Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in SD 27?
Two Dead, City Silent: How Many More Will Manhattan Bridge Claim?
SD 27: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 31, 2025
Blood on the Streets: The Human Cost
Two dead on the Manhattan Bridge. A cyclist, Kevin Cruickshank, set out for Coney Island. He never made it. A car, speeding off the bridge, killed him and May Kwok as she sat on a bench. Police found guns, alcohol, and an overdue rental car. One driver refused a breathalyzer. The intersection was known to be dangerous. “His trip was cut short at an intersection known to some to be very dangerous. It is time to make this known to all and time for the city to take action,” said Cruickshank’s sister.
Just days later, another crash in Chinatown. A hit-and-run killed a pedestrian and a cyclist at Canal Street. The driver fled. The deaths raised old questions about a street that has claimed too many. “The crash is raising questions about a bigger safety problem at an intersection of Canal Street,” reported CBS New York.
In the last 12 months: 4 people killed, 24 seriously injured, 1,283 hurt. Most were walking or biking. The numbers do not bleed, but the families do.
Leadership: Votes and Silence
Senator Brian Kavanagh has voted for safety. He backed the Stop Super Speeders Act, which targets repeat dangerous drivers, and supported extending school speed zones. He voted yes on bills to create safety zones and expand ignition interlock monitoring. He has supported truck weight sensors on the BQE and spoken up for removing the FDR Drive viaduct to reclaim space for people, not cars. But the carnage continues. Laws pass. Streets stay deadly.
The Next Fight: Action, Not Excuses
Speed and neglect kill. The city has the power to lower speed limits to 20 mph. It has the power to redesign streets. It has the power to end the reign of repeat offenders. Every day of delay is another day of risk. The dead do not get a second chance.
Call your leaders. Demand action. Tell Senator Kavanagh and your council members: Lower the speed. Fix the streets. Stop the killing. Do not wait for another name on the list.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ What is the New York State Senate and how does it work?
▸ Where does SD 27 sit politically?
▸ Which areas are in SD 27?
▸ What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in SD 27?
▸ Are these crashes preventable or just 'accidents'?
▸ What can local politicians do to stop traffic violence?
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Chinatown Hit-And-Run Kills Two, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-24
- Manhattan Bridge Crash Kills Two Bystanders, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-07-28
- Chinatown Hit-And-Run Kills Two, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-24
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736690 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-12
- Manhattan BP Wants To Raze FDR Drive South of Brooklyn Bridge, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-09-20
- Tonnage sensors on the BQE will take a year to set up: DOT, brooklynpaper.com, Published 2022-01-31
- Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-29
- Speeding Car Kills Two On Bridge, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-07-28
- Manhattan Bridge Crash Kills Two Bystanders, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-07-28
- Komanoff: What Was Left Unsaid to Congestion Pricing Opponents, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-02-20
- Weight' for it: BQE automatic truck tonnage sensors will take a year to set up, DOT says, amny.com, Published 2022-01-30
Fix the Problem
District 27
Room 2011, 250 Broadway, New York, NY 10007
Room 512, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Representatives
District 65
Room 302, 64 Fulton St., New York, NY 10038
Room 429, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 1
65 East Broadway, New York, NY 10002
212-587-3159
250 Broadway, Suite 1815, New York, NY 10007
212-587-3159
▸ Other Geographies
SD 27 Senate District 27 sits in Manhattan, Precinct 5, District 1, AD 65.
It contains Financial District-Battery Park City, Tribeca-Civic Center, Soho-Little Italy-Hudson Square, Greenwich Village, West Village, Chinatown-Two Bridges, Lower East Side, East Village, Manhattan CB2, Manhattan CB3, Manhattan CB1.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Senate District 27
Elderly Man Killed by Turning Ford SUV▸An 81-year-old man steps into the crosswalk at Delancey and Willett. A Ford SUV turns right, driver fails to yield. Head trauma, internal bleeding. He dies beneath the streetlights. No damage to the car. The city keeps moving.
According to the police report, an 81-year-old pedestrian was killed at the corner of Delancey Street and Willett Street in Manhattan. The crash occurred at 23:06, when the man entered a marked crosswalk. A Ford SUV, registered in New York and driven by a licensed New Jersey man, made a right turn without signaling. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian suffered fatal head trauma and internal bleeding. The police report notes there was no damage to the vehicle. The victim was crossing with no signal, in a marked crosswalk, but the report attributes the crash to driver errors. No mention is made of any victim behavior contributing to the collision.
Bus Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian’s Leg▸A bus swung left at Battery Place. Steel clipped a 69-year-old man’s leg. Blood pooled on the curb. The bus rolled away. The man stayed conscious, flesh torn, pain sharp. The city’s machinery did not pause.
A 69-year-old man was injured when a bus making a left turn at Battery Place and Greenwich Street struck him, according to the police report. The report states the pedestrian was at the intersection when the bus’s left front quarter panel hit his lower leg, causing severe lacerations. The narrative describes, 'Steel struck his leg. Flesh tore. Blood pooled by the curb. He stayed awake. The bus rolled on, unmarked.' The bus sustained no damage and continued on its route. Police list both driver and pedestrian contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The report highlights the systemic danger of large vehicles turning through crosswalks, with no evidence of driver accountability or intervention at the scene. No contributing victim behavior is cited; the focus remains on the impact of the turning bus.
Sedan Backs Into Pedestrian at Spring Street▸A sedan reversed on Avenue of the Americas. Steel struck a man’s head as he crossed with the signal. Blood pooled on the crosswalk. He stood, dazed, upright. The car’s rear bore the mark. The city’s danger was plain.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Avenue of the Americas at Spring Street backed unsafely and struck a 35-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. The report states the pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious and upright after the impact. The narrative describes the car’s rear end bearing the mark of the collision, with blood pooling on the crosswalk. The police report explicitly lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was located at the intersection and was crossing with the signal, as documented in the report. The focus remains on the driver’s unsafe backing and inattention, which led to the pedestrian’s injury.
Land Rover Slams Parked Taxi on Bleecker▸A Land Rover crashed into a parked taxi on Bleecker Street near Sixth Avenue. The SUV driver, age 40, died at the scene. The night was cold and silent. Police cited distraction as the cause. The street stood still after impact.
A Land Rover SUV struck the rear of a parked taxi on Bleecker Street near Avenue of the Americas. The driver of the SUV, a 40-year-old man, died behind the wheel. According to the police report, 'A Land Rover slammed into the back of a parked taxi. The driver, 40, died behind the wheel. The street was still. The cause: distraction.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the taxi occupant. The crash left the street quiet, marked by the consequences of a moment’s distraction.
2Moped Rider Killed Striking Parked Sedan▸A moped slammed into a parked sedan on Rivington Street. Metal tore. The rider, a 29-year-old man, died on the pavement. The sedan’s side split open. The crash left silence under a gray Manhattan sky.
A 29-year-old man riding a moped crashed into a parked sedan near 166 Rivington Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the moped’s front folded on impact and the sedan’s side split open. The rider died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The sedan was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash. No other injuries were reported. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when inexperience meets city streets.
Boom Lift Backs Over Teen Pedestrian on 1st Avenue▸A boom lift reversed at East 7th and 1st. No horn. Steel crushed a 19-year-old crossing the street. The machine showed no damage. The young man died there, body broken beneath the weight. Morning light revealed the loss.
A 19-year-old man was killed at the corner of East 7th Street and 1st Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, a boom lift backed up without sounding a horn. The vehicle struck the pedestrian as he crossed, crushing him beneath its steel frame. The report lists 'Oversized Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The boom lift sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered fatal crush injuries to his entire body. No other contributing factors were cited in the report. The young man died at the scene.
Head-On Crash Hurls Cyclist on Delancey▸Bike and moped slammed head-on under harsh lights. The cyclist, thirty-three, flew from his seat. He struck the ground headfirst. Blood pooled. He lay unconscious as the city roared past. The street swallowed the sound.
A bike and a moped collided head-on at Delancey and Chrystie Streets in Manhattan. The cyclist, age 33, was ejected and landed headfirst, suffering severe lacerations and losing consciousness. According to the police report, 'bike and moped struck head-on, center to center. The cyclist, 33, no helmet, flew. Landed headfirst. Blood on the pavement. Unconscious.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary causes cited are driver inattention and unsafe speed.
Kavanagh Supports Safety Boosting FDR Drive Removal Plan▸Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine wants to tear down FDR Drive south of the Brooklyn Bridge. He calls for federal funds to turn the highway into a bike and pedestrian haven. The plan faces legal and political hurdles but aims to reclaim space for people.
On September 20, 2023, Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine revived a proposal to remove the FDR Drive viaduct south of the Brooklyn Bridge. The plan, not yet in committee or assigned a bill number, seeks federal support through the Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods grant. Levine urges Mayor Adams to apply for funding, stating, 'We’re a perfect candidate for Reconnecting Communities.' State Senator Brian Kavanagh voiced support, saying, 'We will work with the borough president.' The proposal would transform the underused highway into a waterfront space for cyclists and pedestrians, echoing successful removals in cities like Seattle and Seoul. The project faces major legal, environmental, and jurisdictional obstacles, as the FDR is state-owned and exempt from congestion pricing. The city previously considered this removal for coastal resiliency, but dropped it from the final plan. No formal safety analysis was provided, but the plan centers vulnerable road users by reclaiming space from cars.
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Manhattan BP Wants To Raze FDR Drive South of Brooklyn Bridge,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-09-20
Distracted Moped Driver Ejects Passenger on Allen Street▸A moped crashed head-on on Allen Street. The rear passenger, a 21-year-old woman, flew off. Her skull hit the pavement. Blood pooled. She was conscious, bleeding badly. The driver was distracted. Sirens cut through the night.
A violent crash unfolded on Allen Street near Rivington. A moped, heading north, slammed head-on. According to the police report, 'A 21-year-old woman, riding rear, flew off. No helmet. Skull struck pavement. Blood pooled. She bled, conscious.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The woman, ejected from the moped, suffered a severe head injury and heavy bleeding. The data also notes the absence of a helmet, but only after the driver’s distraction. The street was left silent, broken by sirens. The crash left one young passenger hurt, the system unchanged.
E-Bike Hits Elderly Woman on Chrystie▸An e-bike struck a 69-year-old woman at Chrystie and Grand. She fell hard. Blood stained the street. She died there. The crash left a scar on the city’s morning.
A 69-year-old woman was killed at the corner of Chrystie Street and Grand Street in Manhattan when an e-bike hit her head-on. According to the police report, the crash happened as she crossed the intersection and the e-bike, traveling north, struck her. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The woman suffered fatal head injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The e-bike’s front end was damaged in the impact. No helmet use or signaling issues were listed as contributing factors. The data shows the deadly result when traffic controls are ignored.
E-Scooter Rider Dies After Fall on Avenue C▸A man rode south on Avenue C. His e-scooter bucked. He flew off. His head struck the pavement. He lay still. The street fell silent. The undercarriage cracked. He did not get up.
A 44-year-old man riding a KAABO Mantis e-scooter southbound on Avenue C was killed after being ejected from the vehicle. According to the police report, 'He was thrown off. His head struck pavement. He lay still. The undercarriage cracked.' The rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or people were involved. The man suffered fatal head injuries and was found unconscious at the scene. The crash highlights the vulnerability of e-scooter riders in New York City streets.
Man Found Dead Inside Parked Ford Truck▸A 28-year-old man sat lifeless in a parked Ford truck on Sullivan Street. No crash. No screech. Just the stillness of death and the city’s noise rolling past. The seatbelt hung unused. Manhattan moved on.
A 28-year-old man was found dead inside a parked Ford truck near 81 Sullivan Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, there was no crash, no skid marks, and no sign of impact. The man, an occupant of the vehicle, was not wearing a seatbelt. The police narrative states: 'Sullivan Street near Spring—inside a parked Ford truck, a 28-year-old man sat still, seatbelt unused. No crash, no skid marks. Just the silence of death in the cab, and the hum of Manhattan carrying on around him.' No contributing driver errors or external factors were listed in the report. The incident involved only the parked vehicle, and no other persons were injured.
Pickup Veers, Man Killed in SUV Ejection▸A pickup truck struck parked cars on Washington Street. A 31-year-old man was thrown partway from an SUV. He died at the scene. Police cite driver distraction. The street was quiet. Metal twisted. The man did not move.
A pickup truck veered into parked vehicles near 712 Washington Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, a 31-year-old man was partially ejected from a parked SUV and died beside the vehicle's crushed front. The report states: 'Near 712 Washington Street, a pickup veered into parked cars. A 31-year-old man was thrown partway from the SUV. He died beside its crushed front. The cause: distraction.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other errors or factors are cited in the data. The man was not blamed in the report. The crash left the street still and silent, marked by the violence of distraction behind the wheel.
Cyclist Swerves, Falls Hard on Canal Street▸A woman on a bike dodged a car at Canal and Forsyth. She crashed. Blood pooled from her head. She lay conscious, alone, ejected on the pavement. No other injuries reported. The night swallowed the scene.
A 32-year-old woman riding a bike on Canal Street in Manhattan swerved to avoid a car and crashed. According to the police report, she was ejected from her bike and suffered severe bleeding from the head. The report states, 'A 32-year-old woman swerved her bike to dodge a car that never touched her. No helmet. She hit the pavement hard. Head bleeding. Conscious. Ejected. Alone in the dark.' The contributing factor listed is 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' No driver errors are cited in the data. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the primary cause. No other people were injured.
SUV Turns, E-Scooter Rider’s Leg Crushed▸An SUV swung right on East Houston. The e-scooter kept straight. The rider, 28, was thrown and crushed. Her leg mangled. She lay conscious, half-flung from the scooter. Sirens cut the silence. The SUV showed no dents. The street bore the pain.
A collision at East Houston Street and Avenue C left a 28-year-old e-scooter rider with severe crush injuries to her leg. According to the police report, an SUV made a right turn while the e-scooter continued straight. The rider was partially ejected and remained conscious at the scene. The report notes, 'Her leg was crushed. She lay conscious, half-flung from the scooter.' Both vehicles showed no visible damage. The police listed 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for the crash. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but no helmet use was cited as a cause. The impact came from the SUV’s right front bumper striking the scooter’s side. No driver errors were specified in the data.
Distracted Driver Ejects Cyclist on West 4th▸A young man thrown from a bike at West 4th and Barrow. Hip torn open. Blood on the street. The driver wasn’t looking. The city stayed quiet.
A crash at the corner of West 4th Street and Barrow Street in Manhattan left a 27-year-old male cyclist, riding as a rear passenger, ejected and severely injured. According to the police report, 'A bike moving east. A sedan, parked. A young man thrown from the rear seat. No helmet. His hip torn open. Blood on the street. The driver wasn’t looking.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his hip and upper leg. No helmet was worn, as noted in the data, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s error. The sedan was parked at the time. The city stayed quiet.
E-Scooter Rider Bloodied on Church Street▸An e-scooter rider slammed into a parked SUV near 55 Church Street. Her arm split open. Blood streaked the grips. She stood, stunned, pain sharp and raw. The SUV sat untouched. The street stayed silent.
A 36-year-old woman riding an e-scooter was injured after crashing into a parked SUV near 55 Church Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A woman on an e-scooter struck a parked SUV. Her arm split open on the metal. Blood smeared the grips. She stood still, stunned, staring. The SUV was unmarked.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The woman suffered severe lacerations to her arm and was in shock. The SUV was parked and showed no damage. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors in the crash.
Cyclist Injured Striking Rear of Ambulance▸A man on a bike slammed into the back of an ambulance on West 14th. Blood spilled from his leg. The lane was tight. Metal cut flesh. He stayed awake. The crash left the cyclist wounded. The ambulance rolled on.
A 51-year-old man riding a bike struck the rear quarter of an eastbound ambulance on West 14th Street near Sixth Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'Blood poured from his leg. The lane was narrow. The metal did not yield. He stayed conscious.' The cyclist suffered a serious leg injury with severe bleeding. The crash involved improper passing or lane usage and passing too closely, as listed under contributing factors. The ambulance, a Ford truck, was traveling straight ahead. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but helmet use was not listed as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported among the ambulance occupants. The impact highlights the danger of narrow lanes and improper lane usage for vulnerable road users.
Mercedes Strikes Cyclist, Limb Lost at Essex▸A Mercedes hit a 62-year-old cyclist at Essex and Delancey. The car struck his head. He stayed conscious. He lost a limb. Flesh torn from bone. The driver failed to yield. The street changed a life in seconds.
A Mercedes sedan struck a 62-year-old cyclist at the corner of Essex and Delancey in Manhattan. The cyclist was hit in the head and suffered a traumatic amputation. According to the police report, 'A Mercedes struck a 62-year-old cyclist in the head. He stayed conscious. He lost a limb. Flesh torn from bone. A right-of-way not yielded.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was severely injured. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old woman, was not reported injured. No helmet or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors. The crash shows the grave danger when drivers fail to yield to people on bikes.
Unlicensed Driver Kills Pedestrian on Cooper Square▸A Lincoln sedan struck a 53-year-old man at Cooper Square and Saint Marks Place. The unlicensed driver hit him head-on. Head wounds. Internal bleeding. The man died in the street. Driver inattention and unsafe speed played a deadly role.
A 53-year-old pedestrian was killed at the corner of Cooper Square and Saint Marks Place in Manhattan. According to the police report, a Lincoln sedan driven by an unlicensed driver struck the man head-on, causing fatal head injuries and internal bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver was not licensed to operate the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the data highlights driver errors as key factors in the crash. The man died at the scene. No other injuries were reported.
An 81-year-old man steps into the crosswalk at Delancey and Willett. A Ford SUV turns right, driver fails to yield. Head trauma, internal bleeding. He dies beneath the streetlights. No damage to the car. The city keeps moving.
According to the police report, an 81-year-old pedestrian was killed at the corner of Delancey Street and Willett Street in Manhattan. The crash occurred at 23:06, when the man entered a marked crosswalk. A Ford SUV, registered in New York and driven by a licensed New Jersey man, made a right turn without signaling. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian suffered fatal head trauma and internal bleeding. The police report notes there was no damage to the vehicle. The victim was crossing with no signal, in a marked crosswalk, but the report attributes the crash to driver errors. No mention is made of any victim behavior contributing to the collision.
Bus Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian’s Leg▸A bus swung left at Battery Place. Steel clipped a 69-year-old man’s leg. Blood pooled on the curb. The bus rolled away. The man stayed conscious, flesh torn, pain sharp. The city’s machinery did not pause.
A 69-year-old man was injured when a bus making a left turn at Battery Place and Greenwich Street struck him, according to the police report. The report states the pedestrian was at the intersection when the bus’s left front quarter panel hit his lower leg, causing severe lacerations. The narrative describes, 'Steel struck his leg. Flesh tore. Blood pooled by the curb. He stayed awake. The bus rolled on, unmarked.' The bus sustained no damage and continued on its route. Police list both driver and pedestrian contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The report highlights the systemic danger of large vehicles turning through crosswalks, with no evidence of driver accountability or intervention at the scene. No contributing victim behavior is cited; the focus remains on the impact of the turning bus.
Sedan Backs Into Pedestrian at Spring Street▸A sedan reversed on Avenue of the Americas. Steel struck a man’s head as he crossed with the signal. Blood pooled on the crosswalk. He stood, dazed, upright. The car’s rear bore the mark. The city’s danger was plain.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Avenue of the Americas at Spring Street backed unsafely and struck a 35-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. The report states the pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious and upright after the impact. The narrative describes the car’s rear end bearing the mark of the collision, with blood pooling on the crosswalk. The police report explicitly lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was located at the intersection and was crossing with the signal, as documented in the report. The focus remains on the driver’s unsafe backing and inattention, which led to the pedestrian’s injury.
Land Rover Slams Parked Taxi on Bleecker▸A Land Rover crashed into a parked taxi on Bleecker Street near Sixth Avenue. The SUV driver, age 40, died at the scene. The night was cold and silent. Police cited distraction as the cause. The street stood still after impact.
A Land Rover SUV struck the rear of a parked taxi on Bleecker Street near Avenue of the Americas. The driver of the SUV, a 40-year-old man, died behind the wheel. According to the police report, 'A Land Rover slammed into the back of a parked taxi. The driver, 40, died behind the wheel. The street was still. The cause: distraction.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the taxi occupant. The crash left the street quiet, marked by the consequences of a moment’s distraction.
