes. Both riders were ejected and injured. The 54-year-old man suffered an eye contusion. The 27-year-old man bled from his lower arm and hand. Both were conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:23 p.m., and contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or improper turn were recorded in the data.
1
Man dragged, killed by hit-run NYC SUV driver year after escaping Correction custody▸
-
Man dragged, killed by hit-run NYC SUV driver year after escaping Correction custody,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-01
31
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?▸
-
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-31
19
E-bike rider hurt on Delancey▸Aug 19 - A westbound e-bike rider went down on Delancey near Clinton. She hit the pavement. Head injury. Semiconscious. Minor bleeding. Manhattan night. No other vehicle damage listed. System built for speed, not mercy.
A 32-year-old woman riding an e-bike west on Delancey Street at Clinton Street was injured and ejected, sustaining a head injury and minor bleeding. According to the police report, the bicyclist was “Semiconscious” and listed as “Injured.” The vehicle showed no damage and was going straight ahead. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified,” offering no driver errors despite a crash that left a vulnerable rider hurt on a high-speed corridor. Safety equipment is recorded as “None,” but it is noted only after the lack of identified driver faults in the report.
13
Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban▸Aug 13 - Two runaway horses crashed into pedicabs. A cab driver’s wrist broke. The Conservancy calls for a ban. Heavy carriages scar pavement. Manure stains the drives. Safety for all hangs in the balance.
West Side Spirit (2025-08-13) reports the Central Park Conservancy urged city leaders to ban horse-drawn carriages, citing public safety. Their letter referenced two May incidents: a bolting horse and a crash injuring a pedicab driver. CEO Elizabeth W. Smith wrote, 'Banning horse carriages has become a matter of public health and safety for Park visitors.' The Conservancy also noted damage to park infrastructure and daily manure left behind. The push supports Ryder’s Law, a City Council bill named after a collapsed horse. The article highlights ongoing debate and recent injuries, underscoring risks to vulnerable park users.
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Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-08-13
11
FDR chain crash injures two drivers▸Aug 11 - Southbound traffic stacked up on FDR. A lane change clipped cars. Metal jumped. Two drivers hurt. Speed fed the crush. Taxis and SUVs took hits. Sirens filled the river road.
Multiple southbound vehicles collided on FDR Drive in Manhattan, including an SUV, a sedan, and a taxi. Two drivers, men aged 45 and 27, were injured with neck and upper‑arm trauma. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Speed.” The data show a lane‑changing sedan striking vehicles and setting off a chain reaction, with impacts to rear bumpers and quarter panels across several cars. Unsafe Speed led the list of driver errors. Other noted fields for involved drivers were “Licensed,” with pre‑crash motions of Going Straight Ahead and Changing Lanes. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded in this highway pileup.
31
Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 31 - A Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider flew to the pavement. The driver fled. The bike’s red light blinked in the dark. Police arrested the unlicensed driver two hours later. The rider remains critical.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-31) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver in a Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-bike rider on Second Ave. near 15th St., leaving the cyclist with serious head trauma. The driver fled, drove on the sidewalk, and later took the SUV to a car wash. He confessed to police after turning himself in two hours later, saying he fled because he lacked a license. The article notes, 'He now faces charges of leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license.' The NYPD Highway District's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The crash highlights persistent dangers from unlicensed drivers and gaps in enforcement.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-31
29
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack▸Jul 29 - A man shoved his girlfriend onto subway tracks at Fulton Street. The train crushed her legs. She survived, but lost both limbs. He fled, but police caught him. The court sentenced him to 18 years.
Gothamist (2025-07-29) reports a Brooklyn man received 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to pushing his girlfriend onto the tracks at Manhattan's Fulton Street Station on March 9, 2024. Prosecutors said Christian Valdez threw her as a train entered, causing injuries that led to both legs being amputated. District Attorney Alvin Bragg called it a 'life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system.' Valdez fled but was arrested hours later. The case highlights the vulnerability of transit riders and the severe consequences of violence in public spaces.
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Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
-
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
25
Driver Inattention on Williamsburg Bridge Injures Two▸Jul 25 - Two westbound drivers collided on the Williamsburg Bridge inner roadway. The taxi driver hit the back of the SUV. Police recorded driver inattention. Neck and head injuries. Sirens on steel. Daylight crash.
An SUV and a taxi collided on the Williamsburg Bridge inner roadway at 2:53 p.m. Both were traveling west, going straight. The taxi driver hit the center back of the SUV; the taxi’s center front took the blow. A 36-year-old woman driving the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The 52-year-old taxi driver suffered a head injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. No other contributing factors were listed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report places the crash on the inner roadway and lists damage consistent with a rear-end impact.
24
Toyota Sienna Hits Elderly Pedestrian at Grand St▸Jul 24 - A Toyota Sienna struck a 70-year-old man crossing Grand Street. The crash left him with crushed legs. The driver was unhurt. The street stayed busy. The city moved on.
A 2017 Toyota Sienna, driven by a 65-year-old man, struck a 70-year-old pedestrian at the intersection of Grand Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his lower legs. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The driver was not injured. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No vehicle damage was noted. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians at city intersections.
22
Bicyclist Thrown, Arm Broken on Bridge Road▸Jul 22 - A moped struck a cyclist head-on on the Williamsburg Bridge Outer Roadway. The cyclist flew from his bike, arm fractured. Failure to yield and improper turn listed. Steel met flesh. The system failed.
A moped and a bicycle collided head-on on the Williamsburg Bridge Outer Roadway. The 33-year-old male cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured arm. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' were contributing factors. The moped, traveling west and passing, struck the cyclist heading east. The crash left the cyclist conscious but injured. No helmet use or signaling was listed as a factor. The report highlights driver errors, not victim actions.
22
Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown▸Jul 22 - A stolen Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck and killed a pedestrian and a cyclist. The driver tried to flee. Eyewitnesses stopped her. Broken bodies, broken laws, broken city.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-22), Autumn Donna Ascension Romero crashed a stolen rental car at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok and Kevin Cruickshank. Prosecutors say Romero admitted to drinking before driving and tried to flee the scene with her passenger. An open tequila bottle and loaded pistols were found in the car. The article quotes, 'They then tried to flee the scene followed by multiple eyewitnesses who told them to stop.' Romero faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. The crash highlights dangers from impaired driving, stolen vehicles, and failures in preventing reckless use of rentals.
-
Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-22
Sep 6 - Two eastbound sedan drivers crashed on Delancey St North at the Williamsburg Bridge. A 48-year-old woman driver was hurt with a back injury. Others were listed with no specific injuries. Police recorded contributing factors as unspecified.
Two eastbound sedan drivers collided on Delancey St North at the Williamsburg Bridge. A 48-year-old woman driving the New York-registered sedan was injured with a back contusion; she was conscious and not ejected. A 22-year-old male Virginia driver reported no injury. Other occupants were listed with no specific injuries. Impact was to the left front bumpers; damage centered on the front ends. "According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:04 and involved two sedans traveling east." Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for both drivers.
6
Bicyclist Hurt Against Parked Sedan on Grand▸Sep 6 - A driver in a parked sedan and a man on an e-bike collided on Grand Street at Abraham Kazan Street in Manhattan. The cyclist went down. He suffered arm and hand abrasions. The sedan’s left side doors were damaged.
A man riding an e-bike north on Grand Street collided with a parked sedan near Abraham Kazan Street in Manhattan. He was injured, with abrasions to his arm and hand. Two adults and a child were in the car; injuries for occupants were listed as unspecified. According to the police report, the sedan was parked and its left side doors were damaged. The e-bike showed no recorded damage. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified. The bicyclist was listed as conscious at the scene.
4
Opposing cyclists collide on Delancey at Essex▸Sep 4 - East- and westbound cyclists collided head-on on Delancey at Essex. A 25-year-old rider was injured, shoulder bruised. The other rider’s injuries were not specified.
Two cyclists collided at Delancey Street and Essex Street in Manhattan at 8:24 a.m. A 25-year-old rider was hurt with a shoulder contusion and was listed in shock. The other rider, 30, had no specific injury recorded. According to the police report, officers recorded "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "View Obstructed/Limited" for both cyclists. Both were traveling straight, one eastbound and one westbound. Damage was recorded to the front of both bikes, indicating a head-on impact. No motor vehicles were listed in the crash.
3
Left Turn Crash Injures Two Cyclists on Delancey▸Sep 3 - At Delancey and Suffolk, a rider turned left and collided with a westbound rider. Both went down hard. One man suffered an eye bruise. The other bled from his arm and hand. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
Two bicyclists crashed at Delancey Street and Suffolk Street in Manhattan. One rode west, going straight. The other made a left turn. The impact hit the center front of both bikes. Both riders were ejected and injured. The 54-year-old man suffered an eye contusion. The 27-year-old man bled from his lower arm and hand. Both were conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:23 p.m., and contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or improper turn were recorded in the data.
1
Man dragged, killed by hit-run NYC SUV driver year after escaping Correction custody▸
-
Man dragged, killed by hit-run NYC SUV driver year after escaping Correction custody,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-01
31
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?▸
-
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-31
19
E-bike rider hurt on Delancey▸Aug 19 - A westbound e-bike rider went down on Delancey near Clinton. She hit the pavement. Head injury. Semiconscious. Minor bleeding. Manhattan night. No other vehicle damage listed. System built for speed, not mercy.
A 32-year-old woman riding an e-bike west on Delancey Street at Clinton Street was injured and ejected, sustaining a head injury and minor bleeding. According to the police report, the bicyclist was “Semiconscious” and listed as “Injured.” The vehicle showed no damage and was going straight ahead. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified,” offering no driver errors despite a crash that left a vulnerable rider hurt on a high-speed corridor. Safety equipment is recorded as “None,” but it is noted only after the lack of identified driver faults in the report.
13
Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban▸Aug 13 - Two runaway horses crashed into pedicabs. A cab driver’s wrist broke. The Conservancy calls for a ban. Heavy carriages scar pavement. Manure stains the drives. Safety for all hangs in the balance.
