Fatal crashes
Since 2022, as of August 19, 2026, there have been 1136 fatal crashes in New York City that killed 1190 people, including 538 pedestrians, 111 cyclists, 470 motorists and 71 other people.
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Pickup driver killed cyclist at Brooklyn intersection, police said 1
A pickup driver hit Paulina Tec Choc from behind at Jamaica Avenue and Cypress Hills Street, ran over her, and fled, police said.
NYPD seeks BMW driver after Bronx bicyclist killed 5
Police said a BMW driver fled after hitting 51-year-old bicyclist Angelo Camera/Camara and injuring a Hyundai driver near Bruckner and Longwood.
Driver flees after fatal Cypress Hills hit-and-run 2
Police said a driver in a white pickup hit a 29-year-old woman riding a two-wheeled vehicle on Cypress Hills Street and left; she died at a hospital.
Pickup driver fatally hit cyclist in Cypress Hills, police say 1
Police said a driver in a white pickup hit a 29-year-old woman riding west on Jamaica Avenue in Cypress Hills, then left; she died at Brookdale.
Pickup Driver Killed E-Bike Rider on Jamaica Avenue 1
A driver in a white pickup hit and killed 29-year-old e-bike rider Paulina Tec Choc on Jamaica Avenue, then fled, police told Streetsblog.
Driver charged after Bronx man lying in road was run over twice 3
Police said Luis Torres hit a man lying in the road at East 166th Street and College Avenue and left; an NYPD driver then hit him, and he died at Lincoln Hospital.
Motorcycle Rider Died After Losing Control on LIE Ramp in Maspeth 1
David Rivera, 49, died after police said he lost control of a Suzuki motorcycle on the eastbound Long Island Expressway outer roadway ramp in Maspeth.
USPS driver charged in fatal Hell's Kitchen hit-and-run 7
Police charged USPS employee James Simmons after they said he hit 66-year-old Chester Mazur with a postal box truck on Ninth Avenue and left the scene.
SUV driver fatally hit woman in Queens bike lane, police say 1
Police said an SUV driver hit a woman standing in a Corona bike lane and continued north; medics took her to NewYork-Presbyterian Queens, where she died.
Tesla Driver Fatally Hits E-Scooter Rider on Upper West Side 3
A 34-year-old Tesla driver fatally hit e-scooter rider Doreen Meyers at West 60th Street and Amsterdam Avenue, police told reporters.
Teen e-moto rider dies after Lower Manhattan collision near City Hall 14
Gabriel Nacato, 17, died after he and a 40-year-old Chevy Tahoe driver collided on Centre Street near Chambers Street, police told news outlets.
Driver hits, kills e-scooter rider in Dyker Heights 5
A 56-year-old driver in a 2012 Toyota Sienna hit 20-year-old e-scooter rider Ajpop Walter on 14th Avenue in Dyker Heights, and Walter died at Maimonides.
Dump-truck driver in fatal Crown Heights scooter collision 2
A 68-year-old dump-truck driver remained at the scene after a collision that fatally injured 45-year-old scooter rider Melba Jordan in Crown Heights, police said.
Scooter Rider Fatally Injures Woman in Bronx Crosswalk 1
Police said a scooter rider hit Wilmary Carrion as she crossed White Plains Road in a marked crosswalk; she died days later.
Toyota Driver Hits Hyundai; Man Dies on Crown Heights Sidewalk 5
Police said a 48-year-old Toyota driver hit a Hyundai in Crown Heights, leaving a 67-year-old man fatally injured on the sidewalk.
Driver on East Flatbush Sidewalk Killed Yvette James 13
A woman driving a Lexus went onto the sidewalk at Rutland Road and East 92nd Street and killed Yvette James, a nearby food-pantry volunteer.
Two Killed After Motorcycle Rider Hits Vehicles on Grand Central 4
Police said a man riding a motorcycle spun out on the Grand Central Parkway, and he and a female passenger died after a rush-hour crash.
Motorcyclist Dies After Guard-Rail Crash on Harlem River Drive 2
Police said Ty Rodriguez, 26, lost control while riding south on Harlem River Drive, hit a guard rail and died at the scene.
Driver Fatally Runs Over Man at Brooklyn Carting Garage 3
A 58-year-old driver backing a garbage truck into an East New York carting garage ran over Franklin Torres, 54, who died later at Brookdale.
Motorcyclist dies after box truck driver turns in Woodside 5
Police said a 57-year-old box truck driver was turning right at Roosevelt Avenue and 64th Street when motorcyclist Jorge Palaquibay hit the truck and died.
Teen passenger dies after moped operator loses control in Sunset Park 4
Police said a 17-year-old boy operating a moped lost control on a Bush Terminal Park jetty, and a teen passenger died after being thrown to the ground.
Driver opens door before 13-year-old passenger dies in Flushing 11
Police said a 13-year-old scooter operator swerved after a driver opened a parked car door in Flushing, and his 13-year-old passenger died after contact with a truck.
Motorcyclist Fatally Hits 93-Year-Old in Wakefield Crosswalk 10
A 31-year-old motorcyclist hit a 93-year-old woman in a Wakefield crosswalk, fled east on East 225th Street, and she died at Jacobi, police said.
Driver and airline worker die in Queens LIE coach-bus crash 14
Police said a coach-bus driver heading west near Greenpoint Avenue hit another vehicle, leading to a chain-reaction crash that killed him and Moad Farid Mohd Obaidat.
Driver Dies After Rosedale Tree Crash 2
Police said Shapiro Lecorps, 52, died after he failed to navigate South Conduit Avenue in a Honda Pilot and hit a tree in Rosedale.
Driver Ran Over Man in East Harlem Roadway, Police Said 2
A 49-year-old driver in a Chrysler ran over a 53-year-old man at East 127th Street and Second Avenue; reports differ on how the man came to be in the roadway.
Police Charge Man After Fatal Decker Avenue Hit-and-Run 5
Police charged Bruce Arneaud after a driver in a white BMW SUV hit Diana Rolon on Decker Avenue and left the scene; Rolon died at the hospital.
Hit-and-run driver killed Erick Bowie on Amsterdam Avenue 9
A hit-and-run driver in a Dodge Durango killed 32-year-old cyclist Erick Lamont Bowie on Amsterdam Avenue in Hamilton Heights, police and the Daily News reported.
13-Year-Old Rider Dies in Harlem Dirt Bike Crash 8
Kayvon Jones, 13, died after a crash with a 63-year-old driver in a Chevy Tahoe on West 112th Street in Harlem.
Driver Stepped Out Before Teen's Fatal Central Park Fall 27
Carriage driver Ertan Gokdepe stepped out to photograph passengers before the horse bolted in Central Park and Romanch Mahajan, 18, suffered fatal head trauma.
Driver Fatally Hit Queens Hospital Worker in Astoria Crosswalk 1
A 58-year-old driver in a Chevrolet Malibu fatally hit Jihang Ortega as she crossed 38th Street after a hospital shift, the Daily News reported.
Driver turned wrong; motorcyclist died
Police recorded unsafe speed and improper turning on Lily Pond Avenue. A motorcyclist was killed.
Driver hit motorcycle; rider ejected, killed
Just after midnight on Linden Blvd, a driver in an SUV hit a motorcycle rider. Police recorded the rider was ejected and killed.
Driver Hits George Robinson on Beach Channel Drive; He Dies 2
A 32-year-old driver in a 2017 Kia Sorento hit George Robinson on Beach Channel Drive in Far Rockaway, and Robinson died at Jamaica Hospital days later.
Driver Fatally Hits Woman Crossing Intervale Avenue in Bronx 1
A 34-year-old man driving a mobile equipment vehicle fatally hit a woman crossing Intervale Avenue in the Bronx, police told CBS New York.
Firefighter Driving FDNY Engine 82 Kills Bronx Pedestrian 5
A 34-year-old firefighter driving FDNY Engine 82 hit and killed a 33-year-old woman crossing Intervale Avenue in Morrisania, officials said.
Ford Driver’s Left Turn Preceded Fatal Staten Island Motorcycle Crash 6
Police said a Ford driver turned left at Arthur Kill Road and Armstrong Avenue, where Jordan Yulfo, 22, was fatally injured riding to work.
SUV driver hit, killed 18-year-old
A driver in a Kia Telluride hit and killed an 18-year-old woman on Beach Channel Drive near the Marine Parkway Bridge exit. Police recorded pedestrian error/confusion.
Motorcyclist Killed After FDR Drive Crash on Upper East Side 4
A 48-year-old motorcyclist died on FDR Drive after police said he hit a divider and a 53-year-old driver in a Cadillac Escalade hit him.
Two Riders Die on Queensboro Bridge Bike Path 19
Police said Francis Delvalle, riding a high-speed stand-up scooter, hit bicyclist Dmytro Stechenko on the Queensboro Bridge bike path; both men died.
Contractor Charged After Worker Killed on Parrott Place 4
Police said Baber Choudhary reversed a Ford Econoline into a 37-year-old worker on Parrott Place, then left the scene; the worker died at a hospital.
Driver indicted in Queens crash death of Cara Trager 3
Prosecutors say Dawood Faisal sped down Francis Lewis Boulevard, ran red lights and caused a three-car crash in which 71-year-old Cara Trager was killed.
Distracted driver hits e-bike rider
On Beach Channel Drive, police recorded driver inattention/distraction after a driver hit a 48-year-old e-bike rider, injuring his head and leaving him with crush injuries.
Driver Hits, Kills 70-Year-Old Near Queens Village Driveway 1
A 70-year-old pedestrian died after a 43-year-old driver in a Ford F550 hit him while exiting a Queens Village driveway, police said.
Driver Kills 76-Year-Old Woman on Grand Central Parkway 1
Police said a 43-year-old driver hit and killed 76-year-old Yuang Qin as she walked on the Grand Central Parkway in Queens.
Motorcycle driver killed on bridge roadway
A 26-year-old motorcycle driver died on the Williamsburg Bridge Outer Roadway. Police logged crush injuries and ejection.
Driver Charged After Two Men Killed on Amsterdam Avenue 19
Prosecutors said Elvin Suarez was drunk and speeding before a crash that killed Jason Negron and Michael Saint-Hilaire on Amsterdam Avenue.
Bus Driver Fatally Hits Pedestrian on Forest Avenue 4
A 43-year-old S48 bus driver hit Leton Meyers, 72, after he fell into the roadway on Forest Avenue; police said the driver was not arrested.
Sedan driver fatally hits pedestrian on 25 Avenue in Astoria 3
A driver in a westbound sedan reportedly had a medical emergency, left the roadway and fatally hit 59-year-old pedestrian Hon Cuong Quach in Astoria.
Driver dies after Forest Avenue crash in West Brighton 2
Christopher Sabbagh, 31, died after police said he lost control while driving west on Forest Avenue and hit a utility pole and a parked SUV.
School bus driver blows control, hits cyclist 1
A school bus driver disregarded traffic control on W 41st Street at 12th Avenue and hit a 23-year-old cyclist. The rider suffered head injuries and was listed unconscious.
Rider dies after hitting Calvert Vaux Park barrier 2
Oleksandr Darii, 39, died after police said he lost control while riding a Triumph motorcycle in Calvert Vaux Park and hit a concrete barrier.
Unlicensed motorcycle driver dies speeding
On the Jackie Robinson Parkway, an unlicensed motorcycle driver sped—and never made it home. Police recorded unsafe speed.
Wrong-Way Driver Charged After Passenger Killed on Henry Hudson 1
Robert Kock, a 26-year-old Subaru driver, was charged after police said he drove the wrong way on Henry Hudson Parkway and killed passenger Ada Rivero.
Unlicensed driver dies, distracted on Cypress Hills
An unlicensed driver died on Cypress Hills Street after police recorded driver inattention. It was after dark in Brooklyn.
Driver Fled After Bronx Pedestrian Was Fatally Hit 5
Police said a tractor-trailer driver hit a 40-year-old man near Bruckner Boulevard and East 138th Street, then a Honda CR-V driver hit him; the first driver fled.
E-bike rider dies after Amsterdam Avenue curb crash 1
Dayanara Deschamps Betances died after she rode an e-bike north on Amsterdam Avenue and struck a curb near West 181st Street.
Driver Dies After Staten Island Collision on Gannon Avenue 2
A 25-year-old driver died after police said he lost control on Gannon Avenue South and hit parked vehicles near Ardmore Avenue.
Bus Driver Fatally Hits 9-Year-Old in Williamsburg 16
A 49-year-old school bus driver turning left hit and killed a 9-year-old boy crossing Lee Avenue and Lorimer Street in Williamsburg.
Distracted driver kills 28-year-old cyclist
A driver hit a 28-year-old cyclist on Flushing Avenue, killing him. Police recorded driver inattention.
SUV driver’s left turn floors pedestrian 1
A driver making a left turn hit a 67-year-old woman at 32nd Avenue and 92nd Street. Police recorded head injuries, crush injuries, and that she was unconscious.
E-bike rider dies after Flatbush Avenue collision 3
Claud Sealy, 60, died after police said he collided with a 72-year-old pedestrian near Flatbush and New York avenues in Brooklyn.
Audi Driver Fatally Hit Toyota Driver at Queens Red Light 5
A 65-year-old driver in an Audi hit Davidson Torres Suarez as he waited at a red light on Bell Boulevard, killing him and injuring two passengers.
Driver’s Medical Episode Preceded Fatal Bronx Bench Crash 5
Police said a 55-year-old driver suffered a medical episode and hit Ramonita Colon and a man as they sat on a Co-op City bench.
Box Truck Driver Charged After Woman Killed in Crosswalk 10
William Cruz, 49, was charged after he allegedly hit and killed Jenny Maribel Chacho Sanchez while turning a box truck at a Brooklyn crosswalk.
SUV driver failed to yield, hit elders
An SUV driver making a left turn failed to yield and hit two pedestrians crossing with the signal at Crescent Street and 35th Avenue. An 83-year-old man suffered a head injury and was knocked unconscious.
Toyota Driver Dies in Cross Bronx Expressway Rear-End Crash 5
A 30-year-old Toyota driver died after he hit the rear of a stopped tractor-trailer on the Cross Bronx Expressway, police said.
Two Drivers Fatally Hit Man Crossing the FDR Drive 2
A 55-year-old man and a 55-year-old woman driving north hit Derek Coker as he crossed the FDR Drive near East Houston Street, police said.
Motorcyclist dies after Van Wyck Expressway collision 1
Police said Jonathan Santiago hit a stationary motorcycle near Exit 12A and then collided with a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van on the Van Wyck Expressway.
Driver charged after Bronx hit-and-run kills motorcyclist 2
Police said Hubert Shantilou left after a Bronx crash that killed motorcyclist Ronald Vasquez Herrera, whose age differs between press reports and the city record.
Driver Hits Floyd Bennett Field Building, Killing Passenger 2
A 33-year-old woman driving a Toyota RAV4 hit a Floyd Bennett Field building, killing back-seat passenger Pearle Davis and injuring herself and another passenger.
Motorcycle driver dies after wrong-way turn in Bedford Park 8
Andy Peralta, 32, died after police said he turned the wrong way onto West Mosholu Parkway South and collided with an eastbound MTA bus.
Driver Hits and Kills Man at Staten Island Mall Bus Stop 3
A 51-year-old driver in a Nissan Pathfinder hit and killed a 40-year-old man at a Ring Road bus stop near the Staten Island Mall.
Driver fatally hits man crossing Bruckner Expressway 1
A driver hit a man crossing the westbound Bruckner Expressway near the White Plains Road exit in Soundview and left the scene, police said.
EMT Charged After Pedestrian Killed at Ocean Avenue and Avenue O 14
EMT Michael Gontar was charged after police said he failed to yield while turning a Maimonides ambulance and fatally hit Cherry Cayetano Sobel in Midwood.
Police Say Driver Hit and Dragged Pedestrian on Whitney Avenue 2
Police said a driver in a gray 2015 Nissan Versa hit and dragged 44-year-old Edward Luyo on Whitney Avenue; Jose Dilone Duran was later charged.
Sanitation truck driver fatally hit teen in Woodside crosswalk 11
Police said Mayra Cruz, a Royal Waste driver, fatally hit 19-year-old Nishath Jannath as Jannath crossed 62nd Street in Woodside.
75-year-old driver dies on LIE 1
A 75-year-old SUV driver died on the Long Island Expressway service road Sunday morning in Queens. Police listed other occupants in the report, but injuries weren’t described.
Driver hits mobility-scooter rider on Harlem River Drive
A driver hit a 77-year-old man riding a mobility scooter on Harlem River Drive. He was killed.
Driver Charged After Woman Killed on Second Avenue 13
Police said Bryan Alexis Guashpa Rumipamba hit Espina Bundley in a Chevrolet Suburban on Second Avenue and left; she died at Weill Cornell.