2Moped Rider Killed Striking Parked Sedan▸A moped slammed into a parked sedan on Rivington Street. Metal tore. The rider, a 29-year-old man, died on the pavement. The sedan’s side split open. The crash left silence under a gray Manhattan sky.
A 29-year-old man riding a moped crashed into a parked sedan near 166 Rivington Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the moped’s front folded on impact and the sedan’s side split open. The rider died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The sedan was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash. No other injuries were reported. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when inexperience meets city streets.
Boom Lift Backs Over Teen Pedestrian on 1st Avenue▸A boom lift reversed at East 7th and 1st. No horn. Steel crushed a 19-year-old crossing the street. The machine showed no damage. The young man died there, body broken beneath the weight. Morning light revealed the loss.
A 19-year-old man was killed at the corner of East 7th Street and 1st Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, a boom lift backed up without sounding a horn. The vehicle struck the pedestrian as he crossed, crushing him beneath its steel frame. The report lists 'Oversized Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The boom lift sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered fatal crush injuries to his entire body. No other contributing factors were cited in the report. The young man died at the scene.
Head-On Crash Hurls Cyclist on Delancey▸Bike and moped slammed head-on under harsh lights. The cyclist, thirty-three, flew from his seat. He struck the ground headfirst. Blood pooled. He lay unconscious as the city roared past. The street swallowed the sound.
A bike and a moped collided head-on at Delancey and Chrystie Streets in Manhattan. The cyclist, age 33, was ejected and landed headfirst, suffering severe lacerations and losing consciousness. According to the police report, 'bike and moped struck head-on, center to center. The cyclist, 33, no helmet, flew. Landed headfirst. Blood on the pavement. Unconscious.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary causes cited are driver inattention and unsafe speed.
Kavanagh Supports Safety Boosting FDR Drive Removal Plan▸Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine wants to tear down FDR Drive south of the Brooklyn Bridge. He calls for federal funds to turn the highway into a bike and pedestrian haven. The plan faces legal and political hurdles but aims to reclaim space for people.
On September 20, 2023, Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine revived a proposal to remove the FDR Drive viaduct south of the Brooklyn Bridge. The plan, not yet in committee or assigned a bill number, seeks federal support through the Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods grant. Levine urges Mayor Adams to apply for funding, stating, 'We’re a perfect candidate for Reconnecting Communities.' State Senator Brian Kavanagh voiced support, saying, 'We will work with the borough president.' The proposal would transform the underused highway into a waterfront space for cyclists and pedestrians, echoing successful removals in cities like Seattle and Seoul. The project faces major legal, environmental, and jurisdictional obstacles, as the FDR is state-owned and exempt from congestion pricing. The city previously considered this removal for coastal resiliency, but dropped it from the final plan. No formal safety analysis was provided, but the plan centers vulnerable road users by reclaiming space from cars.
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Manhattan BP Wants To Raze FDR Drive South of Brooklyn Bridge,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-09-20
Distracted Moped Driver Ejects Passenger on Allen Street▸A moped crashed head-on on Allen Street. The rear passenger, a 21-year-old woman, flew off. Her skull hit the pavement. Blood pooled. She was conscious, bleeding badly. The driver was distracted. Sirens cut through the night.
A violent crash unfolded on Allen Street near Rivington. A moped, heading north, slammed head-on. According to the police report, 'A 21-year-old woman, riding rear, flew off. No helmet. Skull struck pavement. Blood pooled. She bled, conscious.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The woman, ejected from the moped, suffered a severe head injury and heavy bleeding. The data also notes the absence of a helmet, but only after the driver’s distraction. The street was left silent, broken by sirens. The crash left one young passenger hurt, the system unchanged.
E-Bike Hits Elderly Woman on Chrystie▸An e-bike struck a 69-year-old woman at Chrystie and Grand. She fell hard. Blood stained the street. She died there. The crash left a scar on the city’s morning.
A 69-year-old woman was killed at the corner of Chrystie Street and Grand Street in Manhattan when an e-bike hit her head-on. According to the police report, the crash happened as she crossed the intersection and the e-bike, traveling north, struck her. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The woman suffered fatal head injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The e-bike’s front end was damaged in the impact. No helmet use or signaling issues were listed as contributing factors. The data shows the deadly result when traffic controls are ignored.
E-Scooter Rider Dies After Fall on Avenue C▸A man rode south on Avenue C. His e-scooter bucked. He flew off. His head struck the pavement. He lay still. The street fell silent. The undercarriage cracked. He did not get up.
A 44-year-old man riding a KAABO Mantis e-scooter southbound on Avenue C was killed after being ejected from the vehicle. According to the police report, 'He was thrown off. His head struck pavement. He lay still. The undercarriage cracked.' The rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or people were involved. The man suffered fatal head injuries and was found unconscious at the scene. The crash highlights the vulnerability of e-scooter riders in New York City streets.
Man Found Dead Inside Parked Ford Truck▸A 28-year-old man sat lifeless in a parked Ford truck on Sullivan Street. No crash. No screech. Just the stillness of death and the city’s noise rolling past. The seatbelt hung unused. Manhattan moved on.
A 28-year-old man was found dead inside a parked Ford truck near 81 Sullivan Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, there was no crash, no skid marks, and no sign of impact. The man, an occupant of the vehicle, was not wearing a seatbelt. The police narrative states: 'Sullivan Street near Spring—inside a parked Ford truck, a 28-year-old man sat still, seatbelt unused. No crash, no skid marks. Just the silence of death in the cab, and the hum of Manhattan carrying on around him.' No contributing driver errors or external factors were listed in the report. The incident involved only the parked vehicle, and no other persons were injured.
Pickup Veers, Man Killed in SUV Ejection▸A pickup truck struck parked cars on Washington Street. A 31-year-old man was thrown partway from an SUV. He died at the scene. Police cite driver distraction. The street was quiet. Metal twisted. The man did not move.
A pickup truck veered into parked vehicles near 712 Washington Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, a 31-year-old man was partially ejected from a parked SUV and died beside the vehicle's crushed front. The report states: 'Near 712 Washington Street, a pickup veered into parked cars. A 31-year-old man was thrown partway from the SUV. He died beside its crushed front. The cause: distraction.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other errors or factors are cited in the data. The man was not blamed in the report. The crash left the street still and silent, marked by the violence of distraction behind the wheel.
Cyclist Swerves, Falls Hard on Canal Street▸A woman on a bike dodged a car at Canal and Forsyth. She crashed. Blood pooled from her head. She lay conscious, alone, ejected on the pavement. No other injuries reported. The night swallowed the scene.
A 32-year-old woman riding a bike on Canal Street in Manhattan swerved to avoid a car and crashed. According to the police report, she was ejected from her bike and suffered severe bleeding from the head. The report states, 'A 32-year-old woman swerved her bike to dodge a car that never touched her. No helmet. She hit the pavement hard. Head bleeding. Conscious. Ejected. Alone in the dark.' The contributing factor listed is 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' No driver errors are cited in the data. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the primary cause. No other people were injured.
SUV Turns, E-Scooter Rider’s Leg Crushed▸An SUV swung right on East Houston. The e-scooter kept straight. The rider, 28, was thrown and crushed. Her leg mangled. She lay conscious, half-flung from the scooter. Sirens cut the silence. The SUV showed no dents. The street bore the pain.
A collision at East Houston Street and Avenue C left a 28-year-old e-scooter rider with severe crush injuries to her leg. According to the police report, an SUV made a right turn while the e-scooter continued straight. The rider was partially ejected and remained conscious at the scene. The report notes, 'Her leg was crushed. She lay conscious, half-flung from the scooter.' Both vehicles showed no visible damage. The police listed 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for the crash. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but no helmet use was cited as a cause. The impact came from the SUV’s right front bumper striking the scooter’s side. No driver errors were specified in the data.
Distracted Driver Ejects Cyclist on West 4th▸A young man thrown from a bike at West 4th and Barrow. Hip torn open. Blood on the street. The driver wasn’t looking. The city stayed quiet.
A crash at the corner of West 4th Street and Barrow Street in Manhattan left a 27-year-old male cyclist, riding as a rear passenger, ejected and severely injured. According to the police report, 'A bike moving east. A sedan, parked. A young man thrown from the rear seat. No helmet. His hip torn open. Blood on the street. The driver wasn’t looking.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his hip and upper leg. No helmet was worn, as noted in the data, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s error. The sedan was parked at the time. The city stayed quiet.
E-Scooter Rider Bloodied on Church Street▸An e-scooter rider slammed into a parked SUV near 55 Church Street. Her arm split open. Blood streaked the grips. She stood, stunned, pain sharp and raw. The SUV sat untouched. The street stayed silent.
A 36-year-old woman riding an e-scooter was injured after crashing into a parked SUV near 55 Church Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A woman on an e-scooter struck a parked SUV. Her arm split open on the metal. Blood smeared the grips. She stood still, stunned, staring. The SUV was unmarked.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The woman suffered severe lacerations to her arm and was in shock. The SUV was parked and showed no damage. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors in the crash.
Cyclist Injured Striking Rear of Ambulance▸A man on a bike slammed into the back of an ambulance on West 14th. Blood spilled from his leg. The lane was tight. Metal cut flesh. He stayed awake. The crash left the cyclist wounded. The ambulance rolled on.
A 51-year-old man riding a bike struck the rear quarter of an eastbound ambulance on West 14th Street near Sixth Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'Blood poured from his leg. The lane was narrow. The metal did not yield. He stayed conscious.' The cyclist suffered a serious leg injury with severe bleeding. The crash involved improper passing or lane usage and passing too closely, as listed under contributing factors. The ambulance, a Ford truck, was traveling straight ahead. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but helmet use was not listed as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported among the ambulance occupants. The impact highlights the danger of narrow lanes and improper lane usage for vulnerable road users.
Mercedes Strikes Cyclist, Limb Lost at Essex▸A Mercedes hit a 62-year-old cyclist at Essex and Delancey. The car struck his head. He stayed conscious. He lost a limb. Flesh torn from bone. The driver failed to yield. The street changed a life in seconds.
A Mercedes sedan struck a 62-year-old cyclist at the corner of Essex and Delancey in Manhattan. The cyclist was hit in the head and suffered a traumatic amputation. According to the police report, 'A Mercedes struck a 62-year-old cyclist in the head. He stayed conscious. He lost a limb. Flesh torn from bone. A right-of-way not yielded.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was severely injured. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old woman, was not reported injured. No helmet or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors. The crash shows the grave danger when drivers fail to yield to people on bikes.
Unlicensed Driver Kills Pedestrian on Cooper Square▸A Lincoln sedan struck a 53-year-old man at Cooper Square and Saint Marks Place. The unlicensed driver hit him head-on. Head wounds. Internal bleeding. The man died in the street. Driver inattention and unsafe speed played a deadly role.
A 53-year-old pedestrian was killed at the corner of Cooper Square and Saint Marks Place in Manhattan. According to the police report, a Lincoln sedan driven by an unlicensed driver struck the man head-on, causing fatal head injuries and internal bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver was not licensed to operate the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the data highlights driver errors as key factors in the crash. The man died at the scene. No other injuries were reported.
A bus swung left at Battery Place. Steel clipped a 69-year-old man’s leg. Blood pooled on the curb. The bus rolled away. The man stayed conscious, flesh torn, pain sharp. The city’s machinery did not pause.
A 69-year-old man was injured when a bus making a left turn at Battery Place and Greenwich Street struck him, according to the police report. The report states the pedestrian was at the intersection when the bus’s left front quarter panel hit his lower leg, causing severe lacerations. The narrative describes, 'Steel struck his leg. Flesh tore. Blood pooled by the curb. He stayed awake. The bus rolled on, unmarked.' The bus sustained no damage and continued on its route. Police list both driver and pedestrian contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The report highlights the systemic danger of large vehicles turning through crosswalks, with no evidence of driver accountability or intervention at the scene. No contributing victim behavior is cited; the focus remains on the impact of the turning bus.
Sedan Backs Into Pedestrian at Spring Street▸A sedan reversed on Avenue of the Americas. Steel struck a man’s head as he crossed with the signal. Blood pooled on the crosswalk. He stood, dazed, upright. The car’s rear bore the mark. The city’s danger was plain.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Avenue of the Americas at Spring Street backed unsafely and struck a 35-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. The report states the pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious and upright after the impact. The narrative describes the car’s rear end bearing the mark of the collision, with blood pooling on the crosswalk. The police report explicitly lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was located at the intersection and was crossing with the signal, as documented in the report. The focus remains on the driver’s unsafe backing and inattention, which led to the pedestrian’s injury.
Land Rover Slams Parked Taxi on Bleecker▸A Land Rover crashed into a parked taxi on Bleecker Street near Sixth Avenue. The SUV driver, age 40, died at the scene. The night was cold and silent. Police cited distraction as the cause. The street stood still after impact.
A Land Rover SUV struck the rear of a parked taxi on Bleecker Street near Avenue of the Americas. The driver of the SUV, a 40-year-old man, died behind the wheel. According to the police report, 'A Land Rover slammed into the back of a parked taxi. The driver, 40, died behind the wheel. The street was still. The cause: distraction.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the taxi occupant. The crash left the street quiet, marked by the consequences of a moment’s distraction.
2Moped Rider Killed Striking Parked Sedan▸A moped slammed into a parked sedan on Rivington Street. Metal tore. The rider, a 29-year-old man, died on the pavement. The sedan’s side split open. The crash left silence under a gray Manhattan sky.
A 29-year-old man riding a moped crashed into a parked sedan near 166 Rivington Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the moped’s front folded on impact and the sedan’s side split open. The rider died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The sedan was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash. No other injuries were reported. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when inexperience meets city streets.
Boom Lift Backs Over Teen Pedestrian on 1st Avenue▸A boom lift reversed at East 7th and 1st. No horn. Steel crushed a 19-year-old crossing the street. The machine showed no damage. The young man died there, body broken beneath the weight. Morning light revealed the loss.
A 19-year-old man was killed at the corner of East 7th Street and 1st Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, a boom lift backed up without sounding a horn. The vehicle struck the pedestrian as he crossed, crushing him beneath its steel frame. The report lists 'Oversized Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The boom lift sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered fatal crush injuries to his entire body. No other contributing factors were cited in the report. The young man died at the scene.
Head-On Crash Hurls Cyclist on Delancey▸Bike and moped slammed head-on under harsh lights. The cyclist, thirty-three, flew from his seat. He struck the ground headfirst. Blood pooled. He lay unconscious as the city roared past. The street swallowed the sound.
A bike and a moped collided head-on at Delancey and Chrystie Streets in Manhattan. The cyclist, age 33, was ejected and landed headfirst, suffering severe lacerations and losing consciousness. According to the police report, 'bike and moped struck head-on, center to center. The cyclist, 33, no helmet, flew. Landed headfirst. Blood on the pavement. Unconscious.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary causes cited are driver inattention and unsafe speed.
Kavanagh Supports Safety Boosting FDR Drive Removal Plan▸Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine wants to tear down FDR Drive south of the Brooklyn Bridge. He calls for federal funds to turn the highway into a bike and pedestrian haven. The plan faces legal and political hurdles but aims to reclaim space for people.
On September 20, 2023, Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine revived a proposal to remove the FDR Drive viaduct south of the Brooklyn Bridge. The plan, not yet in committee or assigned a bill number, seeks federal support through the Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods grant. Levine urges Mayor Adams to apply for funding, stating, 'We’re a perfect candidate for Reconnecting Communities.' State Senator Brian Kavanagh voiced support, saying, 'We will work with the borough president.' The proposal would transform the underused highway into a waterfront space for cyclists and pedestrians, echoing successful removals in cities like Seattle and Seoul. The project faces major legal, environmental, and jurisdictional obstacles, as the FDR is state-owned and exempt from congestion pricing. The city previously considered this removal for coastal resiliency, but dropped it from the final plan. No formal safety analysis was provided, but the plan centers vulnerable road users by reclaiming space from cars.
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Manhattan BP Wants To Raze FDR Drive South of Brooklyn Bridge,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-09-20
Distracted Moped Driver Ejects Passenger on Allen Street▸A moped crashed head-on on Allen Street. The rear passenger, a 21-year-old woman, flew off. Her skull hit the pavement. Blood pooled. She was conscious, bleeding badly. The driver was distracted. Sirens cut through the night.
A violent crash unfolded on Allen Street near Rivington. A moped, heading north, slammed head-on. According to the police report, 'A 21-year-old woman, riding rear, flew off. No helmet. Skull struck pavement. Blood pooled. She bled, conscious.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The woman, ejected from the moped, suffered a severe head injury and heavy bleeding. The data also notes the absence of a helmet, but only after the driver’s distraction. The street was left silent, broken by sirens. The crash left one young passenger hurt, the system unchanged.
E-Bike Hits Elderly Woman on Chrystie▸An e-bike struck a 69-year-old woman at Chrystie and Grand. She fell hard. Blood stained the street. She died there. The crash left a scar on the city’s morning.
A 69-year-old woman was killed at the corner of Chrystie Street and Grand Street in Manhattan when an e-bike hit her head-on. According to the police report, the crash happened as she crossed the intersection and the e-bike, traveling north, struck her. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The woman suffered fatal head injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The e-bike’s front end was damaged in the impact. No helmet use or signaling issues were listed as contributing factors. The data shows the deadly result when traffic controls are ignored.
E-Scooter Rider Dies After Fall on Avenue C▸A man rode south on Avenue C. His e-scooter bucked. He flew off. His head struck the pavement. He lay still. The street fell silent. The undercarriage cracked. He did not get up.
A 44-year-old man riding a KAABO Mantis e-scooter southbound on Avenue C was killed after being ejected from the vehicle. According to the police report, 'He was thrown off. His head struck pavement. He lay still. The undercarriage cracked.' The rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or people were involved. The man suffered fatal head injuries and was found unconscious at the scene. The crash highlights the vulnerability of e-scooter riders in New York City streets.
Man Found Dead Inside Parked Ford Truck▸A 28-year-old man sat lifeless in a parked Ford truck on Sullivan Street. No crash. No screech. Just the stillness of death and the city’s noise rolling past. The seatbelt hung unused. Manhattan moved on.
A 28-year-old man was found dead inside a parked Ford truck near 81 Sullivan Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, there was no crash, no skid marks, and no sign of impact. The man, an occupant of the vehicle, was not wearing a seatbelt. The police narrative states: 'Sullivan Street near Spring—inside a parked Ford truck, a 28-year-old man sat still, seatbelt unused. No crash, no skid marks. Just the silence of death in the cab, and the hum of Manhattan carrying on around him.' No contributing driver errors or external factors were listed in the report. The incident involved only the parked vehicle, and no other persons were injured.
Pickup Veers, Man Killed in SUV Ejection▸A pickup truck struck parked cars on Washington Street. A 31-year-old man was thrown partway from an SUV. He died at the scene. Police cite driver distraction. The street was quiet. Metal twisted. The man did not move.
A pickup truck veered into parked vehicles near 712 Washington Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, a 31-year-old man was partially ejected from a parked SUV and died beside the vehicle's crushed front. The report states: 'Near 712 Washington Street, a pickup veered into parked cars. A 31-year-old man was thrown partway from the SUV. He died beside its crushed front. The cause: distraction.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other errors or factors are cited in the data. The man was not blamed in the report. The crash left the street still and silent, marked by the violence of distraction behind the wheel.
Cyclist Swerves, Falls Hard on Canal Street▸A woman on a bike dodged a car at Canal and Forsyth. She crashed. Blood pooled from her head. She lay conscious, alone, ejected on the pavement. No other injuries reported. The night swallowed the scene.
A 32-year-old woman riding a bike on Canal Street in Manhattan swerved to avoid a car and crashed. According to the police report, she was ejected from her bike and suffered severe bleeding from the head. The report states, 'A 32-year-old woman swerved her bike to dodge a car that never touched her. No helmet. She hit the pavement hard. Head bleeding. Conscious. Ejected. Alone in the dark.' The contributing factor listed is 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' No driver errors are cited in the data. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the primary cause. No other people were injured.
