Recent severe crashes

1. SUV driver failed to yield, hit elders 2026-04-17T10:36:00+00:00
   CRESCENT ST
   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.
   According to the police report, a 51-year-old SUV driver was making a left turn at Crescent Street and 35th Avenue in Queens when he failed to yield the right-of-way and hit two pedestrians in the intersection. An 83-year-old man suffered a head injury and was reported unconscious, with internal complaints. An 87-year-old woman suffered a head injury and reported pain or nausea.
2. Alleged Drunk Driver Ejects Woman on Crescent 2026-01-04T01:45:00+00:00
   CRESCENT ST
   Overnight on Crescent Street, a 54-year-old driver with alcohol recorded in the crash report hit a standing scooter and threw its rider into the street. The woman was knocked unconscious with a head injury.
   According to the police report, around 1:45 a.m. on Crescent Street at 30th Drive in Queens, a 54-year-old sedan driver making a left turn hit a standing motorized scooter. The 54-year-old woman riding the scooter was ejected, rendered unconscious and recorded with a head injury and internal complaint. Police recorded alcohol involvement in the crash. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
3. Police: Driver tailed pickup, hurt man 2026-06-03T16:00:00+00:00
   34-41 21 ST
   Police say a driver followed too closely near 34-41 21st Street and crashed into a pickup. A 33-year-old man was ejected and injured, with back trauma.
   According to the police report, a driver going straight hit the back of a pickup truck that was stopped in traffic near 34-41 21st Street in Queens. Police recorded following too closely. A 33-year-old male driver was ejected and injured, with internal back injuries reported. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
4. Bus driver crashes into parked sedan 2026-06-03T10:22:00+00:00
   E 34 ST
   A bus driver hit a parked sedan on E 34th Street at Lexington Avenue. A 69-year-old passenger reported chest pain and nausea.
   According to the police report, a school-bus driver and a sedan driver were both listed as parked when the crash was recorded near E 34th Street and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. Police recorded “Other Vehicular” as the contributing factor for both vehicles. A 69-year-old woman riding as a passenger reported chest pain and nausea, and the bus driver, 75, was reported with whiplash.
5. Motorcycle driver turned right, hit cyclist 2026-06-02T09:50:00+00:00
   KENT AVE
   A motorcycle driver made a right turn at Kent Avenue and S 2nd Street and hit a 32-year-old cyclist. Police recorded improper passing or lane use.
   According to the police report, a motorcycle driver making a right turn at Kent Avenue and S 2nd Street hit a 32-year-old bicyclist who was going straight. The bicyclist suffered severe lacerations to the elbow, lower arm, or hand and was listed as ejected and conscious. Police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Other Vehicular” as contributing factors.