Recent severe crashes

1. Slippery LIE crash leaves driver dead 2026-02-06T04:27:00+00:00
   LONG ISLAND EXPRESSWAY
   Two westbound drivers crashed on the Long Island Expressway overnight. One driver, 50, was killed; the other, 52, reported pain or nausea.
   According to the police report, two westbound drivers crashed on the Long Island Expressway in Queens at 4:27 a.m. on Feb. 6, 2026, involving a sedan and a tractor-truck diesel. Police recorded slippery pavement as a contributing factor for both drivers. A 50-year-old male driver was killed; a 52-year-old male driver reported pain or nausea. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
2. 15-year-old e-bike rider breaks arm 2026-03-31T17:30:00+00:00
   23 AVE
   A 15-year-old e-bike rider was injured on 23rd Avenue at 130th Street. Police recorded a fracture and possible dislocation to his elbow and lower arm.
   According to the police report, a 15-year-old male riding an e-bike was injured around 5:30 p.m. on March 31, 2026, at 23rd Avenue and 130th Street in Queens. Police recorded an elbow/lower-arm/hand injury described as “Fracture - Distorted - Dislocation.” The report lists him as conscious.
3. Driver blew traffic control, hit crossing man 2026-03-20T20:08:00+00:00
   CLINTONVILLE STREET
   A driver in a sedan disregarded traffic control and hit a 60-year-old man crossing with the signal at Clintonville Street and Cross Island Parkway. The pedestrian was injured in his back.
   According to the police report, a driver in a sedan was going straight ahead on Clintonville Street at Cross Island Parkway on March 20, 2026, around 8:08 p.m., when the driver hit a 60-year-old pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and suffered a back injury. Police recorded traffic control disregarded.
4. Teen driver turning left hits 13-year-old 2026-03-19T23:00:00+00:00
   MAIN ST
   A 19-year-old driver making a left turn hit a 13-year-old boy crossing with the signal at Main Street and 73rd Avenue in Queens. Police recorded injuries to his knee and lower leg.
   According to the police report, a 19-year-old driver in a 2017 Audi sedan was making a left turn at Main Street and 73rd Avenue in Queens around 11 p.m. and hit a 13-year-old pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The boy was reported injured, with knee and lower-leg/foot injuries and an internal complaint. One other occupant was listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
5. Motorcycle driver hits debris, bleeds 2026-03-09T01:31:00+00:00
   CLINTONVILLE STREET
   A 25-year-old motorcycle driver hit obstruction or debris near Cross Island Parkway and Clintonville Street, then suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. Police listed obstruction/debris as the factor.
   According to the police report, a 25-year-old man driving a motorcycle was going straight on Clintonville Street near Cross Island Parkway in Queens when he hit obstruction or debris at about 1:31 a.m. Police recorded a head injury with severe bleeding, and the driver was ejected. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.