About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 28
▸ Crush Injuries 15
▸ Severe Bleeding 19
▸ Severe Lacerations 20
▸ Concussion 32
▸ Whiplash 136
▸ Contusion/Bruise 313
▸ Abrasion 240
▸ Pain/Nausea 73
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year‑to‑year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
Caught Speeding Recently in SD 59
- 2023 Gray Toyota Sedan (LFB3193) – 201 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2013 Mazda Station Wagon (MKT6372) – 83 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2024 Black Porsche Suburban (LRR6512) – 51 times • 1 in last 90d here
- Vehicle (440BE6) – 46 times • 3 in last 90d here
- 2025 Black Nissan Sedn (LWH2057) – 41 times • 1 in last 90d here
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Right turn. Crosswalk. A life ends at 30th and 39th.
SD 59: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 5, 2025
At 30 St and 39 Ave on Aug 31, a Ford SUV turned right and struck a 38‑year‑old woman in the marked crosswalk. She died. source
This was one of 23 people killed in Senate District 59 since 2022. Another 4,227 were hurt across 8,575 crashes. Forty‑six were seriously injured. source
This year isn’t easing. By early September, 8 people were killed, up from 2 over the same period last year — a 300% jump. source
This Week
- Aug 31 (Astoria): A pedestrian was killed at 30 St and 39 Ave after a driver made a right turn. dataset
- Aug 30 (FDR at E 36 St): An unlicensed driver speeding south in a Chevy sedan crashed; a 24‑year‑old passenger was badly cut. dataset
- July 29 (2 Ave at E 15 St): A 65‑year‑old man on an e‑bike was hit by a Nissan SUV; he died. dataset
Street Promises, Court Fights
DOT says the 31st Street redesign in Astoria will make a deadly corridor safer. “We stand firmly behind this project and will defend our work in court,” the agency’s spokesman said. source Businesses sued to block it. The agency says it met with 52 businesses and folded in most feedback. source
The bodies on 30th, 31st, 34th Avenue say what happens when change stalls. The pedestrian at 39th Avenue. The cyclist killed at 34th Avenue and 37th Street last year. The numbers above. dataset
Slow Them Down
Albany advanced one tool for the worst drivers. The Senate’s Stop Super Speeders Act would require speed limiters for drivers who rack up violations; Sen. Kristen Gonzalez co‑sponsored it and voted yes. bill vote
NYC also has the power to set safer speeds. Use it. A 20 MPH default and speed limiters for repeat offenders are not theories — they are policies on the table. Read our background and script, then act. Take Action
Who’s On The Hook
Your State Senator is Kristen Gonzalez. Your Council Member is Julie Won. Your Assembly Member is Claire Valdez. Gonzalez backed the Astoria redesign and the speed‑limiter bill. Astoria plan bill
The woman in the crosswalk is gone. The path forward is not. Lower speeds. Lock in limiters for the worst. Then make the street safer so no one else has to cross it like that. Take Action
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ What happened at 30 St and 39 Ave?
▸ How many people have been killed in SD 59 during the coverage window?
▸ Are deaths rising this year?
▸ Who represents this area?
▸ What policies are on the table right now?
▸ How were these numbers calculated?
▸ What is CrashCount?
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-05
- DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-08
- DOT Stands By Astoria Bike Lane Plan Despite Foes’ ‘Childish’ Outbursts, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-20
- S 4045 – Intelligent speed assistance for repeat violators, New York State Senate, Published 2025-06-11
Fix the Problem
State Senator Kristen Gonzalez
District 59
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Claire Valdez
District 37
Council Member Julie Won
District 26
▸ Other Geographies
SD 59 Senate District 59 sits in Queens, Precinct 108, District 26, AD 37.
It contains Greenpoint, Williamsburg, Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village, Gramercy, Murray Hill-Kips Bay, United Nations, Old Astoria-Hallets Point, Astoria (Central), Queensbridge-Ravenswood-Dutch Kills, Astoria Park, Long Island City-Hunters Point, Queens CB1, Manhattan CB6, Brooklyn CB1.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Senate District 59
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Kills Unhelmeted Motorcyclist▸Oct 10 - A sedan struck a motorcycle head-on at 40th Avenue and 12th Street. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, was thrown from his bike and died on the pavement. The crash left a mark under the gray Queens sky.
A sedan collided head-on with a motorcycle at the corner of 40th Avenue and 12th Street in Queens. The 37-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected and killed, suffering fatal head injuries. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck a motorcycle head-on. The unlicensed rider, 37, wore no helmet. He flew from the bike, landed headfirst on the pavement, and died beneath a gray Queens sky.' The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling north; the motorcycle was heading east. The rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause cited is the sedan driver's failure to yield.
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Improper Lane Change Flips Sedan on FDR Drive▸Sep 26 - Two sedans collided on FDR Drive. One car flipped. A driver, unbelted, was thrown out and badly hurt. A child bled from the head. Metal screamed. Sirens followed. The road stayed silent. The crash left pain and blood behind.
Two sedans crashed on FDR Drive. According to the police report, one vehicle overturned after an improper lane change. A 30-year-old male driver, unbelted, was ejected from his car and suffered severe bleeding. A 5-year-old boy, riding as a front passenger, sustained a head injury and minor bleeding. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. One driver was unlicensed. The crash involved both licensed and unlicensed drivers, but the report does not specify which driver made the improper maneuver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The force of the crash left metal twisted and lives changed.
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Distracted SUV Driver Kills Elderly Pedestrian on FDR Drive▸Sep 25 - A 79-year-old man walked with traffic on FDR Drive. An SUV struck him head-on. His head hit first. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The driver was distracted. The man died at the scene. The road stayed open. The danger remained.
A 79-year-old pedestrian was killed on FDR Drive when a 2015 Honda SUV struck him head-on. According to the police report, the man was walking along the highway with traffic when the SUV hit him. His head took the first impact, causing severe bleeding and death at the scene. The report states, 'The driver was distracted.' Driver inattention/distraction is listed as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are cited in the data. The driver and another occupant in the SUV were not reported injured. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver distraction for vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Runs Light, Slams Motorcycle on 1st Avenue▸Aug 20 - A sedan blew through the light at East 25th and 1st. It struck a motorcycle head-on. The rider flew from the seat, hit the ground hard. Blood pooled. He lay semiconscious, head split open. The street fell silent. Steel and flesh, broken.
A sedan traveling west on East 25th Street collided head-on with a northbound motorcycle at the corner of 1st Avenue. According to the police report, 'A sedan ran the light. Head-on with a motorcycle. The rider, 34, flew from the seat. No helmet. Head bleeding. Semiconscious on the asphalt.' The crash left the motorcycle rider ejected and severely injured, suffering head trauma and severe bleeding. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to obey the signal. The motorcycle rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause remains the sedan driver's disregard for traffic control.
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SUV Ignores Signal, Slams Cyclist on Bedford▸Aug 20 - A Ford SUV ran a signal on Bedford Avenue. It struck a 26-year-old cyclist. He flew, head split, blood pooled. Semiconscious, he lay under harsh streetlights. The SUV driver failed to pay attention. Williamsburg silent, sirens closing in.
A Ford SUV traveling north on Bedford Avenue struck a 26-year-old man riding a bike eastbound at North 11th Street. According to the police report, the SUV driver disregarded a traffic control signal and was inattentive or distracted. The cyclist was ejected from his bike, suffered severe head injuries, and was found semiconscious with blood pooling on the street. The report states, 'Traffic signal ignored.' The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is noted only after the primary driver errors. No other injuries were reported. The collision highlights the danger when drivers ignore signals and lose focus behind the wheel.
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Gonzalez Supports Safety Boosting Transit and Protected Bike Lanes▸Aug 9 - StreetsPAC called for voters to oust State Sen. Kevin Parker. They backed Kaegan Mays-Williams for her push on protected bike lanes and bus network redesign. Parker ignored safety questions. StreetsPAC praised other candidates who fight for safer streets and transit.
On August 9, 2022, StreetsPAC, New York City's safe streets political action committee, issued an endorsement urging Central Brooklyn voters to retire State Sen. Kevin Parker. The group backed Kaegan Mays-Williams, citing her support for redesigning Brooklyn's bus network and expanding protected bike lanes. StreetsPAC Executive Director Eric McClure said, 'She supports redesigning Brooklyn's bus network to simplify routes and speed commutes.' Parker did not respond to StreetsPAC's request for information and has a record of negative incidents. Mays-Williams stressed the need for dependable public transit and safer cycling. StreetsPAC also highlighted the safety records of Andrew Gounardes, Angel Vasquez, Jabori Brisport, Rajiv Gowda, Christian Amato, and Kristen Gonzalez, noting their support for speed cameras, pedestrian and bicycle safety, and transit improvements. The endorsement signals a clear push for candidates who prioritize vulnerable road users.
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StreetsPAC to Central Brooklyn Voters: Retire State Sen. Kevin Parker Now!,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-08-09
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Porsche SUV Strikes E-Scooter Rider Dead in Queens▸Jul 20 - A Porsche SUV hit a man on a Ninebot scooter at Vernon Boulevard and 44th Drive. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, was ejected. His skull shattered. He died at 30. The scooter lay wrecked. The street stayed silent.
A deadly crash unfolded at Vernon Boulevard and 44th Drive in Queens. According to the police report, a Porsche SUV collided with a Ninebot e-scooter. The scooter rider, a 30-year-old man, was unlicensed and wore no helmet. He was ejected on impact, suffered fatal head injuries, and died at the scene. The SUV’s right front bumper struck the scooter’s right side. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The scooter was demolished. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The police report offers no further details on driver actions or errors.
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Speeding Sedan Strikes Woman in Crosswalk▸Jul 16 - A sedan sped down McGuinness Boulevard. It hit a woman crossing with the signal. Her head bled. She stayed conscious. The driver did not stop. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.
A 27-year-old woman was crossing McGuinness Boulevard at Huron Street with the signal when a sedan struck her head-on. According to the police report, 'A 27-year-old woman crossing with the signal was hit head-on by a speeding sedan. Her head bled. She stayed conscious. The driver, in a 2017 Acura, kept going straight.' The driver was traveling at unsafe speed, as listed in the contributing factors. The woman suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The report lists no driver injuries. The crash highlights the risk to pedestrians from drivers who ignore speed limits and signals.
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Chrysler Passes Too Close, Driver Killed▸May 10 - A Chrysler scraped a parked Honda on 31st Avenue. Metal tore metal. The driver, a 27-year-old man, died in his seat. The street stayed quiet. Passing too closely left a man dead in Queens.
A deadly crash unfolded on 31st Avenue near 31st Street in Queens. According to the police report, a Chrysler sedan passed too close to a parked Honda. Metal scraped metal. The 27-year-old male driver of the Chrysler died at the scene. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The victim was not wearing a seatbelt, but the primary error cited is the Chrysler driver's unsafe passing. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The street remained silent after the impact.
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Turning Bus Kills Elderly Pedestrian on 2nd Avenue▸Apr 29 - A bus turned left at 2nd Avenue and East 37th. The right front bumper struck an 82-year-old man crossing with the signal. He died on the street. The bus showed no damage. Driver inattention and failure to yield marked the scene.
An 82-year-old man was killed at the corner of 2nd Avenue and East 37th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, he was crossing with the signal when a southbound bus, making a left turn, struck him with its right front bumper. The man died at the scene. The report states: “An 82-year-old man, walking with the light, was struck by a turning bus. The right front bumper hit him. He died there on the street. The bus showed no damage.” Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The data does not list any contributing actions by the pedestrian.
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Woman Found Dead in Crushed Parked Sedan▸Mar 30 - A Honda sedan sat parked on 34th Avenue. Its front left was crushed. Inside, a 37-year-old woman lay dead. No other car. No skid marks. Just a body, a wrecked shell, and the silence of late morning in Queens.
A 37-year-old woman was found dead inside a parked Honda sedan near 12-20 34th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the car’s front left was crushed. No other vehicles were involved. The report states, 'No skid marks. No other car. Just a body, a crumpled shell.' The woman was the only occupant and driver. The contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or external causes are identified in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
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E-Bike Rider Thrown After Brake Failure on 1st Avenue▸Jan 26 - A stopped sedan. An e-bike slammed from behind. Brakes failed. The rider flew forward. His head split open. Blood on the asphalt. He lay conscious, gasping, skull torn. The sedan driver hurt his back. The street stayed silent.