West Side Spirit (2025-08-13) reports the Central Park Conservancy urged city leaders to ban horse-drawn carriages, citing public safety. Their letter referenced two May incidents: a bolting horse and a crash injuring a pedicab driver. CEO Elizabeth W. Smith wrote, 'Banning horse carriages has become a matter of public health and safety for Park visitors.' The Conservancy also noted damage to park infrastructure and daily manure left behind. The push supports Ryder’s Law, a City Council bill named after a collapsed horse. The article highlights ongoing debate and recent injuries, underscoring risks to vulnerable park users.
-
Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-08-13
11
FDR chain crash injures two drivers▸Aug 11 - Southbound traffic stacked up on FDR. A lane change clipped cars. Metal jumped. Two drivers hurt. Speed fed the crush. Taxis and SUVs took hits. Sirens filled the river road.
Multiple southbound vehicles collided on FDR Drive in Manhattan, including an SUV, a sedan, and a taxi. Two drivers, men aged 45 and 27, were injured with neck and upper‑arm trauma. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Speed.” The data show a lane‑changing sedan striking vehicles and setting off a chain reaction, with impacts to rear bumpers and quarter panels across several cars. Unsafe Speed led the list of driver errors. Other noted fields for involved drivers were “Licensed,” with pre‑crash motions of Going Straight Ahead and Changing Lanes. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded in this highway pileup.
31
Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 31 - A Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider flew to the pavement. The driver fled. The bike’s red light blinked in the dark. Police arrested the unlicensed driver two hours later. The rider remains critical.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-31) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver in a Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-bike rider on Second Ave. near 15th St., leaving the cyclist with serious head trauma. The driver fled, drove on the sidewalk, and later took the SUV to a car wash. He confessed to police after turning himself in two hours later, saying he fled because he lacked a license. The article notes, 'He now faces charges of leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license.' The NYPD Highway District's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The crash highlights persistent dangers from unlicensed drivers and gaps in enforcement.
-
Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-31
29
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack▸Jul 29 - A man shoved his girlfriend onto subway tracks at Fulton Street. The train crushed her legs. She survived, but lost both limbs. He fled, but police caught him. The court sentenced him to 18 years.
Gothamist (2025-07-29) reports a Brooklyn man received 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to pushing his girlfriend onto the tracks at Manhattan's Fulton Street Station on March 9, 2024. Prosecutors said Christian Valdez threw her as a train entered, causing injuries that led to both legs being amputated. District Attorney Alvin Bragg called it a 'life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system.' Valdez fled but was arrested hours later. The case highlights the vulnerability of transit riders and the severe consequences of violence in public spaces.
-
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
-
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
25
Driver Inattention on Williamsburg Bridge Injures Two▸Jul 25 - Two westbound drivers collided on the Williamsburg Bridge inner roadway. The taxi driver hit the back of the SUV. Police recorded driver inattention. Neck and head injuries. Sirens on steel. Daylight crash.
An SUV and a taxi collided on the Williamsburg Bridge inner roadway at 2:53 p.m. Both were traveling west, going straight. The taxi driver hit the center back of the SUV; the taxi’s center front took the blow. A 36-year-old woman driving the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The 52-year-old taxi driver suffered a head injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. No other contributing factors were listed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report places the crash on the inner roadway and lists damage consistent with a rear-end impact.
24
Toyota Sienna Hits Elderly Pedestrian at Grand St▸Jul 24 - A Toyota Sienna struck a 70-year-old man crossing Grand Street. The crash left him with crushed legs. The driver was unhurt. The street stayed busy. The city moved on.
A 2017 Toyota Sienna, driven by a 65-year-old man, struck a 70-year-old pedestrian at the intersection of Grand Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his lower legs. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The driver was not injured. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No vehicle damage was noted. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians at city intersections.
22
Bicyclist Thrown, Arm Broken on Bridge Road▸Jul 22 - A moped struck a cyclist head-on on the Williamsburg Bridge Outer Roadway. The cyclist flew from his bike, arm fractured. Failure to yield and improper turn listed. Steel met flesh. The system failed.
A moped and a bicycle collided head-on on the Williamsburg Bridge Outer Roadway. The 33-year-old male cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured arm. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' were contributing factors. The moped, traveling west and passing, struck the cyclist heading east. The crash left the cyclist conscious but injured. No helmet use or signaling was listed as a factor. The report highlights driver errors, not victim actions.
22
Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown▸Jul 22 - A stolen Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck and killed a pedestrian and a cyclist. The driver tried to flee. Eyewitnesses stopped her. Broken bodies, broken laws, broken city.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-22), Autumn Donna Ascension Romero crashed a stolen rental car at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok and Kevin Cruickshank. Prosecutors say Romero admitted to drinking before driving and tried to flee the scene with her passenger. An open tequila bottle and loaded pistols were found in the car. The article quotes, 'They then tried to flee the scene followed by multiple eyewitnesses who told them to stop.' Romero faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. The crash highlights dangers from impaired driving, stolen vehicles, and failures in preventing reckless use of rentals.
-
Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-22
Sep 6 - A driver in a parked sedan and a man on an e-bike collided on Grand Street at Abraham Kazan Street in Manhattan. The cyclist went down. He suffered arm and hand abrasions. The sedan’s left side doors were damaged.
A man riding an e-bike north on Grand Street collided with a parked sedan near Abraham Kazan Street in Manhattan. He was injured, with abrasions to his arm and hand. Two adults and a child were in the car; injuries for occupants were listed as unspecified. According to the police report, the sedan was parked and its left side doors were damaged. The e-bike showed no recorded damage. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified. The bicyclist was listed as conscious at the scene.
4
Opposing cyclists collide on Delancey at Essex▸Sep 4 - East- and westbound cyclists collided head-on on Delancey at Essex. A 25-year-old rider was injured, shoulder bruised. The other rider’s injuries were not specified.
Two cyclists collided at Delancey Street and Essex Street in Manhattan at 8:24 a.m. A 25-year-old rider was hurt with a shoulder contusion and was listed in shock. The other rider, 30, had no specific injury recorded. According to the police report, officers recorded "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "View Obstructed/Limited" for both cyclists. Both were traveling straight, one eastbound and one westbound. Damage was recorded to the front of both bikes, indicating a head-on impact. No motor vehicles were listed in the crash.
3
Left Turn Crash Injures Two Cyclists on Delancey▸Sep 3 - At Delancey and Suffolk, a rider turned left and collided with a westbound rider. Both went down hard. One man suffered an eye bruise. The other bled from his arm and hand. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
Two bicyclists crashed at Delancey Street and Suffolk Street in Manhattan. One rode west, going straight. The other made a left turn. The impact hit the center front of both bikes. Both riders were ejected and injured. The 54-year-old man suffered an eye contusion. The 27-year-old man bled from his lower arm and hand. Both were conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:23 p.m., and contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or improper turn were recorded in the data.
1
Man dragged, killed by hit-run NYC SUV driver year after escaping Correction custody▸
-
Man dragged, killed by hit-run NYC SUV driver year after escaping Correction custody,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-01
31
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?▸
-
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-31
19
E-bike rider hurt on Delancey▸Aug 19 - A westbound e-bike rider went down on Delancey near Clinton. She hit the pavement. Head injury. Semiconscious. Minor bleeding. Manhattan night. No other vehicle damage listed. System built for speed, not mercy.
A 32-year-old woman riding an e-bike west on Delancey Street at Clinton Street was injured and ejected, sustaining a head injury and minor bleeding. According to the police report, the bicyclist was “Semiconscious” and listed as “Injured.” The vehicle showed no damage and was going straight ahead. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified,” offering no driver errors despite a crash that left a vulnerable rider hurt on a high-speed corridor. Safety equipment is recorded as “None,” but it is noted only after the lack of identified driver faults in the report.
13
Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban▸Aug 13 - Two runaway horses crashed into pedicabs. A cab driver’s wrist broke. The Conservancy calls for a ban. Heavy carriages scar pavement. Manure stains the drives. Safety for all hangs in the balance.
West Side Spirit (2025-08-13) reports the Central Park Conservancy urged city leaders to ban horse-drawn carriages, citing public safety. Their letter referenced two May incidents: a bolting horse and a crash injuring a pedicab driver. CEO Elizabeth W. Smith wrote, 'Banning horse carriages has become a matter of public health and safety for Park visitors.' The Conservancy also noted damage to park infrastructure and daily manure left behind. The push supports Ryder’s Law, a City Council bill named after a collapsed horse. The article highlights ongoing debate and recent injuries, underscoring risks to vulnerable park users.
-
Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-08-13
11
FDR chain crash injures two drivers▸Aug 11 - Southbound traffic stacked up on FDR. A lane change clipped cars. Metal jumped. Two drivers hurt. Speed fed the crush. Taxis and SUVs took hits. Sirens filled the river road.
Multiple southbound vehicles collided on FDR Drive in Manhattan, including an SUV, a sedan, and a taxi. Two drivers, men aged 45 and 27, were injured with neck and upper‑arm trauma. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Speed.” The data show a lane‑changing sedan striking vehicles and setting off a chain reaction, with impacts to rear bumpers and quarter panels across several cars. Unsafe Speed led the list of driver errors. Other noted fields for involved drivers were “Licensed,” with pre‑crash motions of Going Straight Ahead and Changing Lanes. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded in this highway pileup.
31
Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 31 - A Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider flew to the pavement. The driver fled. The bike’s red light blinked in the dark. Police arrested the unlicensed driver two hours later. The rider remains critical.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-31) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver in a Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-bike rider on Second Ave. near 15th St., leaving the cyclist with serious head trauma. The driver fled, drove on the sidewalk, and later took the SUV to a car wash. He confessed to police after turning himself in two hours later, saying he fled because he lacked a license. The article notes, 'He now faces charges of leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license.' The NYPD Highway District's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The crash highlights persistent dangers from unlicensed drivers and gaps in enforcement.
