2022 fatal crashes
In 2022, as of December 31, 2022, there have been 280 fatal crashes in New York City that killed 290 people, including 135 pedestrians, 19 cyclists, 116 motorists and 20 other people.
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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.
Driver Fled After Fatal Broadway Crash in Kingsbridge 1
Police said a Dodge Ram driver hit 62-year-old Edwin Rivera on Broadway in Kingsbridge and fled; the official record cited driver distraction.
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.
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.
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.
Driver in Flatbed Truck Fatally Hit Woman on Utica Avenue 2
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.
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.
Motorcyclist dies after Ocean Parkway crash at Avenue N 1
Fred Wearing died weeks after a Dec. 28 motorcycle crash at Ocean Parkway and Avenue N; police said the other driver remained at the scene.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Driver indicted after fatal Williamsburg crosswalk hit-and-run 2
Prosecutors said Daniel K. Buckley hit Leah Kohn in a Williamsburg crosswalk and left; she died weeks later from her injuries.
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 2
Police said Michael Pruitt hit Lucas Jimenez Aburto at Third Avenue and St. Mark's Place, fled, and was later charged.
Driver charged after scooter rider dies in Jackson Heights crash 2
Police said Jairo Ortiz, a 24-year-old BMW driver, was intoxicated in a Jackson Heights crash that killed a scooter rider.
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 Hits Pedestrian on Seagirt Boulevard 2
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.
SUV Driver Hits E-Scooter Rider on Grand Concourse, Killing Him 2
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 fatally hit 91-year-old man on Rhinelander Avenue 1
A 59-year-old woman driving a Hyundai sedan west on Rhinelander Avenue hit 91-year-old Simone Canepa as he raked leaves near his Morris Park home, and he died the next day.
Truck driver fled after pedestrian was killed in Windsor Terrace 2
Police said a tractor-trailer driver hit a 47-year-old pedestrian near Coney Island and Caton avenues, fled, and a 24-year-old Kia driver then hit him.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Painter dies after fall onto Van Wyck Expressway 1
Jeremy Rozan fell from a Roosevelt Avenue Bridge work structure onto the Van Wyck Expressway, where contact with a northbound Nissan led to his death.
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.
Distracted Young SUV Driver Kills Man on Linden Place 1
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.
BMW driver fatally hit man on Grand Central Parkway 2
A 35-year-old BMW driver hit a 44-year-old man crossing Grand Central Parkway in Astoria; police said the driver stayed and faced no immediate charges.
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.
Driver Fatally Hits 65-Year-Old Pedestrian on Bronx River Parkway 1
A driver in an SUV fatally hit a 65-year-old man on the Bronx River Parkway early Oct. 18, 2022, and faced no immediate charges, the Daily News reported.
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 1
A 20-year-old driver was killed and his passenger critically injured after police said he lost control at high speed on the Clearview Expressway.
Driver hits pedestrian on Jewett; woman dies after ambulance crash 1
A northbound sedan driver hit a woman at Jewett Avenue and Keiber Court on Oct. 14, 2022, and police told the Post she died after the ambulance carrying her was involved in another crash.
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.
Ambulance passenger dies after Staten Island collision 1
A driver in a Jeep Grand Cherokee and an ambulance crew were involved in a Jewett Avenue collision that left the ambulance passenger dead and four motorists injured.
Motorcyclist Killed After Hitting Barricade at Orchard Beach 1
A 58-year-old motorcyclist died after police said he hit a lane-separating barricade near the Orchard Beach parking lot exit in the Bronx.
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.
MTA Bus Driver Killed 79-Year-Old Pedestrian in East Flatbush 2
An MTA bus driver making a left turn at Flatbush Avenue and Glenwood Road hit and killed a 79-year-old woman who the city record says was crossing with the signal.
Cyclist killed on Parkside Avenue near Prospect Park 3
Truck driver Saeed Ahmed and cyclist Kala Santiago were both eastbound on Parkside Avenue when Santiago, 25, died in a morning crash near Parade Place.
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.
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 LIE tow operator death 1
Police said Denzel Porter, allegedly drunk, caused a Queens LIE crash that killed tow operator Carlos Santiago as he helped 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.