SUV Turns, E-Scooter Rider’s Leg Crushed▸An SUV swung right on East Houston. The e-scooter kept straight. The rider, 28, was thrown and crushed. Her leg mangled. She lay conscious, half-flung from the scooter. Sirens cut the silence. The SUV showed no dents. The street bore the pain.
A collision at East Houston Street and Avenue C left a 28-year-old e-scooter rider with severe crush injuries to her leg. According to the police report, an SUV made a right turn while the e-scooter continued straight. The rider was partially ejected and remained conscious at the scene. The report notes, 'Her leg was crushed. She lay conscious, half-flung from the scooter.' Both vehicles showed no visible damage. The police listed 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for the crash. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but no helmet use was cited as a cause. The impact came from the SUV’s right front bumper striking the scooter’s side. No driver errors were specified in the data.
Distracted Driver Ejects Cyclist on West 4th▸A young man thrown from a bike at West 4th and Barrow. Hip torn open. Blood on the street. The driver wasn’t looking. The city stayed quiet.
A crash at the corner of West 4th Street and Barrow Street in Manhattan left a 27-year-old male cyclist, riding as a rear passenger, ejected and severely injured. According to the police report, 'A bike moving east. A sedan, parked. A young man thrown from the rear seat. No helmet. His hip torn open. Blood on the street. The driver wasn’t looking.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his hip and upper leg. No helmet was worn, as noted in the data, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s error. The sedan was parked at the time. The city stayed quiet.
E-Scooter Rider Bloodied on Church Street▸An e-scooter rider slammed into a parked SUV near 55 Church Street. Her arm split open. Blood streaked the grips. She stood, stunned, pain sharp and raw. The SUV sat untouched. The street stayed silent.
A 36-year-old woman riding an e-scooter was injured after crashing into a parked SUV near 55 Church Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A woman on an e-scooter struck a parked SUV. Her arm split open on the metal. Blood smeared the grips. She stood still, stunned, staring. The SUV was unmarked.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The woman suffered severe lacerations to her arm and was in shock. The SUV was parked and showed no damage. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors in the crash.
Cyclist Injured Striking Rear of Ambulance▸A man on a bike slammed into the back of an ambulance on West 14th. Blood spilled from his leg. The lane was tight. Metal cut flesh. He stayed awake. The crash left the cyclist wounded. The ambulance rolled on.
A 51-year-old man riding a bike struck the rear quarter of an eastbound ambulance on West 14th Street near Sixth Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'Blood poured from his leg. The lane was narrow. The metal did not yield. He stayed conscious.' The cyclist suffered a serious leg injury with severe bleeding. The crash involved improper passing or lane usage and passing too closely, as listed under contributing factors. The ambulance, a Ford truck, was traveling straight ahead. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but helmet use was not listed as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported among the ambulance occupants. The impact highlights the danger of narrow lanes and improper lane usage for vulnerable road users.
Mercedes Strikes Cyclist, Limb Lost at Essex▸A Mercedes hit a 62-year-old cyclist at Essex and Delancey. The car struck his head. He stayed conscious. He lost a limb. Flesh torn from bone. The driver failed to yield. The street changed a life in seconds.
A Mercedes sedan struck a 62-year-old cyclist at the corner of Essex and Delancey in Manhattan. The cyclist was hit in the head and suffered a traumatic amputation. According to the police report, 'A Mercedes struck a 62-year-old cyclist in the head. He stayed conscious. He lost a limb. Flesh torn from bone. A right-of-way not yielded.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was severely injured. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old woman, was not reported injured. No helmet or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors. The crash shows the grave danger when drivers fail to yield to people on bikes.
Unlicensed Driver Kills Pedestrian on Cooper Square▸A Lincoln sedan struck a 53-year-old man at Cooper Square and Saint Marks Place. The unlicensed driver hit him head-on. Head wounds. Internal bleeding. The man died in the street. Driver inattention and unsafe speed played a deadly role.
A 53-year-old pedestrian was killed at the corner of Cooper Square and Saint Marks Place in Manhattan. According to the police report, a Lincoln sedan driven by an unlicensed driver struck the man head-on, causing fatal head injuries and internal bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver was not licensed to operate the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the data highlights driver errors as key factors in the crash. The man died at the scene. No other injuries were reported.
A sedan reversed on Avenue of the Americas. Steel struck a man’s head as he crossed with the signal. Blood pooled on the crosswalk. He stood, dazed, upright. The car’s rear bore the mark. The city’s danger was plain.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Avenue of the Americas at Spring Street backed unsafely and struck a 35-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. The report states the pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious and upright after the impact. The narrative describes the car’s rear end bearing the mark of the collision, with blood pooling on the crosswalk. The police report explicitly lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was located at the intersection and was crossing with the signal, as documented in the report. The focus remains on the driver’s unsafe backing and inattention, which led to the pedestrian’s injury.
Land Rover Slams Parked Taxi on Bleecker▸A Land Rover crashed into a parked taxi on Bleecker Street near Sixth Avenue. The SUV driver, age 40, died at the scene. The night was cold and silent. Police cited distraction as the cause. The street stood still after impact.
A Land Rover SUV struck the rear of a parked taxi on Bleecker Street near Avenue of the Americas. The driver of the SUV, a 40-year-old man, died behind the wheel. According to the police report, 'A Land Rover slammed into the back of a parked taxi. The driver, 40, died behind the wheel. The street was still. The cause: distraction.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the taxi occupant. The crash left the street quiet, marked by the consequences of a moment’s distraction.
2Moped Rider Killed Striking Parked Sedan▸A moped slammed into a parked sedan on Rivington Street. Metal tore. The rider, a 29-year-old man, died on the pavement. The sedan’s side split open. The crash left silence under a gray Manhattan sky.
A 29-year-old man riding a moped crashed into a parked sedan near 166 Rivington Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the moped’s front folded on impact and the sedan’s side split open. The rider died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The sedan was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash. No other injuries were reported. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when inexperience meets city streets.
Boom Lift Backs Over Teen Pedestrian on 1st Avenue▸A boom lift reversed at East 7th and 1st. No horn. Steel crushed a 19-year-old crossing the street. The machine showed no damage. The young man died there, body broken beneath the weight. Morning light revealed the loss.
A 19-year-old man was killed at the corner of East 7th Street and 1st Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, a boom lift backed up without sounding a horn. The vehicle struck the pedestrian as he crossed, crushing him beneath its steel frame. The report lists 'Oversized Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The boom lift sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered fatal crush injuries to his entire body. No other contributing factors were cited in the report. The young man died at the scene.
Head-On Crash Hurls Cyclist on Delancey▸Bike and moped slammed head-on under harsh lights. The cyclist, thirty-three, flew from his seat. He struck the ground headfirst. Blood pooled. He lay unconscious as the city roared past. The street swallowed the sound.
A bike and a moped collided head-on at Delancey and Chrystie Streets in Manhattan. The cyclist, age 33, was ejected and landed headfirst, suffering severe lacerations and losing consciousness. According to the police report, 'bike and moped struck head-on, center to center. The cyclist, 33, no helmet, flew. Landed headfirst. Blood on the pavement. Unconscious.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary causes cited are driver inattention and unsafe speed.
Kavanagh Supports Safety Boosting FDR Drive Removal Plan▸Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine wants to tear down FDR Drive south of the Brooklyn Bridge. He calls for federal funds to turn the highway into a bike and pedestrian haven. The plan faces legal and political hurdles but aims to reclaim space for people.
On September 20, 2023, Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine revived a proposal to remove the FDR Drive viaduct south of the Brooklyn Bridge. The plan, not yet in committee or assigned a bill number, seeks federal support through the Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods grant. Levine urges Mayor Adams to apply for funding, stating, 'We’re a perfect candidate for Reconnecting Communities.' State Senator Brian Kavanagh voiced support, saying, 'We will work with the borough president.' The proposal would transform the underused highway into a waterfront space for cyclists and pedestrians, echoing successful removals in cities like Seattle and Seoul. The project faces major legal, environmental, and jurisdictional obstacles, as the FDR is state-owned and exempt from congestion pricing. The city previously considered this removal for coastal resiliency, but dropped it from the final plan. No formal safety analysis was provided, but the plan centers vulnerable road users by reclaiming space from cars.
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Manhattan BP Wants To Raze FDR Drive South of Brooklyn Bridge,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-09-20
Distracted Moped Driver Ejects Passenger on Allen Street▸A moped crashed head-on on Allen Street. The rear passenger, a 21-year-old woman, flew off. Her skull hit the pavement. Blood pooled. She was conscious, bleeding badly. The driver was distracted. Sirens cut through the night.
A violent crash unfolded on Allen Street near Rivington. A moped, heading north, slammed head-on. According to the police report, 'A 21-year-old woman, riding rear, flew off. No helmet. Skull struck pavement. Blood pooled. She bled, conscious.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The woman, ejected from the moped, suffered a severe head injury and heavy bleeding. The data also notes the absence of a helmet, but only after the driver’s distraction. The street was left silent, broken by sirens. The crash left one young passenger hurt, the system unchanged.
E-Bike Hits Elderly Woman on Chrystie▸An e-bike struck a 69-year-old woman at Chrystie and Grand. She fell hard. Blood stained the street. She died there. The crash left a scar on the city’s morning.
A 69-year-old woman was killed at the corner of Chrystie Street and Grand Street in Manhattan when an e-bike hit her head-on. According to the police report, the crash happened as she crossed the intersection and the e-bike, traveling north, struck her. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The woman suffered fatal head injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The e-bike’s front end was damaged in the impact. No helmet use or signaling issues were listed as contributing factors. The data shows the deadly result when traffic controls are ignored.
E-Scooter Rider Dies After Fall on Avenue C▸A man rode south on Avenue C. His e-scooter bucked. He flew off. His head struck the pavement. He lay still. The street fell silent. The undercarriage cracked. He did not get up.
A 44-year-old man riding a KAABO Mantis e-scooter southbound on Avenue C was killed after being ejected from the vehicle. According to the police report, 'He was thrown off. His head struck pavement. He lay still. The undercarriage cracked.' The rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or people were involved. The man suffered fatal head injuries and was found unconscious at the scene. The crash highlights the vulnerability of e-scooter riders in New York City streets.
Man Found Dead Inside Parked Ford Truck▸A 28-year-old man sat lifeless in a parked Ford truck on Sullivan Street. No crash. No screech. Just the stillness of death and the city’s noise rolling past. The seatbelt hung unused. Manhattan moved on.
A 28-year-old man was found dead inside a parked Ford truck near 81 Sullivan Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, there was no crash, no skid marks, and no sign of impact. The man, an occupant of the vehicle, was not wearing a seatbelt. The police narrative states: 'Sullivan Street near Spring—inside a parked Ford truck, a 28-year-old man sat still, seatbelt unused. No crash, no skid marks. Just the silence of death in the cab, and the hum of Manhattan carrying on around him.' No contributing driver errors or external factors were listed in the report. The incident involved only the parked vehicle, and no other persons were injured.
Pickup Veers, Man Killed in SUV Ejection▸A pickup truck struck parked cars on Washington Street. A 31-year-old man was thrown partway from an SUV. He died at the scene. Police cite driver distraction. The street was quiet. Metal twisted. The man did not move.
A pickup truck veered into parked vehicles near 712 Washington Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, a 31-year-old man was partially ejected from a parked SUV and died beside the vehicle's crushed front. The report states: 'Near 712 Washington Street, a pickup veered into parked cars. A 31-year-old man was thrown partway from the SUV. He died beside its crushed front. The cause: distraction.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other errors or factors are cited in the data. The man was not blamed in the report. The crash left the street still and silent, marked by the violence of distraction behind the wheel.
Cyclist Swerves, Falls Hard on Canal Street▸A woman on a bike dodged a car at Canal and Forsyth. She crashed. Blood pooled from her head. She lay conscious, alone, ejected on the pavement. No other injuries reported. The night swallowed the scene.
A 32-year-old woman riding a bike on Canal Street in Manhattan swerved to avoid a car and crashed. According to the police report, she was ejected from her bike and suffered severe bleeding from the head. The report states, 'A 32-year-old woman swerved her bike to dodge a car that never touched her. No helmet. She hit the pavement hard. Head bleeding. Conscious. Ejected. Alone in the dark.' The contributing factor listed is 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' No driver errors are cited in the data. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the primary cause. No other people were injured.
SUV Turns, E-Scooter Rider’s Leg Crushed▸An SUV swung right on East Houston. The e-scooter kept straight. The rider, 28, was thrown and crushed. Her leg mangled. She lay conscious, half-flung from the scooter. Sirens cut the silence. The SUV showed no dents. The street bore the pain.
A collision at East Houston Street and Avenue C left a 28-year-old e-scooter rider with severe crush injuries to her leg. According to the police report, an SUV made a right turn while the e-scooter continued straight. The rider was partially ejected and remained conscious at the scene. The report notes, 'Her leg was crushed. She lay conscious, half-flung from the scooter.' Both vehicles showed no visible damage. The police listed 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for the crash. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but no helmet use was cited as a cause. The impact came from the SUV’s right front bumper striking the scooter’s side. No driver errors were specified in the data.
Distracted Driver Ejects Cyclist on West 4th▸A young man thrown from a bike at West 4th and Barrow. Hip torn open. Blood on the street. The driver wasn’t looking. The city stayed quiet.
A crash at the corner of West 4th Street and Barrow Street in Manhattan left a 27-year-old male cyclist, riding as a rear passenger, ejected and severely injured. According to the police report, 'A bike moving east. A sedan, parked. A young man thrown from the rear seat. No helmet. His hip torn open. Blood on the street. The driver wasn’t looking.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his hip and upper leg. No helmet was worn, as noted in the data, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s error. The sedan was parked at the time. The city stayed quiet.
E-Scooter Rider Bloodied on Church Street▸An e-scooter rider slammed into a parked SUV near 55 Church Street. Her arm split open. Blood streaked the grips. She stood, stunned, pain sharp and raw. The SUV sat untouched. The street stayed silent.
A 36-year-old woman riding an e-scooter was injured after crashing into a parked SUV near 55 Church Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A woman on an e-scooter struck a parked SUV. Her arm split open on the metal. Blood smeared the grips. She stood still, stunned, staring. The SUV was unmarked.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The woman suffered severe lacerations to her arm and was in shock. The SUV was parked and showed no damage. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors in the crash.
Cyclist Injured Striking Rear of Ambulance▸A man on a bike slammed into the back of an ambulance on West 14th. Blood spilled from his leg. The lane was tight. Metal cut flesh. He stayed awake. The crash left the cyclist wounded. The ambulance rolled on.
A 51-year-old man riding a bike struck the rear quarter of an eastbound ambulance on West 14th Street near Sixth Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'Blood poured from his leg. The lane was narrow. The metal did not yield. He stayed conscious.' The cyclist suffered a serious leg injury with severe bleeding. The crash involved improper passing or lane usage and passing too closely, as listed under contributing factors. The ambulance, a Ford truck, was traveling straight ahead. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but helmet use was not listed as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported among the ambulance occupants. The impact highlights the danger of narrow lanes and improper lane usage for vulnerable road users.
Mercedes Strikes Cyclist, Limb Lost at Essex▸A Mercedes hit a 62-year-old cyclist at Essex and Delancey. The car struck his head. He stayed conscious. He lost a limb. Flesh torn from bone. The driver failed to yield. The street changed a life in seconds.
A Mercedes sedan struck a 62-year-old cyclist at the corner of Essex and Delancey in Manhattan. The cyclist was hit in the head and suffered a traumatic amputation. According to the police report, 'A Mercedes struck a 62-year-old cyclist in the head. He stayed conscious. He lost a limb. Flesh torn from bone. A right-of-way not yielded.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was severely injured. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old woman, was not reported injured. No helmet or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors. The crash shows the grave danger when drivers fail to yield to people on bikes.
Unlicensed Driver Kills Pedestrian on Cooper Square▸A Lincoln sedan struck a 53-year-old man at Cooper Square and Saint Marks Place. The unlicensed driver hit him head-on. Head wounds. Internal bleeding. The man died in the street. Driver inattention and unsafe speed played a deadly role.
A 53-year-old pedestrian was killed at the corner of Cooper Square and Saint Marks Place in Manhattan. According to the police report, a Lincoln sedan driven by an unlicensed driver struck the man head-on, causing fatal head injuries and internal bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver was not licensed to operate the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the data highlights driver errors as key factors in the crash. The man died at the scene. No other injuries were reported.
A Land Rover crashed into a parked taxi on Bleecker Street near Sixth Avenue. The SUV driver, age 40, died at the scene. The night was cold and silent. Police cited distraction as the cause. The street stood still after impact.
A Land Rover SUV struck the rear of a parked taxi on Bleecker Street near Avenue of the Americas. The driver of the SUV, a 40-year-old man, died behind the wheel. According to the police report, 'A Land Rover slammed into the back of a parked taxi. The driver, 40, died behind the wheel. The street was still. The cause: distraction.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the taxi occupant. The crash left the street quiet, marked by the consequences of a moment’s distraction.
2Moped Rider Killed Striking Parked Sedan▸A moped slammed into a parked sedan on Rivington Street. Metal tore. The rider, a 29-year-old man, died on the pavement. The sedan’s side split open. The crash left silence under a gray Manhattan sky.
A 29-year-old man riding a moped crashed into a parked sedan near 166 Rivington Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the moped’s front folded on impact and the sedan’s side split open. The rider died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The sedan was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash. No other injuries were reported. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when inexperience meets city streets.
Boom Lift Backs Over Teen Pedestrian on 1st Avenue▸A boom lift reversed at East 7th and 1st. No horn. Steel crushed a 19-year-old crossing the street. The machine showed no damage. The young man died there, body broken beneath the weight. Morning light revealed the loss.
A 19-year-old man was killed at the corner of East 7th Street and 1st Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, a boom lift backed up without sounding a horn. The vehicle struck the pedestrian as he crossed, crushing him beneath its steel frame. The report lists 'Oversized Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The boom lift sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered fatal crush injuries to his entire body. No other contributing factors were cited in the report. The young man died at the scene.
Head-On Crash Hurls Cyclist on Delancey▸Bike and moped slammed head-on under harsh lights. The cyclist, thirty-three, flew from his seat. He struck the ground headfirst. Blood pooled. He lay unconscious as the city roared past. The street swallowed the sound.
A bike and a moped collided head-on at Delancey and Chrystie Streets in Manhattan. The cyclist, age 33, was ejected and landed headfirst, suffering severe lacerations and losing consciousness. According to the police report, 'bike and moped struck head-on, center to center. The cyclist, 33, no helmet, flew. Landed headfirst. Blood on the pavement. Unconscious.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary causes cited are driver inattention and unsafe speed.
Kavanagh Supports Safety Boosting FDR Drive Removal Plan▸Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine wants to tear down FDR Drive south of the Brooklyn Bridge. He calls for federal funds to turn the highway into a bike and pedestrian haven. The plan faces legal and political hurdles but aims to reclaim space for people.
On September 20, 2023, Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine revived a proposal to remove the FDR Drive viaduct south of the Brooklyn Bridge. The plan, not yet in committee or assigned a bill number, seeks federal support through the Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods grant. Levine urges Mayor Adams to apply for funding, stating, 'We’re a perfect candidate for Reconnecting Communities.' State Senator Brian Kavanagh voiced support, saying, 'We will work with the borough president.' The proposal would transform the underused highway into a waterfront space for cyclists and pedestrians, echoing successful removals in cities like Seattle and Seoul. The project faces major legal, environmental, and jurisdictional obstacles, as the FDR is state-owned and exempt from congestion pricing. The city previously considered this removal for coastal resiliency, but dropped it from the final plan. No formal safety analysis was provided, but the plan centers vulnerable road users by reclaiming space from cars.
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Manhattan BP Wants To Raze FDR Drive South of Brooklyn Bridge,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-09-20
Distracted Moped Driver Ejects Passenger on Allen Street▸A moped crashed head-on on Allen Street. The rear passenger, a 21-year-old woman, flew off. Her skull hit the pavement. Blood pooled. She was conscious, bleeding badly. The driver was distracted. Sirens cut through the night.
