Fatal crashes
Since 2022, as of September 6, 2026, there have been 1150 fatal crashes in New York City that killed 1206 people, including 544 pedestrians, 114 cyclists, 486 motorists and 62 other people.
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Fatal crashes
Motorcyclist Dies in Staten Island Head-On Collision 1
A 53-year-old Hyundai driver remained at the scene after a head-on collision near La Tourette Golf Course in which motorcyclist Nicholas Valero, 28, died.
Motorcyclist Dies After Barrier Impact on FDR Drive 1
Police said Hasan Ibrahim, 25, was riding south on the FDR Drive when he hit a concrete barrier near the Brooklyn Bridge exit and later died.
Hit-and-run driver fatally injures nurse in Sunset Park 4
A hit-and-run driver in a Cadillac fatally hit a 28-year-old NYU Langone nurse as she crossed Third Avenue at 55th Street in Sunset Park.
Hit-and-run driver kills nurse at Sunset Park crossing 13
A hit-and-run driver in a Cadillac killed 28-year-old nurse Jiayi Zheng as she crossed Third Avenue at 55th Street after an overnight shift.
Three Brooklyn Teens Killed in Belt Parkway Crash 2
A 46-year-old Honda SUV driver rear-ended a slowing Cadillac SUV on the Belt Parkway, and three Brooklyn teens were ejected and later died.
Driver Turning Onto Union Turnpike Fatally Hits Queens Pedestrian 2
A 56-year-old woman driving a Honda Civic hit 61-year-old Wang Jing while turning onto Union Turnpike near Main Street; Jing died at Jamaica Hospital.
Driver Dies After Flatlands Crash Splits Honda Civic in Two 1
A 41-year-old driver died after he drove a reported-stolen Honda Civic off the road and into a Flatlands building, police sources told CBS New York.
Driver Dies After FDR Drive Guardrail Crash 1
A woman driving a white Tesla died and a 26-year-old passenger was injured after a guardrail crash on the FDR Drive, police told FOX 5 NY.
Queens Scooter Rider Dies After Pothole Crash on Liberty Avenue 1
Jaikarran Seenarian, 46, died after he was thrown from an electric stand-up scooter on Liberty Avenue near 109th Street in Queens.
DOT Dump-Truck Driver Fatally Hits Woman in Queens 2
A 48-year-old DOT dump-truck driver hit Nilufar Komilova, 31, while turning at Metropolitan Avenue and Lefferts Boulevard in Kew Gardens, police said.
Audi driver was turning before fatal Staten Island collision 1
A 50-year-old Audi driver was making a left turn when a collision with a Honda HR-V in New Springville fatally injured 90-year-old passenger Gerardo Avila.
Off-Duty NYPD Officer Dies After BQE Motorcycle Crash 1
Boro Park 24 reported that off-duty NYPD Officer Pena died after a motorcycle crash on the BQE near Atlantic Avenue.
9-Year-Old Fatally Struck at Williamsburg Intersection 1
A 9-year-old boy died after being struck at Lee Avenue and Lorimer Street in Williamsburg, where a school bus was involved.
Hit-run driver kills Destiny Murrell in the West Village 8
Police said a hit-and-run driver killed 22-year-old Destiny Murrell near Sixth Avenue and Washington Place and left the scene.
Teen dies after Harlem scooter crash involving SUV driver 1
A 13-year-old scooter rider died and a 14-year-old passenger was injured in Harlem; police said the 61-year-old SUV driver stayed at the scene.
BMW driver killed cyclist Mamadou Diallo in Flatlands hit-run 8
A BMW driver hit 40-year-old cyclist Mamadou Diallo at East 54th Street and Avenue I in Flatlands and left the scene, police told reporters.
Police seek BMW driver after Bronx cyclist dies in hit-and-run 5
Police said a BMW driver hit a 51-year-old cyclist at Bruckner Boulevard and Longwood Avenue, fled, and left the cyclist dead and a Hyundai driver injured.
Driver in pickup killed e-bike rider in Cypress Hills hit-and-run 7
A driver in a white pickup hit 29-year-old Paulina Tec Choc from behind at Jamaica Avenue and Cypress Hills Street and fled; she died at Brookdale.
Motorcyclist dies after LIE ramp crash in Maspeth 1
Police said David Rivera, 49, lost control while riding on the right shoulder of the eastbound LIE outer roadway ramp in Maspeth and died at the scene.
USPS Driver Charged After Chet Mazur Dies in Hell's Kitchen Hit-and-Run 8
Police charged USPS employee James Simmons after they said he drove a postal box truck that hit 66-year-old Chester Mazur on Ninth Avenue and left the scene.
SUV Driver Killed Woman in Queens Bike Lane, NYPD Says 1
Police said an SUV driver hit a woman standing in a Corona bike lane and continued north; medics took her to a hospital, where she died.
Driver Charged After Harlem Crash Leaves Delivery Rider Dead 1
Police said driver Kevin Crosby hit delivery rider Darly Zacarias and several others in a high-speed Harlem crash; Zacarias died and five people were injured.
Driver in Tesla Fatally Hits E-Scooter Rider on Upper West Side 3
Police said a 34-year-old driver in a Tesla hit Doreen Meyers as she rode an e-scooter on Amsterdam Avenue; she died at Mount Sinai Morningside.
Teen rider dies in Centre Street crash near City Hall 14
Gabriel Nacato, 17, died after a crash involving a 40-year-old driver in a Chevrolet Tahoe near Centre and Chambers streets.
Toyota Driver Fatally Hits E-Scooter Rider in Dyker Heights 5
A 56-year-old driver in a 2012 Toyota Sienna hit Ajpop Walter, 20, as Walter rode a stand-up e-scooter on 14th Avenue, police said.
Dump truck driver fatally hits e-scooter rider in Crown Heights 2
A 68-year-old dump truck driver hit Melba Jordan, 45, as she rode an electric scooter at Franklin Avenue and Pacific Street, police said.
Scooter rider fatally injures woman in Williamsbridge crosswalk 1
A rider on an electric stand-up scooter hit Wilmary Carrion as she crossed White Plains Road, then fled, police told Norwood News.
Drivers Collide, Man Dies on Crown Heights Sidewalk 5
A 67-year-old pedestrian died after drivers in a Toyota Highlander and Hyundai Palisade collided at St. Marks and Franklin avenues in Crown Heights.
Driver Mounts Brooklyn Sidewalk; Yvette James Dies 13
A woman driving a Lexus mounted a Brooklyn sidewalk during a right turn and fatally injured Yvette James near East 92nd Street and Rutland Road.
Two Killed After Motorcycle Rider Hits Vehicles on Grand Central 4
Police said a man riding a motorcycle spun out on the Grand Central Parkway, and he and a female passenger died after a rush-hour crash.
Motorcyclist Dies After Guard-Rail Crash on Harlem River Drive 2
Police said Ty Rodriguez, 26, lost control while riding south on Harlem River Drive, hit a guard rail and died at the scene.
Motorcyclist dies after box truck driver turns in Woodside 5
Police said a 57-year-old box truck driver was turning right at Roosevelt Avenue and 64th Street when motorcyclist Jorge Palaquibay hit the truck and died.
Teen passenger dies after moped operator loses control in Sunset Park 4
Police said a 17-year-old boy operating a moped lost control on a Bush Terminal Park jetty, and a teen passenger died after being thrown to the ground.
Driver opens door before 13-year-old passenger dies in Flushing 11
Police said a 13-year-old scooter operator swerved after a driver opened a parked car door in Flushing, and his 13-year-old passenger died after contact with a truck.
Motorcyclist Fatally Hits 93-Year-Old in Wakefield Crosswalk 10
A 31-year-old motorcyclist hit a 93-year-old woman in a Wakefield crosswalk, fled east on East 225th Street, and she died at Jacobi, police said.
Two killed in Queens coach-bus crash on LIE 15
Police said a westbound coach-bus driver collided with vehicles near Exit 16, and two people died: the driver and Royal Jordanian employee Moad Farid Mohd Obaidat.
Driver dies after Rosedale tree impact 2
Shapiro Lecorps, 52, died after the Honda Pilot he was driving was involved in a tree impact on South Conduit Avenue in Rosedale, police said.
Driver in Chrysler Fatally Injures East Harlem Pedestrian 2
Police said a 49-year-old driver in a 2009 Chrysler 300 fatally injured a 53-year-old man in East Harlem and was later located.
BMW Driver Accused in Fatal Staten Island Hit-and-Run 5
A BMW driver hit Diana Rolon near a Port Richmond yard sale and fled; police later arrested Bruce Arneaud on a leaving-the-scene charge.
Durango Driver Sought After Cyclist Dies in Hamilton Heights Hit-Run 9
Police said a driver in a Dodge Durango hit Erick Lamont Bowie as he bicycled on Amsterdam Avenue, fled, and Bowie died at Harlem Hospital.
Tahoe Driver and Teen Riders Involved in Fatal Harlem Crash 8
A 63-year-old Tahoe driver and two teen riders were involved in a Harlem crash in which 13-year-old Kayvon Jones died and a 14-year-old boy was injured.
Carriage Driver Stepped Away Before Central Park Tourist Died 27
A carriage driver stepped away to take a photo before the horse he handled ran off in Central Park, and 18-year-old Romanch Mahajan fell and died at a hospital.
Driver Fatally Struck Queens Hospital Worker in Astoria Crosswalk 1
A southbound driver in a Chevrolet Malibu fatally struck 55-year-old Jihang Ortega in a crosswalk at 38th Street and 34th Avenue in Astoria.
Motorcyclist Dies After Left-Turn Crash Near Verrazzano Bridge 1
Police recorded unsafe speed and improper turning on Lily Pond Avenue. A motorcyclist was killed.
Driver hit motorcycle; rider ejected, killed
Just after midnight on Linden Blvd, a driver in an SUV hit a motorcycle rider. Police recorded the rider was ejected and killed.
Driver in SUV Fatally Hit Pedestrian on Beach Channel Drive 2
A 32-year-old driver in a 2017 Kia Sorento hit George Robinson in Far Rockaway; Robinson died at Jamaica Hospital days later.
Driver in Equipment Vehicle Fatally Hits Woman in Foxhurst 1
Police said a 34-year-old man driving a mobile equipment vehicle fatally hit a woman crossing Intervale Avenue in the Bronx.
Firefighter Driving FDNY Engine 82 Kills Bronx Pedestrian 5
A firefighter driving FDNY Engine 82 killed a 33-year-old woman crossing Intervale Avenue at Chisholm Street while responding to an emergency with lights and sirens.
Ford Driver’s Left Turn Preceded Fatal Staten Island Motorcycle Crash 6
A 54-year-old Ford driver turned left at Arthur Kill Road and Armstrong Avenue and collided with motorcyclist Jordan Yulfo, 22, who was going straight and died.
SUV driver hit, killed 18-year-old
A driver in a Kia Telluride hit and killed an 18-year-old woman on Beach Channel Drive near the Marine Parkway Bridge exit. Police recorded pedestrian error/confusion.
Motorcyclist Killed After FDR Drive Crash on Upper East Side 4
Police said a 53-year-old Cadillac Escalade driver ran over a 48-year-old motorcyclist after the rider failed to navigate a curve and hit a divider on the FDR Drive.
Two Riders Die on Queensboro Bridge Bike Path 19
A 39-year-old stand-up scooter rider was passing on the Queensboro Bridge bike path when police recorded traffic-control disregard and unsafe lane changing; he and a 35-year-old bicyclist died.
Contractor Charged After Worker Killed on Parrott Place 4
Police said Baber Choudhary backed a Ford Econoline into a 37-year-old worker on Parrott Place and left; official crash records list unsafe backing.
Driver indicted in Queens crash death of Cara Trager 3
Prosecutors say Dawood Faisal drove more than 75 mph, ran red lights and, in a three-car collision at Francis Lewis Boulevard and Union Turnpike, killed 71-year-old pedestrian Cara Trager.
Distracted driver hits e-bike rider
On Beach Channel Drive, police recorded driver inattention/distraction after a driver hit a 48-year-old e-bike rider, injuring his head and leaving him with crush injuries.
Driver Hits, Kills 70-Year-Old Near Queens Village Driveway 1
A 43-year-old Ford F550 driver hit a 70-year-old pedestrian near 87th Avenue in Queens Village; medics took the man to a hospital, where he died.
Driver Hits and Kills 76-Year-Old on Grand Central Parkway 2
Police said a 43-year-old driver hit and killed 76-year-old Yuang Qin as she walked on the Grand Central Parkway in Queens.
Motorcycle driver killed on bridge roadway
A 26-year-old motorcycle driver died on the Williamsburg Bridge Outer Roadway. Police logged crush injuries and ejection.
Driver Charged After Two Men Killed on Amsterdam Avenue 19
Police said Elvin Suarez drove an SUV over a concrete island or curb near West 109th Street, killing Jason Negron, 46, and Michael Saint-Hilaire, 35; official crash records list alcohol involvement.
Bus Driver Fatally Hits Pedestrian on Forest Avenue 4
A 43-year-old bus driver heading east on Forest Avenue killed 72-year-old Leton Meyers after police said Meyers fell into the roadway near Veltman Avenue.
Sedan driver fatally hits pedestrian on 25 Avenue in Astoria 3
A westbound sedan driver killed 59-year-old pedestrian Hon Cuong Quach on 25th Avenue in Astoria; official crash records cite driver inexperience.
Driver dies after Forest Avenue crash in West Brighton 2
A 31-year-old driver died after police said he lost control while driving west on Forest Avenue, hit a utility pole and a parked Ford SUV near North Burgher Avenue.
School bus driver blows control, hits cyclist 1
A school bus driver disregarded traffic control on W 41st Street at 12th Avenue and hit a 23-year-old cyclist. The rider suffered head injuries and was listed unconscious.
Rider dies after hitting Calvert Vaux Park barrier 2
Police said a 39-year-old motorcyclist lost control in a Calvert Vaux Park parking lot and hit a concrete barrier; official crash records cite driver inexperience.
Unlicensed motorcycle driver dies speeding
On the Jackie Robinson Parkway, an unlicensed motorcycle driver sped—and never made it home. Police recorded unsafe speed.
Driver indicted after passenger killed on Henry Hudson Parkway 2
Robert Kock, a 26-year-old Subaru driver, was charged after police said he drove the wrong way on Henry Hudson Parkway and killed passenger Ada Rivero.
Scooter rider dies after Cypress Hills barrier crash 1
An unlicensed driver died on Cypress Hills Street after police recorded driver inattention. It was after dark in Brooklyn.
Fleeing driver sought after Bronx pedestrian was killed 6
Police said a tractor-trailer driver hit a 40-year-old man near Bruckner Boulevard and East 138th Street, then a Honda CR-V driver hit him; the first driver fled.
E-bike rider dies after Amsterdam Avenue curb crash 1
A 49-year-old e-bike rider died after police said she hit a curb at Amsterdam Avenue and W 181st Street; official crash records cite following too closely.
Driver Dies After Staten Island Collision on Gannon Avenue 2
A 25-year-old driver died on South Gannon Avenue after police said he lost control near Ardmore Avenue and hit parked vehicles; official crash records cite unsafe lane changing.
Bus Driver Fatally Hits 9-Year-Old in Williamsburg 16
A 49-year-old school bus driver failed to yield while turning left at Lee Avenue and Lorimer Street, killing a 9-year-old boy who was crossing to school.
Distracted driver kills 28-year-old cyclist
A driver hit a 28-year-old cyclist on Flushing Avenue, killing him. Police recorded driver inattention.
SUV driver’s left turn floors pedestrian 1
A driver making a left turn hit a 67-year-old woman at 32nd Avenue and 92nd Street. Police recorded head injuries, crush injuries, and that she was unconscious.
Rider dies after Flatbush Avenue collision with pedestrian 4
Claud Sealy, 60, died after police said he collided with a 72-year-old pedestrian near Flatbush and New York avenues in Brooklyn.
Audi Driver Fatally Hit Toyota Driver at Queens Red Light 5
A 65-year-old Audi driver killed Davidson Torres Suarez, 28, and injured two passengers when he hit Suarez’s Toyota at a Bell Boulevard red light, police said.
After Medical Episode, Driver Kills Woman on Co-op City Bench 7
Police said a 55-year-old driver suffered a medical episode and hit Ramonita Colon and a man as they sat on a Co-op City bench.
Box Truck Driver Charged After Woman Killed in Crosswalk 8
A box-truck driver making a left turn at Gates and St. Nicholas hit and killed a 30-year-old woman crossing with the signal; official crash records cite failure to yield and driver inattention.
SUV driver failed to yield, hit elders
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.
Toyota Driver Dies in Cross Bronx Expressway Rear-End Crash 5
A 30-year-old Toyota driver died after police said he hit the rear of a stopped tractor-trailer on the westbound Cross Bronx Expressway.
Two Drivers Fatally Hit Man Crossing the FDR Drive 2
Police said two drivers hit and killed Derek Coker, 74, as he crossed FDR Drive near East Houston Street; medics took him to Bellevue Hospital, where he died.
Motorcyclist dies after Van Wyck Expressway collision 1
Police said a 39-year-old motorcyclist hit a stationary Yamaha and then a Mercedes near Exit 12A on the Van Wyck; official crash records list him as killed.
Driver Arrested After Fatal Bronx Motorcycle Hit-and-Run 3
Police said Hubert Shantilou turned left at Boston Road and East 211th Street, hit a southbound motorcyclist, and left; the rider was killed.
Driver Hits Floyd Bennett Field Building, Killing Passenger 2
An unlicensed 33-year-old driver lost control during a driving lesson at Floyd Bennett Field, killing 76-year-old rear-seat passenger Pearle Davis and injuring two others.
Motorcycle driver dies after wrong-way turn in Bedford Park 8
Police said a 32-year-old motorcyclist turned against traffic onto West Mosholu Parkway South before a collision with an eastbound MTA bus; he died at a hospital.
Driver Hits and Kills Man at Staten Island Mall Bus Stop 2
A 51-year-old SUV driver killed a 40-year-old man at or near a Staten Island Mall bus stop after midnight; official crash records cite driver inattention/distraction.
Driver fatally hits man crossing Bruckner Expressway 1
An SUV driver hit a man crossing the westbound Bruckner Expressway near the White Plains Road exit around 5:30 a.m. and left; EMS took him to Jacobi Hospital, where he died.
Ambulance driver charged after fatal Midwood left turn 15
EMT Michael Gontar was charged after police said he failed to yield while turning a Maimonides ambulance and fatally hit Cherry Cayetano Sobel in Midwood.
Police Say Driver Hit and Dragged Pedestrian on Whitney Avenue 2
A westbound sedan driver killed 44-year-old Edward Luyo on Whitney Avenue; official crash records cite driver inattention, and police said the driver left the scene.
Sanitation truck driver fatally hit teen in Woodside crosswalk 11
Police said a Royal Waste sanitation truck driver, later identified as Mayra Cruz, killed 19-year-old Nishath Jannath as she crossed in Woodside.
75-year-old driver dies on LIE 1
A 75-year-old SUV driver died on the Long Island Expressway service road Sunday morning in Queens. Police listed other occupants in the report, but injuries weren’t described.
Driver hits mobility-scooter rider on Harlem River Drive
A driver hit a 77-year-old man riding a mobility scooter on Harlem River Drive. He was killed.
Driver Charged After Espina Bundley Killed on Second Avenue 14
Around 4:30 a.m., a southbound SUV driver hit Espina Bundley, 69, in a marked crosswalk on Second Avenue; official crash records place it at E. 58th St., while police accounts cited E. 57th. Her landlord called her Espy.
Bronx Driver Dies in Trans-Manhattan Expressway Ramp Crash 2
Jose Soriano, 60, of the Bronx, died after a crash a little before 4 AM on the Trans-Manhattan Expressway at Amsterdam Avenue; police said he lost control on an eastbound ramp and hit the median.
Driver Charged After Pedestrian Killed at Lexington and 61st 12
Prosecutors said Vincent Spano backed an oil truck over Terrill Jenkins in a Lexington Avenue crosswalk and left; official crash records list unsafe backing.
Driver charged after Harlem crash kills e-bike rider 29
Prosecutors said Kevin Crosby drove after using PCP and marijuana on West 125th Street, hit two e-bike delivery riders, killed one and injured four other people.
Driver Hits Parked Backhoe in Bronx Crash, Killing Passenger 5
Mohamed Salim, 44, owner of House of Benz, was killed while riding in the front seat of a Toyota SUV near East 233rd Street and Provost Avenue around 10:30 PM after the driver crashed into parked DSNY equipment.
Hit-and-run driver kills woman on Jamaica Avenue 6
A hit-and-run driver in a dark sedan killed a 58-year-old woman crossing Jamaica Avenue in Queens; official crash records list improper lane use and unsafe speed.
Cement-truck driver killed cyclist Edwin Delgado in Borough Park 6
A 68-year-old cement truck driver hit 53-year-old e-bike rider Edwin Delgado as both traveled south on 16th Avenue near 49th Street; Delgado died at Maimonides.
DOT Driver Charged After Woman Killed in Queens Right Turn 11
DOT worker Jonathan Adorno was charged after he hit Nilufar Komilova, 31, while driving a Mack dump truck as she crossed with the signal in Queens.
Commercial Van Driver in FDNY Crash; Passenger Dies 5
Police said a commercial van driver hit an FDNY fire truck at Avenue S and W. 11th Street; a 78-year-old Access-A-Ride passenger was killed and 12 people were injured in official crash records.
Scooter rider dies after Liberty Avenue pothole crash 7
A 46-year-old scooter rider died after police said he encountered a pothole on Liberty Avenue near 109th Street; official crash records cite defective pavement.
Two SUV Drivers Flee After Fatally Hitting Man in Brownsville 8
Two drivers in light-colored SUVs hit and killed a man at Linden Boulevard and Rockaway Avenue just after 4 a.m. and left the scene, police said.
Distracted driver hit 20-year-old motorcyclist
Police recorded driver inattention after a driver hit a 20-year-old rider on Lacombe Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury.
Driver flees after hitting 4-year-old on Rockaway Parkway 17
A driver in a Ford SUV killed 4-year-old Zachariah Padilla and injured another pedestrian on Rockaway Parkway just after 11 AM, then did not remain at the scene, police and official crash records say.
Driver in Jeep Kills Pedestrian on Major Deegan Expressway 4
A 42-year-old Jeep driver hit and killed 30-year-old Douty Soumahoro on the Major Deegan Expressway; police accounts and city crash records differ on his movement.
Two Drivers Hit and Kill Pedestrian on Henry Hudson Parkway 4
Two drivers killed a 31-year-old man crossing the Henry Hudson Parkway near West 151st Street around 6:45 p.m., police said.
Driver blacked out; Henry Hudson death
A driver lost consciousness on the Henry Hudson Parkway and a crash left a 77-year-old driver dead. An 80-year-old woman suffered a head injury.
Driver Charged After Brooklyn Hit-Run Kills Joshua Germain 2
Police said Gregory Ventura, driving a Nissan Murano, hit Joshua Germain and left him near Vandervoort and Maspeth; official crash records cite driver inattention/distraction.
Sedan driver blows control, kills e-biker
A sedan driver disregarded traffic control on Broadway at W 212 St and hit a 45-year-old e-bike rider. The rider was killed.
SUV Driver Killed Marcus Mclaughlin in Bronx NYCHA Lot 4
A hit-and-run driver in a backing Nissan SUV killed a 27-year-old pedestrian around half past 2 AM near 645 Westchester Ave.; official crash records cite driver inattention.
BMW Driver Killed 1-Year-Old in Rego Park Parking Garage 3
A 29-year-old driver in a BMW fatally hit 1-year-old Imron Bakhtiyorov in a Rego Park parking garage; police said he stayed and no arrest was reported.
Driver Charged After Man Killed on Major Deegan Expressway 3
Police said Robert Blakney, an unlicensed driver, fatally hit a 62-year-old man on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx.
LIE driver killed; snow-removal practices scrutinized 5
A 50-year-old sedan driver was killed on the westbound Long Island Expressway after police said he lost control and a tractor-trailer driver hit his Toyota; city crash records cited slippery pavement.
School Bus Driver Charged After 11-Year-Old Killed in Bath Beach 14
Police said Wawa Aurelus, 62, failed to yield while turning a school bus and fatally hit 11-year-old Amira Aminova in a Bath Beach crosswalk.
Rider died after Ashland Place collision with ambulance driver 3
Police recorded driver inattention after a crash on Ashland Pl. An unlicensed 65-year-old motorcyclist was killed.
SUV driver hit pedestrian on Broadway
A 31-year-old SUV driver hit a male pedestrian at Broadway and W 262 St after dark. The pedestrian was left unconscious, with “severe bleeding” recorded in the report.
Box truck driver fatally injured Brooklyn Heights pedestrian 5
A hit-and-run box-truck driver killed 59-year-old pedestrian Nasir Nadim in Brooklyn Heights; official crash records cite driver inattention and failure to yield.
Pickup driver charged after Xi Zheng died in Queens bike crash 6
A 23-year-old Ford F-150 driver turned right in Flushing and killed bicyclist Xi Zheng, 48; police later charged the driver, Quinn Daly, with failure to yield.
Drivers left after fatal Brownsville crash that killed Kianna Underwood 19
Police said two drivers hit 33-year-old pedestrian Kianna Underwood in Brownsville and left the scene.
Scooter Rider Dies After Morris Park Fall on Waters Place 2
A 64-year-old Lime scooter rider died at Waters Place and Marconi Street after police said he failed to navigate traffic and was ejected.
Distracted moped rider slams teen passenger
A distracted moped rider going east on 86th Street hit parked and moving SUVs, ejecting a 15-year-old passenger and leaving him with crush injuries. Morning in Bensonhurst, and a kid paid for an adult’s inattention.
E-bike rider killed in crash by U.N. on First Avenue 3
A 32-year-old e-bike rider lost control near First Avenue and East 45th Street outside the UN and died; official crash records cited inattention or distraction.
71-Year-Old Driver Dies After Slamming Parked Car
A 71-year-old driver going north on Woodhaven Blvd hit a parked sedan by 97th Avenue and died from chest injuries.
Passenger Dies After Exiting SUV on Belt Parkway 5
A 43-year-old rear-seat passenger died after police said he went through a Hyundai Santa Fe’s rear passenger window and hit his head on a guardrail.
Driver Hits Pedestrian on South Avenue; Man Dies Days Later 3
A 22-year-old Audi Q5 driver hit 66-year-old Jean Victorin as he crossed South Avenue on Staten Island; Victorin died Jan. 11, and official crash records cite driver inattention.
Driver charged in Astoria scooter rider's death 4
Prosecutors said Ryan Rampersaud was drunk when he turned left on Crescent Street and hit a 54-year-old woman riding a stand-up scooter in a bike lane.
SUV driver hits 75-year-old at Arverne
A 60-year-old SUV driver hit a 75-year-old woman in the intersection at Beach 59th and Arverne Boulevard. She left with a fractured shoulder while the driver kept going straight through her.
Audi Driver’s Left Turn Preceded Fatal Staten Island Crash 8
A 50-year-old Audi driver attempted a left turn on Rockland Avenue before a crash that killed Anheli Vasquez-Trinidad, 6, and Gerardo Avila, 90.
Driver Charged After Fatal New Year’s Hit-and-Run in East New York 6
Prosecutors said Anselm Okeke hit 68-year-old Elvin Sanchez on Linden Boulevard, stopped without getting out, and fled; Sanchez died at Brookdale.
Hit-and-run driver kills pedestrian in Queens New Year crash 8
A hit-and-run driver in a white SUV hit two men crossing 102nd Street just after 4 a.m. on New Year’s Day, killing one and critically injuring the other.
SUV driver slams parked cars on Cross Bronx
A 55-year-old SUV driver hit two parked cars on the Cross Bronx Expressway near Morris Avenue and died of head injuries. Other listed occupants are noted in the report but their injuries are not described.
Unlicensed Moped Driver Killed In Jamaica Ave Smash 1
A 40-year-old unlicensed moped driver went straight through and hit an SUV turning left at Jamaica Ave and 204th St.
Garbage truck driver kills 75-year-old on 1st Ave 6
A garbage truck driver speeding and changing lanes on 1st Ave hit and crushed a 75-year-old woman near E 101st St. Three people in cars were hurt while the oversized truck tore through parked vehicles.
SUV driver hits woman on Grand Central 1
A 33-year-old SUV driver hit a woman walking against traffic along Grand Central Parkway.
Driver in Hummer Kills Woman Crossing With Signal in Chelsea 3
A 19-year-old SUV driver turned right off 8th Avenue and hit a 66-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal at West 25th Street. Police recorded failure to yield; she died of internal injuries.
Driver accused in fatal Sunset Park hit-and-run 4
A BMW driver hit a 64-year-old man on 5th Avenue at 44th Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian died.
Scooter rider dies after Marine Park collision with minivan 7
Ilya Perloff died after he and a 70-year-old driver in a Toyota minivan collided at Fillmore Avenue and East 38th Street in Marine Park.
Speeding BMW Driver Kills Young Man
A BMW driver changing lanes at unsafe speed on the Staten Island Expressway slammed into traffic, killing a 24-year-old man and leaving several occupants on a Sunday night
Pickup driver hits cyclist on Beach 67th
A pickup driver going straight on Beach 67th hit a 54-year-old man on a bike and left him with a head fracture. Police recorded driver inattention on a rainy Rockaway morning.
Driver charged after woman killed in Lower East Side crosswalk 12
A driver turning an SUV at Stanton and Clinton failed to yield and hit a 76-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. She died from her injuries in the intersection.
Pickup driver kills woman on Castleton 1
A pickup driver going straight on Castleton Ave hit three women crossing near Barker Street. A 66-year-old woman died; two others suffered abdominal and facial injuries.
Driver hits 86-year-old woman in Queens crosswalk
An afternoon driver hit an 86-year-old woman at 114th Street and 89th Avenue, leaving her unconscious with a head injury. Another weekend shattered on a neighborhood corner.
Dump-truck driver hit Williamsburg woman; she later died 2
A dump truck driver starting on Williamsburg St W hit a 53-year-old woman in the intersection at Wythe. Morning rush, crushing injuries, another pedestrian smashed by a massive truck in Brooklyn.
Driver Charged After Midtown Crash Kills Wenne Alton Davis 14
A 61-year-old SUV driver making a left turn at West 53rd Street and Broadway hit a 60-year-old woman crossing with the signal; official crash records cite failure to yield.
Distracted driver kills 78-year-old cyclist 5
A northbound driver in a sedan hit a 78-year-old man riding a bike on Riverside Drive Sunday morning. Police recorded driver inattention, and the crash killed the rider with hip and upper leg injuries.
Driver flees after fatally hitting Bronx pedestrian Shariq Bryant 7
A BMW driver went east on East 222nd Street and hit a 27-year-old man on Boston Road just after midnight. The impact destroyed his body. Paramedics could only declare him dead on a cold Bronx night.
Moped rider charged after 68-year-old pedestrian dies in Queens 5
A motorcycle rider blew through 93rd Avenue and hit a 68-year-old man crossing at 168th Street. The rider went on, the older man never got back up.
Driver Dies After Bronx Bruckner Crash Involving Two Trucks 3
Before dawn on Bruckner Boulevard, a northbound driver in a sedan hit the rear of a box truck at unsafe speed. The 29-year-old woman at the wheel died; three passengers were hurt in the frozen Bronx dark.
Distracted SUV driver kills 88-year-old in crosswalk
A 52-year-old SUV driver turned left on 1st Avenue and hit an 88-year-old man crossing with the signal on East 80th Street. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
Left-Turning Driver Fatally Hits Park Avenue Pedestrian 4
A Mercedes SUV driver turned left off Park and hit an 85-year-old man walking with the signal in the crosswalk. Daylight, clear weather, one corner, one death.
Driver charged months after fatal Unionport hit-and-run 5
Police arrested Enisman Jalloh on charges tied to a hit-and-run that killed 20-year-old Brandon Jose De La Cruz in Unionport.
Drivers Fatally Hit 22-Year-Old on FDR Drive 3
Two northbound drivers on FDR Drive hit a 22-year-old man in the roadway just before midnight and killed him. Their SUV and sedan showed front-end and undercarriage damage. Every official cause line stayed blank.
SUV driver hits, kills man on Bruckner
A northbound SUV driver went straight on the Bruckner and hit a 43-year-old man crossing on foot at night. The impact shattered his whole body. He died there on the highway, another pedestrian wiped out in the dark.
Driver going straight kills Bronx pedestrian 1
A southbound driver on Grand Concourse hit a 25-year-old man in the roadway near East 181st Street late Sunday night. The crash crushed his body. He died there in the dark while the driver just kept going.
Driver's Dooring Kills Cyclist on Liberty Avenue in Queens 1
A Kia pickup driver pulled from a parked spot on Liberty Ave and hit a 24-year-old man on a bike. The crash threw him to the pavement with a head injury. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction.
