2022 fatal crashes
In 2022, as of December 31, 2022, there have been 318 fatal crashes in New York City that killed 290 people, including 135 pedestrians, 19 cyclists, 116 motorists and 20 other people.
135 pedestrians, 19 cyclists, 116 motorists and 20 other people
Fatal crashes
Pickup driver fled after fatal Broadway crash
A pickup driver heading north on Broadway hit 62-year-old Edwin Rivera near West 238th Street; police told the Daily News the driver fled.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Motorcyclist Dies After Ocean Parkway Collision at Avenue N
Fred Wearing, 49, died after a December motorcycle collision with another driver on Ocean Parkway at Avenue N in Brooklyn.
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.
Truck driver kills 75-year-old woman on Utica
A truck driver hit a 75-year-old woman in the Utica and Saint Johns crosswalk. Her head hit the pavement. Police recorded crush injuries. She died in the intersection while the driver rolled on.
Aggressive Driver Slams Parked Honda on W. 90th
A 48-year-old driver floored a 2001 Honda into a parked Toyota on West 90th near Amsterdam. Police recorded road-rage driving. The Honda’s front end crumpled and the driver died alone in the car.
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.
SUV driver slams parked car, kills woman
A driver in an SUV hit a parked sedan on West 53rd Street, rear to front. A 37-year-old woman sitting inside took a fatal head blow and died there in the afternoon light.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Distracted Bronx driver slams parked car, dies
A 25-year-old driver veered on Reservoir Oval East and hit a parked Ford sedan. Police recorded distraction and bad lane use. He died there in daylight on a quiet Bronx block.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Driver Indicted After Fatal Williamsburg Crosswalk Hit-and-Run
Prosecutors said Daniel K. Buckley hit Leah Kohn in a Williamsburg crosswalk, left the scene, and was indicted after she died from head trauma.
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
Police said Michael Pruitt fled after hitting Lucas Jimenez Aburto in the East Village; the city record lists one pedestrian killed.
BMW Driver Charged After Scooter Rider Dies in Queens Crash
Police said BMW driver Jairo Ortiz was arrested after a Jackson Heights collision that killed a scooter rider at 37th Avenue and 82nd Street.
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 Hit Pedestrian on Seagirt Boulevard
A 26-year-old driver in a black Jeep Wrangler hit and killed a 64-year-old man 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.
Honda SUV Driver Fatally Hits E-Scooter Rider in Mott Haven
A 23-year-old Honda SUV driver hit a 44-year-old e-scooter rider at Grand Concourse and East 149th Street; the rider died at Lincoln Hospital.
Driver Kills 91-Year-Old Raking Leaves in Morris Park
Police said a 59-year-old woman driving a Hyundai sedan west on Rhinelander Avenue hit 91-year-old Simone Canepa as he raked leaves by his Radcliff Avenue home; city records list unsafe speed in the fatal Bronx crash.
Young Driver Dies After Hitting Parked Cars
A 24-year-old driver on Fountain Avenue hit three parked cars and died behind the wheel. Night in East New York, quiet again, except for the damage left behind.
38-Year-Old Driver Found Dead in Parked Lexus
A 38-year-old driver sat dead behind the wheel of a parked Lexus on Hicks Street in Brooklyn. Head wound. No seatbelt. Only a child restraint in the car.
Tractor-Trailer Driver Leaves After Brooklyn Pedestrian Dies
Police said a tractor-trailer driver left after a 47-year-old pedestrian was fatally injured at Caton and Coney Island avenues; a 24-year-old Kia driver stayed.
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 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.
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.
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.
Driver Fails To Yield, Slams Woman In Crosswalk
A 40-year-old woman crossed Willets Point Boulevard with the signal when an Audi SUV driver kept going straight and hit her. Police recorded failure to yield. She suffered trauma to her entire body on a weekday morning in Queens.
Left-turning SUV driver kills woman in crosswalk
A Honda SUV driver turned left on 19th Avenue and hit a 23-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She went down in the intersection and never got up.
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.
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 Painter After Fall Onto Van Wyck Expressway
A driver in a 2012 Nissan Altima remained at the scene after Jeremy Rozan fell from a bridge worksite and died after contact on the Van Wyck Expressway.
Wrong-Lane Driver Slams Parked Car, Dies
A 52-year-old driver in the wrong lane hit a parked Infiniti near West 24th Street and died. Police recorded improper lane use and noted he was not wearing a seatbelt.