A violent crash unfolded on Allen Street near Rivington. A moped, heading north, slammed head-on. According to the police report, 'A 21-year-old woman, riding rear, flew off. No helmet. Skull struck pavement. Blood pooled. She bled, conscious.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The woman, ejected from the moped, suffered a severe head injury and heavy bleeding. The data also notes the absence of a helmet, but only after the driver’s distraction. The street was left silent, broken by sirens. The crash left one young passenger hurt, the system unchanged.
E-Bike Hits Elderly Woman on Chrystie▸An e-bike struck a 69-year-old woman at Chrystie and Grand. She fell hard. Blood stained the street. She died there. The crash left a scar on the city’s morning.
A 69-year-old woman was killed at the corner of Chrystie Street and Grand Street in Manhattan when an e-bike hit her head-on. According to the police report, the crash happened as she crossed the intersection and the e-bike, traveling north, struck her. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The woman suffered fatal head injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The e-bike’s front end was damaged in the impact. No helmet use or signaling issues were listed as contributing factors. The data shows the deadly result when traffic controls are ignored.
E-Scooter Rider Dies After Fall on Avenue C▸A man rode south on Avenue C. His e-scooter bucked. He flew off. His head struck the pavement. He lay still. The street fell silent. The undercarriage cracked. He did not get up.
A 44-year-old man riding a KAABO Mantis e-scooter southbound on Avenue C was killed after being ejected from the vehicle. According to the police report, 'He was thrown off. His head struck pavement. He lay still. The undercarriage cracked.' The rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or people were involved. The man suffered fatal head injuries and was found unconscious at the scene. The crash highlights the vulnerability of e-scooter riders in New York City streets.
Man Found Dead Inside Parked Ford Truck▸A 28-year-old man sat lifeless in a parked Ford truck on Sullivan Street. No crash. No screech. Just the stillness of death and the city’s noise rolling past. The seatbelt hung unused. Manhattan moved on.
A 28-year-old man was found dead inside a parked Ford truck near 81 Sullivan Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, there was no crash, no skid marks, and no sign of impact. The man, an occupant of the vehicle, was not wearing a seatbelt. The police narrative states: 'Sullivan Street near Spring—inside a parked Ford truck, a 28-year-old man sat still, seatbelt unused. No crash, no skid marks. Just the silence of death in the cab, and the hum of Manhattan carrying on around him.' No contributing driver errors or external factors were listed in the report. The incident involved only the parked vehicle, and no other persons were injured.
Pickup Veers, Man Killed in SUV Ejection▸A pickup truck struck parked cars on Washington Street. A 31-year-old man was thrown partway from an SUV. He died at the scene. Police cite driver distraction. The street was quiet. Metal twisted. The man did not move.
A pickup truck veered into parked vehicles near 712 Washington Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, a 31-year-old man was partially ejected from a parked SUV and died beside the vehicle's crushed front. The report states: 'Near 712 Washington Street, a pickup veered into parked cars. A 31-year-old man was thrown partway from the SUV. He died beside its crushed front. The cause: distraction.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other errors or factors are cited in the data. The man was not blamed in the report. The crash left the street still and silent, marked by the violence of distraction behind the wheel.
Cyclist Swerves, Falls Hard on Canal Street▸A woman on a bike dodged a car at Canal and Forsyth. She crashed. Blood pooled from her head. She lay conscious, alone, ejected on the pavement. No other injuries reported. The night swallowed the scene.
A 32-year-old woman riding a bike on Canal Street in Manhattan swerved to avoid a car and crashed. According to the police report, she was ejected from her bike and suffered severe bleeding from the head. The report states, 'A 32-year-old woman swerved her bike to dodge a car that never touched her. No helmet. She hit the pavement hard. Head bleeding. Conscious. Ejected. Alone in the dark.' The contributing factor listed is 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' No driver errors are cited in the data. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the primary cause. No other people were injured.
SUV Turns, E-Scooter Rider’s Leg Crushed▸An SUV swung right on East Houston. The e-scooter kept straight. The rider, 28, was thrown and crushed. Her leg mangled. She lay conscious, half-flung from the scooter. Sirens cut the silence. The SUV showed no dents. The street bore the pain.
A collision at East Houston Street and Avenue C left a 28-year-old e-scooter rider with severe crush injuries to her leg. According to the police report, an SUV made a right turn while the e-scooter continued straight. The rider was partially ejected and remained conscious at the scene. The report notes, 'Her leg was crushed. She lay conscious, half-flung from the scooter.' Both vehicles showed no visible damage. The police listed 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for the crash. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but no helmet use was cited as a cause. The impact came from the SUV’s right front bumper striking the scooter’s side. No driver errors were specified in the data.
Distracted Driver Ejects Cyclist on West 4th▸A young man thrown from a bike at West 4th and Barrow. Hip torn open. Blood on the street. The driver wasn’t looking. The city stayed quiet.
A crash at the corner of West 4th Street and Barrow Street in Manhattan left a 27-year-old male cyclist, riding as a rear passenger, ejected and severely injured. According to the police report, 'A bike moving east. A sedan, parked. A young man thrown from the rear seat. No helmet. His hip torn open. Blood on the street. The driver wasn’t looking.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his hip and upper leg. No helmet was worn, as noted in the data, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s error. The sedan was parked at the time. The city stayed quiet.
E-Scooter Rider Bloodied on Church Street▸An e-scooter rider slammed into a parked SUV near 55 Church Street. Her arm split open. Blood streaked the grips. She stood, stunned, pain sharp and raw. The SUV sat untouched. The street stayed silent.
A 36-year-old woman riding an e-scooter was injured after crashing into a parked SUV near 55 Church Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A woman on an e-scooter struck a parked SUV. Her arm split open on the metal. Blood smeared the grips. She stood still, stunned, staring. The SUV was unmarked.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The woman suffered severe lacerations to her arm and was in shock. The SUV was parked and showed no damage. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors in the crash.
Cyclist Injured Striking Rear of Ambulance▸A man on a bike slammed into the back of an ambulance on West 14th. Blood spilled from his leg. The lane was tight. Metal cut flesh. He stayed awake. The crash left the cyclist wounded. The ambulance rolled on.
A 51-year-old man riding a bike struck the rear quarter of an eastbound ambulance on West 14th Street near Sixth Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'Blood poured from his leg. The lane was narrow. The metal did not yield. He stayed conscious.' The cyclist suffered a serious leg injury with severe bleeding. The crash involved improper passing or lane usage and passing too closely, as listed under contributing factors. The ambulance, a Ford truck, was traveling straight ahead. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but helmet use was not listed as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported among the ambulance occupants. The impact highlights the danger of narrow lanes and improper lane usage for vulnerable road users.
Mercedes Strikes Cyclist, Limb Lost at Essex▸A Mercedes hit a 62-year-old cyclist at Essex and Delancey. The car struck his head. He stayed conscious. He lost a limb. Flesh torn from bone. The driver failed to yield. The street changed a life in seconds.
A Mercedes sedan struck a 62-year-old cyclist at the corner of Essex and Delancey in Manhattan. The cyclist was hit in the head and suffered a traumatic amputation. According to the police report, 'A Mercedes struck a 62-year-old cyclist in the head. He stayed conscious. He lost a limb. Flesh torn from bone. A right-of-way not yielded.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was severely injured. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old woman, was not reported injured. No helmet or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors. The crash shows the grave danger when drivers fail to yield to people on bikes.
Unlicensed Driver Kills Pedestrian on Cooper Square▸A Lincoln sedan struck a 53-year-old man at Cooper Square and Saint Marks Place. The unlicensed driver hit him head-on. Head wounds. Internal bleeding. The man died in the street. Driver inattention and unsafe speed played a deadly role.
A 53-year-old pedestrian was killed at the corner of Cooper Square and Saint Marks Place in Manhattan. According to the police report, a Lincoln sedan driven by an unlicensed driver struck the man head-on, causing fatal head injuries and internal bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver was not licensed to operate the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the data highlights driver errors as key factors in the crash. The man died at the scene. No other injuries were reported.
A moped slammed into a parked sedan on Rivington Street. Metal tore. The rider, a 29-year-old man, died on the pavement. The sedan’s side split open. The crash left silence under a gray Manhattan sky.
A 29-year-old man riding a moped crashed into a parked sedan near 166 Rivington Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the moped’s front folded on impact and the sedan’s side split open. The rider died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The sedan was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash. No other injuries were reported. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when inexperience meets city streets.
Boom Lift Backs Over Teen Pedestrian on 1st Avenue▸A boom lift reversed at East 7th and 1st. No horn. Steel crushed a 19-year-old crossing the street. The machine showed no damage. The young man died there, body broken beneath the weight. Morning light revealed the loss.
A 19-year-old man was killed at the corner of East 7th Street and 1st Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, a boom lift backed up without sounding a horn. The vehicle struck the pedestrian as he crossed, crushing him beneath its steel frame. The report lists 'Oversized Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The boom lift sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered fatal crush injuries to his entire body. No other contributing factors were cited in the report. The young man died at the scene.
Head-On Crash Hurls Cyclist on Delancey▸Bike and moped slammed head-on under harsh lights. The cyclist, thirty-three, flew from his seat. He struck the ground headfirst. Blood pooled. He lay unconscious as the city roared past. The street swallowed the sound.
A bike and a moped collided head-on at Delancey and Chrystie Streets in Manhattan. The cyclist, age 33, was ejected and landed headfirst, suffering severe lacerations and losing consciousness. According to the police report, 'bike and moped struck head-on, center to center. The cyclist, 33, no helmet, flew. Landed headfirst. Blood on the pavement. Unconscious.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary causes cited are driver inattention and unsafe speed.
Kavanagh Supports Safety Boosting FDR Drive Removal Plan▸Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine wants to tear down FDR Drive south of the Brooklyn Bridge. He calls for federal funds to turn the highway into a bike and pedestrian haven. The plan faces legal and political hurdles but aims to reclaim space for people.
On September 20, 2023, Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine revived a proposal to remove the FDR Drive viaduct south of the Brooklyn Bridge. The plan, not yet in committee or assigned a bill number, seeks federal support through the Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods grant. Levine urges Mayor Adams to apply for funding, stating, 'We’re a perfect candidate for Reconnecting Communities.' State Senator Brian Kavanagh voiced support, saying, 'We will work with the borough president.' The proposal would transform the underused highway into a waterfront space for cyclists and pedestrians, echoing successful removals in cities like Seattle and Seoul. The project faces major legal, environmental, and jurisdictional obstacles, as the FDR is state-owned and exempt from congestion pricing. The city previously considered this removal for coastal resiliency, but dropped it from the final plan. No formal safety analysis was provided, but the plan centers vulnerable road users by reclaiming space from cars.
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Manhattan BP Wants To Raze FDR Drive South of Brooklyn Bridge,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-09-20
Distracted Moped Driver Ejects Passenger on Allen Street▸A moped crashed head-on on Allen Street. The rear passenger, a 21-year-old woman, flew off. Her skull hit the pavement. Blood pooled. She was conscious, bleeding badly. The driver was distracted. Sirens cut through the night.
A violent crash unfolded on Allen Street near Rivington. A moped, heading north, slammed head-on. According to the police report, 'A 21-year-old woman, riding rear, flew off. No helmet. Skull struck pavement. Blood pooled. She bled, conscious.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The woman, ejected from the moped, suffered a severe head injury and heavy bleeding. The data also notes the absence of a helmet, but only after the driver’s distraction. The street was left silent, broken by sirens. The crash left one young passenger hurt, the system unchanged.
E-Bike Hits Elderly Woman on Chrystie▸An e-bike struck a 69-year-old woman at Chrystie and Grand. She fell hard. Blood stained the street. She died there. The crash left a scar on the city’s morning.
A 69-year-old woman was killed at the corner of Chrystie Street and Grand Street in Manhattan when an e-bike hit her head-on. According to the police report, the crash happened as she crossed the intersection and the e-bike, traveling north, struck her. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The woman suffered fatal head injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The e-bike’s front end was damaged in the impact. No helmet use or signaling issues were listed as contributing factors. The data shows the deadly result when traffic controls are ignored.
E-Scooter Rider Dies After Fall on Avenue C▸A man rode south on Avenue C. His e-scooter bucked. He flew off. His head struck the pavement. He lay still. The street fell silent. The undercarriage cracked. He did not get up.
A 44-year-old man riding a KAABO Mantis e-scooter southbound on Avenue C was killed after being ejected from the vehicle. According to the police report, 'He was thrown off. His head struck pavement. He lay still. The undercarriage cracked.' The rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or people were involved. The man suffered fatal head injuries and was found unconscious at the scene. The crash highlights the vulnerability of e-scooter riders in New York City streets.
Man Found Dead Inside Parked Ford Truck▸A 28-year-old man sat lifeless in a parked Ford truck on Sullivan Street. No crash. No screech. Just the stillness of death and the city’s noise rolling past. The seatbelt hung unused. Manhattan moved on.
A 28-year-old man was found dead inside a parked Ford truck near 81 Sullivan Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, there was no crash, no skid marks, and no sign of impact. The man, an occupant of the vehicle, was not wearing a seatbelt. The police narrative states: 'Sullivan Street near Spring—inside a parked Ford truck, a 28-year-old man sat still, seatbelt unused. No crash, no skid marks. Just the silence of death in the cab, and the hum of Manhattan carrying on around him.' No contributing driver errors or external factors were listed in the report. The incident involved only the parked vehicle, and no other persons were injured.
Pickup Veers, Man Killed in SUV Ejection▸A pickup truck struck parked cars on Washington Street. A 31-year-old man was thrown partway from an SUV. He died at the scene. Police cite driver distraction. The street was quiet. Metal twisted. The man did not move.
A pickup truck veered into parked vehicles near 712 Washington Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, a 31-year-old man was partially ejected from a parked SUV and died beside the vehicle's crushed front. The report states: 'Near 712 Washington Street, a pickup veered into parked cars. A 31-year-old man was thrown partway from the SUV. He died beside its crushed front. The cause: distraction.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other errors or factors are cited in the data. The man was not blamed in the report. The crash left the street still and silent, marked by the violence of distraction behind the wheel.
Cyclist Swerves, Falls Hard on Canal Street▸A woman on a bike dodged a car at Canal and Forsyth. She crashed. Blood pooled from her head. She lay conscious, alone, ejected on the pavement. No other injuries reported. The night swallowed the scene.
A 32-year-old woman riding a bike on Canal Street in Manhattan swerved to avoid a car and crashed. According to the police report, she was ejected from her bike and suffered severe bleeding from the head. The report states, 'A 32-year-old woman swerved her bike to dodge a car that never touched her. No helmet. She hit the pavement hard. Head bleeding. Conscious. Ejected. Alone in the dark.' The contributing factor listed is 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' No driver errors are cited in the data. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the primary cause. No other people were injured.
SUV Turns, E-Scooter Rider’s Leg Crushed▸An SUV swung right on East Houston. The e-scooter kept straight. The rider, 28, was thrown and crushed. Her leg mangled. She lay conscious, half-flung from the scooter. Sirens cut the silence. The SUV showed no dents. The street bore the pain.
A collision at East Houston Street and Avenue C left a 28-year-old e-scooter rider with severe crush injuries to her leg. According to the police report, an SUV made a right turn while the e-scooter continued straight. The rider was partially ejected and remained conscious at the scene. The report notes, 'Her leg was crushed. She lay conscious, half-flung from the scooter.' Both vehicles showed no visible damage. The police listed 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for the crash. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but no helmet use was cited as a cause. The impact came from the SUV’s right front bumper striking the scooter’s side. No driver errors were specified in the data.
Distracted Driver Ejects Cyclist on West 4th▸A young man thrown from a bike at West 4th and Barrow. Hip torn open. Blood on the street. The driver wasn’t looking. The city stayed quiet.
A crash at the corner of West 4th Street and Barrow Street in Manhattan left a 27-year-old male cyclist, riding as a rear passenger, ejected and severely injured. According to the police report, 'A bike moving east. A sedan, parked. A young man thrown from the rear seat. No helmet. His hip torn open. Blood on the street. The driver wasn’t looking.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his hip and upper leg. No helmet was worn, as noted in the data, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s error. The sedan was parked at the time. The city stayed quiet.
E-Scooter Rider Bloodied on Church Street▸An e-scooter rider slammed into a parked SUV near 55 Church Street. Her arm split open. Blood streaked the grips. She stood, stunned, pain sharp and raw. The SUV sat untouched. The street stayed silent.
A 36-year-old woman riding an e-scooter was injured after crashing into a parked SUV near 55 Church Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A woman on an e-scooter struck a parked SUV. Her arm split open on the metal. Blood smeared the grips. She stood still, stunned, staring. The SUV was unmarked.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The woman suffered severe lacerations to her arm and was in shock. The SUV was parked and showed no damage. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors in the crash.
Cyclist Injured Striking Rear of Ambulance▸A man on a bike slammed into the back of an ambulance on West 14th. Blood spilled from his leg. The lane was tight. Metal cut flesh. He stayed awake. The crash left the cyclist wounded. The ambulance rolled on.
A 51-year-old man riding a bike struck the rear quarter of an eastbound ambulance on West 14th Street near Sixth Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'Blood poured from his leg. The lane was narrow. The metal did not yield. He stayed conscious.' The cyclist suffered a serious leg injury with severe bleeding. The crash involved improper passing or lane usage and passing too closely, as listed under contributing factors. The ambulance, a Ford truck, was traveling straight ahead. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but helmet use was not listed as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported among the ambulance occupants. The impact highlights the danger of narrow lanes and improper lane usage for vulnerable road users.
Mercedes Strikes Cyclist, Limb Lost at Essex▸A Mercedes hit a 62-year-old cyclist at Essex and Delancey. The car struck his head. He stayed conscious. He lost a limb. Flesh torn from bone. The driver failed to yield. The street changed a life in seconds.
A Mercedes sedan struck a 62-year-old cyclist at the corner of Essex and Delancey in Manhattan. The cyclist was hit in the head and suffered a traumatic amputation. According to the police report, 'A Mercedes struck a 62-year-old cyclist in the head. He stayed conscious. He lost a limb. Flesh torn from bone. A right-of-way not yielded.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was severely injured. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old woman, was not reported injured. No helmet or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors. The crash shows the grave danger when drivers fail to yield to people on bikes.
Unlicensed Driver Kills Pedestrian on Cooper Square▸A Lincoln sedan struck a 53-year-old man at Cooper Square and Saint Marks Place. The unlicensed driver hit him head-on. Head wounds. Internal bleeding. The man died in the street. Driver inattention and unsafe speed played a deadly role.
A 53-year-old pedestrian was killed at the corner of Cooper Square and Saint Marks Place in Manhattan. According to the police report, a Lincoln sedan driven by an unlicensed driver struck the man head-on, causing fatal head injuries and internal bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver was not licensed to operate the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the data highlights driver errors as key factors in the crash. The man died at the scene. No other injuries were reported.
A boom lift reversed at East 7th and 1st. No horn. Steel crushed a 19-year-old crossing the street. The machine showed no damage. The young man died there, body broken beneath the weight. Morning light revealed the loss.
A 19-year-old man was killed at the corner of East 7th Street and 1st Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, a boom lift backed up without sounding a horn. The vehicle struck the pedestrian as he crossed, crushing him beneath its steel frame. The report lists 'Oversized Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The boom lift sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered fatal crush injuries to his entire body. No other contributing factors were cited in the report. The young man died at the scene.
Head-On Crash Hurls Cyclist on Delancey▸Bike and moped slammed head-on under harsh lights. The cyclist, thirty-three, flew from his seat. He struck the ground headfirst. Blood pooled. He lay unconscious as the city roared past. The street swallowed the sound.
A bike and a moped collided head-on at Delancey and Chrystie Streets in Manhattan. The cyclist, age 33, was ejected and landed headfirst, suffering severe lacerations and losing consciousness. According to the police report, 'bike and moped struck head-on, center to center. The cyclist, 33, no helmet, flew. Landed headfirst. Blood on the pavement. Unconscious.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary causes cited are driver inattention and unsafe speed.
Kavanagh Supports Safety Boosting FDR Drive Removal Plan▸Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine wants to tear down FDR Drive south of the Brooklyn Bridge. He calls for federal funds to turn the highway into a bike and pedestrian haven. The plan faces legal and political hurdles but aims to reclaim space for people.
