Recent severe crashes

1. Driver hit motorcyclist on FDR Drive 2026-06-01T23:58:00+00:00
   FDR DRIVE
   A driver hit a 48-year-old motorcyclist on FDR Drive just before midnight. The rider was ejected and killed.
   According to the police report, a 53-year-old driver in an SUV and a 48-year-old rider on a motorcycle were traveling north on FDR Drive in Manhattan around 11:58 p.m. Police recorded that the driver hit the motorcyclist. The motorcyclist was ejected and killed. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
2. Bike rider sped, crashed on 3rd 2026-04-21T19:25:00+00:00
   E 61 ST
   A 46-year-old bike rider was hurt at E 61st Street and 3rd Avenue. Police recorded unsafe speed and passing too closely.
   According to the police report, a 46-year-old male bicyclist was injured near E 61st Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan around 7:25 p.m. on April 21, 2026. Police recorded unsafe speed and passing too closely. The rider reported a concussion and a head injury, and the report lists partial ejection.
3. Drunk driver crashes at Queensboro exit 2026-04-05T00:00:00+00:00
   2 AVE
   Police recorded alcohol involvement as a driver went straight on 2nd Avenue at the Queensboro Bridge Exit. The 27-year-old driver was injured, with neck pain and nausea.
   According to the police report, a sedan driver was going straight ahead on 2nd Avenue at the Queensboro Bridge Exit in Manhattan just after midnight on April 5, 2026. Police recorded alcohol involvement. The 27-year-old driver was listed as injured, with a neck injury and a complaint of pain or nausea; the report also noted he was incoherent. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
4. Bus driver hits 77-year-old man 2026-03-30T15:28:00+00:00
   E 60 ST
   A bus driver hit a 77-year-old pedestrian on E 60th Street at 3rd Avenue. The man suffered a head injury with severe lacerations.
   According to the police report, a bus driver was going straight ahead on E 60th Street at 3rd Avenue in Manhattan and hit a 77-year-old man walking as a pedestrian. The pedestrian had a head injury and severe lacerations and was listed as conscious. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
5. Driver’s unsafe lane change injures woman 2026-03-29T18:02:00+00:00
   E 61 ST
   A driver changing lanes hit another car at E 61st Street and York Avenue, injuring a 40-year-old woman with internal abdomen/pelvis trauma. Police recorded unsafe lane changing.
   According to the police report, around 6:02 p.m. Sunday at E 61st Street and York Avenue, a driver changing lanes hit another car. Police recorded unsafe lane changing. A 40-year-old female driver was injured, with internal abdomen/pelvis injuries noted. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.