2024 fatal crashes
In 2024, as of December 31, 2024, there have been 252 fatal crashes in New York City that killed 268 people, including 124 pedestrians, 24 cyclists, 111 motorists and 9 other people.
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Driver hits 64-year-old man on Caton 1
A driver in an Audi sedan hit a 64-year-old man on Caton Avenue near Flatbush and killed him. He lay in the roadway, skull fractured, body crushed, with no crosswalk in sight.
Speeding moped rider killed at Pennsylvania turn
A 24-year-old moped rider and his passenger hit a turning sedan on Pennsylvania Avenue near Pitkin. Police recorded unsafe speed for the rider. He died of head injuries after being ejected; his passenger was ejected and injured.
Cab Driver Crashes; Woman Dies on Queens Sidewalk 3
A 23-year-old cab driver and the driver of a Honda Accord collided in South Ozone Park, and the impact sent the cab onto a sidewalk where Vidya Dookran-Franco died and two men were hurt.
Driver Kills Queens Pedestrian in Christmas Hit-and-Run 1
Authorities said a westbound motorist fatally hit Antonina Freycinet in Jamaica and fled; police said a second driver in a Ford Expedition then hit her.
Unlicensed 21-Year-Old Dies in Laurelton Parkway Speed Crash
A 21-year-old unlicensed driver changed lanes fast on Laurelton Parkway and hit hard. Police recorded unsafe speed. He died alone in the demolished Audi.
Driver Following Too Close Kills Man on Clearview 3
A 56-year-old man lay in the northbound lanes of the Clearview Expressway. Three drivers going straight hit him on the slick road, crushing his chest and killing him. One driver, also 56, suffered chest crush injuries inside his car.
Ten Parkway Drivers Pile Up, Kill Passenger
Before dawn on Hutchinson River Parkway, ten northbound drivers slid on black ice and crashed. A 45-year-old front-seat passenger died; a 14-year-old girl in back was hurt with back and neck injuries.
Flatbed Driver Misses Man, Then Kills Him 1
Before dawn on the Long Island Expressway, two flatbed drivers passed a 65-year-old man lying off the road. One kept going. The other, distracted, hit his head and killed him, police say.
Driver Charged After Bellerose Pedestrian Dies From Left-Turn Crash 3
Police charged Benjamin Jean-Baptiste after they said he failed to yield while turning a pickup and hit a 78-year-old pedestrian in Bellerose.
Distracted Florida Driver Kills Man on Amboy
An 84-year-old man stepped into Amboy Road and a southbound Buick driver, distracted, hit him head-on. He died there in the street under Florida plates as evening closed in.
Left-Turning SUV Driver Kills Staten Island Pedestrian
A 64-year-old woman crossed Mason Avenue in the morning rain. A westbound SUV driver turned left, failed to yield, and hit her. She died in the street while the licensed driver kept the turn and took her life.
School bus driver hit and killed pedestrian on Slosson Terrace 1
A school bus driver turning left from Bay Street hit 60-year-old Carl Calabro on Slosson Terrace; he died at Richmond University Medical Center.
Driver Kills Woman Near Bronx Hospital, Police Say 1
Police said a tow truck operator hit a woman near Montefiore Westchester Square Hospital and left; city records list a fatal pedestrian crash nearby.
Unlicensed Driver Dies in Kings Highway Fire 1
A 57-year-old unlicensed man drove his Ford into a head-on crash with another sedan on Kings Highway at Avenue M. Steel crumpled, fire erupted, and he died strapped in his seat as his car burned to ash.
Distracted SUV Driver Kills Man on Van Wyck
A southbound SUV driver hit a 41-year-old man standing near a parked flatbed on the Van Wyck Expressway late Tuesday morning. Police say the driver was distracted and alcohol was involved. The man died there in the road.
Driver Turning at Avenue L Fatally Hit Chana Layosh 1
A 57-year-old Jeep driver making a right turn at Avenue L and E. 12th St. fatally hit 73-year-old pedestrian Chana Layosh, police said.
Distracted Drivers Crush E‑Bike Rider on Webster
Two southbound drivers hit a 24-year-old e-bike rider on Webster Avenue near East 233rd Street, crushing him beneath their car and SUV on a freezing Sunday night. Police recorded driver inattention and a slick roadway.
Jeep Driver Fatally Hits Pedestrian on Bruckner Boulevard 1
A 34-year-old Jeep driver hit Uddin Shahi as he crossed Bruckner Boulevard at Castle Hill Avenue; he died at Jacobi Hospital, police told the Daily News.
BMW Driver Charged After Bronx Crash Killed Dwight Downer 8
Police later charged the BMW driver with manslaughter after investigators said he fatally hit Dwight Downer during a chain-reaction crash on Eastchester Road.
Van Driver’s Unsafe Lane Change Kills Man
A van driver veered on McDonald Avenue and hit a station wagon/SUV. The 54-year-old SUV driver died belted in his seat. A 50-year-old passenger in the van suffered a fractured pelvis-area injury. One bad lane change ended a life.
Hit-and-run driver fatally hits woman at Queens intersection 3
A hit-and-run driver fatally hit Lucia Grant, 47, as she crossed North Conduit Avenue at 150th Street in Queens on Nov. 23, 2024.
Driver’s Rear-Seat Passenger Crushed to Death
Overnight on the Long Island Expressway, a 32-year-old woman riding in the back of a sedan died of crush injuries. The driver kept going straight. Police say the car showed no damage, only a dead passenger in the dark.
Pickup Driver Slams Taxi, Kills Elderly Passenger
An pickup driver hit a taxi on the BQE, killing a 75-year-old man riding in back and injuring a child. The driver later said he lost consciousness.
Driver in NYPD Warrant-Squad Vehicle Kills East New York Pedestrian 1
A driver operating an NYPD warrant-squad vehicle hit and killed a 58-year-old pedestrian on Pennsylvania Avenue in East New York.
Truck Driver Runs Over Man on Columbia
A box-truck driver rolled down Columbia Street and hit a 65-year-old man in the roadway. Morning light, dry pavement, a giant truck, and a man who never got back up.
23-Year-Old Driver Kills Man on Flatbush
A 23-year-old SUV driver heading south on Flatbush Avenue hit a 60-year-old man and crushed him beneath the front of the vehicle. The man died at the scene. The driver was also hurt when the SUV then hit a parked wood chipper.
Driver charged after Bronx crash kills passenger on Randall Ave 1
Police charged Dimas Cuadrado after a Bronx collision that killed 27-year-old passenger Dorilys Ramos and injured two motorists.
Driver in box truck kills pedestrian in Sunset Park 2
A driver in a box truck hit and killed 30-year-old Brian Irizarry near 60th Street and Fourth Avenue in Sunset Park.
Pickup driver turns left, kills woman in Hylan crosswalk
A pickup driver turned left off Hylan and hit a 57-year-old woman in the marked crosswalk at Jefferson. Police recorded driver inattention. She went down with head and internal injuries and died there on the Staten Island asphalt.
SUV driver kills man on Cross Bronx
A driver in an eastbound SUV hit a 55-year-old man on the Cross Bronx Expressway and killed him in the roadway, far from any crosswalk. Night, headlights, one man dead under a truck-sized car.
Distracted SUV Driver Kills Woman in 96th Street Crosswalk 1
A male SUV driver turned left on Amsterdam and hit a 69-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Police recorded outside distraction and reaction to another vehicle before she died in the crosswalk.