On September 20, 2023, Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine revived a proposal to remove the FDR Drive viaduct south of the Brooklyn Bridge. The plan, not yet in committee or assigned a bill number, seeks federal support through the Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods grant. Levine urges Mayor Adams to apply for funding, stating, 'We’re a perfect candidate for Reconnecting Communities.' State Senator Brian Kavanagh voiced support, saying, 'We will work with the borough president.' The proposal would transform the underused highway into a waterfront space for cyclists and pedestrians, echoing successful removals in cities like Seattle and Seoul. The project faces major legal, environmental, and jurisdictional obstacles, as the FDR is state-owned and exempt from congestion pricing. The city previously considered this removal for coastal resiliency, but dropped it from the final plan. No formal safety analysis was provided, but the plan centers vulnerable road users by reclaiming space from cars.
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Manhattan BP Wants To Raze FDR Drive South of Brooklyn Bridge,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-09-20
Distracted Moped Driver Ejects Passenger on Allen Street▸A moped crashed head-on on Allen Street. The rear passenger, a 21-year-old woman, flew off. Her skull hit the pavement. Blood pooled. She was conscious, bleeding badly. The driver was distracted. Sirens cut through the night.
A violent crash unfolded on Allen Street near Rivington. A moped, heading north, slammed head-on. According to the police report, 'A 21-year-old woman, riding rear, flew off. No helmet. Skull struck pavement. Blood pooled. She bled, conscious.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The woman, ejected from the moped, suffered a severe head injury and heavy bleeding. The data also notes the absence of a helmet, but only after the driver’s distraction. The street was left silent, broken by sirens. The crash left one young passenger hurt, the system unchanged.
E-Bike Hits Elderly Woman on Chrystie▸An e-bike struck a 69-year-old woman at Chrystie and Grand. She fell hard. Blood stained the street. She died there. The crash left a scar on the city’s morning.
A 69-year-old woman was killed at the corner of Chrystie Street and Grand Street in Manhattan when an e-bike hit her head-on. According to the police report, the crash happened as she crossed the intersection and the e-bike, traveling north, struck her. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The woman suffered fatal head injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The e-bike’s front end was damaged in the impact. No helmet use or signaling issues were listed as contributing factors. The data shows the deadly result when traffic controls are ignored.
E-Scooter Rider Dies After Fall on Avenue C▸A man rode south on Avenue C. His e-scooter bucked. He flew off. His head struck the pavement. He lay still. The street fell silent. The undercarriage cracked. He did not get up.
A 44-year-old man riding a KAABO Mantis e-scooter southbound on Avenue C was killed after being ejected from the vehicle. According to the police report, 'He was thrown off. His head struck pavement. He lay still. The undercarriage cracked.' The rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or people were involved. The man suffered fatal head injuries and was found unconscious at the scene. The crash highlights the vulnerability of e-scooter riders in New York City streets.
Man Found Dead Inside Parked Ford Truck▸A 28-year-old man sat lifeless in a parked Ford truck on Sullivan Street. No crash. No screech. Just the stillness of death and the city’s noise rolling past. The seatbelt hung unused. Manhattan moved on.
A 28-year-old man was found dead inside a parked Ford truck near 81 Sullivan Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, there was no crash, no skid marks, and no sign of impact. The man, an occupant of the vehicle, was not wearing a seatbelt. The police narrative states: 'Sullivan Street near Spring—inside a parked Ford truck, a 28-year-old man sat still, seatbelt unused. No crash, no skid marks. Just the silence of death in the cab, and the hum of Manhattan carrying on around him.' No contributing driver errors or external factors were listed in the report. The incident involved only the parked vehicle, and no other persons were injured.
Pickup Veers, Man Killed in SUV Ejection▸A pickup truck struck parked cars on Washington Street. A 31-year-old man was thrown partway from an SUV. He died at the scene. Police cite driver distraction. The street was quiet. Metal twisted. The man did not move.
A pickup truck veered into parked vehicles near 712 Washington Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, a 31-year-old man was partially ejected from a parked SUV and died beside the vehicle's crushed front. The report states: 'Near 712 Washington Street, a pickup veered into parked cars. A 31-year-old man was thrown partway from the SUV. He died beside its crushed front. The cause: distraction.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other errors or factors are cited in the data. The man was not blamed in the report. The crash left the street still and silent, marked by the violence of distraction behind the wheel.
Cyclist Swerves, Falls Hard on Canal Street▸A woman on a bike dodged a car at Canal and Forsyth. She crashed. Blood pooled from her head. She lay conscious, alone, ejected on the pavement. No other injuries reported. The night swallowed the scene.
A 32-year-old woman riding a bike on Canal Street in Manhattan swerved to avoid a car and crashed. According to the police report, she was ejected from her bike and suffered severe bleeding from the head. The report states, 'A 32-year-old woman swerved her bike to dodge a car that never touched her. No helmet. She hit the pavement hard. Head bleeding. Conscious. Ejected. Alone in the dark.' The contributing factor listed is 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' No driver errors are cited in the data. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the primary cause. No other people were injured.
SUV Turns, E-Scooter Rider’s Leg Crushed▸An SUV swung right on East Houston. The e-scooter kept straight. The rider, 28, was thrown and crushed. Her leg mangled. She lay conscious, half-flung from the scooter. Sirens cut the silence. The SUV showed no dents. The street bore the pain.
A collision at East Houston Street and Avenue C left a 28-year-old e-scooter rider with severe crush injuries to her leg. According to the police report, an SUV made a right turn while the e-scooter continued straight. The rider was partially ejected and remained conscious at the scene. The report notes, 'Her leg was crushed. She lay conscious, half-flung from the scooter.' Both vehicles showed no visible damage. The police listed 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for the crash. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but no helmet use was cited as a cause. The impact came from the SUV’s right front bumper striking the scooter’s side. No driver errors were specified in the data.
Distracted Driver Ejects Cyclist on West 4th▸A young man thrown from a bike at West 4th and Barrow. Hip torn open. Blood on the street. The driver wasn’t looking. The city stayed quiet.
A crash at the corner of West 4th Street and Barrow Street in Manhattan left a 27-year-old male cyclist, riding as a rear passenger, ejected and severely injured. According to the police report, 'A bike moving east. A sedan, parked. A young man thrown from the rear seat. No helmet. His hip torn open. Blood on the street. The driver wasn’t looking.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his hip and upper leg. No helmet was worn, as noted in the data, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s error. The sedan was parked at the time. The city stayed quiet.
E-Scooter Rider Bloodied on Church Street▸An e-scooter rider slammed into a parked SUV near 55 Church Street. Her arm split open. Blood streaked the grips. She stood, stunned, pain sharp and raw. The SUV sat untouched. The street stayed silent.
A 36-year-old woman riding an e-scooter was injured after crashing into a parked SUV near 55 Church Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A woman on an e-scooter struck a parked SUV. Her arm split open on the metal. Blood smeared the grips. She stood still, stunned, staring. The SUV was unmarked.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The woman suffered severe lacerations to her arm and was in shock. The SUV was parked and showed no damage. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors in the crash.
Cyclist Injured Striking Rear of Ambulance▸A man on a bike slammed into the back of an ambulance on West 14th. Blood spilled from his leg. The lane was tight. Metal cut flesh. He stayed awake. The crash left the cyclist wounded. The ambulance rolled on.
A 51-year-old man riding a bike struck the rear quarter of an eastbound ambulance on West 14th Street near Sixth Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'Blood poured from his leg. The lane was narrow. The metal did not yield. He stayed conscious.' The cyclist suffered a serious leg injury with severe bleeding. The crash involved improper passing or lane usage and passing too closely, as listed under contributing factors. The ambulance, a Ford truck, was traveling straight ahead. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but helmet use was not listed as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported among the ambulance occupants. The impact highlights the danger of narrow lanes and improper lane usage for vulnerable road users.
Mercedes Strikes Cyclist, Limb Lost at Essex▸A Mercedes hit a 62-year-old cyclist at Essex and Delancey. The car struck his head. He stayed conscious. He lost a limb. Flesh torn from bone. The driver failed to yield. The street changed a life in seconds.
A Mercedes sedan struck a 62-year-old cyclist at the corner of Essex and Delancey in Manhattan. The cyclist was hit in the head and suffered a traumatic amputation. According to the police report, 'A Mercedes struck a 62-year-old cyclist in the head. He stayed conscious. He lost a limb. Flesh torn from bone. A right-of-way not yielded.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was severely injured. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old woman, was not reported injured. No helmet or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors. The crash shows the grave danger when drivers fail to yield to people on bikes.
Unlicensed Driver Kills Pedestrian on Cooper Square▸A Lincoln sedan struck a 53-year-old man at Cooper Square and Saint Marks Place. The unlicensed driver hit him head-on. Head wounds. Internal bleeding. The man died in the street. Driver inattention and unsafe speed played a deadly role.
A 53-year-old pedestrian was killed at the corner of Cooper Square and Saint Marks Place in Manhattan. According to the police report, a Lincoln sedan driven by an unlicensed driver struck the man head-on, causing fatal head injuries and internal bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver was not licensed to operate the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the data highlights driver errors as key factors in the crash. The man died at the scene. No other injuries were reported.
Bike and moped slammed head-on under harsh lights. The cyclist, thirty-three, flew from his seat. He struck the ground headfirst. Blood pooled. He lay unconscious as the city roared past. The street swallowed the sound.
A bike and a moped collided head-on at Delancey and Chrystie Streets in Manhattan. The cyclist, age 33, was ejected and landed headfirst, suffering severe lacerations and losing consciousness. According to the police report, 'bike and moped struck head-on, center to center. The cyclist, 33, no helmet, flew. Landed headfirst. Blood on the pavement. Unconscious.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary causes cited are driver inattention and unsafe speed.
Kavanagh Supports Safety Boosting FDR Drive Removal Plan▸Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine wants to tear down FDR Drive south of the Brooklyn Bridge. He calls for federal funds to turn the highway into a bike and pedestrian haven. The plan faces legal and political hurdles but aims to reclaim space for people.
On September 20, 2023, Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine revived a proposal to remove the FDR Drive viaduct south of the Brooklyn Bridge. The plan, not yet in committee or assigned a bill number, seeks federal support through the Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods grant. Levine urges Mayor Adams to apply for funding, stating, 'We’re a perfect candidate for Reconnecting Communities.' State Senator Brian Kavanagh voiced support, saying, 'We will work with the borough president.' The proposal would transform the underused highway into a waterfront space for cyclists and pedestrians, echoing successful removals in cities like Seattle and Seoul. The project faces major legal, environmental, and jurisdictional obstacles, as the FDR is state-owned and exempt from congestion pricing. The city previously considered this removal for coastal resiliency, but dropped it from the final plan. No formal safety analysis was provided, but the plan centers vulnerable road users by reclaiming space from cars.
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Manhattan BP Wants To Raze FDR Drive South of Brooklyn Bridge,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-09-20
Distracted Moped Driver Ejects Passenger on Allen Street▸A moped crashed head-on on Allen Street. The rear passenger, a 21-year-old woman, flew off. Her skull hit the pavement. Blood pooled. She was conscious, bleeding badly. The driver was distracted. Sirens cut through the night.
A violent crash unfolded on Allen Street near Rivington. A moped, heading north, slammed head-on. According to the police report, 'A 21-year-old woman, riding rear, flew off. No helmet. Skull struck pavement. Blood pooled. She bled, conscious.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The woman, ejected from the moped, suffered a severe head injury and heavy bleeding. The data also notes the absence of a helmet, but only after the driver’s distraction. The street was left silent, broken by sirens. The crash left one young passenger hurt, the system unchanged.
E-Bike Hits Elderly Woman on Chrystie▸An e-bike struck a 69-year-old woman at Chrystie and Grand. She fell hard. Blood stained the street. She died there. The crash left a scar on the city’s morning.
A 69-year-old woman was killed at the corner of Chrystie Street and Grand Street in Manhattan when an e-bike hit her head-on. According to the police report, the crash happened as she crossed the intersection and the e-bike, traveling north, struck her. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The woman suffered fatal head injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The e-bike’s front end was damaged in the impact. No helmet use or signaling issues were listed as contributing factors. The data shows the deadly result when traffic controls are ignored.
E-Scooter Rider Dies After Fall on Avenue C▸A man rode south on Avenue C. His e-scooter bucked. He flew off. His head struck the pavement. He lay still. The street fell silent. The undercarriage cracked. He did not get up.
A 44-year-old man riding a KAABO Mantis e-scooter southbound on Avenue C was killed after being ejected from the vehicle. According to the police report, 'He was thrown off. His head struck pavement. He lay still. The undercarriage cracked.' The rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or people were involved. The man suffered fatal head injuries and was found unconscious at the scene. The crash highlights the vulnerability of e-scooter riders in New York City streets.
Man Found Dead Inside Parked Ford Truck▸A 28-year-old man sat lifeless in a parked Ford truck on Sullivan Street. No crash. No screech. Just the stillness of death and the city’s noise rolling past. The seatbelt hung unused. Manhattan moved on.
A 28-year-old man was found dead inside a parked Ford truck near 81 Sullivan Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, there was no crash, no skid marks, and no sign of impact. The man, an occupant of the vehicle, was not wearing a seatbelt. The police narrative states: 'Sullivan Street near Spring—inside a parked Ford truck, a 28-year-old man sat still, seatbelt unused. No crash, no skid marks. Just the silence of death in the cab, and the hum of Manhattan carrying on around him.' No contributing driver errors or external factors were listed in the report. The incident involved only the parked vehicle, and no other persons were injured.
Pickup Veers, Man Killed in SUV Ejection▸A pickup truck struck parked cars on Washington Street. A 31-year-old man was thrown partway from an SUV. He died at the scene. Police cite driver distraction. The street was quiet. Metal twisted. The man did not move.
A pickup truck veered into parked vehicles near 712 Washington Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, a 31-year-old man was partially ejected from a parked SUV and died beside the vehicle's crushed front. The report states: 'Near 712 Washington Street, a pickup veered into parked cars. A 31-year-old man was thrown partway from the SUV. He died beside its crushed front. The cause: distraction.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other errors or factors are cited in the data. The man was not blamed in the report. The crash left the street still and silent, marked by the violence of distraction behind the wheel.
Cyclist Swerves, Falls Hard on Canal Street▸A woman on a bike dodged a car at Canal and Forsyth. She crashed. Blood pooled from her head. She lay conscious, alone, ejected on the pavement. No other injuries reported. The night swallowed the scene.
A 32-year-old woman riding a bike on Canal Street in Manhattan swerved to avoid a car and crashed. According to the police report, she was ejected from her bike and suffered severe bleeding from the head. The report states, 'A 32-year-old woman swerved her bike to dodge a car that never touched her. No helmet. She hit the pavement hard. Head bleeding. Conscious. Ejected. Alone in the dark.' The contributing factor listed is 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' No driver errors are cited in the data. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the primary cause. No other people were injured.
SUV Turns, E-Scooter Rider’s Leg Crushed▸An SUV swung right on East Houston. The e-scooter kept straight. The rider, 28, was thrown and crushed. Her leg mangled. She lay conscious, half-flung from the scooter. Sirens cut the silence. The SUV showed no dents. The street bore the pain.
A collision at East Houston Street and Avenue C left a 28-year-old e-scooter rider with severe crush injuries to her leg. According to the police report, an SUV made a right turn while the e-scooter continued straight. The rider was partially ejected and remained conscious at the scene. The report notes, 'Her leg was crushed. She lay conscious, half-flung from the scooter.' Both vehicles showed no visible damage. The police listed 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for the crash. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but no helmet use was cited as a cause. The impact came from the SUV’s right front bumper striking the scooter’s side. No driver errors were specified in the data.
Distracted Driver Ejects Cyclist on West 4th▸A young man thrown from a bike at West 4th and Barrow. Hip torn open. Blood on the street. The driver wasn’t looking. The city stayed quiet.
A crash at the corner of West 4th Street and Barrow Street in Manhattan left a 27-year-old male cyclist, riding as a rear passenger, ejected and severely injured. According to the police report, 'A bike moving east. A sedan, parked. A young man thrown from the rear seat. No helmet. His hip torn open. Blood on the street. The driver wasn’t looking.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his hip and upper leg. No helmet was worn, as noted in the data, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s error. The sedan was parked at the time. The city stayed quiet.
E-Scooter Rider Bloodied on Church Street▸An e-scooter rider slammed into a parked SUV near 55 Church Street. Her arm split open. Blood streaked the grips. She stood, stunned, pain sharp and raw. The SUV sat untouched. The street stayed silent.
A 36-year-old woman riding an e-scooter was injured after crashing into a parked SUV near 55 Church Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A woman on an e-scooter struck a parked SUV. Her arm split open on the metal. Blood smeared the grips. She stood still, stunned, staring. The SUV was unmarked.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The woman suffered severe lacerations to her arm and was in shock. The SUV was parked and showed no damage. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors in the crash.
Cyclist Injured Striking Rear of Ambulance▸A man on a bike slammed into the back of an ambulance on West 14th. Blood spilled from his leg. The lane was tight. Metal cut flesh. He stayed awake. The crash left the cyclist wounded. The ambulance rolled on.
A 51-year-old man riding a bike struck the rear quarter of an eastbound ambulance on West 14th Street near Sixth Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'Blood poured from his leg. The lane was narrow. The metal did not yield. He stayed conscious.' The cyclist suffered a serious leg injury with severe bleeding. The crash involved improper passing or lane usage and passing too closely, as listed under contributing factors. The ambulance, a Ford truck, was traveling straight ahead. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but helmet use was not listed as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported among the ambulance occupants. The impact highlights the danger of narrow lanes and improper lane usage for vulnerable road users.
Mercedes Strikes Cyclist, Limb Lost at Essex▸A Mercedes hit a 62-year-old cyclist at Essex and Delancey. The car struck his head. He stayed conscious. He lost a limb. Flesh torn from bone. The driver failed to yield. The street changed a life in seconds.
A Mercedes sedan struck a 62-year-old cyclist at the corner of Essex and Delancey in Manhattan. The cyclist was hit in the head and suffered a traumatic amputation. According to the police report, 'A Mercedes struck a 62-year-old cyclist in the head. He stayed conscious. He lost a limb. Flesh torn from bone. A right-of-way not yielded.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was severely injured. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old woman, was not reported injured. No helmet or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors. The crash shows the grave danger when drivers fail to yield to people on bikes.
Unlicensed Driver Kills Pedestrian on Cooper Square▸A Lincoln sedan struck a 53-year-old man at Cooper Square and Saint Marks Place. The unlicensed driver hit him head-on. Head wounds. Internal bleeding. The man died in the street. Driver inattention and unsafe speed played a deadly role.
A 53-year-old pedestrian was killed at the corner of Cooper Square and Saint Marks Place in Manhattan. According to the police report, a Lincoln sedan driven by an unlicensed driver struck the man head-on, causing fatal head injuries and internal bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver was not licensed to operate the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the data highlights driver errors as key factors in the crash. The man died at the scene. No other injuries were reported.
Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine wants to tear down FDR Drive south of the Brooklyn Bridge. He calls for federal funds to turn the highway into a bike and pedestrian haven. The plan faces legal and political hurdles but aims to reclaim space for people.
On September 20, 2023, Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine revived a proposal to remove the FDR Drive viaduct south of the Brooklyn Bridge. The plan, not yet in committee or assigned a bill number, seeks federal support through the Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods grant. Levine urges Mayor Adams to apply for funding, stating, 'We’re a perfect candidate for Reconnecting Communities.' State Senator Brian Kavanagh voiced support, saying, 'We will work with the borough president.' The proposal would transform the underused highway into a waterfront space for cyclists and pedestrians, echoing successful removals in cities like Seattle and Seoul. The project faces major legal, environmental, and jurisdictional obstacles, as the FDR is state-owned and exempt from congestion pricing. The city previously considered this removal for coastal resiliency, but dropped it from the final plan. No formal safety analysis was provided, but the plan centers vulnerable road users by reclaiming space from cars.
- Manhattan BP Wants To Raze FDR Drive South of Brooklyn Bridge, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-09-20
Distracted Moped Driver Ejects Passenger on Allen Street▸A moped crashed head-on on Allen Street. The rear passenger, a 21-year-old woman, flew off. Her skull hit the pavement. Blood pooled. She was conscious, bleeding badly. The driver was distracted. Sirens cut through the night.