Driver Remained After Pedestrian Was Killed in Midtown Truck Crash 1
A truck driver remained to speak with police after a pedestrian was fatally hit at Eighth Avenue and West 44th Street in Midtown.
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.
Driver Turning at Bedford and Flushing Killed Benjamin Berger 1
Torriez Bailey, driving a box truck, turned at Flushing and Bedford avenues and hit Benjamin Berger, 63, who was crossing with the signal, 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.
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.
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.
Hit-and-Run Driver Killed Pedestrian on FDR Drive 2
Police said a hit-and-run driver killed a homeless man walking in the southbound FDR Drive lanes; city records identified him as a 79-year-old pedestrian.
Motorcyclist Dies After Major Deegan Overpass Crash 1
Eric Parache, 48, died after he hit a concrete barrier while riding a Ducati on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx, police said.
Driver Fatally Hits Woman in Queens Hit-and-Run 2
Police said a driver in a white sedan intentionally hit a 31-year-old woman near 120th Street and 97th Avenue in Queens and fled.
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.
SUV Driver Hit E-Bike Rider at Bronx Corner; Woman Died 1
A 63-year-old Ford Escape driver hit a 67-year-old e-bike rider while turning at East 188th Street and Park Avenue; she died the next day, police said.
Hit-and-run driver rear-ended 66-year-old on Henry Hudson Parkway 1
A hit-and-run driver rear-ended a 66-year-old man on the Henry Hudson Parkway; police said he lost control, had a medical episode, and died.
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 dies after Queens red-light crash, police say 2
Police said Francisco Santiago ran a red light in Richmond Hill and hit a driver in a Subaru making a left turn; he died at Jamaica Hospital.
Driver in Lexus fatally pins Bronx pedestrian outside her home 1
A man driving a 2016 Lexus hit 59-year-old Paulina Nrecaj near Bronxdale and Cruger avenues; police said she died after being pinned to a fence.
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.
Hit-and-run driver kills man at Riverside and West 147th 2
A hit-and-run driver hit a 47-year-old pedestrian at Riverside Drive and West 147th Street; police said he died at Harlem Hospital.
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.
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.
Driver charged after 5-year-old dies in East Elmhurst hit-and-run 5
Police said Xavier Carchipull was charged after allegedly hitting 5-year-old Jonathan Martinez while driving a Dodge pickup in East Elmhurst.
Truck Driver Fatally Hit E-Bike Rider During East New York Turn 3
A 52-year-old truck driver making a right turn at Pennsylvania Avenue and Linden Boulevard fatally hit e-bike rider Jarrod Little, 43.
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.
Motorcycle Passenger Killed on Rockaway Boardwalk 2
A 25-year-old dirt-bike rider fled after police said he lost control on the Rockaway Beach Boardwalk, where passenger David Molina was killed and a rollerblader was injured.
Driver Charged in Far Rockaway Sidewalk Death 4
Police said Kiani Phoenix drove onto a Far Rockaway sidewalk, fatally hit Milton Storch and injured another man after a dispute with another woman.
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.
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.
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.
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 fatally hit e-scooter rider in Bensonhurst 2
A 23-year-old Kia driver hit Qiu Rifeng as he tried to cross 18th Avenue in Bensonhurst; medics took Rifeng to Maimonides, where he died.
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.
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 deadly Myrtle Avenue hit-and-run 2
Prosecutors accused Florin Stoian of hitting and killing 74-year-old Be Tran on Myrtle Avenue in Ridgewood, then fleeing and later setting the BMW on fire.
Child Dies After Bronx Scooter Crash; Father Arrested 3
Police said Mario Rosario Sr. drove a stolen scooter with his 4-year-old son aboard in the Bronx; Mario Rosario Jr. died after the crash.
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 Chelsea Pedestrian Dies 2
Police said a male bicyclist hit Gavin Lee as Lee crossed Eighth Avenue in Chelsea, then rode away; Lee died at Bellevue Hospital 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.
Woman riding scooter dies on Henry Hudson Parkway 1
A 48-year-old woman riding a gas-powered scooter died after police said she lost control on the Henry Hudson Parkway and was thrown into a motorcycle rider's path.