Driver making left turn kills 80-year-old pedestrian in Allerton 1
At Holland and Allerton, a male driver turned left and ignored the crossing woman. Police say he failed to yield. He hit her in the head as she walked with the signal. She died in the intersection at midday.
Wrong-way driver charged after West Village pedestrian death 5
On Morton Street, a GMC SUV driver turned left toward Seventh Avenue South and hit a 27-year-old woman in the marked crosswalk. Police say he blew the traffic control. She died there in the morning rush.
SUV driver hits, kills man on Grand Central
A 40-year-old SUV driver hit a 46-year-old man in the roadway on Grand Central Parkway in Queens on a Friday night. He died there; she reported head pain.
Driver Hits Two Men in Borough Park, Killing Noach Klein 1
An unlicensed SUV driver going south on 18 Ave hit an 84-year-old man crossing near 49 St. The man died from head injuries. Police recorded driver inattention.
Driver in Box Truck Kills Pedestrian in Mott Haven 1
A box truck driver going west on East 149th hit a 68-year-old man crossing near Third Avenue. The crash shattered his hip and leg and he died there in the afternoon street traffic. Police recorded the driver’s view as obstructed.
Bicyclist dies after Queens dooring crash 1
A 26‑year‑old Citi e‑bike rider hit a parked BMW on 108 St at 38 Ave and died from crush injuries to his head. The BMW’s licensed driver reported a minor injury while sitting in the car.
Distracted driver turns, kills Staten Island man
An 80-year-old driver making a left on Arthur Kill Road hit a 60-year-old man walking outside the intersection. Police logged distraction and failure to yield as the man died with hip and leg injuries.
Bus driver fails to yield, kills 83-year-old
A westbound bus driver blew through 86th and Columbus and hit an 83-year-old man in the crosswalk after midnight. Police recorded the driver’s failure to yield. The man had internal injuries and died.
Driver going straight kills Queens pedestrian
A northbound sedan driver hit a 55-year-old man in the roadway on 130 St at 90 Ave late at night. The man suffered crush injuries and died there; the driver and her passenger were listed with unclear injury status.
Belt Parkway speeding duel kills two young men 1
Late-night lane changes on the Belt Parkway ended in demolition. A speeding sedan driver and a motorcyclist hit parked cars; the 28-year-old driver and his 22-year-old front passenger were killed. Police recorded Unsafe Speed for both drivers.
Driver in SUV Kills Pedestrian in East Harlem Hit-and-Run 2
At 2:16 a.m., a driver going east on East 118th Street hit a 37-year-old woman near Second Avenue. Police recorded driver inattention. She died in the street.
Driver Dies After Bronx BMW Crash on Jerome Avenue 2
Before dawn on Jerome Ave at Cameron Pl, a 46-year-old BMW driver going north hit something and died. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
Motorcyclist Dies After Harlem Collision With Westbound Driver 1
A taxi driver going west on W 139th hit a northbound motorcyclist at Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd overnight. The 56-year-old rider was ejected and killed while heading straight through the Harlem intersection.
Truck driver pulls out, kills Queens pedestrian 2
A truck driver started from parking on Borden Avenue at Maurice Avenue and hit a 48-year-old man in the roadway. The man suffered crush injuries and died on a weekday morning freight route.
SUV driver backing on Neptune kills 89-year-old
A man backing an SUV on Neptune Ave hit an 89-year-old woman and killed her in the early afternoon. According to police, she was not in the roadway. A parked sedan driver was also listed in the crash.
Bus and sedan slam together, crush man
A bus driver and a sedan driver collided on Mosholu Parkway, and a 43-year-old man on foot took the worst of it. He suffered crush injuries and lost consciousness as police cited improper lane use and unsafe speed.
Driver loses consciousness, dies on Henry Hudson
A 38-year-old SUV driver heading north on Henry Hudson Parkway lost consciousness midday and crashed. He died at the scene. No other people outside the vehicle were reported hurt.
Taxi driver dies after Midtown crash
A 70-year-old taxi driver suffered a fatal head injury on W 42nd Street at 12th Avenue. Afternoon run, arterial street, one man didn’t make it home.
Pedestrian Killed in Flushing Avenue E-Bike Collision 1
A 60-year-old woman getting off a vehicle on Flushing Avenue was hit and killed by an e-bike rider. The Monday morning crash also injured the 41-year-old rider and his passenger.
Unlicensed e-bike rider dies on Southern Blvd 1
A 50-year-old man on an e-bike went down on Southern Boulevard in the evening and never got back up. He was ejected, suffering head and crush injuries. No other road user appears in the police file.
Speeding Staten Island driver flips car, kills three 1
A 27-year-old driver pushed a Chevy sedan on the Staten Island Expressway overnight and flipped it at Dr. MLK Jr Expressway. He died. His two passengers died with him. Police recorded unsafe speed and distraction by the driver.
Hit-and-Run Driver Fatally Injures Pedestrian on Hillside Avenue 2
A driver going east on Hillside Ave hit a man in the dark early hours. Police recorded an upper‑arm injury and an amputation. One overnight crash, a life permanently cut down in Queens.
Driver Kills 75-Year-Old Woman in Sunset Park Hit-and-Run 6
A hit-and-run driver in a silver SUV fatally hit 75-year-old Judith Byron while she crossed with the signal at Seventh Avenue and 41st Street in Sunset Park.
SUV driver hits 66-year-old woman dead 2
A Mazda SUV driver going straight on Veterans Rd E hit a 66-year-old woman in the Bloomingdale Rd intersection. Morning light, one driver, one pedestrian. She died of crush injuries in the crosswalk space and never made it across.
SUV driver blows signal, crushes teen rider
A Ford SUV driver ran a traffic control and hit an e-bike at Rosedale Ave and Bruckner Blvd in the Bronx. The 18-year-old rider was ejected, left unconscious with head and crush injuries.
Driver in Tesla Kills Cyclist in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run, Police Say 2
A westbound sedan driver hit a 32-year-old woman riding south on Leonard in the dead of night. She died in the street while two parked SUVs sat damaged beside her route.
Overnight Harlem River Drive Crash Kills SUV Driver 1
A 55-year-old SUV driver crashed on Harlem River Drive around 3 a.m. in Manhattan. He took the full front-end impact, suffered a head injury, and died at the scene.
Off-duty NYPD officer involved in fatal Queens motorcycle crash 1
A 50-year-old SUV driver turned left at Francis Lewis and Linden and hit a northbound motorcycle. The 34-year-old rider died; his 24-year-old passenger was ejected with crushing abdominal and pelvic injuries. Police recorded failure to yield.
Overnight Queens crash kills 30‑year‑old rider 1
On the Long Island Expressway, SUV drivers and a 30-year-old motorcyclist collided overnight in Queens. The rider was ejected and killed in the multi-vehicle crash, which also involved a parked sedan.
Driver Charged After Tourist Killed at Fifth Avenue Crosswalk 2
An unlicensed SUV driver backing on E 40th at Fifth hit two people crossing with the signal. A woman died from head wounds. A 55-year-old man suffered a head fracture. Police recorded backing unsafely and failure to yield.
Driver hits e-bike rider, kills him at 115 Ave
A car driver went straight on 227 St and hit a 36-year-old man riding an e-bike west on 115 Ave. He was ejected, suffered head and crush injuries, and died. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded in the report.
Distracted Driver in Parked Car Knocks Out Cyclist
On 117th Street at 103rd Avenue, a driver sitting in a parked sedan failed to pay attention and hit a 36-year-old man on a bike. The cyclist was left unconscious with a head injury and a reported concussion.
Turning drivers crush woman on Liberty 2
Two left-turning drivers on Liberty Avenue near I-678 hit a 51-year-old woman in the intersection and killed her with crush injuries. Police recorded driver inattention in the afternoon Queens crash.
Driver Accused in Hit-and-Run That Killed Nassau Expressway Worker 2
A 25-year-old unlicensed driver sped west on Nassau Expressway and changed lanes. He hit a 44-year-old woman working in the roadway. She died there while doing her job. Police recorded unsafe speed and traffic control disregarded.
Tractor-Trailer Driver Kills Pedestrian on Eastern Parkway 3
A dump-truck driver headed east on Eastern Parkway hit a 69-year-old woman in the roadway near Schenectady Avenue just after 5 a.m. Head trauma. Crush injuries. She died there while the driver kept going straight.
Driver Charged in Fiery Gowanus Crash; Mercedes Driver Dies 6
Police said Alexey Ivanov allegedly ran a red light in Gowanus and hit Arturo Alberto Baez Cordero's Mercedes; Cordero died and others were injured.
Driver Charged With Murder After Queens Teen Pedestrian Dies 1
A 38-year-old SUV driver on Roosevelt Ave in Queens drove straight and hit four pedestrians off the roadway. A 16-year-old girl was killed and three others were hurt as police recorded road-rage driving and alcohol.
Three westbound drivers kill man on Belt 2
Three westbound drivers on the Belt Parkway hit a 43-year-old man in the roadway before sunrise. He died there while they kept going straight.
Moped rider killed in 3rd Ave truck crash
A 39-year-old moped rider hit a flatbed truck on 3rd Ave at St. Marks Place and died. Police recorded improper passing or lane use in the afternoon crash involving a parked SUV.
Driver failed to yield, killed 76-year-old
A driver hit and killed a 76-year-old woman crossing with the signal at Ocean Avenue and Avenue U. Police recorded failure to yield right-of-way.
Driver dies in high-speed Flatbush Avenue crash 5
A 25-year-old unlicensed driver pushed a Honda too hard on Flatbush at East 35th and paid with his life. Police recorded unsafe speed and distraction before the sedan was demolished and he was thrown out.
Motorcyclist Dies in Solo Van Wyck Crash 2
A 40-year-old rider on a BMW motorcycle went down on the southbound Van Wyck Expressway Monday afternoon and died from crush injuries. No other vehicles were listed in the police report.
Driver Hit and Killed Pedestrian on Mosholu Parkway, NYPD Says 3
A 23-year-old driver went straight on Mosholu Parkway overnight and hit a 30-year-old man in the roadway. The man died from crush injuries. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction.
Police flag unsafe speed in parkway death
A 21-year-old motorcyclist crashed on Cross Island Parkway and died after being thrown from his bike. A northbound sedan driver and two parked cars were caught in the chaos as police cited unsafe speed.
Nissan Driver Hits, Kills Moped Rider on City Island Bridge 1
On City Island Bridge, an SUV driver going west hit a 59-year-old moped rider who was turning right. The rider was ejected, suffered crush injuries to his head, and died. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.
Scooter rider killed in early-morning Myrtle Avenue crash 2
A 25-year-old man riding a gas-powered two-wheeled vehicle was killed in an early-morning crash at Myrtle and Bedford avenues in Brooklyn.
Two Riders Killed in Atlantic Avenue Motorcycle Crash 3
A 66-year-old driver in a Mercedes-Benz SUV was making a left turn in Cypress Hills when Reinaldo Rodriguez and Mirella Vega were fatally injured.
Driver fails to yield, kills woman in LIC 1
A driver in a Ford SUV turned right from 30th St onto 39th Ave and hit a 38-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk. She died there in the Sunday afternoon sun. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
Taxi Driver Kills Pedestrian on York Avenue 3
A southbound taxi driver hit a man in the roadway on York Avenue at East 72nd before dawn. Police recorded failure to yield, and the pedestrian died of crush injuries to his entire body.
Motorcyclist Dies After Hitting Parked Dump Truck in Clinton Hill 6
A 30-year-old motorcyclist riding a Harley-Davidson died around 3:30 a.m. at Classon and Atlantic avenues after a collision with a parked, unoccupied dump truck; police said he lost control.
Box truck driver kills motorcyclist on BQE ramp 5
A box truck driver and a 30-year-old motorcyclist met on a Brooklyn-Queens Expressway ramp. Only the rider left in a body bag, crushed and ejected while the truck crew walked away.
Hit-and-run driver killed woman at Bruckner and Leggett 5
Overnight on Bruckner and Leggett, a turning driver failed to yield and hit a 32‑year‑old woman on foot and a 32‑year‑old woman on an e‑bike. Both suffered crush injuries and died there in the dark.
Speeding BMW driver kills 24‑year‑old passenger 2
Overnight on the Cross Island Parkway, a BMW driver pushed it too fast and crashed. A 24-year-old passenger suffered crush injuries and died while the driver lived to tell police about “unsafe speed.”
Parked SUV driver hits southbound cyclist
A driver pulled a parked SUV into Lefferts Boulevard and hit a 32-year-old man riding an e-bike south. The rider took the impact head-on and died of his head injuries. Police recorded improper passing or lane use.
Young motorcyclist dies in Verrazzano speed crash 1
A 21-year-old rider hit the Verrazzano span at unsafe speed and was thrown from his motorcycle late Monday night. He died there, alone on the bridge, with no other vehicles listed.
NYPD Officer Won’t Face Charges in Queens Park Death 3
A distracted driver in a Ford sedan hit a 38-year-old man in the roadway on United Nations Ave S. The impact killed him.
Hit-and-run driver fatally injured pedestrian near JFK Airport 5
A driver heading east on South Conduit Avenue hit a 52-year-old man in the roadway near 155th Street overnight. The impact killed him at the scene.
Toyota driver strikes two men by Astoria food truck; three dead 15
Joaquin Venancio-Mendez and Santiago Baires, remembered as a father of eight and grandfather of 14, died near a food truck at 42nd St and 19th Ave in Astoria; the 84-year-old driver also died.
Driver Going Straight Kills Man on Union Tpke 1
A driver heading east on Union Turnpike hit a 61-year-old man crossing near 189th Street on a clear August night, then crashed into a parked Lexus. The man died after head trauma and crush injuries.
Sedan Drivers Kill Two Young Bronx Moped Riders 12
Two young moped riders were hit and killed overnight on the Bronx River Parkway by southbound sedan drivers. Both riders were ejected and died at the scene; a 21‑year‑old sedan driver was also injured.
SUV driver merging on Ocean Parkway kills woman
A southbound SUV driver merging on Ocean Parkway hit a 45-year-old woman crossing near Avenue C overnight in Brooklyn. She died from head and crush injuries in the street.
Box truck driver killed pedestrian on Morgan Avenue 4
A box-truck driver going south on Morgan Avenue hit a 46-year-old man in the roadway by Maspeth Avenue. The man suffered fatal crush injuries to his head and died on the street.
Scooter rider fatally hits senior in Bath Beach hit-and-run 4
Police said a person on an electric scooter ran a red light and hit a 76-year-old woman in a Bath Beach crosswalk; she later died.
Driver Fatally Hits Woman at Bronx Driveway, Leaves Scene 6
A distracted driver going north on Macombs Road hit a 44-year-old woman who was off the roadway near W 174th Street. The impact crushed her body. She died there, at night, because someone looked away.
Rider Killed in Early-Morning Brownsville Motorcycle Crash 2
A sedan driver turning left from Pitkin onto Strauss hit a 29‑year‑old motorcyclist riding straight. The rider was ejected and died in the street. Police recorded unsafe speed and bad lane use by both drivers.
22-Year-Old Driver Flips Car on Belt Parkway 1
A 22-year-old driver sped west on the Belt Parkway, lost control, and overturned the car. He was ejected and killed. Three male passengers were injured in the late-night wreck, after police recorded unsafe speed and driver inattention.
Driver leaves after killing pedestrian on Broadway in Brooklyn 5
A driver traveling north on Broadway hit a 47-year-old pedestrian at Suydam Street in Brooklyn and left the scene, police said.
SUV driver hit and killed e-bike rider on Hollis Court Boulevard 4
A driver turning left from Hollis Court Blvd into 50 Ave hit a 55-year-old woman riding her e-bike straight. She was thrown from the bike and died from chest injuries in the afternoon rain.
Speeding Driver Kills 23-Year-Old in Queens 2
A driver barreling down 101st Street hit a 23-year-old man in the roadway and killed him late at night in the rain. Police recorded unsafe speed and slippery pavement in yet another preventable Queens death.
SUV Driver Blows Signal, Kills 65-Year-Old Cyclist
A driver in a 2024 Nissan SUV heading south on 2nd Avenue disregarded traffic control and hit a 65-year-old man riding an e-bike at East 15th Street. The rider was ejected, left unconscious with head and crush injuries, and died.
Unlicensed driver dies on Grand Ave
An unlicensed driver crashed on Grand Avenue near 79th Street in Queens. Police recorded the 33-year-old man as killed and ejected.
Driver Leaves After FDNY Firefighter Is Killed on FDR Drive 8
A 31-year-old motorcycle rider went down on the FDR overnight and never got back up. Police recorded driver inattention before he was ejected and suffered fatal crush injuries to his head.
Truck Driver’s Lane Trap Kills Young Rider 4
A 24-year-old motorcyclist changing lanes on the Long Island Expressway hit a tractor-trailer and died. An SUV driver was also caught in the chain of impact. Another young body gone to truck traffic on Queens asphalt.
Driver charged with murder after Canal Street crash kills two 37
Police charged Autumn Romero after a high-speed drive off the Manhattan Bridge killed cyclist Kevin Cruickshank and pedestrian May Kwok in Chinatown.
Driver Charged After Fausto Diaz Killed on Church Avenue 3
Police said Winston Reid, accused of intoxicated driving, hit and killed Fausto Diaz at Church Avenue and East 55th Street in East Flatbush.
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Pedestrian in Brooklyn Parking Lot 5
A male driver looking elsewhere drove his Genesis sedan off Gateway Drive and hit a 21-year-old woman who was not even in the roadway. Police say his distraction and unsafe speed crushed her body and ended her life overnight in Brooklyn.
Driver Loses Consciousness, Dies on E 83rd
A 55-year-old driver lost consciousness on E 83rd Street at York and crashed his sedan. He died there, alone in the car, on a Sunday evening.
Scooter rider dies after Union Avenue crash in Williamsburg 1
A 60-year-old standing-scooter rider hit hard on Union Ave at Grand St and died from a head injury. Early-morning Brooklyn, clear weather, one man gone in seconds.
Driver Charged After Two Pedestrians Killed in Sunset Park 20
Police say Juventino Anastacio Florentino drove through a red light in Sunset Park, killing Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin as they crossed Third Avenue.
Driver Hits Cars Near Co-op City Mall, Killing Passenger 2
A driver tried to pass on Bartow Avenue and set off a chain crash. Two sedans hit, and a 71-year-old woman riding in the right rear seat died as five other people were injured.
Unlicensed Moped Driver Dies on Ft. George Hill
A 37-year-old unlicensed moped driver went straight on Ft. George Hill and crashed. He was ejected and killed with severe head and internal injuries. Police recorded driver inexperience.
Driver Turns Left, Crushes Bronx Pedestrian
A 53-year-old SUV driver turned left on E 232 St and hit a 67-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. Her head was crushed. She went down in the crosswalk and never woke up at the scene.
Driver Charged After 90-Year-Old Pedestrian Dies in Brooklyn 8
A moped rider hit a 90-year-old man in the Avenue U crosswalk at E 14th Street. The impact left him with a fatal head injury on a Brooklyn morning built for errands, not death.
Smart Car Driver Fatally Hit 70-Year-Old in Brooklyn 1
A 74-year-old driver looked away on Avenue I and hit a 70-year-old man in the crosswalk at East 5th. Police recorded driver inattention. The pedestrian took the impact to his head and died there in the street.
SUV driver fatally hits moped rider in Astoria 3
A 22-year-old Subaru driver and 39-year-old moped rider Antonio Hernandez-Bazan collided in Astoria, and Hernandez-Bazan died at Elmhurst Hospital.
Speeding driver on Belt Parkway ejects, kills two 3
A driver speeding on the Belt Parkway hit two other cars and blew passengers out onto the road. Two young passengers were ejected and killed. Two more people were badly hurt, one with internal injuries, one with a fractured arm.
Driver arrested after East Flatbush crash kills moped rider 2
Police said Tony Wallace was driving on Clarendon Road when he hit Mamadou Oury Diallo, who died after the East Flatbush crash.
Motorcyclist Killed in Bay Street K-Turn Crash 1
A driver tried a U-turn on Bay Street and hit a 34-year-old motorcyclist. Police recorded an improper turn and unsafe speed. The rider was ejected and died on the road.
Unsafe lane change kills 76-year-old passenger 1
A driver changing lanes on Cross Island Parkway set off a sedan crash that killed a 76-year-old woman riding in the rear seat. Three other people were hurt in the afternoon pile of metal and bodies.
Driver Charged in Fatal Hit-Run at Broadway Junction 5
A driver hit a 36-year-old man crossing East New York Ave at Broadway on a July night in Brooklyn. The crash killed him, with head trauma and crush injuries recorded.
Motorcycle Rider Killed on BQE Overnight 1
A 55-year-old motorcycle rider crashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway after dark and was ejected. He died of head injuries.
Driver Dies After Cross Island Parkway Crash in Bay Terrace 1
A 51-year-old SUV driver on Cross Island Parkway suffered a medical episode and crashed near Bell Blvd. He died at the scene. According to police, no one else was hurt.
Driver Fails To Yield, Kills Senior on Avenue C
A driver in an SUV turned left on Avenue C and hit a 77-year-old man who was crossing East 14th with the signal. The pedestrian suffered a fatal head injury. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
SUV Driver Fails To Yield, Kills Teen Rider 1
A Hyundai SUV driver hit a 16‑year‑old on a standing scooter on College Ave. The boy was ejected, left unconscious with severe head bleeding. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
Driver in SUV fatally hits 8-year-old in Crown Heights 6
An 8-year-old boy in Crown Heights’ Chabad community was killed while crossing Albany Ave. and Eastern Pkwy around 5:30 PM; official crash records list a southbound SUV driver.
Motorcyclist Killed at Pelham Parkway and Bruckner Expressway 2
A 31-year-old rider tried to pass on Pelham Parkway and hit an SUV turning left by the Bruckner. He died after being ejected. The SUV driver and two 12-year-old girls were hurt in the afternoon crash.
Motorcycle Rider Ejected and Killed on Jackie Robinson
A 39-year-old man riding east on Jackie Robinson Parkway was ejected from his motorcycle and died from a head injury overnight. No other people were hurt.
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Queens Scooter Rider 1
An unlicensed SUV driver turned off 116 Ave at Nashville Blvd and hit a 39-year-old man on a standing scooter. Police recorded driver inattention and unsafe speed. The rider was ejected and died from crush injuries to his head.
Teen moped rider dies after Midwood crash involving turning driver 2
A driver turning left from Avenue N hit a northbound moped on East 8th Street, killing the 17‑year‑old rider and injuring his 14‑year‑old passenger. Police recorded improper passing or lane use in the afternoon crash.
Driver Fails To Yield, Knocks Man Unconscious on 72nd
A driver going straight on 72nd Street hit a 42-year-old man crossing near New Utrecht Avenue overnight. Police say the driver failed to yield; the man went down with a head injury and lost consciousness in the street.
Unlicensed Moped Driver Dies in 3rd Ave Crash 2
A 22-year-old unlicensed moped driver hit a westbound sedan on 3rd Avenue overnight and died after being thrown. His 21-year-old passenger was also ejected and fractured his arm in the street.
Motorcyclist blows lane on Cross Bronx, knocked out
A 42-year-old rider pushed a bad lane move on the Cross Bronx late Saturday and hit hard. He was thrown from his bike, hit his head, and lost consciousness in the night rain.
E-bike rider dies after Central Park crosswalk collision 7
Salvador Nico-Garcia died after police said he collided with a pedestrian in a Central Park crosswalk and struck his head on a curb.
Driver going straight kills man on 101 Ave
A driver heading east on 101 Avenue hit a 66-year-old man in the intersection at 116 Street late at night. The pedestrian took the impact to his head and died there, another man erased in the dark by a passing car.
MTA bus driver killed pedestrian at Gramercy intersection 1
A northbound bus driver hit and killed a 49-year-old man in the 3rd Avenue and E 28th Street intersection. Police recorded driver inattention as the cause.
Bus driver hits 70-year-old man on Hoffman
A bus driver going straight on Hoffman Drive hit a 70-year-old man in the roadway. The man died from head and crush injuries while the 2020 bus showed no damage at all.
Bronx Dirt Bike Passenger Killed in Tanker Crash 3
Police said a 24-year-old man driving a Razor electric dirt bike crashed into an oil tanker in Mott Haven, killing passenger Jaydin Arroyo.
Truck Driver Fails To Yield, Tears Through Moped Rider on Flushing
A garbage truck driver turned right off Flushing Avenue and hit a moped rider going straight. The rider, ejected and left unconscious with severe lacerations, took the full force of the oversized truck’s bad turn.
Senior dies after bus-stop collision in Elmhurst 1
Wayne Silverman, 70, died after a collision involving an arriving MTA Q52 bus at Hoffman Drive and Woodhaven Boulevard, QNS reported.
Rider Killed in Avenue P Crash With Teen Driver in BMW 1
A BMW driver hit a left-turning motorcyclist on Avenue P at East 2nd. Police recorded traffic control disregarded. The 42-year-old rider was ejected and killed while the teen driver walked away.
Driver Ignores Signal, Motorcyclist Dead on Avenue P
A driver blew past traffic control on Avenue P and hit a 42-year-old motorcyclist turning left. The rider was ejected and killed beside a parked pickup and sedan. One act of disregard, and a man is gone.
Driver Hits and Kills Man Walking on Belt Parkway 2
A westbound SUV driver changed lanes on the Belt Parkway and hit a 54-year-old man walking along the highway. The impact crushed the man’s head. He died there in the dark, on the shoulder of a road built only for cars.
Driver Charged After Pedestrian Killed on Northern Boulevard 4
Prosecutors say unlicensed driver Salvatore Sassone was speeding and alcohol-impaired when he killed 74-year-old pedestrian Eric Wexler on Northern Boulevard.
Wrong-way hit-and-run driver kills Queens moped rider 1
A 25-year-old moped rider slammed into a parked Ford SUV on 149 Avenue Tuesday night and died from crush injuries. Police flagged improper passing or lane use in the fatal crash.
71-Year-Old Rider Collapses, Dies on Center Drive
A 71-year-old man riding his bike on Center Drive lost consciousness and went down. No driver hit him. He died there, alone on a quiet park road.
Driver Hits Man on RFK Exit Ramp, Kills Him 1
A driver going straight on the RFK Bridge exit to 125th and 2nd hit a man in the roadway and killed him in daylight. Another pedestrian dies on a highway-style ramp built to move cars, not protect people.
Bus Driver Fails To Yield, Knocks Down 87-Year-Old
A bus driver turned left off Avenue Z and hit an 87-year-old man crossing with the signal at East 12th Street. The crash left him unconscious and hurt across his body while the oversized bus rolled on.
Motorcyclist Dies After Crash With FDNY Engine in Marine Park 3
A 30-year-old unlicensed motorcyclist hit a southbound FDNY truck on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue U late Sunday night. Police recorded unsafe speed. The rider was ejected and killed; five people in the fire truck were not seriously hurt.
Toyota Driver Hits and Kills Pedestrian on White Plains Road 3
A 56-year-old SUV driver looked away on White Plains Road and hit a 76-year-old woman crossing outside the intersection. Police call it driver inattention. She died there at night. The driver kept her license and her life.
Chaquasia Pigford charged in Bed-Stuy death of Tiffany Cifuni 9
Prosecutors said Chaquasia Pigford dragged and killed Tiffany Cifuni after a Bed-Stuy fender-bender; official crash records logged one pedestrian death.
E‑scooter rider speeding kills man on Targee 2
A 25-year-old e-scooter rider sped up Targee Street and hit a 58-year-old man crossing midblock. The man died from chest crush injuries. The rider was ejected and hurt his back after slamming into parked cars.
Hit-and-run driver killed 55-year-old at Fulton and Washington 3
A hit-and-run driver in a Ford Explorer killed a 55-year-old pedestrian crossing at Fulton Street and Washington Avenue in Brooklyn, police said.
Unlicensed Speeding Driver Dies Hitting Parked Truck
A 22-year-old unlicensed driver sped up Douglaston Parkway overnight and hit a parked garbage truck. He died from full-body trauma. Police cite unsafe speed in a crash that left a parked worker’s rig as the last thing he ever saw.
Mercedes driver fatally hits woman crossing in East Flatbush 4
A 64-year-old Mercedes driver fatally hit 68-year-old Maurette Lafleur as she crossed with the signal in an East Flatbush crosswalk, police and city records say.
Overnight e‑scooter crash leaves rider unconscious
A 59-year-old Segway rider went straight on E 53rd Street overnight and hit something head-on. He was thrown off, knocked unconscious, and suffered internal and head injuries as police recorded pedestrian or cyclist confusion in the crash.
Hit-and-run Mercedes driver kills Kelvin Mitchell in Bronx 7
Kelvin Mitchell, 43, a father of three, was crossing Webster Avenue at East 168th Street shortly before 1 AM when a southbound driver in a black Mercedes hit him and left; he died at Lincoln Hospital.
Hit-and-run driver killed Larry Maxwell in Brownsville 3
A driver in a Chevy sedan hit and killed a 72-year-old man who was crossing Sutter Ave with the signal at Osborn St. Evening, clear skies, and a marked crossing still weren’t enough to protect him.
Driver in SUV Hits 73-Year-Old Crossing 135th
A driver in an SUV hit a 73-year-old man crossing West 135th Street late Saturday night. The man suffered a fatal head injury and died after the crash.
Unlicensed Driver, Dead Rider in BQE Smash 1
On the BQE at night, a driver slowed and a 27-year-old motorcyclist hit her sedan from behind. The rider died with chest injuries. The unlicensed driver and her passenger survived, while police recorded driver inattention.
Van-door crash precedes fatal Broome Street run-over 5
A box‑truck driver going west on Broome hit a 44‑year‑old cyclist riding the same way and killed him. The SUV in the lane was just parked; the man on the bike paid the price.
Unlicensed SUV Driver Slams Pickup, Dies on Pennsylvania Ave 1
A 28-year-old unlicensed SUV driver going north on Pennsylvania Avenue hit a pickup Tuesday night at Seaview. He died from severe bleeding while three people in the pickup were hurt. Police recorded driver inattention and unsafe speed.
Motorcyclist Blows Light, Kills 23‑Year‑Old 2
A motorcyclist ran a light on Woodhaven Boulevard overnight and hit a 23-year-old woman in the intersection. She died there in the dark while the driver kept going straight through her path.
SUV Driver Dies in Solo Head-On Crash
A 42-year-old SUV driver hit head-on on Charles J Crimi Road by Pelham Parkway Friday night and died at the scene. He was the only person in the vehicle.
Cyclist, 74, Dies at Parked Bus
A 74-year-old cyclist died after hitting a parked bus at West 70th Street and West End Avenue. He suffered a fatal chest injury.
Hit-and-Run Driver, Second Driver Fatally Injured Queens Pedestrian 2
Two eastbound drivers on Linden Boulevard went straight and hit a 62-year-old man crossing outside the crosswalk. Police recorded failure to yield and driver distraction. He died with “crush injuries” while both vehicles kept rolling.
SUV driver hits man on W 86th, kills him
A driver in a Ford SUV hit a 57-year-old man crossing West 86th at Broadway before dawn. His body went under the wheels. He died there in the quiet street.
Speeding SUV driver kills himself on Belt 1
A 57-year-old SUV driver tore west on Belt Parkway at unsafe speed and blew a lane change. He hit hard and died of whole-body injuries. According to police, his own speeding and lane change killed him.
FDNY Truck Driver Kills Cyclist at Queens Park Corner 6
A truck driver turned right off Juniper Blvd North and hit a 54-year-old cyclist on 80th Street. Police say the driver ignored traffic control; the rider was ejected and died from crush injuries as six truck passengers walked away.
Driver Pulling Out in Hunts Point Kills Man Under Box Truck 3
A box‑truck driver pulled from a parked spot on Coster Street and hit a 61-year-old man standing in the roadway. His body crushed. He died in the Bronx morning as the city woke.
89-Year-Old Driver Slams Parked SUV, Dies
An 89-year-old driver drove straight down Arkansas Drive and hit a parked SUV. He died after the midday crash in Brooklyn. A baby, toddler, and other occupants sat in the SUV as metal folded around them.
Distracted SUV Driver Kills 19-Year-Old Rider
On 188th Street at 90th Avenue, a 60-year-old Audi driver failed to pay attention and hit a 19-year-old on a motorbike head-on. The teen was ejected and killed overnight in Queens. The driver survived with pain.
Driver Backing Box Truck Fatally Hits Man at Staten Island Amazon Hub 2
A box‑truck driver reversed on Gulf Avenue at night and hit a 34‑year‑old man in the roadway. The man was crushed and killed under the truck. The driver’s vehicle showed no damage.
Unlicensed Driver Fatally Injures Crown Heights Pedestrian, 101 3
A 101-year-old woman crossed with the signal on Brooklyn Ave. An unlicensed SUV driver turned left, failed to yield, and hit her. She suffered a fatal head injury in the evening dark.