A violent crash unfolded on Allen Street near Rivington. A moped, heading north, slammed head-on. According to the police report, 'A 21-year-old woman, riding rear, flew off. No helmet. Skull struck pavement. Blood pooled. She bled, conscious.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The woman, ejected from the moped, suffered a severe head injury and heavy bleeding. The data also notes the absence of a helmet, but only after the driver’s distraction. The street was left silent, broken by sirens. The crash left one young passenger hurt, the system unchanged.
E-Bike Hits Elderly Woman on Chrystie▸An e-bike struck a 69-year-old woman at Chrystie and Grand. She fell hard. Blood stained the street. She died there. The crash left a scar on the city’s morning.
A 69-year-old woman was killed at the corner of Chrystie Street and Grand Street in Manhattan when an e-bike hit her head-on. According to the police report, the crash happened as she crossed the intersection and the e-bike, traveling north, struck her. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The woman suffered fatal head injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The e-bike’s front end was damaged in the impact. No helmet use or signaling issues were listed as contributing factors. The data shows the deadly result when traffic controls are ignored.
E-Scooter Rider Dies After Fall on Avenue C▸A man rode south on Avenue C. His e-scooter bucked. He flew off. His head struck the pavement. He lay still. The street fell silent. The undercarriage cracked. He did not get up.
A 44-year-old man riding a KAABO Mantis e-scooter southbound on Avenue C was killed after being ejected from the vehicle. According to the police report, 'He was thrown off. His head struck pavement. He lay still. The undercarriage cracked.' The rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or people were involved. The man suffered fatal head injuries and was found unconscious at the scene. The crash highlights the vulnerability of e-scooter riders in New York City streets.
Man Found Dead Inside Parked Ford Truck▸A 28-year-old man sat lifeless in a parked Ford truck on Sullivan Street. No crash. No screech. Just the stillness of death and the city’s noise rolling past. The seatbelt hung unused. Manhattan moved on.
A 28-year-old man was found dead inside a parked Ford truck near 81 Sullivan Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, there was no crash, no skid marks, and no sign of impact. The man, an occupant of the vehicle, was not wearing a seatbelt. The police narrative states: 'Sullivan Street near Spring—inside a parked Ford truck, a 28-year-old man sat still, seatbelt unused. No crash, no skid marks. Just the silence of death in the cab, and the hum of Manhattan carrying on around him.' No contributing driver errors or external factors were listed in the report. The incident involved only the parked vehicle, and no other persons were injured.
Pickup Veers, Man Killed in SUV Ejection▸A pickup truck struck parked cars on Washington Street. A 31-year-old man was thrown partway from an SUV. He died at the scene. Police cite driver distraction. The street was quiet. Metal twisted. The man did not move.
A pickup truck veered into parked vehicles near 712 Washington Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, a 31-year-old man was partially ejected from a parked SUV and died beside the vehicle's crushed front. The report states: 'Near 712 Washington Street, a pickup veered into parked cars. A 31-year-old man was thrown partway from the SUV. He died beside its crushed front. The cause: distraction.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other errors or factors are cited in the data. The man was not blamed in the report. The crash left the street still and silent, marked by the violence of distraction behind the wheel.
Cyclist Swerves, Falls Hard on Canal Street▸A woman on a bike dodged a car at Canal and Forsyth. She crashed. Blood pooled from her head. She lay conscious, alone, ejected on the pavement. No other injuries reported. The night swallowed the scene.
A 32-year-old woman riding a bike on Canal Street in Manhattan swerved to avoid a car and crashed. According to the police report, she was ejected from her bike and suffered severe bleeding from the head. The report states, 'A 32-year-old woman swerved her bike to dodge a car that never touched her. No helmet. She hit the pavement hard. Head bleeding. Conscious. Ejected. Alone in the dark.' The contributing factor listed is 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' No driver errors are cited in the data. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the primary cause. No other people were injured.
SUV Turns, E-Scooter Rider’s Leg Crushed▸An SUV swung right on East Houston. The e-scooter kept straight. The rider, 28, was thrown and crushed. Her leg mangled. She lay conscious, half-flung from the scooter. Sirens cut the silence. The SUV showed no dents. The street bore the pain.
A collision at East Houston Street and Avenue C left a 28-year-old e-scooter rider with severe crush injuries to her leg. According to the police report, an SUV made a right turn while the e-scooter continued straight. The rider was partially ejected and remained conscious at the scene. The report notes, 'Her leg was crushed. She lay conscious, half-flung from the scooter.' Both vehicles showed no visible damage. The police listed 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for the crash. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but no helmet use was cited as a cause. The impact came from the SUV’s right front bumper striking the scooter’s side. No driver errors were specified in the data.
Distracted Driver Ejects Cyclist on West 4th▸A young man thrown from a bike at West 4th and Barrow. Hip torn open. Blood on the street. The driver wasn’t looking. The city stayed quiet.
A crash at the corner of West 4th Street and Barrow Street in Manhattan left a 27-year-old male cyclist, riding as a rear passenger, ejected and severely injured. According to the police report, 'A bike moving east. A sedan, parked. A young man thrown from the rear seat. No helmet. His hip torn open. Blood on the street. The driver wasn’t looking.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his hip and upper leg. No helmet was worn, as noted in the data, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s error. The sedan was parked at the time. The city stayed quiet.
E-Scooter Rider Bloodied on Church Street▸An e-scooter rider slammed into a parked SUV near 55 Church Street. Her arm split open. Blood streaked the grips. She stood, stunned, pain sharp and raw. The SUV sat untouched. The street stayed silent.
A 36-year-old woman riding an e-scooter was injured after crashing into a parked SUV near 55 Church Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A woman on an e-scooter struck a parked SUV. Her arm split open on the metal. Blood smeared the grips. She stood still, stunned, staring. The SUV was unmarked.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The woman suffered severe lacerations to her arm and was in shock. The SUV was parked and showed no damage. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors in the crash.
Cyclist Injured Striking Rear of Ambulance▸A man on a bike slammed into the back of an ambulance on West 14th. Blood spilled from his leg. The lane was tight. Metal cut flesh. He stayed awake. The crash left the cyclist wounded. The ambulance rolled on.
A 51-year-old man riding a bike struck the rear quarter of an eastbound ambulance on West 14th Street near Sixth Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'Blood poured from his leg. The lane was narrow. The metal did not yield. He stayed conscious.' The cyclist suffered a serious leg injury with severe bleeding. The crash involved improper passing or lane usage and passing too closely, as listed under contributing factors. The ambulance, a Ford truck, was traveling straight ahead. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but helmet use was not listed as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported among the ambulance occupants. The impact highlights the danger of narrow lanes and improper lane usage for vulnerable road users.
Mercedes Strikes Cyclist, Limb Lost at Essex▸A Mercedes hit a 62-year-old cyclist at Essex and Delancey. The car struck his head. He stayed conscious. He lost a limb. Flesh torn from bone. The driver failed to yield. The street changed a life in seconds.
A Mercedes sedan struck a 62-year-old cyclist at the corner of Essex and Delancey in Manhattan. The cyclist was hit in the head and suffered a traumatic amputation. According to the police report, 'A Mercedes struck a 62-year-old cyclist in the head. He stayed conscious. He lost a limb. Flesh torn from bone. A right-of-way not yielded.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was severely injured. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old woman, was not reported injured. No helmet or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors. The crash shows the grave danger when drivers fail to yield to people on bikes.
Unlicensed Driver Kills Pedestrian on Cooper Square▸A Lincoln sedan struck a 53-year-old man at Cooper Square and Saint Marks Place. The unlicensed driver hit him head-on. Head wounds. Internal bleeding. The man died in the street. Driver inattention and unsafe speed played a deadly role.
A 53-year-old pedestrian was killed at the corner of Cooper Square and Saint Marks Place in Manhattan. According to the police report, a Lincoln sedan driven by an unlicensed driver struck the man head-on, causing fatal head injuries and internal bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver was not licensed to operate the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the data highlights driver errors as key factors in the crash. The man died at the scene. No other injuries were reported.
A moped crashed head-on on Allen Street. The rear passenger, a 21-year-old woman, flew off. Her skull hit the pavement. Blood pooled. She was conscious, bleeding badly. The driver was distracted. Sirens cut through the night.
A violent crash unfolded on Allen Street near Rivington. A moped, heading north, slammed head-on. According to the police report, 'A 21-year-old woman, riding rear, flew off. No helmet. Skull struck pavement. Blood pooled. She bled, conscious.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The woman, ejected from the moped, suffered a severe head injury and heavy bleeding. The data also notes the absence of a helmet, but only after the driver’s distraction. The street was left silent, broken by sirens. The crash left one young passenger hurt, the system unchanged.
E-Bike Hits Elderly Woman on Chrystie▸An e-bike struck a 69-year-old woman at Chrystie and Grand. She fell hard. Blood stained the street. She died there. The crash left a scar on the city’s morning.
A 69-year-old woman was killed at the corner of Chrystie Street and Grand Street in Manhattan when an e-bike hit her head-on. According to the police report, the crash happened as she crossed the intersection and the e-bike, traveling north, struck her. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The woman suffered fatal head injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The e-bike’s front end was damaged in the impact. No helmet use or signaling issues were listed as contributing factors. The data shows the deadly result when traffic controls are ignored.
E-Scooter Rider Dies After Fall on Avenue C▸A man rode south on Avenue C. His e-scooter bucked. He flew off. His head struck the pavement. He lay still. The street fell silent. The undercarriage cracked. He did not get up.
A 44-year-old man riding a KAABO Mantis e-scooter southbound on Avenue C was killed after being ejected from the vehicle. According to the police report, 'He was thrown off. His head struck pavement. He lay still. The undercarriage cracked.' The rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or people were involved. The man suffered fatal head injuries and was found unconscious at the scene. The crash highlights the vulnerability of e-scooter riders in New York City streets.
Man Found Dead Inside Parked Ford Truck▸A 28-year-old man sat lifeless in a parked Ford truck on Sullivan Street. No crash. No screech. Just the stillness of death and the city’s noise rolling past. The seatbelt hung unused. Manhattan moved on.
A 28-year-old man was found dead inside a parked Ford truck near 81 Sullivan Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, there was no crash, no skid marks, and no sign of impact. The man, an occupant of the vehicle, was not wearing a seatbelt. The police narrative states: 'Sullivan Street near Spring—inside a parked Ford truck, a 28-year-old man sat still, seatbelt unused. No crash, no skid marks. Just the silence of death in the cab, and the hum of Manhattan carrying on around him.' No contributing driver errors or external factors were listed in the report. The incident involved only the parked vehicle, and no other persons were injured.
Pickup Veers, Man Killed in SUV Ejection▸A pickup truck struck parked cars on Washington Street. A 31-year-old man was thrown partway from an SUV. He died at the scene. Police cite driver distraction. The street was quiet. Metal twisted. The man did not move.
A pickup truck veered into parked vehicles near 712 Washington Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, a 31-year-old man was partially ejected from a parked SUV and died beside the vehicle's crushed front. The report states: 'Near 712 Washington Street, a pickup veered into parked cars. A 31-year-old man was thrown partway from the SUV. He died beside its crushed front. The cause: distraction.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other errors or factors are cited in the data. The man was not blamed in the report. The crash left the street still and silent, marked by the violence of distraction behind the wheel.
Cyclist Swerves, Falls Hard on Canal Street▸A woman on a bike dodged a car at Canal and Forsyth. She crashed. Blood pooled from her head. She lay conscious, alone, ejected on the pavement. No other injuries reported. The night swallowed the scene.
A 32-year-old woman riding a bike on Canal Street in Manhattan swerved to avoid a car and crashed. According to the police report, she was ejected from her bike and suffered severe bleeding from the head. The report states, 'A 32-year-old woman swerved her bike to dodge a car that never touched her. No helmet. She hit the pavement hard. Head bleeding. Conscious. Ejected. Alone in the dark.' The contributing factor listed is 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' No driver errors are cited in the data. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the primary cause. No other people were injured.
SUV Turns, E-Scooter Rider’s Leg Crushed▸An SUV swung right on East Houston. The e-scooter kept straight. The rider, 28, was thrown and crushed. Her leg mangled. She lay conscious, half-flung from the scooter. Sirens cut the silence. The SUV showed no dents. The street bore the pain.
A collision at East Houston Street and Avenue C left a 28-year-old e-scooter rider with severe crush injuries to her leg. According to the police report, an SUV made a right turn while the e-scooter continued straight. The rider was partially ejected and remained conscious at the scene. The report notes, 'Her leg was crushed. She lay conscious, half-flung from the scooter.' Both vehicles showed no visible damage. The police listed 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for the crash. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but no helmet use was cited as a cause. The impact came from the SUV’s right front bumper striking the scooter’s side. No driver errors were specified in the data.
Distracted Driver Ejects Cyclist on West 4th▸A young man thrown from a bike at West 4th and Barrow. Hip torn open. Blood on the street. The driver wasn’t looking. The city stayed quiet.
A crash at the corner of West 4th Street and Barrow Street in Manhattan left a 27-year-old male cyclist, riding as a rear passenger, ejected and severely injured. According to the police report, 'A bike moving east. A sedan, parked. A young man thrown from the rear seat. No helmet. His hip torn open. Blood on the street. The driver wasn’t looking.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his hip and upper leg. No helmet was worn, as noted in the data, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s error. The sedan was parked at the time. The city stayed quiet.
E-Scooter Rider Bloodied on Church Street▸An e-scooter rider slammed into a parked SUV near 55 Church Street. Her arm split open. Blood streaked the grips. She stood, stunned, pain sharp and raw. The SUV sat untouched. The street stayed silent.
A 36-year-old woman riding an e-scooter was injured after crashing into a parked SUV near 55 Church Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A woman on an e-scooter struck a parked SUV. Her arm split open on the metal. Blood smeared the grips. She stood still, stunned, staring. The SUV was unmarked.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The woman suffered severe lacerations to her arm and was in shock. The SUV was parked and showed no damage. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors in the crash.
Cyclist Injured Striking Rear of Ambulance▸A man on a bike slammed into the back of an ambulance on West 14th. Blood spilled from his leg. The lane was tight. Metal cut flesh. He stayed awake. The crash left the cyclist wounded. The ambulance rolled on.
A 51-year-old man riding a bike struck the rear quarter of an eastbound ambulance on West 14th Street near Sixth Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'Blood poured from his leg. The lane was narrow. The metal did not yield. He stayed conscious.' The cyclist suffered a serious leg injury with severe bleeding. The crash involved improper passing or lane usage and passing too closely, as listed under contributing factors. The ambulance, a Ford truck, was traveling straight ahead. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but helmet use was not listed as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported among the ambulance occupants. The impact highlights the danger of narrow lanes and improper lane usage for vulnerable road users.
Mercedes Strikes Cyclist, Limb Lost at Essex▸A Mercedes hit a 62-year-old cyclist at Essex and Delancey. The car struck his head. He stayed conscious. He lost a limb. Flesh torn from bone. The driver failed to yield. The street changed a life in seconds.
A Mercedes sedan struck a 62-year-old cyclist at the corner of Essex and Delancey in Manhattan. The cyclist was hit in the head and suffered a traumatic amputation. According to the police report, 'A Mercedes struck a 62-year-old cyclist in the head. He stayed conscious. He lost a limb. Flesh torn from bone. A right-of-way not yielded.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was severely injured. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old woman, was not reported injured. No helmet or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors. The crash shows the grave danger when drivers fail to yield to people on bikes.
Unlicensed Driver Kills Pedestrian on Cooper Square▸A Lincoln sedan struck a 53-year-old man at Cooper Square and Saint Marks Place. The unlicensed driver hit him head-on. Head wounds. Internal bleeding. The man died in the street. Driver inattention and unsafe speed played a deadly role.
A 53-year-old pedestrian was killed at the corner of Cooper Square and Saint Marks Place in Manhattan. According to the police report, a Lincoln sedan driven by an unlicensed driver struck the man head-on, causing fatal head injuries and internal bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver was not licensed to operate the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the data highlights driver errors as key factors in the crash. The man died at the scene. No other injuries were reported.
An e-bike struck a 69-year-old woman at Chrystie and Grand. She fell hard. Blood stained the street. She died there. The crash left a scar on the city’s morning.
A 69-year-old woman was killed at the corner of Chrystie Street and Grand Street in Manhattan when an e-bike hit her head-on. According to the police report, the crash happened as she crossed the intersection and the e-bike, traveling north, struck her. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The woman suffered fatal head injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The e-bike’s front end was damaged in the impact. No helmet use or signaling issues were listed as contributing factors. The data shows the deadly result when traffic controls are ignored.
E-Scooter Rider Dies After Fall on Avenue C▸A man rode south on Avenue C. His e-scooter bucked. He flew off. His head struck the pavement. He lay still. The street fell silent. The undercarriage cracked. He did not get up.
A 44-year-old man riding a KAABO Mantis e-scooter southbound on Avenue C was killed after being ejected from the vehicle. According to the police report, 'He was thrown off. His head struck pavement. He lay still. The undercarriage cracked.' The rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or people were involved. The man suffered fatal head injuries and was found unconscious at the scene. The crash highlights the vulnerability of e-scooter riders in New York City streets.
Man Found Dead Inside Parked Ford Truck▸A 28-year-old man sat lifeless in a parked Ford truck on Sullivan Street. No crash. No screech. Just the stillness of death and the city’s noise rolling past. The seatbelt hung unused. Manhattan moved on.
A 28-year-old man was found dead inside a parked Ford truck near 81 Sullivan Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, there was no crash, no skid marks, and no sign of impact. The man, an occupant of the vehicle, was not wearing a seatbelt. The police narrative states: 'Sullivan Street near Spring—inside a parked Ford truck, a 28-year-old man sat still, seatbelt unused. No crash, no skid marks. Just the silence of death in the cab, and the hum of Manhattan carrying on around him.' No contributing driver errors or external factors were listed in the report. The incident involved only the parked vehicle, and no other persons were injured.
Pickup Veers, Man Killed in SUV Ejection▸A pickup truck struck parked cars on Washington Street. A 31-year-old man was thrown partway from an SUV. He died at the scene. Police cite driver distraction. The street was quiet. Metal twisted. The man did not move.
A pickup truck veered into parked vehicles near 712 Washington Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, a 31-year-old man was partially ejected from a parked SUV and died beside the vehicle's crushed front. The report states: 'Near 712 Washington Street, a pickup veered into parked cars. A 31-year-old man was thrown partway from the SUV. He died beside its crushed front. The cause: distraction.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other errors or factors are cited in the data. The man was not blamed in the report. The crash left the street still and silent, marked by the violence of distraction behind the wheel.
Cyclist Swerves, Falls Hard on Canal Street▸A woman on a bike dodged a car at Canal and Forsyth. She crashed. Blood pooled from her head. She lay conscious, alone, ejected on the pavement. No other injuries reported. The night swallowed the scene.
A 32-year-old woman riding a bike on Canal Street in Manhattan swerved to avoid a car and crashed. According to the police report, she was ejected from her bike and suffered severe bleeding from the head. The report states, 'A 32-year-old woman swerved her bike to dodge a car that never touched her. No helmet. She hit the pavement hard. Head bleeding. Conscious. Ejected. Alone in the dark.' The contributing factor listed is 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' No driver errors are cited in the data. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the primary cause. No other people were injured.
SUV Turns, E-Scooter Rider’s Leg Crushed▸An SUV swung right on East Houston. The e-scooter kept straight. The rider, 28, was thrown and crushed. Her leg mangled. She lay conscious, half-flung from the scooter. Sirens cut the silence. The SUV showed no dents. The street bore the pain.
A collision at East Houston Street and Avenue C left a 28-year-old e-scooter rider with severe crush injuries to her leg. According to the police report, an SUV made a right turn while the e-scooter continued straight. The rider was partially ejected and remained conscious at the scene. The report notes, 'Her leg was crushed. She lay conscious, half-flung from the scooter.' Both vehicles showed no visible damage. The police listed 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for the crash. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but no helmet use was cited as a cause. The impact came from the SUV’s right front bumper striking the scooter’s side. No driver errors were specified in the data.
Distracted Driver Ejects Cyclist on West 4th▸A young man thrown from a bike at West 4th and Barrow. Hip torn open. Blood on the street. The driver wasn’t looking. The city stayed quiet.