-
Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-31
29
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack▸Jul 29 - A man shoved his girlfriend onto subway tracks at Fulton Street. The train crushed her legs. She survived, but lost both limbs. He fled, but police caught him. The court sentenced him to 18 years.
Gothamist (2025-07-29) reports a Brooklyn man received 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to pushing his girlfriend onto the tracks at Manhattan's Fulton Street Station on March 9, 2024. Prosecutors said Christian Valdez threw her as a train entered, causing injuries that led to both legs being amputated. District Attorney Alvin Bragg called it a 'life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system.' Valdez fled but was arrested hours later. The case highlights the vulnerability of transit riders and the severe consequences of violence in public spaces.
-
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
-
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
25
Driver Inattention on Williamsburg Bridge Injures Two▸Jul 25 - Two westbound drivers collided on the Williamsburg Bridge inner roadway. The taxi driver hit the back of the SUV. Police recorded driver inattention. Neck and head injuries. Sirens on steel. Daylight crash.
An SUV and a taxi collided on the Williamsburg Bridge inner roadway at 2:53 p.m. Both were traveling west, going straight. The taxi driver hit the center back of the SUV; the taxi’s center front took the blow. A 36-year-old woman driving the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The 52-year-old taxi driver suffered a head injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. No other contributing factors were listed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report places the crash on the inner roadway and lists damage consistent with a rear-end impact.
24
Toyota Sienna Hits Elderly Pedestrian at Grand St▸Jul 24 - A Toyota Sienna struck a 70-year-old man crossing Grand Street. The crash left him with crushed legs. The driver was unhurt. The street stayed busy. The city moved on.
A 2017 Toyota Sienna, driven by a 65-year-old man, struck a 70-year-old pedestrian at the intersection of Grand Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his lower legs. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The driver was not injured. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No vehicle damage was noted. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians at city intersections.
22
Bicyclist Thrown, Arm Broken on Bridge Road▸Jul 22 - A moped struck a cyclist head-on on the Williamsburg Bridge Outer Roadway. The cyclist flew from his bike, arm fractured. Failure to yield and improper turn listed. Steel met flesh. The system failed.
A moped and a bicycle collided head-on on the Williamsburg Bridge Outer Roadway. The 33-year-old male cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured arm. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' were contributing factors. The moped, traveling west and passing, struck the cyclist heading east. The crash left the cyclist conscious but injured. No helmet use or signaling was listed as a factor. The report highlights driver errors, not victim actions.
22
Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown▸Jul 22 - A stolen Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck and killed a pedestrian and a cyclist. The driver tried to flee. Eyewitnesses stopped her. Broken bodies, broken laws, broken city.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-22), Autumn Donna Ascension Romero crashed a stolen rental car at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok and Kevin Cruickshank. Prosecutors say Romero admitted to drinking before driving and tried to flee the scene with her passenger. An open tequila bottle and loaded pistols were found in the car. The article quotes, 'They then tried to flee the scene followed by multiple eyewitnesses who told them to stop.' Romero faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. The crash highlights dangers from impaired driving, stolen vehicles, and failures in preventing reckless use of rentals.
-
Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-22
Sep 4 - East- and westbound cyclists collided head-on on Delancey at Essex. A 25-year-old rider was injured, shoulder bruised. The other rider’s injuries were not specified.
Two cyclists collided at Delancey Street and Essex Street in Manhattan at 8:24 a.m. A 25-year-old rider was hurt with a shoulder contusion and was listed in shock. The other rider, 30, had no specific injury recorded. According to the police report, officers recorded "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "View Obstructed/Limited" for both cyclists. Both were traveling straight, one eastbound and one westbound. Damage was recorded to the front of both bikes, indicating a head-on impact. No motor vehicles were listed in the crash.
3
Left Turn Crash Injures Two Cyclists on Delancey▸Sep 3 - At Delancey and Suffolk, a rider turned left and collided with a westbound rider. Both went down hard. One man suffered an eye bruise. The other bled from his arm and hand. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
Two bicyclists crashed at Delancey Street and Suffolk Street in Manhattan. One rode west, going straight. The other made a left turn. The impact hit the center front of both bikes. Both riders were ejected and injured. The 54-year-old man suffered an eye contusion. The 27-year-old man bled from his lower arm and hand. Both were conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:23 p.m., and contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or improper turn were recorded in the data.
1
Man dragged, killed by hit-run NYC SUV driver year after escaping Correction custody▸
-
Man dragged, killed by hit-run NYC SUV driver year after escaping Correction custody,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-01
31
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?▸
-
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-31
19
E-bike rider hurt on Delancey▸Aug 19 - A westbound e-bike rider went down on Delancey near Clinton. She hit the pavement. Head injury. Semiconscious. Minor bleeding. Manhattan night. No other vehicle damage listed. System built for speed, not mercy.
A 32-year-old woman riding an e-bike west on Delancey Street at Clinton Street was injured and ejected, sustaining a head injury and minor bleeding. According to the police report, the bicyclist was “Semiconscious” and listed as “Injured.” The vehicle showed no damage and was going straight ahead. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified,” offering no driver errors despite a crash that left a vulnerable rider hurt on a high-speed corridor. Safety equipment is recorded as “None,” but it is noted only after the lack of identified driver faults in the report.
13
Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban▸Aug 13 - Two runaway horses crashed into pedicabs. A cab driver’s wrist broke. The Conservancy calls for a ban. Heavy carriages scar pavement. Manure stains the drives. Safety for all hangs in the balance.
West Side Spirit (2025-08-13) reports the Central Park Conservancy urged city leaders to ban horse-drawn carriages, citing public safety. Their letter referenced two May incidents: a bolting horse and a crash injuring a pedicab driver. CEO Elizabeth W. Smith wrote, 'Banning horse carriages has become a matter of public health and safety for Park visitors.' The Conservancy also noted damage to park infrastructure and daily manure left behind. The push supports Ryder’s Law, a City Council bill named after a collapsed horse. The article highlights ongoing debate and recent injuries, underscoring risks to vulnerable park users.
-
Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-08-13
11
FDR chain crash injures two drivers▸Aug 11 - Southbound traffic stacked up on FDR. A lane change clipped cars. Metal jumped. Two drivers hurt. Speed fed the crush. Taxis and SUVs took hits. Sirens filled the river road.
Multiple southbound vehicles collided on FDR Drive in Manhattan, including an SUV, a sedan, and a taxi. Two drivers, men aged 45 and 27, were injured with neck and upper‑arm trauma. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Speed.” The data show a lane‑changing sedan striking vehicles and setting off a chain reaction, with impacts to rear bumpers and quarter panels across several cars. Unsafe Speed led the list of driver errors. Other noted fields for involved drivers were “Licensed,” with pre‑crash motions of Going Straight Ahead and Changing Lanes. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded in this highway pileup.
31
Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 31 - A Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider flew to the pavement. The driver fled. The bike’s red light blinked in the dark. Police arrested the unlicensed driver two hours later. The rider remains critical.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-31) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver in a Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-bike rider on Second Ave. near 15th St., leaving the cyclist with serious head trauma. The driver fled, drove on the sidewalk, and later took the SUV to a car wash. He confessed to police after turning himself in two hours later, saying he fled because he lacked a license. The article notes, 'He now faces charges of leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license.' The NYPD Highway District's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The crash highlights persistent dangers from unlicensed drivers and gaps in enforcement.
-
Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-31
29
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack▸Jul 29 - A man shoved his girlfriend onto subway tracks at Fulton Street. The train crushed her legs. She survived, but lost both limbs. He fled, but police caught him. The court sentenced him to 18 years.
Gothamist (2025-07-29) reports a Brooklyn man received 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to pushing his girlfriend onto the tracks at Manhattan's Fulton Street Station on March 9, 2024. Prosecutors said Christian Valdez threw her as a train entered, causing injuries that led to both legs being amputated. District Attorney Alvin Bragg called it a 'life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system.' Valdez fled but was arrested hours later. The case highlights the vulnerability of transit riders and the severe consequences of violence in public spaces.
-
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
-
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
25
Driver Inattention on Williamsburg Bridge Injures Two▸Jul 25 - Two westbound drivers collided on the Williamsburg Bridge inner roadway. The taxi driver hit the back of the SUV. Police recorded driver inattention. Neck and head injuries. Sirens on steel. Daylight crash.
An SUV and a taxi collided on the Williamsburg Bridge inner roadway at 2:53 p.m. Both were traveling west, going straight. The taxi driver hit the center back of the SUV; the taxi’s center front took the blow. A 36-year-old woman driving the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The 52-year-old taxi driver suffered a head injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. No other contributing factors were listed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report places the crash on the inner roadway and lists damage consistent with a rear-end impact.
24
Toyota Sienna Hits Elderly Pedestrian at Grand St▸Jul 24 - A Toyota Sienna struck a 70-year-old man crossing Grand Street. The crash left him with crushed legs. The driver was unhurt. The street stayed busy. The city moved on.
A 2017 Toyota Sienna, driven by a 65-year-old man, struck a 70-year-old pedestrian at the intersection of Grand Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his lower legs. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The driver was not injured. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No vehicle damage was noted. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians at city intersections.
22
Bicyclist Thrown, Arm Broken on Bridge Road▸Jul 22 - A moped struck a cyclist head-on on the Williamsburg Bridge Outer Roadway. The cyclist flew from his bike, arm fractured. Failure to yield and improper turn listed. Steel met flesh. The system failed.
A moped and a bicycle collided head-on on the Williamsburg Bridge Outer Roadway. The 33-year-old male cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured arm. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' were contributing factors. The moped, traveling west and passing, struck the cyclist heading east. The crash left the cyclist conscious but injured. No helmet use or signaling was listed as a factor. The report highlights driver errors, not victim actions.