SUV Driver Hits, Kills Man on Bay Parkway
A 61-year-old man crossing Bay Parkway at 60th Street went down in the crosswalk Sunday night. A southbound SUV driver hit him and he died in the road while the driver stayed at the scene.
Driver Fails To Yield, Kills Queens Rider 1
On Woodhaven at 60th Drive, a driver failed to yield and three southbound vehicles collided. A 55-year-old man riding a motorcycle was ejected and killed. Other drivers and passengers were hurt in the morning crash.
Truck driver hits man, leaves him dead on 9th Ave 1
A box-truck driver hit a 39-year-old man on 9th Avenue near West 40th just after 3 a.m. The impact crushed his head and killed him in the street. According to the police report, the driver kept going.
Driver Fatally Hits Hospital Cleaner Inza Fofana in Bronx 2
Three SUV drivers crashed on E 149th near Morris. A 52-year-old man lay in the roadway. One driver rolled over him. He died there in the afternoon, under traffic that did not stop in time.
Driver dies after NYPD pursuit ends in Inwood fire 14
Two NYPD officers pursued Francisco Andres Guzman Parra before he crashed on Dyckman Street in Inwood; city records cite unsafe speed.
Driver Kills Mother and Two Children on Ocean Parkway 60
Police said Miriam Yarimi, driving an Audi with a suspended license, hit a turning for-hire car and then a family in a Midwood crosswalk.
Driver in FedEx Truck Kills 65-Year-Old Pedestrian in Bronx 1
A van driver making a right on University Ave hit a 65-year-old man who was crossing W Kingsbridge with the signal. Police say the driver failed to yield. The man died there in the intersection.
Queens SUV driver blacks out, kills two men 3
A 35-year-old SUV driver lost consciousness on 87th Street near Atlantic and veered into two men walking mid-block, killing them. Parked cars were smashed as the morning turned into a crime scene of silence.
Driver Hits Man Crossing New Lots Ave
A driver heading west on New Lots Ave hit a 31-year-old man crossing against the signal near Van Sinderen. Night rain, empty street, and one pedestrian left dead on the asphalt.
Left‑turning driver kills 72‑year‑old at Union Ave
A driver turning left from Union Ave hit a 72-year-old man in the intersection at Scholes St on a Monday night. The crash crushed his chest. He died there in the road.
Mercedes Driver Sought After Fatal Major Deegan Hit-Run 11
A distracted Mercedes driver slammed into the back of a 2009 Ford on the Major Deegan overnight. The 39-year-old Ford driver died at the wheel while heading south through the Bronx.
E-bike rider fatally hit pedestrian on Franklin Street 5
An e-bike rider hit and killed 49-year-old Luis Cruz on Franklin Street in Greenpoint; witnesses said the rider went through a stop sign.
Two Drivers Blow Light, Kill Queens Cyclist 2
A 23-year-old cyclist on Queens Boulevard was hit by a Ford SUV and a Mercedes sedan near 63rd Drive. Police say traffic control was disregarded and attention lost. His head took the hit. He died in the street while eastbound traffic kept moving.
Hit-and-Run Driver Kills 78-Year-Old on Northern Boulevard 2
A driver in an SUV hit a 78-year-old woman crossing Northern Blvd near Parsons Blvd on a dark Friday night. Police say she died there in the street.
Truck Driver Crushes Woman, Leaves Her Dead in Bronx Crosswalk
A concrete truck driver rolled north on Park Avenue and hit a 60-year-old woman at E 168th Street. Police say she suffered crush injuries to her whole body and died there while the driver kept going.
Driver Fatally Hits 80-Year-Old on Hylan Boulevard 2
A northbound SUV driver hit an 80-year-old man crossing Hylan Boulevard at Benton Avenue. He died in the street on a bright morning while the driver kept going straight.
Dump-Truck Driver Killed Pedestrian at Woodpoint and Withers 5
Police said a 49-year-old Mack dump truck driver hit a man near Woodpoint Road and Withers Street and left; the man died at Elmhurst Hospital.
Passenger Killed After Exiting Cadillac on Flatbush Avenue 2
A driver in a sedan hit a stopped SUV on Flatbush Avenue near State Street. A 45-year-old woman riding unbelted in the rear seat died from crush injuries to her chest. Night traffic, one car waiting, one driver plowing ahead.
Driver charged after passenger dies in Brooklyn school-bus crash 5
Tyree Epps allegedly sped through a stop sign in East New York, hit a school bus, fled, and left passenger Imani Vance fatally injured.
Driver Charged in Northern Boulevard Crash That Killed Justin Diaz 22
Prosecutors say Michael Pena drove drunk and high, ran a red light at 83 mph, and hit Justin Diaz’s BMW in Queens, killing the 23-year-old driver.
Bus Driver Kills E-Bike Rider Turning in Mott Haven 6
An MTA bus driver turning onto Brook Avenue hit and killed a 57-year-old e-bike rider in Mott Haven, police and city crash records show.
Teen Motorcycle Rider Killed in Soundview Crash 7
A 42-year-old Honda driver remained at the scene after a Soundview crash that killed 17-year-old moped rider Juan Alexander Quizhpi Naranjo and injured a 14-year-old girl.
Parked SUV Door, Dead Cyclist on 51st
A 67-year-old man rode west on W 51st. Someone opened an SUV door into his path. He hit, flew, and went down hard. He died there, on a Midtown corner built for cars, not for him.
Speeding BMW driver killed on Belt Parkway 1
A 41-year-old BMW SUV driver pushed it too fast on Belt Parkway overnight and lost it. Police say unsafe speed on slick pavement ended with him ejected and killed, alone in the dark.
Driver Crashes Minivan Head-On, Kills 78-Year-Old 1
A 74-year-old driver crashed his 2022 minivan head-on on Brookville Blvd near S Conduit Ave. A 78-year-old woman riding in the left rear seat died from full-body trauma. Another woman suffered fractures; the driver lived with internal injuries.
Left-Turning SUV Driver Kills Woman in Midtown Crosswalk
An SUV driver turned left off Sixth Avenue and hit an 83-year-old woman crossing W 58th with the signal. The impact crushed her head. She died in the crosswalk under the winter night lights.
Speeding driver flips Belt Parkway into death trap 2
A 27-year-old woman sped east on Belt Parkway and lost control. She and her front-seat passenger were thrown from the Toyota; she died from head injuries, he was left unconscious and badly hurt.
Taxi and SUV Drivers Kill Man on FDR
Two southbound drivers turned FDR Drive into a killing lane before dawn. Their taxi and SUV hit a 61-year-old man in the roadway. He died there in the dark, another body fed to a highway through Manhattan.
Drivers Fatally Hit 90-Year-Old Pedestrian on York Avenue 1
A taxi driver kept straight on York Avenue and hit a 90-year-old woman crossing midblock. An SUV driver then ran over her. Police recorded driver inattention. She died on the cold street while two drivers “did not see.”
Woman Driving Tesla Dies in Fiery FDR Drive Crash 3
A Tesla driver tore up FDR Drive overnight at unsafe speed and crashed. An infant girl inside the car was ejected and killed, her whole body listed as injured in the report.
Driver charged after Bronx pedestrian killed at White Plains Road 1
A BMW SUV driver turned on White Plains Road and hit a 75-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. He died in the street. Police recorded failure to yield and driver inattention.
Truck Driver Fatally Hits Woman in Morrisania 2
Police said a 43-year-old driver in a large truck hit a 65-year-old woman crossing Franklin Avenue in Morrisania; she died at Lincoln Hospital.
Truck Driver Dies Alone on Lorimer
A 51-year-old box truck driver lost consciousness rolling down Lorimer Street before dawn. The truck kept straight. He died alone in the cab while the rest of the block stayed dark and quiet.
Motorcyclist dies after Grand Central Parkway crash in Astoria 1
An unlicensed 38-year-old rider tried to pass a westbound taxi on Grand Central Parkway and hit its front corner. He flew off the motorcycle onto the roadway and died there. Police recorded driver inexperience and unsafe speed.
Truck Driver Killed Pedestrian Crossing With Signal in Queens 1
A box-truck driver swung left off Hillside and hit a 29-year-old man crossing with the light at 212th Street. Police say the driver was distracted. The oversized truck crushed him before sunrise.
Unlicensed E-Bike Rider Killed by Bus
A bus driver heading north on Lenox hit a 59-year-old man riding an e-bike through West 138th. The crash crushed his head and killed him in the street, another cyclist gone before dawn.
Unlicensed SUV driver kills man on Harlem River Drive 1
Before dawn on Harlem River Drive, a 53-year-old man tried to cross without a crosswalk. An unlicensed SUV driver hit him and caused fatal crush injuries. He died on the roadway, another pedestrian gone in the dark.
MTA Bus Driver Hits Boom Lift in Midtown; Worker Dies 1
A bus driver heading down Fifth hit a 39-year-old man who was not in the roadway near East 51st Street. Night, steel, and a giant vehicle left him dead on the street.
Speeding driver kills man in Kings Hwy crosswalk
A southbound Honda driver hit a 30-year-old man in the Kings Highway crosswalk near Church Avenue on a freezing Saturday night. Police recorded unsafe speed. The man died from devastating head injuries in the street.
Driver Hits 95-Year-Old Pedestrian on Cropsey Avenue 4
A driver in a Ford SUV turned left at Cropsey and 24th and hit a 95-year-old woman in the head. She fell in the intersection and died there, in the cold daylight, another pedestrian erased in a routine turn.
Driver Charged After Fatal East New York Turn 2
A 57-year-old woman crossed Blake Avenue with the signal. A Nissan SUV driver turned left, hit her, and left her dying on the asphalt. Morning light, blinking signal, one more Brooklyn pedestrian gone.
Driver Hits 23-Year-Old Crossing North Conduit
A driver in a BMW hit a 23-year-old man crossing North Conduit near Rockaway Boulevard. The impact crushed the car’s front and killed the pedestrian in the intersection evening rush forgot.
Speeding SUV Driver Kills Himself on 90th Ave 1
Before dawn on 90th Avenue, a 63-year-old SUV driver tore into a parked sedan. Police recorded unsafe speed. He died alone in the crushed SUV on a quiet Queens block.
73-Year-Old Driver Dies After Illness on W 64th
A 73-year-old driver slumped behind the wheel on West 64th at Amsterdam. The SUV kept rolling. Police say illness took him in the driver’s seat as two rode inside, the ride ending in a fatal, uncontrolled crash.
Driver Killed in Belt Parkway Ramp Crash in Bath Beach 1
A 23-year-old driver in a 2010 Honda slammed into a parked Jeep on the Belt Parkway ramp just before 1 a.m. He took the full hit and died there in the dark, alone on the frozen ramp.
Driver Fails to Yield, Kills Woman in Crosswalk
A driver turned left off 7th Avenue and hit a 70-year-old woman crossing with the light at 44th Street. Police say the driver failed to yield. She went down in the intersection and never got back up.
73-Year-Old Driver Blacks Out, Slams Lexus
On the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, a 73-year-old driver lost consciousness and veered left, hitting a Lexus. He died in his seat with fatal chest injuries. Morning traffic turned deadly in a moment of illness.
Left-Turning SUV Driver Kills Baby in Crosswalk
A man driving an SUV turned left onto Avenue L and hit a baby girl in a marked crosswalk by E 88th St. Police recorded failure to yield. Her chest injuries were fatal. The parked sedan in the report did not hit her.
SUV driver blows left, kills man in crosswalk
A 68-year-old man walked in the marked crosswalk on Forest Avenue. A Mazda SUV driver turned left, failed to yield, hit his head, and left him dying on the cold Staten Island street before sunrise.
Bus Driver Fatally Hits Woman Crossing in Astoria 2
A 48-year-old MTA bus driver hit a 53-year-old woman at Ditmars Boulevard and 31st Street, and EMS workers took her to Elmhurst Hospital, where she died.
Driver hits 64-year-old man on Caton 2
A driver in an Audi sedan hit a 64-year-old man on Caton Avenue near Flatbush and killed him. He lay in the roadway, skull fractured, body crushed, with no crosswalk in sight.
Speeding moped rider killed at Pennsylvania turn
A 24-year-old moped rider and his passenger hit a turning sedan on Pennsylvania Avenue near Pitkin. Police recorded unsafe speed for the rider. He died of head injuries after being ejected; his passenger was ejected and injured.
Cab Driver Crashes; Woman Dies on Queens Sidewalk 3
On Lefferts Boulevard in the rain, a taxi and sedan slammed together and crushed a 51-year-old woman who wasn’t even in the roadway. A baby boy beside her survived with broken legs. Police say both drivers blew the traffic control.
Driver Kills Queens Pedestrian in Christmas Hit-and-Run 1
A 45-year-old woman crossed 111th Avenue and two westbound SUV drivers hit her. Police recorded driver inattention for both. Her pelvis shattered, internal bleeding followed, and she died there on the street at night.
Unlicensed 21-Year-Old Dies in Laurelton Parkway Speed Crash
A 21-year-old unlicensed driver changed lanes fast on Laurelton Parkway and hit hard. Police recorded unsafe speed. He died alone in the demolished Audi.
Driver Following Too Close Kills Man on Clearview 3
A 56-year-old man lay in the northbound lanes of the Clearview Expressway. Three drivers going straight hit him on the slick road, crushing his chest and killing him. One driver, also 56, suffered chest crush injuries inside his car.
Ten Parkway Drivers Pile Up, Kill Passenger
Before dawn on Hutchinson River Parkway, ten northbound drivers slid on black ice and crashed. A 45-year-old front-seat passenger died; a 14-year-old girl in back was hurt with back and neck injuries.
Flatbed Driver Misses Man, Then Kills Him 1
Before dawn on the Long Island Expressway, two flatbed drivers passed a 65-year-old man lying off the road. One kept going. The other, distracted, hit his head and killed him, police say.
Driver Charged After Bellerose Pedestrian Dies 3
A pickup driver turned left on Jericho Turnpike and hit a 78-year-old man crossing with the signal. The truck’s front crushed his head. He died in the street where he had the light and the right of way.
Distracted Florida Driver Kills Man on Amboy
An 84-year-old man stepped into Amboy Road and a southbound Buick driver, distracted, hit him head-on. He died there in the street under Florida plates as evening closed in.
Left-Turning SUV Driver Kills Staten Island Pedestrian
A 64-year-old woman crossed Mason Avenue in the morning rain. A westbound SUV driver turned left, failed to yield, and hit her. She died in the street while the licensed driver kept the turn and took her life.
School bus driver hit and killed pedestrian on Slosson Terrace 1
A bus driver hit a 60-year-old man in the roadway on Slosson Terrace near Bay Street. The impact crushed his head and killed him there on the pavement while the oversized bus rolled on.
Driver Kills Woman Near Bronx Hospital, Police Say 1
A pickup driver turned left off Seddon Street and hit a 47-year-old woman in the intersection. Police say the driver failed to yield and was distracted. She died there in the Bronx night.
Ford driver dies after wrong-way crash on Kings Highway 2
A 57-year-old unlicensed man drove his Ford into a head-on crash with another sedan on Kings Highway at Avenue M. Steel crumpled, fire erupted, and he died strapped in his seat as his car burned to ash.
Distracted SUV Driver Kills Man on Van Wyck
A southbound SUV driver hit a 41-year-old man standing near a parked flatbed on the Van Wyck Expressway late Tuesday morning. Police say the driver was distracted and alcohol was involved. The man died there in the road.
Jeep Driver Fatally Hits Woman Crossing in Midwood 2
A 57-year-old Jeep driver making a right turn at Avenue L and E. 12th St. fatally hit 73-year-old pedestrian Chana Layosh, police said.
Drivers fatally hit e-bike rider on Webster Avenue in Woodlawn 1
Two southbound drivers hit a 24-year-old e-bike rider after police said he fell on Webster Avenue in Woodlawn, then left the scene.
Driver in Jeep fatally hit Uddin Shahi in Castle Hill 2
A woman driving a Jeep SUV hit Uddin Shahi at Bruckner Boulevard and Castle Hill Avenue; city crash records cite driver inattention/distraction.
BMW Driver Charged After Coach D Killed in Bronx Crash 11
Police said a speeding BMW driver collided with a northbound pickup driver at Eastchester Road and Givan Avenue, then hit Dwight Downer, 60, beside his parked Nissan.
Van Driver’s Unsafe Lane Change Kills Man
A van driver veered on McDonald Avenue and hit a station wagon/SUV. The 54-year-old SUV driver died belted in his seat. A 50-year-old passenger in the van suffered a fractured pelvis-area injury. One bad lane change ended a life.
Hit-and-run driver fatally hits woman at Queens intersection 3
A driver heading west on North Conduit Avenue hit a 47-year-old woman crossing near 150th Street before sunrise. Police recorded bad lighting at the intersection. She died there in the road.
Driver’s Rear-Seat Passenger Crushed to Death
Overnight on the Long Island Expressway, a 32-year-old woman riding in the back of a sedan died of crush injuries. The driver kept going straight. Police say the car showed no damage, only a dead passenger in the dark.
Pickup Driver Slams Taxi, Kills Elderly Passenger
An pickup driver hit a taxi on the BQE, killing a 75-year-old man riding in back and injuring a child. The driver later said he lost consciousness.
Driver in NYPD Warrant-Squad Vehicle Kills East New York Pedestrian 1
A Toyota SUV driver hit a 58-year-old woman in the roadway near 570 Pennsylvania Ave in Brooklyn. She suffered fatal head and crush injuries and died there as the driver continued on.
Truck Driver Runs Over Man on Columbia
A box-truck driver rolled down Columbia Street and hit a 65-year-old man in the roadway. Morning light, dry pavement, a giant truck, and a man who never got back up.
Driver Kills Pedestrian on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn 1
A 23-year-old SUV driver heading south on Flatbush Avenue hit a 60-year-old man and crushed him beneath the front of the vehicle. The man died at the scene. The driver was also hurt when the SUV then hit a parked wood chipper.
Driver Charged After Bronx Passenger Dies in Castle Hill Crash 2
An SUV driver whom official crash records link to alcohol involvement disregarded traffic control at Castle Hill and Randall avenues, killing 27-year-old passenger Dorilys Ramos.
Driver in Box Truck Fatally Hits Brian Irizarry in Sunset Park 2
A box‑truck driver rolled west on 60th Street and hit a 30-year-old man in the roadway. The man died from head and crush injuries. Police noted no skid marks and no visible damage to the oversized truck.
Pickup driver turns left, kills woman in Hylan crosswalk
A pickup driver turned left off Hylan and hit a 57-year-old woman in the marked crosswalk at Jefferson. Police recorded driver inattention. She went down with head and internal injuries and died there on the Staten Island asphalt.
Pedestrian Killed on Cross Bronx Expressway 3
A 58-year-old SUV driver killed a 55-year-old pedestrian on the Cross Bronx Expressway just before 8 p.m. and remained at the scene, police told News 12.
Distracted SUV Driver Kills Woman in 96th Street Crosswalk 2
A male SUV driver turned left on Amsterdam and hit a 69-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Police recorded outside distraction and reaction to another vehicle before she died in the crosswalk.
Motorcyclist killed in Edenwald collision with BMW driver 2
A 27-year-old rider on Monticello Avenue blew a traffic control and hit a BMW’s side. He flew off the Honda, his head taking the full force. He died there in the Bronx evening, another rider gone on a short city block.
BMW Driver Dies After Losing Control on Nassau Expressway 2
A 25-year-old BMW driver tore down Nassau Expressway at unsafe speed and paid with his life. One car, one man, and a road that had to absorb another avoidable death overnight.
Bus Driver Turns, Kills 74-Year-Old E-Biker 1
A bus driver swung through the Jay and Tillary turn and hit a 74-year-old e-bike rider going straight. The crash threw him from the saddle and killed him in the street.
Driver dies in late-night Belt Parkway collision in Queens 1
A 25-year-old BMW SUV driver changing lanes at unsafe speed hit an Acura sedan on the Belt Parkway a little after 11 p.m., and he died; another motorist was injured.
SUV driver hits 66-year-old man on W 135th
A driver in a westbound SUV hit a 66-year-old man on W 135th Street near 5th Avenue on a Sunday night. His head and internal organs were destroyed. He died there in the road under the streetlights.
Police Charge Driver in Fatal Washington Heights E-Bike Crash 2
A distracted SUV driver hit an e-bike head-on at W 155th and St. Nicholas. The rider was thrown to the pavement and died from head trauma on the street where he fell.
Distracted driver kills 88-year-old
Police recorded driver inattention after a driver hit an 88-year-old woman on Co-Op City Boulevard in the Bronx. She died.
SUV driver hits, kills man on Seaview
A driver in a Toyota SUV hit a 66-year-old man crossing Seaview Avenue near Rockaway Parkway and crushed his head. He died there in the dark, another pedestrian erased by a driver at an evening light.
Unlicensed rider hits turning KIA, dies 1
A 39-year-old unlicensed Suzuki rider hit a KIA turning left at Eliot Ave and 69th St. He flew off the bike, went headfirst to the pavement, and died from crush injuries in the street.
Driver in sedan fatally hit woman on Hylan Boulevard 1
A male driver in a Nissan sedan hit a 44-year-old woman on Hylan Boulevard near New Dorp Lane at night. Police recorded driver inattention. She suffered head trauma and internal bleeding and died there on the arterial road.
FDNY Pickup Driver Killed E-Bike Rider in Park Slope 5
An FDNY pickup truck driver responding to a baby-choking call hit and killed 24-year-old e-bike rider Victor Hidalgo at Fourth Avenue and Sackett Street.
Driver Charged After Construction Flagger Killed on Myrtle Ave 3
A 37-year-old road worker was crushed to death on Myrtle Avenue as drivers in a box truck, pickup, flatbed, and SUV passed through his work zone. Daylight, busy street, heavy machines. He never made it home from the job.
Driver Fails To Yield, Kills Woman In SoHo Crosswalk
She crossed Spring and Crosby with the signal. A Jeep driver turned left, hit her head, and killed her in the crosswalk while the SUV sat there without a scratch.
Driver Hits 13-Year-Old Girl Crossing Manhattan Avenue
A driver in a southbound Toyota SUV hit a 13-year-old girl crossing Manhattan Avenue near Cathedral Parkway. The impact to her head killed her there in the afternoon sun.
Driver fleeing police killed Astoria cyclist, prosecutors say 10
A pickup driver fleeing NYPD officers hit bicyclist Amanda Servedio in Astoria on Oct. 22, 2024, killing her, police and official records show.
Distracted Driver Kills Teen on Bruckner
A distracted driver hit a 19-year-old man walking on Bruckner Expressway overnight. The impact shattered his body. He died there in the dark, another kid taken by a driver who would not look at the road.
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Woman on 59th 1
An unlicensed SUV driver going east on East 59th Street hit an 81-year-old woman near the curb. The impact shattered her pelvis. She died there while the 2023 Ford showed no damage.
Distracted E‑Scooter Rider Slams Into Brooklyn Bus, Dies
A 44-year-old Hover‑1 rider hit the side of a southbound bus on Church Avenue near Linden Boulevard on a Sunday afternoon. He was thrown off, his head hit the pavement, and he died there as the oversized bus kept rolling straight.
Pickup driver fatally hits 66-year-old bicyclist in Soundview 4
A 24-year-old driver in a GMC pickup hit a 66-year-old cyclist at Westchester and Commonwealth avenues; the cyclist died at Jacobi Medical Center.
Moped Driver Dies in Nassau Expressway Divider Crash 1
A 37-year-old unlicensed moped rider changed lanes on Nassau Expressway and went down. He hit the roadway headfirst and died there, alone, on a fast arterial built for everyone but him.
Driver charged after Bushwick pedestrian dies in hit-and-run 4
A van driver turned right from De Kalb onto Wyckoff and hit a 59-year-old man walking with the light. Morning, clear skies, marked crosswalk — and a driver who failed to yield. The man died there, whole body crushed by that choice.
Driver Dies After Bronx Thruway Crash With Parked Tractor-Trailer 3
Police said Edwin Seixas died after driving a Dodge Journey into an unoccupied tractor-trailer on the New England Thruway in the Bronx.
Two SUV Drivers Kill Man on Parkway
On Cross Island Parkway at night, a 31-year-old man stood in the roadway. Two SUV drivers hit him in succession. His body took both blows. No crosswalk, no protection, just steel and darkness.
Motorcycle Rider Slams SUV, Both Killed
A BMW motorcycle rider hit the side of a Toyota SUV at East 106th Street and 3rd Avenue. The 30-year-old rider and his 35-year-old passenger were thrown, suffered head and crush injuries, and died. The SUV driver was injured.
Two Honda passengers killed in Bronx crash with SUV driver 2
Police said a Honda Accord driver and a Toyota Highlander driver collided in the Bronx, killing two Honda passengers.
Teen Driver Charged in Fatal Cross Island Parkway Crash 1
A driver pushed a Nissan too fast on Cross Island Parkway overnight. The car flipped with six inside. A 17‑year‑old boy in the back was thrown out and killed. Police recorded unsafe speed.
Driver Sentenced in Fatal Bedford-Stuyvesant Hit-and-Run 5
A driver heading north on Bedford hit a 49-year-old man in the intersection at Lafayette before dawn. The impact to his head killed him there in the street, under the dark Brooklyn sky.
Motorcyclist Dies After Richmond Avenue Crash With SUV Driver 1
A 21-year-old Yamaha rider ran a traffic light and hit a turning Chevy SUV on Richmond Avenue near Amboy Road. He was ejected, suffered crush injuries to his entire body, and died in the road on a Wednesday evening.
26-Year-Old Rider Dies on Whitestone Expressway 1
A 26-year-old man riding a motorcycle on Whitestone Expressway near the Grand Central Parkway hit headfirst and never got back up. Afternoon traffic rolled on while his body stayed on the road.
Overnight Triborough crash kills car driver
A 55-year-old car driver slammed into the back of a backhoe on the Triborough Bridge before dawn and died from crushing head injuries. The backhoe driver survived with neck trauma in the rear-end hit.
Hit-and-run driver fatally injures Bronx pedestrian in Longwood 3
A hit-and-run driver in a reported stolen Ford fatally injured 56-year-old Alhadji Fofana as he crossed near Westchester Avenue and East 163rd Street.
Hit-and-run driver killed Bronx pedestrian in Wakefield crosswalk 3
A flatbed truck driver turned left off Bronxwood Avenue and hit a 64-year-old man who was crossing with the light at East 229th Street. Daylight, a legal walk signal, and a driver who still crushed him in the crosswalk.
Driver blows traffic control, kills e-biker
A driver on Hart Street ignored traffic control and hit a 26-year-old e-bike rider near Evergreen Avenue. He was thrown, crushed against a parked car, and died there overnight in Brooklyn.
Pickup driver kills man on Gowanus Ramp
A pickup driver hit a 46-year-old man on the Gowanus Ramp before dawn. The oversized truck crushed his body in the roadway. He died there, alone on the ramp.
Garbage truck U-turn throws driver to his death
A garbage truck driver tried a U-turn on Douglaston Parkway and hit a parked truck by the Grand Central overpass. The 54-year-old, not wearing a seatbelt, was thrown from the cab. He died after his head hit the pavement.
Cyclist Killed on Belt Parkway in Bay Ridge 1
A driver going east on the Belt Parkway hit a 43-year-old man riding west on a bike. The impact threw him from the bike and caused fatal head trauma in the dark before dawn.
Driver kills 74-year-old man in Bay Ridge hit-and-run 4
A Honda SUV driver going north on Bay Ridge Avenue hit a 74-year-old man in the intersection near Ridge Boulevard at night. Police say the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, and still recorded driver inattention before the crash killed him.
Moped Rider Runs Light, Kills Man Crossing
Two moped riders smashed into each other on Grand Concourse. One blew the light and both hit a 64-year-old man in the intersection. He died from hip and leg injuries in the afternoon rain.
Driver Hits Man Walking on Van Wyck
Near midnight on Van Wyck Expressway, a driver hit a 29-year-old man walking along the highway with traffic. His head and body crushed, he died in the dark on a road built only for cars.
Cyclist Hits 66-Year-Old Man, Kills Him on 7th Avenue
A rider going south on 7th Avenue hit a 66-year-old man crossing by West 56th Street. The man’s head hit the pavement. He died there in the street while the rider stayed upright and rolled on from the impact.
Driver dies after hitting trees on Staten Island 1
A 29-year-old unlicensed driver pushed a red Ferrari down Drumgoole Road West and hit something he couldn’t walk away from. He was ejected and died there in the morning light.
SUV Driver Arrested After Pedestrian Killed on Major Deegan 2
Police said William Day drove a Toyota RAV4 south on the Major Deegan near Macombs Dam Bridge and hit a pedestrian, who died at Lincoln Hospital.
Four Drivers Hit Man Crossing Hutch Parkway
A 66-year-old man tried to cross Hutchinson River Parkway in the dark. Four northbound drivers hit him in sequence. He died there in the traffic lane, whole body crushed.
Driver in SUV Kills Cyclist on Union Avenue in Williamsburg 3
A 40-year-old driver heading north on Union Avenue hit and killed a 46-year-old cyclist in Williamsburg, then crashed into parked vehicles.
Motorcycle Rider Dies on Jackie Robinson Parkway 1
A driver changing lanes on Jackie Robinson Parkway hit a 28-year-old motorcyclist head-on Sunday morning. The rider was ejected and killed on the roadway.
Teen Operator and Passenger Killed on Cross Island Parkway 4
Police said 15-year-old Andy Rodriguez lost control of a moped on the Cross Island Parkway; he and passenger Giselle Flores died.
Distracted SUV driver kills man, flees Myrtle
A Chevy SUV driver hit a 63-year-old man crossing Myrtle near Broadway and crushed his arm. According to police, driver inattention came first. The man died in the intersection while the driver kept going.
Speeding Honda Driver Kills 64‑Year‑Old Man
A Honda driver, moving too fast on 90th Avenue, slammed into a Jeep at 212th Street. The 64-year-old Jeep driver took the full force of the crash and died behind the wheel.
Unlicensed pickup driver hits woman dead on Cross Bay
A man driving a Ford pickup without a license hit a 55-year-old woman head-on as she crossed Cross Bay Boulevard before dawn. She died there in the road while the oversized truck kept rolling through the quiet night.
Distracted Rider Thrown, Killed on Cross Bay Bridge
A 35-year-old motorcycle rider on Cross Bay Veterans Bridge lost control and hit hard near Beach 94 Street. Police say distraction and unsafe speed sent him flying. He died there on the bridge, alone.
Speeding driver slams bike, kills teen 1
A driver turning onto the New England Thruway ramp hit a westbound motorcycle on Pelham Parkway. The 20‑year‑old rider and his 17‑year‑old passenger were ejected and killed; a 3‑year‑old girl in the sedan was also hurt.
73-Year-Old Driver Collapses, SUV Slams Cars on Gun Hill Ramp
A 73-year-old driver on the New England Thruway ramp near East Gun Hill Road lost control when he collapsed at the wheel. His SUV hit two vehicles. He died in the driver’s seat as illness ended his trip in traffic.
Wrong-way driver killed two men on Henry Hudson Parkway 11
Prosecutors say Jimmy Connors drove a Chevy pickup the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway before Kirk Walker and Robert McLaurin died in the crash.
Rider Killed Behind Dump Truck
A 24-year-old motorcyclist hit the back of a dump truck on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. He was ejected, suffered head and crush injuries, and died on the road.
SUV driver hits, kills woman on Laurelton Parkway
A northbound Kia SUV driver hit a 44-year-old woman walking in the roadway on Laurelton Parkway on a Friday night. The impact fractured her skull and killed her there, far from any crosswalk.
Moped Passenger Dies After Fresh Meadows Crash With Acura Driver 2
A moped rider traveling east at unsafe speed killed the 21-year-old passenger in a crash with a northbound SUV at 73rd Avenue and 184th Street.
Driver Charged After Fatal Flushing Hit-and-Run 5
A pickup driver, flying down Horace Harding, hit a 56-year-old man standing off the roadway at Kissena Boulevard. Police cited unsafe speed. His head took the blow. He died on the corner where he stood.
Box Truck Driver Blows Signal, Kills Rider
A box truck driver rolled through Flushing Avenue and a 29-year-old on a BMW motorcycle paid with his life. The rider hit the truck’s front, was crushed and thrown, and died in the street while the truck kept going straight.
Teen E-Bike Rider Killed as Box-Truck Driver Turned in Brooklyn 5
A 48-year-old box-truck driver remained at the scene after 16-year-old Juraed Umedjon died in a Brooklyn e-bike crash, police said.
Taxi Driver Turns, Young Rider Dies on 42nd
A taxi driver turned at West 42nd and Sixth as a 24-year-old rider came straight through. Police recorded traffic control disregarded. The motorcycle smashed, the rider’s head crushed, his life over in the night glare.
Left-Turning Driver Kills 82-Year-Old in Crosswalk
An 82-year-old man started crossing Quincy Street with the signal. A left-turning SUV driver hit his head and left him on the pavement; he did not survive.