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.
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.
BMW Driver Fatally Hit Pedestrian on Grand Central Parkway
A 35-year-old BMW driver hit and killed a 44-year-old man crossing the eastbound Grand Central Parkway in Astoria, police said.
Distracted Young SUV Driver Kills Man on Linden Place
A 20-year-old SUV driver, distracted and changing lanes on Linden Place, hit a 58-year-old man in the roadway. The man died there. Police say unsafe speed and inattention also left the young driver injured.
Driver fatally hit 65-year-old crossing Bronx highway
A driver hit and killed a 65-year-old man before dawn; records place the crash on Bronx River Parkway, while police cited the Cross Bronx Expressway.
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.
Driver Killed in High-Speed Clearview Expressway Crash
A 20-year-old driver died and his passenger was critically injured after police said he lost control at high speed on the Clearview Expressway in Queens.
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.
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.
Motorcyclist Killed Near Orchard Beach Parking Lot
A 58-year-old motorcyclist was killed after he hit a barricade while riding south on Park Drive near the Orchard Beach parking lot, police said.
Speeding driver kills woman on Jewett
A driver in a sedan fatally injured a pedestrian at Jewett Avenue and Keiber Court on Oct. 14, 2022, and the Post reported she died after a driver in a Jeep Grand Cherokee hit the ambulance taking her to a hospital.
Ambulance Passenger Dies After Staten Island Crash
Police said a Jeep Grand Cherokee driver hit an ambulance carrying an injured woman on Jewett Avenue; the official record lists one passenger killed.
Bus Driver Hits, Kills 79-Year-Old Pedestrian in East Flatbush
A bus driver turned left off Flatbush and hit a 79-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. She died in the street while the oversized bus kept rolling.
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.
Distracted E-Bike Rider Killed Hitting Parked Car
A 46-year-old e-bike rider hit a parked sedan on Nagle Avenue near Hillside. He was partially thrown from the bike and died there in the street. Police recorded distraction as a factor in the fatal crash.
Truck Driver and Cyclist in Fatal Parkside Avenue Crash
A truck driver and Kala Santiago were traveling east on Parkside Avenue before the 25-year-old bicyclist died near Parade Place.
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.
Allegedly drunk driver charged after tow operator dies on LIE
Police said an allegedly drunk Dodge Durango driver caused a Long Island Expressway crash, and tow operator Carlos Santiago died as he aided a disabled driver.
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.
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.
Construction-truck driver fatally hits Midtown pedestrian
A construction-truck driver hit and killed a man at West 44th Street and Eighth Avenue, and police said the driver stayed to speak with officers.
Box truck driver fatally hit pedestrian in Williamsburg
A box truck driver making a left turn hit and killed 63-year-old Benjamin Berger as he crossed with the signal in Williamsburg, police said.
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.
Cyclist Slams Into Parked SUV on Fulton
A cyclist hit the side of a parked SUV on Fulton Street, injuring himself. Inside, a 57-year-old driver sat with her view blocked. She never moved and was later found unresponsive in the driver’s seat.
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.
Hit-and-run driver kills man walking on FDR Drive
A hit-and-run driver killed a 79-year-old man walking along FDR Drive's southbound lanes in Manhattan, according to police and city data.
Motorcyclist Dies After Major Deegan Expressway Barrier Crash
Eric Parache died after police said he hit a concrete barrier while riding a 2020 Ducati on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx.
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.
Driver Fatally Hit Woman in Queens Hit-and-Run, Police Said
A driver deliberately hit a 31-year-old woman near 120th Street and 97th Avenue in Queens and fled, police said; she died at Jamaica Hospital.
Right-turning SUV driver fatally injures Bronx e-bike rider
A 63-year-old Ford Escape driver turning right in Belmont collided with a 67-year-old e-bike rider, who was run over and died the next day.
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.
Runaway SUV Breaks Man’s Leg on 82nd
A parked Ford SUV rolled driverless down 82nd Street and hit a 49-year-old man, breaking his lower leg. Morning in Queens, and a man lay in the roadway while the empty truck sat there, untouched.
Hit-and-Run Driver Rear-Ends Man on Henry Hudson Parkway; Man Dies
A hit-and-run driver rear-ended a 66-year-old man on Henry Hudson Parkway; police said he hit a guardrail, had a medical episode and died.
