Recent severe crashes

1. SUV driver turned left into Jeep 2026-01-27T18:05:00+00:00
   RICHMOND RD
   A driver making a left turn hit a driver going straight on Richmond Rd at Kensico St. Two drivers were hurt, including one with a fracture and dislocation.
   According to the police report, a 2025 Mercedes SUV driver making a left turn collided with a 2019 Jeep SUV driver going straight on Richmond Rd at Kensico St in Staten Island on Jan. 27 at 6:05 p.m. Police recorded slippery pavement and tire failure/inadequate tires as contributing factors. Both drivers were listed as injured, including a fracture/distortion/dislocation and pain or nausea.
2. Driver turning left hits another driver 2026-05-26T09:30:00+00:00
   GUYON AVE
   Two drivers collided on Guyon Avenue Tuesday morning when a driver making a left turn hit a driver going straight. Both drivers were reported injured.
   According to the police report, a 45-year-old driver going straight ahead on Guyon Avenue collided with a 26-year-old driver making a left turn at about 9:30 a.m. The 45-year-old driver reported a minor burn. The 26-year-old driver was listed as injured. Another occupant was listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
3. Driver failed to yield, hit 13-year-old cyclist 2026-04-12T13:30:00+00:00
   RIEDEL AVE
   A driver in an SUV failed to yield and hit a 13-year-old boy on a bike on Riedel Avenue at Hitchcock Avenue. The teen was injured, with a knee/lower-leg bruise.
   According to the police report, a driver in a station wagon/SUV was going straight ahead on Riedel Avenue at Hitchcock Avenue on April 12, 2026 at about 1:30 p.m. Police recorded failure to yield right-of-way. A 13-year-old bicyclist was injured, with a contusion/bruise to the knee/lower leg/foot; police also recorded driver inattention/distraction.
4. Pickup driver passed wrong, hit scooter 2026-04-06T12:05:00+00:00
   S RAILROAD AVE
   A pickup driver passed improperly and hit a 65-year-old scooter rider on S Railroad Avenue near Oak Avenue. Police also recorded following too closely.
   According to the police report, a 2022 pickup driver was going straight north on S Railroad Avenue at Oak Avenue when police recorded passing or lane usage improper and following too closely. The driver hit a NIU kick-scooter rider who was making a left turn. The 65-year-old rider suffered minor bleeding to the face and was conscious.
5. Distracted driver slams SUV on Finley 2026-03-18T18:55:00+00:00
   FINLEY AVE
   A distracted driver hit another SUV on Finley Avenue at Navesink Place. Two drivers were hurt — one reported head pain and nausea.
   According to the police report, two SUV drivers going straight on Finley Avenue at Navesink Place crashed around 6:55 p.m. on March 18, 2026. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor. A 38-year-old man reported head pain and nausea, and a 25-year-old woman had a head abrasion.