Recent severe crashes

1. Inexperienced driver kills man on 25th Ave 2026-05-13T15:32:00+00:00
   25 AVE
   Police recorded driver inexperience after a driver hit and killed a 59-year-old pedestrian on 25th Avenue in Queens. Afternoon traffic, one life gone.
   According to the police report, a 59-year-old man walking as a pedestrian was killed on May 13, 2026 at 3:32 p.m. on 25th Avenue in Queens. Police recorded driver inexperience as a contributing factor. The report lists a 73-year-old male driver and vehicles including a 2003 Honda Civic and BMW X5 SUVs. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
2. SUV driver failed to yield, hit elders 2026-04-17T10:36:00+00:00
   CRESCENT ST
   An SUV driver making a left turn failed to yield and hit two pedestrians crossing with the signal at Crescent Street and 35th Avenue. An 83-year-old man suffered a head injury and was knocked unconscious.
   According to the police report, a 51-year-old SUV driver was making a left turn at Crescent Street and 35th Avenue in Queens when he failed to yield the right-of-way and hit two pedestrians in the intersection. An 83-year-old man suffered a head injury and was reported unconscious, with internal complaints. An 87-year-old woman suffered a head injury and reported pain or nausea.
3. Alleged Drunk Driver Ejects Woman on Crescent 2026-01-04T01:45:00+00:00
   CRESCENT ST
   Overnight on Crescent Street, a 54-year-old driver with alcohol recorded in the crash report hit a standing scooter and threw its rider into the street. The woman was knocked unconscious with a head injury.
   According to the police report, around 1:45 a.m. on Crescent Street at 30th Drive in Queens, a 54-year-old sedan driver making a left turn hit a standing motorized scooter. The 54-year-old woman riding the scooter was ejected, rendered unconscious and recorded with a head injury and internal complaint. Police recorded alcohol involvement in the crash. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
4. Driver botches U-turn, injures 54-year-old 2026-06-03T16:22:00+00:00
   20 AVE
   A driver making a U-turn on 20th Avenue hit another driver near 21st Street. Police recorded turning improperly; a 54-year-old woman reported a concussion and neck injury.
   According to the police report, the crash happened Wednesday afternoon at 20th Avenue and 21st Street in Queens. Police say a driver making a U-turn hit a driver who was going straight. Police recorded turning improperly. A 54-year-old woman driver was injured, with a neck injury and a reported concussion. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
5. Police: Driver tailed pickup, hurt man 2026-06-03T16:00:00+00:00
   34-41 21 ST
   Police say a driver followed too closely near 34-41 21st Street and crashed into a pickup. A 33-year-old man was ejected and injured, with back trauma.
   According to the police report, a driver going straight hit the back of a pickup truck that was stopped in traffic near 34-41 21st Street in Queens. Police recorded following too closely. A 33-year-old male driver was ejected and injured, with internal back injuries reported. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.