Overnight driver slams parked truck, dies on Third Ave
A 35-year-old driver ran his sedan into the back of a parked diesel truck on Third Avenue overnight in Brooklyn. He suffered fatal back injuries. Police recorded alcohol involvement.
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 in Richmond Hill Red-Light Crash
Police said Francisco Santiago rode through a red light in Richmond Hill and was in a collision with a 30-year-old driver; he died at Jamaica Hospital.
Driver in Lexus Fatally Injured Pedestrian on Bronxdale Avenue
A 45-year-old man driving a 2016 Lexus fatally injured Paulina Nrecaj outside her Bronx building after swerving near Bronxdale and Cruger avenues.
Driver Dies in Parked Lexus on Murray
Evening on Murray Street, a 36-year-old driver sat lifeless in a parked Lexus, its left side crushed. No answers in the report, just a dead man in a smashed car.
Distracted motorbike driver hits 9-year-old
A motorbike driver hit a 9-year-old boy crossing 3rd Avenue in the Bronx evening light. Police recorded driver inattention and unsafe speed as the boy suffered leg abrasions and a terrifying brush with death.
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.
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.
Hit-and-run driver fatally injured pedestrian on Riverside Drive
A hit-and-run driver fatally injured a 47-year-old pedestrian at Riverside Drive and West 147th Street, police said.
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.
Distracted Driver Slams Parked Car, Dies
A 49-year-old driver veered along East 196th Street and hit a parked Ford. He died in the front seat. Police recorded driver inattention and noted he had no seat belt on that quiet Bronx morning.
Driver Charged After Boy Dies in East Elmhurst Hit-and-Run
Police said Xavier Carchipull was arrested after he left an East Elmhurst crash where 5-year-old Jonathan Martinez died.
Jeep driver turns, hits man in crosswalk
A Jeep driver turned right off West 12th and hit a 28-year-old man crossing with the signal. He went down on the pavement with a bruised shoulder while the SUV sat unmarked.
Truck Driver's Turn Kills E-Bike Rider in East New York
A 52-year-old truck driver turning from Pennsylvania Avenue onto Linden Boulevard fatally hit e-bike rider Jarrod Little in East New York.
Dirt-bike operator fled after passenger died on boardwalk
A 25-year-old dirt-bike operator fled after he lost control on the Rockaway Beach Boardwalk, where passenger David Molina died and a rollerblader was hurt.
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.
Driver Charged After Far Rockaway Sidewalk Fatality
Police said Kiani Phoenix drove onto a Far Rockaway sidewalk while targeting another woman, killing Milton Storch and injuring another pedestrian.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Driver Hit Scooter Rider at 18th Avenue and 74th Street
A southbound Kia driver hit a 21-year-old Hover-1 rider at 18th Avenue and 74th Street. The rider was thrown from the scooter, suffered a severe head injury, and died at the scene. Police noted a blocked view at the corner.
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.
Distracted, Inexperienced Driver Slams Parked SUV, Kills Himself
Overnight on Grand Concourse, a 50-year-old driver hit a parked SUV and died behind the wheel. Police recorded driver inexperience and distraction in a crash with no one else inside either car.
Overnight Bronx Driver Slams Parked Cars, Dies
A 48-year-old driver heading south on Melrose Avenue hit a line of parked cars overnight in the Bronx. He died at the scene, alone in the Acura, with no other injuries reported.
Boy, 4, Dies After Bronx Scooter Crash; Father Arrested
Police said Mario Rosario Sr. was driving a stolen scooter with his 4-year-old son, who died after a crash with a turning Toyota driver on Bailey Avenue.
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 Myrtle Avenue Hit-and-Run
Prosecutors accused Florin Stoian of hitting 74-year-old Be Tran on Myrtle Avenue in Ridgewood and fleeing; the official record cited unsafe speed.
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 pedestrian Gavin Lee dies in Chelsea
Police said a male bicyclist hit 44-year-old pedestrian Gavin Lee in a Chelsea crosswalk and left the scene; Lee died at Bellevue days later.
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
Police said a 48-year-old woman riding a gas-powered scooter lost control on the Henry Hudson Parkway and died after she was thrown into a motorcyclist's path.
Truck Driver Fatally Hits Delivery Worker on Morgan Avenue
A man driving a flatbed truck turned left off Meadow Street and hit delivery worker Daniel Vidal on Morgan Avenue; police said Vidal died at Elmhurst Hospital.
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.
