2022 fatal crashes
In 2022, as of December 31, 2022, there have been 280 fatal crashes in New York City that killed 290 people, including 135 pedestrians, 19 cyclists, 116 motorists and 20 other people.
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BMW driver changing lanes kills man on Gowanus
A BMW driver changed lanes on the Gowanus Expressway and hit a 32-year-old man near parked taxis and debris. The pedestrian’s leg wounds proved fatal on the overnight highway.
Pickup driver fatally hit Edwin Rivera in the Bronx, police said 1
Police said a pickup driver hit Edwin Rivera, 62, on Broadway in Kingsbridge and drove off; city records list one pedestrian killed.
Distracted SUV Driver Dies In Brooklyn Smash
A 70-year-old Audi SUV driver hit hard on Vanderbilt near Pacific and died in the seat. His 60-year-old passenger lived through crush injuries while distraction stayed logged as the cause.
Distracted driver kills 91-year-old on Rockaway Parkway
A southbound Chevy driver hit a 91-year-old woman crossing Rockaway Parkway without a signal. The car’s front end smashed into her head. She died in the street while the distracted driver kept going straight.
Bay Street driver dies after losing consciousness
A 57-year-old driver lost consciousness on Bay Street, her Hyundai rolling forward into a parked Alfa. She died there in the afternoon traffic, the only person killed in the crash.
Unlicensed driver flies down Belt, kills woman
A 21-year-old unlicensed driver tore down Belt Parkway overnight and crashed. A 26-year-old woman in the back seat died from neck injuries. According to the police report, unsafe speed turned a car ride into a fatal wreck.
Driver in Flatbed Truck Fatally Hits Woman at Utica and St. Johns 2
A driver in a northbound flatbed truck hit and killed a 75-year-old woman crossing St. Johns Place at Utica Avenue in Brooklyn, police and city records say.
Distracted SUV driver kills 70-year-old e-biker
A distracted SUV driver hit a 70-year-old man riding an e-bike head-on on Schenectady Avenue near Avenue J. The rider was ejected and died at the scene while both drivers failed to pay attention in the middle of the afternoon.
Motorcyclist Dies After Ocean Parkway Crash at Avenue N 1
A driver and motorcyclist Fred Wearing collided at Ocean Parkway and Avenue N; Wearing later died from his injuries.
Moped Rider Slams Turning Pickup, Killed
A 45-year-old moped rider hit a pickup turning off Grand Street at Graham Avenue before dawn. He flew from the bike, suffered fatal head injuries, and died at the scene. The pickup driver was not reported injured.
Speeding Driver Tears Through 10 Parked Cars
A 24-year-old driver sped down Nassau Expressway overnight, hit ten parked cars, and died when his sedan burned. Unsafe speed turned a quiet row of cars into a line of wrecks.
Driver Backs Over 85-Year-Old on Bliss Terrace
A driver reversed a sedan on Bliss Terrace and hit an 85-year-old man crossing in the dark. Police say the driver backed unsafely and failed to yield. The man took the blow to his head and died there.
Driver Runs Light, Kills 72-Year-Old on 168th
A driver in an Audi SUV blew a traffic control on East 168th Street and hit a 72-year-old man emerging from behind a parked car. His shoulder and arm fractured. He died there in the Bronx street.
Distracted SUV driver kills 81-year-old at ferry
An 81-year-old man stepped into the Staten Island Ferry entrance on Richmond Terrace. A distracted SUV driver turned left, hit his legs, and dropped him in the street. He died there in the morning light.
Two Drivers Hit Man Crossing Grand Central
A 49-year-old man tried to cross Grand Central Parkway before dawn. An SUV driver and a sedan driver hit him in the darkness. He died in the road while both kept going straight.
Bus Driver Hits 69-Year-Old Crossing Bay Street
A Nova bus driver hit a 69-year-old man crossing Bay Street near Canal on a dark, wet evening. The man died after the impact, his leg injuries recorded while he was still conscious.
BMW driver hits 82-year-old on 73rd Ave
An 82-year-old man stepped into 73rd Avenue mid-block. A BMW SUV driver hit him and left him unconscious on the pavement. He never woke up.
Speeding driver kills woman in 96th Street crosswalk
A northbound sedan driver hit a 40-year-old woman in the 3rd Avenue and East 96th Street crosswalk and killed her. Police recorded unsafe speed. A bus behind them never touched her.
Unlicensed speeding driver kills himself, maims passenger
A 44-year-old unlicensed SUV driver tore down Arthur Kill Road at unsafe speed and crashed. He died from head wounds. His 28-year-old front-seat passenger survived but lost part of his arm in the overnight wreck.
Left-turn driver hits e-scooter, kills rider
A driver turning left off West 161 Street hit a man riding an e-scooter straight through the intersection. Police recorded aggressive driving. The 45-year-old rider was ejected and died from head injuries.
Two Drivers Hit Man Walking on FDR
Before sunrise on FDR Drive, a 31-year-old man walking along the highway against traffic was hit by a BMW SUV, then a Honda sedan. Two drivers kept moving straight. He never got up.
Pickup Driver Fails To Yield, Kills 83-Year-Old
A pickup driver turned left at White and Lafayette and hit an 83-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The bumper smashed into her head. She collapsed with internal injuries and died on the street.
Speeding BMW driver kills man on Bedford
Near midnight on Bedford Avenue, a 19-year-old BMW driver tore through the dark and hit a 61-year-old man crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The impact crushed his head and organs. He died in the street.
73-Year-Old Driver Dies Alone on West Shore
A 73-year-old driver hit something on West Shore Expressway before dawn. His Dodge crumpled at the front. According to police, he died in the driver’s seat, belted in and alone.
Driver Fails to Yield, Kills E‑Bike Rider
A driver going east on West 24th hit a 38-year-old man on an e-bike and threw him into a parked SUV. Police recorded failure to yield. The rider died in the street overnight.
Distracted SUV Driver Kills Woman in Crosswalk
An 81-year-old woman crossed West 92nd with the light. A southbound SUV driver hit her head-on in the crosswalk and killed her, overnight on Columbus Avenue.
Driver Slams Parked Truck, Passenger Killed
A driver ran a sedan into a parked tractor-trailer on the Van Wyck. The 28-year-old front passenger died of head and crush injuries while the truck sat oversized and still. Police cited alcohol and the big rig itself as factors.
Speeding BMW driver ejects teen riders
A 20-year-old BMW driver tore down the Long Island Expressway and, at unsafe speed, crashed hard. Two 18-year-old women in the back were thrown from the car; one died on the road, the other suffered serious fractures while the young driver lay unconscious.
SUV Driver Hits, Kills Woman on 84th Street
A northbound SUV driver hit a 63-year-old woman crossing 84th Street just after dawn. She died from head and internal injuries on a block without a crosswalk.
Distracted Rider Kills 74-Year-Old on Woodhaven
A distracted motorcycle rider hit a 74-year-old man crossing Woodhaven Boulevard. The impact tore the man’s leg. He died in the street while the licensed rider was thrown and injured.
Truck Driver Plows Into Stopped SUV, Kills Woman
A tractor-trailer driver slammed into stopped traffic on the Cross Bronx Expressway overnight, demolishing a 49-year-old woman’s SUV and killing her. Two trucks and her SUV ended up wrecked in the dark.
Truck Driver’s U-Turn Kills Young Rider
A box-truck driver tried a U-turn on Broadway. A 21-year-old motorcyclist, riding straight, hit the truck’s side and went flying. He wore a helmet. His head injury still killed him there in the street.
Driver Indicted After Pedestrian Fatally Injured in Williamsburg 2
Prosecutors said Daniel K. Buckley hit 59-year-old Leah Kohn in a Williamsburg crosswalk and left; the official record cites failure to yield.
Unlicensed, Drunk Driver Dies Speeding on Manhattan Bridge
A 24-year-old unlicensed driver pushed his Nissan west across the Manhattan Bridge overnight and crashed. According to police, unsafe speed and alcohol ended his ride with fatal head injuries.
