Recent severe crashes

1. Audi Driver Fatally Hit Toyota Driver at Queens Red Light 2026-04-24T21:10:00+00:00
   BELL BLVD
   Davidson Torres Suarez, 28, was stopped at a red light on Bell Boulevard at 86th Avenue when a 65-year-old driver in an Audi hit his Toyota; he died and two people were injured.
   Police and city crash records describe a fatal two-sedan crash on Bell Boulevard at 86th Avenue in Queens on April 24, 2026. The official record lists unsafe speed and says the driver in a 2008 Audi sedan was traveling south and going straight while the driver in a 2005 Toyota sedan was stopped in traffic. The Daily News reported that 28-year-old Davidson Torres Suarez was waiting at a red light in the Toyota when a 65-year-old driver in an Audi hit him, then continued south and hit a light pole. Torres Suarez died at North Shore University Hospital, and two passengers, a 30-year-old woman and a 5-year-old boy, were hospitalized in stable condition. The official crash time is 9:10 p.m.; news accounts citing police put the crash at about 9:25 to 9:30 p.m. The Audi driver stayed at the scene, and no immediate charges were reported.
2. Left-turn driver hits motorcyclist in Queens 2026-06-02T16:05:00+00:00
   E HAMPTON BLVD
   A sedan driver turned left and hit a 52-year-old motorcyclist on E Hampton Boulevard near 58th Road. The rider suffered internal injuries to his hip and upper leg.
   According to the police report, a 63-year-old sedan driver was making a left turn on E Hampton Boulevard near 58th Road in Queens when he hit a 52-year-old motorcycle rider on June 2, 2026, at about 4:05 p.m. The rider was listed as injured, with internal injury complaints to his hip and upper leg. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
3. Driver’s close pass hurt teen on LIE 2026-06-01T21:40:00+00:00
   LONG ISLAND EXPRESSWAY
   On the Long Island Expressway after dark, a driver passed too close as lanes changed and hit another driver. An 18-year-old reported a neck injury.
   According to the police report, the crash happened at 9:40 p.m. on the Long Island Expressway in Queens as two drivers were changing lanes. Police recorded passing too closely and unsafe lane changing. An 18-year-old male driver was injured, with a neck injury and internal complaint. Another occupant was listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
4. SUV driver failed to yield, hit 75-year-old 2026-05-27T13:00:00+00:00
   BELL BLVD
   A driver turned right on Bell Boulevard, failed to yield, and hit a 75-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Police recorded a hip and upper-leg fracture and dislocation.
   According to the police report, a 40-year-old driver in an SUV was making a right turn on Bell Boulevard when he failed to yield the right-of-way and hit a 75-year-old pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. Police recorded injuries to her hip and upper leg, including a fracture, distortion and dislocation. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
5. Distracted driver breaks woman’s leg in Queens 2026-05-21T17:00:00+00:00
   73-28 BELL BLVD
   A distracted driver turned left and hit a 65-year-old woman on Bell Boulevard. Police recorded fractures and dislocation to her leg and foot.
   According to the police report, a 73-year-old driver in a 2004 four-door sedan was making a left turn near 73-28 Bell Boulevard in Queens around 5 p.m. Thursday when the driver hit a 65-year-old pedestrian who was crossing. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. The pedestrian was injured, with fractures, distortion, or dislocation to her knee, lower leg, and foot.