22
Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown▸Jul 22 - A stolen Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck and killed a pedestrian and a cyclist. The driver tried to flee. Eyewitnesses stopped her. Broken bodies, broken laws, broken city.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-22), Autumn Donna Ascension Romero crashed a stolen rental car at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok and Kevin Cruickshank. Prosecutors say Romero admitted to drinking before driving and tried to flee the scene with her passenger. An open tequila bottle and loaded pistols were found in the car. The article quotes, 'They then tried to flee the scene followed by multiple eyewitnesses who told them to stop.' Romero faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. The crash highlights dangers from impaired driving, stolen vehicles, and failures in preventing reckless use of rentals.
-
Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-22
Sep 3 - At Delancey and Suffolk, a rider turned left and collided with a westbound rider. Both went down hard. One man suffered an eye bruise. The other bled from his arm and hand. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
Two bicyclists crashed at Delancey Street and Suffolk Street in Manhattan. One rode west, going straight. The other made a left turn. The impact hit the center front of both bikes. Both riders were ejected and injured. The 54-year-old man suffered an eye contusion. The 27-year-old man bled from his lower arm and hand. Both were conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:23 p.m., and contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or improper turn were recorded in the data.
1
Man dragged, killed by hit-run NYC SUV driver year after escaping Correction custody▸
-
Man dragged, killed by hit-run NYC SUV driver year after escaping Correction custody,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-01
31
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?▸
-
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-31
19
E-bike rider hurt on Delancey▸Aug 19 - A westbound e-bike rider went down on Delancey near Clinton. She hit the pavement. Head injury. Semiconscious. Minor bleeding. Manhattan night. No other vehicle damage listed. System built for speed, not mercy.
A 32-year-old woman riding an e-bike west on Delancey Street at Clinton Street was injured and ejected, sustaining a head injury and minor bleeding. According to the police report, the bicyclist was “Semiconscious” and listed as “Injured.” The vehicle showed no damage and was going straight ahead. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified,” offering no driver errors despite a crash that left a vulnerable rider hurt on a high-speed corridor. Safety equipment is recorded as “None,” but it is noted only after the lack of identified driver faults in the report.
13
Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban▸Aug 13 - Two runaway horses crashed into pedicabs. A cab driver’s wrist broke. The Conservancy calls for a ban. Heavy carriages scar pavement. Manure stains the drives. Safety for all hangs in the balance.
West Side Spirit (2025-08-13) reports the Central Park Conservancy urged city leaders to ban horse-drawn carriages, citing public safety. Their letter referenced two May incidents: a bolting horse and a crash injuring a pedicab driver. CEO Elizabeth W. Smith wrote, 'Banning horse carriages has become a matter of public health and safety for Park visitors.' The Conservancy also noted damage to park infrastructure and daily manure left behind. The push supports Ryder’s Law, a City Council bill named after a collapsed horse. The article highlights ongoing debate and recent injuries, underscoring risks to vulnerable park users.
-
Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-08-13
11
FDR chain crash injures two drivers▸Aug 11 - Southbound traffic stacked up on FDR. A lane change clipped cars. Metal jumped. Two drivers hurt. Speed fed the crush. Taxis and SUVs took hits. Sirens filled the river road.
Multiple southbound vehicles collided on FDR Drive in Manhattan, including an SUV, a sedan, and a taxi. Two drivers, men aged 45 and 27, were injured with neck and upper‑arm trauma. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Speed.” The data show a lane‑changing sedan striking vehicles and setting off a chain reaction, with impacts to rear bumpers and quarter panels across several cars. Unsafe Speed led the list of driver errors. Other noted fields for involved drivers were “Licensed,” with pre‑crash motions of Going Straight Ahead and Changing Lanes. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded in this highway pileup.
31
Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 31 - A Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider flew to the pavement. The driver fled. The bike’s red light blinked in the dark. Police arrested the unlicensed driver two hours later. The rider remains critical.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-31) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver in a Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-bike rider on Second Ave. near 15th St., leaving the cyclist with serious head trauma. The driver fled, drove on the sidewalk, and later took the SUV to a car wash. He confessed to police after turning himself in two hours later, saying he fled because he lacked a license. The article notes, 'He now faces charges of leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license.' The NYPD Highway District's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The crash highlights persistent dangers from unlicensed drivers and gaps in enforcement.
-
Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-31
29
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack▸Jul 29 - A man shoved his girlfriend onto subway tracks at Fulton Street. The train crushed her legs. She survived, but lost both limbs. He fled, but police caught him. The court sentenced him to 18 years.
Gothamist (2025-07-29) reports a Brooklyn man received 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to pushing his girlfriend onto the tracks at Manhattan's Fulton Street Station on March 9, 2024. Prosecutors said Christian Valdez threw her as a train entered, causing injuries that led to both legs being amputated. District Attorney Alvin Bragg called it a 'life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system.' Valdez fled but was arrested hours later. The case highlights the vulnerability of transit riders and the severe consequences of violence in public spaces.
-
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
-
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
25
Driver Inattention on Williamsburg Bridge Injures Two▸Jul 25 - Two westbound drivers collided on the Williamsburg Bridge inner roadway. The taxi driver hit the back of the SUV. Police recorded driver inattention. Neck and head injuries. Sirens on steel. Daylight crash.
An SUV and a taxi collided on the Williamsburg Bridge inner roadway at 2:53 p.m. Both were traveling west, going straight. The taxi driver hit the center back of the SUV; the taxi’s center front took the blow. A 36-year-old woman driving the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The 52-year-old taxi driver suffered a head injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. No other contributing factors were listed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report places the crash on the inner roadway and lists damage consistent with a rear-end impact.
24
Toyota Sienna Hits Elderly Pedestrian at Grand St▸Jul 24 - A Toyota Sienna struck a 70-year-old man crossing Grand Street. The crash left him with crushed legs. The driver was unhurt. The street stayed busy. The city moved on.
A 2017 Toyota Sienna, driven by a 65-year-old man, struck a 70-year-old pedestrian at the intersection of Grand Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his lower legs. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The driver was not injured. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No vehicle damage was noted. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians at city intersections.
22
Bicyclist Thrown, Arm Broken on Bridge Road▸Jul 22 - A moped struck a cyclist head-on on the Williamsburg Bridge Outer Roadway. The cyclist flew from his bike, arm fractured. Failure to yield and improper turn listed. Steel met flesh. The system failed.
A moped and a bicycle collided head-on on the Williamsburg Bridge Outer Roadway. The 33-year-old male cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured arm. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' were contributing factors. The moped, traveling west and passing, struck the cyclist heading east. The crash left the cyclist conscious but injured. No helmet use or signaling was listed as a factor. The report highlights driver errors, not victim actions.
22
Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown▸Jul 22 - A stolen Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck and killed a pedestrian and a cyclist. The driver tried to flee. Eyewitnesses stopped her. Broken bodies, broken laws, broken city.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-22), Autumn Donna Ascension Romero crashed a stolen rental car at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok and Kevin Cruickshank. Prosecutors say Romero admitted to drinking before driving and tried to flee the scene with her passenger. An open tequila bottle and loaded pistols were found in the car. The article quotes, 'They then tried to flee the scene followed by multiple eyewitnesses who told them to stop.' Romero faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. The crash highlights dangers from impaired driving, stolen vehicles, and failures in preventing reckless use of rentals.
-
Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-22
- Man dragged, killed by hit-run NYC SUV driver year after escaping Correction custody, NY Daily News, Published 2025-09-01
31
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?▸
-
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-31
19
E-bike rider hurt on Delancey▸Aug 19 - A westbound e-bike rider went down on Delancey near Clinton. She hit the pavement. Head injury. Semiconscious. Minor bleeding. Manhattan night. No other vehicle damage listed. System built for speed, not mercy.
A 32-year-old woman riding an e-bike west on Delancey Street at Clinton Street was injured and ejected, sustaining a head injury and minor bleeding. According to the police report, the bicyclist was “Semiconscious” and listed as “Injured.” The vehicle showed no damage and was going straight ahead. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified,” offering no driver errors despite a crash that left a vulnerable rider hurt on a high-speed corridor. Safety equipment is recorded as “None,” but it is noted only after the lack of identified driver faults in the report.
13
Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban▸Aug 13 - Two runaway horses crashed into pedicabs. A cab driver’s wrist broke. The Conservancy calls for a ban. Heavy carriages scar pavement. Manure stains the drives. Safety for all hangs in the balance.
West Side Spirit (2025-08-13) reports the Central Park Conservancy urged city leaders to ban horse-drawn carriages, citing public safety. Their letter referenced two May incidents: a bolting horse and a crash injuring a pedicab driver. CEO Elizabeth W. Smith wrote, 'Banning horse carriages has become a matter of public health and safety for Park visitors.' The Conservancy also noted damage to park infrastructure and daily manure left behind. The push supports Ryder’s Law, a City Council bill named after a collapsed horse. The article highlights ongoing debate and recent injuries, underscoring risks to vulnerable park users.
-
Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-08-13
11
FDR chain crash injures two drivers▸Aug 11 - Southbound traffic stacked up on FDR. A lane change clipped cars. Metal jumped. Two drivers hurt. Speed fed the crush. Taxis and SUVs took hits. Sirens filled the river road.
Multiple southbound vehicles collided on FDR Drive in Manhattan, including an SUV, a sedan, and a taxi. Two drivers, men aged 45 and 27, were injured with neck and upper‑arm trauma. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Speed.” The data show a lane‑changing sedan striking vehicles and setting off a chain reaction, with impacts to rear bumpers and quarter panels across several cars. Unsafe Speed led the list of driver errors. Other noted fields for involved drivers were “Licensed,” with pre‑crash motions of Going Straight Ahead and Changing Lanes. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded in this highway pileup.
