Recent severe crashes

1. Prosecutors say speeding driver ran red lights, killed pedestrian 2026-05-25T19:48:00+00:00
   FRANCIS LEWIS BLVD
   Prosecutors say Dawood Faisal drove more than 75 mph, ran red lights and, in a three-car collision at Francis Lewis Boulevard and Union Turnpike, killed 71-year-old pedestrian Cara Trager.
   Official crash records say the May 25 crash happened a little before 8 PM at Francis Lewis Boulevard and Union Turnpike in Queens, involved a sedan and two SUVs, and injured six people. The records say the 71-year-old woman killed was crossing with the signal and list traffic-control disregard as a contributing factor. Queens prosecutors identified her as Cara Trager and allege Faisal drove a 2013 Toyota Prius southbound at more than 75 mph in a 35 mph zone, ran at least two red lights, and caused a three-car collision in which two pedestrians in the crosswalk were hit. Prosecutors said Faisal was indicted on manslaughter, assault, leaving-the-scene, reckless-driving and related charges.
2. Dump-truck driver kills 70-year-old pedestrian in Queens Village 2026-05-18T09:26:00+00:00
   229-05 87 AVE
   A 43-year-old Ford F550 driver hit a 70-year-old pedestrian near 87th Avenue in Queens Village; medics took the man to a hospital, where he died.
   Official crash records place the crash around 9:30 a.m. at 229-05 87 Ave. in Queens and list a 70-year-old male pedestrian killed and one injured motorist. Police told the Daily News the 43-year-old Ford F550 driver hit the man while exiting a private driveway toward Hillside Avenue as the man crossed a parking lot. The official vehicle record lists the driver as traveling east and going straight ahead, while the police account reported by the Daily News described a driveway exit. Medics took the pedestrian to North Shore University Hospital, where he died.
3. Speeding Audi driver kills Toyota driver at Queens red light 2026-04-24T21:10:00+00:00
   BELL BLVD
   A 65-year-old Audi driver killed Davidson Torres Suarez, 28, and injured two passengers when he hit Suarez’s Toyota at a Bell Boulevard red light, police said.
   Official crash records place the crash just after 9 p.m. at Bell Boulevard and 86th Avenue in Queens and list unsafe speed. Police said a 65-year-old Audi driver hit Davidson Torres Suarez’s Toyota while Suarez was stopped at a red light; official records for the Audi also list traffic control disregarded. Medics took Suarez to North Shore University Hospital, where he died, and press accounts said a 30-year-old woman and a 5-year-old boy riding with him were stable. The Audi driver stayed at the scene while police investigated.
4. Motorcyclist wiped out on Grand Central 2026-06-07T05:15:00+00:00
   164 STREET
   A 24-year-old driver crashed a motorcycle near Grand Central Parkway at 5:15 a.m. He suffered a head injury and was listed as unconscious.
   According to the police report, a 24-year-old man driving a 2017 Kawasaki motorcycle was going straight ahead near 164th Street and Grand Central Parkway in Queens around 5:15 a.m. Sunday. He was listed as injured, unconscious, with a head injury and minor bleeding. Another 24-year-old man was listed as a registrant; the report does not describe his injuries.
5. Driver passed too close, broke cyclist 2026-06-05T17:40:00+00:00
   172 ST
   A driver passed too closely on 172nd Street near Jamaica Avenue and hit a 19-year-old cyclist. The teen suffered a fracture/dislocation to his arm and hand.
   According to the police report, a driver going straight on 172nd Street near Jamaica Avenue hit a 19-year-old male cyclist who was also going straight. Police recorded passing too closely and prescription medication as contributing factors. The cyclist was injured with a fracture/dislocation involving the elbow, lower arm, and hand.