Unlicensed Rider Dies in Solo Speed Crash
A 40-year-old unlicensed motorcycle rider tore south on Central Road and hit at unsafe speed. He was thrown, suffered crush injuries across his body, and died in the street, another life burned off for nothing.
SUV driver chain-reaction kills rear passenger
Westbound traffic slowed on the LIE. Three SUVs compressed. A 41-year-old man in the right rear seat took the crush to his head and never woke. A driver’s chain-reaction hit left him dead in afternoon traffic.
Unlicensed Jeep Driver Kills 65‑Year‑Old Moped Rider
A Jeep driver going west on Bushwick Avenue hit a northbound moped near Putnam. The 65-year-old rider took the full front blow and died of head injuries. Police say the Jeep driver was unlicensed.
Motorcycle Driver and Passenger Killed in Bronx Tree Crash 1
A 21-year-old motorcycle rider took a fast left on Commerce Avenue near Newbold. He lost control, and he and his 13-year-old passenger hit the pavement headfirst. Both died there in the dark.
Driver Charged After FDR Drive Hit-and-Run Kills Pedestrian 1
A distracted driver going south on FDR Drive hit a 59-year-old man in the roadway at 3:30 a.m. The impact to the man’s head killed him at the scene.
Motorcyclist Killed in Bronx Red-Light Crash 1
A 21-year-old unlicensed rider on a motorcycle hit the side of an SUV at Saint Anns Avenue and East 156th Street on a Saturday night. Police say a traffic light was ignored. He was thrown from the bike and died of head injuries in the street.
Motorcyclist Hits Van, Dies on Second Avenue
A 33-year-old motorcyclist hit the back of a slowing refrigerated van on 2nd Avenue and died. His passenger was hurt. Police recorded unsafe lane changing and unsafe speed.
Police Say MTA Bus Driver Killed Woman Crossing in Queens 1
A bus driver turned left on Baisley Boulevard and hit a 31-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She went down in the crosswalk and never got back up.
Truck Driver Turns, Kills Teen Rider
A box-truck driver turned at 34th Street and 43rd Avenue and hit an 18-year-old on an e-bike riding straight. The rider was ejected and died from crush injuries to his head in the morning light.
Passenger killed after BMW driver hits Bronx traffic pole 1
A 23-year-old BMW driver merged on Metropolitan Avenue overnight. Both men were thrown from the car. The 20-year-old passenger died from crush injuries to his head while the driver lived to walk away from the wreck he drove.
Driver charged after bridge worker killed on Washington Bridge 5
Driver Jesus Juarez changed lanes on the Washington Bridge and killed 41-year-old repair worker Herb Henry Alesna, police said.
Motorcycle Rider Dead at Parked Van
A 57-year-old motorcycle rider hit the back of a parked refrigerated van on Saint Johns Place near Utica Avenue and died from head injuries.
Driver Pleads Guilty in Fatal First Avenue Chain Reaction 2
Prosecutors said Angel Melendez drove recklessly on First Avenue and set off a chain reaction in which Nadjari Reid was killed and others were injured.
Inexperienced Rider Slams Parked SUVs, Dies
A 25-year-old KTM rider hit two parked SUVs on Fort George Avenue on a summer night and was ejected. According to police, driver inexperience came first; head trauma and severe bleeding came next. He died there in the dark.
E-Bike Rider Killed on Westchester Avenue
A 26-year-old e-bike rider hit the side of a driver’s car on Westchester Avenue after dark in the rain. He died from head and internal injuries.
Police Charge Bronx Man After Fatal Bruckner Hit-and-Run 2
A 51-year-old man died on Bruckner Expressway before dawn after a driver going straight hit his body and another sedan took the impact. Police recorded driver inattention as a factor. One driver should not have been behind the wheel at all.
BMW driver linked to fatal Hunts Point sedan crash 1
Two sedan drivers met in the dark on Manida Street. One blew the light. A 21-year-old woman riding up front paid for that choice with her life.
Left-Turning SUV Driver Kills Motorcyclist
A left-turning SUV driver cut across Hylan Boulevard and a 31-year-old rider hit the front of the truck. The motorcyclist was thrown and crushed and died there in the evening heat, another body on Staten Island asphalt.
Truck Driver Fails To Yield, Kills 28-Year-Old E-Biker
A box-truck driver turned right off Greenpoint Avenue and hit a 28-year-old woman riding her e-bike straight on 43rd Street. Police recorded failure to yield and driver distraction. She was thrown, suffered a shattered hip, and died in the street.
Unlicensed SUV driver charged after Upper East Side scooter death 3
Police said a scooter rider died after colliding with a Volvo driver on the Upper East Side; Shraga Orgad was charged with driving without a license.
Driver Hits Man Walking on Givan, Leaves Him Dead in the Dark
A driver heading west on Givan Avenue hit a 55-year-old man walking in the roadway at night. The impact threw him to the pavement and caused fatal head injuries. He died there beneath the car.
Driver turning left hits family in Harlem crosswalk, killing child 3
A 40-year-old man driving a 2020 Nissan Pathfinder hit a family in a Harlem crosswalk, killing 3-year-old Jaynelyse Valdez and injuring three others, police said.
Teen motorcyclist dies after Belt Parkway crash in Brooklyn 1
Jeremiah Diaz-Ramos, a 17-year-old Brooklyn motorcyclist, died after a July 8 crash while riding west on the Belt Parkway just before 10 PM; police said he hit a concrete barrier.
SUV driver turns left, kills man on Weiher Court
A woman driving a 2008 Toyota SUV turned left on Weiher Court overnight and hit a 34-year-old man in the road. His body shattered; he died there. According to police, the SUV showed no damage.
Driver Killed in Major Deegan Expressway Crash 1
Three SUV drivers collide on the Major Deegan near West 230th Street just after 2 a.m. A 34-year-old man behind the wheel dies from crush injuries to his head. Night driving, three big vehicles, one driver never makes it home.
Driver Sentenced After Four Killed at Lower East Side Barbecue 7
Daniel Hyden drove drunk into a Fourth of July crowd at Corlears Hook Park, killing four pedestrians and injuring others, and was sentenced to 24 years to life.
Driver drifts on Meridian, kills passenger
A driver drifted west on Meridian Road near Pacific Avenue and hit something head‑on. The unbelted 52-year-old man in the front passenger seat took the impact with his head and died there as the car reeked of alcohol.
Teen rider hits bus, dies on Queens corner
A 15-year-old motorscooter rider hit a bus at 19th Avenue and 43rd Street just after midnight. He was ejected and died from head injuries while the licensed bus driver continued west on the quiet overnight street.
Hit-and-run driver killed Mary Rowell on the FDR Drive 2
A hit-and-run driver fatally injured a 31-year-old woman crossing FDR Drive near East Houston Street early Saturday, police said.
Unlicensed SUV Driver Slams Ahead, Dies Alone
A 31-year-old unlicensed SUV driver slammed forward on Throgs Neck Expressway near Lawton Avenue overnight. He wore a belt, hit head-on, and died alone behind the wheel in the dark rain.
Dump Truck Driver Turns, Kills 83-Year-Old
A dump truck driver turned right at Bond and Butler and hit an 83-year-old woman crossing without a signal. Daylight, a massive truck, and one pedestrian’s life erased on a quiet Brooklyn corner.
Driver indicted after teen killed in Queens crosswalk hit-and-run 4
A Ford truck driver turned left from 46th Street onto 47th Avenue and hit a 16-year-old girl in the middle of the crosswalk. She died of head injuries while the truck showed no damage and the licensed driver went home.
Distracted Taxi Driver Kills Man in Bronx Night
A taxi driver, distracted on East 149th Street, hit a 61-year-old man crossing the road. The impact threw his head to the pavement. He never got back up. Another pedestrian gone to a driver who didn’t bother to look.
Driver Hits Woman Walking Before Dawn
A driver heading east on West 58th Street hit a 29-year-old woman walking in the roadway before dawn near Ninth Avenue. Police say she suffered crush injuries and died there in the dark.
Taxi Driver Fatally Injured Pedestrian on the Bowery 1
A taxi driver blew the light at East 4th and Bowery and hit a 79-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She died there in the afternoon heat, another pedestrian erased for a driver’s shortcut.
Motorcyclist Killed on Verrazzano Bridge Exit 1
A 46-year-old motorcyclist died just before 5 AM on June 23, 2024, on the Verrazzano Bridge upper level; police said two riders were exiting toward the Belt Parkway when they hit a wall.
Ford SUV Driver Dies After Slamming Parked Truck
A 59-year-old Ford SUV driver drifted along Drumgoole Road West and hit a parked RAM pickup. He lost consciousness and died alone in the driver’s seat on a Staten Island arterial built for trucks, not mistakes.
Unlicensed Riders Collide on Clearview, Motorcyclist Killed
On Clearview Expressway, a 39-year-old unlicensed motorcyclist slammed into the back of a pickup as the unlicensed truck driver changed lanes. The rider was thrown from the bike and died at the scene.
Speeding rider slams SUV on Morningstar
A 25-year-old motorcyclist hit an SUV on Morningstar Road near Dixon Avenue and died in the street. Police recorded unsafe speed by the rider as the crash’s cause.
Pickup driver kills 67-year-old crossing 54th
A pickup driver hit a 67-year-old man in the crosswalk at 54th Street and 15th Avenue at night. The man died there in the truck’s headlights, another pedestrian gone under a tall front end.
Unlicensed rider dies in 145th Street Bridge crash
A 34-year-old unlicensed rider crashed on the 145th Street Bridge and died in the eastbound lane. Police cited driver inexperience as a factor.
Bicyclist Hit Handlebar in Brooklyn; Passenger Died 1
A distracted e-bike rider hit a man on a bike at 7th Avenue and 68th Street, throwing his 48-year-old rear passenger to the pavement. She suffered fatal head injuries while the men stayed upright.
Driver charged after woman killed on Second Avenue 1
A driver in an SUV turned left at East 93rd Street and 2nd Avenue and hit a 78-year-old woman walking with the signal in the crosswalk. She suffered crush injuries to her entire body and died in the street.
DOT Driver Kills 86-Year-Old Pedestrian in Bay Ridge Crosswalk 2
A Ford lift-boom driver turned right on Dahlgren Place and hit an 86-year-old man in the intersection at 92nd Street. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver; the man died from catastrophic head and leg injuries.
Driver in Nissan SUV Kills Pedestrian on Washington Bridge 1
A westbound SUV driver hit a 72-year-old man on Washington Bridge near Amsterdam Avenue just after midnight. The impact crushed his body in the dark roadway and he died there, far from any crosswalk or signal.
Distracted SUV Driver Turns Left, Kills 63-Year-Old Cyclist
A 63-year-old woman rode her bike west on 41st Avenue. A Ford SUV driver turned left from Bowne Street and hit her. Police recorded driver inattention. She was thrown to the pavement and died of head injuries.
Motorcycle rider hits pedestrians on Jackson Heights sidewalk, killing一 1
A motorcyclist lost control on 37th Avenue and hit a 44-year-old woman standing on the sidewalk near 90th Street. She suffered severe leg fractures and died after the impact. A defective accelerator is listed in the police report.
Beer-Truck Driver Fatally Hits Citi Bike Rider at 11th Avenue 1
A truck driver swung right off 11th Avenue and hit a 32-year-old CitiBike rider, killing him in the afternoon heat. The man was crushed and thrown from the bike while the oversized truck rolled on untouched.
Distracted Driver Dies in Solo Manor Road Crash
A 78-year-old driver on Manor Road kept going straight and hit head-on. Police say distraction behind the wheel led to arm fractures that killed her.
Bronx driver hits 70-year-old, leaves him dead in the crosswalk
A northbound Mercedes SUV driver hit a 70-year-old man at Bainbridge Avenue and East 211th Street on a June night. The pedestrian suffered head trauma and internal bleeding and died on the pavement.
E-scooter rider killed slamming parked box truck
A 38-year-old e-scooter rider changing lanes on 7th Avenue hit a legally parked box truck near West 20th Street and died of head injuries. A morning commute turned fatal on a clear Manhattan day.
Tractor-trailer driver fatally hit motorcyclist on Cross Bronx 2
A 35-year-old unlicensed motorcycle rider hit two westbound diesel trucks on the Cross Bronx Expressway. He was ejected, crushed, and died at the scene while the truck drivers rolled on, their rigs untouched.
Driver Fled After Fatal Bronx Pedestrian Crash 1
A speeding Chrysler driver hit an 82-year-old man crossing Southern Boulevard before dawn. Police recorded unsafe speed and bad lane use. The pedestrian took the blow to the head and died in the street.
Driver Hits and Kills Man Crossing Major Deegan in the Bronx 2
A southbound Toyota driver hit a 35-year-old man crossing the Major Deegan overnight. The impact shattered his head and twisted his limbs on that dark Bronx highway.
Unlicensed Moped Rider Charged After Sunset Park Fatality 1
An unlicensed motorcycle rider hit an 82-year-old man crossing 5th Avenue at 60th Street in Brooklyn. The impact killed him in the afternoon light, another pedestrian gone to a lawless street.
E-bike rider dies after hitting double-parked truck in Washington Hi 1
Jose Luis Zamora Rodriguez, of Mount Eden in the Bronx, died after police said he rode an e-bike into the rear lift gate of a double-parked tractor-trailer on West 181st Street just before 4 AM.
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Man in Brooklyn Crosswalk 1
A 63-year-old man tried to cross New Lots Avenue at Mother Gaston. An eastbound SUV driver hit him and shattered his head. He died in the street while an unlicensed driver sat behind the wheel.
Truck Driver Blows Lane Change, Kills Rider
A diesel truck driver shifted lanes on the Long Island Expressway and a 26-year-old motorcyclist hit its rear. Police recorded traffic-control disregard. The rider went down on the pavement and never got back up.
SUV driver hits man crossing Hillside
A driver in a Honda SUV hit a 56-year-old man crossing Hillside Avenue near 171st Street on a May night in Queens. The man suffered a head injury and died in the street.
SUV driver dies after hitting parked taxi
A 42-year-old driver in a Mazda SUV veered along 36th Avenue in Queens and hit a parked taxi. According to the police report, he lost consciousness and died at the wheel in the middle of a Friday afternoon.
Driver Hits Elderly Man Crossing Kings Highway
A driver heading east on Kings Highway hit a 70-year-old man crossing outside a crosswalk. He died from head and internal injuries on a clear weekday morning in Brooklyn.
Uber or Lyft Driver Hits and Kills Pedestrian in Midtown 1
A distracted SUV driver drove straight on West 36th near Seventh and hit a 34-year-old man crossing the street. He died there at night in the rain while the 2023 Toyota sat without a scratch.
Driver fled after Bronx crash killed woman in crosswalk 2
A Jeep driver fled after a caught-on-video Bronx crash in which a 31-year-old woman crossing with the signal was fatally injured.
Moped Passenger Killed in Bronx Collision 5
A teenage scooter driver and a 22-year-old Honda driver were involved in a Kingsbridge Heights collision that killed 15-year-old passenger Daphne Juan.
Driver fleeing police fatally injures passenger in Bushwick crash 2
Police identified Juan Lopez as the Mercedes driver who ran a red light while fleeing a traffic stop and hit a Honda SUV in Bushwick; official records list a 29-year-old passenger killed.
Drivers Fatally Ran Over Pedestrian on Atlantic Avenue 2
Police said an eastbound box-truck driver ran over a 39-year-old pedestrian at Atlantic and Bedford avenues, then a SUV driver ran over him again; he died at the scene.
E‑Bike Rider Hit From Behind, Left Dead on Washington Bridge
A 30-year-old e-bike rider was hit from behind on Washington Bridge near Amsterdam Avenue and died from a severe head wound. Late at night, another person on two wheels never made it home.
Pickup driver, e-bike rider collide; rider killed in Sunset Park 2
A 49-year-old e-bike rider died after police said a 40-year-old pickup driver turned left at Fourth Avenue and 53rd Street in Sunset Park.
Broken Brooklyn Street Kills 66-Year-Old Rider
A 66-year-old woman rode her moped down 39th Street. The pavement failed under her, threw her off, and she hit her head and died there. No driver hit her. The broken street did.
Unlicensed Motorcycle Driver Slams Parked Cars, Kills Two
An unlicensed motorcycle driver tore down 57th Avenue and hit parked cars. Two young men, 24 and 25, were thrown into the street and killed. Police cited improper lane use in a crash that ended both lives on a quiet Sunday morning.
Driver Hits 23-Year-Old Man on Van Wyck
Before dawn on the Van Wyck Expressway, a driver in a Dodge sedan hit a 23-year-old man in the roadway. The crash killed him there in the dark, another young pedestrian gone on a high-speed Queens artery.
Speeding Driver Flips Mercedes on Grand Central
A 22-year-old driver tore east on Grand Central Parkway, passed in the fast lane, and flipped his Mercedes. He died from head injuries; four other people in the chain crash were hurt.
Driver Hits and Kills 5-Year-Old on 124th Street in Queens 1
A southbound SUV driver hit a 5-year-old boy mid-block on 124th Street. The child died there in the road while the 2008 Honda showed no damage at all.
Garbage truck driver backs over man on Cornelia
A garbage truck driver backed down Cornelia Street before dawn and hit a 35-year-old man in the roadway. Police recorded backing unsafely. The truck’s wheels crushed his head. He died there in the street.
Tow truck driver kills 70-year-old on Hoyt
A tow truck driver rolled down Hoyt Avenue South before dawn and hit a 70-year-old man in the crosswalk at 29th Street. The impact caused fatal head injuries. He died in the dark, in the middle of Queens.
Driver Dies in Gowanus Expressway Chain-Reaction Crash 1
A 51-year-old driver lost consciousness on the Gowanus Expressway and hit seven cars. He died in his seat while three other drivers and a passenger were left with neck injuries in the westbound crush.
SUV Driver Fatally Hit Pedestrian on Grand Central Parkway 1
A 33-year-old woman walking on Grand Central Parkway near exit 24 was hit head-on by an eastbound SUV driver overnight. She suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene.
Driver charged after Bushwick hit-and-run kills pedestrian 3
Law enforcement sources said a Mazda driver fleeing a police stop went through two stop signs in Bushwick, hit Juanita Vidal and her daughter in a crosswalk, and left; Vidal died at 71.
77-Year-Old Driver Killed on Ocean Avenue in Sheepshead Bay 1
A parked BMW broke loose on Ocean Avenue, hitting a stopped sedan and then a Subaru. The Subaru’s 77-year-old driver suffered crush and head injuries and died there, thrown partway from his seat by a car nobody was driving.
Driver Hits, Kills Pedestrian on Roosevelt Avenue in Woodside 1
A Ford SUV driver hit a 38-year-old man crossing Roosevelt Avenue before dawn near 70th Street. The impact crushed his chest. He died in the street while the neighborhood slept.
Unlicensed E‑Scooter Rider Kills Man in Queens Crosswalk
A 58-year-old man stepped into 37th Avenue. An unlicensed Hurley e-scooter rider failed to yield and hit him head-on. He went down with severe head wounds and never got back up.
Driver killed in Bronx River Parkway Jeep rollover 3
A 30-year-old unlicensed SUV driver tore north on Bronx River Parkway at unsafe speed, lost control and crashed. She died after being ejected; her front-seat passenger was left unconscious with internal and shoulder injuries.
Unlicensed E-Bike Rider Killed in BMW Crash 1
A 24-year-old unlicensed e-bike rider turned left on Neptune Avenue and a BMW driver hit him head-on. He died from crush injuries to his head on the street where he fell.
Driver Fails to Yield, Kills 74-Year-Old in Brooklyn Crosswalk
A driver turned left off New York Avenue and hit a 74-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Avenue D. She died in the crosswalk while traffic kept rolling past her right of way.
Driver Fatally Hits 10-Year-Old Crossing in Williamsburg 1
A driver in a Buick SUV turned left through a Wallabout Street crosswalk and hit a 10-year-old girl crossing with the signal. Police say the driver failed to yield and pay attention. She died from crushing injuries to her entire body.
Distracted Moped Rider Kills Woman in Elmhurst Crosswalk
A distracted moped rider hit a 78-year-old woman in a Grand Avenue crosswalk before dawn. Her hip fractured; she died on the street while the rider kept going.
Moped Driver Dies After Allerton Red-Light Crash 2
A 34-year-old unlicensed moped rider hit a parked SUV on Waring Avenue near Barker. He was thrown, suffered fatal chest injuries, and died in the Bronx night. Police recorded traffic control disregarded in the crash.
Distracted Taxi Driver Slams Stopped SUV, Dies
A 73-year-old taxi driver drove west on the Long Island Expressway before dawn and hit the rear of a stopped SUV. Police recorded illness and driver inattention. The taxi’s airbag went off, the belt held, and he died in the driver’s seat.
56-Year-Old E-Scooter Rider Dies Alone on Greenway 1
A 56-year-old e-scooter rider was ejected and killed on Jamaica Bay Greenway near Pennsylvania Avenue. Police recorded driver inexperience as a factor in the fatal fall on the quiet path.
Two Killed in Fordham Crash; Nissan Driver Charged With DWI 2
Police said John Delorbe sped through a red light; he and passenger Angel Tussan died, and Jamie Winston was charged with drunk driving.
Hit-and-run driver kills woman crossing Grand Concourse 3
Martina Sanchez Alcantara, 75, died at the scene just after 5 AM while crossing Grand Concourse at East 164th Street with the pedestrian signal; police said the southbound sedan driver left.
87-Year-Old Driver Dies Backing On West 10th
An 87-year-old driver lost consciousness while backing her Toyota on West 10th Street. She was not belted, was ejected, suffered fatal chest injuries, and died at the scene. Police listed loss of consciousness as the cause.
Driver Kills Bus Driver on Wortman Avenue in Brooklyn 1
Before sunrise on Wortman Avenue, a driver blew the signal and hit a 57-year-old man in the road. The pedestrian died there as the city woke up around his body.
Driver fatally injures pedestrian on York Avenue 2
A 72-year-old driver hit Sophia d'Antoine as she crossed York Avenue at East 87th Street; she died three days later, police told the Post.
Unlicensed Truck Driver Kills 68-Year-Old on Nassau
An unlicensed box-truck driver barreled down Nassau Expressway and hit a 68-year-old man in a sedan near Kennedy. Police cited unsafe speed. The man never made it home.
Brooklyn SUV Driver Kills 74-Year-Old in Crosswalk
A Honda SUV driver hit a 74-year-old woman in the 14th Avenue crosswalk at 39th Street. Afternoon light, dry pavement, and still a body left lifeless in the paint.
Cyclist Hits Man in Head, Kills Him on East 106th
A northbound cyclist hit a 59-year-old man in the head at East 106th Street and 1st Avenue. The man died where he fell on the quiet nighttime corner.
Motorcyclist Killed in Harlem River Drive Head‑On
A 42-year-old rider moving south on Harlem River Drive hit a southbound SUV head-on on slick pavement and died from head trauma. Early-morning weekend, one man gone on a fast road built for cars, not bodies.
SUV Driver Listed At Fault In Deadly Moped Crash
A 22-year-old moped rider hit the back of a stopped SUV on 18th Avenue before dawn and died in the street. Police still recorded failure to yield by the SUV driver.
Police Charge Motorcyclist in Fatal Liberty Avenue Hit-and-Run 1
A motorcyclist rode through 114th Street and Liberty Avenue and hit a 52-year-old woman crossing the intersection. She suffered a fatal head injury and died there in the street.
Driver Hits and Kills Pedestrian on Linden Boulevard 3
A 59-year-old driver traveling east on Linden Boulevard hit a 36-year-old man in the crosswalk at Ashford Street; the man died at Brookdale, police told amNY.
Box-Truck Driver Runs Control, Kills Rider
A box-truck driver disregarded traffic control on Manhattan Avenue and hit a 31-year-old e-bike rider head-on. The rider suffered fatal crush injuries to the head.
Driver Killed After Hitting Overpass Beam in Rockaway 1
A 39-year-old SUV driver tore down Beach Channel Drive and hit an unseen object. Police say unsafe speed crushed his body and ended his life in the driver’s seat, late Monday morning.
Distracted moped rider dies on Atlantic
A 46-year-old moped rider hit an object head-on on Atlantic Avenue at Kingston just after midnight. His head took the impact. He died there while, police say, inattention ruled his last seconds.
Jeep Driver Tailgates, Kills 81-Year-Old on BQE
A Jeep driver followed too closely on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and hit a 2000 Honda from behind. The 81-year-old Honda driver, belted in and driving straight, died at the wheel with a broken neck.
Speeding SUV Driver Hits, Kills Woman
A driver sped a Toyota SUV down Clearview Expressway and hit a 58-year-old woman crossing at 32nd Avenue. Police recorded unsafe speed. She died there. The driver left her and kept going.
Motorcyclist dies after crash with FDNY ambulance in the Bronx 1
A 23-year-old motorcyclist died after a crash involving an FDNY ambulance with two on-duty EMTs at Eastchester Road and Pelham Parkway just before 7 PM.
8-Year-Old Killed as Driver Turned Left in East Elmhurst 1
A pickup driver turned left from 31st Avenue and hit an 8-year-old boy crossing 100th Street with the signal. Police recorded failure to yield and driver inattention. The child suffered crush injuries and died in the crosswalk.
Kia Driver Hits Cyclist Head-On, Kills Him
A westbound Kia driver hit a 47-year-old man riding his bike head-on near Avenue O in Brooklyn. He was thrown from the bike, suffered severe head trauma, and died in the street.
Distracted Pickup Driver Kills Man In Crosswalk
A pickup driver turned left off 101st Avenue and hit a 47-year-old man crossing 120th Street with the signal. He collapsed, unconscious, his body badly injured, and died in the street. Police recorded driver inattention.
Dump truck driver fails to yield, kills woman in Queens crosswalk 1
A dump truck driver turned right off 57th Avenue onto 80th Street and hit a 43-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She died there in the morning light. Police recorded failure to yield and the oversized truck as factors.
Rider Dies After Richmond Avenue Crash
A 25-year-old motorcycle rider crashed on Richmond Avenue after dark. He was ejected and died from head injuries.
67-Year-Old E-Bike Rider Dies on 6th Avenue
A 67-year-old man rode his e-bike up 6th Avenue in Brooklyn and went down with no crash marks, no bent metal, no other driver in sight. He was thrown from the seat. His body broke. He died on the street.
Late-Night BMW Crash Kills Passenger
A driver in a 2011 BMW crashed on Goethals Road North late at night. The impact blew open the right rear door and threw a 26-year-old passenger into the street, where he suffered fatal head injuries.
Teen Rider Killed on Laurel Hill
An 18-year-old motorscooter rider crashed on Laurel Hill Boulevard near 49th Street in the rain. He was ejected and killed by head injuries.
Dump Truck Driver Fatally Hits Woman Crossing in Flatbush 1
A dump truck driver turned right at Bedford and Tilden and hit a 58-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. Police say he failed to yield. She died in the street while the truck rolled on, metal untouched.
SUV driver killed pedestrian on Canal Street, police said 2
A driver in a Chevy SUV hit a 55-year-old man crossing Canal Street before dawn. The impact killed him in the road, another pedestrian gone on an empty overnight artery.
SUV Driver Fails to Yield, Kills 63-Year-Old Rider
A Honda SUV driver turned on Blossom Avenue and hit a 63-year-old woman riding an e-scooter. Police cited failure to yield. She was thrown from the scooter, suffered severe head trauma, and died in the street on a weekday morning.
Speeding pickup kills 69-year-old driver
A 69-year-old man drove a Dodge pickup down Joline Avenue at unsafe speed and hit hard. The airbag blew and he died of severe lacerations, alone in the truck on a quiet Staten Island morning.
Rider killed in West 76th Street truck collision 1
A truck driver passed too close on West 76th Street and hit a 57-year-old woman riding an e-bike. She suffered crush injuries to her hip and died there in the dark while the oversized truck rolled on.
Bus driver’s right turn kills man at Avenue D 1
A bus driver swung right off Avenue D at East 10th. The rear wheel hit a 45-year-old man’s head. He died in the street under a vehicle that never even showed damage.
Senior driver slams SUV, dies on Vanduzer
A 78-year-old driver rear-ended an SUV on Vanduzer Street on a cold Thursday morning. Her Volvo’s front crumpled, and she died in the driver’s seat while the SUV’s two occupants survived.
Aggressive Cross Island drive ends in death
A 54-year-old driver pushed a Ford sedan north on Cross Island Parkway at night and hit hard. Police labeled it aggressive driving and road rage. He was alone in the car and died there.
Cyclist Killed After Driver Opens Door on Broadway 3
Police said a Honda Accord driver opened a door into John Paolicelli, 64, and a Hyundai Elantra driver then ran him over on Broadway in Williamsburg.
Infiniti Driver Slams Into Truck, Dies on Van Wyck
A 67-year-old Infiniti driver going south on the Van Wyck hit the back of a diesel truck and died in the demolished SUV. Morning expressway traffic kept moving around one man who never got out.
Driver indicted after Williamsburg crash kills passenger 3
A bus driver ran traffic control at Harrison and Lorimer and hit a southbound sedan. A 32-year-old man riding unbelted in the back seat was thrown into the street and died there at night in Brooklyn.
Driver Turns Right, Kills Woman in Crosswalk
A driver in a GMC SUV turned right at Nostrand and Beverley and hit a 45-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Police say the driver failed to yield. She suffered head trauma and fractures and died there in the Sunday afternoon light.
Truck Driver Slams Stopped SUV, Kills Bronx Passenger
Before dawn on the New England Thruway, a box‑truck driver went straight ahead and hit a stopped SUV. A 61‑year‑old man in the back seat was killed. Another passenger was left with a chest fracture in the dark northbound traffic.
Driver charged after Bronx hit-and-run kills e-bike rider 6
Police said a driver in a Jeep Grand Cherokee hit 24-year-old Thierno Balde in the Bronx and fled; Edward Montero was arrested nearly a year later.
Cyclist Dies After Maspeth Box-Truck Collision 1
A box-truck driver went straight on Maurice Avenue and hit a 47-year-old man on a bike. The rider was thrown, crushed, and killed with head injuries on a Queens street at night.
Driver Charged After Passenger Dies in Astoria Crash 1
A pickup driver drove into a westbound sedan on 28th Avenue and crushed the passenger side. A 29-year-old woman, buckled into the front seat, died there before dawn. Police recorded alcohol involvement in the crash.
Driver fatally injures pedestrian in Greenpoint crosswalk 3
Pickup driver Stanley Manel failed to yield while turning left at Nassau Avenue and Sutton Street and killed pedestrian Danielle Aber, 49, according to official crash records and police cited by Brooklyn Paper.
Jeep driver T-bones car, kills woman
A Jeep driver slammed into a car at Woodhaven Boulevard and Jamaica Avenue overnight, crushing the passenger side. A 32-year-old woman in the front seat died in the impact while both drivers survived.
Driver Dies in Cross Bronx Expressway Rear-End Crash 2
A 38-year-old driver died after police said he hit the back of a stopped tractor-trailer on the Cross Bronx Expressway near Jerome Avenue.
Sedan driver arrested after fatal Bronx scooter crash 4
Police said the sedan driver left after a crash that killed William Cruz, 35, at Park Avenue and East 183rd Street; official crash records cite traffic-control disregard by the e-bike rider.
Speeding driver kills woman on Main Street
A northbound Toyota driver hit a 68-year-old woman crossing Main Street near Reeves Avenue on a dark February night. Police say his unsafe speed turned that crosswalk into a fatal impact.
Queens Man Charged After Fatal Whitestone Expressway Hit-Run 2
A driver in a northbound SUV hit two men on Whitestone Expressway, killing a 43-year-old pedestrian and injuring a 27-year-old beside him. Police recorded unsafe speed and other vehicular factors in the early-morning crash.
Tow Truck Driver Turns Left, Kills Woman
A tow truck driver swung left off Avenue C and hit a 67-year-old woman in the intersection. Her head took the blow. She died there in the evening dark, another pedestrian erased by a turning truck.
Police Charged Driver After Bronx Pedestrian Died on White Plains Road 4
Police said Adam Vilajeti and a Mercedes driver hit and killed 22-year-old Wilbert de Jesus Cordero on White Plains Road; Vilajeti was charged with DWI.
SUV driver rolls on as rear passenger dies
A 23-year-old man riding in the back of a Nissan SUV on Northern Boulevard was ejected and killed. The driver kept going as the passenger lay in the street, his head shattered, body twisted.
Driver Fails to Yield, Kills 81-Year-Old
An 81-year-old man entered the Delancey and Willett crosswalk. A Ford SUV driver turned right, failed to yield, and hit him. He suffered head trauma and internal injuries and died there at night.
Driver’s Head-On Hit Kills 73-Year-Old
A driver in a 2008 Honda went straight on Cross Island Parkway and hit head-on. The 73-year-old man in the middle front seat never moved again. Night traffic rolled on while he died in the dark.
