Recent severe crashes

1. Distracted e-bike rider killed on 1st Ave 2026-01-13T22:23:00+00:00
   1 AVE
   A 32-year-old e-bike rider going straight on 1st Avenue died from crush injuries at East 45th Street. Police recorded driver inattention on the night ride that never finished.
   According to the police report, a 32-year-old man riding an e-bike north on 1st Avenue at East 45th Street on a January evening sustained fatal head and crush injuries and was recorded as ejected. Police recorded driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. Another person was listed as a notified party with no further details on injuries.
2. SUV driver blew left turn, broke pedestrian 2026-03-17T11:00:00+00:00
   W 42 ST
   A driver making a left turn on W 42nd Street failed to yield and hit a 39-year-old man crossing with the signal. Police recorded failure to yield and traffic control disregarded; the pedestrian suffered a leg fracture/dislocation.
   According to the police report, a 56-year-old male driver in an SUV was making a left turn on W 42nd Street in Manhattan around 11:00 a.m. on March 17, 2026, and hit a 39-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and suffered a knee/lower-leg/foot injury described as fracture, distortion, and dislocation. Police recorded failure to yield right-of-way and traffic control disregarded.
3. Ambulance driver ran control, hurt e-biker 2026-03-12T01:22:00+00:00
   E 83 ST
   At 1:22 a.m. on E 83rd St at 1st Ave, a driver in an ambulance disregarded traffic control and hit a 27-year-old e-bike rider. Police recorded alcohol involvement. The rider suffered a leg injury with fracture/dislocation.
   According to the police report, at 1:22 a.m. on March 12, 2026, a 55-year-old ambulance driver went straight on E 83rd Street at 1st Avenue and hit a 27-year-old man riding an e-bike. Police recorded alcohol involvement and traffic control disregarded. The rider was ejected and reported a lower-leg injury with fracture/distortion/dislocation. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
4. Bus driver botches lane, breaks leg 2026-03-11T15:27:00+00:00
   E 42 ST
   On E 42nd Street at 5th Avenue, a bus driver made an improper lane move and hit a 55-year-old driver, leaving her with a lower-leg fracture and dislocation.
   According to the police report, a crash was reported at E 42nd Street and 5th Avenue in Manhattan on March 11, 2026 at 3:27 p.m. Police recorded improper passing or lane usage. A 55-year-old woman driving another motorized vehicle was injured with a lower-leg fracture and dislocation. A bus was involved; other occupants were listed, and the report does not describe their injuries.
5. Distracted driver hits 20-year-old pedestrian 2026-02-28T01:30:00+00:00
   7 E 36 ST
   A driver hit a 20-year-old woman on E 36th Street after police recorded driver inattention. She suffered crush injuries to her knee and lower leg.
   According to the police report, at about 1:30 a.m. on Feb. 28, 2026, a driver in a sedan hit a 20-year-old pedestrian on E 36th Street in Manhattan. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. The pedestrian was listed as conscious and injured, with crush injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.