Driver Charged After Fatal East Village Hit-and-Run 2
Police said Michael Pruitt fled after hitting Lucas Jimenez Aburto near St. Marks Place; the city recorded one pedestrian death there on Nov. 27, 2022.
BMW Driver Charged After Scooter Rider Dies in Jackson Heights 2
Police charged BMW driver Jairo Ortiz after a late-night Jackson Heights crash with a scooter rider, who died at Elmhurst Hospital.
Queens SUV driver falls asleep, dies alone
A 33-year-old driver on South Conduit Avenue fell asleep in his 2021 Nissan SUV and hit hard. He died belted in with a fractured arm, on a fast arterial built to punish one tired mistake.
Driver in Jeep Fatally Hits Pedestrian in Far Rockaway 2
A 26-year-old Jeep driver hit and killed a 64-year-old pedestrian crossing Seagirt Boulevard in Far Rockaway, police said.
Tanker Driver Turns Left, Kills Woman on Bike
A tanker driver turned left off Liberty Avenue and hit a 43-year-old woman riding straight on her bike. She was ejected, suffered crushing head injuries, and died at the scene while traffic moved on around her.
Left-Turning Van Driver Kills 73-Year-Old
A van driver turned left at Forest and South and hit a 73-year-old man in the crosswalk. He died on the pavement where he was walking, in broad afternoon daylight.
Queens driver blows light, dies alone
A 25-year-old BMW driver ran a red on 37th Avenue by Parsons Boulevard and hit head-on. He took the full force to his head and died there in the cold night he helped make deadly.
Distracted driver kills man on 32nd Avenue
A distracted Mazda driver hit a 32-year-old man crossing 32nd Avenue at night. The impact caused fatal head and internal injuries; he died in the street.
Left-Turning BMW Driver Kills 70-Year-Old in Queens Crosswalk
A BMW driver turned left off Northern Boulevard and hit a 70-year-old man crossing with the signal at 158th Street. The impact to his head killed him in daylight while the driver failed to yield.
Driver Hits and Kills E-Scooter Rider on Grand Concourse 2
A 23-year-old Honda SUV driver hit a man riding an e-scooter at Grand Concourse and East 149th Street, and the rider died at Lincoln Hospital.
Driver Hits 91-Year-Old Raking Leaves in Morris Park 1
A 59-year-old woman driving a Hyundai sedan hit 91-year-old Simone Canepa as he raked leaves outside his Morris Park home; he died at Jacobi Hospital.
Pedestrian Killed at Caton and Coney Island in Brooklyn 2
Police said a tractor-trailer driver hit a 47-year-old pedestrian in Windsor Terrace, and a Kia driver later hit him; the truck driver left the scene.
Speeding driver kills night worker on Grand Avenue
A driver pushed a sedan too fast down Grand Avenue and hit a 49-year-old man working in the roadway. The crash tore his leg and killed him on the street while a parked diesel truck sat nearby.
Truck driver kills man crossing Linden
A truck driver going west on Linden Boulevard hit a 47-year-old man crossing in the dark. The impact crushed the man’s head. He died there in the street while the truck kept moving west.
Truck Driver Loses Consciousness, Dies on Grand
A 50-year-old truck driver lost consciousness on Grand Avenue near Borden and crashed. Alone in the cab of the oversized rig, he suffered fatal head trauma on a clear Wednesday morning.
Driver Runs Light, Kills 23-Year-Old E-Biker
A car driver blew a traffic signal on Fort Hamilton Parkway and hit a 23-year-old man riding an e-bike near 54th Street overnight. The crash threw him off the bike and he died of head injuries at the scene.
Unlicensed Driver Blacks Out, Dies Alone
A 46-year-old unlicensed driver blacked out on North Conduit Avenue near 135th and hit a fixed object overnight. He died in the sedan, alone on the road. No one else was hurt.
Unlicensed Van Driver Kills 79-Year-Old on Church Ave
A distracted, unlicensed van driver hit a 79-year-old woman head-on as she stepped off a vehicle on Church Avenue in East Flatbush. She died in the street while the man who hit her had no license to drive there at all.
Two Drivers Run Down Man in Belt Parkway Crosswalk
A 58-year-old man crossed Belt Parkway in a marked crosswalk before dawn. One driver in a sedan hit him, then another driver in a taxi hit him again. He died in the road. Both drivers and a passenger were hurt.
Left-Turning Truck Driver Kills Queens Pedestrian
A flatbed driver turned left off Francis Lewis Boulevard and hit a 68-year-old man in the crosswalk at Hillside Avenue. Police recorded failure to yield and driver distraction. The man suffered head trauma and internal bleeding and died.
Driver Hits Man and Leaves Him Dead on Bronx River Parkway
A southbound Mazda driver hit a 30-year-old man on Bronx River Parkway at night. The impact crushed his body. He died in the roadway.
Painter Dies After Fall Onto Van Wyck Expressway 1
Jeremy Rozan died after police said he fell from a Queens overpass and made contact with a northbound driver’s Nissan on the Van Wyck Expressway.
Both Drivers Blow Light, Rider Killed
A 55-year-old man on a SYM motorcycle died on 57th Avenue after a driver in an SUV hit him in the intersection. Police say both drivers ran the light. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries in the afternoon crash.
Unlicensed Pickup Driver Kills Man on Eastern Parkway
A pickup driver sped down Eastern Parkway in the rain and hit a 56-year-old man in the roadway. Police recorded unsafe speed and distraction. The man died where he fell.
Distracted driver hits, kills 66-year-old
A distracted driver heading south on 4th Avenue hit a 66-year-old man in the roadway near 64th Street. The pedestrian died there in the street while the licensed driver kept his car intact enough to go home.
Two SUV drivers kill man crossing Gun Hill
Late at night on East Gun Hill Road, a 60-year-old man crossed against the light. Two SUV drivers hit him in succession. His head and body took the full force. He died in the intersection and never made it home.
E-Bike Rider Killed Hitting Parked Truck
A 48-year-old e-bike rider hit a parked box truck on Schenectady Avenue near Lincoln Place late Friday morning. He was thrown from the bike and suffered a broken neck and fatal injuries on the street.
Driver Hits Man Inspecting Car on Linden Place 1
Police said Arturo Jimenez, driving a GMC SUV, hit Jose Tejada as Tejada inspected his stopped Dodge on Linden Place in College Point.
BMW Driver Fatally Hits Man on Grand Central Parkway 2
A 35-year-old BMW driver hit a 44-year-old man crossing the Grand Central Parkway in Astoria; police said the driver stayed and faced no immediate charges.
Drunk SUV Driver Kills Man on Fulton
A woman driving a Ford SUV hit a 48-year-old man crossing Fulton Street at night. He died there in the road. Police recorded alcohol involvement for both the driver and the man she hit.
Driver Kills 65-Year-Old Man on Bronx River Parkway 1
A driver hit and killed a 65-year-old man walking across northbound lanes in the Bronx early Oct. 18, 2022, police and city records show.
Aggressive Queens driver kills man in street
A driver on Rockaway Beach Boulevard, raging west through the rain, hit a 27-year-old man far from any crosswalk. The impact killed him in the street and damaged a parked car nearby.
20-Year-Old Driver Dies in Clearview Expressway Crash 1
A 20-year-old driver died and a passenger was critically injured after police said he sped north on the Clearview Expressway and hit a guardrail and a tree.
Driver in Sedan Fatally Injured Pedestrian on Jewett Avenue 1
A driver in a sedan hit a woman crossing Jewett Avenue in Westerleigh; she died after a second crash while medics were taking her to a hospital.
Permit Driver Plows SUV, Kills Rear Passenger
Overnight on the Gowanus Ramp, a permit driver ran an SUV straight into trouble. A 29-year-old man in the back seat took the hit and died there, while alcohol hung over the crash.
Ambulance Patient Dies After Staten Island Crash 1
A Jeep Grand Cherokee driver hit an ambulance carrying an injured woman on Jewett Avenue in Staten Island; she later died at a hospital.