Motorcyclist Runs Red, Dies Hitting BMW 1
A 27-year-old rider on Monticello Avenue blew a traffic control and hit a BMW’s side. He flew off the Honda, his head taking the full force. He died there in the Bronx evening, another rider gone on a short city block.
BMW Driver Dies After Losing Control on Nassau Expressway 2
Andre A. Beadle, 25, died after police said he lost control of a 2023 BMW sedan at high speed on the Nassau Expressway in Springfield Gardens.
Bus Driver Turns, Kills 74-Year-Old E-Biker
A bus driver swung through the Jay and Tillary turn and hit a 74-year-old e-bike rider going straight. The crash threw him from the saddle and killed him in the street.
Speeding BMW driver kills himself on Belt Parkway
A 25-year-old BMW SUV driver tried to change lanes on Belt Parkway at unsafe speed and hit a sedan from behind. He died in the wreck he caused. The sedan’s driver kept going straight when he hit her car.
SUV driver hits 66-year-old man on W 135th
A driver in a westbound SUV hit a 66-year-old man on W 135th Street near 5th Avenue on a Sunday night. His head and internal organs were destroyed. He died there in the road under the streetlights.
Police Charge Driver in Fatal Washington Heights E-Bike Crash 2
Police charged Enesin Delarosa after they said he fled an NYPD stop and fatally hit Devon Hughley near W. 155th Street and St. Nicholas Avenue.
Distracted driver kills 88-year-old
Police recorded driver inattention after a driver hit an 88-year-old woman on Co-Op City Boulevard in the Bronx. She died.
SUV driver hits, kills man on Seaview
A driver in a Toyota SUV hit a 66-year-old man crossing Seaview Avenue near Rockaway Parkway and crushed his head. He died there in the dark, another pedestrian erased by a driver at an evening light.
Unlicensed rider hits turning KIA, dies 1
A 39-year-old unlicensed Suzuki rider hit a KIA turning left at Eliot Ave and 69th St. He flew off the bike, went headfirst to the pavement, and died from crush injuries in the street.
Driver in sedan fatally hit woman on Hylan Boulevard 1
A driver in a sedan fatally hit a woman on Hylan Boulevard at New Dorp Lane; the Daily News reported the driver stayed and no charges were immediately filed.
FDNY Pickup Driver Kills E-Bike Rider in Park Slope 4
An FDNY pickup driver responding to a baby-choking call hit and killed 24-year-old e-bike rider Victor Hidalgo at Fourth Avenue and Sackett Street in Park Slope.
Van Driver Charged After Construction Flagger Killed on Myrtle 2
Police charged Clyde Mercury after a driver in a van hit and killed construction flagger Luis Mario Sangurima on Myrtle Avenue in Bed-Stuy.
Driver Fails To Yield, Kills Woman In SoHo Crosswalk
She crossed Spring and Crosby with the signal. A Jeep driver turned left, hit her head, and killed her in the crosswalk while the SUV sat there without a scratch.
Driver Hits 13-Year-Old Girl Crossing Manhattan Avenue
A driver in a southbound Toyota SUV hit a 13-year-old girl crossing Manhattan Avenue near Cathedral Parkway. The impact to her head killed her there in the afternoon sun.
Driver fleeing NYPD in pickup killed Queens cyclist 9
Prosecutors say Bekim Fiseku fled NYPD officers in a Dodge Ram pickup and hit bicyclist Amanda Servedio in Astoria; he was later charged with murder.
Distracted Driver Kills Teen on Bruckner
A distracted driver hit a 19-year-old man walking on Bruckner Expressway overnight. The impact shattered his body. He died there in the dark, another kid taken by a driver who would not look at the road.
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Woman on 59th 1
An unlicensed SUV driver going east on East 59th Street hit an 81-year-old woman near the curb. The impact shattered her pelvis. She died there while the 2023 Ford showed no damage.
Distracted E‑Scooter Rider Slams Into Brooklyn Bus, Dies
A 44-year-old Hover‑1 rider hit the side of a southbound bus on Church Avenue near Linden Boulevard on a Sunday afternoon. He was thrown off, his head hit the pavement, and he died there as the oversized bus kept rolling straight.
Pickup driver fatally hits 66-year-old bicyclist in Bronx 3
A 24-year-old pickup driver hit a 66-year-old bicyclist at Commonwealth and Westchester avenues in the Bronx, and the rider died at Jacobi Medical Center.
Moped Driver Dies in Nassau Expressway Divider Crash 1
Gregory Peterson, 37, died after crashing while headed east on the Nassau Expressway near Lefferts Boulevard in Queens, police told the Daily News.
Driver charged after Bushwick pedestrian dies in hit-and-run 4
Police said Lennis Escalona Luna hit a 59-year-old pedestrian, identified in most reports as Marco Gallardo Tirado, in Bushwick; he died at a hospital.
Driver Dies After Hitting Parked Tractor-Trailer on Bronx I-95 2
Edwin Seixas, 40, died after he drove a Dodge Journey into an unoccupied tractor-trailer on the southbound New England Thruway.
Two SUV Drivers Kill Man on Parkway
On Cross Island Parkway at night, a 31-year-old man stood in the roadway. Two SUV drivers hit him in succession. His body took both blows. No crosswalk, no protection, just steel and darkness.
Motorcycle Rider Slams SUV, Both Killed
A BMW motorcycle rider hit the side of a Toyota SUV at East 106th Street and 3rd Avenue. The 30-year-old rider and his 35-year-old passenger were thrown, suffered head and crush injuries, and died. The SUV driver was injured.
Two Honda passengers killed in Bronx intersection collision 1
Police said a Honda Accord driver and a Toyota Highlander driver collided in the Bronx, killing two Honda passengers.
Speeding Driver Flips Car, Kills 17‑Year‑Old
A driver pushed a Nissan too fast on Cross Island Parkway overnight. The car flipped with six inside. A 17‑year‑old boy in the back was thrown out and killed. Police recorded unsafe speed.
Driver Sentenced in Bedford Avenue Hit-Run That Killed Felix Mendez 4
Jerry Gelle was sentenced to five to 10 years after pleading guilty in a Bedford-Stuyvesant hit-and-run that killed pedestrian Felix Mendez.
Motorcyclist Dies After Richmond Avenue Crash With SUV Driver 1
Abdumalik Kurbanov, 21, died after a crash involving his Yamaha motorcycle and a 25-year-old Trailblazer driver on Richmond Avenue at Amboy Road.
26-Year-Old Rider Dies on Whitestone Expressway
A 26-year-old man riding a motorcycle on Whitestone Expressway near the Grand Central Parkway hit headfirst and never got back up. Afternoon traffic rolled on while his body stayed on the road.
Overnight Triborough crash kills car driver
A 55-year-old car driver slammed into the back of a backhoe on the Triborough Bridge before dawn and died from crushing head injuries. The backhoe driver survived with neck trauma in the rear-end hit.
Hit-and-run driver fatally injured Bronx pedestrian in Longwood 2
A hit-and-run driver in a reported stolen Ford fatally injured 56-year-old Alhadji Fofana as he crossed near Westchester Avenue and East 163rd Street.
