Recent severe crashes

1. Two Killed After Motorcycle Rider Hits Vehicles on Grand Central 2026-07-16T22:30:00+00:00
   Queens
   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.
   Police said a man operating a CFMoto 650 motorcycle was eastbound on the Grand Central Parkway approaching the Jackie Robinson Parkway at about 6:30 p.m. when he spun out and hit a BMW driven by a 28-year-old woman, then was involved in another impact with a Ford Explorer driven by a 39-year-old man. Both people on the motorcycle were thrown to the pavement. The driver died at the scene from severe head trauma, and the passenger died after being taken to NewYork-Presbyterian Queens Hospital. Police said the riderless motorcycle was later involved in impacts with a Chevrolet Express van and a Chrysler Town and Country minivan. Five people in the other vehicles were evaluated by EMS, three were hospitalized with minor injuries, and police reported no arrests.
2. Prosecutors say speeding driver ran red lights, killed pedestrian 2026-05-25T19:48:00+00:00
   FRANCIS LEWIS BLVD
   Prosecutors say Dawood Faisal drove more than 75 mph, ran red lights and, in a three-car collision at Francis Lewis Boulevard and Union Turnpike, killed 71-year-old pedestrian Cara Trager.
   Official crash records say the May 25 crash happened a little before 8 PM at Francis Lewis Boulevard and Union Turnpike in Queens, involved a sedan and two SUVs, and injured six people. The records say the 71-year-old woman killed was crossing with the signal and list traffic-control disregard as a contributing factor. Queens prosecutors identified her as Cara Trager and allege Faisal drove a 2013 Toyota Prius southbound at more than 75 mph in a 35 mph zone, ran at least two red lights, and caused a three-car collision in which two pedestrians in the crosswalk were hit. Prosecutors said Faisal was indicted on manslaughter, assault, leaving-the-scene, reckless-driving and related charges.
3. Dump-truck driver kills 70-year-old pedestrian in Queens Village 2026-05-18T09:26:00+00:00
   229-05 87 AVE
   A 43-year-old Ford F550 driver hit a 70-year-old pedestrian near 87th Avenue in Queens Village; medics took the man to a hospital, where he died.
   Official crash records place the crash around 9:30 a.m. at 229-05 87 Ave. in Queens and list a 70-year-old male pedestrian killed and one injured motorist. Police told the Daily News the 43-year-old Ford F550 driver hit the man while exiting a private driveway toward Hillside Avenue as the man crossed a parking lot. The official vehicle record lists the driver as traveling east and going straight ahead, while the police account reported by the Daily News described a driveway exit. Medics took the pedestrian to North Shore University Hospital, where he died.
4. Speeding Audi driver kills Toyota driver at Queens red light 2026-04-24T21:10:00+00:00
   BELL BLVD
   A 65-year-old Audi driver killed Davidson Torres Suarez, 28, and injured two passengers when he hit Suarez’s Toyota at a Bell Boulevard red light, police said.
   Official crash records place the crash just after 9 p.m. at Bell Boulevard and 86th Avenue in Queens and list unsafe speed. Police said a 65-year-old Audi driver hit Davidson Torres Suarez’s Toyota while Suarez was stopped at a red light; official records for the Audi also list traffic control disregarded. Medics took Suarez to North Shore University Hospital, where he died, and press accounts said a 30-year-old woman and a 5-year-old boy riding with him were stable. The Audi driver stayed at the scene while police investigated.
5. Driver turning left hits motorcyclist 2026-06-02T16:05:00+00:00
   E HAMPTON BLVD
   A sedan driver making a left turn hit a 52-year-old motorcyclist on E Hampton Boulevard near 58th Road. The rider suffered internal injuries to the hip and upper leg.
   According to the police report, a sedan driver making a left turn collided with a motorcycle on E Hampton Boulevard at 58th Road in Queens on June 2, 2026, around 4:05 p.m. A 52-year-old man operating the motorcycle was listed as injured, with internal injury complaints affecting his hip and upper leg. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.