Motorcyclist dies after Bronx barricade crash near Orchard Beach 1
A 58-year-old motorcyclist died after police said he hit a metal barricade near the Orchard Beach parking lot in the Bronx.
Speeding Mercedes Driver Kills E‑Scooter Rider
A Mercedes driver going west on Avenue L hit a 49-year-old man riding an e-scooter near East 17th Street. Police recorded unsafe speed and driver inexperience. The rider was ejected and died at the scene.
MTA Bus Driver Fatally Hits 79-Year-Old in East Flatbush 2
A driver in an MTA bus fatally hit a 79-year-old woman near Flatbush Avenue and Glenwood Road as she crossed in East Flatbush.
Truck Driver and Cyclist in Fatal Parkside Avenue Crash 3
Truck driver Saeed Ahmed and bicyclist Kala Santiago were traveling east on Parkside Avenue when Santiago was killed in a crash.
Speeding SUV Driver Killed on Cross Bronx
A 29-year-old SUV driver hit the back of a slowing tractor-trailer on the Cross Bronx Expressway and died in the crush. Police recorded unsafe speed on a weekday morning run that ended in a steel wall.
Queens driver fails to yield, kills rider
A northbound sedan driver failed to yield at 40th Avenue and 12th Street and hit a 37-year-old motorcyclist head-on. The unlicensed, unhelmeted rider was thrown from the bike and died of head injuries in the afternoon crash.
Tow Truck Operator Killed on Long Island Expressway 1
Police accused Denzel Porter in an allegedly drunk-driving crash that killed tow truck operator Carlos Santiago on the Long Island Expressway.
Distracted Bronx Driver Kills Woman at Corner
A distracted driver turned left off Westchester Avenue and hit people standing on the corner at Hoe Avenue. A 65-year-old woman was killed. A 57-year-old man and three other pedestrians, including a 5-year-old girl, were injured.
Truck Driver Remained After Midtown Pedestrian Fatality 1
A construction truck driver remained at the scene after a 62-year-old pedestrian was hit and killed in Midtown Manhattan.
Garbage truck driver fails to yield, kills woman in Brooklyn crosswalk
An 81-year-old woman, crossing with the signal at 85th Street and 15th Avenue, was hit and killed by a garbage truck driver turning left. Police recorded failure to yield and driver inattention.
Driver Kills Pedestrian Turning at Williamsburg Intersection 1
Torriez Bailey, driving a box truck, hit and killed 63-year-old Benjamin Berger as Berger crossed with the signal at Flushing and Bedford avenues.
SUV driver blows turn, 80-year-old killed
A southbound SUV driver hit an 80-year-old woman driving west on 13th Avenue at 84th Street. Police say both drivers failed to yield. The woman died of a head injury in her sedan; two people in the SUV reported back pain.
Elderly Driver Loses Consciousness, Kills Himself in Rear‑End Crash
A 72-year-old BMW driver lost consciousness on Queens Midtown Expressway and hit a stopped KIA. He died in his seat. The other driver stayed upright and alive in the same line of traffic.
Unlicensed Queens Driver Dies After Slamming Parked Car
On 34th Avenue at 106th Street, an unlicensed 38-year-old SUV driver slammed into a parked Hyundai and died at the scene. No one else was in the cars. One man gone on a Monday night for nothing.
Distracted SUV Drivers Kill Woman on Saint Johns
Two distracted SUV drivers rolled east on Saint Johns Place. A 46-year-old woman stood in the roadway. One driver had no license. They hit her and she died there overnight in Brooklyn.
Hit-and-Run Driver Killed Man Walking on FDR Drive 2
Police said a hit-and-run driver killed a homeless man walking in FDR Drive's southbound lanes; the city record identified him as a 79-year-old pedestrian.
Rider Dies After Major Deegan Overpass Barrier Crash 1
Eric Parache, 48, died after he crashed into a concrete barrier while riding a 2020 Ducati on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx.
Driver Fatally Hit a Woman in Queens and Fled, Police Said. 2
Police said a driver in a white sedan intentionally hit a 31-year-old woman near 120th Street and 97th Avenue in Queens and fled.
Brooklyn Driver Fails to Yield, Cyclist Killed at Night
A driver blew through New York Avenue at Cortelyou and failed to yield. A 53-year-old woman riding south on her bike was hit, thrown to the pavement, and killed under the streetlights.
E-Bike Rider Dies After Bronx Crash With Turning SUV Driver 1
A 63-year-old driver in a Ford Escape was making a right turn in Belmont when a 67-year-old e-bike rider was fatally injured.
Hit-and-run driver rear-ends man before fatal parkway crash 1
Police said a hit-and-run driver rear-ended a 66-year-old man on the Henry Hudson Parkway before he lost control, had a medical episode and died.
Driver Turns Left, Kills 9‑Year‑Old Boy
A driver in a Nissan SUV turned left on East 12th Street and hit a 9‑year‑old boy standing off the road. His chest took the blow. He died there in the afternoon sun.
Motorcyclist Killed at Atlantic Avenue and Lefferts Boulevard 2
Police said Francisco Santiago ran a red light on Atlantic Avenue in Queens and hit a left-turning driver in a Subaru; he died at Jamaica Hospital.
Driver in Lexus Killed Bronx Grandmother Outside Her Home 1
A man driving a 2016 Lexus hit and fatally pinned 59-year-old Paulina Nrecaj outside her Bronx building, police told the Daily News.
Truck driver hits teen on 138th, leaves him to die
A truck driver hit a 17-year-old boy playing in the roadway on East 138th Street just after midnight. The impact crushed the teen’s head. He died there. The driver kept going into the Bronx night.
Hit-and-Run Driver Kills Pedestrian on Riverside Drive 2
A hit-and-run driver hit a 47-year-old pedestrian at Riverside Drive and West 147th Street, and police said the man died at Harlem Hospital.
Speeding SUV driver kills man on Avenue M
A driver pushed his SUV too fast down Avenue M near midnight and hit a 65-year-old man crossing outside the crosswalk. The impact to the man’s head killed him in the street. A parked SUV was dented in the same crash.
Belt Parkway driver hits man, leaves him dead
A 40-year-old man stepped into an eastbound Belt Parkway lane at night. A Toyota driver hit him head-on. The pedestrian died there under the overpass; the licensed driver survived with leg pain.
Queens driver charged after 5-year-old was killed in hit-and-run 5
Police said Xavier Carchipull, driving a Dodge pickup, hit 5-year-old Jonathan Martinez in East Elmhurst and left the scene.
Truck Driver Fatally Hits E-Bike Rider at Pennsylvania and Linden 3
A 52-year-old truck driver fatally hit 43-year-old e-bike rider Jarrod Little while turning at Pennsylvania Avenue and Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn.
E-Bike Rider Killed in Solo High-Speed Crash
A 48-year-old e-bike rider sped down Maurice Avenue, lost control, and went flying. His head hit the street. He died there, alone on the asphalt in early evening light.
Dirt Bike Rider Fled After Passenger Died on Rockaway Boardwalk 2
Police said a 25-year-old dirt bike rider fled after crashing on the Rockaway Beach Boardwalk, where passenger David Molina died and a rollerblader was hurt.
Driver Charged After Pedestrian Killed on Far Rockaway Sidewalk 4
Police said Kiani Phoenix drove onto a Far Rockaway sidewalk after an argument, killing Milton Storch and injuring another man.
Driver Distraction Ends Motorcycle Rider’s Life
Before dawn on Grand Central Parkway, a distracted driver and a speeding motorcycle met in the dark. The 35-year-old rider hit the SUV and was thrown. His helmet stayed on. He didn’t survive.
Driver Fails To Yield, Kills 77-Year-Old In Crosswalk
A Chevy SUV driver turned left off Roosevelt and failed to yield. He hit a 77-year-old man crossing with the signal and crushed his head. The man died on the pavement while afternoon traffic kept moving.