An e-bike rider, 29, crashed into the rear of a stopped sedan on 1st Avenue. According to the police report, 'Brakes Defective' was listed as the contributing factor. The e-bike rider suffered severe head lacerations and was partially ejected, lying conscious with his skull torn open. The sedan driver, 51, sustained a back injury but remained conscious. The report notes the e-bike rider wore no helmet, but this is mentioned only after the mechanical failure. No other contributing factors were cited. The crash highlights the danger when vehicle systems fail and vulnerable road users pay the price.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Woman on McGuinness Boulevard▸Jan 24 - A Lincoln SUV hit a 75-year-old woman crossing McGuinness Boulevard. She lay semiconscious, head bleeding, flesh torn. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed cold and silent. The impact left her broken on the pavement.
A 75-year-old woman was struck head-on by a northbound Lincoln SUV while crossing 126 McGuinness Boulevard in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the crash occurred. The woman suffered severe head injuries and lacerations, and was found semiconscious on the pavement. The SUV sustained no visible damage. The police report does not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors. The data shows the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a contributing factor.
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SUV Hits Pedestrian Off Grand Central Parkway▸Jan 23 - A GMC SUV struck an 18-year-old man standing off Grand Central Parkway. The impact crushed his skull. The driver kept going straight. Darkness closed in. One young life ended.
An 18-year-old pedestrian was killed when a GMC SUV struck him head-on off the roadway on Grand Central Parkway. According to the police report, 'An 18-year-old man stood off the roadway. A GMC SUV struck him head-on. His skull shattered beneath the right front bumper. The dark swallowed him. The driver kept going straight.' No driver errors are listed in the data. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of impact. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. Other vehicle occupants are not reported as injured. The crash shows the fatal risk faced by those outside vehicles, even off the roadway.
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Sedan Slams Head-On, Passenger Bleeds in Back Seat▸Jan 8 - A Toyota sedan crashed head-on on Humboldt Street near Meeker Avenue. Four inside. The right front was crushed. One man in the back bled from the head. The car reeked of alcohol. No airbags. No belts. Night, metal, blood.
A 2007 Toyota sedan crashed head-on on Humboldt Street near Meeker Avenue at 3:16 a.m. Four people were inside. According to the police report, the right front of the car was crushed. One man in the back seat suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but was conscious. The report states, 'The car reeked of alcohol.' Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor for the driver and all passengers. No airbags deployed. Some occupants wore no seat belts. The crash data highlights 'Alcohol Involvement' as the primary driver error. No other contributing factors were listed.
Oct 10 - A sedan struck a motorcycle head-on at 40th Avenue and 12th Street. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, was thrown from his bike and died on the pavement. The crash left a mark under the gray Queens sky.
A sedan collided head-on with a motorcycle at the corner of 40th Avenue and 12th Street in Queens. The 37-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected and killed, suffering fatal head injuries. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck a motorcycle head-on. The unlicensed rider, 37, wore no helmet. He flew from the bike, landed headfirst on the pavement, and died beneath a gray Queens sky.' The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling north; the motorcycle was heading east. The rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause cited is the sedan driver's failure to yield.
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Improper Lane Change Flips Sedan on FDR Drive▸Sep 26 - Two sedans collided on FDR Drive. One car flipped. A driver, unbelted, was thrown out and badly hurt. A child bled from the head. Metal screamed. Sirens followed. The road stayed silent. The crash left pain and blood behind.
Two sedans crashed on FDR Drive. According to the police report, one vehicle overturned after an improper lane change. A 30-year-old male driver, unbelted, was ejected from his car and suffered severe bleeding. A 5-year-old boy, riding as a front passenger, sustained a head injury and minor bleeding. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. One driver was unlicensed. The crash involved both licensed and unlicensed drivers, but the report does not specify which driver made the improper maneuver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The force of the crash left metal twisted and lives changed.
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Distracted SUV Driver Kills Elderly Pedestrian on FDR Drive▸Sep 25 - A 79-year-old man walked with traffic on FDR Drive. An SUV struck him head-on. His head hit first. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The driver was distracted. The man died at the scene. The road stayed open. The danger remained.
A 79-year-old pedestrian was killed on FDR Drive when a 2015 Honda SUV struck him head-on. According to the police report, the man was walking along the highway with traffic when the SUV hit him. His head took the first impact, causing severe bleeding and death at the scene. The report states, 'The driver was distracted.' Driver inattention/distraction is listed as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are cited in the data. The driver and another occupant in the SUV were not reported injured. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver distraction for vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Runs Light, Slams Motorcycle on 1st Avenue▸Aug 20 - A sedan blew through the light at East 25th and 1st. It struck a motorcycle head-on. The rider flew from the seat, hit the ground hard. Blood pooled. He lay semiconscious, head split open. The street fell silent. Steel and flesh, broken.
A sedan traveling west on East 25th Street collided head-on with a northbound motorcycle at the corner of 1st Avenue. According to the police report, 'A sedan ran the light. Head-on with a motorcycle. The rider, 34, flew from the seat. No helmet. Head bleeding. Semiconscious on the asphalt.' The crash left the motorcycle rider ejected and severely injured, suffering head trauma and severe bleeding. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to obey the signal. The motorcycle rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause remains the sedan driver's disregard for traffic control.
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SUV Ignores Signal, Slams Cyclist on Bedford▸Aug 20 - A Ford SUV ran a signal on Bedford Avenue. It struck a 26-year-old cyclist. He flew, head split, blood pooled. Semiconscious, he lay under harsh streetlights. The SUV driver failed to pay attention. Williamsburg silent, sirens closing in.
A Ford SUV traveling north on Bedford Avenue struck a 26-year-old man riding a bike eastbound at North 11th Street. According to the police report, the SUV driver disregarded a traffic control signal and was inattentive or distracted. The cyclist was ejected from his bike, suffered severe head injuries, and was found semiconscious with blood pooling on the street. The report states, 'Traffic signal ignored.' The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is noted only after the primary driver errors. No other injuries were reported. The collision highlights the danger when drivers ignore signals and lose focus behind the wheel.
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Gonzalez Supports Safety Boosting Transit and Protected Bike Lanes▸Aug 9 - StreetsPAC called for voters to oust State Sen. Kevin Parker. They backed Kaegan Mays-Williams for her push on protected bike lanes and bus network redesign. Parker ignored safety questions. StreetsPAC praised other candidates who fight for safer streets and transit.
On August 9, 2022, StreetsPAC, New York City's safe streets political action committee, issued an endorsement urging Central Brooklyn voters to retire State Sen. Kevin Parker. The group backed Kaegan Mays-Williams, citing her support for redesigning Brooklyn's bus network and expanding protected bike lanes. StreetsPAC Executive Director Eric McClure said, 'She supports redesigning Brooklyn's bus network to simplify routes and speed commutes.' Parker did not respond to StreetsPAC's request for information and has a record of negative incidents. Mays-Williams stressed the need for dependable public transit and safer cycling. StreetsPAC also highlighted the safety records of Andrew Gounardes, Angel Vasquez, Jabori Brisport, Rajiv Gowda, Christian Amato, and Kristen Gonzalez, noting their support for speed cameras, pedestrian and bicycle safety, and transit improvements. The endorsement signals a clear push for candidates who prioritize vulnerable road users.
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StreetsPAC to Central Brooklyn Voters: Retire State Sen. Kevin Parker Now!,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-08-09
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Porsche SUV Strikes E-Scooter Rider Dead in Queens▸Jul 20 - A Porsche SUV hit a man on a Ninebot scooter at Vernon Boulevard and 44th Drive. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, was ejected. His skull shattered. He died at 30. The scooter lay wrecked. The street stayed silent.
A deadly crash unfolded at Vernon Boulevard and 44th Drive in Queens. According to the police report, a Porsche SUV collided with a Ninebot e-scooter. The scooter rider, a 30-year-old man, was unlicensed and wore no helmet. He was ejected on impact, suffered fatal head injuries, and died at the scene. The SUV’s right front bumper struck the scooter’s right side. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The scooter was demolished. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The police report offers no further details on driver actions or errors.
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Speeding Sedan Strikes Woman in Crosswalk▸Jul 16 - A sedan sped down McGuinness Boulevard. It hit a woman crossing with the signal. Her head bled. She stayed conscious. The driver did not stop. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.
A 27-year-old woman was crossing McGuinness Boulevard at Huron Street with the signal when a sedan struck her head-on. According to the police report, 'A 27-year-old woman crossing with the signal was hit head-on by a speeding sedan. Her head bled. She stayed conscious. The driver, in a 2017 Acura, kept going straight.' The driver was traveling at unsafe speed, as listed in the contributing factors. The woman suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The report lists no driver injuries. The crash highlights the risk to pedestrians from drivers who ignore speed limits and signals.
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Chrysler Passes Too Close, Driver Killed▸May 10 - A Chrysler scraped a parked Honda on 31st Avenue. Metal tore metal. The driver, a 27-year-old man, died in his seat. The street stayed quiet. Passing too closely left a man dead in Queens.
A deadly crash unfolded on 31st Avenue near 31st Street in Queens. According to the police report, a Chrysler sedan passed too close to a parked Honda. Metal scraped metal. The 27-year-old male driver of the Chrysler died at the scene. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The victim was not wearing a seatbelt, but the primary error cited is the Chrysler driver's unsafe passing. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The street remained silent after the impact.
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Turning Bus Kills Elderly Pedestrian on 2nd Avenue▸Apr 29 - A bus turned left at 2nd Avenue and East 37th. The right front bumper struck an 82-year-old man crossing with the signal. He died on the street. The bus showed no damage. Driver inattention and failure to yield marked the scene.
An 82-year-old man was killed at the corner of 2nd Avenue and East 37th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, he was crossing with the signal when a southbound bus, making a left turn, struck him with its right front bumper. The man died at the scene. The report states: “An 82-year-old man, walking with the light, was struck by a turning bus. The right front bumper hit him. He died there on the street. The bus showed no damage.” Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The data does not list any contributing actions by the pedestrian.
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Woman Found Dead in Crushed Parked Sedan▸Mar 30 - A Honda sedan sat parked on 34th Avenue. Its front left was crushed. Inside, a 37-year-old woman lay dead. No other car. No skid marks. Just a body, a wrecked shell, and the silence of late morning in Queens.
A 37-year-old woman was found dead inside a parked Honda sedan near 12-20 34th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the car’s front left was crushed. No other vehicles were involved. The report states, 'No skid marks. No other car. Just a body, a crumpled shell.' The woman was the only occupant and driver. The contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or external causes are identified in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
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E-Bike Rider Thrown After Brake Failure on 1st Avenue▸Jan 26 - A stopped sedan. An e-bike slammed from behind. Brakes failed. The rider flew forward. His head split open. Blood on the asphalt. He lay conscious, gasping, skull torn. The sedan driver hurt his back. The street stayed silent.
An e-bike rider, 29, crashed into the rear of a stopped sedan on 1st Avenue. According to the police report, 'Brakes Defective' was listed as the contributing factor. The e-bike rider suffered severe head lacerations and was partially ejected, lying conscious with his skull torn open. The sedan driver, 51, sustained a back injury but remained conscious. The report notes the e-bike rider wore no helmet, but this is mentioned only after the mechanical failure. No other contributing factors were cited. The crash highlights the danger when vehicle systems fail and vulnerable road users pay the price.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Woman on McGuinness Boulevard▸Jan 24 - A Lincoln SUV hit a 75-year-old woman crossing McGuinness Boulevard. She lay semiconscious, head bleeding, flesh torn. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed cold and silent. The impact left her broken on the pavement.
A 75-year-old woman was struck head-on by a northbound Lincoln SUV while crossing 126 McGuinness Boulevard in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the crash occurred. The woman suffered severe head injuries and lacerations, and was found semiconscious on the pavement. The SUV sustained no visible damage. The police report does not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors. The data shows the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a contributing factor.
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SUV Hits Pedestrian Off Grand Central Parkway▸Jan 23 - A GMC SUV struck an 18-year-old man standing off Grand Central Parkway. The impact crushed his skull. The driver kept going straight. Darkness closed in. One young life ended.