A crash at the corner of West 4th Street and Barrow Street in Manhattan left a 27-year-old male cyclist, riding as a rear passenger, ejected and severely injured. According to the police report, 'A bike moving east. A sedan, parked. A young man thrown from the rear seat. No helmet. His hip torn open. Blood on the street. The driver wasn’t looking.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his hip and upper leg. No helmet was worn, as noted in the data, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s error. The sedan was parked at the time. The city stayed quiet.
E-Scooter Rider Bloodied on Church Street▸An e-scooter rider slammed into a parked SUV near 55 Church Street. Her arm split open. Blood streaked the grips. She stood, stunned, pain sharp and raw. The SUV sat untouched. The street stayed silent.
A 36-year-old woman riding an e-scooter was injured after crashing into a parked SUV near 55 Church Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A woman on an e-scooter struck a parked SUV. Her arm split open on the metal. Blood smeared the grips. She stood still, stunned, staring. The SUV was unmarked.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The woman suffered severe lacerations to her arm and was in shock. The SUV was parked and showed no damage. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors in the crash.
Cyclist Injured Striking Rear of Ambulance▸A man on a bike slammed into the back of an ambulance on West 14th. Blood spilled from his leg. The lane was tight. Metal cut flesh. He stayed awake. The crash left the cyclist wounded. The ambulance rolled on.
A 51-year-old man riding a bike struck the rear quarter of an eastbound ambulance on West 14th Street near Sixth Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'Blood poured from his leg. The lane was narrow. The metal did not yield. He stayed conscious.' The cyclist suffered a serious leg injury with severe bleeding. The crash involved improper passing or lane usage and passing too closely, as listed under contributing factors. The ambulance, a Ford truck, was traveling straight ahead. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but helmet use was not listed as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported among the ambulance occupants. The impact highlights the danger of narrow lanes and improper lane usage for vulnerable road users.
Mercedes Strikes Cyclist, Limb Lost at Essex▸A Mercedes hit a 62-year-old cyclist at Essex and Delancey. The car struck his head. He stayed conscious. He lost a limb. Flesh torn from bone. The driver failed to yield. The street changed a life in seconds.
A Mercedes sedan struck a 62-year-old cyclist at the corner of Essex and Delancey in Manhattan. The cyclist was hit in the head and suffered a traumatic amputation. According to the police report, 'A Mercedes struck a 62-year-old cyclist in the head. He stayed conscious. He lost a limb. Flesh torn from bone. A right-of-way not yielded.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was severely injured. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old woman, was not reported injured. No helmet or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors. The crash shows the grave danger when drivers fail to yield to people on bikes.
Unlicensed Driver Kills Pedestrian on Cooper Square▸A Lincoln sedan struck a 53-year-old man at Cooper Square and Saint Marks Place. The unlicensed driver hit him head-on. Head wounds. Internal bleeding. The man died in the street. Driver inattention and unsafe speed played a deadly role.
A 53-year-old pedestrian was killed at the corner of Cooper Square and Saint Marks Place in Manhattan. According to the police report, a Lincoln sedan driven by an unlicensed driver struck the man head-on, causing fatal head injuries and internal bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver was not licensed to operate the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the data highlights driver errors as key factors in the crash. The man died at the scene. No other injuries were reported.
A man rode south on Avenue C. His e-scooter bucked. He flew off. His head struck the pavement. He lay still. The street fell silent. The undercarriage cracked. He did not get up.
A 44-year-old man riding a KAABO Mantis e-scooter southbound on Avenue C was killed after being ejected from the vehicle. According to the police report, 'He was thrown off. His head struck pavement. He lay still. The undercarriage cracked.' The rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or people were involved. The man suffered fatal head injuries and was found unconscious at the scene. The crash highlights the vulnerability of e-scooter riders in New York City streets.
Man Found Dead Inside Parked Ford Truck▸A 28-year-old man sat lifeless in a parked Ford truck on Sullivan Street. No crash. No screech. Just the stillness of death and the city’s noise rolling past. The seatbelt hung unused. Manhattan moved on.
A 28-year-old man was found dead inside a parked Ford truck near 81 Sullivan Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, there was no crash, no skid marks, and no sign of impact. The man, an occupant of the vehicle, was not wearing a seatbelt. The police narrative states: 'Sullivan Street near Spring—inside a parked Ford truck, a 28-year-old man sat still, seatbelt unused. No crash, no skid marks. Just the silence of death in the cab, and the hum of Manhattan carrying on around him.' No contributing driver errors or external factors were listed in the report. The incident involved only the parked vehicle, and no other persons were injured.
Pickup Veers, Man Killed in SUV Ejection▸A pickup truck struck parked cars on Washington Street. A 31-year-old man was thrown partway from an SUV. He died at the scene. Police cite driver distraction. The street was quiet. Metal twisted. The man did not move.
A pickup truck veered into parked vehicles near 712 Washington Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, a 31-year-old man was partially ejected from a parked SUV and died beside the vehicle's crushed front. The report states: 'Near 712 Washington Street, a pickup veered into parked cars. A 31-year-old man was thrown partway from the SUV. He died beside its crushed front. The cause: distraction.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other errors or factors are cited in the data. The man was not blamed in the report. The crash left the street still and silent, marked by the violence of distraction behind the wheel.
Cyclist Swerves, Falls Hard on Canal Street▸A woman on a bike dodged a car at Canal and Forsyth. She crashed. Blood pooled from her head. She lay conscious, alone, ejected on the pavement. No other injuries reported. The night swallowed the scene.
A 32-year-old woman riding a bike on Canal Street in Manhattan swerved to avoid a car and crashed. According to the police report, she was ejected from her bike and suffered severe bleeding from the head. The report states, 'A 32-year-old woman swerved her bike to dodge a car that never touched her. No helmet. She hit the pavement hard. Head bleeding. Conscious. Ejected. Alone in the dark.' The contributing factor listed is 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' No driver errors are cited in the data. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the primary cause. No other people were injured.
SUV Turns, E-Scooter Rider’s Leg Crushed▸An SUV swung right on East Houston. The e-scooter kept straight. The rider, 28, was thrown and crushed. Her leg mangled. She lay conscious, half-flung from the scooter. Sirens cut the silence. The SUV showed no dents. The street bore the pain.
A collision at East Houston Street and Avenue C left a 28-year-old e-scooter rider with severe crush injuries to her leg. According to the police report, an SUV made a right turn while the e-scooter continued straight. The rider was partially ejected and remained conscious at the scene. The report notes, 'Her leg was crushed. She lay conscious, half-flung from the scooter.' Both vehicles showed no visible damage. The police listed 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for the crash. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but no helmet use was cited as a cause. The impact came from the SUV’s right front bumper striking the scooter’s side. No driver errors were specified in the data.
Distracted Driver Ejects Cyclist on West 4th▸A young man thrown from a bike at West 4th and Barrow. Hip torn open. Blood on the street. The driver wasn’t looking. The city stayed quiet.
A crash at the corner of West 4th Street and Barrow Street in Manhattan left a 27-year-old male cyclist, riding as a rear passenger, ejected and severely injured. According to the police report, 'A bike moving east. A sedan, parked. A young man thrown from the rear seat. No helmet. His hip torn open. Blood on the street. The driver wasn’t looking.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his hip and upper leg. No helmet was worn, as noted in the data, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s error. The sedan was parked at the time. The city stayed quiet.
E-Scooter Rider Bloodied on Church Street▸An e-scooter rider slammed into a parked SUV near 55 Church Street. Her arm split open. Blood streaked the grips. She stood, stunned, pain sharp and raw. The SUV sat untouched. The street stayed silent.
A 36-year-old woman riding an e-scooter was injured after crashing into a parked SUV near 55 Church Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A woman on an e-scooter struck a parked SUV. Her arm split open on the metal. Blood smeared the grips. She stood still, stunned, staring. The SUV was unmarked.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The woman suffered severe lacerations to her arm and was in shock. The SUV was parked and showed no damage. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors in the crash.
Cyclist Injured Striking Rear of Ambulance▸A man on a bike slammed into the back of an ambulance on West 14th. Blood spilled from his leg. The lane was tight. Metal cut flesh. He stayed awake. The crash left the cyclist wounded. The ambulance rolled on.
A 51-year-old man riding a bike struck the rear quarter of an eastbound ambulance on West 14th Street near Sixth Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'Blood poured from his leg. The lane was narrow. The metal did not yield. He stayed conscious.' The cyclist suffered a serious leg injury with severe bleeding. The crash involved improper passing or lane usage and passing too closely, as listed under contributing factors. The ambulance, a Ford truck, was traveling straight ahead. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but helmet use was not listed as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported among the ambulance occupants. The impact highlights the danger of narrow lanes and improper lane usage for vulnerable road users.
Mercedes Strikes Cyclist, Limb Lost at Essex▸A Mercedes hit a 62-year-old cyclist at Essex and Delancey. The car struck his head. He stayed conscious. He lost a limb. Flesh torn from bone. The driver failed to yield. The street changed a life in seconds.
A Mercedes sedan struck a 62-year-old cyclist at the corner of Essex and Delancey in Manhattan. The cyclist was hit in the head and suffered a traumatic amputation. According to the police report, 'A Mercedes struck a 62-year-old cyclist in the head. He stayed conscious. He lost a limb. Flesh torn from bone. A right-of-way not yielded.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was severely injured. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old woman, was not reported injured. No helmet or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors. The crash shows the grave danger when drivers fail to yield to people on bikes.
Unlicensed Driver Kills Pedestrian on Cooper Square▸A Lincoln sedan struck a 53-year-old man at Cooper Square and Saint Marks Place. The unlicensed driver hit him head-on. Head wounds. Internal bleeding. The man died in the street. Driver inattention and unsafe speed played a deadly role.
A 53-year-old pedestrian was killed at the corner of Cooper Square and Saint Marks Place in Manhattan. According to the police report, a Lincoln sedan driven by an unlicensed driver struck the man head-on, causing fatal head injuries and internal bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver was not licensed to operate the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the data highlights driver errors as key factors in the crash. The man died at the scene. No other injuries were reported.
A 28-year-old man sat lifeless in a parked Ford truck on Sullivan Street. No crash. No screech. Just the stillness of death and the city’s noise rolling past. The seatbelt hung unused. Manhattan moved on.
A 28-year-old man was found dead inside a parked Ford truck near 81 Sullivan Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, there was no crash, no skid marks, and no sign of impact. The man, an occupant of the vehicle, was not wearing a seatbelt. The police narrative states: 'Sullivan Street near Spring—inside a parked Ford truck, a 28-year-old man sat still, seatbelt unused. No crash, no skid marks. Just the silence of death in the cab, and the hum of Manhattan carrying on around him.' No contributing driver errors or external factors were listed in the report. The incident involved only the parked vehicle, and no other persons were injured.
Pickup Veers, Man Killed in SUV Ejection▸A pickup truck struck parked cars on Washington Street. A 31-year-old man was thrown partway from an SUV. He died at the scene. Police cite driver distraction. The street was quiet. Metal twisted. The man did not move.
A pickup truck veered into parked vehicles near 712 Washington Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, a 31-year-old man was partially ejected from a parked SUV and died beside the vehicle's crushed front. The report states: 'Near 712 Washington Street, a pickup veered into parked cars. A 31-year-old man was thrown partway from the SUV. He died beside its crushed front. The cause: distraction.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other errors or factors are cited in the data. The man was not blamed in the report. The crash left the street still and silent, marked by the violence of distraction behind the wheel.
Cyclist Swerves, Falls Hard on Canal Street▸A woman on a bike dodged a car at Canal and Forsyth. She crashed. Blood pooled from her head. She lay conscious, alone, ejected on the pavement. No other injuries reported. The night swallowed the scene.
A 32-year-old woman riding a bike on Canal Street in Manhattan swerved to avoid a car and crashed. According to the police report, she was ejected from her bike and suffered severe bleeding from the head. The report states, 'A 32-year-old woman swerved her bike to dodge a car that never touched her. No helmet. She hit the pavement hard. Head bleeding. Conscious. Ejected. Alone in the dark.' The contributing factor listed is 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' No driver errors are cited in the data. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the primary cause. No other people were injured.
SUV Turns, E-Scooter Rider’s Leg Crushed▸An SUV swung right on East Houston. The e-scooter kept straight. The rider, 28, was thrown and crushed. Her leg mangled. She lay conscious, half-flung from the scooter. Sirens cut the silence. The SUV showed no dents. The street bore the pain.
A collision at East Houston Street and Avenue C left a 28-year-old e-scooter rider with severe crush injuries to her leg. According to the police report, an SUV made a right turn while the e-scooter continued straight. The rider was partially ejected and remained conscious at the scene. The report notes, 'Her leg was crushed. She lay conscious, half-flung from the scooter.' Both vehicles showed no visible damage. The police listed 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for the crash. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but no helmet use was cited as a cause. The impact came from the SUV’s right front bumper striking the scooter’s side. No driver errors were specified in the data.
Distracted Driver Ejects Cyclist on West 4th▸A young man thrown from a bike at West 4th and Barrow. Hip torn open. Blood on the street. The driver wasn’t looking. The city stayed quiet.
A crash at the corner of West 4th Street and Barrow Street in Manhattan left a 27-year-old male cyclist, riding as a rear passenger, ejected and severely injured. According to the police report, 'A bike moving east. A sedan, parked. A young man thrown from the rear seat. No helmet. His hip torn open. Blood on the street. The driver wasn’t looking.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his hip and upper leg. No helmet was worn, as noted in the data, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s error. The sedan was parked at the time. The city stayed quiet.
E-Scooter Rider Bloodied on Church Street▸An e-scooter rider slammed into a parked SUV near 55 Church Street. Her arm split open. Blood streaked the grips. She stood, stunned, pain sharp and raw. The SUV sat untouched. The street stayed silent.
A 36-year-old woman riding an e-scooter was injured after crashing into a parked SUV near 55 Church Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A woman on an e-scooter struck a parked SUV. Her arm split open on the metal. Blood smeared the grips. She stood still, stunned, staring. The SUV was unmarked.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The woman suffered severe lacerations to her arm and was in shock. The SUV was parked and showed no damage. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors in the crash.
Cyclist Injured Striking Rear of Ambulance▸A man on a bike slammed into the back of an ambulance on West 14th. Blood spilled from his leg. The lane was tight. Metal cut flesh. He stayed awake. The crash left the cyclist wounded. The ambulance rolled on.
A 51-year-old man riding a bike struck the rear quarter of an eastbound ambulance on West 14th Street near Sixth Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'Blood poured from his leg. The lane was narrow. The metal did not yield. He stayed conscious.' The cyclist suffered a serious leg injury with severe bleeding. The crash involved improper passing or lane usage and passing too closely, as listed under contributing factors. The ambulance, a Ford truck, was traveling straight ahead. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but helmet use was not listed as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported among the ambulance occupants. The impact highlights the danger of narrow lanes and improper lane usage for vulnerable road users.
Mercedes Strikes Cyclist, Limb Lost at Essex▸A Mercedes hit a 62-year-old cyclist at Essex and Delancey. The car struck his head. He stayed conscious. He lost a limb. Flesh torn from bone. The driver failed to yield. The street changed a life in seconds.
A Mercedes sedan struck a 62-year-old cyclist at the corner of Essex and Delancey in Manhattan. The cyclist was hit in the head and suffered a traumatic amputation. According to the police report, 'A Mercedes struck a 62-year-old cyclist in the head. He stayed conscious. He lost a limb. Flesh torn from bone. A right-of-way not yielded.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was severely injured. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old woman, was not reported injured. No helmet or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors. The crash shows the grave danger when drivers fail to yield to people on bikes.
Unlicensed Driver Kills Pedestrian on Cooper Square▸A Lincoln sedan struck a 53-year-old man at Cooper Square and Saint Marks Place. The unlicensed driver hit him head-on. Head wounds. Internal bleeding. The man died in the street. Driver inattention and unsafe speed played a deadly role.
A 53-year-old pedestrian was killed at the corner of Cooper Square and Saint Marks Place in Manhattan. According to the police report, a Lincoln sedan driven by an unlicensed driver struck the man head-on, causing fatal head injuries and internal bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver was not licensed to operate the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the data highlights driver errors as key factors in the crash. The man died at the scene. No other injuries were reported.
A pickup truck struck parked cars on Washington Street. A 31-year-old man was thrown partway from an SUV. He died at the scene. Police cite driver distraction. The street was quiet. Metal twisted. The man did not move.
A pickup truck veered into parked vehicles near 712 Washington Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, a 31-year-old man was partially ejected from a parked SUV and died beside the vehicle's crushed front. The report states: 'Near 712 Washington Street, a pickup veered into parked cars. A 31-year-old man was thrown partway from the SUV. He died beside its crushed front. The cause: distraction.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other errors or factors are cited in the data. The man was not blamed in the report. The crash left the street still and silent, marked by the violence of distraction behind the wheel.
Cyclist Swerves, Falls Hard on Canal Street▸A woman on a bike dodged a car at Canal and Forsyth. She crashed. Blood pooled from her head. She lay conscious, alone, ejected on the pavement. No other injuries reported. The night swallowed the scene.
A 32-year-old woman riding a bike on Canal Street in Manhattan swerved to avoid a car and crashed. According to the police report, she was ejected from her bike and suffered severe bleeding from the head. The report states, 'A 32-year-old woman swerved her bike to dodge a car that never touched her. No helmet. She hit the pavement hard. Head bleeding. Conscious. Ejected. Alone in the dark.' The contributing factor listed is 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' No driver errors are cited in the data. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the primary cause. No other people were injured.
SUV Turns, E-Scooter Rider’s Leg Crushed▸An SUV swung right on East Houston. The e-scooter kept straight. The rider, 28, was thrown and crushed. Her leg mangled. She lay conscious, half-flung from the scooter. Sirens cut the silence. The SUV showed no dents. The street bore the pain.
A collision at East Houston Street and Avenue C left a 28-year-old e-scooter rider with severe crush injuries to her leg. According to the police report, an SUV made a right turn while the e-scooter continued straight. The rider was partially ejected and remained conscious at the scene. The report notes, 'Her leg was crushed. She lay conscious, half-flung from the scooter.' Both vehicles showed no visible damage. The police listed 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for the crash. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but no helmet use was cited as a cause. The impact came from the SUV’s right front bumper striking the scooter’s side. No driver errors were specified in the data.
Distracted Driver Ejects Cyclist on West 4th▸A young man thrown from a bike at West 4th and Barrow. Hip torn open. Blood on the street. The driver wasn’t looking. The city stayed quiet.
A crash at the corner of West 4th Street and Barrow Street in Manhattan left a 27-year-old male cyclist, riding as a rear passenger, ejected and severely injured. According to the police report, 'A bike moving east. A sedan, parked. A young man thrown from the rear seat. No helmet. His hip torn open. Blood on the street. The driver wasn’t looking.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his hip and upper leg. No helmet was worn, as noted in the data, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s error. The sedan was parked at the time. The city stayed quiet.
E-Scooter Rider Bloodied on Church Street▸An e-scooter rider slammed into a parked SUV near 55 Church Street. Her arm split open. Blood streaked the grips. She stood, stunned, pain sharp and raw. The SUV sat untouched. The street stayed silent.
A 36-year-old woman riding an e-scooter was injured after crashing into a parked SUV near 55 Church Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A woman on an e-scooter struck a parked SUV. Her arm split open on the metal. Blood smeared the grips. She stood still, stunned, staring. The SUV was unmarked.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The woman suffered severe lacerations to her arm and was in shock. The SUV was parked and showed no damage. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors in the crash.
Cyclist Injured Striking Rear of Ambulance▸A man on a bike slammed into the back of an ambulance on West 14th. Blood spilled from his leg. The lane was tight. Metal cut flesh. He stayed awake. The crash left the cyclist wounded. The ambulance rolled on.
A 51-year-old man riding a bike struck the rear quarter of an eastbound ambulance on West 14th Street near Sixth Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'Blood poured from his leg. The lane was narrow. The metal did not yield. He stayed conscious.' The cyclist suffered a serious leg injury with severe bleeding. The crash involved improper passing or lane usage and passing too closely, as listed under contributing factors. The ambulance, a Ford truck, was traveling straight ahead. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but helmet use was not listed as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported among the ambulance occupants. The impact highlights the danger of narrow lanes and improper lane usage for vulnerable road users.
