Recent severe crashes

1. Driver making turn knocked unconscious 2026-05-20T20:20:00+00:00
   UTOPIA PKWY
   A driver making a right turn on Utopia Parkway ended up injured and unconscious. Police recorded slippery pavement.
   According to the police report, a 56-year-old man driving an “other motorized” vehicle was making a right turn on Utopia Parkway at 46th Avenue in Queens on May 19, 2026, around 8:20 p.m. He was reported unconscious with a head injury and internal complaints. Police recorded slippery pavement. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
2. Driver failed to yield, concussed man 2026-05-05T12:06:00+00:00
   HORACE HARDING EXPY
   A driver failed to yield on the Horace Harding Expressway and a 23-year-old driver ended up with a concussion.
   According to the police report, a driver failed to yield right-of-way while merging on the Horace Harding Expressway at 183rd Street in Queens on May 5, 2026, around 12:06 p.m., and collided with another vehicle. A 23-year-old male driver reported a concussion and head injury. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries. The report lists one driver as 81.
3. Distracted driver injures 20-year-old pedestrian 2026-04-18T01:24:00+00:00
   53 AVE
   A driver lost focus on 53rd Avenue and hit a 20-year-old man at Hollis Court Boulevard. Police recorded driver inattention and an improper turn; the pedestrian suffered a leg injury including fracture/dislocation.
   According to the police report, a driver changing lanes near 53rd Avenue and Hollis Court Boulevard hit a 20-year-old pedestrian at the intersection around 1:24 a.m. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and turning improperly. The pedestrian, listed as working in the roadway, was injured with a knee/lower-leg/foot injury described as a fracture, distortion, or dislocation.
4. Driver fails to yield, hits woman in Queens crosswalk 2026-01-05T08:41:00+00:00
   FRANCIS LEWIS BLVD
   A 67-year-old SUV driver making a left turn failed to yield and hit a 62-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at Francis Lewis Blvd and 53rd Ave. Morning commute, snow in the air, and a pedestrian takes the blow.
   According to the police report, a 67-year-old woman driving an SUV north on Francis Lewis Boulevard made a left turn onto 53rd Avenue and hit a 62-year-old woman walking in a marked crosswalk at the intersection. Police recorded failure to yield right of way by the driver. The pedestrian reported internal head injuries and was listed as injured. Weather records show light snow and below-freezing temperatures that morning.
5. Driver backed unsafely, hurt other driver 2026-06-07T22:50:00+00:00
   202-15 NORTHERN BLVD
   A driver backing unsafely on Northern Boulevard hit another sedan and injured a 30-year-old driver. Police recorded the backing error.
   According to the police report, a 71-year-old driver in a sedan backed unsafely near 202-15 Northern Boulevard in Queens at 10:50 p.m. on June 7, 2026, and hit another sedan. A 30-year-old driver reported a back injury and whiplash. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.