Bronx Driver Dies After Manhattan Expressway Median Crash 3
Police said Jose Soriano, 60, lost control while driving east on the Trans-Manhattan Expressway and hit a center median; he died at Harlem Hospital.
Driver Charged After Pedestrian Killed at Lexington and 61st 12
Prosecutors said Vincent Spano backed an oil truck into 44-year-old Terrill Jenkins at Lexington Avenue and East 61st Street and left; Jenkins died later.
Driver charged after Harlem crash kills e-bike rider 29
Police said Kevin Crosby drove east on West 125th Street and hit two e-bike riders, killing a 28-year-old delivery worker and injuring four people.
Driver Hits Parked DSNY Backhoe, Killing Passenger in Bronx 4
A 24-year-old Toyota driver hit a parked DSNY backhoe on East 233rd Street, killing front-seat passenger Mohamed Salim and injuring two men.
Hit-and-run driver kills woman on Jamaica Avenue 6
A driver in a dark sedan hit and killed a woman crossing Jamaica Avenue in Jamaica, Queens, then fled, police said.
Cement-Truck Driver Kills Cyclist on 16th Avenue 5
A 68-year-old driver in a 2021 Mack cement truck hit cyclist Edwin Delgado on 16th Avenue in Borough Park; Delgado died at Maimonides.
DOT Driver Charged After Woman Killed in Queens Right Turn 11
DOT worker Jonathan Adorno was charged after he hit Nilufar Komilova, 31, while driving a Mack dump truck as she crossed with the signal in Queens.
Commercial Van Driver in FDNY Crash; Passenger Dies 5
A commercial van driver hit an FDNY fire truck responding in Gravesend, and Access-A-Ride passenger Placido Dandrea, 78, died.
Scooter rider dies after Liberty Avenue pothole crash 7
Jaikarran Seenarian died after he rode an electric stand-up scooter into a pothole on Liberty Avenue near 109th Street in Queens.
Two SUV Drivers Fatally Hit Man on Linden Boulevard 7
Two drivers in light-colored SUVs hit a man on Linden Boulevard in Brownsville and left the scene; medics took him to Brookdale, where he died.
Distracted driver hit 20-year-old motorcyclist
Police recorded driver inattention after a driver hit a 20-year-old rider on Lacombe Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury.
Driver flees after hitting 4-year-old on Rockaway Parkway 17
A driver in a white Ford SUV hit 4-year-old Zachariah Padilla near Rockaway Parkway and Linden Boulevard and fled as his mother rushed him into Brookdale Hospital.
Driver in Jeep Kills Pedestrian on Major Deegan Expressway 4
A 42-year-old man driving a 2011 Jeep hit and killed Douty Soumahoro, 30, on the Major Deegan Expressway in Van Cortlandt Park.
Two Drivers Hit and Kill Pedestrian on Henry Hudson Parkway 4
Police said two drivers hit a man crossing the Henry Hudson Parkway near West 151st Street; he died at Harlem Hospital.
Driver blacked out; Henry Hudson death
A driver lost consciousness on the Henry Hudson Parkway and a crash left a 77-year-old driver dead. An 80-year-old woman suffered a head injury.
Driver Charged After Brooklyn Hit-Run Kills Joshua Germain 2
Police said Gregory Ventura hit Joshua Germain in East Williamsburg, drove off and later surrendered to face a homicide charge.
Sedan driver blows control, kills e-biker
A sedan driver disregarded traffic control on Broadway at W 212 St and hit a 45-year-old e-bike rider. The rider was killed.
Driver fled after hitting pedestrian in Bronx NYCHA parking lot 3
Police said a driver in an SUV hit a 27-year-old pedestrian in a Melrose NYCHA parking lot and left the scene; medics took him to Lincoln Hospital, where he died.
Driver Fatally Hits 1-Year-Old in Rego Park Parking Garage 2
A 29-year-old driver in a BMW fatally hit 1-year-old Imron Bakhtiyorov in a Rego Park parking garage; police said he stayed and no arrest was reported.
Unlicensed Driver Charged After Major Deegan Pedestrian Death 2
Police said Robert Blakney, an unlicensed driver, hit and killed a 62-year-old man on the Major Deegan Expressway in Woodlawn.
LIE driver killed; snow-removal practices scrutinized 5
Police said Carlos Astimbay lost control on the westbound LIE before a tractor-trailer driver hit his Toyota, and sources later questioned snow and ice removal.
Bus Driver Fatally Hits 11-Year-Old at Bath Beach Crosswalk 13
Police said Wawa Aurelus, 62, failed to yield while turning a school bus and fatally hit 11-year-old Amira Aminova in a Bath Beach crosswalk.
Unlicensed motorcyclist killed after inattention crash 2
Police recorded driver inattention after a crash on Ashland Pl. An unlicensed 65-year-old motorcyclist was killed.
SUV driver hit pedestrian on Broadway
A 31-year-old SUV driver hit a male pedestrian at Broadway and W 262 St after dark. The pedestrian was left unconscious, with “severe bleeding” recorded in the report.
Box truck driver fatally injured Brooklyn Heights pedestrian 5
A box truck driver hit 59-year-old pedestrian Nasir Nadim in Brooklyn Heights, and police said the driver kept going after Nadim grabbed the door.
Pickup driver charged after Xi Zheng died in Queens bike crash 6
Police charged Quinn Daly with failing to yield after he turned a Ford F-150 at Sanford Avenue and 160th Street, where cyclist Xi Zheng died.
Drivers Flee After Kianna Underwood Is Killed in Brownsville 18
Police said two drivers hit 33-year-old pedestrian Kianna Underwood in Brownsville and left the scene.
Scooter Rider Dies After Morris Park Fall on Waters Place 2
A 64-year-old man riding a Lime stand-up electric scooter died after police said he failed to navigate traffic on Waters Place in Morris Park.
Distracted moped rider slams teen passenger
A distracted moped rider going east on 86th Street hit parked and moving SUVs, ejecting a 15-year-old passenger and leaving him with crush injuries. Morning in Bensonhurst, and a kid paid for an adult’s inattention.
E-bike rider killed in crash by U.N. on First Avenue 3
Jason Galindo, 32, died after police said he lost control while riding an e-bike in the First Avenue bike lane and hit a barrier near the U.N.
71-Year-Old Driver Dies After Slamming Parked Car
A 71-year-old driver going north on Woodhaven Blvd hit a parked sedan by 97th Avenue and died from chest injuries.
Passenger Dies After Exiting SUV on Belt Parkway 5
Rami Elsuwi, 43, died after police said he exited a moving Hyundai Santa Fe on the Belt Parkway and struck his head on a guardrail.
Driver Hits Pedestrian on South Avenue; Man Dies Days Later 3
A 22-year-old driver in a 2014 Audi Q5 hit 66-year-old Jean Victorin as he crossed South Avenue midblock; police said he died a week later.
Driver charged in Astoria scooter rider's death 4
Prosecutors accused Ryan Rampersaud of drunk driving and failing to yield before he hit and fatally injured a 54-year-old scooter rider in an Astoria bike lane.
SUV driver hits 75-year-old at Arverne
A 60-year-old SUV driver hit a 75-year-old woman in the intersection at Beach 59th and Arverne Boulevard. She left with a fractured shoulder while the driver kept going straight through her.
Driver turned left before Staten Island crash that killed two 7
A 50-year-old Audi driver attempted a left turn on Rockland Avenue before a crash that killed Anheli Vasquez-Trinidad, 6, and Gerardo Avila, 90.
Driver Charged After Fatal New Year’s Hit-and-Run in East New York 6
Prosecutors said Anselm Okeke hit 68-year-old Elvin Sanchez near Linden Boulevard and Ashford Street on New Year’s Day, then fled; Sanchez died at Brookdale.
Hit-and-run driver kills pedestrian in Queens New Year crash 8
A driver in a white SUV hit two men crossing 102nd Street in Corona on New Year's Day, killing Darwin Adrian Malan Cargua and critically injuring Luis Romero.
SUV driver slams parked cars on Cross Bronx
A 55-year-old SUV driver hit two parked cars on the Cross Bronx Expressway near Morris Avenue and died of head injuries. Other listed occupants are noted in the report but their injuries are not described.
Unlicensed Moped Driver Killed In Jamaica Ave Smash 1
A 40-year-old unlicensed moped driver went straight through and hit an SUV turning left at Jamaica Ave and 204th St.
Garbage truck driver kills 75-year-old on 1st Ave 6
A garbage truck driver speeding and changing lanes on 1st Ave hit and crushed a 75-year-old woman near E 101st St. Three people in cars were hurt while the oversized truck tore through parked vehicles.
SUV driver hits woman on Grand Central 1
A 33-year-old SUV driver hit a woman walking against traffic along Grand Central Parkway.
Driver in Hummer Kills Woman Crossing With Signal in Chelsea 3
Police said 19-year-old Hadi Qadir failed to yield while turning a 2008 Hummer H2 in Chelsea, fatally injuring 66-year-old Wai Fun Tso.
Driver accused in fatal Sunset Park hit-and-run 4
Police said Eric Rodriguez hit Douglas Bradley in Sunset Park and left the scene; Bradley died Jan. 2 after nearly two weeks at NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn.
Toyota driver and scooter rider collide; Ilya Perloff dies 6
A 70-year-old driver in a Toyota Sienna and scooter rider Ilya Perloff collided in Marine Park; Perloff died at Mount Sinai Brooklyn.
Speeding BMW Driver Kills Young Man
A BMW driver changing lanes at unsafe speed on the Staten Island Expressway slammed into traffic, killing a 24-year-old man and leaving several occupants on a Sunday night
Pickup driver hits cyclist on Beach 67th
A pickup driver going straight on Beach 67th hit a 54-year-old man on a bike and left him with a head fracture. Police recorded driver inattention on a rainy Rockaway morning.
Driver indicted after Lower East Side crosswalk death 11
Prosecutors say Julio Cachago hit Yong Li in a Stanton Street crosswalk and drove away; Li died at Bellevue Hospital.
Pickup driver kills woman on Castleton 1
A pickup driver going straight on Castleton Ave hit three women crossing near Barker Street. A 66-year-old woman died; two others suffered abdominal and facial injuries.
Driver hits 86-year-old woman in Queens crosswalk
An afternoon driver hit an 86-year-old woman at 114th Street and 89th Avenue, leaving her unconscious with a head injury. Another weekend shattered on a neighborhood corner.
Dump-truck driver hit Williamsburg woman; she later died 2
A 59-year-old driver in a dump truck hit 53-year-old Tamara Jacobowitz as she crossed in Williamsburg, police said; she died Jan. 5.
Driver Charged After Midtown Crash Kills Wenne Alton Davis 14
Police said MD Abdul Shomuz failed to yield while turning left at Broadway and West 53rd Street, killing 60-year-old pedestrian Wendy Davis.
Distracted driver kills 78-year-old cyclist 5
A northbound driver in a sedan hit a 78-year-old man riding a bike on Riverside Drive Sunday morning. Police recorded driver inattention, and the crash killed the rider with hip and upper leg injuries.
Driver flees after fatally hitting Bronx pedestrian Shariq Bryant 7
A driver in a 2025 BMW M8 hit Shariq Bryant as he crossed East 222nd Street in Williamsbridge, then fled on foot; Bryant died at Jacobi.
Moped rider charged after 68-year-old pedestrian dies in Queens 5
A moped rider, Yunior Buleje Rodriguez, hit Trevor Lloyd Samuels in a Jamaica crosswalk; Samuels died and Rodriguez was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation.
Driver Dies After Bronx Bruckner Crash Involving Two Trucks 3
Angie Miguel, 29, died after police said she was speeding on Bruckner Boulevard and lost control near Whittier Street before a crash involving two trucks.
Distracted SUV driver kills 88-year-old in crosswalk
A 52-year-old SUV driver turned left on 1st Avenue and hit an 88-year-old man crossing with the signal on East 80th Street. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
Left-turning SUV driver kills elder 4
A Mercedes SUV driver turned left off Park and hit an 85-year-old man walking with the signal in the crosswalk. Daylight, clear weather, one corner, one death.
Driver charged in fatal Cross Bronx service road hit-and-run 4
Police said Enisman Jalloh drove off after hitting 20-year-old Brandon Jose De La Cruz near Ellis Avenue; De La Cruz died at Jacobi.
Two northbound drivers kill 22-year-old 2
Two northbound drivers on FDR Drive hit a 22-year-old man in the roadway just before midnight and killed him. Their SUV and sedan showed front-end and undercarriage damage. Every official cause line stayed blank.
SUV driver hits, kills man on Bruckner
A northbound SUV driver went straight on the Bruckner and hit a 43-year-old man crossing on foot at night. The impact shattered his whole body. He died there on the highway, another pedestrian wiped out in the dark.
Driver going straight kills Bronx pedestrian 1
A southbound driver on Grand Concourse hit a 25-year-old man in the roadway near East 181st Street late Sunday night. The crash crushed his body. He died there in the dark while the driver just kept going.
Driver's Dooring Kills Cyclist on Liberty Avenue in Queens 1
A 67-year-old driver opened a Kia Soul door as cyclist Sahan Ahmed rode west on Liberty Avenue; the 24-year-old died days later, police said.
Bronx driver fails to yield, kills 80-year-old
At Holland and Allerton, a male driver turned left and ignored the crossing woman. Police say he failed to yield. He hit her in the head as she walked with the signal. She died in the intersection at midday.
Wrong-way driver charged after West Village pedestrian death 5
Police said Gary Levinson drove the wrong way from a Morton Street garage and hit Valerie Schoeck in a West Village crosswalk; she died at Bellevue.
SUV driver hits, kills man on Grand Central
A 40-year-old SUV driver hit a 46-year-old man in the roadway on Grand Central Parkway in Queens on a Friday night. He died there; she reported head pain.
Driver Hits Two Men in Borough Park, Killing Noach Klein 1
A 38-year-old driver hit two men near 49th Street and 18th Avenue in Borough Park, killing 84-year-old Noach Klein, police told News 12.
Driver in Box Truck Kills Pedestrian in Mott Haven 1
A 40-year-old driver in a 2019 Isuzu box truck hit a 68-year-old pedestrian at East 149th Street and 3rd Avenue; the man died at Lincoln Hospital.
Bicyclist dies after Queens dooring crash 1
Police said Cristian Villafuerte Vazquez died after he hit an open BMW door while riding north on 108th Street in Queens.
Distracted driver turns, kills Staten Island man
An 80-year-old driver making a left on Arthur Kill Road hit a 60-year-old man walking outside the intersection. Police logged distraction and failure to yield as the man died with hip and leg injuries.
Bus driver fails to yield, kills 83-year-old
A westbound bus driver blew through 86th and Columbus and hit an 83-year-old man in the crosswalk after midnight. Police recorded the driver’s failure to yield. The man had internal injuries and died.
Driver going straight kills Queens pedestrian
A northbound sedan driver hit a 55-year-old man in the roadway on 130 St at 90 Ave late at night. The man suffered crush injuries and died there; the driver and her passenger were listed with unclear injury status.
Belt Parkway speeding duel kills two young men 1
Late-night lane changes on the Belt Parkway ended in demolition. A speeding sedan driver and a motorcyclist hit parked cars; the 28-year-old driver and his 22-year-old front passenger were killed. Police recorded Unsafe Speed for both drivers.
Driver in SUV Kills Pedestrian in East Harlem Hit-and-Run 2
A driver in an SUV accelerated beside a 37-year-old woman in East Harlem, police said, hit her with an open door and left before she died.
Driver Dies After Bronx BMW Crash on Jerome Avenue 2
Edward Soler, 46, died after police said he drove a BMW into elevated-track pillars on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx.
Motorcyclist Dies After Harlem Collision With Westbound Driver 1
A 56-year-old motorcyclist died after a crash with a westbound driver at West 139th Street and Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard.
Truck driver pulls out, kills Queens pedestrian 2
A truck driver started from parking on Borden Avenue at Maurice Avenue and hit a 48-year-old man in the roadway. The man suffered crush injuries and died on a weekday morning freight route.
SUV driver backing on Neptune kills 89-year-old
A man backing an SUV on Neptune Ave hit an 89-year-old woman and killed her in the early afternoon. According to police, she was not in the roadway. A parked sedan driver was also listed in the crash.
Bus and sedan slam together, crush man
A bus driver and a sedan driver collided on Mosholu Parkway, and a 43-year-old man on foot took the worst of it. He suffered crush injuries and lost consciousness as police cited improper lane use and unsafe speed.
Driver loses consciousness, dies on Henry Hudson
A 38-year-old SUV driver heading north on Henry Hudson Parkway lost consciousness midday and crashed. He died at the scene. No other people outside the vehicle were reported hurt.
Taxi driver dies after Midtown crash
A 70-year-old taxi driver suffered a fatal head injury on W 42nd Street at 12th Avenue. Afternoon run, arterial street, one man didn’t make it home.