Hit-and-run driver fatally injures woman in Jackson Heights 1
A driver pushed an SUV too fast through 37th Avenue and hit a 60-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She died in the street. Police recorded unsafe speed and traffic control disregarded for the driver.
Driver charged in fatal drunk-driving crash in Canarsie 3
Police said Gary Turner, allegedly intoxicated, killed 68-year-old Louis Garcia while driving a 2017 Dodge at Glenwood Road and East 105th Street in Canarsie.
Driver Fatally Hits 14-Year-Old in Canarsie Chain-Reaction Crash 1
A 14-year-old boy walking at Glenwood Road and East 81st Street never made it home. A pickup driver and an SUV driver slammed together at unsafe speed and hit him, crushing his body in the intersection.
Driver Hits Man Mid-Block, Leaves Him Dead on Coney Island Ave
A driver in a Toyota sedan hit a 58-year-old man crossing mid-block on Coney Island Avenue near Avenue T. Afternoon light, dry pavement, and he still died in the street from head trauma and severe bleeding.
Distracted E‑Scooter Rider Ejected on Northern
A 42-year-old woman riding an e-scooter along Northern Boulevard was ejected and left unconscious after she hit an SUV’s side. Police recorded driver inattention before the crash on the busy arterial.
Driver charged after two passengers die in Hunts Point crash 1
A 23-year-old driver tore his sedan into a parked tanker on Viele Avenue. A 15-year-old girl and 21-year-old man died in the car. Two other young people were left semiconscious with head and crush injuries while the tanker sat still at the curb.
Pickup Driver Turns Left, Kills Woman in Crosswalk
A pickup driver turned left on Avenue X and hit a 62-year-old woman walking in the marked crosswalk at East 16th Street. Her head took the blow. She died there in the cold afternoon light.
Driver Charged After Dyker Heights Pedestrian Death 2
A distracted pickup driver turned left on Bay Ridge Avenue and hit a 52-year-old woman in the roadway near 13th Avenue. She died there under the night sky because a driver could not be bothered to pay attention.
Hit-and-run driver kills Bronx pedestrian on Melrose Avenue 3
A hit-and-run driver in a Jeep SUV hit 53-year-old Lourdes Camilo at Melrose Avenue and East 157th Street, and another driver then hit her, reports said.
68-Year-Old Driver Dies After Hitting Parked Cars
A 68-year-old driver lost consciousness on Schley Avenue and hit three parked sedans. He died in his car, alone on a Bronx morning lined with parked steel.
Distracted Mercedes Driver Kills Man Crossing Capodanno
A northbound Mercedes SUV driver hit a 61-year-old man crossing Capodanno Boulevard near Lincoln Avenue. Police recorded driver inattention. The man suffered head trauma and internal injuries and died in the street.
Driver Fails To Yield, Kills Woman In Crosswalk
An SUV driver turned on 89th Avenue and hit an 85-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. She took the impact to her head and died in the street while she had the light.
Driver Sentenced in Bushwick Crash That Killed Passenger 6
Prosecutors said Christopher Seabrook drove a Kia Sportage at high speed, hit a Toyota in Bushwick, fled on foot, and killed 29-year-old passenger Hayden Wallace.
Driver killed in Gerritsen Beach crash with sanitation truck 1
A 42-year-old unlicensed Mercedes driver sped up Gerritsen Avenue and hit a garbage truck mid U-turn near Florence Avenue. He died from head injuries in the driver’s seat while the truck crew survived the overnight impact.
BMW driver blows signal, kills moped rider
A BMW driver drove through a signal on Mosholu Parkway and hit a 35-year-old moped rider near Bainbridge Avenue overnight. The rider was ejected and died from a head injury in the street.
Drunk, Speeding Driver Turns Parkway Into Grave
On Cross Island Parkway before dawn, a 24-year-old driver mixed alcohol and speed and crashed head-on into another car. Five people died, including an ejected baby. Passengers never had a chance.
SUV driver hits man lying on Belt Parkway
A Lexus SUV driver hit a 55-year-old man lying in the eastbound lanes of Belt Parkway. The impact to his head left him unconscious and he died there, on a cold night road built for speed, not bodies.
Two drivers hit, kill man on Woodhaven
A 47-year-old man crossed Woodhaven Boulevard before sunrise. One driver in a Toyota sedan hit him head-on; another driver in a Jeep sedan hit him next. He died in the roadway between their cars.
Driver Hits Newborn on 3rd Avenue
A northbound Tesla driver hit a newborn boy in the roadway on 3rd Avenue before dawn. The baby, not yet a day old, died in the street while the car kept going straight.
Driver kills man crossing Cross Bronx Extention 1
A driver in an eastbound 2005 Chrysler sedan killed a 36-year-old man crossing outside an intersection on the Cross Bronx Extention around half past midnight.
Driver Blows Turn, Kills E-Bike Rider on Park Ave South
A Lexus driver turned left off Park Avenue South and hit a 23-year-old e-bike rider going straight on East 27th. Police recorded traffic control disregarded. The rider was thrown, badly hurt, and died in the street.
Taxi driver hits 72-year-old crossing Flatbush
A taxi driver hit a 72-year-old woman crossing Flatbush at 5th Avenue before sunrise. She died there in the rain-dark street while the driver kept going north.
Driver charged after fatal Northern Boulevard e-bike crash 1
An 81-year-old man turned left on his e-bike on Northern Boulevard. A flatbed truck driver came straight through, ignored the traffic control, and hit him. He was thrown, suffered crush and head injuries, and died there in the rain.
E-bike rider fatally injures 75-year-old at Roosevelt and Broadway 2
A rider on an e‑bike hit a 75‑year‑old man in the Roosevelt Avenue crosswalk near Broadway. The man fell, suffered a head injury and severe fractures, and died there in the afternoon rain.
Bronx driver loses consciousness, dies after slamming parked cars
A 69-year-old driver on Bruckner Boulevard lost consciousness and plowed into two parked cars. Metal tore, glass flew, and he died in his seat as the morning commute rolled past.
Police Say Scooter Operator Disobeyed Red Light Before Fatal Crash 1
A BMW driver hit a westbound moped on Thomas S Boyland Street near Linden Boulevard overnight on Christmas. The 30-year-old rider was thrown into a parked Ford SUV and died from crush injuries.
Driver charged after Christmas Eve crash kills Queens woman 1
A BMW driver blew through Utopia Parkway and hit a Lexus broadside on Peck Avenue. The 72-year-old Lexus driver never made it home. Police recorded unsafe speed. Holiday afternoon, one more empty chair at the table.
BMW SUV driver kills woman on Jamaica Ave
A BMW SUV driver hit a 68-year-old woman crossing Jamaica Avenue before dawn. She died in the dark, on a frozen arterial built for drivers, not for her.
Rider dies after e-scooter fall on Queens Boulevard 2
A 31-year-old e-scooter rider heading east on Queens Boulevard near 73rd Street hit head-first, was ejected, and died from his injuries. No other vehicles were listed in the police report.
Pickup Driver Hits Sedan Driver at Queens Conduit Intersection 1
An unlicensed Dodge truck driver blew a traffic control on Brewer Boulevard and hit a 71-year-old man’s Chevy head-on. The senior driver died there in his car on the arterial, another life taken after dark.
Distracted SUV driver reverses, kills 83-year-old
A driver in a Honda SUV backed down 76th Street and hit an 83-year-old woman standing in the roadway. Police recorded driver inattention. She suffered fatal leg injuries and died there, far from any crosswalk.
Police Arrest One Driver After Fatal Hempstead Avenue Hit-and-Run 2
A 66-year-old man tried to cross Hempstead Avenue on a rainy Sunday night. One distracted SUV driver hit him. A distracted sedan driver hit him again. His head injury was fatal. He died in the street where he fell.
Driver Killed in Broad Channel Cross Bay Boulevard Crash 1
A 27-year-old driver tore up Cross Bay Boulevard in the rain and hit left-side first. Police recorded unsafe speed and alcohol. He was thrown from his 1993 Toyota and died in the street, alone in the dark.
E-bike rider dies after crash on Rogers Avenue 3
Kenny DeForest, 37, died after police said he hit an unoccupied car while riding an electric Citi Bike in Crown Heights.
20-Year-Old Moped Rider Dies Hitting Turning Tanker
A 20-year-old moped rider hit the side of a turning tanker at Greenpoint and Kingsland. He was thrown off, his head hit the pavement, and he died there in the morning cold while the tanker’s driver rolled on.
Driver hits man and kills him on Soundview
A driver going north on Soundview Avenue hit a 41-year-old man crossing the street and killed him. Police recorded alcohol involvement. The man died in the road. The driver stayed.
Scooter Operator Swerves; Passenger Dies in Queens Crash 1
A 25-year-old unlicensed moped driver swerved on Jamaica Avenue after reacting to another vehicle. His 62-year-old sidecar passenger was thrown out, hit his head on the pavement, and died there in the street.
Moped rider killed in Cross Bronx Expressway crash 3
An 18-year-old rider died after a multi-driver crash on the eastbound Cross Bronx Expressway; police recorded unsafe speed as a factor.
Police Say Fleeing Lamborghini Driver Killed Passenger in Inwood. 1
A 22-year-old driver blew a left turn at 10th Avenue and West 213th. The crash sparked a fire that killed his 21-year-old front-seat passenger as she burned inside the wreck.
Speeding driver kills 22-year-old on Sixth
A driver in a Ford sedan, going too fast up Sixth Avenue near West 39th, hit a 22-year-old man crossing and crushed him between parked SUVs. He died in the street while the driver walked away with a broken face.
Rider Dies After Expressway Collapse
A 53-year-old motorcycle rider lost consciousness on the West Shore Expressway and was ejected overnight. He died from head and internal injuries.
Driver Charged After 3-Year-Old Killed in Flushing Hit-and-Run 5
A driver with only a learner’s permit pulled from parking on College Point Boulevard and hit a 3-year-old boy crossing the street. Police recorded tinted windows as a factor. The child suffered crush injuries to his head and died there.
Dump Truck Driver Kills 77-Year-Old on Avenue P
A dump truck driver rolled east on Avenue P and hit a 77-year-old woman crossing at East 19th Street. She suffered crush injuries and died there while the truck kept going straight, untouched.
Driver Hits Man on Bruckner at Night
A driver in a Lexus SUV drove east on Bruckner Expressway and hit a 36-year-old man in the roadway. The impact killed him there in the dark, another pedestrian left dead on the asphalt.
Cab driver’s wrong-way lane use before fatal Queens crash 2
A taxi driver and a 59-year-old moped rider slammed head-on on Northern Boulevard near 29th Street late at night. The rider died from facial injuries. Police recorded driver inexperience in the crash.
Speeding Driver Kills Moped Rider on Fox
A driver hit a 23-year-old moped rider from behind on Fox Street. The rider was thrown and killed; police recorded unsafe speed and disregarding traffic control by the driver.
71-Year-Old Driver Blacks Out, Crushes Pedestrians
A 71-year-old SUV driver on Whitestone Expressway lost consciousness and veered toward 20th Avenue. He died in the crash. His passenger suffered crush injuries. Two pedestrians off the roadway were hit and badly hurt anyway.
SUV Driver Turns, Kills Man in Crosswalk
A Subaru driver turned right off Bay Parkway and hit a 56-year-old man in the head as he crossed at 79th Street before sunrise. He died in the intersection, another pedestrian left on the asphalt.
88-Year-Old Passenger Killed as Driver Tailgates Truck
On Atlantic Avenue, an 88-year-old woman riding up front in a Jeep SUV died after the driver followed too closely and slammed into a diesel truck. Daylight, clear weather, and still she never made it out of the front seat.
66-Year-Old Driver Dies After Slumping at Wheel
A 66-year-old driver lost consciousness on 164 Street, drifted forward, and hit a parked Honda. His chest took the impact against the belt. He died there in the afternoon daylight, on an ordinary Queens block.
Hit-and-Run Driver Fatally Injures Woman on Bruckner Expressway 1
A driver going south on Bruckner Expressway hit a 32-year-old woman in the dark, away from any crosswalk. She died there on the roadway, another pedestrian wiped out on a high-speed Bronx artery.
Passenger Killed in LIE Crash With Alcohol Involvement 1
A 23-year-old woman riding in the back of a sedan on the Long Island Expressway was ejected and killed when a 22-year-old driver merged eastbound into two SUVs before dawn. Two other women in the car suffered crush and fracture injuries.
Two pedestrians fatally injured on Woodhaven Boulevard 1
Two southbound sedan drivers hit a 71-year-old woman and 73-year-old man crossing Woodhaven Boulevard at night. Head trauma. Crush injuries. Both pedestrians died in the street where they fell.
Unlicensed driver fails to yield, woman killed on Belt Parkway
An unlicensed driver on the Belt Parkway failed to yield and set off a chain crash. A 57-year-old woman riding in the front seat died from head wounds. An infant in the driver’s seat survived with crush injuries.
Truck Driver Fails To Yield, Kills Man in Times Square
A Ford flat-rack truck driver turned left at West 47th and 7th and hit a 59-year-old man crossing with the signal. Police recorded failure to yield and an improper turn. He died in the crosswalk while the morning commute rolled on.
Driver Backs Boom Lift Over Teen Pedestrian
A boom‑lift driver reversed at East 7th and 1st Avenue and hit a 19-year-old crossing the intersection. Steel crushed his body. He died there in the morning light.
Hit-and-run Jeep driver killed Bronx ATV rider, police said 1
A distracted pickup driver hit a 37-year-old man riding a motorbike on Southern Boulevard near East 180th Street. The impact threw him off the bike and he died there in the evening streetlight.
Hit-and-run driver killed 72-year-old on Marine Avenue 3
A hit-and-run driver in a dark sedan hit and killed a 72-year-old woman as she crossed Marine Avenue in Brooklyn, police and witnesses said.
Driver in BMW kills man on 85th Street
A driver in a BMW hit a 43-year-old man on 85th Street in Queens. The pedestrian suffered crushing head injuries and died in the street, away from any intersection, on a quiet afternoon.
Pickup Driver Turns Left, Kills Woman in Brooklyn Crosswalk
A GMC pickup driver turned left off 11th Avenue at 64th Street and hit a 71-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She went down with severe head trauma and died in the crosswalk.
Drivers Fled After Mohammed Hossain Was Hit in Brooklyn 3
Police said a Honda SUV driver fatally hit 46-year-old Mohammed Hossain in Borough Park and fled; another southbound driver may also have hit him.
Driver Dies After Jerome Avenue Crash Into Tree 4
Jonathan Ramos-Robles died after police said he lost control of a Honda Odyssey and hit a tree on Jerome Avenue, and his passenger was critically hurt.
School bus driver kills pedestrian in Ozone Park crosswalk 1
A bus driver turned left on 107th Avenue and hit a 73-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She died in the street while the morning commute rolled on.
Teen moped rider dies in Washington Heights crash with SUV 1
A 15-year-old moped rider hit a GMC SUV at Saint Nicholas Avenue and West 185th Street. Police recorded unsafe speed and traffic control disregarded. He was ejected, suffered crushing head injuries, and died in the street.
Teen driver charged after Bed-Stuy crash kills 4-year-old 1
A 16‑year‑old permit driver ran a pickup along Atlantic Avenue and lost focus. Police say his inattention and speed ended a 4‑year‑old boy’s life in the back seat and left the front passenger with a serious fracture.
Motorcycle Rider Killed on Southern Boulevard
A 23-year-old motorcycle rider crashed on Southern Boulevard before dawn. He was ejected and died from injuries across his body.
SUV Driver’s U-Turn Kills Motorcyclist 1
A BMW SUV driver tried a U-turn on Cross Bay Boulevard. A 29-year-old motorcycle rider hit the side and was thrown, suffering fatal head injuries. Police recorded failure to yield and unsafe speed in the overnight crash.
Young Rider Killed on Belt Parkway
A 23-year-old motorcycle rider hit the front of another westbound vehicle on Belt Parkway and was ejected. He died with crush injuries to his chest.
E-Scooter Rider Dies After Bronx Crash on Givan Avenue 2
Police said Alexander Murillo, 44, lost control while riding an electric scooter near Givan Avenue and Sexton Place in the Bronx and died.
Two SUV drivers kill woman in Brooklyn crosswalk
Two SUV drivers crashed at New York Avenue and Herkimer Street and hit a 79-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. She died in the crosswalk while the light was green and the right-of-way was hers.
Scooter Rider Dies After Maspeth Sidewalk Crash 1
A 46-year-old e-scooter rider went straight up Flushing Avenue and never made it home. Police recorded driver inexperience before he was thrown off, hit his head, and died in the street near 64th.
Bronx E-Scooter Rider Dies After Pickup Crash
A 47-year-old e-scooter rider hit a parked pickup on Shakespeare Avenue near Jerome Avenue after dark. He was ejected and died from head injuries.
Tesla Driver Crash Killed Passenger Near JFK 2
A man driving a Tesla SUV rear-ended a Ford sedan and then hit a stationary utility truck near JFK Airport, killing his 54-year-old passenger.
Driver Charged After Jose Galan Dragged in Bronx Hit-and-Run 2
A driver starting from parking on Jerome Avenue let a Lincoln roll. The undercarriage hit a 59-year-old man standing nearby. He was crushed and died there on the weekend afternoon pavement.
Motorcyclist Dies After Henry Hudson Parkway Collision 2
A 55-year-old motorcyclist was killed after police said he tried to merge on the Henry Hudson Parkway and collided with the rear of a Lexus SUV.
Motorcycle Rider Dies on Bruckner
Near midnight on the Bruckner, a 38-year-old rider hit the rear of a slowing SUV and was thrown to the pavement. He died from head and crush injuries.
NYPD Tow-Truck Driver Charged After Boy Killed in Fort Greene 2
A tow truck driver turned right off Myrtle Avenue and hit a 7-year-old boy crossing with the signal. The child died in the crosswalk while walking toward school. Police recorded failure to yield right-of-way.
Driver Charged After Riverside Boulevard Pedestrian Death 2
A southbound taxi driver hit an 89-year-old man walking in a marked crosswalk on Riverside Boulevard at West 70th Street. His hip and leg shattered. He died there. Police recorded failure to yield right-of-way.
Distracted SUV driver kills 82-year-old on Forest Avenue
A Nissan SUV driver hit an 82-year-old woman in a Forest Avenue crosswalk near Bard Avenue on a dark Monday night. Police say the distracted driver kept going as she lay with fatal head and internal injuries.
Speeding Driver Slams Woman on Utica Corner
Two sedan drivers crashed at Utica and East New York. Police recorded unsafe speed and a blown turn. A 32-year-old woman standing off the roadway took the hit to her head and died. Another pedestrian’s leg was fractured.
Driver Blows Light, Slams Bus; 69-Year-Old Dead 2
A 69-year-old SUV driver ran a traffic signal at 3rd Avenue and East 147th Street and hit a bus. Her Jeep’s front collapsed. According to the police report, she died at the scene while belted in her seat.
Driver charged with murder after Astoria Boulevard killing 1
A BMW driver turned on Astoria Boulevard before dawn and hit a 50-year-old man in the roadway near Steinway Street. The street was quiet. He ended up with crush injuries and never left alive.
Dump truck driver turns, kills woman at work
A dump truck driver turned right off Atlantic Avenue onto Woodhaven Boulevard and hit a 63-year-old woman working in the intersection. She died under the truck while the oversized rig showed no damage. Police recorded the driver’s view as blocked.
Driver With Tinted Windows Kills Man in Broadway Crosswalk
A 76-year-old man tried to cross Broadway at West 161st. A southbound Dodge sedan, its windows tinted dark, hit him. Police recorded unsafe speed and illegal tint. The crash killed him in the intersection.
Scooter rider killed after NYPD stop attempt in Williamsbridge 2
A scooter rider died a little before noon at Laconia Avenue and East 214th Street in Williamsbridge after a collision involving a box truck; police said officers had tried to stop him beforehand.
Driver Fails To Yield, Kills Woman on Broadway
A Jeep driver kept going through Broadway and Flushing while a 68-year-old woman crossed with the signal. Police say the driver failed to yield. The crash threw her to the pavement and killed her in the middle of the intersection.
BMW driver fails to yield, 24-year-old killed on Belt Parkway
A BMW driver failed to yield on the Belt Parkway and hit a Toyota, triggering a head-on crash with a Honda. Three cars smashed together. A 24-year-old man driving one of them died there in the dark.
Motorcyclist dies after Queens crash involving Honda driver 1
A distracted sedan driver hit a 28-year-old motorcyclist head-on on 111th Avenue near Merrick Boulevard. A clear Sunday morning, straight road, and he still died in the street.
Motorcyclist dies after Guider Avenue crash in Brooklyn 1
A 50-year-old Harley rider hit head-on on Guider Avenue just after midnight and died from head injuries. Police recorded driver inattention before he was thrown from the bike and killed.
Unlicensed E-Scooter Rider Dies on 12th Ave
A 32-year-old man on an Apollo Ghost e-scooter hit an object head-on on 12th Avenue and went down hard. Police say unsafe speed threw him off the scooter. He died from severe head injuries in the street at night.
Motorcycle Rider Killed on Hinsdale Street
Near midnight on Hinsdale Street, a 59-year-old motorcycle rider hit a parked sedan and died from a head injury.
Pickup driver fails to yield, kills woman
A pickup driver turned right on Fresh Pond Road and hit a 75-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Police say he failed to yield. She died in the crosswalk in broad daylight.
Teen motorcycle rider killed at Astoria Boulevard and 101st Street 2
Dylan Picaza, 16, an Elmhurst motorcyclist who liked bikes and sports, died around 10:30 p.m. after a crash with an MTA Q49 bus at Astoria Boulevard and 101st Street in Queens.
Driver Hits and Kills Woman Crossing Belt Parkway in Brooklyn 1
A man driving a 2017 Volkswagen hit a 40-year-old woman crossing Belt Parkway after dark. She went down with a head wound and died on the highway while the car continued eastbound.
Vespa Rider Killed on Henry Hudson
A 46-year-old Vespa rider crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway after dark. He was thrown from the moped and died of head crush injuries.
Motorcycle Rider Killed in East Elmhurst Crash With Two SUV Drivers 2
A 26-year-old motorcyclist died after police said he crashed into two cars near Ditmars Boulevard and 31st Avenue in East Elmhurst.
Motorcycle Rider Killed on Highland Boulevard
A 34-year-old motorcycle rider crashed on Highland Boulevard and was ejected. He died from a head injury.
Dump truck driver crushes man on 14 Road
A dump truck driver rolled west on 14 Road and hit a 63-year-old man walking with traffic at 115 Street. The impact crushed his body. He died there in the morning light.
Driver in Box Truck Fatally Hits Cyclist at Clarkson and Rogers 2
A box‑truck driver turned right from Clarkson onto Rogers and hit a 56‑year‑old man riding an e‑bike straight through. Police recorded driver inattention. The crash crushed his head on the pavement. He died there in the morning sun.
Unlicensed Moped Rider Killed at 94th and 2nd
A 47-year-old unlicensed moped rider hit a box truck broadside at East 94th and 2nd overnight and died from head trauma. Police recorded improper passing or lane use, illegal drugs, and unsafe speed before the impact.
Driver Fatally Hit Woman Crossing in Greenwich Village 1
A driver turning left from West 10th onto Greenwich hit a 76-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She went semiconscious on the pavement and died there while the light still said walk.
Police: Drug-impaired driver fatally hit Bronx pedestrian 1
A northbound driver in a 1994 Infiniti hit a 67‑year‑old man crossing Castle Hill Avenue near Turnbull, then fled into the Bronx night. Police recorded driver inattention and unsafe speed. The man died in the street.
Driver Turns Right on York, Kills Woman in Crosswalk
A 71-year-old woman crossed York Avenue with the signal. A northbound SUV driver turned right onto East 68th Street and hit her head-on; she never woke up. Police recorded driver inattention.
School-Bus Driver Kills Cyclist in Borough Park Right Turn 1
A bus driver turned right on Fort Hamilton Parkway and hit a 44-year-old man riding straight on his bike. The rider was crushed under the bus and died in the afternoon daylight.
SUV driver hit Queens e-bike rider
A Kia SUV driver hit a 58-year-old e-bike rider at Pitkin Avenue and 95th Street in the evening dark. The rider was thrown and died of severe head injuries.
Moped Driver Dies After Bronx Zoo-Area Crash 2
A 27-year-old moped rider sped down Bronx River Parkway near Southern Boulevard and died after hitting headfirst. Police cited unsafe speed and alcohol; the overnight ride ended in a fatal solo crash.
E-Bike Rider Killed on 1st Avenue
A 46-year-old e-bike rider hit something head-on near 1st Avenue and East 47th just before 1 a.m. He was ejected and killed.
19-Year-Old Rider Killed in Sunset Park Truck Crash 1
A 19-year-old e-bike rider hit a turning diesel truck at 4th Avenue and 39th Street overnight in Brooklyn. Police recorded inexperience and distraction. He took the full blow and died there in the street.
Distracted Rider Dies Alone on Avenue W
A 53-year-old motorcyclist went west on Avenue W and never made it home. Police blamed distraction after he flew from his Honda and died in the street, no other driver in sight.
Driver Rear-Ends Cyclist on Roosevelt Avenue; Rider Dies Later 1
A Honda SUV driver drifted through Roosevelt Avenue and hit a 43-year-old man riding an e-bike before dawn near 84th Street. Police recorded driver inattention. The rider died in the street, another neighbor erased in the dark.
Driver Hits Woman Pushing Stroller in Bath Beach Crosswalk 4
Police said Faheem Shabazz turned left in a Dodge Ram and hit Xia Ying Chen, 66, as she crossed Bath Avenue with a toddler in a stroller.
Speeding Audi Driver Dies on Steuben
A 30-year-old Audi driver tore up Steuben Street before he hit an object and crushed his chest. Police recorded unsafe speed and an improper turn. He died alone in the car before sunrise.
Driver Hits Man Crossing Queens Boulevard
A driver going straight on Queens Boulevard hit a 37-year-old man crossing outside the crosswalk near 66th Street. He suffered crush injuries to his entire body and died in the street during the morning rush.
Access-A-Ride Driver Charged After Fatal Chinatown Turn 1
A bus driver turned right from Allen onto Canal and hit an 88-year-old woman walking with the signal. Police say the driver failed to yield. She was crushed under the wheels and died in the crosswalk.
E-bike rider fatally injures Priscilla Loke in Chinatown hit-run 3
An e-bike rider hit 69-year-old Priscilla Loke at Chrystie and Grand Streets and fled; she died two days later, police said.
Distracted SUV Driver Kills Man, Hurts Three on 73 Avenue
A distracted SUV driver hit a 67-year-old man mid-block on 73 Avenue, killing him and injuring a woman and two young children nearby. One child suffered a head injury. Afternoon, broad daylight, and a family was torn open in the street.
Driver Hits Young Woman Crossing Atlantic
A driver in a westbound Nissan hit a 26-year-old woman crossing Atlantic near Van Siclen. She took the impact to the head, suffered deep cuts, and died in the street while traffic rolled past.
Driver killed on Hutchinson River Parkway in the Bronx 3
A 49-year-old driver died after police said he lost control near Exit 4 on the Hutchinson River Parkway and hit a tree and light pole.
E-Scooter Rider Killed on Avenue C
A 44-year-old rider was ejected from a KAABO Mantis e-scooter on Avenue C. He hit his head on the pavement and died.
Speeding driver slams truck, kills two
A 22-year-old driver tore down the Staten Island Expressway and hit a Ford pickup broadside. She and her 22-year-old passenger died there on the road. Police recorded unsafe speed and alcohol in the sedan.
Motorcyclist killed in New Dorp Lane crash with pickup driver 2
A 29-year-old motorcyclist died around half past 3 PM on Sept. 3, 2023, at New Dorp Lane and 10th Street. Official crash records list a pickup driver turning left and the rider going straight.
E-bike rider killed in Eastern Parkway crash with Jeep driver 3
A 41-year-old Sur-Ron rider slammed into a turning Jeep SUV on Eastern Parkway and never got back up. Police cite unsafe speed as the cause; the man died in the street, alone on a Sunday night.
Motorcycle Rider Dies on Utica Avenue
A 39-year-old rider hit the back of a driver’s SUV on Utica Avenue. He was thrown from the motorcycle and died there.
Moped Driver Waki Knight Dies After Sunset Park Crash 3
Police said 41-year-old Waki Knight died after he fell from an unregistered moped and hit a Honda Civic driven by an unlicensed 26-year-old in Sunset Park.
Moped Rider Dies After Hitting Parked Car
A 47-year-old moped rider turned on Sound View Avenue and hit a parked Dodge sedan near White Plains Road just after midnight. He suffered head trauma and internal injuries and died at the scene.
Driver Dies Months After Bronx Intersection Crash 1
A southbound SUV driver hit the rear-left of an eastbound ’86 Oldsmobile on Broadway at West 230th in the Bronx. The 83-year-old driver of the Oldsmobile died from chest injuries and whiplash. Police recorded unsafe speed and a blown signal.
SUV driver hits teen crossing Long Island Expressway
An 18-year-old boy tried to cross the Long Island Expressway in the dark. A Lexus SUV driver went straight and hit him head-on. He died there on the roadway, another kid lost to a highway built for cars, not bodies.
Drunk Driver Fails to Yield, Kills 67-Year-Old on E-Bike
A woman driving a sedan turned left on Chestnut Avenue, failed to yield, and hit a 67-year-old man riding an e-bike. His head was crushed. He was thrown to the pavement and died there. Police noted alcohol in the driver’s blood.
Unlicensed SUV Driver’s Distraction Kills Both on Whitestone
Overnight on the Whitestone Expressway, two Honda SUV drivers met head‑on. Police recorded distraction by both. The 25‑year‑old was unlicensed and unbelted; the 45‑year‑old was buckled in. Both men died in the dark.
Moped Rider Dies After Swerving on Grand Concourse 2
Eliseo Garcia, 23, died after driving a moped through a red light on Grand Concourse and falling near East 184th Street, according to police data and the Daily News.
Dump truck driver killed pedestrian at Kingsland and Richardson 4
Police said Luis Gutierrez, accused as the dump truck driver, surrendered after Agustina Muniz was killed crossing Kingsland Avenue.
Driver Charged After Moped Rider Dies on Cross Bronx Service Road 5
SUV driver Brehisly Jimenez Gonzalez chased Kadeem Davis before the 32-year-old moped rider crashed and died in Parkchester, police and prosecutors said.
Van Driver Loses Consciousness, Slams SUV on BQE
A 48-year-old van driver lost consciousness and hit the back of a Toyota SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. He died in the driver’s seat on a bright Sunday afternoon, another life gone on a highway built to move cars, not people.
Driver charged after passenger dies at Atlantic and Court 7
Police said Kashawn Croswell sped through a red light at Atlantic Avenue and Court Street, where Shanti Joyner, 18, died after the crash.
Moped rider dies after Bronx crash near Jerome Avenue 1
A 26-year-old unlicensed moped rider hit a stopped dump truck on East 170th near Jerome. He was thrown, suffered a fatal head injury, and died in the street. Police recorded unsafe speed in the morning crash.
Overnight swerve on Deegan kills young SUV driver
A 28-year-old SUV driver swerved on the Major Deegan overnight and hit the dash. Police say he reacted to another vehicle. His chest injuries were fatal. No one else was in the car.
E-Bike Rider Killed on Fresh Pond
A 29-year-old e-bike rider hit a driver in a slowing SUV on Fresh Pond Road after dark. He was ejected and killed.
Driver in SUV Fatally Hits Woman on Cross Island Parkway 1
Before dawn on Cross Island Parkway, a Cadillac SUV driver hit an 82-year-old woman crossing outside a crosswalk. She suffered crush injuries across her body and died there in the dark.
Driver in Subaru hits disabled Honda; man dies on Deegan 3
A 61-year-old Subaru driver hit a 22-year-old man after his Honda broke down on the Major Deegan; a 37-year-old Jeep driver then hit him in northbound lanes.
E-scooter rider dies after pavement defect crash in Brooklyn 1
A 67-year-old Segway rider hit broken pavement on Beverley Road, was thrown, struck his head, and died. A quiet afternoon, a shattered life over a chunk of neglected street.
Hit-and-run driver kills e-bike rider at Tiffany and Barry 4
Police said a hit-and-run driver fatally hit a 29-year-old e-bike rider near Tiffany and Barry streets in Hunts Point; amNY identified him as Mariano Leonardo Victoriano.
Driver in Peterbilt Truck Kills Lawrence Carrara in Belmont 1
A flatbed truck driver going west on East Fordham Road hit a 69-year-old man in the roadway. The impact crushed his body. He died there in the afternoon traffic while the city moved around him.
Scooter rider killed after red-light collision with MTA bus 1
A bus driver ran the light at 168th Street and 89th Avenue and hit an 18‑year‑old on an e‑scooter. The rider was thrown, suffered head trauma and died there on the street.
