Recent severe crashes

1. Driver turning left hits motorcyclist 2026-06-02T16:05:00+00:00
   E HAMPTON BLVD
   A sedan driver making a left turn hit a 52-year-old motorcyclist on E Hampton Boulevard near 58th Road. The rider suffered internal injuries to the hip and upper leg.
   According to the police report, a sedan driver making a left turn collided with a motorcycle on E Hampton Boulevard at 58th Road in Queens on June 2, 2026, around 4:05 p.m. A 52-year-old man operating the motorcycle was listed as injured, with internal injury complaints affecting his hip and upper leg. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
2. Distracted driver slams sedan on LIE 2026-05-20T21:07:00+00:00
   LONG ISLAND EXPRESSWAY
   On the Long Island Expressway, a distracted driver hit another sedan from behind. A 26-year-old driver suffered a concussion, and a 67-year-old passenger was hurt.
   According to the police report, at 9:07 p.m. on May 20, 2026, on the Long Island Expressway in Queens, police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor in a two-sedan crash. A 26-year-old man listed as a driver had a concussion. A 67-year-old woman listed as a front-seat passenger was injured. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
3. Driver making turn knocked unconscious 2026-05-20T20:20:00+00:00
   UTOPIA PKWY
   A driver making a right turn on Utopia Parkway ended up injured and unconscious. Police recorded slippery pavement.
   According to the police report, a 56-year-old man driving an “other motorized” vehicle was making a right turn on Utopia Parkway at 46th Avenue in Queens on May 19, 2026, around 8:20 p.m. He was reported unconscious with a head injury and internal complaints. Police recorded slippery pavement. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
4. Speeding driver hits pedestrian on Northern 2026-04-01T23:30:00+00:00
   NORTHERN BLVD
   A driver going too fast hit a 41-year-old man crossing with the signal at Northern Boulevard and Bell Boulevard. Police recorded unsafe speed; the pedestrian suffered an eye injury and severe bleeding.
   According to the police report, at about 11:30 p.m. on April 1 in Queens, a driver going straight on Northern Boulevard at Bell Boulevard hit a 41-year-old pedestrian in the intersection as he crossed with the signal. Police recorded unsafe speed. The pedestrian was injured, with an eye injury and a complaint of severe bleeding.
5. Truck driver backed up, broke man’s leg 2026-03-26T21:13:00+00:00
   270-05 76 AVE
   In Queens, a garbage-truck driver backed unsafely and hit a 58-year-old pedestrian. Police recorded a fracture or dislocation to the man’s knee and lower leg.
   According to the police report, a 61-year-old driver backing a garbage or refuse truck hit a 58-year-old man near 270-05 76th Avenue in Queens around 9:13 p.m. Police recorded backing unsafely. The pedestrian was injured, with a fracture, distortion, or dislocation reported to the knee, lower leg, or foot. The truck was an oversized vehicle.