An 18-year-old pedestrian was killed when a GMC SUV struck him head-on off the roadway on Grand Central Parkway. According to the police report, 'An 18-year-old man stood off the roadway. A GMC SUV struck him head-on. His skull shattered beneath the right front bumper. The dark swallowed him. The driver kept going straight.' No driver errors are listed in the data. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of impact. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. Other vehicle occupants are not reported as injured. The crash shows the fatal risk faced by those outside vehicles, even off the roadway.
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Sedan Slams Head-On, Passenger Bleeds in Back Seat▸Jan 8 - A Toyota sedan crashed head-on on Humboldt Street near Meeker Avenue. Four inside. The right front was crushed. One man in the back bled from the head. The car reeked of alcohol. No airbags. No belts. Night, metal, blood.
A 2007 Toyota sedan crashed head-on on Humboldt Street near Meeker Avenue at 3:16 a.m. Four people were inside. According to the police report, the right front of the car was crushed. One man in the back seat suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but was conscious. The report states, 'The car reeked of alcohol.' Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor for the driver and all passengers. No airbags deployed. Some occupants wore no seat belts. The crash data highlights 'Alcohol Involvement' as the primary driver error. No other contributing factors were listed.
Sep 26 - Two sedans collided on FDR Drive. One car flipped. A driver, unbelted, was thrown out and badly hurt. A child bled from the head. Metal screamed. Sirens followed. The road stayed silent. The crash left pain and blood behind.
Two sedans crashed on FDR Drive. According to the police report, one vehicle overturned after an improper lane change. A 30-year-old male driver, unbelted, was ejected from his car and suffered severe bleeding. A 5-year-old boy, riding as a front passenger, sustained a head injury and minor bleeding. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. One driver was unlicensed. The crash involved both licensed and unlicensed drivers, but the report does not specify which driver made the improper maneuver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The force of the crash left metal twisted and lives changed.
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Distracted SUV Driver Kills Elderly Pedestrian on FDR Drive▸Sep 25 - A 79-year-old man walked with traffic on FDR Drive. An SUV struck him head-on. His head hit first. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The driver was distracted. The man died at the scene. The road stayed open. The danger remained.
A 79-year-old pedestrian was killed on FDR Drive when a 2015 Honda SUV struck him head-on. According to the police report, the man was walking along the highway with traffic when the SUV hit him. His head took the first impact, causing severe bleeding and death at the scene. The report states, 'The driver was distracted.' Driver inattention/distraction is listed as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are cited in the data. The driver and another occupant in the SUV were not reported injured. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver distraction for vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Runs Light, Slams Motorcycle on 1st Avenue▸Aug 20 - A sedan blew through the light at East 25th and 1st. It struck a motorcycle head-on. The rider flew from the seat, hit the ground hard. Blood pooled. He lay semiconscious, head split open. The street fell silent. Steel and flesh, broken.
A sedan traveling west on East 25th Street collided head-on with a northbound motorcycle at the corner of 1st Avenue. According to the police report, 'A sedan ran the light. Head-on with a motorcycle. The rider, 34, flew from the seat. No helmet. Head bleeding. Semiconscious on the asphalt.' The crash left the motorcycle rider ejected and severely injured, suffering head trauma and severe bleeding. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to obey the signal. The motorcycle rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause remains the sedan driver's disregard for traffic control.
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SUV Ignores Signal, Slams Cyclist on Bedford▸Aug 20 - A Ford SUV ran a signal on Bedford Avenue. It struck a 26-year-old cyclist. He flew, head split, blood pooled. Semiconscious, he lay under harsh streetlights. The SUV driver failed to pay attention. Williamsburg silent, sirens closing in.
A Ford SUV traveling north on Bedford Avenue struck a 26-year-old man riding a bike eastbound at North 11th Street. According to the police report, the SUV driver disregarded a traffic control signal and was inattentive or distracted. The cyclist was ejected from his bike, suffered severe head injuries, and was found semiconscious with blood pooling on the street. The report states, 'Traffic signal ignored.' The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is noted only after the primary driver errors. No other injuries were reported. The collision highlights the danger when drivers ignore signals and lose focus behind the wheel.
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Gonzalez Supports Safety Boosting Transit and Protected Bike Lanes▸Aug 9 - StreetsPAC called for voters to oust State Sen. Kevin Parker. They backed Kaegan Mays-Williams for her push on protected bike lanes and bus network redesign. Parker ignored safety questions. StreetsPAC praised other candidates who fight for safer streets and transit.
On August 9, 2022, StreetsPAC, New York City's safe streets political action committee, issued an endorsement urging Central Brooklyn voters to retire State Sen. Kevin Parker. The group backed Kaegan Mays-Williams, citing her support for redesigning Brooklyn's bus network and expanding protected bike lanes. StreetsPAC Executive Director Eric McClure said, 'She supports redesigning Brooklyn's bus network to simplify routes and speed commutes.' Parker did not respond to StreetsPAC's request for information and has a record of negative incidents. Mays-Williams stressed the need for dependable public transit and safer cycling. StreetsPAC also highlighted the safety records of Andrew Gounardes, Angel Vasquez, Jabori Brisport, Rajiv Gowda, Christian Amato, and Kristen Gonzalez, noting their support for speed cameras, pedestrian and bicycle safety, and transit improvements. The endorsement signals a clear push for candidates who prioritize vulnerable road users.
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StreetsPAC to Central Brooklyn Voters: Retire State Sen. Kevin Parker Now!,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-08-09
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Porsche SUV Strikes E-Scooter Rider Dead in Queens▸Jul 20 - A Porsche SUV hit a man on a Ninebot scooter at Vernon Boulevard and 44th Drive. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, was ejected. His skull shattered. He died at 30. The scooter lay wrecked. The street stayed silent.
A deadly crash unfolded at Vernon Boulevard and 44th Drive in Queens. According to the police report, a Porsche SUV collided with a Ninebot e-scooter. The scooter rider, a 30-year-old man, was unlicensed and wore no helmet. He was ejected on impact, suffered fatal head injuries, and died at the scene. The SUV’s right front bumper struck the scooter’s right side. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The scooter was demolished. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The police report offers no further details on driver actions or errors.
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Speeding Sedan Strikes Woman in Crosswalk▸Jul 16 - A sedan sped down McGuinness Boulevard. It hit a woman crossing with the signal. Her head bled. She stayed conscious. The driver did not stop. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.
A 27-year-old woman was crossing McGuinness Boulevard at Huron Street with the signal when a sedan struck her head-on. According to the police report, 'A 27-year-old woman crossing with the signal was hit head-on by a speeding sedan. Her head bled. She stayed conscious. The driver, in a 2017 Acura, kept going straight.' The driver was traveling at unsafe speed, as listed in the contributing factors. The woman suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The report lists no driver injuries. The crash highlights the risk to pedestrians from drivers who ignore speed limits and signals.
10
Chrysler Passes Too Close, Driver Killed▸May 10 - A Chrysler scraped a parked Honda on 31st Avenue. Metal tore metal. The driver, a 27-year-old man, died in his seat. The street stayed quiet. Passing too closely left a man dead in Queens.
A deadly crash unfolded on 31st Avenue near 31st Street in Queens. According to the police report, a Chrysler sedan passed too close to a parked Honda. Metal scraped metal. The 27-year-old male driver of the Chrysler died at the scene. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The victim was not wearing a seatbelt, but the primary error cited is the Chrysler driver's unsafe passing. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The street remained silent after the impact.
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Turning Bus Kills Elderly Pedestrian on 2nd Avenue▸Apr 29 - A bus turned left at 2nd Avenue and East 37th. The right front bumper struck an 82-year-old man crossing with the signal. He died on the street. The bus showed no damage. Driver inattention and failure to yield marked the scene.
An 82-year-old man was killed at the corner of 2nd Avenue and East 37th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, he was crossing with the signal when a southbound bus, making a left turn, struck him with its right front bumper. The man died at the scene. The report states: “An 82-year-old man, walking with the light, was struck by a turning bus. The right front bumper hit him. He died there on the street. The bus showed no damage.” Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The data does not list any contributing actions by the pedestrian.
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Woman Found Dead in Crushed Parked Sedan▸Mar 30 - A Honda sedan sat parked on 34th Avenue. Its front left was crushed. Inside, a 37-year-old woman lay dead. No other car. No skid marks. Just a body, a wrecked shell, and the silence of late morning in Queens.
A 37-year-old woman was found dead inside a parked Honda sedan near 12-20 34th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the car’s front left was crushed. No other vehicles were involved. The report states, 'No skid marks. No other car. Just a body, a crumpled shell.' The woman was the only occupant and driver. The contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or external causes are identified in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
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E-Bike Rider Thrown After Brake Failure on 1st Avenue▸Jan 26 - A stopped sedan. An e-bike slammed from behind. Brakes failed. The rider flew forward. His head split open. Blood on the asphalt. He lay conscious, gasping, skull torn. The sedan driver hurt his back. The street stayed silent.
An e-bike rider, 29, crashed into the rear of a stopped sedan on 1st Avenue. According to the police report, 'Brakes Defective' was listed as the contributing factor. The e-bike rider suffered severe head lacerations and was partially ejected, lying conscious with his skull torn open. The sedan driver, 51, sustained a back injury but remained conscious. The report notes the e-bike rider wore no helmet, but this is mentioned only after the mechanical failure. No other contributing factors were cited. The crash highlights the danger when vehicle systems fail and vulnerable road users pay the price.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Woman on McGuinness Boulevard▸Jan 24 - A Lincoln SUV hit a 75-year-old woman crossing McGuinness Boulevard. She lay semiconscious, head bleeding, flesh torn. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed cold and silent. The impact left her broken on the pavement.
A 75-year-old woman was struck head-on by a northbound Lincoln SUV while crossing 126 McGuinness Boulevard in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the crash occurred. The woman suffered severe head injuries and lacerations, and was found semiconscious on the pavement. The SUV sustained no visible damage. The police report does not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors. The data shows the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a contributing factor.
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SUV Hits Pedestrian Off Grand Central Parkway▸Jan 23 - A GMC SUV struck an 18-year-old man standing off Grand Central Parkway. The impact crushed his skull. The driver kept going straight. Darkness closed in. One young life ended.
An 18-year-old pedestrian was killed when a GMC SUV struck him head-on off the roadway on Grand Central Parkway. According to the police report, 'An 18-year-old man stood off the roadway. A GMC SUV struck him head-on. His skull shattered beneath the right front bumper. The dark swallowed him. The driver kept going straight.' No driver errors are listed in the data. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of impact. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. Other vehicle occupants are not reported as injured. The crash shows the fatal risk faced by those outside vehicles, even off the roadway.
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Sedan Slams Head-On, Passenger Bleeds in Back Seat▸Jan 8 - A Toyota sedan crashed head-on on Humboldt Street near Meeker Avenue. Four inside. The right front was crushed. One man in the back bled from the head. The car reeked of alcohol. No airbags. No belts. Night, metal, blood.
A 2007 Toyota sedan crashed head-on on Humboldt Street near Meeker Avenue at 3:16 a.m. Four people were inside. According to the police report, the right front of the car was crushed. One man in the back seat suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but was conscious. The report states, 'The car reeked of alcohol.' Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor for the driver and all passengers. No airbags deployed. Some occupants wore no seat belts. The crash data highlights 'Alcohol Involvement' as the primary driver error. No other contributing factors were listed.
Sep 25 - A 79-year-old man walked with traffic on FDR Drive. An SUV struck him head-on. His head hit first. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The driver was distracted. The man died at the scene. The road stayed open. The danger remained.
A 79-year-old pedestrian was killed on FDR Drive when a 2015 Honda SUV struck him head-on. According to the police report, the man was walking along the highway with traffic when the SUV hit him. His head took the first impact, causing severe bleeding and death at the scene. The report states, 'The driver was distracted.' Driver inattention/distraction is listed as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are cited in the data. The driver and another occupant in the SUV were not reported injured. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver distraction for vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Runs Light, Slams Motorcycle on 1st Avenue▸Aug 20 - A sedan blew through the light at East 25th and 1st. It struck a motorcycle head-on. The rider flew from the seat, hit the ground hard. Blood pooled. He lay semiconscious, head split open. The street fell silent. Steel and flesh, broken.
A sedan traveling west on East 25th Street collided head-on with a northbound motorcycle at the corner of 1st Avenue. According to the police report, 'A sedan ran the light. Head-on with a motorcycle. The rider, 34, flew from the seat. No helmet. Head bleeding. Semiconscious on the asphalt.' The crash left the motorcycle rider ejected and severely injured, suffering head trauma and severe bleeding. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to obey the signal. The motorcycle rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause remains the sedan driver's disregard for traffic control.