Hit-and-run driver killed Bronx pedestrian in Wakefield crosswalk 3
A hit-and-run driver in a 2016 Chevy Silverado hit and killed SM Akhtaruzzaman as he crossed Bronxwood Avenue with the signal in Wakefield.
Driver blows traffic control, kills e-biker
A driver on Hart Street ignored traffic control and hit a 26-year-old e-bike rider near Evergreen Avenue. He was thrown, crushed against a parked car, and died there overnight in Brooklyn.
Pickup driver kills man on Gowanus Ramp
A pickup driver hit a 46-year-old man on the Gowanus Ramp before dawn. The oversized truck crushed his body in the roadway. He died there, alone on the ramp.
Garbage truck U-turn throws driver to his death
A garbage truck driver tried a U-turn on Douglaston Parkway and hit a parked truck by the Grand Central overpass. The 54-year-old, not wearing a seatbelt, was thrown from the cab. He died after his head hit the pavement.
Driver Hits Cyclist Head-On on Belt Parkway, Kills Him
A driver going east on the Belt Parkway hit a 43-year-old man riding west on a bike. The impact threw him from the bike and caused fatal head trauma in the dark before dawn.
Driver in white SUV fatally hits Bay Ridge pedestrian, flees 4
A driver in a white SUV hit 74-year-old Segundo Reina-Gaon at Ridge Boulevard and Bay Ridge Avenue and fled as medics took him to a hospital, where he died.
Moped Rider Runs Light, Kills Man Crossing
Two moped riders smashed into each other on Grand Concourse. One blew the light and both hit a 64-year-old man in the intersection. He died from hip and leg injuries in the afternoon rain.
Driver Hits Man Walking on Van Wyck
Near midnight on Van Wyck Expressway, a driver hit a 29-year-old man walking along the highway with traffic. His head and body crushed, he died in the dark on a road built only for cars.
Cyclist Hits 66-Year-Old Man, Kills Him on 7th Avenue
A rider going south on 7th Avenue hit a 66-year-old man crossing by West 56th Street. The man’s head hit the pavement. He died there in the street while the rider stayed upright and rolled on from the impact.
Driver dies after hitting trees on Staten Island 1
Edan Darmoni, 29, died after police said he lost control of a Ferrari convertible and hit multiple trees near Drumgoole Road West and Watkins Avenue.
SUV Driver Arrested After Pedestrian Killed on Major Deegan 1
Police said William Day drove a Toyota RAV4 south on the Major Deegan and hit a pedestrian, who died at Lincoln Hospital; Day was arrested.
Four Drivers Hit Man Crossing Hutch Parkway
A 66-year-old man tried to cross Hutchinson River Parkway in the dark. Four northbound drivers hit him in sequence. He died there in the traffic lane, whole body crushed.
Driver Hits and Kills Cyclist on Union Avenue in Williamsburg 2
A 40-year-old driver heading north on Union Avenue hit and killed a 46-year-old cyclist in Williamsburg, then crashed into parked vehicles.
Motorcycle Rider Dies on Jackie Robinson Parkway 1
A 28-year-old motorcycle rider died after police said he lost control and hit a barrier on the Jackie Robinson Parkway in Queens.
Teen Moped Operator and Passenger Killed on Cross Island Parkway 3
Police said 15-year-old Andy Rodriguez lost control of a moped on the Cross Island Parkway; he and passenger Giselle Flores died.
Distracted SUV driver kills man, flees Myrtle
A Chevy SUV driver hit a 63-year-old man crossing Myrtle near Broadway and crushed his arm. According to police, driver inattention came first. The man died in the intersection while the driver kept going.
Speeding Honda Driver Kills 64‑Year‑Old Man
A Honda driver, moving too fast on 90th Avenue, slammed into a Jeep at 212th Street. The 64-year-old Jeep driver took the full force of the crash and died behind the wheel.
Unlicensed pickup driver hits woman dead on Cross Bay
A man driving a Ford pickup without a license hit a 55-year-old woman head-on as she crossed Cross Bay Boulevard before dawn. She died there in the road while the oversized truck kept rolling through the quiet night.
Distracted Rider Thrown, Killed on Cross Bay Bridge
A 35-year-old motorcycle rider on Cross Bay Veterans Bridge lost control and hit hard near Beach 94 Street. Police say distraction and unsafe speed sent him flying. He died there on the bridge, alone.
Speeding driver slams bike, kills teen
A driver turning onto the New England Thruway ramp hit a westbound motorcycle on Pelham Parkway. The 20‑year‑old rider and his 17‑year‑old passenger were ejected and killed; a 3‑year‑old girl in the sedan was also hurt.
73-Year-Old Driver Collapses, SUV Slams Cars on Gun Hill Ramp
A 73-year-old driver on the New England Thruway ramp near East Gun Hill Road lost control when he collapsed at the wheel. His SUV hit two vehicles. He died in the driver’s seat as illness ended his trip in traffic.
Teen charged after wrong-way Henry Hudson crash killed two 9
Prosecutors say Jimmy Connors drove a Chevy pickup the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway before Kirk Walker and Robert McLaurin died in the crash.
24-Year-Old Rider Killed Slamming Dump Truck
A 24-year-old motorcyclist hit the back of a dump truck on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway Saturday afternoon. Police recorded unsafe speed. He was ejected, suffered head and crush injuries, and died on the road while the truck driver continued on.
SUV driver hits, kills woman on Laurelton Parkway
A northbound Kia SUV driver hit a 44-year-old woman walking in the roadway on Laurelton Parkway on a Friday night. The impact fractured her skull and killed her there, far from any crosswalk.
Passenger, 21, Dies After Fresh Meadows Motorcycle Crash 1
Police said two men riding east near 73rd Avenue and 184th Street hit a 75-year-old Acura driver; passenger Juan Aguilar, 21, died at a hospital.
Driver Charged After Fatal Flushing Hit-and-Run 5
Prosecutors said Jamie Ferreira was speeding in a U-Haul truck when she hit and killed David Opiela, 56, near Kissena Boulevard and fled with her passenger.
Box Truck Driver Blows Signal, Kills Rider
A box truck driver rolled through Flushing Avenue and a 29-year-old on a BMW motorcycle paid with his life. The rider hit the truck’s front, was crushed and thrown, and died in the street while the truck kept going straight.
Teen e-bike rider killed at Ditmas and Coney Island 3
A 48-year-old box-truck driver remained at the scene after 16-year-old Juraed Umedjon died in a Brooklyn e-bike crash, police said.
Taxi Driver Turns, Young Rider Dies on 42nd
A taxi driver turned at West 42nd and Sixth as a 24-year-old rider came straight through. Police recorded traffic control disregarded. The motorcycle smashed, the rider’s head crushed, his life over in the night glare.
Left-Turning Driver Kills 82-Year-Old in Crosswalk
An 82-year-old man started crossing Quincy Street with the signal. A left-turning SUV driver hit his head and left him on the pavement; he did not survive.
Unlicensed Rider Dies in Solo Speed Crash
A 40-year-old unlicensed motorcycle rider tore south on Central Road and hit at unsafe speed. He was thrown, suffered crush injuries across his body, and died in the street, another life burned off for nothing.
SUV driver chain-reaction kills rear passenger
Westbound traffic slowed on the LIE. Three SUVs compressed. A 41-year-old man in the right rear seat took the crush to his head and never woke. A driver’s chain-reaction hit left him dead in afternoon traffic.
