Recent severe crashes

1. Unlicensed motorcycle driver dies speeding 2026-05-04T18:32:00+00:00
   JACKIE ROBINSON PKWY
   On the Jackie Robinson Parkway, an unlicensed motorcycle driver sped—and never made it home. Police recorded unsafe speed.
   According to the police report, a 44-year-old motorcycle driver died on the Jackie Robinson Parkway after police recorded unsafe speed. The driver was ejected and was listed with crush injuries and a head injury. The report lists other occupants; the report does not describe their injuries.
2. Driver passed wrong, killed Queens pedestrian 2026-03-11T15:06:00+00:00
   155-10 JAMAICA AVE
   A driver in a sedan hit and killed a 58-year-old woman crossing near 155-10 Jamaica Ave. Police recorded improper passing or lane use and unsafe speed.
   According to the police report, a driver in a sedan going straight ahead hit a 58-year-old pedestrian at an intersection near 155-10 Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian, a woman, was crossing with no signal or crosswalk and was killed; the report lists crush injuries. Police recorded improper passing or lane use and unsafe speed. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
3. Distracted dump-truck driver kills woman 2026-03-10T09:07:00+00:00
   METROPOLITAN AVE
   A dump-truck driver turned right and hit a 31-year-old woman crossing with the signal at Metropolitan Avenue and Lefferts Boulevard. Police recorded driver inattention.
   According to the police report, a 28-year-old dump-truck driver was making a right turn near Metropolitan Avenue and Lefferts Boulevard in Queens when the driver hit a 31-year-old pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. The pedestrian was killed, with crush injuries noted.
4. Motorcycle rider’s lane change sparks pileup 2026-06-06T01:59:00+00:00
   GRAND CENTRAL PKWY
   Police recorded unsafe lane changing on the Grand Central Parkway. A motorcycle rider and two drivers were injured overnight, including one man with severe bleeding.
   According to the police report, the crash happened at 1:59 a.m. on the Grand Central Parkway in Queens when a motorcycle rider was changing lanes; police recorded unsafe lane changing and following too closely. The motorcycle rider, 22, was injured with severe bleeding. A 52-year-old driver reported whiplash, and a 70-year-old driver reported pain or nausea. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
5. Inexperienced driver backing SUV hits woman 2026-06-02T18:15:00+00:00
   116 AVE
   A driver backing an SUV on 116th Avenue hit a 55-year-old pedestrian, leaving her with a hip and upper-leg fracture and dislocation. Police recorded driver inexperience.
   According to the police report, at about 6:15 p.m. on June 2, 2026, a driver backing a station wagon/SUV on 116th Avenue near 194th Street hit a 55-year-old woman walking in the roadway. She was reported injured, with a hip/upper-leg fracture and dislocation. Police recorded driver inexperience as a contributing factor. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.