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SUV Ignores Signal, Slams Cyclist on Bedford▸Aug 20 - A Ford SUV ran a signal on Bedford Avenue. It struck a 26-year-old cyclist. He flew, head split, blood pooled. Semiconscious, he lay under harsh streetlights. The SUV driver failed to pay attention. Williamsburg silent, sirens closing in.
A Ford SUV traveling north on Bedford Avenue struck a 26-year-old man riding a bike eastbound at North 11th Street. According to the police report, the SUV driver disregarded a traffic control signal and was inattentive or distracted. The cyclist was ejected from his bike, suffered severe head injuries, and was found semiconscious with blood pooling on the street. The report states, 'Traffic signal ignored.' The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is noted only after the primary driver errors. No other injuries were reported. The collision highlights the danger when drivers ignore signals and lose focus behind the wheel.
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Gonzalez Supports Safety Boosting Transit and Protected Bike Lanes▸Aug 9 - StreetsPAC called for voters to oust State Sen. Kevin Parker. They backed Kaegan Mays-Williams for her push on protected bike lanes and bus network redesign. Parker ignored safety questions. StreetsPAC praised other candidates who fight for safer streets and transit.
On August 9, 2022, StreetsPAC, New York City's safe streets political action committee, issued an endorsement urging Central Brooklyn voters to retire State Sen. Kevin Parker. The group backed Kaegan Mays-Williams, citing her support for redesigning Brooklyn's bus network and expanding protected bike lanes. StreetsPAC Executive Director Eric McClure said, 'She supports redesigning Brooklyn's bus network to simplify routes and speed commutes.' Parker did not respond to StreetsPAC's request for information and has a record of negative incidents. Mays-Williams stressed the need for dependable public transit and safer cycling. StreetsPAC also highlighted the safety records of Andrew Gounardes, Angel Vasquez, Jabori Brisport, Rajiv Gowda, Christian Amato, and Kristen Gonzalez, noting their support for speed cameras, pedestrian and bicycle safety, and transit improvements. The endorsement signals a clear push for candidates who prioritize vulnerable road users.
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StreetsPAC to Central Brooklyn Voters: Retire State Sen. Kevin Parker Now!,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-08-09
20
Porsche SUV Strikes E-Scooter Rider Dead in Queens▸Jul 20 - A Porsche SUV hit a man on a Ninebot scooter at Vernon Boulevard and 44th Drive. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, was ejected. His skull shattered. He died at 30. The scooter lay wrecked. The street stayed silent.
A deadly crash unfolded at Vernon Boulevard and 44th Drive in Queens. According to the police report, a Porsche SUV collided with a Ninebot e-scooter. The scooter rider, a 30-year-old man, was unlicensed and wore no helmet. He was ejected on impact, suffered fatal head injuries, and died at the scene. The SUV’s right front bumper struck the scooter’s right side. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The scooter was demolished. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The police report offers no further details on driver actions or errors.
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Speeding Sedan Strikes Woman in Crosswalk▸Jul 16 - A sedan sped down McGuinness Boulevard. It hit a woman crossing with the signal. Her head bled. She stayed conscious. The driver did not stop. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.
A 27-year-old woman was crossing McGuinness Boulevard at Huron Street with the signal when a sedan struck her head-on. According to the police report, 'A 27-year-old woman crossing with the signal was hit head-on by a speeding sedan. Her head bled. She stayed conscious. The driver, in a 2017 Acura, kept going straight.' The driver was traveling at unsafe speed, as listed in the contributing factors. The woman suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The report lists no driver injuries. The crash highlights the risk to pedestrians from drivers who ignore speed limits and signals.
10
Chrysler Passes Too Close, Driver Killed▸May 10 - A Chrysler scraped a parked Honda on 31st Avenue. Metal tore metal. The driver, a 27-year-old man, died in his seat. The street stayed quiet. Passing too closely left a man dead in Queens.
A deadly crash unfolded on 31st Avenue near 31st Street in Queens. According to the police report, a Chrysler sedan passed too close to a parked Honda. Metal scraped metal. The 27-year-old male driver of the Chrysler died at the scene. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The victim was not wearing a seatbelt, but the primary error cited is the Chrysler driver's unsafe passing. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The street remained silent after the impact.
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Turning Bus Kills Elderly Pedestrian on 2nd Avenue▸Apr 29 - A bus turned left at 2nd Avenue and East 37th. The right front bumper struck an 82-year-old man crossing with the signal. He died on the street. The bus showed no damage. Driver inattention and failure to yield marked the scene.
An 82-year-old man was killed at the corner of 2nd Avenue and East 37th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, he was crossing with the signal when a southbound bus, making a left turn, struck him with its right front bumper. The man died at the scene. The report states: “An 82-year-old man, walking with the light, was struck by a turning bus. The right front bumper hit him. He died there on the street. The bus showed no damage.” Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The data does not list any contributing actions by the pedestrian.
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Woman Found Dead in Crushed Parked Sedan▸Mar 30 - A Honda sedan sat parked on 34th Avenue. Its front left was crushed. Inside, a 37-year-old woman lay dead. No other car. No skid marks. Just a body, a wrecked shell, and the silence of late morning in Queens.
A 37-year-old woman was found dead inside a parked Honda sedan near 12-20 34th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the car’s front left was crushed. No other vehicles were involved. The report states, 'No skid marks. No other car. Just a body, a crumpled shell.' The woman was the only occupant and driver. The contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or external causes are identified in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
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E-Bike Rider Thrown After Brake Failure on 1st Avenue▸Jan 26 - A stopped sedan. An e-bike slammed from behind. Brakes failed. The rider flew forward. His head split open. Blood on the asphalt. He lay conscious, gasping, skull torn. The sedan driver hurt his back. The street stayed silent.
An e-bike rider, 29, crashed into the rear of a stopped sedan on 1st Avenue. According to the police report, 'Brakes Defective' was listed as the contributing factor. The e-bike rider suffered severe head lacerations and was partially ejected, lying conscious with his skull torn open. The sedan driver, 51, sustained a back injury but remained conscious. The report notes the e-bike rider wore no helmet, but this is mentioned only after the mechanical failure. No other contributing factors were cited. The crash highlights the danger when vehicle systems fail and vulnerable road users pay the price.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Woman on McGuinness Boulevard▸Jan 24 - A Lincoln SUV hit a 75-year-old woman crossing McGuinness Boulevard. She lay semiconscious, head bleeding, flesh torn. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed cold and silent. The impact left her broken on the pavement.
A 75-year-old woman was struck head-on by a northbound Lincoln SUV while crossing 126 McGuinness Boulevard in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the crash occurred. The woman suffered severe head injuries and lacerations, and was found semiconscious on the pavement. The SUV sustained no visible damage. The police report does not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors. The data shows the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a contributing factor.
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SUV Hits Pedestrian Off Grand Central Parkway▸Jan 23 - A GMC SUV struck an 18-year-old man standing off Grand Central Parkway. The impact crushed his skull. The driver kept going straight. Darkness closed in. One young life ended.
An 18-year-old pedestrian was killed when a GMC SUV struck him head-on off the roadway on Grand Central Parkway. According to the police report, 'An 18-year-old man stood off the roadway. A GMC SUV struck him head-on. His skull shattered beneath the right front bumper. The dark swallowed him. The driver kept going straight.' No driver errors are listed in the data. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of impact. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. Other vehicle occupants are not reported as injured. The crash shows the fatal risk faced by those outside vehicles, even off the roadway.
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Sedan Slams Head-On, Passenger Bleeds in Back Seat▸Jan 8 - A Toyota sedan crashed head-on on Humboldt Street near Meeker Avenue. Four inside. The right front was crushed. One man in the back bled from the head. The car reeked of alcohol. No airbags. No belts. Night, metal, blood.
A 2007 Toyota sedan crashed head-on on Humboldt Street near Meeker Avenue at 3:16 a.m. Four people were inside. According to the police report, the right front of the car was crushed. One man in the back seat suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but was conscious. The report states, 'The car reeked of alcohol.' Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor for the driver and all passengers. No airbags deployed. Some occupants wore no seat belts. The crash data highlights 'Alcohol Involvement' as the primary driver error. No other contributing factors were listed.
Aug 20 - A sedan blew through the light at East 25th and 1st. It struck a motorcycle head-on. The rider flew from the seat, hit the ground hard. Blood pooled. He lay semiconscious, head split open. The street fell silent. Steel and flesh, broken.
A sedan traveling west on East 25th Street collided head-on with a northbound motorcycle at the corner of 1st Avenue. According to the police report, 'A sedan ran the light. Head-on with a motorcycle. The rider, 34, flew from the seat. No helmet. Head bleeding. Semiconscious on the asphalt.' The crash left the motorcycle rider ejected and severely injured, suffering head trauma and severe bleeding. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to obey the signal. The motorcycle rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause remains the sedan driver's disregard for traffic control.
20
SUV Ignores Signal, Slams Cyclist on Bedford▸Aug 20 - A Ford SUV ran a signal on Bedford Avenue. It struck a 26-year-old cyclist. He flew, head split, blood pooled. Semiconscious, he lay under harsh streetlights. The SUV driver failed to pay attention. Williamsburg silent, sirens closing in.
A Ford SUV traveling north on Bedford Avenue struck a 26-year-old man riding a bike eastbound at North 11th Street. According to the police report, the SUV driver disregarded a traffic control signal and was inattentive or distracted. The cyclist was ejected from his bike, suffered severe head injuries, and was found semiconscious with blood pooling on the street. The report states, 'Traffic signal ignored.' The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is noted only after the primary driver errors. No other injuries were reported. The collision highlights the danger when drivers ignore signals and lose focus behind the wheel.
9
Gonzalez Supports Safety Boosting Transit and Protected Bike Lanes▸Aug 9 - StreetsPAC called for voters to oust State Sen. Kevin Parker. They backed Kaegan Mays-Williams for her push on protected bike lanes and bus network redesign. Parker ignored safety questions. StreetsPAC praised other candidates who fight for safer streets and transit.
On August 9, 2022, StreetsPAC, New York City's safe streets political action committee, issued an endorsement urging Central Brooklyn voters to retire State Sen. Kevin Parker. The group backed Kaegan Mays-Williams, citing her support for redesigning Brooklyn's bus network and expanding protected bike lanes. StreetsPAC Executive Director Eric McClure said, 'She supports redesigning Brooklyn's bus network to simplify routes and speed commutes.' Parker did not respond to StreetsPAC's request for information and has a record of negative incidents. Mays-Williams stressed the need for dependable public transit and safer cycling. StreetsPAC also highlighted the safety records of Andrew Gounardes, Angel Vasquez, Jabori Brisport, Rajiv Gowda, Christian Amato, and Kristen Gonzalez, noting their support for speed cameras, pedestrian and bicycle safety, and transit improvements. The endorsement signals a clear push for candidates who prioritize vulnerable road users.
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StreetsPAC to Central Brooklyn Voters: Retire State Sen. Kevin Parker Now!,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-08-09
20
Porsche SUV Strikes E-Scooter Rider Dead in Queens▸Jul 20 - A Porsche SUV hit a man on a Ninebot scooter at Vernon Boulevard and 44th Drive. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, was ejected. His skull shattered. He died at 30. The scooter lay wrecked. The street stayed silent.
A deadly crash unfolded at Vernon Boulevard and 44th Drive in Queens. According to the police report, a Porsche SUV collided with a Ninebot e-scooter. The scooter rider, a 30-year-old man, was unlicensed and wore no helmet. He was ejected on impact, suffered fatal head injuries, and died at the scene. The SUV’s right front bumper struck the scooter’s right side. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The scooter was demolished. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The police report offers no further details on driver actions or errors.
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Speeding Sedan Strikes Woman in Crosswalk▸Jul 16 - A sedan sped down McGuinness Boulevard. It hit a woman crossing with the signal. Her head bled. She stayed conscious. The driver did not stop. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.
A 27-year-old woman was crossing McGuinness Boulevard at Huron Street with the signal when a sedan struck her head-on. According to the police report, 'A 27-year-old woman crossing with the signal was hit head-on by a speeding sedan. Her head bled. She stayed conscious. The driver, in a 2017 Acura, kept going straight.' The driver was traveling at unsafe speed, as listed in the contributing factors. The woman suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The report lists no driver injuries. The crash highlights the risk to pedestrians from drivers who ignore speed limits and signals.