Unlicensed Jeep Driver Kills 65‑Year‑Old Moped Rider
A Jeep driver going west on Bushwick Avenue hit a northbound moped near Putnam. The 65-year-old rider took the full front blow and died of head injuries. Police say the Jeep driver was unlicensed.
Motorcycle Driver and Passenger Killed in Bronx Tree Crash 1
A 21-year-old motorcycle driver and a passenger were killed after police said riders on a Yamaha hit a tree at Commerce and Newbold avenues.
Driver Charged After FDR Drive Hit-and-Run Kills Pedestrian 1
Police said Jose Turpo was charged after he hit Jose Mojica on the FDR Drive and left; Mojica died nearly a month later.
Unlicensed Rider Slams SUV, Dies on Saint Anns
A 21-year-old unlicensed rider on a motorcycle hit the side of an SUV at Saint Anns Avenue and East 156th Street on a Saturday night. Police say a traffic light was ignored. He was thrown from the bike and died of head injuries in the street.
Unlicensed Rider Slams Van, Dies on 2nd Ave
A 33-year-old unlicensed motorcyclist hit the back of a slowing refrigerated van on 2nd Avenue and died in the street on a quiet Saturday morning. Police cited improper lane use in the fatal crash.
Bus driver fails to yield, kills woman
A bus driver turned left on Baisley Boulevard and hit a 31-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She went down in the crosswalk and never got back up.
Truck Driver Turns, Kills Teen Rider
A box-truck driver turned at 34th Street and 43rd Avenue and hit an 18-year-old on an e-bike riding straight. The rider was ejected and died from crush injuries to his head in the morning light.
Passenger killed after BMW driver hits Bronx traffic pole 1
A 23-year-old driver in a BMW sedan hit a traffic signal pole in Parkchester, killing passenger Jose Davila and leaving the driver critically injured.
Driver Charged in Washington Bridge Work-Zone Death 3
Police charged driver Jesus Juarez after a Washington Bridge crash killed repair worker Herb Henry Alesna.
Unlicensed Rider Slams Parked Van, Dies
A 57-year-old unlicensed motorcyclist rode straight into the back of a parked refrigerated van on Saint Johns Place near Utica Avenue. He hit headfirst and died there. Police recorded driver inattention or distraction.
Driver Indicted After East Harlem Pedestrian Death 1
Prosecutors said Angel Melendez drove recklessly on First Avenue and set off a chain reaction in which Nadjari Reid was killed and others were injured.
Inexperienced Rider Slams Parked SUVs, Dies
A 25-year-old KTM rider hit two parked SUVs on Fort George Avenue on a summer night and was ejected. According to police, driver inexperience came first; head trauma and severe bleeding came next. He died there in the dark.
E-bike rider killed on Westchester after right-of-way failure
A 26-year-old e-bike rider hit a car on Westchester Avenue at night and died from head injuries and internal bleeding. Police recorded failure to yield the right-of-way in the fatal crash.
Unlicensed Driver Runs Down Man on Bruckner
A 51-year-old man died on Bruckner Expressway before dawn after a driver going straight hit his body and another sedan took the impact. Police recorded driver inattention as a factor. One driver should not have been behind the wheel at all.
Driver Runs Red, Young Passenger Killed
Two sedan drivers met in the dark on Manida Street. One blew the light. A 21-year-old woman riding up front paid for that choice with her life.
Left-Turning SUV Driver Kills Motorcyclist
A left-turning SUV driver cut across Hylan Boulevard and a 31-year-old rider hit the front of the truck. The motorcyclist was thrown and crushed and died there in the evening heat, another body on Staten Island asphalt.
Truck Driver Fails To Yield, Kills 28-Year-Old E-Biker
A box-truck driver turned right off Greenpoint Avenue and hit a 28-year-old woman riding her e-bike straight on 43rd Street. Police recorded failure to yield and driver distraction. She was thrown, suffered a shattered hip, and died in the street.
SUV Driver Charged After Scooter Rider Dies on Upper East Side 1
Police said a scooter rider died after colliding with a Volvo driver on the Upper East Side; Shraga Orgad was charged with driving without a license.
Driver Hits Man Walking on Givan, Leaves Him Dead in the Dark
A driver heading west on Givan Avenue hit a 55-year-old man walking in the roadway at night. The impact threw him to the pavement and caused fatal head injuries. He died there beneath the car.
Driver Hits Family in Harlem Crosswalk, Killing 3-Year-Old Girl 1
A 40-year-old man driving a 2020 Nissan Pathfinder hit a family in a Harlem crosswalk, killing 3-year-old Jaynelyse Valdez and injuring three others, police said.
Teen Rider Dies Alone on Belt Parkway
A 17-year-old motorcycle rider hit a hard object on westbound Belt Parkway at night and died from head injuries. One teenager, one crash, no second chance.
SUV driver turns left, kills man on Weiher Court
A woman driving a 2008 Toyota SUV turned left on Weiher Court overnight and hit a 34-year-old man in the road. His body shattered; he died there. According to police, the SUV showed no damage.
SUV Driver Dies in Major Deegan Pileup
Three SUV drivers collide on the Major Deegan near West 230th Street just after 2 a.m. A 34-year-old man behind the wheel dies from crush injuries to his head. Night driving, three big vehicles, one driver never makes it home.
Driver Sentenced After Four Killed at Lower East Side Barbecue 6
Daniel Hyden drove drunk into a Fourth of July crowd at Corlears Hook Park, killing four pedestrians and injuring others, and was sentenced to 24 years to life.
Driver drifts on Meridian, kills passenger
A driver drifted west on Meridian Road near Pacific Avenue and hit something head‑on. The unbelted 52-year-old man in the front passenger seat took the impact with his head and died there as the car reeked of alcohol.
Teen rider hits bus, dies on Queens corner
A 15-year-old motorscooter rider hit a bus at 19th Avenue and 43rd Street just after midnight. He was ejected and died from head injuries while the licensed bus driver continued west on the quiet overnight street.
Hit-and-Run Driver Fatally Injures Woman on FDR Drive 1
A hit-and-run driver fatally injured a 31-year-old woman crossing FDR Drive near East Houston Street early Saturday, police said.
Unlicensed SUV Driver Slams Ahead, Dies Alone
A 31-year-old unlicensed SUV driver slammed forward on Throgs Neck Expressway near Lawton Avenue overnight. He wore a belt, hit head-on, and died alone behind the wheel in the dark rain.
Dump Truck Driver Turns, Kills 83-Year-Old
A dump truck driver turned right at Bond and Butler and hit an 83-year-old woman crossing without a signal. Daylight, a massive truck, and one pedestrian’s life erased on a quiet Brooklyn corner.
Driver indicted after teen killed in Queens crosswalk hit-and-run 4
Prosecutors said Boubacar Barry drove through a Queens crosswalk, killing 16-year-old Jael Zhinin and injuring her 8-year-old sister, Leslie.
Distracted Taxi Driver Kills Man in Bronx Night
A taxi driver, distracted on East 149th Street, hit a 61-year-old man crossing the road. The impact threw his head to the pavement. He never got back up. Another pedestrian gone to a driver who didn’t bother to look.
Driver Hits Woman Walking Before Dawn
A driver heading east on West 58th Street hit a 29-year-old woman walking in the roadway before dawn near Ninth Avenue. Police say she suffered crush injuries and died there in the dark.