Driver Charged After Inwood Sidewalk Crash Kills Two Men
Prosecutors said Leandro Diaz-Ramirez sped through a red light in Inwood, leading to a crash that killed pedestrians Joel Adames and David Fernandez.
Queens man found dead in parked car
Morning on Britton Avenue, a parked Ford with its rear crushed, a motorcycle hit, and a 46-year-old driver found dead inside. Quiet street, one man gone, no clear story of why.
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 turning in Bronx fatally injures Bernice Schwartz, 99
A 53-year-old driver in a Mazda SUV mortally injured 99-year-old Bernice Schwartz while turning at West 235th Street and Oxford Avenue in the Bronx.
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.
Citi Bike Rider Killed at East 85th Street and Madison Avenue
A tractor-trailer driver was alongside Citi Bike rider Carling Mott on East 85th Street before she fell and was fatally struck.
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.
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.
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
A 30-year-old driver hit and killed 43-year-old e-bike rider Wenntwen Porgho while turning at Bronxwood Avenue and Williamsbridge Road, according to police and city records.
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 Driver Left After Fatal Long Island City Scooter Crash
A Porsche SUV driver hit 30-year-old scooter rider Brendan Marmolejos in Long Island City and left, police said; Marmolejos died a week later.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Motorcyclist Dies After Edgemere Collision With Driver
A 38-year-old motorcyclist died and two men were injured after two riders and a 52-year-old driver collided in Edgemere.
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.
Hit-and-Run Driver Kills 21-Year-Old on East Houston Street
A fugitive driver hit and killed 21-year-old Andy Eduardo Gil near East Houston and Forsyth streets before leaving the scene, police said.
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.
Two hit-and-run drivers fatally injured Omar Stewart in Brooklyn
Two hit-and-run drivers hit 61-year-old Omar Stewart on Washington Avenue in Prospect Heights, police said; he died at New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist.
Teen passengers killed in Hylan Boulevard crash
A 16-year-old driver in a Ford Mustang and a GMC Yukon driver collided on Hylan Boulevard, killing three teen passengers and injuring six people.
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 dies at Williamsburg Bridge exit ramp
A 25-year-old motorcycle driver died near the Williamsburg Bridge exit ramp, where official data cited unsafe speed and news reports gave conflicting accounts.
Moped Rider Killed on Major Deegan in Mott Haven
A 28-year-old moped rider died after police said he lost control and hit a tractor trailer on the Major Deegan Expressway in Mott Haven.
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.
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.
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.
E-bike rider died after hitting parked SUV on Greene Avenue
Luciano Morales Feliciano, 25, died after police said he lost control on Greene Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant and hit a parked Toyota 4Runner.
Jeep Driver Fled After Bronx E-Bike Rider Was Fatally Hit
A Jeep SUV driver blew through traffic control on Metcalf Avenue and hit a 21-year-old e-bike rider. His body was thrown, his bike demolished. A young man dead for someone’s shortcut.
29-year-old driver found dead in crushed SUV
A 29-year-old driver sat dead in a parked Mercedes SUV on Randall Avenue, its left front caved in. Daylight, Sunday morning, no skid marks, no other driver in sight.
Dirt Bike Rider Dies After Mott Haven Crash With Parks Truck
Gregorio Arango died after police said he crashed a dirt bike with a Parks Department truck near Willow Avenue and East 138th Street.
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.
Man Found Dead in Crushed Parked SUV
Midday in Brooklyn, a 40-year-old driver was found dead inside a parked GMC SUV with the roof crushed in. No movement, no skid marks, just a body slumped in a ruined car on East 29th Street.
61-Year-Old E-Bike Rider Dies After Hitting Parked SUV
A 61-year-old man riding an e-bike on Caton Avenue hit the side of a parked Kia SUV near East 4th Street in Brooklyn. He died from his injuries in the street where he fell.
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.
Fleeing Driver Kills Pedestrian at Ralph and Macon
A fleeing driver hit a 67-year-old woman crossing with the signal at Ralph Avenue and Macon Street, killing her and injuring four others.
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 Beneath Truck in Maspeth
A 42-year-old driver in a Ford F350 ran over a man police said had been sleeping beneath the truck near Mount Zion Cemetery; the pedestrian died at Elmhurst Hospital.
Cyclist Hits 57-Year-Old Woman, Leaves Her Down
A man riding a bike hit a 57-year-old woman at East 163rd Street and Tinton Avenue on a Monday afternoon. She fell and injured her back while the rider continued on.