10
Chrysler Passes Too Close, Driver Killed▸May 10 - A Chrysler scraped a parked Honda on 31st Avenue. Metal tore metal. The driver, a 27-year-old man, died in his seat. The street stayed quiet. Passing too closely left a man dead in Queens.
A deadly crash unfolded on 31st Avenue near 31st Street in Queens. According to the police report, a Chrysler sedan passed too close to a parked Honda. Metal scraped metal. The 27-year-old male driver of the Chrysler died at the scene. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The victim was not wearing a seatbelt, but the primary error cited is the Chrysler driver's unsafe passing. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The street remained silent after the impact.
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Turning Bus Kills Elderly Pedestrian on 2nd Avenue▸Apr 29 - A bus turned left at 2nd Avenue and East 37th. The right front bumper struck an 82-year-old man crossing with the signal. He died on the street. The bus showed no damage. Driver inattention and failure to yield marked the scene.
An 82-year-old man was killed at the corner of 2nd Avenue and East 37th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, he was crossing with the signal when a southbound bus, making a left turn, struck him with its right front bumper. The man died at the scene. The report states: “An 82-year-old man, walking with the light, was struck by a turning bus. The right front bumper hit him. He died there on the street. The bus showed no damage.” Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The data does not list any contributing actions by the pedestrian.
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Woman Found Dead in Crushed Parked Sedan▸Mar 30 - A Honda sedan sat parked on 34th Avenue. Its front left was crushed. Inside, a 37-year-old woman lay dead. No other car. No skid marks. Just a body, a wrecked shell, and the silence of late morning in Queens.
A 37-year-old woman was found dead inside a parked Honda sedan near 12-20 34th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the car’s front left was crushed. No other vehicles were involved. The report states, 'No skid marks. No other car. Just a body, a crumpled shell.' The woman was the only occupant and driver. The contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or external causes are identified in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
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E-Bike Rider Thrown After Brake Failure on 1st Avenue▸Jan 26 - A stopped sedan. An e-bike slammed from behind. Brakes failed. The rider flew forward. His head split open. Blood on the asphalt. He lay conscious, gasping, skull torn. The sedan driver hurt his back. The street stayed silent.
An e-bike rider, 29, crashed into the rear of a stopped sedan on 1st Avenue. According to the police report, 'Brakes Defective' was listed as the contributing factor. The e-bike rider suffered severe head lacerations and was partially ejected, lying conscious with his skull torn open. The sedan driver, 51, sustained a back injury but remained conscious. The report notes the e-bike rider wore no helmet, but this is mentioned only after the mechanical failure. No other contributing factors were cited. The crash highlights the danger when vehicle systems fail and vulnerable road users pay the price.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Woman on McGuinness Boulevard▸Jan 24 - A Lincoln SUV hit a 75-year-old woman crossing McGuinness Boulevard. She lay semiconscious, head bleeding, flesh torn. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed cold and silent. The impact left her broken on the pavement.
A 75-year-old woman was struck head-on by a northbound Lincoln SUV while crossing 126 McGuinness Boulevard in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the crash occurred. The woman suffered severe head injuries and lacerations, and was found semiconscious on the pavement. The SUV sustained no visible damage. The police report does not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors. The data shows the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a contributing factor.
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SUV Hits Pedestrian Off Grand Central Parkway▸Jan 23 - A GMC SUV struck an 18-year-old man standing off Grand Central Parkway. The impact crushed his skull. The driver kept going straight. Darkness closed in. One young life ended.
An 18-year-old pedestrian was killed when a GMC SUV struck him head-on off the roadway on Grand Central Parkway. According to the police report, 'An 18-year-old man stood off the roadway. A GMC SUV struck him head-on. His skull shattered beneath the right front bumper. The dark swallowed him. The driver kept going straight.' No driver errors are listed in the data. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of impact. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. Other vehicle occupants are not reported as injured. The crash shows the fatal risk faced by those outside vehicles, even off the roadway.
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Sedan Slams Head-On, Passenger Bleeds in Back Seat▸Jan 8 - A Toyota sedan crashed head-on on Humboldt Street near Meeker Avenue. Four inside. The right front was crushed. One man in the back bled from the head. The car reeked of alcohol. No airbags. No belts. Night, metal, blood.
A 2007 Toyota sedan crashed head-on on Humboldt Street near Meeker Avenue at 3:16 a.m. Four people were inside. According to the police report, the right front of the car was crushed. One man in the back seat suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but was conscious. The report states, 'The car reeked of alcohol.' Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor for the driver and all passengers. No airbags deployed. Some occupants wore no seat belts. The crash data highlights 'Alcohol Involvement' as the primary driver error. No other contributing factors were listed.
Aug 20 - A Ford SUV ran a signal on Bedford Avenue. It struck a 26-year-old cyclist. He flew, head split, blood pooled. Semiconscious, he lay under harsh streetlights. The SUV driver failed to pay attention. Williamsburg silent, sirens closing in.
A Ford SUV traveling north on Bedford Avenue struck a 26-year-old man riding a bike eastbound at North 11th Street. According to the police report, the SUV driver disregarded a traffic control signal and was inattentive or distracted. The cyclist was ejected from his bike, suffered severe head injuries, and was found semiconscious with blood pooling on the street. The report states, 'Traffic signal ignored.' The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is noted only after the primary driver errors. No other injuries were reported. The collision highlights the danger when drivers ignore signals and lose focus behind the wheel.
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Gonzalez Supports Safety Boosting Transit and Protected Bike Lanes▸Aug 9 - StreetsPAC called for voters to oust State Sen. Kevin Parker. They backed Kaegan Mays-Williams for her push on protected bike lanes and bus network redesign. Parker ignored safety questions. StreetsPAC praised other candidates who fight for safer streets and transit.
On August 9, 2022, StreetsPAC, New York City's safe streets political action committee, issued an endorsement urging Central Brooklyn voters to retire State Sen. Kevin Parker. The group backed Kaegan Mays-Williams, citing her support for redesigning Brooklyn's bus network and expanding protected bike lanes. StreetsPAC Executive Director Eric McClure said, 'She supports redesigning Brooklyn's bus network to simplify routes and speed commutes.' Parker did not respond to StreetsPAC's request for information and has a record of negative incidents. Mays-Williams stressed the need for dependable public transit and safer cycling. StreetsPAC also highlighted the safety records of Andrew Gounardes, Angel Vasquez, Jabori Brisport, Rajiv Gowda, Christian Amato, and Kristen Gonzalez, noting their support for speed cameras, pedestrian and bicycle safety, and transit improvements. The endorsement signals a clear push for candidates who prioritize vulnerable road users.
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StreetsPAC to Central Brooklyn Voters: Retire State Sen. Kevin Parker Now!,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-08-09
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Porsche SUV Strikes E-Scooter Rider Dead in Queens▸Jul 20 - A Porsche SUV hit a man on a Ninebot scooter at Vernon Boulevard and 44th Drive. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, was ejected. His skull shattered. He died at 30. The scooter lay wrecked. The street stayed silent.
A deadly crash unfolded at Vernon Boulevard and 44th Drive in Queens. According to the police report, a Porsche SUV collided with a Ninebot e-scooter. The scooter rider, a 30-year-old man, was unlicensed and wore no helmet. He was ejected on impact, suffered fatal head injuries, and died at the scene. The SUV’s right front bumper struck the scooter’s right side. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The scooter was demolished. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The police report offers no further details on driver actions or errors.
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Speeding Sedan Strikes Woman in Crosswalk▸Jul 16 - A sedan sped down McGuinness Boulevard. It hit a woman crossing with the signal. Her head bled. She stayed conscious. The driver did not stop. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.
A 27-year-old woman was crossing McGuinness Boulevard at Huron Street with the signal when a sedan struck her head-on. According to the police report, 'A 27-year-old woman crossing with the signal was hit head-on by a speeding sedan. Her head bled. She stayed conscious. The driver, in a 2017 Acura, kept going straight.' The driver was traveling at unsafe speed, as listed in the contributing factors. The woman suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The report lists no driver injuries. The crash highlights the risk to pedestrians from drivers who ignore speed limits and signals.
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Chrysler Passes Too Close, Driver Killed▸May 10 - A Chrysler scraped a parked Honda on 31st Avenue. Metal tore metal. The driver, a 27-year-old man, died in his seat. The street stayed quiet. Passing too closely left a man dead in Queens.
A deadly crash unfolded on 31st Avenue near 31st Street in Queens. According to the police report, a Chrysler sedan passed too close to a parked Honda. Metal scraped metal. The 27-year-old male driver of the Chrysler died at the scene. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The victim was not wearing a seatbelt, but the primary error cited is the Chrysler driver's unsafe passing. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The street remained silent after the impact.
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Turning Bus Kills Elderly Pedestrian on 2nd Avenue▸Apr 29 - A bus turned left at 2nd Avenue and East 37th. The right front bumper struck an 82-year-old man crossing with the signal. He died on the street. The bus showed no damage. Driver inattention and failure to yield marked the scene.
An 82-year-old man was killed at the corner of 2nd Avenue and East 37th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, he was crossing with the signal when a southbound bus, making a left turn, struck him with its right front bumper. The man died at the scene. The report states: “An 82-year-old man, walking with the light, was struck by a turning bus. The right front bumper hit him. He died there on the street. The bus showed no damage.” Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The data does not list any contributing actions by the pedestrian.
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Woman Found Dead in Crushed Parked Sedan▸Mar 30 - A Honda sedan sat parked on 34th Avenue. Its front left was crushed. Inside, a 37-year-old woman lay dead. No other car. No skid marks. Just a body, a wrecked shell, and the silence of late morning in Queens.
A 37-year-old woman was found dead inside a parked Honda sedan near 12-20 34th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the car’s front left was crushed. No other vehicles were involved. The report states, 'No skid marks. No other car. Just a body, a crumpled shell.' The woman was the only occupant and driver. The contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or external causes are identified in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
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E-Bike Rider Thrown After Brake Failure on 1st Avenue▸Jan 26 - A stopped sedan. An e-bike slammed from behind. Brakes failed. The rider flew forward. His head split open. Blood on the asphalt. He lay conscious, gasping, skull torn. The sedan driver hurt his back. The street stayed silent.
An e-bike rider, 29, crashed into the rear of a stopped sedan on 1st Avenue. According to the police report, 'Brakes Defective' was listed as the contributing factor. The e-bike rider suffered severe head lacerations and was partially ejected, lying conscious with his skull torn open. The sedan driver, 51, sustained a back injury but remained conscious. The report notes the e-bike rider wore no helmet, but this is mentioned only after the mechanical failure. No other contributing factors were cited. The crash highlights the danger when vehicle systems fail and vulnerable road users pay the price.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Woman on McGuinness Boulevard▸Jan 24 - A Lincoln SUV hit a 75-year-old woman crossing McGuinness Boulevard. She lay semiconscious, head bleeding, flesh torn. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed cold and silent. The impact left her broken on the pavement.
A 75-year-old woman was struck head-on by a northbound Lincoln SUV while crossing 126 McGuinness Boulevard in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the crash occurred. The woman suffered severe head injuries and lacerations, and was found semiconscious on the pavement. The SUV sustained no visible damage. The police report does not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors. The data shows the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a contributing factor.
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SUV Hits Pedestrian Off Grand Central Parkway▸Jan 23 - A GMC SUV struck an 18-year-old man standing off Grand Central Parkway. The impact crushed his skull. The driver kept going straight. Darkness closed in. One young life ended.
An 18-year-old pedestrian was killed when a GMC SUV struck him head-on off the roadway on Grand Central Parkway. According to the police report, 'An 18-year-old man stood off the roadway. A GMC SUV struck him head-on. His skull shattered beneath the right front bumper. The dark swallowed him. The driver kept going straight.' No driver errors are listed in the data. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of impact. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. Other vehicle occupants are not reported as injured. The crash shows the fatal risk faced by those outside vehicles, even off the roadway.
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Sedan Slams Head-On, Passenger Bleeds in Back Seat▸Jan 8 - A Toyota sedan crashed head-on on Humboldt Street near Meeker Avenue. Four inside. The right front was crushed. One man in the back bled from the head. The car reeked of alcohol. No airbags. No belts. Night, metal, blood.