Taxi Driver Runs Red, Kills 79-Year-Old
A taxi driver blew the light at East 4th and Bowery and hit a 79-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She died there in the afternoon heat, another pedestrian erased for a driver’s shortcut.
Motorcyclist Takes Deadly Left on Verrazzano
A 46-year-old rider turned left too fast on the Verrazzano’s upper deck before dawn and hit head-on. Thrown from his 2023 Kawasaki, he suffered fatal head injuries despite his helmet.
Ford SUV Driver Dies After Slamming Parked Truck
A 59-year-old Ford SUV driver drifted along Drumgoole Road West and hit a parked RAM pickup. He lost consciousness and died alone in the driver’s seat on a Staten Island arterial built for trucks, not mistakes.
Unlicensed Riders Collide on Clearview, Motorcyclist Killed
On Clearview Expressway, a 39-year-old unlicensed motorcyclist slammed into the back of a pickup as the unlicensed truck driver changed lanes. The rider was thrown from the bike and died at the scene.
Speeding rider slams SUV on Morningstar
A 25-year-old motorcyclist hit an SUV on Morningstar Road near Dixon Avenue and died in the street. Police recorded unsafe speed by the rider as the crash’s cause.
Pickup driver kills 67-year-old crossing 54th
A pickup driver hit a 67-year-old man in the crosswalk at 54th Street and 15th Avenue at night. The man died there in the truck’s headlights, another pedestrian gone under a tall front end.
Unlicensed rider dies in 145th Street Bridge crash
A 34-year-old unlicensed rider crashed on the 145th Street Bridge and died in the eastbound lane. Police cited driver inexperience as a factor.
E-Bike Rider Zoned Out, Killed Woman on 7th Avenue
A distracted e-bike rider hit a man on a bike at 7th Avenue and 68th Street, throwing his 48-year-old rear passenger to the pavement. She suffered fatal head injuries while the men stayed upright.
Driver charged after woman killed on Second Avenue 1
Police said Darrell Lopez was charged after he hit and killed 78-year-old Virginia Renta while turning at East 93rd Street and Second Avenue.
Truck Driver’s Turn Kills 86-Year-Old Pedestrian
A Ford lift-boom driver turned right on Dahlgren Place and hit an 86-year-old man in the intersection at 92nd Street. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver; the man died from catastrophic head and leg injuries.
SUV driver kills 72-year-old on Washington Bridge
A westbound SUV driver hit a 72-year-old man on Washington Bridge near Amsterdam Avenue just after midnight. The impact crushed his body in the dark roadway and he died there, far from any crosswalk or signal.
Distracted SUV Driver Turns Left, Kills 63-Year-Old Cyclist
A 63-year-old woman rode her bike west on 41st Avenue. A Ford SUV driver turned left from Bowne Street and hit her. Police recorded driver inattention. She was thrown to the pavement and died of head injuries.
Motorcyclist With Defective Throttle Kills Woman on Queens Sidewalk
A motorcyclist lost control on 37th Avenue and hit a 44-year-old woman standing on the sidewalk near 90th Street. She suffered severe leg fractures and died after the impact. A defective accelerator is listed in the police report.
Beer-Truck Driver Fatally Hits Citi Bike Rider at 11th Avenue 1
A 26-year-old beer-truck driver turning onto 11th Avenue hit a 32-year-old Citi Bike rider, who died at the scene, police said.
Distracted Driver Dies in Solo Manor Road Crash
A 78-year-old driver on Manor Road kept going straight and hit head-on. Police say distraction behind the wheel led to arm fractures that killed her.
Bronx driver hits 70-year-old, leaves him dead in the crosswalk
A northbound Mercedes SUV driver hit a 70-year-old man at Bainbridge Avenue and East 211th Street on a June night. The pedestrian suffered head trauma and internal bleeding and died on the pavement.
E-scooter rider killed slamming parked box truck
A 38-year-old e-scooter rider changing lanes on 7th Avenue hit a legally parked box truck near West 20th Street and died of head injuries. A morning commute turned fatal on a clear Manhattan day.
Unlicensed Rider Killed Under Cross Bronx Trucks
A 35-year-old unlicensed motorcycle rider hit two westbound diesel trucks on the Cross Bronx Expressway. He was ejected, crushed, and died at the scene while the truck drivers rolled on, their rigs untouched.
Speeding driver kills 82-year-old on Southern
A speeding Chrysler driver hit an 82-year-old man crossing Southern Boulevard before dawn. Police recorded unsafe speed and bad lane use. The pedestrian took the blow to the head and died in the street.
Driver hits man crossing Major Deegan
A southbound Toyota driver hit a 35-year-old man crossing the Major Deegan overnight. The impact shattered his head and twisted his limbs on that dark Bronx highway.
Unlicensed Rider Hits, Kills 82-Year-Old
An unlicensed motorcycle rider hit an 82-year-old man crossing 5th Avenue at 60th Street in Brooklyn. The impact killed him in the afternoon light, another pedestrian gone to a lawless street.
E-bike rider dies after hitting double-parked truck in Washington Hi 1
Police said Jose Luis Zamora Rodriguez was riding an e-bike when he hit the rear lift gate of a double-parked tractor-trailer on West 181st Street and died.
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Man in Brooklyn Crosswalk
A 63-year-old man tried to cross New Lots Avenue at Mother Gaston. An eastbound SUV driver hit him and shattered his head. He died in the street while an unlicensed driver sat behind the wheel.
Truck Driver Blows Lane Change, Kills Rider
A diesel truck driver shifted lanes on the Long Island Expressway and a 26-year-old motorcyclist hit its rear. Police recorded traffic-control disregard. The rider went down on the pavement and never got back up.
SUV driver hits man crossing Hillside
A driver in a Honda SUV hit a 56-year-old man crossing Hillside Avenue near 171st Street on a May night in Queens. The man suffered a head injury and died in the street.
SUV driver dies after hitting parked taxi
A 42-year-old driver in a Mazda SUV veered along 36th Avenue in Queens and hit a parked taxi. According to the police report, he lost consciousness and died at the wheel in the middle of a Friday afternoon.
Driver Hits Elderly Man Crossing Kings Highway
A driver heading east on Kings Highway hit a 70-year-old man crossing outside a crosswalk. He died from head and internal injuries on a clear weekday morning in Brooklyn.
Uber or Lyft Driver Hits and Kills Pedestrian in Midtown 1
Police said a 47-year-old Uber or Lyft driver hit and killed 34-year-old John Horan as Horan crossed near West 36th Street and Seventh Avenue.
Jeep Driver Fled After Woman Was Killed in Bronx Crosswalk 1
A Jeep driver fled after a caught-on-video Bronx crash in which a 31-year-old woman crossing with the signal was fatally injured.
Teen passenger killed in Bronx scooter collision 2
A teenage scooter driver and a 22-year-old Honda driver were involved in a Kingsbridge Heights collision that killed 15-year-old passenger Daphne Juan.
Mercedes Driver Fleeing Police in Bushwick Crash; Passenger Killed 1
Police identified Juan Lopez as the Mercedes driver who ran a red light while fleeing a traffic stop and hit a Honda SUV in Bushwick; official records list a 29-year-old passenger killed.