Pedestrian Killed in Flushing Avenue E-Bike Collision 1
Police said Theresa Valenti, 60, collided with two riders on Flushing Avenue after stepping off an MTA bus; city data records one pedestrian death and two cyclist injuries.
Unlicensed e-bike rider dies on Southern Blvd 1
A 50-year-old man on an e-bike went down on Southern Boulevard in the evening and never got back up. He was ejected, suffering head and crush injuries. No other road user appears in the police file.
Speeding Staten Island driver flips car, kills three 1
A 27-year-old driver pushed a Chevy sedan on the Staten Island Expressway overnight and flipped it at Dr. MLK Jr Expressway. He died. His two passengers died with him. Police recorded unsafe speed and distraction by the driver.
Hit-and-Run Driver Fatally Injures Pedestrian on Hillside Avenue 2
A hit-and-run driver fatally injured 27-year-old Juan Gutierrez Ajpacaja on Hillside Avenue in Queens, according to police, and no arrests had been made.
Driver Kills Judith Byron in Sunset Park Hit-and-Run 5
Police said a driver in a silver SUV ran a red light, hit 75-year-old Judith Byron in a Sunset Park crosswalk, and left the scene.
SUV driver hits 66-year-old woman dead 2
A Mazda SUV driver going straight on Veterans Rd E hit a 66-year-old woman in the Bloomingdale Rd intersection. Morning light, one driver, one pedestrian. She died of crush injuries in the crosswalk space and never made it across.
SUV driver blows signal, crushes teen rider
A Ford SUV driver ran a traffic control and hit an e-bike at Rosedale Ave and Bruckner Blvd in the Bronx. The 18-year-old rider was ejected, left unconscious with head and crush injuries.
Driver in Tesla Kills Cyclist in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run, Police Say 2
Police said a driver in a blue Tesla hit and killed 32-year-old cyclist Alexandra Huggins at Meserole and Leonard streets, then left the scene.
Overnight Harlem River Drive Crash Kills SUV Driver 1
A 55-year-old SUV driver crashed on Harlem River Drive around 3 a.m. in Manhattan. He took the full front-end impact, suffered a head injury, and died at the scene.
Off-duty NYPD officer involved in fatal Queens motorcycle crash 1
An off-duty NYPD officer making a turn in Queens was involved in a crash that killed motorcycle operator Royan Thomas and injured his passenger.
Overnight Queens crash kills 30‑year‑old rider 1
On the Long Island Expressway, SUV drivers and a 30-year-old motorcyclist collided overnight in Queens. The rider was ejected and killed in the multi-vehicle crash, which also involved a parked sedan.
Unlicensed SUV driver backs over Midtown pedestrians, kills woman 2
An unlicensed SUV driver backing on E 40th at Fifth hit two people crossing with the signal. A woman died from head wounds. A 55-year-old man suffered a head fracture. Police recorded backing unsafely and failure to yield.
Driver hits e-bike rider, kills him at 115 Ave
A car driver went straight on 227 St and hit a 36-year-old man riding an e-bike west on 115 Ave. He was ejected, suffered head and crush injuries, and died. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded in the report.
Distracted Driver in Parked Car Knocks Out Cyclist
On 117th Street at 103rd Avenue, a driver sitting in a parked sedan failed to pay attention and hit a 36-year-old man on a bike. The cyclist was left unconscious with a head injury and a reported concussion.
Turning drivers crush woman on Liberty 2
Two left-turning drivers on Liberty Avenue near I-678 hit a 51-year-old woman in the intersection and killed her with crush injuries. Police recorded driver inattention in the afternoon Queens crash.
Unlicensed speeder kills woman working in roadway
A 25-year-old unlicensed driver sped west on Nassau Expressway and changed lanes. He hit a 44-year-old woman working in the roadway. She died there while doing her job. Police recorded unsafe speed and traffic control disregarded.
Tractor-Trailer Driver Kills Pedestrian on Eastern Parkway 3
A 50-year-old tractor-trailer driver hit and killed 69-year-old Deborah Koonce on Eastern Parkway at Schenectady Avenue in Crown Heights.
Driver charged after fatal Gowanus crash at 2nd Avenue 5
Police said Alexey Ivanov ran a red light on Second Avenue in Gowanus and hit Arturo Alberto Baez Cordero’s Mercedes, killing Cordero and injuring others.
Driver Charged With Murder After Queens Teen Pedestrian Dies 1
Detectives said Edwin Cruz Gomez struck and killed 16-year-old Jhoanny Gomez-Alvarez in Queens; city records list aggressive driving and alcohol involvement.
Three westbound drivers kill man on Belt 2
Three westbound drivers on the Belt Parkway hit a 43-year-old man in the roadway before sunrise. He died there while they kept going straight.
Moped rider killed in 3rd Ave truck crash
A 39-year-old moped rider hit a flatbed truck on 3rd Ave at St. Marks Place and died. Police recorded improper passing or lane use in the afternoon crash involving a parked SUV.
Driver failed to yield, killed 76-year-old
A driver hit and killed a 76-year-old woman crossing with the signal at Ocean Avenue and Avenue U. Police recorded failure to yield right-of-way.
Driver dies in high-speed Flatbush Avenue crash 5
A driver died after police said he sped away in a stolen Honda Civic and crashed on Flatbush Avenue; the city record lists unsafe speed.
Motorcyclist Dies in Solo Van Wyck Crash 2
A 40-year-old rider on a BMW motorcycle went down on the southbound Van Wyck Expressway Monday afternoon and died from crush injuries. No other vehicles were listed in the police report.
Distracted driver kills man on Mosholu 2
A 23-year-old driver went straight on Mosholu Parkway overnight and hit a 30-year-old man in the roadway. The man died from crush injuries. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction.
Police flag unsafe speed in parkway death
A 21-year-old motorcyclist crashed on Cross Island Parkway and died after being thrown from his bike. A northbound sedan driver and two parked cars were caught in the chaos as police cited unsafe speed.
Nissan Driver Hits, Kills Moped Rider on City Island Bridge 1
Police said a 38-year-old Nissan driver hit a 59-year-old moped rider on the City Island Bridge; the rider died at a hospital.
Moped Driver Killed at Myrtle and Bedford in Brooklyn 1
A 25-year-old man operating a gas-powered two-wheeled vehicle was killed at Myrtle and Bedford avenues in a crash involving two sedan drivers.
Two Motorcycle Riders Killed in Atlantic Avenue Left-Turn Crash 1
Police said a 66-year-old SUV driver was turning at Atlantic Avenue and Elton Street when Reinaldo Rodriguez and Mirella Vega were ejected and later died.
Driver fails to yield, kills woman in LIC
A driver in a Ford SUV turned right from 30th St onto 39th Ave and hit a 38-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk. She died there in the Sunday afternoon sun. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
Taxi Driver Kills Pedestrian on York Avenue 3
Abdul Hakim, driving a taxi, hit and killed James Mossetty near York Avenue and East 72nd Street, then left the scene, police said.
Motorcyclist Killed in Classon Avenue Crash With Parked Dump Truck 4
A 30-year-old man driving a Harley Davidson motorcycle died after police said he lost control and collided with a parked, unoccupied dump truck near Classon and Atlantic.
Box truck driver kills motorcyclist on BQE ramp 5
A box truck driver and a 30-year-old motorcyclist met on a Brooklyn-Queens Expressway ramp. Only the rider left in a body bag, crushed and ejected while the truck crew walked away.
Hit-and-run driver killed woman at Bruckner and Leggett 5
Police said a hit-and-run driver fatally hit 32-year-old Dilmania Lopez de Rodriguez at Bruckner Boulevard and Leggett Avenue.
Speeding BMW driver kills 24‑year‑old passenger 2
Overnight on the Cross Island Parkway, a BMW driver pushed it too fast and crashed. A 24-year-old passenger suffered crush injuries and died while the driver lived to tell police about “unsafe speed.”
Parked SUV driver hits southbound cyclist
A driver pulled a parked SUV into Lefferts Boulevard and hit a 32-year-old man riding an e-bike south. The rider took the impact head-on and died of his head injuries. Police recorded improper passing or lane use.
Young motorcyclist dies in Verrazzano speed crash 1
A 21-year-old rider hit the Verrazzano span at unsafe speed and was thrown from his motorcycle late Monday night. He died there, alone on the bridge, with no other vehicles listed.
NYPD Officer Won’t Face Charges in Queens Park Death 3
An NYPD officer drove over Erasmo Huerta Gonzalez in Flushing Meadows Corona Park; Attorney General Letitia James later said the officer would not face criminal charges.
Hit-and-run driver fatally injured pedestrian near JFK Airport 5
A hit-and-run driver hit a 52-year-old man near South Conduit Avenue and 155th Street in Queens; he died at Jamaica Hospital.
Driver Hits Food-Truck Customers in Astoria; Three Killed 14
An 84-year-old Toyota driver hit two men standing by a food truck on 42nd Street in Astoria; both pedestrians and the driver died.
Driver Going Straight Kills Man on Union Tpke 1
A driver heading east on Union Turnpike hit a 61-year-old man crossing near 189th Street on a clear August night, then crashed into a parked Lexus. The man died after head trauma and crush injuries.
Sedan Drivers Kill Two Young Bronx Moped Riders 12
Two young moped riders were hit and killed overnight on the Bronx River Parkway by southbound sedan drivers. Both riders were ejected and died at the scene; a 21‑year‑old sedan driver was also injured.
SUV driver merging on Ocean Parkway kills woman
A southbound SUV driver merging on Ocean Parkway hit a 45-year-old woman crossing near Avenue C overnight in Brooklyn. She died from head and crush injuries in the street.
Box truck driver killed pedestrian on Morgan Avenue 4
A 56-year-old driver in a box truck hit and killed a 46-year-old pedestrian on Morgan Avenue in Brooklyn on Aug. 6, police and city records show.
E-scooter rider fled after fatal Bath Beach crosswalk crash 3
Police said an electric-scooter rider ran a red light and hit a 76-year-old woman in a Bath Beach crosswalk, then fled; she died at a hospital.
Driver Fatally Hits Woman at Bronx Driveway, Leaves Scene 6
A driver turning into a Morris Heights driveway hit a 44-year-old woman late Aug. 6, 2025, and left; she died at St. Barnabas Hospital.
Left‑Turn Driver Kills Motorcyclist on Pitkin
A sedan driver turning left from Pitkin onto Strauss hit a 29‑year‑old motorcyclist riding straight. The rider was ejected and died in the street. Police recorded unsafe speed and bad lane use by both drivers.
22-Year-Old Driver Flips Car on Belt Parkway 1
A 22-year-old driver sped west on the Belt Parkway, lost control, and overturned the car. He was ejected and killed. Three male passengers were injured in the late-night wreck, after police recorded unsafe speed and driver inattention.
Driver Sought After Pedestrian Killed at Broadway and Suydam 4
Police said a driver heading north on Broadway hit and killed a 47-year-old man at Suydam Street, then left the scene.
SUV driver hit and killed e-bike rider on Hollis Court Boulevard 4
A 62-year-old driver in a 2015 Nissan Rogue hit 55-year-old e-bike rider Zhao Feng Zhen in Queens; she died at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens Hospital.
Speeding Driver Kills 23-Year-Old in Queens 2
A driver barreling down 101st Street hit a 23-year-old man in the roadway and killed him late at night in the rain. Police recorded unsafe speed and slippery pavement in yet another preventable Queens death.
SUV Driver Blows Signal, Kills 65-Year-Old Cyclist
A driver in a 2024 Nissan SUV heading south on 2nd Avenue disregarded traffic control and hit a 65-year-old man riding an e-bike at East 15th Street. The rider was ejected, left unconscious with head and crush injuries, and died.
Unlicensed driver dies on Grand Ave
An unlicensed driver crashed on Grand Avenue near 79th Street in Queens. Police recorded the 33-year-old man as killed and ejected.
Driver Leaves After FDNY Firefighter Is Killed on FDR Drive 8
A driver left after Matthew Goicochea fell from his motorcycle on the FDR Drive and was fatally hit near East 25th Street.
Truck Driver’s Lane Trap Kills Young Rider 4
A 24-year-old motorcyclist changing lanes on the Long Island Expressway hit a tractor-trailer and died. An SUV driver was also caught in the chain of impact. Another young body gone to truck traffic on Queens asphalt.
Driver Charged With Murder After Two Killed at Manhattan Bridge 35
Prosecutors charged Autumn Romero with murder after they said she sped off the Manhattan Bridge and hit Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok.
Driver Charged After East Flatbush Pedestrian Is Killed 2
Police said Winston Reid, accused of driving drunk, hit and killed Fausto Diaz at Church Avenue and East 55th Street in East Flatbush.
Distracted driver kills woman off Gateway 3
A male driver looking elsewhere drove his Genesis sedan off Gateway Drive and hit a 21-year-old woman who was not even in the roadway. Police say his distraction and unsafe speed crushed her body and ended her life overnight in Brooklyn.
Driver Loses Consciousness, Dies on E 83rd
A 55-year-old driver lost consciousness on E 83rd Street at York and crashed his sedan. He died there, alone in the car, on a Sunday evening.
Scooter rider dies after Union Avenue crash in Williamsburg 1
Eusebio Quinones, 60, died after he fell from a stand-up electric scooter while riding north on Union Avenue at Grand Street in Williamsburg.
Driver Charged After Two Pedestrians Killed in Sunset Park 19
Police say Juventino Anastacio Florentino drove through a red light, hit Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin in Sunset Park, and left the scene.
Driver Hits Cars Near Co-op City Mall, Killing Passenger 2
A 79-year-old driver hit two cars near The Mall at Bay Plaza, killing a 71-year-old woman passenger and injuring seven people, police and crash records show.
Unlicensed Moped Driver Dies on Ft. George Hill
A 37-year-old unlicensed moped driver went straight on Ft. George Hill and crashed. He was ejected and killed with severe head and internal injuries. Police recorded driver inexperience.
Driver Turns Left, Crushes Bronx Pedestrian
A 53-year-old SUV driver turned left on E 232 St and hit a 67-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. Her head was crushed. She went down in the crosswalk and never woke up at the scene.
Driver Charged After 90-Year-Old Pedestrian Dies in Brooklyn 8
Police said Steven Malcaus rode a blue moped into a 90-year-old pedestrian at East 14th Street and Avenue U and left; the man died at NYU Langone.
Smart Car Driver Fatally Hit 70-Year-Old in Brooklyn 1
A Smart Car driver fatally hit Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I at E. Fifth Street near his Brooklyn home, police told the Daily News.
Moped Rider Killed in Astoria Crash With Subaru Driver 1
A 22-year-old Subaru driver and 39-year-old moped rider Antonio Hernandez-Bazan collided in Astoria, and Hernandez-Bazan died at Elmhurst Hospital.
Speeding driver on Belt Parkway ejects, kills two 3
A driver speeding on the Belt Parkway hit two other cars and blew passengers out onto the road. Two young passengers were ejected and killed. Two more people were badly hurt, one with internal injuries, one with a fractured arm.
Driver arrested after East Flatbush crash kills moped rider 1
Police said Tony Wallace was driving on Clarendon Road when he hit Mamadou Oury Diallo, who died after the East Flatbush crash.
Motorcyclist Killed in Bay Street K-Turn Crash 1
Police said a 40-year-old woman was making a K-turn on Bay Street when motorcyclist Jeremy Claudio, 34, collided with the Toyota; he died at a hospital.
Unsafe lane change kills 76-year-old passenger 1
A driver changing lanes on Cross Island Parkway set off a sedan crash that killed a 76-year-old woman riding in the rear seat. Three other people were hurt in the afternoon pile of metal and bodies.
Driver Hits Man Crossing East New York Ave 3
A driver hit a 36-year-old man crossing East New York Ave at Broadway on a July night in Brooklyn. The crash killed him, with head trauma and crush injuries recorded.
Unlicensed BQE Rider Dies After Late‑Night Crash 1
A 55-year-old unlicensed motorcycle rider went down on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway overnight and was ejected. Police recorded driver inattention and unsafe speed. He died of head injuries on the road, alone.
51-Year-Old Driver Dies After Sudden Illness
A 51-year-old SUV driver on Cross Island Parkway suffered a medical episode and crashed near Bell Blvd. He died at the scene. According to police, no one else was hurt.
Driver Fails To Yield, Kills Senior on Avenue C
A driver in an SUV turned left on Avenue C and hit a 77-year-old man who was crossing East 14th with the signal. The pedestrian suffered a fatal head injury. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
SUV Driver Fails To Yield, Kills Teen Rider 1
A Hyundai SUV driver hit a 16‑year‑old on a standing scooter on College Ave. The boy was ejected, left unconscious with severe head bleeding. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
Driver fatally hits 8-year-old boy in Crown Heights 4
A 69-year-old driver in a southbound Honda Pilot hit an 8-year-old boy at Albany Avenue and Eastern Parkway, and the child died at Kings County Hospital.