A 2007 Toyota sedan crashed head-on on Humboldt Street near Meeker Avenue at 3:16 a.m. Four people were inside. According to the police report, the right front of the car was crushed. One man in the back seat suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but was conscious. The report states, 'The car reeked of alcohol.' Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor for the driver and all passengers. No airbags deployed. Some occupants wore no seat belts. The crash data highlights 'Alcohol Involvement' as the primary driver error. No other contributing factors were listed.
Aug 9 - StreetsPAC called for voters to oust State Sen. Kevin Parker. They backed Kaegan Mays-Williams for her push on protected bike lanes and bus network redesign. Parker ignored safety questions. StreetsPAC praised other candidates who fight for safer streets and transit.
On August 9, 2022, StreetsPAC, New York City's safe streets political action committee, issued an endorsement urging Central Brooklyn voters to retire State Sen. Kevin Parker. The group backed Kaegan Mays-Williams, citing her support for redesigning Brooklyn's bus network and expanding protected bike lanes. StreetsPAC Executive Director Eric McClure said, 'She supports redesigning Brooklyn's bus network to simplify routes and speed commutes.' Parker did not respond to StreetsPAC's request for information and has a record of negative incidents. Mays-Williams stressed the need for dependable public transit and safer cycling. StreetsPAC also highlighted the safety records of Andrew Gounardes, Angel Vasquez, Jabori Brisport, Rajiv Gowda, Christian Amato, and Kristen Gonzalez, noting their support for speed cameras, pedestrian and bicycle safety, and transit improvements. The endorsement signals a clear push for candidates who prioritize vulnerable road users.
- StreetsPAC to Central Brooklyn Voters: Retire State Sen. Kevin Parker Now!, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-08-09
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Porsche SUV Strikes E-Scooter Rider Dead in Queens▸Jul 20 - A Porsche SUV hit a man on a Ninebot scooter at Vernon Boulevard and 44th Drive. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, was ejected. His skull shattered. He died at 30. The scooter lay wrecked. The street stayed silent.
A deadly crash unfolded at Vernon Boulevard and 44th Drive in Queens. According to the police report, a Porsche SUV collided with a Ninebot e-scooter. The scooter rider, a 30-year-old man, was unlicensed and wore no helmet. He was ejected on impact, suffered fatal head injuries, and died at the scene. The SUV’s right front bumper struck the scooter’s right side. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The scooter was demolished. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The police report offers no further details on driver actions or errors.
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Speeding Sedan Strikes Woman in Crosswalk▸Jul 16 - A sedan sped down McGuinness Boulevard. It hit a woman crossing with the signal. Her head bled. She stayed conscious. The driver did not stop. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.
A 27-year-old woman was crossing McGuinness Boulevard at Huron Street with the signal when a sedan struck her head-on. According to the police report, 'A 27-year-old woman crossing with the signal was hit head-on by a speeding sedan. Her head bled. She stayed conscious. The driver, in a 2017 Acura, kept going straight.' The driver was traveling at unsafe speed, as listed in the contributing factors. The woman suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The report lists no driver injuries. The crash highlights the risk to pedestrians from drivers who ignore speed limits and signals.
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Chrysler Passes Too Close, Driver Killed▸May 10 - A Chrysler scraped a parked Honda on 31st Avenue. Metal tore metal. The driver, a 27-year-old man, died in his seat. The street stayed quiet. Passing too closely left a man dead in Queens.
A deadly crash unfolded on 31st Avenue near 31st Street in Queens. According to the police report, a Chrysler sedan passed too close to a parked Honda. Metal scraped metal. The 27-year-old male driver of the Chrysler died at the scene. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The victim was not wearing a seatbelt, but the primary error cited is the Chrysler driver's unsafe passing. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The street remained silent after the impact.
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Turning Bus Kills Elderly Pedestrian on 2nd Avenue▸Apr 29 - A bus turned left at 2nd Avenue and East 37th. The right front bumper struck an 82-year-old man crossing with the signal. He died on the street. The bus showed no damage. Driver inattention and failure to yield marked the scene.
An 82-year-old man was killed at the corner of 2nd Avenue and East 37th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, he was crossing with the signal when a southbound bus, making a left turn, struck him with its right front bumper. The man died at the scene. The report states: “An 82-year-old man, walking with the light, was struck by a turning bus. The right front bumper hit him. He died there on the street. The bus showed no damage.” Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The data does not list any contributing actions by the pedestrian.
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Woman Found Dead in Crushed Parked Sedan▸Mar 30 - A Honda sedan sat parked on 34th Avenue. Its front left was crushed. Inside, a 37-year-old woman lay dead. No other car. No skid marks. Just a body, a wrecked shell, and the silence of late morning in Queens.
A 37-year-old woman was found dead inside a parked Honda sedan near 12-20 34th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the car’s front left was crushed. No other vehicles were involved. The report states, 'No skid marks. No other car. Just a body, a crumpled shell.' The woman was the only occupant and driver. The contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or external causes are identified in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
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E-Bike Rider Thrown After Brake Failure on 1st Avenue▸Jan 26 - A stopped sedan. An e-bike slammed from behind. Brakes failed. The rider flew forward. His head split open. Blood on the asphalt. He lay conscious, gasping, skull torn. The sedan driver hurt his back. The street stayed silent.
An e-bike rider, 29, crashed into the rear of a stopped sedan on 1st Avenue. According to the police report, 'Brakes Defective' was listed as the contributing factor. The e-bike rider suffered severe head lacerations and was partially ejected, lying conscious with his skull torn open. The sedan driver, 51, sustained a back injury but remained conscious. The report notes the e-bike rider wore no helmet, but this is mentioned only after the mechanical failure. No other contributing factors were cited. The crash highlights the danger when vehicle systems fail and vulnerable road users pay the price.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Woman on McGuinness Boulevard▸Jan 24 - A Lincoln SUV hit a 75-year-old woman crossing McGuinness Boulevard. She lay semiconscious, head bleeding, flesh torn. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed cold and silent. The impact left her broken on the pavement.
A 75-year-old woman was struck head-on by a northbound Lincoln SUV while crossing 126 McGuinness Boulevard in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the crash occurred. The woman suffered severe head injuries and lacerations, and was found semiconscious on the pavement. The SUV sustained no visible damage. The police report does not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors. The data shows the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a contributing factor.
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SUV Hits Pedestrian Off Grand Central Parkway▸Jan 23 - A GMC SUV struck an 18-year-old man standing off Grand Central Parkway. The impact crushed his skull. The driver kept going straight. Darkness closed in. One young life ended.
An 18-year-old pedestrian was killed when a GMC SUV struck him head-on off the roadway on Grand Central Parkway. According to the police report, 'An 18-year-old man stood off the roadway. A GMC SUV struck him head-on. His skull shattered beneath the right front bumper. The dark swallowed him. The driver kept going straight.' No driver errors are listed in the data. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of impact. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. Other vehicle occupants are not reported as injured. The crash shows the fatal risk faced by those outside vehicles, even off the roadway.
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Sedan Slams Head-On, Passenger Bleeds in Back Seat▸Jan 8 - A Toyota sedan crashed head-on on Humboldt Street near Meeker Avenue. Four inside. The right front was crushed. One man in the back bled from the head. The car reeked of alcohol. No airbags. No belts. Night, metal, blood.
A 2007 Toyota sedan crashed head-on on Humboldt Street near Meeker Avenue at 3:16 a.m. Four people were inside. According to the police report, the right front of the car was crushed. One man in the back seat suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but was conscious. The report states, 'The car reeked of alcohol.' Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor for the driver and all passengers. No airbags deployed. Some occupants wore no seat belts. The crash data highlights 'Alcohol Involvement' as the primary driver error. No other contributing factors were listed.
Jul 20 - A Porsche SUV hit a man on a Ninebot scooter at Vernon Boulevard and 44th Drive. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, was ejected. His skull shattered. He died at 30. The scooter lay wrecked. The street stayed silent.
A deadly crash unfolded at Vernon Boulevard and 44th Drive in Queens. According to the police report, a Porsche SUV collided with a Ninebot e-scooter. The scooter rider, a 30-year-old man, was unlicensed and wore no helmet. He was ejected on impact, suffered fatal head injuries, and died at the scene. The SUV’s right front bumper struck the scooter’s right side. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The scooter was demolished. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The police report offers no further details on driver actions or errors.
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Speeding Sedan Strikes Woman in Crosswalk▸Jul 16 - A sedan sped down McGuinness Boulevard. It hit a woman crossing with the signal. Her head bled. She stayed conscious. The driver did not stop. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.
A 27-year-old woman was crossing McGuinness Boulevard at Huron Street with the signal when a sedan struck her head-on. According to the police report, 'A 27-year-old woman crossing with the signal was hit head-on by a speeding sedan. Her head bled. She stayed conscious. The driver, in a 2017 Acura, kept going straight.' The driver was traveling at unsafe speed, as listed in the contributing factors. The woman suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The report lists no driver injuries. The crash highlights the risk to pedestrians from drivers who ignore speed limits and signals.
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Chrysler Passes Too Close, Driver Killed▸May 10 - A Chrysler scraped a parked Honda on 31st Avenue. Metal tore metal. The driver, a 27-year-old man, died in his seat. The street stayed quiet. Passing too closely left a man dead in Queens.
A deadly crash unfolded on 31st Avenue near 31st Street in Queens. According to the police report, a Chrysler sedan passed too close to a parked Honda. Metal scraped metal. The 27-year-old male driver of the Chrysler died at the scene. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The victim was not wearing a seatbelt, but the primary error cited is the Chrysler driver's unsafe passing. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The street remained silent after the impact.
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Turning Bus Kills Elderly Pedestrian on 2nd Avenue▸Apr 29 - A bus turned left at 2nd Avenue and East 37th. The right front bumper struck an 82-year-old man crossing with the signal. He died on the street. The bus showed no damage. Driver inattention and failure to yield marked the scene.
An 82-year-old man was killed at the corner of 2nd Avenue and East 37th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, he was crossing with the signal when a southbound bus, making a left turn, struck him with its right front bumper. The man died at the scene. The report states: “An 82-year-old man, walking with the light, was struck by a turning bus. The right front bumper hit him. He died there on the street. The bus showed no damage.” Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The data does not list any contributing actions by the pedestrian.
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Woman Found Dead in Crushed Parked Sedan▸Mar 30 - A Honda sedan sat parked on 34th Avenue. Its front left was crushed. Inside, a 37-year-old woman lay dead. No other car. No skid marks. Just a body, a wrecked shell, and the silence of late morning in Queens.
A 37-year-old woman was found dead inside a parked Honda sedan near 12-20 34th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the car’s front left was crushed. No other vehicles were involved. The report states, 'No skid marks. No other car. Just a body, a crumpled shell.' The woman was the only occupant and driver. The contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or external causes are identified in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
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E-Bike Rider Thrown After Brake Failure on 1st Avenue▸Jan 26 - A stopped sedan. An e-bike slammed from behind. Brakes failed. The rider flew forward. His head split open. Blood on the asphalt. He lay conscious, gasping, skull torn. The sedan driver hurt his back. The street stayed silent.
An e-bike rider, 29, crashed into the rear of a stopped sedan on 1st Avenue. According to the police report, 'Brakes Defective' was listed as the contributing factor. The e-bike rider suffered severe head lacerations and was partially ejected, lying conscious with his skull torn open. The sedan driver, 51, sustained a back injury but remained conscious. The report notes the e-bike rider wore no helmet, but this is mentioned only after the mechanical failure. No other contributing factors were cited. The crash highlights the danger when vehicle systems fail and vulnerable road users pay the price.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Woman on McGuinness Boulevard▸Jan 24 - A Lincoln SUV hit a 75-year-old woman crossing McGuinness Boulevard. She lay semiconscious, head bleeding, flesh torn. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed cold and silent. The impact left her broken on the pavement.
A 75-year-old woman was struck head-on by a northbound Lincoln SUV while crossing 126 McGuinness Boulevard in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the crash occurred. The woman suffered severe head injuries and lacerations, and was found semiconscious on the pavement. The SUV sustained no visible damage. The police report does not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors. The data shows the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a contributing factor.
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SUV Hits Pedestrian Off Grand Central Parkway▸Jan 23 - A GMC SUV struck an 18-year-old man standing off Grand Central Parkway. The impact crushed his skull. The driver kept going straight. Darkness closed in. One young life ended.
