Recent severe crashes

1. Distracted driver turns, breaks pedestrian’s arm 2026-03-09T18:30:00+00:00
   MAJOR DEEGAN EXPRESSWAY
   A driver making a right turn near the Major Deegan hit a 40-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. Police recorded outside-car distraction.
   According to the police report, a 59-year-old driver in a Toyota SUV was making a right turn near the Major Deegan Expressway at Macombs Dam Bridge and hit a 40-year-old pedestrian in the intersection. Police recorded outside-car distraction. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and suffered a fracture and dislocation to her elbow, lower arm, or hand.
2. Driver lost consciousness, hit parked SUVs 2026-02-02T12:49:00+00:00
   E 164 ST
   A driver blacked out and hit two parked SUVs on Findlay Ave at E. 164 St. The driver, 25, was reported injured with a head injury.
   According to the police report, a 25-year-old driver in a 2004 Lexus SUV was going straight on Findlay Ave at E. 164 St in the Bronx when police recorded “Lost Consciousness” and the driver hit two parked SUVs. The driver was listed as injured, with a head injury and an incoherent emotional status. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
3. Distracted driver triggers Deegan connector smash 2026-01-28T13:30:00+00:00
   MAJOR DEEGAN EXPRESSWAY SR
   A driver’s inattention on the Major Deegan connector road left a 42-year-old passenger injured, with a concussion and knee/leg pain. Two drivers and another passenger were also in the vehicles.
   According to the police report, two drivers going straight north collided on the connector road to the Major Deegan Expressway northbound in the Bronx. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor. A 42-year-old male passenger was injured and reported a concussion with injuries to his knee/lower leg/foot. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
4. Driver Blows Light, Crushes Bronx Motorist 2026-01-17T20:18:00+00:00
   E 164 ST
   On E 164th and Sheridan, a 58-year-old driver ran a traffic control and hit another car head‑on. Both drivers were hurt; one suffered crush injuries to the abdomen and pelvis in the Saturday night crash.
   According to the police report, a 58-year-old driver going straight on East 164th Street in the Bronx disregarded a traffic control and hit another sedan at Sheridan Avenue on a Saturday evening. Police recorded traffic control disregarded for both injured drivers. A 58-year-old man reported crush injuries to his abdomen and pelvis, and a 42-year-old woman reported a head contusion. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
5. Improper Turn Throws Bronx Rider Off Bike 2026-01-16T00:00:00+00:00
   779 CONCOURSE VLG E
   A 22-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered a leg fracture after a driver turned improperly at Concourse Village East overnight. Police also recorded driver inattention in the crash.
   According to the police report, a 59-year-old driver in a sedan and a 22-year-old motorcycle rider were traveling straight when the driver turned improperly near 779 Concourse Village East just after midnight. The rider was ejected and sustained a lower leg fracture and dislocation. Police recorded driver inattention and improper turning. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.