Truck Driver's Left Turn Preceded Motorcyclist's Death 1
A 50-year-old truck driver turned left off Meadow Street in East Williamsburg before a crash that killed 30-year-old delivery worker Daniel Vidal.
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 two pedestrians killed on Inwood sidewalk 6
Prosecutors said Leandro Diaz-Ramirez sped through a red light in Inwood before Joel Adames and David Fernandez were killed on a sidewalk.
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 fatally injured 99-year-old pedestrian in Riverdale 1
A 53-year-old driver making a left turn fatally injured Bernice Schwartz, 99, as she crossed W. 235th St. at Oxford Ave. in Riverdale.
Citi Bike rider killed on East 85th Street by Madison Avenue 1
Carling Mott, a 28-year-old Citi Bike rider, died after she fell from her bike on East 85th Street and was hit near Madison Avenue.
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.
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.
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.
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 hit and killed e-bike rider at Bronxwood and Williamsbridge 1
A 30-year-old driver hit and killed 43-year-old Bronx e-bike rider Wenntwen Porgho at Bronxwood Avenue and Williamsbridge Road.
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 SUV driver fatally injured Queens scooter rider 1
A Porsche SUV driver hit scooter rider Brendan Marmolejos at Vernon Boulevard and 44th Drive; he died at Bellevue a week later, and Dwayne Bovell later surrendered to police.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Motorcycle Rider Dies After Edgemere Collision With Sedan Driver 2
A 38-year-old motorcycle rider died and two men were injured after police said two riders and a 52-year-old driver collided in Edgemere.
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.
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.
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 Pedestrian on East Houston Street 1
A Honda driver hit a 21-year-old man in the crosswalk at East Houston and Forsyth before dawn. Police recorded unsafe speed. The young pedestrian died in the street where he fell.
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.
Three teens died after drivers collided on Hylan Boulevard 5
A 16-year-old Ford Mustang driver and a GMC Yukon driver collided on Hylan Boulevard, leaving three teen passengers dead and six people injured.
Two hit-and-run drivers killed pedestrian on Washington Avenue 3
Police said two hit-and-run drivers hit 61-year-old Omar Stewart on Washington Avenue in Prospect Heights; he died at New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist.
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.
Motorcyclist Killed Near Williamsburg Bridge Ramp 3
A 25-year-old motorcycle driver died near the Williamsburg Bridge ramp after an early-morning crash; press accounts differed on whether another driver was involved.
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.
Moped rider dies in Major Deegan crash with tractor-trailer 1
Police said a 28-year-old rider lost control on the Major Deegan Expressway and hit a tractor-trailer; the official record lists one motorist killed.
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.
Rider dies after hitting parked SUV on Greene Avenue 1
Luciano Morales Feliciano, 25, died after police said he lost control of an electric moped on Greene Avenue and hit a parked Toyota 4Runner.
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.
Driver fled after cyclist was fatally hurt in Soundview 2
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.
Dirt Bike Rider Dies After Mott Haven Crash With Parks Truck 1
Gregorio Arango died after police said he rode north on Willow Avenue and slammed into the back of a city Parks Department truck.
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.
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.
Driver Fleeing Police Killed Pedestrian at Ralph and Macon 3
A driver fleeing police hit a 67-year-old woman and her 8-year-old grandson 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 Under Parked Truck in Queens 1
A 42-year-old driver ran over a man who police said had been sleeping under a parked Ford F350 near Mount Zion Cemetery; the man died at Elmhurst Hospital.
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.
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.
Teen driver killed in Belt Parkway crash in Bensonhurst 1
Mohammed Ayth Alkotait died after police said he drove east at high speed on the Belt Parkway and was ejected in a multi-vehicle crash.
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 fatally hit at Central Avenue and Palmetto Street 1
A 33-year-old truck driver remained at the scene after a rider on a motorized bike was fatally hit at Central Avenue and Palmetto Street in Brooklyn.
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.
Driver Charged in Bronx Hit-and-Run That Killed Livery Driver 3
Police say Imani Williams sped through a red light on Webster Avenue and hit livery driver Robert Godwin, who died after the Bronx crash.