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.
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.
Teen Driver Dies in Belt Parkway High-Speed Crash
Police said Mohammed Ayth Alkotait, 16, was driving at high speed on the Belt Parkway when he clipped a Kia, hit a Hyundai and died after being ejected.
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.
Rider Killed at Central Avenue and Palmetto Street
A 33-year-old truck driver stayed at the scene after a rider was hit at Central Avenue and Palmetto Street; official records list a 49-year-old e-bike rider killed.
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.
Police charge driver in fatal Webster Avenue hit-and-run
Police said Imani Williams sped through a red light on Webster Avenue and hit Robert Godwin's livery cab, and Godwin died in the Bronx crash.
Motorcyclist dies after Mott Haven crash into parked cars
Isaiah Santana, 30, died after police said he lost control of a dirt bike on East 138th Street in Mott Haven and hit parked cars near Willis Avenue.
Motorcyclist Dies After Hell's Kitchen 12th Avenue Crash
Police said Ian Overmier, 28, lost control while trying to pass a turning driver on 12th Avenue; medics took him to Mount Sinai West, where he died.
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.
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.
Motorcyclist Dies After Utopia Parkway Crash in Queens
Thomas Hardy, 28, died after police said he sped down Utopia Parkway, lost control of a Honda motorcycle and was thrown near Jewel Avenue.
Driver hits and kills pedestrian after Gravesend crash
Police said a driver involved in a two-vehicle crash hit a 65-year-old man at Avenue P and West 1st Street while he was crossing with the signal.
Bus Driver Hits and Kills Bike Rider at Queens Intersection
A Q85 bus driver hit and killed a 35-year-old bike rider at 128th Avenue and 238th Street in Queens, according to city data and police accounts.
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
A 25-year-old Mercedes driver died and his passenger was hurt after police said he sped off the New England Thruway near Pelham Bay Park West.
Driver Charged After Baby Killed in Rosebank Crosswalk
Police said Shannon Cocozza hit 1-year-old Lian Mashini and her mother while turning in Rosebank; Lian died at Staten Island University North Hospital.
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.
24-Year-Old Driver Dies Hitting Parked Car
A 24-year-old driver crashed into a parked Honda on Huntington Street late at night in Brooklyn. He was alone in the car and died at the scene; no one outside his vehicle was hurt.
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.
Driver in Mazda Crashes on Cross Island Parkway; One Killed
Police said a woman driving a Mazda fell asleep on the Cross Island Parkway; the official record says one passenger was killed and two motorists were injured.
Driver dies after Staten Island parkway guardrail crash
Christopher Digioia, 57, veered into a median guardrail on Korean War Veterans Parkway and died after he was ejected, police said.
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 Fatal Staten Island Crash
Police said MTA bus driver Darrell Sweet drove away after hitting 69-year-old Patrick Varriale on Platinum Avenue in Staten Island.
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.
Driver Passes Too Close, Dies on 31st Ave
A 27-year-old driver passed too close to a parked car on 31st Avenue and scraped it. He died in the driver’s seat, in the middle of a quiet Queens afternoon.
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.
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 Charged After Pedestrian Killed on Henry Hudson Parkway
Police said Luis Acosta hit Victor Jose Benitez on the Henry Hudson Parkway and left; Benitez died at Harlem Hospital.
Driver fatally hit man crossing East Tremont Avenue
A 25-year-old woman driving north on East Tremont Avenue hit 72-year-old John Dellacava as he crossed near Roosevelt Avenue; he died at Jacobi Hospital.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Driver Reverses Into Parked Tow Truck, Dies
A 38-year-old driver reversed his sedan on Zoller Road and hit a parked tow truck. He died there in the afternoon quiet while the truck sat still at the curb.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Right-Turning Volvo Driver Kills Woman on 13th
A Volvo SUV driver turned right at 13th Avenue and 51st Street and hit a 46-year-old woman crossing. Her arm was amputated. She died in the street while the licensed driver stayed at the scene.
Parked on Powell, Driver Found Dead
Morning on Powell Street, a 39-year-old driver sat in a parked Nissan with the front crushed. No movement, no pulse. One man gone before the day really started.
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.
37-Year-Old Driver Found Dead in Crushed Parked Car
Late morning on 34th Avenue, a 37-year-old driver lay dead inside her parked Honda, its front left crushed. No other driver, no second car—just a body and a wrecked shell on a quiet Queens block.