Honda CR-V driver fled after Corona moped rider died 1
Official crash records list the moped rider who died as 36. He was taken to Elmhurst Hospital Center after an early-morning crash with a Honda SUV near 50th Avenue and 97th Street in Corona; police said the SUV driver fled.
Infiniti Driver Charged in Fatal Bed-Stuy Scooter Crash 4
A 21-year-old Infiniti driver hit an electric-scooter rider in Bedford-Stuyvesant, and the 26-year-old rider died at Kings County Hospital.
Driver left after Laurelton crash killed motorcyclist Kallyn Jean 1
Kallyn Jean, 33, of Oneida, died after a Laurelton crash involving his southbound motorcycle and a driver making a left turn near 233rd Street and 125th Avenue just after 2 AM; police said the driver left.
24-year-old driver dies in 34th Ave BMW wreck
A 24-year-old BMW driver sped west on 34th Avenue before dawn and hit hard. He died in the demolished SUV. No one else was in his car or on the road with him.
Unlicensed rider killed hitting U‑turn SUV
A 35-year-old unlicensed motorcyclist hit a U-turning SUV on Jerome Avenue on a summer Saturday afternoon. He was thrown from the bike and died from severe head injuries in the street.
Dump-truck driver charged after 75-year-old pedestrian killed 3
Yelena Gervolskaya, 75, an aspiring Russian poet, was killed while walking at Shore Parkway and Shell Road around 10:30 AM; police said a dump truck driver and a Jeep driver left the scene.
Drivers sentenced after fatal Henry Hudson Parkway hit-run 7
Prosecutors said Cary Brown and Marcos Vega-Pagan were drag racing when they hit and fatally injured motorcyclist Joel Quintana in Harlem.
Teen Motorcyclist Killed in Maspeth Crash With SUV Driver 2
Roman Mikirtichev, 19, died after a late-night motorcycle crash with an SUV driver at 64th Street and 58th Road in Maspeth; police said he had reportedly lost control.
Motorcycle Rider Killed at 173rd Light
A 35-year-old motorcycle rider hit a sedan at West 173rd and Saint Nicholas and died from hip and leg injuries. Police recorded a driver disregarding traffic control at the evening intersection.
Driver cited after Woodside pedestrian died from crash injuries 1
A distracted SUV driver turned right at 69th Street and 41st Avenue and hit a 76‑year‑old woman crossing with the signal. She stayed conscious after the blow to her head but later died from her injuries.
Driver Hit 88-Year-Old Pedestrian on Dry Harbor Road 2
A man crossing Dry Harbor Road before dawn never made it across. An unlicensed pickup driver going west hit the 88-year-old, causing fatal head and limb injuries.
Driver Reverses Lexus, Kills 71‑Year‑Old
A driver backed a Lexus on East 10th Street and hit a 71-year-old man crossing Avenue O. He lay semiconscious under the rear of the car and died there, in the dark, on a Brooklyn corner.
Driver killed wheelchair user at Kensington crossing 3
A 73-year-old Lexus SUV driver hit and killed 68-year-old Joyce Greenberg as she crossed Webster Avenue at McDonald Avenue; official crash records cite driver inattention or distraction.
Unlicensed scooter rider dies on Menahan
A 24-year-old unlicensed rider on a gas scooter crashed head-on on Menahan Street and died after his head hit the pavement. Police recorded driver inexperience in a daylight Sunday wreck that ended one life for nothing.
Driver Dies After Medical Episode in Queens Village Crash 2
Police said Winsome Rose suffered an apparent medical episode while driving in Queens Village and hit a wall; city records listed unsafe speed.
E-Bike Rider Kills 23-Year-Old Pedicab Driver
A woman riding an e-bike hit a 23-year-old pedicab driver head-on on West 36th Street at night. The young driver suffered fatal abdominal injuries. Police recorded driver inexperience and distraction.
BMW Driver’s Left Turn Ends Rider’s Life
A BMW driver turned left off Rockaway Parkway and a southbound motorcycle rider hit the car’s side. The 34-year-old rider was ejected and died from head injuries in the street at night.
Driver fatally hit 61-year-old pedestrian in Bay Ridge 2
A taxi driver going north on 4th Avenue hit a 61-year-old woman in the Senator Street crosswalk on a rainy Sunday night. Police recorded driver distraction. The impact to her head killed her there in the intersection.
19-Year-Old Moped Rider Slams Parked Dump Truck
A 19-year-old moped rider hit the back of a parked dump truck on Vandervoort Avenue overnight in Brooklyn and died. His 25-year-old passenger was thrown and suffered severe head wounds in the dark street.
Two SUV drivers kill 20-year-old e-biker, then run
A 20-year-old e-bike rider on 164th Street was hit by two SUV drivers and thrown to the pavement. Police recorded driver inexperience. Both drivers left him in the street to die.
SUV driver hits man walking on BQE
A 33-year-old man walked the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway at night. A southbound SUV driver hit him head-on and killed him on the roadway built to move cars, not people.
Motorcyclist dies after Hollis Avenue crash with parked pickup 1
A 41-year-old unlicensed motorcycle rider going straight on Hollis Avenue hit a parked Ford pickup head-on. He flew off the bike, hit the pavement, and died there. The pickup was empty. Police recorded driver inexperience.
Unlicensed Scooter Rider Killed at Queens Stop Sign
A 50-year-old scooter rider hit an SUV at 28th Avenue and 42nd Street and died of head injuries. According to police, both drivers were unlicensed and someone blew the stop sign.
Driver charged after DEP worker killed in Richmond Hill crash 1
A Mercedes driver drove head-on into a box truck at Lefferts Boulevard and Atlantic Avenue overnight in Queens. The car’s front crushed. A 36-year-old front-seat passenger died in the seat beside him.
Teen driver charged after two passengers die in Washington Heights 3
Police charged a 16-year-old driving a stolen Hyundai after a Washington Heights crash killed teen passengers Daniel Duran and Daniel Rodriguez.
Distracted Audi Driver Kills Man With Light
A 60-year-old man crossed Post Avenue with the signal. A distracted Audi driver turned left and hit him in the crosswalk. He died of chest injuries where he fell.
Motorcyclist’s Botched Lane Change Turns Fatal
A 33-year-old rider changing lanes on West Shore Expressway hit a pickup mid-move and went down hard. Police recorded improper lane use and unsafe lane changing before the crash that killed him.
Motorcyclist Blows Light, Teen Passenger Left Bleeding
A 21-year-old motorcycle rider blew a traffic control at 80th Street and hit a Ford’s side. He died of a head wound. His 17-year-old passenger was thrown and left unconscious, bleeding in the street overnight in Queens.
Rider Killed in Caton Avenue Crash
On Caton Avenue near Dahill Road, a motorcycle rider and an SUV driver crashed. The 35-year-old rider was ejected and died from a head injury.
Police Say Driver Fleeing in Stolen Honda Hit Bronx Pedestrian 1
A 74-year-old man crossed East Mosholu with the signal. Drivers crashed and one hit him, killing him in the crosswalk while another driver fled.
Distracted Driver Kills Man on Deegan Ramp
A distracted sedan driver hit a 62-year-old man near a parked box truck on the Major Deegan Expressway ramp overnight. The pedestrian died from severe lacerations across his body.
61-Year-Old E-Scooter Rider Killed in Solo Fall
A 61-year-old man riding an e-scooter on Jasmine Avenue went down and hit the pavement headfirst late at night. No driver, no other vehicle, just a rider who never got back up.
Unlicensed Belt Parkway Driver Kills Passenger
A 35-year-old unlicensed driver sped west on Belt Parkway and crashed into another car. He and a 29-year-old woman riding in back were thrown from the Dodge and died from head injuries on the road, overnight in the rain.
Driver Falls Asleep, Kills Teen Pedestrian
A driver on Rockaway Beach Boulevard fell asleep and drove onto the sidewalk, hitting a 19-year-old woman standing by Beach 108th Street. She died there, in the middle of a Saturday afternoon.
Driver in Honda CR-V Fatally Injures E-Bike Rider in Brooklyn 1
A 58-year-old man rode his e-bike up Broadway at night. A southbound SUV driver turned left onto Conway and hit him head-on. He was thrown from the bike and died from head injuries in the street.
Permit-Only Rider Turns, Teen Passenger Dies
On Cross Island Parkway just after midnight, a 17-year-old girl riding on the outside of a Honda motorcycle was thrown and killed when the permit-only driver turned left at unsafe speed. Police cited driver inexperience and speed; she never had a chance.
Teen driver blows merge, dies on Deegan
An 18-year-old driver, speeding on the Major Deegan, lost control while merging and crashed. Police recorded unsafe speed and alcohol. Four people rode in the Honda; the unbelted teenager at the wheel was partially ejected and killed overnight.
Cyclist Killed in First Avenue Box-Truck Crash 1
A 22-year-old e-bike rider hit the side of a northbound box truck on 1st Avenue near East 17th Street and was crushed to death on a Friday afternoon. Police recorded bicyclist error as a factor in the fatal truck‑bike crash.
Motorcyclist Dies After Bronx Collision With Subway Pillar 1
A 33-year-old rider on a Honda motorcycle pushed too fast down White Plains Road near East 217th Street. Police recorded unsafe speed. He was ejected, hit his head on the pavement, and died there in the night.
Driver Turning Left Hit and Killed Yu Chen in Douglaston 1
A 50-year-old woman crossed Marathon Parkway with the signal. A southbound Toyota driver turned left, hit her, and caused fatal head trauma. Police recorded failure to yield and driver inattention.
Queens Driver Loses Consciousness, Dies Alone on Remington
A 53-year-old driver on Remington Street lost consciousness, veered in his 2001 Honda, and hit hard near Liberty Avenue. He died belted in, alone in the car, in the middle of a Queens afternoon.
Queens Driver Charged After Manhattan Pedestrian Dies 1
An unlicensed Ford SUV driver turned left at 8th Avenue and West 25th and hit an 86-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She fell, her head hit the street, and she died there. Police recorded failure to yield and driver inattention.
Teen driver charged after fatal Ocean Parkway sidewalk crash 2
A Tesla driver hit a 76-year-old man near Avenue M at night and tore away his leg. Police recorded driver inattention and unsafe speed. He died on the pavement, just off the roadway.
MTA Bus Driver Fatally Hit Roberta Lehrman Near Union Square 2
A bus driver heading down Broadway hit a 70-year-old woman at East 13th Street and crushed her under the front. She died there while the driver kept going.
Drunk driver sentenced after two men die in Queens crash 4
Police said Tamir Khan, 22, was drunk when he hit a Toyota in South Ozone Park, where two men in the Toyota died after the early-morning crash.
Driver Charged After Fatal Gramercy Crash Injures Four 5
A driver in a sedan went straight on 3rd Avenue and hit a 23-year-old man stopped on an e-bike at East 21st Street. Police say alcohol played a role. The rider took the impact to his head and died there in the street.
Brooklyn Rider Killed in Head-On Impact
A 39-year-old bike rider went west on Conselyea Street near Graham Avenue after midnight. He hit something head-on, was thrown, and died from head and internal injuries.
Rider Killed in Sunset Park Crash Involving Jeep Driver 1
A 21-year-old unlicensed moped rider hit the side of a Jeep at 4th Avenue and 52nd Street overnight. He was thrown, suffered a fatal head injury, and died in the street as police cited traffic control disregarded and driver inattention.
Distracted Pickup Driver Kills 73-Year-Old
A southbound pickup driver hit a 73-year-old man crossing Hutchinson River Parkway in daylight. Police recorded driver inattention and unsafe lane changing as the factors in the fatal crash.
Motorcyclist dies after fall from Major Deegan in Mott Haven 1
A 26-year-old unlicensed rider crashed his 2022 Suzuki on the Major Deegan before dawn. He flew from the bike with severe lacerations and died on the roadway, alcohol in his blood. No one came to help in time.
Distracted Bronx rider dies in head-on crash 1
A 36-year-old motorbike rider hit a slowing Ford sedan head-on on University Heights Bridge. His leg fractured, he was thrown from the bike, and he died in the road. Police recorded driver inattention and aggressive driving in the deadly collision.
Unlicensed Speeding Driver Kills Woman on Essex
An unlicensed driver pushed a Chevy sedan too fast down Essex Street and slammed into a line of vehicles, including a bus. A 44-year-old woman riding in the back seat took the worst of it and died there as eighteen people were left hurt.
Motorcyclist dies on Long Island Expressway in Queens crash 2
A truck driver ran over a 22-year-old motorcyclist after police said the rider lost control on the eastbound Long Island Expressway near Woodhaven Boulevard.
Driver Killed in Narrows Road North Crash With Parked Truck 1
A 24-year-old driver ran his sedan into the back of a parked box truck on Narrows Road North before dawn. He died in the crash. Police recorded unsafe speed.
Bronx Driver Pleads Guilty in Fatal Whitestone Expressway Crash 2
A speeding Lexus driver rear-ended a Toyota on Whitestone Expressway before dawn. Police say unsafe speed and a blown lane change killed a 62-year-old man belted in the back seat and left the Toyota’s 43-year-old driver with neck injuries.
E-Bike Rider Slams SUV, Dies on Avenue R
A 35-year-old e-bike rider hit the side of an SUV on Avenue R near Nostrand and died in the street. Four people riding in the SUV lived and walked away from the Friday night crash.
Driverless SUV Rolls, Kills Bronx Woman
A parked Mercedes SUV rolled away on East 234th Street near Vireo Avenue. The driverless truck crushed its 51-year-old driver, pinning her under her own vehicle and killing her there on the morning street.
Truck driver kills man in Harlem crosswalk
A truck driver lurched forward on East 125th Street and hit a 53-year-old man in a marked crosswalk. The oversized diesel rig crushed his body. He died in the street. Morning, broad daylight, and he never made it across.
Truck Driver Hit Pedestrian on Hook Creek Boulevard; Man Died 2
A box-truck driver ran over a 41-year-old man on Hook Creek Boulevard in Queens overnight, far from any intersection. The man died under the front of the oversized truck, alone in the dark at 2:11 a.m.
Motorcyclist Killed on North Conduit Avenue in Ozone Park 1
A 54-year-old rider lost control of his Yamaha on North Conduit Avenue at midday and hit the pavement. Police later cited inexperience and distraction. No one else was there when he died in the road.
Left‑turn SUV driver kills young rider
A left‑turning SUV driver hit a 25‑year‑old on a Kawasaki at 150th Street and 20th Avenue in Queens. The rider flew off, suffered severe head trauma, and died. Police recorded driver inexperience in the deadly evening crash.
Teen Driver Sentenced in Queens Crash That Killed Passenger 5
A 16-year-old driver speeding on North Conduit Avenue hit a parked UPS truck, and passenger Fortune Williams, 14, was ejected and died.
U-Turn Crash Kills Brooklyn Motorcyclist
A driver made a U-turn on East 103rd Street and a 57-year-old motorcycle rider hit the car head-on. He was ejected and killed; the driver and a passenger were hurt.
Driver Hits E-Bike Rider in Greenpoint; Rider Dies Weeks Later 1
A distracted SUV driver hit a 73-year-old man on an e-bike on Monitor Street and killed him. Afternoon, clear daylight, and the cyclist took the fatal blow while both drivers looked away.
Overnight Bronx Truck Crash Kills E‑Biker
A 29-year-old man riding a Fly Wing e-bike hit the front of a tractor-trailer on the Cross Bronx Expressway overnight. He was thrown off, suffered fatal head injuries, and died in the roadway while the truck driver kept going straight.
Left-Turning SUV Driver Kills Man With Walk Signal
A RAM SUV driver turned left on Amsterdam Avenue and hit a 74-year-old man crossing with the signal. Police say the driver failed to yield. The man’s shoulder shattered. He died in the street while the light still said walk.
Drivers Fatally Injure Pedestrian on Major Deegan Expressway 1
A 64-year-old woman walked along the Major Deegan. Two northbound sedan drivers hit her in sequence and left her dying on the road’s edge.
Passenger Killed, Driver Sought After Hunts Point Crash 1
An unlicensed driver pushed a speeding SUV down Drake Street and into a parked tractor-trailer. The 31-year-old front passenger died in the crushed front seat. Police recorded unsafe speed in another midnight body count.
Shore Road Driver’s Speeding, Drinking Kills Three
A 38-year-old driver pushed a Toyota too fast on Shore Road after drinking. He hit hard, the car burned, and he and two women in their thirties died inside, all with severe burns recorded on the police report.
Truck driver killed cyclist Adam Uster at Franklin and Lexington 2
A truck driver turning right at Franklin and Lexington hit bicyclist Adam Uster, 39, who died at New York Presbyterian.
Unlicensed Moped Rider Killed on 8th Avenue
A 32-year-old unlicensed moped rider hit a turning sedan on 8th Avenue near Harlem River Drive late at night. He was thrown off and suffered fatal head injuries in the street.
Truck driver hits man at dawn
A truck driver hit a 47-year-old man crossing 2nd Avenue at East 82nd just before sunrise. The man died from head injuries and fractures in the intersection.
Pickup driver blows turn, kills man
A pickup driver turned left off Hylan, failed to yield, and hit a 62-year-old man in the crosswalk on Seguine Avenue. The man died in the street while the driver fled.
Driver charged in fatal Jackson Avenue hit-and-run 4
A driver in a black BMW SUV hit and killed 58-year-old Darryl Younger as he crossed Jackson Avenue before dawn, then fled; official crash records cite unsafe speed.
Driver in Toyota SUV Fatally Hits Anthony Lardo in Flushing 1
A Toyota SUV driver hit a 66-year-old man crossing 41st Avenue near 147th Street in the dark and killed him. Head and internal injuries ended his life on the asphalt.
Off-Duty Officer Pleads Guilty in Parkway Worker’s Death 1
Two sedan drivers tore down Grand Central Parkway and hit a 36-year-old man working in the roadway. Police cited unsafe speed. He died on the asphalt while doing his job.
Bus Driver Blows Light, Kills E‑Biker 1
A bus driver ran a traffic signal on Queens Boulevard and hit a 43-year-old e-bike rider head-on near Jackson Avenue. The rider was thrown, suffered crushing head injuries, and died in the street.
Unlicensed BMW Driver Slams Truck, Kills 22-Year-Old
Overnight on the Cross Bronx Expressway, an unlicensed BMW driver hit the rear of a slowing truck. The car was demolished. A 22-year-old passenger took the impact to his head and died there in the dark.
Drunk E‑Bike Rider Slams Stopped SUV, Dies
A 45-year-old e-bike rider crashed into the back of a stopped Ford SUV on McDonald Avenue at night. He went over the handlebars, hit his head, and died in the street while the driver sat unhurt.
Driver Sentenced After Atlantic Avenue Pedestrian Death 2
A drunk driver headed west on Atlantic Avenue and hit a 31-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal at Clinton Street. She died in the crosswalk while two sedan drivers walked away.
Driver Kills 64-Year-Old Pedestrian in Soundview Crosswalk 2
A driver in a Chevy sedan hit a 64-year-old man in a marked Sound View Avenue crosswalk at night. The car’s front end drove straight through him. He died in the street. Police say the driver had been drinking.
BMW driver kills man on Broadway night
A BMW SUV driver heading south on Broadway hit a 48-year-old man in the road late Saturday night. The impact crushed the man’s head. He died there on the asphalt.
Distracted Honda Driver Kills Man Crossing
A distracted Honda driver hit a 73-year-old man crossing North Conduit Avenue near Cohancy Street. The man died in the street while the westbound car kept going straight.
Unlicensed Young Rider Dies in Poly Place U-Turn Crash
A 21-year-old unlicensed motorcycle rider hit an SUV making a U-turn on Poly Place near the VA hospital and died from internal injuries. Police recorded improper lane use and an improper turn before the fatal impact.
Driver Hits 70-Year-Old Man Crossing East 149th
A westbound Toyota driver hit a 70-year-old man crossing East 149th Street near 305. The impact to his head was fatal. Night, dry pavement, and one man left dead in the street.
Two Drivers Killed in Wrong-Way Belt Parkway Crash 1
Two men, 52 and 79, died in a head-on crash on Belt Parkway just before 1 a.m. Police recorded distraction and alcohol use by one driver. Both wore seat belts. It did not save them.
Teen Driver Charged After 16-Year-Old E-Bike Rider Dies in Astoria 2
A BMW SUV driver failed to yield at 21st Street and 21st Avenue and hit a 16-year-old on an e-bike. The teen was ejected, suffered severe pelvic bleeding, and died in the street at night.
Driver Dies After Hitting Tree on Grand Central Parkway 1
A 20-year-old SUV driver swerved on Grand Central Parkway in reaction to another vehicle and hit hard enough to demolish his 2022 Hyundai. His head injuries were fatal. He died there before sunrise.
Two SUV drivers collide, kill 23-year-old on 13th Ave
Two SUV drivers crashed at 13th Avenue and 50th Street. One hit a 23-year-old man crossing the intersection. He died there in the evening dark while the drivers lived to go home.
Distracted SUV Driver Kills Man in Harlem
A driver in a Toyota SUV hit a 62-year-old man in the crosswalk at East 122nd and 3rd. Police recorded driver inattention and unsafe speed. He died there on the Harlem asphalt.
Unlicensed Pickup Driver Kills Bronx E-Biker
An unlicensed pickup driver sped down Williamsbridge Road and hit a 64-year-old man on an e-bike near Pierce Avenue. The rider was thrown and killed in the night street.
Driver in SUV kills pedestrian on Cross Bay bridge 1
A northbound SUV driver hit a man walking along Cross Bay Boulevard on the North Channel Bridge overnight. The man died in the road by the water, unnamed.
Speeding SUV driver kills man on Clove
A Ford SUV driver hit a 66-year-old man in the head on Clove Road near Tioga Street before sunrise. Police recorded unsafe speed. The man died there on the quiet Staten Island block.
Driver Runs Red, Kills 70‑Year‑Old in Crosswalk
A driver blew the light on Vandervoort Avenue and hit a 70‑year‑old man crossing with the signal. Another driver in an SUV hit from behind. The man took the impact to his head and died in the street.
Left-Turning Van, Dead Scooter Rider on Houston
A van driver turned left off Houston as a 43-year-old man rode his KABOO scooter straight. He hit the van’s rear, was thrown, and died of head crush injuries in the street.
Bronx SUV Driver Kills Man In Crosswalk
A Ford SUV driver hit a 29-year-old man in the Grand Concourse crosswalk at East 198th Street and killed him on a March night. The man lay in the intersection while traffic on the concourse kept flowing.
Motorcycle driver kills woman in Pelham crosswalk 2
A 46-year-old motorcycle driver hit a 72-year-old woman in the Pelham Parkway crosswalk at Williamsbridge Road. Her skull fractured. She died in the street while the demolished bike sat beside her.
Unlicensed Speeding Driver Kills Woman on Dahill
A speeding unlicensed driver tore up Dahill Road and hit a 60-year-old woman crossing midblock. He blew a lane change and left her dead on the pavement under the night sky.
Driver charged after two killed in Bensonhurst red-light crash 5
Police said Vitaliy Konoplyov ran a red light in Bensonhurst before a crash that killed a driver and a woman crossing with the signal.
73-Year-Old E-Bike Rider Falls, Dies on 165th
A 73-year-old man riding an e-bike on West 165th near Saint Nicholas lost consciousness and fell. He hit his head on the pavement and died there in the afternoon light. No driver hit him. No one stopped it.
Driver sentenced for fatal Crown Heights red-light crash 5
Elijah Lucaine ran a red light at high speed in Crown Heights and hit the Acura driven by David Ellis, who died after the crash, prosecutors said.
Speeding Driver Dies Alone On Jackie Robinson
A 28-year-old driver pushed his Mercedes too fast on a slick Jackie Robinson Parkway and hit something hard. The sedan was demolished. He was ejected and died from head injuries on the roadway.
E-Bike Rider Killed on Kent Avenue
A 51-year-old e-bike rider hit a parked trailer on Kent Avenue overnight and died from head and crush injuries. Rain, dark street, another dead rider.
Driver hits baby boy off Tremont
A Nissan SUV driver hit a baby boy off East Tremont near East 177th. The bumper crushed his chest. He was unconscious. He died there in the street, in daylight. The driver stayed.
Driver Charged After Cyclist Killed in East Williamsburg 2
A truck driver turned right off Morgan Avenue near Johnson and hit a 56-year-old man on a bike riding south. The rider was ejected and died at the scene. Police recorded driver inattention and driver inexperience.
E-Bike Rider, 91, Dies After Belt Parkway Curb Crash 1
A 91-year-old man riding an e-bike on Belt Parkway went straight, was thrown off the seat, and suffered a fatal head injury. He died after police recorded bicyclist error and passenger distraction in the crash.
Distracted driver kills 75-year-old on Jamaica Ave
A westbound Toyota driver hit a 75-year-old woman crossing Jamaica Avenue and killed her in the street. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction as a factor.
Van Driver’s Left Turn Kills Motorcyclist 1
A van driver turned left off Farmers Boulevard. A 38-year-old rider, going straight on his motorcycle, hit the van and was thrown. He took the impact to his head and died in the street.
SUV Driver Runs Sign, Kills Bronx Cyclist
A Toyota SUV driver blew past traffic control at East 142nd and Brook and hit a 63-year-old man on a bike. Police say he was ejected, suffered head trauma and severe bleeding, and died there under the streetlights.
Driver Charged in Coney Island Crash That Killed Tamika Richards 5
A distracted pickup driver hit two pedestrians crossing with the signal in Coney Island; Tamika Richards, 41, died, an 18-year-old was injured, and police said the driver continued west.
Driver booked for DWI after woman killed on Van Wyck service road 1
A drunk SUV driver hit a 24-year-old woman crossing Van Wyck Expwy Service Road near 106th Avenue. Police recorded alcohol and unsafe speed. She died from full-body trauma in the roadway with no crosswalk.
Unlicensed Bronx Driver Dies After Hitting Parked Car, Tow Truck
Before dawn on Bronx River Parkway, a 30-year-old unlicensed driver in an SUV hit a parked car, then slammed a tow truck. She wore a seatbelt. She died from head injuries on the road.
18-Year-Old Driver Dies in Solo High-Speed Smash
An 18-year-old driver tore down North Conduit Avenue overnight and hit at unsafe speed. Police found him alone in his Nissan with fatal head injuries. No one else got a scratch.
Distracted SUV Driver Kills Man on Westchester
A distracted GMC SUV driver hit a 40-year-old man standing in the roadway on Westchester Avenue before dawn. The impact to his head dropped him to the pavement. He never woke up.
Distracted SUV driver kills Staten Island cyclist
A distracted SUV driver hit a 52-year-old man biking south on Wilson Avenue and crushed him from behind on a Friday morning. He died in the street while the driver kept going straight ahead.
E-bike rider dies after crash near West 94th Street 1
A 32-year-old Arrow e-bike rider went straight on the Hudson River Greenway near West 94th and went down hard. Thrown from the bike, he hit his head and bled on the path. He died there, alone on the route built for safety.
Teen Driver Hit 75-Year-Old Pedestrian in Auburndale 3
An 18-year-old driver going east on 47th Avenue hit 75-year-old Ana Rosa Infante near 192nd Street; official crash records cite driver inattention or distraction.
Driver Charged in Fatal Webster Avenue Car Wash Hit-and-Run 5
Police later arrested Trina Bryant, accusing her of driving in the Webster Avenue hit-and-run that left car wash worker Felix Thomas Bontia dead.
SUV Driver Fatally Hits Woman Who Fell in Flatbush Street 2
A driver in a northbound Toyota SUV hit a 50-year-old woman in the East 21st Street crosswalk at Ditmas Avenue. Her head took the impact. She died on the pavement while Saturday traffic kept moving.
Driver Hits and Kills 7-Year-Old in Queens Crosswalk 1
A permit-holding SUV driver hit a 7-year-old girl in a marked Queens crosswalk on Newtown Road. Police blamed driver inexperience. The child died on the pavement.
NYPD officer hit and killed pedestrian in Far Rockaway crash 3
A Ford SUV driver hit a 52-year-old woman head-on on Beach Channel Drive by Bay 32 Street. She died there. Three passengers in the SUV suffered head injuries, along with another injured woman.
Police Say U-Haul Driver Killed YiJie Ye in Brooklyn Rampage 1
A pickup driver drove aggressively on Bay Ridge Parkway and hit a 44-year-old man on a moped head-on. Police say aggressive driving and failure to yield cost the rider his life.
Unlicensed Taxi Driver Hits Parked Forklift, Kills Passenger
An unlicensed taxi driver drove straight on Webster Avenue and hit a parked forklift. A 64-year-old man riding in the right rear seat died in the crash. Police recorded driver inattention as a contributing factor.
Distracted truck driver kills man on Roosevelt
A Toyota truck driver looked away on Roosevelt Avenue and hit a 55-year-old man crossing near 111th Street. The impact shattered his head. He died in the street while the evening traffic rolled past.
Drunk Driver Slams Wall, Dies Alone
A 27-year-old driver slammed his Chevy into a barrier on West 30th near 12th Avenue late at night. Police recorded alcohol and distraction before the impact. He died in the driver’s seat. No one else was inside.
Police: Driver Speeding Before Crash That Killed Two Teens 1
A 19-year-old BMW driver tore down Belt Parkway and crashed. Two teenage passengers, 16 and 18, never made it home. Unsafe speed turned a late-night ride into a dead end.
Driver Hits E-Bike Rider on FDR Drive, Killing Nathaniel Knight 1
Two sedan drivers swung across FDR Drive at night and hit a 40‑year‑old man riding an e‑bike straight ahead. He was thrown from the bike and died of head injuries on the road.
SUV driver hits man on Henry Hudson, kills him
A driver in a Dodge SUV hit a 27-year-old man in the head on Henry Hudson Parkway overnight. The man died in the roadway, far from any crosswalk, with no one else around.
Speeding, Drinking Driver Kills Passenger on Hylan
A 23-year-old driver sped down Hylan Boulevard overnight with alcohol in the car. He crashed while changing lanes. His front-seat passenger, also 23, was ejected and killed, her body amputated. Police recorded unsafe speed and alcohol involvement.
Driver Charged After Pedestrian Killed Near Grand Central Parkway 2
A 63-year-old SUV driver turned left off Grand Central Parkway and hit a 24-year-old man in a marked crosswalk at Home Lawn Street. The impact killed the pedestrian on the spot, a routine winter morning ending in a dead stop.
Distracted Bronx River Driver Dies Alone
A 42-year-old driver on Bronx River Parkway hit head-on and died alone in his Mazda on a cold Saturday night. Police recorded driver inattention and alcohol, no skid marks, no second chance.
Queens e-bike rider dies in night crash
A 62-year-old e-bike rider went north on College Point Boulevard and hit something in the dark near 30th Avenue. He suffered a fatal head injury and never got back up from the asphalt.
Elderly Driver Killed as Jeep Rolls on Ellsworth
A 75-year-old driver rolled his Jeep on Ellsworth Avenue and died where it landed. The SUV broke apart in daylight on a quiet Staten Island street. No one else was in the vehicle.
SUV driver hits 84-year-old in Amsterdam crosswalk
A northbound SUV driver hit an 84-year-old woman in the Amsterdam Avenue crosswalk near 97th Street on a Sunday evening. She stayed conscious with bruises and broken bones and died there on the paint.
Garbage truck driver kills man on Central Park North
A westbound garbage truck driver hit a 60-year-old man crossing Central Park North near Powell Boulevard overnight. Metal met skull. He went down and never got back up. Head trauma and internal bleeding killed him in the street.
Garbage Truck Driver Kills Pedestrian on Kings Highway 1
A garbage truck driver turned left off Kings Highway and hit a 58-year-old man standing at East 14th Street. Police say the driver failed to yield. The man died there at the intersection.
Citi Bike rider killed in Gowanus box-truck crash 2
A box truck driver hit a 37-year-old woman riding a bike at 2nd Avenue and 9th Street in Gowanus, and she died at the scene.
Unlicensed Driver Slams Nassau Expressway Wall, Dies
A 30-year-old unlicensed driver sped west on Nassau Expressway and hit hard on the right side. Police recorded unsafe speed. The overnight solo crash left him with head trauma and internal bleeding; he died at the scene.
Speeding drivers kill man walking Henry Hudson
Overnight on Henry Hudson Parkway, a man walking with traffic did not make it home. Three northbound drivers came through; one hit him. Police recorded unsafe speed. The man died at the scene. Two drivers were also hurt.
Truck driver’s right turn kills Queens cyclist
A concrete mixer driver turned right at 24th Avenue and 29th Street and hit a 62-year-old woman riding her bike east. The truck’s bumper smashed her head. She was thrown from the bike and died in the street.
Left-Turning Driver, Dead Rider on Hylan
A driver turned left off Hylan at Nelson. A 25-year-old rider hit the sedan, flew from his bike, and died in the street. Police flagged unsafe speed. Staten Island’s night swallowed another young life.
Moped Rider Killed at 75th Street 1
A 31-year-old moped rider hit a southbound sedan at 75th Street and 32nd Avenue after dark. He suffered a fatal head injury and died at the scene.