31
Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 31 - A Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider flew to the pavement. The driver fled. The bike’s red light blinked in the dark. Police arrested the unlicensed driver two hours later. The rider remains critical.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-31) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver in a Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-bike rider on Second Ave. near 15th St., leaving the cyclist with serious head trauma. The driver fled, drove on the sidewalk, and later took the SUV to a car wash. He confessed to police after turning himself in two hours later, saying he fled because he lacked a license. The article notes, 'He now faces charges of leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license.' The NYPD Highway District's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The crash highlights persistent dangers from unlicensed drivers and gaps in enforcement.
-
Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-31
29
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack▸Jul 29 - A man shoved his girlfriend onto subway tracks at Fulton Street. The train crushed her legs. She survived, but lost both limbs. He fled, but police caught him. The court sentenced him to 18 years.
Gothamist (2025-07-29) reports a Brooklyn man received 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to pushing his girlfriend onto the tracks at Manhattan's Fulton Street Station on March 9, 2024. Prosecutors said Christian Valdez threw her as a train entered, causing injuries that led to both legs being amputated. District Attorney Alvin Bragg called it a 'life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system.' Valdez fled but was arrested hours later. The case highlights the vulnerability of transit riders and the severe consequences of violence in public spaces.
-
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
-
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
25
Driver Inattention on Williamsburg Bridge Injures Two▸Jul 25 - Two westbound drivers collided on the Williamsburg Bridge inner roadway. The taxi driver hit the back of the SUV. Police recorded driver inattention. Neck and head injuries. Sirens on steel. Daylight crash.
An SUV and a taxi collided on the Williamsburg Bridge inner roadway at 2:53 p.m. Both were traveling west, going straight. The taxi driver hit the center back of the SUV; the taxi’s center front took the blow. A 36-year-old woman driving the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The 52-year-old taxi driver suffered a head injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. No other contributing factors were listed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report places the crash on the inner roadway and lists damage consistent with a rear-end impact.
24
Toyota Sienna Hits Elderly Pedestrian at Grand St▸Jul 24 - A Toyota Sienna struck a 70-year-old man crossing Grand Street. The crash left him with crushed legs. The driver was unhurt. The street stayed busy. The city moved on.
A 2017 Toyota Sienna, driven by a 65-year-old man, struck a 70-year-old pedestrian at the intersection of Grand Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his lower legs. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The driver was not injured. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No vehicle damage was noted. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians at city intersections.
22
Bicyclist Thrown, Arm Broken on Bridge Road▸Jul 22 - A moped struck a cyclist head-on on the Williamsburg Bridge Outer Roadway. The cyclist flew from his bike, arm fractured. Failure to yield and improper turn listed. Steel met flesh. The system failed.
A moped and a bicycle collided head-on on the Williamsburg Bridge Outer Roadway. The 33-year-old male cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured arm. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' were contributing factors. The moped, traveling west and passing, struck the cyclist heading east. The crash left the cyclist conscious but injured. No helmet use or signaling was listed as a factor. The report highlights driver errors, not victim actions.
22
Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown▸Jul 22 - A stolen Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck and killed a pedestrian and a cyclist. The driver tried to flee. Eyewitnesses stopped her. Broken bodies, broken laws, broken city.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-22), Autumn Donna Ascension Romero crashed a stolen rental car at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok and Kevin Cruickshank. Prosecutors say Romero admitted to drinking before driving and tried to flee the scene with her passenger. An open tequila bottle and loaded pistols were found in the car. The article quotes, 'They then tried to flee the scene followed by multiple eyewitnesses who told them to stop.' Romero faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. The crash highlights dangers from impaired driving, stolen vehicles, and failures in preventing reckless use of rentals.
-
Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-22
- It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-31
19
E-bike rider hurt on Delancey▸Aug 19 - A westbound e-bike rider went down on Delancey near Clinton. She hit the pavement. Head injury. Semiconscious. Minor bleeding. Manhattan night. No other vehicle damage listed. System built for speed, not mercy.
A 32-year-old woman riding an e-bike west on Delancey Street at Clinton Street was injured and ejected, sustaining a head injury and minor bleeding. According to the police report, the bicyclist was “Semiconscious” and listed as “Injured.” The vehicle showed no damage and was going straight ahead. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified,” offering no driver errors despite a crash that left a vulnerable rider hurt on a high-speed corridor. Safety equipment is recorded as “None,” but it is noted only after the lack of identified driver faults in the report.
13
Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban▸Aug 13 - Two runaway horses crashed into pedicabs. A cab driver’s wrist broke. The Conservancy calls for a ban. Heavy carriages scar pavement. Manure stains the drives. Safety for all hangs in the balance.
West Side Spirit (2025-08-13) reports the Central Park Conservancy urged city leaders to ban horse-drawn carriages, citing public safety. Their letter referenced two May incidents: a bolting horse and a crash injuring a pedicab driver. CEO Elizabeth W. Smith wrote, 'Banning horse carriages has become a matter of public health and safety for Park visitors.' The Conservancy also noted damage to park infrastructure and daily manure left behind. The push supports Ryder’s Law, a City Council bill named after a collapsed horse. The article highlights ongoing debate and recent injuries, underscoring risks to vulnerable park users.
-
Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-08-13
11
FDR chain crash injures two drivers▸Aug 11 - Southbound traffic stacked up on FDR. A lane change clipped cars. Metal jumped. Two drivers hurt. Speed fed the crush. Taxis and SUVs took hits. Sirens filled the river road.
Multiple southbound vehicles collided on FDR Drive in Manhattan, including an SUV, a sedan, and a taxi. Two drivers, men aged 45 and 27, were injured with neck and upper‑arm trauma. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Speed.” The data show a lane‑changing sedan striking vehicles and setting off a chain reaction, with impacts to rear bumpers and quarter panels across several cars. Unsafe Speed led the list of driver errors. Other noted fields for involved drivers were “Licensed,” with pre‑crash motions of Going Straight Ahead and Changing Lanes. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded in this highway pileup.
31
Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 31 - A Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider flew to the pavement. The driver fled. The bike’s red light blinked in the dark. Police arrested the unlicensed driver two hours later. The rider remains critical.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-31) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver in a Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-bike rider on Second Ave. near 15th St., leaving the cyclist with serious head trauma. The driver fled, drove on the sidewalk, and later took the SUV to a car wash. He confessed to police after turning himself in two hours later, saying he fled because he lacked a license. The article notes, 'He now faces charges of leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license.' The NYPD Highway District's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The crash highlights persistent dangers from unlicensed drivers and gaps in enforcement.
-
Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-31
29
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack▸Jul 29 - A man shoved his girlfriend onto subway tracks at Fulton Street. The train crushed her legs. She survived, but lost both limbs. He fled, but police caught him. The court sentenced him to 18 years.
Gothamist (2025-07-29) reports a Brooklyn man received 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to pushing his girlfriend onto the tracks at Manhattan's Fulton Street Station on March 9, 2024. Prosecutors said Christian Valdez threw her as a train entered, causing injuries that led to both legs being amputated. District Attorney Alvin Bragg called it a 'life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system.' Valdez fled but was arrested hours later. The case highlights the vulnerability of transit riders and the severe consequences of violence in public spaces.
-
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
-
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
25
Driver Inattention on Williamsburg Bridge Injures Two▸Jul 25 - Two westbound drivers collided on the Williamsburg Bridge inner roadway. The taxi driver hit the back of the SUV. Police recorded driver inattention. Neck and head injuries. Sirens on steel. Daylight crash.
An SUV and a taxi collided on the Williamsburg Bridge inner roadway at 2:53 p.m. Both were traveling west, going straight. The taxi driver hit the center back of the SUV; the taxi’s center front took the blow. A 36-year-old woman driving the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The 52-year-old taxi driver suffered a head injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. No other contributing factors were listed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report places the crash on the inner roadway and lists damage consistent with a rear-end impact.
24
Toyota Sienna Hits Elderly Pedestrian at Grand St▸Jul 24 - A Toyota Sienna struck a 70-year-old man crossing Grand Street. The crash left him with crushed legs. The driver was unhurt. The street stayed busy. The city moved on.
A 2017 Toyota Sienna, driven by a 65-year-old man, struck a 70-year-old pedestrian at the intersection of Grand Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his lower legs. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The driver was not injured. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No vehicle damage was noted. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians at city intersections.
22
Bicyclist Thrown, Arm Broken on Bridge Road▸Jul 22 - A moped struck a cyclist head-on on the Williamsburg Bridge Outer Roadway. The cyclist flew from his bike, arm fractured. Failure to yield and improper turn listed. Steel met flesh. The system failed.
A moped and a bicycle collided head-on on the Williamsburg Bridge Outer Roadway. The 33-year-old male cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured arm. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' were contributing factors. The moped, traveling west and passing, struck the cyclist heading east. The crash left the cyclist conscious but injured. No helmet use or signaling was listed as a factor. The report highlights driver errors, not victim actions.
22
Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown▸Jul 22 - A stolen Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck and killed a pedestrian and a cyclist. The driver tried to flee. Eyewitnesses stopped her. Broken bodies, broken laws, broken city.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-22), Autumn Donna Ascension Romero crashed a stolen rental car at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok and Kevin Cruickshank. Prosecutors say Romero admitted to drinking before driving and tried to flee the scene with her passenger. An open tequila bottle and loaded pistols were found in the car. The article quotes, 'They then tried to flee the scene followed by multiple eyewitnesses who told them to stop.' Romero faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. The crash highlights dangers from impaired driving, stolen vehicles, and failures in preventing reckless use of rentals.
-
Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-22
Aug 19 - A westbound e-bike rider went down on Delancey near Clinton. She hit the pavement. Head injury. Semiconscious. Minor bleeding. Manhattan night. No other vehicle damage listed. System built for speed, not mercy.
A 32-year-old woman riding an e-bike west on Delancey Street at Clinton Street was injured and ejected, sustaining a head injury and minor bleeding. According to the police report, the bicyclist was “Semiconscious” and listed as “Injured.” The vehicle showed no damage and was going straight ahead. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified,” offering no driver errors despite a crash that left a vulnerable rider hurt on a high-speed corridor. Safety equipment is recorded as “None,” but it is noted only after the lack of identified driver faults in the report.