An 18-year-old pedestrian was killed when a GMC SUV struck him head-on off the roadway on Grand Central Parkway. According to the police report, 'An 18-year-old man stood off the roadway. A GMC SUV struck him head-on. His skull shattered beneath the right front bumper. The dark swallowed him. The driver kept going straight.' No driver errors are listed in the data. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of impact. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. Other vehicle occupants are not reported as injured. The crash shows the fatal risk faced by those outside vehicles, even off the roadway.
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Sedan Slams Head-On, Passenger Bleeds in Back Seat▸Jan 8 - A Toyota sedan crashed head-on on Humboldt Street near Meeker Avenue. Four inside. The right front was crushed. One man in the back bled from the head. The car reeked of alcohol. No airbags. No belts. Night, metal, blood.
A 2007 Toyota sedan crashed head-on on Humboldt Street near Meeker Avenue at 3:16 a.m. Four people were inside. According to the police report, the right front of the car was crushed. One man in the back seat suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but was conscious. The report states, 'The car reeked of alcohol.' Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor for the driver and all passengers. No airbags deployed. Some occupants wore no seat belts. The crash data highlights 'Alcohol Involvement' as the primary driver error. No other contributing factors were listed.
Jul 16 - A sedan sped down McGuinness Boulevard. It hit a woman crossing with the signal. Her head bled. She stayed conscious. The driver did not stop. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.
A 27-year-old woman was crossing McGuinness Boulevard at Huron Street with the signal when a sedan struck her head-on. According to the police report, 'A 27-year-old woman crossing with the signal was hit head-on by a speeding sedan. Her head bled. She stayed conscious. The driver, in a 2017 Acura, kept going straight.' The driver was traveling at unsafe speed, as listed in the contributing factors. The woman suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The report lists no driver injuries. The crash highlights the risk to pedestrians from drivers who ignore speed limits and signals.
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Chrysler Passes Too Close, Driver Killed▸May 10 - A Chrysler scraped a parked Honda on 31st Avenue. Metal tore metal. The driver, a 27-year-old man, died in his seat. The street stayed quiet. Passing too closely left a man dead in Queens.
A deadly crash unfolded on 31st Avenue near 31st Street in Queens. According to the police report, a Chrysler sedan passed too close to a parked Honda. Metal scraped metal. The 27-year-old male driver of the Chrysler died at the scene. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The victim was not wearing a seatbelt, but the primary error cited is the Chrysler driver's unsafe passing. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The street remained silent after the impact.
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Turning Bus Kills Elderly Pedestrian on 2nd Avenue▸Apr 29 - A bus turned left at 2nd Avenue and East 37th. The right front bumper struck an 82-year-old man crossing with the signal. He died on the street. The bus showed no damage. Driver inattention and failure to yield marked the scene.
An 82-year-old man was killed at the corner of 2nd Avenue and East 37th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, he was crossing with the signal when a southbound bus, making a left turn, struck him with its right front bumper. The man died at the scene. The report states: “An 82-year-old man, walking with the light, was struck by a turning bus. The right front bumper hit him. He died there on the street. The bus showed no damage.” Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The data does not list any contributing actions by the pedestrian.
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Woman Found Dead in Crushed Parked Sedan▸Mar 30 - A Honda sedan sat parked on 34th Avenue. Its front left was crushed. Inside, a 37-year-old woman lay dead. No other car. No skid marks. Just a body, a wrecked shell, and the silence of late morning in Queens.
A 37-year-old woman was found dead inside a parked Honda sedan near 12-20 34th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the car’s front left was crushed. No other vehicles were involved. The report states, 'No skid marks. No other car. Just a body, a crumpled shell.' The woman was the only occupant and driver. The contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or external causes are identified in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
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E-Bike Rider Thrown After Brake Failure on 1st Avenue▸Jan 26 - A stopped sedan. An e-bike slammed from behind. Brakes failed. The rider flew forward. His head split open. Blood on the asphalt. He lay conscious, gasping, skull torn. The sedan driver hurt his back. The street stayed silent.
An e-bike rider, 29, crashed into the rear of a stopped sedan on 1st Avenue. According to the police report, 'Brakes Defective' was listed as the contributing factor. The e-bike rider suffered severe head lacerations and was partially ejected, lying conscious with his skull torn open. The sedan driver, 51, sustained a back injury but remained conscious. The report notes the e-bike rider wore no helmet, but this is mentioned only after the mechanical failure. No other contributing factors were cited. The crash highlights the danger when vehicle systems fail and vulnerable road users pay the price.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Woman on McGuinness Boulevard▸Jan 24 - A Lincoln SUV hit a 75-year-old woman crossing McGuinness Boulevard. She lay semiconscious, head bleeding, flesh torn. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed cold and silent. The impact left her broken on the pavement.
A 75-year-old woman was struck head-on by a northbound Lincoln SUV while crossing 126 McGuinness Boulevard in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the crash occurred. The woman suffered severe head injuries and lacerations, and was found semiconscious on the pavement. The SUV sustained no visible damage. The police report does not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors. The data shows the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a contributing factor.
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SUV Hits Pedestrian Off Grand Central Parkway▸Jan 23 - A GMC SUV struck an 18-year-old man standing off Grand Central Parkway. The impact crushed his skull. The driver kept going straight. Darkness closed in. One young life ended.
An 18-year-old pedestrian was killed when a GMC SUV struck him head-on off the roadway on Grand Central Parkway. According to the police report, 'An 18-year-old man stood off the roadway. A GMC SUV struck him head-on. His skull shattered beneath the right front bumper. The dark swallowed him. The driver kept going straight.' No driver errors are listed in the data. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of impact. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. Other vehicle occupants are not reported as injured. The crash shows the fatal risk faced by those outside vehicles, even off the roadway.
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Sedan Slams Head-On, Passenger Bleeds in Back Seat▸Jan 8 - A Toyota sedan crashed head-on on Humboldt Street near Meeker Avenue. Four inside. The right front was crushed. One man in the back bled from the head. The car reeked of alcohol. No airbags. No belts. Night, metal, blood.
A 2007 Toyota sedan crashed head-on on Humboldt Street near Meeker Avenue at 3:16 a.m. Four people were inside. According to the police report, the right front of the car was crushed. One man in the back seat suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but was conscious. The report states, 'The car reeked of alcohol.' Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor for the driver and all passengers. No airbags deployed. Some occupants wore no seat belts. The crash data highlights 'Alcohol Involvement' as the primary driver error. No other contributing factors were listed.
May 10 - A Chrysler scraped a parked Honda on 31st Avenue. Metal tore metal. The driver, a 27-year-old man, died in his seat. The street stayed quiet. Passing too closely left a man dead in Queens.
A deadly crash unfolded on 31st Avenue near 31st Street in Queens. According to the police report, a Chrysler sedan passed too close to a parked Honda. Metal scraped metal. The 27-year-old male driver of the Chrysler died at the scene. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The victim was not wearing a seatbelt, but the primary error cited is the Chrysler driver's unsafe passing. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The street remained silent after the impact.
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Turning Bus Kills Elderly Pedestrian on 2nd Avenue▸Apr 29 - A bus turned left at 2nd Avenue and East 37th. The right front bumper struck an 82-year-old man crossing with the signal. He died on the street. The bus showed no damage. Driver inattention and failure to yield marked the scene.
An 82-year-old man was killed at the corner of 2nd Avenue and East 37th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, he was crossing with the signal when a southbound bus, making a left turn, struck him with its right front bumper. The man died at the scene. The report states: “An 82-year-old man, walking with the light, was struck by a turning bus. The right front bumper hit him. He died there on the street. The bus showed no damage.” Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The data does not list any contributing actions by the pedestrian.
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Woman Found Dead in Crushed Parked Sedan▸Mar 30 - A Honda sedan sat parked on 34th Avenue. Its front left was crushed. Inside, a 37-year-old woman lay dead. No other car. No skid marks. Just a body, a wrecked shell, and the silence of late morning in Queens.
A 37-year-old woman was found dead inside a parked Honda sedan near 12-20 34th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the car’s front left was crushed. No other vehicles were involved. The report states, 'No skid marks. No other car. Just a body, a crumpled shell.' The woman was the only occupant and driver. The contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or external causes are identified in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
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E-Bike Rider Thrown After Brake Failure on 1st Avenue▸Jan 26 - A stopped sedan. An e-bike slammed from behind. Brakes failed. The rider flew forward. His head split open. Blood on the asphalt. He lay conscious, gasping, skull torn. The sedan driver hurt his back. The street stayed silent.
An e-bike rider, 29, crashed into the rear of a stopped sedan on 1st Avenue. According to the police report, 'Brakes Defective' was listed as the contributing factor. The e-bike rider suffered severe head lacerations and was partially ejected, lying conscious with his skull torn open. The sedan driver, 51, sustained a back injury but remained conscious. The report notes the e-bike rider wore no helmet, but this is mentioned only after the mechanical failure. No other contributing factors were cited. The crash highlights the danger when vehicle systems fail and vulnerable road users pay the price.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Woman on McGuinness Boulevard▸Jan 24 - A Lincoln SUV hit a 75-year-old woman crossing McGuinness Boulevard. She lay semiconscious, head bleeding, flesh torn. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed cold and silent. The impact left her broken on the pavement.
A 75-year-old woman was struck head-on by a northbound Lincoln SUV while crossing 126 McGuinness Boulevard in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the crash occurred. The woman suffered severe head injuries and lacerations, and was found semiconscious on the pavement. The SUV sustained no visible damage. The police report does not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors. The data shows the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a contributing factor.
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SUV Hits Pedestrian Off Grand Central Parkway▸Jan 23 - A GMC SUV struck an 18-year-old man standing off Grand Central Parkway. The impact crushed his skull. The driver kept going straight. Darkness closed in. One young life ended.
An 18-year-old pedestrian was killed when a GMC SUV struck him head-on off the roadway on Grand Central Parkway. According to the police report, 'An 18-year-old man stood off the roadway. A GMC SUV struck him head-on. His skull shattered beneath the right front bumper. The dark swallowed him. The driver kept going straight.' No driver errors are listed in the data. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of impact. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. Other vehicle occupants are not reported as injured. The crash shows the fatal risk faced by those outside vehicles, even off the roadway.
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Sedan Slams Head-On, Passenger Bleeds in Back Seat▸Jan 8 - A Toyota sedan crashed head-on on Humboldt Street near Meeker Avenue. Four inside. The right front was crushed. One man in the back bled from the head. The car reeked of alcohol. No airbags. No belts. Night, metal, blood.
A 2007 Toyota sedan crashed head-on on Humboldt Street near Meeker Avenue at 3:16 a.m. Four people were inside. According to the police report, the right front of the car was crushed. One man in the back seat suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but was conscious. The report states, 'The car reeked of alcohol.' Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor for the driver and all passengers. No airbags deployed. Some occupants wore no seat belts. The crash data highlights 'Alcohol Involvement' as the primary driver error. No other contributing factors were listed.
Apr 29 - A bus turned left at 2nd Avenue and East 37th. The right front bumper struck an 82-year-old man crossing with the signal. He died on the street. The bus showed no damage. Driver inattention and failure to yield marked the scene.
An 82-year-old man was killed at the corner of 2nd Avenue and East 37th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, he was crossing with the signal when a southbound bus, making a left turn, struck him with its right front bumper. The man died at the scene. The report states: “An 82-year-old man, walking with the light, was struck by a turning bus. The right front bumper hit him. He died there on the street. The bus showed no damage.” Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The data does not list any contributing actions by the pedestrian.
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Woman Found Dead in Crushed Parked Sedan▸Mar 30 - A Honda sedan sat parked on 34th Avenue. Its front left was crushed. Inside, a 37-year-old woman lay dead. No other car. No skid marks. Just a body, a wrecked shell, and the silence of late morning in Queens.
A 37-year-old woman was found dead inside a parked Honda sedan near 12-20 34th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the car’s front left was crushed. No other vehicles were involved. The report states, 'No skid marks. No other car. Just a body, a crumpled shell.' The woman was the only occupant and driver. The contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or external causes are identified in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
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E-Bike Rider Thrown After Brake Failure on 1st Avenue▸Jan 26 - A stopped sedan. An e-bike slammed from behind. Brakes failed. The rider flew forward. His head split open. Blood on the asphalt. He lay conscious, gasping, skull torn. The sedan driver hurt his back. The street stayed silent.