Motorcyclist Dies After 12th Avenue Crash in Hell's Kitchen 1
Police said Ian Overmier, 28, died after losing control while trying to pass a driver turning onto West 46th Street in Hell's Kitchen.
Dirt bike rider dies after Bronx crash into parked cars 1
Isaiah Santana died after police said he lost control of a dirt bike on East 138th Street and collided with parked cars near his Bronx home.
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.
Motorcyclist Dies in Utopia Parkway Crash 1
Police said Thomas Hardy lost control while speeding on Utopia Parkway, and the 28-year-old motorcyclist died after a crash near Jewel Avenue.
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.
Driver disregarded traffic control before fatal Gravesend crash 1
A driver was cited for disregarding traffic control before a Memorial Day crash in Gravesend that killed a 65-year-old pedestrian crossing with the signal.
Bike Rider Killed in Queens Collision With MTA Bus Driver 2
A Q85 bus driver was traveling south as a man rode east through a Queens intersection; the rider was killed in the collision.
Driver Charged After Baby Killed in Staten Island Crosswalk 1
Police said driver Shannon Cocozza hit Lian Mashini and her mother while turning left in Rosebank; the 1-year-old died and her mother was injured.
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 1
A 25-year-old Mercedes driver died and his passenger was injured after police said he sped off the New England Thruway near Pelham Bay Park West.
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.
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 Hit Tree on Cross Island Parkway; One Dead 1
Police said a woman driving a Mazda on the Cross Island Parkway hit a tree; the city crash record lists one motorist killed and two injured.
Driver Ejected and Killed on Korean War Veterans Parkway 1
Christopher Digioia, 57, veered into a median guardrail on Korean War Veterans Parkway and died at the scene, 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 Pedestrian Killed on Staten Island 1
Police said MTA driver Darrell Sweet left after hitting 69-year-old Patrick Varriale with a bus on Platinum Avenue; Varriale died at the scene.
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.
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.
Driver arrested after fatal Henry Hudson Parkway hit-run 1
Police said Luis Acosta hit 23-year-old Victor Jose Benitez on the Henry Hudson Parkway, left the scene, and was later charged.
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 Fatally Hit John Dellacava on East Tremont Avenue 1
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Out of Queens Driveway Kills 75-Year-Old Pedestrian 1
An 83-year-old driver backing out of a Queens driveway hit and killed a 75-year-old woman on 217th Street, police sources told the Daily News.
Scooter Rider Dies After Hitting Parked SUV in Wakefield 1
A 63-year-old gas-powered scooter rider died after he hit the back of a parked SUV on Richardson Avenue in Wakefield, police said.
Police sought driver after woman killed on Harlem River Drive 1
Police said a driver in a white SUV left after hitting and killing a woman who had jumped from the 135th Street overpass onto Harlem River Drive.
Driver leaving Queens parking lot fatally hit Thomas Soong 2
A driver leaving a Flushing restaurant parking lot hit 88-year-old Thomas Soong on Northern Boulevard; he died three days later.
Hit-and-Run Driver Killed Pedestrian on Pennsylvania Avenue 2
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.
Dump truck driver turns, kills woman 1
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.
Driver and Passenger Killed in Harlem River Drive Crash 1
Michel Hamilton and passenger Norman Batiz died after Hamilton lost control while driving south on Harlem River Drive near the 125th Street exit, police said.
Driver loses control on FDR Drive; two passengers die 2
Police said driver Daquan Allen lost control on the FDR Drive; two passengers died in the fire-engulfed 2006 Infiniti and he was injured.
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.
Dump truck driver kills man on Flatbush 2
A dump truck driver started forward on Flatbush near Atlantic and hit a 62-year-old man in the street. The truck’s bumper crushed his head. He died there in the afternoon rain while the city kept moving.
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.
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 Speeding Driver Killed on 101st Ave 1
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 driver swerved on Cross Bronx Expressway 2
A 33-year-old woman driving a Mitsubishi Montero Sport swerved on the Cross Bronx Expressway; she and passenger Stephen Williams died.