Speeding Driver Kills 69-Year-Old at 161st
A driver pushed unsafe speed through East 161st and River and hit another SUV, then a parked one. The 69-year-old woman driving alone died. The 24-year-old driver who hit her left with a concussion. Dawn never came for her.
Cyclist Hits 67-Year-Old Man on Jamaica Bay Greenway
A rider going west on the Jamaica Bay Greenway hit a 67-year-old man on the path near 103rd Street. The man died from head and internal injuries. The e-bike nearby was parked and untouched.
Distracted Left Turn Ends Scooter Rider’s Life
A sedan driver turned left off Church Street as a man rode his e-scooter straight. He hit the car and went headfirst to the pavement. He died there at 40. Police recorded driver inattention and outside-car distraction.
Belt Parkway Pavement Fails, Two Drivers Hit Motorcyclist
Overnight on the Belt Parkway, a 41-year-old rider changed lanes and hit broken pavement. He went down and two eastbound SUV drivers hit him. He died there in the dark, thrown from his motorcycle.
Speeding SUV Driver Kills 76‑Year‑Old Passenger
A 60-year-old Cadillac SUV driver sped up Cadman Plaza West and crashed. Police recorded unsafe speed and road-rage driving. The 76-year-old woman trapped in the back seat died; the driver was left with crush injuries.
SUV driver hits, kills four-year-old on 147th Street
A northbound SUV driver hit a four-year-old boy who stepped out from between parked cars on 147th Street. The child suffered head trauma and died in the street.
Kia Driver Fatally Hits E-Scooter Rider in Bensonhurst 2
A 23-year-old Kia driver hit e-scooter rider Qiu Rifeng at 18th Avenue and 74th Street in Bensonhurst, and Rifeng died at Maimonides.
Aggressive ATV Ride Ends in Queensboro Bridge Deaths
A 22-year-old unlicensed ATV rider and his 18-year-old passenger were thrown and killed when a flatbed truck driver hit them head-on on the Queensboro Bridge near 29th Street overnight. Police recorded aggressive riding and distraction before the crash.
Unlicensed SUV Driver Backs Over Woman
A 36-year-old woman walked through a Pacific Street crosswalk. An unlicensed SUV driver reversed, hit her head, and killed her in the afternoon sun. Traffic control disregarded. Backing listed as unsafe.
Driver Accused in Fatal Ridgewood Hit-and-Run After Years Abroad 2
Police say Florin Stoian fatally hit 74-year-old delivery worker Be Tran as Tran crossed Myrtle Avenue in Ridgewood, then fled.
Father Charged After 4-Year-Old Dies in Bronx Scooter Crash 3
Mario Rosario Sr. was riding a stolen motorized scooter with his 4-year-old son when he and Toyota driver William Baez collided on Bailey Avenue; the child died.
Driver Hits Senior on E‑Scooter, Leaves Him Dead
A driver going straight on West 125th hit a 73-year-old e-scooter rider turning at Morningside. The rider was thrown off and suffered fatal head injuries in the morning commute.
Bicyclist Sought After Fatal Chelsea Crosswalk Crash 2
A bicyclist hit Gavin Lee as he crossed with the signal in Chelsea, and police said the bicyclist left before Lee died at Bellevue Hospital.
Motorcyclist Slams Box Truck, Dies on Queens Boulevard
A 42-year-old rider hit the rear of a box truck on Queens Boulevard just after dawn. He was thrown from the motorcycle and died of crush injuries. The truck driver continued west, unhurt.
SUV Driver Fails Left Turn, Rider Killed
A Ford SUV driver turned left on Gateway Drive at night and hit a 36-year-old man on a KTM motorcycle head-on. Police recorded failure to yield and unsafe speed. The rider was thrown and killed in the road.
Scooter rider dies after Henry Hudson Parkway crash 1
A 48-year-old woman riding a gas-powered scooter died after police said she lost control on the Henry Hudson Parkway and was thrown into a motorcycle rider's path.
Truck Driver's Left Turn Killed Delivery Rider on Morgan Avenue 1
A man driving a flatbed truck fatally hit delivery worker Daniel Vidal while turning left from Meadow Street as Vidal rode north on Morgan Avenue.
Unlicensed E‑Scooter Rider Dies on 110th
A 37-year-old unlicensed e-scooter rider went east on West 110th and went down hard. He was thrown, his head hit the pavement, and he died there in the afternoon heat. No driver stopped. No one is named.
Bronx Driver Charged After Two Men Killed on Inwood Sidewalk 6
Prosecutors said Leandro Diaz-Ramirez sped through a red light in Inwood, leading to a crash that killed Joel Adames and David Fernandez on the sidewalk.
Unlicensed Rider Slams Sedan, Dies on Himrod
A 27-year-old unlicensed motorcyclist hit a sedan’s side on Himrod Street at night. His head injury killed him in the street while the car’s licensed driver survived.
3rd Avenue head-on kills 70-year-old driver
A 70-year-old woman drove her 2020 Land Rover down 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. She hit head-on, the airbag blew, and the front end collapsed. She never left the driver’s seat. Her body took the full force and she died there.
Driver Fatally Injures 99-Year-Old Pedestrian in Riverdale 1
A 53-year-old driver turning a Mazda SUV hit and fatally injured 99-year-old pedestrian Bernice Schwartz in a Riverdale crosswalk, officials said.
Citi Bike Rider Killed on East 85th Street 1
A tractor-trailer driver stayed at the scene after Citi Bike rider Carling Mott fell and was fatally hit near Madison Avenue.
Speeding rider slams car, dies on Clearview
A 43-year-old motorcycle rider hit the back of a Honda mid–lane change on Clearview Expressway. Police recorded unsafe speed. The rider was thrown and died from internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis.
Speeding driver kills woman on Rockaway
A 28-year-old driver pushed a Honda too fast down Rockaway Boulevard late Sunday. The car crashed. A 26-year-old woman in the back seat died from chest injuries. The driver and another passenger were also hurt, with alcohol recorded in the mix.
Unlicensed Bronx Driver Killed Hitting Parked SUV
A 63-year-old unlicensed driver in a Toyota sedan hit a parked Ford SUV on East Tremont Avenue. He died from neck injuries in the driver’s seat. The SUV sat empty; police recorded improper lane use and unsafe speed.
Driver Hits Woman Walking on Belt Parkway
A driver hit a 60-year-old woman walking along Belt Parkway overnight. She took the impact head-on, suffered crush injuries, and died by the shoulder while traffic kept moving past her.
Driver Hits and Kills E-Bike Rider in Bronxwood Avenue Crash 1
A 30-year-old driver making a left turn hit 43-year-old e-bike rider Wenntwen Porgho on Bronxwood Avenue, and police said Porgho died at Jacobi.
Two Drivers Run Down Woman on Bruckner
Before dawn on Bruckner Expressway, a sedan driver hit a 27-year-old woman head-on. Another SUV driver rolled over her. She died in the road while traffic kept moving.
Porsche SUV Driver Fatally Injured E-Scooter Rider in Queens 1
A Porsche SUV driver hit 30-year-old e-scooter rider Brendan Marmolejos at Vernon Boulevard and 44th Drive; police said the driver left, and Marmolejos died a week later.
Speeding rider slams SUV, two killed
A speeding motorcycle rider hit a turning SUV on Morrison Avenue, throwing three men into the street. Two 25-year-olds suffered fatal head injuries. A third man was hurt. Police recorded unsafe speed and driver inexperience on the bike.
Driver Going Straight Kills Woman on Belt
A driver kept going straight on Belt Parkway and hit a 35-year-old woman in the dark. Her head and body crushed on the asphalt. No crosswalk. No warning. She died there overnight while the traffic rolled on.
Pickup driver hits man on Coney boardwalk
A pickup driver rolled north on Riegelman Boardwalk West and hit a 47-year-old man near Stillwell Avenue. His head and body took the force. He died there in the dark while the truck showed no damage.