Motorcyclist Dies After Botched Pass on Pelham 1
A 31-year-old rider tried to pass on Pelham Parkway and hit an SUV turning left by the Bruckner. He died after being ejected. The SUV driver and two 12-year-old girls were hurt in the afternoon crash.
Motorcycle Rider Ejected and Killed on Jackie Robinson
A 39-year-old man riding east on Jackie Robinson Parkway was ejected from his motorcycle and died from a head injury overnight. No other people were hurt.
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Queens Scooter Rider 1
An unlicensed SUV driver turned off 116 Ave at Nashville Blvd and hit a 39-year-old man on a standing scooter. Police recorded driver inattention and unsafe speed. The rider was ejected and died from crush injuries to his head.
Teen moped rider dies after Midwood crash involving turning driver 2
Jhoan Puga, 17, died after a Brooklyn crash involving the moped he was driving, a left-turning sedan driver and a parked SUV on East 8th Street.
Driver Fails To Yield, Knocks Man Unconscious on 72nd
A driver going straight on 72nd Street hit a 42-year-old man crossing near New Utrecht Avenue overnight. Police say the driver failed to yield; the man went down with a head injury and lost consciousness in the street.
Unlicensed Moped Driver Dies in 3rd Ave Crash 2
A 22-year-old unlicensed moped driver hit a westbound sedan on 3rd Avenue overnight and died after being thrown. His 21-year-old passenger was also ejected and fractured his arm in the street.
Motorcyclist blows lane on Cross Bronx, knocked out
A 42-year-old rider pushed a bad lane move on the Cross Bronx late Saturday and hit hard. He was thrown from his bike, hit his head, and lost consciousness in the night rain.
E-bike rider dies after Central Park crosswalk collision 5
Salvador Nico-Garcia died after police said he collided with a pedestrian in a Central Park crosswalk and struck his head on a curb.
Driver going straight kills man on 101 Ave
A driver heading east on 101 Avenue hit a 66-year-old man in the intersection at 116 Street late at night. The pedestrian took the impact to his head and died there, another man erased in the dark by a passing car.
MTA bus driver killed pedestrian at Gramercy intersection 1
A 41-year-old MTA bus driver hit and killed a 49-year-old pedestrian at Third Avenue and East 28th Street in Manhattan, police said.
Bus driver hits 70-year-old man on Hoffman
A bus driver going straight on Hoffman Drive hit a 70-year-old man in the roadway. The man died from head and crush injuries while the 2020 bus showed no damage at all.
Passenger killed in Bronx dirt bike crash with oil tanker 2
Police said a 24-year-old man driving a Razor electric dirt bike crashed into an oil tanker in Mott Haven, killing passenger Jaydin Arroyo.
Truck Driver Fails To Yield, Tears Through Moped Rider on Flushing
A garbage truck driver turned right off Flushing Avenue and hit a moped rider going straight. The rider, ejected and left unconscious with severe lacerations, took the full force of the oversized truck’s bad turn.
BMW driver slams turning motorcyclist on Avenue P
A BMW driver hit a left-turning motorcyclist on Avenue P at East 2nd. Police recorded traffic control disregarded. The 42-year-old rider was ejected and killed while the teen driver walked away.
Driver Ignores Signal, Motorcyclist Dead on Avenue P
A driver blew past traffic control on Avenue P and hit a 42-year-old motorcyclist turning left. The rider was ejected and killed beside a parked pickup and sedan. One act of disregard, and a man is gone.
Driver Changing Lanes Kills Man on Belt
A westbound SUV driver changed lanes on the Belt Parkway and hit a 54-year-old man walking along the highway. The impact crushed the man’s head. He died there in the dark, on the shoulder of a road built only for cars.
Driver Indicted After Pedestrian Killed on Northern Boulevard 3
Prosecutors said Salvatore Sassone was speeding and alcohol-impaired when he hit 74-year-old Eric Wexler at Northern Boulevard and 217th Street.
Wrong-way hit-and-run driver kills Queens moped rider 1
A wrong-way hit-and-run driver fatally hit 25-year-old moped rider Antonio Smith-Ortiz on 149th Avenue in South Ozone Park.
71-Year-Old Rider Collapses, Dies on Center Drive
A 71-year-old man riding his bike on Center Drive lost consciousness and went down. No driver hit him. He died there, alone on a quiet park road.
Driver Hits Man on RFK Exit Ramp, Kills Him 1
A driver going straight on the RFK Bridge exit to 125th and 2nd hit a man in the roadway and killed him in daylight. Another pedestrian dies on a highway-style ramp built to move cars, not protect people.
Bus Driver Fails To Yield, Knocks Down 87-Year-Old
A bus driver turned left off Avenue Z and hit an 87-year-old man crossing with the signal at East 12th Street. The crash left him unconscious and hurt across his body while the oversized bus rolled on.
Unlicensed Rider Dies After Hitting FDNY Truck 2
A 30-year-old unlicensed motorcyclist hit a southbound FDNY truck on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue U late Sunday night. Police recorded unsafe speed. The rider was ejected and killed; five people in the fire truck were not seriously hurt.
Distracted SUV Driver Kills 76-Year-Old on White Plains Rd 2
A 56-year-old SUV driver looked away on White Plains Road and hit a 76-year-old woman crossing outside the intersection. Police call it driver inattention. She died there at night. The driver kept her license and her life.
Driver charged with murder after pregnant woman killed in Bed-Stuy 7
Police and prosecutors said Chaquasia Pigford hit and dragged Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bed-Stuy, killing the pregnant 32-year-old.
E‑scooter rider speeding kills man on Targee 2
A 25-year-old e-scooter rider sped up Targee Street and hit a 58-year-old man crossing midblock. The man died from chest crush injuries. The rider was ejected and hurt his back after slamming into parked cars.
Hit-and-run driver kills pedestrian on Fulton Street in Brooklyn 2
A hit-and-run driver in a Ford Explorer killed a 55-year-old pedestrian crossing at Fulton Street and Washington Avenue in Brooklyn, police said.
Unlicensed Speeding Driver Dies Hitting Parked Truck
A 22-year-old unlicensed driver sped up Douglaston Parkway overnight and hit a parked garbage truck. He died from full-body trauma. Police cite unsafe speed in a crash that left a parked worker’s rig as the last thing he ever saw.
Mercedes Driver Fatally Hits Woman Crossing in East Flatbush 3
A 64-year-old Mercedes driver fatally hit 68-year-old Maurette Lafleur as she crossed with the signal in an East Flatbush crosswalk, police and city records say.
Overnight e‑scooter crash leaves rider unconscious
A 59-year-old Segway rider went straight on E 53rd Street overnight and hit something head-on. He was thrown off, knocked unconscious, and suffered internal and head injuries as police recorded pedestrian or cyclist confusion in the crash.
Hit-and-run driver fatally hits pedestrian on Webster Avenue 5
A hit-and-run driver in a black Mercedes-Benz fatally hit 43-year-old Kelvin Mitchell as he crossed Webster Avenue in Morrisania.
Driver Hits 72-Year-Old Crossing With Signal 2
A driver in a Chevy sedan hit and killed a 72-year-old man who was crossing Sutter Ave with the signal at Osborn St. Evening, clear skies, and a marked crossing still weren’t enough to protect him.
Driver in SUV Hits 73-Year-Old Crossing 135th
A driver in an SUV hit a 73-year-old man crossing West 135th Street late Saturday night. The man suffered a fatal head injury and died after the crash.
Unlicensed Driver, Dead Rider in BQE Smash 1
On the BQE at night, a driver slowed and a 27-year-old motorcyclist hit her sedan from behind. The rider died with chest injuries. The unlicensed driver and her passenger survived, while police recorded driver inattention.
Van-door crash precedes fatal Broome Street run-over 5
A box truck driver ran over e-bike rider Georgios Smaragdis after a van driver opened a door into his path on Broome Street, police said.
Unlicensed SUV Driver Slams Pickup, Dies on Pennsylvania Ave 1
A 28-year-old unlicensed SUV driver going north on Pennsylvania Avenue hit a pickup Tuesday night at Seaview. He died from severe bleeding while three people in the pickup were hurt. Police recorded driver inattention and unsafe speed.
Motorcyclist Blows Light, Kills 23‑Year‑Old 2
A motorcyclist ran a light on Woodhaven Boulevard overnight and hit a 23-year-old woman in the intersection. She died there in the dark while the driver kept going straight through her path.
SUV Driver Dies in Solo Head-On Crash
A 42-year-old SUV driver hit head-on on Charles J Crimi Road by Pelham Parkway Friday night and died at the scene. He was the only person in the vehicle.
74-Year-Old Cyclist Dies After Hitting Parked Bus
A 74-year-old man rode his bike east on West 70th Street and hit a parked bus at West End Avenue. He suffered a fatal chest injury and died in the afternoon street light.
Hit-and-Run Driver, Second Driver Fatally Injured Queens Pedestrian 2
Police said a hit-and-run driver hit 62-year-old Christopher Gayton on Linden Boulevard, and a second driver then hit him before he died at Jamaica Hospital.
SUV driver hits man on W 86th, kills him
A driver in a Ford SUV hit a 57-year-old man crossing West 86th at Broadway before dawn. His body went under the wheels. He died there in the quiet street.
Speeding SUV driver kills himself on Belt 1
A 57-year-old SUV driver tore west on Belt Parkway at unsafe speed and blew a lane change. He hit hard and died of whole-body injuries. According to police, his own speeding and lane change killed him.
FDNY Truck Driver Kills Cyclist at Queens Park Corner 6
An FDNY truck driver turning at 80th Street and Juniper Boulevard North hit and killed a 54-year-old cyclist in Middle Village.
Truck driver pulls out, kills man on Coster 1
A box‑truck driver pulled from a parked spot on Coster Street and hit a 61-year-old man standing in the roadway. His body crushed. He died in the Bronx morning as the city woke.
89-Year-Old Driver Slams Parked SUV, Dies
An 89-year-old driver drove straight down Arkansas Drive and hit a parked SUV. He died after the midday crash in Brooklyn. A baby, toddler, and other occupants sat in the SUV as metal folded around them.
Distracted SUV Driver Kills 19-Year-Old Rider
On 188th Street at 90th Avenue, a 60-year-old Audi driver failed to pay attention and hit a 19-year-old on a motorbike head-on. The teen was ejected and killed overnight in Queens. The driver survived with pain.
Driver Backing Box Truck Fatally Hits Man at Staten Island Amazon Hub 2
A 40-year-old driver backing a box truck hit and killed 34-year-old Leony Salcedo-Chevalier at the JFK8 Amazon warehouse on Gulf Avenue, police said.
Unlicensed Driver Fatally Injures Crown Heights Pedestrian, 101 3
Police said unlicensed driver Menachem Shagalow turned left in a GMC Yukon and fatally injured Taibel Brod as she crossed with the signal.
SUV Driver Hits, Kills Man on Bay Parkway
A 61-year-old man crossing Bay Parkway at 60th Street went down in the crosswalk Sunday night. A southbound SUV driver hit him and he died in the road while the driver stayed at the scene.
Driver Fails To Yield, Kills Queens Rider 1
On Woodhaven at 60th Drive, a driver failed to yield and three southbound vehicles collided. A 55-year-old man riding a motorcycle was ejected and killed. Other drivers and passengers were hurt in the morning crash.
Truck driver hits man, leaves him dead on 9th Ave 1
A box-truck driver hit a 39-year-old man on 9th Avenue near West 40th just after 3 a.m. The impact crushed his head and killed him in the street. According to the police report, the driver kept going.
Driver Fatally Hits Hospital Cleaner Inza Fofana in Bronx 2
Police said a 48-year-old man driving a 2019 Ford Transit van hit Inza Fofana, 52, as Fofana crossed E. 149th St. near Morris Ave. after work.
Driver Dies After NYPD Pursuit Ends in Fiery Inwood Crash 13
Two NYPD officers pursued Francisco Andres Guzman Parra before he crashed on Dyckman Street in Inwood; city records cite unsafe speed.
Driver Charged After Mother and Two Daughters Killed in Midwood 58
Police said Miriam Yarimi, driving an Audi with a suspended license, hit a turning for-hire car and then a family in a Midwood crosswalk.
Driver Turns Right, Kills Man in Crosswalk
A van driver making a right on University Ave hit a 65-year-old man who was crossing W Kingsbridge with the signal. Police say the driver failed to yield. The man died there in the intersection.
Queens SUV driver blacks out, kills two men 3
A 35-year-old SUV driver lost consciousness on 87th Street near Atlantic and veered into two men walking mid-block, killing them. Parked cars were smashed as the morning turned into a crime scene of silence.
Driver Hits Man Crossing New Lots Ave
A driver heading west on New Lots Ave hit a 31-year-old man crossing against the signal near Van Sinderen. Night rain, empty street, and one pedestrian left dead on the asphalt.
Left‑turning driver kills 72‑year‑old at Union Ave
A driver turning left from Union Ave hit a 72-year-old man in the intersection at Scholes St on a Monday night. The crash crushed his chest. He died there in the road.
Mercedes Driver Sought After Fatal Major Deegan Hit-Run 11
Police said a Mercedes-Benz driver hit Darryl Mathis's Ford on the Major Deegan Expressway and fled on foot; Mathis died at St. Barnabas Hospital.
E-bike rider killed pedestrian Luis Cruz in Greenpoint 3
An e-bike rider hit and killed 49-year-old Luis Cruz on Franklin Street in Greenpoint; witnesses said the rider went through a stop sign.
Two Drivers Blow Light, Kill Queens Cyclist 2
A 23-year-old cyclist on Queens Boulevard was hit by a Ford SUV and a Mercedes sedan near 63rd Drive. Police say traffic control was disregarded and attention lost. His head took the hit. He died in the street while eastbound traffic kept moving.
Hit-and-Run Driver Kills 78-Year-Old on Northern Boulevard 2
A hit-and-run driver in a minivan hit 78-year-old Jung Sook Ung as she crossed Northern Boulevard near Parsons Boulevard in Queens; she died at a hospital.
Truck Driver Crushes Woman, Leaves Her Dead in Bronx Crosswalk
A concrete truck driver rolled north on Park Avenue and hit a 60-year-old woman at E 168th Street. Police say she suffered crush injuries to her whole body and died there while the driver kept going.
Driver Fatally Hits 80-Year-Old on Hylan Boulevard 2
A 65-year-old woman driving a Ford Edge hit and killed 80-year-old Chaosheng Wu as he crossed Hylan Boulevard at Benton Avenue, police said.
Dump Truck Driver Hit and Killed Man at Woodpoint and Withers 4
Police said a 49-year-old Mack dump truck driver hit a man near Woodpoint Road and Withers Street and left; the man died at Elmhurst Hospital.
Passenger Killed After Exiting Cadillac on Flatbush Avenue 2
A 29-year-old driver in a Chevrolet Malibu hit Trisha Chiriboga after she opened a rear passenger door of a Cadillac at Flatbush Avenue and State Street.
Driver Charged After Passenger Dies in Brooklyn School Bus Crash 3
Tyree Epps allegedly sped through a stop sign in East New York, hit a school bus, fled, and left passenger Imani Vance fatally injured.
Ex-FDNY Firefighter Charged in Fatal Northern Boulevard Crash 21
Prosecutors say Michael Pena drove drunk and high, ran a red light at 83 mph, and hit Justin Diaz’s BMW in Queens, killing the 23-year-old driver.
MTA Bus Driver Kills E-Bike Rider in Mott Haven 4
An MTA bus driver turning onto Brook Avenue hit and killed a 57-year-old e-bike rider in Mott Haven, police and city crash records show.
Teen moped rider dies after Bronx intersection impact 6
A 42-year-old Honda driver remained at the scene after a Soundview crash that killed 17-year-old moped rider Juan Alexander Quizhpi Naranjo and injured a 14-year-old girl.
Parked SUV Door, Dead Cyclist on 51st
A 67-year-old man rode west on W 51st. Someone opened an SUV door into his path. He hit, flew, and went down hard. He died there, on a Midtown corner built for cars, not for him.
Speeding BMW driver killed on Belt Parkway 1
A 41-year-old BMW SUV driver pushed it too fast on Belt Parkway overnight and lost it. Police say unsafe speed on slick pavement ended with him ejected and killed, alone in the dark.
Driver Crashes Minivan Head-On, Kills 78-Year-Old 1
A 74-year-old driver crashed his 2022 minivan head-on on Brookville Blvd near S Conduit Ave. A 78-year-old woman riding in the left rear seat died from full-body trauma. Another woman suffered fractures; the driver lived with internal injuries.
