Recent severe crashes

1. Distracted van driver hits woman crossing 2026-05-12T17:43:00+00:00
   ASCAN AVE
   A van driver making a left turn hit a 66-year-old pedestrian crossing with the signal on Ascan Avenue near Austin Street. Police recorded driver inattention and crush injuries to her lower leg.
   According to the police report, a 73-year-old van driver was making a left turn on Ascan Avenue near Austin Street in Queens on May 12, 2026, around 5:43 p.m., and hit a 66-year-old pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and pedestrian error/confusion. The pedestrian reported crush injuries to her knee/lower leg/foot. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
2. Distracted driver lane-changed, ejected motorcyclist 2026-05-01T21:45:00+00:00
   HORACE HARDING EXPY
   A driver’s inattention and unsafe lane change on Horace Harding Expressway ended with a 25-year-old motorcyclist unconscious and ejected. Friday night, one mistake turned the road into a launchpad.
   According to the police report, a crash was reported at 9:45 p.m. on May 1, 2026, on the Horace Harding Expressway near Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens involving a sedan and a motorcycle. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and unsafe lane changing. The motorcycle rider, a 25-year-old man, was listed as unconscious, ejected, and injured with a head injury and minor bleeding. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
3. Drunk driver plows into parked cars 2026-03-06T09:26:00+00:00
   62-27 108 ST
   Police recorded alcohol involvement after a driver hit parked vehicles near 62-27 108th Street. A 43-year-old driver was injured and listed as semiconscious.
   According to the police report, the crash happened around 9:26 a.m. near 62-27 108th Street in Queens when a driver hit parked vehicles. Police recorded alcohol involvement. The 43-year-old driver was listed as injured and semiconscious, with internal complaints and a back injury. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
4. Distracted driver blows yield, hits pedestrian 2026-03-05T14:35:00+00:00
   QUEENS BLVD
   A driver making a left turn on Queens Boulevard hit a 60-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
   According to the police report, an 80-year-old man driving a 2011 Kia SUV was making a left turn at Queens Boulevard and 72nd Drive around 2:35 p.m. on March 5, 2026, when he hit a 60-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and failure to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian reported a concussion and a head injury.
5. Distracted driver hits 11-year-old in Queens 2026-01-15T14:42:00+00:00
   YELLOWSTONE BLVD
   A distracted driver hit an 11-year-old boy crossing at Yellowstone Blvd and 64th Road. Afternoon, clear skies, and still a child ends up with a head injury.
   According to the police report, a driver heading north on Yellowstone Boulevard hit an 11-year-old boy who was crossing at 64th Road on a clear Thursday afternoon. Police recorded driver inattention or distraction and listed a head injury with internal complaint for the child.