Driver Fails To Yield, Kills Woman In Bay Ridge Crosswalk
A driver in a Ford SUV turned left at 7th Avenue and Ovington and hit a 67-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Police say he failed to yield. She died in the crosswalk, on a Sunday morning.
Tire Blowout Sends Driver Into Parked Truck
A 43-year-old driver on Hylan Boulevard lost a tire and hit a parked pickup overnight. He suffered fatal chest injuries and died alone in the car, the only person hurt.
Motorcyclist Killed in Beach Channel Drive Crash 2
A 52-year-old sedan driver and two westbound motorcyclists collided in Edgemere, killing a 38-year-old rider and injuring two others.
Motorcyclist Runs Red, Dies After Head-On Hit
A 37-year-old rider blew a red on 8th Avenue at West 116th and hit head-on. He was ejected and died from head trauma. The crash unfolded on a weekend afternoon in Harlem traffic that did stop. He did not.
Distracted SUV Driver Slams Truck, Man Killed
On Clearview Expressway, a 50-year-old SUV driver hit a Ford pickup and died in the crush. Police cited driver inattention for the crash that also left an 18-year-old driver with neck whiplash.
Distracted sedan driver kills moped rider
A distracted driver in a Ford sedan hit a moped from behind on Grand Concourse near East 144th Street. The 51-year-old rider was thrown and killed in the night traffic.
Driver leaves after fatal East Houston Street hit-and-run 1
A driver in a sedan hit 21-year-old pedestrian Andy Eduardo Gil at East Houston and Forsyth streets and left the scene, police told the Daily News.
SUV Driver Backs Into Scooter, Woman Killed
A driver backed an SUV on Dean Street and a motorscooter rider hit the rear. The 32-year-old woman rider was thrown, suffered a fatal head injury, and died there. A six-year-old passenger was ejected and bruised.
Overnight 2nd Ave crash kills 28-year-old rider
A 28-year-old man rode a bike down 2nd Avenue overnight and hit an unseen object. Thrown and fatally injured, he died in the street while his bike stayed intact.
Teen Driver in Hylan Boulevard Crash; Three Passengers Died 5
A 16-year-old driver in a Ford Mustang collided with a GMC Yukon whose driver was turning left on Hylan Boulevard, and three teen passengers died.
Hit-and-run drivers fatally hit Omar Stewart in Prospect Heights 3
Two hit-and-run drivers hit 61-year-old Omar Stewart on Washington Avenue in Prospect Heights, and medics took him to a hospital where he died.
Left-Turning Driver Kills 75-Year-Old Man
A driver turning left from Bailey onto West Kingsbridge hit a 75-year-old man crossing with the signal. Police recorded failure to yield. An afternoon walk in the Bronx ended in the crosswalk.
Motorcycle Driver Killed at Williamsburg Bridge Exit Ramp 3
A 25-year-old motorcycle driver died on the Williamsburg Bridge exit ramp, and press accounts differed on whether a hit-and-run driver was involved.
Pickup driver hits man crossing Vanduzer
A pickup driver went straight on Vanduzer and hit a 49-year-old man crossing at night. His head injury killed him there in the street.
Moped rider dies in Major Deegan crash with tractor-trailer 1
A 28-year-old rider died after police said he lost control on the Major Deegan Expressway and hit a tractor-trailer in Mott Haven.
Inexperienced rider dies in Woodvale crash
A 61-year-old motorcycle driver on Woodvale Avenue lost control and went down at night. He was ejected, hit his head, and died. Police cited driver inexperience in the solo crash.
SUV Driver Runs Red, Kills CitiBike Rider
A 41-year-old man riding a CitiBike through Grand Concourse before dawn never makes it home. A southbound SUV driver blows the light at East 149th and hits him. He is thrown, suffers fatal head injuries, and dies in the street.
E-bike rider dies after Greene Avenue crash 1
Luciano Morales Feliciano, 25, died after police said he lost control while riding east on Greene Avenue and hit a parked Toyota 4Runner.
Speeding Chrysler flips on 121st, kills driver
A 27-year-old Chrysler driver tore down 121st Street at unsafe speed, flipped, and hit parked cars and a stopped Jeep. He died from head injuries in the crash.
Woman in Jeep hit and killed e-bike rider in Bronx, police said 2
Police said a woman driving a white Jeep hit and killed a 21-year-old e-bike rider at Metcalf Avenue and East 172nd Street, then left with a child.
Dirt Bike Rider Dies After Bronx Crash With Parks Truck 1
Dirt bike rider Gregorio Arango died after police said he crashed with a city Parks Department truck at Willow Avenue and East 138th Street in Mott Haven.
SUV driver hits woman on Boston Road
Two SUV drivers met head-on on Boston Road. A 26-year-old woman lay in the roadway; the Ford driver hit her and she died there, unnamed in the report, under Bronx streetlights on a Friday night.
SUV driver blows light, man ejected and killed
A driver in an SUV ran a traffic control on Hughes Avenue and slammed into another car. The 26-year-old driver of that car flew out, hit his head on the pavement, and died there late Friday night.
Truck driver runs down woman on e-scooter, flees
A diesel truck driver ran over a 57-year-old woman on a Hiboy e-scooter on Fort Hamilton Parkway near 60th Street. Her helmet shattered. She died in the afternoon heat while the driver kept going.
Bronx driver blows light, kills 26-year-old on e-bike
A Chevy driver ran the light at East 149th and St. Ann’s and hit a 26-year-old e-bike rider head-on. The man’s head took the first impact. He died in the street, another night casualty under ignored signals.
67-Year-Old Driver Dies in Ralph Ave Head-On
A 67-year-old driver heading south on Ralph Avenue hit a northbound pickup head-on near East 66th Street and died of a hip and internal injury. A bus driver stood in the middle of it all, her bus left damaged on a Tuesday afternoon.
Driver Fails to Yield, Kills Baby Boy
Before dawn on East 108th Street, a driver going straight ahead hit a baby boy in the road near Farragut. Police say the driver failed to yield, and the child died from severe injuries to his entire body.
Driver Fleeing NYPD Stop Kills Pedestrian in Bed-Stuy 3
Police said a driver fleeing an NYPD car stop hit a 67-year-old woman and four others at Ralph Avenue and Macon Street in Bed-Stuy.
Unlicensed Driver Hits E‑Bike Rider, Kills Her
A 43-year-old unlicensed driver going west on Lexington hit a woman riding an e-bike at Throop just after 2 a.m. She was thrown, suffered fatal head injuries, and died there in the street.
Evening Parkway Ride Ends in Cyclist’s Death
A 54-year-old man rode his bike north on Cross Island Parkway. He was thrown from the bike, his head hit something unseen, and he died on the pavement. No driver showed up in the story, just a body in the road.
Speeding driver kills passenger on Clearview
A 25-year-old driver pushed a Dodge sedan too fast down Clearview Expressway overnight and hit head-on. His 30-year-old front-seat passenger died. A rear passenger went to the hospital with serious fractures.
BMW driver blows light, kills cyclist
A BMW driver blew the light at Flatlands and hit a 46-year-old cyclist head-on. Night street, bike crushed, rider killed for someone’s shortcut through a red.
Driver Runs Over Man Sleeping Under Truck in Queens 1
A 42-year-old driver who police said was pulling out a Ford F350 ran over a man who had been sleeping beneath it outside Mount Zion Cemetery; the man died at Elmhurst Hospital.
Left‑Turn Driver Runs Light, Kills Woman on Midtown Sidewalk
A driver in an SUV blew a left turn at West 29th and Broadway and hit women standing on the sidewalk. One pedestrian, 48, died from crush injuries. A 32-year-old lost part of her leg. A 50-year-old bike rider was also hurt.
Driver Hits Young Woman, Kills Her on Flatlands
A driver in a Ford sedan hit a 24-year-old woman crossing Flatlands Avenue at night. The impact to her head and torso killed her on the street. One more pedestrian gone to a driver going straight.