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.
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.
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 after fatal Kensington left-turn crash 2
A licensed male driver was making a left turn in an SUV at 18th Avenue and East 2nd Street when he hit pedestrian Adilova Rahima, amNY reported.
Teen Passenger Dies After Boy Hits Mazda in Queens 1
Police said a 15-year-old boy operating a Yamaha hit a Mazda in Glendale, fatally injuring 16-year-old passenger Alexandra Ariza.
Driver Fatally Hits Pedestrian on Utica Avenue in Flatlands 2
A driver in a 2006 Ford Explorer hit and killed a 31-year-old man crossing Utica Avenue near Avenue N in Flatlands, police said.
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.
Driver Charged After Fatal Jerome Avenue Pedestrian Crash 2
Steven Castillo was charged with leaving the scene after drivers hit 60-year-old Antonio Martin on Jerome Avenue, police said.
BMW driver fatally hit teen on Kings Highway 1
A 19-year-old BMW driver fatally hit 17-year-old Terah Saucier as he crossed Kings Highway near Avenue K in Flatlands, police told amNewYork.
Inexperienced SUV driver kills 10-year-old girl 2
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 Pulling Into Midwood Driveway Fatally Injured 5-Year-Old 1
A 49-year-old driver pulling into a Midwood driveway hit 5-year-old Yaakov Farhi, who died months later from his injuries.
Driver Charged After Teen Passenger Dies in Crown Heights Crash 4
Police said 18-year-old Ackeem Chambers fled a Crown Heights car stop and hit a 2007 Toyota Solara, killing rear-seat passenger Jada Rollins.
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.
Driver in SUV Fatally Hits 99-Year-Old in Manhattan Beach 3
A driver in a BMW SUV fatally hit a 99-year-old man using a motorized mobility scooter at Oriental Boulevard and Coleridge Street, police said.
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.
School Bus Driver Involved in Fatal Brooklyn E-Bike Crash 1
A 32-year-old e-bike rider died after a crash with a school bus driver at Eastern Parkway and Saint Marks Avenue in Brooklyn.
Driver hits and kills 64-year-old woman at Foster Avenue 1
A 57-year-old driver hit a 64-year-old woman in a Brooklyn crosswalk, and police said the woman died at Kings County Hospital.
Scooter Rider Killed Beside Turning Sanitation Truck in Brooklyn 1
A 55-year-old scooter rider died after police said he tried to pass on the passenger side as an NYC sanitation driver turned right at Ditmas and Rockaway avenues.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bus Driver Charged After Teen Killed at Brooklyn Intersection 2
Police said school bus driver Aleksandr Patlakh hit and killed 15-year-old Antonina Zatulovska at Avenue P and Bedford Avenue and fled.
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 Hits and Kills Pedestrian in Ridgewood Intersection 1
Police said a 46-year-old Cadillac Escalade driver hit and killed a 57-year-old man at Metropolitan Avenue and Rentar Plaza in Ridgewood.
Motorcyclist Killed in Bronx Crash With Bus and Truck 1
A 38-year-old motorcyclist died after a northbound crash involving an MTA bus and a truck on the Sheridan Expressway in the Bronx.
Driver dies after Bronx expressway collision with snowplow 1
Kevin Thompson, 41, died after police said he drove a 2015 Acura into the rear of a city snowplow truck on the Major Deegan Expressway.
Teen Driver Charged After Bronx Crash Kills Passenger 2
Police said 19-year-old driver 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 2
Police said Gilberto Cordova was drunk and speeding before a Jamaica crash that killed a 20-year-old passenger and injured five motorists.
Driver Fatally Hits Man Lying on Ocean Parkway 2
A 56-year-old driver in a Chevrolet Impala fatally hit a 45-year-old man lying in a northbound lane of Ocean Parkway near Neptune Avenue.
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.
FDNY EMT Driver Hits and Kills Pedestrian in Bronx Crosswalk 1
An ambulance driver turned left off East Gun Hill Road and hit a 56-year-old man in the intersection. Overnight in the Bronx, a man walking was killed on the spot so the vehicle could keep rolling without a scratch.
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.