Another Body, Another Excuse: Blood on Comrie’s Watch

A BMW SUV struck a 74-year-old woman on Linden Boulevard at 205th Street. She lay bleeding from the head, conscious but motionless. The driver did not stop. No skid marks. No damage. Only blood and silence in the sun.

According to the police report, a BMW SUV traveling east on Linden Boulevard at 205th Street struck a 74-year-old woman. The report states she suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and was found conscious but motionless. The driver did not remain at the scene. The police report notes 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. There were no skid marks and no visible damage to the vehicle, as documented in the report. The narrative describes, 'Just blood on the street and silence in the sun.' The report does not cite any pedestrian actions or behaviors as contributing factors. The focus remains on the driver's inattention and the failure to stop after the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760748, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound Kia SUV hit a 44-year-old woman head-on on Laurelton Parkway. Her skull broke. She died alone, far from any crosswalk. The SUV’s front end crumpled. The road stayed still. No driver errors were specified in the report.

A 44-year-old woman walking in the roadway on Laurelton Parkway was struck head-on by a northbound Kia SUV, according to the police report. The impact broke her skull and she died at the scene, far from any crosswalk. The report states, 'A northbound Kia SUV struck her head-on. Her skull broke. She died there, alone, far from any crosswalk. The SUV’s front crumpled.' The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the driver and the pedestrian. No specific driver errors, such as failure to yield or distraction, are cited in the data. The focus remains on the fatal impact and the absence of explicit driver accountability in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750204, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike rider turned on 165th Street, failed to yield, and struck a woman stepping from a car. She fell hard, blood pooling, her leg torn open. The rider kept going. The street bore witness. No damage to the bike. Only flesh.

A woman, age 54, was seriously injured on 165th Street near Jamaica Avenue in Queens when an e-bike rider making a right turn struck her as she stepped down from a car, according to the police report. The report states the e-bike 'did not stop' and that the rider 'kept going.' The woman suffered severe lacerations to her lower leg, with blood visible on the pavement. The police report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the sole contributing factor, explicitly attributing the crash to the e-bike rider's actions. The victim was not at an intersection and was in the process of getting on or off a vehicle when struck. No damage was reported to the e-bike. The narrative centers the impact and aftermath, underscoring the consequences of driver error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747636, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Metal shrieked at 160th and 110th. An SUV struck a sedan turning wrong. A 63-year-old man, belted in, sat crushed and conscious, his back broken. The street held him still. Dawn broke over shattered glass and broken bone.

At the corner of 160th Street and 110th Avenue in Queens, a violent collision left a 63-year-old male driver with severe back injuries. According to the police report, a sedan executed an improper turn and failed to yield the right-of-way, leading to a forceful impact with a northbound SUV. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The injured driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, remained conscious but suffered crush injuries to his back. The police narrative describes the scene: 'Metal screamed at dawn. A sedan turned wrong. The SUV struck hard. A 63-year-old man, belted in, sat crushed and conscious, his back broken.' The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver errors—specifically, improper turning and failure to yield—on New York City streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745477, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Lincoln sedan tore into a boy on a bike. Blood pooled on 229th Street. The child’s head split open. The car’s right front crumpled. The boy stayed conscious, pain sharp and bright. Queens pavement bore the mark.

A nine-year-old boy riding a bike was struck by a northbound Lincoln sedan near 116th Avenue and 229th Street in Queens, according to the police report. The report describes the scene: 'A 9-year-old boy on a bike, no helmet, struck by a northbound Lincoln. Head wound. Blood pooled on the pavement. The sedan’s right front crumpled. The child stayed conscious.' The crash left the child with a severe head injury and heavy bleeding. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The report notes the boy was not wearing a helmet, but places this detail after the collision and does not cite it as a cause. The sedan’s right front bumper bore the brunt of the impact. No driver errors are cited in the police report. The collision underscores the vulnerability of children on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738477, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Senate Bill S 9718 passed. It pushes for complete street design. The aim: safer roads for everyone. Pedestrians, cyclists, and passengers stand to gain. The vote split. Some senators said no. But the bill moved forward. Streets may change.

Senate Bill S 9718, titled "Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles," advanced through the Senate with committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) and co-sponsored by Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, passed both votes despite opposition. The measure calls for redesigning streets to protect all users, not just drivers. The vote was not unanimous—several senators voted no, but the majority carried it through. The bill’s focus is clear: safer streets for people on foot, on bikes, and in vehicles. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is to cut danger at the curb and crosswalk.

• File S 9718, Open States, Published 2024-06-03

A 33-year-old woman died beneath the steel of an eastbound SUV on Grand Central Parkway. Her skull was crushed. She was walking outside the crosswalk, alone, in the darkness, when the vehicle hit her head-on. She died there.