Teen driver killed in high-speed Belt Parkway crash 1
Mohammed Ayth Alkotait, 16, died after witnesses told police he drove east at high speed, clipped a Kia and struck a Hyundai on the Belt Parkway.
Distracted Honda Driver Slams Truck, Dies
A 28-year-old Honda driver drove straight into the back of a stopped freight truck on the Cross Bronx Expressway before dawn. Police recorded distraction and illegal drugs. He died alone, crushed at the wheel.
E-bike rider killed in Bushwick truck crash 1
A truck driver remained at the scene after a Brooklyn crash that killed a man riding an e-bike or moped near Central Avenue and Palmetto Street.
Speeding Driver Kills Man on Westchester
Before dawn on Westchester Avenue, a driver sped west and hit a 60-year-old man crossing outside the crosswalk. Police recorded unsafe speed and driver inattention. He died in the street.
Driver Hits Man Crossing Flatlands, Leaves Him Dead
A driver heading west on Flatlands Avenue hit a 42-year-old man crossing midblock. The impact killed him there in the street on a weekend afternoon.
Driver Charged in Bronx Crash That Killed Livery Cab Driver 3
Police said Imani Williams sped through a red light on Webster Avenue in 2022 and hit livery driver Robert Godwin, who died.
Motorcyclist Dies After Hell’s Kitchen Crash 1
Ian Overmier, 28, died after police said he lost control while trying to pass a turning driver on Twelfth Avenue in Hell’s Kitchen.
Motorcyclist dies after Mott Haven crash near Willis Avenue 1
Isaiah Santana, 30, died after police said he lost control while riding east on East 138th Street in Mott Haven.
Driver Going Straight Kills Man Crossing 69th
A driver heading south on 69th Street hit a 49-year-old man crossing near Broadway on a June night. The impact to his head dropped him to the pavement, where he died.
Speeding SUV driver kills 70-year-old
A driver in a Jeep SUV came in too fast through 4th Avenue and 65th Street and hit a 70-year-old man in the crosswalk. He died there in the evening light while the licensed driver kept going straight.
Motorcyclist Dies After Utopia Parkway Fence Crash 1
Police said Thomas Hardy, 28, was speeding on Utopia Parkway when he lost control near Jewel Avenue, hit a brick fence and later died at a hospital.
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Vespa Rider
A 33-year-old Vespa rider went down on Classon Avenue and never got up. Police say an unlicensed SUV driver hit him from behind, on drugs, then kept going.
Driver disregarded traffic control before fatal Gravesend crash 1
A driver was cited for disregarding traffic control before a Memorial Day crash in Gravesend that killed a 65-year-old pedestrian crossing with the signal.
Q85 Bus Driver and Bike Rider Collide in Rosedale, Killing Rider 2
A southbound Q85 bus driver and an eastbound 35-year-old bike rider collided at 128th Avenue and 238th Street, killing the rider.
Driver Charged After 1-Year-Old Killed in Rosebank Crosswalk 1
Police said Shannon Cocozza, turning a white Jeep left in Rosebank, hit Lian Mashini and her mother; Lian died at a hospital.
Tow Truck Driver Rolls Through, Cyclist Killed on Bruckner
A tow truck driver rolled straight up Bruckner and a 52-year-old cyclist went under his rig. Police recorded driver inattention by the rider. The man’s abdomen was crushed. He died in the street.
Driver Dies After Leaving New England Thruway in the Bronx 1
Police said a 25-year-old Mercedes driver sped off the New England Thruway and hit a Bronx garage; he died and his passenger was injured.
Distracted Box-Truck Driver Slams Stopped Rig
A box-truck driver going straight on Harding Expressway hit the rear of a stopped tractor-trailer near College Point Boulevard. The 63-year-old driver died at the scene. Police recorded driver inattention in the fatal afternoon crash.
Unlicensed Rider Blows Light, Woman Killed
On University Avenue, an unlicensed motorcycle rider blew past a traffic control and hit an SUV head-on. His 27-year-old passenger was thrown to the pavement and killed while the night rolled on around her.
Fatal Cross Island Parkway Crash Leaves Record in Dispute 1
Police said a woman driving a Mazda fell asleep on the Cross Island Parkway; records and press accounts disagree on whether the driver or a passenger died.
Driver Killed in Korean War Veterans Parkway Crash 1
Christopher Digioia, 57, died after police said he veered into a median guardrail on Korean War Veterans Parkway and was ejected from his Porsche.
Speeding BMW Driver Slams SUV, Killed
A 30-year-old BMW driver tore down Bruckner Expressway and hit a northbound SUV head-on late at night. He died in the crash. His rear passenger took deep head cuts. Another passenger’s arm fractured in the wreckage, all pinned to unsafe speed and alcohol.
Distracted SUV Driver Kills Man on Eastern Parkway
A westbound Mercedes SUV driver hit a 47-year-old man head-on on Eastern Parkway at night. Police recorded driver distraction, and the man died from his head injuries in the street.
Bronx Driver Fails to Yield, Kills Woman
A Ford SUV driver turned left on Olmstead Avenue and hit a 62-year-old woman walking in the marked crosswalk at Seward. She suffered head trauma and died. Police recorded failure to yield right-of-way.
MTA Bus Driver Charged After Pedestrian Killed on Staten Island 1
MTA bus driver Darrell Sweet was charged after police said he hit Patrick Varriale, 69, and left the Staten Island scene where Varriale died.
Aggressive Riding Kills Moped Driver on FDR
A 36-year-old moped driver went down hard on FDR Drive at daybreak and died of head wounds. Police logged aggressive driving and no other vehicles at the scene. One man, one machine, and a deadly morning crash.
Unlicensed young driver slams dump truck on Belt Parkway
A 20‑year‑old unlicensed driver changing lanes on Belt Parkway hit the back of a dump truck overnight. She died at the scene. Three passengers and the truck driver suffered back and head injuries in the high‑speed chaos.
Driver Charged After Fatal Henry Hudson Parkway Hit-and-Run 1
Police said Luis Acosta fatally hit 23-year-old Victor Jose Benitez while driving on the Henry Hudson Parkway, left the scene, and was charged.
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Woman on 120 Avenue
An unlicensed SUV driver going straight on 120 Avenue hit a 49-year-old woman in the roadway and killed her. Police flagged aggressive driving and road rage in the morning crash.
Driver Fatally Injures 72-Year-Old on East Tremont Avenue 1
A 25-year-old woman driving north on East Tremont Avenue hit and fatally injured John Dellacava, 72, as he crossed near Roosevelt Avenue.
Driver Hits Woman Crossing Astoria Park South
A 73-year-old SUV driver went north on Astoria Park South and hit a 38-year-old woman crossing outside the crosswalk near 21st Street at night. The impact to her head killed her there on the street.
Speeding drivers kill 21-year-old passenger
Three northbound drivers pushed it on the New England Thruway ramp before dawn. One slammed a car from behind, another hit head-on. A 21-year-old man in the back seat took the blow to the head and died there.
Unlicensed SUV Driver Turns Left, E-Bike Rider Killed
An unlicensed Ford SUV driver turned left off 4th Avenue and hit a 55-year-old man riding an e-bike on wet Brooklyn pavement. Police say traffic control was ignored. The rider was crushed and killed.
Garbage truck driver kills cyclist on 9th Avenue
A truck driver followed a man on a bike down 9th Avenue and hit him. His helmet cracked, his head took the blow, and the garbage truck rolled on with no damage. The 35-year-old cyclist died in the street.
Truck Driver Fails To Yield, Kills Bronx Teen
A box truck driver turned left on Neill Avenue and hit a 16-year-old girl crossing at Paulding. Police recorded failure to yield. She suffered head trauma and deep cuts and died in the street on a school morning.
Pickup driver fails to yield, kills man in crosswalk
A pickup driver turned left at East 77th and First and hit a 66-year-old man crossing with the signal. Police recorded failure to yield and alcohol involvement. The man suffered head and crush injuries and died in the crosswalk.