13
Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban▸Aug 13 - Two runaway horses crashed into pedicabs. A cab driver’s wrist broke. The Conservancy calls for a ban. Heavy carriages scar pavement. Manure stains the drives. Safety for all hangs in the balance.
West Side Spirit (2025-08-13) reports the Central Park Conservancy urged city leaders to ban horse-drawn carriages, citing public safety. Their letter referenced two May incidents: a bolting horse and a crash injuring a pedicab driver. CEO Elizabeth W. Smith wrote, 'Banning horse carriages has become a matter of public health and safety for Park visitors.' The Conservancy also noted damage to park infrastructure and daily manure left behind. The push supports Ryder’s Law, a City Council bill named after a collapsed horse. The article highlights ongoing debate and recent injuries, underscoring risks to vulnerable park users.
-
Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-08-13
11
FDR chain crash injures two drivers▸Aug 11 - Southbound traffic stacked up on FDR. A lane change clipped cars. Metal jumped. Two drivers hurt. Speed fed the crush. Taxis and SUVs took hits. Sirens filled the river road.
Multiple southbound vehicles collided on FDR Drive in Manhattan, including an SUV, a sedan, and a taxi. Two drivers, men aged 45 and 27, were injured with neck and upper‑arm trauma. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Speed.” The data show a lane‑changing sedan striking vehicles and setting off a chain reaction, with impacts to rear bumpers and quarter panels across several cars. Unsafe Speed led the list of driver errors. Other noted fields for involved drivers were “Licensed,” with pre‑crash motions of Going Straight Ahead and Changing Lanes. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded in this highway pileup.
31
Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 31 - A Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider flew to the pavement. The driver fled. The bike’s red light blinked in the dark. Police arrested the unlicensed driver two hours later. The rider remains critical.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-31) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver in a Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-bike rider on Second Ave. near 15th St., leaving the cyclist with serious head trauma. The driver fled, drove on the sidewalk, and later took the SUV to a car wash. He confessed to police after turning himself in two hours later, saying he fled because he lacked a license. The article notes, 'He now faces charges of leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license.' The NYPD Highway District's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The crash highlights persistent dangers from unlicensed drivers and gaps in enforcement.
-
Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-31
29
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack▸Jul 29 - A man shoved his girlfriend onto subway tracks at Fulton Street. The train crushed her legs. She survived, but lost both limbs. He fled, but police caught him. The court sentenced him to 18 years.
Gothamist (2025-07-29) reports a Brooklyn man received 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to pushing his girlfriend onto the tracks at Manhattan's Fulton Street Station on March 9, 2024. Prosecutors said Christian Valdez threw her as a train entered, causing injuries that led to both legs being amputated. District Attorney Alvin Bragg called it a 'life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system.' Valdez fled but was arrested hours later. The case highlights the vulnerability of transit riders and the severe consequences of violence in public spaces.
-
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
-
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
25
Driver Inattention on Williamsburg Bridge Injures Two▸Jul 25 - Two westbound drivers collided on the Williamsburg Bridge inner roadway. The taxi driver hit the back of the SUV. Police recorded driver inattention. Neck and head injuries. Sirens on steel. Daylight crash.
An SUV and a taxi collided on the Williamsburg Bridge inner roadway at 2:53 p.m. Both were traveling west, going straight. The taxi driver hit the center back of the SUV; the taxi’s center front took the blow. A 36-year-old woman driving the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The 52-year-old taxi driver suffered a head injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. No other contributing factors were listed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report places the crash on the inner roadway and lists damage consistent with a rear-end impact.
24
Toyota Sienna Hits Elderly Pedestrian at Grand St▸Jul 24 - A Toyota Sienna struck a 70-year-old man crossing Grand Street. The crash left him with crushed legs. The driver was unhurt. The street stayed busy. The city moved on.
A 2017 Toyota Sienna, driven by a 65-year-old man, struck a 70-year-old pedestrian at the intersection of Grand Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his lower legs. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The driver was not injured. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No vehicle damage was noted. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians at city intersections.
22
Bicyclist Thrown, Arm Broken on Bridge Road▸Jul 22 - A moped struck a cyclist head-on on the Williamsburg Bridge Outer Roadway. The cyclist flew from his bike, arm fractured. Failure to yield and improper turn listed. Steel met flesh. The system failed.
A moped and a bicycle collided head-on on the Williamsburg Bridge Outer Roadway. The 33-year-old male cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured arm. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' were contributing factors. The moped, traveling west and passing, struck the cyclist heading east. The crash left the cyclist conscious but injured. No helmet use or signaling was listed as a factor. The report highlights driver errors, not victim actions.
22
Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown▸Jul 22 - A stolen Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck and killed a pedestrian and a cyclist. The driver tried to flee. Eyewitnesses stopped her. Broken bodies, broken laws, broken city.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-22), Autumn Donna Ascension Romero crashed a stolen rental car at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok and Kevin Cruickshank. Prosecutors say Romero admitted to drinking before driving and tried to flee the scene with her passenger. An open tequila bottle and loaded pistols were found in the car. The article quotes, 'They then tried to flee the scene followed by multiple eyewitnesses who told them to stop.' Romero faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. The crash highlights dangers from impaired driving, stolen vehicles, and failures in preventing reckless use of rentals.
-
Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-22
Aug 13 - Two runaway horses crashed into pedicabs. A cab driver’s wrist broke. The Conservancy calls for a ban. Heavy carriages scar pavement. Manure stains the drives. Safety for all hangs in the balance.
West Side Spirit (2025-08-13) reports the Central Park Conservancy urged city leaders to ban horse-drawn carriages, citing public safety. Their letter referenced two May incidents: a bolting horse and a crash injuring a pedicab driver. CEO Elizabeth W. Smith wrote, 'Banning horse carriages has become a matter of public health and safety for Park visitors.' The Conservancy also noted damage to park infrastructure and daily manure left behind. The push supports Ryder’s Law, a City Council bill named after a collapsed horse. The article highlights ongoing debate and recent injuries, underscoring risks to vulnerable park users.
- Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-08-13
11
FDR chain crash injures two drivers▸Aug 11 - Southbound traffic stacked up on FDR. A lane change clipped cars. Metal jumped. Two drivers hurt. Speed fed the crush. Taxis and SUVs took hits. Sirens filled the river road.
Multiple southbound vehicles collided on FDR Drive in Manhattan, including an SUV, a sedan, and a taxi. Two drivers, men aged 45 and 27, were injured with neck and upper‑arm trauma. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Speed.” The data show a lane‑changing sedan striking vehicles and setting off a chain reaction, with impacts to rear bumpers and quarter panels across several cars. Unsafe Speed led the list of driver errors. Other noted fields for involved drivers were “Licensed,” with pre‑crash motions of Going Straight Ahead and Changing Lanes. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded in this highway pileup.
31
Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 31 - A Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider flew to the pavement. The driver fled. The bike’s red light blinked in the dark. Police arrested the unlicensed driver two hours later. The rider remains critical.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-31) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver in a Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-bike rider on Second Ave. near 15th St., leaving the cyclist with serious head trauma. The driver fled, drove on the sidewalk, and later took the SUV to a car wash. He confessed to police after turning himself in two hours later, saying he fled because he lacked a license. The article notes, 'He now faces charges of leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license.' The NYPD Highway District's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The crash highlights persistent dangers from unlicensed drivers and gaps in enforcement.
-
Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-31
29
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack▸Jul 29 - A man shoved his girlfriend onto subway tracks at Fulton Street. The train crushed her legs. She survived, but lost both limbs. He fled, but police caught him. The court sentenced him to 18 years.
Gothamist (2025-07-29) reports a Brooklyn man received 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to pushing his girlfriend onto the tracks at Manhattan's Fulton Street Station on March 9, 2024. Prosecutors said Christian Valdez threw her as a train entered, causing injuries that led to both legs being amputated. District Attorney Alvin Bragg called it a 'life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system.' Valdez fled but was arrested hours later. The case highlights the vulnerability of transit riders and the severe consequences of violence in public spaces.
-
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
-
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
25
Driver Inattention on Williamsburg Bridge Injures Two▸Jul 25 - Two westbound drivers collided on the Williamsburg Bridge inner roadway. The taxi driver hit the back of the SUV. Police recorded driver inattention. Neck and head injuries. Sirens on steel. Daylight crash.
An SUV and a taxi collided on the Williamsburg Bridge inner roadway at 2:53 p.m. Both were traveling west, going straight. The taxi driver hit the center back of the SUV; the taxi’s center front took the blow. A 36-year-old woman driving the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The 52-year-old taxi driver suffered a head injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. No other contributing factors were listed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report places the crash on the inner roadway and lists damage consistent with a rear-end impact.
24
Toyota Sienna Hits Elderly Pedestrian at Grand St▸Jul 24 - A Toyota Sienna struck a 70-year-old man crossing Grand Street. The crash left him with crushed legs. The driver was unhurt. The street stayed busy. The city moved on.
A 2017 Toyota Sienna, driven by a 65-year-old man, struck a 70-year-old pedestrian at the intersection of Grand Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his lower legs. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The driver was not injured. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No vehicle damage was noted. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians at city intersections.
22
Bicyclist Thrown, Arm Broken on Bridge Road▸Jul 22 - A moped struck a cyclist head-on on the Williamsburg Bridge Outer Roadway. The cyclist flew from his bike, arm fractured. Failure to yield and improper turn listed. Steel met flesh. The system failed.
A moped and a bicycle collided head-on on the Williamsburg Bridge Outer Roadway. The 33-year-old male cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured arm. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' were contributing factors. The moped, traveling west and passing, struck the cyclist heading east. The crash left the cyclist conscious but injured. No helmet use or signaling was listed as a factor. The report highlights driver errors, not victim actions.