Maspeth rider dies after fall on Hamilton Place 1
Near midnight on Hamilton Place, a Nissan SUV driver hit a 46-year-old man riding a TAILG e-bike. The rider was thrown, suffered fatal chest injuries, and died in the street while the SUV showed no damage.
Driver Hits and Kills 65-Year-Old on Merrick
A driver in a sedan hit a 65-year-old man on Merrick Boulevard as he crossed outside the crosswalk. The man died in the street while traffic rolled past and the year turned over without him.
BMW driver changing lanes kills man on Gowanus
A BMW driver changed lanes on the Gowanus Expressway and hit a 32-year-old man near parked taxis and debris. The pedestrian’s leg wounds proved fatal on the overnight highway.
Driver Arrested After Bronx Hit-and-Run That Killed Edwin Rivera 3
Police said a pickup driver hit Edwin Rivera, 62, on Broadway in Kingsbridge and drove off; city records list one pedestrian killed.
Distracted SUV Driver Dies In Brooklyn Smash
A 70-year-old Audi SUV driver hit hard on Vanderbilt near Pacific and died in the seat. His 60-year-old passenger lived through crush injuries while distraction stayed logged as the cause.
Distracted driver kills 91-year-old on Rockaway Parkway
A southbound Chevy driver hit a 91-year-old woman crossing Rockaway Parkway without a signal. The car’s front end smashed into her head. She died in the street while the distracted driver kept going straight.
Bay Street driver dies after losing consciousness
A 57-year-old driver lost consciousness on Bay Street, her Hyundai rolling forward into a parked Alfa. She died there in the afternoon traffic, the only person killed in the crash.
Unlicensed driver flies down Belt, kills woman
A 21-year-old unlicensed driver tore down Belt Parkway overnight and crashed. A 26-year-old woman in the back seat died from neck injuries. According to the police report, unsafe speed turned a car ride into a fatal wreck.
Driver in Flatbed Truck Fatally Hits 75-Year-Old in Crown Heights 3
A northbound flatbed truck driver hit and killed a 75-year-old woman crossing at Utica Avenue and St. Johns Place just after 2 PM, official crash records and amNewYork say.
Distracted SUV driver kills 70-year-old e-biker
A distracted SUV driver hit a 70-year-old man riding an e-bike head-on on Schenectady Avenue near Avenue J. The rider was ejected and died at the scene while both drivers failed to pay attention in the middle of the afternoon.
Motorcyclist Dies After Ocean Parkway Crash at Avenue N 1
A driver turning an Audi left off Avenue N cut across Ocean Parkway and hit a 49-year-old motorcyclist riding north. He was thrown from the bike and killed in the afternoon traffic.
Moped Rider Slams Turning Pickup, Killed
A 45-year-old moped rider hit a pickup turning off Grand Street at Graham Avenue before dawn. He flew from the bike, suffered fatal head injuries, and died at the scene. The pickup driver was not reported injured.
Driver killed in Nassau Expressway crash in Queens 1
A 24-year-old driver sped down Nassau Expressway overnight, hit ten parked cars, and died when his sedan burned. Unsafe speed turned a quiet row of cars into a line of wrecks.
Driver Charged After Fatal Bay Ridge Backing Crash 1
A driver backing an eastbound sedan at 68th Street and Bliss Terrace killed 85-year-old pedestrian Norman Fruchter; official crash records cite unsafe backing and failure to yield.
Driver Runs Light, Kills 72-Year-Old on 168th
A driver in an Audi SUV blew a traffic control on East 168th Street and hit a 72-year-old man emerging from behind a parked car. His shoulder and arm fractured. He died there in the Bronx street.
Distracted SUV driver kills 81-year-old at ferry
An 81-year-old man stepped into the Staten Island Ferry entrance on Richmond Terrace. A distracted SUV driver turned left, hit his legs, and dropped him in the street. He died there in the morning light.
Drivers hit and killed Luis Saguay on Grand Central Parkway 2
An eastbound Mercedes-Benz SUV driver killed Luis Saguay as he crossed Grand Central Parkway in Corona, and police said a Mazda sedan driver also hit him afterward.
Bus Driver Hits 69-Year-Old Crossing Bay Street
A Nova bus driver hit a 69-year-old man crossing Bay Street near Canal on a dark, wet evening. The man died after the impact, his leg injuries recorded while he was still conscious.
BMW Driver Hits 82-Year-Old Pedestrian on 73rd Avenue; He Dies 1
An 82-year-old man stepped into 73rd Avenue mid-block. A BMW SUV driver hit him and left him unconscious on the pavement. He never woke up.
Speeding driver kills woman in 96th Street crosswalk
A northbound sedan driver hit a 40-year-old woman in the 3rd Avenue and East 96th Street crosswalk and killed her. Police recorded unsafe speed. A bus behind them never touched her.
Unlicensed speeding driver kills himself, maims passenger
A 44-year-old unlicensed SUV driver tore down Arthur Kill Road at unsafe speed and crashed. He died from head wounds. His 28-year-old front-seat passenger survived but lost part of his arm in the overnight wreck.
Left-turn driver hits e-scooter, kills rider
A driver turning left off West 161 Street hit a man riding an e-scooter straight through the intersection. Police recorded aggressive driving. The 45-year-old rider was ejected and died from head injuries.
Two Drivers Hit Man Walking on FDR
Before sunrise on FDR Drive, a 31-year-old man walking along the highway against traffic was hit by a BMW SUV, then a Honda sedan. Two drivers kept moving straight. He never got up.
Pickup Driver Fails To Yield, Kills 83-Year-Old
A pickup driver turned left at White and Lafayette and hit an 83-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The bumper smashed into her head. She collapsed with internal injuries and died on the street.
Speeding BMW driver kills man on Bedford
Near midnight on Bedford Avenue, a 19-year-old BMW driver tore through the dark and hit a 61-year-old man crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The impact crushed his head and organs. He died in the street.
73-Year-Old Driver Dies Alone on West Shore
A 73-year-old driver hit something on West Shore Expressway before dawn. His Dodge crumpled at the front. According to police, he died in the driver’s seat, belted in and alone.
Driver Fails to Yield, Kills E‑Bike Rider
A driver going east on West 24th hit a 38-year-old man on an e-bike and threw him into a parked SUV. Police recorded failure to yield. The rider died in the street overnight.
Distracted SUV Driver Kills Woman in Crosswalk
An 81-year-old woman crossed West 92nd with the light. A southbound SUV driver hit her head-on in the crosswalk and killed her, overnight on Columbus Avenue.
Driver Suspected of DUI After Van Wyck Passenger Death 1
A driver ran a sedan into a parked tractor-trailer on the Van Wyck. The 28-year-old front passenger died of head and crush injuries while the truck sat oversized and still. Police cited alcohol and the big rig itself as factors.
Driver Lost Control on LIE, Killing 18-Year-Old Passenger 1
A 20-year-old BMW driver tore down the Long Island Expressway and, at unsafe speed, crashed hard. Two 18-year-old women in the back were thrown from the car; one died on the road, the other suffered serious fractures while the young driver lay unconscious.
SUV Driver Hits, Kills Woman on 84th Street
A northbound SUV driver hit a 63-year-old woman crossing 84th Street just after dawn. She died from head and internal injuries on a block without a crosswalk.
Motorcyclist hit and killed 74-year-old in Rego Park 2
A distracted motorcycle rider hit a 74-year-old man crossing Woodhaven Boulevard. The impact tore the man’s leg. He died in the street while the licensed rider was thrown and injured.
Truck Driver Plows Into Stopped SUV, Kills Woman
A tractor-trailer driver slammed into stopped traffic on the Cross Bronx Expressway overnight, demolishing a 49-year-old woman’s SUV and killing her. Two trucks and her SUV ended up wrecked in the dark.
Motorcyclist Killed After Broadway U-Turn Crash in the Bronx 1
A 21-year-old motorcyclist died after a Broadway crash in the Bronx around 5:30 PM. Police said a box-truck driver was making a U-turn as the rider traveled south; official crash records cite failure to yield.
Queens driver indicted in fatal Williamsburg hit-and-run 4
Leah Kohn, 59, a beloved grandmother, was killed while crossing in a marked Williamsburg crosswalk; official crash records say an SUV driver turning left at Taylor Street and Kent Avenue failed to yield.
Unlicensed, Drunk Driver Dies Speeding on Manhattan Bridge
A 24-year-old unlicensed driver pushed his Nissan west across the Manhattan Bridge overnight and crashed. According to police, unsafe speed and alcohol ended his ride with fatal head injuries.
Driver Charged After Fatal East Village Hit-and-Run 2
A 53-year-old man stepped into Cooper Square against the light before dawn. An unlicensed Lincoln driver hit him head-on, causing head trauma and internal bleeding. He died in the street while the driver kept the car moving straight through the intersection.
Driver Charged After Scooter Rider Dies in Jackson Heights Crash 3
Police charged BMW driver Jairo Ortiz after a late-night Jackson Heights crash with a scooter rider, who died at Elmhurst Hospital.
Queens SUV driver falls asleep, dies alone
A 33-year-old driver on South Conduit Avenue fell asleep in his 2021 Nissan SUV and hit hard. He died belted in with a fractured arm, on a fast arterial built to punish one tired mistake.
Driver in Jeep Fatally Hits Pedestrian in Far Rockaway 2
A Jeep SUV driver hit a 64-year-old man in the Seagirt Boulevard and Beach 31st Street intersection. The pedestrian died there in the evening dark, another walker gone under a driver just going straight ahead.
Tanker Driver Turns Left, Kills Woman on Bike
A tanker driver turned left off Liberty Avenue and hit a 43-year-old woman riding straight on her bike. She was ejected, suffered crushing head injuries, and died at the scene while traffic moved on around her.
Left-Turning Van Driver Kills 73-Year-Old
A van driver turned left at Forest and South and hit a 73-year-old man in the crosswalk. He died on the pavement where he was walking, in broad afternoon daylight.
Driver Died in Flushing Crash; NYPD Said He Had Been Shot 1
A 25-year-old BMW driver ran a red on 37th Avenue by Parsons Boulevard and hit head-on. He took the full force to his head and died there in the cold night he helped make deadly.
Distracted driver kills man on 32nd Avenue
A distracted Mazda driver hit a 32-year-old man crossing 32nd Avenue at night. The impact caused fatal head and internal injuries; he died in the street.
Left-Turning BMW Driver Kills 70-Year-Old in Queens Crosswalk 1
A BMW driver turned left off Northern Boulevard and hit a 70-year-old man crossing with the signal at 158th Street. The impact to his head killed him in daylight while the driver failed to yield.
Driver Hits and Kills E-Scooter Rider on Grand Concourse 2
A Honda SUV driver hit a Nanrobot e-scooter head-on at Grand Concourse and East 149th. The 44-year-old rider took the full impact and died of head trauma in the street.
Driver kills 91-year-old raking leaves in Morris Park 2
A 59-year-old woman driving a Hyundai sedan killed 91-year-old Simone Canepa as he raked leaves near his Morris Park home; official crash records list unsafe speed.
Driver leaves after pedestrian killed at Caton and Coney Island 3
Police said a tractor-trailer driver hit a 47-year-old pedestrian in Windsor Terrace, and a Kia driver later hit him; the truck driver left the scene.
Driver Hit and Killed Pedestrian on Grand Avenue in Maspeth 1
A driver pushed a sedan too fast down Grand Avenue and hit a 49-year-old man working in the roadway. The crash tore his leg and killed him on the street while a parked diesel truck sat nearby.
Truck driver kills man crossing Linden
A truck driver going west on Linden Boulevard hit a 47-year-old man crossing in the dark. The impact crushed the man’s head. He died there in the street while the truck kept moving west.
Trucker Dies After Medical Episode in Maspeth Crash 1
A 50-year-old truck driver lost consciousness on Grand Avenue near Borden and crashed. Alone in the cab of the oversized rig, he suffered fatal head trauma on a clear Wednesday morning.
Driver Runs Light, Kills 23-Year-Old E-Biker
A car driver blew a traffic signal on Fort Hamilton Parkway and hit a 23-year-old man riding an e-bike near 54th Street overnight. The crash threw him off the bike and he died of head injuries at the scene.
Unlicensed Driver Blacks Out, Dies Alone
A 46-year-old unlicensed driver blacked out on North Conduit Avenue near 135th and hit a fixed object overnight. He died in the sedan, alone on the road. No one else was hurt.
Unlicensed Van Driver Kills 79-Year-Old on Church Ave
A distracted, unlicensed van driver hit a 79-year-old woman head-on as she stepped off a vehicle on Church Avenue in East Flatbush. She died in the street while the man who hit her had no license to drive there at all.
Two Drivers Kill Man on Belt Parkway
Two westbound drivers hit a 58-year-old man in the Belt Parkway roadway before dawn. He suffered fatal crush injuries and died at the scene. Both drivers and a taxi passenger were injured.
Left-Turning Truck Driver Kills Queens Pedestrian
A flatbed driver turned left off Francis Lewis Boulevard and hit a 68-year-old man in the crosswalk at Hillside Avenue. Police recorded failure to yield and driver distraction. The man suffered head trauma and internal bleeding and died.
Driver Hits Man and Leaves Him Dead on Bronx River Parkway
A southbound Mazda driver hit a 30-year-old man on Bronx River Parkway at night. The impact crushed his body. He died in the roadway.
Painter Dies After Bridge Fall Onto Van Wyck Expressway 2
Jeremy Rozan died after police said he fell from a Queens overpass and made contact with a northbound driver’s Nissan on the Van Wyck Expressway.
Both Drivers Blow Light, Rider Killed
A 55-year-old man on a SYM motorcycle died on 57th Avenue after a driver in an SUV hit him in the intersection. Police say both drivers ran the light. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries in the afternoon crash.
Unlicensed Pickup Driver Kills Man on Eastern Parkway
A pickup driver sped down Eastern Parkway in the rain and hit a 56-year-old man in the roadway. Police recorded unsafe speed and distraction. The man died where he fell.
Distracted driver hits, kills 66-year-old
A distracted driver heading south on 4th Avenue hit a 66-year-old man in the roadway near 64th Street. The pedestrian died there in the street while the licensed driver kept his car intact enough to go home.
Two SUV drivers kill man crossing Gun Hill
Late at night on East Gun Hill Road, a 60-year-old man crossed against the light. Two SUV drivers hit him in succession. His head and body took the full force. He died in the intersection and never made it home.
E-Bike Rider Killed Hitting Parked Truck
A 48-year-old e-bike rider hit a parked box truck on Schenectady Avenue near Lincoln Place late Friday morning. He was thrown from the bike and suffered a broken neck and fatal injuries on the street.
Driver Hits Man Inspecting Car on Linden Place 1
A 20-year-old SUV driver, distracted and changing lanes on Linden Place, hit a 58-year-old man in the roadway. The man died there. Police say unsafe speed and inattention also left the young driver injured.
BMW Driver Fatally Hits Man on Grand Central Parkway 2
A BMW SUV driver hit a 44-year-old man crossing Grand Central Parkway at night. The impact killed him in the road. Police blamed pedestrian “error” and cited no driver mistakes.
Drunk SUV Driver Kills Man on Fulton
A woman driving a Ford SUV hit a 48-year-old man crossing Fulton Street at night. He died there in the road. Police recorded alcohol involvement for both the driver and the man she hit.
Driver Kills 65-Year-Old Man on Bronx River Parkway 1
A driver in a Volkswagen SUV hit a 65-year-old man crossing Bronx River Parkway before dawn. The impact killed him in the roadway, on a fast arterial built for cars, not walkers.
Aggressive Queens driver kills man in street
A driver on Rockaway Beach Boulevard, raging west through the rain, hit a 27-year-old man far from any crosswalk. The impact killed him in the street and damaged a parked car nearby.
20-Year-Old Driver Dies in Clearview Expressway Crash 1
A 20-year-old driver sped up Clearview Expressway and tore his Honda apart. He died behind the wheel. His 22-year-old passenger was knocked unconscious with head and internal injuries. Police recorded unsafe speed before the crash.
Driver in Sedan Fatally Injured Pedestrian on Jewett Avenue 1
A driver flew down Jewett Avenue and hit a 35‑year‑old woman crossing the quiet morning street. Police flagged unsafe speed. She never got back up.
Passenger Killed in Gowanus Expressway Wrong-Way Crash 1
Overnight on the Gowanus Ramp, a permit driver ran an SUV straight into trouble. A 29-year-old man in the back seat took the hit and died there, while alcohol hung over the crash.
Ambulance Patient Dies After Staten Island Crash 1
A Jeep driver ran a light on Jewett Avenue and slammed into an eastbound ambulance. A 35-year-old woman being transported in the back died; others in both vehicles were hurt. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the SUV driver.
Motorcyclist dies after Bronx barricade crash near Orchard Beach 1
A 58-year-old Harley rider went south on Park Drive near Orchard Beach Road. Debris blocked his line. He hit it, flew off the bike, and never got up.
Speeding Mercedes Driver Kills E‑Scooter Rider
A Mercedes driver going west on Avenue L hit a 49-year-old man riding an e-scooter near East 17th Street. Police recorded unsafe speed and driver inexperience. The rider was ejected and died at the scene.
MTA Bus Driver Fatally Hits 79-Year-Old in East Flatbush 2
A bus driver turned left off Flatbush and hit a 79-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. She died in the street while the oversized bus kept rolling.
Truck Driver and Cyclist in Fatal Parkside Avenue Crash 3
A 25-year-old woman riding a bike on Parkside Avenue died after a truck driver made an improper pass. Police recorded bad lane use and driver inexperience as factors. Her bike was demolished; the truck driver kept going straight.
Speeding SUV Driver Killed on Cross Bronx
A 29-year-old SUV driver hit the back of a slowing tractor-trailer on the Cross Bronx Expressway and died in the crush. Police recorded unsafe speed on a weekday morning run that ended in a steel wall.
Queens rider killed in head-on crash
At 40th Avenue and 12th Street, a sedan driver and a motorcycle rider collided head-on. The 37-year-old rider was ejected and killed; police recorded failure to yield.
Tow Truck Operator Killed on Long Island Expressway 1
On the Long Island Expressway before dawn, an SUV driver rear‑ended another SUV and hit two men working in the road. One worker, 47, died on the highway. Police recorded alcohol involvement as a factor.
NYPD Crash in Longwood Left Pedestrian Dead 1
A distracted driver turned left off Westchester Avenue and hit people standing on the corner at Hoe Avenue. A 65-year-old woman was killed. A 57-year-old man and three other pedestrians, including a 5-year-old girl, were injured.
Truck Driver Remained After Midtown Pedestrian Fatality 1
A northbound box-truck driver surged from a stop on 8th Avenue and hit a 62-year-old man crossing near West 44th Street. The impact crushed him. He died in the street, under a truck that kept all its metal intact.
Garbage truck driver fails to yield, kills woman in Brooklyn crosswalk
An 81-year-old woman, crossing with the signal at 85th Street and 15th Avenue, was hit and killed by a garbage truck driver turning left. Police recorded failure to yield and driver inattention.
Driver Kills Pedestrian Turning at Williamsburg Intersection 1
A box‑truck driver turned left off Flushing and failed to yield. He hit a 63-year-old man walking with the signal. The man died in the crosswalk. The oversized truck showed no damage.
SUV driver blows turn, 80-year-old killed
A southbound SUV driver hit an 80-year-old woman driving west on 13th Avenue at 84th Street. Police say both drivers failed to yield. The woman died of a head injury in her sedan; two people in the SUV reported back pain.
Elderly Driver Loses Consciousness, Kills Himself in Rear‑End Crash
A 72-year-old BMW driver lost consciousness on Queens Midtown Expressway and hit a stopped KIA. He died in his seat. The other driver stayed upright and alive in the same line of traffic.
Driver Dies After Medical Episode on 34th Avenue in Corona 1
On 34th Avenue at 106th Street, an unlicensed 38-year-old SUV driver slammed into a parked Hyundai and died at the scene. No one else was in the cars. One man gone on a Monday night for nothing.
Distracted SUV Drivers Kill Woman on Saint Johns
Two distracted SUV drivers rolled east on Saint Johns Place. A 46-year-old woman stood in the roadway. One driver had no license. They hit her and she died there overnight in Brooklyn.
Hit-and-Run Driver Killed Man Walking on FDR Drive 2
A 79-year-old man walked along FDR Drive on a Sunday night. A distracted SUV driver hit him head-on and killed him on the highway.
Rider Dies After Major Deegan Overpass Barrier Crash 1
A 48-year-old rider lost focus on the Major Deegan overnight. Police say he hit hard, was thrown from his Ducati, and died alone in the dark expressway lane.
Driver Fatally Hit a Woman in Queens and Fled, Police Said. 2
A driver tore through 120th Street overnight, hit two parked SUVs and left a 31-year-old woman dying in the road. A 40-year-old man’s back was fractured. According to police, the driver vanished before anyone could be questioned.
Brooklyn Driver Fails to Yield, Cyclist Killed at Night
A driver blew through New York Avenue at Cortelyou and failed to yield. A 53-year-old woman riding south on her bike was hit, thrown to the pavement, and killed under the streetlights.
E-Bike Rider Dies After Bronx Crash With Turning SUV Driver 1
A Ford SUV driver turned right off East 188th and hit a 67-year-old woman riding her e-bike straight. Police recorded failure to yield. She was ejected, suffered fatal abdominal injuries, and died in the street.
Driver Dies After Henry Hudson Parkway Crash 4
Police said a hit-and-run driver rear-ended a 66-year-old man on the Henry Hudson Parkway before he lost control, had a medical episode and died.
Driver Turns Left, Kills 9‑Year‑Old Boy
A driver in a Nissan SUV turned left on East 12th Street and hit a 9‑year‑old boy standing off the road. His chest took the blow. He died there in the afternoon sun.
Motorcyclist Killed at Atlantic Avenue and Lefferts Boulevard 2
A 31-year-old unlicensed rider hit a turning Subaru at Atlantic Avenue and Lefferts Boulevard on a Saturday morning. He flew off the Yamaha and died in the street while the licensed driver survived.
Driver in Lexus Killed Bronx Grandmother Outside Her Home 1
A 45-year-old Lexus driver slowed on Bronxdale Avenue and, distracted, hit a 59-year-old woman standing off the roadway. She died there. The impact also injured the driver’s shoulder.
Truck driver hits teen on 138th, leaves him to die
A truck driver hit a 17-year-old boy playing in the roadway on East 138th Street just after midnight. The impact crushed the teen’s head. He died there. The driver kept going into the Bronx night.
Hit-and-Run Driver Kills Pedestrian on Riverside Drive 2
A northbound SUV driver hit a 47-year-old man at Riverside Drive and West 147th. The driver kept going. The man died in the street, overnight, under the dark clouds.
Speeding SUV driver kills man on Avenue M
A driver pushed his SUV too fast down Avenue M near midnight and hit a 65-year-old man crossing outside the crosswalk. The impact to the man’s head killed him in the street. A parked SUV was dented in the same crash.
Belt Parkway driver hits man, leaves him dead
A 40-year-old man stepped into an eastbound Belt Parkway lane at night. A Toyota driver hit him head-on. The pedestrian died there under the overpass; the licensed driver survived with leg pain.
Driver Charged After Boy Killed in Queens Hit-and-Run 7
Police said Xavier Carchipull, driving a Dodge pickup, hit 5-year-old Jonathan Martinez in East Elmhurst and left the scene.
Turning Tractor-Trailer Driver Killed E-Bike Rider in Brooklyn 4
A 52-year-old truck driver fatally hit 43-year-old e-bike rider Jarrod Little while turning at Pennsylvania Avenue and Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn.
E-bike rider dies after crash on Maurice Avenue in Maspeth 1
Jaime Aguilar, 48, of Corona, died after police said he lost control while riding south on Maurice Avenue in Maspeth and hit a utility pole.
Driver Charged After Passenger Killed on Rockaway Boardwalk 3
Police said a 25-year-old dirt bike rider fled after crashing on the Rockaway Beach Boardwalk, where passenger David Molina died and a rollerblader was hurt.
Driver Charged After Pedestrian Killed on Far Rockaway Sidewalk 4
A driver in a Florida-plated Honda tore down Beach 20th and hit a 59-year-old man standing off the road. He died on the pavement. Police recorded aggressive driving, and a quiet morning turned into a killing.
Motorcycle Rider Killed on Grand Central Parkway
Before dawn on Grand Central Parkway, a motorcycle rider and an SUV driver crashed. The 35-year-old rider was ejected and killed.
Driver Fails To Yield, Kills 77-Year-Old In Crosswalk 1
A Chevy SUV driver turned left off Roosevelt and failed to yield. He hit a 77-year-old man crossing with the signal and crushed his head. The man died on the pavement while afternoon traffic kept moving.
Police arrest three after fatal Yankee Stadium hit-and-run 1
A driver pushed unsafe speed through East 161st and River and hit another SUV, then a parked one. The 69-year-old woman driving alone died. The 24-year-old driver who hit her left with a concussion. Dawn never came for her.
Cyclist Hits 67-Year-Old Man on Jamaica Bay Greenway
A rider going west on the Jamaica Bay Greenway hit a 67-year-old man on the path near 103rd Street. The man died from head and internal injuries. The e-bike nearby was parked and untouched.
Distracted Left Turn Ends Scooter Rider’s Life
A sedan driver turned left off Church Street as a man rode his e-scooter straight. He hit the car and went headfirst to the pavement. He died there at 40. Police recorded driver inattention and outside-car distraction.
Belt Parkway Pavement Fails, Two Drivers Hit Motorcyclist
Overnight on the Belt Parkway, a 41-year-old rider changed lanes and hit broken pavement. He went down and two eastbound SUV drivers hit him. He died there in the dark, thrown from his motorcycle.
Speeding SUV Driver Kills 76‑Year‑Old Passenger
A 60-year-old Cadillac SUV driver sped up Cadman Plaza West and crashed. Police recorded unsafe speed and road-rage driving. The 76-year-old woman trapped in the back seat died; the driver was left with crush injuries.
SUV driver hits, kills four-year-old on 147th Street
A northbound SUV driver hit a four-year-old boy who stepped out from between parked cars on 147th Street. The child suffered head trauma and died in the street.
Driver in Kia Fatally Hit Scooter Rider in Bensonhurst 3
A 23-year-old Kia driver hit e-scooter rider Qiu Rifeng at 18th Avenue and 74th Street in Bensonhurst, and Rifeng died at Maimonides.
Aggressive ATV Ride Ends in Queensboro Bridge Deaths
A 22-year-old unlicensed ATV rider and his 18-year-old passenger were thrown and killed when a flatbed truck driver hit them head-on on the Queensboro Bridge near 29th Street overnight. Police recorded aggressive riding and distraction before the crash.
Unlicensed SUV Driver Backs Over Woman
A 36-year-old woman walked through a Pacific Street crosswalk. An unlicensed SUV driver reversed, hit her head, and killed her in the afternoon sun. Traffic control disregarded. Backing listed as unsafe.
Driver charged years after Ridgewood hit-and-run killed Be Tran 3
Police say a BMW SUV driver killed Be Tran, 74, as he crossed Myrtle Avenue in Ridgewood, then left; official crash records list unsafe speed.
Father Charged After 4-Year-Old Dies in Bronx Scooter Crash 3
Two drivers collided on Bailey Avenue. A 4-year-old boy riding on a lap was thrown from a motorscooter and died of head injuries on the pavement at night.
Driver Hits Senior on E‑Scooter, Leaves Him Dead
A driver going straight on West 125th hit a 73-year-old e-scooter rider turning at Morningside. The rider was thrown off and suffered fatal head injuries in the morning commute.
Bicyclist Sought After Fatal Chelsea Crosswalk Crash 2
A rider going north on 8th Avenue hit a 44-year-old man who was crossing with the signal at West 22nd Street. The man went down, suffered fatal head and internal injuries, and died in the intersection while the cyclist failed to yield.
Motorcyclist Killed in Queens Boulevard Box Truck Crash 2
A 42-year-old rider hit the rear of a box truck on Queens Boulevard just after dawn. He was thrown from the motorcycle and died of crush injuries. The truck driver continued west, unhurt.
SUV Driver Fails Left Turn, Rider Killed
A Ford SUV driver turned left on Gateway Drive at night and hit a 36-year-old man on a KTM motorcycle head-on. Police recorded failure to yield and unsafe speed. The rider was thrown and killed in the road.
Scooter rider dies after Henry Hudson Parkway crash 1
On Henry Hudson Parkway, a 48-year-old unlicensed woman on a motorscooter hit head-on with a southbound motorcyclist. Police recorded unsafe speed and drugs. She was ejected and died from severe head wounds. The motorcycle rider survived.
Truck Driver's Left Turn Killed Delivery Rider on Morgan Avenue 1
A 30-year-old unlicensed motorbike rider hit a left-turning truck on Morgan Avenue and was thrown to the pavement. His head injury killed him in the morning heat while the truck driver, cited for improper passing or lane use, kept going unhurt.
Scooter rider dies after West 110th Street fall 1
A 37-year-old unlicensed e-scooter rider went east on West 110th and went down hard. He was thrown, his head hit the pavement, and he died there in the afternoon heat. No driver stopped. No one is named.
Bronx Driver Charged After Two Men Killed on Inwood Sidewalk 6
A BMW driver tearing up Sherman Avenue left the street and hit two men standing on the sidewalk near West 207th. Police say he drove at unsafe speed. Both pedestrians died as parked cars crumpled around them.
Unlicensed Rider Slams Sedan, Dies on Himrod
A 27-year-old unlicensed motorcyclist hit a sedan’s side on Himrod Street at night. His head injury killed him in the street while the car’s licensed driver survived.
3rd Avenue head-on kills 70-year-old driver
A 70-year-old woman drove her 2020 Land Rover down 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. She hit head-on, the airbag blew, and the front end collapsed. She never left the driver’s seat. Her body took the full force and she died there.
Driver Charged After 99-Year-Old Pedestrian Dies in Riverdale 4
A 53-year-old driver turning a Mazda SUV hit and fatally injured 99-year-old pedestrian Bernice Schwartz in a Riverdale crosswalk, officials said.
Citi Bike Rider Killed on East 85th Street 1
A truck driver rolled west on East 85th and hit a 28-year-old woman on a bike. The oversized rig crushed her and threw her from the bike. She died there at Madison Avenue, under a truck that kept going straight.
Speeding rider slams car, dies on Clearview
A 43-year-old motorcycle rider hit the back of a Honda mid–lane change on Clearview Expressway. Police recorded unsafe speed. The rider was thrown and died from internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis.
Speeding driver kills woman on Rockaway
A 28-year-old driver pushed a Honda too fast down Rockaway Boulevard late Sunday. The car crashed. A 26-year-old woman in the back seat died from chest injuries. The driver and another passenger were also hurt, with alcohol recorded in the mix.
Unlicensed Bronx Driver Killed Hitting Parked SUV
A 63-year-old unlicensed driver in a Toyota sedan hit a parked Ford SUV on East Tremont Avenue. He died from neck injuries in the driver’s seat. The SUV sat empty; police recorded improper lane use and unsafe speed.
Driver Hits Woman Walking on Belt Parkway
A driver hit a 60-year-old woman walking along Belt Parkway overnight. She took the impact head-on, suffered crush injuries, and died by the shoulder while traffic kept moving past her.
Driver Turning at Bronxwood and Williamsbridge Kills Cyclist 2
A 30-year-old driver making a left turn hit 43-year-old e-bike rider Wenntwen Porgho on Bronxwood Avenue, and police said Porgho died at Jacobi.
Woman Killed on Bruckner Expressway in Bronx Crash 1
Before dawn on Bruckner Expressway, a sedan driver hit a 27-year-old woman head-on. Another SUV driver rolled over her. She died in the road while traffic kept moving.
Porsche SUV Driver Killed Scooter Rider in Queens 2
A Porsche SUV driver hit 30-year-old e-scooter rider Brendan Marmolejos at Vernon Boulevard and 44th Drive; police said the driver left, and Marmolejos died a week later.
Speeding rider slams SUV, two killed
A speeding motorcycle rider hit a turning SUV on Morrison Avenue, throwing three men into the street. Two 25-year-olds suffered fatal head injuries. A third man was hurt. Police recorded unsafe speed and driver inexperience on the bike.
Driver Going Straight Kills Woman on Belt
A driver kept going straight on Belt Parkway and hit a 35-year-old woman in the dark. Her head and body crushed on the asphalt. No crosswalk. No warning. She died there overnight while the traffic rolled on.
Pickup driver hits man on Coney boardwalk
A pickup driver rolled north on Riegelman Boardwalk West and hit a 47-year-old man near Stillwell Avenue. His head and body took the force. He died there in the dark while the truck showed no damage.
Driver Fails To Yield, Kills Woman In Bay Ridge Crosswalk
A driver in a Ford SUV turned left at 7th Avenue and Ovington and hit a 67-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Police say he failed to yield. She died in the crosswalk, on a Sunday morning.