An e-bike rider, 29, crashed into the rear of a stopped sedan on 1st Avenue. According to the police report, 'Brakes Defective' was listed as the contributing factor. The e-bike rider suffered severe head lacerations and was partially ejected, lying conscious with his skull torn open. The sedan driver, 51, sustained a back injury but remained conscious. The report notes the e-bike rider wore no helmet, but this is mentioned only after the mechanical failure. No other contributing factors were cited. The crash highlights the danger when vehicle systems fail and vulnerable road users pay the price.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Woman on McGuinness Boulevard▸Jan 24 - A Lincoln SUV hit a 75-year-old woman crossing McGuinness Boulevard. She lay semiconscious, head bleeding, flesh torn. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed cold and silent. The impact left her broken on the pavement.
A 75-year-old woman was struck head-on by a northbound Lincoln SUV while crossing 126 McGuinness Boulevard in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the crash occurred. The woman suffered severe head injuries and lacerations, and was found semiconscious on the pavement. The SUV sustained no visible damage. The police report does not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors. The data shows the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a contributing factor.
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SUV Hits Pedestrian Off Grand Central Parkway▸Jan 23 - A GMC SUV struck an 18-year-old man standing off Grand Central Parkway. The impact crushed his skull. The driver kept going straight. Darkness closed in. One young life ended.
An 18-year-old pedestrian was killed when a GMC SUV struck him head-on off the roadway on Grand Central Parkway. According to the police report, 'An 18-year-old man stood off the roadway. A GMC SUV struck him head-on. His skull shattered beneath the right front bumper. The dark swallowed him. The driver kept going straight.' No driver errors are listed in the data. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of impact. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. Other vehicle occupants are not reported as injured. The crash shows the fatal risk faced by those outside vehicles, even off the roadway.
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Sedan Slams Head-On, Passenger Bleeds in Back Seat▸Jan 8 - A Toyota sedan crashed head-on on Humboldt Street near Meeker Avenue. Four inside. The right front was crushed. One man in the back bled from the head. The car reeked of alcohol. No airbags. No belts. Night, metal, blood.
A 2007 Toyota sedan crashed head-on on Humboldt Street near Meeker Avenue at 3:16 a.m. Four people were inside. According to the police report, the right front of the car was crushed. One man in the back seat suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but was conscious. The report states, 'The car reeked of alcohol.' Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor for the driver and all passengers. No airbags deployed. Some occupants wore no seat belts. The crash data highlights 'Alcohol Involvement' as the primary driver error. No other contributing factors were listed.
Mar 30 - A Honda sedan sat parked on 34th Avenue. Its front left was crushed. Inside, a 37-year-old woman lay dead. No other car. No skid marks. Just a body, a wrecked shell, and the silence of late morning in Queens.
A 37-year-old woman was found dead inside a parked Honda sedan near 12-20 34th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the car’s front left was crushed. No other vehicles were involved. The report states, 'No skid marks. No other car. Just a body, a crumpled shell.' The woman was the only occupant and driver. The contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or external causes are identified in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
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E-Bike Rider Thrown After Brake Failure on 1st Avenue▸Jan 26 - A stopped sedan. An e-bike slammed from behind. Brakes failed. The rider flew forward. His head split open. Blood on the asphalt. He lay conscious, gasping, skull torn. The sedan driver hurt his back. The street stayed silent.
An e-bike rider, 29, crashed into the rear of a stopped sedan on 1st Avenue. According to the police report, 'Brakes Defective' was listed as the contributing factor. The e-bike rider suffered severe head lacerations and was partially ejected, lying conscious with his skull torn open. The sedan driver, 51, sustained a back injury but remained conscious. The report notes the e-bike rider wore no helmet, but this is mentioned only after the mechanical failure. No other contributing factors were cited. The crash highlights the danger when vehicle systems fail and vulnerable road users pay the price.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Woman on McGuinness Boulevard▸Jan 24 - A Lincoln SUV hit a 75-year-old woman crossing McGuinness Boulevard. She lay semiconscious, head bleeding, flesh torn. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed cold and silent. The impact left her broken on the pavement.
A 75-year-old woman was struck head-on by a northbound Lincoln SUV while crossing 126 McGuinness Boulevard in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the crash occurred. The woman suffered severe head injuries and lacerations, and was found semiconscious on the pavement. The SUV sustained no visible damage. The police report does not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors. The data shows the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a contributing factor.
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SUV Hits Pedestrian Off Grand Central Parkway▸Jan 23 - A GMC SUV struck an 18-year-old man standing off Grand Central Parkway. The impact crushed his skull. The driver kept going straight. Darkness closed in. One young life ended.
An 18-year-old pedestrian was killed when a GMC SUV struck him head-on off the roadway on Grand Central Parkway. According to the police report, 'An 18-year-old man stood off the roadway. A GMC SUV struck him head-on. His skull shattered beneath the right front bumper. The dark swallowed him. The driver kept going straight.' No driver errors are listed in the data. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of impact. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. Other vehicle occupants are not reported as injured. The crash shows the fatal risk faced by those outside vehicles, even off the roadway.
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Sedan Slams Head-On, Passenger Bleeds in Back Seat▸Jan 8 - A Toyota sedan crashed head-on on Humboldt Street near Meeker Avenue. Four inside. The right front was crushed. One man in the back bled from the head. The car reeked of alcohol. No airbags. No belts. Night, metal, blood.
A 2007 Toyota sedan crashed head-on on Humboldt Street near Meeker Avenue at 3:16 a.m. Four people were inside. According to the police report, the right front of the car was crushed. One man in the back seat suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but was conscious. The report states, 'The car reeked of alcohol.' Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor for the driver and all passengers. No airbags deployed. Some occupants wore no seat belts. The crash data highlights 'Alcohol Involvement' as the primary driver error. No other contributing factors were listed.
Jan 26 - A stopped sedan. An e-bike slammed from behind. Brakes failed. The rider flew forward. His head split open. Blood on the asphalt. He lay conscious, gasping, skull torn. The sedan driver hurt his back. The street stayed silent.
An e-bike rider, 29, crashed into the rear of a stopped sedan on 1st Avenue. According to the police report, 'Brakes Defective' was listed as the contributing factor. The e-bike rider suffered severe head lacerations and was partially ejected, lying conscious with his skull torn open. The sedan driver, 51, sustained a back injury but remained conscious. The report notes the e-bike rider wore no helmet, but this is mentioned only after the mechanical failure. No other contributing factors were cited. The crash highlights the danger when vehicle systems fail and vulnerable road users pay the price.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Woman on McGuinness Boulevard▸Jan 24 - A Lincoln SUV hit a 75-year-old woman crossing McGuinness Boulevard. She lay semiconscious, head bleeding, flesh torn. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed cold and silent. The impact left her broken on the pavement.
A 75-year-old woman was struck head-on by a northbound Lincoln SUV while crossing 126 McGuinness Boulevard in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the crash occurred. The woman suffered severe head injuries and lacerations, and was found semiconscious on the pavement. The SUV sustained no visible damage. The police report does not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors. The data shows the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a contributing factor.
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SUV Hits Pedestrian Off Grand Central Parkway▸Jan 23 - A GMC SUV struck an 18-year-old man standing off Grand Central Parkway. The impact crushed his skull. The driver kept going straight. Darkness closed in. One young life ended.
An 18-year-old pedestrian was killed when a GMC SUV struck him head-on off the roadway on Grand Central Parkway. According to the police report, 'An 18-year-old man stood off the roadway. A GMC SUV struck him head-on. His skull shattered beneath the right front bumper. The dark swallowed him. The driver kept going straight.' No driver errors are listed in the data. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of impact. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. Other vehicle occupants are not reported as injured. The crash shows the fatal risk faced by those outside vehicles, even off the roadway.
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Sedan Slams Head-On, Passenger Bleeds in Back Seat▸Jan 8 - A Toyota sedan crashed head-on on Humboldt Street near Meeker Avenue. Four inside. The right front was crushed. One man in the back bled from the head. The car reeked of alcohol. No airbags. No belts. Night, metal, blood.
A 2007 Toyota sedan crashed head-on on Humboldt Street near Meeker Avenue at 3:16 a.m. Four people were inside. According to the police report, the right front of the car was crushed. One man in the back seat suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but was conscious. The report states, 'The car reeked of alcohol.' Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor for the driver and all passengers. No airbags deployed. Some occupants wore no seat belts. The crash data highlights 'Alcohol Involvement' as the primary driver error. No other contributing factors were listed.
Jan 24 - A Lincoln SUV hit a 75-year-old woman crossing McGuinness Boulevard. She lay semiconscious, head bleeding, flesh torn. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed cold and silent. The impact left her broken on the pavement.
A 75-year-old woman was struck head-on by a northbound Lincoln SUV while crossing 126 McGuinness Boulevard in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the crash occurred. The woman suffered severe head injuries and lacerations, and was found semiconscious on the pavement. The SUV sustained no visible damage. The police report does not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors. The data shows the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a contributing factor.
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SUV Hits Pedestrian Off Grand Central Parkway▸Jan 23 - A GMC SUV struck an 18-year-old man standing off Grand Central Parkway. The impact crushed his skull. The driver kept going straight. Darkness closed in. One young life ended.
An 18-year-old pedestrian was killed when a GMC SUV struck him head-on off the roadway on Grand Central Parkway. According to the police report, 'An 18-year-old man stood off the roadway. A GMC SUV struck him head-on. His skull shattered beneath the right front bumper. The dark swallowed him. The driver kept going straight.' No driver errors are listed in the data. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of impact. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. Other vehicle occupants are not reported as injured. The crash shows the fatal risk faced by those outside vehicles, even off the roadway.
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Sedan Slams Head-On, Passenger Bleeds in Back Seat▸Jan 8 - A Toyota sedan crashed head-on on Humboldt Street near Meeker Avenue. Four inside. The right front was crushed. One man in the back bled from the head. The car reeked of alcohol. No airbags. No belts. Night, metal, blood.
A 2007 Toyota sedan crashed head-on on Humboldt Street near Meeker Avenue at 3:16 a.m. Four people were inside. According to the police report, the right front of the car was crushed. One man in the back seat suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but was conscious. The report states, 'The car reeked of alcohol.' Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor for the driver and all passengers. No airbags deployed. Some occupants wore no seat belts. The crash data highlights 'Alcohol Involvement' as the primary driver error. No other contributing factors were listed.
Jan 23 - A GMC SUV struck an 18-year-old man standing off Grand Central Parkway. The impact crushed his skull. The driver kept going straight. Darkness closed in. One young life ended.
An 18-year-old pedestrian was killed when a GMC SUV struck him head-on off the roadway on Grand Central Parkway. According to the police report, 'An 18-year-old man stood off the roadway. A GMC SUV struck him head-on. His skull shattered beneath the right front bumper. The dark swallowed him. The driver kept going straight.' No driver errors are listed in the data. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of impact. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. Other vehicle occupants are not reported as injured. The crash shows the fatal risk faced by those outside vehicles, even off the roadway.
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Sedan Slams Head-On, Passenger Bleeds in Back Seat▸Jan 8 - A Toyota sedan crashed head-on on Humboldt Street near Meeker Avenue. Four inside. The right front was crushed. One man in the back bled from the head. The car reeked of alcohol. No airbags. No belts. Night, metal, blood.
A 2007 Toyota sedan crashed head-on on Humboldt Street near Meeker Avenue at 3:16 a.m. Four people were inside. According to the police report, the right front of the car was crushed. One man in the back seat suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but was conscious. The report states, 'The car reeked of alcohol.' Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor for the driver and all passengers. No airbags deployed. Some occupants wore no seat belts. The crash data highlights 'Alcohol Involvement' as the primary driver error. No other contributing factors were listed.
Jan 8 - A Toyota sedan crashed head-on on Humboldt Street near Meeker Avenue. Four inside. The right front was crushed. One man in the back bled from the head. The car reeked of alcohol. No airbags. No belts. Night, metal, blood.
A 2007 Toyota sedan crashed head-on on Humboldt Street near Meeker Avenue at 3:16 a.m. Four people were inside. According to the police report, the right front of the car was crushed. One man in the back seat suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but was conscious. The report states, 'The car reeked of alcohol.' Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor for the driver and all passengers. No airbags deployed. Some occupants wore no seat belts. The crash data highlights 'Alcohol Involvement' as the primary driver error. No other contributing factors were listed.