Left-Turning SUV Driver Kills Woman in Midtown Crosswalk
An SUV driver turned left off Sixth Avenue and hit an 83-year-old woman crossing W 58th with the signal. The impact crushed her head. She died in the crosswalk under the winter night lights.
Speeding driver flips Belt Parkway into death trap 2
A 27-year-old woman sped east on Belt Parkway and lost control. She and her front-seat passenger were thrown from the Toyota; she died from head injuries, he was left unconscious and badly hurt.
Taxi and SUV Drivers Kill Man on FDR
Two southbound drivers turned FDR Drive into a killing lane before dawn. Their taxi and SUV hit a 61-year-old man in the roadway. He died there in the dark, another body fed to a highway through Manhattan.
Drivers Fatally Hit 90-Year-Old Pedestrian on York Avenue 1
Police said a 68-year-old cab driver and a 35-year-old Chevrolet driver hit Frances Rickard, 90, as she crossed York Avenue at East 72nd Street.
Driver Speeding on FDR Kills Baby 2
A Tesla driver tore up FDR Drive overnight at unsafe speed and crashed. An infant girl inside the car was ejected and killed, her whole body listed as injured in the report.
Driver charged after Bronx pedestrian killed at White Plains Road 1
Police said Rafael Delgado was charged after he fatally hit 75-year-old Wahid Miah, who had the right of way at Wood Avenue and White Plains Road.
Driver in Flatbed Truck Kills Woman on Franklin Avenue 1
Police said a 43-year-old driver in a large truck hit a 65-year-old woman crossing Franklin Avenue in Morrisania; she died at Lincoln Hospital.
Truck Driver Dies Alone on Lorimer
A 51-year-old box truck driver lost consciousness rolling down Lorimer Street before dawn. The truck kept straight. He died alone in the cab while the rest of the block stayed dark and quiet.
Unlicensed Rider Killed Passing Taxi on Parkway
An unlicensed 38-year-old rider tried to pass a westbound taxi on Grand Central Parkway and hit its front corner. He flew off the motorcycle onto the roadway and died there. Police recorded driver inexperience and unsafe speed.
Truck Driver Killed Pedestrian Crossing With Signal in Queens 1
A driver in a 2018 Freightliner box truck hit and killed 29-year-old Kevin Thoral as he crossed Hillside Avenue with the signal, records and police said.
Unlicensed E-Bike Rider Killed by Bus
A bus driver heading north on Lenox hit a 59-year-old man riding an e-bike through West 138th. The crash crushed his head and killed him in the street, another cyclist gone before dawn.
Unlicensed SUV driver kills man on Harlem River Drive 1
Before dawn on Harlem River Drive, a 53-year-old man tried to cross without a crosswalk. An unlicensed SUV driver hit him and caused fatal crush injuries. He died on the roadway, another pedestrian gone in the dark.
MTA Bus Driver Hits Boom Lift in Midtown; Worker Dies 1
An MTA bus driver hit the base of a boom lift on Fifth Avenue near East 51st Street, and 39-year-old worker Vladamir Cruz fell and died.
Speeding driver kills man in Kings Hwy crosswalk
A southbound Honda driver hit a 30-year-old man in the Kings Highway crosswalk near Church Avenue on a freezing Saturday night. Police recorded unsafe speed. The man died from devastating head injuries in the street.
Driver Hits 95-Year-Old Pedestrian on Cropsey Avenue 4
A man driving near Cropsey Avenue and 24th Avenue hit Mayya Gil and her home health aide while turning, killing Gil and injuring the aide.
Driver Charged After Fatal East New York Turn 2
Police said Megan Martin hit Janet Henriquez while turning at Blake and Pennsylvania avenues; Henriquez died later that day.
Driver Hits 23-Year-Old Crossing North Conduit
A driver in a BMW hit a 23-year-old man crossing North Conduit near Rockaway Boulevard. The impact crushed the car’s front and killed the pedestrian in the intersection evening rush forgot.
Speeding SUV Driver Kills Himself on 90th Ave 1
Before dawn on 90th Avenue, a 63-year-old SUV driver tore into a parked sedan. Police recorded unsafe speed. He died alone in the crushed SUV on a quiet Queens block.
73-Year-Old Driver Dies After Illness on W 64th
A 73-year-old driver slumped behind the wheel on West 64th at Amsterdam. The SUV kept rolling. Police say illness took him in the driver’s seat as two rode inside, the ride ending in a fatal, uncontrolled crash.
Late-Night Driver Slams Parked Jeep, Dies
A 23-year-old driver in a 2010 Honda slammed into a parked Jeep on the Belt Parkway ramp just before 1 a.m. He took the full hit and died there in the dark, alone on the frozen ramp.
Driver Fails to Yield, Kills Woman in Crosswalk
A driver turned left off 7th Avenue and hit a 70-year-old woman crossing with the light at 44th Street. Police say the driver failed to yield. She went down in the intersection and never got back up.
73-Year-Old Driver Blacks Out, Slams Lexus
On the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, a 73-year-old driver lost consciousness and veered left, hitting a Lexus. He died in his seat with fatal chest injuries. Morning traffic turned deadly in a moment of illness.
Left-Turning SUV Driver Kills Baby in Crosswalk
A man driving an SUV turned left onto Avenue L and hit a baby girl in a marked crosswalk by E 88th St. Police recorded failure to yield. Her chest injuries were fatal. The parked sedan in the report did not hit her.
SUV driver blows left, kills man in crosswalk
A 68-year-old man walked in the marked crosswalk on Forest Avenue. A Mazda SUV driver turned left, failed to yield, hit his head, and left him dying on the cold Staten Island street before sunrise.
Bus Driver Fatally Hits Woman at Ditmars Boulevard and 31st Street 1
A 48-year-old MTA bus driver hit a 53-year-old woman in a Queens crosswalk; she died at a hospital as police investigated.
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.
Driver Hits Newborn on 3rd Avenue
A northbound Tesla driver hit a newborn boy in the roadway on 3rd Avenue before dawn. The baby, not yet a day old, died in the street while the car kept going straight.
Driver Hits Man on Cross Bronx, Drives Off
Just after midnight on the Cross Bronx, a driver in a 2005 Chrysler hit a 36-year-old man crossing the road. The driver kept going. The man’s body suffered crush injuries and he died there in the dark.
Driver Blows Turn, Kills E-Bike Rider on Park Ave South
A Lexus driver turned left off Park Avenue South and hit a 23-year-old e-bike rider going straight on East 27th. Police recorded traffic control disregarded. The rider was thrown, badly hurt, and died in the street.
Taxi driver hits 72-year-old crossing Flatbush
A taxi driver hit a 72-year-old woman crossing Flatbush at 5th Avenue before sunrise. She died there in the rain-dark street while the driver kept going north.
Truck Driver Ignores Signal, Kills 81-Year-Old on E-Bike
An 81-year-old man turned left on his e-bike on Northern Boulevard. A flatbed truck driver came straight through, ignored the traffic control, and hit him. He was thrown, suffered crush and head injuries, and died there in the rain.
E‑Bike Rider Hits 75‑Year‑Old in Queens Crosswalk
A rider on an e‑bike hit a 75‑year‑old man in the Roosevelt Avenue crosswalk near Broadway. The man fell, suffered a head injury and severe fractures, and died there in the afternoon rain.
Bronx driver loses consciousness, dies after slamming parked cars
A 69-year-old driver on Bruckner Boulevard lost consciousness and plowed into two parked cars. Metal tore, glass flew, and he died in his seat as the morning commute rolled past.
BMW driver hits moped, kills 30-year-old
A BMW driver hit a westbound moped on Thomas S Boyland Street near Linden Boulevard overnight on Christmas. The 30-year-old rider was thrown into a parked Ford SUV and died from crush injuries.
Speeding BMW driver kills 72-year-old on Utopia Pkwy
A BMW driver blew through Utopia Parkway and hit a Lexus broadside on Peck Avenue. The 72-year-old Lexus driver never made it home. Police recorded unsafe speed. Holiday afternoon, one more empty chair at the table.
BMW SUV driver kills woman on Jamaica Ave
A BMW SUV driver hit a 68-year-old woman crossing Jamaica Avenue before dawn. She died in the dark, on a frozen arterial built for drivers, not for her.
E-Scooter Rider Killed on Queens Boulevard
A 31-year-old e-scooter rider heading east on Queens Boulevard near 73rd Street hit head-first, was ejected, and died from his injuries. No other vehicles were listed in the police report.
Pickup Driver Hits Sedan Driver at Queens Conduit Intersection 1
Police said a 30-year-old pickup driver hit Fitz H. Slowe, 71, at South Conduit Avenue and Guy R. Brewer Boulevard; Slowe died at Jamaica Hospital.
Distracted SUV driver reverses, kills 83-year-old
A driver in a Honda SUV backed down 76th Street and hit an 83-year-old woman standing in the roadway. Police recorded driver inattention. She suffered fatal leg injuries and died there, far from any crosswalk.
Distracted Drivers Hit 66-Year-Old Twice on Hempstead
A 66-year-old man tried to cross Hempstead Avenue on a rainy Sunday night. One distracted SUV driver hit him. A distracted sedan driver hit him again. His head injury was fatal. He died in the street where he fell.
Speeding Queens driver killed on Cross Bay
A 27-year-old driver tore up Cross Bay Boulevard in the rain and hit left-side first. Police recorded unsafe speed and alcohol. He was thrown from his 1993 Toyota and died in the street, alone in the dark.
E-bike rider Kenny DeForest dies after Crown Heights crash 1
Kenny DeForest, 37, died after police said he hit an unoccupied car while riding an electric Citi Bike in Crown Heights.
20-Year-Old Moped Rider Dies Hitting Turning Tanker
A 20-year-old moped rider hit the side of a turning tanker at Greenpoint and Kingsland. He was thrown off, his head hit the pavement, and he died there in the morning cold while the tanker’s driver rolled on.
Driver hits man and kills him on Soundview
A driver going north on Soundview Avenue hit a 41-year-old man crossing the street and killed him. Police recorded alcohol involvement. The man died in the road. The driver stayed.
Scooter Operator Swerves; Passenger Dies in Queens Crash 1
Police said a 25-year-old scooter operator swerved to avoid a turning driver in Jamaica, injuring himself and killing passenger Sezero Gonzales.
Motorcycle Rider Killed on Cross Bronx Expressway 1
An 18-year-old rider died after a multi-driver crash on the eastbound Cross Bronx Expressway; police recorded unsafe speed as a factor.
Police Say Fleeing Lamborghini Driver Killed Passenger in Inwood. 1
Police said a 22-year-old Lamborghini driver fleeing officers ran a red light in Inwood and crashed, killing passenger Tiana Rodriguez.
Speeding driver kills 22-year-old on Sixth
A driver in a Ford sedan, going too fast up Sixth Avenue near West 39th, hit a 22-year-old man crossing and crushed him between parked SUVs. He died in the street while the driver walked away with a broken face.
Overnight Rider Dies After Collapse on Expressway
A 53-year-old Harley rider heading north on the West Shore Expressway lost consciousness overnight, went down, and suffered fatal head and internal injuries. He died alone on the Staten Island roadway.
Driver Charged After 3-Year-Old Killed in Flushing Hit-and-Run 5
Police said Kevin Gomez drove off after hitting 3-year-old Quintus Chen on College Point Boulevard; the boy died at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens.
Dump Truck Driver Kills 77-Year-Old on Avenue P
A dump truck driver rolled east on Avenue P and hit a 77-year-old woman crossing at East 19th Street. She suffered crush injuries and died there while the truck kept going straight, untouched.
Driver Hits Man on Bruckner at Night
A driver in a Lexus SUV drove east on Bruckner Expressway and hit a 36-year-old man in the roadway. The impact killed him there in the dark, another pedestrian left dead on the asphalt.
Taxi Driver and Moped Rider Hit Head-On on Northern Blvd
A taxi driver and a 59-year-old moped rider slammed head-on on Northern Boulevard near 29th Street late at night. The rider died from facial injuries. Police recorded driver inexperience in the crash.
Speeding driver slams moped rider on Fox
A young driver blew down Fox Street and hit a 23-year-old moped rider from behind. Police say unsafe speed and blowing a traffic control ended with the rider dead on the pavement.
71-Year-Old Driver Blacks Out, Crushes Pedestrians
A 71-year-old SUV driver on Whitestone Expressway lost consciousness and veered toward 20th Avenue. He died in the crash. His passenger suffered crush injuries. Two pedestrians off the roadway were hit and badly hurt anyway.
SUV Driver Turns, Kills Man in Crosswalk
A Subaru driver turned right off Bay Parkway and hit a 56-year-old man in the head as he crossed at 79th Street before sunrise. He died in the intersection, another pedestrian left on the asphalt.
88-Year-Old Passenger Killed as Driver Tailgates Truck
On Atlantic Avenue, an 88-year-old woman riding up front in a Jeep SUV died after the driver followed too closely and slammed into a diesel truck. Daylight, clear weather, and still she never made it out of the front seat.
66-Year-Old Driver Dies After Slumping at Wheel
A 66-year-old driver lost consciousness on 164 Street, drifted forward, and hit a parked Honda. His chest took the impact against the belt. He died there in the afternoon daylight, on an ordinary Queens block.
Hit-and-Run Driver Fatally Injures Woman on Bruckner Expressway 1
A hit-and-run driver fatally hit 32-year-old Jasmine Hunter after she got out of her car on the Bruckner Expressway in the Bronx, police said.
Passenger Killed in LIE Crash With Alcohol Involvement 1
A male driver in an eastbound sedan was merging on the Long Island Expressway in a crash that killed 23-year-old passenger Cameron Mency.
Two Drivers Kill Elderly Pair on Woodhaven
Two southbound sedan drivers hit a 71-year-old woman and 73-year-old man crossing Woodhaven Boulevard at night. Head trauma. Crush injuries. Both pedestrians died in the street where they fell.
Unlicensed driver fails to yield, woman killed on Belt Parkway
An unlicensed driver on the Belt Parkway failed to yield and set off a chain crash. A 57-year-old woman riding in the front seat died from head wounds. An infant in the driver’s seat survived with crush injuries.
Truck Driver Fails To Yield, Kills Man in Times Square
A Ford flat-rack truck driver turned left at West 47th and 7th and hit a 59-year-old man crossing with the signal. Police recorded failure to yield and an improper turn. He died in the crosswalk while the morning commute rolled on.
Driver Backs Boom Lift Over Teen Pedestrian
A boom‑lift driver reversed at East 7th and 1st Avenue and hit a 19-year-old crossing the intersection. Steel crushed his body. He died there in the morning light.
Hit-and-run Jeep driver killed Bronx ATV rider, police said 1
A hit-and-run driver in a gray Jeep hit Raymond Brightman and another rider on Southern Boulevard, killing Brightman and injuring his friend.
Hit-and-Run Driver Kills 72-Year-Old on Marine Avenue 2
A hit-and-run driver in a dark sedan hit and killed a 72-year-old woman crossing Marine Avenue in Brooklyn, according to police and witnesses.
Driver in BMW kills man on 85th Street
A driver in a BMW hit a 43-year-old man on 85th Street in Queens. The pedestrian suffered crushing head injuries and died in the street, away from any intersection, on a quiet afternoon.
Pickup Driver Turns Left, Kills Woman in Brooklyn Crosswalk
A GMC pickup driver turned left off 11th Avenue at 64th Street and hit a 71-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She went down with severe head trauma and died in the crosswalk.
Two Hit-and-Run Drivers Reported in Brooklyn Pedestrian Death 2
Police said a Honda SUV driver fatally hit 46-year-old Mohammed Hossain in Borough Park and fled; another southbound driver may also have hit him.
Driver Dies After Hitting Tree on Jerome Avenue 1
Jonathan Ramos-Robles died after police said he lost control of a Honda Odyssey and hit a tree on Jerome Avenue, and his passenger was critically hurt.
Bus Driver Fails To Yield, Kills 73-Year-Old
A bus driver turned left on 107th Avenue and hit a 73-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She died in the street while the morning commute rolled on.
Teen moped rider dies in Washington Heights crash with SUV 1
A 15-year-old moped rider died after a Washington Heights collision with an SUV driver at Saint Nicholas Avenue and West 185 Street.
Teen Pickup Driver’s Distraction Kills 4‑Year‑Old
A 16‑year‑old permit driver ran a pickup along Atlantic Avenue and lost focus. Police say his inattention and speed ended a 4‑year‑old boy’s life in the back seat and left the front passenger with a serious fracture.
Unlicensed, Drunk Rider Dies on Southern Blvd
A 23-year-old without a license rode his 2023 Fly E up Southern Boulevard before dawn. Police found alcohol in his blood. He hit hard, went flying, and died alone in the dark street.
SUV Driver’s U-Turn Kills Motorcyclist
A BMW SUV driver tried a U-turn on Cross Bay Boulevard. A 29-year-old motorcycle rider hit the side and was thrown, suffering fatal head injuries. Police recorded failure to yield and unsafe speed in the overnight crash.