Drivers Ran Over Pedestrian on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn 1
Police said drivers in an eastbound box truck and Acura SUV ran over a 39-year-old pedestrian on Atlantic Avenue; he died at the scene.
E‑Bike Rider Hit From Behind, Left Dead on Washington Bridge
A 30-year-old e-bike rider was hit from behind on Washington Bridge near Amsterdam Avenue and died from a severe head wound. Late at night, another person on two wheels never made it home.
Pickup driver turned left before fatal e-bike crash in Sunset Park 1
A 49-year-old e-bike rider died after police said a 40-year-old pickup driver turned left at Fourth Avenue and 53rd Street in Sunset Park.
Broken Brooklyn Street Kills 66-Year-Old Rider
A 66-year-old woman rode her moped down 39th Street. The pavement failed under her, threw her off, and she hit her head and died there. No driver hit her. The broken street did.
Unlicensed Motorcycle Driver Slams Parked Cars, Kills Two
An unlicensed motorcycle driver tore down 57th Avenue and hit parked cars. Two young men, 24 and 25, were thrown into the street and killed. Police cited improper lane use in a crash that ended both lives on a quiet Sunday morning.
Driver Hits 23-Year-Old Man on Van Wyck
Before dawn on the Van Wyck Expressway, a driver in a Dodge sedan hit a 23-year-old man in the roadway. The crash killed him there in the dark, another young pedestrian gone on a high-speed Queens artery.
Speeding Driver Flips Mercedes on Grand Central
A 22-year-old driver tore east on Grand Central Parkway, passed in the fast lane, and flipped his Mercedes. He died from head injuries; four other people in the chain crash were hurt.
Driver Hits and Kills 5-Year-Old on 124th Street in Queens 1
A 25-year-old Honda SUV driver hit a 5-year-old boy on 124th Street in College Point, and city records list one pedestrian death.
Garbage truck driver backs over man on Cornelia
A garbage truck driver backed down Cornelia Street before dawn and hit a 35-year-old man in the roadway. Police recorded backing unsafely. The truck’s wheels crushed his head. He died there in the street.
Tow truck driver kills 70-year-old on Hoyt
A tow truck driver rolled down Hoyt Avenue South before dawn and hit a 70-year-old man in the crosswalk at 29th Street. The impact caused fatal head injuries. He died in the dark, in the middle of Queens.
Driver Loses Consciousness, Slams Seven Cars on BQE
A 51-year-old driver lost consciousness on the Gowanus Expressway and hit seven cars. He died in his seat while three other drivers and a passenger were left with neck injuries in the westbound crush.
SUV Driver Hits Woman on Grand Central
A 33-year-old woman walking on Grand Central Parkway near exit 24 was hit head-on by an eastbound SUV driver overnight. She suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene.
Driver Charged After Juanita Vidal Killed in Bushwick Hit-and-Run 1
Police said Robert Matthews fled a stop attempt, hit Juanita Vidal and her daughter in a Bushwick crosswalk, and left the scene; Vidal died at 71.
Runaway BMW Kills 77‑Year‑Old Driver on Ocean Avenue
A parked BMW broke loose on Ocean Avenue, hitting a stopped sedan and then a Subaru. The Subaru’s 77-year-old driver suffered crush and head injuries and died there, thrown partway from his seat by a car nobody was driving.
SUV driver kills man crossing Roosevelt
A Ford SUV driver hit a 38-year-old man crossing Roosevelt Avenue before dawn near 70th Street. The impact crushed his chest. He died in the street while the neighborhood slept.
Unlicensed E‑Scooter Rider Kills Man in Queens Crosswalk
A 58-year-old man stepped into 37th Avenue. An unlicensed Hurley e-scooter rider failed to yield and hit him head-on. He went down with severe head wounds and never got back up.
Unlicensed SUV driver blows it on Bronx River Parkway, dies
A 30-year-old unlicensed SUV driver tore north on Bronx River Parkway at unsafe speed, lost control and crashed. She died after being ejected; her front-seat passenger was left unconscious with internal and shoulder injuries.
Unlicensed E-Bike Rider Killed in BMW Crash
A 24-year-old unlicensed e-bike rider turned left on Neptune Avenue and a BMW driver hit him head-on. He died from crush injuries to his head on the street where he fell.
Driver Fails to Yield, Kills 74-Year-Old in Brooklyn Crosswalk
A driver turned left off New York Avenue and hit a 74-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Avenue D. She died in the crosswalk while traffic kept rolling past her right of way.
Driver Fatally Hits 10-Year-Old Crossing in Williamsburg 1
Police said Isaac Karczag turned left in a Buick SUV and hit 10-year-old Yitty Wertzberger, who died after crossing in Williamsburg.
Distracted Moped Rider Kills Woman in Elmhurst Crosswalk
A distracted moped rider hit a 78-year-old woman in a Grand Avenue crosswalk before dawn. Her hip fractured; she died on the street while the rider kept going.
Unlicensed Moped Rider Killed Hitting Parked SUV
A 34-year-old unlicensed moped rider hit a parked SUV on Waring Avenue near Barker. He was thrown, suffered fatal chest injuries, and died in the Bronx night. Police recorded traffic control disregarded in the crash.
Distracted Taxi Driver Slams Stopped SUV, Dies
A 73-year-old taxi driver drove west on the Long Island Expressway before dawn and hit the rear of a stopped SUV. Police recorded illness and driver inattention. The taxi’s airbag went off, the belt held, and he died in the driver’s seat.
56-Year-Old E-Scooter Rider Dies Alone on Greenway
A 56-year-old e-scooter rider was ejected and killed on Jamaica Bay Greenway near Pennsylvania Avenue. Police recorded driver inexperience as a factor in the fatal fall on the quiet path.
Bronx crash kills driver and passenger on Jerome Avenue 1
Police said John Delorbe sped through a red light; he and passenger Angel Tussan died, and Jamie Winston was charged with drunk driving.
Unlicensed speeding driver kills woman in crosswalk
A speeding driver tore down Grand Concourse and hit a 75-year-old woman who was crossing East 164th Street with the signal. The unlicensed driver ignored the light. She died in the intersection.
87-Year-Old Driver Dies Backing On West 10th
An 87-year-old driver lost consciousness while backing her Toyota on West 10th Street. She was not belted, was ejected, suffered fatal chest injuries, and died at the scene. Police listed loss of consciousness as the cause.
Driver Kills Bus Driver on Wortman Avenue in Brooklyn 1
A driver hit and killed a 57-year-old bus driver near Wortman and Georgia avenues as police searched for a gray four-door sedan.
Driver Hits 30-Year-Old Pedestrian on York Avenue; She Dies 1
A 72-year-old driver hit Sophia d'Antoine as she crossed York Avenue at East 87th Street; she died three days later, police told the Post.
Unlicensed Truck Driver Kills 68-Year-Old on Nassau
An unlicensed box-truck driver barreled down Nassau Expressway and hit a 68-year-old man in a sedan near Kennedy. Police cited unsafe speed. The man never made it home.
Brooklyn SUV Driver Kills 74-Year-Old in Crosswalk
A Honda SUV driver hit a 74-year-old woman in the 14th Avenue crosswalk at 39th Street. Afternoon light, dry pavement, and still a body left lifeless in the paint.
Cyclist Hits Man in Head, Kills Him on East 106th
A northbound cyclist hit a 59-year-old man in the head at East 106th Street and 1st Avenue. The man died where he fell on the quiet nighttime corner.