A 33-year-old woman was killed on Grand Central Parkway near exit 24 when she was struck head-on by an eastbound SUV, according to the police report. The report states the pedestrian was 'walking outside the crosswalk' and was hit by the 'center front end' of a 2018 Toyota SUV. Her injuries were fatal, with the report noting her skull was crushed and she died at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the driver and the pedestrian. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are cited in the available data. The narrative describes the woman as being alone and in the dark at the time of the crash. The focus remains on the impact and the deadly consequences of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723692, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford sedan surged north on Cross Island Parkway. Aggressive driving. Road rage. The right front struck hard. The driver, 54, belted in, never woke. One man, one car, one deadly burst. Then silence.

According to the police report, a 2016 Ford sedan was traveling north on Cross Island Parkway when it crashed, resulting in the death of the sole occupant, a 54-year-old male driver. The report states, 'Aggressive driving. Road rage.' The right front of the vehicle struck hard, causing fatal injuries to the driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness. The contributing factor listed is 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage,' highlighting reckless behavior behind the wheel. No other vehicles or road users were involved, and no victim behaviors are cited as contributing factors. The police narrative underscores the systemic danger posed by aggressive driving, with the crash ending in silence and loss.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706349, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2008 Honda, southbound on Cross Island Parkway, struck head-on. In the middle front seat, a 73-year-old man did not move again. The crash ended his life in the dark, silent and sudden, as the city pressed on.

A deadly collision occurred on Cross Island Parkway when a 2008 Honda sedan, traveling south, struck head-on, according to the police report. The report states, 'In the middle front seat, a 73-year-old man did not move again. He was not thrown. He simply lay there, still, as the dark pressed in.' The victim, an occupant in the middle front seat, was killed in the impact. Police list the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The vehicle sustained damage to the center front end, consistent with a head-on crash. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the fatal consequences of the crash and the systemic dangers present on city roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700406, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

MTA plans $30 million for Queens bus overhaul. Eight new routes. More frequent service for thousands. Stops spaced farther apart. Most riders keep their stops. Councilmember Brooks-Powers doubts gains for her district. Borough President Richards backs the plan. Rollout not before 2025.

The MTA’s Queens Bus Network Redesign, announced December 12, 2023, proposes $30 million in service upgrades and expands local routes from 83 to 91. The plan, under review since 2020, aims to boost 10-minute-or-better service for 200,000 more residents, raising coverage from 60.1% to 68.9%. The official summary states the redesign will 'streamline and speed up service.' Council Transportation Chair Selvena Brooks-Powers voiced 'serious concerns' about disadvantages for her district, especially with congestion pricing. Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, once critical, now supports the draft after public outreach. State Senator Leroy Comrie noted Brooks-Powers wants clarity for her community, not outright rejection. The redesign awaits further input and is expected no sooner than 2025. No safety analyst has assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.

• MTA’s Queens Bus Redesign: $30M in Service, 8 More Routes, Skepticism from Brooks-Powers, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-12-12

A Fly Wing moped veered east on Jamaica Avenue. The unlicensed driver lost control. A 62-year-old man in the sidecar was thrown out. His head hit the pavement. He died at the scene. No other vehicle made contact.

A deadly crash unfolded on Jamaica Avenue near 146th Street. According to the police report, a Fly Wing moped swerved east, reacting to an uninvolved vehicle. The moped driver was unlicensed. The sidecar passenger, a 62-year-old man, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report states, 'No helmet. No license. A 62-year-old man flew from the sidecar. His head struck pavement. He died in silence, chasing a vehicle that never touched him.' The contributing factor listed is 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' The data notes the passenger wore no helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s errors. No other vehicles made contact. The crash left one dead.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684466, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A concrete mixer rolled south on Parsons Boulevard. A 61-year-old man crossed in the marked lines. The truck struck him. His hip shattered. He lay still, unconscious. The mixer did not stop. The street held the silence.

A 61-year-old pedestrian was struck and seriously injured by a concrete mixer on Parsons Boulevard near Hillside Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the man was crossing in a marked crosswalk when the southbound truck hit him. The impact shattered his hip and left him unconscious with crush injuries. The report states, 'No screech, no scrape. His hip shattered. He lay still. The truck showed no wound, no pause.' The driver, a 62-year-old man, was licensed and driving straight ahead. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The truck sustained no damage and did not stop after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680186, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan took a hit from behind on Brewer Boulevard. Metal folded. The driver, a 52-year-old man, stayed conscious. His back bore the force. The car’s rear crumpled. Flesh and bone held. The street stayed silent.