22
Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown▸Jul 22 - A stolen Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck and killed a pedestrian and a cyclist. The driver tried to flee. Eyewitnesses stopped her. Broken bodies, broken laws, broken city.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-22), Autumn Donna Ascension Romero crashed a stolen rental car at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok and Kevin Cruickshank. Prosecutors say Romero admitted to drinking before driving and tried to flee the scene with her passenger. An open tequila bottle and loaded pistols were found in the car. The article quotes, 'They then tried to flee the scene followed by multiple eyewitnesses who told them to stop.' Romero faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. The crash highlights dangers from impaired driving, stolen vehicles, and failures in preventing reckless use of rentals.
-
Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-22
Aug 11 - Southbound traffic stacked up on FDR. A lane change clipped cars. Metal jumped. Two drivers hurt. Speed fed the crush. Taxis and SUVs took hits. Sirens filled the river road.
Multiple southbound vehicles collided on FDR Drive in Manhattan, including an SUV, a sedan, and a taxi. Two drivers, men aged 45 and 27, were injured with neck and upper‑arm trauma. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Speed.” The data show a lane‑changing sedan striking vehicles and setting off a chain reaction, with impacts to rear bumpers and quarter panels across several cars. Unsafe Speed led the list of driver errors. Other noted fields for involved drivers were “Licensed,” with pre‑crash motions of Going Straight Ahead and Changing Lanes. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded in this highway pileup.
31
Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 31 - A Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider flew to the pavement. The driver fled. The bike’s red light blinked in the dark. Police arrested the unlicensed driver two hours later. The rider remains critical.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-31) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver in a Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-bike rider on Second Ave. near 15th St., leaving the cyclist with serious head trauma. The driver fled, drove on the sidewalk, and later took the SUV to a car wash. He confessed to police after turning himself in two hours later, saying he fled because he lacked a license. The article notes, 'He now faces charges of leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license.' The NYPD Highway District's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The crash highlights persistent dangers from unlicensed drivers and gaps in enforcement.
-
Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-31
29
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack▸Jul 29 - A man shoved his girlfriend onto subway tracks at Fulton Street. The train crushed her legs. She survived, but lost both limbs. He fled, but police caught him. The court sentenced him to 18 years.
Gothamist (2025-07-29) reports a Brooklyn man received 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to pushing his girlfriend onto the tracks at Manhattan's Fulton Street Station on March 9, 2024. Prosecutors said Christian Valdez threw her as a train entered, causing injuries that led to both legs being amputated. District Attorney Alvin Bragg called it a 'life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system.' Valdez fled but was arrested hours later. The case highlights the vulnerability of transit riders and the severe consequences of violence in public spaces.
-
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
-
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
25
Driver Inattention on Williamsburg Bridge Injures Two▸Jul 25 - Two westbound drivers collided on the Williamsburg Bridge inner roadway. The taxi driver hit the back of the SUV. Police recorded driver inattention. Neck and head injuries. Sirens on steel. Daylight crash.
An SUV and a taxi collided on the Williamsburg Bridge inner roadway at 2:53 p.m. Both were traveling west, going straight. The taxi driver hit the center back of the SUV; the taxi’s center front took the blow. A 36-year-old woman driving the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The 52-year-old taxi driver suffered a head injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. No other contributing factors were listed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report places the crash on the inner roadway and lists damage consistent with a rear-end impact.
24
Toyota Sienna Hits Elderly Pedestrian at Grand St▸Jul 24 - A Toyota Sienna struck a 70-year-old man crossing Grand Street. The crash left him with crushed legs. The driver was unhurt. The street stayed busy. The city moved on.
A 2017 Toyota Sienna, driven by a 65-year-old man, struck a 70-year-old pedestrian at the intersection of Grand Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his lower legs. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The driver was not injured. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No vehicle damage was noted. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians at city intersections.
22
Bicyclist Thrown, Arm Broken on Bridge Road▸Jul 22 - A moped struck a cyclist head-on on the Williamsburg Bridge Outer Roadway. The cyclist flew from his bike, arm fractured. Failure to yield and improper turn listed. Steel met flesh. The system failed.
A moped and a bicycle collided head-on on the Williamsburg Bridge Outer Roadway. The 33-year-old male cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured arm. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' were contributing factors. The moped, traveling west and passing, struck the cyclist heading east. The crash left the cyclist conscious but injured. No helmet use or signaling was listed as a factor. The report highlights driver errors, not victim actions.
22
Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown▸Jul 22 - A stolen Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck and killed a pedestrian and a cyclist. The driver tried to flee. Eyewitnesses stopped her. Broken bodies, broken laws, broken city.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-22), Autumn Donna Ascension Romero crashed a stolen rental car at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok and Kevin Cruickshank. Prosecutors say Romero admitted to drinking before driving and tried to flee the scene with her passenger. An open tequila bottle and loaded pistols were found in the car. The article quotes, 'They then tried to flee the scene followed by multiple eyewitnesses who told them to stop.' Romero faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. The crash highlights dangers from impaired driving, stolen vehicles, and failures in preventing reckless use of rentals.
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Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-22
Jul 31 - A Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider flew to the pavement. The driver fled. The bike’s red light blinked in the dark. Police arrested the unlicensed driver two hours later. The rider remains critical.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-31) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver in a Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-bike rider on Second Ave. near 15th St., leaving the cyclist with serious head trauma. The driver fled, drove on the sidewalk, and later took the SUV to a car wash. He confessed to police after turning himself in two hours later, saying he fled because he lacked a license. The article notes, 'He now faces charges of leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license.' The NYPD Highway District's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The crash highlights persistent dangers from unlicensed drivers and gaps in enforcement.
- Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-07-31
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Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack▸Jul 29 - A man shoved his girlfriend onto subway tracks at Fulton Street. The train crushed her legs. She survived, but lost both limbs. He fled, but police caught him. The court sentenced him to 18 years.
Gothamist (2025-07-29) reports a Brooklyn man received 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to pushing his girlfriend onto the tracks at Manhattan's Fulton Street Station on March 9, 2024. Prosecutors said Christian Valdez threw her as a train entered, causing injuries that led to both legs being amputated. District Attorney Alvin Bragg called it a 'life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system.' Valdez fled but was arrested hours later. The case highlights the vulnerability of transit riders and the severe consequences of violence in public spaces.
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Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
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Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
25
Driver Inattention on Williamsburg Bridge Injures Two▸Jul 25 - Two westbound drivers collided on the Williamsburg Bridge inner roadway. The taxi driver hit the back of the SUV. Police recorded driver inattention. Neck and head injuries. Sirens on steel. Daylight crash.
An SUV and a taxi collided on the Williamsburg Bridge inner roadway at 2:53 p.m. Both were traveling west, going straight. The taxi driver hit the center back of the SUV; the taxi’s center front took the blow. A 36-year-old woman driving the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The 52-year-old taxi driver suffered a head injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. No other contributing factors were listed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report places the crash on the inner roadway and lists damage consistent with a rear-end impact.
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Toyota Sienna Hits Elderly Pedestrian at Grand St▸Jul 24 - A Toyota Sienna struck a 70-year-old man crossing Grand Street. The crash left him with crushed legs. The driver was unhurt. The street stayed busy. The city moved on.
A 2017 Toyota Sienna, driven by a 65-year-old man, struck a 70-year-old pedestrian at the intersection of Grand Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his lower legs. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The driver was not injured. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No vehicle damage was noted. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians at city intersections.
22
Bicyclist Thrown, Arm Broken on Bridge Road▸Jul 22 - A moped struck a cyclist head-on on the Williamsburg Bridge Outer Roadway. The cyclist flew from his bike, arm fractured. Failure to yield and improper turn listed. Steel met flesh. The system failed.
A moped and a bicycle collided head-on on the Williamsburg Bridge Outer Roadway. The 33-year-old male cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured arm. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' were contributing factors. The moped, traveling west and passing, struck the cyclist heading east. The crash left the cyclist conscious but injured. No helmet use or signaling was listed as a factor. The report highlights driver errors, not victim actions.
22
Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown▸Jul 22 - A stolen Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck and killed a pedestrian and a cyclist. The driver tried to flee. Eyewitnesses stopped her. Broken bodies, broken laws, broken city.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-22), Autumn Donna Ascension Romero crashed a stolen rental car at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok and Kevin Cruickshank. Prosecutors say Romero admitted to drinking before driving and tried to flee the scene with her passenger. An open tequila bottle and loaded pistols were found in the car. The article quotes, 'They then tried to flee the scene followed by multiple eyewitnesses who told them to stop.' Romero faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. The crash highlights dangers from impaired driving, stolen vehicles, and failures in preventing reckless use of rentals.
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Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-22
Jul 29 - A man shoved his girlfriend onto subway tracks at Fulton Street. The train crushed her legs. She survived, but lost both limbs. He fled, but police caught him. The court sentenced him to 18 years.
Gothamist (2025-07-29) reports a Brooklyn man received 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to pushing his girlfriend onto the tracks at Manhattan's Fulton Street Station on March 9, 2024. Prosecutors said Christian Valdez threw her as a train entered, causing injuries that led to both legs being amputated. District Attorney Alvin Bragg called it a 'life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system.' Valdez fled but was arrested hours later. The case highlights the vulnerability of transit riders and the severe consequences of violence in public spaces.
- Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
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Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
25
Driver Inattention on Williamsburg Bridge Injures Two▸Jul 25 - Two westbound drivers collided on the Williamsburg Bridge inner roadway. The taxi driver hit the back of the SUV. Police recorded driver inattention. Neck and head injuries. Sirens on steel. Daylight crash.
An SUV and a taxi collided on the Williamsburg Bridge inner roadway at 2:53 p.m. Both were traveling west, going straight. The taxi driver hit the center back of the SUV; the taxi’s center front took the blow. A 36-year-old woman driving the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The 52-year-old taxi driver suffered a head injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. No other contributing factors were listed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report places the crash on the inner roadway and lists damage consistent with a rear-end impact.