23-Year-Old Rider Dies on Belt Parkway
A 23-year-old motorcyclist hit the front of a westbound vehicle on Belt Parkway overnight. He was ejected, suffered crushing chest injuries, and died at the scene. Police recorded unsafe speed in the fatal crash.
E-scooter rider dies after Bronx crash near Givan Avenue 1
Police said Alexander Murillo, 44, lost control while riding an electric scooter near Givan Avenue and Sexton Place in the Bronx and died.
Two SUV drivers kill woman in Brooklyn crosswalk
Two SUV drivers crashed at New York Avenue and Herkimer Street and hit a 79-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. She died in the crosswalk while the light was green and the right-of-way was hers.
Scooter Rider Dies After Maspeth Sidewalk Crash 1
Andrew Beicht, 46, died after police said he lost control of an electric standup scooter on a Maspeth sidewalk and was thrown into a metal fence.
Overnight Bronx E‑Scooter Crash Kills 47‑Year‑Old
A 47-year-old e-scooter rider hit a parked pickup on Shakespeare Avenue overnight. He was thrown from the scooter and suffered fatal head injuries on the street.
Tesla driver rear-ended sedan in Queens crash that killed passenger 1
A man driving a Tesla SUV rear-ended a Ford sedan and then hit a stationary utility truck near JFK Airport, killing his 54-year-old passenger.
Distracted Driver Rolls Car, Kills Man 1
A driver starting from parking on Jerome Avenue let a Lincoln roll. The undercarriage hit a 59-year-old man standing nearby. He was crushed and died there on the weekend afternoon pavement.
Motorcyclist Killed in Henry Hudson Parkway Crash 1
Gregory Ahrens, 55, died after police said he tried to merge on the Henry Hudson Parkway and collided with the rear of a Lexus SUV.
Motorcyclist Slams SUV, Dies on Bruckner
Near midnight on the Bruckner Expressway, a 38-year-old motorcycle rider hit the rear of a slowing SUV. He flew off the bike, hit the pavement headfirst, and died there while traffic rolled past.
NYPD Tow-Truck Driver Charged After Boy Killed in Fort Greene 2
Police charged NYPD tow-truck driver Stephanie Sharp after she hit 7-year-old Kamari Hughes as he crossed Myrtle Avenue on his way to school.
Taxi driver fails to yield, kills man
A southbound taxi driver hit an 89-year-old man walking in a marked crosswalk on Riverside Boulevard at West 70th Street. His hip and leg shattered. He died there. Police recorded failure to yield right-of-way.
Distracted SUV driver kills 82-year-old on Forest Avenue
A Nissan SUV driver hit an 82-year-old woman in a Forest Avenue crosswalk near Bard Avenue on a dark Monday night. Police say the distracted driver kept going as she lay with fatal head and internal injuries.
Speeding Driver Slams Woman on Utica Corner
Two sedan drivers crashed at Utica and East New York. Police recorded unsafe speed and a blown turn. A 32-year-old woman standing off the roadway took the hit to her head and died. Another pedestrian’s leg was fractured.
Driver Blows Light, Slams Bus; 69-Year-Old Dead
A 69-year-old SUV driver ran a traffic signal at 3rd Avenue and East 147th Street and hit a bus. Her Jeep’s front collapsed. According to the police report, she died at the scene while belted in her seat.
BMW driver turns, kills man on Astoria Boulevard
A BMW driver turned on Astoria Boulevard before dawn and hit a 50-year-old man in the roadway near Steinway Street. The street was quiet. He ended up with crush injuries and never left alive.
Dump truck driver turns, kills woman at work
A dump truck driver turned right off Atlantic Avenue onto Woodhaven Boulevard and hit a 63-year-old woman working in the intersection. She died under the truck while the oversized rig showed no damage. Police recorded the driver’s view as blocked.
Driver With Tinted Windows Kills Man in Broadway Crosswalk
A 76-year-old man tried to cross Broadway at West 161st. A southbound Dodge sedan, its windows tinted dark, hit him. Police recorded unsafe speed and illegal tint. The crash killed him in the intersection.
Unlicensed Scooter Rider Killed Under Truck
A 27-year-old unlicensed motorscooter rider hit a southbound box truck on Laconia Avenue near East 214th Street. He was ejected, crushed under the truck, and died in the street while the truck driver kept moving straight.
Driver Fails To Yield, Kills Woman on Broadway
A Jeep driver kept going through Broadway and Flushing while a 68-year-old woman crossed with the signal. Police say the driver failed to yield. The crash threw her to the pavement and killed her in the middle of the intersection.
BMW driver fails to yield, 24-year-old killed on Belt Parkway
A BMW driver failed to yield on the Belt Parkway and hit a Toyota, triggering a head-on crash with a Honda. Three cars smashed together. A 24-year-old man driving one of them died there in the dark.
Distracted Queens Driver Kills Young Motorcyclist
A distracted sedan driver hit a 28-year-old motorcyclist head-on on 111th Avenue near Merrick Boulevard. A clear Sunday morning, straight road, and he still died in the street.
Motorcyclist dies after Guider Avenue crash in Brooklyn 1
A 50-year-old motorcyclist died after police said he failed to navigate Guider Avenue near Coney Island Avenue and was thrown from his 2011 Harley Davidson.
Unlicensed E-Scooter Rider Dies on 12th Ave
A 32-year-old man on an Apollo Ghost e-scooter hit an object head-on on 12th Avenue and went down hard. Police say unsafe speed threw him off the scooter. He died from severe head injuries in the street at night.
Unlicensed Harley Rider Killed Hitting Parked Car
Near midnight on Hinsdale Street, an unlicensed 59-year-old man rode his Harley into a parked Honda sedan. He flew off, hit the pavement headfirst, and died in the street while the empty car sat at the curb.
Pickup driver fails to yield, kills woman
A pickup driver turned right on Fresh Pond Road and hit a 75-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Police say he failed to yield. She died in the crosswalk in broad daylight.
Teen motorcyclist dies in Astoria Boulevard bus crash 1
Dylan Picaza, 16, died after he rode a Kawasaki motorcycle into the side of a Q49 bus at Astoria Boulevard and 101st Street in Queens.
Driver Hits Woman Crossing Belt Parkway at Night
A man driving a 2017 Volkswagen hit a 40-year-old woman crossing Belt Parkway after dark. She went down with a head wound and died on the highway while the car continued eastbound.
Unlicensed Vespa Rider Dies on Henry Hudson
A 46-year-old unlicensed Vespa rider crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway before dawn. Thrown from the moped, he took the blow to the head and died alone in the dark. No other driver was there to hit him or help him.
Motorcyclist Dies in East Elmhurst Crash Near Ditmars Boulevard 1
A 26-year-old motorcyclist died after police said he crashed into two cars near Ditmars Boulevard and 31st Avenue in East Elmhurst.
Distracted Rider Dies on Highland Boulevard
A 34-year-old motorcycle rider lost focus on Highland Boulevard and went down hard. He was ejected, his head hit, and he died there in the afternoon light.
Dump truck driver crushes man on 14 Road
A dump truck driver rolled west on 14 Road and hit a 63-year-old man walking with traffic at 115 Street. The impact crushed his body. He died there in the morning light.
Driver in Box Truck Fatally Hits Cyclist at Clarkson and Rogers 2
Police said a 26-year-old box truck driver was turning right at Clarkson and Rogers when a 56-year-old bicyclist traveling west was fatally injured.
Unlicensed Moped Rider Killed at 94th and 2nd
A 47-year-old unlicensed moped rider hit a box truck broadside at East 94th and 2nd overnight and died from head trauma. Police recorded improper passing or lane use, illegal drugs, and unsafe speed before the impact.
Driver Fatally Hit Woman Crossing in Greenwich Village 1
A 56-year-old driver hit Lori Kleinman, 76, as she crossed Greenwich Avenue at West 10th Street; the official record cites failure to yield.
Police: Drug-impaired driver fatally hit Bronx pedestrian 1
Police said Victor Ramos was speeding and drug-impaired when he fatally hit 67-year-old Mohammed Rahman on Castle Hill Avenue.
Driver Turns Right on York, Kills Woman in Crosswalk
A 71-year-old woman crossed York Avenue with the signal. A northbound SUV driver turned right onto East 68th Street and hit her head-on; she never woke up. Police recorded driver inattention.
School-Bus Driver Kills Cyclist in Borough Park Right Turn 1
A school-bus driver making a right turn in Borough Park hit a 44-year-old bicyclist, who died at Fort Hamilton Parkway and 41st Street.
SUV driver hit Queens e-bike rider
A Kia SUV driver hit a 58-year-old e-bike rider at Pitkin Avenue and 95th Street in the evening dark. The rider was thrown and died of severe head injuries.
Speeding moped rider dies on Bronx River
A 27-year-old moped rider sped down Bronx River Parkway near Southern Boulevard and died after hitting headfirst. Police cited unsafe speed and alcohol; the overnight ride ended in a fatal solo crash.
Distracted E-Bike Rider Dies Alone at 1st Ave
Just before 1 a.m., a 46-year-old e-bike rider going north on 1st Avenue hit something head-on near East 47th Street and was thrown off. Police say distraction and alcohol were factors. He died there, on the Manhattan pavement.
E-Bike Rookie Slams Turning Truck, Dies
A 19-year-old e-bike rider hit a turning diesel truck at 4th Avenue and 39th Street overnight in Brooklyn. Police recorded inexperience and distraction. He took the full blow and died there in the street.
Distracted Rider Dies Alone on Avenue W
A 53-year-old motorcyclist went west on Avenue W and never made it home. Police blamed distraction after he flew from his Honda and died in the street, no other driver in sight.
Distracted SUV driver kills e-bike rider
A Honda SUV driver drifted through Roosevelt Avenue and hit a 43-year-old man riding an e-bike before dawn near 84th Street. Police recorded driver inattention. The rider died in the street, another neighbor erased in the dark.
Driver Charged After Woman Killed While Pushing Stroller in Bath Beach 3
Police said Faheem Shabazz turned left in a Dodge Ram and hit Xia Ying Chen, 66, as she crossed Bath Avenue with a toddler in a stroller.
Speeding Audi Driver Dies on Steuben
A 30-year-old Audi driver tore up Steuben Street before he hit an object and crushed his chest. Police recorded unsafe speed and an improper turn. He died alone in the car before sunrise.
Driver Hits Man Crossing Queens Boulevard
A driver going straight on Queens Boulevard hit a 37-year-old man crossing outside the crosswalk near 66th Street. He suffered crush injuries to his entire body and died in the street during the morning rush.
Access-A-Ride Driver Charged After Fatal Chinatown Turn 1
Police said Access-A-Ride driver Michael Broughton failed to yield while turning at Allen and Canal streets, fatally hitting 88-year-old pedestrian Ngan Yung.
E-Bike Rider Fled After Pedestrian Fatally Injured in Chinatown 2
An e-bike rider hit 69-year-old Priscilla Loke at Chrystie and Grand Streets and fled; she died two days later, police said.
Distracted SUV Driver Kills Man, Hurts Three on 73 Avenue
A distracted SUV driver hit a 67-year-old man mid-block on 73 Avenue, killing him and injuring a woman and two young children nearby. One child suffered a head injury. Afternoon, broad daylight, and a family was torn open in the street.
Driver Hits Young Woman Crossing Atlantic
A driver in a westbound Nissan hit a 26-year-old woman crossing Atlantic near Van Siclen. She took the impact to the head, suffered deep cuts, and died in the street while traffic rolled past.
Driver Dies in Hutchinson River Parkway Crash 1
A 49-year-old driver died after police said he lost control near Exit 4 on the Hutchinson River Parkway and hit a tree and light pole.
Unlicensed E‑Scooter Rider Killed on Avenue C
A 44-year-old man rode his KAABO Mantis e-scooter down Avenue C and went straight ahead. He came off the scooter, hit his head on the pavement, and died there in the afternoon heat.
Speeding driver slams truck, kills two
A 22-year-old driver tore down the Staten Island Expressway and hit a Ford pickup broadside. She and her 22-year-old passenger died there on the road. Police recorded unsafe speed and alcohol in the sedan.
Motorcyclist killed in New Dorp Lane crash with pickup driver 2
Police said a 29-year-old motorcycle rider died after colliding with a 21-year-old driver in a white Dodge Ram at New Dorp Lane and 10th Street.
E-bike rider killed in Eastern Parkway crash with Jeep driver 3
A 41-year-old e-bike rider died after he and a Jeep driver collided at Eastern Parkway and Schenectady Avenue in Crown Heights.
Unlicensed Rider Slams SUV, Dies on Utica
A 39-year-old unlicensed man riding a Suzuki hit the back of an SUV on Utica Avenue. He flew off the motorcycle, hit the street, and died there in the evening light.
Moped rider dies after Sunset Park collision with unlicensed driver 1
Police said 41-year-old Waki Knight died after he fell from an unregistered moped and hit a Honda Civic driven by an unlicensed 26-year-old in Sunset Park.
Moped Rider Dies After Hitting Parked Car
A 47-year-old moped rider turned on Sound View Avenue and hit a parked Dodge sedan near White Plains Road just after midnight. He suffered head trauma and internal injuries and died at the scene.
83-Year-Old Driver Killed as SUV Hits His Oldsmobile on Broadway
A southbound SUV driver hit the rear-left of an eastbound ’86 Oldsmobile on Broadway at West 230th in the Bronx. The 83-year-old driver of the Oldsmobile died from chest injuries and whiplash. Police recorded unsafe speed and a blown signal.
SUV driver hits teen crossing Long Island Expressway
An 18-year-old boy tried to cross the Long Island Expressway in the dark. A Lexus SUV driver went straight and hit him head-on. He died there on the roadway, another kid lost to a highway built for cars, not bodies.
Drunk Driver Fails to Yield, Kills 67-Year-Old on E-Bike
A woman driving a sedan turned left on Chestnut Avenue, failed to yield, and hit a 67-year-old man riding an e-bike. His head was crushed. He was thrown to the pavement and died there. Police noted alcohol in the driver’s blood.
Unlicensed SUV Driver’s Distraction Kills Both on Whitestone
Overnight on the Whitestone Expressway, two Honda SUV drivers met head‑on. Police recorded distraction by both. The 25‑year‑old was unlicensed and unbelted; the 45‑year‑old was buckled in. Both men died in the dark.
Moped Driver Dies After Red-Light Crash on Grand Concourse 1
Eliseo Garcia, 23, died after driving a moped through a red light on Grand Concourse and falling near East 184th Street, according to police data and the Daily News.
Driver Killed Agustina Muniz in Brooklyn Dump Truck Hit-and-Run 2
Police said Luis Gutierrez, accused as the dump truck driver, surrendered after Agustina Muniz was killed crossing Kingsland Avenue.
Moped rider dies after Bronx chase on Cross Bronx service road 4
SUV driver Brehisly Jimenez Gonzalez chased Kadeem Davis before the 32-year-old moped rider crashed and died in Parkchester, police and prosecutors said.
Van Driver Loses Consciousness, Slams SUV on BQE
A 48-year-old van driver lost consciousness and hit the back of a Toyota SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. He died in the driver’s seat on a bright Sunday afternoon, another life gone on a highway built to move cars, not people.
Passenger Dies After Driver Runs Red Light on Atlantic Avenue 6
Police said Kashawn Croswell sped through a red light at Atlantic Avenue and Court Street, where Shanti Joyner, 18, died after the crash.
Moped rider dies after Bronx crash near Jerome Avenue 1
A man police said had taken a moped died after he skidded on East 170th Street and collided with a dump truck and a bus near Jerome Avenue.
Overnight swerve on Deegan kills young SUV driver
A 28-year-old SUV driver swerved on the Major Deegan overnight and hit the dash. Police say he reacted to another vehicle. His chest injuries were fatal. No one else was in the car.
E-Bike Rider Slams Slowing SUV, Killed on Fresh Pond
A 29-year-old e-bike rider going south on Fresh Pond Road hit a slowing SUV at night. He wore a helmet, was thrown off, and died from whole-body injuries on the pavement.
Driver Hits 82-Year-Old Woman Crossing Parkway
Before dawn on Cross Island Parkway, a Cadillac SUV driver hit an 82-year-old woman crossing outside a crosswalk. She suffered crush injuries across her body and died there in the dark.
Drivers Hit 22-Year-Old After Major Deegan Breakdown 1
A 61-year-old Subaru driver hit a 22-year-old man after his Honda broke down on the Major Deegan; a 37-year-old Jeep driver then hit him in northbound lanes.
Broken Beverley Road Kills 67-Year-Old Rider
A 67-year-old Segway rider hit broken pavement on Beverley Road, was thrown, struck his head, and died. A quiet afternoon, a shattered life over a chunk of neglected street.