A sedan was rear-ended near Sayres Avenue on Brewer Boulevard in Queens. The impact crushed the back of the car. According to the police report, a 52-year-old man sat belted in the driver’s seat. He suffered back injuries but remained conscious. The report states, 'A sedan struck from behind. The rear crumpled like foil.' The data lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the report. The injured man wore a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the driver with crush injuries and a broken car, but the cause remains unclear.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676985, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Toyota SUV hit an 8-year-old boy on Farmers Boulevard. Blood pooled from his head. Halloween lights flickered. He lay conscious on the asphalt. Sirens cut through the Queens dusk. The boy survived, injured and shaken.

An 8-year-old boy was struck by a Toyota SUV while crossing Farmers Boulevard near Montauk Street in Queens. According to the police report, the child was crossing without a signal when the SUV hit him, causing severe bleeding from his head. The boy remained conscious at the scene. The crash occurred as Halloween lights flickered and emergency sirens echoed through the evening. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV. No driver errors were specified in the data. The boy was not at an intersection when struck.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675482, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 61-year-old man lay bleeding on Brookville Boulevard. Struck at midnight. The driver failed to yield. Blood pooled on the pavement. No car, no name, just silence and pain in the dark Queens street.

A 61-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured on Brookville Boulevard near 130th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the man was conscious but suffered severe head bleeding after being hit at midnight. The report states, 'The driver failed to yield.' The only listed contributing factor is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' No details about the vehicle or driver were provided. The victim’s injuries were serious, but the report does not specify further. The crash left blood on the street and a silence that lingered.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672737, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan slammed into a motorcyclist on 111th Avenue. The rider, just 28, hit the ground hard. No helmet. No chance. Distraction behind the wheel. He died there, knees shattered, eyes open. Steel and flesh. Another life lost to inattention.

A sedan collided head-on with a motorcycle on 111th Avenue near Merrick Boulevard in Queens. The 28-year-old motorcyclist was killed. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' contributed to the crash. The report states the motorcyclist was not wearing a helmet, but the primary factors listed are driver errors. The sedan and motorcycle both suffered front-end damage. The victim died at the scene, with severe injuries to his lower body. The crash highlights the deadly consequences of distraction and failure to obey traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670781, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV slammed into a parked truck on Springfield Boulevard. The SUV flipped. The driver was thrown out, arm torn. Four passengers, including a girl, were hurt. Glass shattered. The street was empty. The crash left blood and silence.

A GMC SUV heading north on Springfield Boulevard struck a parked Ford pickup and overturned. According to the police report, the 25-year-old female driver was partially ejected, left unconscious, and suffered severe arm lacerations. Four passengers, including a 15-year-old girl, were also partially ejected and injured, with pain, abrasions, and shock reported. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are cited in the data. The parked truck was unoccupied. Lap belts were noted for all injured occupants, but the force of the crash broke glass and threw bodies into the street. Five women and girls were left hurt, their injuries ranging from lacerations to trauma.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666362, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV turned left on 120th Avenue. A moped rider went straight. The SUV struck him head-on. His helmet split. Blood pooled. He lay conscious, scalp torn, silent. The SUV showed no damage. The street held the aftermath.

A crash on 120th Avenue involved an SUV making a left turn and a moped traveling straight. The moped rider, a 49-year-old man, suffered severe head lacerations and remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'An SUV turned left. A moped came straight. The rider, 49, struck headfirst. Blood pooled on the asphalt. His helmet cracked. He lay conscious, silent, with deep cuts across his scalp. The SUV bore no damage.' The police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The moped rider wore a helmet, which cracked on impact. The SUV driver was licensed and uninjured. The crash left the moped damaged and the rider bleeding on the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655874, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Yamaha motorcycle hit a turning SUV at 233rd Street and 125th Avenue. The rider, 33, flew from his seat and died in the street. He wore a helmet. The crash ended with the bike slamming a parked Ford. Night stayed silent.

A deadly crash unfolded at the corner of 233rd Street and 125th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, a Yamaha motorcycle struck a turning SUV, then crashed into a parked Ford. The 33-year-old motorcyclist was ejected from his seat and died at the scene. The report states, “The rider, 33, flew from the seat. He wore a helmet. He died in the street.” The data lists no specific driver errors, but the sequence involved a left-turning SUV and a motorcycle traveling straight. The motorcyclist was unlicensed. No other injuries were reported. The night was still after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651866, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Toyota SUV tore ahead on Cross Island Parkway. The front end crumpled. The driver, a 76-year-old woman, died alone behind the wheel. No other vehicles. No skid marks. Speed and ignored signals left no room for escape.

A 2008 Toyota SUV crashed on Cross Island Parkway near 112th Avenue in Queens. The sole occupant, a 76-year-old woman driving east, was killed. According to the police report, the SUV 'slammed forward at speed.' The front end was crushed. No other vehicles were involved. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The driver died at the scene. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash highlights the lethal risk when speed and traffic controls are ignored.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648067, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15