Motorcyclist Killed in Harlem River Drive Head‑On
A 42-year-old rider moving south on Harlem River Drive hit a southbound SUV head-on on slick pavement and died from head trauma. Early-morning weekend, one man gone on a fast road built for cars, not bodies.
SUV Driver Listed At Fault In Deadly Moped Crash
A 22-year-old moped rider hit the back of a stopped SUV on 18th Avenue before dawn and died in the street. Police still recorded failure to yield by the SUV driver.
Motorcyclist Hits Woman Crossing Liberty Ave, Kills Her
A motorcyclist rode through 114th Street and Liberty Avenue and hit a 52-year-old woman crossing the intersection. She suffered a fatal head injury and died there in the street.
Driver fatally hit man on Linden Boulevard in East New York 1
A 59-year-old driver in a Chevy sedan hit and killed a 36-year-old man in a Linden Boulevard crosswalk in East New York, police told amNY.
Truck Driver Runs Control, Kills E‑Biker
A box-truck driver blew past traffic control on Manhattan Avenue and hit a 31-year-old man riding an e-bike head-on. His skull was crushed. He died in the street before most of the city woke up.
Speeding SUV Driver Kills Himself on Beach Channel
A 39-year-old SUV driver tore down Beach Channel Drive and hit an unseen object. Police say unsafe speed crushed his body and ended his life in the driver’s seat, late Monday morning.
Distracted moped rider dies on Atlantic
A 46-year-old moped rider hit an object head-on on Atlantic Avenue at Kingston just after midnight. His head took the impact. He died there while, police say, inattention ruled his last seconds.
Jeep Driver Tailgates, Kills 81-Year-Old on BQE
A Jeep driver followed too closely on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and hit a 2000 Honda from behind. The 81-year-old Honda driver, belted in and driving straight, died at the wheel with a broken neck.
Speeding SUV Driver Hits, Kills Woman
A driver sped a Toyota SUV down Clearview Expressway and hit a 58-year-old woman crossing at 32nd Avenue. Police recorded unsafe speed. She died there. The driver left her and kept going.
Unlicensed Rider Slams Motorcycle Into Ambulance, Dies
A 23-year-old unlicensed rider hit the side of an ambulance on Eastchester Road near Pelham Parkway. Police say his motorcycle struck the doors, his helmet cracked, and he died of head and crush injuries at the scene.
8-Year-Old Killed as Driver Turned Left in East Elmhurst 1
A 52-year-old driver making a left turn hit two brothers crossing with their mother in East Elmhurst, killing an 8-year-old and injuring his 10-year-old brother.
Kia Driver Hits Cyclist Head-On, Kills Him
A westbound Kia driver hit a 47-year-old man riding his bike head-on near Avenue O in Brooklyn. He was thrown from the bike, suffered severe head trauma, and died in the street.
Distracted Pickup Driver Kills Man In Crosswalk
A pickup driver turned left off 101st Avenue and hit a 47-year-old man crossing 120th Street with the signal. He collapsed, unconscious, his body badly injured, and died in the street. Police recorded driver inattention.
Dump truck driver fails to yield, kills woman in Queens crosswalk
A dump truck driver turned right off 57th Avenue onto 80th Street and hit a 43-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She died there in the morning light. Police recorded failure to yield and the oversized truck as factors.
Inexperienced Rider Loses Control, Dies on Richmond Ave
A 25-year-old motorcycle rider lost control on Richmond Avenue and hit head-on. Police recorded driver inexperience and unsafe speed before he was thrown, his helmet cracked, and head trauma killed him in the evening dark.
67-Year-Old E-Bike Rider Dies on 6th Avenue
A 67-year-old man rode his e-bike up 6th Avenue in Brooklyn and went down with no crash marks, no bent metal, no other driver in sight. He was thrown from the seat. His body broke. He died on the street.
Late-Night BMW Crash Kills Passenger
A driver in a 2011 BMW crashed on Goethals Road North late at night. The impact blew open the right rear door and threw a 26-year-old passenger into the street, where he suffered fatal head injuries.
Unlicensed Teen Rider Dies on Laurel Hill
An 18-year-old unlicensed motorscooter rider crashed on Laurel Hill Boulevard near 49th Street on a rainy Saturday night. He was ejected and killed by head injuries. No other people were involved.
Truck Driver Fails To Yield, Kills Woman
A dump truck driver turned right at Bedford and Tilden and hit a 58-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. Police say he failed to yield. She died in the street while the truck rolled on, metal untouched.
SUV driver hits, kills man crossing Canal
A driver in a Chevy SUV hit a 55-year-old man crossing Canal Street before dawn. The impact killed him in the road, another pedestrian gone on an empty overnight artery.
SUV Driver Fails to Yield, Kills 63-Year-Old Rider
A Honda SUV driver turned on Blossom Avenue and hit a 63-year-old woman riding an e-scooter. Police cited failure to yield. She was thrown from the scooter, suffered severe head trauma, and died in the street on a weekday morning.
Speeding pickup kills 69-year-old driver
A 69-year-old man drove a Dodge pickup down Joline Avenue at unsafe speed and hit hard. The airbag blew and he died of severe lacerations, alone in the truck on a quiet Staten Island morning.
Truck driver passes too close, kills e-bike rider
A truck driver passed too close on West 76th Street and hit a 57-year-old woman riding an e-bike. She suffered crush injuries to her hip and died there in the dark while the oversized truck rolled on.
Bus driver’s right turn kills man at Avenue D
A bus driver swung right off Avenue D at East 10th. The rear wheel hit a 45-year-old man’s head. He died in the street under a vehicle that never even showed damage.
Senior driver slams SUV, dies on Vanduzer
A 78-year-old driver rear-ended an SUV on Vanduzer Street on a cold Thursday morning. Her Volvo’s front crumpled, and she died in the driver’s seat while the SUV’s two occupants survived.
Aggressive Cross Island drive ends in death
A 54-year-old driver pushed a Ford sedan north on Cross Island Parkway at night and hit hard. Police labeled it aggressive driving and road rage. He was alone in the car and died there.
Driver Opened Door Before Fatal Broadway E-Bike Crash 2
Police said a Honda Accord driver opened a door into John Paolicelli, 64, and a Hyundai Elantra driver then ran him over on Broadway in Williamsburg.
Infiniti Driver Slams Into Truck, Dies on Van Wyck
A 67-year-old Infiniti driver going south on the Van Wyck hit the back of a diesel truck and died in the demolished SUV. Morning expressway traffic kept moving around one man who never got out.
Driver indicted after Williamsburg crash kills passenger 3
Prosecutors said Michael Rivera ran red lights before hitting an MTA bus in Williamsburg; passenger Alex Caba-Gutierrez died and two people were injured.
Driver Turns Right, Kills Woman in Crosswalk
A driver in a GMC SUV turned right at Nostrand and Beverley and hit a 45-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Police say the driver failed to yield. She suffered head trauma and fractures and died there in the Sunday afternoon light.
Truck Driver Slams Stopped SUV, Kills Bronx Passenger
Before dawn on the New England Thruway, a box‑truck driver went straight ahead and hit a stopped SUV. A 61‑year‑old man in the back seat was killed. Another passenger was left with a chest fracture in the dark northbound traffic.