Driver Falls Ill, FDR Pileup Kills Him
A 56-year-old driver fell ill on FDR Drive and lost control of his SUV. He died as two other drivers crashed with him and were hurt in the northbound mess.
Motorcyclist Slams Object on Astoria, Dies
A 41-year-old rider on a Harley hit a hard object on Astoria Boulevard near 45th Street on a bright Tuesday afternoon. The impact crushed the front of the bike and left him with fatal internal injuries. No one else was hurt.
Taxi and sedan kill young man in Houston crosswalk
A taxi driver turned left on East Houston as a sedan driver came straight through. In the middle of that intersection, they hit a 21-year-old man and left him dying on the pavement overnight. Police flagged alcohol involvement.
Distracted SUV driver hits man, kills him
A northbound SUV driver merged on East 89th and hit a 48-year-old man standing in the roadway. The impact to his head killed him there as four parked cars were smashed in the chain of damage.
Bus Driver Fails To Yield, Kills 82-Year-Old
A bus driver turned at 2nd Avenue and East 37th and hit an 82-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. He died in the crosswalk while the bus showed no damage.
Driver Loses Consciousness, Dies on Deegan
A 35-year-old driver lost consciousness on the Major Deegan and hit head-on. He died strapped into his Ford sedan on a fast Bronx expressway at night.
Driver Fails to Yield, Kills Woman in Bronx Crosswalk
A 32-year-old SUV driver turned left on Bouck Avenue and hit a 51-year-old woman walking in a marked crosswalk. The impact to her head and internal injuries killed her in the street while the driver stayed unharmed.
Left-Turning SUV Driver Kills 89-Year-Old
A Dodge SUV driver turned left off Northern Boulevard and hit an 89-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She fell, suffered severe head and internal injuries, and never woke up.
Jeep Driver Turned; Biker Died
A 26-year-old rider hit a turning Jeep on Avenue P and never got up. Police recorded illegal drugs and unsafe speed for the bike and left an Jeep driver and his passengers to walk away alive.
Overnight E‑Bike Run into Parked Box Truck Kills 20‑Year‑Old
A 20‑year‑old e‑bike rider hit a parked box truck on 86th Street overnight and was thrown, his head taking the impact. He died there. A 35‑year‑old riding on the outside of the bike was ejected and left with a fractured leg.
Speeding driver kills woman in back seat
A woman driving a Mercedes on Cross Island Parkway pushed it too fast in the dark. The crash crushed the rear seat and killed a 24-year-old woman lying there, turning a late-night ride into a death sentence.
Distracted SUV Driver Kills Man in Parkway Crosswalk
A 33-year-old SUV driver rolled west on Eastern Parkway and hit a 53-year-old man in the crosswalk on a rainy night. Police say distraction behind the wheel turned that crossing into his last.
E‑Scooter Rider Hits 86‑Year‑Old in 3rd Ave Crosswalk
A woman riding an e‑scooter hit an 86‑year‑old in the East 104th Street crosswalk at 3rd Avenue. The older woman went down with head trauma and never woke up. Afternoon light, busy street, one life erased in seconds.
Driver hits woman and child at Lenox
A driver in a Toyota sedan hit a 38-year-old woman standing at West 145th and Lenox. She died there on the corner. A six-year-old boy beside her took a head injury as parked cars crumpled behind them.
Teen driver’s speeding kills 19-year-old passenger
A 19-year-old driver raced along South Conduit Avenue and slammed a Nissan at speed. His 19-year-old front-seat passenger took the worst of it and died from neck injuries on the road that night.
Unlicensed Moped Rider Killed Hitting Parked Car
A 29-year-old man on a moped hit a parked sedan on Southern Boulevard near Crotona Avenue. He was unlicensed, wore no helmet, and was ejected. He died in the street at night.
Truck driver hits 73-year-old man in Queens crosswalk
A box-truck driver rolled north on Central and hit a 73-year-old man in the intersection at Nameoke. The older man went down with a fatal head injury while the truck showed no damage.
Driver Backing From Queens Driveway Kills 75-Year-Old Pedestrian 1
An 83-year-old driver backing out of a Queens driveway hit and killed a 75-year-old woman on 217th Street in Oakland Gardens.
Scooter Rider Dies After Hitting Parked SUV in Wakefield 1
A 63-year-old scooter rider died after police said he hit the back of a parked SUV on Richardson Avenue in Wakefield.
Driver Leaves After Fatal Harlem River Drive Overpass Crash 1
Police said a driver in a white SUV left after hitting a woman who had leaped from the 135th Street overpass onto Harlem River Drive.
Driver Fatally Injured 88-Year-Old Pedestrian on Northern Boulevard 2
A 52-year-old driver leaving a Queens restaurant parking lot hit 88-year-old Thomas Soong on Northern Boulevard; Soong died three days later.
Hit-and-run driver fatally hits woman on Pennsylvania Avenue 2
A hit-and-run driver in a sedan hit and killed a 62-year-old woman on Pennsylvania Avenue near Linden Boulevard in East New York.
Driver in Dump Truck Kills Co-op City Pedestrian 1
Police said a 62-year-old driver in a Riverbay Corp. dump truck hit and killed 76-year-old Lola Blair as she crossed in Co-op City.
Driver and Passenger Killed on Harlem River Drive 1
Police said driver Michel Hamilton lost control near the 125th Street exit on Harlem River Drive; he and passenger Norman Batiz died after the crash.
Driver Lost Control on FDR Drive; Two Passengers Died 2
Police said Daquan Allen lost control on FDR Drive, where two women riding in his 2006 Infiniti died after responders found it engulfed in flames.
Unlicensed E‑Bike Rider Kills Woman in Crosswalk
A man riding an e‑bike blew the light at 19th Avenue and 76th Street and hit a 43‑year‑old woman crossing with the signal. She took the impact to the head and died there in the evening street.
Driver in private sanitation truck kills pedestrian near Barclays 2
A driver in a private sanitation truck hit and killed a 62-year-old pedestrian at Flatbush and Atlantic avenues in Brooklyn, police said.
Unlicensed BMW Driver Speeds, Kills Infant and Man
On Henry Hudson Parkway overnight, an unlicensed BMW driver pushed it too fast and crashed. The car burned. A 39-year-old driver, a 30-year-old man, and an infant all died in that firetrap of speed and steel.
Box truck driver cuts left, e-scooter rider killed
A box truck driver turned left on Food Center Drive and hit a 32-year-old e-scooter rider going straight. The rider was thrown and died from head injuries while police logged bad lane use and blocked views in the Bronx morning light.
Driver dies after early-morning Queens sedan crash 1
A 24-year-old driver died and two men were injured in a Queens crash; police said a gun was recovered at the scene and charges were pending.
Driver and Passenger Die in Cross Bronx Expressway Crash 2
A 33-year-old woman driving a Mitsubishi SUV and passenger Stephen Williams died after a late-night Cross Bronx Expressway crash involving two other vehicles.
Truck Driver Turns Right, Kills 83-Year-Old in Queens Crosswalk
A box-truck driver turned right from Union Turnpike onto 193rd Street and hit an 83-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She went down on the cold morning pavement and died there while the oversized truck showed no damage.
Broken Queens Pavement Kills Elderly Cyclist
A 77-year-old man rode west on 40th Drive in Queens when the pavement failed beneath his bike. He went down, hit his head, and died in the dark, with no driver even in the frame.
Unlicensed Speeding Driver Kills Young Passenger
On Ditmas Avenue, a 33-year-old unlicensed driver sped into parked trucks. His 29-year-old front-seat passenger took the hit to the head and died there in the dark.
Driver Charged After Pedestrian Death on 18th Avenue 2
Shmuel Zupnick was charged after police said he fatally injured 65-year-old Adilova Rahima while she crossed 18th Avenue.
Teen passenger dies after a Queens motorcycle crash. 1
A 15-year-old boy operating a Yamaha motorcycle was in a collision with a Mazda in Glendale, Queens, and 16-year-old passenger Alexandra Ariza died two days later.