Tire Blowout Sends Driver Into Parked Truck
A 43-year-old driver on Hylan Boulevard lost a tire and hit a parked pickup overnight. He suffered fatal chest injuries and died alone in the car, the only person hurt.
Driver charged after fatal Beach Channel Drive motorcycle crash 3
A 52-year-old sedan driver and two westbound motorcyclists collided in Edgemere, killing a 38-year-old rider and injuring two others.
Motorcyclist Ran Red, Pedestrian Hurt
A 37-year-old rider ran a red at 8th Avenue and West 116th, hit head-on, and died. An 18-year-old pedestrian was injured too; police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded by the rider.
Distracted SUV Driver Slams Truck, Man Killed
On Clearview Expressway, a 50-year-old SUV driver hit a Ford pickup and died in the crush. Police cited driver inattention for the crash that also left an 18-year-old driver with neck whiplash.
Distracted sedan driver kills moped rider
A distracted driver in a Ford sedan hit a moped from behind on Grand Concourse near East 144th Street. The 51-year-old rider was thrown and killed in the night traffic.
Driver leaves after fatal East Houston Street hit-and-run 1
A Honda driver hit a 21-year-old man in the crosswalk at East Houston and Forsyth before dawn. Police recorded unsafe speed. The young pedestrian died in the street where he fell.
SUV Driver Backs Into Scooter, Woman Killed
A driver backed an SUV on Dean Street and a motorscooter rider hit the rear. The 32-year-old woman rider was thrown, suffered a fatal head injury, and died there. A six-year-old passenger was ejected and bruised.
Overnight 2nd Ave crash kills 28-year-old rider
A 28-year-old man rode a bike down 2nd Avenue overnight and hit an unseen object. Thrown and fatally injured, he died in the street while his bike stayed intact.
Teen driver's Hylan Boulevard crash left three passengers dead 6
A 16-year-old driver in a Ford Mustang collided with a GMC Yukon whose driver was turning left on Hylan Boulevard, and three teen passengers died.
Hit-and-run drivers fatally hit Omar Stewart in Prospect Heights 3
Two distracted drivers crashed head-on on Washington Avenue and hit a 61-year-old man walking nearby. He died there in the night, his body shattered from head to toe.
Left-Turning Driver Kills 75-Year-Old Man
A driver turning left from Bailey onto West Kingsbridge hit a 75-year-old man crossing with the signal. Police recorded failure to yield. An afternoon walk in the Bronx ended in the crosswalk.
Motorcyclist dies on Williamsburg Bridge ramp amid disputed accounts 4
A 25-year-old motorcycle driver died on the Williamsburg Bridge exit ramp, and press accounts differed on whether a hit-and-run driver was involved.
Pickup driver hits man crossing Vanduzer
A pickup driver went straight on Vanduzer and hit a 49-year-old man crossing at night. His head injury killed him there in the street.
Moped rider dies in Major Deegan crash with tractor-trailer 1
A 28-year-old unlicensed moped rider hit the back of a diesel truck on the Major Deegan. He was thrown off and died from abdominal and pelvic injuries on the highway pavement.
Inexperienced rider dies in Woodvale crash
A 61-year-old motorcycle driver on Woodvale Avenue lost control and went down at night. He was ejected, hit his head, and died. Police cited driver inexperience in the solo crash.
SUV Driver Runs Red, Kills CitiBike Rider
A 41-year-old man riding a CitiBike through Grand Concourse before dawn never makes it home. A southbound SUV driver blows the light at East 149th and hits him. He is thrown, suffers fatal head injuries, and dies in the street.
E-bike rider dies after Greene Avenue crash 1
A 25‑year‑old e‑bike rider going east on Greene Avenue hit a parked SUV before dawn. He was thrown from the bike and died from injuries to his entire body. The SUV was parked and empty.
Speeding Chrysler flips on 121st, kills driver
A 27-year-old Chrysler driver tore down 121st Street at unsafe speed, flipped, and hit parked cars and a stopped Jeep. He died from head injuries in the crash.
Jeep driver charged in fatal Soundview e-bike hit-and-run 3
A woman driving a white Jeep killed a 21-year-old e-bike rider near Metcalf Avenue and East 172nd Street; official crash records cite traffic control disregarded, and police said she left with a child.
Dirt Bike Rider Dies After Bronx Crash With Parks Truck 1
Gregorio Arango, 43, remembered by a neighbor as full of life, died after a July 2 crash involving his motorcycle and a dump truck at Willow Avenue and East 138th Street in the Bronx.
SUV driver hits woman on Boston Road
Two SUV drivers met head-on on Boston Road. A 26-year-old woman lay in the roadway; the Ford driver hit her and she died there, unnamed in the report, under Bronx streetlights on a Friday night.
SUV driver blows light, man ejected and killed
A driver in an SUV ran a traffic control on Hughes Avenue and slammed into another car. The 26-year-old driver of that car flew out, hit his head on the pavement, and died there late Friday night.
Truck Driver Kills E-Scooter Rider
A diesel truck driver hit and killed a 57-year-old woman riding a Hiboy e-scooter on Fort Hamilton Parkway near 60th Street. A parked sedan was also in the wreckage.
Bronx driver blows light, kills 26-year-old on e-bike
A Chevy driver ran the light at East 149th and St. Ann’s and hit a 26-year-old e-bike rider head-on. The man’s head took the first impact. He died in the street, another night casualty under ignored signals.
67-Year-Old Driver Dies in Ralph Ave Head-On
A 67-year-old driver heading south on Ralph Avenue hit a northbound pickup head-on near East 66th Street and died of a hip and internal injury. A bus driver stood in the middle of it all, her bus left damaged on a Tuesday afternoon.
Driver Fails to Yield, Kills Baby Boy
Before dawn on East 108th Street, a driver going straight ahead hit a baby boy in the road near Farragut. Police say the driver failed to yield, and the child died from severe injuries to his entire body.
Driver Fleeing NYPD Stop Kills Pedestrian in Bed-Stuy 3
Two SUV drivers tore through the Ralph Avenue crosswalk and hit a 67-year-old woman and an 8-year-old boy who had the walk signal. She died. He suffered crush injuries. A man and a bicyclist were also hurt in the evening crash.
Driver Charged After Bernadine Lewis Killed in Bed-Stuy Crash 2
A 43-year-old unlicensed driver going west on Lexington hit a woman riding an e-bike at Throop just after 2 a.m. She was thrown, suffered fatal head injuries, and died there in the street.
Evening Parkway Ride Ends in Cyclist’s Death
A 54-year-old man rode his bike north on Cross Island Parkway. He was thrown from the bike, his head hit something unseen, and he died on the pavement. No driver showed up in the story, just a body in the road.
Driver Leaves Clearview Roadway; Passenger Killed in Bayside 1
A 25-year-old driver pushed a Dodge sedan too fast down Clearview Expressway overnight and hit head-on. His 30-year-old front-seat passenger died. A rear passenger went to the hospital with serious fractures.
BMW driver blows light, kills cyclist
A BMW driver blew the light at Flatlands and hit a 46-year-old cyclist head-on. Night street, bike crushed, rider killed for someone’s shortcut through a red.
Driver ran over man beneath truck on Maurice Avenue 2
A driver pulling out on Maurice Avenue ran over a 38-year-old man police said had been sleeping beneath the truck; EMS took him to Elmhurst Hospital, where he died.
Left‑Turn Driver Runs Light, Kills Woman on Midtown Sidewalk
A driver in an SUV blew a left turn at West 29th and Broadway and hit women standing on the sidewalk. One pedestrian, 48, died from crush injuries. A 32-year-old lost part of her leg. A 50-year-old bike rider was also hurt.
Driver Hits Young Woman, Kills Her on Flatlands
A driver in a Ford sedan hit a 24-year-old woman crossing Flatlands Avenue at night. The impact to her head and torso killed her on the street. One more pedestrian gone to a driver going straight.
Teen Driver Dies in Belt Parkway Crash in Bensonhurst 3
Mohammed Ayth Alkotait, 16, died after witnesses told police he drove east at high speed, clipped a Kia and struck a Hyundai on the Belt Parkway.
Distracted Honda Driver Slams Truck, Dies
A 28-year-old Honda driver drove straight into the back of a stopped freight truck on the Cross Bronx Expressway before dawn. Police recorded distraction and illegal drugs. He died alone, crushed at the wheel.
E-bike rider killed in Bushwick truck crash 1
A box truck driver swung left on Central Avenue as a 49-year-old e-bike rider passed. Metal caught him, crushed his pelvis, and threw him to the pavement. He died there in the late-morning sun.
Speeding Driver Kills Man on Westchester
Before dawn on Westchester Avenue, a driver sped west and hit a 60-year-old man crossing outside the crosswalk. Police recorded unsafe speed and driver inattention. He died in the street.
Driver Hits Man Crossing Flatlands, Leaves Him Dead
A driver heading west on Flatlands Avenue hit a 42-year-old man crossing midblock. The impact killed him there in the street on a weekend afternoon.
Driver charged in Bronx crash that killed Robert Godwin 4
Police said Imani Williams drove 77 mph in a 25-mph zone, ran a red light on Webster Avenue and hit Robert Godwin’s TLC-plated Camry; Godwin died.
Motorcyclist Dies After Hell’s Kitchen Crash 1
A 28-year-old unlicensed rider went north on 12th Avenue near West 46th. He hit head-on, was thrown from the bike, and died from head and internal injuries. Police recorded inexperience and failure to yield.
Motorcyclist dies after Mott Haven crash near Willis Avenue 1
Isaiah Santana, 30, died a little after 1 AM after police said he lost control while riding a 2019 KTM east on East 138th Street near Willis Avenue, about a block from his Bronx home.
Driver Going Straight Kills Man Crossing 69th 1
A driver heading south on 69th Street hit a 49-year-old man crossing near Broadway on a June night. The impact to his head dropped him to the pavement, where he died.
Driver in Jeep SUV Kills Deshui Wang in Bay Ridge 1
A driver in a Jeep SUV came in too fast through 4th Avenue and 65th Street and hit a 70-year-old man in the crosswalk. He died there in the evening light while the licensed driver kept going straight.
Motorcyclist Dies After Utopia Parkway Crash in Queens 2
Police said Thomas Hardy, 28, was speeding on Utopia Parkway when he lost control near Jewel Avenue, hit a brick fence and later died at a hospital.
Driver in Custody After Motorcyclist Killed in Clinton Hill Crash 1
A 33-year-old Vespa rider went down on Classon Avenue and never got up. Police say an unlicensed SUV driver hit him from behind, on drugs, then kept going.
Driver disregarded traffic control before fatal Gravesend crash 1
A taxi driver blew the light at Avenue P and West 1st and hit a 65-year-old man crossing with the signal. His pelvis shattered. He died in the crosswalk as passengers and nearby drivers were hurt.
Q85 Bus Driver and Bike Rider Collide in Rosedale, Killing Rider 2
A bus driver rolled south on 238th Street and hit a 35-year-old man riding east on 128th Avenue. The cyclist suffered crushing head injuries and died in the street under that oversized bus.
Driver Charged After 1-Year-Old Killed in Rosebank Crosswalk 1
A Jeep driver turned left on Scarboro Avenue and hit a 1-year-old girl in a marked crosswalk, killing her. Police say the driver failed to yield; a 31-year-old woman walking with the child was also injured.
Tow Truck Driver Rolls Through, Cyclist Killed on Bruckner
A tow truck driver rolled straight up Bruckner and a 52-year-old cyclist went under his rig. Police recorded driver inattention by the rider. The man’s abdomen was crushed. He died in the street.
Driver Dies After Leaving New England Thruway in the Bronx 1
A 25-year-old Mercedes driver sped south on the New England Thruway, changed lanes, and crashed. He died from head trauma after being ejected. His 28-year-old passenger left with a fractured, dislocated leg instead of a normal evening commute.
Distracted Box-Truck Driver Slams Stopped Rig
A box-truck driver going straight on Harding Expressway hit the rear of a stopped tractor-trailer near College Point Boulevard. The 63-year-old driver died at the scene. Police recorded driver inattention in the fatal afternoon crash.
Unlicensed Rider Blows Light, Woman Killed
On University Avenue, an unlicensed motorcycle rider blew past a traffic control and hit an SUV head-on. His 27-year-old passenger was thrown to the pavement and killed while the night rolled on around her.
Fatal Cross Island Parkway Crash Leaves Record in Dispute 1
A 41-year-old permit driver crashed a Mazda on Cross Island Parkway overnight. Her 39-year-old front-seat passenger died from a broken neck. Police recorded alcohol involvement for everyone in the car.
Driver Killed in Korean War Veterans Parkway Crash 1
A 57-year-old Porsche driver on Korean War Vets Parkway hit another northbound car and was ejected. He died on the road; the other driver was recorded uninjured.
Driver dies after Bruckner Expressway embankment crash 2
A 30-year-old BMW driver tore down Bruckner Expressway and hit a northbound SUV head-on late at night. He died in the crash. His rear passenger took deep head cuts. Another passenger’s arm fractured in the wreckage, all pinned to unsafe speed and alcohol.
Distracted SUV Driver Kills Man on Eastern Parkway
A westbound Mercedes SUV driver hit a 47-year-old man head-on on Eastern Parkway at night. Police recorded driver distraction, and the man died from his head injuries in the street.
Bronx Driver Fails to Yield, Kills Woman
A Ford SUV driver turned left on Olmstead Avenue and hit a 62-year-old woman walking in the marked crosswalk at Seward. She suffered head trauma and died. Police recorded failure to yield right-of-way.
MTA Bus Driver Charged After Pedestrian Killed on Staten Island 1
A bus driver swung a left on Platinum Avenue and hit a 69-year-old man crossing with the signal. The impact crushed his body. He died in the street before dawn, far from any intersection.
Aggressive Riding Kills Moped Driver on FDR
A 36-year-old moped driver went down hard on FDR Drive at daybreak and died of head wounds. Police logged aggressive driving and no other vehicles at the scene. One man, one machine, and a deadly morning crash.
Unlicensed young driver slams dump truck on Belt Parkway
A 20‑year‑old unlicensed driver changing lanes on Belt Parkway hit the back of a dump truck overnight. She died at the scene. Three passengers and the truck driver suffered back and head injuries in the high‑speed chaos.
Driver Charged After Fatal Henry Hudson Parkway Hit-and-Run 1
A driver in a Ford sedan hit a 23-year-old man on Henry Hudson Parkway and killed him in the roadway. Police cited driver inattention, even as they noted the man was outside a crosswalk.
Driver Convicted of Murder in Mother's Day Queens Crash 2
An unlicensed SUV driver going straight on 120 Avenue hit a 49-year-old woman in the roadway and killed her. Police flagged aggressive driving and road rage in the morning crash.
Driver Fatally Injures 72-Year-Old on East Tremont Avenue 1
A 25-year-old SUV driver hit a 72-year-old man crossing East Tremont near Roosevelt on a Saturday night. He took the impact to his head and torso and died in the street. The driver kept going straight. He never made it across.
Driver Hits Woman Crossing Astoria Park South
A 73-year-old SUV driver went north on Astoria Park South and hit a 38-year-old woman crossing outside the crosswalk near 21st Street at night. The impact to her head killed her there on the street.
Speeding drivers kill 21-year-old passenger
Three northbound drivers pushed it on the New England Thruway ramp before dawn. One slammed a car from behind, another hit head-on. A 21-year-old man in the back seat took the blow to the head and died there.
E-bike rider killed in Brooklyn crash with SUV driver 1
An unlicensed Ford SUV driver turned left off 4th Avenue and hit a 55-year-old man riding an e-bike on wet Brooklyn pavement. Police say traffic control was ignored. The rider was crushed and killed.
Garbage truck driver kills Brooklyn cyclist
A garbage truck driver hit a 35-year-old man riding south on 9th Avenue. The cyclist was ejected, suffered head and crush injuries, and died in the street.
Truck Driver Fails To Yield, Kills Bronx Teen
A box truck driver turned left on Neill Avenue and hit a 16-year-old girl crossing at Paulding. Police recorded failure to yield. She suffered head trauma and deep cuts and died in the street on a school morning.
Driver charged in East 77th Street pedestrian death 1
A pickup driver turned left at East 77th and First and hit a 66-year-old man crossing with the signal. Police recorded failure to yield and alcohol involvement. The man suffered head and crush injuries and died in the crosswalk.
Driver Falls Ill, FDR Pileup Kills Him
A 56-year-old driver fell ill on FDR Drive and lost control of his SUV. He died as two other drivers crashed with him and were hurt in the northbound mess.
Motorcyclist Slams Object on Astoria, Dies
A 41-year-old rider on a Harley hit a hard object on Astoria Boulevard near 45th Street on a bright Tuesday afternoon. The impact crushed the front of the bike and left him with fatal internal injuries. No one else was hurt.
Taxi and sedan kill young man in Houston crosswalk
A taxi driver turned left on East Houston as a sedan driver came straight through. In the middle of that intersection, they hit a 21-year-old man and left him dying on the pavement overnight. Police flagged alcohol involvement.
Distracted SUV driver hits man, kills him
A northbound SUV driver merged on East 89th and hit a 48-year-old man standing in the roadway. The impact to his head killed him there as four parked cars were smashed in the chain of damage.
Bus Driver Fails To Yield, Kills 82-Year-Old
A bus driver turned at 2nd Avenue and East 37th and hit an 82-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. He died in the crosswalk while the bus showed no damage.
Driver Dies After Medical Emergency on Major Deegan 1
A 35-year-old driver lost consciousness on the Major Deegan and hit head-on. He died strapped into his Ford sedan on a fast Bronx expressway at night.
Driver fatally injured woman crossing at Bouck and Burke 1
A 32-year-old SUV driver turned left on Bouck Avenue and hit a 51-year-old woman walking in a marked crosswalk. The impact to her head and internal injuries killed her in the street while the driver stayed unharmed.
Driver Turning From LIC Parking Lot Fatally Injured Pedestrian 2
A Dodge SUV driver turned left off Northern Boulevard and hit an 89-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She fell, suffered severe head and internal injuries, and never woke up.
Jeep Driver Turned; Biker Died
A 26-year-old rider hit a turning Jeep on Avenue P and never got up. Police recorded illegal drugs and unsafe speed for the bike and left an Jeep driver and his passengers to walk away alive.
Overnight E‑Bike Run into Parked Box Truck Kills 20‑Year‑Old
A 20‑year‑old e‑bike rider hit a parked box truck on 86th Street overnight and was thrown, his head taking the impact. He died there. A 35‑year‑old riding on the outside of the bike was ejected and left with a fractured leg.
Driver charged after fatal 123 mph Cross Island Parkway crash 4
A woman driving a Mercedes on Cross Island Parkway pushed it too fast in the dark. The crash crushed the rear seat and killed a 24-year-old woman lying there, turning a late-night ride into a death sentence.
NYPD Officer Hit and Killed Pedestrian on Eastern Parkway 1
A 33-year-old SUV driver rolled west on Eastern Parkway and hit a 53-year-old man in the crosswalk on a rainy night. Police say distraction behind the wheel turned that crossing into his last.
E‑Scooter Rider Hits 86‑Year‑Old in 3rd Ave Crosswalk
A woman riding an e‑scooter hit an 86‑year‑old in the East 104th Street crosswalk at 3rd Avenue. The older woman went down with head trauma and never woke up. Afternoon light, busy street, one life erased in seconds.
Driver hits woman and child at Lenox
A driver in a Toyota sedan hit a 38-year-old woman standing at West 145th and Lenox. She died there on the corner. A six-year-old boy beside her took a head injury as parked cars crumpled behind them.
Teen driver’s speeding kills 19-year-old passenger
A 19-year-old driver raced along South Conduit Avenue and slammed a Nissan at speed. His 19-year-old front-seat passenger took the worst of it and died from neck injuries on the road that night.
Moped Rider Killed on Southern Boulevard
A 29-year-old moped rider hit a parked sedan near Crotona Avenue and was ejected. He died with head and internal injuries, in the rain after dark.
Truck driver hits 73-year-old man in Queens crosswalk
A box-truck driver rolled north on Central and hit a 73-year-old man in the intersection at Nameoke. The older man went down with a fatal head injury while the truck showed no damage.
Driver Backing From Queens Garage Kills 75-Year-Old Pedestrian 2
An 83-year-old driver backing out of a Queens driveway hit and killed a 75-year-old woman on 217th Street in Oakland Gardens.
Scooter Rider Dies After Hitting Parked SUV in Wakefield 1
A 63-year-old unlicensed motorbike rider hit a parked SUV on Richardson Avenue and went down hard. Thrown from the bike, he suffered fatal head injuries in the dark street. No one else was there.
Driver Sought After Woman Dies on Harlem River Drive 2
Police said a driver in a white SUV hit a woman after she leaped from the 135th Street overpass onto Harlem River Drive, killing her, then continued north.
Driver Fatally Injured 88-Year-Old Pedestrian on Northern Boulevard 2
A driver in a 2018 Honda went straight on Northern Boulevard and hit an 88-year-old man crossing near 147th Street at night. His head injury was fatal. He died there in the dark.
Hit-and-run driver kills 62-year-old pedestrian in East New York 3
An unlicensed driver in a 2007 Cadillac sedan killed a 62-year-old woman crossing Pennsylvania Avenue near Linden Boulevard about 1 a.m.; police told reporters the driver fled.
Driver in Dump Truck Kills Co-op City Pedestrian 1
A dump truck driver turned left on Einstein Loop and hit a 76-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Morning light, clear weather, legal walk — she died in the crosswalk while the truck showed no damage.
Driver and Passenger Killed on Harlem River Drive 1
Just after midnight on Harlem River Drive, a driver cut across lanes in a 2022 Honda and hit hard. Two men, 37 and 47, died inside that car. One reckless lane change, two lives erased.
Driver Lost Control on FDR Drive; Two Passengers Died 2
On FDR Drive before dawn, a speeding driver changed lanes, crashed, and turned a sedan into a firebox. Two women, 29 and 35, died of severe burns while the 33‑year‑old driver crawled out injured.
Unlicensed E‑Bike Rider Kills Woman in Crosswalk
A man riding an e‑bike blew the light at 19th Avenue and 76th Street and hit a 43‑year‑old woman crossing with the signal. She took the impact to the head and died there in the evening street.
Driver in Sanitation Truck Kills Pedestrian Near Barclays Center 3
A driver in a private sanitation truck hit and killed a 62-year-old pedestrian at Flatbush and Atlantic avenues in Brooklyn around 3:30 p.m.
Unlicensed BMW Driver Speeds, Kills Infant and Man
On Henry Hudson Parkway overnight, an unlicensed BMW driver pushed it too fast and crashed. The car burned. A 39-year-old driver, a 30-year-old man, and an infant all died in that firetrap of speed and steel.
Box truck driver cuts left, e-scooter rider killed
A box truck driver turned left on Food Center Drive and hit a 32-year-old e-scooter rider going straight. The rider was thrown and died from head injuries while police logged bad lane use and blocked views in the Bronx morning light.
Driver dies after early-morning Queens sedan crash 1
A 24-year-old unlicensed driver tore down 101st Avenue and hit a parked Honda. He died from a crushed pelvis while his 23-year-old passenger left with severe arm lacerations in the frozen Queens night.
Driver and passenger die in Cross Bronx Expressway crash 3
A 33-year-old woman driving a Mitsubishi SUV and passenger Stephen Williams died after a late-night Cross Bronx Expressway crash involving two other vehicles.
Truck Driver Turns Right, Kills 83-Year-Old in Queens Crosswalk 1
A box-truck driver turned right from Union Turnpike onto 193rd Street and hit an 83-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She went down on the cold morning pavement and died there while the oversized truck showed no damage.
77-Year-Old Cyclist Dies After Pavement Crash in Elmhurst 2
A 77-year-old man rode west on 40th Drive in Queens when the pavement failed beneath his bike. He went down, hit his head, and died in the dark, with no driver even in the frame.
Unlicensed Speeding Driver Kills Young Passenger
On Ditmas Avenue, a 33-year-old unlicensed driver sped into parked trucks. His 29-year-old front-seat passenger took the hit to the head and died there in the dark.
Driver Charged After Pedestrian Death on 18th Avenue 2
A driver turned left off 18th Avenue and hit a 65-year-old woman in the crosswalk at East 2nd Street. Police say he failed to yield. She took the impact to her head and died there.
Teen passenger dies after Queens motorcycle crash 2
A 15-year-old boy operating a Yamaha motorcycle was in a collision with a Mazda in Glendale, Queens, and 16-year-old passenger Alexandra Ariza died two days later.
Driver Fatally Hit Pedestrian on Utica Avenue in Flatlands 2
A southbound SUV driver hit a 31-year-old man crossing Utica Avenue near Avenue N on a winter Saturday night. The impact to his head killed him in the street. Police say the driver had no license.
Distracted bus driver kills man in Flatbush
A bus driver turned on Flatbush and hit a 72-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. Police say the distracted driver failed to yield. The man’s leg was fractured; he died there on the street.
Teen Driver Killed Pedestrian on Northern Boulevard Sidewalk 1
A man driving a Ford pickup along Northern Boulevard hit a 19-year-old woman standing off the roadway and kept going. Police say he drove distracted. She died there while the unlicensed driver rolled on into the afternoon.
81-Year-Old Driver Dies After Dozing Off
An 81-year-old driver on Douglaston Parkway fell asleep, lost control, and hit hard. His chest took the full force. He died there in the evening dark, alone in his car.
Driver charged after pedestrian killed on Jerome Avenue 3
Police accused Steven Castillo of fleeing after he hit Antonio Martin on Jerome Avenue, where Martin was then hit by a second driver and died at the scene.
Teen Killed by BMW Driver on Kings Highway in Flatlands 2
A 19-year-old BMW driver hit and killed 17-year-old Terah Saucier as he crossed Kings Highway in Flatlands; official crash records cite unsafe speed.
Driver in Mazda SUV Kills 10-Year-Old in Far Rockaway 3
A woman driving a Mazda SUV with a learner’s permit killed 10-year-old Davina Afokoba and injured another pedestrian on Beach Channel Drive; official crash records cite driver inexperience.
Driver Hits 5-Year-Old in Midwood; Boy Later Dies 1
A driver in a 2012 BMW turned right on East 12th Street and hit a five-year-old boy who was standing off the road. Afternoon, clear day, Brooklyn. The child died. The licensed driver stayed at the scene. The boy never went home.
Teen Driver Fleeing NYPD Killed Passenger in Crown Heights Crash 6
Police said Ackeem Chambers fled a car stop in Crown Heights and hit a Toyota Solara, killing passenger Jada Rollins and injuring four people.
Driver Killed on Bronx River Parkway in Early-Morning Crash 2
A 50-year-old Lexus driver tore down Bronx River Parkway at unsafe speed and crashed alone. He was ejected and died in the dark, his SUV demolished, no one else in the car and no one else to blame.
Driver in BMW SUV fatally hits 99-year-old on Oriental Boulevard 3
A BMW SUV driver hit a 99-year-old man crossing Oriental Boulevard near Coleridge Street on a Saturday afternoon. The impact killed him in the roadway.
Unlicensed Senior Driver Dies in Solo Bronx Crash
A 79-year-old unlicensed driver sped down Schley Avenue after midnight and hit head-on. The airbag fired, but his skull and head were crushed. He died alone in the driver’s seat.
School Bus Driver Hit E-Bike Rider in Brownsville 1
A bus driver turned right off Eastern Parkway and hit a 32-year-old woman riding her e-bike straight. Police recorded failure to yield and bad lane use. She died in the street while the bus showed no damage.
Driver Turning at Foster Avenue Fatally Hits Woman in Crosswalk 1
A driver in a Chevy SUV turned right at Foster and East 17th and hit a 64-year-old woman in the intersection. Police recorded traffic control disregarded. She died in the freezing morning street.
Scooter Rider Dies After Brooklyn Garbage-Truck Turn 1
A 55-year-old scooter rider died after a crash with an NYC sanitation driver turning right at Rockaway and Ditmas avenues in Brooklyn just before 8 PM; police said he had tried to pass on the passenger side.
Unlicensed, Distracted Driver Rear-Ends Taxi, Kills Teen
On Grand Central Parkway just after midnight, an unlicensed, distracted driver in a Honda slammed into the back of a taxi. An 18-year-old front-seat passenger was killed; two men in the car were injured, one with facial fractures.
Left‑Turning SUV Driver Kills 43‑Year‑Old on Amsterdam
A driver turned left off Amsterdam and hit a 43-year-old woman in the crosswalk at West 93rd. She went under the SUV and died there in the late‑morning cold. Daylight, dry street, and still a life erased.
Driver Fails to Yield, Kills Woman in Crosswalk
A 51-year-old woman walked with the signal at East 76th and 3rd. A driver in an Audi SUV turned left, failed to yield, and hit her. She died there in the freezing morning while the SUV showed no damage.
Driver unloading dumpster in fatal Bayside crash 1
A dump-truck driver reversed on 191st Street and hit a 32-year-old man who was standing off the roadway. The man died there. The truck showed no damage; the pedestrian’s body took everything.
Driver Hits and Kills Pedestrian on Grand Central Parkway 2
A driver in a Toyota sedan hit an 18-year-old crossing Grand Central Parkway at night. The impact killed him there on the road while three passengers sat in the car.
SUV driver hits teen off Grand Central
Near midnight on Grand Central Parkway, a GMC SUV driver hit an 18-year-old standing off the roadway. The blow crushed his head. He died there in the dark while the driver kept going straight.
Unlicensed SUV Driver Turns, Kills Woman in Crosswalk
A 77-year-old woman crossed East 29th with the light. An unlicensed SUV driver turned left off Lexington and hit her head-on. She died in the crosswalk while he sat behind the wheel.
Bus Driver Charged After 15-Year-Old Killed at Avenue P 2
A bus driver turned right off Avenue P and hit a 15-year-old girl crossing with the signal on Bedford Avenue. Police say the driver failed to yield. The bumper struck her head. She died on the street before school.
Taxi Passenger Opened Door Before Cyclist Died on 11th Avenue 1
A 66-year-old man rode his bike down West 37th Street, hit broken pavement, and went over the bars. He smashed his head on the street and died there while a nearby taxi rolled past untouched.
Taxi driver hits man walking on BQE
A taxi driver kept straight on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway and hit a 69-year-old man walking against traffic. His chest was crushed. He died there on the highway.
Bronx E-Bike Rider Killed Before Dawn
A 62-year-old e-bike rider hit something head-on on Westchester Avenue near Boynton before dawn. He was ejected and died from head injuries on the pavement.
Driver Hits and Kills Pedestrian at Queens Intersection 2
A 46-year-old driver in a Cadillac Escalade hit and fatally injured a 57-year-old man at Metropolitan Avenue and Rentar Plaza in Ridgewood, police said.
Motorcycle Driver Dies in Sheridan Expressway Crash 1
A 38-year-old motorcycle rider hit the back of a stopped bus on the Sheridan Expressway and died on the road. Police recorded unsafe speed as a factor as the bus and a trailing truck sat still in morning traffic.
Bronx driver dies after Deegan crash with sanitation plow 2
Police said Kevin Thompson, 41, rear-ended a Sanitation snow plow on the Major Deegan Expressway; he died the next day.
Teen driver charged after Bronx crash kills passenger 2
A teen driver went straight on Oak Point Avenue as a tractor-trailer driver turned right onto Manida. The car hit the truck. The 20-year-old front-seat passenger died from head injuries. Police recorded alcohol involvement and driver inexperience for the teen.
Driver charged in fatal Jamaica crash that killed passenger 2
On Guy R Brewer Blvd, a 23-year-old driver plowed a Honda into a parked Ford overnight. A 20-year-old woman in the back was thrown out and killed. Two other young women were badly hurt in the wreck.
Driver Hits and Kills Man on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn 2
A driver heading north on Ocean Parkway hit a 45-year-old man near Neptune Avenue and killed him. A straight shot, a dead pedestrian, another Brooklyn evening wiped out in the road.
Speeding driver rear-ends dump truck, kills 22-year-old
A driver floored a sedan up Morgan Avenue and slammed into a dump truck’s rear. The 22-year-old front passenger took the hit to the head and died. Another young passenger’s arm fractured in the wrecked car.
FDNY Ambulance Driver Killed Pedestrian in Norwood Crosswalk 2
An FDNY EMT driving an ambulance turned left at East Gun Hill Road and DeKalb Avenue and killed a 56-year-old man who was crossing with a steady walk signal.
92-Year-Old Driver Dies After Veering On Union Turnpike
A 92-year-old driver veered west on Union Turnpike near 251st Street and hit something hard enough to blow the airbag. He died in the driver’s seat on a busy Queens arterial, on a Sunday morning that kept moving without him.
Driver Fatally Runs Over Man at Brooklyn Carting Garage 3
A 58-year-old driver backing a garbage truck into an East New York carting garage ran over Franklin Torres, 54, who died later at Brookdale.