Driver charged in Bronx hit-and-run that killed e-bike rider 3
Police said a driver in a Jeep Grand Cherokee hit 24-year-old Thierno Balde in the Bronx and fled; Edward Montero was arrested nearly a year later.
Truck driver kills cyclist on Maurice
A box-truck driver went straight on Maurice Avenue and hit a 47-year-old man on a bike. The rider was thrown, crushed, and killed with head injuries on a Queens street at night.
Pickup driver slams sedan, kills 29‑year‑old passenger
A pickup driver drove into a westbound sedan on 28th Avenue and crushed the passenger side. A 29-year-old woman, buckled into the front seat, died there before dawn. Police recorded alcohol involvement in the crash.
Driver Fatally Injures Pedestrian in Greenpoint Crosswalk 1
Stanley Manel, 68, hit Greenpoint resident Danielle Aber in a Nassau Avenue crosswalk, and she died three days later.
Jeep driver T-bones car, kills woman
A Jeep driver slammed into a car at Woodhaven Boulevard and Jamaica Avenue overnight, crushing the passenger side. A 32-year-old woman in the front seat died in the impact while both drivers survived.
Driver Killed in Cross Bronx Expressway Rear-End Crash 1
A 38-year-old driver died after police said he hit the back of a stopped tractor-trailer on the Cross Bronx Expressway near Jerome Avenue.
Driver Charged After William Cruz Dies in Bronx Moped Crash 2
Police said William Cruz, 35, died after a Bronx crash with a driver in a black sedan, and officers later charged Emilio Galvan in the hit-and-run.
Speeding driver kills woman on Main Street
A northbound Toyota driver hit a 68-year-old woman crossing Main Street near Reeves Avenue on a dark February night. Police say his unsafe speed turned that crosswalk into a fatal impact.
Speeding SUV Driver Kills Man on Whitestone 1
A driver in a northbound SUV hit two men on Whitestone Expressway, killing a 43-year-old pedestrian and injuring a 27-year-old beside him. Police recorded unsafe speed and other vehicular factors in the early-morning crash.
Tow Truck Driver Turns Left, Kills Woman
A tow truck driver swung left off Avenue C and hit a 67-year-old woman in the intersection. Her head took the blow. She died there in the evening dark, another pedestrian erased by a turning truck.
Drivers Hit and Kill Pedestrian on White Plains Road 2
Police said Adam Vilajeti and a Mercedes driver hit and killed 22-year-old Wilbert de Jesus Cordero on White Plains Road; Vilajeti was charged with DWI.
SUV driver rolls on as rear passenger dies
A 23-year-old man riding in the back of a Nissan SUV on Northern Boulevard was ejected and killed. The driver kept going as the passenger lay in the street, his head shattered, body twisted.
Driver Fails to Yield, Kills 81-Year-Old
An 81-year-old man entered the Delancey and Willett crosswalk. A Ford SUV driver turned right, failed to yield, and hit him. He suffered head trauma and internal injuries and died there at night.
Driver’s Head-On Hit Kills 73-Year-Old
A driver in a 2008 Honda went straight on Cross Island Parkway and hit head-on. The 73-year-old man in the middle front seat never moved again. Night traffic rolled on while he died in the dark.
Hit-and-run driver fatally injures woman in Jackson Heights 1
A hit-and-run driver fatally hit a woman crossing 90th Street at 37th Avenue in Jackson Heights, police told the New York Post.
Driver Charged in Fatal Canarsie Pedestrian Crash 1
Police said Gary Turner, allegedly intoxicated, hit and killed 68-year-old pedestrian Louis Garcia at Glenwood Road and East 105th Street in Canarsie.
Driver Fatally Hits 14-Year-Old in Canarsie Chain-Reaction Crash 1
Police said Rayan K. Salmon, driving a Mercedes, fatally hit 14-year-old Christian Antoine in a Canarsie chain-reaction crash.
Driver Hits Man Mid-Block, Leaves Him Dead on Coney Island Ave
A driver in a Toyota sedan hit a 58-year-old man crossing mid-block on Coney Island Avenue near Avenue T. Afternoon light, dry pavement, and he still died in the street from head trauma and severe bleeding.
Distracted E‑Scooter Rider Ejected on Northern
A 42-year-old woman riding an e-scooter along Northern Boulevard was ejected and left unconscious after she hit an SUV’s side. Police recorded driver inattention before the crash on the busy arterial.
Driver charged after two passengers die in Hunts Point crash 1
Police said Enrique Lopez was charged with manslaughter after he allegedly lost control of a Chrysler in Hunts Point, where two passengers died before dawn.
Pickup Driver Turns Left, Kills Woman in Crosswalk
A pickup driver turned left on Avenue X and hit a 62-year-old woman walking in the marked crosswalk at East 16th Street. Her head took the blow. She died there in the cold afternoon light.
Distracted Truck Driver Kills Woman in Bay Ridge
A distracted pickup driver turned left on Bay Ridge Avenue and hit a 52-year-old woman in the roadway near 13th Avenue. She died there under the night sky because a driver could not be bothered to pay attention.
Hit-and-run driver fatally hits Lourdes Camilo in Melrose 2
A hit-and-run driver in a Jeep SUV hit 53-year-old Lourdes Camilo at Melrose Avenue and East 157th Street, and another driver then hit her, reports said.
68-Year-Old Driver Dies After Hitting Parked Cars
A 68-year-old driver lost consciousness on Schley Avenue and hit three parked sedans. He died in his car, alone on a Bronx morning lined with parked steel.
Distracted Mercedes Driver Kills Man Crossing Capodanno
A northbound Mercedes SUV driver hit a 61-year-old man crossing Capodanno Boulevard near Lincoln Avenue. Police recorded driver inattention. The man suffered head trauma and internal injuries and died in the street.
Driver Fails To Yield, Kills Woman In Crosswalk
An SUV driver turned on 89th Avenue and hit an 85-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. She took the impact to her head and died in the street while she had the light.
Driver Sentenced in Bushwick Hit-and-Run That Killed Passenger 4
Christopher Seabrook drove a Kia Sportage into a Toyota Yaris in Bushwick, killing passenger Hayden Wallace and injuring three others.
Unlicensed Mercedes Driver Killed in Speed U-Turn Crash
A 42-year-old unlicensed Mercedes driver sped up Gerritsen Avenue and hit a garbage truck mid U-turn near Florence Avenue. He died from head injuries in the driver’s seat while the truck crew survived the overnight impact.
BMW driver blows signal, kills moped rider
A BMW driver drove through a signal on Mosholu Parkway and hit a 35-year-old moped rider near Bainbridge Avenue overnight. The rider was ejected and died from a head injury in the street.
Drunk, Speeding Driver Turns Parkway Into Grave
On Cross Island Parkway before dawn, a 24-year-old driver mixed alcohol and speed and crashed head-on into another car. Five people died, including an ejected baby. Passengers never had a chance.
SUV driver hits man lying on Belt Parkway
A Lexus SUV driver hit a 55-year-old man lying in the eastbound lanes of Belt Parkway. The impact to his head left him unconscious and he died there, on a cold night road built for speed, not bodies.
Two drivers hit, kill man on Woodhaven
A 47-year-old man crossed Woodhaven Boulevard before sunrise. One driver in a Toyota sedan hit him head-on; another driver in a Jeep sedan hit him next. He died in the roadway between their cars.