Drowsy Driver Rips Through Parked Line, Woman Killed
On Division Avenue, a fatigued sedan driver drifted west and hit five parked cars. A 51‑year‑old woman sitting belted in her SUV died at the wheel while the morning commute rolled past.
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.
Distracted SUV Driver Kills Herself on Horace Harding
A 40-year-old SUV driver ran into a parked Honda on Horace Harding Expressway near 174th Street on a clear Monday morning. Police recorded driver inattention. She died in the driver’s seat.
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 Fatally Hits Woman
An 83-year-old driver backing out of a Queens driveway fatally hit a 75-year-old woman outside a home on 217th Street.
Scooter rider dies after hitting parked SUV in Wakefield
A 63-year-old scooter rider died after police said he hit the rear of a parked Mitsubishi Outlander on Richardson Avenue in Wakefield.
Woman killed after overpass fall on Harlem River Drive
A driver in a Ford SUV hit a 32-year-old woman on Harlem River Drive, away from any intersection. The impact crushed her body and killed her in the roadway on a cold Sunday morning.
Driver fatally injured 88-year-old pedestrian on Northern Boulevard
A 52-year-old driver leaving a Flushing restaurant parking lot hit 88-year-old Thomas Soong, who died three days later.
Hit-and-run driver kills 62-year-old on East New York avenue
A 23-year-old unlicensed driver in a Cadillac hit a 62-year-old woman crossing Pennsylvania Avenue near Linden at 1 a.m. He drove straight; her head took the impact. She died there on the arterial, alone in the dark.
Midday Farmers Boulevard Pileup Kills Young Driver
Four drivers crashed on Farmers Boulevard just after noon. A 23-year-old woman driving north died in the tangle of sedans while others went home. Broad daylight, busy street, one young life erased.
Driver Fatally Injured Co-op City Pedestrian While Turning
A dump truck driver turned left on Einstein Loop and hit a 76-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Morning light, clear weather, legal walk — she died in the crosswalk while the truck showed no damage.
22-year-old driver found dead in tipped SUV
Overnight on West 185th Street, a 22-year-old driver was found dead inside a Honda SUV tipped on its side near Broadway. No one else was in the vehicle. Just a young man, alone in a rolled truck in the dark.
Driver and Passenger Killed on Harlem River Drive
Police said driver Michel Hamilton lost control near the 125th Street exit; he and passenger Norman Batiz died after the crash on Harlem River Drive.
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 Fatally Hits Man Near Barclays
A driver in a private sanitation truck fatally hit a 62-year-old pedestrian near Barclays Center; police said the driver stayed and no arrests were made.
Driver suspected of drunk driving in FDR crash that killed two
Police said Daquan Allen was in custody on suspicion of drunk driving after two women riding in his sedan died in a high-speed FDR Drive crash.
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.
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.
Unlicensed Speeding Driver Killed on 101st Ave
A 24-year-old unlicensed driver tore down 101st Avenue and hit a parked Honda. He died from a crushed pelvis while his 23-year-old passenger left with severe arm lacerations in the frozen Queens night.
Two Killed After Bronx Driver Swerved Near Flatbed Truck
A 33-year-old woman driving a Mitsubishi Montero Sport and her front-seat passenger died after she swerved near a flatbed truck on the Cross Bronx Expressway.
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.
Truck Driver Plows Into Parked Car, Kills Teen
A truck driver hit a parked Nissan on 143rd Street and kept going. Inside, a 19-year-old driver was found dead, belted in his seat. Police recorded driver inattention in a crash that turned a quiet, parked car into a coffin.
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.
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 in Kensington Left-Turn Death of Pedestrian
Police said Shmuel Zupnick, driving an Infiniti SUV, failed to yield while turning in Kensington, fatally injuring 65-year-old pedestrian Adilova Rahima.
Teen Rider Blows Light, Kills 16‑Year‑Old Passenger
A 15-year-old moped rider ran a traffic control on Cooper Avenue and hit a turning SUV. His 16-year-old passenger was thrown off and killed. He suffered a fractured leg. The SUV driver and passenger reported neck and leg pain.
Driver Fatally Hits Pedestrian on Utica Avenue in Flatlands
A driver in a Ford Explorer hit and killed a 31-year-old man crossing Utica Avenue near Avenue N in Flatlands, police told reporters.
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.