Mercedes Strikes Cyclist, Limb Lost at Essex▸A Mercedes hit a 62-year-old cyclist at Essex and Delancey. The car struck his head. He stayed conscious. He lost a limb. Flesh torn from bone. The driver failed to yield. The street changed a life in seconds.
A Mercedes sedan struck a 62-year-old cyclist at the corner of Essex and Delancey in Manhattan. The cyclist was hit in the head and suffered a traumatic amputation. According to the police report, 'A Mercedes struck a 62-year-old cyclist in the head. He stayed conscious. He lost a limb. Flesh torn from bone. A right-of-way not yielded.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was severely injured. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old woman, was not reported injured. No helmet or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors. The crash shows the grave danger when drivers fail to yield to people on bikes.
Unlicensed Driver Kills Pedestrian on Cooper Square▸A Lincoln sedan struck a 53-year-old man at Cooper Square and Saint Marks Place. The unlicensed driver hit him head-on. Head wounds. Internal bleeding. The man died in the street. Driver inattention and unsafe speed played a deadly role.
A 53-year-old pedestrian was killed at the corner of Cooper Square and Saint Marks Place in Manhattan. According to the police report, a Lincoln sedan driven by an unlicensed driver struck the man head-on, causing fatal head injuries and internal bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver was not licensed to operate the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the data highlights driver errors as key factors in the crash. The man died at the scene. No other injuries were reported.
A woman on a bike dodged a car at Canal and Forsyth. She crashed. Blood pooled from her head. She lay conscious, alone, ejected on the pavement. No other injuries reported. The night swallowed the scene.
A 32-year-old woman riding a bike on Canal Street in Manhattan swerved to avoid a car and crashed. According to the police report, she was ejected from her bike and suffered severe bleeding from the head. The report states, 'A 32-year-old woman swerved her bike to dodge a car that never touched her. No helmet. She hit the pavement hard. Head bleeding. Conscious. Ejected. Alone in the dark.' The contributing factor listed is 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' No driver errors are cited in the data. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the primary cause. No other people were injured.
SUV Turns, E-Scooter Rider’s Leg Crushed▸An SUV swung right on East Houston. The e-scooter kept straight. The rider, 28, was thrown and crushed. Her leg mangled. She lay conscious, half-flung from the scooter. Sirens cut the silence. The SUV showed no dents. The street bore the pain.
A collision at East Houston Street and Avenue C left a 28-year-old e-scooter rider with severe crush injuries to her leg. According to the police report, an SUV made a right turn while the e-scooter continued straight. The rider was partially ejected and remained conscious at the scene. The report notes, 'Her leg was crushed. She lay conscious, half-flung from the scooter.' Both vehicles showed no visible damage. The police listed 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for the crash. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but no helmet use was cited as a cause. The impact came from the SUV’s right front bumper striking the scooter’s side. No driver errors were specified in the data.
Distracted Driver Ejects Cyclist on West 4th▸A young man thrown from a bike at West 4th and Barrow. Hip torn open. Blood on the street. The driver wasn’t looking. The city stayed quiet.
A crash at the corner of West 4th Street and Barrow Street in Manhattan left a 27-year-old male cyclist, riding as a rear passenger, ejected and severely injured. According to the police report, 'A bike moving east. A sedan, parked. A young man thrown from the rear seat. No helmet. His hip torn open. Blood on the street. The driver wasn’t looking.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his hip and upper leg. No helmet was worn, as noted in the data, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s error. The sedan was parked at the time. The city stayed quiet.
E-Scooter Rider Bloodied on Church Street▸An e-scooter rider slammed into a parked SUV near 55 Church Street. Her arm split open. Blood streaked the grips. She stood, stunned, pain sharp and raw. The SUV sat untouched. The street stayed silent.
A 36-year-old woman riding an e-scooter was injured after crashing into a parked SUV near 55 Church Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A woman on an e-scooter struck a parked SUV. Her arm split open on the metal. Blood smeared the grips. She stood still, stunned, staring. The SUV was unmarked.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The woman suffered severe lacerations to her arm and was in shock. The SUV was parked and showed no damage. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors in the crash.
Cyclist Injured Striking Rear of Ambulance▸A man on a bike slammed into the back of an ambulance on West 14th. Blood spilled from his leg. The lane was tight. Metal cut flesh. He stayed awake. The crash left the cyclist wounded. The ambulance rolled on.
A 51-year-old man riding a bike struck the rear quarter of an eastbound ambulance on West 14th Street near Sixth Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'Blood poured from his leg. The lane was narrow. The metal did not yield. He stayed conscious.' The cyclist suffered a serious leg injury with severe bleeding. The crash involved improper passing or lane usage and passing too closely, as listed under contributing factors. The ambulance, a Ford truck, was traveling straight ahead. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but helmet use was not listed as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported among the ambulance occupants. The impact highlights the danger of narrow lanes and improper lane usage for vulnerable road users.
Mercedes Strikes Cyclist, Limb Lost at Essex▸A Mercedes hit a 62-year-old cyclist at Essex and Delancey. The car struck his head. He stayed conscious. He lost a limb. Flesh torn from bone. The driver failed to yield. The street changed a life in seconds.
A Mercedes sedan struck a 62-year-old cyclist at the corner of Essex and Delancey in Manhattan. The cyclist was hit in the head and suffered a traumatic amputation. According to the police report, 'A Mercedes struck a 62-year-old cyclist in the head. He stayed conscious. He lost a limb. Flesh torn from bone. A right-of-way not yielded.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was severely injured. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old woman, was not reported injured. No helmet or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors. The crash shows the grave danger when drivers fail to yield to people on bikes.
Unlicensed Driver Kills Pedestrian on Cooper Square▸A Lincoln sedan struck a 53-year-old man at Cooper Square and Saint Marks Place. The unlicensed driver hit him head-on. Head wounds. Internal bleeding. The man died in the street. Driver inattention and unsafe speed played a deadly role.
A 53-year-old pedestrian was killed at the corner of Cooper Square and Saint Marks Place in Manhattan. According to the police report, a Lincoln sedan driven by an unlicensed driver struck the man head-on, causing fatal head injuries and internal bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver was not licensed to operate the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the data highlights driver errors as key factors in the crash. The man died at the scene. No other injuries were reported.
An SUV swung right on East Houston. The e-scooter kept straight. The rider, 28, was thrown and crushed. Her leg mangled. She lay conscious, half-flung from the scooter. Sirens cut the silence. The SUV showed no dents. The street bore the pain.
A collision at East Houston Street and Avenue C left a 28-year-old e-scooter rider with severe crush injuries to her leg. According to the police report, an SUV made a right turn while the e-scooter continued straight. The rider was partially ejected and remained conscious at the scene. The report notes, 'Her leg was crushed. She lay conscious, half-flung from the scooter.' Both vehicles showed no visible damage. The police listed 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for the crash. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but no helmet use was cited as a cause. The impact came from the SUV’s right front bumper striking the scooter’s side. No driver errors were specified in the data.
Distracted Driver Ejects Cyclist on West 4th▸A young man thrown from a bike at West 4th and Barrow. Hip torn open. Blood on the street. The driver wasn’t looking. The city stayed quiet.
A crash at the corner of West 4th Street and Barrow Street in Manhattan left a 27-year-old male cyclist, riding as a rear passenger, ejected and severely injured. According to the police report, 'A bike moving east. A sedan, parked. A young man thrown from the rear seat. No helmet. His hip torn open. Blood on the street. The driver wasn’t looking.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his hip and upper leg. No helmet was worn, as noted in the data, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s error. The sedan was parked at the time. The city stayed quiet.
E-Scooter Rider Bloodied on Church Street▸An e-scooter rider slammed into a parked SUV near 55 Church Street. Her arm split open. Blood streaked the grips. She stood, stunned, pain sharp and raw. The SUV sat untouched. The street stayed silent.
A 36-year-old woman riding an e-scooter was injured after crashing into a parked SUV near 55 Church Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A woman on an e-scooter struck a parked SUV. Her arm split open on the metal. Blood smeared the grips. She stood still, stunned, staring. The SUV was unmarked.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The woman suffered severe lacerations to her arm and was in shock. The SUV was parked and showed no damage. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors in the crash.
Cyclist Injured Striking Rear of Ambulance▸A man on a bike slammed into the back of an ambulance on West 14th. Blood spilled from his leg. The lane was tight. Metal cut flesh. He stayed awake. The crash left the cyclist wounded. The ambulance rolled on.
A 51-year-old man riding a bike struck the rear quarter of an eastbound ambulance on West 14th Street near Sixth Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'Blood poured from his leg. The lane was narrow. The metal did not yield. He stayed conscious.' The cyclist suffered a serious leg injury with severe bleeding. The crash involved improper passing or lane usage and passing too closely, as listed under contributing factors. The ambulance, a Ford truck, was traveling straight ahead. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but helmet use was not listed as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported among the ambulance occupants. The impact highlights the danger of narrow lanes and improper lane usage for vulnerable road users.
Mercedes Strikes Cyclist, Limb Lost at Essex▸A Mercedes hit a 62-year-old cyclist at Essex and Delancey. The car struck his head. He stayed conscious. He lost a limb. Flesh torn from bone. The driver failed to yield. The street changed a life in seconds.
A Mercedes sedan struck a 62-year-old cyclist at the corner of Essex and Delancey in Manhattan. The cyclist was hit in the head and suffered a traumatic amputation. According to the police report, 'A Mercedes struck a 62-year-old cyclist in the head. He stayed conscious. He lost a limb. Flesh torn from bone. A right-of-way not yielded.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was severely injured. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old woman, was not reported injured. No helmet or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors. The crash shows the grave danger when drivers fail to yield to people on bikes.
Unlicensed Driver Kills Pedestrian on Cooper Square▸A Lincoln sedan struck a 53-year-old man at Cooper Square and Saint Marks Place. The unlicensed driver hit him head-on. Head wounds. Internal bleeding. The man died in the street. Driver inattention and unsafe speed played a deadly role.
A 53-year-old pedestrian was killed at the corner of Cooper Square and Saint Marks Place in Manhattan. According to the police report, a Lincoln sedan driven by an unlicensed driver struck the man head-on, causing fatal head injuries and internal bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver was not licensed to operate the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the data highlights driver errors as key factors in the crash. The man died at the scene. No other injuries were reported.
A young man thrown from a bike at West 4th and Barrow. Hip torn open. Blood on the street. The driver wasn’t looking. The city stayed quiet.
A crash at the corner of West 4th Street and Barrow Street in Manhattan left a 27-year-old male cyclist, riding as a rear passenger, ejected and severely injured. According to the police report, 'A bike moving east. A sedan, parked. A young man thrown from the rear seat. No helmet. His hip torn open. Blood on the street. The driver wasn’t looking.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his hip and upper leg. No helmet was worn, as noted in the data, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s error. The sedan was parked at the time. The city stayed quiet.
E-Scooter Rider Bloodied on Church Street▸An e-scooter rider slammed into a parked SUV near 55 Church Street. Her arm split open. Blood streaked the grips. She stood, stunned, pain sharp and raw. The SUV sat untouched. The street stayed silent.
A 36-year-old woman riding an e-scooter was injured after crashing into a parked SUV near 55 Church Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A woman on an e-scooter struck a parked SUV. Her arm split open on the metal. Blood smeared the grips. She stood still, stunned, staring. The SUV was unmarked.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The woman suffered severe lacerations to her arm and was in shock. The SUV was parked and showed no damage. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors in the crash.
Cyclist Injured Striking Rear of Ambulance▸A man on a bike slammed into the back of an ambulance on West 14th. Blood spilled from his leg. The lane was tight. Metal cut flesh. He stayed awake. The crash left the cyclist wounded. The ambulance rolled on.
A 51-year-old man riding a bike struck the rear quarter of an eastbound ambulance on West 14th Street near Sixth Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'Blood poured from his leg. The lane was narrow. The metal did not yield. He stayed conscious.' The cyclist suffered a serious leg injury with severe bleeding. The crash involved improper passing or lane usage and passing too closely, as listed under contributing factors. The ambulance, a Ford truck, was traveling straight ahead. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but helmet use was not listed as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported among the ambulance occupants. The impact highlights the danger of narrow lanes and improper lane usage for vulnerable road users.
Mercedes Strikes Cyclist, Limb Lost at Essex▸A Mercedes hit a 62-year-old cyclist at Essex and Delancey. The car struck his head. He stayed conscious. He lost a limb. Flesh torn from bone. The driver failed to yield. The street changed a life in seconds.
A Mercedes sedan struck a 62-year-old cyclist at the corner of Essex and Delancey in Manhattan. The cyclist was hit in the head and suffered a traumatic amputation. According to the police report, 'A Mercedes struck a 62-year-old cyclist in the head. He stayed conscious. He lost a limb. Flesh torn from bone. A right-of-way not yielded.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was severely injured. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old woman, was not reported injured. No helmet or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors. The crash shows the grave danger when drivers fail to yield to people on bikes.
Unlicensed Driver Kills Pedestrian on Cooper Square▸A Lincoln sedan struck a 53-year-old man at Cooper Square and Saint Marks Place. The unlicensed driver hit him head-on. Head wounds. Internal bleeding. The man died in the street. Driver inattention and unsafe speed played a deadly role.
A 53-year-old pedestrian was killed at the corner of Cooper Square and Saint Marks Place in Manhattan. According to the police report, a Lincoln sedan driven by an unlicensed driver struck the man head-on, causing fatal head injuries and internal bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver was not licensed to operate the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the data highlights driver errors as key factors in the crash. The man died at the scene. No other injuries were reported.
An e-scooter rider slammed into a parked SUV near 55 Church Street. Her arm split open. Blood streaked the grips. She stood, stunned, pain sharp and raw. The SUV sat untouched. The street stayed silent.
A 36-year-old woman riding an e-scooter was injured after crashing into a parked SUV near 55 Church Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A woman on an e-scooter struck a parked SUV. Her arm split open on the metal. Blood smeared the grips. She stood still, stunned, staring. The SUV was unmarked.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The woman suffered severe lacerations to her arm and was in shock. The SUV was parked and showed no damage. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors in the crash.
Cyclist Injured Striking Rear of Ambulance▸A man on a bike slammed into the back of an ambulance on West 14th. Blood spilled from his leg. The lane was tight. Metal cut flesh. He stayed awake. The crash left the cyclist wounded. The ambulance rolled on.
A 51-year-old man riding a bike struck the rear quarter of an eastbound ambulance on West 14th Street near Sixth Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'Blood poured from his leg. The lane was narrow. The metal did not yield. He stayed conscious.' The cyclist suffered a serious leg injury with severe bleeding. The crash involved improper passing or lane usage and passing too closely, as listed under contributing factors. The ambulance, a Ford truck, was traveling straight ahead. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but helmet use was not listed as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported among the ambulance occupants. The impact highlights the danger of narrow lanes and improper lane usage for vulnerable road users.
Mercedes Strikes Cyclist, Limb Lost at Essex▸A Mercedes hit a 62-year-old cyclist at Essex and Delancey. The car struck his head. He stayed conscious. He lost a limb. Flesh torn from bone. The driver failed to yield. The street changed a life in seconds.
A Mercedes sedan struck a 62-year-old cyclist at the corner of Essex and Delancey in Manhattan. The cyclist was hit in the head and suffered a traumatic amputation. According to the police report, 'A Mercedes struck a 62-year-old cyclist in the head. He stayed conscious. He lost a limb. Flesh torn from bone. A right-of-way not yielded.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was severely injured. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old woman, was not reported injured. No helmet or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors. The crash shows the grave danger when drivers fail to yield to people on bikes.
Unlicensed Driver Kills Pedestrian on Cooper Square▸A Lincoln sedan struck a 53-year-old man at Cooper Square and Saint Marks Place. The unlicensed driver hit him head-on. Head wounds. Internal bleeding. The man died in the street. Driver inattention and unsafe speed played a deadly role.
A 53-year-old pedestrian was killed at the corner of Cooper Square and Saint Marks Place in Manhattan. According to the police report, a Lincoln sedan driven by an unlicensed driver struck the man head-on, causing fatal head injuries and internal bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver was not licensed to operate the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the data highlights driver errors as key factors in the crash. The man died at the scene. No other injuries were reported.
A man on a bike slammed into the back of an ambulance on West 14th. Blood spilled from his leg. The lane was tight. Metal cut flesh. He stayed awake. The crash left the cyclist wounded. The ambulance rolled on.
A 51-year-old man riding a bike struck the rear quarter of an eastbound ambulance on West 14th Street near Sixth Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'Blood poured from his leg. The lane was narrow. The metal did not yield. He stayed conscious.' The cyclist suffered a serious leg injury with severe bleeding. The crash involved improper passing or lane usage and passing too closely, as listed under contributing factors. The ambulance, a Ford truck, was traveling straight ahead. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but helmet use was not listed as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported among the ambulance occupants. The impact highlights the danger of narrow lanes and improper lane usage for vulnerable road users.
Mercedes Strikes Cyclist, Limb Lost at Essex▸A Mercedes hit a 62-year-old cyclist at Essex and Delancey. The car struck his head. He stayed conscious. He lost a limb. Flesh torn from bone. The driver failed to yield. The street changed a life in seconds.
A Mercedes sedan struck a 62-year-old cyclist at the corner of Essex and Delancey in Manhattan. The cyclist was hit in the head and suffered a traumatic amputation. According to the police report, 'A Mercedes struck a 62-year-old cyclist in the head. He stayed conscious. He lost a limb. Flesh torn from bone. A right-of-way not yielded.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was severely injured. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old woman, was not reported injured. No helmet or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors. The crash shows the grave danger when drivers fail to yield to people on bikes.
Unlicensed Driver Kills Pedestrian on Cooper Square▸A Lincoln sedan struck a 53-year-old man at Cooper Square and Saint Marks Place. The unlicensed driver hit him head-on. Head wounds. Internal bleeding. The man died in the street. Driver inattention and unsafe speed played a deadly role.
A 53-year-old pedestrian was killed at the corner of Cooper Square and Saint Marks Place in Manhattan. According to the police report, a Lincoln sedan driven by an unlicensed driver struck the man head-on, causing fatal head injuries and internal bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver was not licensed to operate the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the data highlights driver errors as key factors in the crash. The man died at the scene. No other injuries were reported.
A Mercedes hit a 62-year-old cyclist at Essex and Delancey. The car struck his head. He stayed conscious. He lost a limb. Flesh torn from bone. The driver failed to yield. The street changed a life in seconds.
A Mercedes sedan struck a 62-year-old cyclist at the corner of Essex and Delancey in Manhattan. The cyclist was hit in the head and suffered a traumatic amputation. According to the police report, 'A Mercedes struck a 62-year-old cyclist in the head. He stayed conscious. He lost a limb. Flesh torn from bone. A right-of-way not yielded.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was severely injured. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old woman, was not reported injured. No helmet or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors. The crash shows the grave danger when drivers fail to yield to people on bikes.
Unlicensed Driver Kills Pedestrian on Cooper Square▸A Lincoln sedan struck a 53-year-old man at Cooper Square and Saint Marks Place. The unlicensed driver hit him head-on. Head wounds. Internal bleeding. The man died in the street. Driver inattention and unsafe speed played a deadly role.
A 53-year-old pedestrian was killed at the corner of Cooper Square and Saint Marks Place in Manhattan. According to the police report, a Lincoln sedan driven by an unlicensed driver struck the man head-on, causing fatal head injuries and internal bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver was not licensed to operate the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the data highlights driver errors as key factors in the crash. The man died at the scene. No other injuries were reported.
A Lincoln sedan struck a 53-year-old man at Cooper Square and Saint Marks Place. The unlicensed driver hit him head-on. Head wounds. Internal bleeding. The man died in the street. Driver inattention and unsafe speed played a deadly role.
A 53-year-old pedestrian was killed at the corner of Cooper Square and Saint Marks Place in Manhattan. According to the police report, a Lincoln sedan driven by an unlicensed driver struck the man head-on, causing fatal head injuries and internal bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver was not licensed to operate the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the data highlights driver errors as key factors in the crash. The man died at the scene. No other injuries were reported.