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Toyota Sienna Hits Elderly Pedestrian at Grand St▸Jul 24 - A Toyota Sienna struck a 70-year-old man crossing Grand Street. The crash left him with crushed legs. The driver was unhurt. The street stayed busy. The city moved on.
A 2017 Toyota Sienna, driven by a 65-year-old man, struck a 70-year-old pedestrian at the intersection of Grand Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his lower legs. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The driver was not injured. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No vehicle damage was noted. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians at city intersections.
22
Bicyclist Thrown, Arm Broken on Bridge Road▸Jul 22 - A moped struck a cyclist head-on on the Williamsburg Bridge Outer Roadway. The cyclist flew from his bike, arm fractured. Failure to yield and improper turn listed. Steel met flesh. The system failed.
A moped and a bicycle collided head-on on the Williamsburg Bridge Outer Roadway. The 33-year-old male cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured arm. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' were contributing factors. The moped, traveling west and passing, struck the cyclist heading east. The crash left the cyclist conscious but injured. No helmet use or signaling was listed as a factor. The report highlights driver errors, not victim actions.
22
Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown▸Jul 22 - A stolen Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck and killed a pedestrian and a cyclist. The driver tried to flee. Eyewitnesses stopped her. Broken bodies, broken laws, broken city.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-22), Autumn Donna Ascension Romero crashed a stolen rental car at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok and Kevin Cruickshank. Prosecutors say Romero admitted to drinking before driving and tried to flee the scene with her passenger. An open tequila bottle and loaded pistols were found in the car. The article quotes, 'They then tried to flee the scene followed by multiple eyewitnesses who told them to stop.' Romero faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. The crash highlights dangers from impaired driving, stolen vehicles, and failures in preventing reckless use of rentals.
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Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-22
Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
- Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be, New York Post, Published 2025-07-27
25
Driver Inattention on Williamsburg Bridge Injures Two▸Jul 25 - Two westbound drivers collided on the Williamsburg Bridge inner roadway. The taxi driver hit the back of the SUV. Police recorded driver inattention. Neck and head injuries. Sirens on steel. Daylight crash.
An SUV and a taxi collided on the Williamsburg Bridge inner roadway at 2:53 p.m. Both were traveling west, going straight. The taxi driver hit the center back of the SUV; the taxi’s center front took the blow. A 36-year-old woman driving the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The 52-year-old taxi driver suffered a head injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. No other contributing factors were listed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report places the crash on the inner roadway and lists damage consistent with a rear-end impact.
24
Toyota Sienna Hits Elderly Pedestrian at Grand St▸Jul 24 - A Toyota Sienna struck a 70-year-old man crossing Grand Street. The crash left him with crushed legs. The driver was unhurt. The street stayed busy. The city moved on.
A 2017 Toyota Sienna, driven by a 65-year-old man, struck a 70-year-old pedestrian at the intersection of Grand Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his lower legs. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The driver was not injured. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No vehicle damage was noted. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians at city intersections.
22
Bicyclist Thrown, Arm Broken on Bridge Road▸Jul 22 - A moped struck a cyclist head-on on the Williamsburg Bridge Outer Roadway. The cyclist flew from his bike, arm fractured. Failure to yield and improper turn listed. Steel met flesh. The system failed.
A moped and a bicycle collided head-on on the Williamsburg Bridge Outer Roadway. The 33-year-old male cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured arm. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' were contributing factors. The moped, traveling west and passing, struck the cyclist heading east. The crash left the cyclist conscious but injured. No helmet use or signaling was listed as a factor. The report highlights driver errors, not victim actions.
22
Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown▸Jul 22 - A stolen Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck and killed a pedestrian and a cyclist. The driver tried to flee. Eyewitnesses stopped her. Broken bodies, broken laws, broken city.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-22), Autumn Donna Ascension Romero crashed a stolen rental car at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok and Kevin Cruickshank. Prosecutors say Romero admitted to drinking before driving and tried to flee the scene with her passenger. An open tequila bottle and loaded pistols were found in the car. The article quotes, 'They then tried to flee the scene followed by multiple eyewitnesses who told them to stop.' Romero faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. The crash highlights dangers from impaired driving, stolen vehicles, and failures in preventing reckless use of rentals.
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Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-22
Jul 25 - Two westbound drivers collided on the Williamsburg Bridge inner roadway. The taxi driver hit the back of the SUV. Police recorded driver inattention. Neck and head injuries. Sirens on steel. Daylight crash.
An SUV and a taxi collided on the Williamsburg Bridge inner roadway at 2:53 p.m. Both were traveling west, going straight. The taxi driver hit the center back of the SUV; the taxi’s center front took the blow. A 36-year-old woman driving the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The 52-year-old taxi driver suffered a head injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. No other contributing factors were listed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report places the crash on the inner roadway and lists damage consistent with a rear-end impact.
24
Toyota Sienna Hits Elderly Pedestrian at Grand St▸Jul 24 - A Toyota Sienna struck a 70-year-old man crossing Grand Street. The crash left him with crushed legs. The driver was unhurt. The street stayed busy. The city moved on.
A 2017 Toyota Sienna, driven by a 65-year-old man, struck a 70-year-old pedestrian at the intersection of Grand Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his lower legs. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The driver was not injured. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No vehicle damage was noted. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians at city intersections.
22
Bicyclist Thrown, Arm Broken on Bridge Road▸Jul 22 - A moped struck a cyclist head-on on the Williamsburg Bridge Outer Roadway. The cyclist flew from his bike, arm fractured. Failure to yield and improper turn listed. Steel met flesh. The system failed.
A moped and a bicycle collided head-on on the Williamsburg Bridge Outer Roadway. The 33-year-old male cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured arm. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' were contributing factors. The moped, traveling west and passing, struck the cyclist heading east. The crash left the cyclist conscious but injured. No helmet use or signaling was listed as a factor. The report highlights driver errors, not victim actions.
22
Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown▸Jul 22 - A stolen Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck and killed a pedestrian and a cyclist. The driver tried to flee. Eyewitnesses stopped her. Broken bodies, broken laws, broken city.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-22), Autumn Donna Ascension Romero crashed a stolen rental car at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok and Kevin Cruickshank. Prosecutors say Romero admitted to drinking before driving and tried to flee the scene with her passenger. An open tequila bottle and loaded pistols were found in the car. The article quotes, 'They then tried to flee the scene followed by multiple eyewitnesses who told them to stop.' Romero faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. The crash highlights dangers from impaired driving, stolen vehicles, and failures in preventing reckless use of rentals.
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Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-22
Jul 24 - A Toyota Sienna struck a 70-year-old man crossing Grand Street. The crash left him with crushed legs. The driver was unhurt. The street stayed busy. The city moved on.
A 2017 Toyota Sienna, driven by a 65-year-old man, struck a 70-year-old pedestrian at the intersection of Grand Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his lower legs. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The driver was not injured. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No vehicle damage was noted. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians at city intersections.
22
Bicyclist Thrown, Arm Broken on Bridge Road▸Jul 22 - A moped struck a cyclist head-on on the Williamsburg Bridge Outer Roadway. The cyclist flew from his bike, arm fractured. Failure to yield and improper turn listed. Steel met flesh. The system failed.
A moped and a bicycle collided head-on on the Williamsburg Bridge Outer Roadway. The 33-year-old male cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured arm. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' were contributing factors. The moped, traveling west and passing, struck the cyclist heading east. The crash left the cyclist conscious but injured. No helmet use or signaling was listed as a factor. The report highlights driver errors, not victim actions.
22
Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown▸Jul 22 - A stolen Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck and killed a pedestrian and a cyclist. The driver tried to flee. Eyewitnesses stopped her. Broken bodies, broken laws, broken city.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-22), Autumn Donna Ascension Romero crashed a stolen rental car at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok and Kevin Cruickshank. Prosecutors say Romero admitted to drinking before driving and tried to flee the scene with her passenger. An open tequila bottle and loaded pistols were found in the car. The article quotes, 'They then tried to flee the scene followed by multiple eyewitnesses who told them to stop.' Romero faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. The crash highlights dangers from impaired driving, stolen vehicles, and failures in preventing reckless use of rentals.
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Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-22
Jul 22 - A moped struck a cyclist head-on on the Williamsburg Bridge Outer Roadway. The cyclist flew from his bike, arm fractured. Failure to yield and improper turn listed. Steel met flesh. The system failed.
A moped and a bicycle collided head-on on the Williamsburg Bridge Outer Roadway. The 33-year-old male cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured arm. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' were contributing factors. The moped, traveling west and passing, struck the cyclist heading east. The crash left the cyclist conscious but injured. No helmet use or signaling was listed as a factor. The report highlights driver errors, not victim actions.
22
Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown▸Jul 22 - A stolen Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck and killed a pedestrian and a cyclist. The driver tried to flee. Eyewitnesses stopped her. Broken bodies, broken laws, broken city.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-22), Autumn Donna Ascension Romero crashed a stolen rental car at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok and Kevin Cruickshank. Prosecutors say Romero admitted to drinking before driving and tried to flee the scene with her passenger. An open tequila bottle and loaded pistols were found in the car. The article quotes, 'They then tried to flee the scene followed by multiple eyewitnesses who told them to stop.' Romero faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. The crash highlights dangers from impaired driving, stolen vehicles, and failures in preventing reckless use of rentals.
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Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-22
Jul 22 - A stolen Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck and killed a pedestrian and a cyclist. The driver tried to flee. Eyewitnesses stopped her. Broken bodies, broken laws, broken city.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-22), Autumn Donna Ascension Romero crashed a stolen rental car at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok and Kevin Cruickshank. Prosecutors say Romero admitted to drinking before driving and tried to flee the scene with her passenger. An open tequila bottle and loaded pistols were found in the car. The article quotes, 'They then tried to flee the scene followed by multiple eyewitnesses who told them to stop.' Romero faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. The crash highlights dangers from impaired driving, stolen vehicles, and failures in preventing reckless use of rentals.
- Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-22