Hit-and-Run Driver Kills E-Bike Rider in Hunts Point 3
Police said a hit-and-run driver fatally hit a 29-year-old e-bike rider near Tiffany and Barry streets in Hunts Point; amNY identified him as Mariano Leonardo Victoriano.
Truck Driver Crushes Man on Fordham Road
A flatbed truck driver going west on East Fordham Road hit a 69-year-old man in the roadway. The impact crushed his body. He died there in the afternoon traffic while the city moved around him.
Bus driver blows light, kills teen rider
A bus driver ran the light at 168th Street and 89th Avenue and hit an 18‑year‑old on an e‑scooter. The rider was thrown, suffered head trauma and died there on the street.
Honda CR-V driver fled after Corona moped rider died 1
A Honda CR-V driver fled after a crash with a moped rider near 50th Avenue and 97th Street in Corona; the rider died at Elmhurst Hospital Center.
Infiniti Driver Fatally Hit Scooter Rider in Bed-Stuy 2
A 21-year-old Infiniti driver hit an electric-scooter rider in Bedford-Stuyvesant, and the 26-year-old rider died at Kings County Hospital.
Driver left after Laurelton crash killed motorcyclist Kallyn Jean 1
A driver making a left turn left the scene after a Laurelton crash that killed 33-year-old motorcyclist Kallyn Jean.
24-year-old driver dies in 34th Ave BMW wreck
A 24-year-old BMW driver sped west on 34th Avenue before dawn and hit hard. He died in the demolished SUV. No one else was in his car or on the road with him.
Unlicensed rider killed hitting U‑turn SUV
A 35-year-old unlicensed motorcyclist hit a U-turning SUV on Jerome Avenue on a summer Saturday afternoon. He was thrown from the bike and died from severe head injuries in the street.
Dump truck driver kills woman in daylight
A dump truck driver turned left off Shore Parkway and hit a 75-year-old woman waiting at Shell Road. The oversized truck crushed her body in the morning light. She died there on the street.
Drivers indicted after motorcyclist dies on Henry Hudson Parkway 6
Prosecutors said Cary Brown and Marcos Vega-Pagan were drag racing when they hit and fatally injured motorcyclist Joel Quintana in Harlem.
Teen Motorcyclist Killed in Maspeth Crash With SUV Driver 2
A 19-year-old motorcyclist died after police said he lost control on 64th Street in Maspeth and was in a collision with a 58-year-old man driving a Nissan SUV.
Motorcycle Rider Killed at 173rd Light
A 35-year-old motorcycle rider hit a sedan at West 173rd and Saint Nicholas and died from hip and leg injuries. Police recorded a driver disregarding traffic control at the evening intersection.
Distracted SUV Driver Turns, Kills 76-Year-Old
A distracted SUV driver turned right at 69th Street and 41st Avenue and hit a 76‑year‑old woman crossing with the signal. She stayed conscious after the blow to her head but later died from her injuries.
Driver Hit 88-Year-Old Pedestrian on Dry Harbor Road 2
Prosecutors said Filippo Bonura hit Chung Lun Shao on Dry Harbor Road; Shao, 88, died weeks later from his injuries.
Driver Reverses Lexus, Kills 71‑Year‑Old
A driver backed a Lexus on East 10th Street and hit a 71-year-old man crossing Avenue O. He lay semiconscious under the rear of the car and died there, in the dark, on a Brooklyn corner.
Driver fatally hit 68-year-old woman crossing in Kensington 2
A 73-year-old Lexus SUV driver hit and killed 68-year-old Joyce Greenberg as she crossed Webster Avenue at McDonald Avenue in Kensington.
Unlicensed scooter rider dies on Menahan
A 24-year-old unlicensed rider on a gas scooter crashed head-on on Menahan Street and died after his head hit the pavement. Police recorded driver inexperience in a daylight Sunday wreck that ended one life for nothing.
Queens Driver Dies After Crash Into Wall Near Cross Island Parkway 1
Police said Winsome Rose suffered an apparent medical episode while driving in Queens Village and hit a wall; city records listed unsafe speed.
E-Bike Rider Kills 23-Year-Old Pedicab Driver
A woman riding an e-bike hit a 23-year-old pedicab driver head-on on West 36th Street at night. The young driver suffered fatal abdominal injuries. Police recorded driver inexperience and distraction.
BMW Driver’s Left Turn Ends Rider’s Life
A BMW driver turned left off Rockaway Parkway and a southbound motorcycle rider hit the car’s side. The 34-year-old rider was ejected and died from head injuries in the street at night.
Distracted Taxi Driver Kills Woman in Crosswalk
A taxi driver going north on 4th Avenue hit a 61-year-old woman in the Senator Street crosswalk on a rainy Sunday night. Police recorded driver distraction. The impact to her head killed her there in the intersection.
19-Year-Old Moped Rider Slams Parked Dump Truck
A 19-year-old moped rider hit the back of a parked dump truck on Vandervoort Avenue overnight in Brooklyn and died. His 25-year-old passenger was thrown and suffered severe head wounds in the dark street.
Two SUV drivers kill 20-year-old e-biker, then run
A 20-year-old e-bike rider on 164th Street was hit by two SUV drivers and thrown to the pavement. Police recorded driver inexperience. Both drivers left him in the street to die.
SUV driver hits man walking on BQE
A 33-year-old man walked the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway at night. A southbound SUV driver hit him head-on and killed him on the roadway built to move cars, not people.
Unlicensed Rider Slams Parked Pickup, Dies
A 41-year-old unlicensed motorcycle rider going straight on Hollis Avenue hit a parked Ford pickup head-on. He flew off the bike, hit the pavement, and died there. The pickup was empty. Police recorded driver inexperience.
Unlicensed Scooter Rider Killed at Queens Stop Sign
A 50-year-old scooter rider hit an SUV at 28th Avenue and 42nd Street and died of head injuries. According to police, both drivers were unlicensed and someone blew the stop sign.
Driver charged after DEP worker killed in Richmond Hill crash 1
Police said Errick Persaud, driving a Mercedes-Benz sedan, hit a DEP truck in Richmond Hill, killing an on-duty sewer worker.
Teen Driver Charged After Washington Heights Crash Kills Two Passengers 2
Police charged a 16-year-old driving a stolen Hyundai after a Washington Heights crash killed teen passengers Daniel Duran and Daniel Rodriguez.
Distracted Audi Driver Kills Man With Light
A 60-year-old man crossed Post Avenue with the signal. A distracted Audi driver turned left and hit him in the crosswalk. He died of chest injuries where he fell.
Motorcyclist’s Botched Lane Change Turns Fatal
A 33-year-old rider changing lanes on West Shore Expressway hit a pickup mid-move and went down hard. Police recorded improper lane use and unsafe lane changing before the crash that killed him.
Motorcyclist Blows Light, Teen Passenger Left Bleeding
A 21-year-old motorcycle rider blew a traffic control at 80th Street and hit a Ford’s side. He died of a head wound. His 17-year-old passenger was thrown and left unconscious, bleeding in the street overnight in Queens.
Unlicensed rider slams SUV, dies on Caton
A 35-year-old unlicensed, helmetless rider hit the side of an SUV on Caton Avenue near Dahill. He flew off the motorcycle, struck head-first, and died in the street while the SUV driver walked away unharmed.
Police Say Driver Fleeing in Stolen Honda Hit Bronx Pedestrian 1
Police said Reynaldo Nazario, fleeing officers in a stolen Honda, hit 74-year-old Muj Gjocaj in a Bronx intersection; Gjocaj died after a day in the hospital.
Distracted Driver Kills Man on Deegan Ramp
A distracted sedan driver hit a 62-year-old man near a parked box truck on the Major Deegan Expressway ramp overnight. The pedestrian died from severe lacerations across his body.
61-Year-Old E-Scooter Rider Killed in Solo Fall
A 61-year-old man riding an e-scooter on Jasmine Avenue went down and hit the pavement headfirst late at night. No driver, no other vehicle, just a rider who never got back up.
Unlicensed Belt Parkway Driver Kills Passenger
A 35-year-old unlicensed driver sped west on Belt Parkway and crashed into another car. He and a 29-year-old woman riding in back were thrown from the Dodge and died from head injuries on the road, overnight in the rain.
Driver Falls Asleep, Kills Teen Pedestrian
A driver on Rockaway Beach Boulevard fell asleep and drove onto the sidewalk, hitting a 19-year-old woman standing by Beach 108th Street. She died there, in the middle of a Saturday afternoon.
Inattentive SUV Driver Kills E‑Bike Rider
A 58-year-old man rode his e-bike up Broadway at night. A southbound SUV driver turned left onto Conway and hit him head-on. He was thrown from the bike and died from head injuries in the street.
Permit-Only Rider Turns, Teen Passenger Dies
On Cross Island Parkway just after midnight, a 17-year-old girl riding on the outside of a Honda motorcycle was thrown and killed when the permit-only driver turned left at unsafe speed. Police cited driver inexperience and speed; she never had a chance.
Teen driver blows merge, dies on Deegan
An 18-year-old driver, speeding on the Major Deegan, lost control while merging and crashed. Police recorded unsafe speed and alcohol. Four people rode in the Honda; the unbelted teenager at the wheel was partially ejected and killed overnight.
Cyclist Killed in First Avenue Box-Truck Crash 1
A driver in an Amazon electric box truck stayed at the scene after a First Avenue collision that killed a young bicyclist near East 17th Street.
Speeding Motorcyclist Dies Alone on Bronx Road
A 33-year-old rider on a Honda motorcycle pushed too fast down White Plains Road near East 217th Street. Police recorded unsafe speed. He was ejected, hit his head on the pavement, and died there in the night.
Driver Fails to Yield, Kills Woman in Queens Morning Crosswalk
A 50-year-old woman crossed Marathon Parkway with the signal. A southbound Toyota driver turned left, hit her, and caused fatal head trauma. Police recorded failure to yield and driver inattention.
Queens Driver Loses Consciousness, Dies Alone on Remington
A 53-year-old driver on Remington Street lost consciousness, veered in his 2001 Honda, and hit hard near Liberty Avenue. He died belted in, alone in the car, in the middle of a Queens afternoon.
Queens Driver Charged After Manhattan Pedestrian Dies 1
Police said Fernando Zabla Ochoa hit an 86-year-old pedestrian while turning at 8th Avenue and West 25th Street; she died the next day.
Teen driver charged after fatal Ocean Parkway sidewalk crash 2
A 17-year-old Tesla driver went onto the sidewalk at Ocean Parkway and Avenue M, killing Milorad Rajacic, 76, and injuring a man on a bench, police said.
MTA Bus Driver Fatally Hit Roberta Lehrman Near Union Square 2
A driver operating a Staten Island-bound MTA express bus fatally hit 70-year-old Roberta Lehrman at Broadway and East 13th Street near Union Square.
Drunk-driving suspect charged after two men die in Queens crash 3
Police said Tamir Khan, 22, was drunk when he hit a Toyota in South Ozone Park, where two men in the Toyota died after the early-morning crash.
Driver Charged After Fatal Gramercy Crash Injures Four 5
Prosecutors said Mahbub Ali was drunk and speeding when he hit Abdulhekim Esiyok in Gramercy; one person died and four were injured.
Overnight bike ride ends in deadly Brooklyn impact
A 39-year-old man rode his bike west on Conselyea Street near Graham Avenue just before 1 a.m. He hit something head-on, was thrown from the saddle, and died from massive head and internal injuries on the quiet block.
Rider Killed in Sunset Park Crash Involving Jeep Driver 1
Police said Nicholas Sanchez, 21, died after he and a passenger were thrown during a crash involving a Jeep driver in Sunset Park.
Distracted Pickup Driver Kills 73-Year-Old
A southbound pickup driver hit a 73-year-old man crossing Hutchinson River Parkway in daylight. Police recorded driver inattention and unsafe lane changing as the factors in the fatal crash.
Motorcyclist dies after fall from Major Deegan in Mott Haven 1
A 26-year-old motorcycle rider died after police said he hit a barrier and fell from the elevated Major Deegan Expressway in Mott Haven.
Distracted Bronx rider dies in head-on crash 1
A 36-year-old motorbike rider hit a slowing Ford sedan head-on on University Heights Bridge. His leg fractured, he was thrown from the bike, and he died in the road. Police recorded driver inattention and aggressive driving in the deadly collision.
Unlicensed Speeding Driver Kills Woman on Essex
An unlicensed driver pushed a Chevy sedan too fast down Essex Street and slammed into a line of vehicles, including a bus. A 44-year-old woman riding in the back seat took the worst of it and died there as eighteen people were left hurt.
Motorcyclist Killed on Long Island Expressway in Queens 1
A 22-year-old motorcyclist died on the eastbound Long Island Expressway after police said he lost control and a driver in a passing truck ran over him.
Driver Killed in Narrows Road North Crash With Parked Truck 1
A 24-year-old Hyundai driver died after police said he lost control at high speed and hit a parked box truck on Narrows Road North.
Speeding Lexus Driver Slams Toyota, Kills Man
A speeding Lexus driver rear-ended a Toyota on Whitestone Expressway before dawn. Police say unsafe speed and a blown lane change killed a 62-year-old man belted in the back seat and left the Toyota’s 43-year-old driver with neck injuries.
E-Bike Rider Slams SUV, Dies on Avenue R
A 35-year-old e-bike rider hit the side of an SUV on Avenue R near Nostrand and died in the street. Four people riding in the SUV lived and walked away from the Friday night crash.
Driverless SUV Rolls, Kills Bronx Woman
A parked Mercedes SUV rolled away on East 234th Street near Vireo Avenue. The driverless truck crushed its 51-year-old driver, pinning her under her own vehicle and killing her there on the morning street.
Truck driver kills man in Harlem crosswalk
A truck driver lurched forward on East 125th Street and hit a 53-year-old man in a marked crosswalk. The oversized diesel rig crushed his body. He died in the street. Morning, broad daylight, and he never made it across.
Truck driver hits, kills man on Hook Creek
A box-truck driver ran over a 41-year-old man on Hook Creek Boulevard in Queens overnight, far from any intersection. The man died under the front of the oversized truck, alone in the dark at 2:11 a.m.
Rider Loses Control on North Conduit, Dies
A 54-year-old rider lost control of his Yamaha on North Conduit Avenue at midday and hit the pavement. Police later cited inexperience and distraction. No one else was there when he died in the road.
Left‑turn SUV driver kills young rider
A left‑turning SUV driver hit a 25‑year‑old on a Kawasaki at 150th Street and 20th Avenue in Queens. The rider flew off, suffered severe head trauma, and died. Police recorded driver inexperience in the deadly evening crash.
Teen driver’s Queens crash killed passenger Fortune Williams 4
A 16-year-old driver speeding on North Conduit Avenue hit a parked UPS truck, and passenger Fortune Williams, 14, was ejected and died.
Driver’s U-Turn Kills Brooklyn Motorcyclist
A driver swung a sedan into a U-turn on East 103rd Street and a 57-year-old rider hit the car head-on. The motorcyclist, helmet on, was thrown and killed. Two people in the car were hurt on a Sunday night street gone quiet.
Driver Hits E-Bike Rider in Greenpoint; Rider Dies Weeks Later 1
A 62-year-old man driving an Infiniti SUV hit 73-year-old e-bike rider Teddy Orzechowski in Greenpoint; Orzechowski died 19 days later.
Overnight Bronx Truck Crash Kills E‑Biker
A 29-year-old man riding a Fly Wing e-bike hit the front of a tractor-trailer on the Cross Bronx Expressway overnight. He was thrown off, suffered fatal head injuries, and died in the roadway while the truck driver kept going straight.
Left-Turning SUV Driver Kills Man With Walk Signal
A RAM SUV driver turned left on Amsterdam Avenue and hit a 74-year-old man crossing with the signal. Police say the driver failed to yield. The man’s shoulder shattered. He died in the street while the light still said walk.
Two Drivers Hit Woman on Major Deegan
A 64-year-old woman walked along the Major Deegan. Two northbound sedan drivers hit her in sequence and left her dying on the road’s edge.
Unlicensed SUV Driver Slams Parked Truck, Passenger Killed
An unlicensed driver pushed a speeding SUV down Drake Street and into a parked tractor-trailer. The 31-year-old front passenger died in the crushed front seat. Police recorded unsafe speed in another midnight body count.
Shore Road Driver’s Speeding, Drinking Kills Three
A 38-year-old driver pushed a Toyota too fast on Shore Road after drinking. He hit hard, the car burned, and he and two women in their thirties died inside, all with severe burns recorded on the police report.
Truck Driver Killed Cyclist Adam Uster in Brooklyn Turn 1
A truck driver turning right at Franklin and Lexington hit bicyclist Adam Uster, 39, who died at New York Presbyterian.