Driver Fatally Hit Pedestrian on Utica Avenue in Flatlands 2
A driver in a 2006 Ford Explorer hit and killed a 31-year-old man crossing outside a crosswalk on Utica Avenue near Avenue N in Flatlands.
Distracted bus driver kills man in Flatbush
A bus driver turned on Flatbush and hit a 72-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. Police say the distracted driver failed to yield. The man’s leg was fractured; he died there on the street.
Unlicensed Pickup Driver Kills Teen Off Road
A man driving a Ford pickup along Northern Boulevard hit a 19-year-old woman standing off the roadway and kept going. Police say he drove distracted. She died there while the unlicensed driver rolled on into the afternoon.
81-Year-Old Driver Dies After Dozing Off
An 81-year-old driver on Douglaston Parkway fell asleep, lost control, and hit hard. His chest took the full force. He died there in the evening dark, alone in his car.
Driver Charged After Jerome Avenue Pedestrian Death 2
Police accused Steven Castillo of fleeing after he hit Antonio Martin on Jerome Avenue, where Martin was then hit by a second driver and died at the scene.
Driver in BMW sedan fatally hit teen on Kings Highway 1
A 19-year-old driver in a BMW sedan hit 17-year-old Terah Saucier as he crossed Kings Highway in Flatlands, and Saucier died at Kings County Hospital.
Permit Driver Kills 10-Year-Old in Far Rockaway Crash 2
A woman driving a Mazda SUV with a learner’s permit hit and killed 10-year-old Davina Afokoba and injured another pedestrian on Beach Channel Drive.
Driver Hits 5-Year-Old in Midwood; Boy Later Dies 1
A 49-year-old woman driving a BMW hit 5-year-old Yaakov Farhi near 1442 E. 12th Street in Midwood, and he died months later, Brooklyn Paper reported.
Police charge teen driver after passenger killed in Crown Heights 4
Police said Ackeem Chambers fled a car stop in Crown Heights and hit a Toyota Solara, killing passenger Jada Rollins and injuring four people.
Driver Killed After Bronx River Parkway Wreck
A 50-year-old Lexus driver tore down Bronx River Parkway at unsafe speed and crashed alone. He was ejected and died in the dark, his SUV demolished, no one else in the car and no one else to blame.
Driver in BMW SUV fatally hits 99-year-old on Oriental Boulevard 3
A driver in a BMW SUV hit 99-year-old Jack Mikulincer as he crossed Oriental Boulevard in Manhattan Beach; he died at Coney Island Hospital.
Unlicensed Senior Driver Dies in Solo Bronx Crash
A 79-year-old unlicensed driver sped down Schley Avenue after midnight and hit head-on. The airbag fired, but his skull and head were crushed. He died alone in the driver’s seat.
School Bus Driver Hit E-Bike Rider in Brownsville 1
Police said a school bus driver hit a 32-year-old woman riding an e-bike in Brownsville, killing her in the city’s first cycling fatality of 2022.
Driver Turning at Foster Avenue Fatally Hits Woman in Crosswalk 1
A 57-year-old woman driving right onto East 17th Street hit a 64-year-old woman in a crosswalk, and the pedestrian died at Kings County Hospital.
Scooter Rider Dies After Brooklyn Garbage-Truck Turn 1
A 55-year-old scooter rider died after police said he tried to pass on the passenger side while an NYC sanitation driver turned right in Brooklyn.
Unlicensed, Distracted Driver Rear-Ends Taxi, Kills Teen
On Grand Central Parkway just after midnight, an unlicensed, distracted driver in a Honda slammed into the back of a taxi. An 18-year-old front-seat passenger was killed; two men in the car were injured, one with facial fractures.
Left‑Turning SUV Driver Kills 43‑Year‑Old on Amsterdam
A driver turned left off Amsterdam and hit a 43-year-old woman in the crosswalk at West 93rd. She went under the SUV and died there in the late‑morning cold. Daylight, dry street, and still a life erased.
Driver Fails to Yield, Kills Woman in Crosswalk
A 51-year-old woman walked with the signal at East 76th and 3rd. A driver in an Audi SUV turned left, failed to yield, and hit her. She died there in the freezing morning while the SUV showed no damage.
Dump-Truck Driver Backs Into Man, Kills Him
A dump-truck driver reversed on 191st Street and hit a 32-year-old man who was standing off the roadway. The man died there. The truck showed no damage; the pedestrian’s body took everything.
Driver Going Straight Kills Teen On Parkway
A driver in a Toyota sedan hit an 18-year-old crossing Grand Central Parkway at night. The impact killed him there on the road while three passengers sat in the car.
SUV driver hits teen off Grand Central
Near midnight on Grand Central Parkway, a GMC SUV driver hit an 18-year-old standing off the roadway. The blow crushed his head. He died there in the dark while the driver kept going straight.
Unlicensed SUV Driver Turns, Kills Woman in Crosswalk
A 77-year-old woman crossed East 29th with the light. An unlicensed SUV driver turned left off Lexington and hit her head-on. She died in the crosswalk while he sat behind the wheel.
Bus Driver Charged After 15-Year-Old Killed at Avenue P 2
Police said school bus driver Aleksandr Patlakh hit and killed 15-year-old Antonina Zatulovska as she crossed with the signal at Avenue P and Bedford Avenue.
Broken Pavement Throws 66-Year-Old Cyclist to His Death
A 66-year-old man rode his bike down West 37th Street, hit broken pavement, and went over the bars. He smashed his head on the street and died there while a nearby taxi rolled past untouched.
Taxi driver hits man walking on BQE
A taxi driver kept straight on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway and hit a 69-year-old man walking against traffic. His chest was crushed. He died there on the highway.
Overnight Bronx E‑Bike Crash Kills 62‑Year‑Old Rider
A 62-year-old man rode a Fly e‑bike west on Westchester Avenue before dawn. He hit an object head-on, was thrown off, and suffered fatal head injuries on the pavement. No other people were reported hurt.
Driver in Cadillac Escalade Fatally Hit Pedestrian in Ridgewood 1
A 46-year-old driver in a Cadillac Escalade hit and fatally injured a 57-year-old man at Metropolitan Avenue and Rentar Plaza in Ridgewood, police said.
Motorcycle Driver Dies in Sheridan Expressway Crash 1
A 38-year-old motorcycle driver died after police said he hit a truck and then an MTA bus on Sheridan Boulevard near the Cross Bronx Expressway.
Driver Dies After Bronx Snow Plow Rear-End Crash 1
Police said Kevin Thompson, 41, rear-ended a Sanitation snow plow on the Major Deegan Expressway; he died the next day.
Teen driver charged after Bronx crash kills passenger 2
Police said T’Andre Hatcher was driving a silver Infiniti when he hit an 18-wheeler in Hunts Point, killing passenger Frankely Nunez-Payano.
Driver charged in fatal Jamaica crash that killed passenger 2
Police said Gilberto Cordova was drunk when he crashed in Jamaica, killing a woman passenger and injuring five motorists.
Driver Hits and Kills Man on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn 2
A 56-year-old driver in a 2013 Chevrolet Impala hit and killed a 45-year-old man who police said was lying in a northbound lane of Ocean Parkway.
Speeding driver rear-ends dump truck, kills 22-year-old
A driver floored a sedan up Morgan Avenue and slammed into a dump truck’s rear. The 22-year-old front passenger took the hit to the head and died. Another young passenger’s arm fractured in the wrecked car.
FDNY EMT Driver Fatally Hits Pedestrian in Bronx Crosswalk 1
An FDNY EMT driving an ambulance hit and killed a 56-year-old man at East Gun Hill Road and DeKalb Avenue in the Bronx early Jan. 2, 2022.
92-Year-Old Driver Dies After Veering On Union Turnpike
A 92-year-old driver veered west on Union Turnpike near 251st Street and hit something hard enough to blow the airbag. He died in the driver’s seat on a busy Queens arterial, on a Sunday morning that kept moving without him.