Pedestrian killed on Jerome Avenue; driver later charged
Police said Steven Castillo hit Antonio Martin on Jerome Avenue and fled; Martin, 60, died at the scene after a second driver also hit him.
BMW Driver Killed 17-Year-Old on Kings Highway
A 19-year-old BMW driver hit and killed 17-year-old Terah Saucier as he crossed Kings Highway near Avenue K in Flatlands, police said.
Distracted Driver Slams Parked Car, Kills Woman
A distracted driver drove straight into a parked Hyundai on Nagle Avenue, where a 59-year-old woman sat behind the wheel. In the middle of a clear Thursday afternoon, she never made it out alive.
Driver Kills Child on Beach Channel Drive
A permit-holding SUV driver drove into a 10-year-old girl standing off Beach Channel Drive in Queens. Police recorded driver inexperience. The girl died from crush injuries. Another pedestrian was left with a fractured leg.
Driver Hit 5-Year-Old in Midwood Driveway; Boy Later Died
A 49-year-old driver hit 5-year-old Yaakov Farhi in a Midwood driveway area, and he died months later from his injuries.
Driver Hits Man Standing Off Conner Street
A driver left the roadway near 3550 Conner Street and hit a 56-year-old man who was standing off the road. His hip fractured. He went down in the Bronx midday light, another pedestrian left broken on the margin.
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.
Teen Driver Charged After Passenger Dies in Crown Heights Crash
Police said Ackeem Chambers fled a car stop before a Crown Heights crash that killed passenger Jada Rollins and injured four others.
BMW driver hits 99-year-old crossing Oriental
A BMW SUV driver hit a 99-year-old man crossing Oriental Boulevard near Coleridge Street on a Saturday afternoon. The impact killed him in the roadway.
School Bus Driver Fatally Hits E-Bike Rider in Brownsville
A 48-year-old school bus driver hit a 32-year-old e-bike rider in Brownsville, and medics took her to Brookdale Hospital, where she died.
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.
Driver turning at Foster and East 17th killed pedestrian
A 57-year-old driver turning right at Foster Avenue and East 17th Street hit a 64-year-old woman in the crosswalk; she died at Kings County Hospital.
Scooter rider killed in Brooklyn garbage truck crash
Police said a 55-year-old scooter rider tried to pass a turning sanitation garbage truck on the passenger side before a Brooklyn crash that killed him.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Truck Driver Slams Parked SUV, Kills Woman
A truck driver hit a parked SUV on Carroll Street near 7th Avenue and killed the 44-year-old woman inside. Midday in Park Slope, a driver turned a quiet parked car into a coffin.
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.
Left-Turn Driver Breaks Teen’s Hip on Utopia
A driver turned left on Utopia Parkway and hit a 19-year-old crossing with the signal. Police say she failed to yield. His hip took the blow. Her Audi showed no damage.
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.
School bus driver charged after Brooklyn teen killed crossing with first
Police said school bus driver Aleksandr Patlakh hit and killed 15-year-old Antonina Zatulovska as she crossed with the signal in Brooklyn.
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 Hits Man in Ridgewood
A 46-year-old driver in a Cadillac Escalade hit and killed a 57-year-old pedestrian at Metropolitan Avenue and Rentar Plaza in Ridgewood.
Motorcyclist Killed on Sheridan Expressway in Bronx
A 38-year-old motorcyclist was killed on Sheridan Expressway after police said he hit a truck and then an MTA bus near the Cross Bronx Expressway.
Driver Dies After Rear-Ending Snowplow on Major Deegan
Kevin Thompson died after police said he rear-ended a city Sanitation Department snowplow on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx.
Passenger killed after teen driver T-boned truck in Bronx
Police said 19-year-old T’Andre Hatcher faced manslaughter and DWI charges after a Bronx crash that killed passenger Frankely Nunez-Payano.
Driver charged after passenger dies in Jamaica crash
Police said Gilberto Cordova was drunk when he crashed in Jamaica, killing a 20-year-old passenger and injuring five people.
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.
Driver fatally hit pedestrian on Ocean Parkway
A 56-year-old driver in a Chevrolet Impala hit a 45-year-old man lying in a northbound Ocean Parkway lane, and the pedestrian died at a hospital.
FDNY EMT Driver Kills Pedestrian in Bronx Crosswalk
An FDNY EMT driver making a left turn hit and killed a 56-year-old pedestrian in a Bronx crosswalk, where video showed he had a steady walk signal.
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.