Unlicensed Moped Rider Killed on 8th Avenue
A 32-year-old unlicensed moped rider hit a turning sedan on 8th Avenue near Harlem River Drive late at night. He was thrown off and suffered fatal head injuries in the street.
Truck driver hits man at dawn
A truck driver hit a 47-year-old man crossing 2nd Avenue at East 82nd just before sunrise. The man died from head injuries and fractures in the intersection.
Pickup driver blows turn, kills man
A pickup driver turned left off Hylan, failed to yield, and hit a 62-year-old man in the crosswalk on Seguine Avenue. The man died in the street while the driver fled.
BMW SUV driver fled after fatal Jackson Avenue crash 1
A driver in a black BMW SUV hit 58-year-old Darryl Younger on Jackson Avenue in Long Island City and fled before police found him fatally injured.
Driver in Toyota SUV Fatally Hits Anthony Lardo in Flushing 1
A 68-year-old man driving a Toyota SUV hit 66-year-old Anthony Lardo as Lardo ran across 41st Avenue in Flushing; Lardo died at a hospital.
Speeding Parkway Drivers Kill Road Worker
Two sedan drivers tore down Grand Central Parkway and hit a 36-year-old man working in the roadway. Police cited unsafe speed. He died on the asphalt while doing his job.
Bus Driver Blows Light, Kills E‑Biker
A bus driver ran a traffic signal on Queens Boulevard and hit a 43-year-old e-bike rider head-on near Jackson Avenue. The rider was thrown, suffered crushing head injuries, and died in the street.
Unlicensed BMW Driver Slams Truck, Kills 22-Year-Old
Overnight on the Cross Bronx Expressway, an unlicensed BMW driver hit the rear of a slowing truck. The car was demolished. A 22-year-old passenger took the impact to his head and died there in the dark.
Drunk E‑Bike Rider Slams Stopped SUV, Dies
A 45-year-old e-bike rider crashed into the back of a stopped Ford SUV on McDonald Avenue at night. He went over the handlebars, hit his head, and died in the street while the driver sat unhurt.
Driver Sentenced After Atlantic Avenue Pedestrian Death 2
Erick Trujillo was sentenced to 3 to 9 years after prosecutors said he drove drunk at 72 mph, ran a red light, and hit Katherine Harris in Brooklyn.
Drunk Driver Hits, Kills Man in Bronx Crosswalk
A driver in a Chevy sedan hit a 64-year-old man in a marked Sound View Avenue crosswalk at night. The car’s front end drove straight through him. He died in the street. Police say the driver had been drinking.
BMW driver kills man on Broadway night
A BMW SUV driver heading south on Broadway hit a 48-year-old man in the road late Saturday night. The impact crushed the man’s head. He died there on the asphalt.
Distracted Honda Driver Kills Man Crossing
A distracted Honda driver hit a 73-year-old man crossing North Conduit Avenue near Cohancy Street. The man died in the street while the westbound car kept going straight.
Unlicensed Young Rider Dies in Poly Place U-Turn Crash
A 21-year-old unlicensed motorcycle rider hit an SUV making a U-turn on Poly Place near the VA hospital and died from internal injuries. Police recorded improper lane use and an improper turn before the fatal impact.
Driver Hits 70-Year-Old Man Crossing East 149th
A westbound Toyota driver hit a 70-year-old man crossing East 149th Street near 305. The impact to his head was fatal. Night, dry pavement, and one man left dead in the street.
Two Drivers Killed in Wrong-Way Belt Parkway Crash 1
Police said Winston Ramdeen drove east in the westbound Belt Parkway lanes and collided head-on with a westbound driver; both drivers died.
BMW driver fails to yield, kills teen rider
A BMW SUV driver failed to yield at 21st Street and 21st Avenue and hit a 16-year-old on an e-bike. The teen was ejected, suffered severe pelvic bleeding, and died in the street at night.
Young SUV driver reacts, dies on Grand Central
A 20-year-old SUV driver swerved on Grand Central Parkway in reaction to another vehicle and hit hard enough to demolish his 2022 Hyundai. His head injuries were fatal. He died there before sunrise.
Two SUV drivers collide, kill 23-year-old on 13th Ave
Two SUV drivers crashed at 13th Avenue and 50th Street. One hit a 23-year-old man crossing the intersection. He died there in the evening dark while the drivers lived to go home.
Distracted SUV Driver Kills Man in Harlem
A driver in a Toyota SUV hit a 62-year-old man in the crosswalk at East 122nd and 3rd. Police recorded driver inattention and unsafe speed. He died there on the Harlem asphalt.
Unlicensed Pickup Driver Kills Bronx E-Biker
An unlicensed pickup driver sped down Williamsbridge Road and hit a 64-year-old man on an e-bike near Pierce Avenue. The rider was thrown and killed in the night street.
SUV driver hits man walking on North Channel Bridge
A northbound SUV driver hit a man walking along Cross Bay Boulevard on the North Channel Bridge overnight. The man died in the road by the water, unnamed.
Speeding SUV driver kills man on Clove
A Ford SUV driver hit a 66-year-old man in the head on Clove Road near Tioga Street before sunrise. Police recorded unsafe speed. The man died there on the quiet Staten Island block.
Driver Runs Red, Kills 70‑Year‑Old in Crosswalk
A driver blew the light on Vandervoort Avenue and hit a 70‑year‑old man crossing with the signal. Another driver in an SUV hit from behind. The man took the impact to his head and died in the street.
Left-Turning Van, Dead Scooter Rider on Houston
A van driver turned left off Houston as a 43-year-old man rode his KABOO scooter straight. He hit the van’s rear, was thrown, and died of head crush injuries in the street.
Bronx SUV Driver Kills Man In Crosswalk
A Ford SUV driver hit a 29-year-old man in the Grand Concourse crosswalk at East 198th Street and killed him on a March night. The man lay in the intersection while traffic on the concourse kept flowing.
Motorcycle driver kills woman in Pelham crosswalk
A 46-year-old motorcycle driver hit a 72-year-old woman in the Pelham Parkway crosswalk at Williamsbridge Road. Her skull fractured. She died in the street while the demolished bike sat beside her.
Unlicensed Speeding Driver Kills Woman on Dahill
A speeding unlicensed driver tore up Dahill Road and hit a 60-year-old woman crossing midblock. He blew a lane change and left her dead on the pavement under the night sky.
Unlicensed driver charged after two killed in Bensonhurst crash 3
Police said Vitaliy Konoplyov ran a red light in Bensonhurst before a crash that killed a driver and a woman crossing with the signal.
73-Year-Old E-Bike Rider Falls, Dies on 165th
A 73-year-old man riding an e-bike on West 165th near Saint Nicholas lost consciousness and fell. He hit his head on the pavement and died there in the afternoon light. No driver hit him. No one stopped it.
Driver sentenced for fatal Crown Heights red-light crash 3
Elijah Lucaine ran a red light at high speed in Crown Heights and hit the Acura driven by David Ellis, who died after the crash, prosecutors said.
Speeding Driver Dies Alone On Jackie Robinson
A 28-year-old driver pushed his Mercedes too fast on a slick Jackie Robinson Parkway and hit something hard. The sedan was demolished. He was ejected and died from head injuries on the roadway.
Overnight, E‑Bike Rider Killed on Kent
A 51-year-old man riding an e-bike down Kent Avenue hit a parked trailer and suffered fatal head and crush injuries. He wore a helmet. He never made it home from that dark, wet ride.
Driver hits baby boy off Tremont
A Nissan SUV driver hit a baby boy off East Tremont near East 177th. The bumper crushed his chest. He was unconscious. He died there in the street, in daylight. The driver stayed.
Driver Charged After Cyclist Killed in East Williamsburg 2
Police alleged Akilo Cadogan hit and killed bicyclist Eugene Schroeder while turning a truck at Morgan and Johnson Avenues, then left the scene.
91-Year-Old E-Bike Rider Dies on Belt Parkway
A 91-year-old man riding an e-bike on Belt Parkway went straight, was thrown off the seat, and suffered a fatal head injury. He died after police recorded bicyclist error and passenger distraction in the crash.
Distracted driver kills 75-year-old on Jamaica Ave
A westbound Toyota driver hit a 75-year-old woman crossing Jamaica Avenue and killed her in the street. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction as a factor.
Van Driver’s Left Turn Kills Motorcyclist
A van driver turned left off Farmers Boulevard. A 38-year-old rider, going straight on his motorcycle, hit the van and was thrown. He took the impact to his head and died in the street.
SUV Driver Runs Sign, Kills Bronx Cyclist
A Toyota SUV driver blew past traffic control at East 142nd and Brook and hit a 63-year-old man on a bike. Police say he was ejected, suffered head trauma and severe bleeding, and died there under the streetlights.
Driver Charged in Coney Island Crash That Killed Tamika Richards 4
Police said Mitchell Maldonado hit Tamika Richards and her son in Coney Island and fled; Richards died and Maldonado faced charges in 2024.
Drunk SUV Driver Kills Woman Crossing Van Wyck
A drunk SUV driver hit a 24-year-old woman crossing Van Wyck Expwy Service Road near 106th Avenue. Police recorded alcohol and unsafe speed. She died from full-body trauma in the roadway with no crosswalk.
Unlicensed Bronx Driver Dies After Hitting Parked Car, Tow Truck
Before dawn on Bronx River Parkway, a 30-year-old unlicensed driver in an SUV hit a parked car, then slammed a tow truck. She wore a seatbelt. She died from head injuries on the road.
18-Year-Old Driver Dies in Solo High-Speed Smash
An 18-year-old driver tore down North Conduit Avenue overnight and hit at unsafe speed. Police found him alone in his Nissan with fatal head injuries. No one else got a scratch.
Distracted SUV Driver Kills Man on Westchester
A distracted GMC SUV driver hit a 40-year-old man standing in the roadway on Westchester Avenue before dawn. The impact to his head dropped him to the pavement. He never woke up.
Distracted SUV driver kills Staten Island cyclist
A distracted SUV driver hit a 52-year-old man biking south on Wilson Avenue and crushed him from behind on a Friday morning. He died in the street while the driver kept going straight ahead.
E-Bike Rider Thrown, Left Dead on Greenway
A 32-year-old Arrow e-bike rider went straight on the Hudson River Greenway near West 94th and went down hard. Thrown from the bike, he hit his head and bled on the path. He died there, alone on the route built for safety.
Driver Hit 75-Year-Old Pedestrian in Auburndale 2
An 18-year-old driver in a Lexus sedan hit 75-year-old Ana Rosa Infante as she crossed 47th Avenue in Auburndale; she died at a hospital on March 3.
Driver Charged in Bronx Car Wash Worker's Fatal Hit-and-Run 3
Police later arrested Trina Bryant, accusing her of driving in the Webster Avenue hit-and-run that left car wash worker Felix Thomas Bontia dead.
SUV Driver Fatally Hits Woman Who Fell in Flatbush Street 2
A 58-year-old driver in a Toyota Highlander hit Aracely Courtenay after police said she fell while crossing East 21st Street in Flatbush; she died at a hospital.
Driver Hits and Kills 7-Year-Old in Queens Crosswalk 1
A 46-year-old woman police said rolled through a stop sign hit and killed 7-year-old pedestrian Dolma Naadhun at Newtown Road and 45th Street in Queens.
NYPD officer hit and killed pedestrian in Far Rockaway crash 3
Police Officer Sudan Osorio hit and killed 52-year-old Zabina Gafoor after a high-speed emergency response led to a crash on Beach Channel Drive.
Police Say U-Haul Driver Killed YiJie Ye in Brooklyn Rampage 1
Police said U-Haul driver Weng Sor was arrested after a Brooklyn rampage that killed 44-year-old delivery worker YiJie Ye.
Unlicensed Taxi Driver Hits Parked Forklift, Kills Passenger
An unlicensed taxi driver drove straight on Webster Avenue and hit a parked forklift. A 64-year-old man riding in the right rear seat died in the crash. Police recorded driver inattention as a contributing factor.
Distracted truck driver kills man on Roosevelt
A Toyota truck driver looked away on Roosevelt Avenue and hit a 55-year-old man crossing near 111th Street. The impact shattered his head. He died in the street while the evening traffic rolled past.
Drunk Driver Slams Wall, Dies Alone
A 27-year-old driver slammed his Chevy into a barrier on West 30th near 12th Avenue late at night. Police recorded alcohol and distraction before the impact. He died in the driver’s seat. No one else was inside.
Speeding teen driver kills two friends
A 19-year-old BMW driver tore down Belt Parkway and crashed. Two teenage passengers, 16 and 18, never made it home. Unsafe speed turned a late-night ride into a dead end.
Driver Hits E-Bike Rider on FDR Drive, Killing Nathaniel Knight 1
A driver in a 2008 Honda Civic hit Nathaniel Knight from behind on the FDR Drive, and police said Knight died at the scene.
SUV driver hits man on Henry Hudson, kills him
A driver in a Dodge SUV hit a 27-year-old man in the head on Henry Hudson Parkway overnight. The man died in the roadway, far from any crosswalk, with no one else around.
Speeding, Drinking Driver Kills Passenger on Hylan
A 23-year-old driver sped down Hylan Boulevard overnight with alcohol in the car. He crashed while changing lanes. His front-seat passenger, also 23, was ejected and killed, her body amputated. Police recorded unsafe speed and alcohol involvement.
Left-Turning SUV Driver Kills Man in Crosswalk
A 63-year-old SUV driver turned left off Grand Central Parkway and hit a 24-year-old man in a marked crosswalk at Home Lawn Street. The impact killed the pedestrian on the spot, a routine winter morning ending in a dead stop.
Distracted Bronx River Driver Dies Alone
A 42-year-old driver on Bronx River Parkway hit head-on and died alone in his Mazda on a cold Saturday night. Police recorded driver inattention and alcohol, no skid marks, no second chance.
Queens e-bike rider dies in night crash
A 62-year-old e-bike rider went north on College Point Boulevard and hit something in the dark near 30th Avenue. He suffered a fatal head injury and never got back up from the asphalt.
Elderly Driver Killed as Jeep Rolls on Ellsworth
A 75-year-old driver rolled his Jeep on Ellsworth Avenue and died where it landed. The SUV broke apart in daylight on a quiet Staten Island street. No one else was in the vehicle.
SUV driver hits 84-year-old in Amsterdam crosswalk
A northbound SUV driver hit an 84-year-old woman in the Amsterdam Avenue crosswalk near 97th Street on a Sunday evening. She stayed conscious with bruises and broken bones and died there on the paint.
Garbage truck driver kills man on Central Park North
A westbound garbage truck driver hit a 60-year-old man crossing Central Park North near Powell Boulevard overnight. Metal met skull. He went down and never got back up. Head trauma and internal bleeding killed him in the street.
Garbage Truck Driver Fails to Yield, Kills Man on Kings Highway
A garbage truck driver turned left off Kings Highway and hit a 58-year-old man standing at East 14th Street. Police say the driver failed to yield. The man died there at the intersection.
Box truck driver fatally hit woman riding bike in Gowanus 1
A box truck driver hit a 37-year-old woman riding a bike at 2nd Avenue and 9th Street in Gowanus, and she died at the scene.
Unlicensed Driver Slams Nassau Expressway Wall, Dies
A 30-year-old unlicensed driver sped west on Nassau Expressway and hit hard on the right side. Police recorded unsafe speed. The overnight solo crash left him with head trauma and internal bleeding; he died at the scene.
Speeding drivers kill man walking Henry Hudson
Overnight on Henry Hudson Parkway, a man walking with traffic did not make it home. Three northbound drivers came through; one hit him. Police recorded unsafe speed. The man died at the scene. Two drivers were also hurt.
Truck driver’s right turn kills Queens cyclist
A concrete mixer driver turned right at 24th Avenue and 29th Street and hit a 62-year-old woman riding her bike east. The truck’s bumper smashed her head. She was thrown from the bike and died in the street.
Left-Turning Driver, Dead Rider on Hylan
A driver turned left off Hylan at Nelson. A 25-year-old rider hit the sedan, flew from his bike, and died in the street. Police flagged unsafe speed. Staten Island’s night swallowed another young life.
Helmetless Moped Rider Killed at 75th Street
A 31-year-old moped rider hit the side of a southbound Mercedes at 75th Street and 32nd Avenue overnight in Queens. Police recorded that he blew a traffic control and died from head injuries at the scene.
SUV driver hits e-bike rider, leaves him dead on Hamilton Place
Near midnight on Hamilton Place, a Nissan SUV driver hit a 46-year-old man riding a TAILG e-bike. The rider was thrown, suffered fatal chest injuries, and died in the street while the SUV showed no damage.
Driver Hits and Kills 65-Year-Old on Merrick
A driver in a sedan hit a 65-year-old man on Merrick Boulevard as he crossed outside the crosswalk. The man died in the street while traffic rolled past and the year turned over without him.
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.